Belterra Park Gaming Announces Start of Live Racing Season

CINCINNATI, April 06, 2016 -- Belterra Park Gaming announced it will begin the 2016 thoroughbred racing season Friday, April 29, with weekly races Thursday – Sunday until October 8. Post times for races Thursdays, Saturdays and Sundays are 1:30 p.m. while the post time for Friday races is 3 p.m.

In addition to a special opening ceremony and first race, Belterra Park Gaming will also present the Lexington based, Old Friends Farm with a donation of $5,000 in support of retired thoroughbred horses and as a stall sponsor in a new barn at Old Friends Farm. The gift is also in response to a barn fire at Old Friends Farm in early 2016.

“Live thoroughbred racing is an important part of our business and our history. We are proud to continue to offer exciting races, great prize structures, and a fun environment for all of our guests to enjoy the sport of horse racing,” said Kevin Kaufman, Vice President & General Manager of Belterra Park Gaming. “We know this season will be enjoyable and we are delighted to welcome guests back to the track on April 29.”

About Belterra Park Gaming

Belterra Park Gaming provides a best-in-market entertainment destination featuring live racing on a 1-mile dirt track and the only turf track in Ohio, pari-mutuel wagering, 1,300 games and six dynamic restaurants that include relaxed dining options, a clubhouse called the River Downs Club, VIP Lounge, complimentary self and valet parking and more.

About Pinnacle Entertainment, Inc.

Pinnacle Entertainment, Inc. (Nasdaq:PNK) owns and operates 15 gaming entertainment properties, located in Colorado, Indiana, Iowa, Louisiana, Mississippi, Missouri, Nevada, and Ohio. The Company also holds a majority interest in the racing license owner, as well as a management contract, for Retama Park Racetrack outside of San Antonio, Texas.

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