Ohio recorded the largest sports betting handle in its history in December 2025, as $1.15 billion in wagers translated into $133.6 million in Gross Gaming Revenue (GGR).

The month delivered an 11.58% hold rate and $26.7 million in state tax revenue, marking the second-highest tax collection month from sports betting since launch.

The results were driven overwhelmingly by online wagering, which accounted for more than $1.13 billion of total handle.

Retail sportsbooks contributed a comparatively modest share, reinforcing Ohio’s position as one of the most digitally concentrated betting markets in the U.S. online betting represented 98.5% of all wagers, underscoring how fully Ohio’s market performance is tied to mobile sportsbook activity.

December’s results represent a convergence of record-scale volume and elevated margins. Unlike months where tax performance is capped by compressed hold rates, Ohio’s November efficiency remained well above 11%, allowing record handle to translate directly into fiscal impact.

The outcome was Ohio’s highest handle month on record and one of its strongest revenue and tax outcomes since regulated sports betting began.