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Does the sports betting industry target African-Americans?
As rates of problem gambling among African-Americans in Lucas County reach record levels, critics of the sports betting industry have begun to question whether large gaming companies are consciously targeting Black people. According to a 2022 study conducted by Ohio for Responsible Gambling, 59.8 percent of African-Americans in Lucas County who gamble can be classified as “At-Risk/Problem Gamblers.” Only 19.5 percent of white gamblers and 19.4 percent of gamblers of other races are so classified. Since the U.S. Supreme Court struck down the federal prohibition on commercial sports betting in 2018, sports gambling has become an enormous industry. Americans wagered a record $119.84 billion on sporting contests in 2023, according to the American Gaming Association, which is up 27.5 percent from 2022. Of the 38 states where sports betting is legal, Ohio ranks fourth as a source of sports-betting revenue.
Stone: Mindfulness in nature and the garden
Many would say we live in a fast-paced society. Our schedules are full, sometimes running from one thing to another. In a gardener’s world that could be driving from garden centers to greenhouses, gardens to arboretums, and plants swaps and exchanges to plant sales. And then we add in family and their commitments, work, meetings, volunteer opportunities, sports, and even more — no wonder it feels like we are racing from here to there. It could be described horticulturally as growing at the pace of kudzu, the vine that is commonly referred to as the plant that ate the South and is moving north. It can grow an astonishing 60 feet in a single season.
Talk About Woodville: Multiple events set for Memorial Day Weekend
If you’re one who enjoys both shopping and spending time outdoors, with a dash of chaos, Memorial Day weekend in Woodville will provide the chance to enjoy both activities…at the same time. Village-wide garage sales to note 20th year The Woodville All-Town Garage Sales is hitting a major milestone as this is the 20th...
Artist, author to speak at Lakeside
LAKESIDE - Book author and artist Robert Kroeger is returning to Ottawa County at 10:30 a.m. June 5 at the Lakeside Chautauqua’s Train Station. In collaboration with Lakeside, the Historical Society invited Kroeger as a speaker and will do a painting demonstration as well as share barn stories from his two books, "Historic Barns of Ohio" and "Round Barns in America."
Museum to open for 7th season
PORT CLINTON - Catawba Museum at Union Chapel will open for its 7th season on Saturday, May 18. Operation is scheduled for Mondays, Wednesdays and Thursdays, and the second and fourth Saturday of each month through mid-October. Hours will be 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. All with current memberships in the Catawba Island...
Art teacher to over see community project to be placed at Veterans Park
OAK HARBOR - Oak Harbor High School art teacher Elly Gilbert has been awarded a grant through SeverOHio for a community art project. The grant will fund the creation of an art piece to adorn Veterans Park. ...
Communities in Sandusky, Ottawa counties plan Memorial Day observances
Several communities in Sandusky and Ottawa counties have announced special events planned for Memorial Day weekend. Fremont veterans will hold the annual wreath-laying ceremonies Monday at 9 a.m. at the Sandusky County Courthouse. The parade will follow, starting at 10 a.m. at the corner of State and Front streets and...
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