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News Releases
December 29, 2009 |
A three-year contract agreement was signed between Mountaineer Park, Inc. and the Mountaineer Horsemen’s Benevolent Protection Association (HBPA) |
October 22, 2009 |
Mountaineer will continue its tradition of distributing turkeys to the area’s needy this holiday season |
October 14, 2009 |
Comedy tour featuring Polish/American comics entitled “Three Poles Walk Into a Bar” at Mountaineer |
September 17, 2009 |
Jamie McMurray’s Crown Royal NASCAR show car in lobby of Mountaineer Casino, Racetrack & Resort |
September 11, 2009 |
Country star Travis Tritt will appear in concert at Mountaineer Casino, Racetrack & Resort on October 10 |
August 10, 2009 |
Soul Warrior Surges To West Virginia Derby Upset |
July 30, 2009 |
Weights And Pace Could Make The Race |
July 27, 2009 |
Mine That Bird Works At Mountaineer |
July 26, 2009 |
Seeking A Second West Virginia Derby Win |
July 26, 2009 |
A West Virginia Derby Victory Is Never Guaranteed |
July 24, 2009 |
Mine That Bird Arrives at Mountaineer |
July 24, 2009 |
Trainer Baker Set for West Virginia Derby Bid |
July 22, 2009 |
West Virginia’s Connections To Triple Crown Lore |
July 22, 2009 |
A variety of entertainment and dining options will be available to those attending the West Virginia Derby at Mountaineer Casino, Racetrack & Resort on August 1. |
July 21, 2009 |
Mine That Bird Heads West Virginia Derby Field |
July 13, 2009 |
Gary Puckett will perform live at Mountaineer Casino, Racetrack & Resort on July 31st. |
July 6, 2009 |
Hall of Fame Jockey Mike Smith will ride Mine That Bird in the Grade II West Virginia Derby at Mountaineer Casino, Racetrack & Resort on August 1. |
July 2, 2009 |
A unique poker tournament at Mountaineer Casino, Racetrack & Resort's River Poker Room will provide the opportunity to "Beat the Boss". |
June 26, 2009 |
Mountaineer Casino, Racetrack & Resort will have a special first race post time of 2 p.m. for its July 4th race card. |
June 19, 2009 |
MTR Gaming Group, Inc., praised Governor Ted's Strickland's inclusion of video lottery terminals at Ohio's seven racetracks in his two-year budget. |
June 15, 2009 |
For the first time in West Virginia racing history, a Kentucky Derby-winning horse will compete in the West Virginia Derby at Mountaineer Casino, Racetrack & Resort. |
May 11, 2009 |
Mountaineer Employee Wins Car |
May 1, 2009 |
One of Country Music’s biggest stars, Clint Black, will appear at Mountaineer Casino, Racetrack & Resort on May 22. |
April 6, 2009 |
American Idol finalist and Country Music star Josh Gracin will appear in concert at Mountaineer Casino, Racetrack & Resort’s HARV on April 17. |
March 2, 2009 |
Mountaineer Casino, Racetrack & Resort reaffirmed its commitment to responsible gaming during National Problem Gambler Awareness Week March 1 through March 7. |
March 2, 2009 |
Live thoroughbred racing at Mountaineer Casino, Racetrack & Resort has cancelled for tonight (March 2) due to cold weather. |
February 27, 2009 |
A special performance of “Vegas … Then and Now” will take place in Mountaineer Casino, Racetrack & Resort’s Mahogany Piano Bar on Saturday, March 7 from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. |
February 19, 2009 |
An evening of fine food and great wine will take place March 19 at Mountaineer Casino, Racetrack & Resort. La Bonne Vie, Mountaineer’s gourmet restaurant, will feature five of Pine Ridge Vineyards premier wines paired with La Bonnie Vie's renowned creative cuisine. |
