On Monday (September 19) the Board of Directors of Horse Racing Alberta announced that Century Casinos Europe GmbH is the successful applicant to own, build and operate an "A" Track Horse Racing Facility in the Edmonton market area and will move forward in the Licensing process.

Century Casinos have proven experience in both gaming and horse racing and will bring that experience, strength and success to the Edmonton area Race Track Facility project.

Horse Racing Alberta again thanks all applicants that participated in the EOI and RFP process, submitting their visions for the Edmonton racing market area and the Horse Racing and Breeding Industry in Alberta.

The Board of Directors of Horse Racing Alberta extend their appreciation to the External Review Committee for the in depth analysis of the applications throughout the process.

"We again express our thanks to the horse racing and breeding participants as well as the industry fans for their patience through this extensive process."

(with files from Horse Racing Alberta)