Ohio Gaming Law is a centralized, online resource for those interested in gaming in Ohio. Whether you're a charitable organization, manufacturer, supplier, distributor, individual or company interested in gaming in Ohio, this site provides information regarding your gaming interests — including current Ohio gaming law, status of gaming-related legislation and political & public opinion highlights. Content on this site includes materials produced by Kegler, Brown, Hill & Ritter's staff and links to content produced by other entities concerned with gaming in Ohio.

August 15, 2008

• Casino Ballot Issue Polling Indicates Surprising Support in Latest Survey
  The latest Quinnipiac poll results show a somewhat surprising change of opinion among Ohio votes as it relates to the establishment of casino gaming in Ohio.

February 13, 2008

• 2007 Bing Receipts Strong
  The Cleveland Plain Dealer reported that most charities conducting bingo games in Ohio operated on a profit margin of approximately ten percent in 2007, but some charities were able to declare receipts in excess of three million dollars.

• Charges from Gambling in Liquor Establishment
  A liquor permit holder was charged last month after investigators seized nearly $3,000.00 in cash and nine electronic devices believed to be gambling machines.

• Bad News for the Eastern Shawnee
  Last month, the United States Department of the Interior declined to accept land into trust for off-reservation gaming requested by the St. Regis Mohawk Tribe in New York.

• Governor Proposes Keno
  In his State of the State Address last month, Governor Ted Strickland proposed expanding the regulatory authority of the Ohio Lottery Commission to oversee video keno machines that would be available in bars and restaurants.
  
• Dan Sues Springfield Charity
  The State of Ohio has filed suit against the Springfield Central Ohio Association for Children's Higher Education for allegedly misusing charitable bingo proceeds.

November 20, 2007

• Cleveland Business Seeks Casino in Clinton County
  The Dayton Daily News reported that Rick Lertzman and Brad Pressman, two "Cleveland-area businessmen" are attempting to place a Constitutional amendment on the 2008 statewide ballot authorizing gaming.

• "Skill-Games" Outlawed
  Governor Ted Strickland has signed into law an act of the General Assembly that deems any skill device that pays winners in cash or in prizes valued in excess of $10.00 an illegal slot machine.

October 15, 2007

• Legislature to Act on Skill Games
  According to the Cleveland Plain Dealer, the Ohio General Assembly is preparing to act against skilled gaming.

September 24, 2007

• Speaker Proposes Ban on Skill Game Cash Payouts
  The Cleveland Plain Dealer recently reported that Ohio House of Representatives Speaker John Husted intends to ask his chamber to place a total ban on cash payouts from so-called games of skill.

• Skill Game Purveyors Win Injuctions
  Early this month Franklin County Common Pleas Judge Michael Holbrook issued an order that prohibited the Attorney General from enforcing a ban on the "Nudgemaster" game.

• Tracks Install Skill Games
  Several racetracks in Ohio have opted to install controversial "skill games" at their facilities this month.

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