Thistledown
Ohio’s second racino is scheduled to open April 9. A “controlled demonstration” will take place April 2. The racino will have 1,100 VLTs. The question is how long Thistledown will remain at its current location in North Royalton. Under an agreement with Governor Kasich, the developer, Rock Ohio Caesars, is permitted to move to the Akron-Canton area within 12 miles of the city of Green. While Green voters rejected the racino, there are other options in the area. By law, Rock Ohio has until June 2014 to decide whether to stay or move.