New Law Targets Money Laundering at Casinos Jessica Franks articles 12/30/2014 4:16:00 AM View Count 8344 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
State Highlights Efforts to Prevent and Treat Problem Gambling Jessica Franks articles 10/16/2014 11:33:00 AM View Count 8447 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
Pre-Shuffled Cards Coming to Ohio Casinos Jessica Franks articles 9/22/2014 9:23:00 AM View Count 8725 The Commission recently approved another vendor to provide pre-shuffled cards to Ohio casinos. Read More
"Serial Cheater" Gets Prison Time for Cheating at Toledo Casino Jessica Franks articles 7/11/2014 6:29:00 AM View Count 8414 A man convicted of casino cheating in several states was sentenced to prison for cheating at the Hollywood Casino Toledo. Read More
Clermont County Surveying Residents About Problem Gambling Jessica Franks articles 7/3/2014 6:01:00 AM View Count 8386 The Mental Health and Recovery Board in Clermont County will be conducting a survey and educational campaign this summer to promote responsible gambling. Read More
Casino Cheater Sentenced Jessica Franks articles 6/26/2014 6:40:00 AM View Count 8870 A Hamilton man was recently sentenced to one year probation and ordered to pay more than $30,000 in restitution for his role in a cheating scam at the Horseshoe Casino Cincinnati. Read More
When Gambling Becomes a Problem Jessica Franks articles 6/23/2014 7:34:00 AM View Count 8230 An estimated 2 percent of Ohioans are at risk of becoming problem gamblers. Learn more about the warning signs and where to find help. Read More
Proposal Increasing Oversight of 'Skill Games' Approved by Ohio House Jessica Franks articles 5/22/2014 9:31:00 AM View Count 8422 Legislation granting the Commission additional tools to regulate skill games operations was approved by the Ohio House yesterday. Read More
Casino Winnings Could Be Seized for Child Support Under Proposal Jessica Franks articles 5/7/2014 9:29:00 AM View Count 8340 A proposal under consideration in the Ohio Legislature would allow casino winnings to be seized to pay overdue child support. Read More
Illegal Casino Busted in NE Ohio Jessica Franks articles 4/8/2014 9:10:00 AM View Count 8635 Three individuals have been charged in federal court with operating an illegal casino in Canton, Ohio. Read More