Decline in sports betting revenue and handle observed in Virginia in April

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April’s adjusted gross revenue for sports-betting reached $11.4m.

The table below displays the revenue for April:

Month Adjusted Gross Revenue (in millions)
April 11.4

Sports-betting revenue in March was $11.4m, a decrease of 17.4% compared to the previous month.

In sports-betting, the revenue for March was $11.4 million, a decline of 6.6% compared to the $12.2 million earned in February.

Table:

Month Revenue (in millions)
February $12.2
March $11.4

The first month of full regulation in Virginia:

  • Higher betting activity
  • Increased revenue for sportsbooks
  • Growing customer base
  • Rising interest in different sports
  • Enhanced betting experience

Overall positive impact on sports betting industry.

Spending by players on sports betting decreased by 22.3%, totaling $236.4m this month.

The Virginia Lottery reported that March’s betting figures were boosted by wagering on the NCAA ‘March Madness’ college basketball tournament.

List:

  • Virginia Lottery
  • March’s betting figures
  • Boosted by wagering
  • NCAA ‘March Madness’ college basketball tournament

The April sports-betting handle was 11.1% lower than the February handle of $265.8m.

Sports bettors won $217.0m in April.

Table:

Month Total Winnings
April $217.0m

The state generated $1.7m in tax from sports betting in.

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Virginia’s tax rate for sports betting is set at 15% of adjusted gross revenue – total bets minus winnings and other authorized deductions.

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