Garth Williams Promoted to General Manager of Derby City Gaming

LOUISVILLE, KY., (April 21, 2022) Churchill Downs Incorporated (“CDI” or the “Company”) (Nasdaq: CHDN) announced today that Garth Williams has been promoted to General Manager where he will oversee Derby City Gaming (“DCG” or the “Property”) operations in Louisville, Kentucky. Williams brings over 18 years of hospitality and gaming experience to this role, having most recently served as Senior Director of Finance at the Property.

Prior to joining the DCG team in 2019, Williams worked at CDI’s Calder Casino in Miami Gardens, Florida, as Director of Finance. Additional professional experience includes finance roles for MGM Springfield and The Isle Casino & Racing at Pompano Park and global casino operations management for Carnival Corporation & PLC. He holds a joint Bachelor’s degree in Hospitality and Tourism Management from the University of Technology & the University of the West Indies in Mona, Jamaica, and an MBA from Nova Southeastern University.

“Since his time at DCG, Garth has helped lead the property to record performance,” said Maureen Adams, Senior Vice President of Gaming Operations for CDI. “Since the role of General Manager opened last year following an internal promotion, Garth has been leading day-to-day operations for the Property and has earned the respect of the team during a time of growth and transition. His proven leadership makes him a natural fit for this deserved promotion. We are excited to see what the future holds for Derby City Gaming in Louisville under his management.”

Williams’s promotion is effective immediately.

About Churchill Downs Incorporated

Churchill Downs Incorporated is an industry-leading racing, online wagering and gaming entertainment company anchored by our iconic flagship event, the Kentucky Derby. We own and operate three entertainment venues with approximately 3,050 historical racing machines in Kentucky. We also own and operate TwinSpires, one of the largest and most profitable online wagering platforms for horse racing in the U.S. and we have nine retail sportsbooks. We are also a leader in brick-and-mortar casino gaming in nine states with approximately 11,000 slot machines and video lottery terminals and 200 table games. Additional information about Churchill Downs Incorporated can be found online at www.churchilldownsincorporated.com.

About Derby City Gaming

Derby City Gaming opened its doors on September 14, 2018 as the only gaming facility in Louisville, Kentucky. The 93,000 square foot facility is located approximately five miles from both the Louisville International Airport and the historic Churchill Downs Racetrack. Derby City Gaming features over 1,000 state-of-the-art Historical Racing Machines with nearly 138 popular game themes. The facility also includes two locally-inspired restaurants, Lil’ Wagners and Railbird’s Hot Chicken that seat over 160 people, a spacious 60-seat center bar with fourteen large TVs and a dedicated smoking and gaming patio with over 260 games, and more. www.DerbyCityGaming.com

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