February 17, 2009 |
Live thoroughbred racing on Friday nights will resume March 6 at Mountaineer Casino, Racetrack & Resort. |
February 3, 2009 |
Live thoroughbred racing at Mountaineer Casino, Racetrack & Resort has been cancelled for tonight (Feb. 3) due to track conditions. |
February 2, 2009 |
Live thoroughbred racing at Mountaineer Casino, Racetrack & Resort has been cancelled for tonight (Feb. 2) due to track conditions. |
January 28, 2009 |
The popular "Bad Beat Jackpot" poker tournament at Mountaineer Casino, Racetrack & Resort produced a jackpot of $73,420. |
January 14, 2009 |
Live thoroughbred racing at Mountaineer Casino, Racetrack & Resort will resume Saturday, January 17. |
December 4, 2008 |
New Year’s Eve festivities at Mountaineer Casino, Racetrack & Resort will include multiple entertainment options. |
December 4, 2008 |
Effective today (December 4th) Jackson Trotting Association, LLC. has ceased operation of live racing and simulcast wagering at Jackson Harness Raceway in Jackson, Michigan. |
December 3, 2008 |
Mountaineer Casino, Racetrack & Resort will not conduct live racing on Fridays beginning December 5th and extending through February. |
November 25, 2008 |
Two of MTR Gaming Group, Inc.’s thoroughbred racetracks have achieved greater stature for their signature horse races. |
November 14, 2008 |
Mountaineer Casino, Racetrack & Resort today (Friday, Nov. 21) reduced its workforce by 4 percent. |
November 13, 2008 |
MOUNTAINEER CUSTOMERS DONATE TO TOYS FOR TOTS |
November 13, 2008 |
MOUNTAINEER EMPLOYEES DONATE TO FOOD CLOSETS |
November 10, 2008 |
When the racing career of Cedar Top, a thoroughbred at Mountaineer Casino, Racetrack & Resort, ended, he embarked on a new phase of his life. |
November 6, 2008 |
Canter Opens New Chapter at Mountaineer Casino, Racetrack & Resort.
West Virginia Racetrack Applauds Those Who Find Racehorses New Careers. |
October 31, 2008 |
Working with six area social service organizations, Mountaineer Casino, Racetrack & Resort will provide over 800 turkeys to the needy in Hancock County on November 21. |
October 17, 2008 |
Two Polish Polka bands will be featured in a PolkaFest at Mountaineer Casino, Racetrack & Resort on November 16. |
October 14, 2008 |
Two popular oldies groups will bring back the memories and the songs of the sixties. |
September 29, 2008 |
It was a lucky day for Shelly Vosachio, James Buccelli and Richard Cercone Saturday when the three cashed winning Mystery Mutuel Vouchers valued at $10,000 each at Mountaineer Casino, Racetrack & Resort. |
September 29, 2008 |
An introductory Zumba class will be offered at Mountaineer Casino, Racetrack & Resort’s Fitness Centre on October 5 at 7 p.m. |
September 23, 2008 |
Friday night lights in the Ohio Valley… the snap of a football… the roar of a crowd… and throngs of high school students turn out to cheer their team. |
September 17, 2008 |
Mountaineer Casino, Racetrack & Resort will celebrate the 30th Anniversary of Exceller’s historic victory in the Jockey Club Gold Cup and aid the Exceller Thoroughbred Retirement Fund on Saturday, September 27. |
September 10, 2008 |
Nationally acclaimed comedian Bill Engvall will perform at Mountaineer Casino, Racetrack & Resort on October 22. |
August 29, 2008 |
A new concept in entertainment will be introduced at Mountaineer Casino, Racetrack & Resort on Sept. 5 and 6... |
August 15, 2008 |
Audiences can take a stroll down memory lane when The Marcels and the Jaggerz perform September 19th at Mountaineer Casino, Racetrack & Resort. |
