Ohio’s sports betting apps had a good February. In-person betting? Not so much

Monday, April 1, 2024 10:02 PM
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  • Sean McDonnell, cleveland.com

Ohio’s sports betting market saw year-over-year gains in February, but it was a tale of two formats. While mobile apps saw more bets and positive revenue, most in-person betting lounges were in the negative.

Gamblers bet $672 million on sports in February, up from $639 million in the same month last year.

Ohio’s sports betting operators — whether it was by phone, in-person or at a kiosk — collected $66 million in revenue after paying out the winnings and settling voided wagers, down from $82 million, according to compiled data from the Ohio Casino Control and Ohio Lottery commissions.

But mobile betting apps, like FanDuel and DraftKings, accounted for essentially all of the revenue.