/tags/gambling Gambling en-US Copyright Mon, 18 Nov 2024 10:15:00 GMT /section/the-ohio-newsroom/2024-11-18/a-statewide-telehealth-service-is-changing-the-game-for-ohioans-with-gambling-addictions Problem gambling is on the rise in Ohio. A new telehealth service aims to help. Mon, 18 Nov 2024 10:15:00 GMT /section/the-ohio-newsroom/2024-11-18/a-statewide-telehealth-service-is-changing-the-game-for-ohioans-with-gambling-addictions Erin Gottsacker /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 /government-politics/2023-12-21/advocates-warn-ohioans-dont-bet-on-scratch-offs-as-good-gifts-for-kids There’s a warning out for Ohioans shopping for last minute holiday gifts – don’t stuff your kids’ stockings with scratch off lottery tickets. Thu, 21 Dec 2023 18:54:02 GMT /government-politics/2023-12-21/advocates-warn-ohioans-dont-bet-on-scratch-offs-as-good-gifts-for-kids Karen Kasler /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/2020-05-28/house-passes-lottery-controlled-sports-betting-but-senate-has-different-plan The House has overwhelmingly approved a bipartisan bill allowing sports gambling, under control of the Ohio Lottery Commission. But there could be a long… Fri, 29 May 2020 00:37:10 GMT /government-politics/2020-05-28/house-passes-lottery-controlled-sports-betting-but-senate-has-different-plan Karen Kasler /government-politics/2019-09-16/ohios-universities-tell-lawmakers-to-deal-them-out-of-sports-betting-bills Ohio lawmakers have introduced bills to legalize sports betting. But Ohio’s universities don’t want to be dealt in on those bills or any others that… Mon, 16 Sep 2019 20:31:56 GMT /government-politics/2019-09-16/ohios-universities-tell-lawmakers-to-deal-them-out-of-sports-betting-bills Jo Ingles /government-politics/2018-07-19/lawmakers-get-ball-rolling-on-sports-betting Some lawmakers are looking for a way to bring legal sports betting to Ohio. The move is in reaction to a U.S. Supreme Court ruling allowing states to… Thu, 19 Jul 2018 20:07:02 GMT /government-politics/2018-07-19/lawmakers-get-ball-rolling-on-sports-betting Andy Chow /government-politics/2018-05-16/lawmakers-considering-legalizing-sports-betting-following-u-s-supreme-court-ruling Lawmakers are considering the state’s options in the wake of a US Supreme Court ruling clearing the way for legalized sports betting throughout the… Thu, 17 May 2018 01:27:42 GMT /government-politics/2018-05-16/lawmakers-considering-legalizing-sports-betting-following-u-s-supreme-court-ruling Karen Kasler /news/2017-10-18/state-says-problem-gambling-in-ohio-is-half-the-national-rate-but-its-still-on-alert In spite of having plenty of opportunities to gamble, Ohio has a rate of problem gambling that’s less than half the national rate of 2.2 percent,… Thu, 19 Oct 2017 03:25:44 GMT /news/2017-10-18/state-says-problem-gambling-in-ohio-is-half-the-national-rate-but-its-still-on-alert Karen Kasler