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, 2004 through June 30, 2004 the average VLT return at Delaware Park was 92.35%, at Dover Downs it was 91.59% and at Midway Slots & Simulcast it was 90.98%.

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 or visit their web site at: www.delaware.com.

Delaware Park Racetrack & Slots
777 Delaware Park Boulevard
Wilmington, Delaware 19804
(302) 994-2521
Website: www.delpark.com
Map: #1

Toll-Free Number: (800) 41-SLOTS
Restaurants: 8 
Hours: 8am-4am (Mon-Sat)/Noon-4am (Sunday)
Admission: Free  Parking: Free
Valet Parking: $3
Overnight RV Parking: No
Special Features: Live thoroughbred racing late April through mid-November. Daily simulcasting of horse racing. Ask for Delaware Park discounted hotel rate at nearby Christiana Hilton  (800-348-3133).

Dover Downs Slots
1131 N. DuPont Highway
Dover, Delaware 19901
(302) 674-4600
Website: www.doverdowns.com
Map: #2

Toll-Free Number: (800) 711-5882
Rooms: 220  Price Range: $125-$195
Suites: 12  Price Range: $225-$745
Restaurants: 3
Buffets: B-$10  L-$13.50  D-$14.50
Hours: 8am-4am (Mon-Sat)/Noon-4am (Sunday)
Admission: Free  Parking: Free
Valet Parking: $3
Casino Size: 91,000 Square Feet
Casino Marketing: (866) 473-7378
Overnight RV Parking: Free/RV Dump: No
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
Map: #3 (20 miles S. of Dover)

Toll-Free Number: (888) 88-SLOTS
Restaurants: 2
Buffets: L/D-$10.99
Hours: 8am-2am (Mon-Thu)/2:30am (Fri-Sat)/Noon-4am (Sunday)
Admission: Free
Parking: Free   Valet Parking: $2
Overnight RV Parking: Free/RV Dump: No
Senior Discount: Various, if 50, or older
Special Features: Live harness racing April-June and August-October. Daily simulcasting of horse racing.