On Sunday, January 1, 2023, sports betting will go live across the Buckeye State. Ohio will become the 27th state and the District of Columbia to have legalized sports betting statewide; Indiana legalized it in 2019. Former Cincinnati Reds player Pete Rose is set to place the first bet for the Hard Rock Cincinnati casino sportsbook. He was one of several Cincinnati celebrities who attended the unveiling. The countdown is on for George Golddorf, president of Hard Rock Cincinnati. “I know this has been in and out of the Legislature for years, and now we have five days left,” Goldoff said. Hard Rock’s Sportsbook Lounge has drinks, food, big TVs and rental space to watch a game with friends. There are 33 betting stations, betting windows and televisions throughout the casino.” Analysts believe Ohio will be the second largest sports betting market in the United States,” Goldhoff said. “We’re looking forward to it, it’s very exciting.” In 2021, $58 billion will be legally wagered on sports in the United States, up from $22 billion in 2020. “It’s hard to say how much money this will bring to the state,” Goldhoff said. “We think the rake is going to be pretty high.” You don’t need to go to the Hard Rock to place your bet because they offer an app that you can add to your smartphone. If you want to register early, Ohio residents can download and register. For the mobile app or visit HardRockSportsbook.com. For more information on legal sports betting coming to Ohio, click here.
On Sunday, January 1, 2023, sports betting will go live across the Buckeye State.
Ohio will become the 27th state and the District of Columbia to have legalized sports betting statewide; Indiana legalized it in 2019.
Former Cincinnati Reds player Pete Rose is scheduled to place the first bet for the Hard Rock Cincinnati casino sportsbook. He was one of several Cincinnati celebrities who attended the unveiling.
The countdown is on for Hard Rock Cincinnati president George Golddorf.
“I know this has been in and out of the Legislature for several years, and now we have five days,” Golduff said.
Hard Rock’s Sportsbook lounge has drinks, food, big TVs and rental space to watch a game with friends. There are 33 betting booths, betting windows and TV sets throughout the casino.
“Analysts believe Ohio will be the second largest sports betting market in the United States,” Goldhoff said. “We’re looking forward to it, it’s very exciting.”
In 2021, $58 billion was legally wagered on sports in the United States, up from $22 billion in 2020.
“It’s hard to say how much money this will bring to the county,” Goldhoff said. “We think the rake will be very high.”
You don’t have to go to the Hard Rock to place your bet because they offer an app that you can add to your smartphone.
If you want to register early, Ohio residents can download the mobile app and register or visit HardRockSportsbook.com.
For more information on legal sports betting coming to Ohio, click here.
