Kentucky

18th September 2020

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…

4th September 2020

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…

27th August 2020

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…

13th August 2020

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…

3rd August 2020

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…

11th June 2020

State of the Union: Las Vegas, Colorado, Detroit and more

This week’s State of the Union, in partnership with Segev LLP, sees casinos in Nevada and beyond reopen, while the latest sports betting figures come…

17th March 2020

Kentucky Derby postponed until September 5

Churchill Downs Incorporated (CDI) has announced that the 2020 edition of the Kentucky Derby US horse racing event will be switched from May to September…

23rd January 2020

State of the Union: NJ, NY, PA, Detroit and more

In this week’s State of the Union, in partnership with Segev LLP, the two states to benefit most from the repeal of PASPA post their…

16th January 2020

Kentucky sports betting bill passes first committee

A bill to legalize sports betting in Kentucky is headed to floor of the House of Representatives after passing through the Licensing, Occupations, & Administrative…

6th November 2019

Pro-gambling Beshear elected Governor of Kentucky

Democratic Party candidate Andy Beshear — who pledged to legalize commercial casinos, sports betting and online gaming if elected — has won Kentucky’s gubernatorial election.…

10th October 2019

Churchill Downs completes acquisition of Kentucky’s Turfway Park

Churchill Downs Incorporated (CDI) has finalised its acquisition of Turfway Park in Kentucky from Jack Ohio LLC, an affiliate of Jack Entertainment LLC and Hard…

4th October 2019

Churchill Downs to acquire Kentucky’s Turfway Park

Churchill Downs Incorporated (CDI) has agreed a deal to acquire Turfway Park in Kentucky from Jack Ohio LLC, an affiliate of Jack Entertainment LLC and…

19th September 2019

State of the Union: NJ, MS, DE, PA and more

This week’s State of the Union, in partnership with Segev LLP, covers the latest revenue figures from a number of regulated markets, as well as…

17th September 2019

KY Governor candidate reveals gambling expansion plans

Democratic Gubernatorial candidate Andy Beshear has announced plans to significantly expand Kentucky’s legal gambling market by legalizing commercial casinos, sports betting and online gaming if…