Cincinnati has recently experienced a troubling increase in violence at youth sports events, prompting Councilman Scotty Johnson to suggest a controversial cause: sports betting. After serious incidents, including gunfire at a high school stadium, Johnson called for an end to illegal betting on youth games, warning of the dangers posed by large wagers. Despite Johnson's assertions, he provided no evidence to support his claims, and local leaders remain skeptical. Moreover, Ohio law prohibits betting on high school sports, though offshore sportsbooks have controversially included youth events in their odds.
After witnessing several violent incidents at youth sports events, Councilman Scotty Johnson controversially links the rise in violence to sports betting on these events.
Councilman Scotty Johnson expresses concern over the potential impact of sports betting on youth sports, emphasizing that even 'friendly wagers' can escalate into violence.
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