Ohio’s four casinos brought in $88.9 million in July 2025, an 8.4% jump from last July. Slots produced $65.2 million, while table games added $23.7 million.
Early summer traffic and steady play lifted results across all properties, according to the Ohio Casino Control Commission.
July Leaders and Property Breakdown
Two properties posted double-digit year-over-year growth. Hollywood Columbus led the market with about $24.7 million, up more than 11% from last year. Hard Rock Cincinnati followed at roughly $22.0 million, also up double digits.
JACK Cleveland Casino was next with about $21.5 million, edging higher year over year. Hollywood Toledo rounded out the group at approximately $20.7 million, a solid single-digit gain.
Slots were the main driver in July. Statewide slot revenue reached $65.2 million, up from about $60.1 million last July. The statewide slot payout percentage was about 92.35%, in line with long-term norms.
Table games also improved, delivering $23.7 million, up from roughly $21.8 million a year ago. Together, those increases point to consistent demand across both main game types, not just a one-off surge in a single category.
Promotional play remained controlled. The report shows slot promotional credits of roughly $13.2 million in July and table promotional credits of about $3.1 million. That balance suggests casinos were not relying on unusually high discounts to produce growth, which can help margins hold steady.
How July Fits Into 2025 So Far
July continued a positive mid-year trend. The $88.9 million total was a step up from June’s $82.0 million, reflecting typical summer seasonality as travel and entertainment spending increase.
Through the first seven months of 2025, statewide casino revenue reached about $605.3 million. Month-to-month swings are normal—weather, events, and holidays all matter—but the broader picture shows a market that’s stable and slightly expanding.
For readers who follow sports betting as well as casino play, it’s worth noting that these figures cover the four Ohio casinos only. They do not include racinos (which report video lottery revenue separately) or sports betting handle and hold.
Even so, casino performance can offer hints about general consumer appetite for gaming entertainment in the state. When both slots and tables rise together, it often signals broad-based visitation rather than a narrow spike.
Looking ahead, the fall sports calendar may shift attention to sportsbooks, but casinos typically stay steady. Key indicators to watch in the next few reports include: (1) whether Hollywood Columbus maintains its lead; (2) if Hard Rock Cincinnati can keep its double-digit gains; and (3) how JACK Cleveland Casino and Hollywood Toledo trend as promotional calendars change after summer.
If July’s pattern holds—balanced gains in both slots and tables—Ohio could finish the third quarter ahead of last year’s pace.
