John Kasich

Appointments At Ohio Commission

It has been announced that Ohio Governor John R. Kasich has reappointed Robert K. Schmitz as chairman of the Ohio State Racing Commission for a second term, effective April 3, 2015 through March 31, 2...

News On The Ohio Gaming Front

According to a report, on Wednesday, June 6, the office of Ohio Governor John Kasich signed an agreement that would allow the Thistledown racetrack for thoroughbreds and its video lottery terminals to...

Penn National Reaches Conditional Relocation Agreement

Penn National Gaming, Inc. announced today it has reached an agreement with the State of Ohio that will help pave the way toward the relocation of its two Ohio racetracks and the development of new ap...

Ohio VLT Application Process Opens

October 18, 2011

On Monday, October 17, Ohio Governor John Kasich signed an order which officially opened the licensing-application period for gaming operators seeking video lottery terminals in the state

Ohio Track Relocation Bill To Gov. Kasich

The Ohio bill which would create a streamlined process for Penn National Gaming-owned racetracks to relocate within the state went between the House and the Senate yesterday before stopping on the des...

Ohio Track Relocation Bill Moves Along

Via an overwhelming 77-16 margin, the Ohio House today voted in favour of a bill which will streamline the process of allowing state racetracks with video lottery terminals to relocate

PNG Casinos Coming To Columbus, Toledo

On Friday, June 17, Penn National Gaming agreed to a deal with the state of Ohio that will see the company build a casino in both Columbus and Toledo

Ohio Gaming Expansion Formally Announced

During a press conference in Cleveland on Wednesday, June 15, Ohio Governor John Kasich formally announced the state's casino expansion deal

Slots Deal Inked In Ohio?

According to a report, Ohio Senate President Tom Niehaus has indicated that slot machines will be introduced to the state's racetracks

Kasich To Investigate Racino Option?

According to a report, Ohio Governor John Kasich has mixed feelings about gaming, but he is expected to hire a consultant in the coming days to analyze expanded gaming

Danger Ahead On Ohio Plan

November 15, 2010

The governor-elect of Ohio, John Kasich, is throwing a monkey wrench in the plans for slots