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Aug2006

Rules of the Road for Charitable Festivals in Ohio

/ Charitable Gaming
In 1976, voters passed a constitutional amendment permitting charitable gaming in Ohio. Since then, charitable organizations have been permitted to conduct games of chance at festivals. However, the exploding popularity of poker tournaments has caused law enforcement officials to take a closer look at what constitutes a festival under Ohio ... Read More

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Jan2006

Racing Commission Considers Minimum Jockey Age

/ Lottery
In the wake of the death of Josh Radosevich, a 16-year old jockey who was killed while racing at Beulah Park in November, Ohio Racing Commissioners are considering a regulation that would impose a minimum age for jockeys. According to an article in the Lexington Hearald-Leader, the proposal would set ... Read More

11

Jan2006

Cleveland Mayor Conditions Casino Support

/ Casino
Frank Jackson, the newly-elected mayor of Cleveland, has announced that he will support casinos in Ohio only if they guarantee jobs for Ohioans and support economic development for the city. Additionally, Jackson has indicated that if Cleveland gets a casino, the money should be used to fund economic development, not ... Read More

11

Jan2006

State Moves to Dismiss Ottawa Land Claims

/ Casino
An article in the U.S. State News reported a press release from Ohio Attorney General Jim Petro announcing that the state has moved to dismiss the land claims of the Ottawa Tribe. The Tribe claims that it is entitled to all of North Bass Island in Lake Erie, as well ... Read More

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Jan2006

Kentucky Considers Casinos

/ Casino
The Kentucky Chamber of Commerce, the state's largest business group, wants to see a casino gaming proposal on the next ballot. An article in the Cincinnati Enquirer reported that the group estimates up to $400 million annually could help fund the state's public services, such as health care and education. ... Read More

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Jan2006

Police Close Gambling Operation

/ Lottery
An alleged gambling operation, purportedly owned by a member of the Morrow Village Council, was closed by law enforcement officers last month according to an article in the Dayton Daily News. Sheriff's deputies raided Papa's Restaurant and seized four video slot machines and cash from the establishment. Yorky Bryant, the ... Read More