If you are a slot machine fan who lives close to the Hamilton, Ontario area, there is a good chance you have visited Flamborough Raceway (the home of Flamborough slots). Once an independant race track, it is now owned by the Ontario Jockey club (the same owners as Mohawk and Woodbine Raceway in Toronto).

Flamborough has an Arabian theme, and it is very similar in size to Mohawk Raceway. At one time, Flamborough was a little ahead of the "racetrack slot" pack in bringing in new multi-line machines. The influx of new machines now seems to be "Willy Nilly" -- and is plagued by the same problems as Mohawk. There are too many "unpopular" titles, and not enough of the popular multi-line machines. While this location has been coinless for a while, there are still some Bally multi-lines which look like antiques. The layout of Flamborough is strange ... with some new machines all the way at the back of the casino floor (where many people do not even bother to investigate). There are no big "draws" like the "BIG WHEEL WHEEL OF FORTUNE" or the "MONOPOLY" Community betting games. So, it is a bit of ho-hum. The location is also a bit "out of the way" for most people ... although, the place is busy enough ... mostly, I assume, from the Hamiltonian traffic. There are more progressive slots than other locations -- and this might appeal to some.

There is nothing wrong with this location ... but there is nothing that really stands out as a destination. Surrounded by Mohawk and the Brantford Charity casino, it's difficult to find an excuse to go out of the way.

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