Dover Downs Hotel and Casino ®
Dover Downs race track, located in Dover, Delaware, initially opened its doors to the public on November 10, 1969. Horse racing was popular in the state for many years but because of the lottery and other gambling options, the industry was struggling financially by the early 1990’s. The Horse Racing Redevelopment Act was passed in 1994 with a view to saving the industry with revenue from slot machines which is said to have proven beneficial to the local and state economy.
The sport of auto racing has retained its popularity. Dover International Speedway, the 91,000 square foot home of the NASCAR Winston Cup and the Busch and Craftsman Truck Series, host racing weekends in June and September which are well received by fans. Live harness racing is offered at the track from November through April and simulcast racing all year round.
Dover Downs Hotel and Casino ® which has a hotel with 500 rooms and nine restaurants, offers popular slot machines to their players ranging from one cent to one hundred dollars in their new slot parlors – the Terrace and the Promenade -with a total of 3,200 machines. The casino has recently added new progressive slot machines with jackpots over $1,000,000.
Gamblers have the option of joining The Capital Club, which is a club for players that provides each one with a card to be used in the slot machines. Players receive a predetermined number of points for money put into the slot machines, which points can be redeemed for rewards such as meals, rooms, concert tickets, etc. There are two levels of club cards – the Gold for the average player and the Platinum for those who are bigger spenders. In addition to the perks mentioned, Platinum card holders also are entitled to free valet parking, free ATM service and access to the lounge area.
Delaware Park
Delaware Park Racetrack and Slots is located in Wilmington, Delaware. The facility features thoroughbred racing and has two tracks. The 2006 racing season will run from April 20 to November 19 with 136 live racing days. The casino is approximately 78,520 square feet and the property has eight restaurants. Hotel accommodations are conveniently located near the casino.
Prior to the inception of slot machines at Delaware Park, the number of employees totaled 75. There are now 1,400 employees on the slot and hospitality team.
The Players Reward Club offers free membership to slot players when they use their membership card to accrue points. This card can be used in both slot and tote machines. Comps are earned based on play and can be redeemed for food and beverages, gift shop merchandise and race book and valet parking. In addition, members receive quarterly rewards – again, based on play.
The casino reported a major win in 2005:
Harrington Raceway
Harrington Raceway, which is located in Harrington, Delaware features harness racing. Their live racing schedule is as follows:
The players club, the Winners Circle, is like similar clubs at other Delaware casinos: free to join and offers rewards to its members. Slot machine players insert their club cards into the machines when gambling and accrue a specified number of points for each dollar played. Regular card holders receive 20% discount at the casino’s upscale steakhouse, Gold card members receive 30% and Platinum members receive 40% off their bill.
Dover Downs race track, located in Dover, Delaware, initially opened its doors to the public on November 10, 1969. Horse racing was popular in the state for many years but because of the lottery and other gambling options, the industry was struggling financially by the early 1990’s. The Horse Racing Redevelopment Act was passed in 1994 with a view to saving the industry with revenue from slot machines which is said to have proven beneficial to the local and state economy.
The sport of auto racing has retained its popularity. Dover International Speedway, the 91,000 square foot home of the NASCAR Winston Cup and the Busch and Craftsman Truck Series, host racing weekends in June and September which are well received by fans. Live harness racing is offered at the track from November through April and simulcast racing all year round.
Dover Downs Hotel and Casino ® which has a hotel with 500 rooms and nine restaurants, offers popular slot machines to their players ranging from one cent to one hundred dollars in their new slot parlors – the Terrace and the Promenade -with a total of 3,200 machines. The casino has recently added new progressive slot machines with jackpots over $1,000,000.
Gamblers have the option of joining The Capital Club, which is a club for players that provides each one with a card to be used in the slot machines. Players receive a predetermined number of points for money put into the slot machines, which points can be redeemed for rewards such as meals, rooms, concert tickets, etc. There are two levels of club cards – the Gold for the average player and the Platinum for those who are bigger spenders. In addition to the perks mentioned, Platinum card holders also are entitled to free valet parking, free ATM service and access to the lounge area.
