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Ohio Tracks With VLTs Have Productive May

Ohio's two operating racetrack casinos reported revenue increases in May when compared with the previous month, according to Ohio Lottery Commission documents.

 Friday, June 07, 2013

Plans Announced to Relocate Lebanon Raceway

Miami Valley Gaming & Racing, a joint venture of Delaware North Gaming & Entertainment and Churchill Downs Inc., announced plans July 26 to relocate harness track Lebanon Raceway in Ohio and install VLTs at the new facility.

 Thursday, July 26, 2012

VLT Revenue at Ohio Track Exceeds Estimates

The only racetrack gaming facility in Ohio generated $11 million in revenue in its first month of operation, the Ohio Lottery Commission reported.

 Tuesday, July 10, 2012
PNGI Applies for VLTs, OH Track Relocations

PNGI Applies for VLTs, OH Track Relocations

Penn National Gaming Inc. on June 30 filed requests for video lottery terminals and to relocate its two Ohio racetracks.

 Monday, July 02, 2012

PNGI Preparing to Act on Beulah Relocation

Penn National Gaming Inc. is preparing applications in Ohio for video lottery terminals and relocation in connection with its plan to move Beulah Park to the Youngstown area.

 Friday, June 22, 2012
Ohio Judge Rules in Favor of Racinos

Ohio Judge Rules in Favor of Racinos

Just as the state's first racino prepares to open June 1, an Ohio judge has ruled against a group that filed suit challenging the legality of the casinos that fall under auspices of the Ohio Lottery Commission.

 Wednesday, May 30, 2012

Oral Arguments Heard in Ohio VLT Lawsuit

The Ohio Roundtable contended in oral arguments April 3 that a 2011 law passed by the Ohio General Assembly allowing the state Lottery Commission to install video lottery terminals at racetracks is unconstitutional.

 Thursday, April 05, 2012

Groups Ask to Intervene in Ohio VLT Lawsuit

Representatives of several Ohio gambling operations testified Feb. 21 in Franklin County Common Pleas Court seeking permission to intervene in a lawsuit brought by the Ohio Roundtable.

 Wednesday, February 22, 2012

Central Ohio Track First to Get VLT License

A central Ohio racetrack is the first of seven tracks in the state to receive a license to install and operate video lottery terminals.

 Thursday, January 26, 2012

MTR Gaming Applies for Ohio VLT License

The parent company of Mountaineer Casino, Racetrack & Resort in West Virginia and Presque Isle Downs & Casino in Pennsylvania is the first to apply for a video lottery terminal license in Ohio.

 Tuesday, December 20, 2011

State Wants Ohio VLT Lawsuit Dismissed

The office of Ohio Attorney General Michael DeWine filed papers in Franklin County Common Pleas Court Dec. 9 to dismiss a lawsuit filed by the Ohio Roundtable, a group that opposes racetrack VLTs.

 Saturday, December 10, 2011

Ohio Racetrack Relocation Rules Expedited

Gov. John Kasich signed another executive order Oct. 20 that allows the Ohio State Racing Commission to adopt regulations governing eligibility for racetracks to install video lottery terminals and to request relocation.

 Thursday, October 20, 2011

Ohio Governor Fast-Tracks VLT Regulations

Republican Gov. John Kasich, citing an "emergency" in Ohio, issued an executive order Oct. 14 allowing the Ohio Lottery Commission to adopt regulations governing racetrack video lottery terminals.

 Tuesday, October 18, 2011

OH Lottery Preparing for Racetrack VLTs

The Ohio Lottery Commission said Sept. 26 it plans to have video lottery terminals installed at some of the state's racetracks perhaps by January 2012.

 Tuesday, September 27, 2011

Ohio Policy Group: VLT Plan Violates Law

The Ohio Roundtable, a public policy organization, said an agreement between Republican Gov. John Kasich and casino developers that includes a provision for racetrack gaming is a "clear violation" of Ohio law.

 Friday, June 17, 2011
Gaming Deal Offers VLTs to Ohio Racetracks

Gaming Deal Offers VLTs to Ohio Racetracks

Ohio Gov. John Kasich's "comprehensive gaming review agreement" includes provisions for the Ohio Lottery Commission to award racetracks licenses to operate video lottery terminals.

 Wednesday, June 15, 2011

OH Governor-elect to Study Racetrack VLT Plan

Republican Ohio Gov.-elect John Kasich wants to study a plan to put video lottery terminals at the state's racetracks, a move that has the Ohio Lottery Commission in a holding pattern on the proposal.

 Monday, November 15, 2010
Ohio Lottery Moves Ahead on Racetrack VLTs

Ohio Lottery Moves Ahead on Racetrack VLTs

After more than a year of delays, plans to outfit Ohio racetracks with thousands of video lottery terminals are on the fast track.

 Thursday, July 15, 2010
Ohio Racetracks Expected to Offer Keno

Ohio Racetracks Expected to Offer Keno

The Ohio State Racing Commission said July 8 that most Ohio racetracks would probably install Keno terminals at their facilities when the game launches in the state Aug. 4.

 Tuesday, July 08, 2008

Legislative Route Chosen for Ohio Racetrack Slots

A bill to authorize video slot machines at Ohio' racetracks will be introduced in the state legislature and not sent to the voters as a constitutional amendment, a top legislator said.

 Wednesday, November 13, 2002

Alternative Gaming Becomes Issue in Ohio

The Ohio Lottery Commission's need for revenue to fund education has generated serious talk about video lottery terminals at the state's seven commercial racetracks. Legislators have floated the idea, and racing industry officials are attempting to find common ground.

 Friday, February 23, 2001