All four casinos showed revenue increases in July, after all had declined in June. In fact, among all casinos and racinos, only Scioto Downs showed a decline.
Horseshoe Cincinnati had the largest increase. Their $19.26 million was a 9.4% increase over June. Hollywood Columbus had revenues of $17.48 million, a 6% ... Read More
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Aug2013
Looking for the best venue to play the slots? In July, that would have been the Horseshoe Cleveland casino, which is a complete reversal from being the toughest. Payouts at Horseshoe Cleveland in July were 93.07 cents for every dollar played, highest since the casino opened. Horseshoe Cincinnati was next ... Read More
August 13, 2013ogadmin
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Aug2013
On July 24, authorities in Cleveland closed the Lucky Palms 777 sweepstakes café. The Cuyahoga county prosecutor has declared that all 52 of the original Internet cafes that had been operating in the county were now out of business.
It is believed less than 300 Internet cafes remain throughout the state.
August 7, 2013ogadmin
07
Aug2013
The Ohio Supreme Court has agreed to hear the case challenging the legality of Ohio’s racinos. Last year a Franklin County trial court judge ruled Ohio Roundtable had no legal standing to challenge the constitutionality of VLTs at Ohio’s horse racing tracks. Earlier this year, the 10th District Court of ... Read More
August 7, 2013ogadmin
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Aug2013
Penn National Gaming has announced that when the Austintown and Dayton racinos open in 2014, they will do so with fewer VLTs than had originally been planned. The original plans called for 1,500 VLTs at each location. Instead they will open with 1,000 VLTs. Penn National Gaming admitted that lower ... Read More
August 7, 2013ogadmin
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Aug2013
Rock Ohio Caesars has completed the purchase of the Higbee Building, current location of the Horseshoe Cleveland casino, from Forest City Enterprises.
Rock Ohio Caesars also announced construction on an elevated pedestrian walkway that will connect the casino to the parking garage will begin this month. The walkway is expected to ... Read More
August 6, 2013ogadmin
06
Aug2013
You can now tip casino employees at the Hollywood Columbus, Horseshoe Cincinnati and Horseshoe Cleveland casinos. Only chips with a defined value can be used for tips. Originally this practice was not permitted in Ohio. The Casino Commission decided on the rule change because chip tipping is a common practice ... Read More
August 6, 2013ogadmin
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Jun2013
Supporters of Internet cafes have vowed to take the next step of putting the issue before the voters in a referendum. The deadline to get on the November 2013 ballot is July 3. Given the tight timing and number of signatures required, the referendum will most likely appear, if at ... Read More
June 11, 2013ogadmin
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Jun2013
If an amendment to the state’s proposed budget bill is passed and becomes law, Ohio’s casinos, VLTs and even Internet cafes will be required to send camera images of every customer to the state.
June 11, 2013ogadmin
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Jun2013
May was a mixed bag with two casinos showing increases and two showing decreases in revenues. Horseshoe Cleveland saw an increase of less than 1% from April, with revenues of slightly over $20 million. Horseshoe Cincinnati, the newest casino, had revenues of $19.6 million, a 10% increase over April. Hollywood ... Read More
June 11, 2013ogadmin