Ohio Sports Betting Launch: The sportsbooks are live

Ohio Sports Betting: It's the Bengals turn on MNF

We’re more than 24 hours into legalized Ohio sports betting and the Buckeye state is the holiday weekend on a huge note with the Cincinnati Bengals playing the Buffalo Bills on Monday Night Football.

In what could be the marquis matchup of NFL Week 17, the Bengals are currently a +2.5 point underdog at home. The public is currently backing the Bills, as 56% of the total handle is currently on Buffalo to cover -2.5, according to DraftKings.

The public is expecting a shootout, though, as 78% of the total handle is on the over of 50.5 points.

So do the trends give the Bengals any shot to cover? To win?

Bengals and Bills Betting Trends

What’s the public looking at right now for this high-powered matchup? The Bengals are the hot team, but the Bills are still the favorite to win the Super Bowl at +350.

• The Bengals have covered the spread in their last 10 games against teams with a winning record. 
• The Bengals have won their last seven games in a row.
• Eleven of the Bengals last 12 games in January have hit the under. 

The Cleveland Browns gave Ohioans who backed them a reason to celebrate yesterday when they routed the Carson Wentz-led Washington Commanders 24-10. The Browns were actually underdogs in the matchup and covered the spread quite easily. Hopefully state bettors backed the under, as the two teams didn’t do enough to score more than 40.5 points to hit the over.

Ohio sports betting launched at 12:01 a.m. and 13 online sports betting operators are live. Eight retail sportsbooks are also taking bets throughout the state.

Reds cut ribbon for BetMGM Sportsbook at Great American Ball Park

The Cincinnati Reds invited a few Ohio legends out for the grand opening of the BetMGM Sportsbook at Great American Ball Park this morning.

The Reds and BetMGM officially cut the ribbon on the sportsbook this morning at 11 a.m., as one lucky season ticket holder was selected to place the first bet alongside Cincinnati sports legends George Foster and Tim Krumrie.

⁦⁦@Reds⁩ ⁦@BetMGM⁩ pic.twitter.com/EeIAFApE9L

— Tim Krumrie (@timkrumrie) January 1, 2023

The sportsbook at the Great American Ball Park is now open for business and the first NFL Sunday during Ohio’s sports betting launch.

BetMGM has partnered with the Reds to provide its retail sports betting services. The Reds also partnered with Underdog Sports Wagering to provide its online sports betting services.

Underdog Sports Wagering has yet to launch its online sports betting services in Ohio.

Thank you, @Reds! Ohio, we’re here. pic.twitter.com/BRJCUP7fVL

— BetMGM ? (@BetMGM) January 1, 2023

Ohio Sports Betting: No Bengals today, but do Browns stand a chance?

It’s the first NFL Sunday for Ohio sports betting and state bettors only have the lowly 6-9 Cleveland Browns to check out today.

The Browns will take on the Carson Wentz led Washington Commanders at in Washington at 1 p.m. this afternoon.

The Bengals take on the Buffalo Bills in a massive tilt tomorrow during Monday Night Football.

Commanders and Chief

⁦@David_Njoku80⁩ | #Browns pic.twitter.com/sHMh5CLymV

— Cleveland Browns (@Browns) January 1, 2023

But what should you be looking at for the Browns today? The Browns at +2.5 point dogs this afternoon, but the public is fairly split in their betting. According to DraftKings, 51% of the total handle is currently on the Commanders to cover against Cleveland, while 60% of the total handle is predicting a low scoring affair and the matchup to hit the under of 40 points.

Here are some other Browns and Commanders betting trends to check out:

• The Browns’ last five games have hit the under.
• The Browns have lost six of their last seven games played on the East coast. 
• The Commanders have covered their last three games against teams with a losing record. 

Cleveland Cavaliers open Caesars Sportsbook at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse

The Cleveland Cavaliers have officially opened their Caesars Sportsbook at Rocket Mortgage Fieldhouse just hours after Ohio sports betting’s universal launch.

Caesars Sportsbook is the “official sports betting partner” and “official casino partner” of the Cleveland Cavaliers. The 10,000-square-foot sportsbook is located on the street level inside the Northwest Atrium area of the team’s home venue.

The Caesars Sportsbook app is also live and accepting bets throughout the Buckeye State.

