Century Mile Racetrack and Casino poker and gaming

Poker and Table Games at Century Mile

If you have been looking up Century Mile Racetrack and Casino poker, here is the short version first: our gaming floor is active, it is a real casino environment, and for a lot of guests it is worth the trip. At the same time, the layout is not identical to a classic, full-service casino poker room.

We are located at 4711 Airport Perimeter Road in Leduc County, right beside Edmonton International Airport. Our gaming operations follow Alberta’s provincial rules and oversight, and we are regulated by the Alberta Gaming, Liquor and Cannabis Commission. That regulatory framework has a direct impact on what you see on our floor, and what you do not.

When it comes to live poker in particular, all publicly available information on our official website and on major tourism resources points to the same thing: we do not have a clearly advertised dedicated live poker room or a regular schedule of poker tournaments listed as a confirmed core offer. Our table-style games are provided through electronic formats instead of a traditional live-dealer pit. Because of that, if live poker is the main reason you are thinking about driving out, we strongly suggest you give us a quick call at +1 587-416-6453 before you come. Poker availability can change, and it is important to verify first rather than rely on an old page or a third-party listing.

What Is Actually on the Gaming Floor

Our casino floor is centered on machine play and electronic tables, not on a large mix of live pits. More than 600 slot machines and Video Lottery Terminals take up most of the gaming area. The Replay Arena is where you find our electronic pit setup - it is stadium-style, with grouped seating and multiple terminals, and no dealer physically standing at each player position. The feeling is a bit different from a classic felt table, usually more relaxed and slightly less formal.

Inside the Replay Arena, you can play electronic versions of roulette, blackjack, and baccarat. Not every game runs at all hours of the day; specific titles can be offline or inactive at certain times, so your experience on the floor will vary depending on when you visit.

We are open seven days a week. From Sunday to Thursday, the casino runs from 9:30 am until 3:00 am. On Fridays and Saturdays, closing time moves to 4:00 am. Some specific areas inside the property, such as the lounge and the off-track betting section, can work on different schedules than the main floor. It is safer to check the latest hours on our official site at cnty.com/centurymile shortly before you come out, especially if you are planning around a late-night visit.

There is one general point we always like to highlight: when you are heading to any casino mainly for one particular game - whether that is poker, baccarat, or something else entirely - calling ahead is a smart move. Gaming floors change more quickly than websites are updated, and a short phone call will usually give you a more accurate picture.

Horse Racing and Betting

Century Mile operates the only Class-A one-mile racetrack in Western Canada. For racing fans in the region, that is a key detail. When Northlands Park shut down, the Edmonton area needed a new home track, and our facility opened on April 1, 2019 as part of a government-supported relocation project. The total build cost was approximately $61.5 million.

We host three types of live horse racing:

1. Thoroughbred racing
2. Standardbred racing
3. Quarter Horse racing

Across these disciplines, we run more than 60 live race dates through the spring, summer, and fall months. Typical cards on Saturdays, Sundays, and holiday Mondays usually start at 1:45 pm. Thursday evening Thoroughbred programs are generally scheduled with first post at 5:45 pm. These times are not fixed for every season though; post times can shift between racing meets, and it is important to rely on our official website and our Facebook page for the schedule that applies to the current period.

We also offer off-track betting on site, covering races from other tracks. Electronic horse racing terminals are available, so guests can wager on days when we are not running a live card here. All horse race wagering follows pari-mutuel rules, in line with provincial regulations and the way pools are managed across Alberta.

Getting Here and Practical Details

You can reach us from Alberta Highway 2 (QEII) by taking the Airport Road exit, then turning right onto Airport Perimeter Road. Our airport-adjacent location usually works in your favour: you bypass most central Edmonton congestion, and on-site parking is straightforward for casino and racing visitors.

The entire complex is 18+ everywhere, not only on the gaming floor. That aligns with Alberta’s minimum legal gambling age, and it is something guests should keep in mind when planning a visit with family. Another point that sometimes surprises people: gift cards are not permitted for gambling purchases under provincial gaming rules, so they cannot be used on slots, VLTs, or other wagering products.

For food and drinks, service is provided through two restaurants and several concession areas within the building. These options are available to both casino players and racing fans, so you do not need to leave the property for a meal during a race day or a longer gaming session.

About the Brand Behind the Property

Century Mile Racetrack and Casino is operated by Century Casinos, Inc., a company based in Colorado and listed on NASDAQ under the ticker CNTY. The real estate is owned by Vici Properties, a US-listed gaming real estate investment trust, and the arrangement between the parties is a sale-leaseback structure that is fairly common in the North American casino industry. Daily gaming and racing activities are handled under the Century Mile brand on site.

Century Casinos is also responsible for Century Downs Racetrack and Casino near Calgary, which is a different property entirely. When people search for “Century Casino” or simply “Century” online, results for several venues within the group can appear together. In this context, Century Mile refers only to our Edmonton-area property located at the airport address in Leduc County.

Staying Current Before You Visit

For the latest word on poker availability, any active tournament schedule, or upcoming changes to the layout of the gaming floor, the quickest way to reach us is still the direct phone line at +1 587-416-6453. Our official website at cnty.com/centurymile is updated with casino and racing information as products change, including when new games or formats are added.

We also run an active Facebook page under the name “Century Mile Racetrack and Casino” and maintain an official YouTube channel, where we post racing footage and promotional updates on a regular basis. Those channels usually mirror what is happening day to day - race day calendars, temporary hour adjustments, occasional new offerings on the floor. It is worth taking a brief look before you set out, especially if Century Mile Racetrack and Casino poker or any particular table format is the main reason you are planning your trip.