Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine Talks Endorsing Vivek Ramaswamy, Why Legalizing Sports Betting Is His 'Biggest Mistake'

Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine talks endorsing Vivek Ramaswamy, why legalizing sports betting is his 'biggest mistake'

Gov. Mike DeWine was the guest at last week's Columbus Metropolitan Club forum. Here's what he had to say.

DeWine Talks Endorsing Ramaswamy and Why Legalizing Sports Betting Is His ‘Biggest Mistake’

Explore DeWine's thoughts on legalizing sports gambling and his endorsement of the Republican candidate for governor.

Ohio Gov. DeWine talks endorsing Ramaswamy, why legalizing sports betting is his ‘biggest mistake’

Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine reflected on his time in office, shared plans for his life post-politics, and briefly discussed the current governor’s race during a recent forum.  DeWine was the guest at last week’s Columbus Metropolitan Club forum that was moderated by Ohio Public Radio and TV reporter Jo Ingles. DeWine, who is term-limited, has about 230 days left as Ohio’s governor.  “Part of what I’m trying to do in the last 235 days is to finish your…

Ohio Gov. DeWine talks endorsing Ramaswamy, why legalizing sports betting is his 'biggest mistake'

Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine delivers the final State of the State address of his second term at the Ohio Statehouse in Columbus on March 10, 2026. (Pool photo by Adam Cairns, Columbus Dispatch.)Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine reflected on his time in office, shared plans for his life post-politics, and briefly discussed the current governor’s race during a recent forum.  DeWine was the guest at last week’s Columbus Metropolitan Club forum that was moderated by …