Virginia Sports Betting Operators Enjoy Double-Digit Hold in April

While April’s handle couldn’t match March’s third-highest amount wagered ever in Virginia, the action was up 32.3% compared to April 2023.   

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Brad Senkiw • News Editor
May 31, 2024 • 16:46 ET • 4 min read
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Without a full month of college basketball and the residuals of March Madness, Old Dominion saw an 11% drop in the amount wagered in April.     

However, the lighter action didn’t hurt revenue. The Virginia Lottery reported that the Commonwealth’s online and retail sports betting operators produced a 10.8% hold, up from March’s 7.5%, to generate $60.6 million in gross revenue in April.  

It was the highest win rate for sportsbooks since January’s 11.4%.

Virginia operators hauled in a handle of $563.5 million as adjusted revenue reached $54.6 million after nearly $6 million in deductions. The $11,185 was the lowest allowable bonus and promotions in a single month this year.  

Online sports betting accounted for $559.3 million of the total handle. 

Online Retail
Sports betting handle $559.3 million $4.1 million
Adjusted gross revenue $54.5 million 110K

Better than 2023 

While April’s handle couldn’t match March’s third-highest amount wagered ever in Virginia, the action was up 32.3% compared to April 2023.   

Gross revenue saw a similar jump as profits rose 34.3% year-over-year and 27% month-over-month.   

Twelve operators filled Old Dominion’s coffers with $8.2 million in tax revenue which puts Virginia’s year-to-date haul over $30 million. The April 2024 haul is also up 41% year-over-year for the Commonwealth.  

Casino revenue falls 

Virginia Lottery also reported this month that three land-based casinos generated $60.1 million of adjusted gross revenue in April, $5 million less than March’s total. 

Monthly profits from slots and table games reached $60 million for the third time in 2024. 

Rivers Casino Portsmouth’s $26.4 million led all the way while Caesars Virginia finished second at $19.7 million. HR Bristol added $13.9 million in revenue. 

Casinos paid out $10.8 million in taxes to the Commonwealth, down from $11.7 million in March. 

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