In June 2018, Delaware became the first state outside of Nevada to fully legalize sports betting—allowing select locations to start accepting single-game bets. Before that, the Delaware residents could only bet (and still can bet on) on parlay cards put out by the Delaware Lottery, which oversees all sports betting in DE.
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- On Parlay Cards the odds are fixed. The minimum wager is $2 andthe maximum is $100 per card. There is a $5 minimum beton Off-The-Board Parlays. Delaware Park offers the following types of Parlay Cards.
Governor John Carney placed the first bet in Delaware at Dover Downs—a $10 moneyline wager on the Phillies to beat the Cubs at +200 (or 2/1 odds). The first bet in the First State paid off, as the Phillies won, doubling the governor’s money.
Below you can find more information about the different ways you can bet on sports in Delaware including where you can find them, what you can bet on, and what may be coming in the future.
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There are two ways to bet on sports in-person in Delaware: parlay cards and at sportsbooks. Parlay cards are limited to the NFL and college football but are much more available throughout the state. Sportsbooks, on the other hand, accept wagers on a variety of sports, but are limited to just three locations.
There are currently three sportsbooks available in Delaware including:
Delaware Park Casino
777 Delaware Park Blvd
Wilmington, DE 19804
Delaware Park Sportsbook Review
Harrington Raceway and Casino
18500 S DuPont Highway
Harrington, DE 19952
Harrington Sportsbook Review
Dover Downs Hotel & Casino
1131 N DuPont Highway
Dover, DE 19901
Dover Downs Sportsbook Review
Each of these sportsbooks offers single-game bets, parlays, teasers, and most other traditional types of wagers on professional and college sports including:
- Football
- Baseball
- Basketball
- Golf
- Hockey
- Soccer
- Boxing & MMA
- Auto Racing
You must be at least 21 to bet at any of the above locations. Betters do not need to be Delaware residents to bet but must present a valid form of identification. Read our full reviews to learn more about each of these sportsbooks and our Delaware Sports Betting Laws Guide to learn more about specific rules and regulations.
The second way to bet on sports in Delaware is through parlay cards offered at the sportsbooks mentioned above as well as at various bars and stores throughout the state. Only NFL and college football games are available on these parlay cards, but you can include both professional and college games in a single parlay.
Delaware Nfl Parlay Cards Online
There are a variety of cards available including:
- 1/2 point parlays (traditional lines)
- Teasers
- Super teasers
- Reverse teasers
- $100,000 parlays
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You must be 21 to bet these cards and all cards are due at kickoffs. You can find and submit cards at any of the locations offering them, and if you win $600 or less on a single card, you can collect your money at any of the locations. If you win more than that, you will either have to go to one of the sportsbooks mentioned above or mail your winning ticket to:
Delaware State Lottery
1575 McKee Road, Suite 102
Dover, DE 19904
To see the current odds and payouts on these cards and to learn more about how they work, visit our Delaware Parlay Cards Guide. You can also check out our Sports Betting Guide to learn more about each type of wager.
Currently, there is no way to bet on sports online in Delaware unless you use an offshore sportsbook. Whereas many other states like New Jersey and Pennsylvania allow popular online sportsbooks (like DraftKings and FanDuel) to operate, the Delaware Lottery only allows in-person, single-game betting at the three sportsbooks mentioned above.
Though there is no clear timeline for when online sports betting may be allowed in Delaware, now that the Delaware Lottery has had some time to see how in-person betting has gone, it is likely to be within the next year or two.
As mentioned, there is currently no way to bet on sports in Delaware legally. While we hope that will change in 2020, there are a few ways you can still bet online—you may just have to take a ride.
What do we mean?
Well, currently most of the states offering online sports betting only require that you be physically present in the state—not a resident of the state. The only states close to Delaware offering online sports betting are Pennsylvania and New Jersey.
So, if you take a drive up across the PA or NJ border, you can place bets on a variety of sports through apps like FanDuel, DraftKings, FoxBet, and more. Note that you usually don’t have to be in the state to register for an account with these sites, deposit money, or withdraw money. You can register in Delaware, deposit money, then place bets whenever you are in the state.
Check our Delaware Online Sportsbooks Guide to stay updated on any new developments with online and mobile betting offerings in DE.
You may have heard of people betting on sports through sites such as Bovada and My Bookie. These are quite popular, but some of these sites have started restricting residents of states with legal sports betting options, including DE, from registering.
It should also be noted that the legality of these sites can be somewhat of a grey area. While it may not be illegal to place bets on these sites, there are laws—such as the Unlawful Internet Gambling Enforcement Act (UIGEA)—that make it difficult to deposit and receive money from these sites.
If you are considering using an offshore sportsbook, we highly recommend proceeding with caution. Be sure to research the legality of any you are considering and read reviews from other users to ensure you are likely to have a good experience.
