Governor Kasich signed HB 386 into law earlier this week. The governor did veto two line items including one that would have allowed a racino to call itself a casino in advertisements. The term ‘casino’ is to be used only with regard to the four facilities in Cincinnati, Cleveland, Columbus ... Read More
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Jun2012
The prosecutor of Cuyahoga County says that Internet cafes are illegal gambling businesses. He has sent letters to all 50 café owners ordering them to cease business operations immediately.
An indictment against ten individuals and seven businesses that provide the software system used in these cafes charges them with racketeering, money ... Read More
June 8, 2012ogadmin
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Jun2012
VLTs are coming to the Thistledown horse track, but the location is not totally clear. A deal between Rock Ohio and Governor Kasich’s office will bring video slots to Thistledown while allowing for the track to relocate from North Randall to the Akron-Canton area.
Rock Ohio will pay a $50 million ... Read More
June 8, 2012ogadmin
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Jun2012
Before you head out to the casino, make sure you are properly dressed. Sagging pants are banned. Shirts and shoes required, but nothing offensive can be displayed on your clothing. Hoods can only cover your head in the poker room. Ball caps are allowed.
June 7, 2012ogadmin
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May2012
The Ohio Lottery Commission has handed out the state’s first VLT operator’s license to Scioto Downs. The racino will open in two phases. Phase 1 is set to open June 1. There will be 1,800 VLT machines, a café and a bar and lounge. Later this year, phase 2 will ... Read More
May 31, 2012ogadmin
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May2012
The House and Senate hammered out their differences and passed Substitute H.B. 386, which will become effective immediately upon Governor Kasich’s signature.
One key sticking point was revenues from VLTs for host communities. Under the agreement reached, six of the seven host communities will get $1 million each of the first ... Read More
May 31, 2012ogadmin
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May2012
After debating Internet cafes for over a year, the city of Amherst, located west of Cleveland, has passed an ordinance that will regulate and license these businesses. Previously, two moratoriums had been placed on these cafes. The law goes into effect June 15.
May 31, 2012ogadmin
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May2012
Franklin County Court of Common Pleas Judge Timothy Horton has dismissed the lawsuit brought by Ohio Roundtable last October, challenging the constitutionality of Ohio’s casinos and VLTs at the state’s horse racetracks. This most likely removes the last legal hurdle facing the opening of the Scioto Downs racino on Friday.
May 30, 2012ogadmin
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May2012
As expected, the OCCC voted unanimously to give Penn National their gambling license. Toledo Gaming Ventures, LLC, a subsidiary of Penn National that will operate the Toledo casino, was also granted a license. All this despite a last-minute surprise by Penn National. Two days after their May 2nd meeting, the ... Read More
May 22, 2012ogadmin
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May2012
Substitute H.B. 386 includes a stopgap provision for a moratorium on all new internet cafes through June 30, 2013. After that bill is resolved, lawmakers are expected to turn their full attention to regulating those businesses. A bill that would regulate these cafes has been idled in a House committee ... Read More
May 21, 2012ogadmin