Ohio’s casinos, racinos shatter record for gambling revenue in January, not even counting sports betting

Ohio’s casinos, racinos shatter record for gambling revenue in January, not even counting sports betting

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  • Sean McDonnell, Cleveland.com
March 2, 2023 4:06 PM
  • Sean McDonnell, Cleveland.com

Ohio’s racinos and casinos broke a record for gambling revenue in January, and that’s even before you start counting sports betting that started Jan. 1.

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The state’s 11 casinos and racinos took in $196.8 million in January, according to reports from Ohio’s Casino and Lottery Commissions. It surpasses the $171.2 million record set in 2022. This is the money kept by the gambling houses, after paying out winnings, but before state taxes and fees.

The four casinos, which can offer slot machines and table games like blackjack, brought in $86.1 million, up from the $75.6 made last January. The state’s seven racinos, which can only offer slot machines, brought in $110.8 million, up from $95.6 million.

The Cleveland-Akron market, which includes the JACK Cleveland Casino, JACK Thistledown and MGM Northfield posted gains, bringing in $62.2 million in January. The properties brought in a combined $51.7 million last January.