Century Casinos recently received approvals from Rocky View County in Alberta, Canada to proceed with its Century Downs Racetrack and Casino project. The development previously was granted a racing license from Horse Racing Alberta. The Alberta Gaming and Liquor Commission also approved the project and will issue a final casino license after it concludes a final inspection. Groundbreaking and construction are expected to begin soon.
Century Downs Racetrack and Casino will visitors from both the north and northwest Calgary markets, which do not have a casino. It’s ideally located less than one mile north of the city limits of Calgary and 4.5 miles from the Calgary International Airport, with an exit off the Queen Elizabeth II Highway, one of the most heavily traveled highways in western Canada connecting Calgary and Edmonton.
Century Casinos Chief Executive Officers Erwin Haitzmann and Peter Hoetzinger said, “We are excited about the go-ahead received from Rocky View County and are grateful for the tremendous support the project continues to receive from local and provincial communities and regulatory authorities.”
