Best of Racino Awards 2025: Gaming Categories
At the heart of every great racino is the gaming floor—the pulse-pounding, lights-flashing, chip-shuffling epicenter where fortunes are made and fun is always in play. The Gaming Categories of the Best of Racino Awards 2025 celebrate the racinos that deliver the most exciting, rewarding and unforgettable gaming experiences in the country.
Whether you’re a casual slots fan, a video poker pro, a loyal players club member or a high-limit regular chasing jackpots, these categories recognize excellence across every aspect of play—from the variety and quality of games to the service and perks that elevate the entire experience.
Best Casino
The crown jewel of the gaming world—this award honors the racino with the best all-around casino experience, from layout and energy to game selection and service.
Arkansas: Oaklawn Racing and Gaming
Delaware: Delaware Park Casino
Florida: Hialeah Park Casino
Indiana: Horseshoe Indianapolis
Iowa: Prairie Meadows Racetrack and Casino
Louisiana: Delta Downs Racetrack Casino Hotel
Maine: Hollywood Casino Bangor
New Mexico: The Downs Racetrack & Casino
New York: Empire City Casino by MGM Resorts
Ohio: Miami Valley Gaming
Oklahoma: Remington Park Racetrack & Casino
Pennsylvania: Hollywood Casino at The Meadows
West Virginia: Hollywood Casino at Charles Town Races
Best Variety of Slots/VLTs
This category celebrates the racino with the most diverse and exciting lineup of slot machines and video lottery terminals, offering something for every type of player.
Arkansas: Oaklawn Racing and Gaming
Delaware: Delaware Park Casino
Florida: Hialeah Park Racing & Casino
Indiana: Horseshoe Indianapolis
Iowa: Prairie Meadows Racetrack and Casino
Louisiana: Delta Downs Racetrack Casino Hotel
Maine: Hollywood Casino Bangor
New Mexico: Zia Park Casino Hotel Racetrack
New York: Empire City Casino by MGM Resorts
Ohio: Miami Valley Gaming
Oklahoma: Remington Park Racetrack & Casino
Pennsylvania: Hollywood Casino at The Meadows
West Virginia: Hollywood Casino at Charles Town Races
Best Slot Tournaments
For those who love the competitive edge, this award recognizes the racino that runs the most thrilling, well-organized and rewarding slot tournaments around.
Delaware: Harrington Raceway & Casino
Ohio: JACK Thistledown Racino
Pennsylvania: Hollywood Casino at The Meadows
Best High-End Slot Area
Glamorous, exclusive and packed with high-limit action—this category honors the racino that gives high rollers a luxurious and thrilling space to play.
Arkansas: Oaklawn Racing and Gaming
Delaware: Bally’s Dover Casino Resort
Florida: Gulfstream Park Racing
Indiana: Harrah’s Hoosier Park Racing & Casino
Iowa: Prairie Meadows Racetrack and Casino
Maine: Hollywood Casino Bangor
New Mexico: Zia Park Casino Hotel Racetrack
New York: Saratoga Casino & Hotel
Ohio: MGM Northfield Park
Oklahoma: Remington Park Racetrack & Casino
Pennsylvania: Presque Isle Downs & Casino
West Virginia: Wheeling Island Hotel Casino Racetrack
Best Video Poker
Strategy meets excitement in this category, which recognizes the racino with the best selection, pay tables and overall video poker experience.
Arkansas: Oaklawn Racing and Gaming
Delaware: Delaware Park Casino
Indiana: Harrah’s Hoosier Park Racing & Casino
Iowa: Prairie Meadows Racetrack and Casino
Maine: Hollywood Casino Bangor
New Mexico: Zia Park Casino Hotel Racetrack
New York: Finger Lakes Gaming & Racetrack
Ohio: Eldorado Gaming Scioto Downs
Oklahoma: Remington Park Racetrack & Casino
Pennsylvania: Harrah’s Philadelphia Casino and Racetrack
West Virginia: Hollywood Casino at Charles Town Races
Best Table Games
From blackjack and baccarat to roulette and craps, this award goes to the racino that delivers top-quality table games with the perfect mix of atmosphere, dealers and stakes.
Arkansas: Oaklawn Racing and Gaming
Delaware: Bally’s Dover Casino Resort
Indiana: Horseshoe Indianapolis
Iowa: Prairie Meadows Racetrack and Casino
Maine: Hollywood Casino Bangor
New York: Tioga Downs Casino Resort
Pennsylvania: Harrah’s Philadelphia Casino & Racetrack
West Virginia: Mountaineer Casino Racetrack & Resort
Best Poker
Whether it’s Texas Hold ’Em or Omaha, tournaments or cash games, this category honors the racino that keeps poker players coming back for more.
