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Ohio Governor Proposes Doubling Sports Betting Tax to Fund Stadiums

2/17/2025

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Ohio Governor Mike DeWine's bold budget proposal seeks to double the sports betting tax from 20% to 40%, potentially raking in $180 million each year for stadium financing. While this plan promises to ease pressure on the state’s general fund and support local sports facilities, doubts linger over the Cleveland Browns' hefty $1.2 billion stadium request, leaving community leaders wary of the financial implications.

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Ohio Governor Mike DeWine's bold budget proposal seeks to double the sports betting tax from 20% to 40%, potentially raking in $180 million each year for stadium financing. While this plan promises to ease pressure on the state’s general fund and support local sports facilities, doubts linger over the Cleveland Browns' hefty $1.2 billion stadium request, leaving community leaders wary of the financial implications.