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Keno games to hit Ohio on Aug. 4
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Tuesday, July 08, 2008
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COLUMBUS — Gamblers looking for something new in Ohio will find Keno games in more than 1,000 bars, restaurants and bowling alleys when the Ohio Lottery Commission kicks off play on Aug. 4.
"It's kind of like glorified bingo for the lottery player. It's played every four minutes. It's visual," said Ohio Lottery Commission Sales Director Dan Metelsky. "It's inexpensive — $1. For $1 you could win up to $100,000."
The odds of winning a hundred grand by matching all 10 numbers on a dollar bet in Keno are one in 8.9 million.
Lottery commission officials hope to process the first 1,000 applicants within the next 10 days and have another 1,000 on board by the end of the year, Metelsky said. About 12,000 Class D liquor license holders are eligible to apply.
"It's catching fire. When this thing goes live, a lot of folks will say 'Wow! This thing is really happening,'" Metelsky said. "By the end of the year, I'm sure we'll have 2,000 locations and a lot of people on the outside looking in."
So far, applicants include 39 in Montgomery, 11 in Greene, nine in Miami and eight in Warren counties.
Tamara Simpson, owner of Christy's Club in Riverside, applied and is hoping the game will bring patrons into her bar, particularly after the smoking ban drove them out to her patio.
"I'm hoping they get interested in Keno. It pays off every four minutes. Hopefully people will stay and play," Simpson said.
Randy Handler, owner of Clancy's Tavern in Dayton, said not every place will have Keno so it'll be a draw for some restaurants and bars.
"I think it'll give people something to do while they're here. It might bring people in," Handler said.
The new games is expected to rake in $73 million in profits for Ohio schools. Sales projections, the number of Keno retailers and other factors are modeled after Michigan's success with the game, Metelsky said. "We're not re-inventing the wheel here. We're looking at best practices and what has worked."
The typical player is a male, 35 to 50 years old, who earns about $50,000 a year and plays between 4 p.m. and 7 p.m., Metelsky said. Keno players pick up to 10 numbers between one and 80, betting between $1 and $20. Every four minutes, the state randomly draws 20 numbers. Payouts are based on how many numbers match and the size of the bet.
Contact this reporter at (614) 224-1624 or lbischoff@coxohio.com.
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By Payday Loan Advocate
October 28, 2008 4:51 AM | Link to this
While Ohio Governor Ted Strickland confirmed no sign of fallback on his opposition to the payday loan and cash advance industries, he has found a new friend that he’s fighting on behalf of: the state’s community of gamblers. In effect, as of August 1, 2008, but being contested by the people on the November 4 state ballot, Strickland says this is a valiant effort to raise money for their public schools. Although he has been taking deep criticism from all walks of life, including members of his own parish, Strickland has defended his views on several occasions, claiming that, despite his opposition to the expansion of gaming, this one is best for the common good of our children. Modification of the state constitution to authorize the construction of a $600 million casino near Dayton is part of his proposal. Really think about this idea for just a second. If I’m not mistaken, Governor Strickland is instructing his citizens to take a chance and gamble away whatever’s left in their pockets if they are experiencing an unexpected financial sting. Along with that, it is being toted as a good cause for children’s future. When they are short on funds to purchase their children’s clothes and school supplies, Strickland says it is NOT okay to get temporary funds from a payday cash lender to make ends meet. Post Courtesy of Personal Money Store Professional Blogging Team Feed Back: 1-866-641-3406 Home: http://personalmoneystore.com/NoFaxPaydayLoans.html Blog: http://personalmoneystore.com/moneyblog/
By Starbuck777
August 4, 2008 9:16 AM | Link to this
I agree with Bill, if you don’t like casinos or Keno or gambling..then don’t do it. Don’t tell me what I have to do and think I should follow your rules. I fought in 3 wars to keep my rights and your rights… if you don’t like it, so stay home. Many Ohioans travel to Indiana and surronding states to go to casinos and there goes our tax dollars.. So mind your own business..let us enjoy ourselves..
By Sally
August 3, 2008 6:28 PM | Link to this
If I understand the new Keno, game you have to be in a bar for about 2 hours a day. Starting the first of the month. Let me think this one over while I’m at work. Must be the people that don’t have to work that can play this new game. Oh well I guess in around about way I will still be supporting the Ohio Lottery.
By bill
August 2, 2008 11:32 AM | Link to this
It’s amazing that so many ignorant people post irrelevant comments about an activity that they proclaim they will never take part in or patronize the establishments that offer it. Here’s a few clues for the clueless: There are no Keno girls in keno bars. If you don’t play it then you don’t have to worry about where the proceeds that you don’t wager go to. Most of all get a life and mind your own business so you won’t have time to worry about how others CHOOSE to live their lives.
By joe bednar
July 30, 2008 5:36 PM | Link to this
HOW MANY of you complainers actually went out and voted for CASINOS when YOU HAD THE CHANCE. HOW MANY SMOKERS VOTED WHEN THEIR RIGHTS WERE BEING TAKEN AWAY? I would quess less than 30%. GET OFF YOUR BUTTS AND VOTE. THINGS WILL THEN CHANGE
By tom
July 15, 2008 11:18 AM | Link to this
Remember to vote yes for Myohionow, a Casino in Clinton County! Maybe then People will leave Keno and go to a real Casino. The Stae of ohio will see where real money is. Where you have a better odds than 1 in 8.5 million to win. The state is ripping us off with this game! Keeping 40% and only paying back 60 % to the player. Slots pay back 88% to the Player and black jack’s edge to the house is only 2.5 % . So at least if you play the right game you have a chance of winning, instead of keno tax
By Sherri
July 11, 2008 9:11 AM | Link to this
Nothing wrong with Keno to me, even though I don’t play, but its a bunch of crap about where the money will go. We voted in the lottery many years ago “for the schools” and only a small percentage ever make it to the schools. Real estate taxes are still increased “for the schools.” If only all this money really went “for the schools.” I also agree with a previous writer, the state has taken away gambling by private clubs and their money was going to charities. This makes absolutely no sense.
