Full-Time

Player Development Manager

Posted on 8/18/2026

Delaware Park Casino & Racing

Delaware Park Casino & Racing

51-200 employees

Casino, sports betting, racing, dining complex.

No salary listed

Wilmington, DE, USA

In Person

Bachelor's

Category
Business & Strategy (1)

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Requirements
  • A bachelor's degree is required.
  • A minimum of five years of progressive casino marketing experience is required.
  • Strong leadership, coaching, interpersonal, and guest service skills are required.
  • Excellent verbal, written, and organizational skills are required.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and Casino Marketplace systems is required.
  • Ability to work independently with minimal supervision while collaborating effectively across departments is required.
  • Demonstrated ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion is required.
  • Strong problem-solving and conflict-resolution skills are required.
  • Ability to comprehend, retain, and effectively execute written, verbal, and demonstrated instructions is required.
  • Must successfully complete the Delaware State Lottery background investigation and licensing process.
  • Must be available to work a flexible schedule, including evenings, weekends, and holidays, based on business needs.
  • Must be able to lift, push, and/or pull up to 50 pounds without difficulty.
Responsibilities
  • Lead, supervise, hire, train, schedule, and develop the Player Development and Asian Marketing teams.
  • Foster a culture of professionalism, accountability, and exceptional guest service.
  • Coach, mentor, and develop Executive Hosts and Asian Executive Hosts to ensure adherence to company service standards and performance expectations.
  • Communicate departmental goals, performance expectations, and service standards while providing ongoing guidance and feedback.
  • Address team member concerns and resolve workplace issues professionally, ensuring timely and effective follow-up.
  • Maintain confidentiality regarding employee matters and sensitive departmental information.
  • Ensure consistent delivery of exceptional guest service across all areas of responsibility.
  • Respond to, investigate, and resolve guest concerns and issues in accordance with established policies and procedures.
  • Foster strong guest relationships through personalized service and proactive engagement.
  • Ensure compliance with company policies and procedures, Delaware Lottery Rules and Regulations, and other applicable regulatory requirements.
  • Oversee departmental operations to ensure efficiency, consistency, and alignment with organizational objectives.
  • Lead and develop Player Development initiatives to achieve targeted growth in player reinvestment, gaming revenue, guest engagement, and host productivity metrics.
  • Collaborate with internal departments to communicate and execute special events, promotions, tournaments, drawings, and marketing programs.
  • Assist with planning, execution, and evaluation of marketing events and promotional activities.
  • Manage and administer Executive Host and Asian Executive Host incentive plans in partnership with Planning & Analysis and the Vice President of Marketing.
  • Ensure adherence to approved marketing budgets and support pre- and post-event performance analyses.
  • Provide operational support during events, promotions, tournaments, and drawings as necessary.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.
Desired Qualifications
  • Experience leading and developing high-performing teams is preferred.
Delaware Park Casino & Racing

Delaware Park Casino & Racing

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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.

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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Benefits

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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.