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Owensboro Racing & Gaming will join Ellis Park Racing & Gaming in delivering a thrilling gaming experience to Western Kentucky. When a century of tradition meets a greenfield casino, exciting things happen. Ellis Park and Owensboro will have more to offer their guests while preserving their cherished heritage and embracing the future.
Ellis Park was built by the Green River Jockey Club in 1922. The race track was first named after the famous race starter A. B. Barrett Dade, a director and one of the organizers of the Green River Jockey Club. In 1925 James C. Ellis purchased the track. Note that the name of the track wasn’t changed until 1954, nearly 30 years after James Ellis bought it.
Evansville Press Sports Editor Dick Anderson reported on August 11, 1954, that Dade Park owner James C. Ellis would officially rename the track after its 31st meeting. On September 7, the park would become James C. Ellis Park, honoring the Kentucky gentleman who purchased the property at a receiver’s sale a generation earlier.
A key change is the updated Ellis Park logo, now moving away from black and red to reflect its legacy – over a century of stories that hold a special place in our hearts. Owensboro will inherit the classic black logo as a symbol of Ellis Park passing the torch. With luxurious interiors, state-of-the-art games and more, it is set to become a premier gaming destination.
Together, Ellis Park and Owensboro, located less than forty miles apart, guests can earn and use rewards interchangeably at both properties! Whether you’re enjoying the thrill of racing at Ellis Park or trying your luck at Owensboro, your rewards travel with you.
With more ways to play, dine & win, we are proud to deliver the best of both worlds and ensure that every visit is packed with entertainment, value and fun. Stay tuned for even more great offers and events as we continue to bring you the ultimate gaming and racing experience!
