Part of what has been driving increased revenues is pent-up demand, Clark said.īut he also said casino and racino operators and the gaming industry are customer focused and constantly reimagine and reinvent their offerings to provide the entertainment and the kinds of settings people want.Ĭasinos and racinos have come roaring back to life after being decimated by the pandemic, while other forms of entertainment, like movie theaters, have struggled to more fully rebound. states with commercial gaming saw gaming revenues increase in the second quarter of 2021, compared to the same period in 2019, the American Gaming Association said. Gaming revenue in Ohio is up about 20% year to date, compared to 2019, which was a record year, said Casey Clark, senior vice president with the American Gaming Association.Ĭlark noted that casinos and betting locations across the country are seeing similar kinds of growth.
Net revenues from video lottery terminals at all seven of Ohio’s racinos also hit record highs in March, and though since declining, they remain at elevated levels.
