Online casinos are legal in Delaware
Delaware has licensed real-money online casinos (live since 2013), regulated by Delaware State Lottery Office (Delaware Lottery). Here is what is legal, who you can play with, and where to get help.
No casinos we rate accept players in Delaware
That is because of state law. Be cautious of offshore sites that claim to accept Delaware players: they are not licensed in the US, and you would have no regulator to turn to if they refuse to pay. How to spot an unsafe casino.
Delaware gambling law, in plain English
Real-money online casinos
Delaware Lottery-run iGaming launched Oct 2013; BetRivers (Rush Street) has been the platform provider since Dec 2023.
Regulator: Delaware State Lottery Office (Delaware Lottery).
Sweepstakes casinos: restricted
No dedicated sweepstakes statute. Delaware Division of Gaming Enforcement treats sweepstakes casinos as illegal under the state constitution, penal code and Gaming Competitiveness Act of 2012; cease-and-desists to VGW (Feb 2023, Apr 2025) and RealPlay Tech (RealPrize/LoneStar exited Aug 2026). Most major brands exclude DE.
Getting help
Delaware helpline: 1-888-850-8888. The National Problem Gambling Helpline, 1-800-MY-RESET, is free, confidential, and available 24/7 by call or text.
Delaware questions
Are online casinos legal in Delaware?
Yes. Delaware Lottery-run iGaming launched Oct 2013; BetRivers (Rush Street) has been the platform provider since Dec 2023. You must be 21 or older and physically located in Delaware to play.
Are sweepstakes casinos legal in Delaware?
Restricted. No dedicated sweepstakes statute. Delaware Division of Gaming Enforcement treats sweepstakes casinos as illegal under the state constitution, penal code and Gaming Competitiveness Act of 2012; cease-and-desists to VGW (Feb 2023, Apr 2025) and RealPlay Tech (RealPrize/LoneStar exited Aug 2026). Most major brands exclude DE.
Is sports betting legal in Delaware?
Yes, Delaware has legal sports betting in some form.
Where can I get help with problem gambling in Delaware?
Call 1-888-850-8888. The National Problem Gambling Helpline (1-800-MY-RESET, call or text) is also free, confidential, and open 24/7.