MTR Gaming Group
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| Formerly | Secamur Corporation (1988–1989) Excalibur Security Services (1989–1991) Excalibur Holding Corporation (1991–1993) Winners Entertainment (1993–1996) |
|---|---|
| Company type | Public |
| Industry | Entertainment & Hospitality |
| Founded | March 7, 1988 Wilmington, Delaware, U.S. |
| Defunct | September 19, 2014 |
| Successor | Eldorado Resorts |
| Headquarters | Chester, West Virginia, U.S. |
MTR Gaming Group was a gaming company based in Chester, West Virginia that operated horse racing tracks and racinos. [1]It was formed on March 7, 1988, in Wilmington, Delaware. On September 19, 2014, it merged with Eldorado Holdco LLC, forming Eldorado Resorts in Reno, Nevada.[2]
Properties
[edit]The properties owned and operated by MTR Gaming at the time of its acquisition were:
- Mountaineer Casino, Racetrack and Resort – Chester, West Virginia
- Presque Isle Downs and Casino – Summit Township, Erie County, Pennsylvania
- Scioto Downs Racino – Columbus, Ohio
Former
[edit]Properties previously owned by the company include:
- Binion's Gambling Hall and Hotel – Las Vegas, Nevada – Acquired from Harrah's Entertainment in 2005, sold to TLC Entertprises in 2008
- Jackson Harness Raceway – Jackson, Michigan – Closed in 2008[3]
- The Ramada Inn and Speedway Casino – North Las Vegas, Nevada – Sold to Ganaste in 2008.[4]
References
[edit]- ^ https://investor.caesars.com/news-releases/news-release-details/eldorado-resorts-completes-merger-mtr-gaming-group
- ^ Guerriero, John (September 20, 2014). "MTR Gaming merger with Eldorado now official". Erie Times-News. Retrieved November 27, 2014.
- ^ Flory, Brad (October 18, 2009). "Jackson Harness Raceway: It's still dead". Michigan Live. Retrieved January 1, 2013.
- ^ Knightly, Arnold M. (January 18, 2008). "New Speedway owner has revival plans for NLV casino". Las Vegas Review-Journal. Retrieved February 9, 2008.
Categories:
- 1988 establishments in the United States
- 2014 disestablishments in West Virginia
- American companies established in 1988
- Gambling companies established in 1988
- Gambling companies disestablished in 2014
- Defunct companies based in West Virginia
- Defunct gambling companies
- Gambling companies of the United States
- Horse racing venue owners
- Hospitality companies of the United States