People stand in front of a wall of televisions showing a variety of sports at a Wisconsin casino. Ohio could become the next state to legalize sports gambling. Ohioans could bet on the Buckeyes, Browns, Bengals and other teams by 2023 under a new plan hammered out to legalize sports betting. A 2018 U.S. Supreme Court decision allowed states to set up their own rules on sports gambling and so far, more than two dozen states have. Ohio, however, has been mired in debates over who should have access to the new industry and who should regulate it. Sweeping changes made to House Bill 29 Wednesday afternoon passed swiftly through the Ohio Legislature without time for fans or foes to weigh in on the proposed law. It cleared the Ohio Senate with a 31-1 vote and passed the House 72-12. Gov. Mike DeWine has said he would sign a bill…
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