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Churchill Downs Incorporated Completes Acquisition of Ellis Park in Henderson, Kentucky

LOUISVILLE, KY. (September 26, 2022) – Churchill Downs Incorporated (“CDI” or “the Company”) (Nasdaq: CHDN) announced today that the Company has completed its previously-announced purchase of Ellis Park Racing & Gaming (“Ellis Park”) in Henderson, Kentucky, for cash consideration of $79 million, subject to certain working capital and other purchase price adjustments. In acquiring Ellis Park, CDI also assumes the opportunity to construct a track extension facility with historical racing machines in Owensboro, Kentucky.

“Our team is already hard at work in both Henderson and Owensboro,” said Bill Carstanjen, Chief Executive Officer of CDI. “In the coming days, we look forward to sharing more about our plans to invest in the racing infrastructure at Ellis Park and to drive significant purse improvement through the Owensboro historical racing opportunity.”

CDI’s purchase of Ellis Park follows approval of the transaction by the Kentucky Horse Racing Commission. The transaction was funded with cash on hand and through the Company’s existing credit facility.

Ellis Park is a thoroughbred racetrack and casino located in Henderson, Kentucky, just south of Evansville, Indiana. Ellis Park & Racing currently has over 300 HHR machines for patron’s gaming pleasure. It is owned and operated by Ellis Entertainment, a subsidiary of Laguna Development Corporation based out of New Mexico.

Media: Contact Cara McCarty at (812) 798-3620 or Cara.McCarty@ellisparkracing.com for more information or to arrange an interview with Ellis Park General Manager Jeff Inman.