The red carpet rolls out in North Dayton today as Penn National
Gaming (Nasdaq:PENN) proudly showcases the glitz, glamour and
grandeur of Hollywood Gaming at Dayton Raceway to the public for
the first time.
Dayton Mayor Nan Whaley and other local government officials
will join Penn National executives and Hollywood team members for a
ribbon-cutting event featuring hometown hero and Baseball Hall of
Fame member Mike Schmidt. After the ceremony, thousands of patrons
will head inside to experience the Las Vegas gaming and
entertainment-style of Hollywood Casino at Dayton Raceway.
“Today marks the opening of our third gaming facility in Ohio
and, with our fourth set to open in just a few weeks, clearly
demonstrates our commitment to the state,” said Jay Snowden,
Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer of Penn
National. “We’ve studied the strength of this market and are
excited to offer guests a premier gaming and entertainment
destination plus state-of-the-art racing facilities that are
convenient to both I-75 and I-70 and just 10 minutes from downtown
Dayton.”
Economic Impact
Approximately one million guests are expected to visit the $250
million facility annually from Ohio and throughout the Midwest,
bringing increased tourism and tax revenues to Montgomery County
and the state of Ohio.
Hollywood Casino at Dayton Raceway employs nearly 500 workers,
with more than 90 percent of those coming from the greater Dayton
area, driving significant local employment in the community.
Gaming Floor: Design and Video Lottery Terminals
Guests will be transported back to 1930’s-style Hollywood
ambiance as they set foot on the gaming floor and experience the
art-deco design details on display throughout the property.
“We want our guests to feel as if they’ve re-entered the Golden
Age of Hollywood,” said Hollywood Gaming at Dayton Raceway General
Manager Gary DeWitt. “Vintage Hollywood never goes out of style and
we’ve created an atmosphere of classic sophistication throughout
the property.”
The 33,000 square-foot gaming floor will feature 1,000 video
lottery terminals (VLTs) with the newest and hottest games.
Denominations will range from penny to $25 games, with jackpots up
to $100,000.
Marquee Rewards
Guests will be given the opportunity for a full Hollywood
experience with the Marquee Rewards® players club, available at no
cost. Marquee Rewards allows players to earn tier points and
Marquee Comps® at dining and retail outlets, plus invitations to
special events and more at properties throughout the region
including Hollywood casinos in Columbus and Toledo, Ohio;
Lawrenceburg, Indiana; the soon-to-open Hollywood Gaming at
Mahoning Valley Race Course near Youngstown, Ohio; plus, Las Vegas
and beyond.
Five tier levels include Marquee, Celebrity, Producer, Executive
Producer and Icon. The more you play, the more you earn. Sign up is
available at Player Services on property with valid driver’s
license.
Dining and Retail
Several dining options are available at Hollywood Gaming at
Dayton Raceway to suit a range of guest tastes, headlined by the
Skybox Sports Bar.
The 150-seat Skybox features a high-energy atmosphere with
top-notch views of both the harness racing track and the gaming
floor. The menu includes pub fare such as wings and burgers perfect
for the sports fan, and is well complimented by sophisticated menu
options such as succulent steaks and seafood. Skybox is open Sunday
to Thursday from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. and Friday and Saturday from 11
a.m. until midnight. The bar is open daily from 11 a.m. until 2
a.m.
For guests looking to grab a quick bite, the property’s Food
Court features a wide range of food options including Hollywood
& Grind for coffee and pastries, Take 2 Grille for burgers and
sandwiches, and Ciao which offers Italian-style fare such as pizza,
salads and desserts. Concessions, including Best of All on the
upper level and Trackside on the lower level, are available just
steps away from the live and simulcast horse racing areas. Hours of
operation can be found on the property’s website.
The H Lounge is an entertainment venue you won’t want to miss,
offering premium spirits, a variety of beers on tap and by bottle,
plus top-notch regional entertainment weekly. H Lounge is open
daily from 11 a.m. until 2 a.m.
Studio Store gift shop is located just off of the gaming floor
and features everything from Hollywood-branded clothing and
memorabilia to jewelry, gifts and everyday essentials.
Hollywood Gaming at Dayton Raceway will be open 24 hours a day,
seven days a week. Parking is complimentary, and valet service is
available for $5 (free for Producer, Executive Producer and Icon
Marquee Rewards card holders).
For more information, visit www.hollywoodaytonraceway.com.
About Hollywood Gaming at Dayton Raceway
The $250 million Hollywood Gaming at Dayton Raceway features
1,000 Video Lottery Terminals, a variety of food and beverage
options, a sports bar and entertainment venue. The 5/8th-mile
harness racing track, which opens for racing Oct. 3, will have more
than 1,000 enclosed, track-view grandstand seats and a
state-of-the-art simulcast theater where patrons can wager on races
at tracks throughout the U.S. Hollywood Gaming at Dayton Raceway is
located in North Dayton at the intersection of Needmore and Wagner
Ford roads. www.hollywooddaytonraceway.com.
About Penn National Gaming
Penn National Gaming owns, operates or has ownership interests
in gaming and racing facilities with a focus on slot machine
entertainment. At June 30, 2014, the Company operated twenty-seven
facilities in eighteen jurisdictions, including Florida, Illinois,
Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Maine, Massachusetts, Maryland, Mississippi,
Missouri, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, Ohio, Pennsylvania,
Texas, West Virginia, and Ontario. At June 30, 2014, in aggregate,
Penn National Gaming’s operated facilities featured approximately
30,900 gaming machines, 790 table games and 2,900 hotel rooms.
Forward-Looking Statements
This press release includes “forward-looking statements” within
the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as
amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as
amended. These statements can be identified by the use of forward
looking terminology such as “expects,” “believes,” “estimates,”
“intends,” “may,” “will,” “should,” “plan” or “anticipates,” or the
negative or other variation of these or similar words, or by
discussions of future events, strategies or risks and
uncertainties. Such forward looking statements are inherently
subject to risks, uncertainties and assumptions about Penn National
Gaming and its subsidiaries, including risks related to the
potential construction delays and pending litigation involving the
legality of video lottery terminals at tracks and accordingly, any
forward looking statements are qualified in their entirety by
reference to the factors described in Penn National Gaming’s Annual
Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2013,
subsequent Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q and Current Reports on
Form 8-K as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission. All
subsequent written and oral forward looking statements attributable
to Penn National Gaming or persons acting on the Company’s behalf
are expressly qualified in their entirety by the cautionary
statements included in this press release. Penn National Gaming
undertakes no obligation to publicly update or revise any forward
looking statements contained or incorporated by reference herein,
whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise,
except as required by law. In light of these risks, uncertainties
and assumptions, the forward-looking events discussed in this press
release may not occur.
Penn National Gaming, Inc.Eric Schippers, 610-378-8321orTBC
Public RelationsMadeline Caldwell410-746-4456 /
410-790-5430mcaldwell@tbc.us / lfranke@tbc.us
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