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August 24, 2010

• Casino Development
  In Cleveland, developer Dan Gilbert has finally reached a deal with Forest City Enterprises to purchase 16 acres downtown, including a nearby parking lot, where the casino will most likely be built.

August 13, 2010

• Public Hearing Set On VLT Rules
  The Ohio Lottery Commission will hold a public hearing in Cleveland on August 20th on the 26 proposed rules for the potential installation of video lottery terminals at Ohio’s horse racing tracks.

July 23, 2010

• Racetrack Slots Revived
  On Monday, as expected, the Ohio Lottery Commission took two steps to restart video lottery terminals (VLTs) at Ohio’s seven horse racing tracks.

July 20, 2010

• Racetrack Slots Back in Play
  On Monday, the Ohio Lottery Commission will be asked to approve filing a declaratory judgment action on their authority to implement video lottery terminals at Ohio’s horse racing tracks.
  
  
• Internet Cafes Sweeping Northeast Ohio
  Brook Park became the latest community to approve Internet sweepstakes cafes.

June 30, 2010

• Slots Referendum Removed From Ballot
  A year after spending $1.5 million to challenge a state budget provision allowing video slot machines at horse racing tracks, LetOhioVote.org has asked Secretary of State Jennifer Brunner to remove its initiative from the November ballot.

June 17, 2010

• Summit County Gaming Legislation on Hold
  As promised, Akron attorney Donald Malarcik has filed a lawsuit to have legislation regulating gaming parlors in Summit County’s townships declared unconstitutional.
  
  
• Video Lottery Terminals
  Saying they are exploring their legal and constitutional options, Ohio’s horse racing tracks are looking at the possibility of another ballot issue with a proposal for slot machines.
  
  
• Charitable Gaming
  The new casino regulations will not affect the ability of churches and other nonprofit organizations to offer instant bingo, punch boards and raffles.

June 11, 2010

• Governor Signs Casino Bill
  Governor Ted Strickland signed the casino implementation measure this week, but not before pointing out areas of disappointment.

June 4, 2010

• Members Work Through the Night on Casino Issue
  Authorization legislation for Ohio’s four new casinos, to be located in Cincinnati, Cleveland, Columbus and Toledo, cleared the House and Senate in the wee hours of the morning following the midnight constitutional deadline.

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