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About Dover Downs

Dover Downs — now operating as Bally’s Dover — is a Delaware racino at 1131 N Dupont Highway in Dover, Delaware, owned and operated by Twin River Worldwide Holdings (now Bally’s Corporation following the 2021 rebrand). The facility traces its origins to a harness racing track opened in 1969 and has evolved through Delaware’s sequential gaming authorizations — slot machines at racetracks in 1994, table games in 2011 — into its current configuration running 2,300 gaming machines, 41 table games, and an 18-table poker room on a 24/7 schedule, with live horse racing, a Race & Sports Book, bar, restaurant, spa, self-parking, and valet on site. The minimum gambling age is 21, and gaming is regulated by the Delaware Division of Gaming Enforcement. Website: doverdowns.com (may redirect to Bally’s Dover).

Dover is the capital of Delaware, located in Kent County at the approximate geographic center of the state. The N Dupont Highway address (US-13 north) runs through the commercial corridor north of downtown Dover. The facility is approximately 50 miles south of Wilmington via US-13 and approximately 65 miles north of Rehoboth Beach via US-13 and DE-1. Dover also hosts the Dover International Speedway (Dover Motor Speedway) and Dover Air Force Base, making it a regional destination for multiple reasons.

Twin River Worldwide Holdings acquired Dover Downs as part of a multi-state acquisition strategy that brought the company’s portfolio to over 20 gaming properties before the Bally’s Corporation rebrand in 2021. Under Bally’s, the property has been rebranded as Bally’s Dover — visitors should verify current branding and operating details at the Bally’s corporate website.

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Table Games and Specialty Formats

Dover Downs runs 41 table game positions including 3 Card Poker, Blackjack, Craps, Double Draw Poker, Electronic Keno, Four Card Poker, Keno, Mississippi Stud, Pai Gow Poker, Progressive 3-Card Poker w/6 Card Bonus, Roulette, and Ultimate Texas Hold’em, plus a Race & Sports Book and simulcasting.

Double Draw Poker is a five-card poker variant that gives players two opportunities to exchange cards — an initial draw and a second draw — before the final hand evaluation. The two-draw structure gives players more decision points than single-draw or no-draw stud formats. Progressive 3-Card Poker with 6 Card Bonus adds a progressive jackpot side bet evaluated on the combined 6-card hand formed from the player’s and dealer’s three-card hands. Live Keno and Electronic Keno are both available alongside the standard casino game roster.

The Race & Sports Book handles horse racing wagering (live and simulcast) and sports betting. Delaware was among the earliest states to authorize sports betting after the Supreme Court’s 2018 Murphy v. NCAA decision.

Poker Room and Racing

Dover Downs’ 18-table poker room runs NL Hold’em and Limit Hold’em cash games alongside any tournament events. Current poker formats and stakes should be confirmed at doverdowns.com or the Bally’s Dover website.

Horseracing at Dover Downs traces to the facility’s 1969 founding as a harness racing track. Harness racing (standardbred trotters and pacers) has been a continuous part of Dover Downs’ identity through the gaming expansions. Simulcasting brings live racing from other tracks to the facility year-round. The Race & Sports Book handles horse race wagering and sports betting under Delaware’s gaming framework.

Spa, Bar, and Amenities

A spa, bar, restaurant, self-parking, and valet are on site at Dover Downs. The spa is a meaningful amenity in the Dover gaming market. No hotel is confirmed in our primary directory data — verify current hotel availability at the Bally’s Dover website. The bar and restaurant operate on a schedule aligned with the 24/7 gaming floor.

Location

Dover Downs / Bally’s Dover is at 1131 N Dupont Highway in Dover, Delaware. US-13 (Dupont Highway) runs directly through Dover; the casino is on the north side of the city. Wilmington is approximately 50 miles north via US-13 or I-95. Rehoboth Beach is approximately 65 miles south. Self-parking and valet are on site.

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Bally's Dover — Delaware's capital city racino with Double Draw Poker, harness racing, and a spa

Dover Downs has operated as a harness racing venue since 1969 and expanded into Delaware's gaming law evolution through two phases: slots in 1994 and table games in 2011. The Twin River/Bally's Corporation acquisition rebranded it as Bally's Dover — check current branding at doverdowns.com or the Bally's corporate site. Double Draw Poker and Progressive 3-Card Poker with 6 Card Bonus are the specialty table game differentiators. The spa, bar, and valet give it a more complete amenity stack than basic racino properties. Race & Sports Book covers both horse racing and Delaware's legalized sports betting.

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Priya Sharma

Responsible Gaming Editor