See you in 2023. pic.twitter.com/Or1hrdzwli

— Cleveland Cavaliers (@cavs) December 31, 2022

“Caesars Sportsbook is ready to offer a top-of-the-line sports betting experience to Ohioans,” said Eric Hession, President of Caesars Digital, in a press release. “This launch builds on our legacy in Ohio of treating customers like royalty. We look forward to providing an added level of excitement to the sports entertainment experience, whether they use our mobile app or visit one of our new retail sportsbooks in Columbus or Cleveland.”

The Cavaliers are planning a grand opening ceremony for the sportsbook on Tuesday, Jan. 2, prior to the Cavs tilt with the Bulls.

Caesars Sportsbook is also open and accepting bets through sports betting kiosks and betting window at Eldorado Gaming at Scioto Downs.

Ohio State loses at exact moment Times Square ball drops

I’m so sorry, Ohio State fans, but this is just too crazy to not highlight.

We all know the Buckeyes lost one of the greatest semifinal college playoffs games of all time on New Year’s Eve, but did you see how close the final missed field goal was to the Times Square ball drop?

Check this out.

By request, here is the multicam view of the feed from Times Square, All-22, and ESPN, Georgia, and Ohio State radio calls, as it happened onscreen live: pic.twitter.com/k775T4VNTo

— Timothy Burke (@bubbaprog) January 1, 2023

The kick goes wide left at almost the exact moment the ball dropped and 2023 became a reality.

Less than a minute later at 12:01 a.m. sports betting launched in full throughout Ohio, which made for this amazingly awkward moment at the Hard Rock Cincinnati sportsbook where Reds legend Pete Rose was scheduled to place the first legal bet.

Also just another layer to the Ohio sports betting launch, the Peach Bowl going down to the wire meant there was no New Years countdown, just a room full of sad people groaning at the missed FG, then this program began.

— Michelle Alfini (@MichelleAlf) January 1, 2023

Honestly though? It probably worked out better for Ohio sports betting fans. If the kick had taken place past 12:01 a.m., online sportsbooks would have been eligible to take in-game bets. How much money did Buckeye fans save by not being able to bet on the final kick?

Barstool Sportsbooks live at Hollywood Columbus, Hollywood Gaming at Dayton Raceway Casinos

Both Barstool Sportsbooks at Hollywood Columbus Casino and Hollywood Dayton Raceway opened their doors this morning during the Ohio sports betting launch.

Each casino opened their doors to bettors at the 12:01 a.m. launch.

We're now taking bets at our Barstool Sportsbook! ? ? ? ⚾ pic.twitter.com/SgsdqWdFOp

— Hollywood Dayton (@HollywoodDayton) January 1, 2023

NOW TAKING BETS ? pic.twitter.com/rQNoPJi7EK

— Hollywood Columbus (@HollywoodCbus) January 1, 2023

The Barstool Sportsbook app is also live in Ohio and currently taking bets as well.

The Barstool Sportsbooks were getting ready to take their first bets as the founder of Barstool Sports Dave Portnoy watched his Buckeyes shank a potential game winning field goal that would have sent Ohio State to the College Football Championship.

What a huge bummer for @stoolpresidente!!!! pic.twitter.com/xO1d6dDuK1

— Barstool Sports (@barstoolsports) January 1, 2023

Betr records first ever real-money sports bet in Ohio

Betr, a sports betting operator touted as the first direct-to-consumer micro-betting sports betting platform in the world, recorded its first ever real-money bet at 12:01 a.m. during Ohio’s sports betting launch.

The $10 bet was placed by Marco Piemonte, @marco_parlay on twitter, known as “Million Dollar Marco” who specializes in large bets and large parlays.

THE FIRST REAL MONEY WAGER IN BETR’S HISTORY ⚡

Ofcourse it came from the GOAT of this @Marco_Parlay ?

Ohio… download Betr now ▶️ https://t.co/3PoN1F5I1L pic.twitter.com/nKUEfVkTqw

— betr (@betr) January 1, 2023

Social media superstar and boxer Jake Paul serves as the company’s president in partnership with Betr founder and CEO Joey Levy.

Betr received a sports betting license in November and handles the online sports betting program for the NFL Hall of Fame Village.

