Churchill Downs Incorporated
CDI Announces Senior Leadership Promotions in Gaming Operations
Churchill Downs Incorporated announced internal senior leadership promotions in the Company’s corporate gaming operations division. Mike Rich has been named Vice President of Gaming Operations where he will provide day-to-day oversight for a segment of CDI’s gaming properties. Colin Spewak has been promoted to Vice President of Marketing for Gaming Operations where he will oversee the planning, organization, and direction of marketing strategy for CDI’s gaming segment.
Rich brings 22 years of gaming experience most recently serving as Vice President for CDI and General Manager of the Company’s Terre Haute Casino Resort in Terre Haute, Indiana, where he managed the successful opening of the $290 million casino resort. Prior to joining CDI, Rich held several operational management roles with Caesars Entertainment and Harrah’s in multiple jurisdictions. Rich holds a Bachelor of Science in Accounting from Indiana University and a Master of Business Administration from The Ohio State University.
Spewak brings nearly 13 years of experience in the gaming industry, most recently serving as Sr. Director of Marketing Operations for CDI where he oversaw database marketing, email and direct mail strategies across the Company’s portfolio of casino and HRM properties. Prior to joining CDI in 2021, he held various marketing and operations roles with Caesars Entertainment. Spewak holds a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, Marketing and a Master of Business Administration from the University of Missouri.
Both Rich and Spewak will report directly to CDI’s Executive Vice President for Gaming Operations, Maureen Adams. CDI will move quickly to fill the role of General Manager of Terre Haute Casino Resort.
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Latest News
Petroglyph Development Group (PDG), a wholly owned corporation of Snuneymuxw First Nation (Snuneymuxw), and Great Canadian Entertainment announced that they have entered into definitive agreements for the purchase by PDG from Great Canadian Entertainment of two casino businesses, River Rock Casino Resort and Chances Maple Ridge. Upon closing and subject to regulatory and other approvals, PDG is expected to become one of the largest casino operators by revenue in British Columbia, and anticipates being the largest Canadian Indigenous owned gaming operator by revenue in Canada, cementing Snuneymuxw as a leading force in the province’s gaming industry. Building on PDG’s recent acquisitions of Casino Nanaimo and Elements Casino Victoria earlier this year, these transactions demonstrate the strength of the collaboration between PDG and Great Canadian Entertainment and the momentum of PDG’s growing gaming platform.
Churchill Downs Incorporated (CDI) has announced the promotion of Michael Meagher to Senior Vice President of Gaming Operations, effective November 3, 2025. Meagher succeeds Maureen Adams, whose retirement was announced earlier this year. He will oversee operations at all gaming and HRM locations throughout the CDI portfolio, along with corporate gaming functions, including analytics, marketing and product performance. Meagher will report directly to Bill Mudd, President and Chief Operating Officer of CDI. Meagher has served as Vice President of Gaming Operations since 2022, where he oversaw nine gaming properties across CDI’s portfolio, including the development and successful grand opening of Terre Haute Casino Resort. In this role, he was instrumental in driving operational performance, enhancing guest experiences and supporting the Company’s continued growth in regional gaming markets.
Partnerships
Zoomd Technologies Ltd has announced that it has entered into a strategic partnership with E2-Quadrat communications GMBH (E2), a global leader in digital marketing and technology solutions for the sports and betting industry. With over two decades of experience in the industry, E2 has established itself as a trusted partner to some of the most prominent names in the sector. The privately owned company operates a broad international network of offices enabling it to serve clients on a truly global scale. This partnership is expected to enable E2’s current and future clients worldwide to benefit from Zoomd’s advanced user acquisition (UA) technologies and performance marketing expertise and aligns with Zoomd’s strategic focus on expanding its impact across high-growth verticals.
MyPrize, the fastest growing social gaming business in the US, has announced a strategic partnership with Crypto.com | Derivatives North America (CDNA), a CFTC-registered exchange and clearinghouse and an affiliate of Crypto.com, to launch MyPrize Markets, a first of its kind product allowing users to access social gaming and prediction markets for the first time in one unified platform. As Crypto.com’s first social gaming partner, MyPrize will leverage the company’s enterprise-grade infrastructure to deliver an engaging and intuitive prediction market experience to its massive global user base, now numbering over 1 million+. This strategic partnership continues MyPrize’s explosive growth in 2025 and further cements its market position as the leading social gaming and entertainment platform.
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Casino Salem
Churchill Downs Incorporated Completes Acquisition of a Majority of Casino Salem Project in New Hampshire
Churchill Downs Incorporated (Nasdaq: CHDN) (the “Company”) announced today that the Company has completed its previously announced purchase of a majority of the outstanding interests of a Salem, New Hampshire joint venture (“Casino Salem”) with the right to develop a charitable gaming, entertainment and dining venue.
The initial phase of Casino Salem opened on July 9th. CDI will finalize plans and commence construction of the future phases of the project, including a rebranding of the venue, an expansion of the gaming floor, and several food and beverage concepts.
The acquisition was funded with the Company’s existing credit facility. Closing of the transaction was subject to usual and customary closing conditions, including receipt of approval by the New Hampshire Lottery Commission.
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Bill Carstanjen
Churchill Downs Incorporated Announces Definitive Agreements to Acquire a Majority of Casino Salem Project in New Hampshire
Churchill Downs Incorporated (Nasdaq: CHDN) (the “Company”, “CDI”, “we”) announced today that it has signed definitive agreements to acquire a majority of the outstanding equity interests (the “Salem Transaction”) of a Salem, New Hampshire joint venture (“Casino Salem”) with the right to develop a charitable gaming, entertainment and dining destination featuring historical horse racing machines (“HRMs”).
Casino Salem is located at The Mall at Rockingham Park, which is approximately 30 minutes from downtown Boston. Prominent local developers Joe Faro and Sal Lupoli will maintain ownership in Casino Salem, ensuring their experience remains central to the development and future success of this new venue.
The initial phase of Casino Salem opened on July 9th with approximately 100 HRMs and 13 live table games. Over the coming months, CDI will finalize plans and commence construction of the future phases of the project including a rebranding of the venue, an expansion of the gaming floor, and several food and beverage concepts.
“New Hampshire is an exciting opportunity, and this transaction – and our new partnership with Joe Faro and Sal Lupoli – allows us to develop a regional destination to draw patrons to Salem from across the growing New England market,” said Bill Carstanjen, Chief Executive Officer of CDI. “We look forward to sharing more about our plans to build an expanded, state-of-the-art gaming and entertainment facility in Salem and to support charitable organizations throughout New Hampshire.”
“We are thrilled to move forward in partnership with Churchill Downs, one of the country’s preeminent gaming and entertainment operators,” said Joe Faro and Sal Lupoli. “With our vision for Salem, we remain committed to driving economic stimulus to our local economy, creating new jobs, and increasing tourism while delivering a world-class destination that will create lasting benefits for the community for decades.”
Separately from Casino Salem, CDI will continue to operate its Chasers Poker Room in Salem.
The Company will finance the Salem Transaction using its existing credit facility. Closing of the Transaction is subject to usual and customary closing conditions, including receipt of approval by the New Hampshire Lottery Commission. The Transaction is anticipated to close during the third quarter of 2025.
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