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Empire City Casino at Yonkers Raceway

810 Yonkers Ave, Yonkers, NY 10704
914 968 4200
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Ranked #6 of 9 attractions in Yonkers
Type: Horse Tracks, Casinos
Most recent review
- 11 May 2013
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Cortlandt Manor, New York
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25 reviews 25 reviews
11 attraction reviews
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 May 2013

We stayed away for a few years before we visited Empire City for the first time. We thought the location belied the potential experience and we opted for Atlantic City or the Connecticut Casinos. Unfortunately, we wasted a couple of years. Sure, we'd prefer to go to Mohegan Sun or Foxwoods, but we don't always have two or three days... More

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New York, New York, United States
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 May 2013

we bring the kids on an early summer night. grab a hotdog and sit and watch the horses run. The kids pick their favorite horse and we see who wins, we dont gamble but the breeze is refreshing on a hot summer night. it is free and different. dont stay past eight when all the real gamblers start to stroll... More

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DeWitt, New York
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16 helpful votes 16 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 April 2013 via mobile

If you don't expect a Vegas experience and just go for a good time, this is okay. Here's my recent experience: Raceway: We had fun watching the trotters and pacers from the enclosed grandstand. On a cool night, it was comfortable, though I wonder about hot summer evenings. The place had a slightly old, worn feel to it but it... More

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Westchester, New York
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 April 2013

Empire City is convenient, huge and has lots of slots but it is almost impossible to get on the Game King slots to play Poker. They advertise as having tables but they are not tables like you would expect - they currently only have electronic tables which is disappointing. It is usually crowded and I have found it hard to... More

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New York City, New York
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1 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 April 2013

Although this so called "casino" is nothing fancy like Vegas casinos, it still offers a decent atmosphere and the staff is nice. The patrons aren't so friendly, lots of angry people and have absolutely no manners. If you're a Vegas or Atlantic City goer, don't expect a happy, fun crowd. No for the games. I will basically only play Craps... More

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Yonkers, New York
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7 reviews 7 reviews
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 April 2013

Games, Food, Music, Prizes and more... Theres something for everyone. Most people are surprised as to all there is to offer. Security is on the ball so no funny stuff will get by them with all the cameras in this place. Love it! Fun place and easy to meet new people. Everyone is usually in a good and pleasant mood... More

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1 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 April 2013

Went here as a favour for someone back home. Since the last shuttle is at 6pm, you better have driven out, cos it's hell trying to get a cab. They hae only 1 of each table that is advertised and it is actually $10 minimum bet. There was one restaurant which had juse opened and had lounge singers. stayed only... More

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White Plains, New York
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 March 2013

no table games, all machines in spite of their misleading advertising. Noisy and overcrowd with a lot of low life people.

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Westport, Connecticut
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 March 2013

We have gone to Empire several times with friends and have had a great time on each visit. It has fun machines and most other players are eager to talk and laugh with you. There is a recent additional room of slot machines and valet parking. There are no tables with dealers but I think they have some automated roulette... More

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New York, NY
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79 helpful votes 79 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 March 2013

I live only 15 minutes away from the casino, so if my friends and I are bored, that's where we go to pass the time! I'm not a gambler; therefore, I don't play the slots but the restaurants there have some great food and I enjoy the free entertainment - and just people watching!

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