I personally enjoyed my time here at Delaware Park. Granted a review is always one persons experience based. The Casino was right off of the i-95 south exit, parking was free, a gas station & a few restaurants were nearby. For a 1-2 game (despite the season being 1 single player), the action was great especially for a Tuesday night.

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Delaware Park (also known as DelPark) is an American thoroughbred horse racing track, casino, and golf course in Stanton, Delaware. It is located just outside the city of Wilmington, and about 30 miles from Philadelphia.

Thoroughbred racing[edit]

William duPont, Jr. a designer of twenty-three racing courses, designed and built Delaware Park Racetrack in partnership with Donald P. Ross. Phillip T. Harris of Media, PA., was hired as the architectural engineer.^[1] The facility opened on June 26, 1937 and today is the only thoroughbred horse racing track in the state of Delaware. Races are run from May to October.^[2]

Race purses have increased in recent years owing to increasing casino revenues. With the United States national average horse racing purse of $20,762^[3][4] in 2005, the average 2005 purse for DelPark of $30,650 has helped to attract more talented contenders and more first-time competitors to the venue for the 2005 and 2006 racing seasons. The 2005 average purse for DelPark placed Delaware fifth among states of the United States; the first rank for average purse was held by New York at $41,229 per race.

In recent years, near-Triple Crown winner Afleet Alex and Kentucky Derby winner Barbaro, both won their career debuts at Delaware (Barbaro did it on the grass at 7–1), and the sprint champion mare Xtra Heat was based there. The track is now home to many horses who routinely ship to and win at the major circuits in New York, Florida and Kentucky.

Delaware Park is also the only mid-Atlantic track to regularly card Arabian races. The area has a strong Arabian and equestrian population. Michael Matz, Barbaro's trainer, won the silver medal in the equestrian events at the 1996 Summer Olympic Games in Atlanta, Georgia. Matz is one of several mid-Atlantic trainers to perform on the national stage, along with Barclay Tagg, perennial leading trainer Tim Ritchey and J. Larry Jones, trainer of 2007 Kentucky Derby runnerup Hard Spun, who is also based at Delaware Park. Jones also trained the ill-fated Eight Belles, who also broke her maiden at Delaware before going on to finish second in the 2008 Kentucky Derby prior to her untimely death post-race.

Important annual races at Delaware Park Racetrack include:

Grade I:

Grade II:

Grade III:

Delaware Park entries are drawn well in advance which often results in short fields after several late scratches. It is not uncommon to see four- or even three-horse fields at Delaware in bad weather. Small fields are an issue because Parx Racing (formerly Philadelphia Park Racetrack), Laurel Park Racecourse, Pimlico Race Course, Charles Town, Mountaineer, and Colonial Downs all run simultaneously. Delaware Park is not part of a racing circuit, but is instead a standalone track. During the off-season, horses who do not lay over for the spring meet often disperse to the above mid-Atlantic tracks, plus New York, while others go to Florida. Conversely, many Florida-based horses 'summer' at Delaware.

Delaware Park also offers simulcasts of races from other tracks.^[5] Wagering on live and simulcast horse races is offered at the Sports Book at Delaware Park.^[6]

Casino[edit]

The Casino at Delaware Park houses close to 2,500 slot machines. As of 2011, about 8,000 people gamble at the casino each day.^[7]

Betting on National Football League games was legalized in Delaware and made available at Delaware Park in 2009. Betting was only allowed on Parlay Cards featuring multiple teams, rather than individual games, along with championship futures. In 2018, sports betting was expanded to single-game and parlay betting on all professional and college sports (excluding Delaware college teams) including auto racing, baseball, basketball, boxing/MMA, football, golf, hockey, and soccer.^[8] Bets are made at the Sports Book located at Delaware Park, with football games televised at the Sports Book throughout the week in addition to the Sports Bar on Sundays.^[9] Live table games are offered after a new law allowing them was passed on January 28, 2010.^[10] Table games at Delaware Park include blackjack, craps, Mississippi stud, pai gow poker, various poker games, roulette, and Spanish 21.^[11] Delaware Park also offers keno at various locations in the casino.^[12]

