Batavia Downs Casino
$100 Free Play
Batavia is a small city on the western side of New York near the Pennsylvania border. It’s also home to live racing and more than 900 casino games that keep players happy at the luxurious Batavia Downs Casino. The casino hotel opened in 2016 and boasts 84 rooms and suites, so you can stay and play without having to leave the grounds. Join us on a tour of this land-based New York casino resort to learn all that you’ll find within its doors.
How Is the Variety of Games?
The range of games is impressive, providing players with more than 900 video game machines. Before you play, sign up for the free Player’s Club program to receive member-only promotions, points for every wager or purchase, and hotel discounts. Player’s Club members also receive:
Select Level – Birthday gives, free play each week, free water and soda on the gaming floor, and daily promotions
Pearl and Sapphire Levels – All of the above plus special kiosk offers, free concert tickets, and tiered free play
Sapphire Level – Also enjoy free meals each month, free valet service, and a 5% discount at Lucky Treasures Gift Shop
Onyx Level – All of the above plus free tickets to area theaters, arenas, and stadiums, invitations to signature events, a 10% Lucky Treasures Gift Shop discount, and Onyx Express lines
The casino has a large selection of penny slots. The largest slot denomination is $5, which suits high rollers and more daring players. Slots aren’t the only game within the casino. You’ll also find video poker and table games.
Are There Promotions?
Most of the promotions are customized to Batavia Downs Casino Player’s Reward members. Watch for prize drawings each weekend and see if you win.
On Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday, Hot Seats drawings take place between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. If you’re lucky, you’ll win $100 in free play by being in the right seat at the right time.
The other Monday promotion is for players 50 or older. Collect 10 points and receive $15 in free play plus 20% off your lunch or dinner. You also receive a free ice cream at Homestretch Grill.
Social media promotions are plentiful. Facebook Friday awards $10 in free play if you follow the casino. Social Sundays award $5 in free play if you retweet a Batavia Downs Gaming tweet and earn two loyalty points between 8 a.m. and 11 p.m.
Kiosk Tuesday is another big promotion. Collect 10 points and play a game at a kiosk and automatically win up to $25 in free play.
Watch the casino’s Facebook page for additional promotions. You might find yourself entered to win two concert tickets and $100 in free play.
Does Batavia Downs Casino Offer Amenities?
We mentioned there’s a hotel with both standard rooms and suites. Hotel discounts are available to most guests, especially if you have a Player’s Club reward card. There are also several restaurants.
Clubhouse and Rail Bar: Trackside fine dining with reservations recommended
Fortune’s Italian Steakhouse: Fine dining with reservations recommended
Gatsby at Fortunes: Drinks and appetizers
Homestretch Grill: Pizza, salads, and sandwiches
Labatt Blue Zone at 34 Rush: Sports bar with pub fare
Is There Live Entertainment and Event Space?
The casino does offer concerts and other live events throughout the year, including live harness racing in the summer and fall. Among the artists who have played here are 38 Special, April Wine, and Smash Mouth. Batavia Downs also has plenty of room for weddings, conferences, and other special events.
Clubhouse and Rail Bar – Up to 400 guests
Grandstands Banquet Room – Up to 100 guests
The Kane Boardroom – Up to 30 guests
Park Place Event Center – Up to 400 guests
The Party Deck – Up to 40 guests
How Do You Get to Batavia Downs?
Take The I-80 to Batavia (Exit 48) and head south on Oak Street (Route 98). Continue to West Main Street (Route 5) and turn right. Take the right fork onto Route 63 and the first right into the casino (Park Road). Towne Center and Palm Island Indoor Water Park are nearby for additional entertainment.
The casino is open from 8 a.m. to 1 a.m. Monday through Thursday and 8 am. to 3 p.m. on the weekends. Live racing is available from late July to December. You do have to be 18 or older to play here.