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In July, Ohio Sportsbooks routed the public to claim $55 million in gross sports betting revenue
On Tuesday, the Ohio Casino Control Commission and Ohio Lottery reported a combined $55.4 million in adjusted gross sports betting revenue in July. It was the 15th time in the last 19 months that the state obtained a double-digit hold. July was the 16th time that Ohio’s monthly winnings exceeded $50 million. Since Ohio became a legal sports betting market in the U.S., they’ve collected more than $1.43 billion. Ohio’s revenue in July 2024 was 48.7% higher compared to their figures in July 2023. Almost 98% of their wagers in July were done via the 18 mobile sportsbooks in the state. Roughly $10.2 million was from retail venues and $614,000 from kiosks statewide. While revenue was up in July, Ohio saw a 10% decrease in its handle. Finally, Ohio collected $11.1 million in tax revenue from a 20% rate. Ohio’s year-to-date total is now $98.7 million.
Halloween is coming! See which haunted houses in Ohio are opening for Friday the 13th
With Labor Day behind us, it's (un)officially fall. And Halloween lovers are busy making their homes spooky for the season and waiting for their favorite haunts to open (pun intended). And they won't have to wait long, because many haunted houses and attractions around the state are opening soon, to coincide with September's Friday the 13th. ...
Ohio bill would require schools to publicly disclose Pledge of Allegiance policies
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) – Ohio K-12 schools would be required to publicly disclose their Pledge of Allegiance policies under a recently introduced bill. Under Ohio’s current law, local boards of education must adopt a policy specifying if its schools recite the Pledge of Allegiance, and if so, how and when. The pledge is not a […]
Submitting an absentee ballot for November election? Be aware of this change
There may be an extra step for those wishing to submit an absentee ballot in the November election. Ohio Secretary of State Frank LaRose implemented a change to election rules, banning people from submitting a ballot at a ballot drop box for someone else.
Ohio senator talks about new first responder training in exclusive interview
OHIO (WTRF) – Senator Brown recently visited Weirton to meet with Cleveland-Cliffs leadership and USW Local 2911 members. While he was there, 7News was able to interview him on several topics including funding for the market street bridge and his newest training initiatives for Ohio emergency responders. Nearly $88 million was announced by West […]
Urgent Powerball warning as $139 million jackpot remains unclaimed after ticket was bought at Ohio Walmart
LOTTERY players have been urged to check their tickets as a $139 million win remains unclaimed. The winner of this huge Powerball jackpot has not stepped forward two months after the draw. This draw took place on July 3 and the jackpot winning ticket was purchased in Ohio. The lucky slip was sold at a […]
Republicans want stay of order that stops foreign money ban
(The Center Square) – Ohio Republican officials wasted little time responding to a federal court ruling that stopped a planned state ban on foreign money used on statewide ballot campaigns. Secretary of State Frank LaRose and Attorney General Dave Yost quickly filed a motion to stay a weekend federal court ruling that stopped the law from taking effect Sunday. “The judge indicated that most of the law is constitutionally enforceable,...
Ohio Open Doors program highlights state's history, legislation's legacy
The Ohio History Connection is inviting the public to tour hundreds of historical sites starting Friday and running through Sept. 15 during its fifth biennial Ohio Open Doors initiative. More than 200 historic locations will participate to celebrate National Historic Preservation Act, signed by President Lyndon B. Johnson in 1966. Ohio’s first Open Doors was in 2016 on the 50th anniversary of the act, and every two years the public gets to glean a little of the legacy of the legislation. “This program is all about sharing stories from history,” said Neil Thompson, the manager of media and public relations for the Ohio History Connection. “And it’s imperative that we preserve these places and we learn from them, because they are part of the fabric that that makes Ohio what it is today.” One option for piqued curiosities will be a step back in time to early 20th century Lyons, Ohio, through the Lyons & Area Historical Society.
Ohio teachers’ STEM work earns Governor’s award
STEUBENVILLE, Ohio (WTRF) — The technology we’ll enjoy in 10 years relies on what our kids learn in math and science classes today. And two teachers at Steubenville Catholic Central have been commended for helping to build those pathways to the future. Tiffany Dobson and Megan Marshall, along with the school itself, have earned the […]
Idaho Attorney General Joins Multi-State Brief in First Amendment Case
BOISE – Idaho Attorney General Raúl Labrador has joined 21 other state attorneys general in filing a brief with the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit, challenging an Ohio school district’s policy related to the use of preferred pronouns. The case focuses on whether students can be disciplined for not using a peer's preferred pronouns.
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