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Del. Table Games May 31, 2010 2:45 PM by Ray Poirier

Harrington Raceway, the slots facility operated by Full House Resorts Inc. (FLL), became the first casino in Delaware to offer table games over the holiday weekend.

Lawmakers in Delaware approved the addition of table games such as blackjack, craps and roulette at the state’s three racinos. Both Delaware Park and Dover Downs said they would introduce table games at their facilities within the next few weeks.

Full House Resorts Inc. is led by veteran gaming executive Andre Hilliou and has Lee Iacocca as a member of its board of directors.

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