August 12, 2008 |
WBA #15 lightweight, Verquan “The Show” Kimbrough (20-1-1) of Aliquippa, PA will defend his NABA lightweight belt on Thursday, September 25 at Mountaineer Casino, Racetrack & Resort. |
August 4, 2008 |
READY SET WAS READY, INDEED |
August 2, 2008 |
Recapturetheglory, the 3-1 morning line favorite for the West Virginia Derby, arrived at Mountaineer Casino Racetrack & Resort early Friday afternoon. Groom Benigno Torres holds the reigns. |
August 1, 2008 |
WEST VIRGINIA DERBY COMPLEMENTED BY IMPRESSIVE UNDERCARD |
July 31, 2008 |
WEST VIRGINIA DERBY HORSE HAS A TOUCH OF MYSTERY |
July 30, 2008 |
WEST VIRGINIA DERBY LURES FULL FIELD |
July 29, 2008 |
READY SET WILL SEEK TOP FORM IN WEST VIRGINIA DERBY |
July 28, 2008 |
A PAIR OF LOCAL WEST VIRGINIA DERBY CHAMPS |
July 28, 2008 |
WEST VIRGINIA DERBY FIELD TAKING SHAPE |
July 28, 2008 |
ASMUSSEN COULD SET A WEST VIRGINIA DERBY RECORD |
July 23, 2008 |
Country music star Blake Shelton will perform in the Harv at Mountaineer Casino Racetrack and Resort on August 22nd. |
July 18, 2008 |
A dedication ceremony for the newly constructed Chapel at Mountaineer Casino, Racetrack & Resort will take place at 1 p.m., Monday, July 21. |
July 9, 2008 |
Schaedlich Steps Up. |
July 3, 2008 |
A free one-hour class in “Poker 101” will be offered at Mountaineer Casino, Racetrack & Resort starting July 8. |
June 30, 2008 |
Two Motown legends will take the stage at Mountaineer Casino, Racetrack & Resort July 10th. |
June 19, 2008 |
Three Hancock County graduating seniors have been named recipients of the Mountaineer Futures Scholarship. |
June 2, 2008 |
“Blondie”, one of the great pop icons of New York’s celebrated late ‘70s new wave punk scene, will perform in The HARV at Mountaineer Casino, Racetrack & Resort June 26th. |
May 20, 2008 |
Gordon Lightfoot will perform June 11th in the Harv at Mountaineer Casino, Racetrack & Resort. |
April 24, 2008 |
Gary Lewis & The Playboys will appear in the Grande Ballroom at Mountaineer Casino, Racetrack & Resort on Friday, May 16th. |
April 17, 2008 |
A WBA Fedecentro Heavyweight Title and a NABA Lightweight Title take center stage on April 27th at 2 p.m. in THE HARV at Mountaineer Casino, Racetrack & Resort. |
April 16, 2008 |
Country music phenomenon Gretchen Wilson will perform at the Harv at Mountaineer Casino, Racetrack & Resort May 9th. |
April 11, 2008 |
A Career Fair will be held Tuesday, April 15 by Mountaineer Casino, Racetrack & Resort. |
April 7, 2008 |
A tentative agreement has been reached between Mountaineer Casino, Racetrack & Resort and Local 23, Affiliated Food & Commercial Workers. |
March 28, 2008 |
A nationally acclaimed comedian, D.L. Hughley, will appear at THE HARV on April 18. |
March 27, 2008 |
Get ready for a night of laughs on April 10th when comedian Chipps Cooney headlines
the Comedy Club show at Mountaineer Casino, Racetrack and Resort. |
March 27, 2008 |
A planned strike at 12:01 a.m, March 29 by Local 23 UFCW Union at Mountaineer Casino, Racetrack & Resort will not impact business at the property in anyway. |
March 18, 2008 |
The timeless Skyliners will perform April 4th in the Grande Ballroom at Mountaineer Casino, Racetrack & Resort. |
March 17, 2008 |
Comedian Quentin Heggs will headline the March 26th Comedy Club show at Mountaineer Casino Racetrack, & Resort. |
March 13, 2008 |
Country music star Danielle Peck will perform in the Grande Ballroom at Mountaineer Casino, Racetrack & Resort on March 28th. |
