The Red Mile horse racing track welcomed its first shipment of “historical racing terminals,” video game-style stations that allow gamblers to place bets on previously run races.
“This is a big moment in the evolution of horse racing and in the history of Red Mile as well,” Red Mile CFO Shannon Cobb said in a news release.
A total of 900 terminals are being installed as a key part of a $42 million rehabilitation of Red Mile. The work and expansion will bring 110,000-square-feet of entertainment space and is expected to be finished in September. The work is a joint venture being done in conjunction with Keeneland Association, which in July also premiered Thoroughbred and Standardbred simulcasting.
“We are seeing solid crowds and our customers are enjoying the wide range of racetracks – for both breeds,” Cobb said.
Red Mile officials said they are working to hire 200 employees for full-year positions as they prepare for the debut of historical racing this fall.