Ohio’s Sports Betting Hits $1.01 Billion in January 2025

Online Drives the Action

Bettors in Ohio wagered $1.01 billion overall, with $992.2 million flowing through online platforms. Retail locations chipped in $19 million, a smaller but steady share.

Revenue hit $81.1 million for the month. Of that, online betting generated $80.7 million, leaving retail with $468,017. Compared to December 2024, the handle climbed 5%, however, it fell 9.3% short of January 2023’s all-time high.

The dominance of digital betting stands out, as nearly 98% of wagers came via apps and websites.

FanDuel Rules Online, BetMGM Shines in Retail

FanDuel led the online pack with a commanding performance. The operator raked in $38.9 million in revenue from a $358.6 million handle.

DraftKings, paired with Hollywood Toledo, followed with $22 million on $321.9 million wagered.

Next up, Bet365 and the Cleveland Guardians posted $6.3 million from $83 million.

BetMGM, tied to MGM Northfield Park, earned $4.1 million on $71.9 million.

Meanwhile, Fanatics and the Columbus Blue Jackets brought in $3.5 million from $37.9 million. ESPN Bet with Hollywood Columbus added $2.3 million on $35 million, and Caesars with Scioto Downs closed the list at $1.6 million from $33.7 million.

In retail, BetMGM took the crown, earning $155,551 from a $353,841 handle. BetJack and Cleveland Park trailed with $134,773 on $2.3 million wagered.