two more casino to open on our Eastern border New Castle Pa. slot track 12 miles from youngstown off RT 422 in 2010 and the Pittsburgh Casino in 2009. MORE MONEY GOING OUT OF STATE.
Although opinions could well be swayed by the deluge of ads planned for the next four weeks, a proposed state constitutional amendment that would allow a casino near Wilmington is ahead by 9 points in a new Dispatch Poll.
But Koneval, 20, a student at Youngstown State University from nearby Hubbard, took the opposite stance.
"I feel that the lack of permission for casinos to be built in Ohio is ridiculous," she said. "We live in troubled financial times, and there is no reason why our state should be giving up desperately needed revenue as well as discarding the chance for greatly needed jobs."
But it's the casino battle royale that likely will see more spent on advertising than even the presidential race in battleground Ohio. The issue would authorize a single $600 million casino resort in Clinton County near I-71, roughly halfway between Columbus and Cincinnati.
Backers say the facility with "Midwestern sensibilities" would create 5,000 permanent jobs with an average wage of $34,000, and add 6,800 more in spinoff tourism jobs. The casino would generate $800 million a year in revenue, with $240 million to be split among Ohio counties based on population, supporters say.
A state analysis, however, warns that the tax revenue could dwindle to zero if any Indian casino overcomes current legal roadblocks to build in Ohio.
Many proponents say the time has come for economically ravaged Ohio -- especially the area near the proposed casino, which is experiencing thousands of lost jobs as automotive plants close and air-cargo contracts end -- to reap the casino cash that most surrounding states are getting.
"Ignoring any moral and ethical issues regarding gambling, I think this would be an economic boost for our state," said survey respondent Kim Fallon, a 34-year-old teacher from Akron.
"With job loss in Ohio at record levels, anything that would bring in substantial job opportunities and revenue for the state would be helpful. If Ohioans are willing to drive to surrounding states to gamble, why not offer that in our own state and support Ohio's economy instead of West Virginia's?"
Martin Stetz of Wickliffe, near Cleveland, echoes her sentiments.
"While I'm not a gambler myself, I think it makes sense to allow the people of Ohio to spend their money here in Ohio instead of New York or West Virginia," said the 51-year-old customer-service representative.
But Sue Raypole, 65, of Washington Court House expresses the concerns of many others.
"I do not support casinos being built in Ohio because of all the crime associated with gambling," said the retired manufacturing manager.
The poll of 2,262 likely Ohio voters was conducted Sept. 24 through Friday. The margin of sampling error is plus or minus 2 percentage points.
MyOhioNow/Issue Six Releases Casino Study and Indian Law Opinion Supporting State Issue Six
CLEVELAND, Oct. 2 /PRNewswire/ -- MyOhioNow/Issue 6 announced today that a recent study from Michigan Consultants (a national market analysis firm) found that a proposed Ohio casino would generate approximately $255 million in payments to Ohio counties, and would ultimately be responsible for adding over 8,700 jobs to the state.
The study commissioned by MyOhioNow noted that the casino would generate approximately $850 million in gaming revenue -- the large majority of which would be spending from residents of Ohio who gamble at out-of-state casinos. With a gaming tax of 30% on revenue, the casino would generate approximately $255 million in tax payments for the 88 Ohio counties. In addition, the casino would directly provide for nearly 6,800 new jobs at its site, and with an expected ripple effect from the casino's operation, would ultimately be responsible for over 8,700 new jobs in Ohio.
"This analysis confirms what we've been presenting to Ohio," said Rick Lertzman, co-founder of MyOhioNow. "Issue Six will bring in millions of dollars in tax revenue and thousands of new jobs to Ohio, while keeping money from traveling outside the state."
MyOhioNow/Issue 6 also announced that an opinion from Professor Blake Watson of the University of Dayton School of Law unequivocally stated that tribal gambling in Ohio is a non-issue for Issue Six. According to Professor Watson, "one can conclude with confidence that no Indian tribe will be able to establish a casino in Ohio. Consequently, Tribal gaming in Ohio is a non-issue for Issue Six."
