Delaware Lottery Debuts Online Sports Betting with BetRivers
The Delaware Lottery has officially launched its online sports betting platform and has simultaneously relaunched its three online casinos—Delaware Park, Bally’s Dover Casino, and Harrington Raceway & Casino. This significant development, which follows a successful soft launch on December 27, marks a new chapter in Delaware’s online gaming landscape. The state’s online gaming operations are now powered by Rush Street Interactive, Inc., a prominent US-based gaming company operating under the BetRivers brand.
With this launch, Delaware residents aged 21 and over can now enjoy a diverse range of online casino games and place sports bets across various devices, including mobile phones, tablets, and computers. The BetRivers-powered online sportsbook offers an extensive selection of betting options on professional and collegiate sports. These options include spreads, moneylines, player props, futures, same game parlays, and more, all available through a user-friendly website and app.
Rush Street Interactive was selected to provide these advanced online gaming services to the Delaware Lottery through a public Request for Proposal (RFP) process earlier this year. The agreement is set for an initial five-year term, with potential extensions at the discretion of the Delaware Lottery. Delaware Park and Harrington Casino & Raceway are accessible via the BetRivers multi-state app and website, while Bally’s Dover Casino operates with its own dedicated app and website.
Delaware’s journey in iGaming began in 2013, following the passage of the Delaware Gaming Competitiveness Act of 2012, making it the first U.S. state to launch intrastate iGaming. This included online slots, blackjack, and video poker, setting the stage for the current expansion into online sports betting and enhanced casino gaming offerings.
“We are thrilled to begin this historic and much-anticipated launch of the new online sportsbook and casino with the Delaware Lottery and bring our award-winning product to Delaware,” said Richard Schwartz, Chief Executive Officer of RSI. “With our extensive offering of gaming content, wide range of deposit and withdrawal methods, real-time cash-out approvals, and best-in-class customer service, Delaware customers are going to love the convenience of wagering on their favorite sports, slots, and table games from anywhere in the state.”
“RSI’s successes in other jurisdictions, including neighboring New Jersey and Pennsylvania, are impressive, along with the company’s overall reputation and experience,” said Helene Keeley, Director of the Delaware Lottery. “RSI’s commitment to responsible gaming, quality products, breadth of gaming content and customer service are key reasons we are so excited to partner with them. “
“We are honored to collaborate with the Delaware Lottery team and the state’s three casinos to offer consumers in Delaware a safe, convenient, and innovative online entertainment experience,” added Mr. Schwartz. “The launch into Delaware builds on our proven track record of success in the Mid-Atlantic Region of Pennsylvania, Maryland and New Jersey, where RSI has shown that online casinos and sportsbooks complement each other, and we continue to set new records.”
“We have no doubt that Delawareans will enjoy the ability to play their favorites slot titles on their mobile phones, as well as back their favorite teams,” Ms. Keeley continued. “Together RSI and the Delaware Lottery are devoted to successfully delivering best-in-class products and services to our customers.”
