General manager named for Dayton raceway

Penn National Gaming, Inc., on Tuesday named the general manager of Hollywood Gaming at Dayton Raceway, which is scheduled to open in the second half of 2014.

Gary DeWitt, Jr., 45, assistant general manager of Hollywood Casino Columbus, will run the Dayton operation. DeWitt’s appointment, effective January 2014, is subject to customary regulatory approvals. He will report to Penn National Gaming senior vice president of regional operations, John Finamore.

DeWitt will have full responsibility for the start-up, opening and management of the planned $125 million facility, including the recruitment and training of employees.

Hollywood Gaming at Dayton Raceway, under construction in North Dayton at Wagner Ford and Needmore roads, will feature approximately 1,000 video lottery terminals at opening, a 5/8-mile standardbred racetrack and a variety of food and beverage options.

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