What is Scioto Downs Casino?
Scioto Downs Casino is a horse racing track and casino in Columbus, Ohio in Grove City, Ohio, United States.
About Scioto Downs Casino
Eldorado Gaming Scioto Downs, formerly known as Scioto Downs Racino, is a horse racing track and casino in Columbus, Ohio, owned and operated by Caesars Entertainment. The venue opened in 1959, as the Scioto Downs track, and became Ohio's first racino with the addition of video lottery terminals (VLTs) on June 1, 2012. The track was annexed by Columbus from Hamilton Township in 2012. The casino is 117,000 square feet (10,900 m2), with over 2,200 VLTs.
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Where is Scioto Downs Casino?
Scioto Downs Casino is in Grove City, Ohio, United States.
- Coordinates: 39.83940, -82.99734.
How old do you have to be to enter Scioto Downs Casino?
You must be at least 21 to enter Scioto Downs Casino, which is the minimum casino age in Ohio.
- 21 in every commercial casino state. Some tribal casinos admit 18-year-olds, and a few states are 18 throughout.
- Carry photo ID even if you are well over the limit — staff check on appearance, not on the paperwork you left at the hotel.
Do you need ID to get into Scioto Downs Casino?
Yes. Government-issued photo ID is required to claim a jackpot, open a player's-club account or buy alcohol, and is routinely checked at the door for anyone who looks under 30.
Can you smoke inside Scioto Downs Casino?
Scioto Downs Casino follows the smoking rules for Ohio. Smoking rules are set state by state and often property by property. Nevada casinos allow smoking at the tables and machines; most other states ban it indoors or confine it to a sealed room.
- A property can always be stricter than the law requires, and many are.
What currency do you need at Scioto Downs Casino?
Scioto Downs Casino deals in the US dollar (USD).
- Cash machines on a casino floor charge the worst rates in the building; change money before you arrive.
- On tax: Casino winnings are taxable income. Casinos withhold 24% and issue a W-2G above set thresholds (from $1,200 on a slot jackpot), and non-resident visitors are generally withheld at 30% unless a tax treaty applies.
What other casinos are near Scioto Downs Casino?
The closest casino to Scioto Downs Casino is Hollywood Casino Columbus in Upper Arlington, about 16 km away in a straight line.
- Distances are straight-line from this venue; road journeys will be longer.
How reliable is this information about Scioto Downs Casino?
This profile is built from OpenStreetMap and Wikidata, last updated July 2026. Country rules were reviewed in August 2026.
- Opening hours, table minimums and dress codes change without notice — call ahead before a long trip.
- No official website is listed for this venue, so confirm details by phone or with a local source.
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