Gettin' Lucky in Kentucky

By Christina Chittenden

Photography by Josh Vaughn

Just a quick spin away and right across from Fort Campbell, sits the brand new Oak Grove Racing, Gaming & Hotel Entertainment Center. This $200 million facility boasts over 1,300 gaming machines, 5/8-mile harness racing track, four restaurants, three bars and the Grandstand Event Center.

In accordance with local, state and Centers for Disease Control guidelines, Oak Grove Gaming is operating under reduced capacity due to Covid-19. Guests and team members must pass temperature scans and Covid questionnaires in order to enter the facility. Masks are required unless guests are actively eating and drinking and social distancing is enforced.

Gaming Floor

The 100,000-square-foot gaming floor features state-of-the-art Historic Racing Machines (HRMs) that offer pari-mutuel wagering with some of the best themes from Ainsworth, Scientific Games and International Gaming Technology. Dining and beverage options include Garrison Oak Steakhouse, quick serve eateries, such as Sgt. Peppers Burgers and Po’ Boys and Lucky Lime Tex-Mex, and O’ Dark Thirty Coffee House. The second phase of the Oak Grove project will open this month, and will include a hotel, Equestrian Center, Outdoor Amphitheater and a 30-slip RV Park.

Peek-a-Boo Cocktail Lounge

The hotel has 128 rooms including 12 suites and a 2,200-square-foot Presidential suite with its own pool table. Several of the suites face the 5/8-mile harness racing track that will host its second live meet October 14 thru November 11.

The races will be featured as matinees during the week with 8-10 races per day and will be open to the public. The facility also offers a Simulcast Betting Area to allow real time wagering on not only the races at Oak Grove, but throughout the country.

Another highlight of the facility is the Garrison Oak Steakhouse, an elegant dining space featuring a curved mahogany ceiling and richly decorated, oversized booth seating that will take you on a culinary journey exceeding all of your expectations. The quality of the food, the energy and the impeccable service all combine to ensure your dining pleasures transcend like no other. Executive Chef Phillip Winkler and his All-Star culinary team have sourced the finest beef, pork, chicken and cold water seafood and brought them right here for your enjoyment. Reservations are strongly recommended and can be made online from the Oak Grove Gaming website.

Garrison Oak Steakhouse

Frequently Asked Questions:

ARE MASKS REQUIRED?

Masks are required unless guests are actively eating and drinking and social distancing is enforced.

WHAT PRECAUTIONS ARE BEING TAKEN REGARDING COVID?

In accordance with local, state and Centers for Disease Control guidelines, Oak Grove Gaming is operating under reduced capacity due to Covid-19.

Guests and team members must pass temperature scans and Covid Questionnaires in order to enter the facility.

IS SMOKING ALLOWED?

No Smoking is Allowed, but we do have Designated Outdoor Smoking Seciions

ARE CHILDREN ALLOWED?

No Children are Allowed on the gaming floor, but children are allowed at the Garrison Oak Steakhouse

MINIMUM AGE TO PLAY/GAMBLE?

18 to Wager on the Harness Racing Track 21 to Play on the Gaming Floor

ARE PETS ALLOWED?

Animals or pets of any kind are prohibited at Oak Grove Racing, Gaming & Hotel with the exception of trained service animals and service animals in training for guests with disabilities.

ARE THERE GAME TABLES?

Oak Grove Racing, Gaming & Hotel offers electronic HRMs (historical racing machines) for gaming. Table games are not allowed in the state of Kentucky.

DOES THE GAMING FACILITY OFFER ENTERTAINMENT?

Yes, we will offer live entertainment inside the gaming facility on select days and also at the outside amphitheater. Please check our entertainment calendar for details as they become available.

IS THERE A VIP / “HIGH ROLLER” ROOM?

Yes, an exclusive VIP Lounge will be available.