Churchill Downs Incorporated has inaugurated its new Terre Haute Casino Resort in Indiana. The $290 million establishment features a gaming area with slot machines, table games, and a sports betting facility, in addition to various dining choices. A hotel is currently under construction and is projected to debut in May.

Gaming America attended the grand opening and will release a comprehensive report on the occasion shortly. The 400,000-square-foot resort offers 1,000 slot machines, 36 table games, and a FanDuel sportsbook. Culinary options encompass a steakhouse, a barbecue eatery, a quick-service counter, and two bars.

This venture signifies Churchill Downs’ foray into Indiana’s gambling sector, broadening the company’s presence to 14 states. The remaining facilities, including a 122-room upscale hotel, a rooftop lounge, and a coffee shop, are slated to open on May 15, 2024.

The Terre Haute Casino and Hotel development has significantly boosted the area’s financial landscape, creating almost 1,000 positions in construction. Upon completion, the establishment anticipates providing employment to approximately 550 individuals in both full-time and part-time roles. Building commenced in June of 2022, with Williams Building serving as the construction collaborator.

Churchill Downs Incorporated (CDI) has also been actively engaged. They recently established a partnership with tech leader SAP to elevate the technological encounter at Churchill Downs Racetrack, renowned as the venue for the Kentucky Derby.

In anticipation of the 150th Kentucky Derby in 2024, CDI has additionally unveiled a \$2 billion refurbishment initiative. A prominent feature of this endeavor is the debut of a new high-end dining venue named “The SI Club,” taking the place of the former 1895 Club. Positioned to offer exceptional perspectives of the paddock and track, The SI Club guarantees a sophisticated ambiance for patrons to relish.