In addition to horse racing, Scioto Downs also hosted the annual Ohio High School Athletic Association state cross country running championships, which were generally held in late October or early November, from 1985 to 2010.
Scioto Downs has a long history within the Columbus, Ohio community. MTR merged in 2014 with Eldorado Resorts, which then changed its name to Caesars Entertainment in 2020. MTR Gaming Group purchased Scioto Downs in 2003 for $19 million. In May 2013 Scioto Downs started a live outdoor summer music concert series with national acts, primarily in country, rock and blues genres. In addition to the VLT gaming facility, Scioto Downs includes a year-round horse racing simulcast room and live harness racing from May to September. Information Įldorado Scioto Downs is open 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. The track was annexed by Columbus from Hamilton Township in 2012. The track has operated since 1959, and became Ohio's first racino with the addition of video lottery terminals (VLTs) on June 1, 2012.
Horse racing track and casino in Columbus, Ohio Eldorado Gaming Scioto Downsģ9★0′26″N 82★9′45″W / 39.8406°N 82.9958°W / 39.8406 -82.9958Įldorado Gaming Scioto Downs, formerly known as Scioto Downs Racino, is a horse racing track and casino in Columbus, Ohio, owned and operated by Caesars Entertainment.
