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MTR GAMING GROUP, INC. TABLE OF CONTENTS

UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549

FORM 10-Q

ý	QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
FOR THE QUARTERLY PERIOD ENDED MARCH 31, 2014
o	TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

COMMISSION FILE NO.: 000-20508

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

DELAWARE
(State or other jurisdiction of
incorporation) 84-1103135
(I.R.S. Employer
Identification Number)

STATE ROUTE 2 SOUTH, P.O. BOX 356, CHESTER, WEST VIRGINIA 26034
(Address of principal executive offices)

(304) 387-8000
(Registrant's telephone number, including area code)

        Indicate by check mark whether the registrant: (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days. Yes ý    No o

        Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically and posted on its corporate web site, if any, every Interactive Data File required to be submitted and posted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T (§232.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit and post such files). Yes ý    No o

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        Indicate the number of shares outstanding of each of the issuer's classes of common stock, as of the latest practicable date.

COMMON STOCK, $.00001 PAR VALUE
Class
28,325,377
Outstanding at April 30, 2014

MTR GAMING GROUP, INC.
TABLE OF CONTENTS

PART I—FINANCIAL INFORMATION	2
Item 1—Financial Statements	2
Consolidated Balance Sheets at March 31, 2014 (unaudited) and December 31, 2013	2
Consolidated Statements of Operations for the Three Months Ended March 31, 2014 and 2013 (unaudited)	3
Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Loss for the Three Months Ended March 31, 2014 and 2013 (unaudited)	4
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the Three Months Ended March 31, 2014 and 2013 (unaudited)	5
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (unaudited)	6
Item 2—Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations	20
Item 3—Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk	37
Item 4—Controls and Procedures	37
PART II—OTHER INFORMATION	39
Item 1—Legal Proceedings	39
Item 1A—Risk Factors	40
Item 2—Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds	40
Item 3—Defaults upon Senior Securities	40
Item 4—Mine Safety Disclosures	40
Item 5—Other Information	40
Item 6—Exhibits	41
SIGNATURE PAGE	42
EXHIBIT INDEX	43

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PART I
FINANCIAL INFORMATION

ITEM 1.    FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

MTR GAMING GROUP, INC.

CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

(dollars in thousands)

	March 31 2014			December 31 2013
	(unaudited)
ASSETS
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	$	84,718		$	100,124
Restricted cash		8,757			7,255
Accounts receivable, net of allowance for doubtful accounts of $147 in 2014 and $151 in 2013		2,288			4,853
Inventories		4,193			4,272
Deferred financing costs		1,642			1,642
Prepaid expenses and other current assets		7,343			7,850
Total current assets		108,941			125,996
Property and equipment, net		366,934			371,364
Other intangible assets		136,073			136,080
Deferred financing costs, net of current portion		6,355			6,766
Deposits and other		1,770			1,801
Non-operating real property		10,769			10,769
Assets of discontinued operations		184			184
Total assets	$	631,026		$	652,960
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
Current liabilities:
Accounts payable		2,632			2,998
Accounts payable—gaming taxes and assessments		6,557			9,947
Accrued payroll and payroll taxes		5,443			5,466
Accrued interest		10,938			27,344
Other accrued liabilities		19,479			17,043
Construction project and equipment liabilities		1,579			788
Deferred income taxes		837			837
Liabilities of discontinued operations		116			116
Total current liabilities		47,581			64,539
Long-term debt		559,364			558,834
Other regulatory gaming assessments		4,688			4,806
Long-term compensation		173			871
Deferred income taxes		18,335			17,412
Other long-term liabilities		508			497
Total liabilities		630,649			646,959
Stockholders' equity:
Common stock		—			—
Additional paid-in capital		65,628			65,047
Accumulated deficit		(65,356	)		(59,143	)
Accumulated other comprehensive loss		(119	)		(127	)
Total stockholders' equity of MTR Gaming Group, Inc.		153			5,777
Non-controlling interest of discontinued operations		224			224
Total stockholders' equity		377			6,001
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity	$	631,026		$	652,960

See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.

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MTR GAMING GROUP, INC.

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS

(dollars in thousands, except share and per share amounts)

(unaudited)

	Three Months Ended March 31
	2014			2013
Revenues:
Gaming	$	106,950		$	114,769
Pari-mutuel commissions		1,280			1,380
Food, beverage and lodging		8,995			9,488
Other		2,421			2,157
Total revenues		119,646			127,794
Less promotional allowances		(4,818	)		(5,067	)
Net revenues		114,828			122,727
Operating expenses:
Costs of operating departments:
Gaming
Operating		63,329			67,221
Pari-mutuel commissions		1,869			1,852
Food, beverage and lodging		7,339			7,519
Other		1,525			1,541
Marketing and promotions		3,331			3,611
General and administrative		16,920			15,977
Strategic transaction costs		521			—
Depreciation		7,784			7,544
Loss (gain) on the sale or disposal of property		18			(82	)
Total operating expenses		102,636			105,183
Operating income		12,192			17,544
Other income (expense):
Interest income		2			14
Interest expense		(17,390	)		(17,391	)
(Loss) income before income taxes		(5,196	)		167
Provision for income taxes		(1,017	)		(953	)
Net loss	$	(6,213	)	$	(786	)
Net loss per common share:
Basic	$	(0.22	)	$	(0.03	)
Diluted	$	(0.22	)	$	(0.03	)
Weighted average number of shares outstanding:
Basic		28,500,328			28,137,030
Diluted		28,500,328			28,137,030

See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.

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MTR GAMING GROUP, INC.

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE LOSS

(dollars in thousands)

(unaudited)

	Three Months Ended March 31
	2014			2013
Net loss	$	(6,213	)	$	(786	)
Other comprehensive income, net of tax:
Defined benefit pension plan:
Amortization of net gain(1)		8			10
Other comprehensive income		8			10
Comprehensive loss		(6,205	)	$	(776	)

(1)

No tax expense or benefit is recognized on these amounts as a result of the Company's cumulative loss position.

See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.

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MTR GAMING GROUP, INC.

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

(dollars in thousands)

(unaudited)

	Three Months Ended March 31
	2014			2013
Cash flows from operating activities:
Net loss	$	(6,213	)	$	(786	)
Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash used in operating activities:
Depreciation		7,784			7,544
Amortization of deferred financing fees and accretion of original issue discount		941			939
Bad debt (recovery) expense		(4	)		6
Stock-based compensation expense		455			448
Change in fair value of acquisition related contingencies		18			19
Deferred income taxes		923			852
Loss (gain) on the sale or disposal of property		18			(82	)
Change in operating assets and liabilities:
Accounts receivable		2,569			1,401
Other current assets		490			(270	)
Accounts payable		(3,749	)		(6,033	)
Accrued liabilities		(14,014	)		(14,262	)
Other regulatory gaming assessments		(125	)		(169	)
Long-term compensation		(816	)		(44	)
Accrued income taxes		96			(74	)
Net cash used in continuing operating activities		(11,627	)		(10,511	)
Net cash used in discontinued operating activities		—			(7	)
Net cash used in operating activities		(11,627	)		(10,518	)
Cash flows from investing activities:
Increase in restricted cash		(1,502	)		(2,795	)
Decrease in deposits and other		31			—
Proceeds from the sale of property and equipment		1			127
Reimbursement of capital expenditures from West Virginia regulatory authorities		235			2
Capital expenditures		(2,808	)		(2,905	)
Net cash used in investing activities		(4,043	)		(5,571	)
Cash flows from financing activities:
Proceeds from exercise of stock options		264			—
Cash provided by financing activities		264			—
Net decrease in cash and cash equivalents		(15,406	)		(16,089	)
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period		100,124			115,113
Cash and cash equivalents, end of period	$	84,718		$	99,024
Supplemental disclosure of cash flow information:
Interest paid	$	32,838		$	32,838
Income taxes paid	$	—		$	175

See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.

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MTR GAMING GROUP, INC.

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(UNAUDITED)

NOTE 1—BUSINESS AND BASIS OF PRESENTATION

Introduction

        MTR Gaming Group, Inc. (the "Company" or "we"), a Delaware corporation, is a hospitality and gaming company that owns and operates racetrack, gaming and hotel properties in West Virginia, Pennsylvania and Ohio.

        The Company, through its wholly-owned subsidiaries, owns and operates Mountaineer Casino, Racetrack & Resort in Chester, West Virginia ("Mountaineer"), Presque Isle Downs & Casino in Erie, Pennsylvania ("Presque Isle Downs"), and Scioto Downs in Columbus, Ohio. Scioto Downs, through its subsidiary RacelineBet, Inc., also operates Racelinebet.com, a national account wagering service that offers online and telephone wagering on horse races as a marketing affiliate of TwinSpires.com, an affiliate of Churchill Downs, Inc.

        In conjunction with the pending merger with Eldorado Resorts (as defined below), in September 2013, we formed several entities to facilitate the mergers: Eclair Holdings Company, a wholly owned subsidiary of the Company ("NewCo"), Ridgeline Acquisition Corp., a wholly owned subsidiary of NewCo ("Merger Sub A"), and Eclair Acquisition Company, LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of NewCo ("Merger Sub B"). These entities had no assets or operations as of and for the three months ended March 31, 2014or as of December 31, 2013.

        The accompanying unaudited consolidated financial statements of MTR Gaming Group, Inc. and Subsidiaries have been prepared in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles for interim financial information and with the instructions for Form 10-Q and Article 10 of Regulation S-X. Accordingly, they do not include all of the information and notes required by U.S. generally accepted accounting principles for complete financial statements. In the opinion of management, all adjustments (consisting of normal recurring adjustments) considered necessary for a fair presentation have been included herein. The results of operations for these interim periods are not necessarily indicative of the operating results for other quarters, for the full year or for any future period. These unaudited consolidated financial statements should be read in conjunction with the consolidated financial statements and notes thereto included in the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2013.

        There have been no significant changes in our significant accounting policies and estimates that were disclosed in the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2013.

Pending Mergers with Eldorado HoldCo LLC

        On September 9, 2013, the Company entered into a definitive agreement and plan of merger with Eldorado HoldCo LLC ("Eldorado"), the parent company of Eldorado Resorts LLC ("Eldorado Resorts"). Pursuant to the merger agreement, which was amended November 18, 2013 and February 13, 2014, the Company will combine with Eldorado in a part cash, part stock merger. Eldorado Resorts is an owner and operator of gaming properties in Nevada and Louisiana, whose properties include Eldorado Reno, Eldorado Shreveport and Silver Legacy Resort Casino (a 50/50 joint venture with MGM Resorts International) ("Silver Legacy").

        Specifically, the Company, NewCo, Merger Sub A, Merger Sub B, Eldorado, and Thomas Reeg, Robert Jones, and Gary Carano, as the representative of the members of Eldorado, entered into an

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MTR GAMING GROUP, INC.

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)

(UNAUDITED)

NOTE 1—BUSINESS AND BASIS OF PRESENTATION (Continued)

Agreement and Plan of Merger as of September 9, 2013 (as amended, the "Merger Agreement"), pursuant to which the Company will merge with Merger Sub A and Eldorado will merge with Merger Sub B, with the Company and Eldorado as the surviving entities in such mergers (the "Mergers"). As a result of the Mergers, NewCo will become the holding company for the Company and Eldorado and be renamed "Eldorado Resorts, Inc.," with its shares of common stock listed on The Nasdaq Stock Market.

        The Merger Agreement provides that, upon completion of the Mergers, the Company's stockholders will have the right to receive, at their election (but subject to customary procedures applicable to oversubscription for cash consideration), either (i) one share of NewCo common stock, or (ii) $6.05 in cash in exchange for each share of the Company's common stock they own immediately prior to completion of the Mergers (the "MTR Exchange Ratio"); provided that no more than $35.0 million in cash will be exchanged for the Company's shares of common stock. The members of Eldorado will collectively receive, in the aggregate, an amount of merger consideration equaling to the product of (a) Eldorado's adjusted EBITDA for the twelve months ending on the most recent month end preceding the closing date by at least twenty days (the "Report Date") and (b) 6.81, with such amount being adjusted for Eldorado's excess cash, outstanding debt, and working capital based upon an agreed upon working capital target for Eldorado, an amount equal to certain transaction expenses of the Company which is capped at $7.0 million, the value of Eldorado's interest in Silver Legacy, and the amount of restricted cash on Eldorado's balance sheet (if any) relating to the credit support required in connection with Silver Legacy's credit facility. The value of Eldorado's interest in Silver Legacy is equal to the product of (x) Eldorado's proportionate ownership interest in Silver Legacy which, through a subsidiary, is expected to be 50% at the closing of the Mergers, and (y) the product of (A) Silver Legacy's adjusted EBITDA for the twelve months ending on the Report Date and (B) 6.81, with such amount being adjusted for Silver Legacy's excess cash, outstanding debt, and working capital based upon an agreed upon working capital target for Silver Legacy, each such adjustment in proportion to Eldorado's ownership interest, the amount of the subordinated notes made by Eldorado to Silver Legacy, and Eldorado's portion of the difference between the capital accounts of the members of Silver Legacy. As a result, the members of Eldorado will receive, in the aggregate, the number of shares of NewCo common stock equal to quotient obtained by dividing the merger consideration as calculated in the two preceding sentences by an implied price per share of $6.05 for NewCo common stock (the "Eldorado Merger Shares"). The number of Eldorado Merger Shares issued to Eldorado members is subject to a post-closing adjustment based on a final post-closing calculation of the components of the Eldorado valuation. The MTR Exchange Ratio and the number of Eldorado Merger Shares are subject to customary anti-dilution adjustments in the event of stock splits, stock dividends and similar transactions involving the Company's common stock. The Mergers are expected to qualify as tax-free transfers of property to NewCo for federal income tax purposes.

