Biggest changeThe following table summarizes key information regarding our gaming properties: State Property Acres Casino Space (Sq. ft.) Slots and Video Lottery Terminals Table Games Hotel Rooms Retail Sportsbook Wholly-owned Florida Calder Casino 54 106,000 1,090 6 N/A N/A Iowa Hard Rock Hotel and Casino Sioux City 15 41,000 660 20 54 ü Louisiana Fair Grounds Race Course and Slots and Video Services LLC 145 33,000 1,620 — N/A ü Maine Oxford Casino and Hotel 97 27,000 960 28 100 N/A Maryland Ocean Downs Casino and Racetrack 167 70,000 850 18 N/A ü Mississippi Harlow's Casino Resort and Spa 85 33,000 670 18 105 ü Mississippi Riverwalk Casino Hotel 22 25,000 600 11 80 ü New York del Lago Resort and Casino 83 94,000 1,670 76 205 ü Pennsylvania Presque Isle Downs and Casino 270 153,000 1,550 35 N/A ü Pennsylvania Lady Luck Casino Nemacolin — 25,000 600 26 N/A N/A Equity Investments Illinois Rivers Casino Des Plaines 21 140,000 1,510 120 N/A ü Ohio Miami Valley Gaming and Racing 120 190,000 2,200 — N/A ü Total 937,000 13,980 358 544 7 Wholly-owned gaming properties Florida Calder Casino ("Calder") in Miami Gardens, Florida is located near Hard Rock Stadium, home of the Miami Dolphins.
Biggest changeThe Gaming segment generates revenue and expenses from slot machines, table games, video lottery terminals ("VLTs"), video poker, HRMs, ancillary food and beverage services, hotel services, commission on pari-mutuel wagering, racing event-related services, and other miscellaneous operations. 7 The following table summarizes key information regarding our current and planned gaming properties: State Property Acres Casino Space (Sq. ft.) Slots and Video Lottery Terminals (a) Table Games Hotel Rooms Retail Sports Book (b) Wholly owned Florida Calder Casino 54 106,000 1,080 6 N/A N/A Indiana Terre Haute Casino Resort (c) 48 36,000 1,000 34 122 ü Iowa Hard Rock Hotel and Casino Sioux City 15 41,000 660 20 54 ü Louisiana Fair Grounds Race Course and Slots and Video Services LLC 145 33,000 2,030 N/A N/A ü Maine Oxford Casino and Hotel 97 27,000 970 24 107 N/A Maryland Ocean Downs Casino and Racetrack 167 70,000 880 18 N/A ü Mississippi Harlow's Casino Resort and Spa 85 33,000 670 20 105 ü Mississippi Riverwalk Casino Hotel 22 25,000 590 11 76 ü New York del Lago Resort and Casino 83 99,000 1,670 80 205 ü Pennsylvania Presque Isle Downs and Casino 270 61,000 1,540 34 N/A ü Equity Investments Illinois Rivers Casino Des Plaines 21 78,000 1,520 120 N/A ü Ohio Miami Valley Gaming and Racing 120 190,000 2,200 N/A N/A ü Total 799,000 14,810 367 669 (a) Includes HRMs and video poker machines at Fair Grounds Race Course and Slots and Video Services LLC.
Gaming laws require industry participants to: • Ensure that unsuitable individuals and organizations have no role in gaming operations, • Establish procedures designed to prevent cheating and fraudulent practices, • Establish and maintain responsible accounting practices and procedures, • Maintain effective controls over financial practices, including establishment of minimum procedures for internal fiscal affairs and the safeguarding of assets and revenue, 11 • Maintain systems for reliable record keeping, • File periodic reports with gaming regulators, • Ensure that contracts and financial transactions are commercially reasonable, reflect fair market value and are arms-length transactions, • Establish programs to promote responsible gambling and inform patrons of the availability of help for problem gambling, and • Enforce minimum age requirements.
Gaming laws require industry participants to: • Ensure that unsuitable individuals and organizations have no role in gaming operations, • Establish procedures designed to prevent cheating and fraudulent practices, • Establish and maintain responsible accounting practices and procedures, • Maintain effective controls over financial practices, including establishment of minimum procedures for internal fiscal affairs and the safeguarding of assets and revenue, • Maintain systems for reliable record keeping, • File periodic reports with gaming regulators, • Ensure that contracts and financial transactions are commercially reasonable, reflect fair market value and are arms-length transactions, • Establish programs to promote responsible gambling and inform patrons of the availability of help for problem gambling, and • Enforce minimum age requirements.
The Company also provides donations to non-profit organizations that support these initiatives within our communities. Talent Acquisition, Development and Retention We invest in attracting, developing, and retaining our team members. Our philosophy is to communicate a clear purpose and strategy, set challenging goals, drive accountability, continuously assess, develop, and advance talent, and to embrace a leadership-driven talent strategy.
The Company also provides donations to non-profit organizations that support these initiatives within our communities. 10 Talent Acquisition, Development and Retention We invest in attracting, developing, and retaining our team members. Our philosophy is to communicate a clear purpose and strategy, set challenging goals, drive accountability, continuously assess, develop, and advance talent, and to embrace a leadership-driven talent strategy.
Under certain of these laws and regulations, a current or previous owner or operator of property may be liable for the costs of remediating hazardous substances or petroleum products on its property, without regard to whether the owner or operator knew of, or caused, the presence of the contaminants, and regardless of whether the practices that resulted in the contamination were legal at the time the contamination occurred.
Under certain of these laws and regulations, a current or previous owner or operator of property may be 14 liable for the costs of remediating hazardous substances or petroleum products on its property, without regard to whether the owner or operator knew of, or caused, the presence of the contaminants, and regardless of whether the practices that resulted in the contamination were legal at the time the contamination occurred.
