M&A Deal Summary

Churchill Downs Acquires Chasers Poker Room

On March 22, 2022, Churchill Downs acquired gaming company Chasers Poker Room

Acquisition Highlights
  • This is Churchill Downs’ 4th transaction in the Gaming sector.
  • This is Churchill Downs’ 12th transaction in the United States.
  • This is Churchill Downs’ 1st transaction in New Hampshire.

M&A Deal Summary

Date 2022-03-22
Target Chasers Poker Room
Sector Gaming
Buyer(s) Churchill Downs
Deal Type Add-on Acquisition

Target

Chasers Poker Room

Salem, New Hampshire, United States
Chasers Poker Room is an operator of a charitable gaming facility that offers poker and a variety of table games. Chasers Poker Room was founded in 2017 and is based in Salem, New Hampshire.

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Buyer

Churchill Downs

Louisville, Kentucky, United States

Category Company
Founded 1875
Sector Leisure
Employees5,660
Revenue 2.5B USD (2023)
DESCRIPTION
Entrance to Churchill Downs Racetrack in Louisville, Kentucky.
Entrance to Churchill Downs Racetrack in Louisville, Kentucky.

Churchill Downs owns and operates the world-renowned Churchill Downs Racetrack, home of the Kentucky Derby and Kentucky Oaks, as well as racetrack and casino operations and a poker room. Churchill Downs was incorporated in 1875 and is based in Louisville, Kentucky.


DEAL STATS #
Overall 12 of 15
Sector (Gaming) 4 of 4
Type (Add-on Acquisition) 10 of 13
State (New Hampshire) 1 of 1
Country (United States) 12 of 15
Year (2022) 1 of 4
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2019-10-03 Turfway Park

Florence, Kentucky, United States

Turfway Park is a Thoroughbred racetrack in Florence, Kentucky. Turfway offers live racing from December through March, simulcast racing year-round and group sales and catering services year-round. Home of the Spiral Stakes.

Buy $46M
FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2022-09-26 Ellis Park Racing & Gaming

Henderson, Kentucky, United States

Ellis Park Racing & Gaming is an operator of race tracks. Ellis Park Racing & Gaming is based in Henderson, Kentucky.

Buy $79M