        Completion of the Mergers is subject to a number of customary conditions, including the approval of the Merger Agreement by the Company's stockholders, the effectiveness of the registration statement filed by NewCo on November 4, 2013 with the Securities and Exhange Commission (the "SEC") relating to the NewCo common stock to be issued in the Mergers, and the receipt of required regulatory approvals. The obligation of Eldorado and the Company to complete the Mergers is also conditioned on the combined adjusted EBITDA (as defined in the Merger Agreement) of the Company and Eldorado exceeding $115.0 million during the twelve months ending on the month end

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)

(UNAUDITED)

NOTE 1—BUSINESS AND BASIS OF PRESENTATION (Continued)

immediately preceding the closing of the Mergers. The Merger Agreement provides certain termination rights for both the Company and Eldorado, including a right of either the Company or Eldorado to terminate if the combined adjusted EBITDA of the Company and Eldorado does not exceed $115.0 million during the valuation period. The Merger Agreement also provides that, under certain circumstances, including in the event that (a) the Company's board of directors withdraws, modifies or qualifies its recommendation of the Merger Agreement, (b) the Company fails to comply with its obligations to solicit approval of the Merger Agreement, (c) the Company fails to comply with its obligations to not solicit certain alternative transactions or competing proposals, or (d) the Company or its board of directors approves, recommends or endorses an alternative transaction or competing proposal, the Company will be obligated to pay a termination fee of $6.0 million to Eldorado and reimburse Eldorado for up to $1.0 million of its fees and expenses.

        At the request of Eldorado, the Company commenced a consent solicitation with respect to obtaining certain amendments and waivers of the indenture underlying the Company's 11.5% Senior Secured Second Lien Notes due August 1, 2019 (the "Notes") on terms and conditions agreed upon between Eldorado and the Company. On January 8, 2014, this consent solicitation expired, and the necessary principal amount of the Notes validly delivered duly executed consents for the proposed amendments. Accordingly, the consents received exceeded the number needed to approve the proposed amendments to the indenture, which will permit the formation of a new holding company without requiring the Company to effect a change of control offer under the Notes and indenture. The Company did not pay a consent fee to any registered holder of the Notes in connection with this consent solicitation.

        In March 2014, the Company amended its Credit Facility (as defined below) to modify the terms of the agreement and received a waiver of the Change in Control default provisions and any breach as a result of the payment of up to $35.0 million to stockholders to repurchase shares of the Company's stock, in anticipation of the Mergers. The amendment modified the covenant requirements for the maximum leverage ratios and minimum interest coverage ratios for the periods beginning September 30, 2014 and thereafter. There was no fee incurred to obtain the amendment.

        The Company incurred costs of approximately $0.5 million, related to our strategic initiatives, during the three months ended March 31, 2014. Strategic transaction related costs are expensed as incurred and are included within strategic transaction costs in the accompanying consolidated statements of operations.

NOTE 2—FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS

        ASC 820,Fair Value Measurements and Disclosures, provides guidance for measuring the fair value of assets and liabilities and requires expanded disclosures about fair value measurements. ASC 820 indicates that fair value should be determined based on the assumptions marketplace participants would use in pricing the asset or liability and provides additional guidelines to consider in determining the market-based measurement.

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)

(UNAUDITED)

NOTE 2—FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS (Continued)

        ASC 820 requires fair value measurements be classified and disclosed in one of the following categories:

Level 1:	Unadjusted quoted market prices for identical assets and liabilities.
Level 2:	Inputs other than Level 1 that are observable, either directly or indirectly, for the asset or liability through corroboration with market data for substantially the full term of the asset or liability.
Level 3:	Unobservable inputs that are supported by little or no market activity and that are significant to the fair value of the assets or liabilities (management's own assumptions about what market participants would use in pricing the asset or liability at the measurement date).

        Cash equivalents:    Cash equivalents include investments in money market funds. Investments in this category can be redeemed immediately at the current net asset value per share. A money market fund is a mutual fund whose investments are primarily in short-term debt securities designed to maximize current income with liquidity and capital preservation, usually maintaining per share net asset value at a constant amount, such as one dollar. The carrying amounts approximate fair value because of the short maturity of these instruments.

        Acquisition-related contingent considerations:    Contingent consideration related to the July 2003 acquisition of Scioto Downs represents the estimate of amounts to be paid to former stockholders of Scioto Downs under certain earn-out provisions. We consider the acquisition related contingency's fair value measurement, which includes forecast assumptions, to be Level 3 within the fair value hierarchy.

        The following table presents assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis at March 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013:

	March 31, 2014
Description	(Level 1)		(Level 2)		(Level 3)		Total
	(in thousands)
Assets
Cash equivalents	$	20,676	$	—	$	—	$	20,676
Total assets	$	20,676	$	—	$	—	$	20,676
Liabilities
Acquisition-related contingent considerations	$	—	$	—	$	597	$	597
Total liabilities	$	—	$	—	$	597	$	597

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)

(UNAUDITED)

NOTE 2—FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS (Continued)

	December 31, 2013
Description	(Level 1)		(Level 2)		(Level 3)		Total
	(in thousands)
Assets
Cash equivalents	$	33,524	$	—	$	—	$	33,524
Total assets	$	33,524	$	—	$	—	$	33,524
Liabilities
Acquisition-related contingent considerations	$	—	$	—	$	586	$	586
Total liabilities	$	—	$	—	$	586	$	586

        The following table represents the change in acquisition-related contingent consideration liabilities during the three months ended March 31, 2014:

Balance as of December 31, 2013	$	586
Amortization of present value discount(1)		18
Fair value adjustment for change in consideration expected to be paid(2)		(7	)
Settlements		—
Balance as of March 31, 2014	$	597

(1)

Changes in present value are included as a component of interest expense in the consolidated statement of operations.

(2)

Fair value adjustments for changes in earn-out estimates are recorded to indefinite-lived intangibles in the consolidated balance sheet.

        The carrying amounts for cash, trade accounts receivable, and trade accounts payable approximate their respective fair values based on the short-term nature of these instruments. The fair value of the Notes (See Note 7) was $643.4 million at March 31, 2014 compared to a carrying value of $559.4 million at March 31, 2014. The fair value of the Notes was $634.8 million at December 31, 2013 compared to a carrying value of $558.8 million at December 31, 2013. The fair values of our Notes were determined based on Level 2 inputs including quoted market prices and bond terms and conditions.

NOTE 3—NON-OPERATING REAL PROPERTY

        We have designated certain assets, consisting principally of land and undeveloped properties, as non-operating real property and declared our intent to sell those assets. No less than annually, we obtain independent appraisals of the fair value of these assets. Based upon the results of the appraisal obtained at December 31, 2013, no adjustments to the carrying values of non-operating real properties were necessary. No developments have occurred subsequent to these appraisals that would indicate that impairment recognition is necessary.

        Although we continue to actively market these properties for sale, we do not anticipate that we will be able to sell the majority of the assets within the next twelve months. As such, these properties

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)

(UNAUDITED)

NOTE 3—NON-OPERATING REAL PROPERTY (Continued)

are not classified as held-for-sale as of March 31, 2014. These properties are included in non-operating real properties in our consolidated balance sheets as of March 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013.

NOTE 4—EQUITY AWARDS AND OTHER INCENTIVE COMPENSATION

        We account for stock-based compensation in accordance with ASC 718,Compensation—Stock Compensation. Total stock-based compensation expense recognized during the three months ended March 31, 2014 and 2013 was $0.5 million and $0.4 million, respectively. These amounts are included in general and administrative expenses in our consolidated statements of operations.

        Nonqualified stock options ("Stock Options"), restricted stock units ("RSUs") and cash-based performance awards ("Performance Awards") are approved by the Compensation Committee of the Board of Directors ("BOD") and are granted to executive officers, certain key employees and non-employee members of the BOD as permitted under the 2010 Long-Term Incentive Plan ("2010 Plan"). Additionally, effective in January 2014, the Compensation Committee awarded common stock, pursuant to the 2010 Plan, to non-employee directors who have completed a minimum of four years of service and have met the applicable stock ownership guidelines. For those non-employee directors who have not met this criteria, the annual equity award will continue to be in the form of RSUs. Stock Options primarily vest ratably over three years and RSUs granted to employees and executive officers primarily vest and become non-forfeitable upon the third anniversary of the date of grant. RSUs granted to non-employee directors vest immediately and are delivered upon the date that is the earlier of termination of service on the Board of Directors or the consummation of a change of control of the Company. The Performance Awards relate to the achievement of defined levels of performance and are generally measured by the level of the Company's Corporate Free Cash Flow (as defined) over a one or two-year Performance Period depending upon the award agreement. If the Performance Award levels are achieved, the awards earned will vest and become payable at the end of the Vesting Period, defined as either a one or two calendar year period following the Performance Period.

        On January 24, 2014, the Compensation Committee of the Board of Directors of the Company approved the grant of 85,100 RSUs with a fair value of $5.26 per unit, the NASDAQ average price per share on that date, to executive officers and certain key employees under the 2010 Plan, and the grant of 68,442 shares of the Company's common stock with a fair value of $5.26 per share, the NASDAQ average price per share on that date, to non-employee members of the Board under the 2010 Plan.

        As of March 31, 2014, we have approximately $0.8 million of unrecognized incentive compensation expense related to Performance Awards that is expected to be recognized over a weighted-average period of approximately 1.67 years.

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(UNAUDITED)

NOTE 4—EQUITY AWARDS AND OTHER INCENTIVE COMPENSATION (Continued)

        A summary of the Stock Option activity for the three months ended March 31, 2014 is as follows:

	Options			Range of Exercise Prices		Weighted-Average Exercise Price		Weighted-Average Remaining Contractual Life		Aggregate Intrinsic Value
								(in years)		(in millions)
Outstanding—December 31, 2013		852,000		$	2.32–16.27	$	5.14		6.81
Granted		—			—		—
Exercised		(119,446	)	$	2.32–3.94		2.62
Expired		—			—		—
Forfeited		(92,799	)	$	2.44–3.94		3.23
Outstanding—March 31, 2014		639,755		$	2.32–16.27	$	5.89		6.11	$	1.0
Exercisable at March 31, 2014		505,043		$	2.32–16.27	$	6.60		5.55	$	0.8

        As of March 31, 2014, there was $0.2 million of unrecognized compensation expense related to unvested stock option awards that is expected to be recognized over a weighted-average period of approximately 1.47 years.

        A summary of the RSU activity for the three months ended March 31, 2014 is as follows:

	RSUs			Weighted-Average Grant Date Fair Value		Weighted-Average Remaining Contractual Life		Aggregate Fair Value
						(in years)		(in millions)
Unvested outstanding as of December 31, 2013		223,100		$	2.85		1.65	$	1.2
Granted		85,100			5.26
Vested		(84,500	)		3.06
Forfeited		(36,600	)		2.53
Unvested outstanding as of March 31, 2014		187,100		$	4.05		2.53	$	1.0

        As of March 31, 2014, we had approximately $0.5 million of unrecognized compensation expense related to unvested RSUs that is expected to be recognized over a weighted-average period of approximately 2.53 years.

NOTE 5—EARNINGS PER SHARE

        Basic earnings per share are computed by dividing net income (loss) by the weighted-average shares outstanding during the reporting period. Dilutive earnings per share are computed similarly to basic earnings per share except that the weighted-average shares outstanding are increased to include additional shares from the assumed exercise of stock options and the assumed vesting of restricted share units, if dilutive. The number of additional shares is calculated by assuming that outstanding stock options were exercised, that outstanding restricted share units were released, and that the proceeds from such activities were used to acquire shares of common stock at the average market price during the reporting period.

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)

(UNAUDITED)

NOTE 5—EARNINGS PER SHARE (Continued)

        The following table illustrates the required disclosure of the reconciliation of the numerators and denominators of the basic and diluted net income per share computations during the three months ended March 31, 2014 and 2013.

	Three Months Ended March 31
	2014			2013
	(dollars in thousands, except per share amounts)
Net loss	$	(6,213	)	$	(786	)
Shares outstanding:
Weighted average shares outstanding		28,500,328			28,137,030
Effect of dilutive securities		—			—
Diluted shares outstanding		28,500,328			28,137,030
Net loss per common share:
Basic	$	(0.22	)	$	(0.03	)
Diluted	$	(0.22	)	$	(0.03	)

        The dilutive EPS calculations do not include the following potential dilutive securities for each of the three months ending March 31 because they were anti-dilutive.

