Ohio News

Caesars and NYRA Bets announced the new horse racing account wagering app, Caesars Racebook, is officially live in Florida and Ohio with plans to add additional states throughout the year.

While some resorts are changing operators, others are opening up new venues, or are even being built from the ground up.

Ohio’s first racino unveiled plans for a brand new, $20 million trackside grandstand designed to showcase the races at Scioto Down’s iconic track.

A partner of Scientific Games, the Buckeye State lottery surpassed the previous record of $1.87 billion set last year, marking an all-time record since its inception in 1974.

Revel Oak is a brand new 12,000-square-foot outdoor gaming patio featuring two levels of exciting gaming action.

BoydPay is live at Blue Chip Casino, Hotel & Spa in Michigan City, Indiana, Belterra Park Gaming & Entertainment Center in Cincinnati, Ohio, and in field trial at Aliante Casino Hotel and Spa in North Las Vegas, Nevada.

Hollywood Gaming at Mahoning Valley Race Course announced that its suspending live racing cards temporarily due to a positive COVID-19 test from the racetrack.

The agreement with Penn National Gaming will provide market access in Illinois and Ohio to operate both online sports betting and online gaming, pending applicable laws being passed and both parties obtaining the necessary gaming licenses.

The latest reopenings are scheduled for today at the company’s three Illinois casinos as well as its Prairie State Gaming video gaming terminal operations throughout Illinois.

For the third year in a row, the company has received the recognition which is based on feedback from an anonymous team member survey that measures workplace culture.

Team members will wear face masks and guests will be encouraged to do the same at the Ohio property.

Penn National Gaming today announced that 30 of its 41 gaming and racing properties have resumed operations.

JACK Entertainment is excited to announce that it will reopen operations at JACK Thistledown Racino and Jack Cleveland Casino on Friday, 19 June at 6 a.m.

Team members and vendors will be required to wear masks and will undergo a self-assessment health screening each day, including temperature checks, prior to their shift.

Hollywood Gaming at Dayton Raceway in Ohio will reopen on Friday, 19 June with new safety measures in place.

The property will reopen in a limited capacity to the public on Saturday, 20 June at noon. A hosted, invitation-only event will take place ahead of the public reopening.

Each property will operate under specific capacity restrictions in compliance with state and local requirements.

On 15 June, Blue Chip Casino, Hotel & Spa and Belterra Casino Resort will reopen, followed by Belterra Park Gaming & Entertainment Center on 19 June.

Ohio Governor Mike DeWine announced today that casinos and racinos, along with amusement parks and water parks, would be permitted to reopen on 19 June.

Ohio Lt. Governor Jon Husted announced today that horse racing can resume in Ohio next Friday, without spectators, as long as safety protocols can be met.