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Since
December 1995, when Video Lottery operations began at Delaware
Park and Dover Downs, the Lottery's ability to contribute to
the General Fund has increased significantly. Delaware Park
and Dover Downs now have 2,500 Video Lottery machines each.
Harrington Raceway, which has been operating since August 1996,
now has approximately 1,435 Video Lottery machines. Since its
start, the Delaware Video Lottery has contributed more than
$1 billion to the General Fund.
Come out to the track and join the excitement of Video Lottery!
Video Lottery Rules and Regulations
Play Responsibly
Information
and contacts
Self-Exclusion
Program
Self-Exclusion Application Form:
- Word document
- PDF
Prizes paid back to players
By law, all games must return between 87% and 95% of all wagers
on an annual basis. Games can return above 95% with the Lottery
Director's approval.
How revenue from Video Lottery games is distributed:
- Approximately 48% of the revenue is paid to the three
tracks as commissions for operating the games.
- Approximately 35% is contributed to the State General
Fund to help pay for state services.
- Approximately 11% goes toward increasing the size of
the horse race purses.
- Approximately 6% goes toward leasing, servicing and upgrading
the games, and for monitoring the games with the Lottery's
central computer system.
FY 2003 Revenue Distribution
The mission of Video Lottery is:
- To maximize Video Lottery revenue contributed to the
state's General Fund by providing entertaining and secure
Video Lottery products.
- To operate all games and facilities in a highly secure
environment and in compliance with all legislation, internal
control requirements and Video
Lottery Rules & Regulations, in keeping with the Delaware
Lottery's quality image and high level of integrity.
Monthly Proceeds and Distribution
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