Miami Valley Gaming

The casino at Miami Valley Gaming

Miami Valley Gaming is still under the ownership of Delaware North and Churchill Downs Inc., and it holds a license from the Ohio State Racing Commission. The gambling venue is located halfway between Cincinnati and Dayton, just off I-75 at Exit 29.

Although the entire complex encompasses over 186,000 square feet, the casino floor covers roughly 68,000. Patrons have access to over 1,800 video lottery terminals. The enclosed patio allows smoking and offers dozens of gambling machines.

The casino also features various dining and gambling promotions. You don’t have to be a member of the MVG Club to obtain bonuses and maximize your stay there. Still, the rewards available via the Miami Valley Gaming Club make the experience even more attractive.

VLTs

In addition to its existing titles, Miami Valley Gaming regularly updates its game portfolio, giving patrons access to both traditional and new machines. The games come in various denominations, allowing players of all levels access to something that is likely to fit their budget.

Slots make up the bulk of the available options. Below are some of the best games to play at Miami Valley Gaming:

• Emperor’s Tree — A five-reel video slot with 720 ways to win from Everi, Emperor’s Tree is the other half of the Emperor Series. The first one is Emperor’s Frog, an equally exciting game. The slot carries a diamond-shaped grid (the 3-4-5-4-3 format) and five progressive jackpots.
• Buffalo Chief — Aristocrat’s Buffalo franchise is among the most popular in the gambling industry. The Buffalo Chief comes with many noteworthy upgrades, the biggest one being 3,456 ways to win in the base game, and the Gigantic Stampede feature offers 16,000 ways to win. Lucky players can win a prize of 500x the stake.
• Crush Conquest — Another Everi release has made it onto the top of the list at Miami Valley Gaming. This one doesn’t have the traditional video slot layout. There are no reels, only a boulder at the center of the screen. The game carries a prize-first approach, meaning that when you hit spin, the RNG algorithm will show you if you’ve won a prize.

Players can also test their luck on an abundance of other slot machines, like Winline, Bao Zhu Zhao Fu, Dragon’s Law, Diamond Trails, etc. As far as terminals, though, it’s all VLTs at this venue. Video poker isn’t available at Miami Valley Gaming.

Table games

When you enter the Miami Valley Gaming casino, you’ll see VLTs, a smoking area, and a high-roller patio. You will not, however, find any table games, which Miami Valley cannot offer under Ohio law.

Miami Valley Gaming poker room

Miami Valley Gaming also does not have a poker room, something else that Ohio does not allow in its racinos.

MVG Club rewards program

New visitors can join the MVG Club for free and receive $10 in bonus play at Miami Valley Gaming. From there, they can collect points every time they play on one of the machines when they insert their MVG Club card. Club members can then redeem 1,000 points for $1 for bonus play or food purchases in any casino restaurant. The MVG Club has four tiers, each with additional perks:

• Classic — 0 to 9,999 points ($10 in bonus play)
• Advantage — 10,000 to 49,999 points ($20 in bonus play or comp points)
• Premier — 50,000 to 149,999 points ($100 in bonus play or comp points)
• Elite — 150,000+ points ($300 in bonus play or comps)

The tiers are valid for six months, after which Miami Valley conducts a review and establishes new placements for the upcoming six-month period.

Will Miami Valley Gaming operate a sportsbook?

It’s unclear at the moment, as state lawmakers only recently passed HB 29, legalizing sports betting in Ohio for residents older than 21. Although the bill has passed, state officials say a launch date is unlikely before January 2023. Regardless of when it happens, Miami Gaming Valley should be in line for a sports betting license, especially since it already accepts harness racing wagers.

Miami Valley Gaming history and ownership

Before Miami Valley Gaming opened, the area was known for the Lebanon Raceway, a half-mile harness track that hosted live races three times a week. In 2011, then-Gov. John Kasich allowed racetracks to install video lottery terminals, eventually turning them into racinos. In 2012, a joint venture between Delaware North and Churchill Downs Inc. agreed to purchase the raceway and transfer its license to a new venue.

The new racino — Miami Valley Gaming — opened its doors on Dec. 12, 2013. In 2017, the racino underwent a $5 million expansion, adding a new outdoor gambling and smoking patio. The renovation also included a new high roller area with new VLTs and slot machines. In 2021, Ohio racinos and casinos broke revenue records by bringing in $2.11 billion. Going into December, Miami Valley Gaming in Lebanon, OH, reported $185.2 million in revenue.

Responsible gambling programs for Ohio

Ohio Lottery’s Play Responsibly Initiative

• Run by the Ohio Lottery Commission, it offers resources such as links to treatment programs and data on problem gambling.
  Useful warning signs of problem gambling are made available.
  The initiative links to the Ohio Voluntary Exclusion Program, allowing self-imposed exclusion from gambling venues.
  Online registration for this voluntary program is made accessible.

Ohio Casino Control Commission

• The state’s official regulatory body for gambling offers a plethora of resources encouraging responsible behavior.
  Details about the Ohio Voluntary Exclusion Program are provided.
  Access to mental health resources is facilitated.
  A self-assessment questionnaire is offered to help individuals recognize potential gambling issues.
  The commission shares contact details for state and national gambling helplines.