Jo Ann Davidson reappointed to Ohio Casino Control Commission 3/6/2014 5:02:00 AM View Count 9369 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. Read More
Skill Games Resurface Despite State Ban Jessica Franks articles 2/18/2014 8:59:00 AM View Count 10965 Recent media reports of skill game businesses paying out cash prizes in violation of state law have raised questions about whether the Commission's authority over skill games needs to be expanded. Read More
Horseshoe Casino Cincinnati Fined for Violating Patron Credit Procedures Jessica Franks articles 2/12/2014 8:32:00 AM View Count 9958 Horseshoe Casino Cincinnati was fined $75,000 by the Commission after a routine audit by Commission staff found the casino violated state law and its own internal controls regarding how credit is issued to patrons. Read More
$30 Million Released From Casino-Funded Workforce Training Program Jessica Franks articles 1/21/2014 5:17:00 AM View Count 9944 The Incumbent Workforce Training Program reimburses companies for the costs of training workers in the manufacturing, energy and automotive industries. Read More
Involuntary Exclusion List Grows to Seven Individuals Jessica Franks articles 1/15/2014 8:06:00 AM View Count 10115 Members of the Ohio Casino Control Commission have approved the addition of three individuals to the state's Involuntary Exclusion List. Read More
New Problem Gambling Prevention Campaign Gets Underway Jessica Franks articles 1/8/2014 11:16:00 AM View Count 9676 A new statewide campaign launched this week that targets young adults and highlights the dangers of problem gambling. Read More
Cincinnati Casino Employee, Others Indicted for Theft Jessica Franks 12/23/2013 8:44:00 AM View Count 9945 A Horseshoe Casino Cincinnati employee and two others have been indicted for theft, money laundering and other charges after fraudulently obtaining nearly $50,000 in reward cards. Read More
Casino Control Commission Chair Honored Jessica Franks articles 12/12/2013 5:29:00 AM View Count 9668 Jo Ann Davidson, chair of the Ohio Casino Control Commission and former Speaker of the Ohio House, was recently recognized for her years of public service to the State of Ohio with a portrait that will hang in the Ohio Statehouse. Read More
Commission Agents Assist in Gang Investigation Jessica Franks articles 12/11/2013 10:17:00 AM View Count 9496 Gaming Agents from the Commission assisted local and federal officials in investigating nearly two dozen individuals for drug-trafficking and gun-related crimes. Read More
Columbus Dispatch: No More Funny Money Jessica Franks 10/22/2013 6:02:00 AM View Count 9391 A Columbus Dispatch editorial supports passage of a bill that would help keep criminal activity out of Ohio's casinos. Read More