Location: Ohio

Ohio is due to launch sports gambling on Sunday, January 1, 2023, but the state is also keen to ensure that it does its best to protect consumers. This includes the launch of a new dedicated campaign by Ohio For Responsible Gambling. The program that gets underway is called Pause Before You Play, and it's based on the Get Set Before You Bet problem…

Casinos and racinos operating in Ohio took in $216 million in March, breaking a state record. The 11 venues brought in a total of $216.3 million in gambling revenue for the month, thus surpassing the $215.9 million mark posted in March 2021, according to monthly reports from the state's regulators released last Thursday. Breaking down data released…

Image Source: GamblingNews INTRALOT, a gaming industry supplier, has signed a new 5-year sports betting contract with the Ohio Lottery Commission. Thanks to this, the former party will be able to provide retailers and customers in the state with its critically-acclaimed solutions. As agreed with the Ohio Lottery, Intralot will implement its…

On November 7, Ohio released a new responsible gambling public service advertisement, as well as a "micro-campaign" called Pause Before You Play. The program is a spinoff of Ohio's Get Set Before You Bet, a responsible gambling awareness effort. It is intended to promote responsible gaming and to aid people who are struggling with problem gambling.…

Today, as we honor those who served, Problem Gambling Network of Ohio (PGNO) looks to spread awareness of the impact of problem gambling on military personnel. Despite being nearly twice as likely to struggle with a gambling problem, only 2 percent of veterans report seeking help or treatment.Gambling is a normalized behavior among the military.…

Regulated gambling operators in Ohio had a strong month, judging by details released by the gambling regulator in the state. The Ohio Casino Control Commission, the gambling watchdog in the state, released data outlining the performance of the four casinos in the state. Overall, the total revenue reported by the operators hit $83.1 million, marking…

GeoComply, a company that offers fraud prevention and cybersecurity solutions, announced its entry into Ohio. The company said Wednesday that its ID verification and geolocation services received a conditional license from the gambling regulator in the state, the Ohio Casino Control Commission. This made GeoComply the first and so far only ID…

March was a successful month for casinos and racinos in Ohio, judging by data released Thursday. The casinos and racinos in Ohio set a new record last month. Data released by the Ohio Casino Control Commission and the Ohio Lottery, reveals that the gaming revenue for casinos and racinos in March hit $216.2 million. A breakdown of the gaming…

In a second superseding indictment unsealed today, a federal grand jury in Cleveland, Ohio, charged Christos Karasarides Jr., of Canton, with tax evasion, filing false tax returns, witness tampering, falsifying records and five separate conspiracies to operate illegal gambling businesses, defraud the IRS and commit money laundering. In May 2021,…

The Ohio Investigative Unit says it's a major problem happening all over the state where unlicensed slot machines are not giving customers a fair chance. PATASKALA, Ohio - At one of the busiest intersections in Pataskala, one local business just got hit with a red light. Eric Wolf is the enforcement commander with the Ohio Investigative Unit. He…

CINCINNATI - Ohio launched a new form of gambling April 1. Mark Rizzo claimed two jackpots by April 3. "Saturday I won $500 and Sunday I won $400," said Rizzo, a State Farm Insurance agent and proud member of VFW Post 6069 in Lebanon. "It's money for the charities, so it beats going to the casino where they give nothing." The Lebanon post is one of…

Sometimes you hear someone say, "I need to hit the lottery." You may have said it yourself. Perhaps most of us know waiting for our ship to come in is not very likely if we aren't working to make that happen - literally working. March is Problem Gambling Awareness Month. As Ohio joins the 29 states and District of Columbia which already have…

Ohioans felt especially risky last year, and they're not alone. Driving the news: Ohio's four casinos and seven racinos set another new record for revenue in 2021 by bringing in a combined $2.3 billion, according to Ohio's Casino Control and Lottery commissions data. Why it matters: tax proceeds funneled toward local governments, public education,…

OHIO - Casino and racino gaming had a massive increase in revenue in 2021. According to data from the Ohio Casino Control Commission, revenue from Ohio's four main casinos broke a yearly record garnering $983 million in revenue, breaking 2019's figure of $850 million. Meanwhile, revenue at Ohio's seven racinos topped $1.3 billion in the 2021…

COLUMBUS, Ohio -- The holidays are a time for fun and games. Unfortunately, many gifts on a child's holiday wish list could have unexpected consequences down the road. Lottery tickets, online gaming, and augmented reality are among the top selling items this holiday season. For adults, these gifts can be a fun way to enjoy time with friends and…

