Delaware Online Gambling 2020

Gambling in Delaware

Delaware was one of the first US states to legalize online 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, also in the towns Wilmington, Dover, Newark, Middl, Bear, Glasgow, Hockessin, Brookside, Smyrna, Pike Creek Valley.

Minimum legal gambling age in Delaware: 21+ (horse racing, casino, poker), 18+ (bingo, lottery), 21+ (sports betting)

Online Sports betting in Delaware

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.

Online Casino Gambling in Delaware

Online gambling is available in the state of Delaware and you can play any table game, slot machine, or video poker game you like. The games are available via the state’s casinos as these locations house the servers which operate the games. You must be within the state lines of Delaware to access online gambling sites and apps and this is monitored by your phone or computer via geo-location. These sites are very secure and only require the standard information to confirm your age and location. Dover Downs Hotel and Casino is one of this casinos and offer online betting at anytime from anywhere via their website.

Dover Downs Hotel and Casino online. The gambling made available by Dover Downs is quite sophisticated and offers poker, blackjack, roulette, craps and slots. They bring everything a offline casino does and adds a bit more with sign-up bonuses and promotions. For instance, you can receive a Welcome Bonus up to $100 just for signing up and another $500 for signing up for poker. No promo code is required. These are the perks of the online gambling world and Dover Downs is a prime example.

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.

Online Poker in Delaware

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.

Lotteries in Delaware

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.

Fantasy Sports in Delaware

Delaware did fight the DFS industry for some time but has since relented. As of 2017, DFS sites such as FanDuel and DraftKings online app can operate in the state after a licensing fee of $50,000 and a 15.5% DFS tax.

Horse Racing Betting in Delaware

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.

Delaware Gambling Legislation Updates

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