CLEVELAND — Ohio’s sports gambling industry saw its second-highest month ever in August.
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In August, the total gross receipts for online and in-person sports gaming in Ohio was $662,760,428, CBS-affiliate WOIO reported.
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The Ohio Casino Control Commission reported that winnings paid in August amounted to $584,477,638.
After accounting for promotional bets and voided wagers, the state taxed gaming companies on $72,709,323 in profits, marking a 20.9% increase compared to August 2024.
August’s performance was only surpassed by May of this year, which saw gross receipts of $741 million.
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