Betr’s sports betting app focuses solely on micro-betting, a type of wagering that only deals with play-by-play events as opposed to outcome wagering.

 

First Ohio sports bet taken at betJACK sportsbook is on Cavs to win NBA finals

Both JACK Cleveland and JACK Thistledown betJACK sportsbooks are open and taking bets after Ohio sports betting officially launched at 12:01 a.m.

The first bet taken at a betJACK sportsbook? A $68 wager on the Cleveland Cavaliers to win the NBA Championship.

$68 on the Cavs to win the NBA Finals was the first official bet placed at betJACK. #LetEmKnow

— betJACK (@betJACK) January 1, 2023

A representative from the Ohio Special Olympics made the first bet at the JACK Cleveland sportsbook.

Until 2 a.m. the JACK Cleveland betJACK sportsbook will match every bet with a monetary donation of up to $20,000 to the Ohio Special Olympics.

First legal sports bet at JACK Cleveland’s @betJACK sportsbook placed by ⁦@SOOhio⁩!

JACK will match all sports bets made in the first 2 hours to ⁦@SOOhio⁩, supporting their mission to make sports accessible to everyone! pic.twitter.com/fHhDeVV4aS

— JACK Cleveland (@JACKCleCasino) January 1, 2023

Both casinos seemed to have large crowds who had waited until launch to be among the first Ohioans to make legal sports bets in the Buckeye State.

We are taking bets.

Ohio, we are officially here. ? pic.twitter.com/cGR33tnFTy

— betJACK (@betJACK) January 1, 2023

First legal sports bet made in our @betJACK sportsbook! ? Happy New Year! ? pic.twitter.com/smxyboD4L8

— JACK Thistledown (@JACKThistledown) January 1, 2023

Hopefully they have better luck tonight than the Buckeyes.

Ohio Sports Betting: Pete Rose casts first sports bet at Hard Rock Cincinnati

Sure, everyone is all bummed that Ohio State shanked a potential game winning field goal to go to the College Football Championship the moment Ohio sports betting launched, but at least Pete Rose thinks the Reds are going to win the World Series!

The vaunted Cincinnati Reds alum placed the first legal wager at Hard Rock Cincinnati at 12:01 a.m., betting on the Reds to win the World Series in 2023.

There it is. The first legal sports bet in Ohio. Pete Rose says the Reds will win the World Series. pic.twitter.com/J29v9kbOYi

— Michelle Alfini (@MichelleAlf) January 1, 2023

Sadly, most Reds fans know deep in their hearts that Rose just threw his money out the window. But who cares! Online and retail sports betting is now fully legal in Ohio.

At least this is one bet in Cincinnati Rose made that we can be fully sure is legal.

Ohio sports betting is now live

After years of legislative work and more than a year of planning to ensure a smooth launch, Ohio sports betting is now live.

Sports betting launched at 12:01 a.m. in the Buckeye State, with at least 13 online sports betting operators now live and several retail sportsbooks throughout the state opening their doors to excited Ohio bettors.

Ohio sports betting now a reality

Here are the online sports betting operators that have confirmed they will be taking bets at 12:01 a.m.:

• Barstool Sportsbook
• Bet365
• Betfred
• BetMGM
• Betr
• BetRivers
• Caesars Sportsbook
• DraftKings
• FanDuel
• Hard Rock
• PointsBet
• SuperBook
• Tipico Sportsbook

“We’re excited to ring in the New Year with the launch of our top-rated DraftKings Sportsbook app in Ohio,” said Matt Kalish, DraftKings Co-Founder and President, DraftKings North America, in a press release. “Ohioans are passionate sports fans with hometown pride, and we’re thrilled to offer them a variety of ways to have more skin in the game ahead of the 2023 College Football Playoff National Championship and the NFL playoffs.”

A number of retail sportsbook are now open as well. Here are the confirmed sportsbook locations that are now open:

• Belterra Park
• Hard Rock Cincinnati
• Hollywood Casino Columbus
• Hollywood Gaming Dayton Raceway
• Jack Cleveland
• Jack Thistledown
• Scioto Downs

Long journey to launch

Ohio legislators passed the state’s sports betting bill in December 2021.

