Rhode Island sports betting revenue rockets 828.6% in July
| By Robert Fletcher
Sports betting revenue in Rhode Island jumped 828.6% year-on-year to $3.3m (£2.4m/€2.8m) in July, while the amount wagered by consumers during the month hiked 229.9%.
Revenue was significantly higher than $351,425 in July last year, though 2020’s figures were impacted by the novel coronavirus (Covid-19) pandemic as the state continued its recovery from the crisis.
However, revenue was 10.8% lower than the $3.7m posted in June this year.
Mobile accounted for $1.7m in revenue during July, while $1.6m was generated from retail sports betting, with this split $989,687 across Twin River’s sportsbook and $561,469 at the Tiverton Casino.
In terms of handle, players spent $22.1m on sports betting in July, which was up from $6.7m last year but 25.1% lower than $29.5m in June 2021.