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CAP Survey: Consumers Confused, Unaware Of THC Beverages
ALEXANDRIA, Va. — American adults are generally unfamiliar with and confused by beverages containing THC, according to a new survey from the Center for Alcohol Policy. A large majority of Americans are unaware and confused [Read More]
Expanding VLTs, eBingo Would Benefit On-Premises Permit Holders, Supporters Say
COLUMBUS — Legislation expanding lottery and bingo opportunities for bars and other businesses is the safest and least invasive way to expand gaming in Ohio, an executive of an Ohio bar owners group told members [Read More]
Legally Speaking: Beverage Alcohol Offered For Sale Must Be Acquired From Proper Source
Ohio law provides that no permit holder may possess any beer or intoxicating liquor not purchased from the Division of Liquor Control or from the holder of a permit issued by the division. [Read More]
Ohio Restaurants Projected To Add 21,000 Summer Jobs
WASHINGTON — Restaurants in Ohio are expected to see employment increase nearly 5 percent this summer, according to the National Restaurant Association’s 27th annual Eating and Drinking Place Summer Employment Forecast. Ohio eating and drinking [Read More]
Ohio Craft Breweries Contribute $1.29B To State’s Economy
COLUMBUS — Ohio’s craft brewing industry delivered $1.29 billion to the state's economy in 2024, according to the biennial economic impact report from the Ohio Craft Brewers Association. The impact report details the regional and [Read More]
House Bill 344 Expands Racino-type Terminals To Ohio Lottery Agents
COLUMBUS — Ohio lottery agents could expand their offerings with video lottery terminals under legislation introduced June 10 in the Ohio House of Representatives. House Bill 344 would expand the Ohio Lottery Commission’s operation of [Read More]