There is nothing like getting free money as a sports bettor, right? For sports bettors in Ohio, you can do just that by signing up for a handful of pre-live bonus offers available in the state ahead of the January 1 launch.
In this article, we take a look at three bonus offers to claim in Ohio right now, which operators could offer bonuses in the future, and what is next for Ohio sports betting.
Get $400 in pre-launch bonus offers in Ohio
Sports bettors in Ohio do not have to wait until New Year's Day 2023 to claim Ohio betting promos. You can claim offers and three of the biggest sports betting operators right away, and get up to $400 worth of free bets, among other perks. Let's take a look at the three offers to claim right now.
1. Caesars Sportsbook Ohio ROTOTIX
New users can sign up with the Caesars Sportsbook Ohio promo code ROTOTIX and get a $100 free bet along with an entry into a Cavs tickets draw when you deposit $20 or more. This is a unique welcome bonus that gives Cavaliers fans a chance to win tickets along with getting free bets ahead of launch day.
2. FanDuel Sportsbook Ohio
The sportsbook operator that has offered pre-live bonuses for the longest time in the state is FanDuel Ohio. Bettors can sign up with the FanDuel Ohio promo code and get $100 in free bets on launch day and a $1,000 No Sweat First Bet later.
3. DraftKings Sportsbook Ohio
For those not signed up, you can pre-register with the DraftKings Ohio promo code and get $200 in free bets along with an entry into the $100K Free Bet Sweepstakes at DraftKings Ohio. This offer is an enticing one, as you will get $200 to use on DraftKings Ohio, but you also have a chance to win a $100K free bet, which is exhilarating as it gets.
Which Ohio betting apps are next to offer a pre-live bonus?
Sports bettors are able to claim three welcome bonuses that are available as pre-live offers, but there are more operators that are expected to launch some sort of bonus ahead of launch.
Ohio sports bettors will be able to use the BetMGM Ohio bonus code to play in the state, and BetMGM Ohio is definitely expected to join the party in the coming weeks.
Other operators that are expected to offer pre-live bonuses include:
- Tipico Sportsbook Ohio
- PointsBet Sportsbook Ohio
- and more
While no others are expected or confirmed, sportsbooks in Ohio are able to pre-advertise, so expect to see more pre-live offers open as the state nears its sports betting launch.
What is next for sports betting in the Buckeye State?
While sports betting launch in Ohio isn't until January 1, 2023, there has still been a lot of news in Ohio. Let's take a look at the latest timeline for Ohio sports betting, and what's to come in the near future.
- October 27 - Caesars Ohio launched their pre-live bonus.
- October 17 - DraftKings Ohio launched their pre-launch bonuses.
- October 1 - FanDuel Ohio provides the first pre-live bonus for Ohio bettors.
- September 22 - A large selection of betting sites were approved in Ohio.
- September 7 - The first eight operators were approved in Ohio, including WynnBET, PointsBet Ohio, and MaximBet.
There are no meetings scheduled for the commissions in Ohio, but the latest shows that launch is still good to go for January 1, 2023.
This article is part of our Ohio Betting News series.
