Northville Downs Adds Race Dates, Still Pursuing Relocation, Casino Project
Northville Downs is adding 16 race dates to its 2023 schedule as it is continuing efforts to relocate and expand to Plymouth Township.
Drew Ellis is a former Lead Writer of PlayILottery.com. He was also the former Lead Writer of PlayMichigan, the No. 1 source for online gambling news in Michigan. A lifelong resident of the state, Ellis has been working in various forms of media since 1998, including more than a decade in the sports betting industry prior to transitioning into US casino markets in 2020.
Northville Downs is adding 16 race dates to its 2023 schedule as it is continuing efforts to relocate and expand to Plymouth Township.
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