(COLUMBUS, Ohio)—Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine thanked the Ohio House of Representatives for its passage today of HB 605. The bill, which would establish strict limits on sweepstakes gaming at internet cafes, passed by a vote of 63-30.
Attorney General DeWine issued the following statement after the vote:
"I thank Speaker Batchelder, Representatives Huffman and Blessing, and the Ohio House of Representatives for taking action on the unregulated gambling taking place at internet cafes across Ohio. HB 605 is a major step forward to protect Ohio consumers. I look forward to and encourage swift passage of HB 605 in the Ohio Senate," said DeWine.