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Arlington International Racecourse to Conduct Spectator-Free Live Racing Meet July 23 – September 26, 2020
Agreement reached with Illinois Thoroughbred Horsemen’s Association and race meeting approved by the Illinois Racing Board LOUISVILLE, Ky., June 22, 2020
About this update from Churchill Downs, Incorporated
[{"type":"text","content":"Agreement reached with Illinois Thoroughbred Horsemen’s Association and race meeting approved by the Illinois Racing Board\nLOUISVILLE, Ky., June 22, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Churchill Downs Incorporated (“CDI”) (Nasdaq: CHDN) announced today that Arlington International Racecourse (“Arlington”) in Arlington Heights, Illinois reached an agreement with the Illinois Thoroughbred Horsemen’s Association (“ITHA”) for the 2020 and 2021 live race meets. The Illinois Racing Board (“IRB”) unanimously approved Arlington’s 2020 Summer Meet permitting live racing without spectators from July 23 to September 26, 2020. \n “We are pleased to welcome back the trainers and owners of Illinois who have expressed their desire to race at Arlington,” said Tony Petrillo, President of Arlington. “This approval will allow us to bring back the thousands of jobs that rely on racing at Arlington.” Arlington’s backstretch will open to owners and trainers on or before July 6. The 2020 Arlington Summer Meet will feature spectator-free live racing on Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays with 2 p.m. post times. Dark host time from June 19 to September 30 was also awarded to Arlington by the IRB. Four of Arlington’s off-track betting locations are currently open. Trackside Arlington is open for in and out wagering daily. Trackside Villa Park at Crazy Pour, Trackside Hoffman Estates at The Saddle Room and Trackside Hodgkins at Salerno’s Pizzeria & Sports Bar are open for patio and in and out wagering daily. About Churchill Downs Incorporated Churchill Downs Incorporated is an industry-leading racing, online wagering and gaming entertainment company anchored by our iconic flagship event - The Kentucky Derby. We own and operate Derby City Gaming, a historical racing machine facility in Louisville, Kentucky. We also own and operate the largest online horse racing wagering platform in the U.S., TwinSpires.com, and we operate sports betting and iGaming through our BetAmerica platform in multiple states. We are also a leader in brick-and-mortar casino gaming with approximately 11,000 slot machines and video lottery terminals and 200 table games in eight states. Additional information about CDI can be found online at www.churchilldownsincorporated.com. Certain statements made in this news release contain various “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the “safe h...