Ohio casinos and racinos just shy of record in October after bringing in $192 million

Ohio casinos and racinos just shy of record in October after bringing in $192 million

Article brief provided by Cleveland.com
  • Sean McDonnell, Cleveland.com
November 7, 2022 6:40 PM
  • Sean McDonnell, Cleveland.com

The hot streak of records for Ohio’s casinos and racinos ended in October, with revenue coming up just short of the record set a year ago.

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Combined, the 11 facilities brought in $192.1 million in gambling revenue, slightly down from the $192.7 million reported in October 2021, according to reports Monday from the Ohio Casino Control and Lottery commissions.

However, there were just four Fridays last month, compared with five a year ago. Business is typically busier on the weekends. Both Octobers had five Saturdays.

October revenues were up compared to the $169.1 million made in 2020 and $158.4 million made in 2019. Gambling revenue had broken records in September and August.