Gaming Guide 2018
MORE THAN JUST GAMBLING AREA CASINOS OFFER AMENITIES AND FEATURES THAT STRETCH FAR BEYOND GAMING By Karina Baffa
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e’re all well aware of the area’s bustling casino scene. But all gambling aside—what else do these places have to offer? Turns out, a lot. We took a closer look at the area’s casinos in order to keep you—gambler or not—in the loop.
Miami Valley Gaming takes pride in its community ties. “We recruit locally, we buy locally and we are partners and sponsors of community events in all the surrounding areas,” says Jerry Abner, senior director of marketing at Miami Valley Gaming. Located near Monroe just off Interstate 75 at exit 29, Miami Valley Gaming is an active member in the surrounding areas chambers and tourism bureaus, and it also holds fundraisers for local charities four to five times a year. According to Abner, some of these charities include United Way of Warren County, Humane Association of Warren County, Dayton Children’s Hospital and Cincinnati Children’s Hospital. Not only does it give back to the community, but it also takes pride in its roots. “Miami Valley Gaming and Racing has only
been around since 2013, but our history and heritage traces back to the old Lebanon Raceway and we are very proud of that,” says Domenic Mancini, president and general manager of Miami Valley Gaming. “Harness racing is seeing a renaissance in Ohio. Miami Valley Gaming’s 2018 meet that concluded in May had a higher average daily handle for the fifth year and the highest purse distribution, over $14 million, in our brief history.” The casino recently underwent a $5 million expansion adding a second gaming patio and new high-limit areas. Pay Miami Valley Gaming a visit this Labor Day weekend at its Pigmania BBQ competition to enjoy live entertainment and all things barbecue. JACK Cincinnati Casino attracts both low w w.
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