Sports betting in Ohio: sportsbooks and exchanges available
Updated
Ohio has 6 of the 6 sportsbooks SlateProof tracks (DraftKings, FanDuel, BetMGM, Fanatics, BetRivers and Hard Rock Bet) and lists 3 of the 4 exchanges, and all of them are contested. That counts the ten venues we track, not every licensed operator.
- Tracked sportsbooks
- 6 of 6
- Tracked exchanges
- 3 of 4
- Minimum age
- 18+ to 21+, by venue (see the tables)
- Regulator
- Ohio Casino Control Commission
- Availability checked
- October 5, 2026
- Next recheck due
- October 16, 2026
- State facts checked
- October 6, 2026
What does Ohio law say about sports betting?
Ohio sports gaming began on 2023-01-01 with 16 online sportsbooks, 13 brick-and-mortar sportsbooks and hundreds of kiosks at bars and restaurants, all launching the same day, per the Commission's 2023 annual report. Source: Ohio Casino Control Commission, 2023 Annual Report, checked October 6, 2026.
- Regulator. The Ohio Casino Control Commission licenses and regulates sports gaming in Ohio, along with casino gaming, fantasy contests and skill-based amusement machines. The 2021 law (HB 29) also created a sports gaming lottery run by the Ohio Lottery Commission. Source: Ohio Casino Control Commission, 2023 Annual Report, checked October 6, 2026.
- Minimum age. Ohio law (Revised Code section 3775.11, online sports pools) lets sports gaming proprietors accept wagers only from people who are at least 21 years old and physically located in Ohio. Source: Ohio Revised Code section 3775.11, checked October 6, 2026.
- In-person and tribal rules. Ohio licenses three kinds of sports gaming operators: Type A (online sportsbooks, including mobile), Type B (physical sportsbook facilities) and Type C (kiosks at eligible liquor-permit establishments such as bars and restaurants). Source: Ohio Casino Control Commission, 2023 Annual Report, checked October 6, 2026.
From our availability data: Exchanges face a state cease-and-desist deadline of 2026-10-16 and a court ruling for the state.
Which sportsbooks can I use in Ohio?
6 of the 6 tracked sportsbooks operate in Ohio; none is missing.
| Sportsbook | Status | Minimum age | What differs in Ohio |
|---|---|---|---|
| DraftKings | Available | 21+ | No state-specific note. |
| FanDuel | Available | 21+ | No state-specific note. |
| BetMGM | Available | 21+ | No state-specific note. |
| Fanatics | Available | 21+ | No state-specific note. |
| BetRivers | Available | 21+ | No state-specific note. |
| Hard Rock Bet | Available | 21+ | No state-specific note. |
Are prediction markets and exchanges available in Ohio?
3 of the 4 tracked exchanges list sports contracts in Ohio, and all of them are contested: a ruling, cease-and-desist or lawsuit is pending. That is not a verdict that they are legal or illegal here.
| Exchange | Status | Minimum age | What differs in Ohio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kalshi | Contested | 18+ | No state-specific note. |
| Polymarket US | Not available | n/a | Not listed in our availability data. |
| Novig | Contested | 21+ | No state-specific note. |
| ProphetX | Contested | 18+ | No state-specific note. |
Status is from our availability data; the dated actions below can be newer.
What courts and officials have done about exchanges in Ohio
- On September 25, 2026, the Sixth Circuit affirmed a federal judge's denial of Kalshi's request to block Ohio from enforcing its gambling laws against Kalshi's sports contracts, holding Kalshi had not shown they are federal swaps and that federal law would not preempt Ohio's laws even if they were. Source: U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit, KalshiEX v. Schuler, No. 26-3196, checked October 6, 2026.
- Ohio Casino Control Commission cease-and-desist letters dated October 2, 2026 went to ten firms, including Polymarket, Novig, Underdog, Coinbase, ProphetX and Robinhood, demanding they stop offering sports event contracts in Ohio. The deadline is 14 days after the letter date, October 16, 2026. Source: InGame, checked October 6, 2026.
