Canterbury Park and Card Casino

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Located in Shakopee, Minnesota just 25 minutes from downtown Minneapolis & St. Paul, Canterbury Park and Card Casino is the Land of 10,000 Lakes' only thoroughbred and quarter horse racetrack. The property offers live racing, simulcasting, a racebook, several restaurants, concession stands, bars, a gift shop, kid's attractions and more. The Card Casino deals a wide variety of games such as Blackjack, Mississippi Stud, Three Card Poker, Ultimate Texas Hold'em and more. The more than 30 active poker tables feature Texas Hold'em, Omaha Hi-Lo and Seven Card Stud.

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Poker at Canterbury Park

Canterbury Park Poker room

Canterbury Park Poker Room features over 30 active tables and offers both cash games and tournament play including the Mid-States Poker Tour, with the main event prize pool often topping $75,000 and because Minnesota residents are not legally allowed to play no-limit hold’em cash games due to state laws, alternative include limit hold’em (stakes as high as $50-$100), plus Omaha eight-or-better and seven-card stud.

Currently, the poker room runs limit hold'em and 2-100 spread limit hold'em going all the time. There are also often Omaha games going. They also have a mixed game that runs often.

Loyal players can expect food and drink discounts during Happy Hour and seated players can request tableside food, drink service and massage. Canterbury Park runs the MVP rewards card program so be sure to hand the dealer your card when you first sit down at the table so you'll accumulate comps that can be used in exchange for any of the aforementioned services.

Dining & Restaurants

Triple Crown Restaurant

• Serving: Buffet, Various, à la carte

Located on Level 3 of Canterbury Park, Triple Crown Restaurant offers buffet, catering options and appetizers. Open during live racing and simulcast Saturdays.

Quick Eats/Concession

• Serving: Bar/Pub, American, Snacks / Hotdogs, Ice Cream, Various, Grilled

Canterbury Park offers a variety of dining options including:

Finish Line Cafe: Located in the Card Casino, the cafe will be closed until spring 2019 due to construction.

Pizza & Pasta: Located on Level 1, Pizza & Pasta is open during live racing and select special events and is the perfect place to grab a slice of pizza.

Ice Cream Stand: Located on Level 1, the ice cream stand is open during live racing and select special events.

Pub Grub: Located on Level 2 serving classic pub fare with chef-crafted menu items that vary by event. Open during live racing and select special events.

Canterbury Classics: Serving pronto pups, cheese curds and other tasty fried treats, Canterbury Classics is located in Level 2 and open during live racing and select special events.

Canterbury Concessions: Located throughout the Park serving quick eat hot dogs and snacks. Open during live racing and select special events.

Home Stretch: Serving made-to-order sandwiches, burgers, soup, daily specials and more. Located on the 3rd Level, open during live racing and select special events.

Triple Crown Buffet

• Serving: Steak, Seafood, American, à la carte

Located on Level 3 of Canterbury Park, Triple Crown Restaurant currently (Dec. 2018) features Prime Rib and seafood dinner specials on Thursday and Fridays respectively and brunch on the weekends. Visitors can expect new menus in 2019. The restaurant is open during live racing and Breeder's Cup weekend.

Canterbury Park Venues & Hotspots

Bars

Canterbury Park has several bars and pubs throughout the racing venue, including:

Chips Bar: Located in the Card Casino, Chips Bar is open daily from 10am to  2am.

Horseshoe Bar: Located on Level 2 and is a featured bar in the heart of the racing action. Open during live racing and select special events.

Chalk Pub: Located on Level 2, features craft beer. Open during live racing and select special events.

Summit Stables: Located on Silks on Level 1, offers all your favorite brews. Open during live racing and select special events.

Paddock Pub: Located on Level 3, offers year-round racebook service. Open daily 10am to 10pm.

Iguana Bar: Located on Level 1, serves frozen cocktails. Open during live racing and select special events.

Silks: Located on Level 1, Canterbury Park's largest group space with central bar. Open during live racing and select special events.

Outdoor Budlight Bar: Located on Level 2, features tasty drinks and outdoor blackjack. Open during live racing.

Triple Crown Club