"Professor Watson's opinion is consistent with what we have been saying all along," added Dr. Brad Pressman, the other co-founder of MyOhioNow. "No Indian casino will be built in Ohio. Any argument to the contrary is ignorant of Indian law."
Issue Six -- on the ballot for the November elections -- will give Ohio voters an opportunity to legalize a resort casino in the state of Ohio. Under the current development plan, construction of the planned casino would likely commence within 12-18 months after the referendum is approved, and the casino would open approximately 18 months after construction commences.
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Penn gaming from Pa. who owns Agrocy river boat casino in Indiana, is funding $40 million in TV ads "NO ON 6" to stop Myohionow. They claim 40% of there business comes from Ohio and they don't want to loose it. Vote "Yes on Issue 6 "! Don't let another State tell you what to do or take away you freedom of choice.
Tcat Your still Wrong! Todays Columbus Dispatch said it would be up to the attorney General to rule on the loop hole if an Indian Tribe ever got in Ohio. The Head of Myohionow in the same article, pledges to pay the 30% even if a indian tribe gets in Ohio Which slim chance.
It has to be fed land in trust for Ohio to get an Indian Casino! Because of George Vonivich 's Memo to John Mc Cain who is the chair of Indian afairs in In the dept of interior. No Indian Tribe that's Reservation is in another State can be granted Fed land in trust in another State that has no land to start with. No Land, No Indian Casino. Empire Gaming just was rejected from Washington DC for the same thing in NY with Mohawk tribe from Oklahoma. Denied land in trust therefore no casino.
No it doesn't! read there web site, your, confused. anti gaming is saying if an indian casino opens. but that will never happen both john mc cain and george vonovich have stopped off reservasion tribes from other states, they can not opening in ohio. Why do you think OHIO wineries couldn't ship wine to other state for years until last year when they changed the law. New York and Pa were lobbying our Senators not to change the law. ITS ALL ABOUT the Money.
http://www.noissue6.com/ IS FUNDED BY PENN GAMING WHO OWNS THE ARGOCY RIVER BOAT CASINO IN INDIANA. They stand to loose 40% of there business if this casino opens, so do you believe what they print?. First an indian casino can't open in Ohio without fed land George Vonovich took care of that. Lake entertainment manages other indian casino for tribes but doesn't own them. There biggest business is THE WPT poker tournament on TV, they own 70% of the TV rights. There tax would go down to 25% if another tax paying casino opens.So then the counties would get 50% from two. Indians don't pay tax so that would not apply. There twisting the truth to suit them. Remember Penn Gaming owns Toledo Race Way, they were for Learn and Earn last time,in 06 when tracks wanted slots.
From the 70% balance of Gross profit the have to pay wages, other operating expenses State taxes, fica, workers comp, city taxes, property taxes and construction cost, they will be the highest taxed company in the state. The State has a $795 Million in a Budget short fall! Of that $250 Million is Medicaid for those wait in nursing homes waiting to be cover. The state can't raise taxes, so taxing Race tracks at 30% on slots is the only way out. It Happened in Pa. Indiana, Michigan and W Virginia. When they had a budget short fall they got casinos. Cincy area spends $800 million in gaming a year in 3 Indiana River Boats and in two race tracks with slot that just opened this spring. Indiana claims 40% of there revenues comes from Ohio. Thats why Penn Gaming from Philly Pa. that owns the Argocy River boat in Indiana, is funding NO ON 6 ads on TV and Radio to stop Issue 6, it all gets down to money. If you did $480 million a year would you want to loose 40% of you profits to a Ohio casino. DA! If you want other states telling what to do or take away your freedom of choice, don't vote for issue 6 or die in some nursing home waiting for care from your state.
Posted on October 14 at 11:24 a.m.
This is a WAR between the States other states are out to rob us blind and mess with our economy. this is like the browns vs the steelers .
Posted on October 14 at 11:19 a.m.
two more casino to open on our Eastern border New Castle Pa. slot track 12 miles from youngstown off RT 422 in 2010 and the Pittsburgh Casino in 2009. MORE MONEY GOING OUT OF STATE.
