Ohio Rev. Code § 122.014: Financial assistance for gaming activities.

(A) As used in this section, "gaming activities" means activities conducted in connection with or that include any of the following:

(1) Casino gaming, as authorized and defined in Section 6(C) of Article XV, Ohio Constitution;

(2) Casino gaming, as defined in division (E) of section 3772.01 of the Revised Code; or

(3) The pari-mutuel system of wagering as authorized and described in Chapter 3769. of the Revised Code.

(B) The department of development or any other entity that administers any program or development project established under Chapter 122., 166., or 184. of the Revised Code or in sections 149.311, 5709.87, or 5709.88 of the Revised Code shall not provide any financial assistance, including loans, tax credits, and grants, staffing assistance, technical support, or other assistance to businesses conducting gaming activities or for project sites on which gaming activities are or will be conducted.