Kentucky
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…
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 –…
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…
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,…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…