After previously supporting campaigns against Ohio gaming bills, Penn National Gaming (PENN: 24.91 0.00%) has declared itself behind the new plan to bring casinos to the Buckeye State. After several previous attempts to legalize casino gambling in Ohio have failed, Ohio lawmakers have introduced a bill suggesting the creation of four casinos, at least one of which would likely be controlled by Penn National.

The last casino bill in Ohio, which Penn helped defeat, only allowed for one casino. The new proposal would license casinos in each of Ohio’s four largest cities, including Toledo. Penn National owns Toledo Raceway Park, a probable site for a casino in that city.

Also in line for a casino would be Cleveland, Cincinnati, and Columbus. Other prominent support has materialized for the latest gambling measure, including Cleveland Cavaliers owner Dan Gilbert.

“We are eager to take part in a successful campaign and to be involved in the development of the gaming industry in Ohio for many years to come,” says Penn National CEO Peter Carlino. Carlino claims the casinos would create 20,000 jobs in the state, and generate $600 million a year in tax payments.

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