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Churchill Downs Incorporated Names Katherine Armstrong VP of Culture

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Thursday, May 6, 2021
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b"LOUISVILLE, Ky., May 06, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Churchill Downs Incorporated (\xe2\x80\x9cCDI\xe2\x80\x9d or \xe2\x80\x9cCompany\xe2\x80\x9d) (Nasdaq: CHDN) announced today that Katherine Armstrong has been hired as Vice President of Culture (Diversity, Equity and Inclusion) for the Company.

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  • b"LOUISVILLE, Ky., May 06, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Churchill Downs Incorporated (\xe2\x80\x9cCDI\xe2\x80\x9d or \xe2\x80\x9cCompany\xe2\x80\x9d) (Nasdaq: CHDN) announced today that Katherine Armstrong has been hired as Vice President of Culture (Diversity, Equity and Inclusion) for the Company.
  • Armstrong will develop and drive diversity initiatives and create opportunities to share best practices across the business segments.\n\xe2\x80\x9cKatherine brings a deep understanding of advancing company culture and diversity, equity and inclusion to this role,\xe2\x80\x9d said Carstanjen.
  • She also served in several significant roles with Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide Inc., Hyatt Hotels Corporation, PNC Financial and Ameristar Casino in Vicksburg, Mississippi.\n\xe2\x80\x9cI am honored and excited to lead the advancement of the culture at CDI,\xe2\x80\x9d said Armstrong.
  • We own and operate three pari-mutuel gaming entertainment venues with approximately 3,050 historical racing machines in Kentucky.

Penn National Gaming Set to Open Barstool Sportsbooks at Hollywood Casino Lawrenceburg and Ameristar East Chicago This Week

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Tuesday, December 22, 2020
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Penn National Gaming, Inc. (PENN: Nasdaq) (Penn National or the Company) announced today that it expects to open its rebranded Barstool Sportsbooks at Hollywood Casino Lawrenceburg (Hollywood Lawrenceburg) on December 23, 2020 and Ameristar East Chicago Casino & Hotel (Ameristar East Chicago) on December 24, 2020, subject to any final regulatory approvals.

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  • Penn National Gaming, Inc. (PENN: Nasdaq) (Penn National or the Company) announced today that it expects to open its rebranded Barstool Sportsbooks at Hollywood Casino Lawrenceburg (Hollywood Lawrenceburg) on December 23, 2020 and Ameristar East Chicago Casino & Hotel (Ameristar East Chicago) on December 24, 2020, subject to any final regulatory approvals.
  • We are very excited to be opening our newly branded Barstool Sportsbooks, said Rafael Verde, Senior Vice President of Regional Operations for Penn National.
  • The Company has rebranded the existing sportsbooks located near the entrance to the casino floor at Hollywood Lawrenceburg and by the entrance to the property at Ameristar East Chicago.
  • Hollywood Lawrenceburg and Ameristar East Chicago have been offering sports wagering in Indiana for well over a year, said Mr. Verde.

Phase I of Monarch Casino Resort Spa Black Hawk Expansion to Debut November 19

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Monday, November 16, 2020
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The first phase of the expansion will open to the public on Thursday, November 19, 2020 at 9:00 a.m. MT.

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  • The first phase of the expansion will open to the public on Thursday, November 19, 2020 at 9:00 a.m. MT.
  • The Phase I opening consists of an expanded casino, three restaurants, approximately 250 luxury hotel rooms and suites, convention space and other amenities.
  • Concurrently, citizens of Black Hawk voted favorably to give authority to the City Council of Black Hawk to remove or increase the bet limit and approve new games.
  • About Monarch Casino & Resort, Inc.
    Monarch Casino & Resort, Inc., through its subsidiaries, owns and operates the Atlantis Casino Resort Spa, a hotel/casino facility in Reno, Nevada, and the Monarch Casino Resort Spa Black Hawk in Black Hawk, Colorado, approximately 40 miles west of Denver.

