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This is the kind of Ohio sports betting news that officials were hoping to see. Early on in the winter, we saw some rough stats for the state. In February in particular, the drop was quite noticeable, which was stunning because of the Super Bowl taking place. However, the good news is that it appears things are moving in the right direction. Having said that, Ohio sports betting numbers have bounced back in recent months.
According to a report, the March sports betting handle was over $800 million in March. The official numbers haven’t been released yet for April, but the expectation is that the numbers are going to be quite similar as well. The high success for March should be no surprise, as people were quick to get their futures bets in for the start of the Major League Baseball season. The Cincinnati Reds and Cleveland Guardians are quite popular.
Not only that, but the Cleveland Cavaliers were also quite strong at that point of the regular season and people are still checking the NBA betting odds on a consistent level because of the postseason. The Cavs are in the middle of an interesting series with the Boston Celtics, who hold the No. 1 NBA Finals betting odds. Will Cleveland be able to shock the world and eliminate them? We’ll find out soon enough.
As a whole, there’s plenty of excitement surrounding sports in Ohio right now and the betting figures are backing that up. Soon enough, even more bets will be on the way for the heart of the baseball season and excitement for the football campaign will only rise once camps get here too. The $800 million for March was amazing to see, but something tells us that even more exciting handles will be on the way as well.
MON3Y FROM DG. 🎯@dariusgarland22 | #LetEmKnow pic.twitter.com/hYXn3B4Zud
— Cleveland Cavaliers (@cavs) May 12, 2024
NFL betting is going to keep rising after the schedule release
It goes without saying, but NFL betting is going to keep rising after the schedule release. On Wednesday, May 15, every single game will be dropped. We already know that the 2024 campaign will get started with the Kansas City Chiefs taking on the Baltimore Ravens. This is a rematch of the AFC Championship Game, a contest that the Chiefs were able to come out on top of before winning the Super Bowl.
With the Ravens being the favorites in the AFC North, both fanbases of the Cincinnati Bengals and Cleveland Browns are going to be following this game closely. Both pro Ohio state football teams are hoping that the Bengals and Browns will be able to push for a division title, but they’re chasing Baltimore. The Bengals will be back in top form with Joe Burrow healthy and the pressure is going to be high for him to deliver.
“We’re bigger. Definitely bigger. We’ll see where I’m at at the end of the offseason. I feel good about where my body is at right now,” Burrow said recently. “I’m gonna continue to get stronger and bigger throughout the offseason and just play it by ear, depending on how I feel. Like I said, I’m in a good spot right now. I’m really strong, bigger than I was. We’re gonna continue to eat right, lift and go through my routine and see where I’m at.”
With Burrow more motivated than ever, the hope is that he can remind people of how great he can be. He and Ja’Marr Chase will look to hit the ground running once Week 1 gets here. Having said that, Bengals bets are going to be sky-high this year. The same can be said for the Browns, as Cleveland is coming off an impressive campaign in 2023. It will be interesting to see how both squads will be able to do this season, but we’re confident the betting stats will be stellar.
Joe Burrow to Jermaine Burton 👀
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— PFF (@PFF) May 13, 2024
Mobile betting continues to be amazing in Ohio
With the recent success we’ve seen for the state, it’s important to remember that mobile betting continues to be amazing in Ohio. According to the same report we mentioned above, more than $784 million of the $803 million handle came from mobile options. This isn’t a surprise at all, as online wagers have proven to be electric.
People love the ability to check sports betting odds from their phone or tablet and then place their bets on their favorite teams. The flexibility is something that’s always going to be discussed, as sports fans love being able to check odds from on the go and then locking in their bets. This is popular during football, basketball, baseball season and more.
Right now, basketball odds are being checked quite a bit and the same can be said for baseball as well. Soon enough, football wagers will be taking center stage and mobile betting is going to be incredible. With the summer almost here, we have a feeling sports betting stats are going to be a lot of fun for officials to check out. The recent bounce-back has also been key and more good news is surely going to be on the way for the state.
