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Delaware’s three
pari-mutuel facilities all feature slot machines. Technically,
the machines are video
lottery terminals (VLT’s) because they are operated in
conjunction with the Delaware Lottery. Unlike VLT’s in other
states, however, Delaware’s machines pay out in cash. The
VLT’s also play other games including: video poker, video keno
and video blackjack.
By law, all video lottery games must return
between 87% and 95% of all wagers on an annual basis. Games
can return above 95% but only with the Lottery Director's
approval. According to figures from the Delaware Lottery for
the six-month period from January 1, 2002 through June 30,
2002 the average VLT return at Delaware Park was 92.45%, at
Dover Downs it was 91.57% and at Midway Slots & Simulcast
it was 90.56%.
The hours of operation for all three
facilities are 8am-2am (1pm-2am on Sunday). The minimum
gambling age is 21 for slots and 18 for horse racing. For more
information on visiting Delaware call the state’s tourism
office at (800) 441-8846.
For more information on visiting Delaware
call the state’s tourism office at (800) 441-8846.
Delaware Park Racetrack &
Slots
777 Delaware Park Boulevard
Wilmington,
Delaware 19804
(302) 994-2521
Website: www.delpark.com
Toll-Free Number: (800)
41-SLOTS
Restaurants: 8
Buffets: L/D-$10.95
(Thu-Fri)
Valet Parking: $3
Special Features: Live
thoroughbred racing late April through mid-November. Daily
simulcasting of horse racing.
Dover Downs Slots
1131 N.
DuPont Highway
Dover, Delaware 19901
(302)
674-4600
Website: www.doverdowns.com
Toll-Free Number: (800) 711-5882
Rooms:
220 Price Range: $125-$145
Suites: 12 Price
Range: $225-$745
Restaurants: 3
Buffets:
B/L/D-$12.50
Valet Parking: $3
Casino Size: 80,000
Square Feet
Special Features: Live harness racing November
through April. Daily simulcasting of horse racing.
Midway Slots &
Simulcast
Delaware State Fairgrounds
U.S. 13
South
Harrington, Delaware 19952
(302)
398-4920
Website: www.midwayslots.com
Location:20
miles S. of Dover
Toll-Free Number: (888)
88-SLOTS
Restaurants: 2
Buffets: L/D-$10.99
Valet
Parking: $2
Senior Discount: Various, if 50, or
older
Special Features: Live harness racing
September through November at Harrington Raceway. Daily
simulcasting of horse racing.
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