Paris’ river Seine gets ready for Olympic opening ceremony Paris is getting ready to host 10,500 athletes on the river Seine for the Olympic opening ceremony. The 2024 summer Olympics are finally here and who among us isn’t ready to watch hours of sports and passionately root for our favorite team, players and nation? And...
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Online Casino Legalization Considered In Ohio
Could online casino gaming and poker be coming to Ohio? Some lawmakers in the state are considering just that after a small panel of legislators met last week to study the issue. Online lottery sales were also included in the discussion as well, and some consider adding online gaming as just another option for players...
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Ohio Republicans recommend state approve legal iGaming
Three Ohio House Republicans have submitted a joint letter to the state recommending that Ohio legalise online casinos and iLottery as a “net benefit” to the state. Reps. Jay Edwards, Jeff LaRe and Cindy Abrams said the state should legalise iGaming, including online casino and lottery. Online sports betting has been legal and live in Ohio since January 2023....
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Ohio’s Gambling Scene
Money Talks 💸 Betting news reports how Ohio’s gambling scene has witnessed a fascinating trend: even during its slowest month of 2024, the state managed to maintain an impressive handle above $600 million for the ninth consecutive month. As the NFL season approaches, expectations are high for increased betting activity, particularly on the Cleveland Browns...
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Are Widespread Sports Betting Tax Rate Hikes On The Horizon?
With Illinois increasing its sports betting tax rate via a tiered system – joining Ohio as states to recently increase their online sports wagering tax rate – industry stakeholders are asking the same question: Will more states follow? The answer isn’t a straightforward yes or no, but there’s skepticism among industry insiders about widespread sports...
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March Ohio Betting Revenue: Decreased Profits, Increased Handle | Point Spreads
There was plenty of money bet on sports in Ohio in March of this year. Much of it was returned to bettors, however. The state’s sportsbooks had the second-lowest hold percentage since they went live in 2023. That resulted in the Ohio betting revenue being down significantly compared to last year. The $63.8 million in...