★ Top Pick
#1
Casino at Delaware Park
Wilmington, Delaware
SlotsBlackjackVideo Poker ♠ Poker
2,300 slots · 63 tables · 25 poker tables · 24/7
24/7 · Dining
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★ Delaware Casinos · 2026 Guide
Delaware Casinos
Complete Land-Based Gaming Guide · 2026
Delaware has three licensed commercial, racing-linked gaming facilities, plus regulated online casino gaming and retail sports betting.
Delaware offers 5 land-based casino venues across 3 cities. The directory covers federally regulated tribal properties, commercial card rooms, racinos, and casino cruises, with verified addresses, available games, and on-site amenities.
This guide covers the full scope of land-based gambling in Delaware: the legal framework, every tribal and commercial venue, available game categories, regulatory authorities, minimum gambling age, and the closest full-service casinos across state lines for residents seeking a broader gaming experience.
⚖️ Legal & Age: Land-based gambling in Delaware operates under a mix of federal tribal gaming compacts, state racing commission licensing, and, in some states, commercial casino regulation. Minimum gambling age and venue rules vary. Verify on-site before play. Gamble responsibly. 18+ at most tribal venues, 21+ at full-service casino properties.
Delaware Land-Based Gaming at a Glance
5
Total Venues
3
Cities with Gaming
3
Open 24/7
2
With Poker Room
#2
Dover Downs
Dover, Delaware
SlotsBlackjackVideo Poker
2,300 slots · 41 tables · 18 poker tables · 24/7
24/7 · Dining
#3
Harrington Raceway & Casino
Harrington, Delaware
Video Poker3-Card Poker ♠ Poker
1,800 slots · 42 tables · 10 poker tables · 24/7
24/7 · Dining
| Amenity / Game | Casino at Delaware Park | Dover Downs | Harrington Raceway & Casino | Delaware Park Racetrack & Slots |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🎰 Slots | ✓ | ✓ | — | — |
| 🃏 Table Games | ✓ | ✓ | — | — |
| ♠️ Poker Room | ✓ | — | ✓ | — |
| 🎱 Bingo | — | — | — | — |
| 🖥️ Video Poker | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | — |
| 🏨 Hotel / Resort | — | — | — | — |
| 🍽️ Restaurant | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | — |
| 🏊 Pool | — | — | — | — |
| 🕐 Open 24/7 | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | — |
| 🅿️ Free Parking | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | — |
Delaware’s casino market has three commercial, racing-linked venues: Casino at Delaware Park near Wilmington, Dover Downs, and Harrington Raceway and Casino. This guide compares their locations, ownership category, racing connection, gaming mix, poker availability, hotel amenities, retail sports betting, and online gambling rules.
The Delaware Lottery regulates the state’s video lottery system and online gaming. The Delaware Lottery and the state’s 1994 Video Lottery Act provide the regulatory basis for the three facilities. Delaware also launched online gaming in 2013 and retail single-game sports betting in June 2018 after Murphy v. NCAA. Those dates and the retail-only sports betting status are summarized in the evidence-led regulation sections below.
Delaware venues at a glance
- First: Casino at Delaware Park. Near Wilmington, with slots, table games, racing, and the state’s only listed active poker room.
- Second: Dover Downs Hotel and Casino. In Dover, with casino gaming, a hotel, restaurants, and harness racing.
- Third: Harrington Raceway and Casino. In Harrington, with casino gaming and harness racing for southern Delaware.
Delaware’s Three Licensed Facilities
Delaware's three licensed casino facilities
Dover Downs Hotel and Casino is the central Delaware option in Dover. Its directory record covers casino gaming, hotel rooms, dining, and harness racing. The property is near Dover Motor Speedway. Check the operator’s calendar for racing and major-event schedules.
Harrington Raceway and Casino serves southern Delaware from Harrington. Its directory record covers slots, video lottery gaming, table games, and harness racing. Current game mix and racing dates can change, so verify them before a visit.
Games at Delaware Casinos
What's Available · Land-Based
Game categories you'll find in this state
Category 01 · 3 venues
🎰 Slot Machines
Electronic gaming machines including traditional reels, video slots, and video poker. The most widely available form of land-based gaming.
The three listed facilities offer slot-style and video lottery gaming. Delaware Park and Dover Downs also list live table games. Delaware Park is the only property identified in this guide with an active poker room. The Delaware Lottery administers the video lottery framework, while the Delaware Lottery’s online gaming program covers approved internet products. Game availability is property-specific and should be checked with each operator.
Sports Betting and Online Gambling in Delaware
Delaware’s retail sports betting program launched at the three licensed facilities in June 2018. The evidence for that launch is Murphy v. NCAA, 584 U.S. 453 (2018), and Delaware Senate Bill 2 (2018). The Delaware Lottery remains the relevant regulator. Confirm whether mobile products or in-person requirements have changed before wagering.
Online casino gambling has been available in Delaware since 2013. Licensed operators offer approved online casino games and poker under Delaware Lottery oversight. Delaware also participates in a shared-liquidity poker arrangement with Nevada and New Jersey. Check the Delaware Lottery and licensed operator terms for current availability.
Delaware Gambling Law and Regulation
| Sector | Regulator | Min. Age | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Casino gaming (all three properties) | Delaware Lottery | 21+ | Legal (Video Lottery Act, 1994) |
| Sports betting (retail only) | Delaware Lottery | 21+ | Legal (launched June 2018; mobile not authorized) |
| Online casino gambling | Delaware Lottery | 21+ | Legal (launched 2013; first in U.S.) |
| Online poker (multistate compact) | Delaware Lottery | 21+ | Legal (multistate compact with Nevada and New Jersey) |
| State lottery | Delaware Lottery | 18+ | Legal |
| Tribal casinos | n/a | n/a | Not applicable: no tribal gaming in Delaware |
Delaware’s gaming regulatory structure places the Delaware Lottery over the video lottery framework and online gaming products. The Video Lottery Act, Delaware Lottery materials, and the cited court and legislative records are the evidence base for the legal summary on this page.
Quick Visitor Reference
- From Philadelphia: Casino at Delaware Park is the closest listed Delaware venue by the I-95 corridor; confirm travel time before departure.
- From Wilmington: Casino at Delaware Park is immediately adjacent to the city’s south side
- From Baltimore: Dover Downs is about 95 miles northeast (~1.5 hours)
- Poker: Casino at Delaware Park is the only active poker room identified in this guide.
- Hotel and racing: Dover Downs combines a hotel, casino, and harness-racing venue.
- Sports betting: Retail sports betting is documented at all three facilities; verify current mobile rules.
- Online casino and poker: Licensed Delaware operators offer approved products under Delaware Lottery oversight.
- Minimum age: 21 at all three casinos and for sports betting and online gaming
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