/tags/ohio-lottery Ohio Lottery en-US Copyright Thu, 21 Dec 2023 18:54:02 GMT /government-politics/2023-12-21/advocates-warn-ohioans-dont-bet-on-scratch-offs-as-good-gifts-for-kids There’s a warning out for Ohioans shopping for last minute holiday gifts – don’t stuff your kids’ stockings with scratch off lottery tickets. Thu, 21 Dec 2023 18:54:02 GMT /government-politics/2023-12-21/advocates-warn-ohioans-dont-bet-on-scratch-offs-as-good-gifts-for-kids Karen Kasler /government-politics/2022-07-28/tax-coffers-in-ohio-have-a-lot-to-gain-if-an-ohioan-wins-that-big-mega-millions-jackpot-tomorrow The state stands to gain millions of dollars in taxes if the winner lives in Ohio. Thu, 28 Jul 2022 20:54:13 GMT /government-politics/2022-07-28/tax-coffers-in-ohio-have-a-lot-to-gain-if-an-ohioan-wins-that-big-mega-millions-jackpot-tomorrow Jo Ingles /government-politics/2022-06-07/ohio-lawmakers-condemn-canadian-government-in-house-while-granting-lucrative-deal-in-senate The Ohio Senate unanimously approved a bill that critics say steers business to a Canadian-based company to offer services for the Ohio Lottery Tue, 07 Jun 2022 18:04:59 GMT /government-politics/2022-06-07/ohio-lawmakers-condemn-canadian-government-in-house-while-granting-lucrative-deal-in-senate Jo Ingles /government-politics/2021-04-13/group-says-lottery-controlling-sports-gambling-is-best-bet-for-ohio A coalition of bowling alleys, bars and other businesses that sell lottery games, and mayors is pushing back and rejecting any plan to allow Ohio’s four… Tue, 13 Apr 2021 04:35:03 GMT /government-politics/2021-04-13/group-says-lottery-controlling-sports-gambling-is-best-bet-for-ohio Karen Kasler /government-politics/2020-06-16/senator-wants-lottery-to-bring-in-more-cash-from-players-to-replace-budget-cuts State lawmakers are still considering how to regulate sports gambling in Ohio. But one Republican state senator says sports betting isn’t going to help… Wed, 17 Jun 2020 01:56:50 GMT /government-politics/2020-06-16/senator-wants-lottery-to-bring-in-more-cash-from-players-to-replace-budget-cuts Karen Kasler /government-politics/2020-03-23/ohio-lottery-says-it-is-an-essential-service-under-stay-at-home-order Ohio’s casinos have been closed for almost two weeks and it's been a week since bars were shut down, including those offering Keno. But Ohio Lottery… Mon, 23 Mar 2020 21:31:32 GMT /government-politics/2020-03-23/ohio-lottery-says-it-is-an-essential-service-under-stay-at-home-order Jo Ingles /government-politics/2019-05-27/sports-gambling-in-ohio-expected-to-include-online-gaming There are two bipartisan bills that will decide how sports gaming would be overseen by the state. But there’s also a debate over where it will happen – in… Tue, 28 May 2019 03:22:55 GMT /government-politics/2019-05-27/sports-gambling-in-ohio-expected-to-include-online-gaming Karen Kasler /government-politics/2019-04-09/bipartisan-bill-introduced-to-legalize-sports-betting-with-proceeds-to-schools Two state representatives have introduced a bill to legalize and regulate sports gambling, now that the US Supreme Court has said states can do that. If… Tue, 09 Apr 2019 20:22:08 GMT /government-politics/2019-04-09/bipartisan-bill-introduced-to-legalize-sports-betting-with-proceeds-to-schools Karen Kasler /government-politics/2018-01-05/ohioans-are-feeling-lucky Ohio Lottery officials report brisk sales at the state’s Mega Millions and Powerball retailers right now.The Ohio Lottery’s Marie Kilbane says the jackpot… Fri, 05 Jan 2018 19:26:09 GMT /government-politics/2018-01-05/ohioans-are-feeling-lucky Jo Ingles /government-politics/2016-01-12/nations-largest-lottery-jackpot-to-be-drawn-wednesday The Powerball jackpot is up to $1.5 billion dollars for the big drawing Wednesday night. The Ohio Lottery’s Danielle Frizzi-Babb doesn’t think the word… Tue, 12 Jan 2016 20:43:34 GMT /government-politics/2016-01-12/nations-largest-lottery-jackpot-to-be-drawn-wednesday Jo Ingles