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Ohio Daily Fantasy Sports (2026)

Permitted: Daily fantasy sports is legal and regulated in Ohio (HB 132, 2017).

PermittedVerified Aug 2, 2026

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Daily fantasy sports is legal and regulated in Ohio (HB 132, 2017). Licensed and overseen by the Ohio Casino Control Commission.

Official source: casinocontrol.ohio.gov →

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Daily Fantasy Sports in states bordering Ohio

The same rule in each neighboring state LawLert has verified, from that state’s own official source.

IndianaPermitted
Daily fantasy sports is legal in Indiana for players 18 and older; college/HS contests are prohibited. Regulated by the Indiana Gaming Commission's Paid Fantasy Sports Division (legalized 2016).
Verified May 31, 2026 · Source: in.gov · Full Indiana rule →
KentuckyPermitted
Daily fantasy sports is legal in Kentucky, with a minimum age of 18 and formal regulation under HB 904 (2026). Operators must be licensed by the KY Horse Racing & Gaming Corporation.
Verified May 31, 2026 · Source: apps.legislature.ky.gov · Full Kentucky rule →
MichiganPermitted
Daily fantasy sports is legal in Michigan for players 18 and older. Regulated under the Fantasy Contests Consumer Protection Act (MGCB).
Verified May 31, 2026 · Source: michigan.gov · Full Michigan rule →
PennsylvaniaPermitted
Daily fantasy sports is legal in Pennsylvania at 18 online, or 21 at a licensed casino. Regulated by the PA Gaming Control Board.
Verified Aug 2, 2026 · Source: gamingcontrolboard.pa.gov · Full Pennsylvania rule →
West VirginiaPermitted
Daily fantasy sports is legal in West Virginia for players 18 and older. Authorized under the Lottery interactive/fantasy framework.
Verified Aug 2, 2026 · Source: code.wvlegislature.gov · Full West Virginia rule →

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