The Lottery exists, by law, to generate income to fund essential state services. The Lottery accomplishes this by contributing nearly one-third of its sales revenue to the state General Fund, the pool of dollars that supports the majority of state services. Established by the State Legislature in 1975 as a means of generating revenue, the De laware Lottery operates under the State Department of Finance. With the governor’s approval, the Legislature is responsible for allocating the General Fund in support of state services. State services that benefit from the General Fund include education; health and social services; public safety; judicial and corrections; and various children, youth and family organizations. In addition to the Lottery, other sources of income for the General Fund are state taxes, franchise taxes, gross receipts taxes, public utilities taxes and cigarette taxes. The Lottery also helps fund programs offered by the state’s Department of Health and Social Services for problem gamblers.
There are currently almost 500 retailers throughout the state
The Delaware Lottery offers sa les incentives to retailers and commission bonuses to retailers who sell winning tickets. The Lottery also supports retailers by providing signs and other in-store merchandising and training materials.
Video Lottery provides a source of business and revenue needed to support legislative efforts to rejuvenate the state’s horse racing industry. Under the supervision of the Delaware Lottery, Video Lottery is operated at the three racetracks in the state. Delaware Park and Dover Downs have been operating Video Lottery since December, 1995, and Harrington Raceway began Video Lottery operations in August, 1996.
Today the racetracks collectively offer 6,581 Video Lottery terminals, with 2,500 machines each at Delaware Park and Dover Downs and 1,581 at Harrington Raceway. Delaware’s Video Lottery is one of the most successful in the United States in a net-proceeds-per-machine basis.

• Law establishing the Delaware State Lottery was signed on May 31, 1974.
• First Lottery games introduced in 1975.
• First daily numbers game, PLAY 3, introduced in 1978; LOTTO game added in 1983.
• Teamed up with other states to introduce the multistate POWERBALL® game in 1992.
• Video Lottery machines introduced at three racetracks in 1995 and 1996.

New Fast Play® Game Speeds into Delaware
Lottery Players Skip The Wait With New Instant-Win Game From The Terminal
DOVER, Delaware (October 28, 2009) - Delaware Lottery players are now winning cash faster than ever thanks to FAST PLAY®, the quickest instant-win game ever offered in the First State. An exciting new online game, Fast Play tickets went on sale this morning at the Delaware Lottery's more than 520 licensed retailers..................Subscribers

Sports Betting Glitch Leaves Winners Unpaid
DELAWARE (October 26, 2009) – It was reported officials said today that some gamblers who won pro football parlay bets couldn’t get paid Sunday because of a malfunction in the state’s central computer system...................Subscribers

Delaware State Lottery Evaluating Option to Sell both Mega Millions and Powerball® Games
Two Game Groups Will Join to Develop Concept for a Future Combined High-Jackpot Game
DOVER, Delaware (October 13, 2009) -The Delaware Lottery responded today to significant news in the gaming industry as the Multi-State Lottery Association (MUSL) and the Mega Millions Consortium cleared the way for development of a future game that may be offered in a combined 42 states, Washington D.C., and the US Virgin Islands......................Subscribers

Finance Head Impressed By Sports Betting Revenue
DOVER, Delaware (October 8, 2009) -- Acting Delaware Finance Secretary Tom Cook said the latest revenues from sports betting show another significant increase..................Subscribers

Proposed Small-Games Tax Riles Many Volunteer Organizations
DELAWARE (September 25, 2009) – According to the local news sources a twenty (20%) percent tax on revenue from small games of chance proposed in the state budget has many volunteer organizations up in arms.......................Subscribers

Delaware Loses Appeal to Overturn Sports Betting Restrictions
CHICAGO, Illinois (September 29, 2009) - Delaware’s appeal of a ruling that its plan to allow betting on professional sports violates a federal ban will not be heard...............Subscribers

Adverse Court Ruling on Delaware's New Sports Betting Lottery Impacts State Revenue Forecast
DELAWARE, USA (September 22, 2009) - An increase in Delaware's official revenue forecast reflects higher taxes and fees imposed by lawmakers earlier this year, not an improving economy...............Subscribers

