Location: Kentucky
Churchill Downs set to acquire Preakness Stakes intellectual property
The second leg of the Triple Crown races is about to undergo seismic change. Churchill Downs on Tuesday entered into a definitive agreement... more
Kentucky Derby keeps place in culture despite decline of horse racing
The Kentucky Derby remains a major cultural event in the U.S., celebrated nationwide like a holiday. Last year’s race drew 17.7... more
Kentucky lawmakers override governor and raise the betting age to 21
Kentucky lawmakers overrode Gov. Andy Beshear’s veto of a sports betting bill that changes the legal wagering age to 21. House Bill 904 was... more
Kentucky: Historical horse racing devices revenue surges 14% in February
Historical horse racing devices (HHRs) in Kentucky saw 14% more revenue in February. On a same-store basis, minus the Owensboro and... more
Kentucky governor vetoes bill that would have raised minimum betting age to 21
Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear vetoed on Monday HB 904, the bill that would have made sweeping changes to the state’s sports betting landscape,... more
Churchill Downs installs JCM Global products at its newest Kentucky location
JCM Global on Monday announced that it will provide products to Churchill Downs’ newest location, Marshall Yards Racing & Gaming in... more
Kentucky Derby fixture steps away: Mike Battaglia retires as oddsmaker
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — Mike Battaglia, who set the morning-line odds for every Kentucky Derby since 1974, is retiring ahead of next month’s... more
Kentucky lawmakers OK raising sports betting age, legalizing more forms of gambling
State lawmakers passed a bill Wednesday raising the minimum age for sports betting in Kentucky from 18 to 21. The bill also legalizes,... more
Kentucky House passes bill to tighten rules around sports gambling
Kentucky lawmakers have passed legislation to implement rule changes for sports betting, including raising the legal gambling age and... more
Churchill Downs seeks ‘unprecedented visibility’ for primetime Kentucky Oaks
Churchill Downs is betting on a later Kentucky Oaks race, in primetime, will be a growth driver for the Louisville-based gaming and racing... more
