 Recently a reporter asked if there were flash cards or a program guide to keep up with the casino owners and their flip-flopping positions on gambling in Ohio. After several such conversations we are reminded of Abbott and Costello’s famous comedy routine, “Who’s on First?” The following program guide is submitted to help sort out the 2009 players on Ohio Ballot Issue #3.
The Amendments
1990 – One casino in Lorain, Ohio.
1996 – Eight casino riverboats in Ohio.
2006 – Seven racetrack casinos and two free standing casinos in Ohio.
2008 – One casino in Wilmington, Ohio.
2009 – Four casinos on specific land in Columbus, Cleveland, Cincinnati and Toledo.
The Players and the Flip-Flops
1990 – For the Amendment: Alan Spitzer / Opposed: Ohio Racetracks, Ohio Roundtable, Ohio Methodist Church, Ohio Council of Churches
1996 – For the Amendment: Alan Spitzer and handful of wealthy potential owners / Opposed: Citizens for A Strong Ohio, Ohio Roundtable, Ohio Methodist Church, Ohio Council of Churches
2006 – For the Amendment: Nine wealthy casino operators and potential owners, Ohio Racetrack owners / Opposed: Vote No Casinos, Ohio Roundtable, Ohio Methodist Church, Ohio Council of Churches
2008 – For the Amendment: Casino Developer Lyle Berman and potential owners /
Opposed: Vote No Casinos, Ohio Roundtable, Ohio Methodist Church, Ohio Council of Churches, Penn National Gaming, Inc.
2009 – For the Amendment: Penn National Gaming, Inc., Dan Gilbert and potential owners / Opposed: Vote No Casinos, Ohio Roundtable, Ohio Methodist Church, Ohio Council of Churches, Mountaineer Casino, Ohio Racetracks
The Final Votes
1990 – NO 62% Yes 38%
1996 – NO 62% Yes 38%
2006 – NO 57% Yes 43%
2008 – NO 63% Yes 37%
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