Members of the Ohio House and Senate approved HB 29  on Dec. 8 and was signed into law by Gov. Mike DeWine not shortly thereafter.

Despite the approval, expectations were dampened when Ohio legislators announced that sports betting would launch “no later than Jan. 1, 2023.”

It would be nearly six more months before confirmation that Ohio sports betting would launch at exactly 12:01 a.m. on the first day of 2023.

 

"So, does Ohio State have a shot?"

Talk to anyone outside Mercedes-Benz Stadium — no matter which school in red they’re supporting — and they’ll ask you the same thing.

“So, does Ohio State have a shot?”

Sixty minutes of football in the College Football Playoff semifinal at Mercedes-Benz Stadium will determine that. One thing we do know is that the notion of a Georgia-dominated crowd that many expected for the in-state Dawgs might’ve been premature. Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl CEO Gary Stokan told Saturday Down South ahead of Saturday night’s matchup that he thought and hoped Ohio State fans would represent at least 30% of the crowd. If the pregame vibes surrounding the stadium were any indication, it’s safe to say Ohio State fans will exceed that.

The question, of course, is whether or not that’ll matter. After all, this is Georgia’s home away from home. The Dawgs have 2 victories in Atlanta this season alone, both of which were lopsided matchups against top-15 teams. Can the Dawgs complete the trifecta and defend their title in Los Angeles? Or is Ohio State about to take a page out of the 2017 Alabama playbook and stun the Dawgs in their backyard?

Coming off the devastating Michigan loss in Columbus, expectations feel low for Ohio State fans, despite a pregame spread that went from Georgia -6.5 to -4.5 on Saturday. Does Vegas know something? Or are oddsmakers perhaps just wishing a rare close semifinal game — only 3 semifinal games have been decided by 1 score during the 8 years of the 4-team Playoff — into existence?

An entertaining 60 minutes awaits.

Ohio sports betting launches in 6 hours. Here are the best promotions available now.

With Ohio sports betting getting the 12:01 a.m. launch, we’ve got six hours to go. There’s still time to lock in the fantastic pre-registration bonuses that some of the sportsbooks are offering for early signups. What this means is that you can lock in this pre-registration bonus + in most cases, whatever new user promotion the sportsbooks over Ohio bettors on January 1, 2023. Simply put, it pays to register today, rather than wait until tomorrow (or midnight).

Here are the promotions we recommend taking advantage of now while the pre-registration window remains open:

DraftKings: $200 Pre-Reg Bonus

DraftKings is one of the best sportsbooks in the country, and Ohioans are signing up in droves to start betting tomorrow through the DraftKings app. DK is giving new users $200 pre-registration bonus if you signup before midnight tonight.

BetMGM: $200 Bonus

This BetMGM Ohio promo code offer will deliver an extra $200 in bet credits to anyone who signs up before midnight tonight.

FanDuel: $100 Bonus + NBA League Pass

Not only is FanDuel giving Ohioans $100 in bet credits to use right away when betting goes live, but those who pre-register will also get 3 months of NBA league pass. Not bad!

These sportsbooks will be available for registration at anytime moving forward, but the opportunity to cash in on the pre-registration window ends at midnight.

Ohio Sports Betting: Caesars Sportsbook at Rocket Mortgage Fieldhouse 'almost here'

The Caesars Sportsbook at the Cleveland Cavaliers Rocket Mortgage Fieldhouse will not be open during Ohio’s 12:01 a.m. sports betting launch, but according to the operator it will be open soon in the New Year.

Caesars Sportsbook and the Cavaliers both posted videos previewing the new sportsbook at Rocket Mortgage Fieldhouse and promised it is “almost here” for 2023.

Who doesn’t love a good cryptic tweet on New Year’s Eve to get the blood pumping?

See you in 2023. pic.twitter.com/Or1hrdzwli

— Cleveland Cavaliers (@cavs) December 31, 2022

The Cavaliers are still searching for a sports betting operator to run its online sports betting program, as its original partner Fubo Gaming announced it would cease operations back in October.

While most Ohio professional sports franchises have embraced sports betting and will feature sportsbooks in their facilities, the only confirmed sportsbook that will be taking bets on Jan. 1 is the BetMGM Sportsbook at the Cincinnati Reds’ Great American Ball Park.