Delaware Park
Delaware Park Racetrack and Slots is located in Wilmington, Delaware. The facility features thoroughbred racing and has two tracks. The 2006 racing season will run from April 20 to November 19 with 136 live racing days. The casino is approximately 78,520 square feet and the property has eight restaurants. Hotel accommodations are conveniently located near the casino.
Prior to the inception of slot machines at Delaware Park, the number of employees totaled 75. There are now 1,400 employees on the slot and hospitality team.
The Players Reward Club offers free membership to slot players when they use their membership card to accrue points. This card can be used in both slot and tote machines. Comps are earned based on play and can be redeemed for food and beverages, gift shop merchandise and race book and valet parking. In addition, members receive quarterly rewards – again, based on play.
The casino reported a major win in 2005:
- A local resident won Delaware’s first MegaJackpot prize in the amount of $417,565 on a Wheel of Gold statewide progressive machine.
Harrington Raceway
Harrington Raceway, which is located in Harrington, Delaware features harness racing. Their live racing schedule is as follows:
- April 17 – June 29 (Spring Meet)
- August 13 – October 26 (Fall Meet)
The players club, the Winners Circle, is like similar clubs at other Delaware casinos: free to join and offers rewards to its members. Slot machine players insert their club cards into the machines when gambling and accrue a specified number of points for each dollar played. Regular card holders receive 20% discount at the casino’s upscale steakhouse, Gold card members receive 30% and Platinum members receive 40% off their bill.
Only a matter of time before Jersey (Atlantic City) follows suit, right? They can't afford to lose gambling revenue to Delaware and Pennsylvania.
Interesting how morality (gambling, drugs, strip clubs) is often a function of economics.
Rather than make small cuts to programs & services, the government suddenly finds a way to rationalize all these so-called sins.
Interesting how morality (gambling, drugs, strip clubs) is often a function of economics.
Rather than make small cuts to programs & services, the government suddenly finds a way to rationalize all these so-called sins.
I think it will take some time, but this is going to be a catalyst. Too much money at stake, revenues are down throughout the country, no need to allow money to go offshore, when we simply could keep it state side.
Also, many of the projections on how much is wagered, I believe to be wrong. I don't believe the people who project how much is wagered, really have a clue how much the offshore books are making.
When i started gambling, I didn't realize how popular it is. When you talk with people, they don't mention it at first then after a while, 80% of the people that I know that follow sports, wager on it. Granted there are various ranges on amounts, but at some point we have to get our head out our asses.
What is the reason for opposition, unless it is come from the Nev and NJ contingents?
i think if anyone plans on going week1 its going to be a mad house.how are they going to accommodate everyone.holy shit know that im thinking about its going to be a fucken zoo.philly jersey new york and locals.thats the majority of the sports gamblers in the u.s.there probably going to need about 200 tellers that week.just because people are curious and anxious.
Why would Atlantic City want sports betting.
Maybe as a draw to bring more patrons to town and hope they venture onto the casino floor.
But hell even the casinos in Las Vegas wish they didn't have to have a sportsbook on their property.
And most are leasing out their sportbooks now.
Slots and table gamed rake it in risk free at a very very high percentage.
Oh and speaking of rake why do you think they force feed holdem to the public?
They can rake faster than stud or omaha and rake ten players to a table as opposed to seven.
Maybe as a draw to bring more patrons to town and hope they venture onto the casino floor.
But hell even the casinos in Las Vegas wish they didn't have to have a sportsbook on their property.
And most are leasing out their sportbooks now.
Slots and table gamed rake it in risk free at a very very high percentage.
Oh and speaking of rake why do you think they force feed holdem to the public?
They can rake faster than stud or omaha and rake ten players to a table as opposed to seven.
