Gambling Casinos In Ohio
This is a list of casinos in Ohio.
History[edit]
Casinos were prohibited in Ohio before 2009, so gamblers instead visited casinos in Indiana, Pennsylvania, West Virginia, and Michigan where they were permitted. In November 2009, Ohio voters approved a measure that would allow for four casinos to be established in the state, one each in Cincinnati, Columbus, Cleveland and Toledo. The casinos were expected to generate $600 million in revenue, with fees collected there to be redistributed to school districts and local governments in the state. It passed by a vote of 53 to 47.[1]
Casinos were prohibited in Ohio before 2009, so gamblers instead visited casinos in Indiana, Pennsylvania, West Virginia, and Michigan where they were permitted. In November 2009, Ohio voters approved a measure that would allow for four casinos to be established in the state, one each in Cincinnati, Columbus, Cleveland and Toledo. There are over 10 casinos in activity in the State of OH. In total, those gaming establishments feature more than 15,000 slot machines, 300 gaming tables, 110 poker tables and the other forms of gambling includes 7 horse tracks. The biggest gaming venue of the Ohio State remains the Columbus Hollywood Casino & Hotel. Miami Valley Gaming is Ohio’s newest gaming venue. It features over 1,500 of the newest video lottery terminals, a 5/8-mile harness racetrack, a racing simulcast center broadcasting the top live races from around the country. Great place for betting and is renowned for being super clean and tidy. A very profession casino. Casino Gambling Age in Ohio. The minimum age in Ohio is 21 years old.Minors are allowed into casinos but cannot be on the gaming floor. The penalties can be anything from a fine, charged with a misdemeanor, community service or potentially even have drivers license postponed or revoked.
List of casinos[edit]
| Casino | City | County | State | District | Type | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Belterra Park Gaming & Entertainment Center | Anderson Township | Hamilton | Ohio | Racino | Formerly known as River Downs. Opened May 1, 2014 [2] with 1,600 video lottery terminals. No table games. | |
| Hard Rock Casino Cincinnati | Cincinnati | Hamilton | Ohio | Land-based | Opened March 4, 2013. | |
| Hollywood Casino Columbus | Columbus | Franklin | Ohio | Land-based | Opened October 8, 2012. | |
| Hollywood Casino Toledo | Toledo | Lucas | Ohio | Land-based | Opened May 29, 2012.[3] | |
| Hollywood Gaming at Dayton Raceway | Dayton | Montgomery | Ohio | Racino | Relocation of Raceway Park. Opened August 28, 2014[4] with 1,000 video lottery terminals. No table games. | |
| Hollywood Gaming at Mahoning Valley Race Course | Austintown | Mahoning | Ohio | Racino | Relocation of Beulah Park. Opened September 17, 2014[4] with 850 video lottery terminals. No table games. | |
| Jack Cleveland Casino | Cleveland | Cuyahoga | Ohio | Public Square | Land-based | Ohio's first casino opened on May 14, 2012 in the historic former Higbee's Building in Tower City Center on Public Square. |
| Jack Thistledown Racino | North Randall | Cuyahoga | Ohio | Racino | Opened April 9, 2013[5] with 1,100 video lottery terminals. No table games. | |
| MGM Northfield Park | Northfield | Summit | Ohio | Racino | Opened December 18, 2013 with 2,300 video lottery terminals. No table games. | |
| Miami Valley Gaming | Turtlecreek Township | Warren | Ohio | Racino | Relocation of Lebanon Raceway. Opened December 12, 2013 with 2,500 video lottery terminals. No table games. | |
| Scioto Downs Racino | Columbus | Franklin | Ohio | Racino | Opened June 1, 2012 with 2,100 video lottery terminals. No table games. |
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See also[edit]
References[edit]
Citations[edit]
- ^Cox 2016, pp. 24-25.
- ^Alexander Coolidge (May 2, 2014). 'Belterra Park opens: Things to know'. Cincinnati Enquirer. Retrieved 2014-05-14.
