Empire City Casino by MGM Resorts is one of the most prominent entertainment destinations in the northeast. The casino is easily accessible via public transportation and car and has partnerships with several hotels in the area which offer exclusive Empire City packages. It is the sixth-largest gaming floor in the country, featuring more than 5,200 of the hottest slots and electronic table games, including roulette, poker, baccarat, and sic bo. It is the home of Yonkers Raceway, the historic 120-year-old horse racing track with year-round harness racing.
Empire City hosts live entertainment six nights a week and produce several more significant events each year, including viewing parties for sports games, celebrity appearances, concerts, athlete meet & greets, food festivals, etc. With a plethora of dining options available, including classic Italian cuisine at Nonno’s Trattoria and upscale pub food at Dan Rooney’s Sports Bar, Empire City Casino offers plenty of convenient, delicious options for every guest. Friday and Saturdays come alive at Alley 810, an ultra-plush craft cocktail lounge with retro bowling lanes that features the tristate’s most popular DJs. Players can quench their thirst at several bars across the property, including one featuring a Tequila Bar that boasts tastings from $5 to $500 4oz. Clase Azul Ultra. Open seven days a week, 10 am-6 am, visit empirecitycasino.com for more info. EZ Yonkers Junk Removal
Racing
Yonkers Raceway was founded in 1899 as the Empire City Trotting Club. From 1907 through 1943, thoroughbreds replaced harness racing. Seabiscuit was one of the many famous thoroughbreds that graced this track. The Rooney Family acquired Yonkers Raceway in 1972, and MGM Resorts International purchased it from the Rooney family in 2019. The property has maintained live harness racing for over 35 years.
Area Hotels
HAMPTON INN & SUITES YONKERS – WESTCHESTER
555 Tuckahoe Road, Yonkers, NY
Place a bet at the Empire City Casino and stay at the new Hampton Inn & Suites Yonkers – Westchester. Thanks to our hotel’s wonderful central Westchester County location, find yourself at the heart of the action. A free hot breakfast is served every morning of your stay. Fantastic hotel facilities include an indoor pool, fitness center, and complimentary shuttle service from our hotel to Empire City Casino. Please refer to Empire City Casino group rates when booking your reservation.
THE HYATT PLACE NEW YORK/YONKERS
7000 Mall Walk, Yonkers
The Hyatt Place New York/Yonkers is a sure bet when visiting the Empire City Casino just one mile away.
Courtyard Yonkers
5 Executive Blvd, Yonkers, New York
The Residence Inn is Westchester County’s premier all-suite hotel. One hundred forty-four well-kept rooms await our Empire City guests looking to relax after a day or night at the casino.
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