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Delaware Takes $7 Million in Sports Wagers in First Three Weeks of Legalized Betting

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Just three weeks after launching a full-scale sports gaming operation, Delaware said it has taken more than $7 million in sports bets across the state’s three casinos.

From Jun. 5 to Jun. 24—the end of the fiscal year—the Delaware Sports Lottery processed just over $7 million across 70,000 wagers through the sportsbooks at Delaware Park, Dover Downs Hotel & Casino, and Harrington Raceway & Casino.

Delaware Park led the charge, processing $5.2 million in bets across nearly 51,000 wagers through the 20-day period. Dover Downs processed $1.8 million, while Harrington processed $590,000.

Delaware was the first state other than Nevada to allow single-game sports wagering after the U.