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Poker Rooms in Ohio

Ohio has a concentrated commercial casino poker scene with four major properties licensed under the Ohio Casino Control Commission. JACK Cleveland is the state's flagship poker room with approximately 30 tables. Hollywood Columbus and Hard Rock Cincinnati (formerly Horseshoe Cincinnati / Miami Valley) offer competitive rooms. Hollywood Toledo serves northwest Ohio. All four casinos are high-quality commercial facilities in major urban centers.

Poker Rooms

~105

Tables

Cities

Venue Types

Legal Framework

Ohio legalized casino gambling in 2009 via constitutional amendment. The Ohio Casino Control Commission regulates four commercial casinos licensed in Cleveland, Columbus, Cincinnati, and Toledo. Poker is offered as a table game at all four facilities. Racinos (racetracks with video lottery terminals) are also present but generally do not offer live poker.

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Top Poker Rooms in Ohio

Destination-level rooms — the best places to play in OH.

JACK Cleveland Casino

Cleveland, OH · commercial_casino

4.3/5

★★★★☆

tables

Games

No-Limit Hold'emPot-Limit OmahaLimit Hold'emMixed Games

Stakes

$1/$2 NL – $10/$25 NL

Hours

24/7

Amenities

TournamentsBad BeatFood

✓ Ohio's largest poker room✓ WSOP Circuit host site✓ Downtown Cleveland location in historic Higbee Building✓ Strong high-stakes player pool✓ Excellent tournament schedule with large guarantees

Tournaments: Weekly major events; hosts WSOP Circuit stops; large guarantee series

📍 100 Public Square, Cleveland, OH 44113🅿️ Adjacent parking garage with casino validationVisit Website →

Hollywood Casino Columbus

Columbus, OH · commercial_casino

4.1/5

★★★★☆

tables

Games

No-Limit Hold'emPot-Limit OmahaLimit Hold'em

Stakes

$1/$2 NL – $5/$10 NL

Hours

24/7

Amenities

TournamentsBad BeatFood

✓ Penn Entertainment property serving Columbus metro✓ One of Ohio's busiest poker rooms✓ Strong cash game traffic across stakes

Tournaments: Regular weekly tournaments; periodic series events

📍 200 Georgesville Rd, Columbus, OH 43228🅿️ Free surface lotVisit Website →

Hard Rock Casino Cincinnati

Cincinnati, OH · commercial_casino

4/5

★★★★☆

tables

Games

No-Limit Hold'emPot-Limit OmahaLimit Hold'em

Stakes

$1/$3 NL – $5/$10 NL

Hours

24/7

Amenities

TournamentsBad BeatFood

✓ Formerly Horseshoe Cincinnati / Caesars Cincinnati, rebranded as Hard Rock✓ Downtown Cincinnati riverfront adjacent location✓ Draws players from Cincinnati, Dayton, and northern Kentucky✓ Active poker room with strong tournament program

Tournaments: Weekly tournaments; Hard Rock Poker Open series events

📍 1000 Broadway St, Cincinnati, OH 45202🅿️ On-site parking garageVisit Website →

Regional Poker Rooms

Strong regional rooms with regular action.

Hollywood Casino Toledo

Toledo · commercial_casino

3.8/5

16 tables

No-Limit Hold'emPot-Limit Omaha

Stakes: $1/$2 NL – $2/$5 NLHours: 24/7

TournamentsBBJFood

📍 1968 Miami St, Toledo, OH 43605

Local Poker Rooms

Smaller venues and local spots.

JACK Thistledown Racino

North Randall · 6 tables

No-Limit Hold'em · $1/$2 NL–$2/$5 NL

Monday–Thursday 10am–2am, Friday–Sunday 24hrs

Ohio Poker Room Comparison

Room	City	Tables	Games	Stakes	Rating	24/7	Tourney
JACK Cleveland Casino	Cleveland	30	No-Limit Hold'em, Pot-Limit Omaha, Limit Hold'em	$1/$2 NL–$10/$25 NL	4.3	✓	✓
Hollywood Casino Columbus	Columbus	28	No-Limit Hold'em, Pot-Limit Omaha, Limit Hold'em	$1/$2 NL–$5/$10 NL	4.1	✓	✓
Hard Rock Casino Cincinnati	Cincinnati	26	No-Limit Hold'em, Pot-Limit Omaha, Limit Hold'em	$1/$3 NL–$5/$10 NL	4	✓	✓
Hollywood Casino Toledo	Toledo	16	No-Limit Hold'em, Pot-Limit Omaha	$1/$2 NL–$2/$5 NL	3.8	✓	✓
JACK Thistledown Racino	North Randall	6	No-Limit Hold'em	$1/$2 NL–$2/$5 NL	3.4	—	✓

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2 rooms · ~22 tables

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10 rooms · ~120 tables

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2 rooms · ~147 tables

Ohio Poker Rooms FAQ

How many poker rooms are in Ohio?

Ohio has approximately 5 active poker rooms with around 105 total poker tables. These include commercial_casino.

What types of poker can I play in Ohio?

Ohio poker rooms spread Limit Hold'em, Mixed Games, No-Limit Hold'em, Pot-Limit Omaha. No-Limit Hold'em is available at virtually every room. Stakes typically range from $1/$2 NL up to $10/$25 NL at the bigger venues.

What is the best poker room in Ohio?

The top-rated poker room in Ohio is JACK Cleveland Casino in Cleveland with 30 tables. Ohio's largest poker room

Are poker rooms in Ohio open 24/7?

Operating hours vary by venue. Some rooms operate 24/7, while others have limited hours. Weekend hours are typically extended compared to weekdays.

Do Ohio poker rooms have tournaments?

Yes, 5 of 5 poker rooms in Ohio offer tournament play. Weekly major events; hosts WSOP Circuit stops; large guarantee series