Get ready to bet on sports in Ohio!

If you're 21+, live in Ohio, and love sports betting, this post is for you!

On January 1st at 12:01 a.m. ET you will be able to place a legal bet online at the sportsbook of your choosing. 

Our betting experts have compiled a must-see lists ranking the best sportsbook promos, mobile apps and online offerings.

Best Ohio Sportsbook Promos

Best Sports Betting Apps in Ohio

Best Sports Betting Sites in Ohio

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Here's the official list of online Sportsbooks available to Ohioans on Jan. 1: 

1. DraftKings - Read our DraftKings review here

-*Pre-live offer - $200 in Bonus Bets + $100k Bonus Bet sweepstakes - Claim Entry Here

2. FanDuel - Read our FanDuel review here

-Pre-live offer - $100 in Bonus Bets + 3 Months NBA League Pass - Claim Offer

3. BetRivers - Read our BetRivers review here

-Pre-live offer - Up to $500 Bonus Bets - Claim $500

4. Caesars - Read our Caesars review here

-Pre-live offer - $100 in bet credit - Claim $100

5. PointsBet - Read our Hard Rock sportsbook here

-No Pre-live offer

6. BetMGM - Read our BetMGM review here

-Pre-live offer - $200 in Bonus Bets - Claim $200

7. bet365 Read our bet365 review here

-Pre-live offer - $100 in Bonus Bets - Claim $100

8. Tipico - Read our Tipico sportsbook review here

-Pre-live offer - $250 in parlay cash - Claim $250

9. Hard Rock - Read our Hard Rock sportsbook review here

-Pre-live offer - $50 bonus bet - Claim $50

We'll be updating this thread with launch day offers on January 1st as well as with any odds boost for Ohio teams.

*Pre-live offer deadlines are Dec. 31 2022.

FYI we'll be posting EVERY Ohio sportsbook welcome offer here tomorrow on launch day 

As for right now - here's everything bettors in Ohio need to know:

- The Ohio Casino Control Commission laid out its initial event and wager catalogue in November that has three basic wager types: generally approved, requiring special approval, and forbidden.

- Forbidden wager types include "statistical actions of coaches, officials, or referees," such as penalty flags thrown during a game. Also banned is wagering on "inherently objectionable outcomes," such as injuries, as well as halftime performances or national anthems before a game. Betting on the coin flip of the Super Bowl or otherwise is also prohibited, as is wagering on the color of Gatorade that may be dunked on a coach. Furthermore, betting on grade school or high school sports is not allowed.

- The casino control commission has a fairly comprehensive list of things on which people can bet. Generally approved wagers are those put on by legitimate sports governing bodies, such as the NFL or NBA, and based on statistics that can be proven by a box score or otherwise. Those wagers must be based on the performance of athletes and the outcomes on the field of play.

- This means a bunch of bets are possible, as the OCCC's approved sports governing bodies range from the Australian Football League to the Xfinity Series of NASCAR. And spreads, moneylines, player props, parlays, and more are all possible given the state’s criteria.

- There are wagers that require specific approval, such as awards and draft outcomes. As of Friday, there were at least 45 such betting markets approved, including most valuable player awards and some NFL Draft offerings.

- Sportsbooks are allowed to take wagers beginning at 12:01am on January 1.

- Ohio is imposing a 10% tax on net revenue from sports betting done online and at brick-and-mortar sportsbooks.

- Out of the money generated from sports betting, 98% will be dedicated to education and school sports, while 2% will go to a problem gambling and addiction treatment fund.

FanDuel: Bet $5, get $200 in bonus bets

To claim, new users need to register, make a first-time deposit, and then simply place their first real-money wager on FanDuel Sportsbook on any live sport market during the timeframe of the offer. All winning bets will be fulfilled within 72 hours if they win. Users who earned the $100 pre reg offer will also be eligible for the bet $5, get $200 offer. Max bet is $5. The offer deadline is Jan. 29.

Caesars: Up to $1,500 on Caesars OR

$5 Bet Credit for every time the Cleveland Cavaliers win by 10+ points in the month of January OR

End Zone Energy | Double Your Winnings NFL | 33% NFL Parlay Token 0101

Opt-In before 7:00 PM on January 2, 2023, to get a $5 Bet Credit for every time the Cleveland Cavaliers win by 10+ points in the month of January (1/1 -1/31).  Please note customers must opt-in prior to the Cavaliers first game on 1/2/23 at 7:00 PM EST.

End Zone Energy 0101 - Opt-In and bet at least $25 on a standard, straight, pregame, full game point spread for the Cleveland Browns vs. Washington Commanders, and win-or-lose, get a $5 Bet Credit for every touchdown scored in the game.

Double Your Winnings NFL 0101 - Opt-In and get one (1) 100% Profit Boost Token to use on any National Football League (“NFL”) Market on January 1, 2023.

33% NFL Parlay Token 0101 - Opt-In and get one (1) 33% Parlay Boost Token to use on a 4+ leg, +400 minimum odds Parlay for NFL games on January 1, 2023.

Promo Code: COVERS1BET

DraftKings: Bet $5, get $200 instantly

Make a deposit of $5+ into your Sportsbook account. Place a wager of $5+ on any market. You will receive $200 in bonus bets instantly, in addition to any cash winnings from your original wager once it settles. Your first placed wager of $5+ will be your qualifying wager. Bonus paid as eight (8) $25 Bonus Bets.

PointsBet: Up to $700 in bonus bets

Up to 5x $100 second chance bonus bets matching the first losing each day for 5 consecutive days, after opting into the promotion. Second chance bet offered in bonus bets matching the first losing bet made after opting into the promotion. All bet credits expire after 7 days off issuance. Bet credits cannot be whitdrawn.

bet365: Bet $1, get $200

BetMGM: $1,000 in first bet insurance OR Bet $10, Win $200

Betfred: Up to $1,111

BetRivers: Up to $500 bonus bet

Second chance bet offered in bonus bets matching the first losing bet made after opting into the promotion, up to $500.

Tipico: Deposit $200, get $250 OR Deposit $10, get $50

As of 01/08/2023 you can no longer bet in Ohio on your PC ! All sites have a geo location app to download but it doesn't work from any site on my windows 10 ! IT has no idea on what to do on any site if they actually respond !