Ohio’s sports betting numbers in September rose markedly over the previous month and saw Buckeye State bettors wager over $863 million, a 25% year-over-year increase. 

September welcomes the arrival of NFL and college football, which is precisely the elixir the top-rated sportsbooks need following the dog days of summer when recreational bettors vacation and put sports betting on the shelf.

According to the Ohio Casino Control Commission, mobile and retail sportsbooks experienced a beehive of activity. September’s $863 million handle was the third highest since sports betting launched in January 2023.

Not only did the handle increase, but so too did the revenues derived from it. Mobile sports betting generated an overwhelming share of the combined revenue, producing $102.4 million, while retail generated only $3.2 million of Ohio’s combined September revenues of $105.6 million.