COLUMBUS, Ohio (May 5, 2023) – Eldorado
Gaming Scioto Downs, a destination owned and operated by Caesars
Entertainment, Inc. (NASDAQ: CZR) (“Caesars”), today announced the grand
opening of its brand new multi-million-dollar grandstand. The state-of-the-art
grandstand features 730 stadium seats, two VIP rooms with floor-to-ceiling
windows, private balconies, and a new outdoor patio with 280 seats for a
stunning view of the racetrack.
A ceremonial grand opening was held on May 4, 2023, to celebrate this
significant milestone for Eldorado Gaming Scioto Downs featuring an official
ribbon-cutting and appearances by local dignitaries. The new grandstand is
part of Caesars’ ongoing commitment to support the growth of the horse racing
industry nationally and in Ohio, while also providing the best possible
experience for its guests and members of the industry-leading customer loyalty
program Caesars Rewards®.
“Our new grandstand is an exciting step in the maturation of our offering here
at Eldorado Gaming Scioto Downs and the Caesars commitment to horse racing,”
said SVP and General Manager of Eldorado Gaming Scioto Downs, Amy Ankerson.
“This new facility will provide our guests with an unforgettable gaming and
entertainment experience delivering on our company promise to treat customers
like royalty.”
In addition to the new grandstand, the clubhouse and racetrack at Scioto Downs
have undergone a renovation. Improvements include a new winner’s circle, new
fencing around the front of the track, as well as a complete remodel of the
clubhouse patio area to include multiple TVs, a new teller area, a patio bar,
and self-service betting kiosks. These renovations follow the addition of a
full-service in-person Caesars Sportsbook to the destination, which opened for
legalized sports wagering’s launch in Ohio on Jan. 1, 2023.
Scioto Downs will host 90 days of live racing in 2023 and guests will have the
opportunity to witness history with the first live horse races taking place
with the new grandstand open on May 11-13. The first post time will be 5:50
p.m. each day. The regular weekly schedule will be Tuesday through Saturday
with Tuesday and Wednesday post times at 3:15 p.m. Special racing days include
Memorial Day on Monday, May 29, and Labor Day on Monday, September 4.
The full schedule of race dates is available at
sciotodowns.com/racing and
special weekends include:
- July 1: The Next Generation races for two-year-olds
- July 29: #SendItIn & Cleopatra Invitationals
- August 3-5: State Fair Racing
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September 9: Super Night with Ohio Sire Stakes Finals, the Charlie Hill
Memorial Trot, and the Jim Ewart Memorial Pace
Caesars is a longtime supporter of horse racing and operates racing at
Harrah’s Hoosier Park, Horseshoe Indianapolis, Harrah’s Philadelphia, and is
the presenting sponsor of the National Horseplayers Championship hosted
annually at the recently rebranded Horseshoe Las Vegas. In addition, the
Caesars Racebook horse racing
wagering app is live in 13 states, including Ohio, and the company also
recently announced plans for a mile-long thoroughbred racetrack with a casino
and sportsbook in Columbus, Nebraska, at Harrah’s Columbus Racing &
Casino, coming in 2024.
About Caesars Entertainment, Inc.
Caesars Entertainment, Inc. (NASDAQ: CZR) is the largest casino-entertainment
Company in the U.S. and one of the world’s most diversified
casino-entertainment providers. Since its beginning in Reno, NV, in 1937,
Caesars Entertainment, Inc. has grown through development of new resorts,
expansions and acquisitions. Caesars Entertainment, Inc.’s resorts operate
primarily under the Caesars®, Harrah’s®, Horseshoe®, and Eldorado® brand
names. Caesars Entertainment, Inc. offers diversified gaming, entertainment
and hospitality amenities, one-of-a-kind destinations, and a full suite of
mobile and online gaming and sports betting experiences. All tied to its
industry-leading Caesars Rewards loyalty program, the Company focuses on
building value with its guests through a unique combination of impeccable
service, operational excellence and technology leadership. Caesars is
committed to its employees, suppliers, communities and the environment through
its PEOPLE PLANET PLAY framework. Know When To Stop Before You Start.®
Gambling Problem? Call or text 1-800-GAMBLER. For more information, please
visit
www.caesars.com/corporate.
Responsible Gaming in Ohio
Must be 21 or older to gamble. Caesars Racebook is valid only in states where
legally available. Must reside in a state where such activity is legal to open
a Caesars Racebook wagering account. Void where prohibited. For help, call the
Ohio Problem Gambling Helpline at 1-800-589-9966 or visit the Ohio for
Responsible Gambling website at
www.org.ohio.gov.
Media Contacts
Kacie Klarer,
kklarer@sciotodowns.com
Brad Harwood, bharwood@caesars.com
Source: Caesars Entertainment Inc.; CZR