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Ohio Gaming Alert - Governor Pushes Slot Proposal Back

September 30, 2009

Analysis of:Governor Proposes Plan to Balance Budget and Protect Ohio Schools | www.governor.ohio.gov

Faced with a decision from the Ohio Supreme Court, Governor Strickland has pushed back the timetable for VLT's at Ohio's racetracks.  He will file suit to ask the Ohio Supreme Court for a declaratory judgment on his authority.

Ohio Payday Lenders Still Able to Charge High Fees Despite Law

September 30, 2009

Analysis of:Payday Lenders Using Loopholes | www.dispatchpolitics.com

A study by a liberal public policy group shows that Ohio payday lenders have been able to successfully circumvent a law designed to put them out of business.

Governor Strickland Likely to Implement Slots Plan with Executive Order

September 21, 2009

Analysis of:Ohio Governor Vows Not to Give Up on Slots Plan | blog.cleveland.com

Governor Strickland, in Cleveland visiting a local business, stated that he won't give up on plan to implement slot machines at Ohio racetracks.

Supreme Court Deals Serious Blow to Ohio Slots Plan

September 21, 2009

Analysis of:Ohio Supreme Court Says Slots at Racetracks Subject to Referendum | www.dispatchpolitics.com

The Ohio Supreme Court today, in a 6-1 decision, held that legislation authorizing slot machines at Ohio racetracks is subject to referendum.

Ohio Gaming Alert - Columbus Area Track May Not Go Forward with VLT's

September 17, 2009

Analysis of:New Slots Lawsuit Filed | bit.ly

Columbus horse track files federal breach of contract suit against Penn National.

Penn National Faces Uphill Battle to Win Ohio Voter Support for Casino Plan

September 15, 2009

Analysis of:Support for Penn National Casino Plan Slips Slightly in Latest Ohio Polling | pullinsreport.com

Support for Penn National proposal has slipped five points to 56% over the last month.  Polling in July showed 60% support and in August 61% support. 

Ohio Governor Projected $73 Million in Revenue from Keno, Got only $30 million

August 14, 2009

Analysis of:Keno Income Falls Short | bit.ly

Adding Keno as a game under the Ohio lottery was projected to bring in $73 million in projected tax revenue for the state, but only realized $30 million in its first year of operation.

Penn National and Dan Gilbert Already Spending Big for Ohio Ballot Issue

August 14, 2009

Analysis of:Casino Interests Wager over $5 million | bit.ly

The article discusses that Penn National and Dan Gilbert have already spent $5 million in support of their Ohio ballot issue.

Ohio Payday Lenders Holding On for Now

February 20, 2009

Analysis of:Ohio Payday Lenders Finding A Way Around New Law | www.dispatchpolitics.com

Ohio payday lenders are holding on for now.  They are creatively finding loopholes in the new law.

Payday Lenders Are On Their Way to Repeal Ohio Law

June 11, 2008

Analysis of:Group Starts Campaign to Repeal Payday Lending Law | www.dispatchpolitics.com

Payday lenders complete first steps needed to begin referendum. Payday lending group hires prominent spokeswoman.

Scott Pullins: Table Games Legalized in PA in 12 Months?

September 7, 2007

Analysis of:Table Games Move Closer in Pennsylvania | www.post-gazette.com

Early success of PA slots.  Increased competition from WV table games.

Scott Pullins: Ohio Skill Game Operators Get Short Reprieve

September 7, 2007

Analysis of:Ohio Skill Games Operators Get 2 Week Reprieve | www.columbusdispatch.com

There is a strong likelihood that skill game operators will continue to be successful in the legal process.  The real battle will turn soon from a legal battle to a political one. Attorney General does not have clear legal authority to pursue this issue in court.

The Pullins Report - Gaming Company with Ohio Ties Sold at Premium

June 18, 2007

Analysis of:Penn National Gaming Sold at Premium | online.wsj.com

Gaming company with Ohio ties sold at huge premium. Ohio politicians continue to ignore economic realities of gaming. When will economic benefits of gaming outweigh political risks for Ohio politicians?

The Pullins Report - Ohio Governor, AG Reverse Course on Gaming

June 12, 2007

Analysis of:Fabulous Prizes, But No Cash | blog.cleveland.com

Governor threatens veto on Ohio Senate passed horse track replay bill. Ohio Speaker abandons hope of passage of horse track replay bill. Skill game cash payouts could be banned under Governor proposal. Ohio lobbyists, legislators, media, and interested parties are in shock as Ohio Governor Strickland and Ohio Attorney General Dann reverse course on recent Ohio Gaming initiatives.  Both jointly announced today their opposition to so called "skill games" along with a veto threat of horse track replay machines.  Veteran statehouse observers believed for some time that Governor Strickland and AG Dann would be more favorably disposed to these initiatives. Scott Pullins Publisher, The Pullins Report

The Pullins Report - Ohio's Highway System is Seriously Outdated

June 11, 2007

Analysis of:Cleveland Plain Dealer | www.cleveland.com

Right Angle Blog this morning links to an excellent PD article on how Ohio's turnpike is seriously behind the times.  The article discusses how turnpike bureaucrats have resisted implementation of an EZpass system like most states have.  The article just touches the surface of Ohio's seriously outdated transportation system.  While other states are building roads and investing in high speed passenger rail, Ohio is doing nothing.  Ohio's roads are decrepit, rail transportation is nonexistent, and turnpike and highway facilities are dirty and old. It's pretty bad when the nicest, cleanest rest areas in the region are in West Virginia.  For more information on how Ohio can improve its transportation system, visit our friends over at Road to Work Ohio.  Thank you. Scott Pullins Publisher, The Pullins Report

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