(COLUMBUS, Ohio)—Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine today issued the following statement on House Bill 7, which was signed today by Governor Kasich:
"I am pleased that House Bill 7 has been signed into law by Governor John Kasich. The new law will provide Ohio law enforcement much needed clarity between legitimate sweepstakes and the illegal gambling which has been taking place at internet cafes across Ohio," said Attorney General DeWine. "I thank all those who made this legislation possible, including Governor Kasich; the bill's sponsor, Representative Matt Huffman; and the members of the Ohio House and Ohio Senate who supported House Bill 7.
"The Ohio Attorney General's Office will continue to help local law enforcement and county prosecutors in any way that is needed, from law enforcement and investigative help to providing assistance answering questions of law, case development or prosecution."
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