Exhibit 99.1

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE | For further information, call: |
| Timothy R. Horne - Sr. Vice President-Finance |
Dover, Delaware, April 25, 2012 | (302) 857-3292 |
DOVER DOWNS GAMING & ENTERTAINMENT, INC.
DECLARES QUARTERLY DIVIDEND
Dover Downs Gaming & Entertainment, Inc. (NYSE: DDE) Board of Directors today declared a quarterly cash dividend on both classes of common stock of $.03 per share. The dividend will be payable on June 10, 2012 to shareholders of record at the close of business on May 10, 2012.
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Owned by Dover Downs Gaming & Entertainment, Inc. (NYSE: DDE), Dover Downs Hotel & Casino® is a premier gaming and entertainment resort destination in the Mid-Atlantic region. Gaming operations consist of approximately 2,500 slots and a full complement of table games including poker. The AAA-rated Four Diamond hotel is Delaware’s largest with 500 luxurious rooms/suites and amenities including a full-service spa/salon, concert hall and 41,500 sq. ft. of multi-use event space. Live, world-class harness racing is featured November through April, and horse racing is simulcast year-round. Professional football parlay betting is accepted during the season. Additional property amenities include multiple restaurants from fine dining to casual fare, bars/lounges and retail shops. For more information, please visit www.doverdowns.com.