The book will open tomorrow morning at 11 a.m. and will select one of its longtime season ticket holders to place the first wager at the stadium.

 

Ohio Sports Betting: betJACK to donate up to $20,000 for Ohio Special Olympics during launch

The JACK Cleveland Casino announced today that the Ohio Special Olympics will place the first legal Ohio sports bet inside of the betJACK sportsbook.

Ohio sports betting is officially launching at 12:01 a.m. this morning.

betJACK will match the total monetary amount of each bet for the first two hours of operation up to $20,000 to donate to the Ohio Special Olympics.

. @SOOhio will place the first bet inside the betJACK sportsbook tonight, and for the first 2 hours of sports betting in Ohio, JACK will match the total of bets placed up to $20k.

Come down tonight & help us support SOOhio's mission of making sports more accessible for all! pic.twitter.com/ZrKFsTrun7

— betJACK (@betJACK) December 31, 2022

Both betJACK sportsbooks at Jack Cleveland and Jack Thistledown casinos will be live and taking bets at 12:01 a.m.

Ohio Sports Betting: Line movement in the Ohio State vs. Georgia game

There was talk this morning of some line movement for the Ohio State vs. Georgia game. Note the tweet below, and even the ESPN College GameDay crew mentioned the line movement on the air this morning.

1/ Per @BetMGM Nevada's Scott Shelton (@scottatmirage) on OHIOST-UGA #PeachBowl: Georgia opens -7 on Dec. 4, goes to -6.5, back to -7. Then sticks at -6.5 since Dec. 5.

Briefly to -6 Friday, then -6.5 again. Now -6.

— Patrick Everson (@PatrickE_Vegas) December 31, 2022

?Peach Bowl Line Movement ?

Ohio State has moved from +6.5 to +5.5 ? pic.twitter.com/2cFQARS8R7

— SportsBettingDime (@SBD) December 31, 2022

Doing a quick check at both DraftKings and Fanduel, I can confirm that both books have Georgia now favored by 5.5. These books were at 6.5 and 6 just a few hours ago. We’ll continue to monitor the line movement all the way up until kickoff at the Peach Bowl.

Ohio Sports Betting: 5 Interesting Prop Bets for Ohio State vs. Georgia

Ohio State vs. Georgia kicks off at 8:00 p.m. eastern tonight. Here are some interesting prop bets for the big game courtesy of DraftKings.

Reminder that you can take advantage of the DraftKings Ohio pre-launch bonus of $200 until midnight tonight. Click here to get started.

CJ Stroud: Passing Yards

DraftKings has the CJ Stroud passing yards over/under set at 279.5 yards against Georgia.

• Over 279.5 passing yards (-130)
• Under 279.5 passing yards (+100)

Miyan Williams: Rushing TDs

The line for Miyan Williams rushing touchdowns is set at .5 rush touchdowns.

• Over .5 rush TDs (+105)
• Under .5 rush TDs (-140)

Ohio State: Team Total Points

DraftKings has the total points scored by Ohio State set at 27.5.

• Over 27.5 points (-115)
• Under 27.5 (-115)

Georgia: Team Total Points

Big believer in the Ohio State defense? You can check out the Georgia team total points line as well.

• Over 34.5 points (-110)
• Under 34.5 (-120)

Ohio State: Win by 1-6

Think the Buckeyes might eke out a close win? You can bet on that scenario.

• To Win By 1-6: +450

Ohio Sports Betting: Sharp money on Ohio State?

While bettors in the state of Ohio might not be able to make their bets until Ohio sports betting launches at midnight, it’s not stopping the sharp money apparently elsewhere in the country eyeing Ohio State in tonight’s huge Peach Bowl matchup against the Georgia Bulldogs.

According to BetMGM, the sharp money is on Ohio State. Does this mean experts expect the Buckeyes to win the game? Not necessarily, as we know the Dawgs are favored, so it might just mean the sharps believe it’ll be closer than the six-point spread.

3/ For @BetMGM nationally on digital betting (mobile/online), per @johnewing, spread tickets and money nearly 4/1 on Georgia.

Said BetMGM's Seamus Magee (@SRM95): "Sharp money is on Ohio State."

On moneyline, 73% of tickets/54% of money on Ohio State.

