Kentucky

1st October 2021

Churchill Downs announces new HRM hall in Downtown Louisville

Churchill Downs has announced plans to open a new historical racing machine (HRM) entertainment venue in downtown Louisville, Kentucky. Named Derby City Gaming Downtown, the…

27th September 2021

Kentucky Lottery sees sales rise 12.4% in July and August

The Kentucky Lottery’s board of directors has announced that sales for the first two months of its 2022 financial year – July and August –…

22nd September 2021

Flutter agrees $300m Kentucky settlement

PokerStars owner Flutter Entertainment has agreed to pay a $200m settlement to the Commonwealth of Kentucky, bringing an end to the long-running legal dispute between…

1st July 2021

State of the Union: Canada, Nevada, Bally’s and more

This week’s State of the Union, in partnership with Segev LLP, covers Canada’s single event betting bill, as well as the latest numbers from Nevada,…

25th March 2021

KY court rejects Flutter bid for new hearing on $870m judgement

The Kentucky Supreme Court has denied Flutter Entertainment’s request for a new hearing on a decision that could see the operator ordered to pay $870m…

24th March 2021

CDI to introduce Konami historical racing machines to Kentucky venues

Churchill Downs Incorporated (CDI) has reached an agreement with casino supplier Konami Gaming, to purchase a range of historical racing machines (HRMs) for installation in…

12th January 2021

Kentucky to reconsider online sports betting in new bill

Kentucky Republican Representative Adam Koenig has again filed legislation to legalise online sports betting in the US state. House Bill 241 is similar to House…

17th December 2020

KY Supreme Court restores $870m Stars Group judgement

Flutter Entertainment said it was “wholly surprised” by the Kentucky Supreme Court’s decision to reinstate a $870m judgement related to legacy activities of The Stars…

19th November 2020

Flanery to step down as Churchill Downs Racetrack president

Churchill Downs Racetrack president T. Kevin Flanery will step down from the role he has held since 2009 at the end of the year. Bill…

18th September 2020

Harville appointed to lead Kentucky Lottery

Mary Harville has been unveiled as the new president and chief executive of the Kentucky Lottery Corporation. Appointed by Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear, Harville will…

4th September 2020

CDI opens new outdoor gaming space at Derby City

Churchill Downs Incorporated (CDI) has opened a new outdoor gaming patio on the south side of Derby City Gaming, the only licensed land-based gaming facility in…

27th August 2020

State of the Union: Illinois, Nevada, New Jersey and more

This week’s State of the Union, in partnership with Segev LLP, includes the return of remote registration in Illinois, following renewed casino shutdowns, as well…

13th August 2020

State of the Union: Caesars, New Jersey, college football and more

This week’s State of the Union, in partnership with Segev LLP, covers the first results update from Caesars Entertainment since the merger between the former…

3rd August 2020

Kentucky lottery revenue grows to $1.20bn in 2019-20

The Kentucky Lottery Corporation took in record revenue of $1.20bn in its 2020 fiscal year ended 30 June 2020, a 6.2% year-on-year rise. Online lottery…