The Scarborough Downs gaming facility will be similar in scale to the Saratoga Racing and Gaming facility. Saratoga Gaming and Raceway directly employs 575 people, an increase of 475 jobs since gaming was introduced in 2004. In addition, economic activity at Saratoga Gaming and Raceway generates 420 additional jobs in the area for a total employment impact of 995. Recent construction and renovation at Saratoga Gaming and Raceway contributed $40.46 m. to the local economy and $52.40 million to the New York economy. The job and economic impact of Hollywood Slots in Bangor is very comparable to the figures from Saratoga Gaming and Raceway with over 900 new jobs created in Bangor. In Maine currently, 3600 people are directly employed in the harness racing industry with an additional 5700 jobs indirectly attributed to the industry for a total of 9,300 jobs. The harness racing industry has an annual economic impact in Maine of $15 million.

Saratoga Gaming and Raceway draws approximately 2.2 million visitors each year, approximately 5% or 110,000 people come from further than 75 miles. It is projected those 110,000 will spend on average $200 on food and lodging on their trip adding an additional $44m. to the local economy. Total direct and indirect annual economic impact of Saratoga Gaming and Racing is $148,623,406.