You can bet online at TwinSpires.com from Ohio but will be required to provide your social security number. Sportsbooks licensed outside the state also welcome customers from Ohio without requiring a social security number, and they offer a generous welcome bonus (max bonus $1600). There are pros and cons for betting at either type of establishment as viewed by scrolling below.
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The state offers eight horse racing venues spread across various regions.
Ohio's three Thoroughbred racetracks have been approved for a total of 293 racing dates for 2016 as approved Sept. 29 by the Ohio State Racing Commission effective last year.
None of the Ohio-based race tracks feature online gambling.
Bookmaker Racebook vs. TwinSpires
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BOOKMAKER |
TWINSPIRES.COM |
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8 Percent Cash Back |
No Cash Back |
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Up to $1600 Free Cash Signup Bonus |
$100 Signup Bonus |
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Does Not Require Social Security # |
Must Provide Social Security # |
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Does Not Report Earnings |
Reports Tax Info to Government |
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Offers Betting on Hundreds More Events |
Limited to Horse Betting |
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Betting on Over 50 Race Tracks |
Betting on Over 50 Race Tracks |
