Kentucky Gambling News
Kentucky Derby Prize Upped to Record $5M for 150th Year Celebration
The 150th Kentucky Derby is set to be landmark event in more ways than one, as racetrack operator Churchill Downs confirmed this week it will have a record $5 million […]
Indiana’s Terra Haute Casino Resort Opening Date Set by Churchill Downs
The long-awaited Terre Haute Casino Resort in Terra Haute, Indiana, is set to open its doors on April 5, 2024, operator Churchill Downs announced this week. The new addition to […]
Kentucky Sports Betting Market Exceeding Expectations, Says Governor Andy Beshear
In an impressive display of success for the state’s first major expansion of gambling in decades, the Kentucky sports betting market is rapidly exceeding revenue expectations. Since the launch of […]
Churchill Downs’ Derby City Gaming Downtown Now Open in Louisville, Kentucky
Churchill Downs Incorporated (CDI) recently celebrated the grand opening of Derby City Gaming Downtown in Louisville, Kentucky. This new $90 million venue, located at 140 South Fourth Street, opened its […]
Kentucky Sports Betting Handle Hits $250M, Says Governor Beshear
Kentucky’s sports betting market has seen a surge in activity since last month’s launch, with nearly $250 million wagered and close to 500,000 betting accounts created. Kentucky online sports betting […]
Sandy’s Racing and Gaming Opening Very Soon in Kentucky
Later this week, Eastern Kentucky is set to witness the grand opening of Sandy’s Racing and Gaming, a $75 million project by Revolutionary Racing. The latest addition to the list […]
Kentucky’s Opening Online Sports Betting Revenues Revealed by Governor Beshear
In a remarkable kickoff, Kentucky’s sports bettors placed more than $68 million in handle during the opening weekend of online betting from Thursday September 28 to Sunday October 1. This […]
Circa Sports Launches in Kentucky and Illinois
Las Vegas-based sports betting operator Circa Sports has expanded its footprint by launching in Kentucky and Illinois. This marks the operator’s fifth and sixth regulated U.S. sports betting markets Circa […]
Kentucky Sports Betting Initial Revenues In, Online Launching Soon
The Kentucky sports wagering market launched on September 7 for retail betting, and the initial figures are promising, reflecting the state’s enthusiasm for this new form of entertainment. In just […]