Ohio Casinos Could Mean Less Money For Ohio

Multimillion-dollar down payments on racetrack slots proposed by Ohio Gov. Ted Strickland are at risk if Ohio voters approve a competing casino plan in November.

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Fri, July 3rd, 2009

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