MTR Gaming Group
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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]
FormerlySecamur Corporation (1988–1989)
Excalibur Security Services (1989–1991)
Excalibur Holding Corporation (1991–1993)
Winners Entertainment (1993–1996)
Excalibur Security Services (1989–1991)
Excalibur Holding Corporation (1991–1993)
Winners Entertainment (1993–1996)
Company typePublic
IndustryEntertainment & Hospitality
FoundedMarch 7, 1988
Wilmington, Delaware, U.S.
Wilmington, Delaware, U.S.
| 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. |
Properties
The properties owned and operated by MTR Gaming at the time of its acquisition were:
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[3]
- The Ramada Inn and Speedway Casino – North Las Vegas, Nevada – Sold to Ganaste in 2008.[4]