Columbus Hollywood Casino – News & Updates

[jbcmh81]

http://www.dispatch.com/content/stories/business/2014/01/05/casino-bids-to-grow-along-with-environs.html

So it sounds like the casino wants to move forward this year with the connecting hotel project. And that it wants to help develop the surrounding area.

[Matthew]

They are getting ready to build another Turkey Hill directly across Georgesville where George’s restaurant stands now. Not too exciting, but many are overjoyed that it isn’t another used car lot or check cashing scheme.

[Caleb]

Matthew said:
They are getting ready to build another Turkey Hill directly across Georgesville where George’s restaurant stands now. Not too exciting, but many are overjoyed that it isn’t another used car lot or check cashing scheme.

They just recently finished one on the corner of Georgesville and Clime Rd, and it doesn’t look to shabby as most gas stations do. I approve of the project. Im just glad its not another “U STORE IT” storage center…

[News]

Long-Time West Side Restaurant Closes
By Josh Poland
Wednesday January 15, 2014 6:59 PM

COLUMBUS, Ohio – If you grew up on the west side of Columbus, odds are that you ate a George’s coney at some point in your life. But the restaurant’s six-decade run in west Columbus is coming to an end.

The restaurant says its business dropped by about 40 percent since the Hollywood Casino opened, but the owners say the casino is not the reason why they’ll be moving. They say their lease expired and the restaurant will be replaced by a convenience store.

READ MORE: http://www.10tv.com/content/stories/2014/01/15/columbus-restaurant-closes.html

[News]

One Year In, Have Casinos Increased Problem Gambling?
March 4, 2014
by Tana Weingartner

It’s been a year since Horseshoe Cincinnati, the last of Ohio’s casinos to open, began taking bets.

So are concerns about problem gambling coming true?

READ MORE: http://wosu.org/2012/news/2014/03/04/one-year-have-casinos-increased-problem-gambling/

[News]

Ohio Casinos Ask To Put Slot Machines In Smoking Areas
Wednesday August 13, 2014 9:27 AM

CINCINNATI – Ohio’s casinos want to make sure gamblers can still feed the slot machines during their smoke breaks. Major casinos in Cincinnati, Columbus and Toledo want to install slot machines in designated smoking areas while keeping their main gaming floors smoke-free.

READ MORE: http://www.10tv.com/content/stories/2014/08/13/cincinnati-ohio-casinos-ask-to-put-slot-machines-in-smoking-areas.html

[Coremodels]

https://www.columbusunderground.com/final-cut-steak-seafood-named-columbus-only-four-star-restaurant-aw1

[Coremodels]

http://www.dispatch.com/content/stories/business/2014/08/31/area-around-columbus-casino-shows-signs-of-revival.html

[jgeorge300]

Both sides made bold predictions about the boon and bane of casinos. Neither appear to have come true.

Ohio casinos’ revenue promises haven’t panned out

[News]

Ohio Casino Revenues Plummet
October 7, 2014
by WOSU News Staff

Revenues at Ohio’s four voter-approved gambling casinos is down 25 percent from last year’s.

READ MORE: http://wosu.org/2012/news/2014/10/07/ohio-casino-revenues-plummet-1/

[OneBagTravel]

I used to go to the casino when they had some decent acts go through. I haven’t been back since around March. Sounds crazy but they need decent acts to attract customers, not just endless rows of slot machines and $10 minimum black jack.

Plus why am I paying so much for drinks there? I thought casinos were supposed to be cheap :o

[Jason Powell]

This is news? What did they think was going to happen?

[Coremodels]

News wrote:

Ohio Casino Revenues Plummet<br>
October 7, 2014<br>
by WOSU News Staff

Revenues at Ohio’s four voter-approved gambling casinos is down 25 percent from last year’s.<br>
<br>
READ MORE: http://wosu.org/2012/news/2014/10/07/ohio-casino-revenues-plummet-1/

What a difference a day makes apparently?

http://www.dispatch.com/content/stories/business/2014/10/07/Hollywood-Columbus-revenue-rose-last-month.html

The central Ohio gambling market is starting to show signs of stabilization and growth two years after the opening of Hollywood Casino Columbus, much as many experts predicted.

[Jason Powell]

I’m sticking with my previous thought. I just cannot see any sort of sustained upward trajectory for the foreseeable future and beyond.

[bjones7]

I’m not surprised! The Casino/Racino Market is flooded right now in Ohio. The top 4 cities in Ohio have Casino’s and their surrounding area’s have Racinos. Yup not surprised.

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