Hoosier Park Racing & Casino

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Hoosier Park opened its doors in 1994 offering world-class horseracing in Anderson, Indiana on a 7/8-mile oval horse track and later constructed a casino at the venue. The casino was inaugurated in June 2008 and covers an area of 172,000 square feet, featuring 2,000 slot machines and electronic tables that range in denomination from .01 to $100.

Live dealer table games were added on January 1, 2020. 

The racecourse offers in-season live racing and year-round simulcasting and off-track betting. 

The casino gaming floor features multiple gaming areas including a non-smoking slot area, high limit gaming area, and a new dedicated sportsbook. All areas are equipped with a state-of-the-art air filtration system making it a comfortable environment for non-smoking clientele.

Visitors will also find multiple dining and bar/lounge options, indoor and outdoor live entertainment and concert venues and a gift shop.

The racino has become one of the most popular gambling venues near Indianapolis and has received several awards that include Best Entertainment, Customer Service, Dining and Gaming.

Hoosier Park has partnered with a number of area hotels that provide complimentary shuttle service to Harrah's Hoosier Park.

Hoosier Park Racing & Casino is owned and operated by a subsidiary of Caesars Entertainment Corporation.

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Dining & Restaurants

Homestretch Steakhouse

• Serving: Steakhouse

Overlooking the racetrack from a wall of windows, Homestretch Steakhouse offers terrace-style dining featuring hand-trimmed steaks, broiled to your specifications, fresh seafood, tasty sides, tempting desserts and a cocktail and wines menu. Choose from an 18oz Dry-Aged Bone-In Ribeye, Oysters Rockefeller, Alaskan King Crab Legs, Bourbon Soy-Glazed Ora King Salmon and more. 

Reservations recommended. 

VooDoo BBQ & Grill

• Serving: BBQ

VooDoo BBQ & Grill features dry-rubbed meats slow-smoked to perfection using oak and pecan, complemented by a trio of unique sauces made with Louisiana ingredients. Guests also choose from signature sides and other Southern favorites like Jambalaya, red beans and rice, shrimp po-boys, gumbo, fried catfish topped off with sweet tea. 

 

 

Caballo Loco

• Serving: Mexican, Southwestern

Caballo Loco serves authentic Mexican food prepared with the freshest ingredients. Guests can choose from tasty dishes such as steak fajitas, quesadillas, tacos, made from scratch salsas and for dessert, churros with ice cream and caramel sauce. The casual setting is the perfect place to grab a bite and top it off with an ice-cold cerveza or fresh margarita.

Homestretch Clubhouse Dining

• Serving: Cafe/Variety

Enjoy trackside dining and live racing action at Homestretch Clubhouse, which offers a great view of the track and your choice of an a la carte menu featuring soups, salads, burgers, sandwiches and entrées including chicken Alfredo, steak and meatloaf, or a tasty buffet during live racing.

*Reservations recommended. 

Hours:

Tues - Sat 5:30pm - End of Racing

Closed Sun & Mon

 

Prime Harvest Buffet

• Serving: Buffet

Prime Harvest Buffet offers a selection of traditional foods, seafood, comfort food, desserts and other satisfying dishes. Guests can choose from a nightly carving station, along with all-you-can-eat specials on Friday and Saturday evenings and an all-day gourmet Brunch on Sundays.

*Specials are subject to change, so be sure to check with the restaurant for any updates. 

Hours: 

Tue - Thurs 11am to 8pm

Fri & Sat 11am - 3pm, 4pm - 10pm

Sun 11am - 7pm

 

Big Deli

• Serving: Deli, Bakery Goods, Bread and Pastries, Cakes, Soup, Salads, Sandwiches

Located in the casino and open 24/7, Big Deli serves a variety of deli items such as fresh sandwiches, fresh-baked breads, salads, pastries, homemade soups, cheesecake and much more. Customer favorites include the Big Deli Steak Burger, Walking Taco, Philly cheesesteak, the Jackpot Chicken Sandwich and others. 

Dog n Suds

• Serving: Quick Eats, American

Located in the lower level grandstands, Dog n Suds is open seasonally on Fridays & Saturday and serves tasty made-to-order hot dogs, corn dogs, fries, and burgers and ice-cold root beer. 

 

Hoosier Park Racing & Casino Venues & Hotspots

Double R Bar

Located in the casino, Double R Bar is a full-service bar that serves hand-crafted cocktails and your favorite ice-cold beers and is the ideal place to watch live racing and sporting events via multiple hi-def big screens.

Open daily from 7am till 3am.

The Terrace Showroom

The Terrace Showroom is a concert venue that can accommodate up to 1,200 seated guests in theater-style seating featuring state-of-the-art sound and lighting equipment. It also offers luxurious mini-suites, full service bars and pre-event dining room.

Outdoor Music Center

The Outdoor Music Center is a concert venue that can accommodate up to 4,200 seated guests. The venue features large LCD screens offering countless drinking and dining outlets and is the perfect place to enjoy outdoor, live summer concerts about 43 miles from Indianapolis. 

Pegasus Lounge

Located in the Terrace, Pegasus Lounge features a full-service bar featuring a wide variety of imported and domestic beers and cocktail. It's the perfect place to enjoy an adult beverage and watch live racing. 

Open daily from 11am till midnight.

The Shoe

Opened seasonally on Fridays and Saturdays, The Shoe is a premium full-service bar located in the lower-level grandstands and serves beers cocktails and ice-cold beer, and of course, live harness racing. 

The Book

Opened in 2019, Hoosier Park's new sportsbook, The Book, is located adjacent to The Terrace Showroom. In addition to state-of-the-art sports betting technology, the new venue features a high-definition television wall, and luxury seating, offers wagering on professional football, basketball, baseball, wrestling, and select Division 1 college sports. Visitors to The Book also have access to horse racing, food & beverage outlets and the casino.  

Hours:

Mon, Thurs & Fri - 11am to midnight

Tues & Wed - 11am to 11pm

Sat & Sun - 9am to midnight