License fees and taxes are based upon such factors as a percentage of 13 the gaming revenue received; the number of gambling devices and table games operated; or a one-time fee payable upon the initial receipt of license and fees in connection with the renewal of license.
License fees and taxes are based upon such factors as a percentage of the gaming revenue received; the number of gambling devices and table games operated; or a one-time fee payable upon the initial receipt of license and fees in connection with the renewal of license.
Under the IHA, racetracks and ADWs can accept interstate off-track wagers if the racetracks and ADWs have approvals from (1) the host horse racetrack including a written agreement 10 with the horsemen’s group, if applicable, (2) the host racing commission, and (3) the off-track racing commission.
Under the IHA, racetracks and ADWs can accept interstate off-track wagers if the racetracks and ADWs have approvals from (1) the host horse racetrack including a written agreement with the horsemen’s group, if applicable, (2) the host racing commission, and (3) the off-track racing commission.
Under these arrangements, we typically provide an ADW platform and related operational services while the third party typically provides the brand, marketing, and limited customer functions. 6 We announced two of these business-to-business agreements in 2022.
Under these arrangements, we typically provide an ADW platform and related operational services while the third party typically provides the brand, marketing, and limited customer functions. We announced two of these business-to-business agreements in 2022.
Available Information Our Annual Reports on Form 10-K, Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q, Current Reports on Form 8-K, proxy statements and other Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC") filings, and any amendments to those reports and any other filings that we file with or furnish to the SEC under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 are made available free of charge on our website ( www.churchilldownsincorporated.com ) as soon as reasonably practicable after we electronically file the materials with the SEC and are also available at the SEC’s website at www.sec.gov . 14
Available Information Our Annual Reports on Form 10-K, Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q, Current Reports on Form 8-K, proxy statements, and other Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC") filings, and any amendments to those reports and any other filings that we file with or furnish to the SEC under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 are made available free of charge on our website ( www.churchilldownsincorporated.com ) as soon as reasonably practicable after we electronically file the materials with the SEC and are also available at the SEC’s website at www.sec.gov . 15
Live and Historical Racing The Live and Historical Racing segment includes live and historical pari-mutuel racing related revenue and expenses at Churchill Downs Racetrack and our historical racing properties in Kentucky, Virginia, and New Hampshire.
Live and Historical Racing The Live and Historical Racing segment primarily includes live and historical pari-mutuel racing related revenue and expenses at Churchill Downs Racetrack and our historical racing properties in Kentucky, Virginia, and New Hampshire.
The demographic profile of our guests, global television viewership and long-running nature of this iconic event are attractive to sponsors and corporate partners, especially those with luxury and/or marquee brands. We conducted 65 live race days in 2020, 71 live race days in 2021 and 76 live race days in 2022.
The demographic profile of our guests, global television viewership, and long-running nature of this iconic event are attractive to sponsors and corporate partners, especially those with luxury and/or marquee brands. We conducted 71 live race days in 2021 and 76 live race days in 2022.
On September 8, 2022, we announced a multi-year agreement to enable FanDuel, a sportsbook and mobile betting operator, to create a fully integrated and seamless wagering experience with a single wallet for horse racing and sports with exclusive TV rights to racing content and non-exclusive Kentucky Derby sponsorship rights for sports wagering.
On September 8, 2022, we announced a multi-year agreement to enable FanDuel, a sports book and mobile betting operator, to create a fully integrated and seamless wagering experience with a single wallet for horse racing and sports with exclusive TV rights to racing content and non-exclusive Kentucky Derby sponsorship rights for sports wagering.
Our Live and Historical Racing properties earn commissions primarily from pari-mutuel wagering on live and historical races, simulcast fees earned from other wagering sites, fees from racing event-related services including admissions, personal seat licenses, sponsorships, television rights, and other miscellaneous services, and revenue from food and beverage services.
Our Live and Historical Racing properties earn commissions from pari-mutuel wagering on live and historical races, simulcast fees earned from other wagering sites, fees from racing event-related services including admissions, personal seat licenses, sponsorships, television rights, and other miscellaneous services, hotel services, and revenue from food and beverage services.
On October 25, 2022, a number of individual plaintiffs associated with video poker and truckstops, filed a lawsuit in the 19th Judicial District Court in East Baton Rouge, Louisiana against certain racetracks in Louisiana, including Fair Grounds, alleging that the 2021 HHR Act is unconstitutional to the extent it purports to permit historical racing in a parish without a referendum.
On October 25, 2022, a number of individual plaintiffs associated with video poker and truckstops, filed a lawsuit in the 19 th Judicial District Court in East Baton Rouge, Louisiana against certain racetracks in Louisiana, including Fair Grounds, alleging that the 2021 HHR Act is unconstitutional to the extent it purports to permit historical racing in a parish without a referendum.
TwinSpires Regulations and Potential Legislative Changes TwinSpires is licensed in Oregon under a multi-jurisdictional simulcasting and interactive wagering totalisator hub license issued by the Oregon Racing Commission in accordance with Oregon law and the IHA. We also hold advance deposit wagering licenses in certain other states where appropriate.
TwinSpires Regulations and Potential Legislative Changes TwinSpires is licensed in Oregon under a multi-jurisdictional simulcasting and interactive wagering totalisator hub license issued by the Oregon Racing Commission in accordance with Oregon law and the IHA. We also hold ADW licenses in certain other states where appropriate.
Horse Racing TwinSpires Horse Racing operates the online horse racing wagering business for TwinSpires.com, BetAmerica.com, and other white-label platforms; facilitates high dollar wagering by certain customers; and provides the Bloodstock Research Information Services platform for horse racing statistical data. TwinSpires is one of the largest and most profitable legal online horse racing wagering platforms in the U.S.
TwinSpires is headquartered in Louisville, Kentucky. ADW TwinSpires operates the online horse racing wagering business for TwinSpires.com, BetAmerica.com, and other white-label platforms; facilitates high dollar wagering by certain customers; and provides the Bloodstock Research Information Services platform for horse racing statistical data. TwinSpires is one of the largest and most profitable legal online horse racing wagering platforms in the U.S.
