Churchill Downs Inc. has announced a $100 million expansion at the harness racetrack and casino Miami Valley Gaming & Racing in Lebanon, Ohio, its joint venture racino with Delaware North Gaming & Entertainment.
The project is expected to be complete by second-quarter 2021 and will include a 192-room hotel with a restaurant, a coffee bar and a 1,000-vehicle parking garage. The gaming floor will be expanded by more than 10,000 square feet with 250 video lottery terminals for a total of 2,200.
Churchill Downs CEO Bill Carstanjen said, “Miami Valley Gaming has been very successful since it was built in 2013, and the team has consistently driven strong growth while also being a great asset to their community. This investment will enable MVG to meet the increased demand from a broader geographical reach and enhance the guest experience with high-quality amenities.”
Since it opened, the venue has generated more than $270 million in gaming taxes for the Ohio Lottery and $83 million in purses to the Ohio Harness Horseman’s Association. It currently employs more than 450 people and the expansion will create 300 construction jobs and more than 100 additional full-time positions. Located between Dayton and Cincinnati, MVG features a casino, racing simulcast center and a 5/8-mile harness racetrack with an indoor grandstand, plus numerous dining options and bars.
