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PENN Hosts Ceremony For New Hotel At Hollywood Columbus Casino

As part of larger expansion plans, PENN Entertainment broke ground for a new hotel at Hollywood Casino Columbus on Tuesday.

Posted on: November 28, 2023 | | Adam Hensley

Photo of slots from 2014 at MGM Northfield Park, where the MGM hacks caused a drop in September revenue

MGM Northfield Park Revenue Dropped $3 Million Due To Cyberattack

For the first time in 12 months, MGM Northfield Park near Cleveland posted a year-over-year loss — no doubt due to the MGM Resorts hack.

Posted on: October 22, 2023 | | Brian Cross

A photo of the MGM Grand Detroit for a story about how the Detroit casino strike could affect Ohio casinos.

Could Workers’ Strike Send Detroit Gamblers To Hollywood Casino Toledo?

On Tuesday, the workers at Detroit's three commercial casinos went on strike. Some of those customers could make the short trip to Toledo.

Posted on: October 20, 2023 | | Brian Cross

A picture of an upward slanted graph for a story about the increase in at-risk gambling rates since Ohio casino legalization.

At-Risk & Problem Gambling Has Grown 350% Since Ohio Casinos Were Built

According to a survey by the Department of Mental Health & Addiction Services, rates in Ohio jumped from 5.7% in 2012 to 19.8% last year.

Posted on: October 19, 2023 | | Steve Schult

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Report: Ohio Casinos Account For Just 1% Of Total U.S. Casino Jobs

According to a report from the American Gaming Association, Ohio casinos employ 1% of the 1.18 million workers in the U.S. gaming market.

Posted on: October 14, 2023 | | Mike Breen

A picture of a convention center with the Hard Rock Casino overlaid on it for a story about Hard Rock Cincinnati's $1.2 million convention center renovation plan.

Hard Rock Casino Cincinnati Announces $1.2 Million Convention Center Renovation

Hard Rock Casino Cincinnati announced its plans to spend seven figures in renovations to its convention and event center.

Posted on: October 10, 2023 | | Adam Hensley

Here’s How I Spent 3 Hours At Hard Rock Casino Cincinnati

PlayOhio contributor Mike Breen details his experience at the Hard Rock Casino Cincinnati during a Sunday afternoon trip to the property.

Posted on: October 10, 2023 | | Mike Breen

Ohio Racinos Win $112.5 Million In August

The state's seven racinos, which have slot machines, racing and sports betting, combined to win $112.5 million from gamblers in August.

Posted on: September 18, 2023 | | Steve Schult

The MGM Northfield Park website is operational again after a cyber attack had it down

Website Is Back, ‘Everything Is Functional’ At MGM Northfield Park

More information is coming out about a cyberattack that impacted some of the operations at MGM Northfield Park.

Posted on: September 18, 2023 | | C.J. Pierre

Cybersecurity Attack Causing Hiccups at MGM Northfield Casino

The cybersecurity issue affecting most MGM Resorts properties is causing minor problems at the MGM-owned Ohio racino.

Posted on: September 13, 2023 | | Dan Holmes

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PENN Hosts Ceremony For New Hotel At Hollywood Columbus Casino

MGM Northfield Park Revenue Dropped $3 Million Due To Cyberattack

Could Workers’ Strike Send Detroit Gamblers To Hollywood Casino Toledo?

At-Risk & Problem Gambling Has Grown 350% Since Ohio Casinos Were Built

Report: Ohio Casinos Account For Just 1% Of Total U.S. Casino Jobs

Hard Rock Casino Cincinnati Announces $1.2 Million Convention Center Renovation

Here’s How I Spent 3 Hours At Hard Rock Casino Cincinnati

Ohio Racinos Win $112.5 Million In August

Website Is Back, ‘Everything Is Functional’ At MGM Northfield Park

Cybersecurity Attack Causing Hiccups at MGM Northfield Casino

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