Newport Racing & Gaming

If you are looking for Vegas-style entertainment, immersive gaming machines, and action-filled racing, Newport Racing & Gaming, Kentucky, is the destination to visit. With 500 top-class machines and the finest simulcast horse racing wagering, this place has something for all profiles of gamblers.

In addition to quality gaming products, there’s a great selection of promotions, giving punters plenty of opportunities to win and spin. Let’s not forget to mention the special Players Club, which is packed with benefits of all sorts.

Worth noting is that Newport Racing & Gaming is owned and operated by Churchill Downs Incorporated. This gigantic corporation, whose goal is to create an extraordinary experience, runs some of the best regional casinos and racing properties in the United States.

Derby City Gaming, Oak Grove Racing and Gaming, Turfway Park, and Churchill Downs are dedicated to live and historical racing whereas Calder Casino, Harlow’s Casino Restaurant and Spa, Presque Isle Downs and Casino, and a couple of more are the best gaming venues operating under this roof. There’s also TwinSpires, which offers both sports and casino products.

Gaming

Described as a location that can “get your heart racing”, this venue is a great choice for players looking for the highest-quality racing in Kentucky. Broadcasted on big-screen TVs in the state-of-the-art simulcast wagering area, the races feature harness and thoroughbred races from all over the country. Thanks to self-serve kiosks, off-track betting is simplified maximally.

Keep in mind that days and hours are subject to change depending on not only the racing schedules but holidays as well. Also, wagering opens 30 minutes before the first race of the day.

Even though racing is what most people come here for, fans of gaming machines are not left empty-handed. There are plenty of exciting adventures (500 of them!) such as Zhen Chan, Fu Dao Le, Wheel of Fortune, Fort Knox Diamond Vault, Cleopatra Gold, Fortune Coin, 88 Fortunes, Ultimate Fire Link by the Bay, Quick Hit Riches, and many more.

Also, there’s an indoor smoking zone with an advanced air filtration system, for those who like to puff and play. This expansion of 14,000 sq. ft. was officially opened in November 2021. 150 of the existing HRMs (historical racing machines) were moved to the new space, ensuring the original floor remained smoke-free.

As stated, guests must be 21 or older to enter the property. This refers to both smoke-free zone, and the one where smoking is permitted.

Hotel Accommodations

The complex itself has no hotel, but there are plenty of nice hotels and other forms of accommodation within the range of 2 kilometers. For example, Holiday Inn Express & Suites and Hampton Inn & Suites (which is eco-certified) are both 1.8km away from the property. Aloft Newport on the Levee is slightly closer- 1.7km away from the gaming facility.

All in all, the best would be to check availability upon planning to travel here. Type in the desired dates and other parameters, and you’ll get plenty of suggestions suitable for all tastes and budgets.

Dining

When taking a break from entertainment, you can check out Smiley’s Bar & Grille, which offers a fine selection of snacks and refreshments. Delicious burgers, gourmet hot dogs, flatbread pizzas, and salads are just some of the tasty meals found in this restaurant. Also, there’s a great assortment of ice-cold beers, both drafts and bottles, along with specialty and classic cocktails.

Entertainment/Nightlife

The expansion we mentioned is not designed only to provide space for those who like to smoke and play games. It’s also the place where the best local live bands and live musicians perform. You can enjoy listening, or you can hit the dance floor and showcase your dancing skills-suit yourself.

Reward Deals

To level up player experience, the venue came up with a special Players Club with 4 levels of advancement- Green, Gold, Red, and Black. The tier status is determined based on the amount of collected points within 6 months. One year has two points earning periods: January 1 - June 30 and July 1 - December 31.

Depending on the ranking, players may redeem points for food and beverage, receive special gift offers, get access to exclusive promos and events, and much more. Let’s not forget to mention special promos for newly-joined punters.

Aside from Players Club, there’s a variety of promotional events ranging from progressive jackpots to point multipliers, to special perks for seniors and much more. Some of them take place on a daily basis, while the others are active during weekends.

Similar to Refer a Friend in online casinos, this venue offers Bring a Friend scheme to existing members of the club. To be eligible to participate in this promo, players need to be enrolled in the club for at least one day.