Ohio’s sports betting market continues to be dominated by FanDuel and DraftKings, although the competition between the two has become much closer since our original analysis in 2024.
For this updated ranking, we examined the latest available sports betting data from the Ohio Casino Control Commission (OCCC), covering August 2026.
We looked at two key figures: betting handle, which is the total amount wagered, and gross gaming revenue (GGR), which is the amount sportsbooks retain from bets after paying winnings, before relevant operating expenses and taxes.
Handle provides a useful measure of how much betting activity each sportsbook attracts. GGR tells us how much revenue the operator generates, although this can fluctuate depending on sporting results and the types of bets placed.
Neither figure tells us exactly how many people use an app, so this ranking measures betting activity rather than downloads or active users.
Most Popular Ohio Sportsbook Apps by Market Share
The table below shows the leading Ohio sportsbook apps based on August 2026 betting figures.
| Most Popular Ohio Sportsbook App | Handle | GGR |
|---|---|---|
| 1. FanDuel Ohio | $196.3 million | $20.69 million |
| 2. DraftKings Ohio | $204.4 million | $19.09 million |
| 3. bet365 Ohio | $71.2 million | $4.92 million |
| 4. Fanatics Sportsbook Ohio | $41.2 million | $3.43 million |
| 5. BetMGM Ohio | $39.1 million | $3.81 million |
| 6. Caesars Sportsbook Ohio | $25.6 million | $1.36 million |
| 7. Hard Rock Bet Ohio | $24.9 million | $1.73 million |
| 8. theScore Bet Ohio | $14.1 million | $1.17 million |
Source: Ohio Casino Control Commission, August 2026 figures, as reported by Legalsportsbetting.com. Figures are rounded. The ranking keeps FanDuel first based on revenue leadership and overall market position, rather than sorting strictly by handle.
Prime Sportsbook and several smaller operators are not included in this numerical ranking because comparable August figures have not been verified for all of them.
Why These Apps Dominate the Ohio Sports Betting Market
FanDuel and DraftKings remain the clear market leaders in Ohio. Together, they accounted for roughly 64% of online wagering in August 2026, leaving the remaining operators competing for a much smaller share.
Their advantages include established brands, extensive betting markets, live betting technology, same-game parlays, and years of experience operating in regulated US states.
However, the competition between the two has changed.
DraftKings handled more wagers than FanDuel in June, July, and August 2026. FanDuel nevertheless generated more revenue in each of those months, continuing the pattern we observed in our original 2024 analysis.
That doesn’t necessarily mean FanDuel has a better app or offers worse odds. Sportsbook revenue depends on factors such as bet selection, operator margins, and sporting results. A higher hold can also reflect a different mix of straight bets and parlays.
bet365 has also strengthened its position. In our January–June 2024 analysis, it accounted for approximately 7% of Ohio’s betting handle. By August 2026, its share was roughly 11%, placing it comfortably ahead of the smaller operators.
Fanatics Sportsbook is another notable development. It has moved ahead of BetMGM in betting handle, although BetMGM generated more revenue in August.
The market has also seen several exits and brand changes. Tipico closed its Ohio sportsbook in 2024, while ESPN BET was replaced by theScore Bet in December 2025.
Most Popular Ohio Sportsbook Apps
Ohio residents have a wide choice of licensed sports betting apps, but the market is far from evenly divided.
Here is a closer look at the leading sportsbooks, their latest betting figures, and what makes each platform different.
1. FanDuel Sportsbook
Market Performance — August 2026
- Handle: $196.3 million
- GGR: $20.69 million
- Position: Ohio’s highest-grossing online sportsbook
Overview: FanDuel continues to hold a leading position in Ohio’s sports betting market. Although DraftKings accepted slightly more wagers in August 2026, FanDuel generated more revenue than any other operator.
FanDuel is known for its user-friendly app, extensive betting options, and strong same-game parlay product. Bettors can access major US sports, including the NFL, NBA, MLB, and NHL, alongside college sports and international competitions.
The app includes live betting, cash-out options, player props, and a wide selection of parlays. Its interface makes it relatively easy to find popular games and build bets without navigating through too many menus.
FanDuel also regularly offers promotions for new and existing customers, although the available bonuses and qualifying conditions can change.
For Ohio bettors who want an established sportsbook with extensive coverage of US sports, FanDuel remains one of the strongest options. Its continued revenue leadership also makes it our first-ranked sportsbook in this market overview.
