For only the second time since sports betting launched in Ohio in January 2023, the state saw more than $1 billion wagered in a single month.

Revenue figures released by the Ohio Casino Control Commission showed $1.024 billion wagered before all winning bets were paid. That’s an 18.5% increase over November 2023, second only to the $1.1 billion wagered in that inaugural month.

Online continues to be king, with 98% of that total, $1.003 billion, wagered online, with the lion’s share of that going through FanDuel with $351 million and DraftKings with $329 million.

The state’s 16 brick-and-mortar or Type B sportsbooks earned just $20.8 million, highlighting the wide gap between the two.

“I just use my phone,” said Scott, a sports bettor News 5 spoke with in Cleveland. “It’s a convenience factor for me so instead of going somewhere you just do it from the comfort of your own home.” 

He said he’s never been to a physical sportsbook and has no desire to.