Ohio

Jack Entertainment bringing Pulse Arena to Ohio casinos

January 23, 2018

Latest Casino and Gambling News, Casino News, Mergers, Acquisitions & Partnerships, Ohio

American casino operator Jack Entertainment has announced the signing of a multi-year deal that will soon see two of its Ohio properties begin offering the live dealer Pulse Arena innovation from Las Vegas-base...

Ohio casino to hold Tuesday jobs fair

Adam Morgan

January 15, 2018

Latest Casino and Gambling News, Employment & Careers, Ohio

After announcing a little over a week ago that it is hoping to hire up to 75 part-time dealers, Jack Cincinnati Casino has now reportedly revealed that it also wants to employ a further 40 people in order to fi...

Jack Cleveland Casino underperforms for the year yet again

Sadonna Price

January 9, 2018

Latest Casino and Gambling News, Economy/Finance, Ohio

The Ohio Casino Control Commission recently released the yearly revenue reports for the state's four operating casinos. Jack Cleveland Casino saw yet another decline in annual revenues while the state's three o...

Jack Casino hosting free Academy to fill up to 75 dealers pos for Downtown Cincinnati location

K Morrison

January 5, 2018

Latest Casino and Gambling News, Employment & Careers, Ohio

Jack Cincinnati Casino, formerly Horseshoe Casino Cincinnati, is looking to hire as many as 75 full-time and part-time table games dealers for the Downtown Cincinnati, Ohio property. Cincinnati.com reports t...

Scientific Games new instant games line launches in several US states

Sadonna Price

January 5, 2018

Latest Casino and Gambling News, Gaming Industry News, Technology, Game manufacturers, Lottery, Montana, Ohio, Washington

Scientific Games is a leading provider of technology-based gaming systems as well as instant games, table products and table games. The company serves several markets and recently announced the successful launc...

Fantasy sports bill makes it to the Governor’s desk in Ohio

K Morrison

December 8, 2017

Latest Casino and Gambling News, Gaming Law & Legislation, Online Gambling News, Sports betting, Fantasy Sports, Fantasy eSports, Ohio

After an amended version was given the green light by the Senate on Nov. 29 and being approved for the second time by the House on Tuesday, a bill that legalizes and regulates paid-entry fantasy sports in Ohio ...

Jack Cleveland Casino purchases nearby parking garage

Adam Morgan

October 12, 2017

Latest Casino and Gambling News, Casino News, Mergers, Acquisitions & Partnerships, Ohio

In Ohio, players at the Jack Cleveland Casino may soon find it easier to access the downtown venue after operator Jack Entertainment reportedly spent an unspecified amount in order to purchase a 670-space parki...

Ohio Lottery Commission and Scientific Games extend partnership

Sadonna Price

August 18, 2017

Latest Casino and Gambling News, Lottery, Ohio

As a top provider of lottery, gaming and interactive solutions, Scientific Games has provided quality lottery products for the state of Ohio for sixteen years now. The partnership has been productive and the Oh...

Ohio Casino Control Commission fines Jack Entertainment $200K for security and computer issues

K Morrison

August 18, 2017

Latest Casino and Gambling News, Fines, Lawsuits & Litigation, Ohio

Detroit-based Jack Entertainment LLC has been fined $200,000 by the Ohio Casino Control Commission for reportedly granting access to underage patrons to the Jack Cleveland Casino and allowing unauthorized emplo...

Ohio casinos and racinos report improved July gaming revenues

Adam Morgan

August 9, 2017

Latest Casino and Gambling News, Economy/Finance, Ohio

The four casinos in Ohio saw their aggregated gross gaming revenues for July rise by 5.7% year-on-year to $69.86 million while the Midwestern state’s seven racinos continued to post increases with their monthly...

Improved June for Ohio casino and racino industries

Adam Morgan

July 11, 2017

Latest Casino and Gambling News, Economy/Finance, Ohio

The four casinos in Ohio saw their aggregated gross gaming revenues for June increase by more than 2% year-on-year to $62.08 million while the state’s seven racinos continued to post rises with their monthly co...

Ohio State Senate approves casino employee amendment

Adam Morgan

May 26, 2017

Latest Casino and Gambling News, Gaming Law & Legislation, Ohio

Workers at Ohio’s four casinos may soon be able to play slots and place wagers at local casinos where they are not employed after Wednesday saw the Ohio State Senate approve an amendment to the Midwestern state...

Ohio lawmakers look to video poker to raise revenues for education

Sadonna Price

May 1, 2017

Latest Casino and Gambling News, Gaming Law & Legislation, Lottery, Horse Racing, Ohio

Last week, many changes were made to the proposed budget for the state of Ohio, with one change involving video poker and racinos. Lawmakers are searching for a way to raise revenues for Kindergarten through 12...

Racino competition leads to difficult year for Ohio casinos

Adam Morgan

January 11, 2017

Latest Casino and Gambling News, Economy/Finance, Ohio

The casino industry in Ohio had a bad 2016 as three of the Midwestern state’s four properties reported year-on-year declines in total annual gaming revenues with the aggregated figure of $797.94 million represe...

Larger state budget sought by Ohio Lottery after record year

Sadonna Price

December 26, 2016

Latest Casino and Gambling News, Lottery, Ohio

A record year in lottery gaming has caused the Ohio Lottery to seek a larger state budget in order to tackle changes in consumer gambling habits as gaming expands for the state. For 2016, the state lottery was ...