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Whoop-Up Downs (Lethbridge, Alberta)
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Rocky Mountain Turf Club
Lethbridge Exhibition Grounds
3401 Parkside Drive South
(MAIN GRANDSTAND)
WEBSITE: http://www.rockymountainturfclub.com/
SLOT MACHINES: 105*
AMENITIES: live horseracing, simulcast horseracing, pool tables, bar / lounge/ dining.
* # of "Gaming Machines" listed on Casino City web site (May, 2011).
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DESCRIPTION
Bullys Sport & Entertainment Centre is a Racing Entertainment Centre located underneath the main grandstand of the Lethbridge Exhibition Grounds.
HISTORY
Slot machines have been available since 1997.
OWNERSHIP & MANAGEMENT
Racing, simulcast racing and slot machines are operated under the direction of Rocky Mountain Turf Club at Whoop-Up Downs.
RECENT EVENTS
A Smoking Bylaw required all Lethbridge public places (including casinos and commercial bingo halls) smoke-free effective January 1, 2007.
CASINO COMPETITION
The nearest competitor is the much larger Casino Lethbridge which is in close proximity to Bully’s. It is located several kilometres away and operates 400 slot machines.
The City of Lethbridge has a population of 86,659 (2010) and serves a trading area of approximately 275,000.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION
Rocky Mountain Turf Club web site
Last Updated: 05/13/11 by Rhys Stevens
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