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Casino counties provide strong support for Issue 3
Issue 3 was winning by big margins in three of the four counties that would get casinos under the proposal in results posted by Secretary of State Jennifer Brunner about 9:15 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 3.
Here are the results:
Cuyahoga County Cleveland, winning, 68-32 percent
Hamilton County, Cincinnati, winning, 70-30 percent
Lucas County, Toledo, winning, 59-41 percent
Results were not posted for Franklin County, which includes Columbus.
Statewide, the issue was winning, 60-40 percent, with more than 12 percent of precincts reporting.
The plan would permit casinos in Cleveland, Columbus, Cincinnati and Toledo.
Voters have rejected gambling plans four times since 1990.
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By scott
November 4, 2009 8:23 AM | Link to this
Why is everyone missing the point that this effectivly ended any chance of other cities getting a casino. My opinion was casinos anywhere or casinos nowhere. Why should the big cities, who already have all the advantages, get even more. I think cities like Dayton, Akron etc. need the development more.
By KD
November 3, 2009 11:11 PM | Link to this
Slots wonderful simple fun for the mature adults thanks to all who voted for the casino’s and those who did not sit back and enjoy the ride anyway GO OHIO and to all the non OHIO residents your MONEY is MUCH WELCOME
By amazed
November 3, 2009 10:04 PM | Link to this
I don’t want to this pass, but I will accept the outcome… however I don’t believe a single fact that these groups put up on how this will help… The lottery was to help the schools… but why are so many in financial shambles??? People got to the out of state casinos from Ohio for Weekend getaways!! they don’t want to stay in the state, I can’t believe how gulliable the people of the state and country really are. It is sad how ignorant people have become.
By Allison
November 3, 2009 9:45 PM | Link to this
I am GLAD to see that this may pass. Right now those who do gamble from Ohio (which is a lot) go to Michigain and Indiana and their money goes there. At least this will create jobs in Ohio, help Ohio’s economy now and the money spent in Casinos will go to Ohio Taxes and schools. It’s about time Ohio money stay in Ohio.
By thefarls
November 3, 2009 9:43 PM | Link to this
oh no no more gambling at the church Fish Fry’s how will the church ever steal money????
By Ivoted2day
November 3, 2009 9:41 PM | Link to this
I checked and this is a democratic society. We can vote - just because you don’t like the outcome does not mean that special interests won.
By Disillusioned Resident
November 3, 2009 9:38 PM | Link to this
It is sad to see that this is standing a good chance at being passed. Voter’s don’t seem to understand that the commercials are right - a monopoly for casinos in the state of Ohio are being voted into the state constitution. I guess it was only a matter of time before the special interests won and were granted a constitutional license to steal in the state.
By HipHoorayForCasinos
November 3, 2009 9:35 PM | Link to this
WooHoo! Go Ohio, go!!!