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TABLE GAMES HEARING March 16, 2010

Introduction & Opening Statement Robert W. Green, Chairman David Jonas, COO Kathleen Meci, Vice President Tables Games Joseph Wilson, COO Philadelphia Park Racetrack 1

Slot Machine License is in Good Standing 1. Greenwood s slot machine license is in good standing with the board. The permanent Category 1 Slot Machine License for Greenwood Gaming and Entertainment, Inc. was approved by the Board on December 18, 2007, and remains in full force and effect. On October 17, 2008, Greenwood filed the required renewal application on a timely basis. The public input hearing with respect to that renewal application was held on October 19, 2009. The PGCB hearing on the renewal application is expected to be held within the next several months. 2

Positive Economic Impact 2. The conduct of table games at Parx Casino will have a positive economic impact on the Commonwealth, its municipalities and residents through increased revenues and employment opportunities. 3

Economic Impact Licensing Fee Annual Table Games Taxes Incremental Annual Slots Taxes Additional Annual Table Games Wages Anticipated Capital Investment (Excluding Licensing Fee) $16,500,000 $14,400,000 $ 5,760,000 $20,000,000 $20,000,000 4

Jobs Created Estimated Hiring: Approximately 385 full-time Employees 335 Table Games Personnel and 50 Support Personnel Positions Include Vice President, Table Games Director, Table Games Shift Managers, Table Games Floor Managers, Table Games Supervisors, Table Games Table Games Dealers Casino Host Count Room Clerks 5

Jobs Created Growth of Existing Organization Finance Food/Beverage Security Cage & Count Surveillance Revenue Audit Marketing Beverage Server Environmental Services 6

Staffing & Training Current Status Hired Table Games Vice President, Director & Shift Managers 250 future dealers to be selected and admitted into Dealer School Training to be provided on the third floor of the Parx Racing grandstand in a secure facility approved by PGCB Training facility to be completed and ready to begin training in May 2010 Table games Training Plan Summary was submitted to PGCB in February 7

Adequate Funding 3. Greenwood possesses adequate funds or has secured adequate financing to: Fund any necessary expansion or modification of the petitioner's licensed facility to accommodate the conduct of table games. Pay the authorization fee in accordance with section 1361A (relating to table game authorization fee). Commence table game operations at its licensed facility. Greenwood intends to finance all costs through internally generated funds and, as required, shareholder contributions. 8

Financial Stability, Integrity & Responsibility 4. Greenwood has the financial stability, integrity and responsibility to conduct table games. As reported by the Board s Financial Investigations Unit in its report dated March 5, 2010, No areas of concern related to the financial aspects of the table games petition filed by [Greenwood] were noted. (Report, page 2.) 9

Business Experience & Ability 5. Greenwood has sufficient business ability and experience to create and maintain a successful table game operation. As indicated on the following slide, Greenwood has over 100 years of senior management experience in the gaming and wagering industries. 10

Business Experience & Ability Parx Casino has consistently been the top revenue producer in the Commonwealth. The Parx Casino operation comprises 11% of the industry licensees but currently produces 19% of the industry gross terminal revenue. Greenwood Racing, Inc. has become a leader in North American pari-mutuel wagering for both live and simulcast racing, in both thoroughbred and harness formats. In Pennsylvania and New Jersey, Greenwood operates three live racing venues and eight off track wagering facilities. An experienced senior management team produces results. Robert W. Green (Chairman) and William E. Hogwood (CEO) have a combined 80 years of experience in the gaming and wagering industries. David Jonas (COO) has over 25 years of experience in the New Jersey and Pennsylvania casino industries, having served as Harrah s Regional President with responsibility for the operation of four casino hotels in Atlantic City (Harrah s Marina, Showboat, Bally s and Caesar s). Kathleen Meci (VP Table Games) has over 30 years of experience in the US and International gaming markets, having recently opened and served as Vice President of Casino Operations for Wynn Resorts in Macau. 11

Security & Surveillance Measures 6. Greenwood's proposed internal and external security and proposed surveillance measures within the area of Parx Casino where table games will be conducted are adequate. The existing security and surveillance measures in operation have been approved by the Board. Greenwood will continue to work with Board staff to ensure that the security and surveillance measures developed for the table games operation comply with all applicable requirements of the Board. 12

No Permanent Reduction in Slot Machines 7. Greenwood agrees that the number of slot machines in operation at its licensed facility on October 1, 2009, will not be permanently reduced in order to install gaming tables. As indicated on the following slides, Greenwood is actually increasing the number of slot machines in conjunction with the addition of table games. 13

Overview of Table Games Expansion 14

Table Games Implementation Milestones March May June July Presently 0 tables/3,294 Slot 3/10/2010 Add 149 new slots in East Egress area 0 tables/3,443 Slots 5/1/2010 Add 174 new slots throughout casino and remove 282 slots to make room for tables 0 tables/3,335 Slots 5/7/2010-6/7/2010 Add 57 live tables, Add 166 new slots in East shell space and Convert 125 e-table slots to 23 fully automated electronic table games and 1 electronic table game 80 tables/3,376 Slots 7/2/2010 Note: All dates are estimates and subject to change. 15

Section 1312A(b)(11) Waiver 8. Greenwood has executed the waiver required under section 1312A(b)(11) (relating to petition requirements) and provided any other information required by section 1312A(b). The required waiver was filed as an appendix to the pending petition for authorization to operate table games on February 9, 2010. 16

Employment Success in Diversity Initiatives Contracting Diversity Highlights 17

Workforce Summary As of December 31, 2009 593 employees in the gaming operation ¹ 508 employees (86%) are Pennsylvania residents ¹ Approximately 26% of our employees are representatives of various minority groups Local MSA composition is 10% Approximately 40% of our employees are women 1 Jan. 20, 2010 Quarterly Compliance Report filed with PGCB. 18

