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SB 176 Could Create Hundreds of Underregulated Gambling Locations in Ohio News provided by Share this article Share this article COLUMBUS, Ohio, May 13, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- The latest draft of legislation from Senate Bill 176 would lead to a massive increase in casino-style gambling machines across Ohio. On Wednesday, the Ohio Select Committee on Gaming released a substitute version of SB 176, which would authorize an unlimited number of underregulated slot machines in nearly 900 locations across the state. The new gambling venues would not share their revenue with education and other stat...

Share this article Share this article COLUMBUS, Ohio, May 10, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- The growing connection between problem gambling and mental health challenges prompted three leading Ohio advocacy groups to forge a new partnership. Ohio for Responsible Gambling, the National Alliance on Mental Illness of Ohio (NAMI Ohio) and the Problem Gambling Network of Ohio (PGNO) announced a joint awareness effort as part of Mental Health Awareness Month. Ohio for Responsible Gambling is comprised of the Ohio Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services (OhioMHAS), Ohio Casino Control Commission a...

WHIZ News Problem Gambling Awareness Month ZANESVILLE, Ohio-March is National Problem Gambling Awareness Month in the United States.  Gambling addiction is a dependency that differs from drug and alcohol addiction. The biggest risk is the destruction of an entire livelihood to addiction.  “The highest danger is suicide. Many people who have the disease of gambling end up so far in debt that their relationships are destroyed and many of them end attempting and completing suicide. They can lose their homes, they can lose their relationships, their families. Not just relationships but family...

Problem Gambling Awareness Month in March Highlights Growing Gambling Trends Across Ohio Local experts are available to discuss evidence-based resources to combat addiction. News provided by Share this article Share this article COLUMBUS, Ohio, March 1, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Gambling's growing impact on Ohio families and businesses will be the focus of several events during Problem Gambling Awareness Month in March. Ohio for Responsible Gambling and the Problem Gambling Network of Ohio aim to showcase the difference between responsible entertainment and risky, potentially damaging, behavior....