— Patrick Everson (@PatrickE_Vegas) December 31, 2022

Either way, hopefully we’re in for an exciting College Football Playoff game as we countdown the launch of Ohio sports betting late tonight.

These Ohio sports betting operators and sportsbooks are going live at 12:01 a.m.

Ohio sports betting is set to kick off at 12:01 a.m. on Sunday, Jan. 1, and the Buckeye State has approved several online sports betting operators for business so far.

But unless you’re planning on being at a sportsbook for New Year’s Eve, you’re probably more interested in know which of these operators will be ready to go when sports betting is launched.

We’ve got an extensive list of which operators have been approved for business and which have designated that they’ll be ready to go the second sports betting goes live in Ohio.

20 online operators approved

The Ohio Casino Control Commission has approved 20 online sports betting operators for the Buckeye State. All of these operators were approved in the designated timeframe to launch at 12:01 a.m. Sunday morning, but not all of them will be ready to go at that time.

Here are the online sports betting operators that have confirmed they will be taking bets at 12:01 a.m.:

• Barstool Sportsbook
• Bet365
• Betfred
• BetMGM
• Betr
• BetRivers
• Caesars Sportsbook
• DraftKings
• FanDuel
• Hard Rock
• PointsBet
• SuperBook
• Tipico Sportsbook

“We’re excited to ring in the New Year with the launch of our top-rated DraftKings Sportsbook app in Ohio,” said Matt Kalish, DraftKings Co-Founder and President, DraftKings North America, in a press release. “Ohioans are passionate sports fans with hometown pride, and we’re thrilled to offer them a variety of ways to have more skin in the game ahead of the 2023 College Football Playoff National Championship and the NFL playoffs.”

The following operators have been approved in the state, but we cannot confirm that they will be live at 12:01 a.m. this morning:

• BetFanatics
• Parx Interactive
• Underdog Sports Wagering
• Out the Gate
• MVGBet
• BallyBet
• Digital Gaming Corporations

Retail sports betting launching

The Ohio Casino Control Commission has approved 22 entities to offer retail sports betting at their facilities as well. The majority of the license holders are either casinos or professional sports stadiums who plan to build sportsbooks at their facilities.

MGM Northfield Park will open its retail sportsbook at 12:01 a.m. and will select one guest at random to place the first sports bet at the retail facility.

Additionally, the BetMGM Sportsbook at the Cincinnati Reds’ Great American Ball Park will open at 11 a.m. and will select one of its longtime season ticket holders to place the first wager at the stadium.

Hollywood Casino in Toledo will also have sports betting kiosks available for customers at 12:01 a.m. as well.

January 1, 12:01AM is quickly approaching!

There are numerous kiosks set up around the gaming floor for you to make your first legal bets in Ohio!
As well as ticket writers at the counter for in-person bets ?
OR bet from home using the Barstool Sportsbook app ? pic.twitter.com/kzxEXXRinN

— Hollywood Toledo (@HollywoodToledo) December 29, 2022

Jack Cleveland and Jack Thistledown casinos will also be live and taking bets on Jan. 1. Both casinos will have their sportsbooks branded by BetJack.

2 properties, 2 parties, 1 Ohio's Sportsbook. ?@betJACK https://t.co/nj8d9pfljM

— JACK Cleveland (@JACKCleCasino) December 29, 2022

Belterra Park, which has partnered with FanDuel for retail sports betting, will also have its facility open and be taking bets on Jan. 1 at the universal launch time.

The countdown is on … @FDSportsbook opens Jan. 1 @BelterraPark #Cincinnati. #FanDuel #FanDuelSportsbook #EverythingCincy pic.twitter.com/35S2pxuVnc

— BelterraPark (@BelterraPark) December 27, 2022

Here are the other retail facilities we could confirm that will be live at 12:01 a.m.:

• Hard Rock Cincinnati
• Hollywood Casino Columbus
• Hollywood Gaming Dayton Raceway
• Scioto Downs

So You're Saying There's a Chance... Live Bets on Ohio State vs. Georgia?

It’s possible. But highly unlikely.

