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Kindred Signs with Penn National, Enters Illinois and Ohio

Kindred announced today its expansion across regulated US markets will continue as the sports wagering company entered into an agreement with Penn National Gaming to ensure market access to Illinois and Ohio. The new agreement will provide access for Kindred’s brand, Unibet, to pursue licensing in Illinois, through Argosy Casino Alton, and in Ohio, through […]
Kindred Signs with Penn National, Enters Illinois and Ohio
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Sports

Aurora Bookie’s $600,000 Illegal Gambling Ring Busted

A 46-year-old man from Aurora, Ohio, has been sentenced to three years of probation after authorities busted a $600,000 illicit gambling ring, he had been running for close to five years. Local Bookie’s Large-Scale Gambling Ring Busted A bookmaker from Aurora, Cleveland, Ohio will have to forfeit over $600,000 back to authorities after a district […]
Aurora Bookie’s $600,000 Illegal Gambling Ring Busted
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Casino

Ohio Casinos Make Strong Return, Still Numbers Miss the Mark

Casinos and racinos in Ohio have restarted operations after a three-month hiatus. The industry is off to a strong start in June although results are still only half of last year’s results. Ohio’s Gambling Industry Makes a Strong Start in June Ohio’s casino and horse racing industry has taken a solid tumble in its results […]
Ohio Casinos Make Strong Return, Still Numbers Miss the Mark
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Legal

Sports Betting in Ohio Gets One Step Closer Towards Legalizing

Two bills aim to facilitate sports betting in Ohio. Republican Dave Greenspan has sponsored House Bill 194 and now believes that a deal can be struck for the good of the state and its sports betting future. Ohio’s Senate and House Bill Aim to Legalize Sports Betting in the State The legalization of sports betting […]
Sports Betting in Ohio Gets One Step Closer Towards Legalizing
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Casino

Ohio Casino Industry Reopening as of June 19

The gaming industry in Ohio prepares to reopen on June 19. All casinos and racinos are allowed to restart operation following an announcement by Governor Mike DeWine. Casino Industry in Ohio Allowed to Restart from June 19 Good news for Ohio’s casino industry. As per this Friday’s announcement by Ohio Governor Mike DeWine, casinos and […]
Ohio Casino Industry Reopening as of June 19
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Legal

Ohio Sports Betting Moves a Step Closer to Legalization

While sports leagues around the world are slowly awakening from its coronavirus-induced sleep, another state in the US is pushing legislation to legally approve sports betting. The House of Representatives in Ohio approved Thursday a gambling bill that moved the state one step closer to legalizing sports betting. House Bill 194 that been debated for […]
Ohio Sports Betting Moves a Step Closer to Legalization
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Business

Jack Entertainment Pays $65m to Lease Casinos from VICI Properties after Acquisition

Jack Entertainment has sold two Cleveland casinos to VICI Properties and paid almost $65 million to have them leased back from the company. VICI Leases Newly-Acquired Properties Back to Previous Owner On Friday, VICI Properties said that it had completed the acquisition of two casino properties in Ohio, spending $843.3 million to claim ownership of […]
Jack Entertainment Pays $65m to Lease Casinos from VICI Properties after Acquisition
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Casino

Gambling Handle in Ohio Climbs to Set Record at $1.94bn in 2019

After eight years in operation, Ohio casinos continue to climb up in terms of total gambling handle, posting a record $1.94 billion in 2019. Ohio Gambling Facilities Remain Strong in 2019 A decade ago, casinos in Ohio generated a mere blip in the total gambling handle of the nation – both legal and illegal. Fast […]
Gambling Handle in Ohio Climbs to Set Record at $1.94bn in 2019
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Casino

GAN Extends Gaming Partnership with JACK Entertainment

Award-winning developer and supplier of B2B software for the gaming industry GAN has recently announced a new agreement with casino and racetrack operator JACK Entertainment. Under this new agreement, GAN’s sports betting and online gaming platform will be deployed in the casino and racetrack operator’s facilities in Ohio where the two gaming verticals are currently […]
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Legal

Nevada and Ohio Overhaul Legislation to Resist DOJ

Nevada and Ohio change gambling laws Lawmakers exclude “mobile” and “online” mentions NV and OH may need to help New Hampshire and New Jersey As the official enforcement of the DOJ Wire Act Opinion draws nearer, states are scurrying to introduce changes to their gambling frameworks to avoid confrontation. Nevada and Ohio Try to Avoid […]