State lawmakers are evaluating what next steps there are for gambling in Ohio.

Expansions are projected to bring in billions of dollars for the state, but small business advocates said they hope it leads to a level playing field.

“Ohio’s hospitality establishments have been left behind when it comes to gaming,” Executive VP of the Bowling Centers Association of Ohio David Corey said. “The discrepancies are quite large.”

Corey said “hospitality establishments” include small business bowling centers, family-owned bars and restaurants, and other similar places. He said when they were authorized to have sports-gaming kiosks in their business, it was exciting at first.