The Ohio Casino Control Commission (OCCC) has approved a further round of Class C gaming licenses including one for a Toledo-based UBetOhio while FanDuel and Barstool Sportsbook were also approved for mobile sports betting.
UBetOhio sells self-service betting kiosks to bars, bowling alleys and other establishments and is now fully approved for the launch of legal sports betting in Ohio on January 1st, 2023.
Speaking of the announcement, UBetOhio CEO Andrew Westmeyer said:
“We have brought together an investor team with more than 50 combined years of experience in the gaming, legal, and food and beverage industries. We’d especially like to thank the Ohio Casino Control Commission for the approval today and their excellent staff who have been great to work with through this extensive and thorough licensing process. Our team is excited for the opportunity to bring a full-service sports betting experience to Ohio sports fans.”
Much like all betting machines approved for launch in the state, UBetOhio’s kiosks offer betting on moneylines, point spreads, over/unders and parlays. Bettors are limited to a weekly wagering limit of $700 according to state legislation.
The same meeting of the Ohio Gaming Commission also saw both FanDuel and Barstool Sportsbook approved to launch mobile sports betting apps and websites in the state. Barstool was also approved to launch a retail sportsbook at Hollywood Casino in Toledo.
This year the commission has already approved over 300 sports betting licenses including licenses for three professional sports teams. All approved sports betting operators can be views on the OCCC’s list. There are now over 800 approved locations for sports betting in Ohio some of which are supermarkets.
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