June 14, 2026

Ohio sports betting: State to offer extensive betting menu starting Jan. 1


Ohio sports betting finally — and officially — launches when the clock strikes midnight on Jan. 1. That’s the good news for eager Buckeye State bettors. The not-so-good news? That launch will transpire mere minutes after the state’s largest university — Ohio State — concludes its College Football Playoff semifinal game against top-ranked and undefeated Georgia. The timing is unfortunate, in that Ohio bettors will not be able to legally place wagers on the Buckeyes’ Peach Bowl matchup in Atlanta. Get your Caesars Sportsbook promo code Read about Best Sports Betting Sites However, those bettors will be able to get down on all the NFL’s New Year’s Day games (including the Cleveland Browns’ clash at Washington). They’ll also be able to wager on the four college football bowl matchups slated for Jan. 2; the Bengals’ Monday Night Football battle with the Buffalo Bills in Cincinnati later that evening; and the…

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