Delaware Casinos Post $34.4 Million Revenue for September 2026

Delaware’s three casinos combined to produce $34.4 million in net casino revenue during September 2026, according to figures released by state regulators and covered in industry reports. That total marked a 5.4 percent decline from the $36.38 million recorded in the same month of the prior year. The drop came from both video lottery terminals and table games, though the two segments moved at different rates.

Video lottery terminal net proceeds reached $30.81 million, a 4.7 percent decrease from the previous September. Table-games win fell more sharply, dropping 11.3 percent to $3.59 million. Observers note that these category-level results align with patterns seen in other mid-Atlantic gaming markets where slot-style play tends to hold steadier than table activity during softer economic periods.

Performance by Property

Delaware Park led the market once again and remained the only property to hold relatively steady. The venue generated approximately $15.2 million in total net revenue, a figure that placed it well ahead of its competitors. Bally’s Dover recorded the largest year-over-year decline, falling 10 percent to $10.7 million. Harrington Raceway & Casino accounted for the remaining share of the statewide total, bringing the three-property sum to the reported $34.4 million.

Those who track monthly filings point out that Delaware Park’s stability came from balanced contributions across both VLT and table-game segments, whereas Bally’s Dover experienced steeper losses in table play. Statewide data shows the three properties operate under a shared regulatory framework administered by the Delaware Lottery, which publishes the figures each month.

Category Breakdown and Context

Video lottery terminals continue to represent the dominant revenue source for Delaware’s casinos. In September 2026 the segment produced $30.81 million, or roughly 90 percent of the overall total. Table games supplied the balance at $3.59 million. The 11.3 percent decline in table-games win exceeded the 4.7 percent drop in VLT proceeds, widening the gap between the two categories compared with the prior year.

Monthly casino revenue figures for the September 2026 period are published via the Delaware Lottery and referenced across multiple reports. The data covers all three licensed properties and includes both net proceeds from terminals and win from table games. Because the figures represent net revenue after payouts but before operating expenses, they serve as a direct indicator of gaming volume at each location.

Year-over-Year Comparison

September 2025 produced $36.38 million in combined net revenue. The 2026 result of $34.4 million therefore represents an absolute decline of nearly $2 million. Breaking the change down by category shows VLT revenue down about $1.52 million and table-game revenue down roughly $460,000. Those who follow the market note that the steeper percentage decline in table games pulled the overall drop to 5.4 percent even though VLTs constitute the larger share of revenue.

The three casinos operate under long-standing state legislation that allocates portions of gaming revenue to the general fund, horse racing purses, and local governments. While the September 2026 numbers reflect reduced play across the board, the distribution formulas remain unchanged and will apply to the lower base amount.

Looking Ahead to October 2026

October 2026 figures have not yet been released as of the latest reporting cycle. Industry analysts typically compare each new month against both the prior month and the same month one year earlier to identify seasonal patterns. Because September often serves as a transitional period between summer and fall travel, the October release will provide an early signal of whether the year-over-year softening observed in September continues or moderates.

Conclusion

The September 2026 results show Delaware’s casino market produced $34.4 million in combined net revenue, with Delaware Park maintaining its lead position while Bally’s Dover recorded the largest percentage decline. VLT proceeds accounted for the majority of the total, yet both segments posted lower figures than the prior September. State regulators continue to release the data monthly, allowing direct comparison of performance across the three properties and across revenue categories. The next set of figures, covering October 2026, will arrive in the coming weeks and will be examined for any shift in the trends observed during September.