Saratoga Casino Hotel News

In order to stay ahead of competitors, owners and operators of casinos and resorts do everything they possibly can to gain an advantage to bring in new customers and to get their regulars to return.

Starting 2 February, the 2025 schedule at Saratoga Casino Hotel in New York will consist of 150 racing programs running through mid-December.

The New York property donated to 13 Capital Region non-profit organizations during their annual "Make A Difference" holiday luncheon in Vapor yesterday.

The New York resort is commemorating its 20 year anniversary with a special-edition logo, and several giveaways and promotions in January, including a chance for 10 people to win a share of $200,000.

On the heels of a recent emergency appeal from the American Red Cross for blood, the New York property announced it will be hosting a Blood Drive on Monday, 15 January.

With less than a month until Saratoga Race Course's season beginning, here are 10 tips to consider if you are planning a bucket list trip to New York track.

The New York property celebrated ‘Giving Tuesday’ by donating $120,000 to 12 Capital Region non-profit organizations during their Make A Difference holiday luncheon in Vapor yesterday.

A little over a week ago, I spent a few days in the Saratoga and Schenectady areas in New York and did some gambling at both. Here are my highlights from the trip.

Located on the Mississippi River, Magnolia Bluffs Casino opened in 2012 and features over 450 slot machines, 14 table games, restaurant and bar, sportsbook and a 141-room hotel.

The New York property celebrated ‘Giving Tuesday’ by donating $110,000 to eleven Capital Region non-profit organizations during their ‘Make A Difference’ holiday luncheon in Vapor yesterday.

Vapor closed in March 2020 due to the pandemic and although they could have reopened earlier this year, Saratoga Casino Hotel chose to keep the entertainment venue closed so they could renovate the space.

Races at the New York track will run three days a week, every Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday with a first post at noon through the first four months of the season.

Guests and team members will be required to wear masks while on property. Masks may only be removed when dining in designated locations.

The resolutions site the support of the casino’s “Safe Bet” reopening plan and urges state authorities to give their fullest possible consideration to the reopening of the casino.

More than 80% of the company’s workforce was impacted by the properties temporary closure beginning 16 March due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

The New York property is teaming up with the Red Cross to host a blood drive on Tuesday, 21 July.

The New York track announced that harness racing will resume on Thursday, 18 June, but no spectators are allowed at the track due to state guidelines during the COVID-19 pandemic.

The New York resort will close starting tonight at 8 p.m. Employees impacted will receive two weeks of pay during the suspension.

As a result of the coronavirus outbreak in the U.S., casinos across the country have announced temporary closures. These resorts will continue to assess the situation over the next two weeks and reevaluate the closures.

Sunday, 16 February will mark the beginning of Saratoga Raceway’s 79th season of live harness racing. Post time is scheduled for noon.