Toledo sits at the crossroads of Ohio and Michigan, giving you access to both states' betting options. Here's what's available for in-person sports betting in Northwest Ohio.
Hollywood Casino Toledo
🎬 Hollywood Casino Toledo Sportsbook
Hollywood Casino Toledo offers a dedicated Barstool Sportsbook lounge with betting windows, self-service kiosks, and comfortable seating. While smaller than Cleveland or Cincinnati's casino sportsbooks, it's a solid option for Northwest Ohio bettors.
What's available: Full sports betting menu—spreads, totals, moneylines, props, and futures. Betting windows for larger wagers and questions. Self-service kiosks for quick bets.
Hollywood Toledo is smaller and less crowded than JACK Cleveland or Hard Rock Cincinnati, which some bettors prefer. You won't wait long at the windows, even on NFL Sundays. The atmosphere is more intimate but less electric.
Hollywood Casino uses Penn Entertainment's mychoice rewards program. Sign up before betting to earn points on your sports wagers. The same card works at Hollywood Columbus and other Penn properties.
The Michigan Advantage
Toledo's proximity to Michigan creates a unique situation. Michigan has legal online casino games (iGaming) that Ohio doesn't. If you cross into Michigan—even just to Monroe County—you can access:
- Online slots and table games via FanDuel, DraftKings, BetMGM casino apps
- Online poker via PokerStars MI and others
- Sports betting via the same apps (different accounts than Ohio)
You must be physically in Michigan to use Michigan betting apps. Your phone's GPS will verify your location. Don't try to fake it—geo-verification technology is sophisticated and violations can result in banned accounts.
Line Shopping: Ohio + Michigan
Serious Toledo-area bettors can exploit the border by maintaining accounts in both states:
| Market | Ohio | Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Sports Betting | ✓ Legal | ✓ Legal |
| Online Casino | ✗ Not legal | ✓ Legal |
| Online Poker | ✗ Not legal | ✓ Legal |
| Line Shopping | Ohio books only | Can access both |
When you're in Michigan, check both your Ohio and Michigan sportsbook apps. Different operators sometimes have different lines, and you can bet whichever offers the better number (just make sure you're in the right state for that account).
Bar Kiosks in Toledo Area
After the Intralot pullout, Toledo's bar kiosk scene has shrunk but not disappeared. UBetOhio operates machines at select locations:
- Sports bars in West Toledo
- Select venues in Perrysburg
- Various locations in the Point Place/Oregon area
Call ahead before making a trip—bar kiosk locations change frequently, and machines can go offline.
Getting to Hollywood Toledo
By Car
Located on Miami Street near I-280, easily accessible from downtown Toledo or the suburbs. Free parking in the casino garage and surface lots.
From Michigan
About 10 miles from the state line. Take I-75 South into Ohio, then I-280 East to the Miami Street exit. A straight shot from Monroe or southern Detroit suburbs.
Toledo vs. Other Ohio Cities
Toledo's betting scene is smaller than Cleveland, Columbus, or Cincinnati, but has unique advantages:
- Pro: Less crowded casino, shorter wait times
- Pro: Michigan border access for iGaming
- Pro: Can line shop between two states
- Con: Smaller sportsbook venue
- Con: Fewer bar kiosk options post-Intralot
- Con: No stadium betting (no major pro teams)
For Toledo bettors, the mobile app experience is primary. Hollywood Casino is there when you want the casino atmosphere, and Michigan is there when you want online casino games Ohio doesn't offer.