Location: Kentucky
Susan Speckert appointed Chief Operating Officer of Kentucky regulator
The Kentucky Horse Racing and Gaming Corporation has announced that Susan Speckert will be the first person to hold the Chief Operating... more
Will Bob Baffert return to Kentucky Derby winner’s circle after Churchill Downs rescinds ban?
Over the last century, some of the most prominent names in sports have resurrected their careers after returning from a well-documented... more
Churchill Downs record results fine, but more work ahead
After record quarterly results, it would be natural for Churchill Downs CEO Bill Carstanjen to take a victory lap. Churchill Downs... more
Churchill Downs reports record revenue for 2Q24
Churchill Downs Wednesday reported revenue of $890.7 million for the second quarter of 2024, an all-time record according to a release. The... more
Kentucky online sportsbooks collect $175.5 million handle in May
The Kentucky Horse Racing Commission has reported a sports wagering total of $181.4 million in handle in May, with $175.5 million online... more
Kentucky judge keeps ban in place on slots-like ‘gray machines’
FRANKFORT, Ky. (AP) — Supporters of a Kentucky law banning slots-like machines scored a legal victory Friday when a judge kept in place a... more
OPINION: It’s time for the state of Kentucky to legalize casino gambling
It’s time for the state of Kentucky to bet on casino gambling. We need to legalize it and quickly. Derby City Gaming in downtown... more
Churchill Downs names Sam Ullrich vice president of investor relations
Churchill Downs Inc. announced Wednesday that Sam Ullrich has been named the company’s vice president of investor relations. In this... more
Kentucky: New Churchill Downs casino in Louisville city center off to slow start, figures show
When Derby City Gaming opened in downtown Louisville in December, the CEO of Churchill Downs Inc. said the casino-like venue represented a... more
Scheffler detained at PGA Championship, creating uncertainty for sports bettors
Well, that was a new one. Scottie Scheffler was detained by police in Kentucky on Friday morning, before the start of the second round of... more