As of December 31, 2022, the Company had approximately 340 HRMs in OTBs in Louisiana. If the 2021 HHR Act is determined to be unconstitutional it could have an adverse impact on our Louisiana HRM results which are reported in our Gaming segment.
As of 11 December 31, 2023, the Company had approximately 500 HRMs in OTBs in Louisiana. If the 2021 HHR Act is determined to be unconstitutional it could have an adverse impact on our Louisiana HRM results which are reported in our Gaming segment.
The Paddock Project will create a larger paddock walking ring for viewing the horses prior to the races, a new Paddock Club in the area on the first floor under the Twin Spires that will provide views of the paddock and views of the tunnel that the horses walk through, new hospitality and other amenities for guests in certain areas of the third floor clubhouse seats, and new terraces overlooking the paddock.
The Paddock Project will improve the flow of guests throughout the paddock, create a larger paddock walking ring for viewing the horses prior to the races, create two new clubs in the area on the first floor under the Twin Spires that will provide views of the paddock and views of the tunnel that the horses walk through, new hospitality and other amenities for guests in certain areas of the third-floor clubhouse seats, and new terraces overlooking the paddock.
Gaming authorities in the various jurisdictions in which we operate: • Adopt rules and regulations under the implementing statutes, • Interpret and enforce gaming laws, • Impose disciplinary sanctions for violations, including fines and penalties, • Review the character and fitness of participants in gaming operations and make determinations regarding suitability or qualification for licensure, • Grant licenses for participation in gaming operations, • Collect and review reports and information submitted by participants in gaming operations, • Review and approve transactions, such as acquisitions or change-of-control transactions of gaming industry participants, securities offerings and debt transactions engaged in by such participants, and • Establish and collect fees and taxes.
Gaming authorities in the various jurisdictions in which we operate: • Adopt rules and regulations under the implementing statutes, • Interpret and enforce gaming laws, • Impose disciplinary sanctions for violations, including fines and penalties, • Review the character and fitness of participants in gaming operations and make determinations regarding suitability or qualification for licensure, • Grant licenses for participation in gaming operations, • Collect and review reports and information submitted by participants in gaming operations, • Review and approve transactions, such as acquisitions or change-of-control transactions of gaming industry participants, securities offerings, and debt transactions engaged in by such participants, and • Establish and collect fees and taxes. 12 Any change in the gaming laws or regulations of a jurisdiction could have a material adverse impact on our gaming operations.
Churchill Downs Racetrack Churchill Downs Racetrack is in Louisville, Kentucky and is an internationally known thoroughbred racing operation best known as the home of our iconic flagship event, the Kentucky Derby. We have conducted thoroughbred racing continuously at Churchill Downs Racetrack since 1875.
Churchill Downs Racetrack Churchill Downs Racetrack is in Louisville, Kentucky and is an internationally known thoroughbred racing operation best known as the home of our iconic flagship event, the Kentucky Derby. Thoroughbred racing has been conducted at Churchill Downs Racetrack since 1875.
Virginia The Company acquired Colonial Downs Racetrack ("Colonial Downs") and six historical racing entertainment venues in Virginia as part of the acquisition of substantially all of the ass ets of Peninsula Pacific Entertainment LLC ("P2E") on November 1, 2022 ("P2E Transaction").
Virginia The Company acquired Colonial Downs Racetrack ("Colonial Downs") and six historical racing entertainment venues across Virginia as part of the acquisition of substantially all of the assets of Peninsula Pacific Entertainment LLC ("P2E") on November 1, 2022 ("P2E Transaction").
Calder offers two dining facilities and an entertainment venue. On June 17, 2022, the Company closed on the sale of 115.7 acres of land near Calder for $291.0 million, or approximately $2.5 million per acre, to Link Logistics Real Estate, a Blackstone portfolio company. The Company may sell 15-20 acres of this land in the future for retail development.
Calder offers two dining facilities and an entertainment venue. On June 17, 2022, the Company closed on the sale of 115.7 acres of land near Calder for $291.0 million, or approximately $2.5 million per acre, to Link Logistics Real Estate, a Blackstone portfolio company. The Company still owns 15-20 acres that may be sold for future development.
We can reacquire the facility at any time for $1.00 subject to the terms of the lease. 4 In July 2021, we announced three major multi-year capital investments to transform key areas of Churchill Downs Racetrack: The Homestretch Club, the First Turn Experience, and the Paddock Project.
We can reacquire the facility at any time for $1.00 subject to the terms of the lease. In July 2021, we announced three major multi-year capital investments to transform key areas of Churchill Downs Racetrack: the Homestretch Club, the First Turn Experience, and the Paddock Project. The Homestretch Club opened for the 148 th Kentucky Derby in May 2022.
A supervisor or conservator can be appointed by gaming authorities to operate our gaming properties, or in some jurisdictions, take title to our gaming assets in the jurisdiction, and under certain circumstances, income generated during such appointment could be forfeited to the applicable state or states. Violations of laws in one jurisdiction could result in disciplinary action in other jurisdictions.
A supervisor or conservator can be appointed by gaming authorities to operate our gaming properties, or in some jurisdictions, take title to our gaming assets in the 13 jurisdiction, and under certain circumstances, income generated during such appointment could be forfeited to the applicable state or states.
BetAmerica.com is an online wagering business licensed under TwinSpires that offers wagering on horse racing throughout the U.S. We also provide technology services to third parties, and we earn commissions from white label ADW products and services.
This business also offers customers streaming video of live horse races, replays, and an assortment of racing and handicapping information. BetAmerica.com is an online wagering business 6 licensed under TwinSpires that offers wagering on horse racing throughout the U.S. We also provide technology services to third parties, and we earn commissions from white label ADW products and services.
