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Legal Online Casinos in Delaware

By American.Bet TeamUpdated Nov 3, 2026Legal online since Oct 201321+
Delaware online casinos: the reels of a slot machine in close-up, framed by an outline map of Delaware

Real-money online casinos are legal in Delaware, run by the state Lottery on the BetRivers platform. Delaware online casinos work differently from anywhere else, and if you are playing in the First State, here is what you need to know up front.

Delaware was the first US state to legalize a full range of online casino gaming, back in 2012, and it runs the market as a state monopoly: the Delaware Lottery signs a single contract with one provider, and since the end of 2023 that provider has been Rush Street Interactive, operating under the BetRivers brand.

Here at American Bet, we have mapped exactly how it works so you can get playing without confusion.

The quick version, what you will find on this page:

  • Is it legal? Yes. Delaware legalized online casinos in 2012 and launched them on October 31, 2013, under the Delaware Lottery.
  • How many sites? Three: Delaware Park, Bally’s Dover and Harrington Raceway. All run on Rush Street software, so the games are the same.
  • What changed? The Lottery switched its vendor from 888 to Rush Street Interactive (BetRivers) at the turn of 2024, with a revamped game library, table games and, in 2025, online poker.
  • Who can play? Anyone 21 or older physically located in Delaware. Residency is not required.

Below we explain how Delaware’s online casinos work, the games, how to sign up, and the legal and tax details to know before you deposit.

Delaware online casinos in numbers

Detail Delaware
Online casinos Yes, three Lottery sites on BetRivers
Legal age 21+
Regulator Delaware Lottery
Legal since Gaming Competitiveness Act, June 2012
First games live October 31, 2013
Current platform Rush Street Interactive (BetRivers), since late December 2023
Online poker Yes, BetRivers Poker since June 10, 2025
Online sports betting Yes, BetRivers
Operator tax model State shares in proceeds through the Lottery contract

Yes.

Delaware made history in 2012 when Governor Jack Markell signed the Delaware Gaming Competitiveness Act, making it the first US state to authorize full-scale online casino games, and the second after Nevada to authorize online poker. The sites went live on October 31, 2013, with Scientific Games and 888 Holdings as the original vendors.

The market is run by the Delaware State Lottery Office, which treats the games as internet lottery operations, internet video lottery (slots) and internet table games, and oversees the entire online program.

The state’s three land-based casinos, Delaware Park, Bally’s Dover (formerly Dover Downs) and Harrington Raceway & Casino, each act as a licensed access point, but all three run on the same Rush Street platform, games and player systems.

In practice, BetRivers is the only online casino in Delaware. You must be 21 or older and physically inside the state to play.

How Delaware’s online casinos work

Because Delaware is a single-platform market, there is no shopping around between competing brands, but the upside is one fully regulated product. Here is how the pieces fit together.

Online casino Access Platform App
Delaware Park BetRivers site and app Rush Street Interactive BetRivers multi-state app
Harrington Raceway & Casino BetRivers site and app Rush Street Interactive BetRivers multi-state app
Bally’s Dover Casino Resort Own branded site Rush Street Interactive Standalone Bally’s Dover app

BetRivers, the Delaware Lottery’s exclusive platform

Operated by Rush Street Interactive, BetRivers powers all of Delaware’s online casino gaming. The library was revamped at the relaunch and added table games that the 888-era sites had lacked. In BetRivers’ first weeks in Delaware, slots made up 51% of casino handle and blackjack and table games 47%, according to Delaware Lottery figures reported by Delaware Business Now.

The iRush Rewards loyalty program runs across the casino and sportsbook. New-customer promotions change; check the current terms on the operator’s site before opting in.

BetRivers also runs Delaware’s only legal online poker room, BetRivers Poker, which launched on June 10, 2025, sharing player pools with Pennsylvania, Michigan and West Virginia.

Delaware Park, Bally’s Dover and Harrington Raceway

The three racinos are the licensed “front doors” to the same platform.

Delaware Park and Harrington Raceway are accessed through the BetRivers app and website; Bally’s Dover Casino Resort offers its own standalone branded app and website.

Whichever you choose, the games and banking come from the same operator. Pick the brand you prefer or the one tied to the casino you visit in person.

Casino games you can play in Delaware

The BetRivers platform carries a Lottery-approved library. The categories are:

  • Online slots. Internet video lottery games: classic and modern video slots, plus jackpot titles.
  • Table games. Blackjack, roulette, baccarat and craps in several variants.
  • Live dealer. Streamed tables with real dealers for blackjack, roulette and baccarat.
  • Online poker. Legal in Delaware through BetRivers Poker, the state’s sole authorized online poker room, with multi-state liquidity.

How to sign up at a Delaware online casino

  • Choose any of the three sites (Delaware Park, Bally’s Dover or Harrington). They all run on Rush Street.
  • Click “Join” or “Sign Up” and enter your details: name, date of birth, address, email and the last four digits of your Social Security number for verification.
  • Confirm you are 21 or older and physically located in Delaware; the site checks your location automatically.
  • Make your first deposit using a debit card, online bank transfer (ACH), PayPal or another listed method.
  • Complete a one-time identity check and start playing.

Delaware online casino welcome bonuses

Because all three sites run on BetRivers, welcome offers come from one operator, and the terms change from time to time. American Bet does not have a commercial partner in the Delaware casino market, so we do not list an offer here.

