Report: New State Gaming Tax Proposal Could Help Fund Paycor Stadium Upgrades
Ohio Governor Mike DeWine is proposing an increase in gambling taxes to help support youth sports and stadium funding around the state, such as the funds needed to upgrade Paycor Stadium. This week, DeWine proposed increasing Ohio’s sports gaming tax from 20% to 40% to avoid general fund contributions toward stadium construction and renovation statewide in his 2026-27 fiscal year budget proposal.