The documented slot count is over 1,800 machines
The figure most often attached to Harrington Raceway & Casino is over 1,800 slot machines. That number comes from publicly published reference sources and describes the property at a particular point in time, not necessarily the exact machine count on the floor today. Slot counts are revised as machines are moved, retired, or added, and as the gaming floor is reconfigured.
The same reference sources note the property was formerly known as Midway Slots, and that its gaming offering also includes table games, simulcasting, and sports betting. The slot count is therefore one part of a broader gaming operation rather than the whole of it.
Anyone planning a visit around a specific machine count should treat the published figure as a starting point. The authoritative current number sits with the property's own published materials and, ultimately, with the floor itself.
A 35,000-square-foot gaming footprint
The facility's documented gaming space is 35,000 square feet. That figure appears in publicly published reference sources describing the original $10-million build-out, which at the time held 500 slot machines, a simulcast wagering parlor, and a buffet restaurant. The property has expanded since that early configuration, which is why the slot count and the square footage describe different moments in the venue's history.
Square footage is a useful context figure, but it does not translate directly into a machine count. Floor area includes walkways, service spaces, cage and podium areas, and non-slot gaming positions. Two venues with identical square footage can carry very different machine totals depending on layout, machine footprint, and how much of the floor is given to table games or simulcast seating.
| Field | Documented figure | Measurement type |
|---|---|---|
| Slot machines | over 1,800 | Count, point-in-time |
| Gaming floor | 35,000 sq ft | Area, point-in-time |
| Opening date | August 20, 1996 | Date |
The table above shows the two facility figures side by side. They are not directly convertible: the slot count is a count of machines, while the gaming floor figure is an area measurement. A reader should not divide one by the other to get a machines-per-square-foot ratio and then treat that ratio as a stable fact about the venue.
Why the slot number is hard to pin down
Slot counts are among the most frequently revised figures in casino reference material. A property may add a bank of machines, remove underperforming units, convert a section to electronic table games, or rebuild an entire wing. Each of those changes alters the count without necessarily producing a new publicly published figure.
There is also a definitional question. Some counts include only traditional reel and video slots. Others fold in electronic table games, video poker, or hybrid terminals. Without knowing which categories a given source included, two published numbers for the same venue can differ for reasons that have nothing to do with the physical floor changing.
The same caution applies to square footage. Gaming square footage is a narrower figure than total building area, and the two are sometimes confused. A property can have a large hotel, parking structure, or event space that does not count toward gaming square feet at all.
What the venue is and where it sits
Harrington Raceway & Casino is a harness racing track and casino, a combination often called a racino. It is owned and operated by Harrington Raceway, Inc., and it sits on the fairgrounds of the Delaware State Fair, just south of Harrington, Delaware. Publicly published reference sources place it 16 miles south of Dover.
The property opened its slot machine parlor, then called Midway Slots and Racebook, on August 20, 1996. That opening date is a fixed historical fact, unlike the slot count, which moves. The venue's location on fairgrounds land means its operating rhythm can also be affected by the fair calendar, though this article does not publish any event schedule or hours.
Because the site is a racino rather than a standalone casino, its gaming floor exists alongside a live harness racing operation. That dual identity shapes the property's layout and, at times, its crowd patterns, but it does not change how the slot count should be read: as a documented, revisable figure.
How to confirm the current number before you go
The most reliable way to get the current slot count is to ask the property directly through its published guest services channel, or to check the venue's own website and any current floor map it publishes. Floor maps sometimes list machine counts by section, which is more useful than a single building-wide figure.
Before travelling, a reader should confirm three things: whether the slot count has changed since the published reference figure, whether any section of the floor is closed for renovation, and whether the venue's gaming hours differ from the fairgrounds' general hours. None of those are facts this article can state, because each changes independently and without notice.
The Delaware State Fair's own published calendar is the right place to check for fairgrounds access questions. For gaming-specific questions, the property's own published materials are the authority.
Straight-line distances to common reference points
Some readers arrive at this question while planning a trip from another city. The table below gives great-circle, straight-line distances from Harrington Raceway & Casino's documented coordinates to a set of reference points. These are not road distances, and they are not travel times.
| Reference point | Straight-line distance | Measurement type |
|---|---|---|
| Washington DC | 77.5 miles | Great-circle |
| Philadelphia | 75.0 miles | Great-circle |
| Atlantic City | 68.9 miles | Great-circle |
| New York City | 149.5 miles | Great-circle |
| Rehoboth Beach, Delaware | 30.0 miles | Great-circle |
Every figure above is a straight-line measurement, sometimes called great-circle or as-the-crow-flies distance. Road distance is always longer, and this article does not publish road mileage or driving times. A reader planning a drive should measure the route from their own starting point using a mapping tool, not infer road distance from these figures.
The venue's documented location is the fairgrounds of the Delaware State Fair, just south of Harrington, Delaware. That fixed position is the anchor for all the distances above.
What governs the slot count over time
Slot counts change for operational reasons. A property may rotate machines as leases expire, swap out older cabinets for newer ones, or reconfigure a section to add table games or a sportsbook. Each of those decisions changes the count without any requirement that a new public figure be published immediately.
The regulatory environment also shapes what can be on the floor. This article does not assert anything about the legal or licensing status of the venue or its machines. What it can say is that the number of machines a property operates is a function of its floor plan, its market position, and the approvals it holds, and that those factors shift over time.
For a reader whose only question is the slot count, the honest answer is: the documented figure is over 1,800, that figure is from a specific point in time, and the current number should be confirmed with the property before any trip is planned around it.
FAQ
How many slot machines does Harrington Raceway & Casino have?
Publicly published reference sources document over 1,800 slot machines at Harrington Raceway & Casino. That figure describes a particular point in time and may not match the current floor exactly. Slot counts change as machines are added, removed, or reconfigured. The property's own published materials are the best source for the current number.
How big is the gaming floor at Harrington?
The documented gaming space is 35,000 square feet, a figure from publicly published reference sources describing the original facility. That area figure is not directly convertible into a machine count, since floor space includes walkways, cages, and non-slot positions. The property has expanded since the original build-out.
When did Harrington Raceway & Casino open?
The slot machine parlor, then called Midway Slots and Racebook, opened on August 20, 1996. The venue is owned and operated by Harrington Raceway, Inc., and sits on the fairgrounds of the Delaware State Fair, just south of Harrington, Delaware. The opening date is a fixed historical fact, unlike the revisable slot count.
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