Horse racing

Churchill Downs Incorporated Launches Process to Sell Arlington International Racecourse Property

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Tuesday, February 23, 2021
Horse racing, Horse races, Sports, Churchill Downs Incorporated, Arlington Park, Churchill Downs, Derby

LOUISVILLE, Ky., Feb. 23, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Churchill Downs Incorporated (CDI or Company) (Nasdaq: CHDN) announced today that the Company has launched a process to sell the 326 acres in Arlington Heights, Illinois that are currently the home of Arlington International Racecourse (Arlington).

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  • LOUISVILLE, Ky., Feb. 23, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Churchill Downs Incorporated (CDI or Company) (Nasdaq: CHDN) announced today that the Company has launched a process to sell the 326 acres in Arlington Heights, Illinois that are currently the home of Arlington International Racecourse (Arlington).
  • The Company is committed to running Arlingtons 2021 race dates from April 30 September 25.
  • The Company does not expect any sale of the Arlington site to close prior to the conclusion of Arlingtons 2021 race meet or that the conduct of the sale process will impact Arlingtons racing operations this year.
  • Churchill Downs Incorporated is an industry-leading racing, online wagering and gaming entertainment company anchored by our iconic flagship event, the Kentucky Derby.

Horseracing.co.uk announce British racing's golden girl Bryony Frost as their first brand ambassador to coincide with the relaunch of their website.

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Friday, February 19, 2021
Horse racing, Horse racing in Great Britain, Horses, Bryony Frost, Sports, Jockey, Conditional jockey, Bryony, Silviniaco Conti Chase

LONDON, Feb. 19, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Horseracing.co.uk is delighted to announce the signing of British National Hunt jockey Bryony Frost as their first brand ambassador.

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  • LONDON, Feb. 19, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Horseracing.co.uk is delighted to announce the signing of British National Hunt jockey Bryony Frost as their first brand ambassador.
  • The 25-year-old jockey recently became the first female jockey to win the King George VI, riding Frodon to victory at Kempton.
  • It was her 175th career win, making her the all-time leading female British National Hunt jump jockey.
  • The following month she won the British Conditional Jockeys title for the 2018/2019 season.

Horseracing.co.uk announce British racing's golden girl Bryony Frost as their first brand ambassador to coincide with the relaunch of their website.

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Friday, February 19, 2021
Horse racing, Horse racing in Great Britain, Horses, Bryony Frost, Sports, Jockey, Conditional jockey, Bryony, Silviniaco Conti Chase

LONDON, Feb. 19, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Horseracing.co.uk is delighted to announce the signing of British National Hunt jockey Bryony Frost as their first brand ambassador.

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  • LONDON, Feb. 19, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Horseracing.co.uk is delighted to announce the signing of British National Hunt jockey Bryony Frost as their first brand ambassador.
  • The 25-year-old jockey recently became the first female jockey to win the King George VI, riding Frodon to victory at Kempton.
  • It was her 175th career win, making her the all-time leading female British National Hunt jump jockey.
  • The following month she won the British Conditional Jockeys title for the 2018/2019 season.

Exacta Systems Signs Historical Horse Racing Agreement with Global Gaming Supplier AGS

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Tuesday, February 16, 2021
AGS, Horse racing, Allocation group, Gaming

BOYNTON BEACH, Fla., Feb. 16, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Exacta Systems announced today that it recently signed an agreement with Las Vegas-based gaming equipment supplier AGS (NYSE: AGS) to bring AGS game content, featured on AGS' award-winning game cabinets, onto the Exacta historical horse racing system.

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  • BOYNTON BEACH, Fla., Feb. 16, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Exacta Systems announced today that it recently signed an agreement with Las Vegas-based gaming equipment supplier AGS (NYSE: AGS) to bring AGS game content, featured on AGS' award-winning game cabinets, onto the Exacta historical horse racing system.
  • AGS games started in September 2020 on Exacta's system, which provides historical horse racing ("HHR") machines to gaming venues in Kentucky, Virginia, and Wyoming.
  • Exacta Systems Chief Executive Officer Jeremy Stein said, "We are thrilled to have AGS as a partner in the growing historical horse racing market.
  • About Exacta - Exacta Systems is a leader in the Historical Horse Racing and central determinate technology markets.

IGT Expands World-Class Content and Hardware Footprint with Historical Racing Machine Deployments in Virginia

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Thursday, February 11, 2021
Gambling, Entertainment, International Game Technology, Companies, Integrated Telecom Technology, IGT, Horse racing, Horse racing

LONDON, Feb. 11, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --International Game Technology PLC ("IGT") (NYSE: IGT) announced todaythat it recently expanded its position in the growing historical horse racing (HHR) segment with the Company's first historical racing machine (HRM) deployments in Virginia.

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  • LONDON, Feb. 11, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --International Game Technology PLC ("IGT") (NYSE: IGT) announced todaythat it recently expanded its position in the growing historical horse racing (HHR) segment with the Company's first historical racing machine (HRM) deployments in Virginia.
  • "The recent deployment of IGT's historical racing machines in Virginia introduces a compelling, casino-style entertainment experience that is new to the Commonwealth and will help drive growth for our customers."
  • "IGT's distribution agreement with Exacta Systems enables us to pursue exciting new growth opportunities like those offered in Virginia's expanding historical horse racing market," said Nick Khin, IGT Chief Operating Officer, Gaming.
  • Exacta Systems is a leader in the Historical Horse Racing and central determinate technology markets.