On November 29, 2022, the Company announced a multi-year agreement to provide DraftKings ADW technology and other services. Sports and Casino Our TwinSpires Sports and Casino business includes the results of our retail sportsbooks at our wholly-owned gaming properties and through third parties in Michigan and Arizona.
On November 29, 2022, the Company announced a multi-year agreement to provide DraftKings ADW technology and other services. Both agreements began in early 2023. Sports Betting Our TwinSpires sports betting business includes the results of our retail sports books at our wholly owned properties and online sports betting through third parties.
As a result, violations by us of applicable gaming laws could have a material adverse impact on our gaming operations. Some jurisdictions prohibit certain types of political activity by a gaming licensee, officers, directors and key employees. A violation of such a prohibition may subject the offender to criminal and/or disciplinary action.
Violations of laws in one jurisdiction could result in disciplinary action in other jurisdictions. As a result, violations by us of applicable gaming laws could have a material adverse impact on our gaming operations. Some jurisdictions prohibit certain types of political activity by a gaming licensee, officers, directors, and key employees.
The new premium reserved seats include 2,550 stadium club seats, 66 covered terraced dining tables for up to 440 guests, 30 Trackside Lounges for up to 200 guests offering a "courtside seat" experience, five private 60-person VIP Hospitality Lounges as upgrades and an 18,600 square-foot indoor hospitality space with a grand staircase and 95-foot feature bar.
The Homestretch Club project has 3,250 premium reserved seats which include 2,550 stadium club seats, 66 covered terraced dining tables, 30 Trackside Lounges offering a "courtside seat" experience, five private VIP hospitality lounges, and an 18,600 square-foot indoor hospitality space with a grand staircase and 95-foot feature bar.
Rivers Des Plaines is a gaming entertainment venue located on 21 acres and has seven dining and entertainment facilities, and an approximate 5,000 square-foot state-of-the-art BetRivers Sports Bar. During 2022, Rivers Des Plaines completed a 78,000 square-foot expansion between the existing casino building and the recently enlarged parking garage.
Rivers Des Plaines is a gaming entertainment venue located on 21 acres and has seven dining facilities, and an approximate 5,000 square-foot state-of-the-art BetRivers Sports Bar.
In 2023, we anticipate conducting up to 79 live race days. Churchill Downs Racetrack is located on 175 acres and has a one-mile dirt track, a 7/8-mile turf track, a stabling area, and a variety of areas, structures, and buildings that provide reserved seating for approximately 59,000 of our patrons.
Churchill Downs Racetrack is located on 175 acres and has a one-mile dirt track, a 7/8-mile turf track, a stabling area, and a variety of areas, structures, and buildings that provide reserved seating for our patrons.
We also compete with daily fantasy sports gaming companies that are expanding into mobile and online sports betting and iGaming, international sports betting businesses looking to expand into the U.S. market, and other forms of legal and illegal sports betting and iGaming operations. 9 Gaming Our Gaming properties operate in highly competitive environments and primarily compete for customers with other casinos in the surrounding regional gaming markets.
We also compete with daily fantasy sports gaming companies that are expanding into mobile and online sports betting and iGaming, international sports betting businesses looking to expand into the U.S. market, and other forms of legal and illegal sports betting and iGaming operations.
Qualification and suitability determinations require submission of detailed personal and financial information followed by a thorough investigation. Changes in licensed positions must be reported to gaming authorities.
Qualification and suitability determinations require submission of detailed personal and financial information followed by a thorough investigation. Changes in licensed positions must be reported to gaming authorities. Gaming authorities have the ability to deny a license, qualification, or finding of suitability and have jurisdiction to disapprove a change in a corporate position.
Southwestern Kentucky Oak Grove Racing & Gaming ("Oak Grove") is a premier state-of-the-art live harness racing and HRM venue located on 240 acres approximately one-hour north of Nashville, Tennessee in Oak Grove, Kentucky. Oak Grove owns and operates a 5/8-mile harness racing track.
Southwestern Kentucky Oak Grove Racing & Gaming ("Oak Grove") is a premier state-of-the-art live harness racing and HRM venue located on 240 acres approximately one-hour north of Nashville, Tennessee in Oak Grove, Kentucky. Oak Grove owns and operates a harness racing track, 128-room hotel, and simulcast and HRM facility with an event center and food and beverage venues.
Gaming authorities have the ability to deny a license, qualification or finding of suitability and have jurisdiction to disapprove a change in a corporate position. 12 If one or more gaming authorities were to find that an officer, director or key employee fails to qualify or is unsuitable for licensing or unsuitable to continue having a relationship with us, we would be required to sever all relationships with such person.
If one or more gaming authorities were to find that an officer, director, or key employee fails to qualify or is unsuitable for licensing or unsuitable to continue having a relationship with us, we would be required to sever all relationships with such person.
Headquartered in Louisville, Kentucky, CDI has expanded through the development of live and historical racing entertainment venues, the growth of the TwinSpires horse racing online wagering business and the operation and development of regional casino gaming properties. Business Segments The Company manages its business through three reportable segments: Live and Historical Racing, TwinSpires, and Gaming.
Headquartered in Louisville, Kentucky, CDI has expanded through the development of live and historical racing entertainment venues, the growth of the TwinSpires horse racing online wagering business, expanded pari-mutuel content and technology services to B2C platforms, and the operation and development of regional casino gaming properties.
Reporting and Record-keeping Requirements We are required periodically to submit detailed financial and operating reports and furnish any other information that gaming authorities may require.
A violation of such a prohibition may subject the offender to criminal and/or disciplinary action. Reporting and Record-keeping Requirements We are required periodically to submit detailed financial and operating reports and furnish any other information that gaming authorities may require.
As a racetrack operator, we compete for horses with other racetracks running live racing meets at or near the same time as our races. Our ability to compete is substantially dependent on the racing calendar, number of horses racing and purse sizes.
