Legal sports gambling has been a significant part of Ohioans’ lives for over a year now, but it has not been without consequences. While many people have found it lucrative to place bets on their favorite teams, the Ohio Casino Control Commission has reported over $1 million in fines to gaming companies for advertising and promotions violations. This raises concerns about how legal gambling has impacted the region and whether it has contributed to an increase in gambling addiction.
In fact, according to the most recent Ohio Gambling Survey from 2017 to 2022, the number of Ohioans with gambling addiction has tripled. This poses a significant concern and raises questions about how legal sports gambling has impacted the region, especially for those struggling with addiction.
On Tuesday’s “Sound of Ideas” show, guests such as Michael Buzzelli from the Problem Gambling Network of Ohio, Nabil Pervaiz from Recovery Resources in Cleveland, Ed G. from Area 10 Gamblers Anonymous organization, Joe Messner from Ana Zao Community Partners in Wooster, and Joe Scalzo from Crain’s Cleveland will discuss these statistics and the impact of legal sports gambling over the past year. They will explore this topic in more depth and provide insights into how it can be addressed effectively.
