CHDN 10-K & 10-Q changes, risk factors and insider trading
Churchill Downs Inc · Nasdaq · Services-Racing, Including Track Operation · CIK 20212 · All filings on SEC.gov
At a glance
What changed in the latest 10-K
Risk Factors
New heading “Our business may be subject to fluctuations due to seasonality and inclement weather that could result in volatility and have an adverse effect on our operating results”
Removed heading “Our business may be subject to fluctuations due to seasonality and inclement weather, including as a result of climate change, that could result in volatility and have an adverse effect on our operating results”
Removed heading “We intend to focus on market access and our retail operations for our sports betting business and there can be no assurance that we will be able to compete effectively or that we will generate sufficient returns on our investment”
Removed heading “We may experience difficulty in integrating recent or future acquisitions into our operations”
Largest changes
“Our business may be subject to fluctuations due to seasonality and inclement weather, including as a result of climate change, that could result in volatility and have an adverse effect on our operating results”see in full comparison
We regularly identify, defend against, and recover from cybersecurity incidents, and havesee in full comparisonexperiencedsufferedcyber attackscyber-attacks in the past. While these attacks have not had asignificantmaterial impact on the Company to date, we and/or our third-party service providers may continue to experiencecyber attacks,cyber-attacks, and such attacks could have an adverse impact on our business in the future. Our systems and processes that are designed to protectcustomerpersonal information and prevent datalossloss,andoperational disruption or othersecuritycybersecuritybreaches,incidents, including systems and processes designed to reduce the impact of a security breach at a third-party vendor or joint venture partner, may not be successful. Interruptions in our services or a breach of a customer’s secure data could cause current or potential users to believe that our systems are insecure or unreliable, which could permanently harm our reputation and brand. These interruptions could also increase the burden on our engineering staff, which, in turn, could delay our introduction of new features and services on our websites and in our casinos. Such incidents could give rise to remediation costs, monetary fines, and other penalties, or other business losses which could be significant. We attempt to protect against this risk with our property and business interruption insurance, which covers damage or interruption of our systems, although there is no assurance that such insurance will be adequate to cover all potential losses.
“We intend to focus on market access and our retail operations for our sports betting business and there can be no assurance that we will be able to compete effectively or that we will generate sufficient returns on our investment”see in full comparison
Our business is subject tosee in full comparisononline securitycybersecurity risk, including the risk of data privacy and cybersecuritybreaches.breaches or attacks on our or our third-party service providers' IT systems. Loss or misuse of ourstoredconfidential informationas a resultbecause of such a breach, including customers’ personal information, or IT system operational disruptions, could lead to government enforcement actions or other litigation, potential liability, or otherwise harm our business
“Our business may be subject to fluctuations due to seasonality and inclement weather that could result in volatility and have an adverse effect on our operating results”see in full comparison
“If an event of default requires us to repay borrowings before their due date, we may be forced to refinance these borrowings on less favorable terms or may be unable to refinance these borrowing. As a result, our results of operations and financial condition could be adversely affected.”see in full comparison
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Our operating results depend, in large part, on revenues derived from customers visiting our casinos and racetracks, which is subject to the occurrence and threat of extraordinary events that may discourage attendance or expose us to substantial liability. Terrorist activity, including acts of domestic terrorism, civil unrest, or other actions that discourage attendance at other locations, or even the threat of such activity, including public concerns regarding air travel, military actions, safety, and additional national or local catastrophic incidents, could result in reduced attendance at Churchill Downs Racetrack and at our other locations. A major epidemic or pandemic, outbreak of a contagious equine or human disease, or the threat of such an event,event (as well as measures implemented to address such events or risks), could also adversely affect attendance and could impact the supply chain for our major construction projects resulting in higher costs and delays of the projects. For example, the COVID-19 global pandemic resulted in the temporary suspension of operations of all of our wholly owned gaming properties, certain wholly owned racing operations, and the two gaming properties related to our equity investments. While we are constantly evaluating our security precautions in an effort to ensure the safety of the public, no security measures can guarantee safety and there can be no assurances of avoiding potential liabilities.
Our business may be subject to fluctuations due to seasonality and inclement weather, including as a result of climate change, that could result in volatility and have an adverse effect on our operating results
Unfavorable weather conditions, including extremely high and low temperatures, heavy rains, high winds, storms, tornadoes, and hurricanes, have caused and may in the future cause events to be canceled and/or attendance to be lower, resulting in reduced wagering. Inclement weather conditions may deter or prevent customers from reaching the facilities, including our gaming and HRM venues. Climate change could have an impact on longer-term natural weather trends. Extreme weather events that are linked to rising temperatures, changing global weather patterns, sea, land, and air temperatures, as well as sea levels, rain, and snow could result in increased occurrence and severity of adverse weather events. Our operations are subject to reduced patronage, disruptions, or complete cessation of operations due to weather conditions, natural disasters, and other casualties. The occurrence or threat of any such extraordinary event at our locations, particularly at Churchill Downs Racetrack during Kentucky Derby and Oaks week, could have a material negative effect on our business and results of operations.
Our business may be subject to fluctuations due to seasonality and inclement weather that could result in volatility and have an adverse effect on our operating results
Unfavorable weather conditions, including extremely high and low temperatures, heavy rains and snow, high winds, storms, tornadoes, and hurricanes, have caused and may in the future cause events to be canceled and/or attendance to be lower, resulting in reduced wagering. Inclement weather conditions may deter or prevent customers from reaching our facilities, including our gaming and HRM venues. Climate change could have an impact on longer-term natural weather trends. Extreme weather events that are linked to rising temperatures, changing global weather patterns, sea, land, and air temperatures, as well as sea levels, rain, and snow could result in increased occurrence and severity of adverse weather events. Our operations are subject to reduced patronage, disruptions, or complete cessation of operations due to weather conditions, natural disasters, and other casualties. The occurrence or threat of any such extraordinary event at our locations, particularly at Churchill Downs Racetrack during Kentucky Derby and Oaks week, could have a material negative effect on our business and results of operations.
Due to the nature of our business, we are subject to taxation in a number ofseveral jurisdictions and changes in, or new interpretations of, tax laws, tax rulings or their application by tax authorities could result in additional tax liabilities and could materially affect our financial condition and results of operations
We believe that the prospect of raising significant additional revenue through taxes and fees is one of the primary reasons that certain jurisdictions permit legalized gaming. As a result, gaming companies are typically subject to significant taxes and fees in addition to the normal federal, state, provincial, and local income taxes and such taxes and fees may be increased at any time. From time to time, legislators and officials have proposed changes in tax laws or in the administration of laws affecting the horse racing, online wagering, and casino industries. Many states and municipalities, including ones in which we operate,municipalities are currently experiencing budgetary pressures that may make it more likely they would seek to impose additional taxes and fees on our operations. We are subject to tax in multiple U.S. tax jurisdictions and judgment is required in determining our provision for income taxes, deferred tax assets or liabilities, and in evaluating our tax positions. It is not possible to determine the likelihood, extent or impact of any future changes in tax laws or fees, or changes in the administration of such laws; however, if enacted, such changes could have a material adverse impact on our business.
Other factors that could influence our reputation include the quality of the services we offer and public perception of our actions with regard toregarding social issues such as diversity, human rights, and support for local communities. Broad access to social media makes it easy for anyone to provide public feedback that can influence perceptions of us or our properties. It may be difficult to control or effectively manage negative publicity, regardless of whether it is accurate. Negative events and publicity could quickly and materially damage perceptions of us, our properties, or our industries, which, in turn, could adversely impact our business, financial condition or results of operations through loss of customers, loss of business opportunities, lack of acceptance of our company to operate in host communities, employee retention, or recruiting difficulties or other difficulties.
We continue to experience a competitive labor market. Increased employeeEmployee turnover, changes in the availability of our workers, or labor shortages in our supply chain could result in increased costs and impact our ability to fully staff our operations, which could negatively affect our financial condition, results of operations, or cash flows.
