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While most of the country’s gaming markets struggled to post monthly revenue gains in June, Delaware online casinos had no such problems.
In fact, the little state that could brought in more iGaming revenue this past month than any other month in state history: $5,027,201, according to the Delaware Lottery, the group that oversees the state’s online casinos.
Key takeaways
- Three Delaware online casinos broke a record in June for most iGaming revenue a month.
- Monthly revenue was up 29%.
- Online casino revenue is up around $4 million year-on-year.
- Online sports betting expansion could lead to more online casino operators.
Delaware Park sets revenue record, reaching $2.9 million in June
Delaware is home to a trio of online casinos run by BetRivers: Delaware Park, Bally’s Dover, and Harrington Raceway & Casino. June’s record revenue of $5.02 million surpassed the previous record of $4.63 million set in March.
Here’s how revenue looked casino by casino:
- Delaware Park: $2,681,943
- Harrington Raceway & Casino: $1,438,319
- Bally’s Dover: $906,939
- Total: $5,027,201
Delaware Park’s total was its highest, while Harrington enjoyed its second-highest total. Bally’s Dover posted its third-highest revenue total in June, nearly $600,000 more than it earned in May.
Overall, monthly revenue was up nearly $1.2 million compared to Delaware’s May 2024 gaming revenue.
| Monthly | Table game revenue | Slots revenue | Total revenue | % growth |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| June | $1,550,997 | $3,476,204 | $5,027,201 | 29.02% |
| May | $1,227,452 | $2,668,981 | $3,896,433 | -12.21% |
| April | $1,143,095 | $3,295,448 | $4,438,543 | -4.16% |
| March | $1,299,716 | $3,331,653 | $4,631,369 | 19.68% |
| February | $1,086,849 | $2,783,004 | $3,869,854 | 13.52% |
| January | $1,031,037 | $2,377,907 | $3,408,944 | 192.21% |
| December | $198,328 | $968,264 | $1,166,592 | 4.57% |
| November | $217,234 | $898,404 | $1,115,639 | 13.50% |
| October | $195,972 | $786,947 | $982,919 | -11.36% |
| September | $252,548 | $856,402 | $1,108,950 | 0.16% |
| August | $154,696 | $952,437 | $1,107,133 | -6.31% |
| July | $266,049 | $915,640 | $1,181,689 | 3.15% |
| June* | $180,168 | $925,302 | $1,145,653 | -6.99% |
A year ago, $5 million in iGaming revenue was fairy-tale-level optimism. 888 was running online casinos at the time. Revenue in June 2023 finished at $1.2 million.
The Delaware Lottery made a change, hiring seasoned US casino operator BetRivers to run the state’s online casinos and sports betting.
Since BetRivers took over in January, revenue has exploded. Before BetRivers, a $1.4 million month would’ve been the highest ever in the state. After BetRivers, Harrington Race & Casino alone earns $1.4 million in a good month.
How long will BetRivers run Delaware’s online gaming?
Delaware is one of just a small group of single-operator states—states with one operator running sports betting or, in Delaware’s case, online casinos.
Earlier this year, lawmakers tried to expand the number of DE sportsbook operators from one to six, with each casino allowed to hand out two licenses to sportsbook partners. However, the expansion bill never made it to the legislature floor.
If online sportsbook expansion is eventually passed, there may be a push to expand online casino operators, too.
