The 23-table Silks Poker Room is open daily for cash games and tournaments. General admission to attend races is $3 from Friday through Sunday, free on Wednesday, and always free for children 12 or younger. Tampa Bay’s annual meet consists of about 90 race days on average from late November through early May. Tampa Bay Downs offers live thoroughbred racing, simulcast wagering, trackside dining, a golf driving range, and poker.

In addition, Silks Simulcast Center at Gulfstream Park offers daily simulcast wagering year-round via self-serve betting machines and live tellers. Minors may attend Gulfstream Park races, but adults must accompany them. Live thoroughbred races typically run Friday through Sunday in July and August and Thursday through Sunday from September through June. The year-round track hosts roughly 200 races per year. Gulfstream Park is a well-appointed facility featuring a thoroughbred horse racetrack, simulcast wagering center, multiple dining options, and a two-story casino with slots and electronic table games. Two thoroughbred race tracks operate in Florida and host some of the nation’s more notable events, including the Pegasus World Cup and Florida Derby.