	Three Months Ended March 31
	2014		2013
Weighted-average anti-dilutive stock options outstanding		745,878		1,252,300
Weighted-average anti-dilutive restricted stock units outstanding		205,100		328,736
		950,978		1,581,036

NOTE 6—INCOME TAXES

        The Company estimates an annual effective income tax rate based on projected results for the year and applies this rate to income before taxes to calculate income tax expense. Any refinements made due to subsequent information that affects the estimated annual effective income tax rate are reflected as adjustments in the current period. Separate effective income tax rates are calculated for net income from continuing operations and any other separately reported net income items, such as discontinued operations.

        The income tax provision for the three months ended March 31, 2014 and 2013 results in an effective tax rate that has an unusual relationship to the Company's pretax loss. This is due to an increase in the federal and state valuation allowances on the Company's deferred tax assets as discussed below. The income tax provision for each of the three months ended March 31, 2014 and 2013 also includes a local income tax provision of $0.1 million.

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)

(UNAUDITED)

NOTE 6—INCOME TAXES (Continued)

        The difference between the effective rate and the statutory rate is attributed primarily to permanent items not deductible for income tax purposes and the treatment of certain items in accordance with the rules for interperiod tax allocation. As a result of our net operating losses and the net deferred tax asset position (after exclusion of certain deferred tax liabilities that generally cannot be offset against deferred tax assets), we expect to continue to provide for a full valuation allowance against all of our net federal and our net state deferred tax assets.

        For income tax purposes we amortize or depreciate certain assets that have been assigned an indefinite life for book purposes. The incremental amortization or depreciation deductions for income tax purposes result in an increase in certain deferred tax liabilities that cannot be used as a source of future taxable income for purposes of measuring our need for a valuation allowance against the net deferred tax assets. Therefore, we expect to record non-cash deferred tax expense as we amortize these assets for tax purposes. The increase in the valuation allowance was $0.9 million for each of the three months ended March 31, 2014 and 2013.

        As of March 31, 2014, there are no unrecognized tax benefits and we do not expect a significant increase or decrease to the total amounts of unrecognized tax benefits within the next twelve months.

        The Company and its subsidiaries file a US federal income tax return, and various state and local income tax returns. With few exceptions, the Company is no longer subject to US federal or state and local tax examinations by tax authorities for years before 2010.

NOTE 7—LONG-TERM DEBT

        Long-term debt obligations are summarized as follows:

	March 31, 2014		December 31, 2013
	(in thousands)
11.5% Senior Secured Second Lien Notes (net of unamortized discount of $11,300 and $11,830 in 2013 and 2012, respectively)	$	559,364	$	558,834

Senior Secured Second Lien Notes

        On August 1, 2011, we completed the offering of $565.0 million 11.5% Senior Secured Second Lien Notes due August 1, 2019 at an issue price equal to 97% of the aggregate principal amount of the Notes. The Notes mature on August 1, 2019, with interest payable semi-annually in arrears on February 1 and August 1 of each year at a rate of 10.50%. The Notes were issued pursuant to an indenture, dated as of August 1, 2011 (the "Indenture"), among the Company, Mountaineer Park, Inc., Presque Isle Downs, Inc., Scioto Downs, Inc. (each, a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Company and as a guarantor, the "Guarantors") and Wilmington Trust, National Association, as Trustee and as Collateral Agent.

        On September 9, 2013, we entered into the Merger Agreement with Eldorado pursuant to which the Company will combine with Eldorado. At the request of Eldorado, the Company commenced a consent solicitation with respect to obtaining certain amendments and waivers of the Indenture

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)

(UNAUDITED)

NOTE 7—LONG-TERM DEBT (Continued)

underlying the Notes on terms and conditions as agreed upon between Eldorado and the Company. On January 8, 2014, the consent solicitation with respect to the Notes expired, and the necessary principal amount of the Notes validly delivered duly executed consents for the proposed amendments. Accordingly, the consents received exceed the number needed to approve the proposed amendments to the Indenture, which will permit the formation of a new holding company without requiring the Company to effect a change of control offer under the Notes and Indenture. We did not pay a consent fee to any registered holder of the Notes in connection with the Consent Solicitation.

        The Notes and the guarantees are the Company's and the Guarantors' senior secured obligations and are jointly and severally, fully, and unconditionally guaranteed by the Guarantors, as well as future subsidiaries, other than our immaterial subsidiaries and unrestricted subsidiaries, as defined in the Indenture. The Notes and the guarantees rank equally in right of payment with all of the Company's and the Guarantors' existing and future senior debt and senior in right of payment to all of the Company's and the Guarantors' future subordinated debt. The Notes and the guarantees will be effectively junior to any of the Company's and the Guarantors' existing and future debt that is secured by senior or prior liens on the collateral, including indebtedness under the Company's new senior secured revolving credit facility, as discussed below, to the extent of the value of the collateral securing such obligations. The Notes and the guarantees will be structurally subordinated to all existing and future liabilities of the Company's subsidiaries that do not guarantee the Notes.

        The Notes are secured by a second priority lien on substantially all of the assets of the Company and the Guarantors, other than excluded property, as defined in the Indenture.

        The Indenture contains a number of customary covenants and events of default. One such event of default includes the revocation, suspension or loss of any gaming license which results in the cessation of business operations for a period of more than 90 days, which if any of them occurs, would permit or require the principal of and accrued interest on such Notes to be declared due and payable. As of March 31, 2014, we are in compliance with the required covenants.

Credit Facility

        On August 1, 2011, we entered into a senior secured revolving credit facility (the "Credit Facility") with a borrowing availability of $20.0 million and a maturity date of August 1, 2016. There were no borrowings outstanding as of March 31, 2014 or December 31, 2013.

        On March 7, 2014, the Credit Facility was amended to modify the terms of the agreement and we received a waiver of (i) the "default" or "event of default" that would have been occurred upon consummation of the proposed mergers with Eldorado, (ii) any breach of the Credit Facility that may result from the payment of up to $35.0 million to repurchase shares of the Company's common stock in connection with the proposed mergers and (iii) that the proposed mergers transaction would not constitute a change of control for any purpose under the Credit Facility. Additionally, the Credit Facility was amended to: (i) change the maximum leverage ratio to 6.75:1.00 for the fiscal quarters ending September 30, 2014 through March 31, 2015 and 7.00:1.00 for fiscal quarters ending June 30, 2015 through December 31, 2015 and thereafter and (ii) change the interest coverage ratio to 1.25:1.00 for the fiscal quarters ending September 30, 2014 and thereafter. There was no fee incurred to obtain the amendment.

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)

(UNAUDITED)

NOTE 7—LONG-TERM DEBT (Continued)

        The Credit Facility is secured by substantially the same assets securing the Notes (and including securities of the Company's subsidiaries to the extent permitted by law). Borrowings under the Credit Facility are guaranteed by all of our existing and future domestic restricted subsidiaries. The security interest in the collateral that secures the Credit Facility is senior to the security interest in the collateral that secures the Notes.

        The Credit Facility contains a number of customary covenants as well as certain financial covenants. These include maximum capital expenditures, maximum consolidated leverage ratios, minimum consolidated interest coverage ratios and minimum consolidated EBITDA amounts. As of March 31, 2014, the Company was in compliance with the required covenants.

        The Credit Facility contains a number of customary events of default, including, which if any of them occurs, would permit the lenders to take various actions, including accelerating amounts due thereunder and taking all actions permitted to be taken by a secured creditor.

NOTE 8—ACCUMULATED OTHER COMPREHENSIVE LOSS

        The Company's accumulated other comprehensive loss is related to the Scioto Downs defined benefit pension plan. A summary of the change in accumulated other comprehensive loss as of March 31, 2014 is as follows (in thousands):

Balance as of December 31, 2013	$	(127	)
Other comprehensive loss before reclassifications		—
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive loss		8
Net current-period other comprehensive income		8
Balance as of March 31, 2014	$	(119	)

(1)

Amounts are presented after income tax, including consideration of related valuation allowance. No net tax benefit was recognized during the three months ended March 31, 2014.

        Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive loss are limited to the amortization of actuarial losses, which are a component of net periodic benefit cost. These reclassifications are included as a component of general and administrative expense in the accompanying consolidated statement of operations.

NOTE 9—COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES

Litigation

        We are a party to various lawsuits, which have arisen in the normal course of our business. Estimated losses are accrued for these lawsuits and claims when the loss is probable and can be estimated. The current liability for the estimated losses associated with those lawsuits is not material to our consolidated financial condition and those estimated losses are not expected to have a material impact on our results of operations.

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MTR GAMING GROUP, INC.

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)

(UNAUDITED)

NOTE 9—COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES (Continued)

        Since the announcement of the Mergers, three putative class action lawsuits have been filed by purported stockholders of the Company challenging the Mergers. All three cases were filed in the Delaware Court of Chancery. By order of the Court of Chancery, the cases were consolidated for all purposes and a consolidated amended complaint was filed. This consolidated case, which purports to be brought as a class action on behalf of all of the Company's stockholders, excluding the members of the board of directors, alleges that the consideration that stockholders will receive in connection with the Mergers is inadequate and that the Company's directors and current President breached their fiduciary duties to stockholders in negotiating and approving the Merger Agreement. The complaints contained in the consolidated case allege that MTR, Eldorado, NewCo, Merger Sub A, Merger Sub B, Gary Carano, Thomas Reeg and Robert T. Jones aided and abetted the alleged breaches by the Company's directors and current President. The consolidated complaint seeks various forms of relief including injunctive relief that would, if granted, prevent the Mergers from being consummated in accordance with the agreed-upon terms. The Company believes that the allegations are without merit and intends to defend the actions vigorously.

        On April 17, 2010, Presque Isle Downs, Inc. initiated legal action which named as defendants Dwayne Cooper Enterprises, Inc. ("DCE"), Turner Construction Company, and Rectenwald Buehler Architects, Inc. f/k/a Weborg Rectenwald Buehler Architects, Inc. with respect to the surveillance system that was installed as part of the original construction of Presque Isle Downs which opened on February 28, 2007. Shortly after the opening of Presque Isle Downs, it was discovered that certain equipment components of the surveillance system that were installed by DCE were defective or malfunctioning. Furthermore, various components of the surveillance system that DCE was required to install were not installed. As a result, during 2008, Presque Isle Downs was required to replace certain equipment components of the surveillance system at a cost of $1.9 million, and to write-off approximately $1.5 million related to the net book value of the equipment that was replaced. On April 5, 2011, Presque Isle Downs received a default judgment in the amount of $2.7 million against DCE for the failure to answer or otherwise respond to Presque Isle Downs' complaint. We are currently in the process of attempting to enforce the judgment. Any proceeds that may be received will be recorded as the amounts are realized. Defendant Rectenwald Buehler Architects, Inc. has joined five additional vendors/subcontractors as co-defendants to the case, which filed preliminary objections. The final set of objections was denied in October 2013. Pre-trial discovery is ongoing.

        Scioto Downs, in order to protect its right to VLT gaming, successfully intervened in a lawsuit challenging certain aspects of the casino referendum and the Ohio Governor's and legislature's approval of legislation authorizing VLTs at Ohio's seven horse racetracks. Dispositive motions were filed by the Ohio Attorney General, Scioto Downs, Inc. and others on February 20, 2012, and, on May 30, 2012, the litigation was dismissed. On March 13, 2013, the appeals court affirmed the lower court decision. On April 26, 2013, the plaintiffs filed a Notice of Appeal to the Ohio Supreme Court. On July 24, 2013, the Ohio Supreme Court agreed to hear the matter as a companion case to another matter that is before the court. Oral argument has not yet been scheduled in either case.

        In October 2005, we sold all but 24 of the 229 acres of real property, known as the International Paper site, to the Greater Erie Industrial Development Corporation, a private, not-for-profit entity that is managed by the municipality (the "GEIDC"). On October 1, 2009, the GEIDC initiated legal action against Presque Isle Downs alleging breach of contract regarding clean fill dirt which the GEIDC

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)

(UNAUDITED)

NOTE 9—COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES (Continued)

claims was supposed to be furnished as a result of the sale. On December 14, 2011, the Erie County Court of Common Pleas ruled in favor of the GEIDC, awarding $0.7 million in damages, including interest. Presque Isle Downs timely filed its appeal on January 13, 2012; however, the judgment and related interest were accrued and reflected as part of accrued liabilities in the accompanying consolidated balance sheets at March 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013. Pending the appeal process, we were required to post a surety bond in the amount of 120% of the judgment, or approximately $0.8 million, which was collateralized by a cash deposit and is reflected as part of restricted cash in the consolidated balance sheets at March 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013. On October 30, 2012, the appeal was argued before the Pennsylvania Superior Court and on April 8, 2013 we received a ruling from the Superior Court affirming the trial court's decision in the case. On April 22, 2013, we filed a motion for reconsideration with the Superior Court, which was granted on June 17, 2013. The Company was granted the reargument of this matter in front of the Superior Court of Pennsylvania which took place on November 19, 2013. On March 11, 2014, the Superior Court made a determination that it would not address the case on its merits which ultimately results in an affirmation of the prior judgment.

