Delaware igaming revenue soared 133.3% year-on-year to $8.4m in 2020, thanks largely to an increase in play during novel coronavirus (Covid-19) lockdowns.

Players staked $227.7m – up 78.8% – over the year, with high activity levels sustaining after lockdowns were eased.

Delaware Park narrowly edged out Dover Downs by less than $15,000 in total revenue, as both casinos brought in $3.2m for the year.

Delaware Park’s revenue was up 121.7% from 2019, while Dover Downs’ grew 127.1.%. Harrington Raceway contributed the remaining $2.0m.