Our ability to compete is substantially dependent on the racing calendar, number of horses racing, and purse sizes. As a content provider, we compete for wagering dollars in the simulcast market with other racetracks conducting races at or near the same times as our races.
United Tote United Tote manufactures and operates pari-mutuel wagering systems for racetracks, OTBs and other pari-mutuel wagering businesses. United Tote provides totalisator services which accumulate wagers, calculate payoffs and displays wagering data to patrons who wager on horse races.
United Tote provides totalisator services which accumulate wagers, calculate payoffs, and displays wagering data to patrons who wager on horse races. United Tote has contracts to provide totalisator services to several third-party racetracks, OTBs, and other pari-mutuel wagering businesses and provides these services at our facilities.
Thirty-three states have authorized sports betting and thirty of these states have sports betting operational as of December 31, 2022. Each state has different structures for the number of allowable industry participants, license fees, taxes, and other operational requirements.
Sports betting has been authorized and is operational in thirty-eight states and the District of Columbia as of December 31, 2023. Each state has different structures for the number of allowable industry participants, license fees, taxes, and other operational requirements. As of December 31, 2023, the Company is operational in nine states for retail sports betting.
Terre Haute will be a gaming entertainment venue featuring 400,000 square-feet space with 1,000 slot machines, 34 table games, a 122-room luxury hotel, a retail sportsbook, and several food and beverage offerings. Terre Haute is scheduled to be completed in early 2024.
Indiana The Company is investing up to $290.0 million in the development of the Terre Haute Casino Resort ("Terre Haute") in Terre Haute, Indiana. Terre Haute will be a gaming entertainment venue featuring 400,000 square-feet space with 1,000 slot machines, 34 table games, a 122-room luxury hotel, and several food and beverage offerings.
Licenses typically require a determination that the applicant qualifies or is suitable to hold the license. Gaming authorities have very broad discretion in determining whether an applicant qualifies for licensing or should be deemed suitable.
Gaming authorities have very broad discretion in determining whether an applicant qualifies for licensing or should be deemed suitable.
The new Paddock Project is scheduled for completion for the 150 th Kentucky Derby in May 2024.
The Jockey Club renovation is scheduled for completion in time for the 150 th Kentucky Derby in May 2024.
Any change in the gaming laws or regulations of a jurisdiction could have a material adverse impact on our gaming operations. Licensing and Suitability Determinations Gaming laws require us, each of our subsidiaries engaged in gaming operations, certain of our directors, officers and employees, and in some cases, certain of our shareholders, to obtain licenses from gaming authorities.
Licensing and Suitability Determinations Gaming laws require us, each of our subsidiaries engaged in gaming operations, certain of our directors, officers and employees, and in some cases, certain of our shareholders, to obtain licenses from gaming authorities. Licenses typically require a determination that the applicant qualifies or is suitable to hold the license.
The new entertainment venue will provide an HRM gaming area, a main-level sports bar with a stage for music and live entertainment, a premium bourbon library, and an elegant wine and charcuterie lounge for guests, including locals, tourists, and convention attendees.
DCG Downtown has a gaming area with approximately 500 HRMs, a main-level 5 sports bar with a stage for live entertainment, a premium bourbon bar, and an elegant wine lounge for guests, including locals, tourists, and convention attendees.
Louisiana Fair Grounds Race Course & Slots ("Fair Grounds") is a gaming facility and race course with a bar, a simulcast facility, a one-mile dirt track, a 7/8-mile turf track, a grandstand, and a stabling area. Fair Grounds conducts approximately 80 live racing days each year.
Louisiana Fair Grounds Race Course & Slots ("Fair Grounds") is a gaming facility and racecourse with a bar, a simulcast facility, a dirt and turf track, and a stabling area. Fair Grounds conducts approximately 80 live racing days each year. The facility includes clubhouse and grandstand seating for approximately 5,000 guests, a general admissions area, and several dining facilities.
As of December 31, 2022, the Company is operational in nine states for retail sports betting, two states for online sports betting, and one state for iGaming. Gaming Regulations and Potential Legislative Changes The gaming industry is a highly regulated industry. In the U.S., gaming laws are generally designed to protect consumers and the viability and integrity of the industry.
Gaming Regulations and Potential Legislative Changes The gaming industry is a highly regulated industry. In the U.S., gaming laws are generally designed to protect consumers and the viability and integrity of the industry.
Changes in Kentucky laws or regulations may limit or otherwise materially affect the types of HRMs that may be conducted and such changes, if enacted, could have an adverse impact on our Kentucky HRM operations. Louisiana In Louisiana, the 2021 Historical Horse Racing Act ("2021 HHR Act") allows OTBs to have up to 50 HRMs.
Changes in Kentucky laws or regulations may limit or otherwise materially affect the types of HRMs that may be conducted and such changes, if enacted, could have an adverse impact on our Kentucky HRM operations. In 2023, the Kentucky General Assembly passed a bill to authorize the KHRC to regulate sports betting.
Kentucky Louisville The Company owns Derby City Gaming which is a state-of-the-art HRM facility that was opened in September 2018 at the Churchill Downs Racetrack auxiliary training facility. Derby City Gaming operates under the Churchill Downs Racetrack pari-mutuel racing license and has a simulcast center and a dining facility.
Kentucky Louisville Derby City Gaming & Hotel ("Derby City Gaming") is a state-of-the-art HRM facility located at the Churchill Downs Racetrack auxiliary training facility and has a simulcast center and a dining facility.
New York As part of the P2E Transaction, the Company acquired del Lago Resort and Casino ("del Lago") in Waterloo, New York, which is a gaming facility and a hotel. Pennsylvania Presque Isle Downs and Casino ("Presque Isle") is a gaming facility with a racetrack that conducts 90 live thoroughbred racing days each year.
