Barstool, Caesars, BetMGM, FanDuel & more now live in Ohio

January 2, 2023
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Digital operators and retail sportsbooks went live at 12.01am on January 1.

A group of 16 digital operators and 13 retail sportsbooks have gone live with sports betting in Ohio.

Of the many, Penn Entertainment has officially launched its online sports betting product, Barstool Sportsbook.

Fans in the Buckeye State now have access to mobile and desktop product, which offers a variety of sports betting markets, including straight bets, cross-sport parlays, props and in-game wagering, with daily odds boosts, custom offers and exclusive promotions.

Penn has also launched retail sports betting at its four Ohio properties, Hollywood Casino Columbus, Hollywood Casino Toledo, Hollywood Gaming at Dayton Raceway and Hollywood Gaming at Mahoning Valley Racecourse. Barstool Sportsbook is now live in 15 states.

Similarly, Caesars has announced that its sports betting wagering platform, Caesars Sportsbook, is officially live in Ohio.

Eric Hession, President of Caesars Digital, said: "We look forward to providing an added level of excitement to the sports entertainment experience, whether they use our mobile app or visit one of our new retail sportsbooks in Columbus or Cleveland."

Meanwhile, BetMGM also announced the launch of mobile and retail sports betting operations in the region. Fans now have access to the BetMGM mobile app and can also place wagers within BetMGM's retail sportsbooks located at MGM Northfield Park and the Great American Ball Park.

Adam Greenblatt, BetMGM CEO, stated: "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."

Other brands to have announced their launch include FanDuel, Ohio's Sportsbook at Jack Cleveland Casino, BetRivers and more.

DraftKings, bet365, Hard Rock and more are also licensed for launch in the state.

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