COLUMBUS, Ohio – Fewer people are placing bets at the Hollywood Casino Columbus.
State officials say $17.5 million raked in after winners’ jackpots were paid out ranks the Hollywood Casino third in the state, behind casinos in Cleveland and Cincinnati.
Revenues at the four casinos changed only moderately last month. Data released Monday by the Ohio Casino Control Commission shows that Cleveland’s casino saw the most fluctuation, with a revenue increase from $19.5 million in October to $20.2 million in November. That’s an increase of 3.5 percent.
Cincinnati’s casino saw the largest drop, going from $18.2 million in October to $17.6 million last month. That’s a drop of 3.3 percent.
Revenues at Columbus’ casino dropped by 1 percent while the Toledo casino’s revenues went up by 1.2 percent to $14.8 million.
Statewide, casino revenues totaled $70.2 million in November. That’s a 0.1 percent increase over October revenues.
Overall, the casinos have drawn more than $758 million so far this year.