Most major domestic sports leagues remained shut down throughout June, but legal online sportsbooks in the US still found a way to thrive. Driven by sports like table tennis, international soccer, and golf, many states with legal online sports betting realized month-over-month revenue gains.
New Jersey’s online sportsbooks took in more than $12.7 million in revenue, while Pennsylvania’s mobile sports betting platforms earned more than $6.7 million in June.
Colorado’s sports betting industry continued to post solid earnings, bringing in nearly $3.5 million in revenue in the second full month of operations.
New Jersey Online Sports Betting Revenue June 2020
| Retail Operator | Online Skins | June 2020 Revenue | Month-Over-Month Change | YTD Revenue | Year-Over-Year Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Meadowlands Racetrack | FanDuel Sportsbook, PointsBet | $6,162,503 | +43.7% | $49,558,898 | +9.8% |
| Resorts Digital Gaming | DraftKings Sportsbook, FOX Bet, Resorts | $3,878,994 | +3.0% | $33,289,961 | +13.1% |
| Borgata Hotel Casino | Borgata Sports, BetMGM | $881,435 | +25.7% | $5,778,623 | +3423.7% |
| Ocean Casino Resort | William Hill Sportsbook at Ocean Casino | $691,135 | +57.1% | $3,989,484 | -33.8% |
| Darby Development (Monmouth Park) | Monmouth Park Sportsbook by William Hill, SugarHouse, TheScoreBet | $593,548 | +27.3% | $6,182,250 | -17.0% |
| Hard Rock Atlantic City | Hard Rock, Bet365, Unibet | $450,589 | +95.9% | $1,329,129 | +1672.1% |
| Bally’s Park Place | Caesars Sportsbook, 888 Sport | $43,561 | -59.4% | $740,587 | -45.4% |
| Golden Nugget | Golden Nugget, BetAmerica | $66,533 | +22.2% | $381,314 | +98.5% |
| Tropicana Casino & Resort | William Hill Sportsbook Tropicana Atlantic City | $5,245 | -77.7% | $150,253 | +390.8% |
| Totals | $12,773,543 | +26.8% | $101,400,499 | +12.8% |
New Jersey’s Online Sportsbooks Keep Climbing
Overall revenue for New Jersey’s online sportsbooks gained for the second consecutive month. New Jersey’s nine retail operators realized more than $12.7 million in overall revenue across the state’s 19 different online sports betting platforms.
The gains represented a 26.8% increase in month-over-month revenue compared to May. New Meadowlands, powered by the FanDuel Sportsbook skin, continues to reign supreme in New Jersey, with nearly half of all year-to-date revenue in New Jersey so far in 2020.
Resorts Digital Gaming, with DraftKings Sportsbook as it’s main revenue driver, held position as the second-highest revenue-earning operator in the state.
Despite widespread hiatus in domestic and international sports leagues, New Jersey’s online sportsbooks are up 12.8% in year-over-year earnings. The breakdown of June 2020 revenue from the New Jersey Division of Gaming Enforcement can be found here. Also, stay up to date with the latest New Jersey sportsbook promos here.
Pennsylvania Online Sports Betting Revenue June 2020
| Retail Operator | Online Skins | June 2020 Revenue | Month-Over-Month Change | YTD Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Valley Forge Casino Resort | FanDuel Sportsbook | $2,870,941 | -0.1% | $24,970,568 |
| The Meadows | DraftKings Sportsbook | $1,366,999 | +4.4% | $14,677,616 |
| Parx Casino | Parx Sportsbook | $692,649 | +123.8% | $5,332,694 |
| Mount Airy Casino Resort | FOX Bet | $683,217 | +63.9% | $3,827,299 |
| Rivers Philadelphia | SugarHouse Sportsbook | $594,862 | +12.6% | $6,004,329 |
| Rivers Pittsburgh | BetRivers Sportsbook | $519,774 | +60.2% | $4,978,430 |
| Presque Isle Downs | BetAmerica | $16,519 | 128.9% | $154,212 |
| Mohegan Sun Pocono | Unibet Sportsbook | $14,490 | -90.4% | $1,374,924 |
| Harrah’s Philadelphia | Caesars Sportsbook | -$25 | N/A | $1,029 |
| Totals | $6,759,426 | +14.2% | $61,321,101 |
Upward Trend Continues For Pennsylvania
Much like in New Jersey, Pennsylvania online sportsbooks enjoyed an increase in earnings compared to the previous month. Mobile sportsbooks in the Keystone State were up 14.2% in revenue overall, taking in more than $6.7 million.
FanDuel Sportsbook cleared $2.8 million in revenue for the second straight month, and continues to hold the top spot among the state’s online sportsbooks. DraftKings Sportsbook maintained status as Pennsylvania’s second-most popular platform, with more than $1.36 million earned in June.
The Pennsylvania scene remains competitive after DraftKings and FanDuel. Parx Sportsbook, FOX Bet, SugarHouse and BetRivers all realized month-to-month revenue gains.