We face an increasingly high degree of competition among a large number ofmany participants operating from physical locations and/orincluding throughland-based online or mobile platforms, includingcasinos, destination casinos, Native American gaming, riverboat casinos; docksideand casinos;other land-basedgaming casinos;locations including video lottery; iGaming; sports betting;lottery, gaming at taverns in certain states, such as Illinois; gaming attaverns, truck stops, gas stations,stations and other establishments in certain states, such as Louisiana, Pennsylvania, Virginia, and Kentucky;establishments, historical horse racing in Kentucky;venues, sweepstakes and poker machines not located in casinos; fantasy sports; Native American gaming;casinos, and othercharitable formsgaming. We also face an increasingly high degree of gaming in the U.S. Furthermore, competition from internetonline lotteries,or sweepstakes,mobile illegalplatforms, slotincluding machinesiGaming; sports betting; i-lotteries; prediction markets; and skill games, fantasy sportssports. andCompetition internet,from online or mobile-basedmobile gaming platforms, which allow their customers to wager on a wide variety of sporting events and/or play Las Vegas-style casino games from home or in non-casino settingsplatforms could divert customers from our properties and thus adversely affect our financial condition, results of operations, and cash flows. Currently, thereseveral states are considering legislative proposals that would legalize sports betting and, in some cases, internet poker, sports betting,poker and other varietiesforms of iGaming in a number of states.iGaming. Expansion of land-based andgaming or iGaming in otherthe jurisdictionsmarkets (both regulated and unregulated) could further compete with our operations,in which we operate brick-and-mortar casinos or racing venues could have an adverse impact on our financial condition, results of operations, and cash flows.
Legalized gaming is currently permitted in various forms throughout the U.S. andincluding on various lands taken into trust for the benefit of certain Native AmericansAmerican inlands. theCertain U.S. and Canada. Other jurisdictions,states, including states adjacent to states in which we currently have properties, have recently legalized, implemented, and expanded gaming. Established gaming jurisdictions could award additional gaming licenses or permit the expansion or relocation of existing gaming operations. Voters and state legislatures may seek to supplement traditional tax revenue sources of state governments by authorizing or expanding gaming in the states that we operate in or the states that are adjacent to or near our existing properties. New, relocated, or expanded gaming operations maintained by other personsindustry participants could increase competition for our operations and could have a material adverse impact on us.
Our Churchill Downs Racetrack is dependent upon the number of people attending and wagering on live horse races. If interest in horse racing is lower in the future, it may have a negative impact on revenue and profitability in our Live and Historical Racing segment. In addition, accidentsAccidents and adverse events that may occur at our racetrack and any reputational damage as a result may negatively impact attendance at and wagering on our live horse races. If attendance at and wagering on live horse racing declines, it could have a material adverse impact on our business.
The number and level of sponsorships are important to the success of the Kentucky Derby. OurIf abilitywe are unable to retain sponsors, acquire new sponsors, and compete for sponsorships and advertising dollarsdollars, it could have a material adverse impact on our business.business, including by significantly reducing revenue and harming the long-term scale and prestige of the event.
A significant amount of our revenue is attributable to slot, HRM, VLTs, and video poker machines operated by us at our properties, and there are a limited number of slot machine and HRM manufacturers servicing the industry. It is important for competitive reasons that we offer the most popular and up-to-date machine games with the latest technology to our guests. A substantial majority of the slot and HRM machines sold in the U.S. are manufactured by a few select companies. TheWe pricesrely on a limited number of newvendors to provide video poker, slot and HRM machines may escalate and manufacturersany loss of equipment suppliers could refuseimpact toour sell us machines featuring the most popular games, instead requiring participating lease arrangements to acquire the machines. Such agreements may be substantially more expensive over the long term than the cost of purchasing a new machine.operations.
We rely on vendors that may use components produced in foreign countries. Restrictions on international trade, such as tariffs and other controls on imports or exports, could impact the pricing and availability of slot and HRM machines. Availability of the most popular games may also be limited by the manufacturer. If we are unable to maintain availability of the most popular games, it could impact our ability to attract and retain customers.
The prices of new machines may escalate, and manufacturers could refuse to sell us machines featuring the most popular games, instead requiring participating lease arrangements to acquire the machines. Such agreements may be substantially more expensive over the long term than the cost of purchasing a new machine.
We rely on a variety of hardware and software products to maximize revenue and efficiency in our operations. Technology in the gaming industry is developing rapidly, and we may need to invest substantial amounts to acquire the most current gaming and hotel technology and equipment in order to remain competitive in the markets in which we operate. We rely on a limited number of vendors to provide video poker, slot, and HRM machines and any loss of equipment suppliers could impact our operations. Ensuring the successful implementation and maintenance of any new technology acquired is an additional risk.
We rely on vendors that may use components produced in foreign countries. Restrictions on international trade, such as tariffs and other controls on imports or exports, could impact the pricing and availability of slot and HRM machines.
We intend to focus on market access and our retail operations for our sports betting business and there can be no assurance that we will be able to compete effectively or that we will generate sufficient returns on our investment
During the second quarter of 2018, the U.S. Supreme Court overturned the federal ban on sports betting. Sports betting has been authorized and is operational in thirty-eight states and the District of Columbia as of December 31, 2024. Additional states may legalize sports betting in the future. Each state has different structures for the number of allowable industry participants, license fees, taxes, and other operational requirements. The market for sports betting and online gaming is rapidly evolving and highly competitive with an increasing number of competitors. The success of our retail and online sportsbooks is dependent on several factors that are beyond our control, including:
•the timing of adoption of regulations authorizing betting and gaming activities,
•operating requirements and other restrictions,
•the number of allowable industry participants,
•the license fees and tax rates,
•our ability to gain market share in a newly developing market,
•the potential that the market does not develop as we anticipate,
•our ability to compete with new entrants in the market,
•changes in consumer demographics and public tastes and preferences, and
•the availability and popularity of other forms of entertainment.
There can be no assurance as to the returns that we will receive from sports betting business.
Our business is subject to online securitycybersecurity risk, including the risk of data privacy and cybersecurity breaches.breaches or attacks on our or our third-party service providers' IT systems. Loss or misuse of our storedconfidential information as a resultbecause of such a breach, including customers’ personal information, or IT system operational disruptions, could lead to government enforcement actions or other litigation, potential liability, or otherwise harm our business
We receive, process, store, and use personal information and other customerconfidential andinformation employeein dataour daily business operations, including by maintaining and transmitting customers’ personal and financial information, credit card settlements, credit card funds transmissions, mailing lists, and reservations information. Our collectionprocessing of such datapersonal information is subject to extensive requirements and regulation by private groups, such as the payment card industry,industry or through contracts, as well as by governmental authorities, including privacy, consumer protection, financial and gaming authorities.
There are numerous federal, state, and local laws regarding privacy and the storing, sharing, use, processing, disclosure and protection of personal information and other data, and such privacy laws and regulations continue to evolve. ManyAll U.S. states have passed laws requiring notification to customersindividuals when there is a security breach forthat compromises certain personal data, suchand asother thefederal 2002and amendmentstate tolaws California’sand Informationregulations Practicesrequire Actreasonable or requiring the adoption ofcertain minimum information security standards that are often vaguely defined and may be difficult to implement. CaliforniaMoreover, hasan adoptedincreasing number of states have passed broad consumer privacy laws, such as the California Consumer Privacy Act of 2018 (the "CCPA"), which went into effect on January 1, 2020,2020 providingand provided California consumers greater control of the information collected, stored, and sold,sold. Further amendments and otherregulations statesto arethe consideringCCPA similarenhanced legislation.consumer privacy rights and increased administrative obligations on business’ privacy programs. The CCPA provides a private right of action (in addition to statutory damages) for California residents whose sensitive personal information was breached as a resultbecause of a business’s violation of its duty to reasonably secure such information. Since 2018, several states have passed or are considering similar legislation. The costs of compliance with thesethe lawsU.S. privacy regime may increase as a resultbecause of changes in interpretation or changes in law.law, including as additional states passed similar or potentially conflicting laws. Any failure on our part to comply with these laws or our privacy policies may subject us to significant liabilities, including governmental enforcement actions or litigation.