March 3, 2008 |
Live thoroughbred racing at Mountaineer Casino, Racetrack & Resort has been cancelled for tonight (March 3) and tomorrow night (March 4) due to track conditions and anticipated weather conditions. |
February 22, 2008 |
Two dynamic comedians will headline in THE HARV on March 6. Regis Philbin and Don Rickles will showcase their unique brand of humor for a night sure to have audiences rolling in the aisles. |
February 19, 2008 |
Rose Mary Williams, corporate director of racing for MTR Gaming Group, Inc., became the first woman to be named to the Harness Track of America’s Executive Committee at the group’s sixth annual joint meeting with Thoroughbred Racing Associations. |
January 11, 2008 |
Ray Morrow has joined the management team at MTR Gaming Group, Inc. as Director of Corporate Security. |
December 19, 2007 |
Mountaineer Casino, Racetrack & Resort has received the authorization from the West Virginia Lottery Commission to go live with full casino gaming , Thursday, December 20. |
December 18, 2007 |
Mountaineer Casino, Racetrack & Resort will close at 6 p.m. on Christmas Eve, December 24 and re-open at 7 a.m., December 26. |
December 13, 2007 |
The West Virginia Lottery Commission has authorized Mountaineer Casino, Racetrack & Resort to conduct two nights of testing in preparation for the planned opening of table games at 10 a.m., December 20. |
December 11, 2007 |
A WBA Regional Heavyweight Title and a USBA Lightweight Title take center stage on December 30 at 2 p.m. in THE HARV at Mountaineer Casino, Racetrack & Resort. |
December 11, 2007 |
OA WBA Regional Heavyweight Title and a USBA Lightweight Title take center stage on December 30 at 2 p.m. in THE HARV at Mountaineer Casino, Racetrack & Resort. |
December 11, 2007 |
One lucky person will be first one to roll the dice when Mountaineer Casino, Racetrack & Resort holds its Grand Opening for Roulette, Craps and Blackjack on December 20 at 10 a.m. |
December 5, 2007 |
Mountaineer Casino Racetrack and Resort is now Mountaineer Casino Racetrack & Resort. |
December 5, 2007 |
The excitement is building as Mountaineer Casino Race Track and Resort prepares to introduce full scale casino operations. |
November 21, 2007 |
The West Virginia Lottery Commission has authorized Mountaineer Casino, Resort and Race Track to conduct two nights of testing in preparation for the soon-to-be announced official opening of table games. |
November 9, 2007 |
Mountaineer Casino Racetrack and Resort will be the site of the 2008 Annual Governor's Conference on Tourism for the State of West Virginia. |
November 2, 2007 |
Slot play has increased 13.6 percent over play this time last year. |
October 31, 2007 |
Purses at the West Virginia thoroughbred track were recently increased by more than 10 percent. |
October 18, 2007 |
West Virginia Lottery grants approval for Mountaineer Casino Racetrack and Resort to open its Poker Room. |
October 9, 2007 |
Three Hancock County charities will be the recipients of proceeds from two charity nights featuring Texas Hold 'em poker at Mountaineer Casino Racetrack and Resort. |
September 3, 2007 |
A career fair will be conducted by Mountaineer Casino Racetrack and Resort on Thursday, October 4. The event will take place from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. in THE HARV. |
August 17, 2007 |
Updates to the August 23 fight at Mountaineer Race Track & Gaming Resort's Grande Ballroom include debut boxers in a 4-round Heavyweight bout, a Cruiserweight and a Superwelterweight bout |
