CASINO GAMING

Newport Racing & Gaming  | HRM Facility

Newport, KY

Churchill Downs Inc. acquired the Turfway Park racing facility in Florence, Kentucky. R2A & R2I designed both the new ground up +/- 150,000 sf replacement entertainment facility to the original circa 1950’s Grandstand as well as to design the new +/- 42,000 sf extension facility to the Turfway Park nearby in Newport, Kentucky.

The extension facility known as Newport Racing & Gaming includes:

  • Historical Racing Machines (HRM)
  • Simulcast Suite
  • Center Bar with food & beverage offerings
  • Administrative offices and a back-of-house support program

The design included the renovation of the existing building’s exterior façade and the complete demolition and fit-out of the interior spaces into an updated and contemporary entertainment center. The interior space features a modern design with tall open ceilings, accent lighting, flat panel display walls, and high contrasting interior finishes all making for a unique guest experience. The extension was designed as a stand-alone complex capable of maintaining and operating its day-to-day business operations.

In November 2021, Newport Racing & Gaming opened their 14,000 square foot expansion which consisted of a new area designated for smoking and the original gaming floor to remain smoke-free. The extended space also features a bar and allows a stage area for live entertainment and promotions in the non-smoking gaming area.

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