Posted on October 6 at 2:01 p.m.
Although opinions could well be swayed by the deluge of ads planned for the next four weeks, a proposed state constitutional amendment that would allow a casino near Wilmington is ahead by 9 points in a new Dispatch Poll.
But Koneval, 20, a student at Youngstown State University from nearby Hubbard, took the opposite stance.
"I feel that the lack of permission for casinos to be built in Ohio is ridiculous," she said. "We live in troubled financial times, and there is no reason why our state should be giving up desperately needed revenue as well as discarding the chance for greatly needed jobs."
But it's the casino battle royale that likely will see more spent on advertising than even the presidential race in battleground Ohio. The issue would authorize a single $600 million casino resort in Clinton County near I-71, roughly halfway between Columbus and Cincinnati.
Backers say the facility with "Midwestern sensibilities" would create 5,000 permanent jobs with an average wage of $34,000, and add 6,800 more in spinoff tourism jobs. The casino would generate $800 million a year in revenue, with $240 million to be split among Ohio counties based on population, supporters say.
A state analysis, however, warns that the tax revenue could dwindle to zero if any Indian casino overcomes current legal roadblocks to build in Ohio.
Many proponents say the time has come for economically ravaged Ohio -- especially the area near the proposed casino, which is experiencing thousands of lost jobs as automotive plants close and air-cargo contracts end -- to reap the casino cash that most surrounding states are getting.
"Ignoring any moral and ethical issues regarding gambling, I think this would be an economic boost for our state," said survey respondent Kim Fallon, a 34-year-old teacher from Akron.
"With job loss in Ohio at record levels, anything that would bring in substantial job opportunities and revenue for the state would be helpful. If Ohioans are willing to drive to surrounding states to gamble, why not offer that in our own state and support Ohio's economy instead of West Virginia's?"
Martin Stetz of Wickliffe, near Cleveland, echoes her sentiments.
"While I'm not a gambler myself, I think it makes sense to allow the people of Ohio to spend their money here in Ohio instead of New York or West Virginia," said the 51-year-old customer-service representative.
But Sue Raypole, 65, of Washington Court House expresses the concerns of many others.
"I do not support casinos being built in Ohio because of all the crime associated with gambling," said the retired manufacturing manager.
The poll of 2,262 likely Ohio voters was conducted Sept. 24 through Friday. The margin of sampling error is plus or minus 2 percentage points.
drowland@dispatch.com
Posted on October 6 at 10:40 a.m.
MyOhioNow/Issue Six Releases Casino Study and Indian Law Opinion Supporting State Issue Six
CLEVELAND, Oct. 2 /PRNewswire/ -- MyOhioNow/Issue 6 announced today that a recent study from Michigan Consultants (a national market analysis firm) found that a proposed Ohio casino would generate approximately $255 million in payments to Ohio counties, and would ultimately be responsible for adding over 8,700 jobs to the state.
The study commissioned by MyOhioNow noted that the casino would generate approximately $850 million in gaming revenue -- the large majority of which would be spending from residents of Ohio who gamble at out-of-state casinos. With a gaming tax of 30% on revenue, the casino would generate approximately $255 million in tax payments for the 88 Ohio counties. In addition, the casino would directly provide for nearly 6,800 new jobs at its site, and with an expected ripple effect from the casino's operation, would ultimately be responsible for over 8,700 new jobs in Ohio.
"This analysis confirms what we've been presenting to Ohio," said Rick Lertzman, co-founder of MyOhioNow. "Issue Six will bring in millions of dollars in tax revenue and thousands of new jobs to Ohio, while keeping money from traveling outside the state."
MyOhioNow/Issue 6 also announced that an opinion from Professor Blake Watson of the University of Dayton School of Law unequivocally stated that tribal gambling in Ohio is a non-issue for Issue Six. According to Professor Watson, "one can conclude with confidence that no Indian tribe will be able to establish a casino in Ohio. Consequently, Tribal gaming in Ohio is a non-issue for Issue Six."
"Professor Watson's opinion is consistent with what we have been saying all along," added Dr. Brad Pressman, the other co-founder of MyOhioNow. "No Indian casino will be built in Ohio. Any argument to the contrary is ignorant of Indian law."