By Jim
July 10, 2008 7:12 PM | Link to this
Ohio is doing this to make up for the loss of revenues caused by the smoking ban. Having casinos, which would create new jobs and tax revenue, would be a much better option.
By Mamajudy
July 10, 2008 1:11 AM | Link to this
So I can go to a bar or eatery and play keno with keno girls walking around yelling “keno”?? That’s as bad as people walking around at Bingo selling instant tickets yelling “rip-offs”!What an enjoyable meal that will be! NOT! Let the casinos in-give our people a chance for some jobs and some much needed outside money to help the economy here. More people will have something to do for a change. I earn the money so I should be able to spend it the way I want without going out of state to do so.
By Jeff
July 9, 2008 5:27 PM | Link to this
In a state like Ohio that has taken so many of our freedoms away, it is nice to have a chance to play Keno, if that is what you would like to do. We have to wear seat belts, helmets, no smoking, no strip clubs, taxed over our heads and safety check points. Thank you state of Ohio for allowing one small freedom for anyone who may choose to partake. And for the Keno girls walking around in a restaurant, maybe it will be a job for a young lady who lost their job with the strip club ban.
By getalife
July 9, 2008 4:01 PM | Link to this
Jessica? “You” put up with smokers in “your” restaurants? Let me know which ones “you” personally own(ed) or had a stake in, and I’ll make sure to never grace the place with “my” presence! Sound a little self-centered there girly!
By aharddaysnight
July 9, 2008 1:20 PM | Link to this
Ironic that they are trying to put pay day lenders out of business but then they allow keno and still want casinos. I guess Ted must think he’s the only one qualified enough to tell Ohians what to do with their money. And don’t think they won’t raise taxes anyway.
By donny
July 9, 2008 1:19 PM | Link to this
Anyone know of a nice place in Springfield that you can go to, one that no other town has?
By jessica
July 9, 2008 1:10 PM | Link to this
Gene, what “nice place” is going to have Keno? It will be showing up in sports bars of course, but there is already enough distractions there that one more won’t hurt. If Keno starts showing up in your local Olive Garden, Outback, ect. then you can complain. Otherwise, let the gamblers gamble! Besides, look at how long we put up with smokers in our restaurants! I’d much rather see a Keno girl than a cloud of smoke. But hey, maybe that’s just cause I’m not a fan of lung cancer.
By upone
July 9, 2008 12:55 PM | Link to this
The key word here DWC is “expected.” Do you really really think the schools are going to get that money and our taxes won’t be raised? You probably also buy the line of the “typical” player! Yea, right!
The government in Ohio stinks really really bad and this new game (ploy) of theirs will only make matters worse!
They would have been far better off allowing casinos in Ohio, but no, they have to be in total control, then they’ll raise taxes for schools and levies anyway!
By DWC
July 9, 2008 12:27 PM | Link to this
I guess you would prefer to have your school tax and property tax increased to cover the $73 million Keno is expected to raise? You don’t have to play Keno, but if your tax is raised you would have no choice. Think about it!
By Harry
July 9, 2008 12:27 PM | Link to this
The local VFW, Fish and Game Clubs, Moose, Eagles, etc. can not have gambling and they give money to charitable groups. But the State of Ohio wants your money and let the gamming begin. What a load of CRAP! Then again what do you expect from a lying politician (dumacrap or repubican)!
By harry
July 9, 2008 12:25 PM | Link to this
The local VFW, Fish and Game Clubs, Moose, Eagles, etc. can not have gambling and they give money to charitable groups. But the State of Ohio wants your money and let the gamming begin. What a load of CRAP! Then again what do you expect from a lying politician (dumacrap or repubican)!
By goodoleted
July 9, 2008 12:03 PM | Link to this
Poor souls “drowning” their sorrows in bars will now have the opportunity to lose their entire paycheck because of one impulsive night! At least with casinos, one has to physically make a decision to drive to the casino and take a chance with their money.
Keno Games in bars and restaurants is one of the stupidest things Ted Strickland has proposed so far. I’m sure there will be plenty more.
As for me, as soon as I see or hear a “keno girl”, I’ll be taking my business elsewhere!
By alwaysup37
July 9, 2008 10:53 AM | Link to this
I agree with By Gene, I won’t play it as it seems to be a waste of time and money and we don’t frequent bars anyway. The generation of 73 mil for the State is chump change compared to what’s leaving Ohio. Give us some good ole’ casinos with card games, some place to go and something to do. Something is seriously wrong with the leadership in Ohio,or more like the lack of it.
By Gene
July 9, 2008 10:13 AM | Link to this
I guess when we go to a nice place to eat we will be dittrbed with a Keno girl walking around saying Keno, Keno, Keno. So plesent when someone wants a nice quiet meal with someone. Been to Vegas? Then you should know. Better off having casions around the state.