All Ohio casinos reopened on June 19, provided they follow a number of protocols designed to help protect the health and safety of both employees and guests.

Governor DeWine announced Ohio's casinos and racinos are permitted to reopen on June 19, provided they follow protocols for the health and safety of employees and guests.

Ohio Governor Mike DeWine has announced the reopening of some sectors of Ohio's economy beginning in early May. However, Ohio's casinos, racinos, arcades, skill games facilities and other establishments remain closed at this time.

The Commission has instructed Ohio's casinos to immediately comply with the directive issued by the Ohio Department of Health barring gatherings of more than 100 people.

A grand jury has indicted 55 individuals and entities in connection with an investigation into illegal gambling conducted by the Lorain County Prosecutor's Office and the Commission.

Commission gaming agents assisted the Lorain County Prosecutor's Office with an illegal gambling investigation.

The Commission recently provided testimony on provisions in the state budget (House Bill 49) related to its operations.

The Commission continues to lay out its regulatory structure for skill games, with the goal of licensing legitimate operators and screening out illegal casinos.