Issue Six -- on the ballot for the November elections -- will give Ohio voters an opportunity to legalize a resort casino in the state of Ohio. Under the current development plan, construction of the planned casino would likely commence within 12-18 months after the referendum is approved, and the casino would open approximately 18 months after construction commences.
The economic report and legal opinion can be viewed at www.yesonissue6.com or at www.myohionow.com
For more info Rick Lertzman, Rick@MyOhioNow.com , 216 926 2661
SOURCE MyOhioNow.com
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Posted on October 4 at 5:41 p.m.
Penn gaming from Pa. who owns Agrocy river boat casino in Indiana, is funding $40 million in TV ads "NO ON 6" to stop Myohionow. They claim 40% of there business comes from Ohio and they don't want to loose it. Vote "Yes on Issue 6 "! Don't let another State tell you what to do or take away you freedom of choice.
Posted on October 4 at 5:24 p.m.
Tcat Your still Wrong! Todays Columbus Dispatch said it would be up to the attorney General to rule on the loop hole if an Indian Tribe ever got in Ohio. The Head of Myohionow in the same article, pledges to pay the 30% even if a indian tribe gets in Ohio Which slim chance.
Posted on October 4 at 5:15 p.m.
It has to be fed land in trust for Ohio to get an Indian Casino! Because of George Vonivich 's Memo to John Mc Cain who is the chair of Indian afairs in In the dept of interior. No Indian Tribe that's Reservation is in another State can be granted Fed land in trust in another State that has no land to start with. No Land, No Indian Casino.
Empire Gaming just was rejected from Washington DC for the same thing in NY with Mohawk tribe from Oklahoma. Denied land in trust therefore no casino.
Posted on September 30 at 2:59 p.m.
No it doesn't! read there web site, your, confused. anti gaming is saying if an indian casino opens.
but that will never happen both john mc cain and george vonovich have stopped off reservasion tribes from other states, they can not opening in ohio. Why do you think OHIO wineries couldn't ship wine to other state for years until last year when they changed the law. New York and Pa were lobbying our Senators not to change the law. ITS ALL ABOUT the Money.
Posted on September 30 at 2:03 p.m.
http://www.noissue6.com/ IS FUNDED BY PENN GAMING WHO OWNS THE ARGOCY RIVER BOAT CASINO IN INDIANA. They stand to loose 40% of there business if this casino opens, so do you believe what they print?. First an indian casino can't open in Ohio without fed land George Vonovich took care of that. Lake entertainment manages other indian casino for tribes but doesn't own them. There biggest business is THE WPT poker tournament on TV, they own 70% of the TV rights. There tax would go down to 25% if another tax paying casino opens.So then the counties would get 50% from two. Indians don't pay tax so that would not apply. There twisting the truth to suit them. Remember Penn Gaming owns Toledo Race Way, they were for Learn and Earn last time,in 06 when tracks wanted slots.
Posted on September 30 at 12:29 p.m.
From the 70% balance of Gross profit the have to pay wages, other operating expenses State taxes, fica, workers comp, city taxes, property taxes and construction cost, they will be the highest taxed company in the state.
The State has a $795 Million in a Budget short fall! Of that $250 Million is Medicaid for those wait in nursing homes waiting to be cover. The state can't raise taxes, so taxing Race tracks at 30% on slots is the only way out. It Happened in Pa. Indiana, Michigan and W Virginia. When they had a budget short fall they got casinos. Cincy area spends $800 million in gaming a year in 3 Indiana River Boats and in two race tracks with slot that just opened this spring. Indiana claims 40% of there revenues comes from Ohio. Thats why Penn Gaming from Philly Pa. that owns the Argocy River boat in Indiana, is funding NO ON 6 ads on TV and Radio to stop Issue 6, it all gets down to money. If you did $480 million a year would you want to loose 40% of you profits to a Ohio casino. DA! If you want other states telling what to do or take away your freedom of choice, don't vote for issue 6 or die in some nursing home waiting for care from your state.