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Published: July 1, 2026

Ohio Lottery reports $139.3 million in May VLT revenue

The Ohio Lottery reported 6 per cent growth in VLT revenue for May to $139.3 million, a total that has not been bettered in the last two years.

The Ohio Lottery reported $139.3 million in video lottery terminal (VLT) revenue for May, representing a 6% year-over-year increase. This marks the highest monthly total recorded by the state's racinos in the past two years. [1] The revenue is distributed among local commission shares, lottery operations, and responsible gambling services: [1]

  • Total Net Win: $139.3 million

State Commission: Distributed to the Ohio Lottery to support educational initiatives across the state. Racino Commission: Retained by individual racino operators to cover operational costs and facility commissions. [1, 2, 3]

  • https://www.ohiolottery.com/getattachment/52ff2368-4f91-4e88-8555-e89e604ed2c2/VLT-Statewide-Monthly-Revenue-Report-FY-2026_MAY.pdf?lang=en-US