Yes, the timing of the College Football Playoff Game with Ohio State vs. Georgia kicking off at 8:00 p.m. eastern time and the launch of Ohio sports betting coming at 12:01 a.m. is either incredibly ironic or some sick joke by the regulators. Either way, once Ohio State got into the CFP, potential Ohio bettors immediately began speculating on the possibility of getting legal bets in on the big Ohio State Buckeyes game.

Could the game run long? Overtime? Would operators accept live bets starting at 12:01 a.m. on the game if the game extends past midnight? There’s a remote possibility, but it’s a big of a long shot.

In 2018, the national championship game went to overtime and clocked in at just under four hours. Multiple Ohio State games this season have gone over 3.5 hours, including a 3 hour, 59 minute game against Wisconsin earlier in the year.

You’re going to need a lot of passing, a lot of touchdowns, a lengthy half time and probably overtime.

We’ll be monitoring this situation closely, and update our coverage with possible live bet options should this unlikely scenario materialize.

In the meantime, Ohio sports bettors can look to the Browns vs. Commanders tomorrow at 1:00 p.m. eastern, and of course the big Bengals vs. Bills game on Monday night.

Ohio Sports Betting: Let's check in on the odds for Ohio State and the College Football Playoff

Ohio State squares off against the Georgia Bulldogs in the College Football Playoff semifinal game at 8:00 p.m. eastern time. Here are the latest odds from the major sportsbooks for the big Ohio State game tonight.

DraftKings

• Point Spread: Ohio State +6 (-110) vs. Georgia -6 (-110)
• Over/Under: o62.5 (-110), u62.5 (-110)
• Moneyline: Ohio State (+200), Georgia (-240)

FanDuel

• Point Spread: Ohio State +6.5 (-120) vs. Georgia -6.5 (-102)
• Over/Under: o62.5 (-106), u62.5 (-114)
• Moneyline: Ohio State (+198), Georgia (-245)

Barstool Sportsbook

• Point Spread: Ohio State +6 (-110) vs. Georgia -6 (-115)
• Over/Under: o63 (-109), u63 (-112)
• Moneyline: Ohio State (+210), Georgia (-265)

Ohio State is indeed the underdog tonight, but the Buckeyes will be ready to compete.

Ohio Sports Betting: How we got here

Ohio sports betting is here! Tonight at 12:01 a.m., Ohio sports fans will be able to start placing legal sports wagers on their favorite teams and sports. The path to get here was long, but the state of Ohio has executed a well run process to get the state ready to launch legal sports betting in the state of Ohio at 12:01 a.m. January 1, 2023. Let’s look at some of the details on how we arrived to this point.

Some quick facts about Ohio sports betting:

• Launch: January 1, 2023
• Platforms: Retail and Online
• Number of Licenses: 25 Type A licenses, up to 50 sportsbooks
• Requirement: 21+ and present in OH

Legislative timeline overview:

Here’s a quick overview of how the legislative process evolved through the legalization of sports betting in Ohio:

• December 8, 2021: The OH sports betting bill approved. The bill includes online sports betting as well as betting at retail locations such as casinos, stadiums, and bars.
• January 24, 2022: The Ohio Casino Control Commission released a first set of proposed sports betting regulations, starting the process of implementing sports betting in Ohio.
• March 16, 2022: The Ohio Casino Control Commission announces a second set of Ohio sports betting rules and regulations. The stage is set for operators to begin applying for licenses in late summer/early fall.
• May 4, 2022: Operators seeking type A, B, and C sports betting licenses in Ohio can begin applying on June 15.
• June 1, 2022: It is announced that Ohio online sports betting will officially launch on January 1, 2023.
• December 14, 2022: The Ohio Casino Control Commission held a final meeting before the launch of Ohio sports betting on Jan. 1, 2023.
• January 1, 2023: Ohio sports betting to go live.

A full suite of sportsbooks will be going live simultaneously in the state of Ohio on January 1. A number of the major US sportsbooks have had pre-registration windows open in recent weeks and months.

After today's Ohio Casino Control Commission meeting, the following online sportsbooks have been approved to go live on Jan 1:

WynnBET
PlayUP
BetFred
BetMGM
bet365
BetRivers
SuperBook
Bally's
Parx
Underdog Sports
DraftKings
PointsBet
Barstool
FanDuel
Caesars
Fanatics
Tipico
Fubo

— RLinnehanXL (@RLinnehanXl) September 21, 2022