But the state could have been an even bigger winner.ĭelaware never passed legislation legalizing online sports betting, which was a huge impediment during the pandemic.

And sports betting has been a successful enterprise for Delaware, bringing in $62.6 million in tax revenue. It was a winning bet, as the Phillies beat the Cubs. Delaware Governor John Carney placed the first bet on the Phillies. A Delaware legislative working group issued a report this month, supporting the need for competitive online sportsbooks.ĭelaware was the first state to legalize retail sports betting after the US Supreme Court lifted the ban in 2018.