Ohio Casino Revenue Slips to $81.8 Million in February

Ohio Casino Control Commission.This represented a 1.9% decrease compared to February 2024, when casinos generated $83.5 million.

Slot machines continued to for the majority of the revenue, producing $58.6 million. However, this figure marked a 3% drop from the $60.4 million recorded during the same month last year. In contrast, table games demonstrated slight growth, generating $23.2 million—a 0.7% rise from the $23 million reported in February 2024.

Hollywood Columbus and Jack Cleveland Lead Revenue Figures

Among the four land-based casinos in Ohio, Hollywood Casino Columbus and Jack Cleveland Casino were the only ones to sur the $20 million mark in revenue for February.

Hollywood Casino Columbus claimed the top spot by earning $23.4 million, reflecting a 4.1% increase from $22.5 million the previous year. Jack Cleveland Casino, while still crossing the $20 million threshold, experienced a 4.9% year-over-year decline. It posted $20.5 million in revenue, down from $21.6 million in February 2024.

Hard Rock Casino Cincinnati and Hollywood Casino Toledo came close but ultimately fell short of reaching $20 million in monthly revenue.

Hard Rock Cincinnati reported $19.8 million, showing a 1.4% drop compared to the $20.1 million it earned in February 2024. Meanwhile, Hollywood Toledo brought in $18 million, a 6.3% decrease from the $19.2 million recorded during the same period last year.

Overall, casinos located in Ohio’s northern and central regions performed better compared to those situated in the western and southern parts of the state.

Slot Machines Remain Primary Revenue Source

Slot machines continued to be the most significant revenue driver for Ohio casinos in February. They brought in $58.6 million, marking a 3% decrease from last year’s $60.4 million. Meanwhile, table games witnessed a modest improvement, generating $23.2 million—a slight rise from the $23 million achieved during February 2024.

This pattern underscores the continued dominance of slot machines in Ohio’s casino industry, even amid shifting month-to-month performance.

Online casinos remain illegal in Ohio. While residents can access online sports betting platforms, full online casino gambling has yet to be legalized.

In September 2024, former Ohio State Senator Niraj Antani introduced Senate Bill 312, a proposal that would have permitted each of the state’s 11 casinos to operate an online gaming platform. However, the bill was designed for consideration during the 2024 legislative session and was not structured to carry over into 2025. With Senator Antani no longer in office, the initiative to legalize online casinos in Ohio has stalled.

At present, no regulatory framework for online casinos exists in Ohio. Nevertheless, residents can participate in social casinos that offer sweepstakes or play-for-fun gaming experiences.

Source:

’’2025 STATEWIDE CASINO REVENUE’’, dam.assets.ohio.gov, April 2025.