Who really wants a casino in Ohio?

The majority of Ohioans surely don’t. They have voted NO on casinos three times in statewide ballot issues.  Less than two years ago they again rejected casino gambling at the polls. Most Ohioans do not frequent casinos. They are not that unusual. Casino gambling is not a frequent entertainment choice for most Americans. Most people who work hard for a living take little pleasure in throwing their money away and calling it fun.

People who do choose casino gambling have plenty of places to do so and many within an easy drive of Ohio. Of course the people who really want casinos in Ohio are the people who want to own a casino. Over the years previous casino speculators have spent almost $40 million on campaigns to push casinos on Ohioans. This year the name of the campaign is MyOhioNow. Do these speculators believe Ohio is theirs for the taking, a platform for their own personal gambling agenda?

The secret funding partner of MyOhioNow was finally revealed in May 2008.  He is Lyle Berman, a tribal casino developer and World Poker Tour hall of fame poker player.