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Judge Throws Out Suit Against Casinos And “Racinos”

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New video lottery terminals at Scioto Downs. The "racino" is scheduled to open Friday afternoon.
8:01AM
May
31, 2012

The decision by Franklin County Judge Timothy Horton clears the way for a new video slot machine facility to open at Scioto Downs on Friday.

Horse Tracks Betting on VLTs; Scioto Downs To Open First “Racino”

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Inside Scioto Downs' Video Lottery Casino
8:45AM
May
29, 2012

The first casino at an Ohio horse racing track is scheduled to open this Friday. The video slots at Columbus’s Scioto Downs will open to gamblers at 2 p.m. unless a court intervenes.

Legislature Skips Columbus In “Racino” Money

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The gambling overhaul cleared the Ohio Legislature Thursday and is expected to soon be signed into law by Governor John Kasich.
7:31AM
May
25, 2012

The bill that cleared the Ohio House and Senate late Thursday sends at least $2 million to every “racino” city except Columbus.

Slot Machine Vote Turns Into Gambling Debate

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Rules approved by a House committee include setting aside one percent of revenues from video slot terminals to fund anti-addiction programs.
8:00AM
February
16, 2012

A relatively-routine meeting turned into a debate over the ethics of gambling.