Environmental Remediation

        In October 2004, we acquired 229 acres of real property, known as the International Paper site, as an alternative site to build Presque Isle Downs. In connection with our acquisition of the International Paper site, we entered into a consent order and decree (the "Consent Order") with the PaDEP and International Paper insulating us from liability for certain pre-existing contamination, subject to compliance with the Consent Order, which included a proposed environmental remediation plan for the site, which was tied specifically to the use of the property as a racetrack. The proposed environmental remediation plan in the Consent Order was based upon a "baseline environmental report" and management estimated that such remediation would be subsumed within the cost of developing the property as a racetrack. The racetrack was never developed at this site. In October 2005, we sold approximately 205 acres to GEIDC who assumed primary responsibility for the remediation obligations under the Consent Order relating to the property they acquired. However, we were advised by the PaDEP that we were not released from our liability and responsibility under the Consent Order. We also purchased an Environmental Risk Insurance Policy in the amount of $10.0 million with respect to the property, which expires in October 2014. We believe the insurance coverage is in excess of any exposure that we may have in this matter.

Regulatory Gaming Assessments

        The Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board (the "PGCB"), the Pennsylvania Department of Revenue and the Pennsylvania State Police (collectively "the Borrowers"), were required to fund the costs they incurred in connection with the initial development of the infrastructure to support gaming operations in Pennsylvania as well as the initial ongoing costs of the Borrowers. The initial funding of these costs was provided from a loan from the Pennsylvania General Fund in the amount of approximately $36.1 million, and further funding was provided from additional loans from the Pennsylvania Property Tax Reserve Fund in the aggregate amount of approximately $63.8 million.

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)

(UNAUDITED)

NOTE 9—COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES (Continued)

        The Pennsylvania Department of Revenue will assess all licensees, including Presque Isle Downs, their proportionate share of amounts represented by the borrowings, which are in the aggregate amount of $99.9 million, once the designated number of Pennsylvania's slot machine licensees is operational. On July 11, 2011, the PGCB issued an administrative order which established that payments associated with the $63.8 million that was borrowed from the Property Tax Reserve Fund would commence on January 1, 2012. The repayment allocation between all current licensees is based upon equal weighting of (i) cumulative gross slot revenue since inception in relation to the combined cumulative gross slot revenue for all licensees and (ii) single year gross slot revenue (during the state's fiscal year ending June 30) in relation to the combined single year gross slot revenue for all licensees; and amounts paid each year will be adjusted annually based upon changes in the licensee's proportionate share of gross slot revenue. We have estimated that our total proportionate share of the aggregate $63.8 million to be assessed to the gaming facilities will be approximately $4.2 million and will be paid quarterly over a ten-year period, which began effective January 1, 2012. For the $36.1 million that was borrowed from the General Fund, payment is scheduled to begin after all fourteen licensees are operational. Although we cannot determine when payment will begin, we have considered a similar repayment model for the General Fund borrowings and estimated that our total proportionate share of the aggregate $36.1 million to all fourteen gaming facilities will approximate $2.1 million, which has been accrued in our consolidated balance sheet at March 31, 2014.

        The recorded estimate is subject to revision based upon future changes in the revenue assumptions utilized to develop the estimate. Our estimated total obligation at March 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013 was $5.1 million and $5.2 million, respectively, and is accrued in the respective accompanying consolidated balance sheets. The Company paid approximately $0.1 million during the three months ended March 31, 2014.

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ITEM 2.    MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS.

Cautionary Statement Regarding Forward-Looking Information

        This report includes "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. Forward-looking statements include statements regarding our strategies, objectives and plans for future development or acquisitions of properties or operations, as well as expectations, future operating results and other information that is not historical information. When used in this report, the terms or phrases such as "anticipates", "believes", "projects", "plans", "intends", "expects", "might", "may", "estimates", "could", "should", "would", "will likely continue", and variations of such words or similar expressions are intended to identify forward-looking statements. Although our expectations, beliefs and projections are expressed in good faith and with what we believe is a reasonable basis, there can be no assurance that these expectations, beliefs and projections will be realized.

        There are a number of risks and uncertainties that could cause our actual results to differ materially from those expressed in the forward-looking statements which are included elsewhere in this report. Such risks, uncertainties and other important factors include, but are not limited to:

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our dependence on our West Virginia, Pennsylvania and Ohio casinos for substantially all of our revenues and cash flows;

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the successful operation of our video lottery terminals ("VLTs") gaming facility at Scioto Downs, our racetrack in Columbus, Ohio;

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competitive and general economic conditions in our markets, including the location of our competitors (traditional and internet-based);

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the ability to realize expense reductions and operating efficiencies;

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the effect of economic, credit and capital market conditions on the economy and the gaming and entertainment industry;

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weather or road conditions limiting access to our properties;

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volatility and disruption of the capital and credit markets;

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changes in, or failure to comply with, laws, regulations or the conditions of our West Virginia, Pennsylvania and Ohio gaming and racing licenses (or the failure to obtain renewals thereof), accounting standards or environmental laws (including adverse changes in the rates of taxation on gaming revenues) and delays in regulatory licensing processes;

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construction factors relating to maintenance and expansion of operations;

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the outcome of legal proceedings;

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dependence upon key personnel and the ability to attract new personnel;

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the ability to retain and attract customers;

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the effect of war, terrorism, natural disasters and other catastrophic events;

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the effect of disruptions to our systems and infrastructure;

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our level of indebtedness and terms thereof;

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the ability to refinance existing debt, or obtain additional financing, if and when needed, the cost of refinancing, and the impact of leverage and debt service requirements;

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our ability to comply with certain covenants in our debt documents;

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the other factors set forth in Part I, Items 1A. "Risk Factors" included in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2013.

        Additionally, the proposed mergers (the "Mergers") with Eldorado Resorts and the related Merger Agreement and provisions therein, as discussed elsewhere herein under "Pending Mergers with Eldorado HoldCo LLC," will create additional risks, uncertainties and other important factors including but not limited to:

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business uncertainties and contractual restrictions while the Mergers are pending;

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other entities may be discouraged from trying to acquire the Company for greater merger consideration;

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the effect of purported stockholder class action/derivative complaints filed and that could potentially be filed against the Company and members of the Board of Directors; unfavorable outcomes in which could prevent or delay the mergers and result in substantial costs;

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the incurrence of substantial transaction related costs; and

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potential negative outcomes if the Merger Agreement is terminated.

        In light of these and other risks, uncertainties and assumptions, the forward-looking events discussed in this report might not occur. Any forward-looking statement speaks only as of the date on which that statement is made, even if subsequently made available on our website or otherwise. We do not intend to update publicly any forward-looking statement to reflect events or circumstances that occur after the date on which the statement is made, except as may be required by law.

        The following discussion and analysis should be read in conjunction with our consolidated financial statements and related notes which are contained elsewhere in this report.

Overview

        We were incorporated in March 1988 in Delaware under the name "Secamur Corporation," a wholly-owned subsidiary of Buffalo Equities, Inc. In 1996, we were renamed MTR Gaming Group, Inc. and, since 1998, we have operated only in the racing, gaming and entertainment businesses.

        Through our wholly-owned subsidiaries, we own and operate Mountaineer Casino, Racetrack & Resort in Chester, West Virginia ("Mountaineer"), Presque Isle Downs & Casino in Erie, Pennsylvania ("Presque Isle Downs"), and Scioto Downs in Columbus, Ohio. We consider these three properties, which are located in contiguous states, to be our core assets. Scioto Downs, through its subsidiary RacelineBet, Inc., also operates Racelinebet.com, a national account wagering service that offers online and telephone wagering on horse races as a marketing affiliate of TwinSpires.com, an affiliate of Churchill Downs, Inc.

        In conjunction with the pending Mergers with Eldorado Resorts (as discussed below), in September 2013, we formed several entities to facilitate the mergers: Eclair Holdings Company, a wholly owned subsidiary of the Company ("NewCo"), Ridgeline Acquisition Corp., a wholly owned subsidiary of NewCo ("Merger Sub A"), and Eclair Acquisition Company, LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of NewCo ("Merger Sub B"). These entities had no assets or operations as of and for the three months ended March 31, 2014 or as of and for the year ended December 31, 2013.

Our Properties:

        We operate racino properties, all of which include gaming and dining facilities, and some of which include hotel, retail and other amenities. The majority of our revenue is gaming revenue, derived primarily from gaming on slot machines and, to a lesser extent, table games. Other revenues are derived from our racing operations, hotel, dining, retail and entertainment offerings. Our gaming

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operations are highly dependent on the volume and spending levels of our customers, which, in turn, may affect the prices we can charge for our hotel, dining and other amenities. All of our properties generate positive cash flow, which is essential to debt service and to funding maintenance capital expenditures.

        Mountaineer currently operates 2,107 slot machines, 12 poker tables and 39 casino table games and offers live thoroughbred horse racing during the months of March through December, operating 210 live race days with on-site pari-mutuel wagering year-round.

        Presque Isle Downs currently operates 1,720 slot machines, 9 poker tables and 37 casino table games. In addition, Presque Isle Downs offers live thoroughbred horse racing during the months of May through September, operating 100 live race days with pari-mutuel wagering year-round.

        Scioto Downs currently operates 2,104 VLTs and offers live harness horse racing from May through September, operating 90 live racing days and year-round pari-mutuel wagering.

Property Development:

        During the second quarter of 2012, we entered into an agreement to manage and operate a new Wyndham property hotel to be located adjacent to our Presque Isle Downs property. The hotel will have approximately 117 rooms and suites. The hotel broke ground in July 2012 and is expected to open in late May 2014.

Key Performance Metrics:

        Certain key operating statistics specific to the gaming industry are used to review our property results. These include slot handle and table game drop, which are volume indicators, and "win" or "hold" percentage. For the three months ended March 31, 2014, our property slot win percentage is in the range of 8.1% to 8.4% of slot handle, and our table game win percentage is in the range of 19% to 21% of table game drop. We also review daily net win per slot and table as a measure of overall gaming performance. For the three months ended March 31, 2014, our property daily net win per slot is in the range of $177 to $196, and for Presque Isle Downs and Mountaineer our daily net win per table is $886 and $1,365, respectively.

        In addition, average daily room rate ("ADR") and revenue per available room ("RevPAR") are used to measure our hotel volume and efficiency. ADR is calculated by dividing total room revenue, including the retail value of promotional allowances (less service charges, if any) by total rooms occupied including complimentary rooms. We calculate ADR with and without the impact of complimentary rooms. RevPAR is calculated by dividing total room revenue including the retail value of promotional allowances (less service charges, if any) by total rooms available. Occupancy is calculated by dividing total occupied rooms, including complimentary rooms, by the total rooms available. The primary drivers in changes to our ADR and RevPAR calculations include: room inventory, which from time to time is impacted by renovations and maintenance; retail room rates, which are reviewed periodically and may fluctuate based on day of the week, group utilization, etc.; and the mix of cash and complimentary patron volumes which impact our occupancy levels. For the three months ended March 31, 2014 and 2013, our ADR was $81 and $77, respectively, excluding complimentary rooms and $44 and $45, respectively, including complimentary rooms. Room inventory was consistent for 2014 compared to 2013, average room rates and revenue for group patrons increased between the two periods; however, occupancy levels decreased slightly. RevPAR for the three months ended March 31, 2014 and 2013 was approximately $37 and $38, respectively, including complimentary rooms.

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Pending Mergers with Eldorado HoldCo LLC

        On September 9, 2013, the Company entered into a merger agreement with Eldorado, the parent company of Eldorado Resorts, LLC. Pursuant to the merger agreement, the Company will combine with the parent company of Eldorado Resorts, LLC ("Eldorado Resorts") in a part cash, part stock merger. Eldorado Resorts is an owner and operator of gaming properties in Nevada and Louisiana, whose properties include Eldorado Reno, Eldorado Shreveport and Silver Legacy (a 50/50 joint venture with MGM Resorts International).

        Under the terms of the Merger Agreement, the Company and Eldorado will become wholly-owned subsidiaries of ERI, which will become the new holding company for the Company, Eldorado, and their respective subsidiaries and will be renamed "Eldorado Resorts, Inc.," with its shares of common stock listed on the Nasdaq Stock Market. The holders of the Company's common stock and Eldorado membership interests prior to the Mergers will together own all of the outstanding shares of common stock of NewCo following the transaction.

