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Delaware’s sports lottery report for December highlighted strong performance, with players purchasing nearly 1.5 million tickets during the month. The state’s sports betting handle reached $28.4 million, with players claiming $27.9 million in winnings.
The December handle surged to more than four times the total reported in December 2023. Despite this significant growth, net proceeds for the month stood at just over $41,000, while the state experienced a loss of nearly $175,000 in its share.
Delaware Park led the state’s sports betting activity, generating over $16.5 million in handle, accounting for more than half of December’s total. Harrington came in second with sales exceeding $4.9 million. Local retailers and Bally’s Dover followed, contributing $4.6 million and $2.4 million, respectively.
For the fiscal year so far, Delaware’s sports betting handle has reached $121.2 million, with over 6.5 million tickets sold. These numbers highlight the steady expansion of the state’s regulated sports wagering market.
Since the 2018 repeal of the Professional and Amateur Sports Protection Act (PASPA), also known as the Bradley Act, sports betting has been legalized in 38 states and Washington, D.C. Delaware was among the early adopters, leveraging its existing lottery framework to establish a regulated market.
Meanwhile, Missouri voters have approved the legalization of sports wagering, positioning the state to become the 39th to regulate sports betting. Regulators estimate the market could launch by summer, marking a significant step for the region.
Delaware’s December figures underscore the popularity of sports betting and the potential for continued growth. With other states like Missouri gearing up for legalization, the national landscape of sports wagering is set to expand even further.