Delaware Officials Release Sports Betting Figures
DOVER, Delaware (September 18, 2009) -- More than 14,500 wagers were made on NFL games during the first week of Delaware's new sports betting lottery...............Subscribers

State Appeals Sports Betting Decision
DELAWARE (September 15, 2009) – It was reported that attorneys for the state argued in a court filing Monday that a federal appeals panel abused its discretion and ignored Supreme Court precedent in restricting Delaware's new sports betting lottery to multi-game wagers on NFL football...................Subscribers

Delaware Sports Betting Begins With NFL Opener
DOVER, Delaware (September 10, 2009) – Press reports sports betting in Delaware officially got under way Thursday after surviving a contentious legal battle with professional sports leagues and the NCAA..................Subscribers

Delaware Challenges Judge Over Sports Betting Rules
DOVER, Delaware (September 9, 2009) – According to a report State officials are keeping their options open as they get ready to launch Delaware’s new sports betting lottery this week.................Subscribers

Delaware Bettors Can Wager Up to $3K in Sports Lottery
DOVER, Delaware (September 8, 2009) -- The Delaware sports betting lottery which starting this week has a minimum bet of $2, and a maximum wager, depending on the type of bet, of $3,000..................Subscribers

Delaware Starts NFL - Only Betting After Court Upset
DOVER, Delaware (September 4, 2009) – After an expensive court battle, plans by state leaders and casino operators to offer betting on single games in multiple sports were struck down. Delaware can only offer betting on at least three NFL games per wager, called parlay bets..............Subscribers

Delaware Forges Ahead With Plan For Sports Lottery
DELAWARE (August 26, 2009) -- Delaware officials are working on plans for parlay betting despite a ruling this week that single-game sports betting would violate a federal ban on sports gambling...............Subscribers

Court Rules Against Delaware Sports Betting
PHILADELPHIA (August 24, 2009) -- A federal appeals court ruled Monday that sports betting in Delaware would violate a 1992 federal ban on such wagering, essentially halting the state's plans to start taking bets next month....................Subscribers

Challenge to Delaware's Soon-To-Be-Launched Sports Lottery To Be Argued Monday
DELAWARE, USA (August 21, 2009) – On Monday morning the 3rd U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals takes up an emergency injunction request brought by all of the major professional sports leagues -- baseball, football, basketball and hockey -- to challenge Delaware's soon-to-be-launched sports lottery..................Subscribers

Delaware Gambling Study Panel Named 
LEWES, Delaware (August 19, 2009) -- Governor Jack Markell has named panelists who will serve on the commission studying whether Delaware should allow new gambling venues (racinos) and their potential economic impacts...........................Subscribers

Delaware Readies Response To Sports Betting Appeal
DOVER , Delaware (August 12, 2009) - Delaware officials are fighting a request by professional sports leagues and the NCAA for a quick ruling by a federal appeals court on the state’s plan to offer sports betting................Subscribers

Judge Refuses to Halt Delaware Sports Betting
WILMINGTON, Delaware (August 5, 2009) -- A federal judge on Wednesday denied a request by professional sports leagues and the NCAA to halt Delaware's planned sports betting lottery until a legal challenge is resolved......................Subscribers

Leagues Try To Stop Delaware Sports Betting Before It Starts
DOVER, Delaware (July 29, 2009) - As reported today that America's major professional sports leagues sought a preliminary injunction in federal court Tuesday that would prohibit Delaware from starting crucial portions of its sports betting plan this fall.....................Subscribers

Markell Administration Responds to Sports Lottery Lawsuit
DOVER, Delaware (July 24, 2009) – On Friday, papers were served to the Delaware District Court to begin a class action lawsuit. The lawsuit would target Governor Markell of Delaware, as well as the Lottery Commissioner of the State of Delaware...............Subscribers

Delaware Has Bettor Game Plan
DELAWARE (July 15, 2009) - Delaware will accept single-game and parlay bets on NFL games this season, according to a report......................Subscribers

