Vernon Downs Casino Review

You’ll find Vernon Downs Casino NY amongst some amazing green space. This venue is an iconic location for harness racing, with a very busy season.

Off-season there are alternative racing games on offer and a year-round casino open from 9 am until late every day.

Casino Games

There’s no skimping on the numbers here, as the Vernon Downs Casino Hotel boasts over 500 games. These are chosen to appeal to all visitor’s tastes and budgets.

There are no table games offered here, so as you’d imagine there are no Vernon Downs poker options to mention or review here. However, as the casino makes no secret of these facts, there’s little to complain about.

Slots

Many online USA casinos offer slots, and visitors to this Vernon casino may well recognize plenty of familiar names. That shouldn’t be too difficult, as there are over 500 titles, including Hexogems - Jewels of the Pharoah, I Heart, Icarus - The Journey and Invaders From The Planet Moolah.

Features and Amenities

Visitors to Vernon Downs Casino can play, eat, enjoy live entertainment and stay the night.

Dining

You won’t go hungry when you visit Vernon Downs Casino.

The Kitchen offers a selection of meal deals with chicken, steak and more at affordable prices. Available Wednesday-Saturday, in the restaurant or your room, 3 pm-8 pm with a drink and dessert, or for Sunday brunch (dessert extra).

The Triple 777 Cafe offers breakfast, sandwiches, burgers, wings, chili and more. Breakfast is served between 9 am and 11 am, but the regular menu is offered until 10:30 pm.

Mr. G’s Food & Spirits serves pasta, seafood and steaks from 5 pm to 9 pm Thursdays through Saturdays.

During the live racing season, there are more eating options on offer. Visitors can grab a snack at one of the trackside concessions. Think hamburgers, hot dogs and the like.

Table service is on offer at the Miracle Mile Restaurant, while the Gold Cup Buffet is a great family pleaser.

Entertainment

Visitors to Vernon Downs Casino Hotel can enjoy live entertainment and concerts on Friday and Saturday evenings. Big names are no strangers here, so keep an eye out for upcoming events. Top-class tribute acts, inspired by both past and current icons, are also featured regularly.

Accommodation

All 173 suites at Vernon Downs Casino hotel feature a good-sized television, coffee maker, fridge and microwave. Guests can also enjoy a complimentary continental breakfast, access to an indoor pool and fitness center, ATM and complimentary parking.

Some rooms face the stunning race track, so great views are there to be enjoyed. Larger suites are also available for guests who require more space, while families will appreciate the dedicated indoor play ‘Kid Zone’ area.

Loyalty Program

Vernon Rewards is a free-to-join rewards system with several perks. Members receive invites to exclusive concerts, parties and casino tournaments, plus points are accrued while using casino and hotel facilities.

There are several reward levels:

  • Preferred (when holding 2,500 to 24,999 base points)
  • Premier (when holding 25,000 to 124,999 base points)
  • Elite (when holding 125,000+ base points)

Plus there’s a very special Heroes benefit which is open to veterans, those on active service and first responders.

Overall Review

Vernon Downs Casino is a hybrid racing (real-time and simulated) slots venue, with plenty of both. Table game fans will be disappointed, but to be fair it’s got plenty to offer.