Century Downs Racetrack and Casino

Century Downs Racetrack and Casino is a casino and horse racing track near Calgary. It 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 Racetrack and Casino
Location260 Century Downs Drive, Rocky View County, Alberta T4A 0V5
Coordinates51°12′04″N 113°58′51″W
Owned byCentury Casinos
Date openedApril 2015
Race typeStandardbred, quarterhorse, chuckwagon and thoroughbred racing
Course typeFlat dirt, 5 12 furlongs
Official website

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

See also

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.
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