Ohio Lottery Commission

Akron City Council failed to pass police reform legislation before its summer recess and now face a September deadline for any action.

Morning Headlines: No police reform action in Akron City Council ... and more

Amy Eddings

The council failed to introduce legislation during its last session before summer recess and faces a deadline of Sept. 9; A second case of monkeypox has been confirmed in Cleveland while COVID-19 infections across Northeast Ohio are rising again due to the new BA.5 variant ... and more stories.

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Government & Politics

Senate Sports Betting Bill Gives Authority to Casino Regulators

Andy Chow

The proposal to legalize sports gambling in Ohio includes two types of licenses.

Government & Politics

Ohio House is Considering a Bill to Allow Sports Betting Through the Lottery Commission

Andy Chow

The Ohio House is considering a bill that would allow sports betting through the Ohio Lottery Commission, which can open the door to several venues.…

Government & Politics

Sports Gambling Proposals Differ in Ohio Legislature

Karen Kasler

Gambling on sports is almost definitely on its way in Ohio, with two bipartisan bills in the legislature that will decide how it will be overseen by the…

Economy

Feeling Lucky? Ohioans Buy More Lottery Tickets as Jackpots Rise

Jo Ingles

Ohio Lottery officials report brisk sales at the state’s Mega Millions and Powerball retailers.The Ohio Lottery’s Marie Kilbane says the jackpot for…

photo of Charles Dutoit and the Philadelphia Orchestra

Community

Morning Headlines: Opioid Crisis Displaces Children; Conductor Dutoit Cancels Cleveland Appearances

Amanda Rabinowitz

Here are your morning headlines for Friday, December 22:Children increasingly displaced by the opioid crisis;Woman charged with murder of 5-year-old…