It contains 23,854 square feet (2,216.1 m2) of gaming space,[1] with 896 slot machines, 7 table games, a keno parlor, and a William Hill race and sports book.

[3] The state Gaming Control Board initially recommended that the license be denied because of the elder Richards's alleged associations with underworld figures.

[4] The property underwent a grand re-opening in August 1997, taking on its new name as Rail City Casino.

[6] In May 2004, Sands Regent bought the casino from Alliance Gaming for $37.9 million.

[7][8] Plans for an $8.5-million expansion were announced in 2005,[9] and were updated in March 2006 with an increased budget of $13.8 million.