Penn National Gaming Set to Open First Retail Barstool Sportsbook at Ameristar Casino Resort Spa Black Hawk Today

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Thursday, November 5, 2020
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Penn National Gaming, Inc. (PENN: Nasdaq) (Penn National or the Company) announced that it expects to open its first retail-branded Barstool Sportsbook at Ameristar Casino Resort Spa Black Hawk (Ameristar Black Hawk) today at 4:00pm MT, subject to any final regulatory approvals.

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  • Penn National Gaming, Inc. (PENN: Nasdaq) (Penn National or the Company) announced that it expects to open its first retail-branded Barstool Sportsbook at Ameristar Casino Resort Spa Black Hawk (Ameristar Black Hawk) today at 4:00pm MT, subject to any final regulatory approvals.
  • We are very excited to be opening the first Barstool Sportsbook in the country at Ameristar Black Hawk, said Jay Snowden, President and CEO of Penn National Gaming.
  • This will be the first of many new retail locations for Barstool Sportsbooks at our casinos nationwide.
  • Penn National will offer a state-of-the-art sports betting experience at Ameristar Black Hawk, including sports betting kiosks and ticket writer stations that will support thousands of sports betting options for its customers.

Penn National Gaming Reopens Plainridge Park Casino and Hollywood Casino Bangor

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Friday, July 10, 2020
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Penn National Gaming, Inc. (NASDAQ: PENN) (Penn National or the Company) today announced that 37 of its 41 gaming and racing properties have resumed operations, representing approximately 90 percent of the Companys regional gaming and racing portfolio in 17 of the 19 states in which it operates.

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  • Penn National Gaming, Inc. (NASDAQ: PENN) (Penn National or the Company) today announced that 37 of its 41 gaming and racing properties have resumed operations, representing approximately 90 percent of the Companys regional gaming and racing portfolio in 17 of the 19 states in which it operates.
  • The most recent property reopenings include Plainridge Park Casino in Massachusetts which reopened on July 8 and Hollywood Casino Bangor in Maine which is reopening today.
  • Penn Nationals re-opened properties and VGT operations include: Ameristar Casino Hotel Blackhawk (CO); Sanford Orlando Kennel Club (FL); Ameristar Casino Hotel Council Bluffs; (IA); Argosy Casino Alton, Hollywood Casino Aurora, Hollywood Casino Joliet and Prairie State Gaming (IL); Ameristar Casino Hotel East Chicago and Hollywood Casino Lawrenceburg (IN); Hollywood Casino at Kansas Speedway (KS); Boomtown Casino Bossier City, Boomtown Casino New Orleans, LAuberge Casino Baton Rouge, LAuberge Casino Lake Charles, and Margaritaville Casino Bossier City (LA); Plainridge Park Casino (MA); Hollywood Casino Bangor (ME); Argosy Casino Hotel & Spa Riverside, Hollywood Casino St. Louis, and River City Casino & Hotel (MO); 1st Jackpot Casino Tunica, Ameristar Casino Hotel Vicksburg, Boomtown Casino Biloxi, Hollywood Casino Gulf Coast, and Hollywood Casino Tunica (MS); Cactus Petes Resort Casino, and M Resort Spa Casino Las Vegas (NV); Freehold Raceway (NJ); Hollywood Casino Columbus, Hollywood Casino Toledo, Hollywood Gaming at Dayton Raceway, and Hollywood Gaming at Mahoning Valley Race Course (OH); The Meadows Casino Racetrack Hotel and Hollywood Casino at Penn National Race Course (PA); Retama Park and Sam Houston Race Park (TX); and Hollywood Casino at Charles Town Races (WV).
  • Penn National Gaming owns, operates or has ownership interests in 41 gaming and racing properties in 19 states and video gaming terminal operations with a focus on slot machine entertainment.

Penn National Gaming Reopens Three Illinois Casinos and Resumes Prairie State Gaming Video Gaming Terminal Operations

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Wednesday, July 1, 2020
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The latest reopenings are scheduled for today at the Companys three Illinois casinos as well as its Prairie State Gaming video gaming terminal (VGT) operations throughout Illinois.

