MTR GAMING GROUP FILES FORM 10-K

CHESTER, WV - April 2, 2007- MTR Gaming Group, Inc. (NasdaqGS:MNTG) today announced that it filed its Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2006, this morning.

About MTR Gaming Group
MTR Gaming Group, Inc., through subsidiaries, owns and operates the Mountaineer Casino Racetrack and Resort in Chester, WV; Presque Isle Downs & Casino in Erie, PA; Scioto Downs in Columbus, OH; the Ramada Inn and Speedway Casino in North Las Vegas, NV; and Binion's Gambling Hall & Hotel in Las Vegas, NV. The Company also owns a 90% interest in Jackson Trotting Association, LLC, which operates Jackson Harness Raceway in Jackson, MI, and a 50% interest in the North Metro Harness Initiative, LLC, which has a license to operate a harness racetrack 30 miles north of downtown Minneapolis. MTR is included on the Russell 2000® and Russell® 3000 Indexes. For more information, please visit www.mtrgaming.com.

For Additional Information, Please Contact:

MTR Gaming Group, Inc.
www.mtrgaming.com
Steven D. Overly, VP, Business and Legal Affairs
(304) 387-8558
soverly@mtrgaming.com

Investor Relations Counsel:
The Equity Group Inc.
Loren G. Mortman
212-836-9604
LMortman@equityny.com
www.theequitygroup.com