| Opened | October 30, 1974 |
| Last Race Date | Still in Operation |
| Racing Type | Thoroughbred, Quarter Horse |
| Abbreviation | LaD |
| Purse Value Index | 26 |
| Signature Race | Super Derby (GII) |
- 10/30/1974 Color Proof crosses the finish in the first race at Louisiana Downs.
- 10/18/1980 Temperence Hill Eddie Maple up wins the first Super Derby (G III).
- 00/00/1984 Super Derby is upgraded to Grade I.
- 05/26/1986 A crowd of 26,513 sets all time attendance record.
- 00/00/2001 Super Derby is downgraded to Grade II.
- 00/00/2002 Harrah's Entertainment purchases Louisiana Downs.
- 05/01/2003 The casino opens at Louisiana Downs.
- 09/23/2006 Fans bet $7,300,000 today to establish new track handle record.