Demolition of the existing River Downs facility is expected to begin soon, then rebuild and re-open as a racino in 2014. The Ohio Lottery Commission is reviewing Pinnacle Entertainment’s application to operate 1,600 VLTs.

With the ongoing construction, the Ohio State Racing Commission is considering moving the 2013 River Downs summer racing season to Beulah Park, which currently has no live racing between May 14 and November 18.