Is sports betting legal in Delaware?
Delaware was the first state outside Nevada to offer single-game wagering after PASPA fell, but the market remains restricted to a single operator.
Mobile
Live
Retail
Live
Min age
21+
Launched
2018
Delaware launched single-game sports betting on June 5, 2018 — the first state after Nevada to do so post-PASPA. Mobile launched in 2021, originally operated by 888 and now by BetRivers under a 2023 contract with the Delaware Lottery.
The state operates a monopoly model: only one mobile sportsbook (BetRivers) and three retail sportsbooks (Delaware Park, Dover Downs, Harrington Raceway).
Tax rate is the highest in the country at 50% of gross gaming revenue, which limits operator promotions and price competition.
Minimum age is 21.
Legal sportsbooks in Delaware
- BetRivers
Tax rate
Delaware taxes licensed operators at 50%.
Frequently asked questions
Is sports betting legal in Delaware?
Sports betting is partially legal in Delaware. Delaware was the first state outside Nevada to offer single-game wagering after PASPA fell, but the market remains restricted to a single operator.
What is the minimum age to bet on sports in Delaware?
The minimum betting age in Delaware is 21.
Which sportsbooks are legal in Delaware?
BetRivers.
When did sports betting launch in Delaware?
Sports betting launched in Delaware in 2018.
What is the sports betting tax rate in Delaware?
Delaware taxes licensed operators at 50%.