Ocean Downs at a glance
About Ocean Downs
Ocean Downs is a Maryland-licensed racino at 10218 Racetrack Road in Berlin, Maryland, operated by Churchill Downs Incorporated. The gaming component opened in 2011 and runs 900 slot machines, 10 table games — including the specialty Electronic Sic Bo, Chase the Flash, and Criss Cross Poker — live harness racing, simulcasting, and an electronic gaming mix on a 24/7 schedule, with a restaurant, self-parking, and valet on site. A Players Club loyalty program rewards regular guests. The minimum gambling age is 21+, regulated by the Maryland Lottery and Gaming Control Agency. Phone: (410) 641-0600; website: oceandowns.com.
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Ocean Downs
Berlin, Maryland
Berlin is in Worcester County on Maryland’s Eastern Shore, approximately 7 miles west of Ocean City via US-50. Ocean City is one of the most popular summer beach resort destinations on the Mid-Atlantic coast — roughly 200 miles of coastline draw millions of visitors annually. Ocean Downs is the only casino within easy driving distance of the Ocean City resort corridor, serving both local year-round residents and the enormous summer beach tourism population.
Churchill Downs Incorporated — the Kentucky Derby company — also operates Oxford Casino in Maine in addition to Ocean Downs in Maryland, giving it a small portfolio of eastern US racino and casino properties alongside its dominant horse racing operations.
Games at Ocean Downs
- free play
- players club
- points
Specific earn rates, tier requirements, and benefits change frequently — confirm with the property's player services desk before your visit.
Contact
- Phone
- (410) 641-0600
- Website
- oceandowns.com
10218 Racetrack Rd, Berlin, MD 21811, USA
Berlin, MD 21811
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Strengths and gaps inferred from games, features, and directory data.
Strengths
3- Electronic Sic Bo, Chase the Flash, and Criss Cross Poker — specialty depth at Maryland's Eastern Shore casino
- Only casino within easy driving distance of Ocean City's millions of annual beach visitors
- Players Club loyalty; Churchill Downs Incorporated operation with live harness racing
Watch-outs
2- 10 table games — smallest table floor among Maryland's six licensed casinos
- No hotel — overnight visitors should book Berlin/Ocean City lodging nearby
Churchill Downs' Ocean City-adjacent casino — Electronic Sic Bo, Criss Cross Poker, Chase the Flash, and harness racing 7 miles from the beach
Ocean Downs serves the Ocean City beach resort market — 7 miles from the boardwalk, it's the only casino within reach of Maryland's most popular summer destination. Electronic Sic Bo (rare at US racinos), Criss Cross Poker, and Chase the Flash add specialty gaming formats to the 900-machine, 10-table floor. Churchill Downs Incorporated also operates Oxford Casino in Maine. The Players Club and active social media are the loyalty and communication tools. Confirm current harness racing schedule and promotions at oceandowns.com or (410) 641-0600.
Licensing & Rules
- Age Requirement
- 21+
- Sportsbook
- Legal
