DeWine was in Cleveland on Thursday, Feb. 6, for a press conference publicizing the city’s bid to host the 2030 Special Olympics USA Games. In speaking with a handful of reporters afterward, DeWine doubled down on the proposed tax increase, saying it’s better to take money from the sports gaming companies than the general taxpayers.

Gov. Mike DeWine’s budget proposal would double Ohio’s sports-betting tax to fund projects like a proposed new Cleveland Browns stadium.

Gov. Mike DeWine proposed increasing the state’s sports gaming tax rate from 20% to 40% in his two-year budget.

The sports betting industry had a quick and angry response to Ohio governor Mike DeWine's proposal to double the wagering tax.

DeWine is calling on the legislature to double the tax rate that those operating Ohio's sports book pay on their profits after all winnings are paid.

Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine proposes doubling the sports betting tax for revenue. For more legal analysis across the gaming industry, check out Legal Sports Report.