Contested states are due for a recheck by October 16, 2026. See the prediction-markets guide for how exchanges differ from sportsbooks.
Which sign-up offers and promotions apply in Ohio?
The catalog lists 9 sign-up offers that apply in Ohio.
| Venue | Offer | Ends | Checked |
|---|---|---|---|
| DraftKings | DraftKings: bet $5, get $150 in bonus bets | Ends October 18, 2026 | October 6, 2026 |
| FanDuel | FanDuel: bet $5 a day for 5 days, get $50 in bonus bets each day | Ends October 12, 2026 | October 6, 2026 |
| BetMGM | BetMGM: first bet back up to $1,500 in bonus bets | Ends November 1, 2026 | October 6, 2026 |
| Fanatics | Fanatics: up to $100 FanCash a day for 10 days | Ends December 2, 2026 | October 6, 2026 |
| BetRivers | BetRivers: first bet back up to $100 in bonus bets (state variant) | Ends December 31, 2026 | October 6, 2026 |
| Hard Rock Bet | Hard Rock Bet: 10 daily $50 no-sweat tokens | Ends December 31, 2026 | October 6, 2026 |
| Kalshi | Kalshi: trade $25, get a trading credit (minimum age 18) | No end date stated | October 6, 2026 |
| Novig | Novig: deposit $10, get $50 in trade credits (minimum age 21) | No end date stated | October 6, 2026 |
| ProphetX | ProphetX: trade $50, get $75 in incentive funds figures assumed (minimum age 18) | No end date stated | October 6, 2026 |
Existing-customer promotions at the sportsbooks here
| Sportsbook | Promotion kinds SlateProof prices | Checked |
|---|---|---|
| DraftKings | Early-win token (1), Profit boost (1), Parlay boost (1), Bonus bet (1), No-sweat or refund token (1) | October 5, 2026 |
| FanDuel | Early-win token (2), Profit boost (2), Parlay boost (1), Bonus bet (1), No-sweat or refund token (1) | October 5, 2026 |
| BetMGM | Profit boost (1), Parlay boost (1), No-sweat or refund token (1), Bonus bet (1) | October 6, 2026 |
| Fanatics | Profit boost (4), Parlay boost (1), No-sweat or refund token (1), Bonus bet (1) | October 6, 2026 |
| BetRivers | Profit boost (2), Parlay boost (1), No-sweat or refund token (1), Bonus bet (1) | October 6, 2026 |
| Hard Rock Bet | Profit boost (2), Bonus bet (1), No-sweat or refund token (1) | October 6, 2026 |
“Assumed” marks our own typical value. Offers differ by account; the app’s offer counts. See the sign-up offers guide.
What can SlateProof do for you in Ohio?
With 6 sportsbooks and 3 exchanges here, the dashboard scans 36 pairs of venues for arbitrage: 15 between sportsbooks, 18 between a sportsbook and an exchange and 3 between exchanges.
- A bonus bet or boost can be hedged at another sportsbook or at an exchange here, within the accounts you hold.
- Kalshi, Novig and ProphetX are contested here: confirm in the app that you can open and fund an account first.
Choose Ohio in “Where you bet”
Where can I get help with gambling in Ohio?
Call or text 1-800-MY-RESET (1-800-697-3738), the National Problem Gambling Helpline, or chat at ncpgambling.org.
- Ohio's Time Out Ohio page lists the Ohio Problem Gambling Helpline at 1-800-589-9966, alongside the national resources it names. Source: Time Out Ohio (Ohio Casino Control Commission and Ohio Lottery Commission), checked October 6, 2026.
- Time Out Ohio, run jointly by the Ohio Casino Control Commission and the Ohio Lottery Commission, lets people ban themselves from Ohio casinos, racinos and sports gaming for one year, five years or life. Enrollment is available through an online portal. Source: Time Out Ohio (Ohio Casino Control Commission and Ohio Lottery Commission), checked October 6, 2026.
See also the responsible gambling page.