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OH Supreme Court Asked to Reject VLT Suit

The Ohio Attorney General's Office May 28 asked the state Supreme Court to reject an appeal filed by a public policy group that is challenging the constitutionality of a 2011 law that authorized VLTs at racetracks.

 Wednesday, May 29, 2013

OH High Court Asked Not to Hear VLT Appeal

The Ohio Attorney General's office has asked the state Supreme Court not to hear an appeal by a public policy group challenging the 2011 law authorizing video lottery terminals at racetracks.

 Monday, May 20, 2013

Ohio Appeals Court Hears VLT Arguments

The Ohio Roundtable, an anti-gambling organization, asked the Franklin County Court of Appeals Jan. 17 to reject a decision by the Franklin County Common Pleas Court, which last year dismissed a lawsuit challenging VLTs.

 Friday, January 18, 2013

Oral Arguments Scheduled in Ohio VLT Appeal

Oral arguments have been scheduled on a public policy group's appeal of a ruling that it doesn't have the legal standing to sue over a 2011 law authorizing racetrack video lottery terminals.

 Wednesday, January 02, 2013

Group Appeals Latest Ruling in Ohio VLT Case

The Ohio Roundtable, a public policy group challenging the 2011 law authorizing racetrack video lottery terminals in Ohio, has appealed a common pleas court ruling that found the organization lacks standing in the case.

 Friday, August 31, 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

Policy Group Appeals Latest Ohio VLT Ruling

The Ohio Roundtable has appealed a Common Pleas Court ruling that said it didn't have legal standing to sue the state and others over the 2011 law that legalized racetrack video lottery terminals.

 Friday, June 29, 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

Arguments in Ohio VLT Lawsuit Postponed

Oral arguments in a lawsuit challenging video lottery terminals at Ohio racetracks have been postponed, officials said.

 Friday, March 09, 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

Parties Will Intervene in Ohio VLT Lawsuit

Oral arguments on a lawsuit filed to stop the installation of video lottery terminals at Ohio racetracks has been postponed to give interested parties a chance to intervene.

 Sunday, February 19, 2012

OH Policy Group Continues VLT Challenge

The Ohio Roundtable Jan. 23 asked a Franklin County Common Pleas Court judge to reject motions filed by the state to dismiss a lawsuit challenging legislative approval of a 2011 bill to authorize VLTs at racetracks.

 Tuesday, January 24, 2012

Ohio Anti-VLT Group Given Deadline for Suit

Efforts to facilitate installation of video lottery terminals at Ohio racetracks continued to quicken Dec. 22 when a public policy group that filed suit over VLTs was given a deadline to respond to motions to dismiss.

 Friday, December 23, 2011

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
Deadline Set for Ohio VLT Court Challenge

Deadline Set for Ohio VLT Court Challenge

Columbus, Ohio Common Pleas Court judge Timothy Horton set Sept. 9, 2012, as the deadline for the state to file and answer a suit filed by the Ohio Roundtable over racetrack video lottery terminals.

 Tuesday, November 29, 2011

OH Group Files Lawsuit Over VLT Law

The Ohio Roundtable, which opposes the expansion of gambling, said Oct. 21 is has filed a lawsuit challenging racetrack VLTs in the state.

 Friday, October 21, 2011

Wait-and-See for Ohio Racetrack Relocations

If the Ohio Supreme Court were to rule that video lottery terminals can't be installed at racetracks in the state, attempts to move tracks to new locations would be dropped.

 Friday, October 07, 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

New Lawsuit Filed Challenging Ohio VLT Plan

United States Sen. George Voinovich used biblical verse Sept. 3 to blast gambling proponents, including Ohio Democratic Gov. Ted Strickland, who is an ordained minister. Voinovich spoke while announcing a new lawsuit challenging implementation of racetrack video lottery terminals in the state.

 Friday, September 04, 2009