Developers propose rules for new Ohio casinos

COLUMBUS (AP) — Developers of the casinos that voters approved for Ohio want a rule that would block communities from “unreasonably” holding up building permits or other local action.

A developers’ proposal for carrying out the casino constitutional amendment that passed on Nov. 3 also would prohibit any gamblers younger than 21. And, it would order that 90 percent of casino jobs go to area residents in Cleveland, Cincinnati, Columbus and Toledo, the cities where the establishments will be built.

The Ohio Legislature has six months to pass a measure detailing how the casinos will be launched and operated. A spokesman for House Speaker Armond Budish says the developers’ ideas submitted this week will be considered, but so will input from other interested parties.