(Cleveland, Ohio-11/05/08)- MyOhioNow.com co-founders Rick Lertzman and Dr.
Brad Pressman discussed today their plan to move forward in a revised plan to
bring casino gambling in Ohio. This plan would include possible additional
sites in Cleveland, Columbus, Cincinnati, Youngstown, Toledo and other areas
in the state.
“First we would like to thank our staff, volunteers and friends who have
worked hard to pass Issue 6 , that would have benefited all of Ohio. We are very
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MyOhioNow will move forward with new casino plan-may include a casino in Toledo
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Issue 6: MyOhioNow/Blue Water files lawsuit against Penn National Gaming/Argosy Casino
(Columbus,Ohio/10/23/08)- My Ohio Now PAC and Blue Water Joint Venture, LLC
have filed a Complaint in the Franklin County Court of Common Pleas alleging
that the "No On 6 Committee" made false and defamatory statements in its
advertising campaign to defeat Issue 6 at the polls on November 4.
The Complaint names as defendants both the No On 6 Committee and its funding
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OHIO ELECTION COMMISSION FINDS PROBABLE CAUSE IN ANTI-CASINO ADS
OHIO ELECTION COMMISSION FINDS PROBABLE CAUSE IN ANTI-CASINO ADS
(Columbus, 10/23/08)- The panel of the Ohio Election Commission (“OEC”)
found in favor of the MYOHIONOW/ISSUE 6 complaint of false advertising by the
Vote No On 6 PAC. The OEC panel found probable cause of false statements on
advertisements made on behalf of the Penn National/Argosy Casino funded Vote No
Issue 6: MyOhioNow Ohio's Resort Casino Files Complaint with Ohio Elections Commission
(Columbus, Ohio,/ October 20) MyOhioNow PAC (Yes on Issue 6) will file a
complaint with the Ohio Elections Commission today calling to stop the false
statements in advertising by the No on 6 Committee. The next step will be a
hearing on Thursday before the Ohio Elections Commission to determine if there
is probable cause.
News Release Ohio Department of Taxation Analysis Issue 6, Ohio's Resort/Casino
Ohio Department of Taxation Analysis of ISSUE 6, Ohio's Resort Casino
Estimates come close to the studies and claims of MyOhioNow.com
(Columbus, Ohio-October 8)- The Ohio Department of Taxation along with the
Ohio Secretary of State and the Ohio Office of Budget and Management have
released the state's study and analysis State Issue 6, Ohio's Resort Casino.
INDIAN GAMBLING IN OHIO: A NON-ISSUE FOR ISSUE SIX
INDIAN GAMBLING IN OHIO:
A NON-ISSUE FOR ISSUE SIX
PROFESSOR BLAKE A. WATSON
UNIVERSITY OF DAYTON SCHOOL OF LAW
SEPTEMBER 22, 2008
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
MyOhioNow study and legal opinion
Cleveland, Ohio – October 2, 2008. MyOhioNow /Issue 6 announced today that a recent study from Michigan Consultants (a national market analysis firm) found that a proposed Ohio casino would generate approximately $255 million in payments to Ohio counties, and would ultimately be responsible for adding over 8,700 jobs to the state.
Issue 6 Is Under Attack by the largest and most costly opposition campaign in Ohio ever- estimated at $40 million.
CLEVELAND, Sept. 29 -- Issue 6 Ohio's Resort Casino , which was certified by
the Secretary of State by the Secretar. Issue 6 and will be on the ballot on
November 4th for Ohio voters statewide despite a last minute attempt to stop
Issue 6 by Penn National/Argosy Casino to keep Ohioans from voting on the
Issue was rejected by the Secretary of State.
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Ohio AFL-CIO ENDORSES ISSUE 6- OHIO'S RESORT CASINO
(Columbus,Ohio, Sept. 22)- The Ohio AFL-CIO has endorsed Issue 6, Ohio's Resort Casino that will be on the November 4th statewide ballot.
"The Ohio AFL-CIO supports Issue 6 because it will create good jobs and the revenue stream will stimulate the economy at the state and local levels, " said Joseph P. Rugola who is the President of the Ohio AFL-CIO.
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Ohio ISSUE 6 Position on Taxation
ISSUE 6 POSITION ON TAXATION
(Cleveland, Ohio) August 29, 2008
The MyOhioNow (Issue 6) position regarding the taxes it will pay should the
voters approve the constitutional amendment to permit casino gaming in one
location in Clinton County, Ohio in the November 4, 2008 election- is:
(1) It will pay a tax rate of 30% on gross casino receipts unless another
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Indian Casinos Have No Future in Ohio
MyOhioNow.com/Issue 6
(Beachwood, Ohio)- MyOhioNow.com which is seeking to pass Issue Six which would allow a $600 million resort/casino in southwest Ohio, will be the only casino in Ohio if the initiative passes on November 4th.
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Casino Petition Submitted to Ohio Secretary of State
COLUMBUS, Ohio, Aug. 5 / -- MyOhioNow.com submitted 800,000 signatures of
registered Ohio voters to the office of the Ohio Secretary of State at 9 am
today (8/5/08). To place an initiative on the ballot, a minimum of 402,275
registered Ohio voters are needed along with 5% of the registered voters in 44
counties. MyOhioNow.com collected approx. 800,000 signatures and met the
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MyOhioNow Casino Petition to be Submitted
News Alert/For Immediate Release
Casino Petition to be Submitted
(Columbus, Ohio) On Tuesday, August 5th at 11 am at The Hyatt on Capitol
Square ( 75 East State Street, Columbus, Ohio 43215), MyOhioNow.com will make an
announcement regarding the submission of signatures to the Ohio Secretary of
State that will place an initiative on the November 4th ballot for a
casino/resort in Ohio. Co-Founders of My OhioNow.com, Rick Lertzman and Dr. Brad
Pressman will be present to discuss the petition drive, the issue and the
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