H.J.R. 10 Summary

• Proposes constitutional amendment to authorize casino gaming at four facilities in Cincinnati, Cleveland, Columbus, and Toledo, subject to county voter approval before operation begins in each county.

• Establishes 33% tax on gross casino revenue with distribution: 51% to counties by population, 34% to public schools by student population, 5% to host cities, 3% to casino control commission, 3% to horse racing fund, 2% to law enforcement training, and 2% to problem gambling treatment.

• Creates Ohio Casino Control Commission with seven members (governor-appointed with senate approval) to license and regulate casino operators, with at least one member each from law enforcement, accounting, legal, and casino host counties.

• Requires each casino operator to pay $50 million upfront license fee per facility ($200 million total) and make minimum $250 million initial investment per facility ($1 billion total statewide).

• Limits casino operators to majority interest in no more than two of four facilities; restricts slots to 5,000 maximum per facility and prohibits casino facilities in exclusively residential zones; amendment effective June 1, 2010, if approved by voters on May 3, 2010.