MTR GAMING GROUP ANNOUNCES FAVORABLE VOTE FOR TABLE GAMES IN HANCOCK COUNTY, WV
COMPANY TO ADD 50 TABLE GAMES AND 37 POKER TABLES AT MOUNTAINEER

CHESTER, WV – July 2, 2007 – MTR Gaming Group, Inc. (NasdaqGS: MNTG) today announced the passage on June 30th of the local referendum in Hancock County, WV allowing the Company's Mountaineer Casino Racetrack and Resort in Chester, WV to add table games at its facility.

Initially, the tables at Mountaineer will be situated within the existing facility, allowing a relatively fast start-up. MTR expects to introduce 37 poker tables at Mountaineer during the third quarter of 2007 and 50 table games during the fourth quarter of 2007. There are no statutory limits on bets or number of games.

Edson R. (Ted) Arneault, CEO of MTR Gaming Group, stated, "We are delighted that the people of Hancock County voted in favor of table games, which will create approximately 700 jobs in an area suffering high unemployment due to a struggling steel industry."

Mr. Arneault continued, "We are enthusiastic about offering expanded entertainment to our existing customers, and are confident that we will draw new customers who enjoy table games. Additionally, we believe table games will improve Mountaineer's overall competitive position and enhance Hancock County's development as a destination resort area."

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.

Except for historical information, this press release contains forward-looking statements concerning the sale of Binion's Gambling Hall & Hotel. Such statements are based on the Company's current plans and expectations. Such statements are subject to a number of risks and uncertainties that could cause the statements made to be incorrect and/or for actual results to differ materially. Those risks and uncertainties include but are not limited to, satisfaction of customary closing conditions, including, but not limited to, regulatory approvals, and the parties' compliance with the terms of the definitive agreement. The Company does not intend to update publicly any forward-looking statements, except as may be required by law. The cautionary advice in this paragraph is permitted by the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995.

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

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The Equity Group Inc.
Loren G. Mortman
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