Members of the Ohio Casino Control Commission today (March 19, 2014) voted to approve a settlement agreement with Hollywood Casino Columbus regarding compliance violations tied to how the casino granted credit to patrons. The agreement includes a $75,000 fine.

Davidson, former speaker of the Ohio House of Representatives, is chair of the regulatory body commissioned to ensure the integrity of gaming at Ohio's four casinos. She will serve a new term running through February 21, 2018. Governor John Kasich also reappointed Commissioner Ranjan Manoranjan of Upper Arlington. His term will also continue through February 21, 2018.

The September statistics for the Ohio Problem Gambling Helpline have been released

An organized roulette scam that has targeted all four of Ohio's casinos has led to 12 people being indicted for cheating.

Horseshoe Casino Cincinnati will require advance notice for underage visitors to be escorted to non-gaming venues.

The Director of the Ohio Department of Mental Health & Addiction Services recently outlined the state plan for problem gambling services before members of the Commission. In all, nearly $5 million will be spent at the state and local level on treatment and prevention programs.

The Ohio Casino Control Commission has fined the Hollywood Casino Toledo $30,000 for violating state law and the casino's own controls.