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Ohio Gambling Laws<\/h1>\n
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Laws with respect to gambling<\/a> are written and enforced at the state level, with some states restricting the practice to bingo and school raffles. Other states with significant Native American populations only allow gambling on Indian reservations. For much of the 20th century, though, casino-style gambling was limited to tourist destinations such as Las Vegas, Nevada and Atlantic City, New Jersey.<\/p>\r\n

Ohio gambling laws allow for wagering on horse racing, including a handful of satellite facilities, as well as gambling at Indian casinos. Also, the state allows certain charitable and non-profit organizations to engage in limited gambling for fundraising efforts, such as raffles and bingo.<\/p>\r\n

Anyone caught cheating in any form of gambling may be charged with a first-degree misdemeanor, punishable by a fine of at least $1,000. Cheating, with respect to "fixing" or otherwise corrupting a sporting event (which would include horseracing), is:
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