        The Merger Agreement provides that, upon completion of the Mergers, the Company's stockholders will have the right to receive, at their election (but subject to customary procedures applicable to oversubscription for cash consideration), either (i) one share of NewCo common stock, or (ii) $6.05 in cash in exchange for each share of the Company's common stock they own immediately prior to completion of the Mergers (the "MTR Exchange Ratio"); provided that no more than $35.0 million in cash will be exchanged for the Company's shares of common stock. The members of Eldorado will collectively receive, in the aggregate, an amount of merger consideration equaling to the product of (a) Eldorado's adjusted EBITDA for the twelve months ending on the most recent month end preceding the closing date by at least twenty days (the "Report Date") and (b) 6.81, with such amount being adjusted for Eldorado's excess cash, outstanding debt, and working capital based upon an agreed upon working capital target for Eldorado, an amount equal to certain transaction expenses of the Company which is capped at $7.0 million, the value of Eldorado's interest in Silver Legacy, and the amount of restricted cash on Eldorado's balance sheet (if any) relating to the credit support required in connection with Silver Legacy's credit facility. The value of Eldorado's interest in Silver Legacy is equal to the product of (x) Eldorado's proportionate ownership interest in Silver Legacy which, through a subsidiary, is expected to be 50% at the closing of the Mergers, and (y) the product of (A) Silver Legacy's adjusted EBITDA for the twelve months ending on the Report Date and (B) 6.81, with such amount being adjusted for Silver Legacy's excess cash, outstanding debt, and working capital based upon an agreed upon working capital target for Silver Legacy, each such adjustment in proportion to Eldorado's ownership interest, the amount of the subordinated notes made by Eldorado to Silver Legacy, and Eldorado's portion of the difference between the capital accounts of the members of Silver Legacy. As a result, the members of Eldorado will receive, in the aggregate, the number of shares of NewCo common stock equal to quotient obtained by dividing the merger consideration as calculated in the two preceding sentences by an implied price per share of $6.05 for NewCo common stock (the "Eldorado Merger Shares"). The number of Eldorado Merger Shares issued to Eldorado members is subject to a post-closing adjustment based on a final post-closing calculation of the components of the Eldorado Valuation. The MTR Exchange Ratio and the number of Eldorado Merger Shares are subject to customary anti-dilution adjustments in the event of stock splits, stock dividends and similar transactions involving the Company's common stock. The Mergers are expected to qualify as tax-free transfers of property to NewCo for federal income tax purposes.

        Completion of the Mergers is subject to a number of customary conditions, including the approval of the Merger Agreement by the Company's stockholders, the effectiveness of the amended registration statement filed by NewCo on February 13, 2014 with the SEC relating to the NewCo common stock to be issued in the Mergers, and the receipt of required regulatory approvals. The obligation of Eldorado and the Company to complete the Mergers is also conditioned on the combined adjusted EBITDA (as defined in the Merger Agreement) of the Company and Eldorado exceeding $115.0 million during the

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twelve months ending on the month end immediately preceding the closing of the Mergers. The Merger Agreement provides certain termination rights for both the Company and Eldorado, including a right of either the Company or Eldorado to terminate if the combined adjusted EBITDA of the Company and Eldorado does not exceed $115.0 million during the valuation period. The Merger Agreement also provides that, under certain circumstances, including in the event that (a) the Company's board of directors withdraws, modifies or qualifies its recommendation of the Merger Agreement, (b) the Company fails to comply with its obligations to solicit approval of the Merger Agreement, (c) the Company fails to comply with its obligations not to solicit certain alternative transactions or competing proposals, or (d) the Company or its board of directors approves, recommends or endorses an alternative transaction or competing proposal, the Company will be obligated to pay a termination fee of $6.0 million to Eldorado and reimburse Eldorado for up to $1.0 million of its fees and expenses.

        The terms of the transaction and Merger Agreement are explained in greater detail in the registration statement on Form S-4 filed by NewCo with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC"), which is available on the SEC's website at www.sec.gov under "Eclair Holdings Company".

Financial Summary:

        The significant factors affecting our results for the three months ended March 31, 2014, compared to the three months ended March 31, 2013, were:

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The decrease in net revenues of $7.9 million for the three months ended March 31, 2014, compared to the prior year period, was primarily due to increased competition in Ohio.

As a result of the continued expansion in gaming in Ohio, all of our gaming facilities continue to experience the impact of operating in a highly competitive environment. We have increased our promotional offerings at our properties in order to compete with the significant and sustained increases in promotional offers at many of our competitors. Although we believe that the current level of promotional offerings in the markets in which we operate will decrease to a normal and sustainable level, we are uncertain as to the timing. We will continue to prudently review our reinvestment levels and will make ongoing adjustments to ensure our properties reflect the appropriate level of offerings to sustain our margins. In addition, we believe economic uncertainty, gaming market saturation and slower than anticipated economic recovery continues to impact overall gaming results in our regional markets.

All of our properties experience varying competitive pressures, from casinos in western Pennsylvania, western New York, northern West Virginia and eastern Ohio. We believe the expansion of gaming in Ohio, which includes casinos that opened in Cleveland in May 2012 and Columbus in October 2012 and additional casinos in Cincinnati and Toledo, as well as the installation of VLTs at existing horse race tracks near Cleveland, one of which opened in April 2013 and the other in December 2013 and the relocation of a racetrack to Austintown, Ohio, will have a negative impact on our results of operations at all our properties and such impact may be material. We intend to be proactive in our efforts to mitigate the effects of such competition, which include expanding marketing initiatives and proactively managing our cost structures at our properties.

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Severe winter weather conditions during the first quarter of 2014 compared to the prior year reduced patron traffic and negatively impacted operations.

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We incurred strategic transaction costs of $0.5 million for the three months ended March 31, 2014, related to the pending Mergers with Eldorado consisting primarily of legal, financial advisor, accounting and consulting costs.

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Results of Operations

Three Months Ended March 31, 2014 Compared to Three Months Ended March 31, 2013

        The results of operations are summarized below:

	Three Months Ended March 31,
	2014			2013
	(unaudited, in thousands)
Revenues:
Gaming	$	106,950		$	114,769
Pari-mutuel commissions		1,280			1,380
Food, beverage and lodging		8,995			9,488
Other		2,421			2,157
Revenues		119,646			127,794
Less promotional allowances		(4,818	)		(5,067	)
Net revenues		114,828			122,727
Operating expenses:
Gaming		63,329			67,221
Pari-mutuel commissions		1,869			1,852
Food, beverage, lodging		7,339			7,519
Other		1,525			1,541
Marketing and promotions		3,331			3,611
General and administrative		16,920			15,977
Strategic transaction costs		521			—
Depreciation		7,784			7,544
Loss (gain) on the sale or disposal of property		18			(82	)
Total operating expenses		102,636			105,183
Operating income		12,192			17,544
Interest expense, net		(17,388	)		(17,377	)
Provision for income taxes		(1,017	)		(953	)
Net loss		(6,213	)	$	(786	)

Financial results for the three months ended March 31, 2014 compared to the three months ended March 31, 2013

Net Revenues

        Net revenues for the three months ended March 31, 2014, comprised of $108.2 million in gaming and pari-mutuel revenues (94% of total net revenues), $11.4 million of non-gaming revenues (10% of total net revenues) less $4.8 million of promotional allowances (-4% of total net revenues), decreased $7.9 million, or 6.4%, compared to net revenues for the three months ended March 31, 2013, comprised of $116.1 million in gaming and pari-mutuel revenues (95% of total net revenues), $11.7 million of non-gaming revenues (9% of total net revenues) less $5.1 million of promotional allowances (-4% of total net revenues). The decrease was primarily attributable to the decline in gaming and food, beverage, and lodging revenues, partially offset by a decrease in promotional allowances, as discussed further in the following sections.

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Gaming

        Gaming revenues are comprised of the net win from our slot operations, table games and poker. Gaming revenues for the three months ended March 31, 2014 of $106.9 million represents a $7.8 million, or 6.8%, decrease compared to the prior year period. The decrease of $7.8 million is comprised of a decrease in slot, table and poker revenues of $7.0 million, $0.7 million and $0.1 million, respectively. The decrease in gaming revenues were primarily due to continued competitive pressures principally from the two new racinos near Cleveland, which opened in April 2013 and December 2013, as well as, the impact of severe winter weather conditions during the three months ended March 31, 2014 compared to the prior year period.

        Gaming revenue at Mountaineer decreased by $3.4 million, or 7.4%, to $42.0 million for the three months ended March 31, 2014, compared to the prior year period. The decrease is comprised of a decrease in slot and table gaming revenue of $3.1 million and $0.3 million, respectively.

        Gaming revenue at Presque Isle Downs decreased by $4.3 million, or 11.9%, to $31.4 million for the three months ended March 31, 2014, compared to the prior year period. The decrease is comprised of a decrease in slot, table gaming and poker revenue of $3.7 million, $0.5 million and $0.1 million, respectively.

        Gaming revenue at Scioto Downs decreased by $0.2 million, or 0.6%, to $33.6 million for the three months ended March 31, 2014, compared to the prior year period. The decrease is comprised entirely of a decrease in slot revenue.

Pari-Mutuel Commissions

        Pari-mutuel commissions consist of commissions earned from thoroughbred and harness racing and importing/exporting of simulcast signals from/to other race tracks. Pari-mutuel commissions for the three months ended March 31, 2014 of $1.3 million represents a $0.1 million, or 7.2%, decrease compared to the prior year period, primarily attributable to track closures and the cancellation of races due to the severe cold weather and significant snowfall during the three months ended March 31, 2014.

        Pari-mutuel commissions at Scioto Downs decreased by $0.1 million for the three months ended March 31, 2014, compared to the prior year period.

        Pari-mutuel commissions at Mountaineer and Presque Isle Downs was relatively flat for the three months ended March 31, 2014 compared to the prior year period.

Food, Beverage and Lodging

        Revenue from our food, beverage and lodging operations for the three months ended March 31, 2014 of $9.0 million represents a $0.5 million, or 5.2%, decrease compared to the prior year period. The decrease was consistent with the decrease in gaming revenue and overall decline in patron traffic.

        Food, beverage and lodging revenue at Mountaineer decreased by $0.2 million, or 3.4%, to $4.6 million for the three months ended March 31, 2014, compared to the prior year period.

        Food and beverage revenue at Presque Isle Downs decreased by $0.3 million, or 13.2%, to $2.1 million for the three months ended March 31, 2014, compared to the prior year period.

        Food and beverage revenue at Scioto Downs remained relatively flat at $2.3 million for the three months ended March 31, 2014, compared to the prior year period.

Other Revenues

        Other revenues are primarily derived from operations of Mountaineer's Spa, Fitness Center, retail outlets and golf course; from the sale of programs, admission fees, and lottery tickets; from check

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cashing and ATM services and from special events at our entertainment and convention centers. Other revenues for the three months ended March 31, 2014 of $2.4 million represent a $0.3 million, or 12.3%, increase compared to the prior year period. The increase is comprised primarily of a $0.2 million increase at Mountaineer, which is attributable to increased retail sales and food and beverage sales at our convention center, and a $0.1 million increase at Scioto Downs, which is primarily attributed to an increase in commissions earned from check cashing and ATM services. Other revenues at Presque Isle Downs were relatively flat compared to the prior year period.

Promotional Allowances

        Promotional allowances decreased by $0.2 million, or 4.9%, to $4.8 million for the three months ended March 31, 2014, compared to the prior year period. The decrease was attributable to Presque Isle Downs due to a decrease in the number and effectiveness of certain promotional campaigns due to the severe winter weather conditions experienced during the three months ended March 31, 2014.

Operating Expenses

Gaming

        Gaming expense for the three months ended March 31, 2014 of $63.3 million represents a $3.9 million, or 5.8%, decrease compared to the prior year period. The decrease of $3.9 million is comprised of a decrease in gaming taxes and assessments of $3.3 million and other gaming operating costs of $0.6 million. The decrease in gaming taxes during the three months ended March 31, 2014 is consistent with the decrease in gaming revenues. Gaming taxes and assessments as a percentage of gaming revenues varies by the states in which our properties operate. On a blended basis, our gaming taxes and assessments as a percentage of gaming revenue increased to 51.9% for the three months ended March 31, 2014 (excluding charges for other gaming assessment costs), compared to 51.3% for the prior year period (excluding charges for other gaming assessment costs). The increase is largely due to an increase of 1.8% in the effective tax rate at Scioto Downs to 44.3% for the three months ended March 31, 2014. Effective July 1, 2013, Scioto Downs is now required to remit 0.3% of its gross VLT revenue to provide funding support for programs that provide for gaming addiction and other related addiction services. Additionally, effective January 1, 2014, the amounts contributed to purses for racing increased by 1.5%, thereby increasing the annual tax rate for Scioto Downs, when combined with the funding for gaming addiction, to 44.3%. Our gaming taxes and assessments as a percentage of gaming revenue for the three months ended March 31, 2014 were 54.4% and 56.9%, respectively, at Mountaineer and Presque Isle Downs. Our gaming taxes and assessments as a percentage of gaming revenue for the three months ended March 31, 2013 were 54.3%, 56.0% and 42.5%, respectively, at Mountaineer, Presque Isle Downs and Scioto Downs. The decrease in other gaming operating costs of $0.6 million is primarily due to the reduction of compensation related costs at all of our properties, and to a lesser extent a decrease in equipment rental and lease expense at Presque Isle Downs.

Pari-Mutuel

        Pari-mutuel expense was flat at $1.9 million for the three months ended March 31, 2014 compared to the prior year period.

