TOLEDO, Ohio (WTVG) – The sports landscape in Ohio could see a significant shift if the state House of Representatives follows the Senate’s lead in passing legislation to allow college athletes to accept paid endorsements and legalize sports betting. © Provided by Toledo WTVG The Ohio state Senate this week passed bills to legalize sports betting and allow college athletes to accept paid endorsements. “In a very divisive time in our society, sports is one of the few things that unite us,” said Sen. Niraj Antani (R-Miamisburg) Wednesday as the Senate prepared to vote on the sports betting bill that he co-sponsored. He was also the main sponsor of the bill to allow college athletes to get money for their name, image and likeness (NIL), SB 187. The NCAA doesn’t allow athletes to endorse products or get money through content posted to their social media platforms. It’s currently reviewing its…
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