Golf[edit]

Delaware Park is home to an 18-hole, par 72 golf course called White Clay Creek Country Club.^[13] The golf course offers various membership options.^[14]

Dining[edit]

Dining options at Delaware Park include:^[15]

• Legends Restaurant
• Picciotti's Pizza and Craft Beer
• Del Cap Room
• At The Rail Wine Bar and Grille
• On A Roll Deli
• Rooney's
• Kelso's Coffee Shop
• New Castle Room
• Sports Book
• The Grove at Delaware Park
• The Terrace

In addition, Delaware Park has facilities to accommodate banquets.^[16]

Bars[edit]

Bars at Delaware Park include:^[15]

• Paddock Pub
• Hops
• Oval Bar
• Wheel Bar

See also[edit]

Notes[edit]

1. ^'Media Architest Helps Make duPont's Dream Come True at Stanton Site'. Chester Times. Chester, PA. June 18, 1937. p. 16. Retrieved February 11, 2011.
2. ^'Delaware Park Live Race Season 2014'(PDF). delawarepark.com. Archived from the original(PDF) on August 4, 2014. Retrieved 29 August 2014.
3. ^Dollar ($) amounts in this article are in United States dollars.
4. ^The national average purse for 2005 is according to The Jockey Club.
5. ^'Simulcast Schedule'. Delaware Park. Retrieved November 21, 2017.
6. ^'Wagering'. Delaware Park. Retrieved November 21, 2017.
7. ^Chris Barrish (April 23, 2011). 'Delaware crime: Wave of brazen attacks sounds alarm at casino'. News Journal. Wilmington, Delaware: Gannett. DelawareOnline. Retrieved April 23, 2011.
8. ^'Sports Betting'. Delaware Park. Retrieved June 5, 2018.
9. ^'Sports Betting FAQ'. Delaware Park. Retrieved November 21, 2017.
10. ^Wittkowski, Donald (January 29, 2010). 'Delaware legalizes table games at its casinos'. Press of Atlantic City. Retrieved November 21, 2017.
11. ^'Table Games'. Delaware Park. Retrieved November 21, 2017.
12. ^'Keno'. Delaware Park. Retrieved November 21, 2017.
13. ^'Golf'. White Clay Creek Country Club. Retrieved November 21, 2017.
14. ^'Membership'. White Clay Creek Country Club. Retrieved November 21, 2017.
15. ^ ^ab'Delaware Park Dining'. Delaware Park. Retrieved November 21, 2017.
16. ^'Delaware Park Banquet'. Delaware Park. Retrieved November 21, 2017.

References[edit]

• Tresolini, Kevin (May 5, 2006). 'Big purses, better horses turn DelPark into galloping success'. The News Journal. pp. A1, A9. — News Journal article identifier: wil24658247

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Coordinates: 39°42′14.07″N75°40′7.92″W / 39.7039083°N 75.6688667°W

Legal online poker in Delaware

Delaware is one of three states where online poker is entirely legal and regulated. Nevada and New Jersey are the other two.

Delaware legalized online gambling on June 28, 2013. Online casino games launched on Oct. 31, 2013. Online poker went live on Nov. 8, 2013.

The Delaware Lottery manages online gambling in the state. The state lottery also oversees all casino gambling in Delaware.

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Delaware online poker and casinos

There are three casinos in Delaware:

1. Delaware Park
2. Dover Downs
3. Harrington Raceway

These three casinos are also the only online gambling providers in the state. Each offers online poker and casino games on its websites. All three sites share the poker network.

Delaware and Nevada share poker player pools

Gov. Brian Sandoval, of Nevada, and Gov. Jack Markell, of Delaware, signed an agreement to share online poker players on Feb. 25, 2014.