Food, Beverage and Lodging

        Food, beverage and lodging expense decreased by $0.2 million, or 2.4%, to $7.4 million for the three months ended March 31, 2014, compared to the prior year period. The decrease was consistent with the decline in food, beverage and lodging revenues. Our gross profit margin for the three months ended March 31, 2014 decreased to 18.4% from 20.8% in the same period prior year. The gross profit margin was primarily impacted by increased food costs at Presque Isle Downs primarily from the food

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offerings at the recently renovated buffet that were further disadvantaged by a decline in revenue due to the impacts of the severe weather that reduced patron traffic.

Other

        Other expense was flat at $1.5 million for the three months ended March 31, 2014, compared to the prior year period.

Marketing and Promotions

        Marketing and promotions expense decreased by $0.3 million, or 7.7%, to $3.3 million for the three months ended March 31, 2014, compared to the prior year period. The decrease was primarily due to a decrease in marketing costs at Presque Isle Downs of $0.3 million due to the delay or postponement of several promotions as a result of the harsh winter weather experienced during the quarter, a decrease of $0.1 million at our corporate office as a result of the departure of our Chief Marketing Officer in January 2014; partially offset by an increase of $0.1 million at Scioto Downs.

General and Administrative

        General and administrative expense increased by $0.9 million, or 5.9%, to $16.9 million for the three months ended March 31, 2014, compared to the period year period. Significant factors contributing to the increase in general and administrative expenses, as compared to the prior year period, were:

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an increase in compensation related costs principally as a result of severance expense recognized upon the departure of certain executive officers at our corporate office and key employees at our properties, offset in part by a decline in salaries and related benefits and other incentive compensation costs;

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an increase in repairs and maintenance costs due to the severe weather conditions experienced during the quarter;

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an increase in legal costs and insurance related claims; and

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offset by a decrease in consulting and general operating expenses due to costs containment efforts as operating results declined.

Strategic transaction costs

        As a result of the pending strategic combination with Eldorado entered into on September 9, 2013, we incurred costs during the three months ended March 31, 2014 of $0.5 million. These costs were comprised primarily of legal, financial advisor, accounting and consulting costs.

Depreciation

        Depreciation expense increased by $0.2 million, or 3.2%, to $7.8 million for the three months ended March 31, 2014, compared to the prior year period. The increases were primarily attributable to an increase at Presque Isle Downs and Mountaineer of $0.2 million and $0.1 million, respectively, due to an increase in capital expenditures placed in service during 2013. The additions during 2013, at Presque Isle Downs, primarily included new slot machines and the construction of barns, while the additions at Mountaineer primarily included new slot machines and casino renovations.

Interest Expense, net

        Interest expense, net remained flat at $17.4 million for the three months ended March 31, 2014, compared to the prior year period.

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Income Taxes

        The income tax provision for the periods presented results in an effective tax rate that has an unusual relationship to the Company's pretax loss. This is due to an increase in the federal and state valuation allowances on the Company's deferred tax assets as discussed below. The income tax provision also includes interest expense related to uncertain tax positions.

        The difference between the effective rate and the statutory rate is attributed primarily to permanent items not deductible for income tax purposes and the treatment of certain items in accordance with the rules for interperiod tax allocation. As a result of our net operating losses and the net deferred tax asset position (after exclusion of certain deferred tax liabilities that generally cannot be offset against deferred tax assets), we expect to continue to provide for a full valuation allowance against all of our net federal and net state deferred tax assets.

        For income tax purposes we amortize or depreciate certain assets that have been assigned an indefinite life for book purposes. The incremental amortization or depreciation deductions for income tax purposes result in an increase in certain deferred tax liabilities that cannot be used as a source of future taxable income for purposes of measuring our need for a valuation allowance against the net deferred tax assets. Therefore, we expect to record non-cash deferred tax expense as we amortize these assets for tax purposes. Our tax expense was $1.0 million for the three months ended March 31, 2014 and 2013. The provision for 2014 and 2013 reflects the recording of additional valuation allowances on deferred assets for each period in the amount of $0.9 million, as well as a city income tax provision in each period of $0.1 million.

Property Adjusted EBITDA

        Adjusted EBITDA (defined below), a non-GAAP financial measure, has been presented as a supplemental disclosure because it is a widely used measure of performance and basis for valuation of companies in our industry. During 2013, the Company modified its definition of Adjusted EBITDA to exclude costs associated with strategic transactions and project-openings. These costs are not viewed as part of our ongoing operating results, and their exclusion is consistent with the components of Adjusted EBITDA pursuant to our debt covenant calculations under our Credit Facility. The exclusion of these costs, in the modified definition, more accurately reflects how management measures the operating performance of the Company. Management of the Company uses Adjusted EBITDA as the primary measure of the Company's operating performance and as a component in evaluating the performance of operating personnel. This non- GAAP financial measure has limitations as an analytical tool, should not be viewed as a substitute for net revenues determined in accordance with GAAP, and should not be considered in isolation or as a substitute for analysis of the Company's results as reported under GAAP, nor is it necessarily comparable to non-GAAP performance measures that may be presented by other companies. Management believes that this non-GAAP supplemental information will be helpful in understanding the Company's ongoing operating results.

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        The following table summarizes our net revenues by property, our Consolidated Adjusted EBITDA, and Adjusted EBITDA by property, in addition to reconciling Adjusted EBITDA to net income (loss) in accordance with U.S. GAAP. Prior period amounts have been updated to reflect the modified Adjusted EBITDA definition:

	Three Months Ended March 31,
	2014			2013
	(unaudited, in thousands)
Net Revenues:
Mountaineer Casino, Racetrack & Resort	$	45,929		$	49,165
Presque Isle Downs & Casino		33,115			37,591
Scioto Downs		35,784			35,971
Corporate		—			—
Net revenues	$	114,828		$	122,727
Adjusted EBITDA:
Mountaineer Casino, Racetrack & Resort	$	7,238		$	8,300
Presque Isle Downs & Casino		4,133			6,270
Scioto Downs		11,989			12,950
Corporate expenses		(2,862	)		(2,563	)
Consolidated Adjusted EBITDA	$	20,498		$	24,957
Mountaineer Casino, Racetrack & Resort:
Net income	$	4,937		$	6,080
Interest income		—			(2	)
Depreciation		2,302			2,232
Gain on the sale or disposal of property		(1	)		(10	)
Adjusted EBITDA	$	7,238		$	8,300
Presque Isle Downs & Casino:
Net income	$	1,443		$	3,900
Interest income & capitalized interest		—			(1	)
Provision for income taxes		621			621
Depreciation		2,068			1,871
Other regulatory gaming assessments		(17	)		(49	)
Loss (gain) on the sale or disposal of property		18			(72	)
Adjusted EBITDA	$	4,133		$	6,270

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	Three Months Ended March 31,
	2014			2013
	(unaudited, in thousands)
Scioto Downs:
Net income	$	8,171		$	9,167
Interest expense		18			19
Provision for income taxes		396			332
Depreciation		3,404			3,432
Adjusted EBITDA	$	11,989		$	12,950
Corporate:
Net loss	$	(20,764	)	$	(19,933	)
Interest expense, net of interest income		17,370			17,361
Depreciation		10			9
Loss on the sale or disposal of property		1			—
Strategic transaction costs		521			—
Adjusted EBITDA	$	(2,862	)	$	(2,563	)
MTR Gaming Group, Inc. (consolidated)
Net loss	$	(6,213	)	$	(786	)
Interest expense, net of interest income		17,388			17,377
Provision for income taxes		1,017			953
Depreciation		7,784			7,544
Other regulatory gaming assessments		(17	)		(49	)
Loss (gain) on the sale or disposal of property		18			(82	)
Strategic transaction costs		521			—
Consolidated Adjusted EBITDA	$	20,498		$	24,957

        Adjusted EBITDA represents (losses) earnings before interest expense (income), income tax expense (benefit), depreciation and amortization, (loss) gain on the sale or disposal of property, other regulatory gaming assessment costs, loss on asset impairment, project opening costs, strategic transaction costs, loss (gain) on debt modification and extinguishment and equity in loss on unconsolidated joint venture, to the extent that such items existed in the periods presented. Adjusted EBITDA is not a measure of performance or liquidity calculated in accordance with GAAP, is unaudited and should not be considered an alternative to, or more meaningful than, net income (loss) as an indicator of our operating performance, or cash flows from operating activities, as a measure of liquidity. Uses of cash flows that are not reflected in Adjusted EBITDA include capital expenditures, interest payments, income taxes, debt principal repayments and certain regulatory gaming assessments, which can be significant. Other companies that provide EBITDA information may calculate EBITDA differently than we do. The definition of Adjusted EBITDA may not be the same as the definitions used in any of our debt agreements.

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Mountaineer's Adjusted EBITDA decreased $1.1 million, or 12.8%, to $7.2 million for the three months ended March 31, 2014. The decrease of $1.1 million was primarily due a decrease in gross margin from gaming operations of $1.3 million, partially offset by an increase in gross margin from other revenues of $0.2 million and a decrease in general and administrative expense of $0.1 million. The decrease in gross margin from gaming operations is the result of a decline in revenues which were impacted by competitive pressures, primarily from two new racinos near Cleveland, which opened in April 2013 and December 2013

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Presque Isle Downs' Adjusted EBITDA decreased $2.1 million, or 34.1%, to $4.1 million for the three months ended March 31, 2014. The decrease was primarily due to a decrease in gross margin from gaming operations and food and beverage of $1.9 million and $0.4 million, respectively. The decreases in margins are result of a decline in revenues which were impacted by competitive pressures, namely two new racinos near Cleveland, which opened in April 2013 and December 2013, as well as impacts of the severe winter weather conditions during the first quarter of 2014 compared to the prior year period. The decreases were partially offset by an increase in general and administrative expense of $0.3 million primarily due to severance costs recorded upon the termination of a key employee.

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Scioto Downs' Adjusted EBITDA decreased $1.0 million, or 7.5%, to $12.0 million for the three months ended March 31, 2014. The decrease of $1.0 million was primarily due a decrease in gross margin from gaming operations of $0.6 million, as well as an increase in general and administrative expense of $0.4 million principally as a result of an increase in payroll related costs, and weather related maintenance costs.

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Corporate Adjusted EBITDA loss increased $0.3 million, or 11.6%, for the three months ended March 31, 2014. The increase was primarily due to the increase in general and administrative expenses of $0.4 million primarily as a result of severance costs recorded upon the departure of certain executive officers, offset in part by a decrease in compensation related costs.

Liquidity and Capital Resources

        The primary sources of liquidity and capital resources have been existing cash, cash flow from operations, borrowings from banks and proceeds from the issuance of debt securities.

        At March 31, 2014, our cash and cash equivalents, excluding restricted cash, totaled $84.7 million. As of March 31, 2014, Mountaineer has contributed funds for racing purses, which exceed our purse payment obligations by $7.1 million. This amount is available for payment of future purse obligations at our discretion and is held in bank accounts owned of the horsemen's association.

        At March 31, 2014, we had total debt in the aggregate principal amount of $559.4 million; net of discounts, all of which was secured, and surety bonds and letters of credit totaling $4.4 million of which $2.0 million were cash collateralized and shown as restricted cash on our consolidated balance sheets. At March 31, 2014, there were no borrowings under the $20 million senior secured revolving credit facility.

        We believe that our cash balances on hand, cash flow from operations, availability under the credit facility and any proceeds from the sale of non-core assets will be sufficient to fund our liquidity needs, including debt service of our Senior Secured Second Lien Notes, utilization of up to $30.0 million in conjunction with the offer to repurchase up to $35.0 million of the Company's common stock under the proposed Merger Agreement with Eldorado (additional $5.0 million to be funded by Eldorado), any other contemplated capital expenditures and short-term funding requirements for the next twelve months.

        We cannot assure you that estimates of our liquidity needs are accurate or that any new business developments or other unforeseen events will not occur. If any of these events occur, it may require additional liquidity to continue to execute our business strategy. We anticipate that, to the extent that we require additional liquidity, it will be funded through the incurrence of indebtedness, equity offerings or a combination of potential sources of liquidity, although no assurance can be given that such forms of capital will be available to us or available to us on terms which are acceptable, at such time.

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Cash Flow

        A summary of cash flows from operating, investing and financing activities for the periods indicated are shown in the following table:

	Three Months Ended March 31,
	2014			2013
	(unaudited, in thousands)
Cash flow summary
Net cash used in operating activities	$	(11.7	)	$	(10.5	)
Net cash used in investing activities		(4.0	)		(5.6	)
Cash provided by financing activities		0.3			—
Net decrease in cash and cash equivalents	$	(15.4	)	$	(16.1	)

Operating Cash Flow

        Our operating cash inflows are used for operating expenses, debt service, working capital needs and capital expenditures in the normal course of business.

        Net cash used in operating activities approximated $11.7 million during the three months ended March 31, 2014 compared to net cash used in operating activities of $10.5 million during the three months ended March 31, 2013. Current period non-cash expenses included in operating activities of $10.1 million consist primarily of $8.7 million of depreciation and amortization. In 2013, non-cash expenses of $9.7 million included depreciation and amortization of $8.5 million. Additionally, net cash used in operating activities included changes in operating assets and liabilities of approximately $15.5 million and $19.5 million during the three months ended March 31, 2014 and 2013, respectively.

