A bipartisan group of 36 attorneys general co-led by Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost is challenging a federal court ruling that risks creating a loophole for unregulated gambling.
While gambling may seem like harmless fun, it can quickly become addicting.
With more states legalizing gambling and mobile apps and websites making it more accessible than ever, sports betting continues to grow.
With the recent guilty plea of former Sheriff Sam Crish, as well as his self-admitted gambling problem that may have contributed to some of his actions, we spoke with local addiction experts to spot some of the signs of gambling addiction.
Those with Prevention Awareness Support Services say that there is a fine line between gambling being a social activity, and becoming an addiction.
Before Monday's indictment, former Allen County Sheriff Sam Crish sought out treatment for a gambling addiction. There are also many ways to seek help, such as treatment which is often free, and the Ohio Problem Gambling Hotline.