Reporter at News 5 Cleveland
Ohio sports betting revenue figures took a big jump year over year. Figures released Wednesday by the Casino Control Commission saw $529 million in wagers, which was up 46% over last June's $362 million.Online continues to be king in the state, with 97.4% wagered electronically with only 2.5% wagered at the state's brick-and-mortar sports books. Of the online outlets, FanDuel and DraftKings accounted for 66% of the bets wagered.
'So there's what a bit of concern there on springing a surprise like that on companies that made a commitment to the state.'The commission also looked at the state's decision to ban prop bets on college athletes following high-profile online attacks against athletes targeted by losing betters. A trio of legislators argued it be rescinded, saying it looked to solve the problem without addressing the issue.
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