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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 Accelerates Dividend Payment

Churchill Downs is among the growing number of publicly traded companies that have accelerated payment of dividends to get ahead of probable increased tax rates next year.

 Wednesday, November 21, 2012

Churchill to Acquire Riverwalk Casino, Hotel

Churchill Downs Incorporated has agreed to acquire Riverwalk Casino and Hotel in Vicksburg, Miss., for total consideration of approximately $141 million, to be paid in cash, the company announced Oct. 5.

 Saturday, October 06, 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
Churchill Downs to Build 'The Mansion'

Churchill Downs to Build 'The Mansion'

Calling it a "tease" with details to follow later, Churchill Downs Inc. chairman and CEO Robert Evans said March 13 the company plans to construct "The Mansion" at its flagship track in Louisville.

 Tuesday, March 13, 2012
Casino, Online Betting Grow CDI Earnings

Casino, Online Betting Grow CDI Earnings

Churchill Downs Inc reported 19% growth in revenue for 2011 due largely to a Mississippi casino and online wagering.

 Monday, March 12, 2012
Churchill Downs Inc. Increases Dividend

Churchill Downs Inc. Increases Dividend

Churchill Downs, Inc. announced Dec. 5 that its board of directors has approved an annual dividend of 60 cents per share, up 20% over the 50 cent per share dividend that had been awarded in recent years.

 Monday, December 05, 2011

CDI Reports Substantial Jump in Earnings

Churchill Downs Inc. reported net earnings from continuing operations of $19.7 million for the third quarter of 2011, up significantly from $3.7 million for the third quarter of 2010.

 Wednesday, October 26, 2011
CDI Net Revenues Rise 16%

CDI Net Revenues Rise 16%

Churchill Downs Inc., boosted by its online and gaming business segments, reported double-digit increases in the second quarter this year compared to 2010 numbers.

 Wednesday, July 27, 2011
Derby Week Boosts Churchill's Earnings

Derby Week Boosts Churchill's Earnings

The night-time opening card of the spring meet and the success of Kentucky Derby week at Churchill Downs will likely result in a contribution of between $5-6 million in pre-tax earnings to the company's bottom line for 2011.

 Tuesday, May 10, 2011
Owner Jess Jackson Dies at Age 81

Owner Jess Jackson Dies at Age 81

Winemaker and prominent Thoroughbred owner Jess Jackson, whose Stonestreet Stable campaigned Rachel Alexandra and Curlin, died April 21 after a lengthy illness. He was 81.

 Thursday, April 21, 2011
CDI Names Tse Executive VP, Gen. Counsel

CDI Names Tse Executive VP, Gen. Counsel

Churchill Downs Inc. March 10 named Alan K. Tse executive vice president and general counsel for the Company. Tse will oversee all legal, corporate governance, and compliance matters for CDI.

 Thursday, March 10, 2011
Harris to Direct Churchill Downs Foundation

Harris to Direct Churchill Downs Foundation

Churchill Downs Incorporated announced Oct. 18 that Liz Harris will become vice president and executive director of the Churchill Downs Incorporated Foundation, effective Oct. 25.

 Monday, October 18, 2010

Sexton Out at Churchill Downs

Churchill Downs Inc. will not hold its HullabaLOU Music Festival in 2011 and has accepted the resignation of CDI executive vice president Steve Sexton.

 Wednesday, October 06, 2010
New Normal Gate-to-Wire in Natalma

New Normal Gate-to-Wire in Natalma

New Normal punched her ticket to the Breeders' Cup Juvenile Fillies Turf (gr. IIT) in November with a wire-to-wire score in the $195,084 Natalma Stakes (Can-IIIT) Sept. 18 at Woodbine.

 Saturday, September 18, 2010
Churchill Buys Mississippi Casino for $138M

Churchill Buys Mississippi Casino for $138M

Churchill Downs Incorporated has entered into an agreement to acquire Harlow's Casino Resort & Hotel, in Greenville, Miss., for approximately $138 million

 Monday, September 13, 2010

Calder Hitting Purse Increase Target

Calder Casino & Race Course is meeting its targets of an overnight purse increase that it announced on June 12, utilizing portions of the revenue from slot machines at the casino it opened on Jan. 22, 2010.

 Thursday, August 19, 2010
Churchill Downs Stands Out Among CDI Tracks

Churchill Downs Stands Out Among CDI Tracks

Boosted by record earnings during Kentucky Derby Week, wagering at Churchill Downs fared much better through the first six months of 2010 than tracks have on the national level.

 Thursday, August 05, 2010
Churchill Undecided on Form of Instant Racing

Churchill Undecided on Form of Instant Racing

Churchill Downs has not decided whether to implement a form of Instant Racing should the VLT-like games be approved for Kentucky tracks, according to Churchill Downs Inc. president and CEO Robert Evans.

