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Wheeling Island Racetrack and Gaming Center

1 South Stone Street, Wheeling, WV 26003
304-231-1831
Ranked #8 of 10 attractions in Wheeling
3.0 of 5 stars 64 Reviews
Type: Dog Tracks, Casinos
Most recent review
- May 24, 2012
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Wheeling, West Virginia
Senior Reviewer
6 reviews 6 reviews
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 24, 2012 NEW

while not much of a gambler- it was still fun to wander around and try my luck here and there. the buffet here is incredible-esp the pasta bar (they make it YOUR WAY!) More

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Willow Street, Pennsylvania
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12 reviews 12 reviews
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 16, 2012

I go here often to watch the crazy dogs run. There are slots, table games and greyhound racing More

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Canal Winchester, Ohio
1 review
1 of 5 stars Reviewed May 15, 2012

Oh my the smoke is horrable. The machines are tight, The only luck i had was in black jack but still lost. My wife hated the smoke just as much as i did. The chairs are to big i felt like others were playing my game also. I would not recommed this place to no one Iam never going back.... More

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Columbus, Ohio
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5 reviews 5 reviews
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 15, 2012

It's a 2 hour drive and I find that it's worth it, win or lose. Just a nice break from everyday life, an escape. We wanted to see the newly remodeled casino. They seem to be trying to make it nicer and it really is. The whole place was brighter and cleaner than it was before. The problem that I... More

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Coraopolis, PA
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13 reviews 13 reviews
26 helpful votes 26 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed May 13, 2012

Mother's Day weekend trip to Wheeling Island. So disappointed.. no longer is there a separate non smoking slot area because all machines are on the main floor.. seems like there are less machines to play.. The biggest disappointment was NO EASy HANDICAPPED ACCESS to the Greyhound racing area.. We were there for about an hour before we even found where... More

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Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
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71 reviews 71 reviews
273 helpful votes 273 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed April 29, 2012

We had been informed that this casino was recently remodeled and we decided to give Wheeling Island a try again. Luring us back with $100 free play, a free room and food comps we took the bait. First, the free room offer was a bust. Shortly after receiving the offer of the free room, we called and were told they... More

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3 of 5 stars Reviewed April 29, 2012

I think the dog track could use some remodeling. It was really fun though. The casino part was not that great. Hated the smoking people walking right up to u with smoke in your face, hello I can't breathe. Mostly elderly people there. More

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Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States
1 review
4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 28, 2012

The casino was fun but the dealers are boring and don't talk much they don't make you feel welcome. But overall the establishment is great and fun More

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Columbus, Ohio
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7 reviews 7 reviews
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 23, 2012

We did not stay overnight, just went on a Friday night road trip from Columbus to do a little gambling and to watch the greyhounds run. The atmosphere at the track is typical of most tracks I've been to lately: lame! Come on people, lighten up and have some fun. I didn’t win any at the track, but if I... More

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Columbus, Ohio
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 23, 2012

While the location leaves much to be desired the casino wasn't half bad. I had alot of fun and even won a little bit too. More

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