Wagering Underway

Ohioans wagered more than $1.1 billion dollars on sports betting in January, the first month it was legal in the state. The Ohio Casino Control Commission released the data, noting the bets resulted in $208.9 million dollars in revenue for sportsbooks across the state. The vast majority of wagers were placed online, officials say, with 16 operators accounting for $205 million dollars in revenue. Ohio’s 14 in-person, retail sportsbooks reported $3.2 million, while the state’s four casinos showed $86 million dollars in gaming revenues for January. The state taxes sports gambling revenue at 10%. Overall, Ohioans scored more than $883.6 million in winnings, officials add.