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Ohio iGaming legalization bill advances to Senate review
Ohio State Sen. Nathan Manning (R-North Ridgeville) has introduced Senate Bill 197, aiming to legalize and tax iGaming. If passed, this bill would open the door for online slots, interactive table games like poker, parimutuel wagering, and even iLottery.
Moreover, under SB197, Ohio’s four traditional casinos, Jack Cleveland, Hollywood Columbus, Hard Rock Cincinnati, and Hollywood Toledo, plus the state’s seven video lottery racinos, could apply for iGaming licenses. However, the entry fee to apply for a license is set at $50 million licensing and will require a $5 million renewal every five years. In return, platforms would share 36% to 40% of their revenue with the state, potentially adding a major boost to Ohio’s budget.
Most of this tax revenue, almost 99%, would go to the state’s General Fund, with the remaining 1% directed to the Problem Gambling Fund.
While Ohio isn’t alone in this initiative, states like New Jersey, Michigan, and Pennsylvania have already welcomed iGaming. Some casino operators, including Jack Entertainment and Churchill Downs, have voiced concerns about the impact on in-person gaming.
Senate President Rob McColley (R-Napoleon) and House Speaker Matt Huffman (R-Lima) are supporting the bill, noting a change in public opinion as more Ohioans seek flexible gaming options.
SB197 now heads to the Senate Select Committee on Gaming for initial review.
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