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Kentucky’s Largest Retail Sportsbook Set to Open at The Mint Gaming Hall

June 6, 2025

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Circa Sports is preparing to unveil Kentucky's largest retail sportsbook at The Mint Gaming Hall Kentucky Downs in Franklin, with an official opening scheduled for this summer. This exciting expansion is set to...

2025 Kentucky Derby Sees Record Turnout, Bets, and Viewership

Vanja Mitic

May 5, 2025

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More than 147,000 fans braved rain and cooler temperatures at Churchill Downs for the 151st running of the Kentucky Derby, where Sovereignty surged ahead in the final stretch to win by a length and a half. The ...

Churchill Downs Unveils $1B Expansion Ahead of 154th Kentucky Derby

Vanja Mitic

February 21, 2025

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In a pivotal moment for Churchill Downs, home of the famed Kentucky Derby, a sweeping series of renovations and expansions has been announced, marking the most ambitious modernization in the venue’s 150-year hi...

Light & Wonder to Acquire Grover Charitable Gaming for $1.05 Billion

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February 19, 2025

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Light & Wonder (L&W) has confirmed a definitive agreement to acquire the charitable gaming assets of Grover Gaming, marking a significant move into the charitable gaming market. The deal, valued at $850...

Shift in Strategy: Churchill Downs Ends In-Person Sports Betting Amid Mobile Dominance

Vanja Mitic

February 18, 2025

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Churchill Downs, the iconic Louisville racetrack known for the Kentucky Derby, has announced the closure of its in-person sportsbook operations, pivoting away from retail betting in the face of overwhelming mob...

Owensboro Racing & Gaming Opens, Boosting Kentucky’s Betting Scene

Vanja Mitic

February 13, 2025

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In a strategic location at the junction of U.S. Highway 60 and Wrights Landing Road, the new Owensboro Racing & Gaming complex officially opens on Wednesday, February 12. This sprawling 20-acre site is now ...

Caesars Virginia Sets New Grand Opening Date for December 17; Owensboro Racing & Gaming Eyes Feb 12, 2025 Launch

Johnny K.

December 9, 2024

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Caesars Virginia has adjusted the date of its grand opening, now slated for December 17 instead of December 12. The announcement, made by Caesars Entertainment, highlighted an array of festivities, including a ...

Kentucky Cracks Down on ‘Risk-Free’ Gambling Machines

Vanja Mitic

September 5, 2024

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Kentucky's Attorney General, Russell Coleman, has issued a stern warning to local prosecutors regarding the legality of new gambling devices that have emerged across the state, described as 'risk-free' games re...

Hall of Fame Racehorse Trainer Bob Baffert’s Suspension Lifted by Churchill Downs

Vanja Mitic

July 21, 2024

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In a significant update from the horse racing world, Churchill Downs Incorporated (CDI) has officially rescinded the suspension of celebrated horse trainer Bob Baffert, ending his exclusion from CDI’s racetrack...

150th Kentucky Derby Shatters Records with $446 Million in Bets

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May 6, 2024

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Another Kentucky Derby has come and gone, with Churchill Downs, the famous racetrack in Louisville, Kentucky, revealing the statistics: a crowd of 156,710 fans descended upon the venue on Derby day, eager to wi...

Churchill Downs Inc. Announces $100 Million Owensboro Racing & Gaming Project

Radosav Milutinovic

February 22, 2024

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Following the 2022 announcement, the American gaming and entertainment giant Churchill Downs Incorporated (CDI) revealed earlier today that the Company will open its Owensboro Racing & Gaming facility in Ow...

U.S. Sports Betting Handle to Hit Record $100 Billion Handle in 2023

Radosav Milutinovic

December 21, 2023

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Ten days before the end of the year, the data show that the U.S. sports betting industry is likely to reach the total 2023 handle of $100 billion. The figure represents the highest level in the history of sport...

Churchill Downs Opens New Casino Derby City Gaming Downtown in Louisville

Vanja Mitic

December 7, 2023

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Churchill Downs opened the Derby City Gaming Downtown and made Louisville, Kentucky, a popular destination for horse racing and betting fans. The Derby was opened exactly 150 days prior to the legendary 150th K...

Sandy’s Racing & Gaming Opens To Offer Kentucky-Only Amenities

Radosav Milutinovic

November 1, 2023

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Sandy's Racing & Gaming, a $75 million entertainment facility in Eastern Kentucky, celebrated its grand opening on October 26, 2023. The ceremony attended by Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear represents the result...

Sandy’s Racing and Gaming To Officially Open On October 26th

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October 25, 2023

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Eastern Kentucky will officially get its first-ever entertainment and gaming hub called Sandy’s Racing and Gaming, an investment worth $75 million estimated to produce almost 250 new jobs and collect millions o...

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Kentucky’s Largest Retail Sportsbook Set to Open at The Mint Gaming Hall

2025 Kentucky Derby Sees Record Turnout, Bets, and Viewership

Churchill Downs Unveils $1B Expansion Ahead of 154th Kentucky Derby

Light & Wonder to Acquire Grover Charitable Gaming for $1.05 Billion

Shift in Strategy: Churchill Downs Ends In-Person Sports Betting Amid Mobile Dominance

Owensboro Racing & Gaming Opens, Boosting Kentucky’s Betting Scene

Caesars Virginia Sets New Grand Opening Date for December 17; Owensboro Racing & Gaming Eyes Feb 12, 2025 Launch

Kentucky Cracks Down on ‘Risk-Free’ Gambling Machines

Hall of Fame Racehorse Trainer Bob Baffert’s Suspension Lifted by Churchill Downs

150th Kentucky Derby Shatters Records with $446 Million in Bets

Churchill Downs Inc. Announces $100 Million Owensboro Racing & Gaming Project

U.S. Sports Betting Handle to Hit Record $100 Billion Handle in 2023

Churchill Downs Opens New Casino Derby City Gaming Downtown in Louisville

Sandy’s Racing & Gaming Opens To Offer Kentucky-Only Amenities

Sandy’s Racing and Gaming To Officially Open On October 26th

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