Bingo Reform Bills Introduced
February 14, 2002
Two important but different bingo reform bills were introduced in the month of February which, if passed, will impact charitable gaming in Ohio:

• House Bill 512 was introduced by Representative Husted, a Republican from Kettering, on February 14, 2002.

• Senate Bill 235 was introduced by Senator Spada, a Republican from Parma Heights, on February 14, 2002.

Day-care Owners to Face Charges
Cincinnati Post - February 26, 2002

A Week After Police Raids, Instant-Bingo Halls are Open
Cleveland Plain Dealer - February 19, 2002

Bingo! They're Hooked
Cleveland Plain Dealer - February 17, 2002
On Monday, hundreds of police raided more than 60 instant-bingo stores and taverns in six counties in an effort officials have called the largest bust in Ohio history.

Church's Records Seized in Bingo Probe
Cleveland Plain Dealer - February 15, 2002

Husted Wants to Regulate Bingo
The Hannah Report - Vol. 124, No. 281 - February 15, 2002

Instant Bingo Regulated in Proposed New Law
Cleveland Plain Dealer - February 13, 2002

'Like a Storage Room for Atlantic City'
Cleveland Plain Dealer - February 13, 2002

Bingo Parlors Targeted in Gambling Investigation
wkyc.com - February 12, 2002

Machines, Cash Seized in Massive Bingo Raid
Cleveland Plain Dealer - February 12, 2002

Non-profit group fighting against Ohio joining The Big Game
wkyc.com - February 12, 2002

Ohio Hopes Big Game a Winner
Cincinnati Post - February 12, 2002

Ohio Set to Place Big Bet
Akron Beacon Journal - February 12, 2002

Ohio Lottery Announces 'Big Game' Plans
nbc4columbus.com - February 11, 2002

Ohio Lottery Announces Plans to join The Big Game
Ohio Lottery press release - February 11, 2002

Race Tracks Face Prospect of Touting Casinos
Spokane Spokesman-Review - February 5, 2002
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