Batavia Downs Casino is a Casino and Raceway in Batavia

Batavia (city), New York

Batavia is a city in Genesee County, Western New York, USA, located near the middle of Genesee County, entirely within the Town of Batavia. Its population as of the 2000 census was 16,256...

, New York

New York

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. It is located in Genesee County

Genesee County, New York

Genesee County is a county located in Western New York, United States. As of the 2010 census, the population was 60,079. Its name is from the Seneca Indian word Gen-nis'-hee-yo meaning "The Beautiful Valley." Its county seat is Batavia.- History :...

 between Buffalo

Buffalo, New York

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 and Rochester

Rochester, New York

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 just off of the New York State Thruway

New York State Thruway

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, the I-90

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. It opened on May 18, 2005. Batavia Downs Casino has Video Lottery Terminals instead of normal slot machines. Batavia Downs Casino has over 600 machines made by Bally’s, IGT and Spielo video gaming machine companies.

It is located on the same property as Batavia Downs

Batavia Downs

Batavia Downs is a harness racing track in Batavia, New York. It is located in Genesee County between Buffalo and Rochester just off of the New York State Thruway, the I-90. It opened on September 20, 1940, and is the oldest lighted harness racetrack in the United States. The track is exactly...

Racetrack.

Hours of operation by New York State Racinos are limited by New York Lottery Regulations. Batavia Downs Casino is open 7 days a week from 10 am - 4 am.

Player's Club

As do most casinos, Batavia Downs offers free entry into a "Player’s Club". The Player's Club is a loyalty-based program where by patrons earn points and entries into contests and promotions.

Restaurants

2 restaurants are located on the premises.

The Clubhouse is open on race nights and features tiered style seating for view of the racetrack. A buffet-style and sit down menus are offered as is wagering via intertrack wagering windows. The clubhouse also features a bar.

Grandstands Sports Bar and Grille, a 1.4 million dollar edition to Batavia Downs opened in June 2008. It features flat screen TVs, dining area, a bar, and stage area for live music. The theme of the bar pays homage to the history of the track and the Batavia area with many pictures and memorabilia from past years racing seasons.

Grandstands features live televised horse racing from thoroughbred and harness tracks from across the United States.