MyOhioNow, an organization that has proposed building a casino in Clinton County, today delivered 800,000 signatures to Ohio Secretary of State Jennifer Brunner. The organization went well over the minimum number 402,275 petitioners and will likely have more than enough votes to put the measure on the ballot on November 4th.

If approved, the $600 Million destination will be a gambling destination to many in the Buckeye state and surrounding areas. 5000 jobs will be created if the measure passes with the lowest paying jobs being paid at least $15 an hour with full benefits.

The organization released a statement today that stated, in part:

"This has been an exciting opportunity to reach out to Ohio voters in all 88 counties. The response has been overwhelmingly favorable. We are very appreciative of the effort of hundreds of Ohioans who have helped us in this effort to place this issue on the November 4th ballot. Ohioans are excited for this positive economic news. The prospect of up to 5000 new jobs is a bright spot in a year in which we have faced so much financial adversity and challenges. We look forward to a positive and honest campaign to get the support of Ohio voters. We look towards our opposition to come from casinos in states that neighbor Ohio, as they have enjoyed the economic benefits from Ohioans for many years. When this issue passes, their free lunch will end," said Rick Lertzman, co-founder of MyOhioNow.com.

Ohio voters have voted down such measures in the past. The last attempt at getting casino gambling in the state was in 2006. The "Learn & Earn" measure was an attempt to get slot machines in area establishments like race tracks and in downtown Cleveland but failed despite winning over the majority of Cuyahoga County Voters. In 1990 voters struck down by a wide margin that would have created a resort in Lorain, Ohio. In that time span other states such as Michigan, Indiana, West Virginia, and Pennsylvania have passed casino gambling measures.