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Churchill Downs News
Kambi signs on-property sportsbook partnership with del Lago Resort Casino
20 Feb 2023
Kambi's sportsbook will complement the New York property's gaming floor, which features more than 1,000 square feet of modern LED video screens.
Churchill Downs Incorporated closes on sale of Arlington Heights
15 Feb 2023
The company closed on the sale of 326-acres of property in Arlington Heights, Illinois, to the Chicago Bears for $197.2 million per the agreement announced in September 2021.
Kambi Group plc and Miami Valley Gaming sign partnership
11 Jan 2023
The agreement will provide its on-property sportsbook technology to the Ohio property, which is a joint venture between Churchill Downs Incorporated and Delaware North.
Churchill Downs enters into agreement with bet365 in Pennsylvania
10 Jan 2023
Presque Isle Downs & Casino entered into a multi-year agreement with bet365 for online sports betting and iGaming market access in Pennsylvania.
FanDuel launches single account for sports and horse racing wagering
22 Dec 2022
The online gaming company becomes the first in the United States to offer parimutuel betting with one account.
Churchill Downs Incorporated to acquire Exacta Systems
19 Dec 2022
Churchill Downs announced it entered into a definitive agreement under which CDI would acquire all of the outstanding equity interests of Exacta Systems for $250 million.
Churchill Downs Incorporated and DraftKings enter agreement
29 Nov 2022
DraftKings will launch DK HORSE in the coming months, which will allow DraftKings’ eligible customers to bet on horse racing using a standalone branded app.
Churchill Downs completes acquisition of P2E
2 Nov 2022
The purchase of Peninsula Pacific Entertainment includes all of the company's assets and operations in Virginia, New York and Sioux City, Iowa.
Future Anthem appoints Matt Nichols as General Manager of the Americas
10 Oct 2022
The Churchill Downs' recruit will be responsible for leading business and building an on-the-ground team as the company delivers on its growth strategy in the region.
Churchill Downs completes acquisition of Ellis Park in Kentucky
28 Sep 2022
The company completed its previously announced purchase of Ellis Park Racing & Gaming in Henderson, Kentucky, for $79 million.
2022-23 Road to the Kentucky Derby schedule announced
16 Sep 2022
Points will now be awarded to the Top 5 finishing positions in qualifying races, and the significance of the Breeders’ Cup Juvenile and select races traditionally run in late January have been increased.
Churchill Downs completes acquisition of Chasers Poker Room
12 Sep 2022
Plans in the works to construct an expanded charitable gaming facility in New Hampshire with up to 800 gaming positions, including historical racing machines and table games.
Churchill Downs Incorporated enters into multi-year agreement with FanDuel
9 Sep 2022
The deal will involve multiple facets of FanDuel's sports wagering, advance deposit wagering and television businesses.
Churchill Downs Incorporated to sell 49% of United Tote Company to New York Racing Association
11 Aug 2022
Pending the appropriate regulatory approvals, NYRA will transition its pari-mutuel wager processing to United Tote in 2023 under a separate agreement.
Kentucky Derby sets all-time wagering records across the board
8 May 2022
Churchill Downs announced that wagering for Saturday's Run for the Roses was the highest all-time on the Kentucky Derby, totaling $273.8 million, up 9% from the previous record set in 2019.
Churchill Downs to acquire Chasers Poker Room
23 Mar 2022
Following the closing of the acquisition, CDI plans to develop an expanded charitable gaming facility in Salem to accommodate historical racing machines.
Churchill Downs proposes new site for Queen of Terre Haute Casino Resort
7 Feb 2022
The application seeks approval to rezone the property as a C3 Regional Commerce District in order to begin the development process for the Queen of Terre Haute Casino Resort.
Matt Gallagher named Vice President, General Manager of Oxford Casino Hotel
13 Dec 2021
Along with 24 years of gaming experience, Matt brings extensive experience as a senior leader in marketing working in a number of jurisdictions including California, Mississippi, Louisiana and Washington.
Ian Williams named President of Wynn Interactive
24 Nov 2021
A 20-year gaming industry veteran, Williams joined WynnBet in October as Chief Operating Officer. Prior to joining WynnBet, Williams served as President of Online Gaming for Churchill Downs.
Churchill Downs selected to develop casino in Vigo County, Indiana
18 Nov 2021
Churchill Downs Incorporated announced today that the Indiana Gaming Commission selected the company’s application for a casino owner’s license to develop the Queen of Terre Haute Casino Resort.
Churchill Downs announces historical racing machine expansion
30 Sep 2021
Churchill Downs Incorporated announced today plans to open a new historical racing machine entertainment venue, Derby City Gaming Downtown, in Louisville, Kentucky.
Churchill Downs proposes to develop new Indiana casino
22 Sep 2021
The Queen of Terre Haute will feature up to 1,000 slot machines, 50 table games, a 125-room luxury hotel, a TwinSpires sportsbook and several food and beverage offerings.
Churchill Downs announces expansion of Derby City Gaming
28 Jul 2021
The $76 million expansion includes construction of a hotel, additional gaming positions and expansion of the current amenities at the facility in order to better serve and attract guests.
Churchill Downs signs long-term historical horseracing agreement with Aristocrat Gaming
31 May 2021
The historical racing machines will appear across Churchill Downs locations in Kentucky, including Derby City Gaming, Oak Grove Racing, Gaming & Hotel, Newport Racing & Gaming and Turfway Park Racing & Gaming when it opens in 2022.
Kentucky Derby winner fails post-race test
9 May 2021
If the findings are upheld, Medina Spirit’s results in the Kentucky Derby will be invalidated and Mandaloun will be declared the winner.
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