Century Downs Racetrack and Casino

Century Downs Racetrack and Casino is a casino and horse racing track in Rocky View County, Alberta, less than one mile north of Calgary city limits. It is owned and operated by Century Casinos. Century Downs is one of two "A-level" horse racing venues in the province of Alberta and brought live horse racing back to the Calgary area for the first time since June 15, 2008.[1] Century Downs offers live Standardbred races on weekends and holidays throughout the months of April to November. The casino features 550 slot machines, seven VLTs, and an Off-Track Betting area which simulcasts both Standardbred and Thoroughbred races from around the world.[2] Dining facilities include a lounge and the Mid City Grill restaurant.

Century Downs first opened on April 1, 2015. Its first day of Standardbred racing was on April 25, 2015.[3]

References

  1. ↑ "Jun.15 2008 – Last day of horse racing at Stampede Park". Calgary Herald. 2012-06-15. Retrieved 2016-12-07.
  2. ↑ "Slots". 2016-11-21. Retrieved 2016-12-07.
  3. ↑ "Return of the track: Century Downs looks to pick up where Calgary racing left off". Calgary Herald. 2015-08-14. Retrieved 2016-12-07.

Coordinates: 51°12′01″N 113°58′47″W / 51.200155°N 113.979795°W / 51.200155; -113.979795

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