DeWine Says Other States Should Follow Ohio's Lead, Ban Collegiate Prop Bets in Wake of New Scandal

DeWine says other states should follow Ohio's lead, ban collegiate prop bets in wake of new scandal

Mike DeWine says Ohio is a leading example for the country in how to regulate sports betting after news broke Thursday of a basketball points-shaving scandal.

Governor DeWine issues statement on college basketball points-shaving indictments | The Highland County Press

"While I applaud law enforcement and prosecutors for taking today’s action, this disturbing news reinforces that states across the country need to follow Ohio’s lead and heed NCAA President Charlie Baker’s call to ban collegiate prop bets in their states as well."

DeWine Responds to Federal Indictments in College Basketball Points-Shaving Case

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Ohio Governor Mike DeWine issued a statement Thursday following the announcement of federal indictments tied to a widespread college basketball points-shaving scheme uncovered by authorities in Pennsylvania. The U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania announced the