/tags/sports-betting sports betting en-US Copyright Thu, 18 Jan 2024 09:56:00 GMT /news/2024-01-18/gambling-addiction-is-on-the-rise-in-ohio-advocates-are-working-to-meet-the-demand The rates of problem gambling have tripled in recent years. As accessibility to gambling increases, advocates want to ensure counselors are ready to provide treatment. Thu, 18 Jan 2024 09:56:00 GMT /news/2024-01-18/gambling-addiction-is-on-the-rise-in-ohio-advocates-are-working-to-meet-the-demand Kendall Crawford /news/2023-09-13/as-football-season-kicks-off-ohio-experts-prepare-for-rise-in-problem-gambling Last weekend marked the start of the first full NFL season since Ohio legalized sports betting. As millions of people bet on the games, experts worry problem gambling will surge. Wed, 13 Sep 2023 08:04:00 GMT /news/2023-09-13/as-football-season-kicks-off-ohio-experts-prepare-for-rise-in-problem-gambling Erin Gottsacker /government-politics/2023-03-01/ohioans-placed-more-than-a-billion-dollars-in-bets-in-the-first-month-of-legal-sports-gambling The total revenue generated for the month of January was $86,070,358 Wed, 01 Mar 2023 17:46:26 GMT /government-politics/2023-03-01/ohioans-placed-more-than-a-billion-dollars-in-bets-in-the-first-month-of-legal-sports-gambling Jo Ingles /government-politics/2023-01-05/sports-betting-companies-face-penalties-for-breaking-ohio-law-in-ads The agency that oversees sports gambling in Ohio said the parent companies of Bet MGM, Draft Kings and Caesars all violated state law, but others could also face legal action for alleged violations. Thu, 05 Jan 2023 21:11:09 GMT /government-politics/2023-01-05/sports-betting-companies-face-penalties-for-breaking-ohio-law-in-ads Jo Ingles /government-politics/2022-07-22/state-gaming-regulators-reviewing-sports-betting-license-applications Dozens of entities have applied to host betting either in-person on online as soon as Ohio launches legal sports gambling. Fri, 22 Jul 2022 20:16:40 GMT /government-politics/2022-07-22/state-gaming-regulators-reviewing-sports-betting-license-applications Andy Chow /government-politics/2022-07-14/ohio-senator-wants-review-of-possible-contract-steering-for-lucrative-ilottery-deal Sen. Teresa Fedor (D-Toledo) wants to know if political influence was involved in awarding a pending contract to a Canada-based company to run Ohio’s iLottery games, claims the commission called "completely inaccurate." Thu, 14 Jul 2022 19:32:03 GMT /government-politics/2022-07-14/ohio-senator-wants-review-of-possible-contract-steering-for-lucrative-ilottery-deal Andy Chow /government-politics/2022-06-08/ohio-lays-out-time-frame-to-launch-sports-betting Ohioans can place bets on sporting events beginning January 1, 2023. Wed, 08 Jun 2022 18:49:31 GMT /government-politics/2022-06-08/ohio-lays-out-time-frame-to-launch-sports-betting Andy Chow /government-politics/2021-12-22/dewine-signs-sports-betting-bill-into-law The launch date to begin gambling on sports in Ohio must happen no later than January 1, 2023. Wed, 22 Dec 2021 20:51:47 GMT /government-politics/2021-12-22/dewine-signs-sports-betting-bill-into-law Andy Chow /government-politics/2021-12-10/five-takeaways-from-ohios-sports-betting-bill A closer look at the complex legislation passed by the Ohio House and Ohio Senate. Fri, 10 Dec 2021 14:35:31 GMT /government-politics/2021-12-10/five-takeaways-from-ohios-sports-betting-bill Andy Chow /government-politics/2021-12-01/ohio-lawmakers-say-theyve-reached-a-possible-agreement-on-sports-betting The plan now heads to the top leaders of the House and Senate. Thu, 02 Dec 2021 02:05:55 GMT /government-politics/2021-12-01/ohio-lawmakers-say-theyve-reached-a-possible-agreement-on-sports-betting Andy Chow