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Sports Law: Federal and Ohio: Betting

Introduction

As of January 1, 2023, Ohio joined 36 other states and Washington, D.C. by authorizing some form of sports gaming.

Books at the Franklin County Law Library

Gaming Law in a Nutshell by Champion, Walter T., Jr.
Call Number: KF 3992 .C43
Publication Date: 2018

US Supreme Court

Murphy v. NCAA (2018)
Professional and Amateur Sports Protection Act provision prohibiting state authorization of sports gambling schemes violates the anti-commandeering rule and is unconstitutional.

Ohio Revised Code

Oh. Rev. Code Chapter 3775
Sports betting is legal in Ohio as of Jan.1, 2023.
Oh. Rev. Code Sec. 5753.021
Tax levied on sports gaming.

Forms

Sports Gaming Holding Company Form
to be filed with Ohio Casino Control Commission

Links

DeWine says sports gambling outfits already have 'crossed the line' in Ohio
ABC6onyourside Columbus, 1/3/23
Gambling Income and Losses
IRS explains that gambling winnings are taxable.
Legal Sports Betting in Ohio: What You Ought to Know
Cincinnati Bar Association
Ohio placed more than $7.65 billion in sports bets in 2023 Sports betting brought in more than $936 million in total tax revenue and the rest of the money was paid out in winnings
Ohio Capital Journal 2/6/24
Ohio Sports Betting Sites
Forbes, December 2023

Ohio Administrative Code

Ohio Admin Code Chapter 3775
Sports Gaming

Agencies

Ohio Casino Control Commission
Sports Gaming Licensing Overview

NCAA

NCAA Bylaws
Rule 10.3 prohibits college student athletes and sports staff from engaging in sports betting.