{"id":10172,"date":"2020-05-16T08:05:23","date_gmt":"2020-05-16T08:05:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.onlinepokeramerica.com\/news\/?p=10172"},"modified":"2020-05-16T08:06:13","modified_gmt":"2020-05-16T08:06:13","slug":"delaware-and-new-jersey-april-poker-numbers-go-up-in-lockdown","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.onlinepokeramerica.com\/news\/delaware-and-new-jersey-april-poker-numbers-go-up-in-lockdown\/","title":{"rendered":"Delaware and New Jersey April Poker Numbers Go up in Lockdown"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Poker numbers in the United States have been steady with New Jersey and Delaware reporting solid growth and decent increase in overall registrations, traffic, and rake.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Online Poker Marks Growth in Delaware In March and April<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Delaware<\/strong> is one of the smallest online gaming markets in the United States, but it has seen a two-fold increase in overall numbers during the lockdown. The pandemic has led to the suspension of many regular sports activities, horse racing contests, and shutting down casinos, leaving consumers online activities as the only viable alternative. Just as well, the latest Delaware Lottery update covering the numbers in April<\/a> has revealed a significant uptick in online gaming revenue, poker included.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Even in March<\/strong>, results were already soaring well above the expected, but April really brought the crowning jewel for the online poker industry in the state. Overall, online gaming notched up a 43.3% growth and online poker<\/a>, in particular, saw a 13.8% growth. The latest figures have been the result of mass closures in the state, with no land-based venues operating, prompting any players to turn online, and even try new segments.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Delaware Online Poker Fees and Registrations Go Up<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

To put things in perspective, Delaware collected $31,279.77 in poker rake and fees in January, 2020 or a 40% increase year-over-year. In April, the state clocked $84,033.67 from poker rake and fees, giving the economy a decent boost.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Put in percentage, this made a 276% increase year-over-year, when the results in April 2019 were just $22,357.46. In terms of registrations, April saw a 288.4% in new player registrations, with some 1,410 people signing up. The year started at a good pace with 468 and 431 people registering in January and February, respectively.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Pass the time at home with iGaming from the Delaware casinos! Just download the apps today to play the most exciting casino games online. \ud83c\udfb0 https:\/\/t.co\/AT6JpHVu5f<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/Brgyb951NR<\/a><\/p>— The Delaware Lottery (@DELottery) May 11, 2020<\/a><\/blockquote>