Miami Valley Gaming sits almost exactly midway between Dayton and Cincinnati, just off I-75 at Exit 29. It rates 4.0 from more than 10,000 Google reviewers, and its position is the whole strategy — it pulls from two metros rather than competing inside either.

The property opened in 2013, replacing the old Lebanon Raceway after Ohio approved video lottery terminals at racetracks. It is owned in a joint venture involving Churchill Downs.

What's on the floor — and what isn't

More than 1,900 video lottery terminals, plus a racing simulcast centre.

As with every Ohio racino, there are no table games and no poker room. Ohio law limits racinos to video lottery terminals; live tables and poker are reserved for the state's four commercial casinos. If that is what you are after, Hard Rock Casino Cincinnati is about half an hour south.

The racing

Miami Valley Raceway is a 5/8-mile harness track with an indoor grandstand — worth noting, because standing outside at a February race meeting in southern Ohio is nobody's idea of an evening. The indoor grandstand makes the racing a year-round proposition rather than a summer one.

Dining

The food is a genuine strength and unusually broad for a racino. Cin City Sea & Steak is the upper end; Acres Seasonal Buffet handles volume; Trifecta packs three fast-casual counters into one space. Beyond those there is Lucia for Italian, Route 63 for American, and MV Perks as the coffee bar.

Six distinct rooms is more than most Ohio casinos twice this size manage.

Why the VLT rule shapes the property

It is worth understanding what Ohio's racino framework does to a place like this. Because the licence permits only video lottery terminals, a racino cannot compete with a full casino on gaming — so it competes on everything else. That is why Miami Valley Gaming has six dining rooms, an indoor grandstand and a $100 million expansion planned, while a comparable floor in a state with no such restriction would simply have added tables.

The practical upshot for a visitor: come for the machines, the racing and the food, and do not expect the trip to include a pit. Judged on what it is allowed to be, this is one of the better-run racinos in the state.

Tips before you go

The players club is the Most Valuable Gamers Club, earning bonus play and comp points. Sign up at the desk before you start rather than after.

You must be 21 to gamble, the minimum age at every Ohio casino and racino.

The floor is open 24 hours. Because the catchment splits between two cities, the busy periods track whichever metro has something on — there is no single reliable quiet night, so check the events calendar.

A $100 million expansion has been announced for the property, adding a hotel, a parking garage and an expanded gaming floor. Check the venue's site for current construction status before planning around a stay.

Nearby alternatives

South in Cincinnati, Hard Rock Casino Cincinnati is the nearest full casino licence with tables and poker. Also in Cincinnati, Belterra Park Cincinnati pairs VLTs with a thoroughbred track. North, Hollywood Gaming at Dayton Raceway covers the Dayton side.

For the full picture, see all Ohio in-person casinos.

FAQ

What are Miami Valley Gaming's hours?

The gaming floor is open 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Racing and the simulcast centre follow their own schedules.

How old do you have to be to gamble at Miami Valley Gaming?

You must be 21, the minimum age at every Ohio casino and racino.

Does Miami Valley Gaming have table games or poker?

No. Ohio racinos may offer video lottery terminals only — table games and poker are limited to the state's four commercial casinos.

What games are available at Miami Valley Gaming?

More than 1,900 video lottery terminals, a racing simulcast centre and live harness racing at Miami Valley Raceway.

What restaurants are at Miami Valley Gaming?

Cin City Sea & Steak, Acres Seasonal Buffet, Trifecta, Lucia, Route 63 and MV Perks. Hours vary by outlet.

Where is Miami Valley Gaming?

At Lebanon, midway between Dayton and Cincinnati, just off I-75 at Exit 29.

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Updated August 2026 · Details verified against Ohio Casino Control Commission and Ohio State Racing Commission records and the venue's official site. Hours and offerings change — confirm before you go.