Ohio's casinos and racinos have already broken the revenue record for an entire year in 2021, with still one month to go. Venues in the state have accumulated $2.11 billion in gambling revenue through November, heading into December with confidence. The current record-setting figure stands $120 million ahead of the previous record, set in 2019,…

MEDINA, Ohio - Ohio casinos are on pace to shatter revenue records this year, bringing in $821 million so far this year alone. But a News 5 hidden camera investigation reveals Ohio's four licensed casinos in Cleveland, Cincinnati, Columbus and Toledo aren't the only games around. Instead, News 5 found underground gaming centers in suburban strip…

After the release of a report state's Casino Control Commission on Monday, it became clear that Ohio's eleven casinos and racinos are on a streak of record-breaking figures, having brought in $192.7 million in revenue for the month of October. This stands for a 14% increase in a year-over-year comparison, having reached $169.1 million in October…

CLEVELAND, Ohio - Ohio's casinos and racinos continue to break records, bringing in $192.7 million in gambling revenue for the month of October, according to reports released by the state Monday. Ohio's 11 casinos and racinos generated $192.7 million in gambling revenue in October, up 14% from the $169.1 million made last October and up 22% from…

Ohio For Responsible Gambling is taking part in the national effort during American Gaming Association's (AGA) Responsible Gaming Education Week 2021 (RGEW) to increase problem gambling awareness among gaming industry employees and customers. AGA's Responsible Gaming Education Week, taking place from September 19-25, educates consumers on…

ccording to a report by the state's Casino Control and Lottery Commission, Ohio's casino and racino industry has set another monthly record with $194.3 million in gambling revenue in August, after paying out winnings, reported cleveland.com. The highlights of the report on Cleveland/Akron market last month are: MGM Northfield Park had revenue of…

CLEVELAND, Ohio - Ohio's casino and racino industry set a another monthly record, taking in $194.3 million in gambling revenue in August after paying out winnings, reports from the state's casino control and lottery commissions show. The revenue for the 11 facilities topped the previous August record of $172.1 million, set a year ago, with a gain…

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) - Police shut down an alleged illegal gambling den on Friday, and seized 98 machines, a gun, and lots of cash. CPD's PACT (Police and Community Together) Unit teamed up with the Ohio Casino Control Commission this afternoon, July 16, 2021, to shut down a gaming establishment on the city's west side, Columbus police said in a…

CLEVELAND, Ohio - Ohio's casinos and racinos in June continued their streak of shattering revenue records as the coronavirus pandemic continues to die down. The state's 11 casinos and racinos last month combined to take in $196.8 million in gambling revenue, after paying out winnings, according to reports released by the state on Wednesday. It was…

ASHLAND, Ohio (WJW) - The Ohio Casino Control Commission (OCCC) said two local businesses were searched as part of an illegal gambling investigation. According to a press release, the OCCC served search warrants Wednesday on two businesses in Ashland. The OCCC said an investigation by gaming agents found Friends Skilled Games and Hott Spot Skill…

Casinos and racinos in Ohio produced another record in terms of revenue in October since their re-opening from the coronavirus shutdowns. The Ohio Casino Control Commission released its revenue report Monday, posting $169.1 million in gambling revenue generated for the month by the 11 land-based gambling establishments in the state. The gross…

Senate Bill 176 in Ohio would legalize sports betting, something that casino operators and sports fans want to see happen. However, the bill also allows the state to start offering electronic instant bingo games and casinos are not happy at all about this inclusion. To fight the option, some gaming companies are coming out in opposition with a…

CLEVELAND, Ohio - While not the biggest month on record for Ohio's casinos and racinos, the revenue the facilities collected in May nonetheless continued a streak of bustling activity as the coronavirus pandemic died down. The state's 11 casinos and racinos in May combined to take in more than $209 million in gambling revenue, after paying out…

CLEVELAND, Ohio - The COVID-19 slump is over for Ohio's casinos and racinos. The question is how much business will surge beyond where it was ever at ahead of the pandemic. The state's 11 casinos and racinos in April combined to take in a record $217.1 million in gambling revenue, after paying out winnings, reports released by the state show. This…

CLEVELAND, Ohio - Ohio's casino and racino industry showed signs of rebounding in February, with gambling revenue up $5.3 million over January, but business still lagged where was a year ago. Gambling revenue - the amount of money kept by the house after paying out winnings - totaled $158.7 million at Ohio's 11 casinos and racinos last month,…