from Saratoga Casino and Raceway

Saratoga Springs, NY — Saratoga Gaming and Raceway is celebrating its seventh year of operation in 2011. In conjunction with this celebration, Saratoga Gaming and Raceway announces the change of its name to Saratoga Casino and Raceway and the extension of hours beginning Monday, January 3.

“Since 2004, our goal has been to be the premier entertainment destination in the Capital Region,” stated Executive Vice President and COO Jamie Hartman. “As we continue to maintain that goal, we are excited to announce our new name, Saratoga Casino and Raceway, as well as new hours of operation, a 19-hour day from 9 a.m. to 4 a.m.”

On January 28, 2004, Saratoga Equine Sports Center became Saratoga Gaming and Raceway, the first ‘racino’ to open in New York State. The property started with 1,300 slots, a food court and trackside restaurant, then added a 45,000 square foot expansion on May 1, 2007. The expansion included Vapor, a two-story, Vegas-style night club, the Garden Buffet and additional slots, bringing the total to over 1,700. Today, the gaming floor offers the industry’s latest game titles such as Wheel of Fortune as well as electronic roulette, a world of great food in the soon to be redecorated Garden Buffet and newly expanded atrium style food court, Lucky Joe’s.

“We are always looking to add new slots to enhance the gaming excitement for our patrons,” described Shawn Harris, Director of Video Gaming Machine Operations. “In the coming months, we plan to add popular titles such as Sex in the City and Playboy as well as electronic craps.”

To learn more about what’s coming to Saratoga Casino and Raceway this year, please visit www.saratogagaming.com.