Sports Gambling

Cleveland Guardians pitchers Emmanuel Clase and Luis Ortiz have been charged with taking bribes from sports bettors to intentionally throw certain types of pitches.

Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine has been battling to ban micro prop bets, which are wagers on specific actions athletes take during a game.

Ideastream's sports commentator Terry Pluto breaks down the NBA gambling scandal with Cleveland ties and explains why the rise of sports betting has him deeply concerned.

Problem gambling is on the rise in Ohio. A new telehealth service aims to help.

Cleveland Cavaliers coach J.B. Bickerstaff revealed he received threats from gamblers last season and reported it to the NBA.

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.

The average sports better in the state is 21 to 35 years old, male and college educated, with some disposable income.

Sports betting is legal in 33 states, and it wasn’t immediately clear whether any other states had issued similar orders.

The new year brings legalized sports betting to Ohio with plenty of options for placing a bet. Starting Sunday, Ohio joins more than 30 states where fans can bet on sports.

The Problem Gambling Addiction Program will begin screening for candidates Oct. 17.