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Wheeling Island Racetrack and Gaming Center


TripAdvisor Traveller Rating: 3.5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #2 of 7 attractions in Wheeling
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Attraction type: Casino, Dog track
Address: 1 South Stone Street Wheeling, WV 26003
Tel: 304-231-1831

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4 of 5 stars
Pittsburgh, PA
28 May 2009

I don't really put too much stock in casino reviews that are negative because the reviewers LOST money. Sure, casinos should strike a balance with their slots' payout percentage so people don't lose too quickly but really, what did you think would happen when you entered a casino? They certainly don't build them because everyone who plays wins a huge... more

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4 of 5 stars
Buffalo NY
24 May 2009

My husband and I have been to many casinos. We live in Buffalo and visit Niagara Falls and Canada, as well as the two nearby racetracks. We've been to Turning Stone in Syracuse and Seneca Alleghany, Vegas and AC. We rate Wheeling Island as one of our favorites. We were there this weekend and did well on Saturday and terrible... more

22 Apr 2009

They are still not letting you win at the 25 cent machines, red, white and blue or Doubles or Triples 5x's machines etc. Don't hit 2 for anything because U won't get a dime back. You wait for ever for a drink. You are keeping their stimulus alive with your money. I talked to the finanacial officer in March/2009 nothing... more

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4 of 5 stars
Columbus, Ohio
20 Apr 2009

My friends and I aren't big gamblers but we like to have a little fun. We weren't looking to win big, but we won and we had a great experience. I turned $40 into $300 on the slots and tables within an hour. Table minimums were at the lowest $10. There's a nonsmoking part of the casino as well as... more

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4 of 5 stars
Lansing, Michigan
23 Mar 2009

Reading some of the reviews, we were leery of visiting this casino. But, we went ahead and we were pleasantly surprised!. The casino was clean and not very smoky in most areas. While waiting for our number to be called for the buffet we played the slots and won enough to pay for our dinner. The buffet is very good... more

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5 of 5 stars
Alexandria Virginia
28 Feb 2009

I had passed through Wheeling umpteen hundred times when travelling to see family in Dayton Ohio, and I knew they had slots; but I'm really not much for just shaking hands with one-armed bandits. But, coming back from (of all things) my Dad's funeral I noticed they were advertising a full casino, so I stopped in to try and cheer... more

13 Feb 2009

This was our first stop on a long weekend of exploring and I was pleasently surprized with the cleanliness of the casino and the restrooms. The hotel rooms were nice and big. Well insulated so you could not hear your neighbors tv. I was very surprized. The slots were tight and the card tables are okay. They need to have... more

18 Nov 2008
1/1 found this review helpful

Terrible place after traveling from Pa to visit Wheeling Island. Rudest employees ever! Dropped $600 dollars in 5 hours and machines were very tight! Had to hunt down a berverage server and most employees were rude, would not look at you. When I asked for an ashtray from someone cleaning them a few steps away, he told me us smokers... more

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2 of 5 stars
Akron, Ohio
9 Nov 2008
1/1 found this review helpful

I went to Wheeling Island on November 8, 2008. I just wanted to say that I think the slots are very tight!!!! I lost $300 dollars in about 4 hours of playing the slots. My husband and I were there in August and again lost to the tune of about $500. As I read in other reviews it is very... more

30 Oct 2008

Most of the staff one deals with directly have obviously been trained to be friendly and courteous with the customers. However, any other staffers that one might meet or observe are clearly not aware that their jobs depend on there being customers, as they seem cold as ice, rarely even speaking to you or acknowledging you. We've been visiting casinos... more

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Wheeling Island Racetrack and Gaming Center Address

1 South Stone Street, Wheeling, WV 26003
Tel: 304-231-1831