We regularly identify, defend against, and recover from cybersecurity incidents, and have experiencedsuffered cyber attackscyber-attacks in the past. While these attacks have not had a significantmaterial impact on the Company to date, we and/or our third-party service providers may continue to experience cyber attacks,cyber-attacks, and such attacks could have an adverse impact on our business in the future. Our systems and processes that are designed to protect customerpersonal information and prevent data lossloss, andoperational disruption or other securitycybersecurity breaches,incidents, including systems and processes designed to reduce the impact of a security breach at a third-party vendor or joint venture partner, may not be successful. Interruptions in our services or a breach of a customer’s secure data could cause current or potential users to believe that our systems are insecure or unreliable, which could permanently harm our reputation and brand. These interruptions could also increase the burden on our engineering staff, which, in turn, could delay our introduction of new features and services on our websites and in our casinos. Such incidents could give rise to remediation costs, monetary fines, and other penalties, or other business losses which could be significant. We attempt to protect against this risk with our property and business interruption insurance, which covers damage or interruption of our systems, although there is no assurance that such insurance will be adequate to cover all potential losses.
Third parties we work with, such as vendors, may violate applicable lawslaws, their contractual commitments or our privacy and information security policies, and such violations may also put our customers’ information at risk and could in turn have an adverse impact on our business. We are also subject to payment card association rules and obligations under each association’s contracts with payment card processors. Under these rules and obligations, if information is compromised, we could be liable to payment card issuers for the associated expense and penalties. If we fail to follow payment card industry security standards, even if no customer information is compromised, we could incur significant fines or experience a significant increase in payment card transaction costs.
Security breaches, computer malware, and computer hacking attacks and software or IT system vulnerabilities have become more prevalent in our industry, and hackers and data thieves are increasingly sophisticated and operate large-scale and complex attacks. Many companies, including ours, have been the targets of such attacks. Moreover, the rapid evolution and increased adoption of artificial intelligence technologies may intensify our cybersecurity risks. Any security breachbreach, either caused by intentional hacking or human error, which involvesresults efforts to gainin unauthorized access to information or systems, or to cause intentional malfunctions or loss or corruption of data, software, hardware or other computer equipment, andor the inadvertent transmission of computer viruses could harm our business. Because the techniques used to obtain unauthorized access, disable, or degrade service, or sabotage systems, change frequently and often are not recognized until launched against a target, we may be unable to anticipate these techniques or to implement adequate preventative measures. Though it is difficult to determine what harm may directly result from any specific interruptioncybersecurity or breach,incident, any failure to maintain performance, reliability, security, and availability of our network infrastructure to the satisfaction of our players may harm our reputation and our ability to retain existing players and attract new players.
The costs to eliminatemitigate orand addressmanage the foregoing security threats and vulnerabilities before or after a cyber incident could be significant. Our containment or remediation efforts may not be successful and could result in interruptions, delays, or cessation of service, and loss of existing or potential suppliers or customers. As threats related to cyber attackscyber-attacks develop and grow, we may also find it necessary to make further investments to protect our data and infrastructure, which may impact our results ofor operations. We have insurance coverage for protection against cyber attacks,cyber-attacks, which is designed to cover expenses around notification, credit monitoring, investigation, crisis management, public relations, and legal advice. This insurance coverage may not be sufficient to cover all possible claims, and we could suffer losses that could have a material adverse effect on our business.
Our operations rely heavily on technology services, and catastrophic events andevents, system failuresfailures, errors, defects, or disruptions with respect to these technology services could cause a significant and continued disruption to our operations
We rely on information technology and other systems to manage our business and our operations rely heavily on technology services. Our online wagering, HRM and brick-and-mortar casino businesses depend upon our communications hardware and our computer hardware.
Catastrophic events, system failures, errors, defects, or disruptions with respect to our technology or technology services could cause a significant and continued disruption to our operations.
A disruption or failure in our technology or technology systems in the event of a cybersecurity incident, major earthquake, weather event, terrorist attack, or other catastrophic event could interrupt our operations, damage our properties, and reduce the number of customers who visit our facilities in the affected areas.
We rely on information technology and other systems to manage our business. A disruption or failure in our technology systems or operations in the event of a cyber attack, major earthquake, weather event, terrorist attack, or other catastrophic event could interrupt our operations, damage our properties, and reduce the number of customers who visit our facilities in the affected areas. Security breachesincidents could expose the Company to a risk of loss or misuse of our or our customers’confidential information, litigation, regulatory enforcement, and potential liability. In addition, cyberCyber incidents that impact the availability, reliability, speed, accuracy, or other proper functioning of our technology systems could impact our operations. A significant cyber incident, including system failure, security breach, disruption by malware or other damage could interrupt or delay our operations, result in a violation of applicable privacy and other laws,laws or contractual obligations, damage our reputation, subject us to litigation, cause a loss of customers or give rise to remediation costs, monetary fines, and other penalties, which could be significant.
Our online wagering, HRM and brick-and-mortar casino businesses depend upon our communications hardware and our computer hardware. Our systems also remain vulnerable to damage or interruption from floods, fires, power loss, telecommunication failures, terrorist cyber attacks, hardware or software error, computer viruses, computer denial-of-service attacks and similar events. Despite any precautions we may take, the occurrence of a natural disaster or other unanticipated problems could result in lengthy interruptions in our services. Any unscheduled interruption in the availability of our websites and our services could result in an immediate, and possibly substantial, loss of revenue.
We may from time to time implement new technology or technology systems. Any disruption, failure, or errors related to the implementation of new technology or technology systems could adversely affect our operations, internal control over financial reporting, or ability to meet regulatory and reporting requirements. System implementations are complex, costly, and time-consuming, and involve significant changes to business processes, internal controls, and the information technology environment.
We may not be able to identify and / or complete acquisitions, divestitures, development of new venues or the expansion of existing facilities on time, on budget or as planned and we may experience difficulty in integrating acquisitions or transitioning divested assets to a third-party
We pursue acquisitions to grow our business, and we pursue divestitures based on our long-term strategy.
We pursue acquisitions, divestitures, development of new venues, and expansion of existing facilities to grow our business.
We face challenges in identifying and completing acquisitions or divestiture opportunities or other development or expansion projects that fit with our strategic objectives. These projects require significant capital commitments and the incurrence of additional debt. These projects also have risks associated with managing and integrating the acquisition or expansion project.acquisition.
Supply chain disruptions and inflationary pressure related to these projects could lead to delays and higher project costs. The acquisition or divestiture of businesses may be delayed by external factors beyond our control including federal, state, and local issues.
The impact of these risks may cause us not to realize the intended benefits of these capital investments which could have a material adverse impact on our business.
We may experience difficulty in integrating recent or future acquisitions into our operations
We have completed acquisition transactions in the past, and we may pursue acquisitions from time to time in the future. The successful integration of newly acquired businesses into our operations has required and will continue to require the expenditure of substantial managerial, operating, financial, and other resources and may also lead to a diversion of our attention from our ongoing business concerns. We may not be able to successfully integrate new businesses, manage the combined operations or realize projected revenue gains, cost savings, and synergies in connection with those acquisitions on the timetable contemplated, if at all. Management of the new business operations, especially those in new lines of business or different geographic areas, may require that we increase our managerial resources. The process of integrating new operations may also interrupt the activities of those businesses, which could have a material adverse impact on our business. The costs of integrating businesses we acquire could significantly impact our short-term operating results. These costs could include the following:
•restructuring charges associated with the acquisitions,
•costs of imposing financial and management controls and operating, administrative and information systems.
We also face challenges in completing divestiture opportunities that fit with our strategic objectives. These projects also have risks associated with managing and transitioning divested assets to a third-party, including the risk that we are required to retain certain liabilities associated with divested assets.
