US legal online casinos boomed in 2020, and so far 2021 appears on pace to shatter last year’s record-setting numbers.
The industry welcomed a new big player with the launch of Michigan’s online casinos in January. February marked the first complete month of operations for Michigan’s mobile casino apps.
The revenue numbers are in, and Michigan’s online casinos put up February revenue numbers that might exceed even the highest of expectations. Markets are thriving in states that elected to legalize online casinos.
New Jersey Online Casino Revenue February 2021
| Retail Operator | Online Skins | February 2021 Revenue | Month-To-Month Change | YTD Revenue | Year-Over-Year Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Golden Nugget Atlantic City | Golden Nugget, Betfair, SugarHouse, TwinSpires | $27,907,842 | -10.5% | $59,095,678 | +44.2% |
| Borgata Hotel Casino | Borgata, BetMGM, PartyCasino, Pala Casino | $25,717,183 | -7.4% | $53,500,175 | +189.0% |
| Resorts Digital Gaming | Resorts, Mohegan Sun, PokerStars Casino, DraftKings Casino | $19,741,735 | -10.2% | $41,737,143 | +71.2% |
| Caesars Interactive | Caesars, Harrah’s, 888 Casino, WynnBET, WSOP.com | $8,557,787 | +33.5% | $14,969,966 | +325.3% |
| Tropicana Casino & Resort | Tropicana, Virgin Casino, William Hill | $6,510,468 | -7.5% | $13,552,383 | +65.2% |
| Hard Rock Atlantic City | Hard Rock, Unibet, Bet365 | $4,528,983 | -19.6% | $10,164,995 | +92.2% |
| Ocean Casino Resort | Ocean Online Casino, Parx Casino | $846,488 | -12.8% | $1,817,167 | +89.6% |
| Totals | $93,810,486 | -7.1% | $194,837,507 | +91.3% |
Fast Start To 2021 Continues For New Jersey Online Casinos
New Jersey online casinos hit an all-time high in January, clearing the $100 million revenue mark for the first time. February saw total revenue dip 7.1% month-to-month, although January included three extra days compared to February.
The Borgata interactive gaming license (Borgata, BetMGM, PartyCasino, Pala Casino) keeps chipping away at the Golden Nugget Atlantic City license (Golden Nugget, Betfair, SugarHouse, TwinSpires) for the No. 1 spot in the battle for state market share.
With two months in the books, New Jersey online casinos are on pace to go over the $1 billion revenue mark by the end of 2021. The end of February figures puts New Jersey 91.3% ahead of the year-to-date marks set in 2020.
You can view the monthly revenue reports from the New Jersey Division of Gaming Enforcement here.
Pennsylvania Online Casino Revenue February 2021
| Retail Operator | Online Skins | February 2021 Revenue | Month-To-Month Change | YTD Revenue | Year-Over-Year Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penn National Hollywood Casino | DraftKings Casino, Hollywood Casino, BetMGM | $27,969,368 | +1.4% | $55,560,384 | +1077.0% |
| Rivers Casino Philadelphia | SugarHouse, BetRivers | $17,993,446 | -14.3% | $38,984,244 | +369.4% |
| Valley Forge Casino Resort | FanDuel Casino | $15,539,798 | +5.4% | $30,287,392 | N/A |
| Mount Airy Casino Resort | PokerStars Casino | $7,238,603 | +100.3% | $10,852,119 | +61.9% |
| Parx Casino | Parx Casino | $3,955,843 | -25.5% | $9,266,068 | +131.8% |
| Mohegan Sun Pocono | Unibet | $2,146,331 | -23.0% | $4,934,527 | +226.9% |
| Harrah’s Philadelphia | Caesars | $1,374,329 | -3.5% | $2,798,502 | N/A |
| Wind Creek Bethlehem | Wind Creek Casino | $655,616 | +18.7% | $1,207,981 | N/A |
| Presque Isle Down and Casino | TwinSpires | $518,285 | +184.3% | $700,583 | N/A |
| Live! Casino Philadelphia | PlayLive! Casino | $396,839 | -18.6% | $884,189 | N/A |
| Totals | $77,788,458 | -3.3% | $155,475,989 | +364.8% |
February Marks Another Big For Pennsylvania Mobile Casinos
The shorter month didn’t stop Pennsylvania’s online casinos from posting another run of success. February mobile casino revenue ended up just under $77.8 million.
