In a conversation with Cleveland.com, DeWine discussed important key topics impacting Ohioans, including the operational tactics of the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, cannabis and online sports betting. DeWine welcomed sports betting to Ohio in 2021 after signing a piece of legislation that legalized the vertical in the state. Five years later, DeWine considers his signature of the bill his “biggest regret” as governor.
DeWine is taking this tone against legalized sports betting after not realizing the impact gambling can have on young people, particularly young men. The governor voiced concerns about addiction rates and the proliferation of gambling-related ads in the media.
DeWine considers the issues to be “his fault”.
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DeWine also pointed to the re..