The acquisition or divestiture of businesses may also be delayed by external factors beyond our control including federal, state, and local issues.
The costs of integrating businesses we acquire or managing and transitioning divested assets to a third-party could significantly impact our short-term operating results. These costs may include the following:
•restructuring charges,
•costs of implementing or transitioning financial and management controls and operating, administrative and information systems.
IfThe weimpact are unsuccessful in overcomingof these risks,risks itmay cause us to not realize the intended benefits of these capital investments or divestitures which could have a material adverse impact on our business.
Management's Discussion & Analysis (MD&A)
New heading “2025 Transactions and Expansions”
New heading “Owensboro Racing and Gaming”
New heading “Rosie's Richmond”
New heading “Roseshire Gaming Parlor”
New heading “◦Central Virginia:”
Removed heading “2023 Transactions and Expansions”
Removed heading “Derby City Gaming Downtown Opening”
Removed heading “Exacta Systems, LLC Acquisition”
Removed heading “Lady Luck Casino Nemacolin Agreement”
Removed heading “Derby City Gaming & Hotel Expansion”
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see in full comparisonDuring the quarter ended June 30, 2023,Because the Companyevaluateddoeseconomicnotconditionscurrentlysubsequentintend to expand Chasers, the Company settled an outstanding liability owed to thedateformer owners ofour annual impairment assessment on April 1, 2023, including competition in the market and inflationary pressures, which increased during the second quarter of 2023, and impacted the performance and outlook of Presque Isle Downs and Casino ("Presque Isle"). As a result, the Company concluded that a trigger event for impairment testing occurredChasers, related to thePresque IsleChasers' gaming rights,trademark,in the amount of $10.0 million. The settlement of the noncurrent liability resulted in a gain of $40.0 million in the third quarter of 2025. Given the completion of the Salem Transaction and thereporting unit's goodwill at the endsettlement of thesecondliabilityquarter.relatedBased onto thetriggerChasers'event,gaming rights, the Company evaluated and subsequently updated the projected cash flows and discount rate related toreflecttheeconomicChasers'environmentgamingat that time.rights. As aresult,result of this assessment, the Company recognized a non-cash impairment charge of$24.5$85.1 million in thesecondthird quarter of20232025 for thePresqueentireIslevalue of the Chasers' gaming rights, which are included in the Live and Historical Racing segment. The $40.0 million gain on settlement of the noncurrent liability and the $85.1 million impairment charge of the gaming rightsandintangibletrademark.are included in Asset impairments, net in the Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income. For additional information, refer to Note 7, Asset Impairments to the notes to consolidated financial statements included in Item 8. Financial Statements and Supplementary Data of this Annual Report on Form 10-K.
“•Operating income increased $145.0 million driven by a $105.1 million increase from the Live and Historical Racing segment primarily from a record-breaking Derby Week at Churchill Downs Racetrack, lower fees related to the Exacta technology used in the Company's HRM operations, the opening of the Rosie's Emporia HRM venue and The Rose Gaming Resort, and growth at our other HRM venues, a $21.6 million increase from the Gaming segment primarily from the opening of the Terre Haute Casino Resort, partially offset by inclement weather in January 2024, regional gaming softness, and increased …”see in full comparison
“•Net income attributable to Churchill Downs Incorporated increased $9.5 million. …”see in full comparison
“•Net income attributable to Churchill Downs Incorporated decreased $43.8 million. …”see in full comparison
“•Gaming Adjusted EBITDA increased $18.3 million primarily due to a $44.5 million increase from the opening of the Terre Haute Casino Resort and a $3.0 million increase from our equity investment in Miami Valley Gaming. …”see in full comparison
“Operating expenses increased $127.6 million for the year ended December 31, 2024 compared to December 31, 2023 primarily due to the Exacta Transaction in August 2023, the opening of Rosie's Emporia in September 2023, Derby City Gaming Downtown in December 2023, Terre Haute Casino Resort in Indiana in April 2024, and The Rose Gaming Resort in Virginia in November 2024. …”see in full comparison
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2025 Transactions and Expansions
Owensboro Racing and Gaming
Owensboro Racing and Gaming ("Owensboro") opened in February 2025 in Owensboro, Kentucky with 600 historical racing machines ("HRMs"), a retail sportsbook, a simulcast wagering area, and multiple food and beverage offerings.
Casino Salem
The Company acquired 90% of the outstanding equity interests related to Casino Salem (the "Salem Transaction") in Salem, New Hampshire in August 2025. The Company announced in January 2026 that Casino Salem will be redeveloped as Rockingham Grand Casino ("Rockingham"). Rockingham will occupy a 160,000 square-foot facility at Rockingham Mall. The venue will feature 825 historical racing machines, 32 table games, 12 electronic table game seats, a 900-seat live entertainment venue, food and beverage offerings, including a center bar and full-service sports bar and restaurant. The Company plans to open Rockingham in mid-2027 with an expected capital investment of $180-200 million.
Rosie's Richmond
The Company completed the expansion of Rosie's Richmond in Richmond, Virginia, with the addition of 450 HRMs in August 2025. Rosie's Richmond now has 1,200 HRMs, food and beverage offerings, a center bar, and a simulcast wagering area.
Roseshire Gaming Parlor
Roseshire Gaming Parlor in Henrico County, Virginia opened in September 2025 with 175 HRMs, food and beverage offerings, and a simulcast wagering area.
In November 2024, the Company opened The Rose Gaming Resort approximately 30 miles south of Washington D.C. The Company invested approximately $460 million to construct The Rose Gaming Resort opened with 1,650 HRMs, a 102-room hotel, eight food and beverage options,offerings, and 1,650a historicalsimulcast racingwagering machines ("HRMs"). The Rose Gaming Resort has the potential to be expanded to up to 1,800 HRMs.area.
In April 2024, the Company opened the Terre Haute Casino Resort in Terre Haute, Indiana. The Company invested approximately $290 million to develop the Terre Haute Casino Resort opened with a luxury hotel, 1,040 slot machines, 36 tables games, a state-of-the-art sportsbook, and regionally inspiredhotel, food and beverage amenities.offerings, and a retail sportsbook.
2023 Transactions and Expansions
Derby City Gaming Downtown Opening
In December 2023, the Company opened Derby City Gaming Downtown in Louisville, Kentucky. The Company invested approximately $90 million to develop Derby City Gaming Downtown with a gaming area, a main-level sports bar with a stage for live entertainment, retail sports betting, a premium bourbon bar, and an elegant wine lounge for guests, including locals, tourists, and convention attendees.
Exacta Systems, LLC Acquisition
On August 22, 2023, the Company completed its acquisition of Exacta Systems, LLC ("Exacta Transaction"). Exacta Systems, LLC ("Exacta") is a leading provider of central determinant system technology in HRMs across the country. Exacta’s system architecture supports multiple game vendors and virtually unlimited math modeling capabilities on a single central determinant system enabling Exacta to deliver a diverse gaming library to Company owned and third-party HRM entertainment venues in Virginia, Kentucky, Wyoming, New Hampshire, and is expanding internationally.
Lady Luck Casino Nemacolin Agreement
In June 2023, the Company's management agreement for Lady Luck Casino Nemacolin ("Lady Luck") in Farmington, Pennsylvania expired and was not renewed. The Company completed the sale of substantially all its assets at Lady Luck for an immaterial amount.
Derby City Gaming & Hotel Expansion
In June 2023, the Company invested approximately $78 million to expand the Derby City Gaming facility in Louisville, Kentucky and build a five-story hotel with 123 rooms including amenities to better serve and attract guests. The expansion included a VIP gaming area, a new sports bar, a stage for live entertainment, and an upscale-casual restaurant and bar.
