Hopefully, the absence of online sportsbooks changes soon. According to ESPN gambling industry writer David Purdum, “Delaware is falling behind. It’s just too easy. It’s almost easier to hop in your car and drive across the state line and place a bet on your phone than it is to drive down to one of the race tracks to do it in person. And that’s the preferred method for the majority of American sports betters.” Delaware saw a 7% drop in its sports wagering revenue in fiscal year 2022.