racino

noun

ra·​ci·​no rə-ˈsē-(ˌ)nō How to pronounce racino (audio)
plural racinos
: a racetrack at which slot machines are available for gamblers

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The legislation allowed adults 21 and older to place sports bets online, at casinos, at racinos and at stand-alone betting kiosks in bars, restaurants and professional sports facilities. CBS News, 25 Nov. 2025 He was headed toward the racino, where a celebration would be held later that evening. Adam Iscoe, New Yorker, 24 Nov. 2025 The most recent effort to build a new casino in Indianapolis faced pushback from the racinos in Anderson and Shelbyville, which feature horse-racing tracks with live betting and in-house casinos. Jordan Smith, IndyStar, 10 Nov. 2025 Resorts World wasn’t the only bid to hear good news, as MGM Empire Casino’s bid to transform its racino to a full-service casino in Yonkers was also approved, meaning there’s one gaming license remaining for New York. Michael Saponara, Billboard, 25 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences for racino

Word History

Etymology

blend of racetrack and casino

First Known Use

1995, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of racino was in 1995

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“Racino.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/racino. Accessed 14 Dec. 2025.

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