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Oaklawn Racing Casino Resort

Oaklawn Racing Casino Resort is an attraction in Hot Springs, AR, part of the Diamond Lakes guide. Cost: free. Live racing runs winter through spring; casino and resort open year-round.

2705 Central Avenue · Hot Springs, AR

Why you should go…

Oaklawn is a thoroughbred horse racing track and casino resort in Hot Springs, Arkansas that has hosted racing since 1904, making it one of the longest continuously operating tracks in the country. A $100 million expansion completed in 2021 added a hotel, casino, sportsbook, and additional dining and event space. General admission to the racetrack is free, though reserved seating can be purchased separately.

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  • #casino
  • #history
  • #entertainment

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