
Empire City Casino is open seven days a week from 10:00 AM to 2:00 AM Sunday through Thursday, and until 4:00 AM on Friday and Saturday.

Empire City Casino at Yonkers Raceway is located at 810 Yonkers Avenue (at Central Avenue) in Yonkers, New York, Westchester County, (I-87 to Exit 2). The multi-faceted Good Time Room is available for parties, benefits, weddings, and major events for up to 500. Empire City opened its doors in October 2006, and features over 5,300 slot machines.Ībout Empire City Casino at Yonkers RacewayĮmpire City Casino at Yonkers Raceway features: 5,300 slot machines, video roulette and electronic craps tables, Italian dining in Nonno's Trattoria, and trackside in the Empire Terrace Restaurant, which overlooks the track for live harness racing, as well as a quick bite at the International Food Court and its wide-ranging menu. The prior two jackpots to eclipse the $200,000 mark were both in 2009, a $215,851.87 (Bally/Hot Shots Progressive) payoff on July 17, 2009, and then the record $247,273.07 (Bally/Stars & Bars) just two months later on September 21, 2009. The winning bet was a $2.50 denomination placed at the Bally Hot Shots Progressive in the Victorian Room. The huge payday was the third to surpass $200,000.

The third biggest jackpot - $210,349.68 - in the five-year history of Empire City at Yonkers Raceway was hit on Sunday (September 11, 2011) by an anonymous winner.
