MEDIA ADVISORY - Fraser Downs Racetrack and Casino announces 70 race days
scheduled for 2011 plus an opportunity for 12 additional dates

SURREY, BC, Oct. 20 /CNW/ - Fraser Downs Racetrack and Casino is pleased to announce its Standardbred Racing schedule for the year 2011.

Standardbred fans will be able to enjoy world-class harness racing from January through to April and then from October through to December, live at Fraser Downs Racetrack and Casino. "We are very pleased to offer our guests 70 live racing days next year with an opportunity to increase the total to 82 days," said Fraser Downs Director of Operations, Ken Stratton.

The 70 confirmed race dates do not include an additional 12 race dates that may be added subject to performance based measures and approval from the Gaming Policy and Enforcement Branch of British Columbia (GPEB).

"We are very happy with the approval and look forward to working with our racing partners to ensure that our product exceeds expectations and draws guests to our unique and spectacular property located in Cloverdale," said Howard Blank, Vice President, Communications, Entertainment and Responsible Gambling at Great Canadian Gaming Corporation. Blank added that "these race dates now officially approved, can be attributed to the hard work and cooperation achieved with the Standardbred owners, the Provincial Racing Committee, regulators, and our executive team."

We invite the public to enjoy our magnificent facility at Fraser Downs Racetrack and Casino, where excitement comes standard! For a detailed racing schedule please visit our website at www.fraserdowns.com.

GPEB has received and approved the Fraser Downs racing dates.

For further information:

For all media inquiries, please contact:
Howard Blank, Vice President Communications, Entertainment and Responsible Gambling, Great Canadian Gaming Corporation
604.303.1000
[email protected]