Workforce Highlights for Slots Operations Creation of 125 Full Time Permanent Executive, Managerial and Professional Positions. 70% of All Advancement Opportunities Filled Internally, approximately 35 Individuals in 3 years. Development of New Casino professions including: Finance Info. Technology Food/Beverage Warehouse Slot Operations Human Resources Environmental Services Marketing Security Surveillance Facilities 86% Reside in Pennsylvania. 19

Diversity in Contracting Approximately 30% of Total Expenditures for the Parx Casino project were allocated to MBE/WBE s. Parx Casino maintains active membership with Minority Supplier Development Council of PA-DE-NJ. 20

Diversity Highlights We are an active member of various local business development groups: Hispanic Chamber of Greater Philadelphia African American Chamber of Commerce Asian American Chamber of Commerce Lower Bucks Chamber of Commerce Bucks County Conference and Visitors Bureau Women s Business Enterprise Council Through Pennsylvania s Educational Improvement Tax Credit (EITC) Program, we contribute the annual maximum of $250,000 for benefit of local schools Award scholarships annually to graduates of: Bucks County Technical High School Bensalem High School Conwell-Egan Catholic High School Meet monthly with Bensalem Gaming Advisory Board to ensure that citizens advisory committee is informed about current operations and conversant with future plans. 21

Community Involvement Since 2006 we have made donations and established sponsorships totaling almost $8 million to over 200 individuals and organizations. These donations were made to international, national, and local groups that support many varied causes, including: UNICEF Red Cross Haiti Relief Red Cross Chile Relief Nancy Davis Foundation for Multiple Sclerosis UCLA Medical Center, Division for Digestive Diseases Elton John Aids Foundation Living Beyond Breast Cancer Hero Scholarship Fund Council on Compulsive Gambling Special Olympics Bensalem Summer Concert Series Bensalem Pride Day NAACP Bucks County Annual Dinner Children s Diabetes Foundation Historic Philadelphia, Inc. Thoroughbred Retirement Foundation / Turning for Home, Inc. Bensalem Township EMS Scholarship awards to Bensalem High School graduates Several local elementary and high schools through the PA EITC program, including: Father Judge High School St. Ephrem School Our Lady of Fatima School St. Charles Borromeo School St. Elizabeth Ann Seton School 22

Compulsive & Problem Gambling Highlights We have worked with representatives of the Council on Compulsive Gambling of Pennsylvania (CCGPa) to establish Comprehensive Compulsive Gambling training. We have incorporated Compulsive Gambling Training into employee orientation to ensure All Team Members are trained and aware. We are a yearly contributor to the CCGPa. 23

Thoroughbred Racing Operation Live Racing Year Round Racing has been continuous at Philadelphia Park for 35 years, and has been conducted by current ownership for the past 20 years. Saturday, Sunday, Monday and Tuesday 12:25 p.m. First Race Simulcast Daily 11:00 a.m. 2:00 a.m. 24

Commitment to Thoroughbred Racing New state of the art 47 foot HD infield video screen at a cost of $1.2 million. Raised race purses from $120,000 per day to $350,000 per day - the highest annual purses of any racetrack in the United States. Nothing equals the thrill of live thoroughbred racing. You can feel the anticipation in the air as your favorite horse passes the other hardcharging leaders and their jockeys in pursuit of the finish line. It s nose to nose down to the wire, with the kind of adrenaline rush that sets your spirits soaring. 25

Benefits of Gaming Legislation to Purses More than doubled racing purses in one year. Total purse distribution was $70 million for 214 racing days in 2009. Encouraged increased wagering in the simulcast export market. 26

Benefits of Gaming Legislation to Breeders Breeding fund was $18 million in 2009. Up to 40% in PA Bred bonuses. PA Derby becomes Pennsylvania s first $1,000,000 race. 27

Backstretch Improvements Racing s Future at Parx As part of a 10 year Purse Agreement, Philadelphia Park has committed over $25 million for stable area renovations, which is $15 million more than the gaming law requires. All 36 barns and 12 dormitories will be renovated. We also will build one new barn. Front Side Improvements Grandstand renovation project is under way. 28

A Promise Delivered 29

Delivered on a Promise Commitments Accomplished Foster and promote the horse racing industry in Pennsylvania. Job Creation Generation of New Business for Local Suppliers and Vendors Recapture Dollars Leaving State Catalyst for Future Capital Investment in Pennsylvania Significant Tax Benefits to the State Physical Improvement to the Track Amenities and Backside Employer of Choice Involvement with Community Organizations Charitable Donations Hiring Locally and Utilization of Local Businesses Partnership with Educational Institutions Commitment to Participate in Efforts to Grow Area Open Communication with Local Authorities, Businesses and Residents of Area Compulsive Gambling Program and Training 30

Tax Contribution to the Commonwealth Fiscal Year Fiscal Year Fiscal Year Fiscal Year TOTAL 2006-2007 2007-2008 2008-2009 2009-2010 (through 2/28/10) State Gaming Taxes County & Township Gaming Taxes Economic Development & Tourism Fund Pa. Race Horse Development Fund $49,057,000 $110,557,000 $121,127,000 $ 82,076,000 $362,817,000 $ 5,771,000 $ 13,006,000 $ 14,250,000 $ 9,656,000 $ 42,684,000 $ 7,214,000 $ 16,258,000 $ 17,812,000 $ 12,070,000 $ 53,355,000 $17,314,000 $ 39,020,000 $ 42,750,000 $ 28,960,000 $128,045,000 Grand Total $586,901,000 31