DC sports betting handle falls again in June
| By Robert Fletcher
Consumer spending on sports betting in Washington DC declined for the third consecutive month in June, while revenue also fell month-on-month.
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Monthly handle amounted to $11.2m. This was down 10.4% from $12.5m in May this year and 18.8% lower than $13.8m in June 2022.
In terms of gross gaming revenue, this reached $484,672 in May. The total was 75.8% less than $2.0m in May and 51.5% behind $1.0m in Washington DC last year.
Ranking by revenue, Caesars Entertainment retained its grip on top spot in DC. The operator posted $256,861 in revenue from $3.0m in total bets.