Sports Betting in Delaware

Fully Legal

By DawBets · Last verified: November 2026

Quick answer: Delaware bettors have access to 1 licensed sportsbook, 9 CFTC-regulated prediction markets, 2 sweepstakes sportsbooks.

Licensed Sportsbooks

State-licensed regulated sportsbooks. Operator tax rate: 51%. Online betting legal since December 2023.

BetRivers★ 4.8

Prop CentralEarly cashout

Prediction Markets

Federally regulated by the CFTC. Trade event contracts on an exchange model — separate from state-licensed sportsbooks.

Kalshi★ 4.9

CFTC-regulatedSports event contractsLive trading

Polymarket US★ 4.6

CFTC-regulatedFully collateralizedNo margin or leverage

Robinhood★ 4.7

FanDuel Predicts★ 4.6

CFTC-regulatedAll 50 states + DCSports contracts in 17 states

DraftKings Predictions★ 4.6

CFTC-regulated48 states + DCSports contracts in 17 states

Fanatics Markets★ 4.5

CFTC-regulatedSports + finance + culture21 states + 4 U.S. territories

Crypto.com Event Contracts★ 4.5

CFTC-regulated10 major sportsUSD + crypto deposits

ProphetX★ 4.7

CFTC-regulatedPeer-to-peer sports exchangeSports-only contracts

Novig★ 4.8

CFTC-regulatedPeer-to-peer sports exchangeNo fee on pre-game trades

Sweepstakes Sportsbooks

Dual-currency social sportsbooks: play with free coins, or with a sweepstakes currency that can be redeemed for cash prizes where the operator's rules allow.

Fliff★ 4.6

Social sportsbookDual-currency (Fliff Coins + Cash)Mobile-first

Rebet★ 4.4

Social sportsbookDual-currencyMobile-first

Legal Status

First state outside Nevada to offer full-scale sports betting, with retail launching June 2018. Online came much later. BetRivers is the single online operator under an exclusive Delaware Lottery contract. A 2024 bill to add more online books died in committee.

Online sports betting has been legal in Delaware since December 2023.

Tax Information

Operator tax rate51%

51% tax on operator revenue — one of the highest in the nation.

College Betting Restrictions

No in-state college bets. No college player props.

How DawBets Helps Delaware Bettors

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Frequently asked questions

Is sports betting legal in Delaware?

Yes. Online sports betting is legal in Delaware since December 2023. First state outside Nevada to offer full-scale sports betting, with retail launching June 2018. Online came much later. BetRivers is the single online operator under an exclusive Delaware Lottery contract. A 2024 bill to add more online books died in committee.

What is the sports betting tax rate in Delaware?

51% tax on operator revenue — one of the highest in the nation.

What is the minimum age to bet on sports in Delaware?

You must be at least 21 years old to bet on sports in Delaware.

Can I bet on college sports in Delaware?

No in-state college bets. No college player props.

How many online sportsbooks are available in Delaware?

Delaware has approximately 1 licensed online sportsbooks, including DraftKings, FanDuel, BetMGM, and others. Compare odds across all available books with DawBets.

When did Delaware legalize online sports betting?

Online sports betting has been legal in Delaware since December 2023.

Can I use Kalshi in Delaware?

Yes. Kalshi is a CFTC-regulated prediction market available to Delaware residents. It offers sports event contracts under federal commodities regulation, separate from state-licensed sportsbooks.

Is ProphetX available in Delaware?

Yes. ProphetX, a CFTC-regulated peer-to-peer sports exchange, is available to Delaware residents.

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