CASINO GAMBLING

Will casino gambling save Ohio's economy?

Cleveland's casino will be a $600 million investment, says a representative of Dan Gilbert. But an architect who is an expert on casinos around the world questions the proposed sites. Full story »

The Ohio Supreme Court has given a small victory to a conservative group seeking to stop an investigation into its funding source by the secretary of state.  Full story »

The first public dialogue on casino design in Cleveland will be held downtown this Friday.  While a final timeline and location for the casino have not been selected, many of our users have their own ideas of what they'd like to see in a downtown casino. User hegel suggests a local flavor for the casino: Why not a casino... Full story »

City officials say Genesis Social Club did not file paperwork for a required permit, and the legality of similar setups remains a question for some. Full story »

Dan Gilbert talks about timeline for choosing a casino operator and the possibility of a temporary casino Full story »

Of all addictions, heroin and crack included, it is gambling that has been documented as having the highest suicide rate.  Full story »

Recent changes to the state constitution -- and the threat of further alterations this year -- have some state lawmakers worried that it's too easy to mold Ohio's most important legal document around special interests.  Full story »

Agents recently met with Cavs owner and casino builder Dan Gilbert and his staff to prepare them for the ways crime can creep into the casino scene.  Full story »

Just three months after Ohio voters approved Issue 3, which allows four casinos to spring up across the state within the next three years, voters are about to be asked to cast their ballots on another gambling issue.  Full story »

Some Ohio residents have taken advantage of voter's approval of Issue 3 by enrolling in out-of-state casino dealer schools to learn about floor games. Full story »

Cavaliers majority owner Dan Gilbert and his casino partners spent more than a $1 million a day over the final 11 days of the Issue 3 campaign.  Full story »

Statehouse Republicans ponder their next budget move, and consider if slot machine money should be used to offset the state budget deficit. Full story »

Two Republican state senators are proposing regulations for casinos that include background checks on owners and key employees designed to bar felons from being involved in Ohio's newest foray into gambling. Full story »

The Ohio General Assembly has six months to pass a measure detailing how the casinos will be launched and operated. Full story »

Beulah Park, a horse racing facility south of Columbus, has installed 30 gaming machines they call sweepstakes machines but others say are slot machines. Full story »