Keno off to a slow start

YOUNGSTOWN — After four months, Keno is struggling to find an audience.

The Ohio Lottery game, which debuted Aug. 4, has yet to make as big an impact as originally hoped. Jeannie Roberts, deputy director of communications with the Ohio Lottery, said the game is fine; it just isn’t selling as anticipated.

“We are not disappointed in the game, but we have yet to see it take off like we thought it would,” she said.

The original plan was to have at least 2,000 retailers throughout the state offer Keno by the end of the year, Roberts said. She added there are currently 1,113 licensed Keno agents and an additional 206 involved in the application process. She said it is doubtful the 2,000 retailer goal will be met this year.

Roberts said the struggling economy is partially responsible for the disappointing sales numbers.

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