“How Is that not gambling?” Ohio Takes on Kalshi for dodging sports betting regulations
Kalshi let 35,000 Ohioans bet on sports without a license or paying the 20 percent tax—now the state wants $5 million and the debate over prediction markets is heating up.
Ohio readies $5M fine against Kalshi for unlicensed sports betting: Capitol Letter
The prediction market operator is waging a multistate battle over whether its sports offerings should be treated as state-regulated gambling or federally regulated financial swaps.
Ohio slaps Kalshi with $5 million fine for unlicensed sports betting
It's the latest salvo in a battle over whether the prediction market operator's sports offerings are gambling or federally regulated financial “swaps.”
Ohio Casino Control Commission fines Kalshi prediction market
Prediction market Kalshi is facing a fine from the Ohio Casino Control Commission for unlicensed sports gaming.
Ohio leaders want to ban betting on phones-and now gambling firms are donating campaign cash
The Save Ohio Sports Act would crush mobile betting in Ohio, but Today in Ohio warns gambling companies are taking a page from FirstEnergy's playbook to buy influence and set their own agenda for the state.
DraftKings-linked super PAC bets $1M on ads backing favorite Ohio GOP candidates
A super PAC funded by sports-betting giant DraftKings has placed more than $1.1 million worth of ads backing Republican legislative primary candidates around Ohio.
Mobile gambling makes sports betting worse. Ohio must ban it
Ohio’s legalization of sports betting has turned a game into something with much higher stakes.
Ohio’s push to seize private unclaimed funds sets it apart from other states
Ohio is one of only five states that permanently seize privately-owned unclaimed funds if the owners don’t seek them out. Particularly unique is diverting money to fund sports stadiums and cultural facilities.
Jeremiah Smith Battle Sports commercial: Ohio State star in office ad
Ohio State's Jeremiah Smith continues to benefit from name, image and likeness opportunities.