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  • The latest reopenings are scheduled for today at the Companys three Illinois casinos as well as its Prairie State Gaming video gaming terminal (VGT) operations throughout Illinois.
  • With the reopening of our three casinos and our VGT operations in Illinois, 83 percent of our industry-leading regional gaming footprint has now resumed operations, said Jay Snowden, President and Chief Executive Officer for Penn National.
  • Penn National has implemented comprehensive social distancing and safety protocols at all of its reopened properties, developed in close consultation with state regulators and local and state public health officials.
  • Penn National Gaming owns, operates or has ownership interests in 41 gaming and racing properties in 19 states and video gaming terminal operations with a focus on slot machine entertainment.

Penn National Gaming Has Resumed Operations at More Than 70 Percent of the Company’s 41 Properties

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Friday, June 19, 2020
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Penn National Gaming, Inc. (NASDAQ: PENN) (Penn National or the Company) today announced that 30 of its 41 gaming and racing properties have resumed operations, representing more than 70 percent of the Companys regional gaming portfolio in 13 of the 19 states in which it operates.

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  • Penn National Gaming, Inc. (NASDAQ: PENN) (Penn National or the Company) today announced that 30 of its 41 gaming and racing properties have resumed operations, representing more than 70 percent of the Companys regional gaming portfolio in 13 of the 19 states in which it operates.
  • The latest reopenings will occur today at the Companys four Ohio properties and in Pennsylvania at Hollywood Casino at Penn National Race Course.
  • Penn National Gaming owns, operates or has ownership interests in 41 gaming and racing properties in 19 states and video gaming terminal operations with a focus on slot machine entertainment.
  • In total, Penn Nationals properties feature approximately 50,000 gaming machines, 1,300 table games and 8,800 hotel rooms.

Penn National Gaming Announces Reopening of Its 10 Casinos in Louisiana and Mississippi

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Wednesday, May 20, 2020
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Penn National Gaming, Inc. (NASDAQ: PENN) (Penn National or the Company) announced today that on May 18, 2020, the Company successfully reopened its five casino properties in Louisiana.

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  • Penn National Gaming, Inc. (NASDAQ: PENN) (Penn National or the Company) announced today that on May 18, 2020, the Company successfully reopened its five casino properties in Louisiana.
  • The Company also announced that it plans to reopen its five casinos in Mississippi on Thursday, May 21, 2020, pending final regulatory approval.
  • Penn National has implemented property-specific comprehensive social distancing and safety protocols, developed in close consultation with state regulators and public health officials.
  • Penn National Gaming owns, operates or has ownership interests in 41 gaming and racing properties in 19 jurisdictions and video gaming terminal operations with a focus on slot machine entertainment.

Gaming Business Directory 2020: Contact Information for 21,000 Gaming Executives and 1,000 Property Owner Profiles - ResearchAndMarkets.com

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Thursday, May 14, 2020
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The Gaming Business Directory provides information on 9,000 casinos, card rooms, bingo halls, racinos, horse tracks, dog tracks, off-track betting facilities and casino cruises and cruise ships located around the world.

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  • The Gaming Business Directory provides information on 9,000 casinos, card rooms, bingo halls, racinos, horse tracks, dog tracks, off-track betting facilities and casino cruises and cruise ships located around the world.
  • Between individual gaming properties and their owners, the directory includes approximately 21,000 executive contacts.
  • 9,000 gaming property profiles worldwide including expanded profiles and executive contact information for 3,200 properties in the U.S., Canada, and the Caribbean.
  • Expanded Gaming Property Profiles Include:
    Convention square footage, number of hotel rooms restaurants, entertainment venues, employees, parking spaces, and more.

Indiana Sportsbooks Lose Out on $125 Million in March Wagers, According to PlayIndiana.com

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Thursday, April 9, 2020
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Indiana appeared to be headed for its first month of more than $200 million in bets.

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  • Indiana appeared to be headed for its first month of more than $200 million in bets.
  • Instead, the state's retail and online sportsbooks collected just $74.8 million in March wagers, down 60% from the record $187.2 million in February, according to official reporting released Thursday.
  • Indiana sportsbooks could have generated more than $50 million in tournament-related wagers, PlayIndiana estimates.
  • DraftKings/Ameristar Casino led the market with $33.1 million in bets, down from $74.1 million in February, and generated $2.4 million in gross receipts.