Evangeline Downs Racetrack & Casino
Opelousas, LA, United States
Acadiana's thoroughbred and quarter horse racino in Opelousas — live racing, 1,300+ slots & a hotel operated by Boyd Gaming in the heart of Cajun country.
Casino Facts
Year Opened
2003
Gaming Floor
42,000 sq ft
Slot Machines
1,300
Hotel Rooms
152
About Evangeline Downs Racetrack & Casino
Overview
Evangeline Downs Racetrack & Casino is operated by Boyd Gaming in Opelousas, St. Landry Parish — in the heart of Louisiana's Acadiana (Cajun) region. The track hosts both thoroughbred and quarter horse racing — a combination unusual in North American racing — reflecting the south Louisiana tradition of quarter horse racing in the Cajun communities. A hotel and casino provide a complete gaming experience for the Lafayette, Opelousas, and surrounding Cajun country communities.
Racing & Gaming
Live thoroughbred and quarter horse racing runs seasonally. 1,300+ VLT gaming machines. A hotel provides on-site accommodations in Opelousas.
Getting There
Located at 2235 Creswell Lane Extension, Opelousas, LA 70570. Off I-49 north of Lafayette. Free parking available.
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