CALVERT CITY, Ky. — Marshall Yards Racing & Gaming‘s grand opening has been set for Feb. 25, simply over one yr after demolition started on the location.
The $40 million gaming complicated will likely be Churchill Downs Inc.’s eighth historic horse racing leisure venue within the state. The 23,000-square-foot facility plans to host over 225 historic racing machines in addition to simulcast and sports activities wagering.
“It’s coming along very quickly,” mentioned Dave McDade, the Assistant General Manager of Marshall Yards. “A lot of the comments on the local people are how quickly it is going up, surprise at how fast is going up.”
According to McDade, the opening will start with a ribbon-cutting ceremony and giveaways.
“It’s a great opportunity to be part of the community,” McDade mentioned. “We’re excited to open the doors.”
Ahead of the grand opening, the ability is providing alternatives for full-time employment — of the 100 full time positions supplied, McDade mentioned 60 have been stuffed.
“We’ll have some gaming positions, food and beverage positions such as bartender, server, cook positions, cash operations, attendance and security officers,” McDade mentioned. “What we’re looking for at this point to round out our team.”
The facility could be discovered at 65 Campbell Drive in Calvert City, KY, on the intersection of U.S. 62 and Interstate 24 Exit 27.