March proved to be a lucrative month for sports betting in Delaware, with the state reporting a total betting volume of $18.9 million. This marks a significant increase of 27% from February and a staggering 440% surge compared to the same period last year. The notable uptick is attributed to the successful launch of online sports betting services in January.
State revenue also witnessed a substantial rise, reaching $1 million in March. This represents an impressive 83.8% increase from February and an 89.2% surge compared to March 2023. Leading the market, Delaware Park generated earnings of $681,548 from $13.1 million in bets. Harrington Raceway followed closely with earnings of $176,583, while Bally's Dover recorded $113,692 in revenue.
In addition to the booming sports betting sector, the online casino market also experienced significant growth. Total spending reached $136 million, marking a remarkable 227.7% increase from March 2023 and a 16% rise from February. Video lotteries accounted for $85.3 million of the total bets, while online card games saw $50.7 million in wagers.
