The Ohio Supreme Court has dismissed the remaining lawsuit against a plan to put slot machines at horse racing tracks.

It would be easy to assume that Gov. Ted Strickland’s latest budget-balancing tax proposal would face its biggest hurdle in the Republican-led Ohio Senate.

A state Supreme Court decision that allows a vote on a slots proposal could derail plans by Harrah’s Operating Co. to purchase a horse track in northeast Ohio.

Governor Ted Strickland says he will not be forced into any hasty decisions when it comes to video lottery terminals.

Racetrack slots were sidelined by a high court decision Monday, potentially throwing the state budget off balance by nearly $1 billion and short-circuiting preparations that were well under way.

In Columbus’ Arena District, where a casino would be built west of the Huntington Park baseball stadium, surrounding businesses are demonstrating a lack of enthusiasm about the plan.

The gambling issue in the state of Ohio has taken another turn: The Ohio Christian Alliance has filed a lawsuit with the Supreme Court.

The Ohio Lottery Commission has made concessions to the state’s horse racing track owners to increase the likelihood they will meet a key deadline for getting video slot machines running by May 2010. 

The Ohio Supreme Court tried to zero in on legal questions as lawyers debated whether Ohio voters should have a chance to overturn newly authorized racetrack slots.

State officials submitted evidence they say indicates Penn National Gaming is underwriting an effort to overturn racetrack slots legalized by lawmakers and Governor Ted Strickland in July. 

The state plans to submit evidence indicating that gambling giant Penn National Gaming is underwriting an effort to overturn racetrack slots legalized by lawmakers and Gov. Ted Strickland in July.

The Ohio Lottery Commission has approved proposed rules on racetrack slot machines that have drawn criticism from church leaders.

Ohio officials want some fast action by horse racetracks seeking video slot machines, as outlined in rules proposed Wednesday by Gov. Ted Strickland’s administration and the Ohio Lottery.

A law enforcement labor organization has endorsed a November ballot issue that would amend the state constitution to allow casinos in Ohio’s four largest cities.

Strickland announces the appointment of Kathleen Burke as the Ohio Lottery Commission executive director.