New York As part of the P2E Transaction, the Company acquired del Lago Resort and Casino in Waterloo, New York, which is a gaming facility and a hotel with several dining options.
TwinSpires accepts pari-mutuel wagers through advance deposit wagering ("ADW") from customers residing in certain states who establish and fund an account from which these customers may place wagers via telephone, mobile applications or through the Internet.
TwinSpires accepts pari-mutuel wagers through ADW from customers residing in certain states who establish and fund an account from which these customers may place wagers via telephone, mobile applications, or through the Internet. This business is licensed as a multi-jurisdictional simulcasting and interactive wagering hub in the state of Oregon and holds licenses from various other states where applicable.
Our HRM entertainment venues in Kentucky, Virginia, and New Hampshire compete with regional casinos in the area and other forms of legal and illegal gaming. TwinSpires Horse Racing Our TwinSpires Horse Racing business competes with other ADW businesses for both customers and racing content, as well as brick-and-mortar racetracks, casinos, OTBs, and other forms of legal and illegal sports betting.
TwinSpires ADW Our TwinSpires ADW business competes with other ADW businesses for both customers and racing content, as well as brick-and-mortar racetracks, casinos, OTBs, and other forms of legal and illegal sports betting. Sports Betting Our TwinSpires sports betting business competes for customers with retail, mobile, and online offerings from commercial brick-and-mortar casinos and racetracks.
On August 11, 2022, we entered into an agreement to sell 49% of United Tote, a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Company to NYRA Content Management Solutions, LLC, a subsidiary of the New York Racing Association ("NYRA"). NYRA is a not-for-profit corporation that operates the three largest thoroughbred horse racing tracks in the state of New York.
On August 11, 2022, the Company entered into an agreement to sell 49% of United Tote, a wholly owned subsidiary of the Company to NYRA Content Management Solutions, LLC, a subsidiary of the New York Racing Association. The Company has received a deposit on the pending transaction of $14.4 million.
As of December 31, 2022, approximately 770 full-time employees were covered by 19 collective bargaining agreements. We have experienced no material interruptions of operations due to disputes with our team members.
We have the highest level of seasonal team members during the second quarter when we traditionally run the Kentucky Derby. As of December 31, 2023, approximately 1,120 employees were covered by 12 collective bargaining agreements. We have experienced no material interruptions of operations due to disputes with our team members.
Maryland Ocean Downs Casino and Racetrack is a gaming facility with a racetrack that conducts approximately 40 live harness racing days each year. Mississippi Harlow’s Casino Resort and Spa is a gaming facility and hotel. Riverwalk Casino Hotel owns and operates a hotel and two dining facilities.
Maine Oxford Casino and Hotel, located in Oxford, Maine, is a gaming facility with a hotel and a dining facility. Maryland Ocean Downs Casino and Racetrack, located in Berlin, Maryland, is a gaming facility with several dining options and a racetrack that conducts approximately 45 live harness racing days each year.
Our Gaming properties compete to a lesser extent with state-sponsored lotteries, off-track wagering, card parlors, online gambling, and other forms of legalized gaming in the U.S. Human Capital We believe our human capital is material to our operations and core to the long-term success of our Company.
Gaming Our Gaming properties operate in highly competitive environments and primarily compete for customers with other casinos in the surrounding regional gaming markets. Our Gaming properties compete to a lesser extent with state-sponsored lotteries, off-track wagering, card parlors, online gambling, and other forms of legalized gaming in the U.S.
Historical Racing Properties The following table summarizes key information regarding our current historical racing properties: State Property City/ Location Floor Space (Sq. ft.) Historical Racing Machines ("HRMs") Kentucky Derby City Gaming Louisville, Kentucky 85,000 1,170 Kentucky Turfway Park Northern Kentucky 155,000 850 Kentucky Newport Northern Kentucky 23,000 500 Kentucky Oak Grove Southwestern Kentucky 180,000 1,360 Kentucky Ellis Park Western Kentucky 100,000 320 New Hampshire Chasers (a) Salem, New Hampshire 4,000 (a) Virginia Rosie's New Kent Central Virginia 127,000 550 Virginia Rosie's Richmond Central Virginia 54,000 700 Virginia Rosie's Hampton Southeast Virginia 38,000 700 Virginia Rosie's Vinton Southern Virginia 15,000 470 Virginia Rosie's Dumfries Northern Virginia 19,000 150 Virginia Rosie's Collinsville Southern Virginia 2,000 40 Total 802,000 6,810 (a) The Company plans to expand the charitable gaming facility to accommodate HRMs and table games.
Historical Racing Properties The following table summarizes key information regarding our current and planned historical racing properties: State Property City/ Location Floor Space (Sq. ft.) Historical Racing Machines ("HRMs") Retail Race & Sports Book (a) Kentucky Derby City Gaming Louisville, Kentucky 55,000 1,300 ü Kentucky Derby City Gaming Downtown Louisville, Kentucky 43,000 500 ü Kentucky Turfway Park Northern Kentucky 45,000 850 ü Kentucky Newport Northern Kentucky 23,000 460 ü Kentucky Oak Grove Southwestern Kentucky 180,000 1,230 ü Kentucky Ellis Park Northwestern Kentucky 40,000 300 ü Kentucky Owensboro (b) Northwestern Kentucky 28,000 600 ü New Hampshire Chasers (c) Salem, New Hampshire 4,000 (c) N/A Virginia Rosie's New Kent / Central Virginia 127,000 570 N/A Virginia Rosie's Richmond / Central Virginia 54,000 700 N/A Virginia Rosie's Dumfries / Northern Virginia 19,000 160 N/A Virginia The Rose (d) Dumfries / Northern Virginia 58,000 1,650 N/A Virginia Rosie's Hampton / Southern Virginia 38,000 700 N/A Virginia Rosie's Emporia / Southern Virginia 22,000 150 N/A Virginia Rosie's Collinsville / Southern Virginia 2,000 40 N/A Virginia Rosie's Vinton / Western Virginia 15,000 470 N/A Total 753,000 9,680 (a) The Company's retail sports betting business is included in the TwinSpires segment.
