What MGM Northfield Park does

MGM Northfield Park, now operating as Northfield Park Racino, is a racino located in Northfield, Ohio, that combines video lottery terminal gaming, live harness racing, sports betting, dining, and live entertainment on a single integrated property. The gaming floor features 1,700+ video lottery terminals operated for adult guests, augmented by a full-service Caesars Sportsbook offering sports betting across MLB, NBA, NHL, and NFL. The historic Northfield Park grounds host 200+ live harness races annually with simulcasting and on-site wagering available to guests 18 and older. Ancillary revenue is generated through four restaurant concepts (Valley's Edge Steak & Seafood, Concerto Italian Kitchen, Overtime Grill & Bar, and The Buffet), two entertainment venues (Center Stage for live music and comedy; The Neon Room for nightlife and corporate events), meetings and event space, a retail shop, valet parking, and a rewards-linked gas station and car wash. The Northfield Park Rewards loyalty program ties gaming, dining, and ancillary spending into a single card.

The business model is a consumer-facing, physical entertainment destination with no published pricing; revenue is generated through on-site gaming win, food and beverage sales, entertainment ticket sales (distributed via Ticketmaster), event and meeting rentals, and racing wagering. Customer acquisition is driven by a combination of content marketing (website, email newsletter, social media) and the loyalty program rather than a third-party reseller channel. The property employs 501-1,000 team members and is headquartered at 10777 Northfield Rd., Northfield, Ohio. In April 2026, MGM Northfield Park was acquired by Clairvest Group Inc. for $165 million in partnership with Clairvest Equity Partners VII and RRC Gaming Management LLC, representing Clairvest's 14th land-based gaming acquisition and 70th platform investment overall. Following the transaction, the property has been rebranded Northfield Park Racino and operates under PE-backed ownership.

Name

MGM Northfield Park

Legal name

MGM Northfield Park

Website

https://mgmnorthfieldpark.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2019

Operating status

Acquired

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Short description

Northfield Park Racino (formerly MGM Northfield Park) is an Ohio integrated entertainment destination offering 1,700+ video lottery terminals, live harness racing, a Caesars Sportsbook, four restaurants, and two entertainment venues serving adult guests in Northeast Ohio.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Casino & 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

Racinos (Casino + Racetrack) (MPAEAAAF)

Keywords

• Casino gaming services
• Harness racing operations
• Sportsbook betting
• Live entertainment venue
• Hospitality dining

Headquarters

HQ city

Northfield

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Northfield Park Racino operates an integrated entertainment and gaming property featuring 1,700+ video lottery terminals, a Caesars Sportsbook, year-round live harness racing with simulcast wagering, four dining venues, and two ticketed entertainment venues (Center Stage and The Neon Room). The property combines casino gaming, sports betting, horse racing, hospitality, and live entertainment under a single Ohio-licensed racino destination.

Product overview

Northfield Park Racino is Ohio's premier integrated entertainment, gaming, and racing destination operating as a unified multi-venue property. The core offering centers on 1,700+ video lottery terminals (VLTs) on the gaming floor, a Caesars-branded sportsbook with premium sports packages, and year-round live harness racing with simulcasting at the historic racetrack. Entertainment is delivered through two distinct venues: Center Stage for live music and comedy, and The Neon Room for nightlife and corporate events. Dining consists of four restaurants—Valley's Edge Steak & Seafood, Concerto Italian Kitchen, Overtime Grill & Bar, and The Buffet—plus a loyalty program (Northfield Park Rewards) and additional amenities including a gas station, car wash, and gift shop. The property operates as a single integrated entertainment complex rather than a modular software platform.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Racino Gaming Floor
• Caesars Sportsbook
• Harness Racing & Simulcast
• Center Stage Ticketed entertainment venue hosting live music and comedy acts throughout the year.
• The Neon Room
• Northfield Park Rewards
• Valley's Edge Steak & Seafood
• Concerto Italian Kitchen
• Overtime Grill & Bar
• The Buffet
• Meetings & Events

Quantifiable outcome

• Over $255 million in monthly payouts to guests
• +1 more outcomes

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Caesars SportsbookcoreTechnology or IntegrationCaesars Sportsbook operates a full-service sports betting facility at Northfield Park Racino, offering guests premium sports packages across MLB, NBA, NHL, and NFL with 4 premium viewing options.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Golden Entertainment: Operates a portfolio of casino, tavern, and route gaming locations across Nevada, Maryland, and Montana. Comparable as a multi-segment regional gaming operator with distributed gaming and casino operations.
• Churchill Downs Incorporated: Owns and operates regional casinos, harness racing tracks, and racing content platforms (e.g., TwinSpires). Directly comparable due to its mix of regional casino operations and significant harness racing exposure.
• Full House Resorts: Owns and operates a small portfolio of regional casinos and a hotel/casino in Illinois. Comparable as a small-cap, multi-vertical regional gaming operator with racing and lodging adjacencies.
• Penn Entertainment: Operates Hollywood Casino properties in Ohio (Columbus, Toledo, Dayton, Mahoning Valley) and a broader portfolio of regional casinos and racinos. Directly comparable as a regional gaming operator with VLT, sportsbook, and racing exposure in the same Ohio market.
• Jack Entertainment (now Hard Rock International): Previously operated Jack Cleveland Casino and Jack Thistledown Racino in Ohio, now affiliated with Hard Rock. Direct competitor in the Northeast Ohio gaming market with both casino and racino properties.
• Monarch Casino & Resort: Operator of Atlantis Casino Resort Spa (Reno) and a single-asset regional casino/resort. Comparable as a focused, single-property regional gaming operator with integrated dining, entertainment, and lodging.

Broad incumbents

• Bally's Corporation: Owns and operates a portfolio of regional casinos and an interactive/iGaming segment. Comparable as a regional gaming operator with sports betting and multi-venue property strategies.
• Boyd Gaming: Mid-sized regional casino operator with a multi-state portfolio of gaming, dining, and entertainment properties. Comparable as a regional gaming operator with similar revenue mix and geographic strategy.
• MGM Resorts International: Former owner of MGM Northfield Park and a major U.S. gaming operator with destination and regional exposure. Comparable given prior ownership and overlapping expertise in multi-venue gaming, dining, and entertainment operations.
• Caesars Entertainment: Operates the Caesars Sportsbook on-property at Northfield Park and is a national gaming incumbent with regional casino exposure. Comparable as a strategic partner and as a large-scale operator across many U.S. regional gaming markets.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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