Ohio sportsbooks generated $89.2 million in gross sports gaming revenue in April 2026, according to figures released by the Ohio Casino Control Commission. The total edged March's $87.9 million and ranks as the second-highest monthly revenue figure of 2026 behind January's $99.6 million.
Online sportsbooks drove the vast majority of the result, producing $88.4 million of the $89.2 million total. Retail sportsbooks at Ohio's casinos, racinos, and pro-sports venues contributed $745,428 — roughly half of March's retail figure, reflecting the typical springtime dip in walk-up betting once the NFL and college basketball seasons end.
April by the numbers
| Metric | April 2026 | vs March 2026 |
|---|---|---|
| Online revenue | $88.44M | +2.3% |
| Retail revenue | $0.75M | -50.0% |
| Total revenue | $89.18M | +1.5% |
| Total taxable revenue | $89.55M | +1.6% |
| State tax (20%) | ~$17.9M | +1.6% |
Ohio applies a 20% tax on operator gross sports gaming revenue. On April's $89.5 million in taxable revenue, that works out to roughly $17.9 million in tax for the state — money that funds Ohio public education and problem-gambling services.
2026 year-to-date
Through the first four months of 2026, Ohio sportsbooks have produced $346.5 million in total gross revenue and $350.2 million in taxable revenue. That places the state on pace to comfortably exceed $1 billion in annual sports betting revenue for a second straight year.
| 2026 Month | Online | Retail | Total Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | $98.33M | $1.30M | $99.63M |
| February | $69.39M | $0.37M | $69.76M |
| March | $86.42M | $1.49M | $87.91M |
| April | $88.44M | $0.75M | $89.18M |
| YTD Total | $342.57M | $3.90M | $346.48M |
The monthly cadence follows the expected sports calendar. January led the year on the strength of the NFL playoffs and the run-up to the Super Bowl. February dipped as the football season ended. March recovered on March Madness and the start of the MLB season, and April held those gains with a full slate of NBA and NHL postseason play plus regular-season baseball.
Online dominance continues
As in every month since Ohio launched legal sports betting on January 1, 2023, online operators dwarfed retail. Online accounted for 99.2% of April's total revenue. DraftKings and FanDuel continue to lead the Ohio market by handle and revenue, with BetMGM, bet365, Caesars, and Fanatics rounding out the top tier of the state's 15+ licensed operators.
The April report reflects revenue only; the Ohio Casino Control Commission reports total amount wagered (handle) and per-operator breakdowns separately. BettingInOH will update this story with handle figures and operator-level detail as they become available.
What it means for Ohio bettors
A higher-revenue month for operators generally reflects favorable results for the books rather than a change bettors can act on directly. But the steady monthly totals confirm Ohio remains one of the largest and most competitive US betting markets — which keeps welcome bonuses generous and line-shopping across DraftKings, FanDuel, BetMGM, bet365, and Caesars worthwhile. Compare current Ohio welcome offers on our bonuses hub.