Delaware Park Racetrack & Slots

Name

Delaware Park Racetrack & Slots

Legal name

Delaware Racing Association

Website

https://delawarepark.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1937

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1,001–5,000 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Casino and Thoroughbred Racetrack

NAICS

Casinos (except Casino Hotels) (713210), Gambling Industries (7132), Other Gambling Industries (713290)

SIC

Services-Racing, Including Track Operation (7948), Services-Miscellaneous Amusement & Recreation (7990), Services-Amusement & Recreation Services (7900)

akta.pro primary industry

Destination/Regional Casinos (Drive-to Markets) (MPAEAAAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Casino Slot Machines (Class III) (MPAEAJAA), Standalone Casino Properties (Urban/Suburban) (MPAEAAAB)

Keywords

• Casino gaming
• Horse racing wagering
• Sports betting
• Slots and table games
• Racing and entertainment

Headquarters

HQ city

Wilmington

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Gaming (Slots and Table Games): Delaware Park is the revenue leader among Delaware's three regulated casinos, generating $15.9 million in April 2026 (up 3.7% YoY), driven by 1,900+ slot machines and 34+ table games across the main floor, high limit areas, and outdoor patio.
2. Pari-Mutuel Wagering (Horse Racing): Revenue from seasonal live thoroughbred racing (75 days in 2026, May 13 - October 17) and year-round simulcast wagering on thoroughbred and harness tracks. Inaugural Delaware Derby set an all-time track handle record of nearly $6.5 million.
3. Sports Betting: Full college and professional sports betting offered through the Race and Sports Book, including parlay cards, over/under wagers, off-the-board bets, and self-service betting terminals. Sports betting tickets can be redeemed across Delaware's racetracks and sports lottery locations.
4. Dining and Beverage: Multiple on-site dining concepts including High Steaks Brewery, Del Cap Bar & Grill, Foo Noodle, RBar, Moneyline, Picciotti's, The Cove, Rooney's, On a Roll Deli, Terrace Dining, and The Grove, plus a 30,000-square-foot event space used for private events.
5. Private Events and Banqueting: Private event hosting through a dedicated Private Events program with a 30,000-square-foot event space, customized quotes for events, and event coordination support.
6. Delaware Lottery Tickets: Sale of Delaware Lottery tickets through the Gift Cart in the Slots lobby, including Lotto and Powerball, subject to Delaware Lottery rules.
7. Hotel Referrals and Partnerships: Delaware Park Casino has a host hotel partnership with Residence Inn by Marriott (999 Delaware Park Drive, Newark DE 19713) offering a special discounted Delaware Park rate, and partners with Christiana Hilton for shuttle service to the property.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

Delaware Park Racetrack & Slots operates a single integrated casino and thoroughbred racetrack destination in Wilmington, Delaware, offering 1,900+ slot machines, 34+ live table games, a full Poker Room, a Race and Sports Book, 75 days of seasonal live horse racing with year-round simulcast wagering, an iGaming/Online Gaming channel, and a free Player Rewards Club loyalty program. Surrounding the gaming floor are 11 on-site F&B concepts (including an on-site brewpub) and a 30,000-square-foot private event space. The property is one of three regulated casinos in Delaware and the only casino/racetrack in New Castle County.

Product overview

Delaware Park Racetrack & Slots operates as a single integrated casino-and-racetrack destination rather than a multi-brand product portfolio. The core platform is the Delaware Park Casino & Racing property, which unifies five on-property product modules — Slots (1,900+ machines across two indoor levels plus the outdoor Slot Patio), Table Games (34+ live games), Poker Room, Sports Book and Live & Simulcast Racing — supported by a Player Rewards Club loyalty program, an online Player Portal and an Online Gaming/iGaming channel. Around that core sit ancillary offerings including the multi-restaurant F&B portfolio (High Steaks Brewery, Foo Noodle, RBar, Del Cap Bar & Grill, Picciotti's, Rooney's, The Cove, Moneyline, The Grove, The Terrace and On a Roll Deli), Private Events catering, and signature events like the Festival of Lights, Safari Sprint and the Delaware Derby / Delaware Handicap stakes days.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• High Steaks Brewery: On-site brewery / restaurant at Delaware Park Casino.
• Del Cap Bar & Grill
• Foo Noodle
• RBar
• Rooney's
• The Cove
• Picciotti's
• On a Roll Deli
• The Terrace
• The Grove
• Moneyline

