Recommendations from a report sponsored by Delaware’s Sports and Video Lottery Commission suggest two new casinos would be profitable for the state, but would cut revenues of the three established casinos

- Dover Downs, Delaware Park in Stanton and Harrington Raceway & Casino.

The report estimates total gaming revenues at $565.8 million for 2009, drop off to $481.5 million when new competition is fully implemented in 2013, then increase to $754 million once the two new casinos are on line in the same year. Established casinos are expected to experience a drop in revenues of $422 million as of 2013.

Several commission members have expressed skepticism regarding the study’s findings on the number of casinos recommended – the report addressed the impact of just two additional casinos, while there are at least five pending proposals – the recommended location of the casinos, and revenue estimates.

The commission will meet Tuesday at 10 a.m. to discuss the report.

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