An editorial by the Columbus Dispatch calls on lawmakers to put the Casino Control Commission in charge of regulating sports wagering in Ohio.

The Ohio Department of Job and Family Services (ODJFS) announced that more than $10 million in unpaid child support has been intercepted from winners at Ohio’s casinos, racinos and Ohio Lottery games.

Legislation that would permit sports wagering in Ohio has been introduced by State Representatives Dave Greenspan (R-Westlake) and Brigid Kelly (D-Cincinnati).

A new initiative from Ohio for Responsible Gambling (ORG) aims to educate parents, teacher, and other “influencers” on the risks involved with games young people play and how that can be a gateway to problem gambling.

The Commission has given initial approval to the rules governing our oversight of fantasy contests in Ohio. The rules will now be sent to CSI and JCARR for review before returning to the Commission for final approval.

Legislation that would permit sports wagering in Ohio has been introduced by State Senators John Eklund and Sean O'Brien.

Governor Mike DeWine has declared the month of March to be Problem Gambling Awareness Month.

Commissioners June Taylor, McKinley Brown and John Steinhauer have been reappointed to the Ohio Casino Control Commission by Ohio Governor Mike DeWine.

Commission Gaming Agents served search warrants on five locations in Brown and Clermont Counties associated with an illegal casino operation.

A grand jury has indicted 55 individuals and entities in connection with an investigation into illegal gambling conducted by the Lorain County Prosecutor's Office and the Commission.