Ohio Unemployment Rate Will Soon Be Helped By Casino Gambling

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Voters in the state of Ohio had turned away casino gambling so many times in the past that pro-gambling groups had reserved hopes when they brought the issue in front of Ohio residents last November. The economy, however, proved to be the needed boost to get gambling approved.

Ohio has been sitting on one of the highest unemployment rates in the country since the economic recession. Voters expressed their fears of job loss when they approved four casinos resorts, one each in Cincinnati, Cleveland, Columbus, and Toledo.

The path to new jobs started slowly in Columbus where business leaders came out against the Arena District location of the casino being built by Penn National. The gaming company agreed to change the location to the former Delphi auto plant, but voters needed to approve the move because the initial amendment had specific locations listed.

Earlier this year, Ohio residents approved the move, and now the state is preparing for construction of the four casinos. The construction jobs alone are expected to bring temporary work to thousands of Ohio residents. Dan Gilbert, owner of the Cleveland Cavaliers, has the rights to two of the casinos and he may choose to give the construction rights to local contractors.

Once the casinos are built, thousands of additional jobs will be created. The casino floor, bars, and restaurants will all need full time employees. How much these hirings will affect the unemployment rate is yet to be determined.

Ohio is one of many states across the US that has turned to casino gambling in the wake of the economic recession. The casinos have provided not only a way to increase employment, but also has brought millions of dollars in tax revenue into the states.

August 8, 2010
Posted By April Gardner
Staff Editor, CasinoGamblingWeb.com
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