MTR Gaming Group, Inc. (MNTG) Chief Executive Officer to Ring the NASDAQ Stock Market Closing Bell


ADVISORY, Oct. 15, 2007 (PRIME NEWSWIRE) --


 What:
 Ted Arneault, Chief Executive Officer of MTR Gaming Group, Inc. (MNTG) 
 will preside over the closing bell.

 Where:
 NASDAQ MarketSite - 4 Times Square - 43rd & Broadway - Broadcast Studio

 When:
 Tuesday, October 16, 2007 at 4 p.m. ET

 Contacts:
 Loren G. Mortman
 212-836-9604
 LMortman@equityny.com

 NASDAQ MarketSite:
 Jolene Libretto; 646.441.5220; 347.219.9539
 Jolene.Libretto@NASDAQ.com

Feed Information:

The closing bell is available from 3:50 p.m. to 4:05 p.m. on uplink IA-6 C-band/transponder 17. The downlink frequency is 4040 Vertical; Audio 6.2-6.8. The feed can also be found on Waterfront fiber 1623. If you have any questions, please contact Jolene Libretto at (646) 441-5220.

Radio Feed:

An audio transmission of the closing bell is also available from 3:50 p.m. to 4:05 p.m. on uplink IA6 C band / transponder 24, downlink frequency 4180 horizontal. The feed can be found on Waterfront fiber 1623 as well.

Webcast:

A live Webcast of the NASDAQ Closing Bell will be available at: http://www.nasdaq.com/reference/marketsite_about.stm

Photos:

To obtain a hi-resolution photograph of the Market Close, please go to http://www.nasdaq.com/reference/marketsite_events.stm and click on the market close of your choice.

About MTR Gaming Group, Inc. (MNTG):

MTR Gaming Group, Inc., through subsidiaries, owns and operates the Mountaineer Race Track & Gaming Resort in Chester, WV; Presque Isle Downs & Casino in Erie, PA; Scioto Downs in Columbus, OH; the Ramada Inn and Speedway Casino in North Las Vegas, NV (which is under contract for sale); and Binion's Gambling Hall & Hotel in Las Vegas, NV. The Company also owns a 90% interest in Jackson Trotting Association, LLC, which operates Jackson Harness Raceway in Jackson, MI, and a 50% interest in the North Metro Harness Initiative, LLC, which is constructing a harness racetrack and card room 30 miles north of downtown Minneapolis. MTR is included on the Russell 2000(r) and Russell(r) 3000 Indexes. For more information, please visit www.mtrgaming.com.