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Official Says CDI Soliciting Hollywood Offers

More than six decades after Hollywood Park opened, its future as a racing venue has become less than certain.

 Wednesday, April 27, 2005

Officials: Sale of Scioto to MTR Gaming a Go

Officials with Scioto Downs in Columbus, Ohio, said May 22 all systems are go on its purchase by MTR Gaming Group, owner of Mountaineer Race Track & Gaming Resort in West Virginia.

 Thursday, May 22, 2003

Report: Monmouth, Meadowlands May Be Sold, Leased

The New Jersey Sports and Exposition Authority will formally begin the process of selling or leasing Monmouth Park and Meadowlands in June, a move that could put more than $250 million in the financially strapped state agency's coffers, according to published reports.

 Sunday, May 04, 2003

Ohio Panel Conditionally Approves Racetrack Sale

The Ohio Racing Commission has conditionally approved the sale of Scioto Downs, a Columbus Standardbred track, to MTR Gaming, owner of Mountaineer Race Track & Gaming Resort in West Virginia.

 Monday, April 14, 2003

Report: Offer Could Be Made For Ellis Park

The owners of Balmoral Park and Maywood Park in Illinois are interested in purchasing Ellis Park, the western Kentucky racetrack owned by Churchill Downs Inc., according to published reports.

 Tuesday, February 11, 2003

Magna Buys Majority Interest in Pimlico, Laurel Park

Magna Entertainment will hook up with Joe and Karin De Francis to own and operate Laurel Park and Pimlico Race Course under a $117.5-million deal announced July 15. At least a partial sale of the two Maryland racetracks has been rumored for months.

 Monday, July 15, 2002

MJC Attorney: No Deal Made for Sale of Racetracks

A Maryland Jockey Club attorney told Maryland legislators June 25 that no deal has been made to sell Laurel Park and Pimlico Race Course to Magna Entertainment, and that any deal would have to clear major regulatory hurdles.

 Wednesday, June 26, 2002

Association Considers Purchase of Iowa Track

The Racing Association of Central Iowa gave itself two weeks to decide if it can put together a viable offer to purchase the Prairie Meadows property from Polk County.

 Tuesday, October 09, 2001

Commission Approves Atlantic City Sale

The New Jersey Racing Commission on Wednesday unanimously approved the sale of Atlantic City Race Course to Greenwood Racing for $13 million.

 Thursday, August 16, 2001