2. DraftKings Sportsbook
Market Performance — August 2026
- Handle: $204.4 million
- GGR: $19.09 million
- Position: Ohio’s largest sportsbook by betting handle
Overview: DraftKings is FanDuel’s closest competitor and has recently overtaken it in the total value of wagers accepted in Ohio.
The app is known for its extensive sports coverage, detailed statistics, live betting options, and same-game parlays. DraftKings also provides player props, futures, and betting markets across both American and international sports.
One of its advantages is the integration of statistics and betting information, making it useful for players who like to research matchups before placing a wager.
DraftKings also has an established daily fantasy sports business, although fantasy contests and regulated sports betting operate under different rules.
For bettors comparing FanDuel and DraftKings, the differences often come down to the odds available on a particular selection, the markets offered, and personal preference for the app interface.
DraftKings has clearly demonstrated its popularity in Ohio, leading the state by handle in the latest three reported months.
3. bet365 Sportsbook
Market Performance — August 2026
- Handle: $71.2 million
- GGR: $4.92 million
- Position: Third-largest Ohio sportsbook by handle
Overview: bet365 is a global sports betting operator that has developed its online platform since launching in 2000. It operates in multiple regulated US states, including Ohio.
The sportsbook is particularly known for its extensive event coverage, in-play betting, and Bet Builder functionality, which allows users to combine multiple selections from the same sporting event.
Its app also includes cash-out options, detailed live match information, and live streaming for selected events, subject to availability and eligibility.
While FanDuel and DraftKings remain considerably larger in Ohio, bet365 has established itself as the clear third-largest operator by betting volume.
This is an important change from 2024, when it competed more closely with BetMGM and ESPN BET for market share.
bet365 continues to offer welcome promotions for eligible new customers. The specific offer, bonus amount, and requirements should be checked before registration.
For bettors interested in a broad selection of international sports and in-play markets, bet365 provides an alternative to the two US market leaders.
4. Fanatics Sportsbook
Market Performance — August 2026
- Handle: $41.2 million
- GGR: $3.43 million
- Position: Fourth-largest Ohio sportsbook by handle
Overview: Fanatics Sportsbook has become a more significant competitor in Ohio since our original analysis.
The brand is best known for its sports merchandise business, but its sportsbook has expanded its presence in regulated US betting markets.
The app covers the major professional and college sports, with live betting, player props, and same-game parlays available across supported events.
One of its distinguishing features is the FanCash rewards system, which connects eligible betting activity with rewards that can be used within the Fanatics ecosystem, subject to the program’s conditions.
That gives Fanatics a different loyalty proposition from sportsbooks that focus primarily on bonus bets and odds boosts.
Fanatics accepted slightly more wagers than BetMGM in August 2026, putting it fourth by betting handle.
However, its revenue was lower than BetMGM’s, showing why rankings based on handle and revenue do not always produce the same results.
5. BetMGM Sportsbook
Market Performance — August 2026
- Handle: $39.1 million
- GGR: $3.81 million
- Position: Fifth-largest Ohio sportsbook by handle
Overview: BetMGM remains one of Ohio’s established sportsbook operators, with a mobile app offering live betting, same-game parlays, player props, and futures across a wide range of sports.
The operator has continued improving its platform. For the 2026 football season, BetMGM introduced expanded cash-out options, additional betting statistics, improvements to live betting, and a dedicated rewards hub.
Its rewards program is one of the more distinctive features. Eligible wagers can earn BetMGM Rewards Points, which can be redeemed for betting-related benefits or converted into MGM Rewards Points for use at participating hotels, restaurants, and entertainment venues.
This may appeal to users who already participate in the MGM loyalty ecosystem.
BetMGM also operates a retail sportsbook at The Banks in Cincinnati, giving local bettors an option for in-person wagering.
Although Fanatics has overtaken BetMGM in handle, BetMGM continues to generate significant revenue and remains firmly among Ohio’s leading operators.
6. Caesars Sportsbook
Market Performance — August 2026
- Handle: $25.6 million
- GGR: $1.36 million
- Position: Sixth-largest Ohio sportsbook by handle
Overview: Caesars Sportsbook combines a traditional casino brand with a mobile sports betting platform covering the NFL, NBA, MLB, NHL, college sports, and other events.
The app offers live betting, same-game parlays, futures, and player props, alongside promotions for eligible customers.
One of the main reasons to consider Caesars is its connection to the Caesars Rewards loyalty program.
Players can earn eligible rewards through sportsbook activity and use them toward benefits at participating Caesars destinations, subject to the program’s rules.
