Owensboro Racing & Gaming Announces February 12 Grand Opening Date
New Gaming Entertainment Venue to Offer 600 Historical Racing Machines, Retail Sportsbook, Simulcast Wagering and Multiple Food and Beverage Offerings.
OWENSBORO, KY., (December 5, 2024) – Owensboro Racing & Gaming announced today that February 12, 2025, is the grand opening date for Churchill Downs Incorporated’s (“CDI”) newest state-of-the-art gaming entertainment venue. The public will be welcome for the highly anticipated grand opening celebration as doors open to the $100 million gaming complex featuring 600 of the latest and greatest historical racing machine (“HRM”) games, a retail sportsbook, simulcast wagering, along with multiple food and beverage offerings including the Starting Gate & Track Kitchen. The facility will offer great dining options at The Starting Gate and The Track Kitchen. Guests can enjoy signature items like the Bourbon Glazed Cheeseburger, Hot Brown, Fried Shrimp Baskets and BBQ Pulled Pork Sliders—perfect for a quick bite while watching the big race or game or a meal to complement the entertainment.
“The entire team is incredibly excited to welcome the public to our grand opening festivities on February 12,” said Steve Roof, General Manager of Owensboro Racing & Gaming. “The day will feature a ceremonial ribbon cutting, give aways, promotions and live entertainment. It will be the perfect kick off to all the thrills that await our guests at what is sure to be a premier regional entertainment destination.”
Those looking forward to the extraordinary experience to be offered at Owensboro Racing & Gaming don’t have to wait to start enjoying perks. Guests can join the club by signing up for a Players Club Card at Ellis Park right away to begin earning rewards ahead of the February grand opening. Sign-ups are also available at the Owensboro Racing & Gaming office as well as at various community events over the next two months.
Owensboro Racing & Gaming is located at 460 Wrights Landing Road. Be sure to follow the latest news on Facebook and Instagram at @EllisParkOwensboro or visit www.ellisparkowensborogaming.com for more details. Interested in joining the team? Explore the “Careers” tab for available job opportunities at Owensboro Racing & Gaming.
About Owensboro Racing & Gaming:
Owensboro Racing & Gaming is a $100 million gaming and entertainment complex that will feature 600 state-of-the-art historical racing machines, a retail sportsbook, simulcast wagering and food and beverage options. Located on an approximately 20-acre site at the corner of US Highway 60 and Wrights Landing Road east of Owensboro, Kentucky, the project is estimated to generate $125 million in annual regional economic impact, including the creation of 200 construction jobs and 150 permanent jobs. The property will operate as an annex of Ellis Park and support the racetrack’s traditional summer meet in Henderson, Kentucky.
