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Virginia HHR revenue falls 11.7% on a same-store basis in July

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Virginia historical horse racing machine revenue fell 11.7% on a same-store basis in July, although the unadjusted total rose 1.2%, according to the report. Churchill Downs’ Richmond-area parlours recorded a 25.6% decline to $10.3 million, while Cordish Gaming’s temporary Petersburg casino was cited as affecting three Churchill Downs markets.

Operators can use the same-store decline and Petersburg impact to assess competitive pressure on Virginia HHR markets.

End-of-day close Churchill Downs (CHDN), USD, to 18 September 2026
Story date22 June 202618 September 2026

Latest reported results

Churchill Downs NASDAQ: CHDN

Quarter ended 30 September 2026

Revenue
USD 696.0m10-Q filing 0000020212-26-000084
Operating income
USD 143.0m10-Q filing 0000020212-26-000084

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