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Altoona, Iowa is home to Prairie Meadows, a racetrack and racino that caters to both Thoroughbred and Quarter Horse racing. Quarter horses can compete on a dirt track that is one mile long and has a chute at Prairie Meadows. There is a hotel and casino located on the premises, and it features 2,000 slot machines and casino game tables. Polk County is the owner of Prairie Meadows, and a local board of directors consisting of thirteen individuals is responsible for its operation. Prairie Meadows donates a portion of its profits to an assortment of community initiatives located in and around the Des Moines metropolitan region.
Prairie Meadows History
On March 1, 1989, Prairie Meadows officially opened its doors to the public for the first time. The racetrack, on the other hand, experienced financial losses during its initial few years of operation and ultimately declared bankruptcy in November of 1991. At the beginning of the 1992 season, live racing was put on hold. However, the revenues generated from off-track betting made it possible for racing to resume the next year. With the addition of casino gaming in 1995, Prairie Meadows was able to generate more money. A 168-room hotel, state-of-the-art guest amenities, a casino with 2,000 slot machines, table games, live and simulcast horse racing, concerts, restaurants, and lounges are some of the amenities that guests can enjoy at Prairie Meadows today. Due to the fact that it is a locally managed and non-profit business, Prairie Meadows has contributed more than one billion dollars to the state of Iowa as well as to thousands of charitable groups that are deserving of support.
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