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This week on "The State of Ohio": The budget is on its way to a committee that will hammer out the differences before the end of the month deadline. But there are serious issues on both sides that could slow down the talks. A billion dollars is headed back to Ohio employers who paid into the states Bureau of Workers' Comp program. But a critic says the BWC has an outstanding bill that remains unpaid. And more on how Ohio's poorest people are surviving the rising costs of a basic existence.

Like those in nearby states, Ohio casinos will pay out 85 cents on every dollar they take in.
	By Bill Cohen - May 19, 2010

Under proposed rules for Ohio's four new gambling casinos, slot machines will be required to pay out at least 85% of the money they take in. As state legislators get ready to approve the rules, the payout mandate is sparking headlines, but a spokesman for casino developer Penn National, says it's no big deal. Here's Bob Tenenbaum, talking with statehouse correspondent Bill Cohen.

Ohio voters authorized the four casinos by approving a constitutional amendment on last November's ballot. Now, state legislators have an early June deadline for okaying the rules the casinos will live by.

Bob Tenenbaum with Bill Cohen (:49)

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