Business
January 17, 2022
Churchill Downs Solidifies Murr’s Position as President of TwinSpires
With sports betting still gaining ground in the US, Churchill Downs Inc. (CDI) isn’t going to leave anything to chance. The company announced last Friday that Ben Murr was named President of TwinSpires and Online Gaming, losing the “interim” tag that had been part of his title. He will be responsible to oversee the operations […]
Business
December 7, 2021
CDI Sale of TwinSpires May Already Have a Target
Last week, rumors surfaced that Churchill Downs was considering selling its TwinSpires Racing division. One market observer believes that a familiar name could make a bid. Brian Lichtor, a Roundhill Investments analyst, believes it is likely that TwinSpires will mention Fanatics as a potential suitor. He cites Fanatics’ well-known wagering ambitions. Fanatics Looks For Larger […]
Sports
December 3, 2021
TwinSpires Celebrates New Jersey Launch With Special Promotions
The horse racing, sports, and online casino company TwinSpires has solemnly announced that its iGaming and online sports betting offerings are live in the state of New Jersey. TwinSpires Launches in New Jersey The operator is glad to enter the Garden State and has released a launch video on Twitter, detailing the perks of joining […]
Business
December 3, 2021
Churchill Downs Inc. May Sell Sports Wagering Platform TwinSpires
Churchill Downs Incorporated is currently contemplating the idea of selling TwinSpires Racing, according to knowledgeable sources who have chosen to remain anonymous, says Bloomberg. The information has not yet been shared with the public. According to the report, if the deal goes through, the company would cash in $1.5 billion. Churchill Downs Inc. owns and […]
Industry
August 2, 2021
TwinSpires Targets Arizona Market Access with the Tonto Apache
Horse racing and online wagering brand TwinSpires announced it entered into a partnership deal with the Tonto Apache Tribe to seek entry into the recently legalized sport betting market in Arizona. Targeting Retail and Online Sports Betting The partnership between the brand owned by Churchill Downs Incorporated (CDI) and the tribe behind the Mazatzal Hotel […]
Legal
June 28, 2021
PA PID and PAHBPA Revenue Sharing Dispute Referred to Court
An ongoing dispute between Presque Isle Downs and Casino (PID) and the Pennsylvania Horsemen’s Benevolent and Protective Association (PAHBPA) saw a federal lawsuit filed by the racino operator in the US District Court of Eastern District of Pennsylvania. Lawsuit to Counter PAHBPA Claims The civil complaint filed by PID Thursday seeks to block allegations from PAHBPA stated in a 2020 […]
Business
April 27, 2021
TwinSpires Completes Migration to GAN’s Platform ahead of Derby Week
TwinSpires, CDI’s digital foray into the betting and gaming space, has completed its successful transition onto GAN Limited’s platform. GAN Completes Successful TwinSpires Migration GAN Limited continues to deepen its connection with TwinSpires, Churchill Downs Incorporated’s sports betting and iGaming operators in several jurisdictions in the United States. On Monday, the company announced the successful transition of the online […]
Sports
April 15, 2021
Sportradar Teams with TwinSpires for US Sports Betting
Global provider of sports betting data and services Sportradar entered into a multi-year strategic partnership in the US with the sports betting brand Churchill Downs Incorporated (CDI), TwinSpires. Access to Sportradar’s Betting Services The 5-year deal will allow the online sports betting brand which CDI launched in Michigan in January 2021 to utilize Sportradar’s pre-match […]
Casino
March 29, 2021
Lightning Box Launches Content for Customers in Michigan
Lightning Box launched its content for customers in Michigan. Collaborating with Churchill Downs’ TwinSpires, Michigan residents can now access highly popular slot titles by the Australian slot games provider. Lightning Box Enters Michigan Regulated Market Australian slot games provider, Lightning Box, has announced that it entered the regulated market of Michigan. Thanks to an agreement […]
Sports
January 5, 2021
CDI Phases out BetAmerica, Consolidates around TwinSpires
Horse racing, online wagering, and gaming operator Churchill Downs Incorporated (CDI) announced in a media release today a shift towards a single brand strategy regarding its online wagering segment is underway, rebranding its sportsbook and iGaming platform to TwinSpires. Michigan to Initiate the Brand Transition Currently, CDI operates under the BetAmerica brand and the process […]