Ohio Looking for Complete Ban on Gambling

Ohio voters on several occasions turned down proposals to allow various forms of gambling within the state.

As a result, Ohio state's democratic governor, Ted Strickland, has asked the GOP controlled legislature to ban cash payouts from gaming machines, which are increasingly popping up around the state.

The request from the governor comes at a time when republicans, of all people, are pushing to expand legal gambling.

Strickland said "a ban on cash payouts or non-cash prizes with more than $10 is needed because regulators are having a hard time figuring out which machines are legal under the state's current standard, which allows games that require skill but bans games of chance."

The GOP controlled legislature approved allowing machines at racetracks that enable bets on horse races that have already happened, Strickland asked that the payouts be prohibited before lawmakers break for summer.

Strickland believes his proposed ban would prohibit the machines approved by the Senate. He also stated that he would veto the bill authorizing them if it is passed.

"The gaming machines have been increasing because the skill vs. chance regulation has been difficult to enforce, said Strickland. "It would take someone with their head stuck in the sand to not realize what is happening."

June 12, 2007
Posted By Bob Hartman
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