Sports betting is a popular means of expressing a person's interest in a particular sport, team, or player. The betting process involves placing a bet on the outcome of a specific sporting event, and the sports bettor is able to make a profit if they are correct in their predictions. There are no guaranteed results, but with careful study of a particular team or player, a sports bettor can increase his or her chances of winning most of the time.
While the legalization of sports betting is still in its early stages, some states have made the process easier. For example, in North Dakota, sports betting was approved in 2019. In Ohio, sports betting became legal in December 2021, though residents won't be able to place a bet until Jan. 1, 2023. Meanwhile, in Oklahoma, sports betting failed to pass in 2022, and a new motion is not expected to be filed before 2023.
While sports betting in Tennessee is legal, there are certain restrictions. A sports gambling site in Tennessee must be licensed to operate legally. A licensed sports betting operator must offer legal Sports betting, and a site must offer mobile betting to customers. Mobile sports betting is prohibited in some states, so it is best to check the regulations before placing a bet.
In addition to Illinois, Nevada and Delaware, many other states have legalized sports gambling. In fact, several states are actively exploring the legalization of sports gambling. Other states that have approved sports gambling include: Arkansas, Colorado, Delaware, Illinois, Indiana, Louisiana, Michigan, New Jersey, Nevada, South Carolina, and Minnesota.
While legalizing sports betting in Ohio will have important implications for the state's online gambling industry, the legalization of the sports betting kiosks in Ohio will also be a litmus test for future online gambling. The state gaming commission has already approved over 1,300 businesses to operate sports betting kiosks. The legalization of sports betting in Ohio will determine the legalization of other types of online gambling.
Tennessee lawmakers passed legislation that legalized sports betting in the state in May 2019. Although the legislation was not signed by Gov. Bill Lee, the law is likely to result in a competitive sports betting industry. Several companies have already gone live in Tennessee, including DraftKings, FanDuel, and BetMGM. Meanwhile, PointsBet and William Hill are expected to open soon. However, high fees and regulations could limit the number of operators in Tennessee. For example, sports betting operators in Tennessee must pay a 20 percent gross gaming revenue tax, which is higher than in other states.
Sports betting in Ohio is expected to be legalized online by the first week of January 2023. Governor Mike DeWine signed House Bill 29 into law before Christmas. The law also stipulates that all sports betting operators in the state must launch at the same time. This was confirmed by the Ohio Casino Control Commission in June.