The Ohio Secretary of State has certified enough valid signatures by LetOhioVote.org so that a statewide referendum approving slots at the state's racetracks will appear on the Nov. 2 general election ballot.
Last April Ohio Gov. Ted Strickland approved slots at the tracks through his budget, but the state's Supreme Court later ruled that a referendum needed to be held.
Strickland still says that he will seek a ruling regarding whether the governor and Ohio Lottery Commission can put slots at the tracks without legislative approval or a referendum.
Last fall voters approved four free-standing casinos in the state via a referendum. Click here to read the Columbus Dispatch report on the gaming situation in Ohio.
|
Home :: News Archive :: Racing Reports :: Sale Reports :: Calendars :: Guide Directory :: Contact The Staff
Advertising Rates & Information For: Horseman And Fair World Magazine :: HarnessRacing.com :: Harness Racing Weekend Preview
Website Design by eLink Design, Inc. A Lexington Web Design Company :: Hosted by Intelliwire, LLC, An Offsite Backup Company
Site contents may not be reproduced without the expressed written consent of the publisher.
© 2012 Horseman Publishing Co., Lexington KY, All Rights Reserved
Advertising Rates & Information For: Horseman And Fair World Magazine :: HarnessRacing.com :: Harness Racing Weekend Preview
Website Design by eLink Design, Inc. A Lexington Web Design Company :: Hosted by Intelliwire, LLC, An Offsite Backup Company
Site contents may not be reproduced without the expressed written consent of the publisher.
© 2012 Horseman Publishing Co., Lexington KY, All Rights Reserved