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Churchill Downs News
Churchill Downs opens Rosie’s Gaming Emporium in Virginia
27 Sep 2023
Since the opening of the first Rosie’s five years ago, more than $400 million has been invested in Rosie’s and Colonial Downs across the Commonwealth of Virginia.
Top gaming CEOs to keynote G2E 2023
21 Sep 2023
October's Global Gaming Expo announced a dynamic keynote to kick off the opening of the event, featuring CEOs from Churchill Downs Incorporated, Entain, and MGM Resorts International.
Kentucky kicks off retail sports betting
7 Sep 2023
Beginning today, all bettors in The Bluegrass State can visit up to nine in-person locations to place their legal wagers on a host of sporting events.
Churchill Downs to open six race and sportsbooks at Kentucky properties
25 Aug 2023
Churchill Downs Incorporated announced that the Kentucky Horse Racing Commission has approved temporary licenses for six CDI properties to begin accepting in-person sports wagers on Thursday, 7 September.
Churchill Downs completes acquisition of Exacta Systems
23 Aug 2023
Exacta is a leading provider of technology to support Historical Horse Racing (HHR) operations across the country.
Kentucky approves temporary sports wagering licenses
23 Aug 2023
Kentucky bettors now know the retail facilities where they can place a sports wager and which mobile applications will be licensed in the state.
Kentucky receives retail and online sports wagering applications
11 Aug 2023
Plans are on track for retail locations to begin on 7 September, while mobile applications will have to wait until 28 September.
Churchill Downs to renovate Jockey Club Suites
26 Jul 2023
The $14 million will enhance suites and commons spaces, and is scheduled to be completed in advance of the 150th Kentucky Derby in May 2024.
Churchill Downs Incorporated to build HRM entertainment venue
19 Jun 2023
The company secured a site in eastern Daviess County in Kentucky to build its previously announced historical racing machine entertainment venue as an annex of Ellis Park Racing & Gaming.
Churchill Downs suspends operations at flagship track after 12 horse deaths
3 Jun 2023
Beginning Wednesday, the home of the Kentucky Derby will move the remainder of its spring racing to Ellis Park in order to conduct a review of safety and surface protocols in the wake of multiple horse fatalities the past month.
Churchill Downs issues statement on horse injuries
6 May 2023
Two horses sustained severe injuries during Saturday's Churchill Downs race card.
Mage wins 149th running of the Kentucky Derby at 15-to-1 odds
6 May 2023
Wagering from all sources on the Kentucky Derby Day program set a new record of $288.7 million, beating last year’s record of $273.8 million.
Carly Pearce singing National Anthem at Kentucky Derby
25 Apr 2023
The GRAMMY award-winning country music singer will be part of the broadcast as part of NBC's coverage of the 149th horse race this weekend.
Churchill Downs launches new mobile experience via Everi's Venuetize platform
6 Apr 2023
This will help engage fans while being flexible to meet the unique needs of the iconic Churchill Downs Racetrack and Kentucky Derby.
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.
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