Arlington Sale
On February 15, 2023, the Company closed on the sale of the Arlington property in Arlington Heights, Illinois. We sold 326-acres to the Chicago Bears for $197.2 million. The net proceeds of $195.7 million were used to pay down the outstanding balance amount on our revolving credit facility that was drawn on to fund the acquisition of substantially all the assets of Peninsula Pacific Entertainment LLC.
ImpairmentImpairments
During the third quarter of 2025, the Company concluded that the completion of the Salem Transaction qualified as a trigger event for impairment testing related to the Chasers Poker Room ("Chasers") indefinite-lived gaming rights intangible. At the time the Company acquired Chasers, the valuation of the gaming rights contemplated a future expansion of the existing operations in Salem, New Hampshire. Given the completion of the Salem Transaction, the Company now intends to open Rockingham and does not plan to expand Chasers.
During the quarter ended June 30, 2023,Because the Company evaluateddoes economicnot conditionscurrently subsequentintend to expand Chasers, the Company settled an outstanding liability owed to the dateformer owners of our annual impairment assessment on April 1, 2023, including competition in the market and inflationary pressures, which increased during the second quarter of 2023, and impacted the performance and outlook of Presque Isle Downs and Casino ("Presque Isle"). As a result, the Company concluded that a trigger event for impairment testing occurredChasers, related to the Presque IsleChasers' gaming rights, trademark,in the amount of $10.0 million. The settlement of the noncurrent liability resulted in a gain of $40.0 million in the third quarter of 2025. Given the completion of the Salem Transaction and the reporting unit's goodwill at the endsettlement of the secondliability quarter.related Based onto the triggerChasers' event,gaming rights, the Company evaluated and subsequently updated the projected cash flows and discount rate related to reflect the economicChasers' environmentgaming at that time.rights. As a result,result of this assessment, the Company recognized a non-cash impairment charge of $24.5$85.1 million in the secondthird quarter of 20232025 for the Presqueentire Islevalue of the Chasers' gaming rights, which are included in the Live and Historical Racing segment. The $40.0 million gain on settlement of the noncurrent liability and the $85.1 million impairment charge of the gaming rights andintangible trademark.are included in Asset impairments, net in the Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income. For additional information, refer to Note 7, Asset Impairments to the notes to consolidated financial statements included in Item 8. Financial Statements and Supplementary Data of this Annual Report on Form 10-K.
Stock Split
Effective May 22, 2023, the Company's common stock was split two-for-one with a proportionate increase in the number of its authorized shares of common stock. For additional information, refer to Note 9, Shareholders' Equity to the notes to consolidated financial statements included in Item 8. Financial Statements and Supplementary Data of this Annual Report on Form 10-K.
Adjusted EBITDA includes our portion of EBITDA from our equity investments and the portion of EBITDA attributable to a noncontrolling interest.interests.
– Acquisition, disposition, and property sale related charges;
– Acquisition, disposition, and property sale related charges; and – Other transaction expense, including legal, accounting and other deal-related expense;
• Rivers Des Plaines' impact on our investments in unconsolidated affiliates from: legal reserves and transaction costs;
– Legal reserves and transaction costs;
• Asset impairmentsimpairments, net;
AsThe ofproperty Decemberassociated 31, 2021,with Arlington International Racecourse ("Arlington") ceased racing and simulcast operations and the property was sold on February 15, 2023 to the Chicago Bears. Arlington's results and exit costs in 2023 are treated as an adjustment.
In 2024,2025, we delivered strong performance whileand continuingmade investments in the executionKentucky ofDerby severaland organicnew investmentsentertainment venues that we believe will provide long-term sustainable value creation.creation Wefor deliveredour strong growth in net revenue, operating income, net income, and Adjusted EBITDA compared to fiscal year 2023:shareholders.
•NetRecord net revenue was $2.7$2.9 billion, up $272.6$191.6 million or 11.1%7.0%;
•Net income was $426.8$383.0 million, updown $9.5$43.8 million or 2.3%10.3%;
•Record Adjusted EBITDA was $1.2 billion, up $135.3$46.1 million, or 13.2%4.0%;
•Cash from operations was $771.7 million, up $166.4 million or 27.5%.
◦Churchill Downs Racetrack ran the 150th151st Kentucky Derby on the first Saturday of May, generating all-time handle record all-sourcesfor handlethe Kentucky Derby Race, Kentucky Derby Day Program, and all-time recordKentucky Derby Week Adjusted EBITDAraces with nearly 157,000147,00 fans gathered in person to watch the most exciting two minutes in sports.
◦The Starting Gate Pavilion and Courtyard was completed for the 151st running of the Kentucky Derby. The renovations updated seating options and created a more upscale social environment with new concessions, bars, and wagering windows.
◦We announced NBC Sports will showcase the Kentucky Oaks in prime time for the first time ever in 2026.
◦We are investing up to $30.0 million to renovate the existing Finish Line Suites and The Mansion for the 152nd Kentucky Derby in May 2026.
◦We are investing $280.0 to $300.0 million to build a new building on the first turn of the Churchill Downs Racetrack between the First Turn Club and the Skye Terrace. The Company anticipates construction of this new building will begin following the 2026 Kentucky Derby and will be completed by the 2028 Kentucky Derby.
◦We successfully completed the transformative Paddock Project prior to the 150th Kentucky Derby. This multi-year project fundamentally improves the entire venue for every guest and provides a foundation to further innovate for years to come.
◦We extended the agreement with NBC Sports to continue hosting the Kentucky Derby on NBC and Peacock through 2032.
◦We announced the Starting Gate Pavilion and Courtyard renovation to be open for the 151st Kentucky Derby.
•Kentucky HRMs:
◦Western Kentucky: Opened Owensboro Racing & Gaming ("Owensboro") in Owensboro, Kentucky in February 2025 with 600 HRMs, food and beverage offerings, a retail sportsbook, and a simulcast wagering area.
◦Southwestern Kentucky: Held the grand opening for Marshall Yards Racing & Gaming ("Marshall Yards") on February 25, 2026 in Calvert City, Kentucky. The new HRM entertainment venue has 225 HRMs, a sports bar, a retail sportsbook, and a simulcast wagering area.
◦Owensboro Racing & Gaming: Constructed a new HRM entertainment venue that opened in February 2025 in Owensboro, Kentucky.
◦Marshall Yards Racing & Gaming: Announced a new HRM entertainment venue near Paducah, Kentucky, that will open in the first quarter of 2026.
•Virginia HRMs:
◦Northern Virginia: Continued to grow The Rose Gaming Resort ("The Rose") in Dumfries, Virginia during its first full year of operation. The Rose has 1,610 HRMs, a 102-room hotel, food and beverage offerings, a simulcast wagering area, and event space.
◦Central Virginia:
◦The Rose Gaming Resort: Opened a world class entertainment resort in Dumfries, Virginia in November 2024 that includes 1,650 HRMs, eight bars and restaurants, and a hotel with over 100 rooms and event space.
◦Richmond▪Completed Expansion:the Announcedexpansion plans to further expandof the Richmond, Virginia HRM venuein byAugust 450 HRMs.2025.
▪Opened Roseshire Gaming Parlor ("Roseshire") in Henrico County in September 2025 with 175 HRMs, food and beverage offerings, and a simulcast wagering area.
•New Hampshire: Acquired 90% of the outstanding equity interests related to Casino Salem in Salem, New Hampshire in August 2025. The Company announced in January 2026 that Casino Salem will be redeveloped as Rockingham Grand Casino ("Rockingham"). Rockingham will occupy a 160,000 square-foot facility at Rockingham Mall. The venue will feature 825 historical racing machines, 32 table games, 12 electronic table game seats, a 900-seat live entertainment venue, and several food and beverage concepts, including a center bar and full-service sports bar and restaurant. The Company plans to open Rockingham in mid-2027 with an expected capital investment of $180.0 to $200.0 million.
◦Roseshire Henrico County: Announced plans to open a new HRM entertainment venue in Henrico County, Virginia that will include 175 HRMs.
