The Ohio Casino Control Commission has moved forward with a proposal to prohibit credit card deposits for online sports betting. The proposal has advanced with little resistance from operators, as many major sportsbooks have already discontinued credit card deposits in the last year.
Ohio’s proposed rule aligns with current industry practices. Every major U.S. online sportsbook that previously accepted direct credit card deposits has ended the payment option over the past year, including bet365, BetMGM, Caesars, FanDuel, and DraftKings.
DraftKings was the first to make the change in summer 2025. FanDuel and BetMGM followed in March 2026, while bet365 and Caesars eliminated credit card deposits the following month.
Fanatics has never allowed customers to fund gaming accounts directly with a credit card, meaning all six of the country’s largest online sportsbook operators now prohibit this payment method.
If approved, Ohio would become one of several states that prohibit online sportsbooks from accepting credit card deposits. Similar restrictions are already in place in Illinois, Massachusetts, and Vermont.
The number of jurisdictions with these rules has steadily increased over the past few years as more states have updated their sports betting regulations. It’s a push to enhance responsible gaming.
Restricting credit card deposits is widely viewed as a responsible gambling measure because it limits the ability to fund betting accounts with borrowed money. Unlike debit cards or bank transfers, credit cards allow users to accumulate debt while gambling, increasing the risk that losses extend beyond available funds.
Reducing access to credit can help curb impulsive betting and encourage players to wager within their financial means. While bettors still have access to a variety of other payment methods, removing credit cards adds another layer of protection by making it more difficult to finance gambling through debt.
As more operators and regulators adopt these policies, credit card restrictions are becoming an increasingly common component of broader responsible gaming frameworks across the regulated U.S. sports betting market.
The proposal will now move through Ohio’s formal rulemaking process before any changes take effect. The Ohio Casino Control Commission has opened a public comment period through Friday, July 17, giving sportsbook operators and industry groups an opportunity to submit feedback on the proposed rule.
After the comment window closes, the commission is expected to hold a public hearing to review the proposal, although a hearing date has not yet been announced. The OCCC’s next scheduled public meetings are set for July 15 and Aug. 19, with the proposal expected to continue advancing through the regulatory process before a final decision is made.
The proposed credit card deposit ban is the latest in a series of efforts to reshape Ohio sports betting. Recently, lawmakers introduced legislation that would significantly alter wagering rules. This includes a proposal to eliminate online sports betting in favor of a retail-only model while restricting several popular betting markets.
