FAQ

• Where is Derby City Gaming Downtown located?

  Derby City Gaming Downtown is located at 140 South 4th Street, Louisville, KY 40202, across from the Kentucky International Convention Center. For directions, click here.

• What are the Derby City Gaming Downtown operating hours?

  Derby City Gaming Downtown is open daily Sunday through Thursday 9AM–3AM and Friday and Saturday 9AM–5AM.

• Is there an admission fee to enter Derby City Gaming Downtown?

  No, admission is free to enter.

• Is there an age requirement to enter Derby City Gaming Downtown?

  Yes, all guests must be 21 years of age or older and may be asked to provide a valid government-issued photo ID upon entrance.

• Does Derby City Gaming Downtown have a parking garage?

  Yes, Derby City Gaming Downtown has their own self-parking garage. The easiest way to access the garage is to take West Main Street to South 4th Street and enter the garage on the right hand side.

  If the Derby City Gaming Downtown self-parking garage is full, additional parking is available immediately across the street at the Cowger Garage.

• Is there a cost to park at Derby City Gaming Downtown?

  Yes, the Derby City Gaming Downtown self-parking garage rates are as follows: 0-2 Hours: $5, 2-4 Hours: $10, 4-8 Hours: $15, Daily Max: $20. Payment is by credit or debit card only. No cash is accepted.

  On occasion, Derby City Gaming Downtown offers self-parking reimbursement promotions for Players Club members. Visit Player Services to inquire about current self-parking promotions.

• Am I required to get a Derby City Gaming Downtown Players Club card?

  No, having a Players Club card is not mandatory. However, Players Club members may  qualify for offers, discounts and other members only special events and promotions based on play with their card. For more details on the Derby City Gaming Downtown Players Club click here.

• Can I use my Derby City Gaming & Hotel Players Club card at Derby City Gaming Downtown?

  Yes. Derby City Gaming & Hotel and Derby City Gaming Downtown share the same Players Club. All the points and comps you earn while playing with your Players Club card at one property will be available to you at the other property (and vice versa). So, you may play at one and redeem at either. Your tier status will also be the same for both Derby City Gaming properties.

• Are pets allowed at Derby City Gaming Downtown?

  Animals or pets of any kind are prohibited at Derby City Gaming Downtown, except for trained service animals and service animals in training for guests with disabilities.

• Are there slot machines at Derby City Gaming Downtown?

  No, Derby City Gaming Downtown offers almost 500 Historical Gaming Machines (HRMs) which are state-of-the-art gaming devices that play just like slot machines, however; all of the games are pari-mutuel and based on historical horse races. For more details on the Derby City Gaming Downtown HRMs click here.

• Are there live table games at Derby City Gaming Downtown?

  No, Derby City Gaming Downton does not offer table games. Derby City Gaming Downtown does offer Video Poker games which are pari-mutuel and based on historical horse races.

• Can you smoke at Derby City Gaming Downtown?

  Yes, in the designated smoking areas only. Derby City Gaming Downtown offers a Smoking Gaming Patio with 100 Historical Gaming Machines and another non-gaming Outdoor Smoking Area available to all guests.

• Are there restaurants at Derby City Gaming Downtown?

  Yes, Derby City Gaming Downtown has three restaurants: First Turn Sport Bar, Fascinator Wine Bar and Trophy Bar Bourbon & Cigars. For hours of operation and more details on the Derby City Gaming Downtown restaurants click here.

• Can I make reservations for one of Derby City Gaming Downtown’s restaurants?

  Yes, Derby City Gaming Downtown’s restaurants offer a limited number of reservations. To reserve a table at First Turn Sport Bar, Fascinator Wine Bar or Trophy Bar Bourbon & Cigars, click here.

• Is there live entertainment at Derby City Gaming Downtown?

  Yes, Derby City Gaming Downtown offers live entertainment on Fridays & Saturdays. For more details on upcoming live entertainment click here.

• Does Derby City Gaming Downtown have a hotel?

  No, but its nearby sister property, Derby City Gaming & Hotel, has a 123-room hotel and is just 15 minutes from Derby City Gaming Downtown and just 5 minutes from the Mohammad Ali International Airport (SDF). Derby City Gaming Hotel is located at 4520 Poplar Level Road, Louisville, KY 40213. For directions, click here.

• Does Derby City Gaming Downtown offer sports betting?

  Yes, you can bet on sports at Derby City Gaming Downtown. There are seven Sports Betting kiosks located inside the First Turn Sports Bar.

• Does Derby City Gaming Downtown offer off track betting (OTB)?

  Yes, you can bet on horse racing at Derby City Gaming Downtown. There are two Simulcast Racing kiosks located inside the First Turn Sports Bar.

• May I take photos at Derby City Gaming Downtown?

  Yes, but only camera phones or point/shoot cameras are allowed. No professional photographs or video is allowed. No photos may be taken of guests without their permission.

• Are ATMs available at Derby City Gaming Downtown?

  Yes, ATMs are available at Derby City Gaming Downtown.