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This report contains various "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 (the "Act"), which provides certain "safe harbor" provisions for forward-looking statements. All forward-looking statements made in this report are made pursuant to the Act. The reader is cautioned that such forward-looking statements are based on information available at the time and / or management’s good faith belief with respect to future events and are subject to risks and uncertainties that could cause actual performance or results to differ materially from those expressed in the statements. Forward-looking statements speak only as of the date that the statement was made. We assume no obligation to update forward-looking information to reflect actual results, changes in assumptions or changes in other factors affecting forward-looking information. Forward-looking statements are typically identified by the use of terms such as "anticipate," "believe," "could," "estimate," "expect," '"intend," "may," "might," "plan," "predict," "project," "seek," "should," "will," "scheduledscheduled,", and similar words or similar expressions (or negative versions of such words or expressions), although some forward-looking statements are expressed differently.
•changes in, or new interpretations of, applicable tax lawslaw or rulings that could result in additional tax liabilities;
•cybersecurity risk, including cyber-securitycybersecurity breaches, or loss or misuse of our confidential information as a result of a breach including customers’ personal information, or IT system operational disruptions, could lead to government enforcement actions or other litigation;
•increase in our insurance costs, or inability to obtain similar insurance coverage in the future, and any inability to recover under our insurance policies for damages sustained at our properties in the event of inclement weather and casualty events; and
•whether the objective of a strategic alternative review process will be achieved; the terms, structure, benefits and costs of any strategic transaction; the timing of any strategic transaction and whether any strategic transaction will be consummated on the terms proposed or at all; the risk that the announcement or exploration of strategic alternatives could have an adverse effect on our ability to retain key personnel and maintain relationships with partners, suppliers, employees, shareholders and other business relationships; the risk of any unexpected costs or expenses resulting from the exploration of strategic alternatives; the risk of any litigation relating to the exploration of strategic alternatives or any strategic transaction; and
•Transaction expense, netnet, which includes:
For segment reporting, Adjusted EBITDA includes intercompany revenue and expense totals that are eliminated in the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income. See the Reconciliation of ComprehensiveNet Income to Adjusted EBITDA included in this section for additional information.
In Louisiana, the 2021 Historical Horse Racing Act (the "2021 HHR Act") allows off-track betting facilities ("OTBs") to have up to 50 HRMs in each OTB. The Company installed approximately 500 HRMs across our 13 OTBs after the 2021 HHR Act was approved. On October 25, 2022, a number of individual plaintiffs associated with video poker and truck stops, filed a lawsuit in the 19th Judicial District Court in East Baton Rouge, LouisianaLouisiana, against certain racetracks in Louisiana, including our Fair Grounds Race Course and Slots business, alleging that the 2021 HHR Act was unconstitutional to the extent it purports to permit historical racing in a parish without a referendum.
Three Months Ended June 30, 2026, Compared to Three Months Ended June 30, 2025
•Net revenue increased $20$46 million driven by a $24$33 million increase from the Live and Historical Racing segment primarily due to continueda growthrecord-breaking Derby Week at ourChurchill HRMDowns venues andRacetrack, a $2$9 million increase from the Wagering Services and Solutions,Solutions partiallysegment, offset byand a $6$4 million decreaseincrease from the Gaming segment primarily driven by the cessation of HRM operations in Louisiana in May 2025.segment.
•Operating income increased $8 million driven by a $15 million increase from the Live and Historical Racing segment and a $1 million increase in the Wagering Services and Solutions segment. These increases were partially offset by a $2 million decrease in the Gaming segment operating income, a $1 million increase in All Other operating expenses, a $4 million increase in selling, general and administrative expenses, and a $1 million increase in transaction expenses.
•Net income attributable to Churchill Downs Incorporated increased $6 million. The following impacted the comparability of the Company's net income for the three months ended March 31, 2026 compared to the three months ended March 31, 2025: a $3 million after-tax decrease in other recoveries, partially offset by a $2 million after-tax increase in transaction, pre-opening, and other expenses. Excluding these items, net income increased $5 million primarily due to a $3 million after-tax increase from the results of our operations, and a $2 million after-tax increase in equity income from our unconsolidated affiliates.
•AdjustedOperating EBITDAincome increased $12$30 million driven by a $11$21 million increase from the Live and Historical Racing segment andprimarily due to a record-breaking Derby Week at Churchill Downs Racetrack, a $4 million increase from the Wagering Services and Solutions segment.segment, a $3 million increase from the Gaming segment, a $2 million increase attributable to the non-cash impairment charge of Virginia HRMs that did not recur in the current period, and $1 million decrease in transaction costs. These increases were partially offset by a $1 million decrease from the Gaming segment and a $2 million decrease in All Other.
•Net income attributable to Churchill Downs Incorporated increased $24 million. The following impacted the comparability of the Company's net income for the three months ended June 30, 2026 compared to the three months ended June 30, 2025: a $4 million after-tax decrease in transaction, pre-opening, and other expenses and a $2 million after-tax decrease related to an impairment charge in the prior year quarter related to a write-off of obsolete HRMs in Virginia. Excluding these items, net income increased $18 million due to a $10 million after-tax increase primarily driven by the results of our operations, a $4 million after-tax increase in equity income from our unconsolidated affiliates, and a $4 million after-tax decrease in interest expense.
•Adjusted EBITDA increased $26 million driven by a $21 million increase from the Live and Historical Racing segment primarily due to a record-breaking Derby Week at Churchill Downs Racetrack, a $4 million increase from the Wagering Services and Solutions segment, and a $6 million increase from the Gaming segment. These increases were partially offset by $5 million decrease from All Other.
Six Months Ended June 30, 2026, Compared to Six Months Ended June 30, 2025
•Net revenue increased $66 million driven by a $57 million increase from the Live and Historical Racing segment primarily due to a record-breaking Derby Week at Churchill Downs Racetrack, and an $11 million increase from the Wagering Services and Solutions segment. These increases were partially offset by a $2 million decrease from the Gaming segment.
•Operating income increased $38 million driven by an $36 million increase from the Live and Historical Racing segment primarily due to a record-breaking Derby Week at Churchill Downs Racetrack, a $5 million increase from the Wagering Services and Solutions segment, a $1 million increase from the Gaming segment, and a $2 million increase attributable to the non-cash impairment charge of Virginia HRMs that did not recur in the current period. These increases were offset by a $4 million increase in selling, general and administrative expenses and a $2 million decrease from All Other.
•Net income attributable to Churchill Downs Incorporated increased $30 million. The following impacted the comparability of the Company's net income for the six months ended June 30, 2026 compared to the six months ended June 30, 2025: a $3 million after-tax decrease in other charges and recoveries, a $2 million after-tax decrease in transaction, pre-opening, and other expenses, and a $2 million after-tax decrease related to an impairment charge in the prior year quarter related to a write-off of obsolete HRMs in Virginia. Excluding these items, net income increased $23 million due to a $13 million after-tax increase primarily driven by the results of our operations, a $6 million after-tax increase in equity income from our unconsolidated affiliates, and a $4 million after-tax decrease in interest expense.
•Adjusted EBITDA increased $38 million driven by a $32 million increase from the Live and Historical Racing segment primarily due to a record-breaking Derby Week at Churchill Downs Racetrack, an $8 million increase from the Wagering Services and Solutions segment, and a $5 million increase from the Gaming segment. These increases were partially offset by a $7 million decrease from All Other.
Three Months Ended June 30, 2026, Compared to Three Months Ended June 30, 2025
•Live and Historical Racing revenue increased $24$34 million due to a $17$21 million increase from Churchill Downs Racetrack, a $12 million increase from our Kentucky HRM venues, and a $5$1 million increase from our Virginia HRM venues,venues. and a $3 million increase from our New Hampshire venues, partially offset by a $1 million decrease fromThe Churchill Downs Racetrack.Racetrack increase was primarily due to a record-breaking Derby Week, including increased NBC broadcast revenue, increased ticketing revenue, increased sponsorship and licensing revenue, and increased wagering revenue. The Kentucky HRM increase was due to a $6$5 million increase from our WesternSouthwestern Kentucky venues, a $4$3 million increase from our Northern Kentucky venues, a $4$3 million increase from our SouthwesternWestern Kentucky venues, and a $3$1 million increase from our Louisville venues. The Virginia HRM increase was primarily due to a $5 million net increase primarily from our Northern Virginia venues and a $1 million increase from our Western Virginia venue,venues, partially offset by a $1$4 million net decrease from our Central Virginia venues primarily from increased competition and unfavorable weather.competition.