Investing Cash Flow

        Net cash used in investing activities was $4.0 million during the three months ended March 31, 2014, comprised primarily of capital expenditures of $2.8 million and an increase in restricted cash of $1.5 million due to an increase in funds related to simulcasting funds that are restricted to payments for racing purses at Scioto Downs. During the three months ended March 31, 2013, net cash used in investing activities was $5.6 million, comprised principally of capital expenditures of $2.9 million and an increase in restricted cash of $2.8 million due to an increase in funds related to simulcasting funds that are restricted to payments for racing purses at Scioto Downs.

Financing Cash Flow

        Cash provided by financing activities was $0.3 million during the three months ended March 31, 2014, which related to proceeds from the exercise of stock options. There was no cash provided by financing activities during the three months ended March 31, 2013.

Capital Expenditures

        During the three months ended March 31, 2014, additions to property and equipment and other capital projects aggregated $3.6 million, which included $1.5 million for new slot machines at Mountaineer and Presque Isle Downs; $1.3 million in casino renovations and $0.8m million in maintenance related expenditures between all of our properties. The renovations to refresh the gaming floor at Mountaineer were completed during the first quarter of 2014 with the renovations of the hotel

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rooms at Mountaineer to continue with the completion currently anticipated to occur during the third quarter of 2014.

        Under legislation approved by West Virginia in July 2011, Mountaineer participates in a modernization fund which provides for reimbursement from amounts paid to the West Virginia Lottery Commission, of $1 for each $2 expended for certain qualifying capital expenditures having a useful life of more than three years and placed into service after July 1, 2011. Qualifying capital expenditures include the purchase of slot machines and related equipment to the extent such slot machines are retained by Mountaineer at its West Virginia location for not less than five years. Any unexpended balance from a given fiscal year will be available for one additional fiscal year, after which time the remaining unused balance carried forward will be forfeited. During the three months ended March 31, 2014, Mountaineer was reimbursed $0.2 million on qualified capital expenditures. As of March 31, 2014, Mountaineer remains eligible for approximately $6.6 million under annual modernization fund grants that expire in varying dates through June 30, 2015. We can make no assurances we will be able to make qualifying capital expenditures purchases sufficient to receive reimbursement of the available funds prior to their expiration.

        We anticipate spending up to a total of approximately $11.4 million, or $10.3 million after anticipated reimbursements from West Virginia, on qualified capital expenditures during the remainder of 2014.

Debt

Credit Facility

        On August 1, 2011, we entered into a senior secured revolving credit facility (the "Credit Facility") with a borrowing availability of $20.0 million and a maturity date of August 1, 2016. The interest rate per annum applicable to loans under the Credit Facility will be, at the Company's option, either (i) LIBOR plus a spread of 4.0%, or (ii) base rate, which will be the "prime rate" of interest in effect on the day of the borrowing request as published in the Wall Street Journal, plus a spread of 3.0%. There were no borrowings outstanding at March 31, 2013.

        On March 7, 2014, the Credit Facility was amended to modify the terms of the agreement and we received a waiver of (a) the "default" or "event of default" that would have been occurred upon consummation of the proposed merger with Eldorado, and (b) any breach of the Credit Facility that may result from the payment of up to $35.0 million to repurchase shares of MTR common stock in connection with the proposed merger and (c) that the proposed merger transaction would not constitute a change of control for any purpose under the Credit Facility. Additionally, the Credit Facility was amended to: (i) change the maximum leverage ratio to 6.75:1.00 for the fiscal quarters ending September 30, 2014 through March 31, 2015 and 7.00:1.00 for fiscal quarters ending June 30, 2015 through December 31, 2015 and thereafter and (ii) change the interest coverage ratio to 1.25:1.00 for the fiscal quarters ending September 30, 2014 and thereafter.

        The Credit Facility is secured by substantially the same assets securing the 11.5% Senior Secured Second Lien Notes due August 1, 2019 (the "Notes"), discussed below (and including securities of the Company's subsidiaries to the extent permitted by law). Borrowings under the Credit Facility are guaranteed by all of our existing and future domestic restricted subsidiaries. The security interest in the collateral that secures the Credit Facility is senior to the security interest in the collateral that secures the Notes.

        The Credit Facility contains a number of customary covenants and certain financial covenants, including, maximum consolidated leverage ratios, minimum consolidated interest coverage ratios and minimum consolidated EBITDA amounts. Capital expenditures are also limited to $25.0 million per annum, with carryover provisions (as defined), throughout the term of the Credit Facility.

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        Permitted indebtedness under the Credit Facility includes furniture and equipment financing provided that the aggregate principal amounts of such indebtedness outstanding at any time shall not exceed the greater of $20.0 million and 4.5% of consolidated net tangible assets, as defined; other unsecured indebtedness at any time not to exceed $5.0 million; and other indebtedness to finance the acquisition, development or construction of any future gaming property provided that (i) such indebtedness shall be unsecured and subordinated to the Credit Facility, (ii) no part of the principal or interest of such indebtedness is required to be paid prior to six months after the maturity date of the Credit Facility and (iii) upon the incurrence of such indebtedness and after giving pro forma effect thereto there shall be no default or event of default and that we shall be in pro forma compliance with the financial covenants.

Senior Secured Second Lien Notes

        On August 1, 2011, we completed the offering of $565.0 million in aggregate principal amount of the Notes at an issue price equal to 97% of the aggregate principal amount of the Notes. The Notes will mature on August 1, 2019, with interest payable semi-annually in arrears on February 1 and August 1 of each year. The net proceeds of the sale of the Notes were utilized to refinance our former debt obligations and to finance development of the Scioto Downs gaming facility.

        On September 9, 2013, we entered into a definitive agreement with Eldorado pursuant to which MTR will combine with Eldorado. At the request of Eldorado, MTR commenced a consent solicitation with respect to obtaining certain amendments and waivers of the indenture underlying the Notes on terms and conditions as agreed upon between Eldorado and MTR. On January 8, 2013, the consent solicitation with respect to the Notes expired, and the necessary principal amount of the Notes validly delivered a duly executed consent for the proposed amendments. Accordingly, the consents received exceed the number needed to approve the proposed amendments to the Indenture, which will permit the formation of a new holding company without requiring MTR to effect a change of control offer under the Notes and Indenture. We did not pay a consent fee to any registered holder of the Notes in connection with the Consent Solicitation.

        The Notes and the guarantees are the Company's and the Guarantors' senior secured obligations and are jointly and severally, fully, and unconditionally guaranteed by the Guarantors, as well as future subsidiaries, other than our immaterial subsidiaries and unrestricted subsidiaries, as defined in the Indenture. The Notes and the guarantees rank equally in right of payment with all of the Company's and the Guarantors' existing and future senior debt and senior in right of payment to all of the Company's and the Guarantors' future subordinated debt. The Notes and the guarantees will be effectively junior to any of the Company's and the Guarantors' existing and future debt that is secured by senior or prior liens on the collateral, including indebtedness under the Company's new senior secured revolving credit facility, as discussed below, to the extent of the value of the collateral securing such obligations. The Notes and the guarantees will be structurally subordinated to all existing and future liabilities of the Company's subsidiaries that do not guarantee the Notes.

        The Notes are secured by a second priority lien on substantially all of the assets of the Company and the Guarantors, other than excluded property, as defined in the Indenture.

        The Indenture governing the Notes permits equipment financing for gaming facilities which are either non-recourse to the Company or limited in amount to the greater of $20.0 million or 4.5% of consolidated tangible assets (as defined) of the Company. The Indenture also permits (i) financing under credit agreements of up to $20.0 million and (ii) indebtedness to finance the purchase, lease or improvement of property or equipment (other than software) in an aggregate principal amount at the date of such incurrence, together with all other indebtedness previously incurred under this clause, not to exceed 2.5% of consolidated net tangible assets as defined;provided, however, that such indebtedness exists at the date of such purchase or transaction or is created within 180 days thereafter. However,

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additional borrowings, including amounts permitted under the indentures are limited by the terms of the Credit Facility. In order to borrow amounts in excess of the debt permitted to be incurred under the Indenture governing the Notes and our Credit Facility, we must either satisfy the debt incurrence tests provided by the indenture, obtain the prior consents of the holders of at least a majority in aggregate principal amount of those notes and the consent of the lenders under our Credit Agreement, or obtain a sufficient amount of financing to refinance the Notes and indebtedness outstanding under our Credit Facility, if any.

        Annual interest expense on the Notes approximates $65.6 million. Additionally, annual amortization of deferred financing fees on the Notes approximates $1.6 million and annual amortization of the original issue discount on the Notes approximates $2.1 million.

Contractual Obligations

        There have been no material changes during the three months ended March 31, 2014 to our contractual obligations as disclosed in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2013.

Other Liquidity Matters

        The Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board (the "PGCB"), the Pennsylvania Department of Revenue and the Pennsylvania State Police (collectively "the Borrowers"), were required to fund the costs they incurred in connection with the initial development of the infrastructure to support gaming operations in Pennsylvania as well as the initial ongoing costs of the Borrowers. The initial funding of these costs was provided from a loan from the Pennsylvania General Fund in the amount of approximately $36.1 million, and further funding was provided from additional loans from the Pennsylvania Property Tax Reserve Fund in the aggregate amount of approximately $63.8 million.

        The Pennsylvania Department of Revenue will assess all licensees, including Presque Isle Downs, their proportionate share of amounts represented by the borrowings, which are in the aggregate amount of $99.9 million, once the designated number of Pennsylvania's slot machine licensees is operational. On July 11, 2011, the PGCB issued an administrative order which established that payments associated with the $63.8 million that was borrowed from the Property Tax Reserve Fund would commence on January 1, 2012. The repayment allocation between all current licensees is based upon equal weighting of (i) cumulative gross slot revenue since inception in relation to the combined cumulative gross slot revenue for all licensees and (ii) single year gross slot revenue (during the state's fiscal year ending June 30) in relation to the combined single year gross slot revenue for all licensees; and amounts paid each year will be adjusted annually based upon changes in the licensee's proportionate share of gross slot revenue. We have estimated that our total proportionate share of the aggregate $63.8 million to be assessed to the gaming facilities will be approximately $4.2 million and will be paid quarterly over a ten-year period, which began effective January 1, 2012. For the $36.1 million that was borrowed from the General Fund, payment is scheduled to begin after all fourteen licensees are operational. Although we cannot determine when payment will begin, we have considered a similar repayment model for the General Fund borrowings and estimated that our total proportionate share of the aggregate $36.1 million to all fourteen gaming facilities will approximate $2.1 million.

        The recorded estimate is subject to revision based upon future changes in the revenue assumptions utilized to develop the estimate. Our estimated total obligation at March 31, 2014 is $5.1 million. The Company paid approximately $0.1 million during the three months ended March 31, 2014.

        We are faced with certain contingencies involving litigation and environmental remediation and compliance. These commitments and contingencies are discussed in greater detail in "Part II, Item 1. "Legal Proceedings" and Note 9 to our consolidated financial statements, both of

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which are included elsewhere in this report. In addition, new competition may have a material adverse effect on our revenues, and could have a similar adverse effect on our liquidity. See "Part I, Item 1A. Risk Factors—Risks Related to Our Business" which is included in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2013.

Critical Accounting Policies

        Our critical accounting policies disclosures are included in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2013. Management believes that there have been no material changes since December 31, 2013. We have not substantively changed the application of our policies and there have been no material changes in assumptions or estimation techniques used as compared to prior periods.

Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements

        We are not a party to any off-balance sheet arrangements.

ITEM 3.    QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK.

        We are exposed to changes in interest rates primarily from our variable rate long-term debt arrangements. However, with the issuance of the fixed rate 11.5% Senior Secured Second Lien Notes due 2019 (the "Notes"), our exposure to interest rate changes will be limited to amounts which may be outstanding under our Credit Facility. There were no amounts outstanding under our Credit Facility as of March 31, 2014. (SeeLiquidity and Capital Resources included elsewhere within this report and "Part II, Item 7. Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations—Liquidity and Sources of Capital" which is included in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2013).

        Assuming that the entire amount of borrowings permitted under the Credit Facility was outstanding, a hypothetical 100 basis point (1%) change in interest rates would result in an annual interest expense change of up to approximately $0.2 million.

        At March 31, 2014, the fair value of amounts outstanding under our Credit Facility and other long-term debt approximates the carrying value, except for our Notes, for which the fair value was determined based upon Level 2 inputs (as defined by ASC 820,Fair Value Measurements and Disclosures) including quoted market prices and bond terms and conditions. The aggregate fair value of the Senior Secured Second Lien Notes was $643.4 million million at March 31, 2014.

ITEM 4.    CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES.

(a)

Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and Procedures

        We have established and maintain disclosure controls and procedures that are designed to ensure that information required to be disclosed in our reports that we file under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the "Exchange Act"), is recorded, processed, summarized, evaluated and reported within the time periods specified in the rules and forms of the Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC"), and that such information is accumulated and communicated to management, including our President and Chief Financial Officer, as appropriate to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure.

