How to Manage Gaming Habits for Kids
Do your kids play video games? If so, you’ve likely had trouble deciding how to limit their screen time, what games they should or shouldn’t play, and how to keep […]
October 9, 2023
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October 2, 2023
Could Depression be a Sign of Problem Gambling?
Did you know that, according to the Pan American Health Organization, depression is the most common mental health disorder? Not only does depression impact 350 million people worldwide, but it […]
September 25, 2023
Ohio Protects Student-Athletes With New Sports Betting Restrictions
Many college students face the unfortunate reality of bullying. But with the legalization of sports betting in Ohio and other states, student-athletes can face a new form of abuse – […]
September 18, 2023
New Report Shows Link Between Gambling Harms and Children
September is Responsible Gaming Education Month, a time of year set aside to promote responsible gambling or betting. To acknowledge this important initiative, Change the Game Ohio is examining the […]
September 11, 2023
NCAA Comes Down on College Athletics With 175 Sports Betting Violations
Many involved in the college athletics industry are placing sports bets on their own school or team, which is becoming a growing concern for sports organizations like the National Collegiate […]
September 6, 2023
Before You Bet is Now Pause Before You Play!
In case you missed it. Get Set Before You Bet has recently rebranded to Pause Before You Play! With the goal to more directly address sports betting, which has grown […]
September 4, 2023
5 Ways to Mind Your Mental Health During Suicide Prevention Month and National Recovery Month
September is a busy time of year, with back to school in full swing and fall right around the corner. It’s also both Suicide Prevention Month and National Recovery Month. […]
August 29, 2023
Get Outside and Moving During National Wellness Month
National Wellness Month is in August, and with the dog days of the summer upon us, there’s no better time to get outside and get moving for your mental and […]
August 28, 2023
The new Pause Before You Play site is now live!
We’re thrilled to unveil Pause Before You Play as the main Responsible Gambling campaign for Ohio! Ohio for Responsible Gambling is evolving our responsible gambling and prevention campaign name and […]
August 21, 2023
Ohio Regulators Continue to Put a Stop to Sports Book Ads
Picture this: You’re ordering dinner delivery, and right before you close the app, you get an ad encouraging you to sign up for one of many sportsbook apps, despite the […]
August 14, 2023
Should Schools Teach On Problem Gambling? Responsible Gambling Advocates Think So
It’s National Back to School Month, and many students are already back in classrooms across the country. As teachers prepare their lesson plans for the year, it’s worth asking if […]
August 14, 2023
BIG changes are coming for Get Set Before You Bet
In Two weeks, Get Set Before You Bet will officially become Pause Before You Play! Why the rebrand? With the legalization of sports betting in Ohio in 2023, Ohio for […]
August 7, 2023
Increased access to sports betting could mean increased risks for college students.
Ohio is over seven months into the legalization of sports betting. This new form of gambling was not within reach for most college-age students previously but is now right at […]
August 3, 2023
Ohio Recognized with Five Awards at 2023 NCPG Annual Conference
Leading the Way in Washington D.C. Last week, Ohio for Responsible Gambling and its partners from around the state traveled to Washington D.C. for the 2023 National Conference on Gambling […]
July 31, 2023
The Challenges of Identifying Problem Gambling Online
When most sports betting was done in physical locations, like an in-person sportsbook or casino outside of Ohio, identifying someone struggling with a problem with gambling was a little easier. […]
July 24, 2023
Why Micro-betting Might Be the Next Problem Gambling Trend
Activities can be more engaging when they’re fast, but that quickness can lead to extra risks when it comes to gambling. The practice of placing multiple quick bets on small […]
July 17, 2023
New NCAA Study Shows Increase in Underage Sports Betting
With sports betting being legal in Ohio and in over 30 other states, it’s also becoming more popular for young adults – despite many being under the legal age to […]
July 10, 2023
Know the Difference Between Fantasy Sports and Sports Betting
Fantasy sports and sports betting might seem similar to many people. But in Ohio, it’s important to know that fantasy sports and sports betting are actually classified differently when it […]
July 3, 2023
Veterans and Problem Gambling: What’s the Connection?
With tomorrow being Independence Day, now is a time when people often pause to celebrate our freedom and honor the active military and veterans who’ve served to protect it. With […]
June 26, 2023
Gambling Industry Group Bans University Partnerships
With sports betting currently one of the forms of gambling that is most commonly advertised to college students — including some students who are under the legal gambling age of […]
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