Delaware May Soon Have Full Casino Style Sports Gambling

What Governor Jack Markell was proposing in Delaware was legalized sports betting in the form of parlay bets. What the state may actually be offering gamblers could be something much bigger.

Delaware legislators last week passed a Bill that would once again legalize sports betting in the state. Now that the governor has signed that new Bill into law, it will be up to the Supreme Court to decide what king of sports gambling is allowed.

Delaware Park, one of the racetracks in Delaware that would be the beneficiary of the sports betting, has started to ask their customers what forms of betting they would prefer, and it seems like the response is overwhelming.

"These people tell us they'd be more inclined to make a straight bet, say, putting $100 against the spread on the Eagles over the Giants," said General Manager of Delaware Park, Andrew Gentile, "than play some sort of parlay or lottery-type game."

The type of wagering that is chosen could have a big impact on how much money the state receives. It has been proven before that the more gambling options a person has, the better chance they will spend more of their entertainment money.

"There is no doubt that if Delaware goes to full scale sports betting like what is offered in Las Vegas, they have a chance to become one of the most popular gambling destinations on the East Coast," said observer Mike Frandle, "If it is just parlay bets, there is a likely chance that people will just continue to bet through their local bookies."

May 17, 2009
Posted By Terry Goodwin
Staff Editor, CasinoGamblingWeb.com
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