Delaware Park Casino & Racing

Delaware Park Casino & Racing

Casino, sports betting, racing, dining complex.

Overview

Delaware Park Casino & Racing runs a gaming and entertainment complex near Wilmington with casino games, live horse racing, sports betting, a poker room, and dining options including a brewery. Guests can play slot machines, table games, bet on live or simulcast horse racing, join the poker room, and dine at multiple venues. The venue differentiates itself by offering a broad mix of gaming, racing, wagering, and hospitality, backed by industry awards. Its goal is to provide a complete entertainment destination that combines gaming, sports betting, live racing, and dining to attract a diverse crowd.

About Delaware Park Casino & Racing

Simplify's Rating
Why Delaware Park Casino & Racing is rated
C+
Rated B on Competitive Edge
Rated C on Growth Potential
Rated C on Differentiation

Industries

Entertainment

Gaming

Company Size

51-200

Company Stage

Growth Equity (Venture Capital)

Total Funding

$71M

Headquarters

Wilmington, Delaware

Founded

1937

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What believers are saying

  • Jamie Ness hit career win 5,000 at Delaware Park on May 20, 2026.
  • The 2026 racing calendar expanded to four days weekly in July, lifting handle opportunities.
  • Self-service sports wagering kiosks launched July 13, 2026, increasing betting convenience and throughput.

What critics are saying

  • July 4, 2026 horse death after racing renews safety scrutiny and regulator pressure.
  • Delaware Lottery installed Caesars-powered kiosks at Delaware Park on July 13, 2026, intensifying competition.
  • Delaware Park joined a May 2026 wagering-pool lawsuit against Hawthorne; payment leakage persists.

What makes Delaware Park Casino & Racing unique

  • Delaware Park bundles slots, live racing, poker, sportsbook, dining, and a brewery.
  • Its 89th live racing season and simulcast program keep horseplayers on property.
  • Clairvest’s 2023 $71 million majority acquisition added gaming-industry capital and operator discipline.

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Funding

Total Funding

$71M

Above

Industry Average

Funded Over

1 Rounds

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Benefits

Flexible Work Hours

Growth & Insights and Company News

Headcount

6 month growth

-3%

1 year growth

-3%

2 year growth

-3%
Newswire
Sep 13th, 2022
Delaware Park Casino & Racing Donates $7,500 To Boys & Girls Club Of Delaware

Includes Donated Monies from Guests and Cash Contribution from Casino. Delaware Park Casino & Racing continues its commitment to the community with a $7,500 donation to Boys & Girls Club of Delaware. Donation boxes are located throughout the Casino to collect unused vouchers from their guests with the total amount augmented by a large cash donation from the Casino

Newswire
Aug 11th, 2022
Delaware Park Casino & Racing Donates $10,000 To Meals On Wheels Delaware

Donation Includes Monies from Guests and Casino. Many Delawareans 60 years and older live alone, are unable to shop for themselves and live on a fixed income. To assist this population, Delaware Park Casino & Racing recently provided donation boxes in their facility to collect unused vouchers from their guests. During the months of June and July, Delaware Park's charitable guests contributed to Meals on Wheels Delaware, with Delaware Park Casino & Racing making a considerable donation for the grand total of $10,000

PE Hub
Dec 2nd, 2021
Clairvest invests $71m to acquire majority of Delaware Park - PE Hub

Delaware Park is Clairvest’s 14th investment in the gaming industry.

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