Ohio governor urges OCCC to remove prop bets from legal markets
Ohio Governor Mike DeWine asked the Ohio Casino Control Commission to remove prop bets from the wagers licensed sportsbooks may offer in Ohio. He cited concerns about sports integrity and the placement of two Cleveland Guardians pitchers on leave during a Major League Baseball betting investigation. DeWine also said he would ask commissioners and players’ unions across six major US sports leagues to support a nationwide ban.
The governor’s request could lead Ohio regulators to remove prop bets from licensed sportsbooks’ permitted wagers.