Issue 3 passed, bringing casinos to Cincinnati, Cleveland, Columbus and Toledo, to be up and running no later than 2012. But is the fight over? Governor Strickland has stated that he would be reluctant to tinker with the will of the people. Members of the Ohio Legislature do not necessarily share that sentiment.

There is talk of introducing another constitutional amendment that would change the casinos terms. There is also talk of mounting a judicial fight. But not all proposals seek to turn back Issue 3. House Joint Resolution 6 was introduced on November 5. It would amend the Ohio Constitution to allow casinos at locations the General assembly designates, award casino licenses through a competitive bidding process, require voter approval in the county or city where the casino would reside, levy a 60% tax on the casinos’ gross, and use the tax proceeds for education instead of for distribution to all Ohio counties.