Derby City Gaming Opens New Outdoor Gaming Patio

LOUISVILLE, Ky., Sept. 03, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Churchill Downs Incorporated (“CDI”) (Nasdaq: CHDN) announced today the opening of a new outdoor gaming patio on the south side of Derby City Gaming in Louisville, Kentucky. The new 8,000 square foot patio will result in a net addition of 225 historical racing machines (“HRMs”) with some of the best game titles available. Derby City Gaming has an existing outdoor gaming patio on the north side of the facility that has 113 HRMs. With the addition of the new patio, Derby City Gaming will have 1,225 HRMs.

“The existing patio at Derby City Gaming has been an extremely popular location for our guests,” said Austin Miller, Senior Vice President, Gaming Operations for CDI. “This additional patio will provide our guests with more machines, more space, and an abundance of fresh air to enjoy while playing at Derby City Gaming. This new amenity is unlike any other in the market and I am excited for our guests to experience it.”

Derby City Gaming is currently operating under capacity restrictions in compliance with State and local requirements and has implemented the “CDI 360 Degree Approach to Safety”, which includes initiatives to facilitate social distancing, personal protections and enhanced cleaning.

About Churchill Downs Incorporated

Churchill Downs Incorporated is an industry-leading racing, online wagering and gaming entertainment company anchored by our iconic flagship event - The Kentucky Derby. We own and operate Derby City Gaming, a historical racing machine facility in Louisville, Kentucky. We also own and operate the largest online horse racing wagering platform in the U.S., TwinSpires.com, and we operate sports betting and iGaming through our BetAmerica platform in multiple states. We are also a leader in brick-and-mortar casino gaming with approximately 11,000 slot machines and video lottery terminals and 200 table games in eight states. Additional information about CDI can be found online at www.churchilldownsincorporated.com.

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