Churchill Downs has scheduled the grand opening of its new Marshall Yards Racing & Gaming entertainment venue for February 25, 2026, a 23,000 sq ft facility located in southwestern Kentucky.
“Marshall Yards represents another important step in our commitment to grow Kentucky’s signature horse racing industry and deliver world-class entertainment experiences across the Commonwealth,” Churchill Downs CEO Bill Carstanjen said.
“This investment will create new jobs, drive tourism and strengthen the economic vitality of Marshall County and its surrounding communities.”
According to Churchill Downs, the Marshall Yards Racing & Gaming facility will support purse funding for race meets at Oak Grove Racing, Gaming & Hotel in Oak Grove, Kentucky.
Marshall Yards Racing & Gaming will also represent Churchill Downs’ eighth historical racing entertainment venue in Kentucky and include 225 historical racing machines (HRMs), a sports bar and simulcast and sports wagering.
Churchill Downs also released new development plans for its Casino Salem charitable gaming facility in New Hampshire on January 12, expected to undergo an official rebrand and debut as Rockingham Grand Casino by mid-2027.
Having received approval from the Salem Planning Board for its redevelopment initiative in December, Rockingham Grand Casino will feature 825 historical racing machines, 32 table games, 12 seats for electronic table game play and a 900-seat entertainment venue.
While Casino Salem currently occupies 19,000 sq ft of The Mall at Rockingham Park, the largest shopping mall located in Indiana, Rockingham Grand Casino is set to absorb 160,000 sq ft of the property and include a projected capital investment of $180-200m.
Kambi announced a new partnership extension deal with Churchill Downs on December 16 which has seen the supplier expand its sportsbook technology across additional horse racing entertainment venues
