Group promotes possible casino resort

Gaming in Ohio could become a reality, but it has to be approved by voters first. Supporters say a proposed casino and resort off I-71 near Cincinnati would generate an estimated $21 million in revenue for Northwest Ohio alone.

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Fri, May 2nd, 2008

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  • Horse racing is the best known and widespread parimutuel betting event. Horse racing is the only form of partimutuel wagering legal in California.
  • Video Poker machines were introduced in the 1970s, when an oil embargo had a negative impact on Vegas revenues. The machines were popular enough to spark a recovery in casino business.
  • In 1973, the Commission on the Review of National Policy toward Gambling was created to study gambling in the United States.
  • It was during the 1930's that slot machines began to become very popular across America, and in the late 40's Bugsy Siegel added machines to his Flamingo Hilton hotel in Las Vegas.