Majority of Ohioans Indicate They Will Abstain from Sports Betting, According to Recent Surveys
Ohio Gears Up for Sports Betting Launch in 2023
Sports betting is set to become legal in Ohio from January 1, 2023, following the signing of HB 29 by Gov. Mike DeWine on Dec. 22, 2021. The Ohio Casino Control Commission (OCCC) is taking the reins, building the state's sports betting apparatus and reviewing thousands of applications for sports betting licenses.
A recent statewide poll conducted by NBC4, Emerson College, and The Hill reported that 84% of Ohioans do not plan to wager on sports at all. However, the poll did not provide specific data on the exact proportion of Ohio residents who plan to regularly gamble on sports once sports betting becomes legal.
A local sports radio station in Lima conducted a smaller poll on Twitter, with 44 respondents. The poll question was: "Will you be a regular gambler once sports betting becomes legal in Ohio?" Out of the 44 respondents, 45.5% said they planned to bet on sports regularly. No specific information about the methodology or margin of error for the Lima poll was provided.
The top mobile sportsbooks, including FanDuel, DraftKings, BetMGM, and Caesars Sportsbook, have applied for sports betting licenses in Ohio. These operators, along with ten professional sports organizations, including the Cleveland Cavaliers, Cincinnati Reds, and Columbus Blue Jackets, have established partnerships and will have retail sportsbooks on site.
Brick-and-mortar sportsbooks are expected to be built at the four casinos and seven racinos located across the state. Wagering on sports will be possible through a smartphone, computer, tablet, at retail sportsbooks, self-service kiosks at sports bars, restaurants, and supermarkets.
The OCCC is responsible for approving sports betting rules and regulations, including restrictions on certain bet types, such as prop bets on college players. The commission is also investigating the impact of sports betting on the state's economy and community.
As Ohio prepares for the launch of sports betting, it is projected to become one of the top-grossing states for sports betting. The exact proportion of Ohio residents who plan to regularly gamble on sports remains to be seen, but with the top mobile sportsbooks and ten professional sports organizations ready to enter the market, it's clear that sports betting is poised to become a significant part of the state's entertainment landscape.
[1] Source: Article on Sports Handle [2] Source: Article on PlayOhio
- The Ohio Casino Control Commission (OCCC) is overseeing the implementation of sports betting lines in Ohio, as the state prepares for its 2023 launch, according to articles on Sports Handle and PlayOhio.
- Despite a majority of Ohioans reportedly not planning to wage on sports at all, some trends suggest that a significant portion of residents may become regular sports bettors once gambling becomes legal, as indicated by a local sports radio poll and the presence of top mobile sportsbooks in the state.
- Ohio's sports betting industry is expected to grow rapidly, with leading sportsbooks and ten professional sports organizations ready to enter the market, expanding the gambling-trends in casino-and-gambling sectors, as projected in the articles on Sports Handle and PlayOhio.
