Ohio levies a 20% tax on sports wagering gross gaming revenue, applied at the same rate to online and retail. A federal 0.25% excise on handle applies. Governor DeWine's FY2026-27 budget proposed doubling the state rate to 40%; House lawmakers scrubbed the increase and the 20% rate remains in force from 1 July 2025. SB 199 (Blessing) proposing an additional 2% handle tax has not been enacted.
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Ohio · Question 05 of 11
Tax: What is the tax take?
Mixed · Confirmed · AI-generated · Back to full Ohio report →
Key section parameters
| Jurisdiction | Ohio (US-OH) |
|---|---|
| Regulator | Recorded in register |
| Favourability | Mixed |
| Confidence | Confirmed |
| Review status | AI-generated |
| Last collected | 18 Oct 2026 |
Summary answer
Ohio levies a 20% tax on sports wagering gross gaming revenue, applied at the same rate to online and retail. A federal 0.25% excise on handle applies. Governor DeWine's FY2026-27 budget proposed doubling the state rate to 40%; House lawmakers scrubbed the increase and the 20% rate remains in force …