Ohio working to finalize sports betting payout rules

Ohio working to finalize sports betting payout rules

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  • Colleen Marshall, WCMH-TV
August 4, 2022 10:20 PM
  • Colleen Marshall, WCMH-TV

The odds are getting longer for a smooth launch for sports betting in Ohio, scheduled for Jan. 1, 2023.

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As previously reported, the National Federation of Independent Business and the Ohio Grocers Association are both sounding the alarm about the sports gaming rules proposed by the Ohio Lottery Commission, saying the rules will cut too many of their members out of the process.

Ohio House Majority Leader Rep. Bill Seitz said those proposed gaming rules do not reflect the intent of the law.

Just as important as placing a bet is cashing in your winnings, and that’s the problem. There will be limits to the kinds of restaurants, bars, and bowling alleys that can actually host gaming kiosks and allow a sports bet to be placed.