Products and services

• Slots Parlor Over 1,900 slot machines across two spacious indoor levels plus a 250-machine outdoor slot patio, in denominations ranging from a penny to $25, including reel, video, progressive, electronic table games, a dedicated Link Lounge with 49 Aristocrat premium Link themes, a High Limit Slot Room with 50+ themes, and a 10,000-square-foot outdoor gaming patio. The main slot floor operates 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
• Table Games Live table game pit offering 34+ games including Blackjack, Roulette, Craps, Let It Ride, Texas Hold 'Em, Four and Five-Card Poker, Pai Gow (Fortune), Midi Baccarat and EZ Baccarat, plus electronic Big Six Wheel and electronic craps; the pit includes a dedicated high-limit area with side-bet-enabled variants. Operates 24/7 since November 2024.
• Poker Room Spacious, on-floor Poker Room running No-Limit Hold'em tournaments with starting blinds of 25-50; a Player's Card is required to enter. Open to Player Rewards Club members.
• Live Thoroughbred Racing Seasonal live horse racing on a one-mile main track and a 7/8-mile John E. Mooney turf course; the 89th season (2026) runs 75 days from May 13 to October 17 with daily post time of 12:20 pm. Includes the $4.3 million 2026 stakes schedule headlined by the $300,000 Grade III Delaware Derby (June 13), $300,000 Grade III Delaware Oaks, and $500,000 Grade III Delaware Handicap (September 26; purse grows to $600,000 with a Grade I/II winner).
• Simulcast Wagering Year-round simulcast of thoroughbred and harness racing from other tracks, available on the Clubhouse first and second floors, with full wagering types including Win, Place, Show, Trifecta (5+ horses) and Superfecta (7+ horses).
• Sports Betting / Sports Book Full-service Race and Sports Book on the first floor offering wagers on professional and college sports, including parlay cards, Over/Under and Off-the-Board bets, with a third-floor sports bar during Sundays. Tickets may be cashed at any Delaware sports book or lottery location through statewide ticket interoperability.
• Online Gaming (iGaming) Online gaming/mobile wagering channel operated in partnership with the Delaware Lottery; uses the same Player Rewards Club credentials as the on-property casino.
• Player Rewards Club Free tiered loyalty program in which members earn points redeemable for name-brand electronics, apparel, gift items and promotional offers such as Free Play and Free Bet; sign-ups earn $50 in Free Play. The Break the Bank promotion offers new members a chance to play at kiosks and win up to $5,000 in Slot Dollars or Free Bet.
• Player Portal Authenticated web portal that lets Player Rewards members check offers, reprint cards, claim sweepstakes, view Win/Loss tax statements and engage with the loyalty program.
• Private Events Private event booking service that responds to quote requests within 24–48 hours, leveraging the property's restaurants, brewery and a 30,000-square-foot event space with customized quotes and event coordination support.
• Delaware Derby (Stakes Race) Annual Grade III $300,000 stakes race; the 2026 running is scheduled for June 13, 2026, and runs alongside the Grade III $300,000 Delaware Oaks. Inaugural 2025 running set an all-time track handle record of nearly $6.5 million.
• Delaware Handicap (Stakes Race) Grade III $500,000 stakes race scheduled for September 26, 2026; purse increases to $600,000 if a 2025/2026 Grade I or II winner enters and starts. Headlines the $4.3 million 2026 stakes schedule.
• Outdoor Slot Patio Nearly 10,000-square-foot open-air outdoor gaming patio with 250 slot machines, 6-foot-high openings on all four sides for airflow, fans and 50+ ceiling heaters for year-round operation, considered the largest outdoor gaming space in Delaware. Smoking-permitted while the indoor casino remains smoke-free.
• Delaware Lottery Ticket Sales Sale of Delaware Lottery tickets through the Gift Cart in the Slots lobby, including Lotto and Powerball, subject to Delaware Lottery rules.
• Festival of Lights Holiday Display Annual winter holiday light show in the outdoor horse paddock, featuring photo sessions with Santa and Mrs. Claus, a holiday market, food trucks and live entertainment, open Friday–Saturday evenings during the holiday season.
• Safari Sprint Exotic Animal Races Family-friendly annual event held July 4 featuring ostrich, camel and zebra races; patrons bet on outcomes via promotional kiosks for slot-dollar prizes. Ticketed via Eventbrite.
• High Steaks Brewery On-site brewpub and 30,000-square-foot event space, bookable via OpenTable as "Racing Legends at Delaware Park"; serves as a full-service dining and events venue.
• Link Lounge (Premium Link Slot Area) Dedicated slot area with 49 premium Link slot themes from Aristocrat Gaming including Dollar Storm, Lightning Link, Buffalo Link, Dragon Link, and Lightning Dollar Link, added as part of the January 2024 renovation.

