Once the games go live and start playing for real money, a Facebook account will no longer be required. To take part in the free try-out, gamblers will have to log in and register with their Facebook account. “This is a great opportunity for our patrons to get acclimated with the way Internet gaming works in preparation for the launch of the first-in-the-nation full casino-style legalized online gaming.” “A lot of work has been going on over the past several months in order to allow the Delaware State Lottery to take this first step in providing a virtual casino for our customers,” said Lottery Director Vernon Kirk. The Delaware Lottery Office launched the “free-play” online games including slots, blackjack, poker, roulette and other games to give gamblers a chance to get familiar with the way the games work before they start taking online bets.

The state’s first foray into online casino gambling is underway with a free trial period that will last until October.