https://gamblingatlas.org/states/ohio/ New laws, launches, tax changes and enacted bills on gambling in Ohio. en-us Mon, 12 Oct 2026 12:00:00 GMT https://gamblingatlas.org/states/ohio/#timeline event:OH:2026-09-30:HB 298 sponsor says igaming bill unlikely to move before 202 Wed, 30 Sep 2026 12:00:00 GMT https://gamblingatlas.org/states/ohio/#timeline event:OH:2026-09-25:6th Circuit decides KalshiEX LLC v. Schuler, affirming denia Fri, 25 Sep 2026 12:00:00 GMT KalshiEX LLC v. Schuler, No. 26-3196 (6th Cir. Sept. 25, 2026) (decided with KalshiEX v. Orgel, No. 26-5235 (Tenn.)) https://gamblingatlas.org/states/ohio/#timeline event:OH:2026-05-06:OCCC and Akron Police disable 27 illegal skill-game/sweepsta Wed, 06 May 2026 12:00:00 GMT https://gamblingatlas.org/states/ohio/#timeline event:OH:2025-10-07:Kalshi sues OCCC and Ohio AG Dave Yost in federal court seek Tue, 07 Oct 2025 12:00:00 GMT Kalshi, Inc. v. Ohio Casino Control Commission et al. (S.D. Ohio, filed on or about Oct. 7, 2025) https://gamblingatlas.org/states/ohio/#timeline event:OH:2025-10-06:OCCC Executive Director sends further compliance letter to K Mon, 06 Oct 2025 12:00:00 GMT https://gamblingatlas.org/states/ohio/#timeline event:OH:2025-05:Rep. Brian Stewart files HB 298 to legalize igaming, create Thu, 01 May 2025 12:00:00 GMT 2025 Ohio HB 298 https://gamblingatlas.org/states/ohio/#timeline event:OH:2025-03-31:OCCC issues cease-and-desist letters to Kalshi, Robinhood an Mon, 31 Mar 2025 12:00:00 GMT https://gamblingatlas.org/states/ohio/#timeline event:OH:2023-07-04:FY2024-25 budget (HB 33) doubles sports-gaming tax from 10% Tue, 04 Jul 2023 12:00:00 GMT 2023 Ohio HB 33; Ohio Rev. Code § 5753.021 https://gamblingatlas.org/states/ohio/#timeline event:OH:2023-07-04:FY2024-25 budget (HB 33) doubles sports-gaming tax from 10% Tue, 04 Jul 2023 12:00:00 GMT 2023 Ohio HB 33; Ohio Rev. Code § 5753.021 https://gamblingatlas.org/states/ohio/#timeline event:OH:2023-01-01:Ohio mobile sports wagering market launches statewide at mid Sun, 01 Jan 2023 12:00:00 GMT https://gamblingatlas.org/states/ohio/#timeline event:OH:2023-01-01:Ohio retail sportsbooks and kiosks go live statewide Sun, 01 Jan 2023 12:00:00 GMT https://gamblingatlas.org/states/ohio/#timeline event:OH:2021-12-22:Gov. DeWine signs HB 29, legalizing retail and mobile sports Wed, 22 Dec 2021 12:00:00 GMT 2021 Ohio HB 29 https://gamblingatlas.org/states/ohio/#timeline event:OH:2021-12-22:Gov. DeWine signs HB 29, legalizing retail and mobile sports Wed, 22 Dec 2021 12:00:00 GMT 2021 Ohio HB 29 https://gamblingatlas.org/states/ohio/#timeline event:OH:2017-12-22:Gov. Kasich signs HB 132, legalizing and licensing daily fan Fri, 22 Dec 2017 12:00:00 GMT https://gamblingatlas.org/states/ohio/#timeline event:OH:2012-05-14:First Ohio commercial casino (Horseshoe Cleveland) opens Mon, 14 May 2012 12:00:00 GMT https://gamblingatlas.org/states/ohio/#timeline event:OH:2009-11-03:Voters approve Issue 3, authorizing four commercial casinos Tue, 03 Nov 2009 12:00:00 GMT Ohio Const. art. XV, § 6 https://gamblingatlas.org/states/ohio/#timeline event:OH:1974-08-01:Ohio Lottery begins ticket sales with its first game, Buckey Thu, 01 Aug 1974 12:00:00 GMT https://gamblingatlas.org/states/ohio/#timeline event:OH:1973-05-01:Ohio Lottery Commission created by voter-approved constituti Tue, 01 May 1973 12:00:00 GMT Ohio Const. art. XV, § 6; Ohio Rev. Code § 3770.06