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Casinos Face Tough Sales Job in Ohio Towns

OHIO – As reported by the Toledo Blade: "Proponents of casino gambling are looking to double down on Ohio's smaller communities by offering them the chance to decide for themselves if they want such gaming within their town limits.

"But the folks who live in some of those towns told The Blade such changes along their Main Streets face longer odds than a three-legged horse winning the Triple Crown.

"'No thanks,' Napoleon city manager Jon Bisher said. '

"…Twice now, Ohioans have defeated gambling measures - one in 1990 that could have opened the door to casino gambling and another in 1996 that would have approved riverboat gambling.

"The latest initiative on gambling would allow about 50 Ohio municipalities to put the issue of casinos before their voters.

"…Mayor Ford said casino gambling is likely to be 'a mixed bag' for Ohio cities. Some citizens would welcome it just as entertainment, but others would develop gambling addictions…"

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