On Monday, August 17 the Ohio Lottery Commission approved rules which will see 18-year-olds be able to legally play VLTs when racino gaming areas open in the state in 2010.

A report by ohio.com states that Michael Dolan, who was conducting his last meeting as executive director, said afterward that the age limit wasn't considered a controversial issue due to the fact that 18-year-olds already have other legal gaming options within the state.

The article also provides a précis of some of the other rules which were approved.

Click here to the read the ohio.com article in its entirety.

(With files from ohio.com)