Hey there! Let's talk about Delaware's casino scene in April 2025.
Decrease in Delaware casino income by 1.7% annually recorded in April's statistics
The First State's shiny slots and tables brought in $36.6 million in net revenue for the month, marking a slight dip from the previous year with a 1.7% decline.
According to the Delaware Lottery, video lottery terminals accounted for a significant chunk of this figure, amounting to $32.6 million, almost balancing out a sizable decrease compared to April 2024. On the other hand, table games gave a boost, earning $4 million in April 2025, marking a 13% Year-over-year rise and substantially beating April 2024's $3.4 million revenue.
Sadly, two of Delaware's three casinos felt the pinch last month. While Delaware Park, the revenue champ, still yielded $15.3 million, it faced a 3% fall compared to April 2024's earnings. On the flip side, Bally's Dover experienced a 3.3% revenue drop, with April 2025's take reaching $12 million compared to $12.4 million in April 2024.
Thankfully, Harrington Casino bucked the trend, seeing its revenue grow 3% from $8.9 million to $9.1 million.
To put things into perspective, the revenue generated by Delaware's casinos represents a substantial portion of the state's overall income, stemming not only from gaming but also from other gambling activities. In 2024, the gross casino gaming revenue was a whopping $554.5 million, with nearly a quarter, or $250.4 million, going towards gaming tax revenue. Delaware's robust sports betting market generated further earnings in 2025, with the state's sports betting handle hitting $63.45 million, grossing $3.7 million, and raising $2.05 million in taxes.
All in all, Delaware's gaming sector remains a significant income generator for the state, pumping nearly $250 million into its coffers annually! Now, who said casinos were just about flashy lights and fun? It's clear that these gambling dens are serious business! 🤑🚀💪💰💰💪🚀🤑
The diverse casino-games offered in Delaware's casinos contributed to the month's revenue, with a notable surge observed in table games, totaling $4 million and showing a 13% increase Year-over-year. In addition, the casino-and-gambling scene in Delaware continues to be a substantial income source, with gaming generating nearly a quarter of the state's annual income and sports betting further boosting its revenue.
