CLEVELAND – A man is facing charges for slashing another man in the face after an argument at the Jack Casino in downtown Cleveland. Police say the two men got into an argument. Officers arrested Jowell Bell-King. Court records say he used a box cutter, cutting the victim in the face and lower back. The […]
Y’all better start paying for these kids or stay out of them casinos. According to 10TV, An “intercept program” that cross-checks large gambling winnings against a database of debtors has expanded to include Ohio casino checks for overdue child support. The Dayton Daily News (http://bit.ly/1uQ86Kl ) reports that casinos in Ohio have begun working with […]
A restaurant opening at Cincinnati’s is projected to bring 200 jobs to the new $400 million casino. The restaurant Jimmy Buffet’s Margaritaville is hosting a hiring event at Xavier University’s Cintas Center. The event will continue 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. through Tuesday. Some of the positions that are available include hosts, servers, bartenders, culinary supervisors and cooks. The casino […]
Ohio schools are receiving almost $38 million from casino tax revenue. The money is distributed twice a year on a per pupil basis. This is the first time schools are receiving the money since the casino opened last year. For each of the 1.8 million students, the distribution amounts to about $21 per person. The money comes from the […]
Casino revenues for the month of November have been released. In November, the Columbus Casino had a total revenue of $20 million in comparison to their $18.3 million in October. While the Columbus Casino experienced an increase in revenue, the Scioto Downs had a decrease. The revenue for Scioto Downs was $9.9 million in November […]
It didn’t take very long for cheaters to emerge at the new Columbus casino. A month after its opening, the Columbus casino is looking into several patrons who may have participated in unlawful conduct. The month long investigation is set to be discussed this morning by Franklin County prosecutor Ron O’Brien and Karen Huey, the […]
The Casino opening next month is underway as the Ohio Casino Commission is set to approve an operating license on Wednesday. The $400 million project will is projected to open on Oct. 8. The goal of the Casino is to draw 3 million visitors per year. Along with the license, the Commission will also receive […]
It’s official. Ohio voters approved casinos. Unofficial results show Issue 3 passing by a margin of 53% for and %47 against. Ohio casinos will be constructed in Columbus, Cleveland, Toledo and Cincinnati. This was the 5th attempt within the past 20 years to legalize casino gambling within the state of Ohio. It was a significant […]
