Help Available for Those Suffering From a Gambling Addiction Jessica Franks articles 3/30/2015 12:34:00 PM View Count 9071 A joint effort between the Ohio Casino Control Commission, Ohio Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services, Ohio Lottery and the Ohio State Racing Commission is seeking to raise awareness about problem gambling and how individuals can find help. Read More
Governor Declares March Problem Gambling Awareness Month in Ohio Jessica Franks articles 3/6/2015 8:26:00 AM View Count 8980 Ohio Governor John Kasich and Lt. Gov. Mary Taylor have declared March Problem Gambling Awareness Month in Ohio. The Commission is pleased to join our partners in Ohio for Responsible Gambling and other state agencies in raising public awareness about problem gambling. Read More
Man Convicted of Drug Trafficking and Money Laundering Sentenced to Prison Jessica Franks articles 2/20/2015 5:13:00 PM View Count 9369 An investigation by the FBI, IRS and Casino Control Commission resulted in an Ohio man being sentenced to more than 16 years in prison. Read More
Commission Proposes Lowering Fee to Renew Gaming License Jessica Franks articles 1/22/2015 10:03:00 AM View Count 9128 A proposal before the Ohio Casino Control Commission would lower the fees associated with renewing a casino gaming employee license. Read More
New Law Targets Money Laundering at Casinos Jessica Franks articles 12/30/2014 4:16:00 AM View Count 9596 The law, effective in March, gives the Ohio Casino Control Commission new tools to pursue felony charges against those who use Ohio casinos for money-laundering operations. Read More
Bill Prohibiting Structuring In Casinos Signed Into Law Jessica Franks 12/19/2014 11:00:00 AM View Count 9280 A bill giving the Commission new tools to help keep organized crime out of Ohio casinos was signed into law today by Ohio Governor John Kasich. Read More
Commission Gaming Agents Assist in Illegal Casino Investigation Jessica Franks 12/18/2014 9:59:00 AM View Count 9016 Commission Gaming Agents provided assistance to the Ohio Attorney General's Office in serving search warrants at several Northwest Ohio businesses suspected of operating as illegal casinos. Read More
Convicted Cheater Added to Ohio's Involuntary Exclusion List Jessica Franks 11/12/2014 11:27:00 AM View Count 9927 Members of the Ohio Casino Control Commission have voted to place Ellis Quinn of Tennessee on Ohio's Involuntary Exclusion List. Quinn was placed on the list after he was observed pastposting bets at casinos in Columbus and Toledo. Individuals on the Involuntary Exclusion List are prohibited from entering any casino facility in Ohio. Read More
Horseshoe Casino Cincinnati Fined by Ohio Casino Control Comission Jessica Franks 11/12/2014 9:40:00 AM View Count 10136 The Commission fined Horseshoe Casino Cincinnati $40,000 for violations of state law and the casino's own internal controls. Read More
State Highlights Efforts to Prevent and Treat Problem Gambling Jessica Franks articles 10/16/2014 11:33:00 AM View Count 9577 At the Commission's October meeting, Director Tracy Plouck of the Ohio Department of Mental Health & Addiction Services highlighted current and future efforts aimed at the prevention and treatment of problem gambling in Ohio. Read More