Chasers is a charitable gaming facility located approximately 30 miles from Boston, Massachusetts, that offers poker and a variety of table games. The Company plans to develop an expanded charitable gaming facility in Salem to accommodate HRMs and table games.
The Rose is scheduled to be completed late in the third quarter of 2024. New Hampshire On September 2, 2022, the Company completed the acquisition of Chasers Poker Room ("Chasers") located in Salem, New Hampshire. Chasers is a charitable gaming facility located approximately 30 miles from Boston, Massachusetts, that offers poker and a variety of table games.
All Other We have aggregated Arlington International Racecourse ("Arlington") as well as certain corporate operations, and other immaterial joint ventures in All Other to reconcile to consolidated results. Arlington Arlington is located on 326 acres in Arlington Heights, Illinois.
MVG is a gaming entertainment venue with harness racetrack, racing simulcast center, and a retail sports book. All Other We have aggregated Arlington International Racecourse ("Arlington") as well as certain corporate operations, and other immaterial joint ventures in All Other to reconcile to consolidated results.
Iowa As part of the P2E Transaction, the Company acquired Hard Rock Hotel and Casino Sioux City ("Hard Rock Sioux City"), which is a gaming facility and a hotel. Indiana The Company is investing up to $290.0 million in the development of the Terre Haute Casino Resort ("Terre Haute") in Terre Haute, Indiana.
Iowa As part of the P2E Transaction, the Company acquired Hard Rock Hotel and Casino Sioux City, which is a gaming facility with a hotel, several food and drink offerings, and event spaces.
Our focus is on attracting innovative and collaborative team members who want to build their skills in a successful and growing set of businesses focused on creating unique experiences for our guests. Our People As of December 31, 2022, we had a total of approximately 7,000 team members, of which 5,500 are full-time employees.
Human Capital We believe our human capital is material to our operations and core to the long-term success of our Company. Our focus is on attracting innovative and collaborative team members who want to build their skills in a successful and growing set of businesses focused on creating unique experiences for our guests.
Our brick-and-mortar casinos compete with traditional and Native American casinos, VLTs, state-sponsored lotteries, and other forms of legalized gaming in the U.S. and other jurisdictions. Legalized gambling is currently permitted in various forms in many states and Canada.
The industry faces competition from a variety of sources for discretionary consumer spending, including spectator sports, sports wagering, and other entertainment and gaming options. Our brick-and-mortar casinos compete with traditional and Native American casinos, VLTs, state-sponsored lotteries, and other forms of legalized gaming in the U.S. and other jurisdictions.
Northern Kentucky The Company opened Newport Racing & Gaming ("Newport") in October 2020. Newport is an HRM entertainment venue including a simulcast area that operates as an extension of Turfway Park. Turfway Park opened in September 2022 as a state-of-the-art live thoroughbred racing and historical racing entertainment venue with a sports bar and food and beverage offerings.
Newport Racing & Gaming is an HRM entertainment venue and simulcast area that operates as an extension of Turfway Park located in Newport, Kentucky. Northwestern Kentucky The Company acquired Ellis Park in Henderson, Kentucky on September 26, 2022. Ellis Park owns and operates a thoroughbred racetrack and conducts approximately 25 live race days a year.
The hotel is scheduled for completion by the end of the second quarter of 2023. 5 The Company is also building a new $90.0 million HRM entertainment venue called Derby City Gaming Downtown ("DCG Downtown") in an existing building in downtown Louisville which is scheduled for completion in the second half of 2023.
The new gaming space and hotel opened during the second quarter of 2023. In December 2023, the Company invested $90.0 million to build Derby City Gaming Downtown ("DCG Downtown") in an existing building in downtown Louisville.
As a content provider, we compete for wagering dollars in the simulcast market with other racetracks conducting races at or near the same times as our races. In recent years, competition has increased as more states legalize gaming and allow slot machines at racetracks with mandatory purse contributions.
In recent years, competition has increased as more states legalize gaming and allow slot machines at racetracks with mandatory purse contributions. Our HRM entertainment venues in Kentucky, Virginia, and New Hampshire compete with regional casinos in the area and other forms of legal and illegal gaming.
We plan to replace 3,400 temporary seats with 5,100 permanent covered stadium seats and a new 50,000 square-foot climate-controlled hospitality venue with reserved dining room tables, a trackside viewing terrace, and two new seating concourses to allow for better guest circulation and amenities for an incremental 2,000 reserved seats.
The First Turn Experience provides 5,100 permanent covered stadium seats and added a new 50,000 square-foot climate-controlled first floor hospitality venue with 2,000 reserved dining room tables and a trackside viewing terrace. 4 The Company is also investing up to $200.0 million to enhance the experience for nearly every guest.
Competition Overview We operate in a highly competitive industry with many participants, some of which have financial and other resources that are greater than ours. The industry faces competition from a variety of sources for discretionary consumer spending, including spectator sports, sports wagering and other entertainment and gaming options.
Corporate Corporate includes miscellaneous and other revenue, compensation expense, professional fees and other general and administrative expense not allocated to our segments. Competition Overview We operate in a highly competitive industry with many participants, some of which have financial and other resources that are greater than ours.
Other jurisdictions could legalize gambling in the future, and established gaming jurisdictions could award additional gaming licenses or permit the expansion of existing gaming operations. If additional gaming opportunities become available near our racing or gaming operations, such gaming operations could have a material adverse impact on our business.
Legalized gambling is currently permitted in various forms in many states and Canada. Other jurisdictions could legalize gambling in the future, and established gaming jurisdictions could award additional gaming licenses or permit the expansion of 9 existing gaming operations.
