Judge approves Penn National’s purchase of Rosecroft
February 2, 2011,from the USTA Communications Department
Columbus, OH — A federal judge today approved the sale of Rosecroft Raceway to Penn National Gaming for $11 million in cash over the objection of a group led by former state Democratic Party Chairman Nathan Landow.
According to a story in the Baltimore Sun, both parties upped their bids for the harness track at Wednesday’s hearing before Penn National made its final $11 million offer.
To read the complete story, click here.
Related Articles:
- Penn National Gaming wins Rosecroft auction (Friday, January 28, 2011)
Penn National Gaming is the new owner of Rosecroft Raceway, agreeing to pay $10.25 million in cash for the racetrack.
- New life for Rosecroft (Monday, January 31, 2011)
Penn National Gaming bought Rosecroft Raceway for $10.25 million last Friday, and plans to restore live harness racing to the track this year.
- Rosecroft bidder files objection (Wednesday, February 02, 2011)
One of three bidders for Rosecroft Raceway in last week’s bankruptcy auction is objecting to Penn National Gaming’s purchase of the track, arguing it had the higher and better offer.
- More court filings in Rosecroft sale (Friday, February 11, 2011)
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- Penn National Gaming finalizes purchase of Rosecroft (Monday, February 28, 2011)
Penn National Gaming completed their transaction to purchase Rosecroft Raceway today.