In fact, only 9-100ths of a percent separated the two properties in September, when Belterra Park ranked 4 th in Greater Cincinnati by paying an average of $90.76 to gamblers for every $100 bet. “They don’t give you any benefits, no offers.”ĭespite those perceptions, Newport and Belterra Park had very similar payout rates on slot machines in 2022, according to a new analysis of state data by the WCPO 9 I-Team. He thinks it 'went downhill' after the property changed hands in 2018. Jay Riddle of Cold Spring prefers Newport Racing & Gaming to Belterra Park. “Anytime I’m ahead, that means they have the best slots.” “I used to go there regularly and I’m ahead,” the Highland Heights resident said. CINCINNATI - Al Yager has no doubt about it: Belterra Park racino in Anderson Township has the Tri-State’s loosest slots.