Gov. Strickland opposed to Ohio slot machine proposal

COLUMBUS — Gov. Ted Strickland does not support a potential move in the Legislature to allow slot machines at Ohio’s horse racing tracks.

“I do not think expanding gambling is the right thing for Ohio,” the top Democratic officeholder in the state told Statehouse reporters. “I don’t think it’s the right economic development approach. And I think there are negative consequences associated with [gambling].”

Strickland offered the comments today in response to questions about a move by the Ohio Racing Commission and some supportive state lawmakers to consider placing slot machines at racetracks.

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