MyOhioNow.com Clarifies Tax Payments For Casino Of Future

MyOhioNow.com is trying to bring a new casino to the state of Ohio. Voters will have their say on the issue in November, and, if approved, the casino would become reality.

Last week, opponents of the new casino stunned many people by announcing that the new casino could end up paying no state or local taxes. That could have put a damper on the group who believes that voters were on their way towards approving the casino.

The specifics that the opposition groups were speaking about was Indian casinos. Tribal casinos do not have to pay taxes, and the constitutional amendment read that MyOhioNow.com would pay thirty percent in taxes or the same rate of another casino that was built.

The opponents have argued that if an Indian casino was to be built, that would exempt MyOhioNow.com from having to pay taxes as well. That is not the case, however, according to the group.

Today's statement responded to the controversy and claims that no less than twenty five percent in taxes would be paid, regardless of any other casinos that are built in the state. The statement puts to rest any questions that voters should have regarding

August 31, 2008
Posted By Tom Jones
Staff Editor, CasinoGamblingWeb.com
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