Top Online Casinos in Ohio

How did we decide which Casinos go on our Top Licensed Casinos list?

Our team of 6 ex online casino operators and marketers worked tiredly to evaluate dozens of online casinos and sportsbooks. Our evaluation matrix included the following methodology:

1. Size and reputation of each online casino
2. Adherence to regulation – from problem gambling awareness to regulatory track record, DGE cases and player complaints
3. Payments & Processing 
4. Casino Bonuses
5. Casino Loyalty Programs
6. Casino Game Variety
7. Each Casino Customer Support services
8. Different markets – Sports Betting, Poker, Bingo, Lottery, Trivia

Each of the above had a different weight in our decision, with some, like Adherence to regulation, acting as a ‘yes’ or ‘no’, so if a casino failed to show sufficient attention to safeguarding players or adhering to state regulations, it was immediately kicked off our top casino list. Obviously, if the online casino didn’t have a valid license in the relevant state, it was, you guessed it – kicked off our list.

Let’s review these 8 different parameters:

1. Size & Reputation of each licensed casino
   

   We have a very clear rule of thumb – if we never heard about a casino, if we never saw it appear on major Online Gambling news sites, if we do not know who’s behind an Online Casino, they are out of our list. You should be following the same rule.
   
   

2. Adhering to Regulations
   

   We expect each of our selected top casinos to be 100% licensed, regulated and sanctioned by the state and the regulator. Other than that, we also expect each of these online casinos to be fair. Now, fair is a big word, but we’ll break it down for you. Fair means – all the games have an RNG (Random Number Generator), which means that any spin you make, the result is random. Being fair also means being 100% clear on promos, odds, wagering terms and cash out terms. Problem Gambling programs contact details need to be shown to all players.
   
   

3. Payments & Processing
   

   Each of our top casinos offer a variety of payment options, to fit just about everyone. The more options a casino gave, the higher their rank was. More importantly, we looked at Processing time and communication of processed funds. If you won, your money needs to be sitting at your bank account within a maximum of 3 days. Casinos that had 6+ days were kicked off our lists. They definitely need to step up their game to compete with the best. A great casino will process your funds within less than 24 hours and communicate when you will be getting the funds by email/SMS.
   
   

4. Casino Bonuses
   

   This one is self-explanatory. If we reviewed a casino which didn’t offer great bonuses, with achievable wagering requirements, it got pushed down our list and you’ll probably not see it on our list. The above licensed casinos all offer great re-deposit bonuses and welcome bonuses.
   
   As an insider tip – don’t start with a very small deposit. Casinos tend to analyze just about every move you make with them. If you wish to be promoted to higher status (like unlocking VIP status), the road will be much faster if you make higher deposits from the get go. Small caveat, this recommendation is not stronger than ‘play within your means’. Never stretch your budget for playing casino games. Keep it fun.
   
   

5. Casino Loyalty Programs
   

   Being an active member should have its perks. Our top picks showed great care to their active members, not just the ones making a single deposit. Expect to get free bonuses, free spins on select slots, tangible gifts and casino night out with friends rewards. The more you play, the more perks and bonuses you’ll get.
   
   

6. Casino Game Variety
   

   We value casinos that cater newcomers and gambling veterans. To meet our criteria, a casino needed to have at least 400 slots games, Live Roulette tables, Blackjack, Keno and Baccarat as the minimum. Formidable casinos offer the top game providers like NetENT, IGT, Evolution and more.
   
   

7. Each Casino Customer Support services
   

   We checked each of the licensed casinos for their support services, whether they were email, phone or chat. If the casino had 24/7 customer support and a maximum time to reply to your emails of up to 24 hours, with a chat agent ready to answer every question on the site, we gave the casino a perfect score. While none of the chosen casinos didn’t receive the perfect score, most did excel in most categories.
   
   

8. Different markets 

   Sports Betting, Poker, Bingo, Lottery, Trivia

   
   We expect every casino to be more than just a casino. As members of dozens of different casinos, we appreciate operations that go that extra mile for us, with additional offerings. The more offerings you have for us, the higher you score on our rating. Some online casinos offer Poker, Sportsbetting and Bingo as examples. 
   
   

We hope you now understand our selection process. Keep visiting us each month to see which new online casino broke onto our top list.

FAQs

Q. What are the top online casinos in the United States?

Finding the top online casinos in the US is easy thanks to our list of Bet Basics recommended 100% licensed and regulated legal casinos. We’ve conducted a thorough review of each of these casino’s offerings and evaluated them based on usability, game variety and overall customer experience. Our top online casinos that we’ve reviewed are Caesars, BetMGM, Borgata, Fan Duel, DraftKings and Virgin Casino.

Q. How do I know an online casino is legal?

All legal casinos are required to showcase evidence of their license to operate within their state on the casino website. Most casinos are only allowed to operate within certain jurisdictions, so it’s important to make sure the online casino you wish to wager with is licensed where you are.

Q. What aspects of an online casino are important for a good experience?

Some of the main features gamblers should look for when signing up at an online casino are a good variety of slots, table games and online poker, easy to use and reliable software, responsive customer service, VIP rewards programs and ongoing promotions and bonus offers.

Q. How do online casinos handle my personal details?

The websites featured on our list of Bet Basics recommended 100% licensed and regulated legal casinos all ensure the security of all their members’ personal and financial information through encryption of these details, preventing any outside and unsafe sources from accessing it.

Q. How do online casinos handle my personal details?

The websites featured on our list of Bet Basics recommended 100% licensed and regulated legal casinos all offer a variety of safe and secure tdeposit and withdrawal methods including options such as bank transfers, credit card deposits, e-wallets and cash deposits.

Q. Can I trust a casino’s promotional offers?

Yes! Most online casinos will offer new users enticing promotional offers such as no deposit bonuses or first deposit matches to help them get started. It’s also common for online casinos to offer a loyalty or rewards program to allow bettors to redeem online benefits and in-person perks.