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VLTs at Scioto Downs generate more than 11 million dollars

The Ohio Lottery Commission says video slot machines at Scioto Downs generated more than 11 million dollars in revenue during the facility's opening month. The state's share is 3.7 million dollars. Officials had estimated the machines would generate 3 million per month for the state. The money will help fund K-12 education programs. The remaining revenue goes to the track owner, West Virginia-based MTR Gaming Group. 

Jim has been with WCBE since 1996. Before that he worked as a reporter at another Columbus radio station, and for three newspapers in Southwest Florida.