Delaware Park should change ownership officially by the end of the year, and the property will be the 30th racetrack or casino venue that Clairvest has made a move on, whether through a direct buy-out or a stake.īefore the deal can be settled, regulators would need to approve it. While the deal has been confirmed, details about it have been scant.ĭelaware Park president Bill Fasy said that there were no immediate changes in day-to-day operations expected, but denied to comment on the sale price. So far, Benninger has stakes in several gaming companies and casinos and he sits on the board of directors at Caesars Entertainment Corp. Rubico is a new subsidiary run by investor Thomas Benninger who has been growing his footprint in the gaming and entertainment sector. The new owners, Clairvest Group Inc and Rubico Gaming LLC revealed the purchase on Friday, rounding up the week on a positive note. The Delaware Park is changing ownership after 38 years under the control of the Rickman family who saved it from financial ruin.
