In 1983, 1.3 million fans wagered $224 million in the 125-day racing season.
In its first year of operation, more than 300,000 wagered in excess of $23 million. DeBartolo Sr., of Cleveland, Ohio, a longtime supporter of horse racing it was third race track that he developed, along with Thistledown in North Randall, Ohio, and Remington Park in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. Louisiana Downs was built by shopping center developer Edward J.
The track specification is a dirt track of 1 mi (1.609 km) & turf course of 0.875 mi (1.408 km). The casino features over 800 slot machines.
Louisiana Downs Casino & Racetrack is a horse racing track and racino located in Bossier City in northwestern Louisiana.