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Delaware Online Parlay Cards
Point Spread Basics
If there is a plus next to the team you selected - add those points to the final score for your team.
If there is a minus next to the team you selected - subtract those points from the final score for your team.
ASK for a QUICK PICK
Not sure what selections to play? Just ask your Retailer for a full or partial quick pick. Quick pick is available for all selections or for teams only. The Lottery will generate a ticket with random selections.
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Wagers
Delaware Online Parlay Cards Against
- Totals (Over/Under) Wager (Pro Only)
The Total is the combined amount of points scored by both teams during the game, including overtime.A player may wager Over or Under the total. In an Over wager, the player wagers that the total combined points scored by the two teams will be more than the total. In an Under wager, the player bets that the total points scored by the two teams will be less than the total. There will be no totals during the preseason. The Half-Point, Teaser and Super Teaser Parlay Cards will carry all totals. The $100,000 Parlay Card will have select totals on occasion. There is not a Totals-Only Card. - Early Bird Card (Pro Only)
To play Early Bird Cards, refer to the designated separate sheet for teams and point spreads. A new sheet is available each Monday and Tuesday. Download the most current sheet. - Half-Point Parlay Card
The Half-Point Parlay Card is the most popular type of card in Las Vegas and will offer payoffs ranging from 6.5 for 1 on a 3-selection parlay to 2,500 for 1 on a 12-selection parlay. All point spreads use half points, eliminating the possibility of a tie. - Teaser Card
On a Teaser Card, the point spreads differ from those on the Half-Point Card. The favored teams have to cover fewer points in order to be winning selections. The underdog teams receive more points. The payoffs on the Teaser Card are lower than they are on the Half-Point Card because of the advantage the player gets on the point spread. On a Teaser Card, players may parlay from 3 to 20 selections (since the point spreads have been adjusted, wagering is available on both sides of a game) and receive payoffs ranging from 12 for 5 to 1,000 for 1. All point spreads use half points, eliminating the possibility of a tie. - Super Teaser Card
On the Super Teaser card, the point spreads are adjusted even more than with the Teaser card. The favored teams must cover even fewer points in order to be winning selections. The underdog teams receive more points, The payoffs on the Super Teaser card are lower than they are on the Teaser cards because of the additional advantage the player gets on the point spread. On a Super Teaser card, players may parlay from 4 to 20 selections and receive payoffs ranging from 11 for 5 to 80 for 1. All point spreads use half points, eliminating the possibility of a tie. Players may bet on both sides. - Reverse Teaser Card (Pro Only)
On the Reverse Teaser card, the point spreads are adjusted so the favored teams must cover a larger point spread and underdog teams must cover a point spread that is smaller, and, in some cases, even minus points. In some cases, both teams in a game may be minus points and you may not bet both teams in that game. Because of these point-spread adjustments, the payoffs are much higher than those found on the other Teaser cards. On a Reverse Teaser card, players may parlay from 3 to 8 selections and receive payoffs ranging from 20 for 1 to 5,000 for 1. All point spreads use half points, eliminating the possibility of a tie. - $100,000 Parlay Card (Pro Only)
Players wager $5 and select 15 games against the point spread. If a player correctly picks 15 out of 15 games, he wins $100,000. If there is more than 1 winning ticket, the $100,000 prize is divided equally among the winning tickets. The $100,000 Parlay Card will have a few select Totals (Over/Under) Wagers upon occasion. Football Futures:
No card required. This wager is offered for the entire current season. To place a bet, the player simply selects a team. The odds fluctuate during the season, but are locked in at the time the wager is placed. Note: The Delaware Lottery reserves the right to refuse any wager/multiple cards or delete or limit any selection(s) prior to acceptance of any wager.
Additional wagers:
Off-the-Board Parlays
In Off-the-Board Parlays, the point spreads may fluctuate from the opening line. Players can parlay from three to eight teams and receive payoffs ranging from 11 to 2 to 160 to 1. There is a $5 minimum bet on Off-the-Board Parlays.Off-the-Board Teasers
The players can select 6, 6 1/2, 7, 10 and 14-point Teasers. A Teaser allows the player to add extra points to an underdog’s point spread or subtract points on a favored team.Halftime Wagers
A halftime wager, for betting purposes, resets the score of a game at 0-0 at halftime of a game. For example, if the Green Bay Packers lead the San Francisco 49ers at halftime by a score of 14-10 and you wager on the Packers -3 1⁄2 points in the second half, the Packers must win the game by eight points or more to cover the spread. Halftime wagers also include any overtime periods that are played.
- Off-the-Board Odds
Delaware Lottery Sportsbook and Sports Lottery Retailer Wagering Rules apply to parlay cards unless otherwise stipulated on the cards. The Delaware Lottery reserves the right to add, delete, or change its Wagering Rules and/or payoff odds at any time.
Note : Wagers are not available for Delaware based teams.