A race horse from Turfway Park escaped and fled northbound on I-75 on the night of Feb. 2, causing damage to a police cruiser. No humans were hurt in the chase, bu the horse seems to have suffered from minor injuries.
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Turfway Park among Kentucky racetracks approved for temporary sports betting license
Written by Taylor Weiter, Dan Monk for WCPO Turfway Park is one of seven racetracks to receive a temporary sports betting license in Kentucky. The Kentucky Horse Racing Commission also voted Tuesday to approve the temporary licenses — which last up to one year of operation — to Churchill Downs, Derby City Gaming, Ellis Park, […]
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NKY Atlas to give leaders new insight to region
This story originally appeared in the Dec. 16 edition of the weekly LINK Reader. To get these stories first, subscribe here. Speaking at the newly renovated Turfway Park in Florence, Northern Kentucky Tri-ED CEO Lee Crume was anxious to reveal the region’s newest resource in its battle for increased economic prosperity. Crume, along with Tri-ED […]
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Take a look at the new Turfway Park
Turfway Park Racing and Gaming is days away from reopening after a $145 million renovation. On Tuesday, the newly renovated facility was briefly opened for a preview for local media. Turfway’s betting and gaming facility will open to the public on Sept. 1, though other portions of the horse track are still under construction. The […]
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Florence businesses bracing for Turfway tourists
While the new Turfway Park has been under construction, restaurant developers have claimed properties at Turfway and Houston roads to attract the park’s customer base.
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Michael Taylor named president of Turfway Park and Newport Racing & Gaming
Turfway Park Racing & Gaming announced today that Michael Taylor has been named president of the state-of-the-art live thoroughbred and historical racing machine entertainment venue and president of Newport Racing & Gaming. Taylor brings 20 years of gaming leadership experience in both regulatory and corporate roles. He has led a variety of operational teams including […]
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Newport Racing and Gaming to Open October 2
A rendering of the new Newport Racing and Gaming venue, which is under construction at the Newport Shopping Center. It is set to open on Friday, October 2. By Robin Gee A new venue in Newport featuring historical racing machines, a racing simulcast area and a bar will open its doors to the public […]
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Churchill Downs Shares Details on Historical Horse Racing Facility in Newport
Rendering of planned Newport Extension project, a simulcast and historical horse racing facility coming to Newport Shopping Plaza. Target timeline is the fourth quarter of this year. by Robin Gee The planned historical horse racing (HHR) facility coming to Newport Shopping Center was approved by the Churchill Downs Inc (CDI) Board of Directors in mid-April. […]
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Hard Rock International buys Turfway Park, JACK Casino pending approval
JACK Entertainment is selling JACK Cincinnati Casino gaming operations to Hard Rock International and VICI Properties. JACK Entertainment announced it will sell JACK Cincinnati Casino and Turfway Park to Hard Rock International and VICI Properties for $780 million, pending approval. Hard Rock International officials said it will be responsible for the operations at both properties. […]