With the universal launch date for sports betting in Ohio set for Jan. 1, 2023, apparently most of the state’s residents aren't all in when it comes to wagering on athletic events. At least that's what a recent poll reveals.
The statewide poll conducted by NBC4, Emerson College and reveals that 84% of Ohioans do not plan to wager on sports at all. The poll also revealed that 8% of Ohioans who do plan to bet on sports will do so through a combination of online and in-person wagering. A thousand Ohioans took part in the poll, which was conducted through an online survey from Sept. 12-13 and had a 3% margin of error.
Meanwhile, a local sports radio station in Lima conducted a much smaller poll on Twitter, and the results showed a far higher percentage of Ohioans who plan to wager on sports once sports betting is available. Out of 44 respondents, 45.5% said they planned to bet on sports regularly once it becomes legal in Ohio.
#CookieAndTheMonster Poll Question: Will you be a regular gambler once sports betting becomes legal in Ohio?