Ohio Says Yes and Here are the Rules

The state of Ohio had decided to bring in slot machines to the racetracks and many of their residents were not happy about it. They said that they had already voted them down and therefore their elected officials should have respected their wishes and found another way to bring in money. When their officials still refused to listen they said that they wanted to see the rules that would apply to the slot machines and now the state has provided them.
 
The government issued the rules of the slot machines as they pertained to the tracks that they would be operating out of. The state says that the tracks are all required to spend $80 million to improve how they look and what they have to offer if they want to bring in slot machines. The rules also determine how they will run and where they will run.
 
The slot machines will be permitted to run 24/7 but they must be placed away from the racing wagering areas. They also have to ensure that anyone who plays the slot machines is at least 18 years old and it will be the tracks’ responsibility to ensure that this happens.
 
There are various deadlines that have to be met by the tracks as well, and if they don’t meet them the state says that they will have to pay large fees and fines. The tracks must also monitor all of the slot machines through a closed circuit television system so that they can see if there are any problems and that they can see who is playing them.