In September 2020, the Company opened the simulcast and HRM facility with an event center and food and beverage venues. The 128-room hotel opened in October 2020. Oak Grove also has a 1,200-person grandstand, 3,000-person capacity outdoor amphitheater and stage, a state-of-the-art equestrian center, and a recreational vehicle park.
Oak Grove also has a 3,000-person capacity outdoor amphitheater and stage, a state-of-the-art equestrian center, and a recreational vehicle park. Oak Grove conducts approximately 30 live racing days a year.
The transaction is subject to usual and customary closing conditions, including applicable regulatory notices and approvals, and is expected to close during the first half of 2023. Gaming The Gaming segment includes revenue and expenses for the casino properties and associated racetracks which support the casino license.
Gaming The Gaming segment includes revenue and expenses for the casino properties and associated racetracks which support the casino license.
The expansion includes a VIP gaming area, a new sports bar, a stage for live entertainment and an upscale-casual restaurant and bar to create a variety of new food and beverage options for gaming and hotel guests. We recently opened the new gaming space with 200 additional HRMs.
In 2023, the Company invested $78.0 million to expand the facility and to build a five-story hotel with 123 rooms including amenities to better serve and attract guests. The expansion includes a VIP gaming area, a new sports bar, a stage for live entertainment, and an upscale-casual restaurant and bar for gaming and hotel guests.
In May 2018, the United States Supreme Court struck down the 1992 Professional and Amateur Sports Protection Act, which had effectively banned sports wagering in most states. Removal of the ban gives states the authority to authorize sports wagering. Live and Historical Racing In 2022 and 2021, approximately 34,000 thoroughbred horse races were conducted in the U.S.
Removal of the ban gives states the authority to authorize sports wagering. Live and Historical Racing In 2023, approximately 32,000 thoroughbred horse races were conducted in the U.S., which was down 5% compared to 2022. As a racetrack operator, we compete for horses with other racetracks running live racing meets at or near the same time as our races.
Colonial Downs conducts live thoroughbred racing and has a one and one-quarter mile dirt track, the widest turf track oval in North America and two off-track betting facilities ("OTBs"). The Company is investing $400.0 million to construct a large gaming resort and 102-room hotel at the Dumfries, Virginia location with the potential for expansion of up to 1,800 HRMs.
The Company is investing approximately $460.0 million to construct The Rose Gaming Resort ("The Rose") in Dumfries, Virginia with a 102-room hotel and 1,650 HRMs as well as a number of food and beverage options. The Rose has the potential to be expanded to up to 1,800 HRMs.
The Company manages Lady Luck Casino Nemacolin ("Lady Luck Nemacolin"), approximately one mile from the Nemacolin Woodlands Resort under a management agreement that expires in June 2023. Equity Investments Illinois The Company acquired 61.3% equity ownership in Midwest Gaming Holdings, LLC ("Midwest Gaming"), the parent company of Rivers Casino Des Plaines ("Rivers Des Plaines"), in March 2019.
Pennsylvania Presque Isle Downs and Casino is a gaming facility with three dining facilities, an entertainment venue and thoroughbred racetrack that conducts approximately 80 live racing days each year. Equity Investments Illinois In March 2019, the Company acquired 61.3% equity ownership in Midwest Gaming Holdings, LLC ("Midwest Gaming"), the parent company of Rivers Casino Des Plaines ("Rivers Des Plaines").
The Company’s corporate staff consists of approximately 270 employees, approximately 260 of which are full-time. The number of seasonal employees fluctuates significantly through the course of the year primarily due to the seasonal nature of our businesses. We have the highest level of seasonal team members during the second quarter when we traditionally run the Kentucky Derby.
Our People As of December 31, 2023, we had a total of approximately 7,970 team members, of which approximately 5,660 are full-time employees. The number of seasonal employees fluctuates significantly through the course of the year primarily due to the seasonal nature of our properties that conduct live racing.
Fair Grounds also operates pari-mutuel wagering in 15 OTBs and Video Services LLC ("VSI") is the owner and operator of video poker machines in 12 OTBs in Louisiana. Maine Oxford Casino and Hotel ("Oxford"), located in Oxford, Maine, is a gaming facility with a hotel and one dining facility.
The stable area consists of barns that can accommodate approximately 1,900 horses and living quarters for approximately 130 8 people. Fair Grounds also operates over 500 HRMs in 15 OTBs and Video Services LLC ("VSI") is the owner and operator of video poker machines in 12 of those OTBs in Louisiana.
Financial information about these segments is set forth in Part II, Item 8. Financial Statements and Supplementary Data, contained within this Report. In the first quarter of 2022, we updated our operating segments to reflect the internal management reporting used by our chief operating decision maker to evaluate results of operations and to assess performance and allocate resources.
Business Segments The Company manages its business through three reportable segments: Live and Historical Racing, TwinSpires, and Gaming. Financial information about these segments is set forth in Part II, Item 8. Financial Statements and Supplementary Data, contained within this Report.
For more information, refer to Note 4, Dispositions and Assets Held For Sale, to the notes to consolidated financial statements included in this Annual Report on Form 10-K. Corporate Corporate includes miscellaneous and other revenue, compensation expense, professional fees and other general and administrative expense not allocated to our segments.
Arlington On February 15, 2023, the Company sold its property at Arlington Heights, Illinois to the Chicago Bears for $197.2 million. For more information, refer to Note 4, Dispositions to the notes to consolidated financial statements included in Item 8. Financial Statements and Supplementary Data of this Annual Report on Form 10-K.
The First Turn Experience is scheduled for completion for the 149 th Kentucky Derby in May 2023. The Company is also investing up to $200.0 million in a Paddock Project to enhance the experience for nearly every guest. The redesigned area will improve the flow of guests throughout the paddock.
The Company invested $90.0 million in the First Turn Experience which opened for the 149 th Kentucky Derby in May 2023.