Finger Lakes Gaming & Racetrack

What Finger Lakes Gaming & Racetrack does

Finger Lakes Gaming & Racetrack (legal entity: Finger Lakes Racing Association, Inc.) is a private regional gaming and entertainment destination founded in 1962, operating a 450-acre campus in Farmington, New York, approximately 20 miles northwest of Rochester off the New York State Thruway. The property combines a 44,000-square-foot gaming floor with more than 1,100 video gaming machines (open 8am-4am daily, free admission and parking) with a live thoroughbred horse racing meet running mid-April through late November, supported by 21 barns housing over 1,200 horses, a 1-mile main track, a half-mile training track, and an on-site equine swim facility introduced in 2002. VGM play was added in February 2004 and is now the dominant revenue engine, complemented by pari-mutuel wagering (live and simulcast), five on-site dining venues (The Buffet, Platinum Grille, Remedy Bar, Sevens Bar, The Wire & Tin Cup), group and corporate event hosting, financial services (ATM, check cashing, Canadian currency exchange), a New York State Lottery claim center, and a free-to-play social casino mobile app called Ember Jackpot.

The business is operated and managed by Delaware North Companies, a global hospitality and food service conglomerate, under whose umbrella Finger Lakes participates in the Lucky North Rewards cross-property loyalty program with tier matching at other Delaware North gaming locations. The company also runs its own Ember Rewards points program. Finger Lakes received full NTRA Safety & Integrity Alliance accreditation in 2011. It reports 51-100 employees in corporate records (likely an understatement given 24/7 gaming, racing, F&B, and event operations), serves a primarily adult consumer demographic in the Northeast US, and has hosted over 62,000 races and 19 million+ visitors since opening; the most recent disclosed operational marker is a 2026 year-to-date jackpot payout of $66.1 million as of June 1. Revenue is generated through gaming machine hold, pari-mutuel takeout, food and beverage sales, event bookings, and ancillary services; no pricing is published beyond a $26.99/$28.99 buffet ticket and free-play promotional offers.

Name

Finger Lakes Gaming & Racetrack

Legal name

Finger Lakes Racing Association, Inc.

Website

https://fingerlakesgaming.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1962

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Finger Lakes Gaming & Racetrack is a private regional entertainment destination in Farmington, NY, operating a 1,100+ video gaming machine casino, live thoroughbred racing (mid-April to late November), five dining venues, and event spaces. It is owned and managed by Delaware North and serves adult consumers in the Northeast US.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Casino and Racetrack Entertainment

NAICS

Casinos (except Casino Hotels) (71321), Gambling Industries (7132)

SIC

Services-Racing, Including Track Operation (7948), Services-Amusement & Recreation Services (7900)

akta.pro primary industry

Electronic Table Games (ETGs) & Stadium Gaming (MPAEAJAC)

akta.pro secondary industry

Racehorse Ownership, Syndication & Investment Platforms (MPAEADAG)

Keywords

• Video gaming machines
• Thoroughbred horse racing
• Casino entertainment
• Pari-mutuel wagering
• Loyalty rewards program

Headquarters

HQ city

Farmington

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Video Gaming Machines: Over 1,100 video gaming machines generating revenue through player wagers. Gaming floor open 8am-4am daily.
2. Pari-Mutuel Wagering: Live thoroughbred horse racing from mid-April to late November with simulcast wagering available daily. Revenue generated through takeout on winning wagers.
3. Food and Beverage: Multiple dining venues including Remedy Bar, Platinum Grille, Buffet, Sevens Bar, and The Wire & Tin Cup. Revenue from covers, menu items, and alcoholic beverages.
4. Events and Group Bookings: Private event hosting including parties, corporate meetings, weddings, and group packages with gaming/racing vouchers available for purchase.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Finger Lakes Gaming & Racetrack operates a 450-acre entertainment destination in Farmington, NY offering 44,000 square feet of gaming with over 1,100 video gaming machines alongside live thoroughbred horse racing from mid-April to late November. The venue also provides pari-mutuel and simulcast wagering, multiple dining venues, live entertainment, a multi-property loyalty program (Ember/Lucky North Rewards), and a mobile social casino app (Ember Jackpot). The facility is operated by Delaware North Companies.