        In designing and evaluating the disclosure controls and procedures, management recognized that any controls and procedures, no matter how well designed and operated, can provide only reasonable assurance of achieving the desired control objectives, and management necessarily was required to apply its judgment in evaluating the cost-benefit relationship of possible controls and procedures.

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        Our President and Chief Financial Officer evaluated the effectiveness of our disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e)) as of the end of the period covered by this Form 10-Q Quarterly Report (the "Evaluation Date"). They have concluded that our disclosure controls and procedures are effective to ensure that the information required to be disclosed by us in the reports that we file under the Exchange Act is recorded, processed, summarized, evaluated and reported within the time periods specified in SEC rules and forms.

(b)

Changes in Internal Controls

        There were no significant changes in our internal control over financial reporting identified in connection with the above evaluation that occurred during the period covered by this Form 10-Q Quarterly Report that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting.

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PART II
OTHER INFORMATION

ITEM 1.    LEGAL PROCEEDINGS.

        We are a party to various lawsuits, which have arisen in the normal course of our business. Estimated losses are accrued for these lawsuits and claims when the loss is probable and can be estimated. The current liability for the estimated losses associated with those lawsuits is not material to our consolidated financial condition and those estimated losses are not expected to have a material impact on our results of operations.

Re: MTR Gaming Group, Inc. Stockholder Litigation. Since the announcement of the Mergers, three putative class action lawsuits have been filed by purported stockholders of the Company challenging the Mergers. All three cases were filed in the Delaware Court of Chancery. The first case was filed on September 23, 2013 and is captionedHarris v. MTR Gaming Group, Inc., et al., Case No. 8937-VCG (the "Harris Case"); the second case was filed on September 27, 2013 and is captionedJulian v. MTR Gaming Group, Inc., et al., Case No. 8950-VCG (the "Julian Case"); and the third case was filed on October 14, 2013 and is captionedMorse v. MTR Gaming, Inc., et al., Case No. 9001 (the "Morse Case"). All three cases have been consolidated intoIn Re: MTR Gaming Group, Inc. Stockholder Litigation Consol. C.A.No. 8937—VCP. This consolidated case, which purports to be brought as a class action on behalf of all of the Company's stockholders, excluding the members of the Company's board of directors, alleges that the consideration that stockholders will receive in connection with the MTR merger is inadequate and that the Company's directors and current President breached their fiduciary duties to stockholders in negotiating and approving the Merger Agreement. The complaints contained in the consolidated case allege that MTR, Eldorado, Eclair Holdings Company, Ridgeline Acquisition Corp., Eclair Acquisition Company, LLC, Eldorado, Gary Carano, Thomas Reeg and Robert T. Jones aided and abetted the alleged breaches by the Company's directors and current President. The consolidated complaint seeks various forms of relief including injunctive relief that would, if granted, prevent the Mergers from being consummated in accordance with the agreed-upon terms. The Company believes that the allegations are without merit and intends to defend the actions.

Presque Isle Downs, Inc. v. Dwayne Cooper Enterprises, Inc. et al; Civil Action No. 10493-2009; Court of Common Pleas of Erie County, Pennsylvania. On April 17, 2010, Presque Isle Downs, Inc. initiated legal action which named as defendants Dwayne Cooper Enterprises, Inc. ("DCE"), Turner Construction Company, and Rectenwald Buehler Architects, Inc. f/k/a Weborg Rectenwald Buehler Architects, Inc. with respect to the surveillance system that was installed as part of the original construction of Presque Isle Downs which opened on February 28, 2007. Shortly after the opening of Presque Isle Downs, it was discovered that certain equipment components of the surveillance system that were installed by DCE were defective or malfunctioning. Furthermore, various components of the surveillance system that DCE was required to install were not installed. As a result, during 2008, Presque Isle Downs was required to replace certain equipment components of the surveillance system at a cost of $1.9 million, and to write-off approximately $1.5 million related to the net book value of the equipment that was replaced. On April 5, 2011, Presque Isle Downs received a default judgment in the amount of $2.7 million against DCE for the failure to answer or otherwise respond to Presque Isle Downs' complaint. We are continuing our efforts of attempting to enforce the judgment. Any proceeds that may be received will be recorded as the amounts are realized. Defendant Rectenwald Buehler Architects, Inc., has joined five additional vendors/subcontractors as co-defendants to the case, which filed preliminary objections. The final set of objections was denied in October 2013. Pre-trial discovery is ongoing.

State ex rel. Walgate v. Kasich; Case No. 11 CV-10-13126; Court of Common Pleas of Franklin County, Ohio. Scioto Downs, Inc., in order to protect its right to VLT gaming, pursuant to its conditional License granted by the Ohio Lottery Commission, successfully intervened in a lawsuit filed by a public policy group in Ohio challenging certain aspects of the casino referendum and the Ohio

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Governor's and legislature's approval of legislation authorizing VLTs at Ohio's seven horse racetracks. Relators, the plaintiffs, among other claims against Ohio's casinos, allege that VLTs were not contemplated by Ohio's constitutional amendment permitting casinos in Ohio. Dispositive Motions were filed by the Ohio Attorney General, Scioto Downs, Inc. and others on February 20, 2012, and, on May 30, 2012, the litigation was dismissed. On March 13, 2013, the appeals court affirmed the lower court decision. On April 26, 2013, the plaintiffs filed a notice of Appeal to the Ohio Supreme Court. On July 24, 2013 The Ohio Supreme Court granted allocatur, agreeing to hear this matter as a companion case to another matter that is before the Court. Oral argument has not yet been scheduled in either case.

Greater Erie Industrial Development Corporation v. Presque Isle Downs, Inc; Case No. 11436-09; Court of Common Pleas of Erie County, Pennsylvania. In October 2005, we sold all but 24 of the 229 acres of real property, known as the International Paper site, to the Greater Erie Industrial Development Corporation, a private, not-for-profit entity that is managed by the municipality (the "GEIDC"). On October 1, 2009, the GEIDC initiated legal action against Presque Isle Downs alleging breach of contract regarding clean fill dirt which the GEIDC claims was supposed to be furnished as a result of the sale. On December 14, 2011, the Erie County Court of Common Pleas ruled in favor of the GEIDC, awarding $0.7 million in damages, including interest. Presque Isle Downs timely filed its appeal on January 13, 2012; however, the judgment and related interest were accrued and reflected as part of accrued liabilities in the accompanying consolidated balance sheets at March 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013. Pending the appeal process, we were required to post a surety bond in the amount of 120% of the judgment, or approximately $0.8 million, which was collateralized by a cash deposit and is reflected as part of restricted cash in the consolidated balance sheets at March 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013. On October 30, 2012, the appeal was argued before the Pennsylvania Superior Court, and on April 8, 2013, we received a ruling from the Superior Court affirming the trial court's decision in the case. On April 22, 2013, we filed a motion for reconsideration with the Superior Court, which was granted on June 17, 2013. The Company was granted the reargument of this matter in front of the Superior Court of Pennsylvania which occurred on November 19, 2013. On March 11, 2014, the Superior Court made a determination that it would not address the case on its merits which ultimately results in affirmation of the prior judgment.

        Legal matters are discussed in greater detail in "Part I, Item 3. Legal Proceedings" and Note 16 to our Consolidated Financial statements included in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2013.

ITEM 1A.    RISK FACTORS.

        A description of our risk factors can be found in "Part I, Item 1A. Risk Factors" included in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2013. There were no material changes to those risk factors during the three months ended March 31, 2014.

ITEM 2.    UNREGISTERED SALES OF EQUITY SECURITIES AND USE OF PROCEEDS.

        None.

ITEM 3.    DEFAULTS UPON SENIOR SECURITIES.

        None.

ITEM 4.    MINE SAFETY DISCLOSURES.

        Not Applicable.

ITEM 5.    OTHER INFORMATION.

        Not Applicable.

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ITEM 6.    EXHIBITS.

Exhibits		Item Title
	2.1	Amendment No. 2 to Agreement and Plan of Merger, dated February 13, 2014, by and among MTR Gaming Group, Inc., Eclair Holdings Company, Ridgeline Acquisition Corp., Eclair Acquisition Company, LLC, and Eldorado Holdco LLC (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 2.3 to our Current Report on Form 8-K filed on February 13, 2014).
	3.1	Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.1 to our Current Report on Form 10-K filed on March 14, 2014).
	3.2	Amended and Restated Bylaws (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.1 to our Current Report on Form 8-K filed on March 5, 2014).
	10.1	Amendment No.1 and Waiver, dated as of March 7, 2014, by and between MTR Gaming Group, Inc, JP Morgan Chase Bank, N.A., as administrative agent, Mountaineer Park, Inc., Presque Isle Downs, Inc., Scioto Downs, Inc. and the lenders party thereto (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.2 to our current report on Form 8-K filed on March 13, 2014).
	10.2	Confidential Separation Agreement and General Release, dated January 16, 2014, between MTR Gaming Group, Inc. and Narciso A. Rodriquez-Cayro (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to our Current Report on Form 8-K filed on January 23, 2014).
	10.3	Separation Agreement and Release, dated January 23, 2014, between MTR Gaming Group, Inc. and Fred A. Buro (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to our Current Report on Form 8-K filed on January 31, 2014).
	10.4	Form of Consulting Agreement, dated January 30, 2014, between MTR Gaming Group, Inc. and Fred A. Buro (incorporated by reference to Exhibit A to Exhibit 10.1 to our Current Report on Form 8-K filed on January 31, 2014).
	31.1	Certification of Joseph L. Billhimer pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 (filed herewith).
	31.2	Certification of John W. Bittner, Jr. pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 (filed herewith).
	32.1	Certification of Joseph L. Billhimer in accordance with 18 U.S.C. Section 1350 (filed herewith).
	32.2	Certification of John W. Bittner, Jr. in accordance with 18 U.S.C. Section 1350 (filed herewith).
	101.1	XBRL Instance Document
	101.2	XBRL Taxonomy Extension Schema Document
	101.3	XBRL Taxonomy Extension Calculation Linkbase Document
	101.4	XBRL Taxonomy Extension Definition Linkbase Document
	101.5	XBRL Taxonomy Extension Label Linkbase Document
	101.6	XBRL Taxonomy Extension Presentation Linkbase Document

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SIGNATURES

        Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities and Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

Date: May 12, 2014	MTR GAMING GROUP, INC.
	By:	/s/ JOSEPH L. BILLHIMER Joseph L. Billhimer PRESIDENT AND CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER
	By:	/s/ JOHN W. BITTNER, JR. John W. Bittner, Jr. EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT AND CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER

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Exhibit Index

Exhibits		Item Title
	2.1	Amendment No. 2 to Agreement and Plan of Merger, dated February 13, 2014, by and among MTR Gaming Group, Inc., Eclair Holdings Company, Ridgeline Acquisition Corp., Eclair Acquisition Company, LLC, and Eldorado Holdco LLC (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 2.3 to our Current Report on Form 8-K filed on February 13, 2014).
	3.1	Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.1 to our Current Report on Form 10-K filed on March 14, 2014).
	3.2	Amended and Restated Bylaws (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.1 to our Current Report on Form 8-K filed on March 5, 2014).
	10.1	Amendment No.1 and Waiver, dated as of March 7, 2014, by and between MTR Gaming Group, Inc, JP Morgan Chase Bank, N.A., as administrative agent, Mountaineer Park, Inc., Presque Isle Downs, Inc., Scioto Downs, Inc. and the lenders party thereto (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.2 to our current report on Form 8-K filed on March 13, 2014).
	10.2	Confidential Separation Agreement and General Release, dated January 16, 2014, between MTR Gaming Group, Inc. and Narciso A. Rodriquez-Cayro (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to our Current Report on Form 8-K filed on January 23, 2014).
	10.3	Separation Agreement and Release, dated January 23, 2014, between MTR Gaming Group, Inc. and Fred A. Buro (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to our Current Report on Form 8-K filed on January 31, 2014).
	10.4	Form of Consulting Agreement, dated January 30, 2014, between MTR Gaming Group, Inc. and Fred A. Buro (incorporated by reference to Exhibit A to Exhibit 10.1 to our Current Report on Form 8-K filed on January 31, 2014).
	31.1	Certification of Joseph L. Billhimer pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 (filed herewith).
	31.2	Certification of John W. Bittner, Jr. pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 (filed herewith).
	32.1	Certification of Joseph L. Billhimer in accordance with 18 U.S.C. Section 1350 (filed herewith).
	32.2	Certification of John W. Bittner, Jr. in accordance with 18 U.S.C. Section 1350 (filed herewith).
	101.1	XBRL Instance Document
	101.2	XBRL Taxonomy Extension Schema Document
	101.3	XBRL Taxonomy Extension Calculation Linkbase Document
	101.4	XBRL Taxonomy Extension Definition Linkbase Document
	101.5	XBRL Taxonomy Extension Label Linkbase Document
	101.6	XBRL Taxonomy Extension Presentation Linkbase Document

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