Five months after Ohio banned bets on the individual performance of college athletes, some state legislators are calling for a replay review.
Three House Republicans who served on the Study Commission on the Future of Gaming in Ohio argued the rule should be rescinded because college athletes can be compensated for their name, image and likeness.
“Players are now being paid to play (and to perform) in certain sports,” the lawmakers wrote in a letter that accompanied the commission’s July 12 final report. “That is no different than any other professional sport.”
The letter was signed by Reps. Cindy Abrams of Harrison, Jeff LaRe of Violet Township and Jay Edwards of Nelsonville.