Powered by a trio of platforms (DraftKings Casino, Hollywood Casino, BetMGM), the Penn National Hollywood Casino license tops the revenue rankings in February. Rivers Philadelphia’s pair of products (BetRivers, SugarHouse) makes the Rush Street Interactive-owned mobile casino line a major player in Pennsylvania as well.
Despite the loss of three days compared to January, Penn National and Valley Forge Casino (FanDuel Casino) actually posted gains month-to-month. The Pennsylvania online casino market continues to thrive, as seen by the February revenue figures posted by the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board.
Michigan Online Casino Revenue February 2021
| Retail Operator | Online Skins | February 2021 Revenue | YTD Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|
| MGM Grand Detroit | BetMGM | $26,912,268 | $37,988,248 |
| MotorCity Casino Hotel | FanDuel Casino | $14,917,481 | $20,887,843 |
| Bay Mills Indian Community | DraftKings Casino | $13,722,043 | $19,952,396 |
| Little Traverse Bay Bands of Odawa Indians | PokerStars Casino | $5,150,935 | $6,928,454 |
| Greektown Casino Hotel | Barstool Casino | $4,705,501 | $4,705,501 |
| Little River Band of Ottawa Indians | BetRivers | $3,905,410 | $5,122,883 |
| Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of Chippewa Indians | WynnBET | $2,289,613 | $2,939,337 |
| Keweenaw Bay Indian Community | Golden Nugget | $1,964,634 | $2,405,302 |
| Hannahville Indian Community | TwinSpires | $1,066,635 | $1,121,213 |
| Grand Traverse Band of Ottawa and Chippewa Indians | William Hill Casino | $360,484 | $482,498 |
| Pokagon Band of Potawatomi Indians | Four Winds Casino | $193,012 | $193,012 |
| Totals | $75,188,016 | $102,726,688 |
Michigan Mobile Casino Market Booms In First Full Month
A new major player officially arrived in the US legal online casino market with the January 2021 iGaming launch in Michigan. The first full month of operations for Michigan’s online c
| Michigan’s online casinos put up February revenue numbers |
asinos saw the state’s 11 platforms combine for $75,188,016 in adjusted revenue.
That figure outs Michigan just behind Pennsylvania as the No. 2 mobile casino market in the US. That status is even more impressive considering Michigan just went live with online casinos on January 22, 2021.
BetMGM Michigan leads the state market for now, with DraftKings Casino and FanDuel Casino both looking like major factors in the state’s legal online casino market. Michigan’s mobile casino platforms earned $13.86 million in monthly tax revenue for the state in February.
The Michigan Gaming Control Board’s revenue reports can be viewed here.
West Virginia Online Casino Revenue February 2021
| Retail Operator | Online Skins | February 2021 Revenue* | Month-Over-Month Change | YTD Revenue** |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Greenbrier | BetMGM | $1,801,989 | +14.0% | $3,382,185 |
| Hollywood Casino at Charles Town Races | DraftKings Casino | $1,646,372 | -8.8% | $3,452,463 |
| Totals | $3,448,361 | +1.8 | $6,834,648 |
*total revenue figures for weeks ending in February 2021
**total revenue figures for weeks ending in 2021
BetMGM, DraftKings Battle For West Virginia Market Share
West Virginia’s online casino industry sees an almost dead-even battle for market supremacy in the early months of 2021. The Mountain State’s pair of online casinos, BetMGM and DraftKings, have pulled almost identical revenue numbers through the first two months of the year.
The state’s online casinos posted a 1.8% month-to-month revenue gain, despite losing three days against January. February and January 2021 easily stand as the two biggest revenue-earning months in the history of West Virginia’s mobile casino market.
You can view the West Virginia Lottery’s revenue breakdown here.
Delaware Online Casino Revenue February 2021
| Online Operator | Online Skins | February 2021 Revenue | Month-Over-Month Change | YTD Revenue | Year-Over-Year Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 888 Casino | Delaware Park, Dover Downs, Harrington | $751,291 | +1.73% | $1,489,816 | +109.0% |
Solid February Numbers For 888 Casino In Delaware
The nation’s longest-running mobile casino market continues to enjoy a renaissance of sorts. Delaware’s integrated 888 Casino platform has posted just under $1.5 million in revenue so far in 2021, good for a 109% gain year-over-year versus 2020.
Online casino revenue reports from the Delaware Lottery show $751,291 in February revenue, marking a slight 1.7% gain over January.
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