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Magna Entertainment to sell racetracks

6 September 2007

Magna Entertainment Corp. plans to sell two of its racetrack operations: Thistledown, a thoroughbred racetrack located near Cleveland, Ohio, and its interest in Portland Meadows, a thoroughbred racetrack located in Portland, Oregon.

Ohio racing decline hurts county budgets

31 August 2007

Ohio contributions to county fair operations through the Ohio Fairs Fund have declined by almost $1 million since 2000, a decline of about 32 percent, as a direct result of less betting activity at Ohio's seven commercial horse race tracks.

Ohio illegal machines ordered removed

24 August 2007

News Brief: Ohio's Attorney General Marc Dann and Governor Ted Strickland have released an executive order to remove the skill-based amusement machines from public access.

Eastern Shawnee tribe seek federal approval

27 July 2007

News Brief: The Eastern Shawnee tribe will turn its attention to the federal government in its effort to bring Indian casinos to the state, but it will do so without a federal judge’s endorsement of its historic claim to Ohio land.

Ohio Governor not in favor of instant racing

13 June 2007

News Brief: Ohio Gov. Ted Strickland says he would veto any legislation allowing video gambling machines at Ohio racetracks.

Ohio ommissioners studying casino issue

5 June 2007

News Brief: The three Clinton County commissioners say at this point they're suspending judgment on a possible casino in Clinton County, but they all seem to agree the main advantage is the prospect of an influx of money to the county General Fund.

First game approved in Ohio

31 May 2007

News Brief: The first machine submitted for approval under an Ohio state deal with gaming interests has been declared a legal skill game, the attorney general’s office said Wednesday.

Ohio bill would bring instant racing terminals to tracks

7 May 2007

News Brief: Ohio legislators are debating whether to allow instant racing terminals at the state's seven horse racetracks.

Oklahoma tribe declares victory

17 April 2007

News Brief: The Indian tribe hoping to build a casino/resort in Lordstown declared victory Monday in its effort to claim Ohio land, but the attorney general’s office said that may be premature.

Ohio tribe's lawsuit rejected

4 April 2007

News Brief: A federal judge has dismissed a land-claim lawsuit by the Eastern Shawnee Tribe of Oklahoma that could have resulted in the construction of a casino in Lawrence Township and other sites across Ohio.

Ohio enjoys casino success

26 March 2007

News Brief: Ashtabula County, Ohio, is hoping the early success of a new Erie casino provides a big boost for the area's tourism trade.

Lorain mayor continues push for casino

1 March 2007

News Brief: Lorain mayor, Craig Foltin, said he’ll continue to push for a casino until he leaves office at the end of the year to help the Ohio city’s struggling financial picture.

Ohio gaming machines ordered removed

9 November 2006

News Brief: Owners of the once-legal Tic Tac Fruit video game must remove the gaming machines from bars and other establishments by Saturday or face legal sanctions by the state, Ohio Investigative Unit Deputy Director Scott Pohlman said.

One of three gaming measures passes

8 November 2006

Two of the three casino-related issues on ballots Tuesday were rejected by voters.

National, local eyes watch Ohio

7 November 2006

News Brief: Ohio voters to decide on the the 'Learn and Earn' amendment, which would allow slots machines at two Cleveland locations and some Ohio race tracks, while creating a college scholarship fund.

Akron mayor backs slots gambling

27 October 2006

News Brief: Any misgivings Mayor Donald Plusquellic may have had about a state issue to allow gambling were overcome by the need to support economic development in Cleveland and college education.

Ohio slot proposals yield differing forecasts

23 October 2006

News Brief: Depending on whom you talk to, slot machines will yield either great benefits or grief for Ohio.

Ohio casino proposal rejected

18 October 2006

News Brief: The months-long, often volatile casino proposal for Northwest Stark County took a fatal blow from Canal Fulton City Council on Tuesday night.

Ohio cities clash over ballot initiative

10 October 2006

News Brief: Cincinnati and Columbus are on opposite sides when it comes to a ballot initiative that would permit gambling in Ohio.

Ohio Casino Critic Removed from Board

28 September 2006

News Brief: A critic of an Indian tribe's effort to open a casino near the Canal Fulton, Ohio, is being pushed to resign from a volunteer board that oversees the historical district.

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