Churchill Downs Incorporated Names Bobbi Sample General Manager of The Rose Gaming Resort

The Dumfries, Virginia, Resort to Open in Spring 2024 

LOUISVILLE, KY., (August 15, 2023– Churchill Downs Incorporated (“CDI” or the “Company”) (Nasdaq: CHDN) announced today the promotion of Bobbi Sample to General Manager of The Rose Gaming Resort (“The Rose”) in Dumfries, Virginia. In this role, Sample will oversee all operations of the new gaming resort that will include a luxury hotel, eight bars and restaurants, a cultural venue, meeting and event space and over 80 acres of green space. The Resort is expected to open in Spring 2024. 

Sample is a veteran operator who brings over 25 years of leadership experience in the gaming and entertainment industries, most recently serving as the General Manager for Ocean Downs Casino in Berlin, Maryland, where she assisted in opening the $54 million casino property and hiring and training 200 team members. Sample is originally from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, and is a graduate of the University of Delaware. Prior to her employment with CDI, Sample held leadership positions at Delaware Park Casino and Racetrack and White Clay Creek Country Club at Delaware Park. 

“Bobbi’s leadership is a great addition to The Rose and I look forward to working with her as we move toward the highly-anticipated opening and the many benefits this project will have for the community.” said Jack Sours, Vice President of Gaming Operations for CDI. 

“I’m honored and excited to further my career with CDI as the company continues to expand and create extraordinary experiences in Virginia.” said Sample. “We’re prepared to hit the ground running and I’m eager to welcome new team members to the Churchill Downs family over the coming months.” 

Sample’s promotion is effective immediately. CDI has initiated a search to fill the position of General Manager of Ocean Downs Casino. 


About Churchill Downs Incorporated

Churchill Downs Incorporated (NASDAQ: CHDN) has been creating extraordinary entertainment experiences for nearly 150 years, beginning with the company’s most iconic and enduring asset, the Kentucky Derby. Headquartered in Louisville, Kentucky, CDI has expanded through the development of live and historical racing entertainment venues, the growth of the TwinSpires horse racing online wagering business and the operation and development of regional casino gaming properties. www.churchilldownsincorporated.com 

About The Rose Gaming Resort

Expected to open in spring 2024, The Rose Gaming Resort (“The Rose”), a $372 million gaming and entertainment complex destination, will be located alongside I-95 in Dumfries, Virginia. The Rose will include a 50,000 square foot gaming facility with over 1,100 games, luxury hotel, eight bars and restaurants, a cultural venue, meetings and events space and over 80 acres of green space. The Rose will generate an estimated $35.5 million in annual tax revenues and create more than 500 full and part-time jobs. https://www.therosegamingresort.com/ 

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