Columbus Hollywood Casino Operator’s License Approval Anticipated

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COLUMBUS, Ohio – (Associated Press) - The Ohio Casino Commission is expected to approve the operator's license for the new casino opening next month in Columbus.
 


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The commission, which meets in Columbus Wednesday morning, also is expected to get an update on construction and opening plans for the Hollywood Casino Columbus.

The $400 million gaming palace is scheduled to open Oct. 8, drawing 3 million visitors a year.
 
Voter-approved casinos have already opened in Cleveland and Toledo. Another is scheduled to open in Cincinnati next spring.

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