FansUnite obtains licence in Ohio
The Ohio Casino Control Commission has awarded the company a gaming supplier licence.
US.- FansUnite has obtained a gaming supplier licence in Ohio, awarded by the Ohio Casino Control Commission. The firm expects to launch with micro-betting sports brand Betr soon after Ohio launches sports betting on January 1, 2023.
FansUnite has already obtained a gaming supplier (manufacturer) licence from the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO) and has affiliate licences in more than 10 US states.
Scott Burton, chief executive of FansUnite, said: “This license represents a major milestone for not only our US licensing strategy and B2B business, but also our overall North American expansion plan.
“The state of Ohio is the latest jurisdiction to legalize sports betting and as a major sports hub, we expect it to generate significant gaming revenues for our B2B clients and our live activation team at Betting Hero. This license will enable us to gain an early-mover advantage in a new market.
“Furthermore, as we secure more client contracts for our B2B solutions and/or affiliate operations, we intend to gain access to new betting jurisdictions where our customers operate; additional state license applications are underway.”
Last week, fantasy sports gaming company Underdog Sports was awarded a licence by the Ohio Casino Control Commission. The firm will offer services as an online sports betting provider. Underdog Fantasy offers daily and season-long fantasy contests that include Best Ball, Daily Drafts and Pick’em. It also offers Pick’em options for the NFL, NBA, MLB, NHL, MMA, golf, boxing and eSports.
Several sportsbook operators are now allowing customers to sign up in Ohio, with Tipico, Bet365 and Caesars Entertainment having opened for registration. Ohio governor Mike DeWine signed legislation to allow sports betting last December following the approval of House Bill 29 by the House and Senate.
