The clock is ticking for the launch of legal sports betting in Ohio, with the first wagers set to be taken New Year’s Day. But one online sportsbook isn’t waiting that long to sweeten the bankroll of prospective customers. DraftKings Ohio has a pre-registration promo.
DraftKings, one of the industry leaders in legal sports betting, is making available a $200 bonus to those who download the platform’s sportsbook app, register and opt-in before legal betting goes live in the Buckeye State on Jan. 1. Those users will receive $200 in free bets on launch day, no deposit required. They simultaneously will be entered to be one of five customers chosen at random to receive a $100,000 free bet on Ohio’s launch day.
✔ $150 in Bonus Bets
✔ Favorite NFL Team Option
✔ Same-Game Parlays on all Sports
DraftKings keeps the $200 free bet valid for seven days once it reaches a user’s account. The free bet amount also is not included in any returns or winnings. DraftKings also states that you cannot use free bets in combination with odds boosts, live bets, parlays or cash-out wagers.
Ohio Bracing For Huge Launch Day
Legal sports betting in Ohio has marched steadily toward launch day since Gov. Mike DeWine signed the bill into law in December 2021. As of its most recent update on Oct. 19, the Ohio Casino Control Commission had conditionally approves 18 entities seeking a “Type A” or mobile gaming license. That group includes DraftKings, which has partnered with Hollywood Casino Toledo.
Prospective sports betting license holders in Ohio have until Wednesday, November 2 to turn in all final gaming plans, geolocation steps and house rules to the state. Any equipment must be ready to be verified by the state on December 1. The state’s start date of January 1 for licensed mobile apps, retail facilities and gaming kiosks to accept bets will be the largest simultaneous launch of legal sports betting in the USA.
Overall, it could be a huge launch day in Ohio. January 1 is a Sunday that has 14 NFL games. College football’s Rose, Cotton, Citrus and ReliaQuest bowls plus Monday Night Football take place the following day. With all Ohio pro sports teams on board, experts say that Ohio could become a $3.5 billion market. Some teams also opened sports betting sites in their home arena.
✔ $150 in Bonus Bets
✔ Favorite NFL Team Option
✔ Same-Game Parlays on all Sports
That DraftKings Ohio pre-registration promo will come in handy.
DraftKings App Entering Its 20th U.S. State
DraftKings should be a major player, given its presence in the U.S. legal sports betting industry. Ohio will become the 20th state in which DraftKings offers legal mobile sports betting. That continues a rise for a company launched as for daily fantasy by three friends in a Boston-area apartment.
DraftKings had a reputation for bold television ads. Today its reputation is for having a very clean and easy-to-use betting site that has a wealth of competitive odds. The site and mobile app have lots of odds up quickly. They do not dribble them out a little at a time. And its $200 preregistration bonus promises to be just the first of several attractive promos for Ohio bettors.
The Jan. 1 launch lets Ohio sports bettors tackle the final two weeks of the NFL season, plus the playoffs.
✔ $150 in Bonus Bets
✔ Favorite NFL Team Option
✔ Same-Game Parlays on all Sports
For Buckeye State residents looking to use their $200 DraftKings preregistration bonus on in-state teams, the Browns are at Washington on January 1. The Bengals subsequently host Buffalo on January 2.