Pause Before You Play is a responsible gambling awareness campaign created by Ohio for Responsible Gambling (ORG) and is supported by funds collected through Ohio’s taxes on gambling. ORG, an initiative of the State of Ohio, is dedicated to preventing or reducing problem gambling and building awareness of resources for preventing and treating gambling disorder.
Pause Before You Play educates the public and grows awareness about gambling disorder, helps keep gambling and betting responsible and fun for those who engage in it, and connects people who need help with resources.
The ORG coalition partners include:
Gambling in Ohio
Gambling has long been a part of the Ohio entertainment landscape and is a large contributor toward school funding, charity, and local municipalities. In 2022 alone, the Lottery generated $1.4 billion for education in the state. Gambling in Ohio includes bingo, raffles, horse races, scratch-off tickets, casino games, electronic gaming, online and in-person sports betting, and more.
The Arrival of Sports Betting
With Ohio legalizing sports betting in 2023, it quickly became one of the more popular forms of gambling in the state. With many Ohioans betting through online sites and apps, the importance of educating the public about slowing down to engage in responsible betting practices has increased.
Keeping It Responsible
While betting and gambling provide many people opportunities for entertainment, too much gambling can result in serious consequences for Ohioans who engage in it, as well as their families, friends, and employers. That’s why it’s so important to continue to raise awareness about responsible gambling practices and the risks of a gambling disorder.
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