Louisiana Downs

Harrah's Louisiana Downs
Louisiana Downs off Interstate 20 in Bossier City
Location Bossier City, Louisiana
Address 8000 E. Texas St.
Bossier City, Louisiana 71111
Opening date 1974
Total gaming space 150,000 square feet (14,000 m2)
Notable restaurants Harrah's Club
Pepper Rose Too
Casino type Racino
Owner Vici Properties
Operating license holder Caesars Entertainment
Website caesars.com/harrahs-louisiana-downs
Spectator stands at Harrah's Louisiana Downs

Harrah's Louisiana Downs is a horse racing track and racino located in Bossier City in northwestern Louisiana. It opened in 1974. The casino features 1,300 slot machines.

History

Louisiana Downs was built by shopping center developer Edward J. DeBartolo Sr., of Cleveland, Ohio, a longtime supporter of horse racing; it was third race track that he developed, along with Thistledown in North Randall, Ohio, and Remington Park in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.

In its first year of operation, more than 300,000 wagered in excess of $23 million. In 1983, 1.3 million fans wagered $224 million in the 125-day racing season.[1]

Harrah's Entertainment (now Caesars Entertainment) purchased the track in 2002. In October 2017, ownership of the property was transferred to Vici Properties as part of a corporate spin-off, and it was leased back to Caesars.[2][3]

Racing

The Thoroughbred meet takes place from early May through October. A quarter horse meet is held from January through March.

The track is home to the Grade II Super Derby, a race run each September since 1980 at the classic distance of 1 1⁄4 miles (2,000 m). The race often attracts winners and top finishers from the American Classic Races. It also hosts the Tiznow Handicap.

TV personalities

  • Jessica Pacheco (2006–2007)
  • Jarrod Hurak (2008–present)
  • John McGary (2015-present)

See also

References

  1. ↑ "Louisiana Downs is nation's 5th largest track," Minden Press-Herald, February 28, 1984, p. 6C
  2. ↑ "Vici Properties Inc., completes spin-off from Caesars Entertainment Operating Company" (Press release). Vici Properties. October 6, 2017 – via NewsBank.
  3. ↑ Form 424B4: Prospectus (Report). Vici Properties. February 2, 2018. pp. F-54 – via EDGAR.

Coordinates: 32°32′50″N 93°37′29″W / 32.547229°N 93.624609°W / 32.547229; -93.624609

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