We also own and operate TwinSpires, one of the largest and most profitable online wagering platforms for horse racing in the U.S. We own and operate four gaming entertainment venues with approximately 3,900 historical racing machines in Kentucky. CDI will also operate HRMs in Virginia upon closing of the pending acquisition of Peninsula Pacific Entertainment.Ĭhurchill Downs Incorporated is an industry-leading racing, online wagering and gaming entertainment company anchored by our iconic flagship event, the Kentucky Derby. CDI currently operates HRMs in Kentucky and in Louisiana.

New Hampshire will be the fourth state in which CDI will operate historical horse racing. “It is a privilege to have the opportunity to meaningfully support nonprofits in New Hampshire as the leading gaming operator in charitable contributions.” “We are excited to build upon the success of Chasers with CDI’s proven excellence in historical horse racing operations and a state-of-the-art new facility,” said Bill Carstanjen, Chief Executive Officer of CDI. CDI expects the total investment in Salem, inclusive of the purchase price, to be approximately $150 million.

CDI plans to construct an expanded charitable gaming facility in Salem, with up to 800 gaming positions including historical racing machines (“HRMs”) and table games. The purchase of Chasers follows the approval of the transaction by the New Hampshire Lottery Commission.Ĭhasers is located approximately 30 minutes from downtown Boston and is the leading New Hampshire charitable gaming operator, offering poker and a variety of table games. 06, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) - Churchill Downs Incorporated (“CDI” or “the Company”) (Nasdaq: CHDN) announced today that the Company has completed its previously-announced purchase of Chasers Poker Room in Salem, New Hampshire (“Chasers”).

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