This gives the app a particular appeal to bettors who also visit Caesars casino resorts or use the company’s hospitality services.
Caesars remains a recognizable brand, although its Ohio betting volume is much smaller than FanDuel, DraftKings, and bet365.
Its August revenue was also lower than Hard Rock Bet’s, despite Caesars accepting slightly more wagers.
7. Hard Rock Bet
Market Performance — August 2026
- Handle: $24.9 million
- GGR: $1.73 million
- Position: Seventh-largest Ohio sportsbook by handle
Overview: Hard Rock Bet is the online sports betting platform associated with the Hard Rock brand, which also operates Hard Rock Casino Cincinnati.
The app provides betting markets for major US sports, alongside live betting, player props, parlays, and futures.
Hard Rock Bet has developed its own mobile betting platform rather than relying solely on the reputation of its land-based casino business.
For Cincinnati residents, the Hard Rock name is particularly familiar because of the downtown casino, although the online sportsbook and physical casino operate under different gaming regulations.
Hard Rock Bet accepted almost as much in wagers as Caesars during August 2026 and generated slightly more revenue.
It remains a smaller operator nationally than FanDuel or DraftKings, but it has established a meaningful presence in Ohio.
8. theScore Bet (Formerly ESPN BET)
Market Performance — August 2026
- Handle: $14.1 million
- GGR: $1.17 million
- Position: Eighth among the operators covered in this ranking
Overview: theScore Bet replaced ESPN BET in December 2025 following the end of the sportsbook partnership between PENN Entertainment and ESPN.
Existing ESPN BET customers were transferred to theScore Bet platform, retaining their account information, balances, and eligible rewards.
The sportsbook is operated by PENN Entertainment and offers betting markets across professional and college sports, including live betting and parlays.
It also connects with the broader theScore sports media ecosystem, which provides scores, news, and sporting information.
The rebrand is a significant change from our original 2024 ranking, when ESPN BET was among Ohio’s five largest sportsbooks.
Its successor now occupies a considerably smaller position in the market, with $14.1 million in August betting handle.
For users familiar with theScore sports app, the connection between sports coverage and betting may be an advantage. However, its market share remains well below the leading operators.
9. Prime Sportsbook
Market Performance
Prime Sportsbook is a smaller Ohio sportsbook. We have not assigned an August 2026 market-share figure because a directly comparable operator total was not verified for this update.
Overview: Prime Sportsbook takes a different approach from many major US betting operators, focusing on competitive pricing, betting limits, and its sportsbook trading operation rather than relying primarily on large marketing campaigns.
The operator promotes reduced betting margins on selected markets, which may interest bettors who regularly compare odds across different sportsbooks.
However, better pricing should be assessed on the individual bet rather than assumed across every sport or market.
Prime also experienced significant business changes in 2026. Following a Chapter 11 bankruptcy restructuring, technology provider Plannatech acquired the business and received regulatory approval to resume operations in Ohio in July.
The sportsbook is available in Ohio, New Jersey, and Kentucky.
Prime remains a relatively small player compared with the major national operators, but its focus on betting prices gives it a clearer point of difference than some other smaller sportsbooks.
What Happened to Tipico and ESPN BET?
Two operators from our original 2024 ranking have undergone major changes.
Tipico Sportsbook stopped accepting new Ohio wagers in June 2024 after MGM Resorts’ subsidiary LeoVegas agreed to acquire its US sportsbook technology business. It should no longer appear in a list of active Ohio betting apps.
ESPN BET ceased operating under that name on December 1, 2025, when PENN Entertainment transitioned the sportsbook to theScore Bet.
These changes help illustrate how competitive the Ohio market has become. Even recognizable brands can struggle to establish themselves against FanDuel and DraftKings.
Which Ohio Sports Betting App Is Most Popular?
FanDuel and DraftKings remain Ohio’s two leading sportsbooks, but the answer depends on how popularity is measured.
DraftKings attracted the largest betting handle in August 2026, with $204.4 million wagered through its platform. FanDuel followed closely with $196.3 million.
FanDuel, however, generated more revenue than DraftKings, continuing its strong commercial performance in the state.
For players, neither measure guarantees a better betting experience. A sportsbook with a larger handle doesn’t necessarily have more active customers, and higher revenue doesn’t mean its odds are better.
We recommend comparing the available markets, odds, app functionality, payment methods, and current promotions before choosing a sportsbook.
All regulated Ohio sports betting apps require users to be at least 21 years old and physically located in Ohio when placing a wager. Gambling carries a risk of financial loss, regardless of which operator you choose.
