The Alberta Gaming and Liquor Commission recently approved Century Casinos Inc.’s proposed .5 million Century Mile Racing Entertainment Centre project near Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. The facility will offer a one-mile horse racetrack, barns and parking. A multi-level racing entertainment center will feature a gaming floor with 550 slot machines initially, an off-track betting area, food and beverage outlets, indoor and outdoor viewing areas and a grandstand.
Company officials said the project will take 15 months to complete following the issuance of permits.
Co-Chief Executive Officers Erwin Haitzmann and Peter Hoetzinger said, “We are thrilled about this opportunity and believe Century Mile has the potential to be even more successful than Century Downs, the racetrack and racing entertainment center we opened two years ago in north Calgary. We thank the Alberta Gaming and Liquor Commission as well as Horse Racing Alberta for their trust and approval and will work diligently with them and other authorities to begin and complete construction as soon as reasonably possible.”