 Thursday, August 05, 2010
Gaming, Online Segments Boost CDI's Revenues

Gaming, Online Segments Boost CDI's Revenues

Boosted by growth in its gaming and online segments and this year's Kentucky Derby and Kentucky Oaks, Churchill Downs Inc. reported that net revenues rose 11% during the second quarter of 2010.

 Wednesday, August 04, 2010
Marsh Side's 2009 DQ in Canada Overturned

Marsh Side's 2009 DQ in Canada Overturned

The Ontario Racing Commission has overturned the disqualification of Robert Evans' Marsh Side from first to fourth in the 2009 Northern Dancer Stakes (Can-IT) at Woodbine and restored the original order of finish.

 Wednesday, June 16, 2010

Packard Retires From CDI Board

Churchill Downs Inc. announced June 14 that Susan Packard has retired from its board of directors effective June 30. The CDI board has unanimously adopted a resolution to concurrently reduce the number of directors to 12.

 Monday, June 14, 2010
It's Official: Churchill to Host BC 2011

It's Official: Churchill to Host BC 2011

Kentucky Gov. Steve Beshear makes announcement at Churchill Downs that the 2011 Breeders' Cup will be run under the Twin Spires for the first time in consecutive years.

 Friday, June 11, 2010
CDI Completes Merger with Youbet.com

CDI Completes Merger with Youbet.com

Churchill Downs Inc. announced June 2 that it has completed its merger with Youbet.com.

 Wednesday, June 02, 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
Calder Casino, TwinSpires.com Boost CDI

Calder Casino, TwinSpires.com Boost CDI

Churchill Downs Inc. reported that revenue from the newly opened Calder Casino and revenue growth at TwinSpires.com boosted net revenues from continuing operations to a record total of $75.1 million for 2010's first quarter.

 Wednesday, May 05, 2010
Susan G. Komen Renews KY Oaks Partnership

Susan G. Komen Renews KY Oaks Partnership

Susan G. Komen for the Cure will once again partner with the Kentucky Oaks to raise awareness for breast cancer with numerous on-track events on Oaks Day, including a "Pink Out" and survivors parade.

 Wednesday, February 17, 2010
NBC, Churchill Partner to Show Derby Preps

NBC, Churchill Partner to Show Derby Preps

Churchill Downs Inc. is partnering with NBC Sports to televise three, one-hour programs of key prep races on the Triple Crown trail in 2010, it was announced Jan. 11.

 Monday, January 11, 2010
CDI 'Well-Positioned' to Make Other Deals

CDI 'Well-Positioned' to Make Other Deals

Churchill Downs Inc., which announced Nov. 11 plans to purchase Youbet.com and its United Tote subsidiary for about $126.8 million, is on the lookout for other prospective purchases in the area of Internet wagering.

 Friday, November 13, 2009

Hale Named to Churchill Downs Post

Churchill Downs has announced that D. Brett Hale has been named senior vice president of corporate and government relations.

 Thursday, November 12, 2009
CDI Plans to Acquire Youbet.com for $126.8M

CDI Plans to Acquire Youbet.com for $126.8M

Churchill Downs Inc. is expanding its presence in the advance deposit wagering market with the purchase of Youbet.com for $126.8 million. United Tote is included in the proposed deal.

 Wednesday, November 11, 2009

CDI's Evans: Some Progress in Kentucky

The president of Churchill Downs Inc. said he believes recent developments with the makeup of the Kentucky General Assembly are positive and could help lead to legalization of video lottery terminals at racetracks in the state.

 Friday, October 30, 2009
CDI Quarterly Net Revenue Up Slightly

CDI Quarterly Net Revenue Up Slightly

Churchill Downs Inc. reported Oct. 28 that net revenue from continuing operations for the third quarter of 2009 totaled $100.9 million, an increase of $1.3 million, or 1%, over the $99.6 million recorded during the third quarter of 2008.

 Wednesday, October 28, 2009
Evans: We Believe We Must Win Slots Battle

Evans: We Believe We Must Win Slots Battle

Although Churchill Downs Inc. posted a slight increase in revenue during the second quarter of 2009 despite the depressed economic picture with the U.S., the racetrack operating company's president and CEO said the "results from our racing operations were disappointing."

 Thursday, July 30, 2009
Evans Cites Benefits of Non-Racing Ventures

Evans Cites Benefits of Non-Racing Ventures

While Churchill Downs Incorporated will continue to focus on racing as its primary business, its ability to expand into more profitable ventures such as alternative gaming and concerts will be key to future growth.

 Thursday, June 18, 2009
Churchill to Benefit Charity on Oaks Day

Churchill to Benefit Charity on Oaks Day

Churchill Downs, host of the May 1 Kentucky Oaks (gr. I), and Susan G. Komen for the Cure, the world's largest breast cancer organization, have announced a partnership to raise funds to aid in breast cancer awareness and research.

