Delaware sports betting revenue slumps to $12k in July

Sports wagering revenue in Delaware reached just $12,114 (£9,163/€10,233) in July, in the first figures released by the Delaware Lottery since March, due to disruption caused by the novel coronavirus (Covid-19) pandemic.

Revenue was down 97.6% from $507,410 in July last year, and also 97.9% lower than in March of this year – the last time retail sportsbooks were operational in the state.

As Delaware only permits land-based sports betting, the temporary closure of all retail locations from mid-March meant it the state did not generate any sports wagering revenue during the past few months.

Dover Downs and Harrington Raceway have now reopened their sportsbooks and were operational in July, but the retail facility at Delaware Park remained closed during the month and will not resume operations until August 30.

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