Perspectives on Ohio Bingo Regulation: An Historical Analysis and Proposals for Change

The writers make no value judgments on the social or moral efficacy of legalized bingo. All suggestions herein are directed to drafting legislation which achieves the public policy goals chosen by the people of Ohio and their elected representatives. It is hoped that the suggestions offered will be useful in the legislative process of adopting a comprehensive bingo law; the authors shall endeavor to present all theoretical and practical considerations so that the proposals proffered will reflect the wide range of legislative choices open to the people of Ohio. The goal is to place bingo in the background, operating smoothly in accord with a fair legislative scheme, absent controversy.