Ohio and, most recently, Maryland have both prohibited sports books from offering individual college player prop bets. The decisions resulted largely from a request by the NCAA. The Ohio Casino Control Commission (OCCC) announced its decision on February 23, giving operators until the end of the month to reach full compliance with the order. Maryland’s… Read more »
Since the U. S. Supreme Court rejected the Professional and Amateur Sports Protection Act (PASPA) in 2018, the world of sports betting has never been the same. With one huge ruling, the SCOTUS opened the door for each state to decide what to do with the issue of wagering on sports. After a huge rush… Read more »
Online leads the way Ohio’s results for the first month of legal sports betting are in and they are good. According to figures provided by the Ohio Casino Control Commission (OCCC), operators brought in $1.11 billion in handle in January, second only to New York ($1.79 billion). There are 16 online and 14 retail sportsbooks… Read more »
Even legends need to follow the rules As legalized sports betting continues to proliferate throughout the United States, there is bound to be instances of people not being aware of the rules and regulations. For many, the opportunity to place a bet or get involved in the industry is exciting and they just want to… Read more »
Athletes need to be careful Ohio is still in its first week of legalized sports betting, but already a couple of the state’s highest-profile residents have expressed concerns. The first was J.B. Bickerstaff, head coach of the NBA’s Cleveland Cavaliers. Speaking with The News-Herald, Bickerstaff talked about the proliferation of sportsbooks ads, saying, “You can’t… Read more »
Erie County, Ohio had expected its share of casino taxes from the state would offset other state funding cuts. Unfortunately, it was wrong. Read more »
