Sports betting advertisements are now appearing everywhere in Ohio: on television, on billboards, and even on your smartphone. The tide of advertisements is coming at the same time as problem gambling experts across the state express concerns about a rise in the number of people experiencing problem gambling. That’s why, in addition to promoting responsible […]
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With both March Madness and Problem Gambling Awareness Month in full swing, problem gambling-related issues are receiving extra attention. One such area is a recent development brought on by the legalization of sports betting in Ohio: a rise in the number of college or high school athletes who could be at risk for a problem […]
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Sports betting has brought countless changes to the problem gambling landscape. And with Problem Gambling Awareness Month taking place this month, one area of change has been drawing particular attention recently from responsible gambling advocates and prevention professionals: the impact that sports betting will have on youth. Because their brains are still developing, children and […]
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March is an important month for responsible gambling in Ohio. For the first time since sports betting was legalized, March Madness basketball games will be tipping off in two major cities in the state — Dayton and Columbus — at the same time as responsible gambling advocates are spreading the word about responsible gambling practices […]
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Boosting your self-esteem can sometimes seem tough, especially if gambling is a large part of your life. When gambling often and/or with large quantities of money, whether you’re up or down is entirely up to chance, and this can leave you feeling down in the dumps for an entirely avoidable reason. That’s why, for International […]
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As loot boxes become even more common in online and mobile video games of all kinds, responsible gambling experts and advocates have been sounding a warning bell about the potential that they could be harmful to children, even as the topic itself has been rarely studied by scientists. But now, as a result of a […]
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Ohio is home to some of the best historical museums in the country, and with February recognized as Black History Month, now is an excellent opportunity to visit them. Whether you’re going to learn from them, to experience them, or as an alternative form of entertainment to gambling, making a trip to one of Ohio’s […]
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When it comes to widely watched sporting events, few rival the Super Bowl. In addition to being the culmination of the NFL season, the Super Bowl is a cultural event, with even non-sports fans tuning in to see the newest and most creative commercials and the halftime show. And for the first time in Ohio, […]
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It’s been a common sight in Ohio sports betting advertisements recently: a promotional offer to start betting, seemingly for nothing. With legal sports betting having started in the state this month, sports betting operators are using promises of “risk-free” bets to lure new customers to their services. But all bets come with risks, and sports […]
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Responsible gaming in Ohio is evolving fast. With the recent start of legal sports betting in the state bringing all kinds of new changes and challenges, 2023 is already looking to be a year of continuous and quick adaptation. But in the face of rapid evolution, it is also important to remember that practicing and […]
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