{"id":11986,"date":"2025-05-29T13:42:10","date_gmt":"2025-05-29T13:42:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.mundovideo.com.co\/en\/?post_type=america&#038;p=11986"},"modified":"2025-05-29T13:42:10","modified_gmt":"2025-05-29T13:42:10","slug":"ohio-lawmakers-advance-online-casino-legislation-with-split-bills-and-major-tax-stakes","status":"publish","type":"america","link":"https:\/\/www.mundovideo.com.co\/en\/america\/ohio-lawmakers-advance-online-casino-legislation-with-split-bills-and-major-tax-stakes\/","title":{"rendered":"Ohio lawmakers advance online casino legislation with split bills and major tax stakes"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Ohio is moving closer to legalizing online casino gambling after two separate bills gained traction in both the House and Senate. On May 27, 2025, the House Finance Committee held its first hearing on <strong>House Bill 298<\/strong>, introduced by <strong>Rep. Brian Stewart<\/strong> (R-Ashville) and <strong>Rep. Marilyn John<\/strong> (R-Richland County). The proposal would authorize iGaming platforms operated by existing casinos and racinos, setting a <strong>$50 million license fee<\/strong>, <strong>$10 million annual renewal<\/strong>, and a <strong>28% tax<\/strong> on gross revenue.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mundovideo.com.co\/landing\/multigame-link\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\" noreferrer noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"340\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mundovideo.com.co\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/11\/ice-london-termino-y-se-despidio-la-feria-en-imagenes-mgl-1.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-9725\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mundovideo.com.co\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/11\/ice-london-termino-y-se-despidio-la-feria-en-imagenes-mgl-1.png 1000w, https:\/\/www.mundovideo.com.co\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/11\/ice-london-termino-y-se-despidio-la-feria-en-imagenes-mgl-1-300x102.png 300w, https:\/\/www.mundovideo.com.co\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/11\/ice-london-termino-y-se-despidio-la-feria-en-imagenes-mgl-1-768x261.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mundovideo.com.co\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/05\/ohio-lawmakers-advance-online-casino-legislation-with-split-bills-and-major-tax-stakes2-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-11989\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mundovideo.com.co\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/05\/ohio-lawmakers-advance-online-casino-legislation-with-split-bills-and-major-tax-stakes2-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.mundovideo.com.co\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/05\/ohio-lawmakers-advance-online-casino-legislation-with-split-bills-and-major-tax-stakes2-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.mundovideo.com.co\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/05\/ohio-lawmakers-advance-online-casino-legislation-with-split-bills-and-major-tax-stakes2-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.mundovideo.com.co\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/05\/ohio-lawmakers-advance-online-casino-legislation-with-split-bills-and-major-tax-stakes2.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Meanwhile, <strong>Senate Bill 197<\/strong>, sponsored by <strong>Sen. Nathan Manning<\/strong> (R-North Ridgeville), offers a broader approach, allowing <strong>out-of-state operators<\/strong> to enter Ohio\u2019s market\u2014albeit with a higher cost. The Senate version proposes a <strong>$100 million license fee<\/strong> for out-of-state applicants, a <strong>$5 million renewal<\/strong>, and a steep <strong>40% tax rate<\/strong>. Both bills prohibit sweepstakes-style games, restrict credit card use, and aim to launch operations by <strong>March 31, 2026<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mundovideo.com.co\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/05\/ohio-lawmakers-advance-online-casino-legislation-with-split-bills-and-major-tax-stakes3-1024x640.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-11988\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mundovideo.com.co\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/05\/ohio-lawmakers-advance-online-casino-legislation-with-split-bills-and-major-tax-stakes3-1024x640.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.mundovideo.com.co\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/05\/ohio-lawmakers-advance-online-casino-legislation-with-split-bills-and-major-tax-stakes3-300x188.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.mundovideo.com.co\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/05\/ohio-lawmakers-advance-online-casino-legislation-with-split-bills-and-major-tax-stakes3-768x480.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.mundovideo.com.co\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/05\/ohio-lawmakers-advance-online-casino-legislation-with-split-bills-and-major-tax-stakes3.jpg 1054w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Supporters, including industry giants like FanDuel, argue the state could generate <strong>$600\u2013800 million in annual tax revenue<\/strong>. Cesar Fernandez of FanDuel emphasized the potential impact on education and public services. Critics, however, warn about cannibalizing brick-and-mortar casinos and increasing problem gambling. JACK Entertainment, among others, questioned the fairness of lower iGaming fees compared to land-based operations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mundovideo.com.co\/en\/america\/could-ohio-sports-betting-rules-change-sportsbook-ads-nationwide\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Could Ohio Sports Betting Rules Change Sportsbook Ads Nationwide?<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>With further hearings ahead, the battle lines are drawn. Whether Ohio chooses the conservative House model or the more aggressive Senate vision, one thing is clear: <strong>legal iGaming in the Buckeye State is no longer a matter of if\u2014but when.<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Ohio\u2019s House and Senate are pushing competing online casino bills, with tax rates up to 40% and license fees as high as $100 million. 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