Kentucky Adds New Gaming Venue as Marshall Yards Opens in Calvert City

A new gaming and entertainment venue is coming to western Kentucky. Marshall Yards Racing & Gaming will officially open on February 25, 2026, adding another in-person option to the Kentucky sports betting market while bringing on-site wagering, simulcast betting, and more than 225 historical racing machines to Calvert City.

The $40 million project, developed by Churchill Downs Incorporated, marks the company’s eighth state-of-the-art gaming and entertainment venue in Kentucky.

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Inside the New Marshall Yards Gaming Facility

Marshall Yards Racing & Gaming will feature over 225 historical racing machines, retail sports wagering, and simulcast horse racing, along with food and beverage offerings, including Wet Your Whistle and a Sports Bar. 

Located at 65 Campbell Drive near the I-24 and I-69 interchange, the venue will serve as an annex of Oak Grove Racing, Gaming & Hotel.

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Grand Opening Set for February 25

The public grand opening is scheduled for February 25, 2026. Dave McDade, Assistant General Manager of Marshall Yards Racing & Gaming said the ribbon-cutting ceremony will include entertainment and plenty of giveaways. 

Customers can also begin earning rewards ahead of opening by enrolling in Churchill Downs Incorporated’s FastTrack Players Club at Oak Grove Racing, Gaming & Hotel.