This internet liquidity sharing agreement was the first of its kind in the US online poker market and is unusual for ring-fenced markets. The goal was to show that the technology works and interstate online poker is safe.

There were delays in launching interstate online poker. Technical difficulties slowed the development process. In March 24, 2015, the interstate player pool launched. On that date, Delaware players were seated with Nevada players for the first time on a legal poker network.

Nevada players access the Delaware network through WSOP.com. Delaware players connect through one of the racino sites. 888 powers the platform.

Before the interstate network launched, the Delaware poker network averaged just seven players and peaked between 20 and 30 daily, according to PokerScout. The addition of Nevada players raised the player pool to about 300 peak and 150 average players.

This gave Delaware players a pool of action available 24 hours a day. Before the networking of states, there was rarely action outside of the late afternoon and evening hours of the day.

Deleware poker games available

Delaware poker players can access No-limit Texas Hold ’em, Pot Limit Omaha, and Pot Limit Omaha High/Low cash games and sit and goes through the Nevada interstate pool.

The state site also spreads Fixed Limit Hold ’em, Seven Card Stud and Seven Card Stud High/Low. There is virtually no action at these games that do not have access to the Nevada network.

All multi-table tournaments are shared between the two states. There are at least two dozen guaranteed tournaments daily. Most are No-limit Texas Hold ’em.

The largest weekly event is a $100 No-limit Texas Hold ’em tournament with a $15,000 guaranteed prize pool. This event is held on Sundays.

Delaware online poker bonus

Each Delaware poker site offers a unique deposit bonus. Players can take advantage of all three.

All bonuses are awarded as soon as a deposit is made. Players have 30 days to clear the bonus. For every $1 in withdrawal request, players must earn 1.25 points.

Dover Downs

• Deposit: $30-$69 and receive $8
• Deposit: $70-$150 and receive $15
• Deposit: $151 or more and receive $25

Harrington Raceway

• Deposit: $10-$49 and receive $5
• Deposit: $50-$199 and receive $10
• Deposit: $200 or more and receive $20

Delaware Park

• Deposit: $50-$100 and receive $10
• Deposit: $101-$199 and receive $20
• Deposit: $200 or more and receive $30

Delaware online casino games

Online casino games are also available in Delaware. All three sites offer the same games.

There are 17 video slot titles. The only two table games available are blackjack and roulette.

Jacks or Better is the only video poker game spread at Delaware online casinos.

Delaware online poker FAQ

When did Delaware online poker launch?

The market launched on Nov. 8, 2013.

Which sites offer legal Delaware online poker?

The three legal Delaware poker sites:

• Doverdowns.com
• Delawarepark.com
• Harringtonraceway.com

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What software does Delaware online poker use?

888 powers the Delaware online poker sites.

What software do Delaware online casinos use?

888 powers the Delaware online casino platform.

Does Delaware share player pools with any other states?

Yes, Nevada and Delaware share player pools.

What poker games are available at Delaware poker sites?

Texas Hold’em, Omaha, Omaha High/Low, Seven Card Stud, and Seven Card Stud High/Low are all spread by Delaware poker sites.

Are there sit and goes at legal Delaware poker sites?

Yes.

Are there multi-table tournaments at legal Delaware poker sites?

Yes.

How do I deposit at Delaware poker sites?

Deposits are accepted by:

• Visa
• MasterCard
• Electronic check

How do I withdraw from Delaware poker sites?

Withdrawals are processed by:

• Electronic check
• Paper check

What gaming commission regulates Delaware online poker?

The Delaware Lottery is the gaming regulator for Delaware online poker.

How do the sites know that I am in Delaware?

Delaware sites use geolocation to determine if a player is in the state at the time of play. A combination of cellphone triangulation, Wi-Fi positioning, and computer connection are considered to ensure that a player is connecting legally to the site.

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How old do you have to be to play Delaware online poker?

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The minimum age for Delaware online poker is 21 years of age.