Delaware: Delaware Park Casino
Florida: Hialeah Park Casino
Indiana: Horseshoe Indianapolis
Iowa: Prairie Meadows Racetrack and Casino
New York: Tioga Downs Casino Resort
Pennsylvania: Harrah’s Philadelphia Casino & Racetrack
West Virginia: Hollywood Casino at Charles Town Races
Best Players Club
Loyalty pays off, and this award goes to the racino with the most rewarding players club—offering perks, comps and recognition that truly make a difference.
Arkansas: Oaklawn Racing and Gaming, Oaklawn Rewards
Delaware: Delaware Park Casino, Players Reward Club
Florida: Hialeah Park Casino, Player’s Club
Indiana: Horseshoe Indianapolis, Caesars Rewards
Iowa: Prairie Meadows Casino and Hotel, Prairie Gold Rewards
Louisiana: Delta Downs Racetrack Casino Hotel, Boyd Rewards
Maine: Hollywood Casino Bangor, PENN Play
New Mexico: Zia Park Casino Hotel Racing, PENN Play
New York: Tioga Downs, Tioga Rewards Club
Ohio: MGM Northfield Park, MGM Rewards
Oklahoma: Cherokee Casino Will Rogers Downs, One Star Rewards
Pennsylvania: Harrah’s Philadelphia Casino & Racetrack, Caesars Rewards
West Virginia: Wheeling Island Hotel Casino Racetrack, Lucky North Rewards
Best Promotions
From giveaways and sweepstakes to bonus offers and events, this category highlights the racino that keeps things fresh, fun and full of winning opportunities.
Arkansas: Oaklawn Racing and Gaming
Delaware: Bally’s Dover Casino Resort
Florida: Hialeah Park Racing & Casino
Indiana: Horseshoe Indianapolis
Iowa: Prairie Meadows Racetrack and Casino
Louisiana: Evangeline Downs Racetrack & Casino
Maine: Hollywood Casino Bangor
New Mexico: Ruidoso Downs Race Track & Casino
New York: Finger Lakes Gaming and Racetrack
Ohio: MGM Northfield Park
Oklahoma: Cherokee Casino Will Rogers Downs
Pennsylvania: Presque Isle Downs & Casino
West Virginia: Hollywood Casino at Charles Town Races
Best Comps
This award honors the racino that truly gives back to its players with generous comps that go above and beyond expectations.
Arkansas: Oaklawn Racing and Gaming
Delaware: Delaware Park Casino
Florida: Gulfstream Park Casino
Indiana: Harrah’s Hoosier Park Racing & Casino
Iowa: Prairie Meadows Racetrack and Casino
Louisiana: Fair Grounds Race Course & Slots
Maine: Hollywood Casino Bangor
New Mexico: The Downs Racetrack & Casino
New York: Tioga Downs Casino Resort
Ohio: Miami Valley Gaming
Oklahoma: Remington Park Racetrack & Casino
Pennsylvania: Harrah’s Philadelphia Casino & Racetrack
West Virginia: Mountaineer Casino Racetrack & Resort
Best Hosts
Great hosts turn a visit into an experience. This category recognizes the racino with the most attentive, knowledgeable and guest-focused player development team in the business.
Delaware: Bally’s Dover Casino Resort
Florida: Gulfstream Park
Indiana: Horseshoe Indianapolis
Louisiana: Fair Grounds Race Course & Slots
New Mexico: Zia Park Casino Hotel Racing
New York: Saratoga Casino & Hotel
Ohio: MGM Northfield Park
West Virginia: Hollywood Casino at Charles Town Races
Racino Where You Feel Luckiest
It’s the intangible magic—those “can’t-lose” vibes. This award goes to the racino where players just feel lucky, whether it’s the atmosphere, the wins or the overall energy.
Arkansas: Oaklawn Racing and Gaming
Delaware: Delaware Park Casino
Florida: Hialeah Park Casino
Indiana: Harrah’s Hoosier Park Racing & Casino
Iowa: Prairie Meadows Racetrack and Casino
Louisiana: Evangeline Downs Racetrack & Casino
Maine: Hollywood Casino Bangor
New Mexico: Ruidoso Downs Race Track & Casino
New York: Finger Lakes Gaming & Racetrack
Ohio: Miami Valley Gaming
Oklahoma: Cherokee Casino Will Rogers Downs
Pennsylvania: Hollywood Casino at Penn National Race Course
West Virginia: Wheeling Island Hotel Casino Racetrack
