Ohio Governor Signs Bill Legalizing Sports Betting

Ohio Governor Signs Bill Legalizing Sports Betting
Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine acknowledges members of the media while entering his residence after testing positive for COVID-19 earlier in the day in Bexley, Ohio, on Aug. 6, 2020. Jay LaPrete/AP photo
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Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine (R) signed a bill on Wednesday that makes sports betting legal in the state.

The legislation will allow betting on sports such as basketball, baseball, football, golf, hockey, and others beginning in mid-March of 2022.