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I do not see what the big deal is. We need the jobs and the added money in our states economy. Are we that blind that we cant see all the good this will bring? Crime will not go up in these neighborhoods, nor will thier be an increase in drugs or prostitution. There will be added law enforcement, more businesses springing up because of the casinos. Families will not fail because of gambling, families fail due to poor communication. This is one of the big steps we must take to improve our state, use the money for Ohio's infrastructure, schools, libraries, treatment centers for the elderly, this decision has more positive than negatives.

The Gov. need not worry about campaign contributions for next year as he is " OUT " .

M R Moore wrote:

I do not see what the big deal is. We need the jobs and the added money in our states economy. Are we that blind that we cant see all the good this will bring? Crime will not go up in these neighborhoods, nor will thier be an increase in drugs or prostitution. There will be added law enforcement, more businesses springing up because of the casinos. Families will not fail because of gambling, families fail due to poor communication. This is one of the big steps we must take to improve our state, use the money for Ohio's infrastructure, schools, libraries, treatment centers for the elderly, this decision has more positive than negatives.

Google "gambling effects on economy" and tell me Columbus will be different.

M R Moore wrote:

I do not see what the big deal is. We need the jobs and the added money in our states economy. Are we that blind that we cant see all the good this will bring? Crime will not go up in these neighborhoods, nor will thier be an increase in drugs or prostitution. There will be added law enforcement, more businesses springing up because of the casinos. Families will not fail because of gambling, families fail due to poor communication. This is one of the big steps we must take to improve our state, use the money for Ohio's infrastructure, schools, libraries, treatment centers for the elderly, this decision has more positive than negatives.

That is what they said about ohio lottery, why are schools being closed and other schools still pushing for tax levies

I really think the will of the central ohio voters should be listened to by casino builders. They do not want them " In Their Backyard"!@ Build it in Jackson county--we need the money and we are only 35 miles from West Virginia and Kentucky.

Gilbert's criminal record would preclude from licensure to simply work as an employee at a casino in virtually every other state jurisdiction that regulates gambling.

The legislators that opposed this issue; and even those that didn't could easily make him ineligible to hold an owners license under statute. Alternatively, the Governor's appointees to the Gaming Commission could do so at their discretion; absent a statutory provision that would prohibit them from doing so.

In addition, since the casino license is tied to eligible parcels of land under the constitutional amendment, legislators could also include a stautory provision which would value the land without consideration of casino license eligibility, which would prohibit the land owner from profiting from the land on any basis other than the land value itself; outside of its casino license eligibility.

Just because he owns the basketball team; or the land eligible for licensure under the proposed legislation does not automatically make Gilbert himself automatically entitled to a license.

Wow, Ka$ich actually lives in Ohio? I thought he only showed up to run for office.

Johnny the Fraud. Teddy the Fool. Great times living in Ohio, eh?

Good going Ohio. With all the hefty fees, taxes etc. you will be the proud owner of another device designed to rip off all those who are looking for some fun and excitement. It seems to me that the only winner will be the state. The definition of gambling implies a possibility of winning. How are investors going to be able to maintain a steady clientele with so much going to the state and very little to the real investors,the gambler,and still make a profit. You want 50% tax. Mississippi gets 13% and does quite well even with the bad economy and they are fair to the gamblers.
This looks like a losing situation for everyone. No wins, No players, No business. Goodbye casinos.