Columbus ticket tax going into effect starting Monday

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Starting in July 1, anyone who buys a ticket to a sporting event at Nationwide Arena or any other entertainment venue or museum — except college athletics — will pay an extra 5 percent.Columbus City Council voted unanimously to approve the ticket tax in December. The money is designated to help fund local arts programs.Nationwide Arena must use 80 percent of its money collected to pay for building repairs. The extra 20 percent will help the arts community.