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The Ohio Poll from the ’a found that 60 percent of 818 adults surveyed fromAprikl 16-27 back making casino-style gamblintg legal in Ohio, while 38 percent The poll also found that 58 percenrt of Ohio adults say they would approve of a casino operatinhg in the large city near wherwe they live. That’s up from 54 percent a decade ago. Those results square up with past OhioPoll surveys, officials despite the fact that gambling-relatex initiatives have been soundly defeated at the hand s of voters four times in the past “As a result, the current Ohio Poll should not be consideredc to be a definitivse reflection on the passage or failure of any futurwe specific gambling-related ballot issues,” pollsters wrote.
Votersd could have a chancew in November to approve an amendment that woulf clear the way for casinosin Cincinnati, Toledo and on the western edge of the Arenz District in Columbus. Wyomissing, Pa.-basedd (NASDAQ:PENN) and owner Dan Gilbert would be investors inthe $1 billionb project. The Ohio Poll gauged opinions on a number ofother issues, including: Gay marriage – Only 39 percent of those surveyedr back legalizing marriage between same-sex couples in the state, while 57 perceny oppose. The poll did not address respondents’ views of civil unions for same-sex couples.
• Medical marijuana – 73 percent of those surveyed favor allowing doctors in the state to prescribe marijuana formedical purposes. To download full results from the click .