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Casino City’s Friday Five: US gaming records, jackpots and acquisitions edition

19 May 2023

We are two months into the baseball season, but the biggest MLB news is about the future and the Oakland Athletics move to Las Vegas.

Caesars Sportsbook partners with two racetracks ahead of Kentucky sports betting launch

16 May 2023

The agreements with Keeneland and Red Mile grant the operator market access to offer legalized mobile sports wagering in Kentucky and include plans to open Central Kentucky’s only retail sportsbook locations.

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.

New horse racing facility coming to New Hampshire

3 May 2023

Clairvest Equity Partners VI and ECL Entertainment have acquired licensed gaming operations that will enable them to build a gaming operation in Southern New Hampshire.

Casino City’s Friday Five: A historic week edition

31 March 2023

This week was filled with gambling industry headlines, including Kentucky moving forward to become the 38th state to legalize sports gambling.

Instant Win Gaming relaunches with Kentucky Lottery

16 March 2023

This follows the successful the successful integration of its Instant Remote Game Server with International Game Technology’s iLottery platform.

Churchill Downs completes acquisition of Ellis Park in Kentucky

28 September 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 September 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.

Caesars Racebook app launches in Florida and Ohio

1 June 2022

Caesars and NYRA Bets announced the new horse racing account wagering app, Caesars Racebook, is officially live in Florida and Ohio with plans to add additional states throughout the year.

Casino City’s Friday Five: Las Vegas Strip shakeup edition

13 May 2022

Rumors are rumbling about a property being sold by Caesars Entertainment and what property it will end up being.

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.

80-1 long shot wins a shocker at 148th Kentucky Derby

7 May 2022

Rich Strike pulled off the second biggest upset in the history of the Run for the Roses by rallying along the inside to catch favored Epicenter in deep stretch to win the 148th running of the $3 million Kentucky Derby.

Derby City Gaming debuts charitable donation stations

7 October 2021

The stations will provide guests with an outlet to donate change, cash or vouchers to a featured community or nonprofit partner.

Churchill Downs announces historical racing machine expansion

30 September 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 announces expansion of Derby City Gaming

28 July 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.

Bob Baffert wins record seventh Kentucky Derby

1 May 2021

Medina Spirit claimed the Garland of Roses in the 147th running of the $3 million Kentucky Derby presented by Woodford Reserve.

Kentucky House passes historical horse racing bill

11 February 2021

The state's House of Representatives voted to pass SB 120 which re-legalizes historical horse racing slot machines.

Keeneland announces 2021 Spring Meet stakes schedule

2 February 2021

The Kentucky track will present 18 stakes worth a total of $4.1 million during its 2021 Spring Meet from 2-23 April.

Historical horse racing terminals shut down at Keeneland and Red Mile

26 January 2021

This decision comes after the Kentucky Supreme Court unanimously deemed the historical horse racing devices as not "pari-mutuel" and ruling them as unlawful.

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