The Columbus Dispatch reported last week that Ohio House of Representatives Speaker Jon Husted wants "a complete ban" on "skill games." Husted called the games "a backdoor approach to opening up gambling." Husted also criticized Governor Ted Strickland's plan to cap non-cash prizes at $10.00, saying that plan only sets ... Read More
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Jun2007
The Lima City Council voted to extend a moratorium on so-called skill games in the city. The new ban will be in effect for the next six months. According to the Lima News, City Law Director Tony Geiger hopes that the extension will give the state time to decide whether ... Read More
June 25, 2007ogadmin
31
May2007
According to the Dayton Daily News, Robert Louis Roth was sentenced this month for running an illegal casino out of a residence in the Dayton area. The 69-year-old man was sentenced to the minimum twenty-month imprisonment, having already surrendered his 10,000 square foot residence and other property. The casino allegedly ... Read More
May 31, 2007ogadmin
31
May2007
Amid concerns that some of the state's so-called "skill games" may not be legal, Ohio Attorney General Marc Dann has announced his plans to inspect and regulate the devices. According to an article in the Cleveland Plain Dealer, Dann would hire an expert to examine the machines in accordance with ... Read More
May 31, 2007ogadmin
10
May2007
The Akron Beacon Journal reports that the Barberton City Council has voted to regulate so-called "skill games" within the city limits. Any business that has between two and ten of the machines on site would be required to pay $100.00 per month per machine to the city. Any business with ... Read More
May 10, 2007ogadmin
08
May2007
The Columbus Dispatch recently reported that Ohio Attorney General Marc Dann received the maximum contribution of $5,000.00 each from two companies that manufacture the so-called "skill games" and from one attorney who is fighting to have the devices declared legal. Contributions were made to Dann's inauguration account.
The article states that ... Read More
May 8, 2007ogadmin
08
May2007
Sheriff's deputies raided five video slot parlors in Jackson and Plain Township last month and confiscated 145 video machines and over $30,000.00 in cash and other property. The Akron Beacon Journal reports that the raids occurred after a six-month investigation determined that the devices violated state law. According to Sheriff ... Read More
May 8, 2007ogadmin
08
May2007
Tallmadge has dissolved its "Law Enforcement Gaming Fund," which pooled money from the regulation of so-called "Skill Games." On the advice of Ohio Auditor Mary Taylor, the city will instead place any monies collected into the general fund and the public safety fund. $40,575.00 was transferred to the general fund ... Read More
May 8, 2007ogadmin
05
Apr2007
A 14-month investigation into a dog fighting ring resulted in nine arrests and the confiscation of sixty-four dogs, according to a recent article in the Cincinnati Post. Arrests were also made for crimes including gambling, drug trafficking, possession of a firearm and interstate transportation of a stolen vehicle.
A federal judge ... Read More
April 5, 2007ogadmin
05
Apr2007
The Akron Beacon Journal recently reported that University of Toledo running back Harvey "Scooter" McDougle, Jr. was arrested Friday for participating in a bribery scheme to influence sporting contests. According to the article, McDougle recruited other Toledo football and basketball players to participate in the scheme, orchestrated by a Michigan ... Read More
April 5, 2007ogadmin