An Ohio organisation has urged residents to educate themselves on responsible gambling as the Buckeye State prepares to launch sports betting.
September is National Suicide Prevention Month, and to mark this occasion, Ohio for Responsible Gambling has highlighted certain risks in an effort to raise awareness.
Most notably, it emphasised a link between problem gambling and suicidal ideation. Stacey Frohnapfel-Hasson, Prevention Chief at Ohio’s Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services, said: “There’s a strong connection between a person’s mental health and gambling activity.
She continued: “For those living with gambling disorder, up to 38% will consider ending their lives.”