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Franklin County judge ends last legal challenge to casinos in Ohio

September 29, 2016

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

Since 2011, the state of Ohio has been dealing with a legal challenge against casino gambling. 17 individuals involved with the Ohio Roundtable filed a lawsuit in 2011 challenging amendments that had been appro...

Ohio casinos report slump in August revenues

Adam Morgan

September 12, 2016

Latest Casino and Gambling News, Economy/Finance, Ohio

Despite a slightly improved performance from the Hollywood Casino Columbus, the four casinos in Ohio have together reported a 5.2% decline year-on-year in overall August revenues to $62.8 million. According ...

Ohio lawmaker wants to change casino tax money allocation

Adam Morgan

August 16, 2016

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

In Ohio, a local lawmaker has announced that he intends to unveil a proposal during the autumn legislative session that would change the way tax revenues from the state’s four casinos are shared out. Under t...

Columbus casino revenue up for July but down at other Ohio casinos

Kim M

August 9, 2016

Latest Casino and Gambling News, Economy/Finance, Ohio

In July, racinos in Ohio reported a hike in revenue, while among casinos, only the Hollywood Casino Columbus saw an increase in revenue last month. Statewide, revenue from racinos saw an increase from $80.1 ...

Republican National Convention causes problems with Jack Cleveland Casino visitor numbers

Sadonna Price

July 25, 2016

Latest Casino and Gambling News, Ohio

The Republican National Convention took place in Ohio last week, just steps from the Jack Cleveland Casino. With security barriers in place and roads closed during the event, the casino suffered from low custom...

Ohio casino tax contributions top $1 billion

Adam Morgan

July 13, 2016

Latest Casino and Gambling News, Taxation, Ohio

The four land-based casinos in Ohio have contributed just over $1 billion in tax to the Midwestern state’s cities, counties, schools and agencies since opening in 2012 and 2013 including $65.31 million in the t...

Ohio casinos June revenue declines for second straight month

Kim M

July 8, 2016

Latest Casino and Gambling News, Economy/Finance, Ohio

June revenue for Ohio casinos and racinos was down 5.4 percent from last month, according to a monthly casino revenue report (pdf) from the Ohio Casino Control Commission. It was the second consecutive month of...

Cuyahoga County Council approves using casino tax revenue for new grant program

Kim M

June 30, 2016

Latest Casino and Gambling News, Economy/Finance, Taxation, Ohio

Discussions regarding a grant program began in January, and on Tuesday the Cuyahoga County Council in Ohio voted to create the Community Development Supplemental Grant program, with an agreed upon $1 million an...

Ohio May racino revenue jumps, while casino revenue declines

Alex Lanter

June 8, 2016

Latest Casino and Gambling News, Economy/Finance, Financial Press Releases, Ohio

According to the latest revenue report for racinos and casinos in Ohio, the state noted a jump in racino and drop in casino performance in May. Ohio’s seven racinos generated $78.24 million, whereas the four ca...

Name change for Cleveland casino

Adam Morgan

May 27, 2016

Casino News, Latest Casino and Gambling News, Ohio

After rebranding its casino in Cleveland two weeks ago, operator Jack Entertainment has begun a similar program for its property in Cincinnati and revealed that the 100,000 sq ft venue would soon be temporarily...

Jack Cleveland Casino re-launches following name change

Adam Morgan

May 14, 2016

Latest Casino and Gambling News, Casino openings, Ohio

After closing on Monday to undergo a name change, the re-branded Jack Casino Cleveland in Ohio re-opened on Wednesday afternoon complete with new signage and an original red décor. Opened in 2012 as the Hors...

Horseshoe Casino Cincinnati set for rebrand completion this June

Sadonna Price

May 7, 2016

Latest Casino and Gambling News, Casino project updates, Ohio

This June, the Horseshoe Casino Cincinnati will be closing for a short time frame to complete the rebranding process to a Jack Entertainment property. Regulators of the state do not have an exact timeline in pl...

Redemption deadline looms at Horseshoe Casino Cleveland

Adam Morgan

May 6, 2016

Latest Casino and Gambling News, Casino News, Ohio

In advance of its upcoming name change, Horseshoe Casino Cleveland is advising patrons that they now have only a few days to redeem all of their existing chips and slot machine receipts. The Ohio casino open...

Horseshoe Casino Cleveland to close during name change

Sadonna Price

May 3, 2016

Latest Casino and Gambling News, Ohio

The Horseshoe Casino of Cleveland, Ohio will soon be known as the JACK Cleveland Casino, once JACK Entertainment (formerly known as Rock Gaming) who has fully owned Horseshoe Casino Cleveland since February 2...

Horseshoe Cleveland begins transformation process into Jack Casino

Sadonna Price

April 16, 2016

Latest Casino and Gambling News, Casino project updates, Ohio

The transformation process has begun. The Horseshoe Cleveland Casino has taken their first steps into becoming Jack Casino. The sign stating the name of Horseshoe Casino as well as the big horseshoe on top of t...

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Franklin County judge ends last legal challenge to casinos in Ohio

Ohio casinos report slump in August revenues

Ohio lawmaker wants to change casino tax money allocation

Columbus casino revenue up for July but down at other Ohio casinos

Republican National Convention causes problems with Jack Cleveland Casino visitor numbers

Ohio casino tax contributions top $1 billion

Ohio casinos June revenue declines for second straight month

Cuyahoga County Council approves using casino tax revenue for new grant program

Ohio May racino revenue jumps, while casino revenue declines

Name change for Cleveland casino

Jack Cleveland Casino re-launches following name change

Horseshoe Casino Cincinnati set for rebrand completion this June

Redemption deadline looms at Horseshoe Casino Cleveland

Horseshoe Casino Cleveland to close during name change

Horseshoe Cleveland begins transformation process into Jack Casino

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