Pennsylvania’s online sportsbooks have earned more than $61 million overall in 2020. The June 2020 figures from the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board can be found here.
Indiana Online Sports Betting Revenue June 2020
| Retail Operator | Online Skins | June 2020 Revenue | Month-Over-Month Change | YTD Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ameristar Casino | DraftKings Sportsbook | $1,600,537 | -11.2% | $17,015,089 |
| Blue Chip Casino | FanDuel Sportsbook | $839,056 | -20.5% | $8,496,514 |
| French Lick Resort | BetRivers Sportsbook | $157,889 | -6.4% | $1,725,865 |
| Belterra Casino | BetMGM | $132,133 | +7.0% | $687,487 |
| Hollywood Lawrenceburg | PointsBet | $33,442 | -55.2% | $168,751 |
| Horseshoe Hammond | Caesars Sportsbook | $3,658 | +32.8% | $6,413 |
| Rising Star Casino | BetAmerica | $2,162 | -78.5% | $19,641 |
| Totals | $2,768,877 | -14.5% | $28,119,760 |
Indiana’s Mobile Sportsbooks Lose Traction In June
The trend of revenue gains seen in Pennsylvania and New Jersey didn’t carry over to Indiana. Overall revenue for mobile sportsbooks in the Hoosier State took a hit compared to May, with a 14.5% decrease in earnings.
BetMGM realized a 7% revenue gain, but most of the other online platforms in Indiana decreased in month-to-month revenue. DraftKings Sportsbook still holds as the top choice for online sports betting in Indiana, followed by FanDuel Sportsbook.
The revenue numbers for June reported by the Indiana Gaming Commission can be seen here.
Iowa Online Sports Betting Revenue June 2020
| Retail Operator | Online Skins | June 2020 Revenue | Month-Over-Month Change | YTD Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prairie Meadows | William Hill Sportsbook at Prairie Meadows | $239,182 | -4.8% | $2,286,546 |
| Wild Rose Casino | DraftKings Sportsbook | $149,933 | +105.0% | $333,514 |
| Isle Casino | William Hill Sportsbook at Isle Casino | $127,527 | +20.0% | $1,019,647 |
| Elite Casino Resorts | Elite Sportsbook | $89,609 | +166.4% | $765,580 |
| Hard Rock Casino | Hard Rock Sportsbook | $19,931 | +45.0% | $174,450 |
| Lakeside Hotel Casino | William Hill Sportsbook at Lakeside Hotel Casino | $16,344 | +14.7% | $91,431 |
| Q Casino | Q Sportsbook | $11,753 | N/A | $124,740 |
| Catfish Bend Casino | PointsBet | $7,776 | -59.4% | $105,933 |
| Totals | $662,055 | +30.7% | $5,307,300 |
Mobile Sports Betting Surges In Iowa
Led by William Hill Sportbook at Prairie Meadows, Iowa online sports betting platforms realized a 30.7% revenue gain overall from May to June.
DraftKings Sportsbook, licensed to Wild Rose Casino, saw a 105% increase in month-over-month revenue. Elite Sportsbook came in as another big gainer, realizing a 166.4% increase in June compared to May.
The June revenue reports from the Iowa Racing and Gaming Commission can be found here.
Colorado Sports Betting Revenue June 2020
| Sport | Total Wagers | Payments to Players | House Take/Loss |
|---|---|---|---|
| Table Tennis | $9,148,983.78 | $8,613,560.58 | $535,423.20 |
| Soccer | $4,136,068.79 | $3,847,441.38 | $288,627.41 |
| Golf | $3,436,743.27 | $2,966,895.68 | $469,847.59 |
| MMA | $2,159,115.52 | $2,151,447.24 | $7,668.28 |
| Tennis | $1,336,627.89 | $1,276,160.05 | $60,467.84 |
| Baseball | $1,238,543.27 | $1,201,296.48 | $37,246.79 |
| Motorsports | $617,682.93 | $519,181.19 | $98,501.74 |
| Basketball | $442,545.77 | $331,842.40 | $110,703.37 |
| Boxing | $315,552.20 | $278,328.73 | $37,223.47 |
| Football - Pro American | $94,436.80 | $3,106.88 | $91,329.92 |
| Parlays/Combinations | $4,673,441.21 | $3,881,682.92 | $791,758.29 |
| Other | $10,537,237.73 | $9,581,991.02 | $955,246.71 |
| Total | $38,136,949.16 | $34,652,934.55 | $3,484,014.61 |
Colorado’s Sportbooks Off To A Solid Start
Legal sports betting in Colorado went live on May 1, 2020. In the second full month of operations for the industry, Colorado sportsbooks brought in more than $3.48 million in revenue.
Numbers from the Colorado Division of Gaming show that table tennis takes the top spot as the most popular sport for Colorado bettors in June. These numbers reflect reports on six online sportsbook and one retail sportsbook.
DraftKings SportsBook, FanDuel Sportsbook, and FOX Bet represent some of the mobile sportsbook choices for Colorado bettors.
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