- ^http://www.toledoblade.com/local/2012/02/15/Toledo-casino-to-open-in-late-May.html
- ^ abSteve Wartenberg (August 6, 2014). 'Ohio's 11th racino/casino sets opening date'. Columbus Dispatch. Retrieved 2014-08-06.
- ^Thomas Ott (April 9, 2013). 'Thistledown draws a crowd for opening of Ohio's second racino'. The Plain Dealer. Cleveland, OH. Retrieved 2013-04-11.
Bibliography[edit]
- Cox, Kevin (2016), The Politics of Urban and Regional Development and the American Exception, Syracuse, New York: Syracuse University Press, ISBN978-0815634560
External links[edit]
Gambling Casinos In Ohio
- Media related to Casinos in Ohio at Wikimedia Commons
Online Casinos in Ohio
Although Ohio has a long tradition with some great land-based casinos, it has not legalized online casinos. There have been discussions of legalizing online casinos, but there are noconcrete plans in place at this time.
Ohio does have a state lottery, which can indicate an openness to other forms of betting.
But, you can still register with a legal online casino while you're in Ohio. That means you can get the casino's bonus offers or deposit, and then play whenever you're in states whereit's legal (even in a layover at the airport). (Do be aware of the casino bonus's expiry date, though.)
Ohio Land-Based Casinos Map
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Land-Based Casinos in Ohio
Gambling Casinos In Cincinnati Ohio
Types of Casinos in Ohio
There are two types of casinos in Ohio: regular casinos and racetrack casinos.
Regular Casinos
Regular casinos in Ohio are located in four cities: Cleveland, Cincinnati, Columbus, and Toledo. All of these Ohio casinos are non-smoking, open 24 hours.
Racetrack Casinos
Besides the four regular casinos, there are also seven Ohio casinos located at racetracks. All racetrack casinos in Ohio are open 24 hours.
Options for Gambling in Ohio
Unfortunately, if you are planning a trip and are looking for regular casinos in Ohio with hotels there are none so you will have to look elsewhere for lodging.
If you are visiting the area, there are two casinos in Cincinnati, Ohio: Jack Casino Cincinnati and Belterra Park. Or if you are looking for casinos in Dayton, Ohio, you can visit Hollywoodgaming at Dayton Valley.
There are even places to gamble in smaller areas in the state. If you are looking for casinos near Youngstown, Ohio you can head to Hollywood Gaming at Mahoning Valley which is less than 10miles outside of town.
Unless otherwise noted, all regular Ohio casinos offer blackjack, craps, roulette, slots and video poker. Some Ohio casinos also offer mini-baccarat, baccarat, poker, pai gow poker,Mississippi stud, sic-bo, let it ride, three card poker, four card poker, casino war, big-six and bingo.
NOTE: If you happen to win a jackpot of $1,200 or more at any casino in Ohio, they will withhold approximately 5% of your winnings for the Ohio Department of Taxation. The $1,200 threshold alsoapplies to any cash prizes won in casino drawings or tournaments. Additionally, the casino will withhold another approximate 2.5% of your winnings for city taxes in Columbus, Cleveland, andCincinnati. In Toledo, the city tax won’t be withheld until you win $2,000, or more. The $1,200 and $2,000 thresholds would also apply to any cash prizes won in casino drawings or tournaments.
The payback percentages for slot machines at all Ohio casinos are released as a matter of public record. Just click here to see a list of slot machine payback statistics for all Ohio casinos.
Gambling Laws in Ohio
The minimum gambling age in Ohio is 21. The minimum age for pari-mutuel betting is 18.
If you want to order a drink while playing, be aware that gaming regulations do not allow any casinos in Ohio to provide free alcoholic beverages.
Additionally, Ohio casinos are not allowed to serve any alcohol between the hours of 2 a.m. and 6 a.m.
List Of Gambling Casinos In Ohio
For more information on visiting the casinos in Ohio or general tourism information, call the Ohio Division of Travel and Tourism at (800) BUCK-EYE, or visit their web site at www.ohio.org.