Kentucky Casinos and Kentucky Gambling

Confusion and sorrow for trainer of Filly

News Brief: Larry Jones still cannot fathom how the filly he trained was at one moment crossing the finish line in second place and then in the next, she was gone. read more

Kentucky Derby relaunches recycling program

A joint project has been announced that will re-energize the recycling program at the historic racetrack in time for the Kentucky Oaks and Derby races. read more

Ellis Park owner remains hopeful despite setback

News Brief: Ellis Park owner, Frank Geary, remains confident Ellis Park will move closer to attendance and revenue goals this summer, but he admits the outlook for the 2009 meet suddenly couldn't be worse read more

Heard it on the river: Horseshoe's legendary blackjack tournament is on tap

Schiffer explains how to win $100,000 playing blackjack, an LCD TV and $10,000 playing slots; all just by doing a little gambling on the river. read more

Inside gaming column: Monte Carlo guest flees fire, keeps slot jackpot

A selection of news and views from inside the industry this week. read more

Churchill Downs picked as official memorial site for Barbaro

Churchill Downs has been selected as the final resting place for 2006 Kentucky Derby winner Barbaro, who was euthanized one year ago today after a lengthy battle with laminitis. read more

Kentucky tracks won't cut dates

News Brief: The potential financial windfall that casinos at racetracks could bring their owners won't mean that horse racing will be abandoned, track officials say. read more

Churchill Downs open to OTB

News Brief: Churchill Downs track president Steve Sexton said today the company is open to operating a casino at an off-track location if that's what legislators prefer. read more

Kentucky track owner wants to move

News Brief: Ellis Park owner Ron Geary said he would put a casino in Owensboro, Kentucky, to move it away from competition in Indiana. read more

Kentucky track decision could come soon

News Brief: The Kentucky Horse Racing Authority could decide before the end of the year whether to grant the state’s last racetrack license to Sprint Racing Partners’ proposed quarter-horse facility near London, Kentucky. read more