Churchill Downs (CDI)

http://www.churchilldownsincorporated.com
https://www.linkedin.com/company/churchill-downs/

Churchill Downs, also known as CDI, is a publicly owned company headquartered in the US. Founded in 1875, the company employs approximately 1,840 individuals. Functioning as a tier 1 media tech buyer, Churchill Downs specializes in media and TV services. The company owns and operates the Churchill Downs Racetrack, home of the Kentucky Derby and Kentucky Oaks, along with additional racetrack and casino operations.

Revenue

Founded

1875

Headcount

270

Headquarters

United States

Primary Segment

Riding and animal sports

Ownership

Publicly Owned

News Summary:

Churchill Downs Inc. continues to expand its racing, online wagering, and regional casino portfolio, with investors currently assessing the company’s diversified growth strategy and exposure to the US gaming market as of July 8, 2026. On July 7, 2026, Maryland Governor Wes Moore acquired full ownership of the Preakness Stakes rights from Churchill Downs for $85 million. Governor Moore emphasized the race as "a cornerstone of Maryland's history, culture, and economy," with the transaction prompting discussions about the future of the Preakness under state ownership. Also on July 7, 2026, Roseshire Gaming Parlor team members provided community support, volunteering at the Ronald McDonald House on March 12, 2026, to prepare over 60 sandwiches and supply pasta salad and snacks for more than 40 families, also delivering extra items to the Children’s Hospital. This follows news from July 6, 2026, that Churchill Downs, owner of the Rosie’s brand, is advancing plans for Rosie’s Gaming Emporiums in Pulaski and Amherst County, where residents are currently weighing in on allowing the establishments.

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Churchill Downs (CDI) offers 2 products in the media and telecoms services and sports industries. Churchill Downs (CDI)'s product portfolio comprises of riding and animal sports and search, social, and retail media.

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Jul

23rd

2026

07:45

Events, Funding Activities, B2B Tag, Events and Conferences, Funding

Churchill Downs Incorporated Trivia Event Generates Record-Breaking Support for Big Brothers Big Sisters

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (July 23, 2026) – Churchill Downs Incorporated (“CDI”) team members raised a record-breaking $18,775 for Big Brothers Big Sisters of Kentuckiana through the company’s annual Trivia for Kids’ Sake event on Friday, July 17.

Churchill Downs Incorporated

Jul

20th

2026

09:26

B2B Tag

Churchill Downs Team Members Give Back Through Food Pantry Volunteer Effort

Jul 20, 2026 Churchill Downs team members partnered with Catholic Charities of Louisville to support the Father Jack Jones Food Pantry. They served on Wednesday mornings throughout May and June to help fight food insecurity in our community.

Churchill Downs

Jul

17th

2026

06:30

B2B Tag, Mergers and Acquisitions

Casino earnings put focus on dealmaking amid slower sector growth

Boyd Gaming Corp Follow Caesars Entertainment Inc Follow Churchill Downs Inc Follow July 17 (Reuters) - Investors will likely pay closer attention to potential dealmaking than earnings when U.S.-based casino operators prepare to report second-quarter results, as growth in the sector becomes scarce. Mergers ‌and acquisitions, according to analysts, have emerged as one of the few possible catalysts for a sector that has struggled to regain investor favor despite steady demand in regional U.S. gaming markets.

Reuters

Jul

16th

2026

13:56

Funding Activities, B2B Tag, Funding

Gallop for Good Raises More Than $300,000 to Support Thoroughbred Aftercare Organizations Nationwide

Jul 16, 2026 Louisville, Ky. (June 30, 2026) – Churchill Downs Incorporated (Nasdaq: CHDN) (“CDI”) announced that the inaugural Gallop for Good: From Race to Retirement (“Gallop for Good”) campaign raised more than $303,000 to benefit 75 Thoroughbred aftercare nonprofit organizations across the United States, helping retired racehorses transition to second careers, rehabilitation, adoption, sanctuary and lifelong care.

Churchill Downs

Jul

16th

2026

13:52

Business Closure, Bankruptcy, B2B Tag, Bankruptcy, Business Closure

View From The Eighth Pole: Big City Blues

Barring a miracle, we can soon add Chicago, the country’s third-largest city with a metropolitan area population approaching 10 million, to the growing list of major American cities that no longer have Thoroughbred racing Chicago racing was dealt a devastating blow when Churchill Downs Inc. sold Arlington Park to the Chicago Bears for an NFL stadium.

Paulickreport

Jul

15th

2026

06:30

Management Changes, B2B Tag, Management Changes, Facility Expansion

Rich Sukhu joins Rockingham Grand Casino team

Churchill Downs has appointed Rich Sukhu to a top role at the upcoming Rockingham Grand Casino and Chaser’s Poker Room in Salem, New Hampshire, US. He will step into the role of vice president and general manager on August 3, reporting to Michael Meagher, senior vice president of gaming operations.

InterGame

Jul

13th

2026

01:00

B2B Tag, Mergers and Acquisitions

Thomas:

Thomas: “Homegrown” Preakness a “winning strategy” Helped convince Gov. Moore to buy Preakness IP BloodHorse: What was the reaction in the community when it was learned that Churchill Downs Inc. had purchased the trademarks for the Preakness Stakes? Mark Anthony Thomas: I would say no one actually understood what it meant.

The Racing Biz

Jul

8th

2026

19:30

Events, B2B Tag, Events and Conferences

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NAGICO Insurances

Jul

8th

2026

01:00

B2B Tag

Churchill Downs Inc highlights racing and gaming expansion. Investor focus on long-term growth strategy

Churchill Downs Inc, the operator of the iconic Kentucky Derby racetrack, continues to expand its racing, online wagering, and regional casino portfolio as investors assess the company’s diversified growth strategy and exposure to the US gaming market.

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Jul

7th

2026

08:09

B2B Tag

Roseshire Gaming Parlor Supports Richmond Community Through Volunteer Efforts

On March 12, 2026, Roseshire team members volunteered at the Ronald McDonald House, preparing more than 60 sandwiches and providing pasta salad and snacks for more than 40 families. Extra items were delivered to families at the Children’s Hospital, helping extend the team’s support to even more people in need.

Churchill Downs Incorporated

Jul

7th

2026

04:25

B2B Tag, Mergers and Acquisitions, Regulations and Policies

Maryland Gov. Moore buys Preakness rights from Churchill Downs for $85 million

Horse racing’s place in Maryland history is set to continue after Gov. Wes Moore moved to purchase and take full ownership of the Preakness Stakes. Moore acquired the rights from Churchill Downs for $85 million. In announcing the deal, Moore said, “The Preakness Stakes is more than just a race: it is a cornerstone of Maryland's history, culture, and economy.” The move raises questions about what full state ownership could mean for the future of the Preakness and for horse racing fans in Maryland.

Fox Baltimore

Jul

6th

2026

01:00

B2B Tag

Plans for Rosie’s Gaming Emporiums are underway in Pulaski and Amherst County

Petition signatures will be gathered in the town of Pulaski as residents weigh in on whether to allow a Rosie’s Gaming Emporium. The same is happening in Amherst County as Churchill Downs, the company that owns the Rosie’s brand, moves toward filling out the locations it can open in the state.

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Examples of Churchill Downs (CDI)'s suppliers include Lumen Technologies and WSC Sports.

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Churchill Downs (CDI) sells broadcasting rights of its horse racing competitions to 13 companies globally, covering 7 countries. Churchill Downs (CDI)'s rights holders include USA Network and CNBC.