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Three of Ohio’s Four Casinos Posted Increased Revenues Last Month

The biggest jump in casino revenues last month was at the Hollywood Columbus casino. The Casino Control Commission says Columbus’ revenues went up 13 percent, from just under $16 million in September to $17.7 million.

Cleveland’s casino revenues increased by about 4 percent to $19.5 million.

Toledo saw a much more moderate increase of 1 percent, to $14.7 million. Cincinnati casino posted the only decline in revenues, down 8 percent to $18.2 million.

The casinos have brought in nearly $688 million so far this year. When casino gambling was approved in 2009, it was estimated that the four casinos would bring in nearly two billion dollars a year in revenue.

Nick Castele was a senior reporter covering politics and government for Ideastream Public Media. He worked as a reporter for Ideastream from 2012-2022.