SAVE OHIO SPORTS
The national annual social cost of problem gambling is $14 billion. It is time to address the public health crisis impacting our families, our mental health, and the integrity of our sports.
About Our Efforts
The rapid expansion of legalized sports betting threatens our citizens' financial stability and the integrity of live sports. With 9 million American adults suffering from gambling addiction and 96% of those with a gambling disorder facing a co-occurring mental health issue, we are taking urgent action.
To combat this crisis, we are championing the Save Ohio Sports Act (SOS), which focuses on:
No Debt to Bet: Prohibits credit card wagers and limits bets to $100, capping users at eight wagers per 24 hours.
Sports Integrity: Bans in-game betting , proposition ("prop") bets , and parlay bets.
Community Health: Prohibits sports-betting ads in venues and during live broadcasts , and completely bans wagers on collegiate athletics.
Video’s & Resources
Equip yourself with the data and policy frameworks we shared with lawmakers. Click the links below to download the presentation materials from our event.
Gambling: the numbing of mental illness
Chris Tuell, Ed.D.
The Public Health Concerns of iGAMBLING. Understanding the Social and Economic Impacts.
Brianne Doura-Schawohl
Why Leaders of Ohio Must Stop Looking Away From the Cruel, Oppressive, and Fixed Institution of Predatory Gambling
Les Bernal