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Online gambling in Ohio: what is legal
Ohio launched online and retail sports gaming on 1 January 2023, regulated by the Casino Control Commission, for players aged 21 and over. Online casino games and online poker are not legal. HB 298, which would legalise internet gaming and ban dual-currency sweepstakes, remains in committee as of September 2026. The Ohio Lottery does not sell tickets online, and a separate iLottery bill has not passed.
Checked 15 Oct 2026 against the state regulator, statutes and the sources listed for each product. Laws change; we update this page when they do.
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Product by product
- Online casinos
Not legal online
Not legal; iGaming bill HB 298 remains in committee.
Reported by SBC Americas: Ohio iGaming bill sponsor sees 2027 opening (30 Sep 2026)
- Sports betting
Legal and licensed21+since 1 Jan 2023
Online and retail sports gaming is legal and live through licensed operators.
Source: Ohio Casino Control Commission: Sports GamingSports betting in Ohio
- Poker
Not legal online
No regulated online poker in Ohio; HB 298 would allow internet gaming but has not passed.
Reported by SBC Americas: Ohio iGaming bill sponsor sees 2027 opening (30 Sep 2026)
- Lottery
Not legal online
Ohio Lottery does not sell online; iLottery bill SB 197 has not passed.
Reported by Gambling Insider: 2026 US online gambling bill tracker (18 Feb 2026)
- Sweepstakes casinos
Allowed, not state-licensed18+
No ban enacted; HB 298 would ban dual-currency sweepstakes but is stalled.
Reported by SBC Americas: Ohio bill would ban sweepstakes (21 May 2025)Sweepstakes casinos in Ohio
Regulator and help
Free, confidential help
1-800-589-9966Ohio Problem Gambling Helpline
National Problem Gambling Helpline: 1-800-MY-RESET (call or text, 24/7).
Time Out Ohio (Ohio Voluntary Exclusion Program)Limits, self-exclusion and a two-minute self-checkOhio: quick answers
Is online casino legal in Ohio?
No. Online casino is not legal in Ohio. Not legal; iGaming bill HB 298 remains in committee.
Is online sports betting legal in Ohio?
Yes. Online sports betting is legal and regulated in Ohio (since 1 Jan 2023). The minimum age is 21. Online and retail sports gaming is legal and live through licensed operators.
Is online poker legal in Ohio?
No. Online poker is not legal in Ohio. No regulated online poker in Ohio; HB 298 would allow internet gaming but has not passed.
Is buying lottery tickets online legal in Ohio?
No. Buying lottery tickets online is not legal in Ohio. Ohio Lottery does not sell online; iLottery bill SB 197 has not passed.
Is a sweepstakes casino legal in Ohio?
A sweepstakes casino is not banned in Ohio, but the state does not license it either, so no state regulator stands behind your account. The minimum age is 18. No ban enacted; HB 298 would ban dual-currency sweepstakes but is stalled.
