Governor Ted Strickland issued an executive order (2009-17S) this week regarding emergency rules governing video lottery terminals at Ohio’s seven racetracks, paving the way for up to 17,500 slot machines to be installed. The Governor’s rule package, which will expire on November 16, is an exact copy of the permanent rules the Ohio Lottery Commission approved on Monday. The Commission’s rules will be subject to a public hearing, likely to be scheduled on September 18, before final action from the commission expected on September 21. Once complete, the rules will go before the Joint Committee on Agency Rule Review, likely during their October 5 hearing, before taking effect permanently.