August 7, 2007 |
An IBC World Title Bout combined with a night of heavyweights will be on the agenda at Mountaineer Casino Racetrack and Resort on August 23 when world class boxing comes to the Grande Ballroom. |
August 1, 2007 |
BLUE GRASS WINNER TO RUN IN WEST VIRGINIA DERBY |
August 1, 2007 |
WEST VIRGINIA DERBY NOMINEES HAVE QUANTITY AND QUALITY |
August 1, 2007 |
DOING STUD DUTY IN THE BLUEGRASS |
August 1, 2007 |
SLEW'S TIZZY A LONGSHOT NO MORE |
August 1, 2007 |
DELIGHTFUL KISS A DELIGHTFUL STORY FOR ANDERSON |
August 1, 2007 |
GUIDRY SHOOTS FOR THREE STRAIGHT |
August 1, 2007 |
HOLLENDORFER IS HIGH ON BWANA BULL . |
July 2, 2007 |
Beverly Witten retired from a 38-year teaching career on June 7 and became a millionaire on June 15. |
February 5, 2007 |
The World Boxing Council Continental Super Featherweight Title will be on the line February 22 at the THE HARV at Mountaineer Casino Racetrack and Resort when Number 2-ranked Humberto Soto takes on Number 7-ranked Humberto Toledo. |
November 14, 2006 |
George Shearer of Monroeville, PA hit a CA$HOLA jackpot of $521,878.40 at Mountaineer Casino Racetrack and Resort on Monday, November 13. |
November 14, 2006 |
Monty Meza-Clay will defend his title against Fred Neal in a ten-round West Virginia State Super Featherweight Championship at Mountaineer Casino Racetrack and Resort on Friday, November 17. |
November 13, 2006 |
TARTLET CRUISES TO MOUNTAINEER MILE WIN by Bill Mooney |
November 10, 2006 |
MOUNTAINEER MILE FIELD AND HANDICAPPER COMMENTS |
November 10, 2006 |
TRAINER BACON HOPES FOR A SIZZLING PACE by Bill Mooney |
November 9, 2006 |
BRIGHT ONE SCORES AGAIN by Bill Mooney |
November 9, 2006 |
BOREL HAS HIS EYE ON THE MOUNTAINEER MILE by Bill Mooney |
November 9, 2006 |
MOUNTAINEER MILE HANDICAP DRAWS STRONG FIELD by Bill Mooney |
November 9 , 2006 |
MOUNTAINEER JUVENILE FILLIES PARTICPANTS FARING EXCEPTIONALLY WELL
by Bill Mooney |
October 31, 2006 |
Live racing ONLY has been cancelled for Tuesday, October 31 at Mountaineer Casino Racetrack and Resort. |
October 25, 2006 |
A West Virginia State Super Featherweight Championship will be featured in the World Class Boxing match slated for November 17 in the Grande Ballroom at Mountaineer Casino Racetrack and Resort. |
October 6, 2006 |
Walter Aho's life changed forever when he hIt a jackpot of over $2 million at Mountaineer Casino Racetrack and Resort in Chester, WV last night (October 6.) |
September 7, 2006 |
Football is in the air and the focus of Mountaineer's Race Track & Gaming Resort's fall promotions. "Ted's Monday Night Tailgate Party" at the Lighthouse Lounge will kick off September 11 with special celebrity guests' appearances. |
August 15, 2006 |
When over 30 summer youth workers at Mountaineer Casino Racetrack and Resort depart for college or return to high school, they can add summer work experience at Mountaineer Race Track & Gaming in diverse areas to their resumes. |
August 15, 2006 |
Eric Burdon and The Animals will perform in concert at Mountaineer Casino Racetrack and Resort on August 30. |
August 8, 2006 |
Billy Ray Cyrus will appear in concert at Mountaineer Casino Racetrack and Resort on August 23. |
August 7, 2006 |
BRIGHT ONE CRUISES TO WEST VIRGINIA DERBY SCORE by Bill Mooney |
August 7, 2006 |
GUIDRY POISED FOR HISTORIC DAY AT MOUNTAINEER by Bill Mooney |
August 7, 2006 |
HALL OF FAMER SMITH RIDES IN WEST VIRGINIA DERBY by Bill Mooney |
August 5, 2006 |
FIELD FOR 37TH WEST VIRGINIA DERBY SET by Bill Mooney |
