MTR Gaming Group explained

MTR Gaming Group
Former Name:	Secamur Corporation (1988–1989) Excalibur Security Services (1989–1991) Excalibur Holding Corporation (1991–1993) Winners Entertainment (1993–1996)
Type:	Public
Successor:	Eldorado Resorts
Foundation:	Wilmington, Delaware, U.S.
Location:	Chester, West Virginia, U.S.
Industry:	Entertainment & Hospitality

MTR Gaming Group was a gaming company based in Chester, West Virginia that operated horse racing tracks and racinos. 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.^[1]

Properties

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

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^[2]
• The Ramada Inn and Speedway Casino – North Las Vegas, Nevada – Sold to Ganaste in 2008.^[3]

Notes and References

1. News: Guerriero. John. MTR Gaming merger with Eldorado now official. September 20, 2014. Erie Times-News. November 27, 2014.
2. News: Flory. Brad. Jackson Harness Raceway: It's still dead. October 18, 2009. Michigan Live. January 1, 2013.
3. News: Knightly. Arnold M.. New Speedway owner has revival plans for NLV casino. January 18, 2008. Las Vegas Review-Journal. February 9, 2008.