Churchill Downs Incorporated announced that Ben Murr has been named President of TwinSpires and Online Gaming. In this role, he will be responsible for the overall strategy and operations of these businesses. Murr brings 24 years of leadership experience to the position.

During his 14 years with CDI, he has served in multiple leadership roles including President of United Tote, Senior Vice President and Chief Technology Officer and, most recently, as interim President of TwinSpires and Online Gaming. Prior to joining CDI, Murr worked in information technology leadership roles at General Electric. He holds a Bachelor's degree in Economics and a Master of Business Administration from Bellarmine University.

Murr will remain a Senior Vice President of CDI in addition to his responsibilities as President of TwinSpires and Online Gaming. Murr's promotion is effective immediately. The Company will move quickly to fill the Senior Vice President and Chief Technology Officer role.