Churchill Downs will open six retail sportsbooks in Kentucky for launch, with two more to come

Thursday, August 24, 2023 8:23 PM
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  • Curadhan Powell, WLKY-TV

Churchill Downs Inc. is sharing new details about what sports betting books will look like at its facilities in Kentucky and online. It was granted operating licenses on Tuesday by the Kentucky Horse Racing Commission.

In-person bets start on Thursday, Sept. 7, just in time for football season.

On Wednesday morning, the Churchill Downs track announced it will have 15 sports betting kiosks, a 168-square-feet video screen and 20 other smaller screens. The kiosks will be incorporated into existing bar and racing simulcast areas so fans can watch live racing and college and professional sports while placing bets.

But the track isn’t the only place where you will be able to wager on your favorite teams and players.