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Cleveland Cavaliers coach J.B. Bickerstaff revealed he received threats from gamblers last season and reported it to the NBA.
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Business & EconomyOhio ranked sixth in the nation for casino revenue, raking in over $3.3 billion last year, driven in part by the state’s new sports betting program.
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Health, Science & EnvironmentThe rates of problem gambling have tripled in recent years. As accessibility to gambling increases, advocates want to ensure counselors are ready to provide treatment.
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Business & EconomyThe average sports better in the state is 21 to 35 years old, male and college educated, with some disposable income.
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We look at the explosive growth, who’s raking in the winnings and how it’s affecting those with problem gambling issues.
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We look at the explosive growth, who’s raking in the winnings and how it’s affecting those with problem gambling issues.
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Health, Science & EnvironmentAn informational website and a streamlined call center are being touted as vital resources while the state raises awareness of problem gambling and suicide prevention.
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Health, Science & EnvironmentLast month, Ohio State football lost to Michigan for the first time in ten years. The upset made for a lot of disappointed buckeye fans across the state, but it also led to an increase in the number of calls coming into gambling helplines.
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Business & EconomyBefore the end of the calendar year, Ohio’s casinos and racinos have already broken revenue records, bringing in $2.11 billion in gambling revenue going into December.
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A coalition of bowling alleys, bars and other businesses that sell lottery games and mayors is pushing back and rejecting any plan to allow Ohio’s four casinos to control sports gambling in the state. This comes as a proposal on sports gambling is set to come out of the Ohio Senate soon.