Delaware Gambling & Gaming Laws (2026)
A comprehensive legal reference for gambling & gaming in the state of Delaware. This guide covers current statutes, penalties, and restrictions for 6 different categories.
Daily Fantasy Sports
LEGALDaily Fantasy Sports are legal in Delaware. Daily fantasy sports were legalized and regulated in 2017, and there have been no significant changes to the law since.
DFS Rules
Legal
Licensed Operators
Legal
Penalties
N/A
Minimum Age
18+
Gambling Age
RESTRICTEDThe minimum gambling age in Delaware is 21 for casino gambling and sports betting. State law sets the minimum gambling age at 21 for casino gambling.
Casino Minimum Age
21+ for casinos/sports betting; 18+ for lottery
Lottery/Other Gambling Age
Legal
Penalties
Underage gambling is a misdemeanor; venues face license revocation.
Minimum Gambling Age
18-21 depending on type
Online Casinos & Poker
LEGALDelaware was the first state to legalize online casino gambling and poker in 2012 under Delaware Code Title 29, Chapter 48. The Delaware Lottery operates online gaming platforms regulated by the Delaware Lottery Office.
Online Casino Rules
Possession of authorized online gambling software is legal.
Licensed Platforms
Sale and operation of online casino and poker services are conducted by the Delaware Lottery under state regulation.
Penalties
Unlicensed operation is a misdemeanor under Del. Code Ann. tit. 29, § 4805.
Minimum Age
21 years and older.
Online Gambling / Sports Betting
UNVERIFIEDLegal status of Online Gambling / Sports Betting in Delaware has not yet been verified. The Delaware Gaming Competitiveness Act of 2012 legalized online gaming.
Online Gambling Rules
Unverified
Licensed Operators
Unverified
Penalties
Unverified
Minimum Age
Unverified
Poker Home Games
LEGALSocial poker home games are legal in Delaware as long as no one takes a rake or house cut from the pot. No significant changes to social gambling laws.
Home Game Rules
Legal for social games without a rake
Rake/House Cut Rules
N/A
Penalties
Taking a rake converts it to illegal gambling.
Age Requirements
Varies, typically 18+
Sports Betting
LEGALSports betting is legal in Delaware. Online sports betting launched in January 2024.
In-Person Betting
Legal for 21+. Delaware was one of the first states to launch sports betting after PASPA repeal in June 2018, leveraging its pre-existing parlay betting exemption. Single-game betting available at three casinos. No mobile/online betting as of 2026. Limited market compared to neighboring states.
Online/Mobile Betting
Retail only — no online/mobile betting. Available at Delaware Park, Dover Downs, and Harrington Raceway. State-operated through Delaware Lottery.
Penalties
Unlicensed gambling operations face criminal charges. Individual bettors using licensed platforms face no penalties.
Minimum Betting Age
21+