Ohio Casino Revenue Falls 4.6% in September, MGM Northfield Park Racino Sells for $546 Million

Casinos in Ohio generated $77.8 million in September, a 4.6% year-on-year decline from the $81.6 million generated in September 2024. 

Of the total, table games revenue fell 13.8% from $22.5 million in September 2024 to $19.4 million in 2025. Additionally, slot revenue also fell by 1.2% from $59.1 million to $58.4 million. 

In other news, the Ohio Casino Control Commission has been working to keep residents safe from illegal slot machines in the state, following its announcement earlier in October that it had seized dozens of the illegal machines from businesses in Lake County, Ohio. 

Hollywood Toledo Only Casino to See Profits Increase

According to the latest report from the Ohio Casino Control Commission, of the four casinos in the state, the Hollywood Toledo Casino was the only venue to see profits increase year-on-year. 

The Hollywood Toledo Casino saw profits rise 3% year-on-year from just under $18 million to $18.5 million. Slot revenue for the casino rose 2.4% from $15.4 million to $15.8 million, while table games revenue rose 7% from $2.5 million to $2.7 million. 

The biggest loser in September was the Hard Rock Cincinnati, seeing profits decline in double digits from $20.6 million to $17.7 million, a decline of 14.1%. Table games revenue fell 30.1% from $7.1 million to $4.9 million, and slot revenue declined 5.8% year-on-year from $13.6 million to $12.8 million. 

The Hollywood Columbus casino saw the smallest loss year-on-year, with profits dropping 1.8% from $22.4 million to just over $22 million. Table games revenue dropped 12.2% from $5.2 million to $4.6 million, while slots saw profits rise 1.4% from $17.2 million to $17.4 million. 

Jack Cleveland Casino also saw profits decrease by 4.9% from $20.6 million to $19.6 million. Both slots and table games saw profits decline year-on-year, with slots revenue declining 3.8% from $12.8 million to $12.4 million, while table games revenue fell 6.7% from $7.7 million to $7.2 million. 

MGM Northfield Park Racino Sells for $546 Million 

While Ohio casinos are seeing profits decline year-on-year, one of the state's racinos was recently purchased by a Canadian private-equity firm, Clairvest Group, for $546 million. 

The MGM Northfield Park was taken over by MGM Resorts in 2018 and was renamed from Hard Rock Rocksino Northfield Park, and includes both slots and a race track. 

Pending approval, the sale is expected to be completed in early 2026. Its new name has not yet been announced. 

"I want to thank our MGM Northfield Park employees who have consistently delivered world-class gaming and entertainment experiences to our guests. This is a great property with a great opportunity ahead," said Bill Hornbuckle, CEO & President, MGM Resorts International.

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