Century Downs Racetrack and Casino

What Century Downs Racetrack and Casino does

Century Downs Racetrack and Casino is a physical entertainment and gaming property located in Rocky View County, Alberta, immediately north of Calgary. The venue operates a casino floor with more than 650 slot machines, video lottery terminals, and electronic table games, alongside a live horse racing program that runs more than 60 days annually across Standardbred, Thoroughbred, and Quarter Horse breeds, plus simulcast off-track betting. It is owned and operated by Century Casinos Inc. (NASDAQ: CNTY) and is one of several properties in the parent's North American portfolio.

The property monetizes across four integrated revenue streams: gaming (slots, VLTs, electronic table games), pari-mutuel racing and OTB wagering, food and beverage (Derby Restaurant, Celly's Sports Bar, The Oaks Lounge, Starting Gate Food Trailer), and private events in dedicated venues (Homestretch Room, Boardroom, Paddock Room, Outdoor Elegance). Customer engagement is supported by the Winner's Edge loyalty program, a Century Casinos Canada mobile app, and online gift card sales. Operating hours of 9:30 a.m. to 3 a.m. (4 a.m. on weekends) indicate a high-throughput, mass-market positioning rather than a premium or VIP focus.

The customer base is predominantly walk-in retail from the Calgary metropolitan area and surrounding Alberta communities, with no disclosed B2B or enterprise anchor customers. Revenue is therefore consumer-discretionary and cyclical, and the business model depends on regulatory licensing through Alberta Gaming, Liquor and Cannabis (AGLC). Strategic activity in the input data is incremental: a partnership-driven signature event (Libations Fest with Liberty Entertainment Group), digital channel extensions, and event-space marketing, none of which signal a structural repositioning of the asset.

Name

Century Downs Racetrack and Casino

Legal name

Century Downs Racetrack and Casino

Website

https://centurydowns.com

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Century Downs Racetrack and Casino is an Alberta-based integrated racino north of Calgary, operating 650+ slots, 60+ days of live horse racing, off-track betting, food and beverage outlets, and event venues, owned by NASDAQ-listed Century Casinos.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Casino and Racetrack Entertainment

NAICS

Casinos (except Casino Hotels) (71321), Gambling Industries (7132)

SIC

Services-Racing, Including Track Operation (7948)

akta.pro primary industry

Racetrack & Race Meeting Operations (MPAEADAA)

Keywords

• Horse racing venue
• Casino gaming floor
• Off-track betting
• Slot machine gaming
• Event catering services

Headquarters

HQ city

Rocky View

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Gaming Operations: Revenue from slot machines, VLTs, and electronic table games on the casino floor. Customers wager money on gaming machines and electronic gaming options.
2. Horse Racing and Betting: Live horse racing across standardbred, thoroughbred, and quarter horse disciplines. Off-track betting (OTB) services with takeout rates applied to wagers. Over 60 days of live racing annually.
3. Food and Beverage: On-site dining through The Derby Restaurant, Celly's Sports Bar and Lounge, The Oaks Lounge, and The Starting Gate Food Trailer. Daily specials and promotions drive F&B revenue.
4. Group Events and Catering: Event venues including Homestretch Room, Boardroom, Paddock Room, and Outdoor Elegance spaces. Century Catering Packages for conferences, meetings, bachelor/bachelorette parties, and celebrations.
5. Gift Cards: Gift cards sold online, redeemable for food, beverages, and merchandise. Gaming regulations prohibit exchange for gambling.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Century Downs Racetrack and Casino operates a combined racetrack and casino entertainment venue in Rocky View, Alberta, featuring a casino floor with over 650 slot machines and VLTs plus electronic table games, more than 60 days of live Standardbred, Thoroughbred, and Quarter Horse racing annually, an off-track betting lounge with simulcast, and on-site dining venues plus event hosting spaces.

Product overview

Century Downs Racetrack and Casino is Southern Alberta's premier destination for live horse racing and gaming. The property operates as a unified entertainment venue offering a casino floor with 650+ slot machines and VLTs, electronic table games, off-track betting, and over 60 days of live Standardbred, Thoroughbred, and Quarter Horse racing annually. The venue's product portfolio includes the Casino (with Winner's Edge loyalty program), Food & Drink venues (The Derby Restaurant, Celly's Sports Bar and Lounge, The Oaks Lounge, The Starting Gate Food Trailer), Betting Services (off-track betting, live streams, replays), Racing Program, and Group/Event facilities. Additional offerings include the Century Casinos Canada Mobile App and Gift Cards. Dining experiences are complemented by catering packages for events held in the Homestretch Room, Boardroom, Paddock Room, and Outdoor Elegance spaces.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Winner's Edge: Free rewards program offering welcome offers, birthday bonuses, and exclusive contests
• The Derby Restaurant
• Celly's Sports Bar and Lounge
• The Oaks Lounge
• Homestretch Room
• Century Catering Packages

Products and services

• Casino Gaming Floor

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Has API

No

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Feature3 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered minor.

• Born Brewing Co.minorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 August 2026Co-sponsor of Libations Fest event taking place August 1, 2026. Festival features local craft beers, international wines, and spirits with proceeds benefiting Alberta Standardbred Horse Association.
• Country 105minorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 August 2026Co-sponsor of Libations Fest event. Radio station partnership for event promotion and community engagement.
• Alberta Standardbred Horse Association (ASHA)minorOthers · 1 August 2026ASHA Homestretch Assistance Program is the designated charitable beneficiary of Libations Fest ticket sales proceeds.
• VecovaminorOthers · 1 August 2026Vecova receives donated cans and bottles from Libations Fest event as part of community support initiative.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves3 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Market position

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

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Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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