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Construction Halted Indefinitely on Two Ohio Casinos

May 11, 2011

Analysis of:Construction halted on Cincinnati, Cleveland casinos | news.cincinnati.com

Rock Gaming and Caesars Entertainment Corporation (formerly Bally's) announced today that they are halting construction on two Ohio casinos.

Ohio Casino Control Commission Dithering Slowing Ohio Casino Construction

May 5, 2011

Analysis of:Life is Good at the Ohio Casino Control Commission | pullinsreport.com

While the Ohio Casino Control Commission wastes valuable time picking out new, expensive office space, Ohio casinos face many risks to their construction.

Franklin County Denies Zoning Application for Columbus Casino

April 28, 2011

Analysis of:Franklin County Turns Down Casino Application | www.dispatch.com

Franklin County zoning officials have denied a zoning application by Penn National Gaming for their Columbus casino.

Ohio House to Hike Taxes on Proposed Casinos!

April 28, 2011

Sub. HB 153, the amended state budget bill, includes language requiring casinos to pay the commercial activity tax on gross receipts, not net receipts.

Ohio Governor's Tough Talk Delays Cincinnati Casino Opening

April 28, 2011

Analysis of:Casino Opening Delayed | news.cincinnati.com

Ohio Governor's John Kasich tough talk on casino taxes and fees has caused Rock Gaming to delay opening of their Cincinnati casino until at least 2013.

Is Pinnacle Entertainment Holding Up New Ohio Casinos?

April 14, 2011

Analysis of:Kasich's Pals Lobby for Casino that Would Directly Benefit from Ohio Casino Delays | www.plunderbund.com

A well read Ohio political blog is reporting that two top advisors to Ohio Governor John Kasich have been hired to lobby by Pinnacle Entertainment. Pinnacle Entertainment owns the Belterra Casino in Indiana which would benefit financially from a delayed opening of Ohio casinos.

State of Ohio Hires Experts to Advice on Gaming Expansion

April 14, 2011

Analysis of:Ohio Gaming Industry Expansion Moves Forward | das.ohio.gov

The State of Ohio has hired two experts to advice government officials on Ohio's gaming expansion. The two experts are expected to advice government officials, including the newly appointed Casino Control Commission, on such areas as the four new Ohio casinos, the possible placement of video slot machines at horse tracks, and possible regulation of skill games.

Ohio Governor Kasich to Demand More Upfront Money from Prospective Casinos

April 13, 2011

Analysis of:Kasich Might Seek More Money from Casinos | www.dispatch.com

Ohio Governor John Kasich wants two future Ohio casino operators to pay more money to the State of Ohio for casino licenses. Kasich believes Ohio taxpayers got a bad deal and he wants to obtain more than the $50 million in upfront payments and $1.5 million in license fees voters wrote into Ohio's constitution per casino.

New Ohio Governor's Negative Talk May Delay Ohio Casinos

April 12, 2011

Analysis of:Unsettled tax and fee issues could delay Cleveland and Cincinnati casino projects | blog.cleveland.com

Newly elected Ohio Governor John Kasich isn't a fan of new Ohio voter approved casinos. He's been talking for months about increasing their taxes and the fees paid to the State of Ohio. Unfortunately, all this negative talk has given potential lenders cold feet.

Ohio Gaming Alert - Governor Pushes Slot Proposal Back

September 30, 2009

Analysis of:Governor Proposes Plan to Balance Budget and Protect Ohio Schools | www.governor.ohio.gov

Faced with a decision from the Ohio Supreme Court, Governor Strickland has pushed back the timetable for VLT's at Ohio's racetracks. He will file suit to ask the Ohio Supreme Court for a declaratory judgment on his authority.

Ohio Payday Lenders Still Able to Charge High Fees Despite Law

September 30, 2009

Analysis of:Payday Lenders Using Loopholes | www.dispatchpolitics.com

A study by a liberal public policy group shows that Ohio payday lenders have been able to successfully circumvent a law designed to put them out of business.

Governor Strickland Likely to Implement Slots Plan with Executive Order

September 21, 2009

Analysis of:Ohio Governor Vows Not to Give Up on Slots Plan | blog.cleveland.com

Governor Strickland, in Cleveland visiting a local business, stated that he won't give up on plan to implement slot machines at Ohio racetracks.

Supreme Court Deals Serious Blow to Ohio Slots Plan

September 21, 2009

Analysis of:Ohio Supreme Court Says Slots at Racetracks Subject to Referendum | www.dispatchpolitics.com

The Ohio Supreme Court today, in a 6-1 decision, held that legislation authorizing slot machines at Ohio racetracks is subject to referendum.

Ohio Gaming Alert - Columbus Area Track May Not Go Forward with VLT's

September 17, 2009

Analysis of:New Slots Lawsuit Filed | bit.ly

Columbus horse track files federal breach of contract suit against Penn National.

Penn National Faces Uphill Battle to Win Ohio Voter Support for Casino Plan

September 15, 2009

Analysis of:Support for Penn National Casino Plan Slips Slightly in Latest Ohio Polling | pullinsreport.com

Support for Penn National proposal has slipped five points to 56% over the last month. Polling in July showed 60% support and in August 61% support.

Ohio Governor Projected $73 Million in Revenue from Keno, Got only $30 million

August 14, 2009

Analysis of:Keno Income Falls Short | bit.ly

Adding Keno as a game under the Ohio lottery was projected to bring in $73 million in projected tax revenue for the state, but only realized $30 million in its first year of operation.

Penn National and Dan Gilbert Already Spending Big for Ohio Ballot Issue

August 14, 2009

Analysis of:Casino Interests Wager over $5 million | bit.ly

The article discusses that Penn National and Dan Gilbert have already spent $5 million in support of their Ohio ballot issue.

Ohio Payday Lenders Holding On for Now

February 20, 2009

Analysis of:Ohio Payday Lenders Finding A Way Around New Law | www.dispatchpolitics.com

Ohio payday lenders are holding on for now. They are creatively finding loopholes in the new law.

Payday Lenders Are On Their Way to Repeal Ohio Law

June 11, 2008

Analysis of:Group Starts Campaign to Repeal Payday Lending Law | www.dispatchpolitics.com

Payday lenders complete first steps needed to begin referendum. Payday lending group hires prominent spokeswoman.