With Prairie Meadows the racino came of age.
For racing returned to Prairie Meadows in reinvigorated form.
In 1987, groundbreaking ceremonies were held for Prairie Meadows.
Prairie Meadows conducted its first day of racing on March 1, 1989.
On December 14, 2004, Prairie Meadows added casino game tables after receiving state approval to do so.
Prairie Meadows' gross revenue for the 12-month period ending June 30, 2008, was nearly $193 million.
Prairie Meadows has a one mile dirt track with a chute for quarter horses.
Prairie Meadows runs many stakes and handicaps during its April to October season.
In 14 months, more than $1.77 billion has been wagered on slots at Prairie Meadows, resulting in profits of nearly $140 million.
Prairie Meadows has crowds of more than 15,000 on weekends.