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Welcome to Harrah's Louisiana Downs, now known as Louisiana Downs Casino & Racetrack, a premier racino venue in Bossier City, just outside Shreveport. Located at 8000 East Texas Street, this expansive complex combines live Thoroughbred and Quarter Horse racing with a 150,000+ square foot casino, creating a dynamic hub for events, entertainment, and gaming. Our team can help you secure seats and plan visits with straightforward, friendly service—like having a trusted local connection in the business.
From flexible meeting spaces to racing season excitement, Louisiana Downs offers comprehensive facilities designed for large gatherings and intimate events alike. Below you’ll find venue details, transportation options, on-site amenities, and trusted partner recommendations for nearby hotels and dining to streamline your plans.
Louisiana Downs features multiple flexible rooms across six spaces, including rooms such as the Red River Room, Sky Room, and Starlight Room, with a total meeting space nearing 27,000 square feet. The complex accommodates up to 1,000 standing guests and about 600 seated guests for banquets or events, making it a versatile choice for conferences, banquets, celebrations, or racing-related gatherings. The racetrack hosts renowned events like the Super Derby and year-round Thoroughbred and Quarter Horse racing, offering a historic Southern racing experience combined with on-site gaming.
For convenience, on-site parking provides ample space (500+ spots) with potential valet options. The on-site SpringHill Suites Shreveport-Bossier City/Louisiana Downs, along with other nearby hotels, makes overnight stays practical when enjoying a day at the track or a multi-day racing meet. When planning, consider booking through our trusted partners to secure comfortable stays close to the action.
We’re here to help you navigate seating options, parking, and local hospitality. Reach out to secure your seats or arrange group visits with a simple, no-fuss process—because you’ve got a guy who’s got you covered at Louisiana Downs.
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Seating, Parking & Venue Information
- Address: 8000 East Texas Street, Bossier City, LA 71111.
- Venue type: Horse racing track with a 150,000+ sq ft casino (racino); on-site gaming and live racing.
- Renamed: Harrah's Louisiana Downs was renamed to Louisiana Downs Casino & Racetrack in 2021 after the sale to Rubico Acquisition Corp; Harrah’s moniker dropped. ([ladowns.com](https://ladowns.com/about/?utm_source=openai))
- Event capacity: Total meeting space 26,982 sq ft; largest room 14,904 sq ft; standing capacity up to 1,000; seated capacity around 600; casino banquet capacity about 600. ([cvent.com](https://www.cvent.com/venues/bossier-city/special-event-venue/harrah-s-louisiana-downs/venue-80fea8df-194c-4435-91e6-d6f4dcd69956?utm_source=openai))
- Floor plan: On-site floor plan shows Red River Room, Sky Room, Starlight Room, plus other spaces across 6 rooms. ([ladowns.com](https://ladowns.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/Floor-Plan.pdf))
- Notable events: Home of the Super Derby, one of the track’s signature races; racing season includes Thoroughbred and Quarter Horse meet; Super Derby resumed in 2023 with purses noted in recent years. ([en.wikipedia.org](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Super_Derby?utm_source=openai))
- Nearby hotels: SpringHill Suites Shreveport-Bossier City/Louisiana Downs is located near the property (8010 E Texas St). ([en.parkopedia.com](https://en.parkopedia.com/parking/lot/springhill_suites_shreveport_bossier_city_louisiana_downs/71111/bossier_city/?vendor=here&utm_source=openai))
- Parking: On-site parking available; reported by third-party sources as a sizable lot (500+ spaces) with possible valet options. ([betting.us](https://www.betting.us/locations/la/new-orleans/harrahs-louisiana-downs/?utm_source=openai))