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ARTICLE · 20 JULY 2012

Delaware Takes A Gamble Online

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On June 28, 2012, Delaware Governer Jack Markell signed the Delaware Gaming Competitiveness Act of 2012 into law making Delaware the first state to legalize online gaming within its borders.

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On June 28, 2012, Delaware Governer Jack Markell signed the Delaware Gaming Competitiveness Act of 2012 into law making Delaware the first state to legalize online gaming within its borders.

Under the new law, online slot machines and casino games such as blackjack and poker will be accessible through current existing Delaware casinos' websites and the Delaware Lottery Office will offer lottery tickets through the state-controlled website.

Although the law currently limits internet gaming to players within Delaware's borders, it does provide for expansion to players outside of Delaware, if and/or when, it is determined by the Delaware State Lottery Office that such conduct is "not inconsistent with federal law and the law of the jurisdiction in which the person is physically present."

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