Best of Racino Awards 2025: RACING CATEGORIES
From the roar of hooves pounding down the track to the adrenaline-fueled energy of the sportsbook floor, racino fans know there’s nothing quite like the thrill of the race. Whether you’re placing bets at a cutting-edge race and sportsbook, cheering on your pick from a state-of-the-art grandstand, or enjoying gourmet bites with a front-row view, every detail matters when it comes to elevating the racing experience. In this section, we celebrate the very best in racing, including the top spots for live racing, simulcasting, VIP hospitality, unbeatable views and unforgettable special events. These are the places that turn every race day into a winning experience.
Best Race & Sportsbook
Arkansas: Oaklawn Racing and Gaming, Oaklawn Sportsbook at the Sports Tavern
Delaware: Bally’s Dover Casino Resort, Bally’s Dover Race & Sports Book
Indiana: Horseshoe Indianapolis, Caesars Sportsbook
Iowa: Prairie Meadows Casino and Hotel, Caesars Sportsbook
Louisiana: Delta Downs Racetrack Casino Hotel, FanDuel Sportsbook
New York: Tioga Downs Casino Resort, FanDuel Sportsbook
Ohio: JACK Thistledown Racino, betJACK Sportsbook
Pennsylvania: Harrah’s Philadelphia Casino & Racetrack, Caesars Sportsbook
West Virginia: Hollywood Casino Hotel at Charles Town Races, Sportsbook at Hollywood Casino in Charles Town
Best Live Racing
Arkansas: Oaklawn Racing and Gaming
Delaware: Delaware Park Casino
Florida: Gulfstream Park Casino
Indiana: Horseshoe Indianapolis
Iowa: Prairie Meadows Racetrack and Casino
Louisiana: Harrah’s Louisiana Downs
Maine: Hollywood Casino Bangor
New Mexico: Ruidoso Downs Race Track & Casino
New York: Saratoga Casino & Hotel
Ohio: Eldorado Gaming at Scioto Downs
Oklahoma: Remington Park Racetrack & Casino
Pennsylvania: Hollywood Casino at The Meadows
West Virginia: Wheeling Island Hotel Casino Racetrack
Best Grandstand
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: Evangeline Downs Racetrack & Casino
Maine: Hollywood Casino Bangor
New Mexico: Ruidoso Downs Race Track & Casino
New York: Saratoga Casino & Hotel
Ohio: Eldorado Gaming at Scioto Downs
Oklahoma: Remington Park Racetrack & Casino
Pennsylvania: Hollywood Casino at The Meadows
West Virginia: Hollywood Casino at Charles Town Races
Best VIP Area
Delaware: Delaware Park Casino
Florida: Gulfstream Park Casino
Indiana: Horseshoe Indianapolis
Louisiana: Delta Downs Racetrack Casino Hotel
New Mexico: The Downs Racetrack & Casino
New York: Saratoga Casino & Hotel
Ohio: JACK Thistledown Racino
Oklahoma: Remington Park Racing Casino
Pennsylvania: Harrah’s Philadelphia Casino & Racetrack
West Virginia: Hollywood Casino at Charles Town Races
Best View
Arkansas: Oaklawn Racing and Gaming
Delaware: Bally’s Dover Casino Resort
Florida: Gulfstream 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: The Downs Racetrack & Casino
New York: Empire City Casino by MGM Resorts
Ohio: Miami Valley Gaming
Oklahoma: Remington Park Racetrack & Casino
Pennsylvania: Harrah’s Philadelphia Casino & Racetrack
West Virginia: Hollywood Casino at Charles Town Races
Best Concessions
Arkansas: Oaklawn Racing and Gaming
Delaware: Delaware Park Casino
Florida: Gulfstream Park Casino
Indiana: Harrah’s Hoosier Park Racing & Casino
Iowa: Prairie Meadows Casino and Hotel
Louisiana: Fair Grounds Race Course & Slots
New Mexico: Zia Park Casino Hotel Racetrack
New York: Batavia Downs Gaming & Hotel
Ohio: JACK Thistledown Racino
Oklahoma: Remington Park Racetrack & Casino
Pennsylvania: Hollywood Casino at The Meadows
West Virginia: Mountaineer Casino Racetrack & Resort
Best Simulcasting
Arkansas: Oaklawn Racing and Gaming
Delaware: Harrington Raceway & Casino
Florida: Hialeah Park Racing & Casino
Indiana: Horseshoe Indianapolis
Iowa: Prairie Meadows Racetrack and Casino
Louisiana: Harrah’s Louisiana Downs
Maine: Hollywood Casino Bangor
New Mexico: Zia Park Casino Hotel Racetrack
New York: Saratoga Casino Hotel
Ohio: Miami Valley Gaming
Oklahoma: Remington Park Racing & Casino
Pennsylvania: Harrah’s Philadelphia Casino & Racetrack
West Virginia: Mardi Gras Casino and Resort
Best Special Events
Arkansas: Oaklawn Racing and Gaming
Delaware: Bally’s Dover Casino Resort
Florida: Hialeah Park Casino
Indiana: Harrah’s Hoosier Park Racing & Casino
Iowa: Prairie Meadows Casino and Hotel
Louisiana: Delta Downs Racetrack Casino Hotel
New Mexico: Zia Park Casino Hotel Racetrack
New York: Saratoga Casino & Hotel
Ohio: MGM Northfield Park
Oklahoma: Remington Park Racing & Casino
Pennsylvania: Hollywood Casino at The Meadows
West Virginia: Wheeling Island Hotel Casino Racetrack
