Sports Betting in Ohio

Licensed Sportsbooks

State-licensed regulated sportsbooks. Operator tax rate: 10%. Online betting legal since January 2023.

DraftKings★ 4.9

Same-game parlaysDFS integration

Hard Rock Bet★ 4.9

Flash Drops rewardsTiered progression

FanDuel★ 4.8

Cash outLive in-play betting

BetMGM★ 4.8

Parlay builderCustom odds

Fanatics★ 4.8

FanCash rewardsFast signup

theScore Bet★ 4.8

Integrated mediaStats-driven

BetRivers★ 4.8

Prop CentralEarly cashout

Bet365★ 4.8

40+ sportsEarly payouts

Caesars★ 4.7

Caesars RewardsProfit boosts

Bally Bet★ 4.7

Unified walletCasino integration

BetPARX★ 4.5

Reduced juiceCaesars affiliate

Betly★ 4.4

Tribal operatorHard-to-find markets

Prediction Markets

Federally regulated by the CFTC. Trade event contracts on an exchange model — separate from state-licensed sportsbooks.

Polymarket★ 4.6

CFTC-regulated (via QCEX)High-volume marketsCrypto-native

FanDuel Predicts★ 4.6

CFTC-regulated50-state availabilitySports contracts in 18 states

Peer-to-Peer Sweepstakes Exchanges

Dual-currency model. Trade directly against other users instead of against a sportsbook.

Fliff★ 4.6

Social sportsbookDual-currency (Fliff Coins + Cash)Largest US sweepstakes operator

Rebet★ 4.4

Social sportsbookDual-currencyMobile-first

Novig★ 4.8

Peer-to-peer exchangeNo vigReal-money sweepstakes

Legal Status

Largest simultaneous launch in US history. 25 Class A mobile licenses, 40 retail, plus kiosk licenses. Expansive licensing framework.

Online sports betting has been legal in Ohio since January 2023.

Tax Information

10% (proposal to raise to 20% was removed from 2024 budget).

College Betting Restrictions

No college player props. Game outcomes allowed.

Legislative Timeline

1. May 2018
   PASPA struck down by SCOTUS
2. December 2021
   HB 29 signed by Gov. DeWine
3. January 1, 2023
   Online and retail launch simultaneously

   Ohio becomes one of the largest single-day sports betting launches in U.S. history.

4. July 2023
   Operator tax doubled

   Tax raised from 10% to 20% as part of the state budget.

How DawBets Helps Ohio Bettors

DawBets compares odds across every sportsbook available in Ohio in real time. Instead of checking each app individually, see all prices side-by-side and always place your bet at the best available line.