Derby City Gaming is owned by Churchill Downs Incorporated (NASDAQ: CHDN) (“CDIâ€). CDI broke ground December 20, 2017, on its $60 million state-of-the-art historical racing machine (“HRMâ€) facility in Louisville, Kentucky. Derby City Gaming will create an estimated 400 new jobs for the local economy, including 250 construction jobs and 150 full- and part-time jobs to operate and manage the facility.
Derby City is projected to open early fall 2018 and will feature approximately 900 state-of-the-art historical racing machines, two casual dining areas, a center bar with large televisions and seating for 50, a horse racing simulcast wagering area, and a player’s club reward center offering special perks and benefits. It will also offer both non-smoking and smoking options - with the main gaming area as the smoke-free environment and the easily accessible outdoor covered gaming area designed specifically for guests who enjoy smoking.