EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WFIE) – Officials with Owensboro Racing and Gaming held cut the ribbon ceremony Wednesday, officially opening their new facility.
Located at the corner of Highway 60 and Wright’s Landing Road in Daviess County, it is Churchill Downs’ newest entertainment facility.
[An inside look at Owensboro Racing & Gaming ahead of opening day]
As we previously reported, there are 600 historical racing machines, a retail sportsbook, simulcast wagering and multiple food and beverage options inside the facility.
Whether you are into sports gambling, slot machines, live music or food or drinks, it seems there is something for everyone to enjoy.
Owensboro Racing and Gaming general manager Steve Roof released the following statement on the opening:
“I’m immensely proud of the work our team has done to bring Owensboro Racing & Gaming to life, adding tourism and economic value to the region and amplifying the exciting entertainment experience that fans of Ellis Park Racing & Gaming have always loved. When visitors come to Owensboro Racing & Gaming, they can expect to be welcomed by a fantastic team of service-minded professionals, try their luck with top-of-the-line historical horse racing machines, and enjoy the best of Churchill Downs’ world-class entertainment offerings. We’re thrilled to finally open our doors to the public and to continuously introduce exciting reasons to come back again and again.”
Our Haley Kerby was live at 11:30 p.m. on Thursday:
Here is a look at our coverage at 11 a.m. on Thursday:
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