Miami Valley Gaming facts for kids

Miami Valley Gaming is an exciting entertainment spot in Turtlecreek Township, Ohio. It is a special kind of place called a "racino." This means it has both thrilling harness racing and a fun area with electronic games. It first opened its doors in 2013.

About Miami Valley Gaming

Miami Valley Gaming is a popular destination for many people. It offers live harness racing during certain times of the year. You can watch these races on Friday and Saturday nights. There are also races on Sunday, Monday, and Tuesday afternoons.

Besides live races, the venue also shows races from other tracks. This is called "simulcasting." You can watch these races from across North America every day of the week.

How Miami Valley Gaming Started

Before Miami Valley Gaming, there was a place called Lebanon Raceway. It was located in nearby Lebanon. In 2011, a new rule was approved in Ohio. This rule allowed electronic lottery games at horse racetracks.

Because of this new rule, two big companies decided to team up. These companies were Churchill Downs Inc. and Delaware North Companies. In 2012, they bought Lebanon Raceway. They paid $60 million for it.

Their plan was to build a brand new, bigger place. This new place would be several miles away. It would cost about $215 million to build. The purchase of Lebanon Raceway was finished in December 2012. The new electronic games area at Miami Valley Gaming opened on December 12, 2013.

Recent Changes and Updates

Miami Valley Gaming has continued to grow and improve. In 2017, they spent $5 million to make the place even better. They added new outdoor patio areas. They also created special "high limit" areas for certain games.

In November 2020, during a time when many places changed their rules for safety, Miami Valley Gaming also adjusted. They announced new operating hours. This was because of a statewide rule put in place by Governor Mike DeWine. They changed their hours to follow these new guidelines.