Product overview

Finger Lakes Gaming & Racetrack is a diversified entertainment destination operating as a casino with video gaming machines paired with live thoroughbred horse racing. The property spans 450 acres with 44,000 square feet of gaming space featuring over 1,100 video gaming machines. The core product portfolio centers on gaming entertainment (Gaming Floor with video slots), live horse racing (with simulcast wagering and stakes racing), and a loyalty ecosystem (Ember Rewards and Lucky North Rewards). Additional revenue streams include dining venues (The Buffet, Platinum Grille, Remedy Bar, Sevens Bar, The Wire & Tin Cup), a mobile social casino app (Ember Jackpot), financial services, and event hosting. The property operates under parent company Delaware North and participates in tier matching with other Delaware North Gaming properties.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Ember Rewards: The loyalty/rewards program for Finger Lakes Gaming & Racetrack offering points, free play, discounts, and exclusive member benefits.
• Lucky North Rewards
• Ember Jackpot
• Finger Lakes Thoroughbred Adoption Program (FLTAP)

Products and services

• Gaming Floor 44,000 square feet of gaming space featuring over 1,100 video gaming machines including classic slots, penny machines, and high-limit games, open 8am to 4am daily for adult patrons.
• Live Horse Racing Live thoroughbred horse racing from mid-April to late November with simulcast wagering available daily, featuring stakes racing including the New York Derby and comprehensive racing data via Equibase.
• Ember Rewards / Lucky North Rewards
• Ember Jackpot Mobile App Mobile social casino app offering free-to-play slot titles with daily bonuses, level progression, and social casino features, available via the Ember Rewards mobile experience.
• The Buffet All-you-can-eat buffet serving carved prime rib, pasta, Asian, seafood, and dessert selections, available to gaming patrons and group bookings.
• Platinum Grille Full-service restaurant adjacent to the gaming floor serving breakfast, lunch, and dinner with mobile ordering.
• Remedy Bar Bar and restaurant serving American favorites, brick oven pizza, wings, and live entertainment Thursday through Saturday.
• Sevens Bar Sports bar offering beverages and HD TV viewing for live and simulcast racing, with self-service wagering terminals.
• The Wire & Tin Cup Concession stand near the racetrack offering quick food items such as hot dogs, pizza, calzones, and nachos, plus beverages on live racing days.
• Groups & Events Event hosting services offering private party rooms, conference facilities with A/V equipment, catering through the buffet, and gaming/racing vouchers for group bookings.

Quantifiable outcome

• 2026 jackpot payout of $66,101,943 as of June 1
• +2 more outcomes

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Delaware NorthcoreOthersFinger Lakes Gaming & Racetrack is operated and managed by Delaware North, a global leader in hospitality and food service. Delaware North operates multiple gaming locations throughout the world including American Greyhound Racing (Phoenix, AZ), Gate City Casino (Nashua, NH), Daytona Beach Racing & Card Club (FL), and others. The Lucky North Rewards program enables tier benefits to transfer across all Delaware North gaming properties.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Resorts World Catskills: New York Catskills integrated casino resort with VGMs, table games, hotel, and entertainment. Comparable as a NY-regulated gaming destination, though at larger resort scale and without live racing.
• Saratoga Casino Hotel: Upstate New York racino combining harness racing with VGMs, hotel, and dining. Highly comparable operating model to Finger Lakes within the same state regulatory framework.
• Empire City Casino at Yonkers Raceway: VGM-focused racino in Yonkers, NY operating a harness racing track plus thousands of video gaming machines. Closest direct peer — same New York regulatory regime, similar VGM-heavy mix, and racing-plus-gaming dual revenue model.
• Tioga Downs Casino Resort: Southern-tier New York racino with harness racing, VGMs, hotel, and event space. Directly comparable in operating mix, regional catchment, and regulatory environment.
• Vernon Downs Casino Hotel: Central New York racino combining harness racing with VGMs and hotel rooms. Directly comparable racino operating model in the same state regulatory framework.
• Hamburg Gaming: Western New York gaming facility with VGMs and simulcast wagering. Comparable VGM-centric upstate NY gaming operation, though without a live racing season.
• Batavia Downs Gaming & Hotel: Western New York racino operated by Western Region OTB, combining harness racing with VGMs, hotel, and F&B. Same NY VGM-license framework and similar upstate regional positioning.

Broad incumbents

• Churchill Downs Incorporated: Owner/operator of major thoroughbred racing venues (including the Kentucky Derby) plus a portfolio of regional casinos and HRMs. Comparable for racing-operations strategy, pari-mutuel economics, and the racing-plus-gaming dual model.
• Penn Entertainment: Diversified regional gaming operator running dozens of racinos and casinos across the US, including VGM-heavy properties. Comparable for benchmarking operating efficiency and capital allocation in the regional gaming sector.

Others

• Delaware North Companies Gaming & Racing: Parent operator of Finger Lakes; also operates American Greyhound Racing (Phoenix), Gate City Casino (NH), and Daytona Beach Racing & Card Club (FL). Useful comparable for cross-property loyalty economics and gaming portfolio management, though it is the parent rather than a competing peer.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/flgaming
• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCrz1qpBkxIfPzgirQwLMgtw/live
• Facebookfacebook.com/FLGRGaming
• Instagraminstagram.com/fingerlakesgaming
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/finger-lakes-gaming-and-racetrack

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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