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.

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.

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.

The Incumbent Workforce Training Program reimburses companies for the costs of training workers in the manufacturing, energy and automotive industries.

Members of the Ohio Casino Control Commission have approved the addition of three individuals to the state's Involuntary Exclusion List.

A new statewide campaign launched this week that targets young adults and highlights the dangers of problem gambling.

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.

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.

Gaming Agents from the Commission assisted local and federal officials in investigating nearly two dozen individuals for drug-trafficking and gun-related crimes.

A Columbus Dispatch editorial supports passage of a bill that would help keep criminal activity out of Ohio's casinos.