The focus in Franklin County has now shifted to the location of the casino approved by Ohio voters last November. Penn National has agreed to consider alternative locations outside the Arena District. City officials offered four alternate sites: Westland Mall, the former Delphi plant, Cooper Stadium and unspecified areas around Polaris Fashion Place.

The Constitution would need to be amended to name a different site. To get on the May 4 ballot, the legislature would have to act before February 3.