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Top 10 casino openings and expansions for September 2025
15 September 2025
Here, Casino City's Dan Ippolito takes a look at 10 casinos that have launched, announced or unveiled an opening or expansion since our last edition.
Circa Sports opens largest sportsbooks in Kentucky at The Mint Gaming Hall22 August 2025
The book boasts a 5,100-square-foot venue featuring an 80-foot-wide LED viewing screen, 31-foot odds board, luxury seating, and a mix of staffed betting counters and self-service kiosks.
Circa Sports Kentucky Sportsbook to open at The Mint Kentucky Downs13 August 2025
On 23 August, the property will debut the state’s largest retail sportsbook, featuring an 80-foot-wide LED screen, 31-foot-wide odds board and over 5,100 square feet of space.
Top 10 casino openings and expansions for July 202528 July 2025
Whether it’s a new sportsbook, a restaurant opening or an expansion, resorts will do whatever it takes to attract new guests and get their current clientele coming back.
Circa Sports opens massive sportsbook in Kentucky24 July 2025
The new venue at The Mint Gaming Hall Kentucky Downs is the largest in the state and one of the biggest east of the Mississippi, boasting an 80-foot LED screen.
Casino City’s Friday Five: Tax hike, jackpots and upgrades edition6 June 2025
After a controversial new budget was approved, online sports betting in Illinois is going to look a little different with a new tax placed on each bet.
The Mint Gaming Hall at Kentucky Downs opening sportsbook5 June 2025
Opening this summer, the largest sportsbook in Kentucky will feature an 80-foot-wide LED screen, a 31-foot-wide odds board and over 5,100 square feet of action-packed space.
Sovereignty wins the 151st running of the Kentucky Derby3 May 2025
Sovereignty, owned and bred by Godolphin, LLC, trained by William Mott, and ridden by Junior Alvarado, thundered to the finish to win by a length and a half at 7-1 odds.
Pari-mutuel horse racing added to Caesars Sportsbook app in Kentucky and Colorado29 April 2025
The company announced it successfully integrated pari-mutuel horse race wagering into the Caesars Sportsbook app in two U.S. jurisdictions ahead of this year’s Kentucky Derby.
Churchill Downs announces 2025 Kentucky Derby style guide24 April 2025
The Kentucky racetrack announced a slate of partners and on-site brand experiences for the 151st Kentucky Derby, taking place on 3 May.
Updates on capital projects announced for Churchill Downs Racetrack23 April 2025
Churchill Downs Incorporated announced today renovations of the existing Finish Line Suites and The Mansion at Churchill Downs Racetrack with expected completion in April 2026.
FanDuel gears up for the 151st Kentucky Derby23 April 2025
As an official partner of Churchill Downs, FanDuel is off to the races for the 151st “Run for the Roses” with the sportsbook app where fans can bet on the Kentucky Derby.
Top 10 sports-betting events for 202524 February 2025
Here, we take a look at 10 events taking place in 2025 that could receive the same kind of betting action and attention at U.S. sportsbooks as the Super Bowl and record-setting 4 Nations Face-Off.
Churchill Downs announces major upgrades to racetrack21 February 2025
The series of transformational projects will enhance and expand the Kentucky Derby experience across three key areas of Churchill Downs Racetrack, marking the largest expansion and renovation undertaken by the company in its 150-year history.
Circa Sports to host college football watch party in Kentucky1 October 2024
Circa Sports Kentucky is calling all Western Kentucky fans to Hilligans Sports Bar & Grill on Wednesday, 16 October to cheer on the Hilltoppers as they take on Sam Houston.
DraftKings Sportsbook opens at The Mint Gaming Hall Bowling Green12 September 2024
The sportsbook in Kentucky features six kiosks, two over-the-counter windows, ample lounge seating, and provides guests with a viewing experiences with more than 30 televisions.
Top 10 casino openings and expansions for August 202412 August 2024
Tropicana Las Vegas closed its doors earlier this summer to make way for a Major League Baseball park. But luckily, for that one door closing, we have numerous others that are opening and changing for the better.
Circa Sports to debut temporary sportsbook at Kentucky Downs9 August 2024
New sports betting destination to offer the industry's highest betting limits beginning 12 August with the permanent book anticipated to open in the Summer of 2025.
Casino City’s Friday Five: A new look Las Vegas edition2 August 2024
The Tropicana Las Vegas is set to be imploded soon after shutting its doors earlier this year, plus another Las Vegas resort has joined a new loyalty program.
Churchill Downs reveals Grandstand Club and Pavilion renovation plan26 July 2024
Construction on the Grandstand Club and Pavilion is scheduled to begin in August with completion planned in time for the 151st Kentucky Derby in May 2025.
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