News and Press Releases

Derby City Gaming and Hotel’s (“DCG”) Marketing Manager, Broyell Burris, won the Rising Star Award at the annual Louisville Tourism ROSE Awards held at the Louisville Palace on November 20th.

Ellis Park Racing & Gaming (“Ellis Park” or the “Property”) announced today that, despite dedicated efforts to preserve the historic water tower on the Property, it will be removed over the coming weeks due to critical safety concerns related to its structural integrity

The Kentucky Derby Museum Begins Meaningful Partnership With Churchill Downs to Bring Equine Education to Students.

Churchill Downs Hosts Backstretch Recreation Men’s and Women’s Soccer Tournament, Wildly Popular Amongst the Backside Community

Churchill Downs’ Newest Renovation Project Will Continue to Honor Tradition While Elevating Experience

Nonprofit I Would Rather Be Reading Partners With Churchill Downs to Bring Children to the Backside to Read to Horses.

A classic and colorful painting by Tyler Robertson has been formally unveiled by Churchill Downs Racetrack as the 2025 “Official Art of the Kentucky Derby.” Joining the ranks of Leroy Neiman, Trish Biddle and Romero Britto in this storied art program, Louisville-based artist Robertson is known for his dynamic sporting art, bold colors and palette knife techniques to incorporate classical aesthetics and symbolism that add depth and narrative to his expressive style.

Churchill Downs Incorporated (“CDI” or “the Company”) (Nasdaq: CHDN) announced today the grand opening of The Rose Gaming Resort (“The Rose”) in Dumfries, Virginia. The worldclass entertainment resort includes 1,650 historical racing machines (“HRMS”), 8 bars and restaurants and a hotel with over 100 rooms and event space. The 175,000-square-foot entertainment venue has 2,500 parking spaces and 62 acres of greenspace with a 7-acre public park.

Churchill Downs Inc. CEO William "Bill" Carstanjen knows what it's like to be an employee at the company known for hosting the Kentucky Derby. Carstanjen started his career with Churchill Downs Inc. on the legal team. But through career advancement opportunities and former leaders who "took a chance" on him, he eventually rose through the ranks to the company's top leader.