Ohio's casino revenue registered a 3.4% decline year-on-year in April compared to the same period in 2021.
🚫 Fuckin' let's dive into the latest happenings with the commercial casinos and sports betting scene in Ohio, alright? The licensed casinos here pulled in a total of $88.5 million in April, down by 3.4% compared to April 2024's $83.45 million.
Breaking it down, table games revenue clocked in at $23.2 million, while slot machines contributed $66.4 million. With April's figures, the state's casinos' year-to-date revenue stands at $342.7 million, representing a modest 1.6% increase compared to the same period in 2024.
Hollywood Columbus was the top earner with $25.2 million, while Hollywood Toledo lagged at the bottom with $20.7 million.
Now, let's talk about sports betting. The Buckeye State's sportsbooks raked in $73.7 million in April, an increase of 1.3% compared to April 2024's $72.7 million. Online sports betting brought in a whopping $74.1 million, but the retail sector suffered a loss of $367,110.
Besides the four licensed casinos, Ohio is home to a whopping 14 sportsbook operators, including racinos, casinos, sports organizations, and mobile betting operators. With a first-quarter haul of $859.9 million, Ohio slots fifth in the ranking, following New York, Nevada, New Jersey, and Pennsylvania.
And now, for some fun facts you might not have known:
- While we don't have exact figures for Ohio's commercial casino revenue for Q1 2025, the overall U.S. commercial gaming revenue showed a slight increase during the same period. The U.S. saw a 1.4% rise in land-based gaming revenue, totaling $12.66 billion[1]. But alas, there's no specific breakdown for Ohio in these results.
- As for Ohio sports betting revenue, in March 2025, the state's sportsbooks generated over $66 million in taxable revenue from a handle of $985.8 million[2]. This indicates a solid revenue stream from sports betting in Ohio.
- Nationwide, the U.S. gaming industry experienced impressive growth in online gaming during Q1 2025, with iGaming and online sports betting showing a 15.3% increase in revenue[1]. However, we lack specific data for Ohio's online gaming revenue in these search results.
So, there you have it, folks – the lowdown on the latest casino and sports betting numbers in Ohio. If you're craving even more deets, it's recommended to reach out to the Ohio Casino Control Commission or other local gaming authorities for a comprehensive picture of the state's gaming landscape for Q1 2025.
The licensed casinos in Ohio have recorded a decrease in revenue from April 2024 to April 2025, with sports betting showing a slight increase during the same period. While Ohio's commercial casino revenue for Q1 2025 is not available, the overall U.S. commercial gaming revenue showed a slight increase, with sports betting generating over $66 million in taxable revenue in March 2025 alone.