Kona Gold Beverage, Inc. Announces its OOH LA Lemin Lemonade Brand to go into an Additional 100 Plaid Pantry Stores

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Thursday, February 11, 2021
Communication, Forward-looking statement, Kona Gold, Kona, Horse racing, Horses, Racehorses

Kona Gold Beverage, Inc., a Delaware corporation, has created wholly-owned subsidiaries, Kona Gold LLC, HighDrate, LLC, and Gold Leaf Distribution, LLC.Kona Gold, LLC has developed a premium Hemp-Infused Energy Drink line; please visit its website at www.konagoldhemp.com .

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  • Kona Gold Beverage, Inc., a Delaware corporation, has created wholly-owned subsidiaries, Kona Gold LLC, HighDrate, LLC, and Gold Leaf Distribution, LLC.Kona Gold, LLC has developed a premium Hemp-Infused Energy Drink line; please visit its website at www.konagoldhemp.com .
  • Kona Gold and its family of companies are located on the east coast of Florida in Melbourne and in Greer, South Carolina.
  • The information posted in this release may contain forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995.
  • You can identify these statements by use of the words "may," "will," "should," "plans," "expects," "anticipates," "continue," "estimate," "project," "intend," and similar expressions.

Kona Gold Beverage, Inc. Signs Distribution Agreement with Lipman Brothers to Distribute OOH LA Lemin in Tennessee

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Tuesday, February 9, 2021
Kona, Horse racing, Horses, Racehorses

Kona Gold Beverage, Inc., a Delaware corporation, has created wholly-owned subsidiaries, Kona Gold LLC, HighDrate, LLC, and Gold Leaf Distribution, LLC.

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  • Kona Gold Beverage, Inc., a Delaware corporation, has created wholly-owned subsidiaries, Kona Gold LLC, HighDrate, LLC, and Gold Leaf Distribution, LLC.
  • Kona Gold Beverage, Inc. recently acquired S&S Beverage, Inc., which manufactures and distributes LEMIN Superior Lemonade line; please visit its website at www.drinklemin.com .
  • Kona Gold and its family of companies are located on the east coast of Florida in Melbourne and in Greer, South Carolina.
  • The information posted in this release may contain forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995.

Labstat Welcomes Dr. Willie J. McKinney Jr. Ph.D., D.A.B.T

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Friday, February 5, 2021
McKinney, Texas, McKinney, Horse racing, Horses

KITCHENER, ON, Feb. 5, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Labstat International Inc., a Certified company, announces Willie J. McKinney, Ph.D., D.A.B.T., has joined the company's Scientific and Strategic Advisory Board (SSAB).

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  • KITCHENER, ON, Feb. 5, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Labstat International Inc., a Certified company, announces Willie J. McKinney, Ph.D., D.A.B.T., has joined the company's Scientific and Strategic Advisory Board (SSAB).
  • "Bringing onboard someone of Dr. McKinney's caliber underscores Labstat's commitment to excellence in testing services," said Michael Bond, President of Labstat International.
  • "We are excited to welcome Dr. McKinney to the Labstat team and look forward to leveraging his deep expertise, experience and network in toxicology."
  • Dr. McKinney, founder and CEO of McKinney Regulatory Science Advisors, LLC, is Board Certified in Toxicology by the American Board of Toxicology.

Scorpion Forms VIP Partnership with AAML, to Collaborate on Providing Family Law Attorneys with Valuable Resources

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Thursday, February 4, 2021
Dispute resolution, Negotiation, Personal selling, Scorpion, Arbitral tribunal, Horse racing

"Scorpion is thrilled to be chosen to partner with the AAML," said Senior Vice President of Regional Sales, Darrin Sennott.

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  • "Scorpion is thrilled to be chosen to partner with the AAML," said Senior Vice President of Regional Sales, Darrin Sennott.
  • The partnership between AAML and Scorpion represents a unique step for two leaders in the legal industry.
  • Founded in 1962, AAML is composed of nearly 1600 Fellows across the United States, all working within the field of family law.
  • AAML Fellows are highly skilled negotiators, arbitrators, mediators, and litigators representing individuals in complex family law matters.

Churchill Downs Incorporated Announces Privately Negotiated Repurchase of One Million Shares

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Monday, February 1, 2021
Horse racing, Stock market, Churchill Downs Incorporated, Sports, Share repurchase, Louisville, Kentucky, CDI, Repurchase agreement, Richard L. Duchossois, Churchill Downs

LOUISVILLE, Ky., Feb. 01, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Churchill Downs Incorporated (CDI or the Company) (Nasdaq: CHDN) announced today that the Company has agreed to repurchase 1,000,000 shares of its common stock for $193.94 per share from an affiliate of The Duchossois Group, Inc. in a privately negotiated transaction.

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  • LOUISVILLE, Ky., Feb. 01, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Churchill Downs Incorporated (CDI or the Company) (Nasdaq: CHDN) announced today that the Company has agreed to repurchase 1,000,000 shares of its common stock for $193.94 per share from an affiliate of The Duchossois Group, Inc. in a privately negotiated transaction.
  • CDI will repurchase the shares using available cash and borrowings under its senior secured credit facility.
  • The repurchase transaction was authorized by the CDI Board of Directors and is separate from the $147.1 million remaining under its existing share repurchase plan.
  • Churchill Downs Incorporated is an industry-leading racing, online wagering and gaming entertainment company anchored by our iconic flagship event, the Kentucky Derby.