Quantifiable outcome

• Delaware Park generated $15.9 million in April 2026 revenue (up 3.7% YoY), leading Delaware's three regulated casinos
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

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API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration5 records

Feature6 records

Partnerships

16 partnerships are on record, tiered core, flagship and minor.

• Alex's Lemonade Stand Foundation (ALSF)coreGTM or Marketing Partner · 31 July 2025ALSF is Delaware Park's charity of the month for June 2025; the casino presented a $12,000 check and has supported ALSF since 2005. ALSF set up a lemonade stand during the inaugural Delaware Derby Day. Recommended to Delaware Park by retired trainer Tim Ritchey, whose horse Afleet Alex's owners originally donated prize winnings to ALSF over 20 years ago.
• Faithful Friends Animal SocietycoreGTM or Marketing Partner · 3 September 2024Faithful Friends Animal Society near New Castle partners with Delaware Park on the annual 'Bark at the Park' dog adoption event, which includes a special dog race where patrons can bet on dogs to win slot dollars, and a hot dog stand.
• Rubico GamingflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerRubico Gaming is the joint venture partner with Clairvest Group in the ownership of Delaware Park following the Rickman family sale. Rubico Gaming co-controls ownership alongside Clairvest and is referenced as the ownership group backing the $10 million renovation and ongoing transformation.
• Aristocrat GamingcoreTechnology or IntegrationAristocrat Gaming is the slot machine technology partner powering Delaware Park's Link Lounge with 49 premium themes including Dollar Storm, Lightning Link, Buffalo Link, Dragon Link, and Lightning Dollar Link. The 200 premium Link machines added during the renovation are produced by Aristocrat.
• Westar ArchitectscoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerWestar Architects (referenced via wagnarchitects.com) is the Las Vegas-based world-class design firm that led the $10 million renovation of Delaware Park Casino. Paul Heretakis and his team brought the casino's design transformation to life, including custom chandeliers, modern gaming furniture, custom carpeting, vaulted ceilings, and captivating wall murals.
• DiSabatino ConstructionminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerDiSabatino Construction is the construction partner building Delaware Park's 10,000-square-foot outdoor gaming pavilion adjacent to the racetrack. The patio opened in spring/late summer 2025 with 250 slot machines and is considered the largest outdoor gaming space in Delaware.
• Residence Inn by Marriott (Newark, DE)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorResidence Inn by Marriott at 999 Delaware Park Drive, Newark DE 19713 is Delaware Park Casino's official host hotel. The brand-new extended-stay hotel offers studio, one- and two-bedroom suites, free Wi-Fi, complimentary hot breakfast, and an onsite lounge. Special discounted Delaware Park rates are available by calling 302-421-9200.
• Christiana HiltonminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorChristiana Hilton (302-454-1500) is a partner hotel offering shuttle service to and from Delaware Park Casino to its guests, in addition to being a pet-friendly option.
• Hoofprints, Inc.minorOthersHoofprints, Inc. is Delaware Park's official track photographer, reachable at (302) 994-2521 ext. 7376 or [email protected]. They provide win photos and videos of races at Delaware Park.
• American Red CrossminorGTM or Marketing PartnerAmerican Red Cross is the partner for Delaware Park's Blood Drive events held in the Legends Room on the 2nd floor. Donors receive a $15 eGift Card.
• Cashman & AssociatesminorOthersCashman & Associates (Ally Wengel, [email protected], 908-914-5052) is Delaware Park's external public relations and media contact agency handling executive announcements and milestones.
• EquibasecoreTechnology or IntegrationEquibase is the official racing data partner providing track profile, statistics, race results, scratches, entries calendar, and historical race data for Delaware Park. Powers all racing information displays on the Delaware Park racing pages.
• SEPTA / DART (Delaware Transit)minorOthersFairplay Station (a.k.a. Churchman's Crossing) is located on Delaware Park property, operated by SEPTA (R2 train) and DART. Amtrak rail service also stops at the station. DART Route 5 bus and Routes 33, 62, 63 connect to the property. Provides accessibility via public transit for casino and racing patrons.
• Delaware Thoroughbred Horsemen's Association (DTHA)coreOthersThe DTHA represents horsemen at Delaware Park and is linked from the racing section. Operates the Horsemen Bookkeeper function for the track.
• Delaware Thoroughbred Racing CommissioncoreOthersThe Delaware Thoroughbred Racing Commission approved Delaware Park's 75-day 2026 live racing schedule and regulates the racetrack's operations.
• Thoroughbred Racing Protective Bureau (TRPB)minorOthersTRPB provides integrity services for thoroughbred racing and is referenced from Delaware Park's racing links section.

