Ohio’s legal sports betting market saw impressive numbers in October, with a handle of $901.4 million, the second-highest since its launch in January 2023. This figure represents a 20.6% increase from last year’s $747.7 million and a 4.5% rise from September’s $863 million, trailing only the opening month’s $1.11 billion handle.
Online betting dominated with $881.7 million, while retail betting accounted for $19.7 million. Winnings for players totaled $814.7 million, with $5.6 million in voided wagers. After promos, taxable revenue hit $81.5 million in October, showing a slight increase from the previous year.
FanDuel took the lead online, earning $34.5 million with a hold of 11.2%, followed by DraftKings and Hollywood Toledo, Bet365 and the MLB’s Cleveland Guardians, BetMGM, Fanatics and the NHL’s Columbus Blue Jackets, Caesars and Scioto Downs, and ESPN Bet and Hollywood Columbus.
The top retail revenue came from Hollywood Columbus with $430,098 from a $3 million handle, followed by BetJack and Jack Cleveland. The overall statewide hold was 9.04% in October. Ohio’s sports betting market continues to perform well, with various partners driving growth across both online and retail platforms.
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