Sports betting in Ohio: Experts warn of dangers as state gets set to legalize the practice

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Sunday marks the largest expansion of gaming in the history of Ohio as the state gets set to legalize sports betting, but addiction experts are worried that the availability to place wagers could negatively impact Ohioans.

"It's at our fingertips," Michael Buzzelli, associate director of Problem Gambling Network of Ohio, said. "People will be negatively impacted."

Buzzelli and Dr. Trent Hall from the Ohio State University tell 3News that they're concerned with how available sports betting will be in Ohio.

On Sunday, more than 750 retail locations across the state will have a sports betting kiosk inside their businesses. There will also be 16 mobile or online operators as well as 12 retail sportsbooks for Ohioans to place bets 24/7.

"For a gambling disorder, we really believe that the biggest risk factor is actually availability," Hall explained, "and that's one thing that has us concerned as addiction treatment providers."

Neil Fischer reports: https://www.wkyc.com/article/news/health/experts-warn-dangers-sports-betting-ohio/95-4fc1d66a-85d8-4dbe-b938-f864cf2b6ce8