#Amanda Blackford

Ohio has become the first state in the US to launch free software to block digital bets as part of The Ohio Lottery's'Time Out Ohio' program for individuals with a gambling problem. Time Out Ohio already enables people to sign up and block themselves from entering a brick-and-mortar casino for one or five years, or a lifetime ban. As part of the…

The United States is heading into a "quagmire, if not crisis" of gambling addiction among young people, according to counselors and clinicians - prompting calls for a regulatory crackdown. Treatment clinics are grappling with an influx of patients in their teens and early 20s and helplines are reporting record levels of calls. "There's a lot of…

Even before legal sports betting became available to them this year, Ohioans were gambling a lot more in general and exhibiting a lot more potential problems from it, according to a comprehensive state survey. Over a five-year span between 2017 and 2022, the share of Ohio's population that gambles went up from about three of every four to more than…

If you're a regular slot machine player, you know about "ticket in, ticket out." You feed bills into the machine for credits, you play, and when you're all done and want to cash out, you press a button that manufactures a ticket showing how much you have. That ticket can either be cashed in at a casino cage or kiosk or fed right back into another…

Ohio is due to launch sports gambling on Sunday, January 1, 2023, but the state is also keen to ensure that it does its best to protect consumers. This includes the launch of a new dedicated campaign by Ohio For Responsible Gambling. The program that gets underway is called Pause Before You Play, and it's based on the Get Set Before You Bet problem…

COLUMBUS, Ohio -- The holidays are a time for fun and games. Unfortunately, many gifts on a child's holiday wish list could have unexpected consequences down the road. Lottery tickets, online gaming, and augmented reality are among the top selling items this holiday season. For adults, these gifts can be a fun way to enjoy time with friends and…