Ohio Lawmakers Advance Bill to Ban Online Sports Betting and Tighten Gambling Rules

A group of Ohio Republican lawmakers has introduced sweeping legislation that would eliminate online sports betting in the state and significantly restructure Ohio’s regulated gambling market. House Bill 971, also known as the “Save Ohio Sports Act,” was introduced in the Ohio House of Representatives by Reps. Johnathan Newman and Beth Lear. The proposal represents one of the most aggressive attempts yet to reverse elements of the state’s recently expanded sports wagering system. If enacted, the bill would restrict legal sports betting to in-person […] The post Ohio Lawmakers Advance Bill to Ban Online Sports Betting and Tighten Gambling Rules appeared first on World Casino News.

Jul 3, 2026 - 08:40
Ohio Lawmakers Advance Bill to Ban Online Sports Betting and Tighten Gambling Rules

A group of Ohio Republican lawmakers has introduced sweeping legislation that would eliminate online sports betting in the state and significantly restructure Ohio’s regulated gambling market. House Bill 971, also known as the “Save Ohio Sports Act,” was introduced in the Ohio House of Representatives by Reps. Johnathan Newman and Beth Lear. The proposal represents one of the most aggressive attempts yet to reverse elements of the state’s recently expanded sports wagering system. If enacted, the bill would restrict legal sports betting to in-person […]

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