TLDR
- Ohio’s Casino Control Commission proposed a rule to ban credit card deposits for sportsbook accounts
- Bettors would be limited to ACH transfers, wire transfers, debit cards, winnings, and promotional credits
- Major operators like Caesars, DraftKings, FanDuel, and BetMGM have already banned credit card deposits on their own
- Ohio would become the ninth state to officially adopt such a ban if the rule is finalized
- Public comment on the draft rule is open until May 15, with the ban potentially taking effect this summer
Ohio’s Casino Control Commission submitted a proposed rule change this week that would ban credit card deposits for sports betting accounts across the state.
The amendment would remove credit cards as a funding option under the state’s sports gaming regulations. Players would no longer be able to use credit cards to load money into their sportsbook accounts.
Under the new rule, deposits would be limited to ACH transfers, wire transfers, promotional credits, winnings, and corrections made by providers with customer notice. Debit cards are not affected by the proposal.
The rule also leaves room for the executive director to approve other funding methods in the future. That gives regulators some flexibility as payment technology changes.
Major Operators Already Dropped Credit Cards
Ohio’s move comes after the country’s largest sportsbook operators already cut off credit card funding on their own. Caesars Digital stopped accepting credit cards last week across its U.S. platforms, including Caesars Sportsbook & Casino, Horseshoe Casino, and World Series of Poker Online.
Caesars joined DraftKings, which introduced its credit card ban in 2025. FanDuel ended credit card deposits in March, and BetMGM followed suit that same month.
British operator bet365 imposed its own ban in April. Fanatics has never allowed credit card deposits at all.
Because most major operators already block credit cards, the practical impact of Ohio’s rule may be limited. Many bettors had already moved away from using credit cards for deposits.
Credit card issuers typically treat sportsbook deposits as cash advances. That means bettors face higher fees and interest rates compared to regular purchases.
Debit cards remain the most common way players fund their accounts. They are not affected by the proposed rule.
Ohio Would Join Eight Other States
If the rule is finalized, Ohio would become the ninth state to officially ban credit card deposits for sports betting. Eight states have already taken that step.
Iowa, Massachusetts, Oregon, Rhode Island, Tennessee, Vermont, Maine, and Virginia all have bans in place. Virginia’s ban was signed into law in April by Governor Abigail Spanberger.
Maine’s measure also cleared in April when Governor Janet Mills allowed it to pass without her signature.
Several other states are still working through similar proposals. Colorado’s Senate approved a bill last week that includes a credit card ban and sent it to the House for review.
In Maryland, a consumer protection measure advanced in March and is waiting on a Senate vote. New Jersey lawmakers introduced a bill earlier this year to block credit card deposits for online sports betting and casino play, but the proposal has stalled in committee.
The Ohio Casino Control Commission is accepting public comment on the draft rule until May 15. A hearing and legislative review will follow.
If approved, the ban could take effect later this summer.
