MTR Gaming Group Inc., Installs State-of-the-Art Construction Web Cam at Scioto Downs

23 February 2012

Chester, WV, February 22, 2012 --(PR.com)-- MTR Gaming Group, Inc. (NasdaqGS: MNTG) recently installed a state-of-the-art wireless web cam at the construction site of the new Scioto Downs Casino and Racetrack in Columbus, Ohio.

The new system is rugged, maintenance free, and completely self-contained. It sends and receives commands via cellular phone lines and only requires a power source to operate. It is enclosed in a hardened, weatherproof housing and is capable of high performance across a wide-range of environments.

The webcam will allow MTR Gaming Inc., officials, investors and people an opportunity to view the ongoing construction progress at the property which is slated to open in a few months.

The new casino is expected to be first in market in Columbus and is expected to attract thousands of visitors every day.

“The construction cam will help people connect to the property and show them that we are working diligently in preparation for our grand opening,” said Jeffrey J. Dahl, MTR Gaming Group Inc., President and Chief Executive Officer.

Visit www.sciotodowns.com and click the “Click to Enlarge” button to view the construction progress by day or watch a time lapse video.

The OxBlue construction web cam has an iphone application for mobile viewing. To download this application visit: http://download.cnet.com/OxBlue-Camera-Viewer/3000-2064_4-75079350.html

MTR Gaming Group
MTR Gaming Group, Inc. is a hospitality and gaming company that through subsidiaries owns and operates Mountaineer Casino, Racetrack & Resort in Chester, West Virginia; Presque Isle Downs & Casino in Erie, Pennsylvania; and Scioto Downs in Columbus, Ohio. For more information, please visit www.mtrgaming.com.

For more information contact:
Fred Buro
MTR Gaming Group Inc.
814.866.8767
fburo@pidowns.com
www.mtrgaming.com/

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