Pennsylvania Horse Racing
Horse Racing in Pennsylvania
What horse racing tracks currently exist in Pennsylvania?
Parx Racing (Equi-Photo)
The state of Pennsylvania has three major thoroughbred racing tracks:
- PARX (Bensalem, PA)
- Penn National Race Course (Hershey, PA)
- Presque Isle Downs (Erie, PA)
The state is also home to three live harness racing tracks as well:
- Harrah’s Philadelphia Casino & Racetrack (Chester, PA)
- The Meadows Racetrack and Casino (Washington, PA)
- Mohegan Sun at Pocono Downs (Wilkes-Barre, PA)
Despite a promising start in Pennsylvania during America's infancy, gambling was outlawed in the state in 1820. It was not until well over a century later that horse racing and wagering was legalized in the state. As the Pennsylvania Horse Racing Association explains:
Directions to Casino Betting near me:
Presque Isle Downs & Casino is located just south of I-90 233 E Bennett Ave
Cripple Creek, CO
80813