Ohio set out a January 1, 2023 launch date for sports betting in a bill agreed by conference between both houses of its legislature.
Among the operators going live in the state on launch day were national market leaders, FanDuel, BetMGM and DraftKings, European businesses Bet365 and Tipico and startups Betr and Prophet.
Ohio is set to represent a major opportunity to operators and suppliers as the seventh-most populous US state, with 11.8 million residents.
“Today marks a monumental day of growth for both BetMGM and the sports betting industry,” said BetMGM CEO Adam Greenblatt. “Ohio is home to thousands of passionate sports fans, who now have the opportunity to enjoy first-hand the excitement and benefits of wagering with BetMGM.”
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Original article: https://igamingbusiness.com/sports-betting/online-sports-betting/ohio-launches-legal-sports-betting/
