Presque Isle Downs
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| Location | Summit Township, Erie County, near Erie, PA (USA) |
| Address | 8199 Perry Highway Erie, Pennsylvania 16509 |
| Opening date | February 28, 2007 |
| Total gaming space | 48,074 sq ft (4,466.2 m2) |
| Signature attractions | Thoroughbred racetrack |
| Notable restaurants | La Bonne Vie Steakhouse Edson's Bar Speakeasy Saloon The Clubhouse Restaurant and Lounge Triple Crown Buffet Paddock Bar & Lounge |
| Casino type | Land-Based Racetrack and casino |
| Owner | MTR Gaming Group |
| Website | www.presqueisledowns.com |
Presque Isle Downs and Casino is a casino and horse racing track complex located south of Erie, Pennsylvania.
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[edit] Description
The owner, MTR Gaming Group, broke ground in October 2005 for its new facility, which opened on February 28, 2007. It contains 2,000 slot machines. The 1 mile (1.6 km) oval track opened on September 2, 2007. It is paved with the synthetic material Tapeta Footings (a mixture of sand, rubber, fiber with a wax coating[1]). It's the first synthetic horse racetrack that is longer than 1 mile (2 km) in the Northeast and the first racetrack paved with Tapeta in the United States[1]. Simulcasting was transferred from its former upper Peach Street location and became operational in August 2007. [2]
Some of the races at Presque Isle Downs include:
Gaming revenue is split between the operator (45%) and the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania (55%), the latter of which will use the funds for property tax relief, economic development and tourism, and the horse racing industry. [2] Revenue from table games goes to the state's general fund and the local government.
The property is located on a 272 acres (1.1 km2) site off Exit 27 on Interstate 90 in Summit Township.
[edit] Table Games
Presque Isle Downs & Casino now operates table games, along with 2,000 slot machines.
[edit] TV Personalites
- Ron Mullins (2007-present)
- Katie Mikolay (2007-present)
[edit] References
- ^ a b Guerriero, John (2007-09-01). "And...They're off". Erie Times-News. http://www.goerie.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=2007709010380. Retrieved 2007-09-03.
- ^ a b Guerriero, John (2007-07-07). "Numbers Down a Bit, But Hopes Still High". Erie Times-News. pp. 1A, 7A.
- ^ Blood Horse: 2011 Graded Stakes: 13 Fewer Than '10
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Coordinates: 42°04′00″N 80°01′52″W / 42.066531°N 80.031152°W
