As a billionaire businessman who already owns two popular, profitable casinos in Las Vegas, Phil Ruffin Sr. knows a thing or two about what brings in customers. So even though his new Gilley’s entertainment complex in Park City only has pari-mutuel betting — it’s not a casino — he’s transformed his former Greyhound Park into an entertainment playground that he believes will attract adults and children from around the region.
“It’s gonna blow your mind,” Ruffin said. “Everybody’s going to be surprised at what we did at the track. It’s something that even Vegas hasn’t seen yet. It would compete very effectively on the Strip.” The gambling hall, as Gilley’s is being billed, opens Monday with two types of betting, numerous bar and food options, a saloon, high-tech arcade games, pickleball, bar bowling, ax throwing, a roller-coaster simulator and an outdoor terrace and other areas available to rent for parties, among other uses.
