Less than one week after announcing his intentions to take legal action against Internet cafes, Attorney General Mike DeWine sprang into action.
At a briefing for law enforcement officials, DeWine announced the formation of an Internet Gaming task force within his office that will assist local law enforcement agencies in prosecuting ... Read More
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Apr2013
Ohio’s second racino opened on April 9. Opening day attracted more than 2,100 visitors. Thistledown offers 1,150 VLTs, live entertainment, specialty restaurants and bars. Live horse racing returns April 19, although simulcast wagering is available year round. Thistledown will be open 24 hours and offers free parking.
It remains to be ... Read More
April 16, 2013ogadmin
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Apr2013
Ohio’s three established casinos all posted double digit increases in revenue for March. Hollywood Columbus had adjusted gross revenue (AGR) of $20.9 million, a 13.3% increase over February. Hollywood Toledo saw revenues of $17.8 million, a 20.9% increase. Horseshoe Cleveland was up 11.1% to $24.5 million. The new Horseshoe Cincinnati ... Read More
April 16, 2013ogadmin
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Apr2013
The Ohio Senate Committee on Workforce and Economic Development held informal meetings in Dayton and Austintown. The committee is looking at the financial impact that a delay in construction would have on the local economy.
In Dayton, city officials, business owners and members of construction trades voiced their concerns over lost ... Read More
April 15, 2013ogadmin
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Apr2013
The township trustee chairman is frustrated with the Ohio State Racing Commission and their insistence on more indoor seating at the Austintown racetrack. He has asked for an audience with Governor Kasich. The Governor’s spokesman has stated that Kasich will not get involved.
The trustee chairman is upset with the whole ... Read More
April 4, 2013ogadmin
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Mar2013
The Ohio State Racing Commission is still dissatisfied with seating at the proposed racinos in Austintown and Dayton, as well as the Lebanon Raceway in Warren County. As a result, they again delayed a vote to transfer licenses from Beulah Park in Grove City to Austintown and Raceway Park in ... Read More
March 28, 2013ogadmin
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Mar2013
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 ... Read More
March 28, 2013ogadmin
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Mar2013
The Ohio State Racing Commission listened to Penn National Gaming’s request for transferring racetrack licenses from Beulah Park in Grove City to Austintown, and from Raceway Park in Toledo to Dayton. The commissioners were not impressed and have asked Penn to return next week with revised plans.
The Commission’s biggest concern ... Read More
March 15, 2013ogadmin
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Mar2013
The casinos in Cleveland, Columbus and Toledo all experienced revenue increases in February. For Hollywood Columbus, revenues increased 1.2% over January to $18.5 million. Hollywood Toledo revenues were up 3.3% to $14.8 million. Horseshoe Cleveland saw the biggest increase, 7% to $22.1 million. Since its first full month of operation ... Read More
March 14, 2013ogadmin
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Feb2013
Adjusted gross revenue increased in January at the Columbus and Toledo casinos, but experienced a significant drop-off at the Cleveland casino.
For Hollywood Columbus, the AGI was up nearly 2%, to $18.26 million. The Hollywood Toledo AGI was up slightly to $14.2 million, a .7% increase. And the Horseshoe Cleveland AGI ... Read More
February 11, 2013ogadmin