Ohio sports betting could become a reality. Two Ohio State Senators drafted a bill that with one sentence begins what is likely to be a high stakes, high volume debate.

“It is the intent of the General Assembly to develop and enact legislation legalizing sports wagering,” the bill reads.

With that, Senator John Eklund, who represents part of Geauga County dipped Ohio’s toe in the water of a sports wagering.

For it to get green-lit, the Ohio House and Senate would need to approve it — and Ohio voters would need to vote to change the state Constitution.

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