Churchill Downs
Churchill Downs Incorporated (CDI) is a prominent gaming entertainment and horse racing company based in Louisville, Kentucky. Established in 1875, it is best known for its iconic racetrack, Churchill Downs, which hosts the renowned Kentucky Derby and Kentucky Oaks. CDI operates a diverse portfolio, including racetrack and casino operations in locations such as Miami Gardens, New Orleans, and Arlington Heights, as well as casino resorts in Mississippi and a casino in Maine. The company is also involved in online wagering through its premier platform, TwinSpires.com, and owns Big Fish Games, a leading producer of casual games. CDI's operations span several segments, including live and historical racing, online betting, and gaming, generating revenue from various activities such as slot machines and table games. The company continues to enhance its facilities with modern amenities, ensuring a dynamic experience for its patrons.
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Exacta Systems
Acquisition in 2022
Exacta Systems is a provider of electronic gaming systems focused on the horse racing industry. Established in 2011 and headquartered in Boynton Beach, Florida, the company specializes in developing historic horse racing systems and wagering terminals. It offers modern gaming elements that enhance the experience of horse betting and handicapping through electronic racing machines and consoles. By delivering innovative solutions, Exacta Systems aims to generate documented direct revenue for track operators, horse owners, trainers, and breeders, thereby supporting various stakeholders within the industry.
Colonial Down
Acquisition in 2022
The Company was organized to pursue opportunities for horse racing and pari-mutuel wagering in Virginia. The Company is the only entity that has been awarded unlimited licenses to own and operate a horse racetrack with pari-mutuel wagering in Virginia and as such is the only entity currently eligible to apply for licenses to own and operate SWFs in Virginia. The Company plans to conduct thoroughbred and standardbred racing at a racetrack that it is currently constructing in New Kent County, Virginia. The Company also intends to conduct pari-mutuel wagering at the Track and at its SWFs on races run at the Track and on races that the Company shows via import simulcasting. After it begins live racing at the Track, the Company intends to increase its revenues by entering into agreements to simulcast races run at the Track to out-of-state racetracks, SWFs, casinos and other gaming facilities.
Peninsula Pacific Entertainment
Acquisition in 2022
Peninsula Pacific Entertainment is a company that develops and operates gaming and entertainment destinations, with a focus on enhancing the communities in which it operates. Founded in 1999 by Brent Stevens, the company leverages over 20 years of industry experience alongside its managerial and investment expertise to pursue new development opportunities across the United States. Its portfolio includes a variety of venues, such as casinos, racetracks, hotels, and resorts, all aimed at providing quality entertainment while contributing positively to local economies.
Saratoga Casino Black Hawk
Funding Round in 2016
Saratoga Casino Black Hawk, located in Black Hawk, Colorado, operates as a restaurant and gaming center that provides a diverse selection of entertainment options. The facility features the latest slot machines and a variety of table games, catering to both gaming enthusiasts and casual visitors. In addition to its gaming offerings, Saratoga Casino Black Hawk includes a café that serves fresh food, allowing guests to enjoy a full dining experience alongside their gaming activities. This combination of gaming and dining creates a comprehensive entertainment venue designed to attract a wide range of patrons looking for leisure and enjoyment in one location.
Big Fish Games
Acquisition in 2014
Big Fish Games, Inc. is a prominent developer and distributor of casual and casino-style games for PCs and mobile devices, catering to a global audience. Founded in 2002 and headquartered in Seattle, Washington, the company specializes in various genres, including hidden object, time management, match 3, and adventure games. Big Fish Games has successfully distributed approximately 2.5 billion games in 150 countries through mobile and online platforms. With two decades of experience in game development and publishing, the company has established itself as a leader in the Free-To-Play and Premium gaming markets, offering popular titles such as EverMerge, Gummy Drop!, and Cooking Craze. As a subsidiary of Aristocrat Technologies, Big Fish Games continues to create engaging games that are enjoyed by millions worldwide.
BB Development
Acquisition in 2013
BB Development, LLC, operating under the name Oxford Casino, is a company based in Maine that owns and manages a casino. The establishment offers a variety of gaming activities to its patrons, ensuring a comprehensive entertainment experience. In addition to its gaming operations, BB Development provides accommodation facilities for guests and features several restaurants and bars, enhancing the overall visitor experience.
Magnolia Hill
Acquisition in 2012
Magnolia Hill LLC, doing business as Riverwalk Casino of Vicksburg LLC, owns and operates a casino hotel in Mississippi.
Calder Race Course
Acquisition in 2012
Calder Race Course, Inc., doing business as Calder Casino and Race Course, owns and operates casinos.
Harlow's Casino and Resort
Acquisition in 2010
Harlow's Casino and Resort is a prominent entertainment destination that features a hotel with 105 rooms, including six luxurious suites. The facility includes a casino complemented by two dining venues offering a diverse range of cuisine. Harlow's Casino is strategically located to attract a significant local population and a high volume of vehicle traffic, making it accessible to a broad audience. In addition to gaming, the resort hosts live performances in its showroom, enhancing its appeal as a multifaceted entertainment venue.
Youbet.com
Acquisition in 2009
Youbet.com, Inc. is a licensed facilitator of online pari-mutuel horse race wagering, established in 1987 and headquartered in Woodland Hills, California. The company's primary offering, Youbet Express, provides users with interactive and real-time audio and video broadcasts, along with access to a comprehensive database of handicapping information. Customers can place bets on horse races from approximately 150 racetracks across the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, Australia, and South Africa. In addition to its online wagering platform, Youbet.com supplies totalizator systems, terminals, and other pari-mutuel wagering services to the racing industry, enhancing the operational capabilities of racetracks and betting facilities.
AmericaTab
Acquisition in 2007
AmericaTab Limited specializes in online interactive wagering services, primarily focusing on horse racing. The company provides account wagering platforms that ensure secure and user-friendly access to comprehensive and up-to-date racing information, including valuable handicapping data. This functionality supports advance deposit wagering markets by offering advanced services that enhance the betting experience. Through its innovative technology, AmericaTab aims to improve accessibility and engagement for horse racing enthusiasts.
Arlington
Acquisition in 2000
Arlington provides thoroughbred racing and auction company. They offer meetings, conferences, and product demonstrations, expos, ride and drive events, and festivals and concerts. Their services include event services.
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