August 5, 2006 |
REAL DANDY HEADS DANDY DERBY DAY UNDERCARD by Bill Mooney |
August 5, 2006 |
ROMANS SEES BRILLIANT FUTURE FOR BRIGHT ONE by Bill Mooney |
August 5, 2006 |
WIGGINS FEELS WEST VIRGINIA DERBY IS THE RIGHT SPOT by Bill Mooney |
August 5, 2006 |
WHICH VERSION OF WANNA RUNNER WILL WE SEE? by Bill Mooney |
August 5, 2006 |
A FORMER JOCKEY AND HIS LONGSHOT WIN by Bill Mooney |
August 5, 2006 |
MCLAUGHLIN PLANS BIG SCORE WITH FLASHY BULL by Bill Mooney |
August 5, 2006 |
ROSE LOOKS TO SCORE ABOARD REGENT SPIRIT by Bill Mooney |
August 1, 2006 |
Edner "Cherry Bomb" Cherry, 20-4-2 (9 KO's) of Wauchula, Florida will battle Daniel Alicea 30-5-2 (22 KO's) of Camden, New Jersey for the NABF Lightweight Title in a Main Event Fight at Mountaineer Casino Racetrack and Resort on August 11 to be televised on ESPN-2. |
August 1, 2006 |
IBA World Junior Lightweight Champion Monty Meza-Clay, 20-1 (13 KO's) of Rankin, PA will face Dean White, 13-4-1 (6 KO's)of Reston, VA in a Main Event Junior Lightweight bout on August 3 at Mountaineer Casino Racetrack and Resort. |
July 17, 2006 |
Raggae Jammin Fridays at Mountaineer Casino Racetrack and Resort will feature "great eats and beats" with fun, food, drinks, music and a chance to win up to $1,000 in cash. |
July 14, 2006 |
Edner "Cherry Bomb" Cherry, 20-4-2(9 KOs), of Wauchula, Florida will battle Daniel Alicea 30-5-2 (22 KOs) of Camden, New Jersey for the NABF Lightweight Title in a Main Event fight at Mountaineer Casino Racetrack and Resort on August 11 to be televised on ESPN-2. |
July 10, 2006 |
It's an Italian celebration at Mountaineer Casino Racetrack and Resort beginning Tuesday, July 11 and continuing every Tuesday though August 29. |
June 21, 2006 |
A journey down memory lane to the sounds of The Drifters, featuring Charlie Thomas, CORNELL GUNTER'S COASTERS in tribute to the Coasters and THE PLATTERS in Tribute to the Platters will be featured in concert at Mountaineer Casino Racetrack and Resort on July 14 at 7:30 p.m. |
June 06, 2006 |
A 70’S Soul Jam concert at Mountaineer Casino Racetrack and Resort will feature the Chi-Lites, The Delfonics and The Stylistics on June 22. |
May 22, 2006 |
The Regents, Joey Dee and The Starliters and Danny And The Juniors featuring Joe Terry will combine for a dynamite trip down memory lane at Mountaineer Casino Racetrack and Resort's Grande Ballroom on June 9. |
May 3, 2006 |
A Career Fair is slated for May 17 from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. at Mountaineer Casino Racetrack and Resort. |
May 3, 2006 |
The legendary "Temptations" with special guest, Mary Wilson of the Supremes, will perform at Mountaineer Casino Racetrack and Resort on May 24 at The Harv. |
April 28, 2006 |
Mountaineer Casino Racetrack and Resort stepped up to the plate to ensure the Northern Panhandle Baseball Association was able to conduct a 2006 baseball season. |
April 20, 2006 |
The magic memories of the 1960's will come to life again at Mountaineer Casino Racetrack and Resort's Grande Ballroom on May 11 at 7:30 p.m. |
April 12, 2006 |
WV Route 2 Closed in New Cumberland
April 17, 2006 |
March 23, 2006 |
The 2006 Boxing Schedule for Mountaineer Casino Racetrack and Resort debuts April 13 with a card that features three title bouts with the Main Event being for the I.B.A. World Featherweight Championship. |
March 15, 2006 |
The Tower of Power returns to Mountaineer Casino Racetrack and Resort
on April 6, 2006. |
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