Delaware Lottery announced that it has launched its first sportsbook online and the relaunched of three of its online casinos.
Powered by Rush Street Interactive and BetRivers the sportsbook was soft-launched on December 27. The new Delaware sportsbook has now gone live after a successful week in operation.
The betting options are available for both professional and college leagues and games. Spreads, moneylines and player props are among the betting options. Futures bets as well as same-game parlays, spreads, and futures can also be made.
Three updated versions of existing online casino’s in the state will be available to accompany the new sportsbook. Delaware Park, Bally’s Dover Casino, and Harrington Raceway & Casino will operate these.
RSI beats out competition for Delaware igaming contracts
RSI won the contract for the Delaware Lottery to run its igaming service in August last year. The RFP was reportedly involving 888. RSI is the sole remaining bidder, after all other parties withdrew.
Delaware Lottery has the option to extend this agreement. BetRivers’ multi-state website and app allows Delaware Park, Harrington Casino & Raceway and Bally’s Dover Casino to be accessed.
Helene Keeley, director of the Delaware Lottery, said that “RSI’s success in other jurisdictions including New Jersey and Pennsylvania are impressive along with its overall reputation and expertise.”
We are excited about partnering with RSI because of their commitment to responsible gambling, high-quality products, variety and breadth in gaming content, as well as excellent customer service.
Together, RSI Delaware Lottery is committed to delivering the best products and services possible to its customers.
RSI’s CEO Richard Schwartz said: “We’re thrilled to start this much-anticipated and historic launch of our new online casino and sportsbook.
Delaware’s customers will love our wide selection of games, deposit and withdrawal options, instant cash out approvals and top-notch customer service. They can bet on sports, table and slot games, from any location in the state.
We are proud to work with Delaware Lottery and its three casinos in order to provide Delaware consumers with a convenient and safe online gaming experience.
Delaware’s November results were mixed.
Delaware had a rather mixed month in November. Delaware Lottery posted an increase in online gaming revenue year over year, but a decrease in sports betting revenue.
In Delaware, the total revenue from igaming in November reached $1.1m (PS882,214/EUR1.0m). It was up by 13.0% compared to $987.423 from November 2022, and ahead by 13.5% of $982.919 for October 2023.
In terms of spending on online gaming, the players in November spent $32.1m. It was 24,8% less than the $42.7m projected for 2022, and 5.3% more than $30.5m from October.
In November, sports bettors made $576,800. It was also 78.0% less than October’s $2.6m and 62.3% lower than the $1.5m expected in November 2022.
The total amount of sports betting for this month is $8.1 million. Delaware Lottery stated that this is 20.6% less than the $10.2m spent in 2022, and 24.3% lower than $100.7m for October 2023.
