Delaware Considering Sports Betting
Wednesday November 7, 2007
Delaware is considering allowing wagering on sports at the State's three casinos. In June of this year, lawmakers passed a resolution authorizing the budget finance director and controller general to conduct a study and submit a report to the legislature. That report is due on Dec. 21 of this year.
Delaware has been concerned with the increased competition from nearby States. Pennsylvania now has slot machines and there is a possibility that soon Maryland will have them as well. If approved, Delaware's sports gambling will not be similar to Las Vegas type wagering. A Delaware sports lottery would require combination bets such as parlays to make it more difficult to win. Delaware is one of four States exempt from the 1992 Sports betting ban.
Comments
DELAWARE SHOULD OFFER THE SAME SPORTS BETTING AS LAS VEGAS.
I definitely think Delaware should get a sports book people are already betting with bookies and on the internet It will bring a lot of revenue from other states just like slots did. People will sit in bars and restaurants spending money in Delaware till the games go off and collect their money. It will be a benefit for business. People who bet will bet one way or another.
I moved to the area and was looking for a bookie Delaware). Anyone you could recommend or give me a lead to. I am not with any kind of law enforcement, just someone who likes to play a bit. I was from New York and it was easy, just moved here and seems difficult…