Ohio Governor Regrets Legalizing Sports Betting Amid Corruption Scandals

Ohio's experiment with legalized sports betting has hit a troubling crossroads. Governor Mike DeWine, who championed the sweeping legalization bill in 2021, now openly regrets unleashing an industry that wields deep pockets and relentless marketing power to lure Ohioans into risky wagers.Following indictments of Cleveland Guardians pitchers accused of rigging games at the behest of gamblers, DeWine’s turnaround signals a broader reckoning with how legalized gambling threatens not only state sovereignty over its own regulations but also the very integrity of American sports.Did Ohio Sacrifice Integrity for Industry Cash?The aggressive push to legalize sports betting in Ohio did not happen...