Churchill Downs Incorporated to Reopen Harlow’s Casino Resort & Spa and Riverwalk Casino Hotel in Mississippi

Live Racing at Churchill Downs Racetrack in Kentucky and Off-Track Betting Operations in Louisiana Previously Resumed

LOUISVILLE, Ky., May 20, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Churchill Downs Incorporated (“CDI” or “the Company”) (Nasdaq: CHDN) announced today plans to reopen its two properties in Mississippi. Harlow’s Casino Resort & Spa in Greenville and Riverwalk Casino Hotel in Vicksburg will recommence operations on Thursday, May 21, 2020, in compliance with state and local requirements and with modified amenity offerings.         

“We are pleased to continue reopening our properties across the country and to, once again, be able to provide extraordinary service and entertainment experiences to our guests,” said Bill Carstanjen, CEO of CDI. “Our teams have worked diligently to develop and implement new health and safety protocols that meet and exceed the requirements of each jurisdiction to protect our guests, our team members and our communities.”

All CDI properties will implement and practice the “CDI 360 Degree Approach to Safety,” which includes initiatives to facilitate social distancing, personal protection and enhanced cleaning. Some of these protocols include:

• Increased frequency of cleaning and sanitizing of all high-touch surfaces, including door handles, gaming machines, table games, handrails, and elevator buttons;
• Mandatory temperature checks of all guests and team members upon entering the building;
• Installation of plexiglass or polycarbonate dividers in areas of high touch transactions;
• Increased placement of hand sanitizer dispensers and sanitary wipes throughout our properties;
• Providing personal protective equipment (PPE) to team members;
• Utilizing visual aids to assist with measuring social distancing;
• Capacity restrictions across all customer and team member areas, including casino floors and restaurants; and
• Required training for all team members on our safety protocols.

CDI reopened its 12 Off-Track Betting (“OTB”) locations featuring video poker and simulcast wagering in Louisiana on Monday, May 18, 2020. Spectator-free live horse racing resumed at Churchill Downs Racetrack in Louisville, Kentucky on Saturday, May 16, 2020. CDI will provide the reopening status of additional properties in other states as the dates are confirmed.