Key Moments:
- Delaware’s three casinos reported $36.4m in total revenue for September, reflecting a 21.3 per cent year-over-year decrease.
- Revenue at Delaware Park reached $15.3m, down 16.3 per cent compared to the previous year.
- Bally’s Dover experienced the steepest decline, with revenue dropping 28.1 per cent year-over-year to $11.9m.
Revenue Trends Across Delaware Casinos
In September, Delaware’s casino industry faced a sharp downturn, as total revenue fell to $36.4m across the state’s three casinos. This marks a 21.3 per cent decrease compared to the same month last year and a 19.2 per cent drop from August 2025. The figures highlight a challenging environment for the state’s gaming operators.
Breakdown by Casino
| Casino | Total Revenue | Year-over-Year Change | Video Lottery Terminals | Table Games |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Delaware Park | $15.3m | -16.3% | $13.1m (down 17.8%) | $2.2m (down 6.3%) |
| Bally’s Dover | $11.9m | -28.1% | $10.8m (down 27.3%) | $1.2m (down 35.2%) |
| Harrington Casino | $9.2m | -18.9% | $32.3m (down 21.3%) | $4.1m (down 20.7%) |
Performance by Gaming Segment
The revenue decline affected both video lottery terminals (VLTs) and table games across all casinos. At Delaware Park, VLTs generated $13.1m, a 17.8 per cent decrease from the prior year, while table games produced $2.2m, down 6.3 per cent. Bally’s Dover recorded $10.8m in VLT revenue, a 27.3 per cent fall, and table games saw an even larger drop of 35.2 per cent at $1.2m. Harrington Casino reported $32.3m in VLT revenue, marking a 21.3 per cent decline, and $4.1m from table games, which was a 20.7 per cent decrease compared to the previous year.
Looking Ahead
The latest figures from the Delaware Lottery underscore the ongoing pressure on the state’s casino sector, as all three properties continue to face lower year-over-year and month-over-month revenues.
- Author
Daniel Williams