Scale indicators12 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Emerging players

• DraftKings: Leading U.S. online sportsbook and iGaming operator. Delaware Park's online gaming channel competes in the same digital wallet and is exposed to DraftKings' mobile wagering growth, regulatory expansion, and player-acquisition spend.
• Monarch Casino & Resort: Smaller-cap regional casino operator (Atlantis Reno, Black Hawk CO). Comparable as a single- or dual-property regional gaming company focused on slot yield, F&B reinvestment, and disciplined capital projects similar in size to Delaware Park's $10M renovation.

Broad incumbents

• Ocean Casino Resort: Atlantic City boardwalk casino and the prior employer of Delaware Park's President & GM Terry Glebocki (former CEO). Comparable integrated slots, table games, sportsbook, hotel, and F&B product mix; competes for mid-Atlantic drive-in traffic from Delaware.
• Caesars Entertainment: Major U.S. casino and sportsbook operator with regional properties in the mid-Atlantic (Horseshoe Baltimore, Caesars Atlantic City). Comparable on Caesars Rewards loyalty scale and omni-channel sports betting/online casino approach.
• Penn Entertainment: Large regional gaming and racing operator (formerly Penn National Gaming) with racetrack-casino assets and ESPN BET. Highly comparable business model combining slots, table games, sports betting, and live/simulcast racing across multiple states.
• MGM Resorts International: Global casino-resort operator with national loyalty (MGM Rewards) and digital (BetMGM) platforms. Competes with Delaware Park for mid-Atlantic drive-in visitation through MGM National Harbor (MD) and broader portfolio effects.
• Boyd Gaming: Multi-state regional casino operator with a mix of slots, table games, sports betting, and F&B. Comparable on regional-casino economics, loyalty program (B Connected), and premium slot floor strategy relevant to Delaware Park.
• Churchill Downs Incorporated: Major publicly traded racino and racing operator (racing, HRM, retail sportsbook, iGaming). Closest large-cap comparable by virtue of being a racetrack-casino hybrid with simulcast, live racing, and historical racing machine revenue streams.

Direct peers

• Bally's Dover Casino Resort: One of only three regulated casinos in Delaware and Delaware Park's principal in-state competitor. Operates slots, table games, sports betting, and a hotel in Dover, competing for the same statewide GGR pool ($12.2M April 2026 vs Delaware Park's $15.9M).
• Harrington Casino & Raceway: The third Delaware-regulated casino and harness racing/racino venue. Competes directly with Delaware Park for statewide gaming and pari-mutuel handle, and is part of the same Delaware sports-betting ticket interoperability network.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors1 record

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