•Wagering Services and Solutions revenue increased $2$10 million primarilydue to $9 million growth in our Horse Racing business from record-breaking Derby Week wagering and a $1 million increase from our retail sports bettingExacta business.
•Gaming revenue increased $4 million primarily due to an $8 million increase primarily from our New York, Indiana, and Maryland properties, partially offset by a $4 million decrease primarily from the cessation of HRM operations in Louisiana in May 2025.
•All Other revenue is consistent with the prior year. All intercompany captive revenue is eliminated in consolidation.
Six Months Ended June 30, 2026, Compared to Six Months Ended June 30, 2025
•Live and Historical Racing revenue increased $58 million due to a $20 million increase from Churchill Downs Racetrack, a $29 million increase from our Kentucky HRM venues, a $6 million increase from our Virginia HRM venues, and a $3 million increase primarily from New Hampshire venues. The Churchill Downs Racetrack increase was primarily due to a record-breaking Derby Week, including increased NBC broadcast revenue, increased ticketing revenue, increased sponsorship and licensing revenue, and increased wagering revenue. The Kentucky HRM increase was primarily due to a $9 million increase from our Western Kentucky venues, an $8 million increase from our Southwestern Kentucky venues, an $8 million increase from our Northern Kentucky venues, and a $4 million increase from our Louisville venues. The Virginia HRM increase was primarily due to a $10 million net increase from our Northern Virginia venues and a $1 million increase from our Western Virginia venue, partially offset by a net $5 million decrease from Central Virginia venues primarily from increased competition.
•Wagering Services and Solutions revenue increased $12 million due to $9 million growth in our Horse Racing business from record-breaking Derby Week wagering, a $2 million net increase in our retail and online sportsbooks, and a $1 million increase from our Exacta business.
•Gaming revenue decreased $5$1 million primarily due to a $9$14 million net decrease from our Louisiana, Florida, and Mississippi properties primarily from the cessation of HRM operations in Louisiana in May 2025 and a $2 million decrease primarily from our Florida and Mississippi properties. These decreases were2025, partially offset by a $6$13 million increase primarily fromin our New York, Indiana, Maryland, and MarylandIowa properties.
Three and Six Months Ended June 30, 2026, Compared to Three and Six Months Ended June 30, 2025
Operating expenses increased $12$16 million and $28 million for the three and six months ended MarchJune 31,30, 2026 compared to MarchJune 31,30, 2025 primarily due to thehigher openinggaming taxes as a result of Marshallincreased Yardsrevenues. The remaining increase is primarily driven by normal inflationary activity resulting in Kentuckyincreased inoperational February 2026.costs.
Three Months Ended June 30, 2026, Compared to Three Months Ended June 30, 2025
•Live and Historical Racing Adjusted EBITDA increased $11$21 million due to a $9$16 million increase from Churchill Downs Racetrack, a $6 million increase from our Kentucky HRM venues, and a $3$1 million net increase from our Virginia HRM venues, and a $1 million net increase from our New Hampshire venues, partially offset by a $2 million decrease at our New Hampshire venues primarily due to the planned closure of our temporary Casino Salem venue during the construction of the Rockingham Grand Casino venue. The Churchill Downs Racetrack.Racetrack increase was primarily due to a record-breaking Derby Week, including increased NBC broadcast revenue, increased ticketing revenue, increased sponsorship and licensing revenue, and increased wagering revenue, partially offset by higher operating expenses. The Kentucky HRM increase was due to a $3 million increase from our Western Kentucky venues, a $3$2 million increase from our Northern Kentucky venues, and a $3$2 million increase from our LouisvilleSouthwestern Kentucky venues, and a $2 million increase from our Western Kentucky venues. The Virginia HRM increase was primarily due to a $7$4 million net increase from our Northern Virginia venues, a $1 million increase from our Western Virginia venue, and a $1 million increase from our Southern Virginia venues, partially offset by a $4$5 million net decrease from our Central Virginia venues primarily from increased competition and unfavorable weather.competition.
•Wagering Services and Solutions Adjusted EBITDA increased $4 million primarilydue to a $3 million increase from lower legal expenses in our Horse Racing business and growtha in$1 million increase from our retail sports bettingExacta business.
•Gaming Adjusted EBITDA increased $6 million. Our equity investments increased $4 million from strong performance at Rivers Des Plaines in Illinois and Miami Valley Gaming in Ohio. Our wholly-owned gaming properties increased $4 million from strong performance at our New York venue, partially offset by a $2 million decrease primarily from the cessation of HRM operations in Louisiana in May 2025.
•Gaming Adjusted EBITDA decreased $1 million. Our wholly-owned gaming properties decreased $3 million primarily from the cessation of HRMs in Louisiana in May 2025 that was partially offset by an increase from our New York property. Our equity investments increased $2 million from strong performance at Rivers Des Plaines in Illinois and Miami Valley Gaming in Ohio.
•All Other Adjusted EBITDA decreased $2$5 million primarily due to a reduction of corporate legal-related fees in the prior year quarter and claim development within our captive insurance company.
Six Months Ended June 30, 2026, Compared to Six Months Ended June 30, 2025
•Live and Historical Racing Adjusted EBITDA increased $32 million due to a $14 million increase from Churchill Downs Racetrack, a $15 million increase from our Kentucky HRM venues, and a $4 million increase from our Virginia HRM venues, partially offset by a $1 million decrease at our New Hampshire venues primarily due to the planned closure of our temporary Casino Salem venue during the construction of the Rockingham Grand Casino venue. The Churchill Downs Racetrack increase was primarily due to a record-breaking Derby Week, including increased NBC broadcast revenue, increased ticketing revenue, increased sponsorship and licensing revenue, and increased wagering revenue, partially offset by higher operating expenses. The Kentucky HRM increase was due to a $6 million increase from our Northern Kentucky venues, a $5 million increase from our Western Kentucky venues, a $2 million increase from our Southwestern Kentucky venues, and a $3 million increase from our Louisville venues. The Virginia HRM increase was primarily due to an $11 million net increase from our Northern Virginia venues, and a $2 million net increase from our Western Virginia and Southern Virginia venues, partially offset by a $9 million net decrease from our Central Virginia venues primarily from increased competition.
•Wagering Services and Solutions Adjusted EBITDA increased $8 million due to a $5 million increase from our Horse Racing business, a $2 million increase in online and retail sports betting, and a $1 million increase from our Exacta business.
•Gaming Adjusted EBITDA increased $5 million due to a $6 million increase from strong performance at Rivers Des Plaines in Illinois and Miami Valley Gaming in Ohio. Our wholly-owned gaming properties increased $7 million from our New York and Maryland venues, offset by a $8 million decrease from our other eight wholly-owned gaming venues.
•All Other Adjusted EBITDA decreased $7 million primarily due to a reduction of corporate legal-related fees in the prior year and claim development within our captive insurance company.
Reconciliation of ComprehensiveNet Income to Adjusted EBITDA
•Total assets increased $36 million driven by an increase in restricted cash, accounts receivable, and other current assets, including prepaid insurance and information technology related items. These increases were partially offset by a decrease in income taxes receivable.
•Total liabilities decreased $299 million driven primarily by a decrease in the outstanding balance on the Revolver, which is included in long-term debt, and decreases in current deferred revenue due to the recognition of revenue related to the 152nd Kentucky Derby, and a decrease in dividends payable due to the payment of the annual dividend. These decreases were partially offset by an increase in accounts payable, income taxes payable and deferred income taxes.
