Delaware Gov. Markell Signs Sports Lottery Legislation Into Law
By admin - Posted on May 15th, 2009
May 14, 2009 -- WILMINGTON – Delaware Governor Jack Markell signed legislation Thursday that would reactivate a sports lottery in Delaware and bring the state more than $50 million closer to solving the state's historic revenue shortfall.
Markell signed the bill at Delaware Park, one of three Delaware racinos that will become the only venues east of the Mississippi River with a legal sports lottery this fall. He was joined by General Assembly leaders and William Rickman, owner of Delaware Park.
“My administration is looking forward to working with our business partners here at Delaware Park and at Dover Downs and Harrington to make the Delaware sports lottery as successful as possible,” Markell said.
“We thank Governor Markell's Administration and the State Legislature for their support of sports betting and table games and we look forward to the quick implementation of both,” said Delaware Park President and Chief Executive Officer William Rickman. “The addition of sports betting and table games will enable Delaware Park to continue to enhance its entertainment value. By offering something no other East Coast venue has, we believe we will attract vital tourism dollars from the entire region, benefitting the entire State.”
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