DAYTON, Ohio & WYOMISSING, Pa.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Aug. 28, 2014--
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.
Source: Penn National Gaming, Inc.
Penn National Gaming, Inc.
Eric Schippers, 610-378-8321
or
TBC
Public Relations
Madeline Caldwell
410-746-4456 / 410-790-5430
mcaldwell@tbc.us
/ lfranke@tbc.us
