Ohio launched mobile sports betting in January 2023 and has four commercial casinos, making it a significant Midwest gambling market. Despite this, online poker and iGaming have not been part of the state's regulatory framework.
Key Facts
Mobile sports betting launched in January 2023 with a large pool of licensed operators
Four commercial casinos operate: Hollywood Casino, JACK Cleveland, JACK Thistledown, and Hard Rock Cincinnati
No licensed online poker sites serve Ohio residents
iGaming legislation has been introduced but has not advanced
Ohio's large population makes it a high-priority target for future online poker regulation