•Total assets remained consistent for the comparable periods.
•Total liabilities decreased $88 million driven primarily by paydowns of the Revolver and payment of the annual dividend, partially offset by an increase in deferred revenue related to advance ticket sales and sponsorships for the Kentucky Oaks and Derby.
ThreeSix Months Ended MarchJune 31,30, 2026, Compared to the ThreeSix Months Ended MarchJune 31,30, 2025
•Cash flows provided by operating activities increased $48$25 million driven primarily by a decrease in cash used for working capital and an increase in net income and deferred taxes, partially offset by a decrease in income taxes. We anticipate that cash flows from operations and availability of borrowings under our credit facility over the next twelve months will be adequate to fund our business operations and capital expenditures.
We have announced several project capital investments, including the following: FinishRockingham LineGrand Suites,Casino Thein Mansion,New Hampshire and Victory Run at Churchill Downs Racetrack, and plans to redevelop Casino Salem into Rockingham Grand Casino in New Hampshire.Racetrack. We currently expect our project capital to be approximately $180 to $220 million in 2026, although this amount may vary significantly based on the timing of work completed, unanticipated delays, and timing of payments to third parties.
On July 22, 2025, the Board of Directors of the Company approved a common stock repurchase program of up to $500 million (the "July 2025 Stock Repurchase Program"). The July 2025 Stock Repurchase Program includes and is not in addition to the $169 million previously remaining under the prior March 2025 Stock Repurchase Program. Share repurchases may be made at management’s discretion from time to time in the open market (either with or without a 10b5-1 plan) or through privately negotiated transactions. The repurchase program has no time limit and may be suspended or discontinued at any time. We had approximately $430 million of repurchase authority remaining under the July 2025 Stock Repurchase Program at MarchJune 31,30, 2026, based on trade date.
On March 12, 2025, the Board of Directors of the Company approved a new common stock repurchase program of up to $500 million (the "March 2025 Stock Repurchase Program"). The March 2025 Stock Repurchase Program included and was not in addition to any unspent amount remaining under the prior authorization. As described above, the March 2025 Stock Repurchase Program has since been replaced by the July 2025 Stock Repurchase Program.
At MarchJune 31,30, 2026, the Company’s senior secured credit facility (as amended from time to time, the "Credit Agreement") consisted of a $1.2 billion revolving credit facility (the "Revolver"), $285$284 million senior secured term loan B-1 (the "Term Loan B-1"), $1.1 billion senior secured term loan A (the "Term Loan A"), and $100 million swing line commitment. On July 3, 2024, the Company closed an amendment of the Credit Agreement to (i) extend the maturity date of the Revolver and Term Loan A from 2027 to 2029 and (ii) amend certain other provisions to the Credit Agreement.
The Term Loan B-1 requires quarterly payments of 0.25% of the original $300 million balance. The Term Loan B-1 may be subject to additional mandatory prepayment from excess cash flow on an annual basis per the provisions of the Credit Agreement.
The Revolver and Term Loan A bear interest at SOFR plus 10 basis points, plus a variable applicable margin which is determined by the Company's net leverage ratio. As of MarchJune 31,30, 2026, that applicable margin was 150 basis points,points which was based on the pricing grid in the Credit Agreement. The Company had $722$861 million available borrowing capacity under the Revolver,capacity, after consideration of $8$10 million in outstanding letters of credit, under the Revolver as of MarchJune 31,30, 2026.
The Company is required to pay a commitment fee on the unused portion of the Revolver as determined by a pricing grid based on the consolidated total net secured leverage ratio of the Company. For the period ended MarchJune 31,30, 2026, the Company's commitment fee rate was 0.25%.
The estimated contractual payments, including interest, under the Credit Agreement for the next twelve months are estimated to be $161$152 million assuming no change in the weighted average borrowing rate of 5.30%,5.27%, which was in place as of MarchJune 31,30, 2026. During the threesix months ended MarchJune 31,30, 2026, we had repayments of principal and interest on the Credit Agreement of $475$1.1 million.billion.
As of MarchJune 31,30, 2026, we had $600 million in aggregate principal amount of 5.500% senior unsecured notes that mature on April 1, 2027 (the "2027 Senior Notes"). The 2027 Senior Notes were issued at par in a private offering to qualified institutional buyers, with interest payable in arrears on April 1st and October 1st of each year, commencing on October 1st, 2019. The Company may redeem some or all of the 2027 Senior Notes at redemption prices set forth in the 2027 Indenture.
As of MarchJune 31,30, 2026, we had a total of $700 million in aggregate principal amount of 4.750% senior unsecured notes (the "2028 Senior Notes") maturing on January 15, 2028. The 2028 Senior Notes consist of $500 million notes issued at par and $200 million notes issued at 103.25%. The 2028 Senior Notes were issued in a private offering to qualified institutional buyers, with interest payable in arrears on January 15th and July 15th of each year, commencing on July 15th, 2018. The 3.25% premium is being amortized through interest expense, net over the term of the notes. The Company may redeem some or all of the 2028 Senior Notes at redemption prices set forth in the 2028 Indenture.
As of MarchJune 31,30, 2026, we had $1.2 billion in aggregate principal amount of 5.750% senior unsecured notes that mature on April 1, 2030 (the "2030 Senior Notes"). The 2030 Senior Notes were issued at par in a private offering to qualified institutional buyers, with interest payable in arrears on April 1st and October 1st of each year, commencing on October 1st, 2022. The Company may redeem some or all of the 2030 Senior Notes at redemption prices set forth in the 2030 Indenture.
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Since 2026-04-11, insiders reported open-market purchases in 0 Form 4 filings and open-market sales in 0 filings. Totals add up every open-market (code P and S) line in those filings, using the prices reported in the filings. Awards, option exercises, tax withholding and gifts are listed below but not counted.
| Trade date | Insider | Transaction | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-09-30 | Grissom Douglas C |
Grant/award | 454 | — | — |
| 2026-06-30 | Grissom Douglas C |
Grant/award | 383 | — | — |
| 2026-04-21 | Rankin Richard Alex |
Grant/award | 2,257 | — | — |
| 2026-04-21 | Harrington Daniel P |
Grant/award | 2,257 | — | — |
| 2026-04-21 | Harrington Daniel P |
Grant/award | 0 | — | — |
| 2026-04-21 | Grissom Douglas C |
Grant/award | 2,257 | — | — |
| 2026-04-21 | Varga Paul C |
Grant/award | 2,257 | — | — |
| 2026-04-21 | Lloyd Karole |
Grant/award | 2,257 | — | — |
| 2026-04-21 | Carter Andrea M |
Grant/award | 2,257 | — | — |
Well-known investors holding CHDN (13F)
| Investor | Quarter | Shares | Reported value | % of their 13F | Change vs prior quarter |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citadel Advisors (Ken Griffin) | 2026-06-30 | 1,714,304 | $153.7M | 0.09% | Added 35% |
| AQR Capital Management (Cliff Asness) | 2026-06-30 | 843,847 | $75.6M | 0.03% | Added 3% |
| Gotham Asset Management (Joel Greenblatt) | 2026-06-30 | 648,726 | $58.2M | 0.14% | Added 158% |
| Two Sigma Investments | 2026-06-30 | 572,295 | $51.3M | 0.04% | Added 121% |
| Point72 Asset Management (Steve Cohen) | 2026-06-30 | 255,741 | $22.9M | 0.04% | Added 51% |
| Millennium Management (Israel Englander) | 2026-06-30 | 201,534 | $18.1M | 0.01% | Reduced 54% |
| Renaissance Technologies | 2026-06-30 | 165,250 | $14.8M | 0.02% | New position |
| D. E. Shaw & Co. | 2026-06-30 | 16,820 | $1.5M | 0.0% | Reduced 62% |
| Bridgewater Associates | 2026-06-30 | 14,133 | $1.3M | 0.01% | Added 241% |