Always check the wagering requirement, eligible games and expiry before opting in. Low playthrough on slots usually matters more than a large headline number.

Banking, deposits and withdrawals

Delaware’s BetRivers-powered casinos support familiar banking: debit cards, online bank transfer (ACH), PayPal and other e-wallets, and cash at the casino cage. Check the cashier for current minimums and methods.

E-wallet withdrawals are typically the quickest, while bank transfers can take a few business days. A one-time identity verification is required before your first withdrawal.

Delaware casino apps and geolocation

Delaware Park and Harrington run on the BetRivers multi-state app, while Bally’s Dover has its own standalone app; all deliver the same Rush Street games.

Apps are available on iOS and Android and use geolocation to confirm you are inside Delaware, so keep location services enabled. Crossing into Pennsylvania means switching to that state’s licensed sites, and BetRivers PA is a separate state product.

Delaware online casino laws, tax and revenue

Because Delaware runs iGaming through the state Lottery rather than as a commercial license, the state shares directly in online gaming proceeds under its contract with Rush Street Interactive, revenue that supports the General Fund.

For players, gambling winnings are taxable under federal and Delaware state income tax. From January 1, 2026, the federal Form W-2G reporting threshold for slot jackpots rose from $1,200 to $2,000 under the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, and deductible gambling losses are now capped at 90% of losses. Reporting thresholds do not change what is taxable: all winnings count.

The 2024 switch to BetRivers brought a much larger and more modern game library plus table games and later online poker, expanding what had been a fairly limited 888-era catalog. Delaware iGaming revenue passed $5 million in a single month for the first time in June 2024 ($5,027,201, per the Delaware Lottery).

Online casinos approved by the Delaware Lottery

These are the three Lottery-licensed online casino sites in Delaware, all powered by Rush Street Interactive. Any other “Delaware online casino” is unlicensed:

  • Delaware Park (BetRivers): delawarepark.com
  • Bally’s Dover Casino Resort: ballysdover.com
  • Harrington Raceway & Casino (BetRivers): harringtonraceway.com

Land-based casinos in Delaware

Delaware has three land-based casinos (racinos), each holding an online license: Delaware Park near Wilmington, Bally’s Dover Casino Resort (formerly Dover Downs, in the state capital next to Dover Motor Speedway), and Harrington Raceway & Casino on the State Fairgrounds.

Each combines casino gaming with live racing (thoroughbreds at Delaware Park, harness racing at Dover and Harrington), and each is the physical home of one of the online sites.

Sweepstakes casinos in Delaware

Sweepstakes sites are not part of the Lottery program, and Delaware’s Division of Gaming Enforcement issued a cease-and-desist to sweepstakes operator VGW in 2023. None of the sweepstakes brands we cover accept Delaware players. See our sweepstakes casino guide for how the model works elsewhere.

Responsible gambling in Delaware

You must be 21+ to gamble online in Delaware, and help is available if play stops being fun.

The BetRivers platform offers deposit, loss and time limits, cool-off periods and self-exclusion, and the Delaware Lottery runs a self-exclusion program covering its video lottery facilities.

For confidential, 24/7 support, call the Delaware Council on Gambling Problems helpline at 1-888-850-8888 (text 302-438-8888, weekdays). 1-800-GAMBLER and GambleAware.org are also available.

Delaware Division of Gaming EnforcementDelaware Council on Gambling ProblemsDelaware Division of RevenueGambleAware.org

Delaware online casinos in 2027

Contract renewal window

Rush Street’s Lottery contract was signed in 2023 for five years, with extensions at the Lottery’s discretion. Expect the renewal conversation to build through 2027.

Poker liquidity

BetRivers Poker links Delaware with Pennsylvania, Michigan and West Virginia. Watch whether New Jersey joins the pool, which would deepen Delaware’s tables.

Sweepstakes enforcement

Neighboring states have moved to ban sweepstakes casinos, and Delaware already uses cease-and-desist letters. Any 2027 bill would follow that trend rather than start it.

What is the best online casino in Delaware?

Delaware has one online casino platform, run for the Delaware Lottery by BetRivers. You play under the Delaware Park, Bally’s Dover or Harrington Raceway brand, with the same games, and it is also home to the state’s only online poker room.

Are online casinos legal in Delaware?

Yes. Delaware legalized online casinos in 2012 and launched them on October 31, 2013. They are run by the Delaware Lottery, and you must be 21 or older and physically inside Delaware to play.

How many online casinos are there in Delaware?

Three sites: Delaware Park, Bally’s Dover and Harrington Raceway. All run on Rush Street Interactive’s platform, so functionally there is one online casino.

Who runs Delaware's online casinos?

Rush Street Interactive, under the BetRivers brand, has been the Delaware Lottery’s exclusive online gaming provider since late December 2023, replacing 888.

Can you play online poker in Delaware?

Yes. BetRivers Poker launched in Delaware on June 10, 2025, sharing player pools with Pennsylvania, Michigan and West Virginia.

How are Delaware online casino winnings taxed?

Winnings are taxable under federal and Delaware state income tax. Slot wins of $2,000 or more trigger a W-2G from 2026, and losses are deductible only up to 90% under the new federal rule.

Can I play Delaware online casinos from Pennsylvania?

No. The Delaware sites only work inside Delaware. In Pennsylvania you need a Pennsylvania-licensed casino.

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