INSIDECASINO.USWhat does Ohio law say about online casinos?
Ohio allows land-based casinos and sports betting. Online casino bills have been filed, including House Bill 298, but we found no record of passage.
Who regulates gambling in Ohio?
The Ohio Casino Control Commission regulates land-based casinos and sports betting. Guides report that it has no authority over online casino platforms.
Are offshore casinos legal in Ohio?
Offshore casinos hold no Ohio license, so no Ohio agency checks their games, payouts or complaints.
Are sweepstakes casinos legal in Ohio?
We found no Ohio law that names sweepstakes casinos, and a tracker shows no state enforcement. That is not a finding that they are legal, and legal guides call the area unsettled.
Are there land-based casinos in Ohio?
Yes. Ohio has land-based casinos regulated by the Ohio Casino Control Commission. Sources list 21 as the minimum age, which we have not confirmed with the regulator.
What are the rules in another state?
Each state sets its own online casino rules. Pick a state to see its status, its regulator and the date we last checked it.
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Sources
We have not yet confirmed this page against an official state source. It relies on the secondary sources listed here. How we research.
- Action Network: outlook for Ohio online casinos
- Sports Betting Dime: Ohio online casinos
- American Gaming Association: State of the States 2026
- Lines.com: sweepstakes casino status by state, updated October 26, 2026