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Rumor That Stronach is Buying Calder Denied

Gulfstream Park officials said April 25 that there is no truth to rumors that its parent The Stronach Group has reached an agreement to buy Calder Casino & Race Course from its parent Churchill Downs Inc.

 Thursday, April 25, 2013
CDI Quarterly Net Revenues Increased

CDI Quarterly Net Revenues Increased

Churchill Downs Inc. reported net revenues from continuing operations for the first quarter of 2013 increased 7% to $148.1 million from $138.2 million during the same period a year ago.

 Thursday, April 25, 2013

Churchill Monitors Online Gaming Landscape

Churchill's experience in operating an ADW and working with state regulators could prove useful as it attempts to expand its Internet gambling operations.

 Thursday, February 28, 2013
Miami Valley Gaming Finalizes Lebanon Sale

Miami Valley Gaming Finalizes Lebanon Sale

Miami Valley Gaming & Racing, a joint venture of Delaware North Companies Gaming & Entertainment and Churchill Downs Incorporated, has completed its purchase of the harness racing assets held by Lebanon Raceway in Ohio.

 Friday, December 21, 2012

Churchill VP of Racing Richardson Leaving

Churchill Downs Inc. announced Oct. 19 that Senior Vice President of Racing Donnie Richardson will leave the company at the end of the year.

 Friday, October 19, 2012
Racing, Online Wagering Drive CDI Profits

Racing, Online Wagering Drive CDI Profits

Due primarily to increased business Kentucky Derby week and continued growth at TwinSpires.com, Churchill Downs Inc. reported an 8% increase in net revenues from continuing operations for the second quarter of 2012.

 Tuesday, August 07, 2012

PNGI: Status Quo on Ohio Tracks for Now

Penn National Gaming Inc., which owns two racetracks in Ohio, said it will run full live racing schedules at both tracks for the rest of this year and possibly next year depending on resolution of a legal challenge.

 Tuesday, May 08, 2012

Lebanon Raceway Bought by Delaware North, CDI

Delaware North Companies Gaming & Entertainment and Churchill Downs Inc. announced March 1 their joint venture to purchase Lebanon Raceway in Lebanon, Ohio, and develop a new video lottery terminal facility.

 Thursday, March 01, 2012
CDI Reinforces Safety for Upcoming Meets

CDI Reinforces Safety for Upcoming Meets

Churchill Downs Inc. reinforced its safety initiatives April 11 and said it plans to seek re-accreditation for its four racetracks through the National Thoroughbred Racing Association Safety and Integrity Alliance.

 Monday, April 11, 2011
Gulfstream Willing to Negotiate Over Dates

Gulfstream Willing to Negotiate Over Dates

Gulfstream Park would be willing to consider a partial change in southeast Florida's racing calendar, a top official of Gulfstream's parent MI Developments.

 Wednesday, January 05, 2011

Petrillo Named Arlington Park GM

Tony Petrillo has been promoted to general manager of Arlington Park.

 Wednesday, October 13, 2010
Arnold Resigns as Arlington President

Arnold Resigns as Arlington President

Roy Arnold has resigned as president of Arlington Park and its OTB affiliates, Churchill Downs Inc. announced Oct. 11.

 Monday, October 11, 2010
Evans: Pleased, But Not Thrilled With CDI Q1

Evans: Pleased, But Not Thrilled With CDI Q1

A day after Churchill Downs Inc. issued a revenue report from the first quarter of 2010 officials analyzed the information and talked about what's in store for the future of the company.

 Thursday, May 06, 2010

Harrah's Exec Named Fair Grounds President

An executive with the Harrah's gaming company has been hired to run Fair Grounds Race Course & Slots as part of a management shuffle by Churchill Downs Inc.

 Tuesday, April 20, 2010

'Undercover' Churchill COO Gets TV Time

Churchill Downs Inc. chief operating officer Bill Carstanjen took part in the TV show Undercover Boss. The episode, filmed at Arlington Park and Calder Race Course last year, will air March 14.

 Wednesday, March 10, 2010
Churchill Seeks to Cut Seven Race Days

Churchill Seeks to Cut Seven Race Days

Churchill Downs will ask a state comission May 12 to cut seven race days from its 2009 spring meet; announces purse cuts.

 Monday, May 11, 2009
CDI Unveils Organizational Changes

CDI Unveils Organizational Changes

Churchill Downs Inc. has announced several changes to its organizational structure that will include the recruitment of a new president for its signature racetrack.

 Tuesday, January 20, 2009

TVG Ends Contract Talks With Churchill Downs Inc.

TVG announced Feb. 15 that it has discontinued negotiations on extending its television and advance deposit wagering contract with Churchill Downs Inc.

 Thursday, February 15, 2007