Ohio is poised to become the latest state to enact sports betting, as Gov. Mike DeWine said Monday that he planned to sign a bill legalizing it by week’s end.
For roughly three years, Ohio—home to pro football, basketball, baseball, hockey, soccer, and a major golf tournament—dragged its feet as legislators squabbled over whether regulation of the multibillion-dollar industry should be put in the hands of the state’s casino or lottery officials. Last week a deal was struck, and the Legislature passed a bill (H.B. 29) giving casino operators power over sports book and online betting, while giving ...
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