Cleanup begins at Wheeling Island Hotel-Casino-Racetrack

WHEELING, W.Va. — Wheeling Island Hotel-Casino-Racetrack remains closed due to the flooding, but with the Ohio River having crested at 10 p.m. Thursday and receding on Friday, the casino has begun cleanup of impacted areas.

The hotel and gaming floor were not impacted, and critical systems were maintained using a generator.

Wheeling Island Hotel-Casino-Racetrack looks forward to the restoration of normal electrical power, which is needed for reopening, and are hopeful that portions of the property can do so in the coming days.

The racetrack was submerged, which means the sand surface will be washed away and require a full resurfacing once the river completely recedes. The resurfacing and subsequent inspections could take some time, so racing will be closed until further notice.

Wheeling Island Hotel-Casino-Racetrack thanks all of those involved in the flood response, including many of their own team members, as well as City of Wheeling Fire and Police departments and their emergency responders, Ohio County Emergency Management Services and the Sheriff’s Department.

They also thank their loyal patrons for their patience and will provide an update as the cleanup continues and we have more information.

Wheeling Island Hotel-Casino-Racetrack is owned and operated by Delaware North, a global hospitality and entertainment company with a portfolio of regional gaming and entertainment destinations, including Mardi Gras Casino & Resort near Charleston, W.Va.

Management tells 7News that they will announce when they will reopen on their Facebook page .

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