Opening date set for new Owensboro casino
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Louisville-based Churchill Downs Inc. has set the grand opening date for its $100 million casino complex just across the Indiana border in Kentucky.
Owensboro Racing & Gaming will welcome its first guests on Feb. 12, nearly one year after plans for the facility were first announced.
The venue will feature 600 state-of-the-art historical racing machines, a retail sportsbook, simulcast wagering, and multiple food and beverage offerings, including The Starting Gate Bar & Lounge, and The Track Kitchen.
Churchill Downs officials previously estimated the facility will generate $125 million in annual economic impact for the region and create 150 permanent jobs.
“The entire team is incredibly excited to welcome the public to our grand opening festivities on February 12,” Steve Roof, general manager of Owensboro Racing & Gaming, said in a news release. “The day will feature a ceremonial ribbon cutting, giveaways, 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.”
Churchill Downs is currently hiring for a variety of open positions at the new casino. You can find more information by clicking here.
The city of Owensboro is located across the Ohio River from Spencer County in Indiana. The opening of the new casino comes less than a year after Churchill Downs opened the Terre Haute Casino Resort.