Strictly Slots December 2022

The Best of Slots 2022

Best Overall Casino/Racino ❶ Oaklawn Racing Casino Resort ❷ Miami Valley Gaming ❸ Parx Casino Best Reel Slots/VLTs ❶ Casino at Delaware Park ❷ Miami Valley Gaming ❸ Bally's Dover Casino Resort Best Video Slots/VLTs ❶ Miami Valley Gaming ❷ Bally's Dover Casino Resort ❸ Casino at Delaware Park Best Progressive Slots/VLTs ❶ Miami Valley Gaming ❷ Eldorado Scioto Downs ❸ Casino at Delaware Park Best Video Poker ❶ Oaklawn Racing Casino Resort ❷ Parx Casino ❸ Mountaineer Casino, Racetrack & Resort Casino Where You Feel Luckiest ❶ Miami Valley Gaming ❷ Casino at Delaware Park ❸ Oaklawn Racing Casino Resort Best Penny Slots/VLTs ❶ Miami Valley Gaming ❷ Bally's Dover Casino Resort ❸ Eldorado Scioto Downs Best Nickel Slots/VLTs ❶ Parx Casino ❷ Miami Valley Gaming ❸ Bally's Dover Casino Resort Best Quarter Slots/VLTs ❶ Casino at Delaware Park ❷ Miami Valley Gaming ❸ Oaklawn Racing Casino Resort

Best Overall Casino/Racino: Oaklawn Racing Casino Resort

H itting the casino coupled with some great horse racing action—it can be a perfect combination. This popular pairing began in 1996 when Prairie Meadows racetrack in Iowa began searching for the funds to stay in business. Casino gaming seemed like a great opportunity. The track became the first in the country to add slot machines and is still in business today with more than 2,000 slots to go with its racing cards. Prairie Meadows began a trend that brought about the term “racino”—a mashup of “racetrack” and “casino.” Today, racinos with slots and video lottery terminals are scattered around the country. Table games have even popped up in some locations, adding a touch of Las Vegas as well as a cash influx to the tracks. This year saw Oaklawn Racing Casino Resort cross the finish line again as Best Overall Casino. The property, located in historic Hot Springs, AR, has been one of the top thoroughbred racetracks in the country since 1904. The facility now offers a complete gambling experience beyond the race track including a hotel, spa and top restaurants and bars. The casino floor also boasts 1,500 slot machines and more than 30 table games. Oaklawn drew nice reviews from readers as Best Video Poker, Best Variety of Slots/VLTs, and Best High-End Slot Area. Miami Valley Gaming in Lebanon, OH, finished in second again this year and continues to please gamblers. The track is conveniently located near Cincinnati and Dayton, and features harness racing as well as simulcast wagering. Gamblers will find great restaurants as well as over 1,800 video lottery terminals (VLTs), perfect for a great day of gaming and racing. Miami Valley notched some nice wins for Best Video Slots/VLTs, Best Progressive Slots/VLTs, Best Penny Slots/VLTs, Best 50-Cent Slots/VLTs, Casino Where You Feel Luckiest, Best Slot Club, Best Hosts, Best Customer Service, Friendliest Casino, and Best Casino Cocktail Service. Parx Casino found a third-place finish for the second straight year. The track offers plenty of thoroughbred racing and also hosts 150,000 square feet of gaming space with 3,000 slots, 141 table games, a 48-table poker room, and a comfortable sportsbook. The property took Best Nickel Slots/VLTs, Best VIP Services, and finished among the top three in other categories as well. RACINOS

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