Democrats plan to introduce ground rules for Ohio’s four new casinos. Some proposals include not allowing casinos to serve liquor 24 hours a day or to give free alcoholic drinks to players. According to Rep. Todd Beck, surrounding states have similar rules. 

Things are heating up in Summit County with regard to unregulated storefront gambling parlors. Due to recent licensing requirements in the cities and villages, Internet cafes, sweepstakes cafes and skill arcades have begun scurrying to the townships, where no such regulation exists. Individuals packed council chambers last week expressed their feelings, pro and con. While stating that some form of regulation is coming, Summit County Council has agreed to study and not rush legislation that would regulate such establishments.