Delaware was one of the first US states to legalize online casino gambling. However, you can still find some very good land-based casinos, most aligned to pari-mutuel racetracks and raceways. Casino gambling is overseen by the Delaware Division of Gaming Enforcement. Horse racing, lotteries, and casinos are legal. All casinos offer slot machines and table games. Online gambling is booming in Delaware and the business will continue expanding in 2020.
Two of the three casinos operating in Delaware (Casino at Delaware Park, Dover Downs Hotel and Casino) now house sportsbooks and are accepting sports wagers. Delaware was one of the first states to have sports betting legalized on their books after the Supreme Court overturned the PASPA. They haven’t stopped there either as online sportsbooks will be legal in the state as well sometime in 2019.
As mentioned, there are now three casinos operating legally in Delaware. All three of the facilities are considered “racinos” as they have been added to existing horse race tracks.
These Delaware casinos (Harrington Raceway & Casino, Dover Downs Hotel & Casino, Casino @ Delaware Park) have no restrictions and offer all of the traditional games such as slots, blackjack, roulette, and craps.
Delaware allows just about every form of gambling in one way or another including online poker. Their online poker sites actually run through their casinos, just as their online sportsbooks will. All three online poker sites are downloadable apps and are very easy to use, complete with promotions and bonuses just for signing up.
Delaware’s first legal gambling began with their lottery system which began in 1974 and it offers all of the major lottery games from across the nation such as Mega Millions and Powerball. Delaware doesn’t stop with just drawing and scratch-offs either as video poker is available across the state too.
Delaware did fight the DFS industry for some time but has since relented. As of 2017, DFS sites such as FanDuel and DraftKings can operate in the state after a licensing fee of $50,000 and a 15.5% DFS tax.
As mentioned, Delaware has three outstanding horse racing tracks within their state lines. These serve as the center for most of Delaware’s gambling industry. Online horse racing betting is also available at sites such as TVG, BetAmerica, and TwinSpires. You are not limited to in-state tracks either. Players online or on-land can play the ponies at the track located all over the world.
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