Ohio still strong; Internet saps brick-and-mortar casinos

Buckeye State casino revenues continue to trend upward, gaining 6% to finish at $164.5 million in win. Now that casinos are open in Detroit, it took some of the sheen off Hollywood Toledo, but not much. It was up 13.5% to $19 million. Hollywood Columbus, up 4%, nipped past it to $19 million. Both were eclipsed by MGM Northfield Park‘s return to the top spot, rising 3% to $20 million. Jack Cleveland rose 5% to $18 million while Hard Rock Cincinnati slipped 3% to $15.5 million. Next to MGM, the best of the racinos was Scioto Downs, up 8% to $16 million. Jack Thistledown (pictured) vaulted 21% to $14 million, while Miami Valley Gaming was right behind it, up 1%. Hollywood Mahoning Valley‘s $11 million represented a 3% increase while Hollywood Dayton ascended 13.5% to almost $11 million. Belterra Park brought up the rear with $7 million, a 2% dip.