When Did Batavia Downs Casino Open?

Batavia Downs Casino is a casino and harness racing track in Genesee County, New York, United States. It is owned and operated by Western OTB.

The casino opened on October 8, 1991 with 500 video lottery terminals (VLTs). In 1993, the track added live harness racing. The following year, the number of VLTs was increased to 1,000. In 2001, Batavia Downs became the first racino in New York State when it added table games. The current facility includes a 55,000 square-foot gaming floor with 1,200 VLTs and 40 table games.

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There are also two restaurants, a food court, and a sports bar. The track has a one-mile (1.6 km) long oval dirt track with a chute for races of less than one mile (1.6 km).

PRO TIP:Batavia Downs Casino opened in 2004 and is the first legal casino in New York State. It offers a selection of gaming tables, slots, and live harness horse racing.

The casino at Batavia Downs is open 24 hours a day, seven days a week. The live harness racing season runs from October through December.

There is simulcast wagering available year-round.

In conclusion, Batavia Downs Casino opened on October 8, 1991 and has been in operation for over 25 years. The current facility includes over 55,000 square feet of gaming space with 1,200 VLTs and 40 table games.

There is also live harness racing from October through December each year.