Virginia Sportsbooks Produce September Revenue Boost

Old Dominion sports betting operators hauled in a whopping $71.5 million in gross revenue on a handle of over $622 million. 

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Brad Senkiw • News Editor
Nov 3, 2024 • 09:00 ET • 4 min read
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Virginia’s sports betting operators and tax collectors were glad to see football return in September. 

Like many U.S. legal sports betting states, the NFL’s start to the regular season and a full month of college football drove big action in the Commonwealth. 

The Virginia Lottery reported that 12 online sportsbooks and three retail operators combined to produce $71.5 million in gross revenue, up 32.3% year-over-year. Adjusted revenue of $65.9 million rose even higher to 44.4% compared to Sept. 2023. 

Behind an 11.5% hold on a September handle of $622.1 million, up early 20% year-over-year, the monthly revenue ranked second all-time. The amount wagered was the fifth-best since sports betting launched in Old Dominion over two years ago. 

Virginia Lottery reported that 10 operators reached positive adjusted revenue, leading to $9.9 million of tax revenue for the state at a 15% rate.  

September Online Retail
Sports betting handle $618,318,210 $3,742,394
Adjusted gross revenue $65,292,221 $572,075

Pigskin effects

The full effects of football were felt with online sports betting’s handle of $618.3 million, up from $414.8 million generated in August. September’s 11.4% hold was up nearly three points from the previous month, while gross revenue jumped 84% month-over-month. 

Retail sportsbooks also felt a significant jolt, as the handle rose 94% compared to the previous month for Virginia sports betting. Gross revenue went from $415,000 in August to over $572,000 in the first month of fall.    

Casino revenue decreases

Virginia Lottery recently reported that the three land-based casinos produced $56.6 million in adjusted gaming revenue, down 10.3% month over month.

Gaming profits still generated $11.4 million in taxes for Virginia. Rivers Casino Portsmouth hauled in the bulk of the revenue as the casino made $24.2 million from table games and slots.  

Caesars Virginia brought in $18.3 million, while HR Bristol made $14.1 million — down from August’s figure of $15.9 million. 

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