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Ohio Lawmakers Propose Stricter Sports Gambling Regulations

4/9/2026

Summary

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Ohio Republican lawmakers have introduced two bills to overhaul the state's sports gambling system, including the Save Ohio Sports Act.
The Save Ohio Sports Act would ban online gambling, in-game wagers, prop bets, and parlay bets, cap wagers at $100, and bar credit card use.
Supporters say the measures address rising gambling addiction linked to mobile access.
Governor Mike DeWine regrets the 2021 sports betting legalization and supports stricter regulations.

History

Historical Context

The U.S. Supreme Court's 1992 ruling in Murphy v. NCAA enabled states to legalize sports betting, leading to a nationwide gambling expansion. In 2021, Ohio legalized sports betting, prompting Governor Mike DeWine to support the Save Ohio Sports Act, which aims to combat gambling addiction by banning online and in-game wagers, reflecting growing concerns about gambling's impact on vulnerable populations.

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Story summary

Ohio Republican lawmakers have introduced two bills to overhaul the state's sports gambling system, including the Save Ohio Sports Act.
The Save Ohio Sports Act would ban online gambling, in-game wagers, prop bets, and parlay bets, cap wagers at $100, and bar credit card use.
Supporters say the measures address rising gambling addiction linked to mobile access.
Governor Mike DeWine regrets the 2021 sports betting legalization and supports stricter regulations.

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