| Quick facts | |
|---|---|
| Address | 342 Jefferson Street, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866 |
| Operator | Saratoga Casino Holdings |
| Racing | Harness (standardbred) |
| 2026 season | Feb. 1–mid-December, 150 programs |
| Casino | Slots and electronic table games (video lottery); no sportsbook |
| Getting there | I-87 (Northway) to Saratoga Springs; Amtrak to Saratoga Springs |
Saratoga Harness 2026: 150 programs, $17 million in purses
Saratoga Springs isn’t only a summer town. The harness track at Saratoga Casino Hotel opened its 85th season on Sunday, Feb. 1, 2026, and runs to mid-December.
The numbers, according to the track:
- 150 racing programs
- More than $17 million in total purses
- 8 New York Sire Stakes programs worth $1.5 million for New York-breds
Melissa Beckwith (174 wins) and Jim Devaux (288 wins) came into 2026 as the defending training and driving champions.
Race days and post times, season by season
The schedule changes with the seasons:
| Period | Race days | First post |
|---|---|---|
| Winter, spring, fall | Saturday, Sunday, Monday and select Tuesdays | 12 p.m. |
| Summer | Monday and Tuesday | 12 p.m. |
| Summer | Saturday evenings | 6:45 p.m. |
Special Saturday matinee cards are sprinkled through the year.
The summer feature is the Joe Gerrity Jr. Memorial Invitational Pacing Series: seven straight Saturday $20,000 legs from July 11, then a $100,000 final on Aug. 29, 2026. That’s the same day as the Travers across town at Saratoga Race Course.
$1 minimums and 20-cent supers: the on-track betting menu
Saratoga Harness keeps its wagers cheap:
- $1 minimum bets and $1 triples in every race
- 20-cent superfectas
- Two Pick 5s and two Pick 4s, with carryovers
- A $3 minimum late daily double
The track also runs simulcast wagering on other tracks.
Slots and electronic tables at Saratoga Casino Hotel
Saratoga Casino Hotel is one of New York’s video lottery facilities licensed by the NY State Gaming Commission. The floor has slots and electronic table games. There are no live dealer tables and no sportsbook; in New York, retail sports betting is limited to commercial and tribal casinos.
The nearest full casino is Rivers Casino & Resort in Schenectady.
The property is a Four-Diamond hotel with Morton’s The Steakhouse, Lucky Joe’s, Fortunes, Perks Marketplace and the Mane Bar, plus live music and NFL Sunday specials. Hotel reservations: (518) 682-8888.
Jefferson Street by car or Amtrak: reaching the casino
The casino is on Jefferson Street in Saratoga Springs. Take I-87 (the Northway) into Saratoga Springs by car, or Amtrak to Saratoga Springs station and a short cab ride.
SaratogaBets and other apps for harness wagers from home
The track’s own app is SaratogaBets. Account holders can earn up to a 10% bonus on winning Saratoga Harness bets placed through the app or at the self-service terminals on property, according to the track.
Saratoga Casino Hotel itself offers no online casino games. Online casino isn’t legal in New York; our guide to online casinos in NY explains the law and the legal options.
Other New York-licensed ADW apps include TVG, TwinSpires, DK Horse, Xpressbet and AmWager. Check each app’s track list, and compare them in our online horse betting guide.
Saratoga Casino Hotel FAQ
Is there harness racing at Saratoga Casino Hotel?
Yes. Saratoga Harness runs 150 programs in 2026, from Feb. 1 to mid-December, with noon matinees and summer Saturday night cards at 6:45 p.m.
Does Saratoga Casino Hotel have table games?
It has electronic table games and slots. There are no live dealer tables.
Can you bet on sports at Saratoga Casino?
No. There’s no sportsbook on site. You can bet sports on licensed mobile apps anywhere in New York; see our best NY sportsbooks.
Is Saratoga Casino the same as Saratoga Race Course?
No. Saratoga Race Course is NYRA’s summer thoroughbred track. Saratoga Casino Hotel is a separate, privately run harness track and gaming venue that operates almost year-round.
What is SaratogaBets?
The track’s own wagering account and app, which pays up to a 10% bonus on winning Saratoga Harness bets.
More tracks and casinos: New York venues guide.
Gambling problem? Call or text 1-877-8-HOPENY (467369).