State Set to Eliminate Finance Department, Which Includes Lottery Office
DOVER, Delaware (July 7, 2009) – Local media source reported Governor Jack Markell said Monday that he will eliminate the Department of Finance as part of his effort to shrink state government..................Subscribers

Nascar Expresses Support For Delaware Sports Betting
DOVER, Delaware (June 15, 2009) -- A Nascar spokesman is reported as saying the league supports a state sports lottery because many stock car racing fans enjoy going to casinos......................Subscribers

Delaware Supreme Court Gives OK to Sports Betting; Permits Lotteries That Have Element of Skill
DOVER, Delaware (May 28, 2009) -- Delaware hopes to add betting on football to its lottery in time for the fall season...................Subscribers

Delaware Supreme Court Hears Sports Betting Arguments
DOVER, Delaware (May 22, 2009) – News sources reported today that the Delaware Supreme Court on Thursday listened to oral arguments on reasons they should issue an opinion on whether a sports betting lottery complies with the state constitution......................Subscribers

Delaware Sports Betting Legislation Signed Into Law
NEWARK, Delaware (May 14, 2009) -- Delaware becomes the only state east of the Mississippi River to allow betting on sports after the governor signed the legislation.......................Subscribers

Sports Betting Bill Passes Delaware Legislature
DOVER, Delaware (May 12, 2009) - A bill reauthorizing a sports betting lottery in Delaware is headed to the governor for his promised signature....................Subscribers

Delaware House Passes Sports Lottery Betting Bill
DOVER, Delaware (May 8, 2009) – According to a press report lawmakers convened early Friday morning to rescind Tuesday's roll call and vote on an amended sports betting bill, which won overwhelming approval........................Subscribers

Delaware House Rejects Sports Betting Bill
DOVER, Delaware (May 6, 2009) – According to local media reports a bill re-establishing a sports betting lottery in Delaware has failed to clear the state House......................Subscribers

Governor Holds the Line on Sports Betting in State of State Address
DELAWARE, USA (April 29, 2009) – According to local media reports Governor Jack Markell used his first State of the State address on April 28 to reinforce his priorities for balancing Delaware’s projected $780 million budget shortfall, including the reintroduction of sports betting...................Subscribers

House Majority Leader Introduces Sports Betting Bill
DOVER, Delaware (April 6, 2009) – House Majority Leader Rep. Peter C. Schwartzkopf introduced compromise legislation on Monday that would alter the original proposal for expanding gaming in Delaware, doing away with provisions to allow the state to add up to three new casinos and up to 10 sports betting parlors.................Subscribers

Delaware State Lottery Issues Request For Information For Sports Gaming Operations And Associated Services
DELAWARE (March 23, 2009) -- The Delaware State Lottery is issuing this Request For Information (RFI) inviting Vendors to submit their capabilities and interests relative to the implementation of a Sports Gaming  Operation..................Subscribers

Delaware Poised to Take a Bet on Sports Gambling
DELAWARE, USA (Mar 12, 2009) -- Delaware Governor Jack Markell plans to propose a bill sometime next week that would legalize sports gambling in Delaware..............Subscribers

Gambling Losses Hit State
DOVER, Delaware (February 3, 2009) – According to local media reports Delaware faces a declining economy because of the state's reliance on gambling as a major source of revenue. Revenue from the State Lottery, which includes traditional scratch-off games as well as slot machines and other gambling...............Subscribers

Spielo and Atronic Announce Introduction of Alfastreet™ Roulette Tables in Delaware
DOVER, Delaware, USA (December 8, 2008) -- Alfastreet™ Roulette, a fully automated, multi-player table game, is making its Delaware Lottery debut..................Subscribers

Delaware Lottery Readies For Changing Retail Climate
DOVER, Delaware, USA (July 15, 2008) -- With more than 500 licensed retail outlets, Video Lottery agents thriving at the State’s three licensed horseracing facilities, and a 33-year history of responsible revenue growth, the Delaware Lottery is preparing to extend its successful track record into the near future................Subscribers

