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What's legal
Ohio launched sports betting on January 1, 2023, under Revised Code chapter 3775. The Ohio Casino Control Commission licenses and regulates it. You must be 21 or older, and mobile betting works anywhere inside the state as long as you are physically in Ohio.
The commission's licensee list, last updated March 11, 2026, shows 13 licensed online sportsbooks operating. They include DraftKings, FanDuel, BetMGM, Caesars, bet365, Fanatics, BetRivers, Hard Rock Bet, Bally Bet, betJACK, MVGBet and Prime Sportsbook, plus a Penn Sports Interactive app.
Ohio licenses operators in two tiers: Type A for online and mobile, Type B for in-person. A Type A holder can contract with up to two mobile providers, so one company can appear behind several apps. Check an app against the commission's list before you deposit.
Crypto and offshore sites
Licensed Ohio sportsbooks fund accounts mainly through cards, bank transfers and e-wallets. A crypto sportsbook based outside the US holds no Ohio license.
Ohio has also acted against an unlicensed sports-contract operator. On April 14, 2026 the commission issued a notice of intent to fine Kalshi $5 million for offering sports contracts without a license. The penalty was proposed, not final.
What's changing
On September 25, 2026 the Sixth Circuit, which covers Ohio, ruled against Kalshi and let Ohio and Tennessee enforce their gambling laws against its sports contracts. Kalshi asked the full court to rehear the case on October 13, 2026. The Third Circuit reached the opposite result in a New Jersey case, so the dispute is likely to reach the US Supreme Court.
Tax note
Ohio taxes gambling winnings as income. Ohio taxable income up to $26,050 is not taxed, and the rate above that is 2.75% (3.125% above $100,000 in 2025). Federal tax applies on top, and sportsbooks report large payouts on a W-2G. See the Woyale tax guides, and ask a tax professional about your return.
Common questions
Is online sports betting legal in Ohio?
Yes, with a licensed operator. It has been live since January 1, 2023, and you must be 21 or older.
Can I use crypto at an Ohio sportsbook?
Licensed Ohio apps fund accounts mainly through cards, bank transfers and e-wallets. A site that takes crypto and is based offshore is not licensed in Ohio.
Is Kalshi legal for sports in Ohio?
Ohio's regulator says no. It proposed a $5 million fine in April 2026, and the Sixth Circuit let Ohio enforce its law in September 2026, though Kalshi has asked for a rehearing.