The Ohio Lottery Commission released the proposed rule package for implementation of the video lottery terminals in Ohio’s seven race tracks this week. The emergency rules were developed in accordance with the governor’s directive, authorizing language from the state budget, current lottery practices and review of other states’ practices. Commission members will still need to approve the proposed rule package before they are filed with the Joint Committee on Agency Rule Review. The Lottery Commission has a meeting scheduled for Monday at 1:00 pm (agenda and rules).

In similar news, the Ohio Supreme Court scheduled oral arguments for Wednesday, September 2, in the lawsuit that seeks a referendum on the governor’s plan to install VLTs at Ohio’s racetracks. LetOhioVote.org is asking the court to clear the way for it to collect signatures on petitions that could place the slots plan before voters in a statewide election.