30, 2023: Bally Bet goes live in Ohio, making it 19 online sportsbooks active in the state.Īug. 1, 2023: Ohio sports betting surpassed $4 billion in total handle since launching on Jan.

5, 2023: The OCCC approves a request to allow wagering on the ATP Challenger Tour. 13, 2023: The newest operator in Ohio - Prime Sportsbook - announces a soft launch, making it the 20th online betting site in the state. With its $133.8 million handle, DraftKings leads the way for the second consecutive month. 2, 2023: The OCCC reports an Ohio August sports betting handle of $378.8 million. 14, 2023, with online sports betting going live in 17 U.S. 2, 2023: ESPN BET plans to launch on Nov. The following timeline summarizes the history of sports betting in Ohio:

1, 2023, Ohioans can finally bet with the best retail and online Ohio sportsbooks. With the Buckeye State’s legal sports betting market launching on Jan. Numerous Ohio sports betting bills have undergone minor tinkering and extreme overhauls since the state first looked to legalize sports wagering.