Delaware Lottery Lauded For Financial Reporting
DOVER, Delaware, USA (June 25, 2008) -- The Delaware Lottery announced today that it has again been awarded "The Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting" by the Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada (GFOA) for its comprehensive annual financial report (CAFR)..................Subscribers

Lobbyists Continue Fight For Sports Betting in Delaware
DELAWARE, USA (May 16, 2008) -- Lobbyists in the First State are fighting attempts to allow sports betting in Delaware. In fact............Subscribers

Lawmaker Plans To Introduce Sports Betting Bill
DOVER, Delaware, USA (April 28, 2008) - A Republican lawmaker has been reported as saying allowing sports betting could help reverse the state's revenue shortage..................Subscribers

Lottery’s XFingers Challenge Crowns Quickest Clerks
Delaware Lottery Hosts Spirited and Entertaining Retailer Competition
DOVER, Delaware, USA (April 24, 2008) -- A store clerk from Sussex County has earned the right to say he has some of Delaware’s fastest fingers. Shayne Edwards, of Daily Market in Lewes, took home the Delaware Lottery’s 2008 XFingers Challenge title, pocketing $800 along the way - $700 in the finals and $100 in the preliminary rounds.............Subscribers

Lottery Helps Delawarians Ring In New Year
Raffle Wins and Hot Lotto® Debut Thaw January’s Chill
DOVER, Delaware, USA (February 18, 2008) -- The Delaware Lottery helped many players cure their holiday blues this January by handing out some hefty helpings of cash.............Subscribers

Delaware Lottery Looks to Add Roulette Game at Casinos
DOVER, Delaware, USA (February 12, 2008) -- The Delaware Lottery is soliciting bids from companies to provide multi-player automated roulette games at the state's three casinos...........Subscribers

Delaware Gets Fired Up Over New Lottery Game
Hot Lotto® Debuts With Million-Dollar Jackpots
DOVER, Delaware, USA (January 28, 2008) -- The Delaware Lottery today introduced HOT LOTTO®, a new Lotto-style game with guaranteed estimated annuity jackpots of at least $1 million....................Subscribers

Lottery Revives Holiday Raffle
DELAWARE, USA (November 11, 2007) – Delaware Lottery officials say last year's debut holiday raffle drawing was such a hit, they're bringing it back............Subscribers

Winners Choose Lottery’s Privacy Policy
DOVER, Delaware, USA (September 06, 2007) – The Delaware Lottery had a busy month in August, with..........Subscribers

Delaware Lottery Sets All-Time Revenue Record in Fiscal Year 2007
DOVER, Delaware, USA (August 8, 2007) – The Delaware Lottery announced that it set an all time record in overall sales for ticket games and video lottery during the 2007 fiscal year.............Read the full story at: Vol.40 No.8

Delaware Lottery Reports Record Revenue to State
DOVER, Delaware (August 10, 2007) -- Delaware Lottery Director Wayne Lemons reported that the agency's final contribution to the state's General Fund for the budget year that ended June 30 was a record.............Subscribers

Delaware Lawmakers Introduce Sports Betting Proposal
DOVER, Delaware, USA (June 7, 2007) - A bill legalizing sports gambling in Delaware was introduced in the state House.............Subscribers

Judge Dismisses Lottery Lawsuit
WILMINGTON, Delaware, USA (July 1, 2006) -- A Chancery Court judge is reported to have dismissed a man's lawsuit that claimed he was entitled to a $5 million lottery prize even though he said he lost the winning ticket in a laundry mishap............Subscribers

State Seeks Dismissal of Lottery Ticket Lawsuit
WILMINGTON, Delaware, USA (March 17, 2006)  -- A judge is reported to have said that he would consider the state's request to dismiss a man's lawsuit claiming he's entitled to a $5 million lottery prize even though he no longer has the winning ticket.......Subscribers

Delaware Lottery Selects Ad Agency
NEW YORK, USA (January 27, 2006) -- Star/Shipley has reportedly announced that it has won the Delaware Lottery’s advertising account.......Subscribers