In a news release, Antani framed legal internet gaming as the next logical step in Ohio’s gaming industry, which has evolved significantly over the past 15 years.
In 2021, Antani was a joint sponsor of a transformational bill that legalized sports betting in the state. Before that, it was a 2009 constitutional amendment that first authorized casinos in the state that cemented the legal gaming industry here in Ohio.
“As gaming has evolved in our state and we’ve seen massive success with sports betting, it’s now time to legalize igaming in Ohio,” Antani said. “Many Ohioans don’t have close access to a casino or racino, but should be able to participate in this entertainment option.”
According to BettingUSA.com, there are only eight states that have legal internet casino gaming markets, including neighboring states Michigan and Pennsylvania. In Pennsylvania, recent state data shows that igaming brought in $174.3 million in revenue in July, which accounted for about 35% of the state’s total $500.8 million in total gaming revenue for that month.
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