Racino revenue growing at fast clip in Ohio

For the second-consecutive month, Ohio’s seven harness-racing facilities out-earned the state’s four casinos in May. And, according to new data from the state agencies overseeing gambling in Ohio, Columbus’ Scioto Downs Racino hauled in more revenue from slots than Hollywood Casino Columbus , though, when table games are included, Hollywood held on to the city’s gaming crown. Penn National Gaming Inc.’s Hollywood-branded facility in Columbus recorded adjusted gross revenue – what it kept after paying out winnings – of $18.41 million in May, nearly flat compared to $18.34 million a year earlier, show data from the Ohio Casino Control Commission .