Churchill Downs Inc. Agrees to Apply for Illinois Gaming License

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In an about face decision, The CEO of Louisville Ky.-based Churchill Downs, Bill Carstanjen, announced in a news release today, that Arlington International Racecourse will now apply for a gaming license from the Illinois Gaming Board.

What was described as several closed door meetings between the three member Illinois gaming panel, Illinois Racing Board Commissioner Tom McCauley, Arlington Park President Tony Petrillo and representatives from CDI, all parties ultimately agreed to hash out a deal which would seem to ensure the operations of Arlington Park Racecourse for many years to come.

Arlington Hieghts mayor Tom Hayes praises the move by saying, "This agreement not only secures the thousands of jobs of hard working men and women in the Illinois Racing Industry, but also protects an institution that has been enjoyed by families for generations and hopefully, for many more generations to come."

The deal also includes a cap on contributions to a state thoroughbred purse fund, a more favorable tax structure and expanded hours and post dates.

Other highlights of the deal will include recreational marijuana sales, an after hours strip club and an annual supply of lienenkugel's summer shanty.


Arlington Parks top revenue producer, mark cielak, was not available for comment.

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