Indiana Gaming Commission Approves Centaur Indiana Grand Purchase

*Press release*

Indianapolis, Ind., Jan. 10, 2013 – Indianapolis-based Centaur Holdings, LLC received the Indiana Gaming Commission’s conditional approval today of its agreement to purchase Indiana Grand Casino and Downs in Shelbyville, Ind. The state commission’s unanimous decision, the second of two state-level regulatory approvals needed, comes after last month’s Indiana Horse Racing Commission endorsement. A final review by the Chairman of the Indiana Horse Racing Commission and several financing and federal regulatory and legal approvals will complete the purchase.

“Both the Indiana Gaming and Horse Racing Commissions’ unanimous approvals place the purchase of Indiana Grand Casino and Downs near completion, with several regulators still needing to fully review the finalized agreement,” said Rod Ratcliff, Centaur Holdings, LLC chairman and chief executive officer. “Centaur is ready to expand our Indiana roots, investment, and positive community relationships through the successful completion of this acquisition.”

Centaur, founded in 1993, is a privately owned company, managed by Hoosiers and headquartered in Indianapolis. “The commissions’ concurrence is a sign of confidence in the Centaur management team’s experience and knowledge in creating quality entertainment experiences for our customers,” concluded Ratcliff.

The addition of Indiana Grand Casino and Downs to Centaur’s Hoosier Park Racing & Casino in Anderson, Ind. will nearly double the company’s total workforce to approximately 2,000 Indiana residents. “Centaur places the highest possible value on employees, customers, and community and hopes to continue to build on the overall enhancements made by the current Indiana Grand Casino and Downs management team,” said Jim Brown, Centaur and Hoosier Park’s president and chief operating officer. “Whether it is the quality of the employees’ work environment, the products and services provided to guests, or the support provided to the local community, Centaur is dedicated to its promise of operational excellence.”

Indiana Grand Casino and Downs, located in Shelbyville, Ind., opened its racetrack, Indiana Downs, in December 2002. Indiana Grand Casino, formerly Indiana Live!, opened to the public in June 2008.

Indianapolis-based Centaur Holdings, LLC focuses on bringing the entertainment and economic benefits of casino gaming and horse racing to key communities across Indiana. Centaur currently owns and operates Hoosier Park Racing & Casino in Anderson, Ind., Hoosier Park’s Winner’s Circle Pub, Grille & OTB in Indianapolis, Ind. and off-track betting facilities in Fort Wayne and Merrillville, Ind.


Elizabeth J. Musgrave is a syndicated fine-living, travel columnist, freelance writer and photographer, and performing arts and restaurant critic for Gotta Go. Read Infused, her spirits, wine & beer lifestyle column, at www.GottaGo.us and www.FoodDigital.com and catch her as Indy’s Entertainment Adviser on 93 WIBC. Gotta Go is published on www.Gottago.us, www.BroadwayWorld.com, an in print. Follow her on Twitter @GottaGo, LinkedIn and Facebook.

Hoosier Park Racing & Casino Announces 2011 Summer Concert Lineup

HOOSIER PARK

ANNOUNCES SUMMER MUSIC LINEUP

LEGENDS SMOKEY ROBINSON & LYNYRD SKYNYRD HIGHLIGHT COORS LIGHT SUMMER CONCERT SERIES AT HOOSIER PARK

Hoosier Park Racing & Casino Ready to Welcome Thousands in Six Outdoor Summer Concerts

REO Speedwagon

Anderson, Ind. – April 26, 2011– Hoosier Park Racing & Casino, located minutes north of Indianapolis, will welcome a diverse lineup of six top music acts in the Coors Light Summer Music Track series. All shows will be held in the new outdoor music center and the series will run from June 11 through September 3.
REO Speedwagon will kick off the series of performances, with Rock and Roll Hall-of-Famer Smokey Robinson performing in July and legendary southern rockers Lynyrd 

Skynyrd closing out the program.

America

All concerts will take place in the newly designed Hoosier Park outdoor music center, which accommodates up to 5,500 reserved ticket seats and features a wide variety of ticket options, including premium gold-level seating and a private party deck complete with personal beverage service.

Saturday, June 11, 7:45 pm

REO Speedwagon

Josh Turner

Friday, June 17, 7:45 pm

America 40^th Anniversary

Tour with special guest Poco

Saturday, July 2, 7:45 pm

Smokey Robinson

Friday, July 8, 7:45 pm

Gary Allan

Friday, August 5, 7:45 pm

Josh Turner

Saturday, September 3, 7:45 pm

Gary Allan

Lynyrd Skynyrd 

Tickets will go on sale the week of May 2, 2011 and prices will range from $20.00 to $64.00, with special gold-level seating available for an additional charge.  Tickets for any Coors Light Summer Music Track concert can now be purchased through Ticketmaster by calling 800-745-3000 or by visiting Ticketmaster.com.  Concert goers may also purchase directly from the box office located in Shelby’s Gifts at Hoosier Park Racing & Casino. Club Centaur members will receive a 20 percent discount on tickets purchased at the Hoosier Park Box Office.

Lynyrd Skynyrd

Elizabeth J. Musgrave is a syndicated columnist, travel writer, music, restaurant and performing arts critic. Catch her as Indy’s Arts & Entertainment Adviser on 93 WIBC and follow her on Twitter @ejmusgrave1 and Facebook.
Gotta Go is published in the following newspapers: South Sider Voice, Indiana Weekender, New Palestine Reporter, Pendleton Times Reporter and Fortville-McCordsville Reporter.

Indiana Foodways Alliance Gears Up For An Exciting New Year

Indiana Foodways Alliance Gears Up For An Exciting New Year

ANDERSON, IN--The Indiana Foodways Alliance (IFA) is excited to welcome several new members. The Switzerland County Recreation, Tourism and Convention Commission (SCRTCC) has joined the IFA as a Partner Member.  Under their membership they have included Roxano's Restaurant, The Ridge Winery Tasting Room, Los Bandidos Restaurant and Grill, Java Bean Café and Confectionery, Julie Knox Gift Shop, Moorefield Market, Satterfield Farms, and Old School Café.  These food establishments and business are featured on the IFA Web site under the Scenic By-Ways Trail- Vevay, as well as any other applicable trials. 

The IFA strives to celebrate and preserve Indiana's heritage through authentic food experiences and to positively impact the local economy through the promotion of culinary tourism and the use of local ingredients and food products. The restaurants and businesses under Switzerland County's membership have been assessed by the IFA and represent the best in culinary tourism in the area. 

For more information on IFA and how to become involved one can call 317-853-4944, or visitwww.indianafoodways.com.

For Switzerland County/Vevay information contact: Switzerland County Visitor Center 812-427-3237 or www.vevayin.com

Elizabeth J. Musgrave is a syndicated columnist, travel writer, music, restaurant and theater critic. Catch her as Indy’s Arts & Entertainment Adviser on 93 WIBC and follow her on Twitter @ejmusgrave1 and Facebook. Gotta Go is published in the following newspapers: South Sider Voice, Indiana Weekender, New Palestine Reporter, Pendleton Times Reporter and Fortville-McCordsville Reporter.