Sports betting is now legal in the state of Ohio.
With the arrival of Jan. 1 comes the legalization of sports betting in the state of Ohio with residents able to bet on their favorite professional and collegiate teams through sportsbooks either online or in-person.
Outside of Cleveland at MGM Northfield Park's new sportsbook, resident Matt Lewis made the first legal sports wager for BetMGM at midnight Sunday: betting $2023 that the Cleveland Browns would cover as two-point underdogs against the Washington Commanders Sunday afternoon. The bet would win $1,839.09 for a total payout of $3,862.09 if the Browns cover.
Coming into its road game against Washington with a 6-9 record, the Cleveland Browns are 7-8 against the spread in 2022.
How old do I have to be to bet on sports in Ohio?
Ohio residents must be 21 or older to place a sports bet.
Where can I place bets?
Casinos around the state have sportsbooks where people can watch games and place bets, while professional teams from across the state and the Pro Football Hall of Fame in Canton have plans for sportsbooks in the future.
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Sports betting apps in Ohio
Most Ohio residents will likely take advantage of sports betting apps such as Tipico, Draft Kings, Caesars Ohio Sportsbook, BetMGM Ohio Sportsbook, Barstool Ohio Sportsbook or FanDuel to bet anywhere in the state at any time.
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