Delaware Casino Revenue Dips 3.7% to $33.4M in July
Delaware's three commercial casinos posted a combined $33.4 million in July, dragged down by steep table game declines even as video lottery terminals held relatively steady. Harrington Casino was the lone bright spot, notching a 1.8% year-over-year gain.
A Soft Month for the First State
Delaware’s three commercial casinos brought in $33.4 million in combined revenue during July, a 3.7% year-over-year decline, according to Delaware Lottery figures cited by CDC Gaming. The numbers continue what has been a bumpy stretch for the state’s gaming market, following a reported 21% drop in June and a 24.3% plunge last December.
The headline number, though not catastrophic, masks a pretty significant split between gaming categories. Video lottery terminals held their own, generating $30.3 million across all three properties, off just 1.7% from a year ago. Table games were another story entirely, posting $3.1 million statewide, down nearly 20%.
Delaware Park Stays on Top, Bally’s Takes the Hardest Hit
Delaware Park in Wilmington kept its position as the state’s biggest earner, recording $14.6 million for the month. That was down 2.4% year-over-year. Its video lottery terminals were essentially stable at $13 million, but table games fell 16.6% to $1.7 million.
Bally’s Dover had the roughest July of the three. The property posted $11.2 million, an 8.8% year-over-year decline and the steepest percentage drop among the casinos. Video lottery terminals there fell 6.8% to $10.4 million, and table games declined 28.5% to $811,297. That table game number is notable given that Bally’s Dover represents a significant share of the state’s overall table activity.
Harrington Manages a Rare Win
Amid the across-the-board softness, Harrington Casino stood out as the only property to grow revenue compared to last July. The southern Delaware casino was up 1.8% to $7.6 million. Video lottery terminals drove that modest gain, climbing 3.8% to $6.9 million. Table games at Harrington did decline, falling 14.9% to $661,285, but the VLT strength was enough to push the overall number into positive territory.
It is worth noting that Harrington is also the smallest of the three casinos by revenue, which makes percentage swings easier to achieve in either direction.
What the Numbers Tell Us
The pattern emerging across Delaware’s commercial casino sector this year is one of persistent pressure on table games specifically. All three properties saw double-digit percentage declines in that category during July. Video lottery terminals, which account for roughly 91 cents of every dollar earned statewide, have been the stabilizing force keeping the overall numbers from falling further.
As reported by CDC Gaming, this July came in at $33.4 million compared to what the related article lineup suggests was a stronger performance in the prior-year period. For context, the same outlet reported a 31% year-over-year revenue rise for Delaware casinos back in August 2025, which means the current declines are being measured against a relatively strong comparable period.
The three casinos operate under the Delaware Lottery’s oversight, and their combined performance feeds into broader state gaming revenue. With table games continuing to underperform and video lottery terminals showing only marginal movement, the near-term trajectory will likely depend on whether player volume at the tables can recover heading into the fall.
How much did Delaware's casinos earn in July 2026?
According to Delaware Lottery figures reported by CDC Gaming, Delaware's three commercial casinos generated a combined $33.4 million in July 2026, a 3.7% decline compared to the same month a year earlier.
Which Delaware casino performed best in July 2026?
Delaware Park remained the top earner with $14.6 million in revenue, though that figure was down 2.4% year-over-year. Harrington Casino was the only property to post a year-over-year increase, rising 1.8% to $7.6 million.
How did table games perform across Delaware casinos in July?
Table games were a weak spot across the board. Statewide, table game revenue fell 19.7% to $3.1 million. Bally's Dover saw the sharpest drop at 28.5%, while Harrington Casino's tables declined 14.9% and Delaware Park's fell 16.6%.
What drove the overall revenue decline in Delaware in July 2026?
The decline was driven primarily by table games, which fell nearly 20% statewide. Video lottery terminals, which make up the bulk of combined revenue at $30.3 million, slipped only 1.7%, cushioning the overall drop.