Is sports betting legal in Ohio?
Legal, online and in person
Yes. Sports betting is legal in Ohio, including online and mobile betting through state-licensed sportsbooks.
| Status | Legal, online and in person |
|---|---|
| First legal bet | January 1, 2023 |
| Regulator | Ohio Casino Control Commission |
| Last checked | November 2, 2026 |
Online sportsbooks, retail sportsbooks and Type-C lottery kiosks all launched simultaneously on January 1, 2023. Online sportsbooks are licensed as Type-A proprietors partnered with mobile management services providers.
Licensed online sportsbooks in Ohio
As listed by the Ohio Casino Control Commission:
- bet365
- betJACK
- BetMGM
- BetRivers
- Bally's Interactive
- Caesars Sportsbook
- DraftKings
- Ember
- Fanatics
- FanDuel
- Hard Rock (Seminole Hard Rock Digital)
- Penn Sports Interactive
- Prime Sportsbook
What these books charge
Every sportsbook builds a margin into its prices. We measured it on NBA player props over the 2025-26 season. Lower is cheaper for you. Among the books licensed in Ohio:
| Sportsbook | Average NBA prop margin | Lines measured |
|---|---|---|
| FanDuel | 6.19% | 112,996 |
| DraftKings | 6.66% | 125,315 |
| BetMGM | 7.07% | 129,131 |
| Fanatics | 7.10% | 48,864 |
| Caesars Sportsbook | 7.29% | 64,651 |
| BetRivers | 7.40% | 55,504 |
Margins are national averages across states. Full tables by market: which sportsbook charges the most vig. What the number means: hold vs vig.
Questions
Is sports betting legal in Ohio?
Yes. Sports betting is legal in Ohio, including online and mobile betting through state-licensed sportsbooks.
Who regulates sports betting in Ohio?
The Ohio Casino Control Commission.
Sources
- OCCC – Sports Gaming Proprietors and Services Providers list (updated 9/8/2026)
- Ohio Casino Control Commission 2023 Annual Report
Other states with the same status: Arizona, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, District of Columbia, Florida, Illinois, Iowa. All states.