Century Downs Racetrack and Casino
Century Downs Racetrack and Casino is a casino and horse racing track near Calgary.
| Location | 260 Century Downs Drive, Rocky View County, Alberta T4A 0V5 |
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| Coordinates | 51°12′04″N 113°58′51″W |
| Owned by | Vici Properties |
| Operated by | Century Casinos |
| Date opened | April 2015 |
| Race type | Standardbred, quarterhorse, chuckwagon and thoroughbred racing |
| Course type | Flat dirt, 5+1⁄2 furlongs |
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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. 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. 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.
On September 6, 2023, it was one of the assets of Century Casinos acquired by Vici Properties, in a deal valued at C$222 million.