New Delhi, April 22 -- the system may be moving faster than the state's ability to contain its consequences.

A new legislative push in Columbus seeks to dramatically curtail online sports betting, including proposals outlined in Ohio lawmakers proposing sweeping restrictions on online betting, which would prohibit wagers placed on mobile phones and tighten controls across the industry.

The effort reflects a growing sense among policymakers, addiction specialists, and public health experts that Ohio's betting boom has created a parallel surge in gambling-related harm, particularly among young men and frequent users of mobile platforms.

A Rapid Expansion, Then a Reckoning

When Ohio legalized sports betting in 2023, the promise was strai...