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Batavia Downs Gaming is a harness race course and casino complex in Batavia, New York. Connecting Buffalo and western New York to upstate and downstate cities (and New York City), Batavia was once a bigger tourist destination than it is today. Increased air travel means fewer drivers stopping in Batavia for the night or to stretch their legs on a long drive. 1c6g2a
Batavia Downs is actually the oldest continuously-operating racing course in the United States, nearing its 75th year of operation. The attached casino space is limited in of what kinds of games it can host, because of New York gaming law, but it is a legitimate place to do some legal gambling in a part of the country where those options are rare.
Batavia
NY
14020
USA
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The casino at Batavia Downs is open from 8 AM to 4 AM every day, all year long. During those hours of operation, the gaming floor hosts what are called “electronic gaming machines,” which can be anything from hybrid video poker/slot machines (known as 8-liners in parts of the US) to full-fledged slot games and classic video titles found in Vegas casinos.
State gaming law prevents Batavia Downs from advertising specifics about their game lineup, though future visitors are welcome to call and speak to someone who can tell them exactly what their game lineup looks like. We know they “600 games,” but we don’t know much more than that. Don’t expect much in the way of table games, though live poker has been available in the past, especially in tournament form.
- Slots
- Sports Betting
Eating and drinking at Batavia Downs is no longer limited to a snack bar at the track (which is still there, by the way. Now, two distinct venues are available at different hours, serving a different style of food and beverage.
- The Clubhouse Restaurant – This is the more upscale of the casino’s dining options, but still very casual, like at any other big casino in the US. Open 9AM – 4AM, serving a menu that changes with the seasons, and a decent wine list.
- The Grand Stands Bar & Grill – A more casual atmosphere, more like a sports bar. Open from 9 AM to 4 AM every day. Lots of big screen TVs showing sports.