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.

January 24, 2012

• Toledo Casino
  Construction is nearly complete, but quite a bit of regulatory work remains before an opening date will be determined.
• Other Casino News
  The background checks are just one of several procedures that must be performed before any casino can open.

January 23, 2012

• Internet Cafes
  Cincinnati is the latest city to propose a moratorium on Internet sweepstakes cafes.

January 9, 2012

• Cleveland, Toledo Casino Openings Delayed
  Because required background checks on gaming operators and vendors are behind schedule, the openings of casinos in Cleveland and Toledo will be delayed at least eight weeks.
• Video Slots
  
MTR Gaming became the first company to submit a formal application for VLT’s at Scioto Downs in Columbus.

December 22, 2011

• 24 Hour Slots?
  Earlier this week, the Ohio Lottery Commission approved preliminary rules that would allow Ohio’s seven horse racing tracks to operate video slots 24/7.

December 12, 2011

• Cleveland, Toledo Casinos Opening Times in Jeopardy
  The Cleveland casino was expected to open March, 2012 and the Toledo casino was expected to open April, 2012. Those dates may have to be pushed back.

November 4, 2011

• Lawsuit Against Racetrack Slots
  The Ohio Roundtable, an advocacy group opposed to casino gaming, has sued Governor John Kasich, the Ohio Casino Control Commission, the Lottery Commission and the Ohio Department of Taxation.

November 3, 2011

• More on Internet Sweepstakes Cafes
  Columbus City Council has approved a six month moratorium on new Internet sweepstakes cafes.

November 2, 2011

• Casino Police
  The Bureau of Criminal Investigation (BCI) has been selected by the Ohio Casino Control Commission to police casinos in Cleveland and Toledo, which are set to open next year.

November 1, 2011

• Cincinnati Casino
  Casino developers have awarded over $82 million in construction contracts.

October 18, 2011

• VLT Rules Effective Immediately
  Governor John Kasich signed Executive Order 2011-22K last Friday, making the proposed rules regarding video lottery terminals at Ohio’s horse racing tracks effective immediately.
• Internet Cafes
  Columbus City Council members Zach Klein and Michelle Mills have expressed a desire to place a six month moratorium on new Internet cafes with the hope that during this time the state will issue guidelines on regulating these industries.

September 30, 2011

• Casino Police
  The Bureau of Criminal Investigation (BCI) and the State Highway Patrol have both bid to be the security for the casinos.

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