Penn National Gaming received a license to operate the Columbus Hollywood Casino. The grand opening for the casino has been scheduled for October 8. The casino has planned an invitation-only “soft opening” on October 3. The proceeds from the soft opening will be split between five local charities, including the ... Read More
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Sep2012
The Feds and the casino cities want their cut of your winnings. Columbus became the latest city to impose an income tax on any winnings from games of chance, including church raffles, the Ohio Lottery and other drawings. Even bingo and March Madness winnings are included.
The tax is applicable to ... Read More
September 12, 2012ogadmin
12
Sep2012
Scioto Downs saw its revenue increase from $11.1 million to $11.8 million (6.8%) from June to July. In August, revenue again increased to $13.1 million (11%). The spike in August can probably be attributed to the opening of Phase II at Scioto Downs, which saw the addition of 300 VLTs ... Read More
September 12, 2012ogadmin
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Jul2012
At its last meeting, the Ohio Casino Control Commission approved the opening date of October 8 for the Hollywood Casino in Columbus. Coincidently October 8 is Columbus Day. The date is a Monday which will allow the casino to ease into the busy weekend.
The OCCC also announced that its director ... Read More
July 23, 2012ogadmin
13
Jul2012
The numbers are out for the first seven weeks of operation for the Cleveland and Toledo casinos, as well as the racino at Scioto Downs.
According to the Ohio Casino Control Commission, the three gambling facilities combined brought in $23.5 million for the state. The individual breakdown is as follows:
The Cleveland ... Read More
July 13, 2012ogadmin
18
Jun2012
The Cleveland casino claims that 500,000 visitors have walked through their doors since the May 14 opening. Rock Ohio had projected five million visitors annually so they are well on their way.
Meanwhile, Scioto Downs raked in over $4 million in nine days, netting the lottery commission a cool $1.3 million.
June 18, 2012ogadmin
12
Jun2012
Governor Kasich signed HB 386 into law earlier this week. The governor did veto two line items including one that would have allowed a racino to call itself a casino in advertisements. The term ‘casino’ is to be used only with regard to the four facilities in Cincinnati, Cleveland, Columbus ... Read More
June 12, 2012ogadmin
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Jun2012
Before you head out to the casino, make sure you are properly dressed. Sagging pants are banned. Shirts and shoes required, but nothing offensive can be displayed on your clothing. Hoods can only cover your head in the poker room. Ball caps are allowed.
June 7, 2012ogadmin
22
May2012
As expected, the OCCC voted unanimously to give Penn National their gambling license. Toledo Gaming Ventures, LLC, a subsidiary of Penn National that will operate the Toledo casino, was also granted a license. All this despite a last-minute surprise by Penn National. Two days after their May 2nd meeting, the ... Read More
May 22, 2012ogadmin
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May2012
As a result of the investigation into the collapse at the Cincinnati casino in January, the Occupational Safety & Health Administration had originally issued citations to six companies totaling $108,200. On Monday, OSHA withdrew its citations against two of the companies and reduced the total to the remaining four companies ... Read More
May 2, 2012ogadmin