New Meadowlands Racetrack LLC’s (NMRLLC) first off-track wagering facility, Winners, is on target for a July opening in Bayonne, NJ
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The 25,000 square-foot venue will boast two large simulcast viewing areas, a VIP room and an energetic, 38-seat sports bar. McLoone’s will operate a custom-designed restaurant that emphasizes race and sports-viewing capabilities. With more than 150 television screens, plenty of on-site parking and outdoor smoking lounges, the facility aims to please racing enthusiasts and sports fans alike.
SOSH Architects of Atlantic City, NJ designed the Bayonne facility. The firm’s myriad credits in the entertainment sector include Harrah’s Chester Casino & Racetrack in PA and Tropicana – The Quarter in Atlantic City.
LP Ciminelli of Buffalo, NY is the construction manager for the project. The company’s portfolio includes The Meadows Racetrack & Casino in PA; Harrington Raceway & Casino in DE and Saratoga Racing & Gaming in NY.
In addition to the bar and restaurant staff, Winners will bring 40 full and part-time positions to the Bayonne community. The name of the OTW was chosen through a contest held among NMRLLC employees. Coleen Bartolotta of the Meadowlands Racetrack mutuels department submitted the ‘winning’ name.
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