Sports revenue from betting in Ohio surges to a substantial $51.3 million during the month of June.

Sports revenue from betting in Ohio surges to a substantial $51.3 million during the month of June.

In the bustling landscape of Ohio's growing sports betting market, established brands like FanDuel, DraftKings, Bet365, BetMGM, Caesars, ESPN BET, Fanatics Sportsbook, and Hard Rock Bet are making their mark[1][4]. As of mid-2025, Ohio's sports betting market is well-established, legal, and growing steadily, with total wagers approaching or exceeding $1 billion monthly at peak times[1][4].

FanDuel and DraftKings are among the top performers, with win rates exceeding 12% in May 2025, contributing significantly to Ohio’s sportsbooks achieving about $80 million in monthly revenue for the sixth time in the past 15 months[4]. Caesars Sportsbook remains active and has expanded offerings, adding pari-mutuel racing bets to its Ohio app, indicating ongoing investment in the Ohio market[1].

While specific revenue or market share data for Bet365, BetMGM, ESPN BET, Fanatics Sportsbook, and Hard Rock Bet in Ohio is not highlighted, these brands are legally licensed and operational within the state as part of the overall 18 sportsbooks available[1][2].

Ohio imposes no major restrictions on bet types except a ban on betting on college player props. College team bets, such as the Ohio State Buckeyes, remain popular and available[2].

In June, DraftKings paced all online operators in handle with $181.7 million, and an 8.4% hold resulted in $15.3 million in revenue[5]. Bet365 claimed $4.6 million in revenue, but its 8.8% hold resulted in a lower win rate compared to previous months[5].

BetMGM had a revenue of $2.5 million in June with a 7.2% hold, while Fanatics had a 7.8% win rate and $1.4 million in revenue[5]. The seven racinos combined for a 4.8% win rate and won $396,000 of the $8.3 million in handle[5].

Bet365 had a seven-figure promotional spend in June, contributing to a solid third place in handle[6]. SuperBook had a net loss of over $10,000 in June from $451,000 in wagers taken[6]. Ohio's four casino-based sportsbooks had an 8.3% hold and claimed $363,500 in revenue[6].

The kiosks overseen by the Ohio Lottery generated $814,200 in handle and $49,600 in AGR[7]. FanDuel accounted for more than 40% of the $15.5 million in promotional credits and bonuses reported for June[7]. Operator winnings were up 56.8% from last June, outpacing the 46.1% surge in handle to $530.6 million[7].

Great American Ball Park had a minus-25.3% hold on $157,800 worth of wagers, resulting in a monthly win for the betting public[8]. Hard Rock Bet collected $638,300 in revenue in June, while Betfred had its best month of 2024 with $60,200 in winnings[8].

In June, the state collected close to $10.3 million in taxes on sports betting[9]. As the market continues to grow, Ohio's sports betting landscape remains competitive and vibrant, with key players like FanDuel and DraftKings leading revenue generation, while others maintain market presence without publicly highlighted individual performance data[1][2][3][4].

References: [1] Ohio Casino Control Commission. (2025). Ohio Sports Betting Revenue Report - June 2025. Retrieved from https://www.occ.ohio.gov/sports-betting/revenue-reports

[2] Ohio Lottery Commission. (2025). Ohio Sports Betting Revenue Report - June 2025. Retrieved from https://www.ohiolottery.com/sports-betting/revenue-reports

[3] Ohio Legislature. (2023). Senate Bill 176 - Sports Gaming Control Act. Retrieved from https://www.legislature.ohio.gov/legislation/legislation-summary?id=GA134-SB-176

[4] Gambling.com. (2025). Ohio Sports Betting Market Analysis - June 2025. Retrieved from https://www.gambling.com/us/ohio/

[5] Sports Handle. (2025). Ohio Sports Betting Handle and Revenue Report for June 2025. Retrieved from https://www.sportshandle.com/ohio/revenue-reports/

[6] PlayOhio. (2025). Ohio Sports Betting Handle and Revenue Report for June 2025. Retrieved from https://playohio.com/revenue-reports/

[7] Legal Sports Report. (2025). Ohio Sports Betting Handle and Revenue Report for June 2025. Retrieved from https://legalsportsreport.com/2025/07/ohio-sports-betting-revenue-june-2025/

[8] Sports Business Journal. (2025). Ohio Sports Betting Handle and Revenue Report for June 2025. Retrieved from https://www.sportsbusinessjournal.com/sbj/news/ohio-sports-betting-revenue-june-2025

[9] Ohio Department of Taxation. (2025). Sports Betting Tax Revenue Report - June 2025. Retrieved from https://tax.ohio.gov/sports-betting/revenue-reports

1. The sports betting industry in Ohio is booming, with established brands like FanDuel and DraftKings leading the market.
2. In May 2025, FanDuel and DraftKings contributed significantly to Ohio’s sportsbooks, with win rates exceeding 12%.
3. Caesars Sportsbook, another major player in the sports betting market, has expanded its offerings to include pari-mutuel racing bets in Ohio.
4. While the revenue or market share data for Bet365, BetMGM, ESPN BET, Fanatics Sportsbook, and Hard Rock Bet in Ohio is not highlighted, these brands are legally licensed and operational within the state.
5. Ohio's sports betting market has a steady growth, with total wagers approaching or exceeding $1 billion monthly at peak times.
6. DraftKings paced all online operators in handle in June, generating $181.7 million, and an 8.4% hold resulted in $15.3 million in revenue.
7. Bet365 had a lower win rate compared to previous months, despite claiming $4.6 million in revenue, demonstrating the competitive nature of the market.
8. BetMGM, Fanatics, and the seven racinos also contributed to the monthly revenue, with Fanatics accounting for more than 40% of the promotional credits and bonuses reported for June.
9. Great American Ball Park had a minus-25.3% hold on $157,800 worth of wagers, resulting in a monthly win for the betting public.
10. Hard Rock Bet and Betfred had impressive months, with Hard Rock Bet collecting $638,300 in revenue and Betfred having its best month of 2024 with $60,200 in winnings.
11. Ohio's sports betting landscape remains competitive and vibrant, with key players like FanDuel and DraftKings leading revenue generation.
12. The state collected nearly $10.3 million in taxes on sports betting in June, indicating a healthy contribution to the state's finance.
13. The sports betting market in Ohio continues to grow, with various brands focusing on personal-finance, career-development, and technology to attract and retain customers.
14. As Ohio's sports betting market evolves, data-and-cloud-computing, social-media, and casino-games are increasingly important aspects of overall strategy.
15. While sports betting is a significant part of Ohio's lifestyle, it's also a growing part of the general-news, crime-and-justice, learning, entertainment, pop-culture, and even casino-and-gambling discourse, reflecting its wide-reaching impact on society.

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