CASINO GAMING
Newport Racing & Gaming | HRM Facility
Newport, KY
Churchill Downs Inc. acquired the Turfway Park racing facility in Florence, Kentucky. R2A & R2I designed both the new ground up +/- 150,000 sf replacement entertainment facility to the original circa 1950’s Grandstand as well as to design the new +/- 42,000 sf extension facility to the Turfway Park nearby in Newport, Kentucky.
The extension facility known as Newport Racing & Gaming includes:
- Historical Racing Machines (HRM)
- Simulcast Suite
- Center Bar with food & beverage offerings
- Administrative offices and a back-of-house support program
The design included the renovation of the existing building’s exterior façade and the complete demolition and fit-out of the interior spaces into an updated and contemporary entertainment center. The interior space features a modern design with tall open ceilings, accent lighting, flat panel display walls, and high contrasting interior finishes all making for a unique guest experience. The extension was designed as a stand-alone complex capable of maintaining and operating its day-to-day business operations.
In November 2021, Newport Racing & Gaming opened their 14,000 square foot expansion which consisted of a new area designated for smoking and the original gaming floor to remain smoke-free. The extended space also features a bar and allows a stage area for live entertainment and promotions in the non-smoking gaming area.
Master Planning, Architecture, Interior Design
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