Location: Kentucky
Churchill Downs closes retail sportsbook at storied Kentucky track
Bettors will no longer be able to place bets in person on various sporting events as Churchill Downs racetrack closes its sportsbook.... more
Kentucky: Owensboro Racing and Gambling opens Wednesday
A new entertainment venue opens this week in Owensboro. Owensboro Racing & Gaming is a 20-acre site on the corner of U.S. Highway 60... more
Bill introduced to permit full-service casinos in Kentucky, expanding from historical horse racing
A Kentucky lawmaker is trying to bring traditional casinos to the state and levy a 21% tax on their revenue. Rep. Thomas Huff introduced... more
Kentucky licenses Prime Sports, which will partner with Churchill Downs
A new sports betting operator is coming to the Bluegrass State. The Kentucky Horse Racing and Gaming Corporation unanimously approved a... more
How much did Kentucky bet on sports in the first year of legal betting?
Kentucky residents bet $2.9 billion in the first 14 months of legal sports betting in the commonwealth, according to a new report from the... more
Churchill Downs new Kentucky casino sets grand opening for February 12
Owensboro Racing & Gaming will open its doors on February 12, 2025. Company officials promise games, food, and entertainment, welcoming... more
Kentucky sports betting revenue reaches $33.6M in first full September
Kentucky saw $33.6 million in adjusted gross revenue from sports betting on a $255.9 million handle in September, the Kentucky Horse Racing... more
Officials tout economic impact as Kentucky casino celebrates first anniversary
Sandy’s Racing and Gaming in Ashland is marking one year of operation since opening to the public in October 2023. Officials said the... more
OPINION: With sports gambling taxes, Kentucky state pensions are no longer the ‘sword of Damocles’
In Greek mythology, the “sword of Damocles” represents an impending disaster. It never goes away, constantly waiting to drop. That analogy... more
After record third quarter revenue and income, Churchill Downs intent on continued growth
Churchill Downs reported record revenue of $628.5 million for the third quarter of 2024. The revenue is a 9.3% increase over the same... more
