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As sports betting becomes more popular, experts concerned about surge in problem gambling


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Legal sports betting is now in its’ fourth month in Ohio.

Back in February, Ohio ranked second for the most wagers placed on the Super Bowl.

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With sports betting growing in popularity, experts are becoming concerned about a surge in “problem gambling.”

To learn more, WLWT sat down with Dr. Gregory Stewart, an assistant professor of social work at the University of Cincinnati, to discuss the impact of “problem gambling” in Ohio.

Watch the full interview in the video player above.

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