Casino lacks atmosphere. Fairly boring place to go.If you are disabled like I am, DO NOT GO TO THE CASINO ON RACE DAY. THEY CHARGE TWO DOLLARS TO PARK . I am disabled and walk with a walker. They run a shuttle bus that seats eight and one that seats about twelve. That's good because you have to park so far away.

I don't think it was anything special but it gave us something to do. We can cross "horse races" off of our experiences. The hot dogs were okay and everyone seemed to be doing their own thing. Nothing particularly rude. The cost of the concessions was a little crazy. A cup of beer cost 6+ dollars. It is definetely worth the try though.

So much fun! First time at the horse races. Opening day was terribly busy so you had to stand in line forever for food, drinks, etc. but we had a great time regardless. Will definitely be going back. The clerk that helped us with betting was the sweetest lady who was so helpful so we went back to her each time. Even won all 3 races we bet!

I enjoyed my experience here. The casino was clean and the games were very attractive. The drinks though were $9 and beer $6. From my past experiences, casinos usually have cheaper drinks to keep you there longer. My friends and I we're looking for a good place to enjoy some nightlife while being safe. This was going to be the place until we saw the prices. Each day we stayed usually an hour and that was it. I don't know the alcohol laws for AR nor how slow the off season is but $9 a drink is what I usually pay a pro sporting event. I'll definitely return but it won't be my nightlife spot

UPDATE NOV 18, 2018: Undergoing huge remodeling project at their customers expense of course. Skip it for a while! Obviously Oaklawn hosts the horse races every year from January to April, but they also have a casino now, too. Sometimes it’s awesome, sometimes not so much BUT they seem to be a work in progress. They are CONSTANTLY adding new machines and changing things up. It seems like they are trying to listen to what their customers want, unlike some of their competitors in the surrounding states. Staff is always very friendly and the sweet tea is just fabulous in the Bistro. The Bistro also has great breakfast type food, among other things and it seems like a good deal, too. I’m not sure of the schedule, but a lot of times Oaklawn has live music that’s always really good & does a lot for the atmosphere while you’re playing. Just don’t go prepared to win and you may be surprised to come out ahead! There’s usually no happy medium as far as winning goes—either ya lose it all or win big. That’s been my experience anyway. Some of the win big days are pretty unbelievable—like it will have you questioning if you’re dealing with reality or dreaming LOL You would never think it possible to win 3 of the 4 jackpots on the Wonder 4 machines in less than an hour, but yeah, it’s possible here—if it’s possible for me then it is possible for anybody 😀🌈😀

High class horses race here during the race meeting in early spring. Casino and video horse racing ( off track betting? ) all year. You have to try the corned beef sandwiches they are famous for. They are outstanding!

If you will only listen to the truth and not get upset. Gaming at Oaklawn is like dying over and over again. If you win 1-3 hundred bucks the fun is over. Oaklawn take all that money back. The place is really a rip off. And that's the opinion of more then just me. For a fact at lease 7 out of 10 guest say the same thing. The only reason they are doing the business that they are doing. Is because it's a one pony show. If there we're some competition for Oaklawn. That would be the only way that gaming would be fair. Sorry the truth hurt! But go ahead and look down on me for the truth. Its the American way. Thanks.

This was fun. Good rule of thumb, never bring more money than you are willing to lose. I played for almost 2 hours on $40, left with $88. Didn't get rich, but had a good time.

The only reason Oaklawn Racing and Gaming is receiving a one-star rating on my behalf is in reflection of the dilligence and hard work exhibited by the casino housekeeping staff and in recognition of the manner of courtesy in which members of the F&B team greet and serve casino guests. Otherwise, this place is nothing more than a complete waste of fun and dollars. Used to have a good time here, but in recent months the machines have completely stopped paying out. I realize this is a business and the odds favor the house. That being said, until the beginning of 2018, an occasional jackpot wasn't unheard of. Until now. Good luck, folks! Played $300 today and didn't hit ONCE. Great place to "play" if you're in the mood for a financial raping. Kiss or dinner not included.

Great fun. The staff we as wonderful. Very polite even when I needed to trade in coins from the bottom if my purse for dollar bills. It worked out well too. 4 turned into 40 .