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Pinnacle to Buy Majority Share in Retama Park

Casino operator Pinnacle Entertainment said April 26 one of its subsidiaries has an agreement to purchase a 75.5% interest in Retama Park, which is located near San Antonio, Texas.

 Thursday, April 26, 2012
River Downs Reports Gains in Ontrack Handle

River Downs Reports Gains in Ontrack Handle

River Downs, where the start of the 2011 race meet was delayed because of Ohio River flooding, reported gains in live handle and daily average purses.

 Tuesday, September 13, 2011
River Downs Lowers Minimum on Some Exotics

River Downs Lowers Minimum on Some Exotics

Officials at River Downs have announced the track will change its wagering format to offer 50- cent minimum trifectas and Pick 3s as part of their daily wagering schedule.

 Monday, June 20, 2011
River Downs, Horsemen Agree on 93 Racing Days

River Downs, Horsemen Agree on 93 Racing Days

Having compromised on the number of racing dates, Pinnacle Entertainment and the Ohio Horsemen's Benevolent and Protective Association have agreed on a contract for the 2011 meet at River Downs.

 Friday, March 25, 2011
Pinnacle Closes on Purchase of River Downs

Pinnacle Closes on Purchase of River Downs

Pinnacle Entertainment, a Las Vegas-based casino company, said Jan. 28 it has closed on the purchase of River Downs in Ohio for $45 million in cash.

 Wednesday, February 02, 2011
Pinnacle Names GM for River Downs in Ohio

Pinnacle Names GM for River Downs in Ohio

Pinnacle Entertainment has named Kevin Kaufman, general manager of its Belterra Casino in Indiana, as general manager of River Downs in Ohio.

 Thursday, January 13, 2011
Pinnacle Confirms $45M Deal for River Downs

Pinnacle Confirms $45M Deal for River Downs

Las Vegas-based Pinnacle Entertainment confirmed Nov. 26 it has a deal to purchase River Downs near Cincinnati, Ohio, for $45 million.

 Saturday, November 27, 2010

Pinnacle to Grow, But No River Sale Comment

Pinnacle Entertainment Inc. reported a reduced net income loss for the third quarter and said it's looking to expand into new markets while adhering to "disciplined capital-spend and return metrics."

 Thursday, October 28, 2010
Sources: River Downs Sold to Casino Company

Sources: River Downs Sold to Casino Company

River Downs near Cincinnati, Ohio, has been sold to Pinnacle Entertainment, a gaming company that operates a casino in neighboring Indiana, according to sources close to the matter.

 Thursday, October 21, 2010

Churchill Downs Completes Sale of Hollywood Park

Churchill Downs Inc. and Bay Meadows Land Company completed the sale of Hollywood Park racetrack and surrounding acreage at the Inglewood, Calif., site to Hollywood Park Land Company, an affiliate of BMLC, for $257.5 million. CDI will use the proceeds of the sale to pay down debt.

 Friday, September 23, 2005

Delta Downs Gets Approval for Slots Expansion

Delta Downs near Vinton, La. Won approval to enlarge its slot-machine parlor to an overall size of more than 40,000 square feet.

 Wednesday, October 22, 2003

Delta Downs Legislation Draws Casino Company's Ire

Pinnacle Entertainment officials alleges legislation to provide more aisle space for the gaming parlor at the Delta Downs in Vinton, La., is actually an effort to expand the casino at the racetrack owned and operated by Boyd Gaming.

 Friday, May 23, 2003

New Mexico Delays Action on Racetrack License

The New Mexico Racing Commission has delayed action for 60 to 90 days on awarding a license for a new racetrack in Hobbs near the Texas border.

 Tuesday, August 27, 2002

Indiana Casino, Hubbard Fined by Gaming Panel

The Indiana Gaming Commission has fined Pinnacle Entertainment more than $2 million and suspended the gaming license of Belterra Casino Resort for two days. The action by the commission came at its monthly meeting July 29 in Indianapolis.

 Tuesday, July 30, 2002

Pinnacle Wants to Build La.'s Biggest Boat

Pinnacle Entertainment plans to build Louisiana's largest riverboat for its proposed Lake Charles casino if the project is approved in April.

 Wednesday, February 06, 2002