Delaware officials encouraged by development of internet gaming

WDDE – State lottery officials say they’re making progress on expanding internet gaming options. So far, about 3,800 people registered accounts for the service, which can be accessed through the websites of Delaware’s three casinos. Those bettors wagered $8.2 million since going live at the end of October. Comprehensive statistics won’t be available until mid-January, which could give an indication as to whether those casinos will see any profit from the venture this fiscal year. Legislation legalizing iGaming earmarked the first $3.75 million in revenue for the state, something lottery director Vernon Kirk says was just a preliminary number the…