 Wednesday, March 11, 2009
Champion Hidden Lake to Old Friends

Champion Hidden Lake to Old Friends

Hidden Lake, who earned the 1997 Eclipse award for top older female, will become the newest retiree at Old Friends, a Thoroughbred retirement facility near Georgetown, Ky. Her owner, Robert Evans of Connecticut, donated her.

 Friday, January 16, 2009
Akronism Scores in Seaway

Akronism Scores in Seaway

Delaware Park shipper Akronism seems to have found a home in Canada, as the 4-year-old filly won her second consecutive graded stakes at Woodbine, this time taking the $157,800 Seaway Stakes (Can-III) by a length Sept. 6.

 Saturday, September 06, 2008
Ginger Punch Prevails in Ensign Thriller

Ginger Punch Prevails in Ensign Thriller

There were many who questioned whether champion mare Ginger Punch would be able to stretch out to 10 furlongs, something she had never done before. In the $400,000 Personal Ensign Stakes (gr. I) Aug. 22 at Saratoga, the 5-year-old daughter of Awesome Again was grateful for the added distance, as she needed every last stride to pass Lemon Drop Mom.

 Friday, August 22, 2008
CDI Pleased with Quarterly Results

CDI Pleased with Quarterly Results

Churchill Downs Inc. said Aug. 6 it was pleased with its second quarter results despite various challenges that left the company with flat earnings in year-over-year comparison, claiming a high-profile dispute with horsemen had "little impact" on certain aspects of its financial performance.

 Wednesday, August 06, 2008
Hialeah Redux: Beyond Brunetti, Minor

Hialeah Redux: Beyond Brunetti, Minor

Hialeah Park owner John Brunetti is looking forward to meeting with prospective buyer Halsey Minor about what he calls multiple "hurdles" to returning racing to the historic track that last held a meet in 2001.

 Thursday, July 31, 2008
Golden Spikes Captures Carry Back

Golden Spikes Captures Carry Back

Golden Spikes, on the Triple Crown trail earlier this year, is beginning to find a niche as a sprinter, as he captured the $250,000 Carry Back Stakes July 12 at Calder Race Course for his second win in a row.

 Saturday, July 12, 2008
Evans: CDI Committed to End ADW Dispute

Evans: CDI Committed to End ADW Dispute

A leading executive of Churchill Downs Inc. told a gathering of shareholders June 19 that he didn't know when a nasty revenue-sharing dispute with horsemen would be resolved, but promised the company would do its part in reaching a satisfactory conclusion for all.

 Thursday, June 19, 2008
Elysium Fields, Big Brown Turn in Works

Elysium Fields, Big Brown Turn in Works

Fountain of Youth Stakes (gr. II) runner-up Elysium Fields and impressive allowance winner Big Brown turned in works this week in preparation for the $1 million Florida Derby (gr. I) March 29.

 Thursday, March 20, 2008
CDI: 2007 Challenges, 2008 Opportunities

CDI: 2007 Challenges, 2008 Opportunities

Churchill Downs Inc. is asking for patience in seeing financial rewards from what it termed an $80 million investment into the advance deposit wagering industry in 2007, and promises to act on opportunities for the company's progress in 2008.

 Friday, March 14, 2008
CDI: Multi-Year Proposal for 'Cup

CDI: Multi-Year Proposal for 'Cup

Churchill Downs Inc. says it is sincerely interested in hosting the Breeders' Cup World Championships, so much so that it offered what it considered an "innovative" multi-year plan for regularly staging the annual event at its signature namesake track starting in 2009.

 Friday, February 08, 2008
Commentary:  Battle Lines

Commentary: Battle Lines

By Evan I. Hammonds - Advance deposit wagering, which most sources agree accounts for about 10% of handle on Thoroughbred racing, is the sport's latest battleground.

 Tuesday, August 21, 2007

Account Wagering Structure Said to Need 'Urgent' Action

The Jockey Club has weighed in publicly on the topic of account wagering economics, urging the pari-mutuel industry to urgently work together to devise a model that benefits horsemen, racetracks, and patrons.

 Sunday, August 19, 2007

Churchill to Stop Releasing Handle Figures

During a conference call to discuss second-quarter earnings, Robert Evans, president and chief executive officer of Churchill Downs Inc., said the company would no longer release handle and attendance figures at the conclusion of race meets for its four racetrack properties.

 Thursday, August 09, 2007

CDI Reports Second-Quarter Net Earnings Drop

Churchill Downs Inc. reported net earnings of $29.3 million in the second quarter, a decrease of 12% compared with net earnings of $33.4 million over the same period last year. Those figures break down to $2.11 per share and $2.46 per share, respectively.

 Wednesday, August 08, 2007
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