COMMUNITY IMPACT REPORT 2014 TABLE OF CONTENTS

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2 COMMUNITY IMPACT REPORT 2014 TABLE OF CONTENTS LETTER FROM CENTAUR GAMING CHAIRMAN & CEO ROD RATCLIFF 2 ABOUT 3 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY 5 PROJECT INVESTMENTS 7 TAXES AND PAYMENTS 8 HORSE RACING 9 PURCHASING 12 TOURISM 13 EMPLOYMENT 15 & 16 COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT 17 AWARDS 20 COMMITMENT TO RESPONSIBLE GAMING 21

3 CENTAUR GAMING 1 Centaur Gaming Chairman & CEO Rod Ratcliff and President & COO Jim Brown present a check to Shelbyville Mayor Tom DeBaun and Shelby County Leaders at the groundbreaking of the Shelby County Fairground s grandstands.

A LETTER FROM CHAIRMAN & CEO ROD RATCLIFF Greetings, Over the past years, Centaur Gaming has grown significantly as a company and I could not be more pleased to say that we continue to be an

As the owners of Indiana s two racetrack casinos Hoosier Park Racing & Casino in Anderson and Indiana Grand Racing & Casino in Shelbyville Centaur is one of only two Indiana-based companies operating

4 A LETTER FROM CHAIRMAN & CEO ROD RATCLIFF Greetings, Over the past years, Centaur Gaming has grown significantly as a company and I could not be more pleased to say that we continue to be an Indiana-owned and operated business that strives to bring the economic benefits of horse racing and gaming to our local communities and the State of Indiana. As the owners of Indiana s two racetrack casinos Hoosier Park Racing & Casino in Anderson and Indiana Grand Racing & Casino in Shelbyville Centaur is one of only two Indiana-based companies operating gaming and entertainment facilities in our state. In fact, through Hoosier Park and Indiana Grand, as well as our Winner s Circle and Off-Track Betting locations throughout Indiana, Centaur employs more than 2,000 hardworking Hoosiers. With a commitment of purpose, we continue to work diligently to serve as proactive corporate citizens, supporting hundreds of Indiana non-profit and charitable organizations while encouraging and supporting team member involvement through volunteerism and service on community, regional and state boards. Moreover, our ongoing commitment extends to the support of minority and women-owned businesses, local businesses, the Indiana horse racing industry and Indiana tourism while providing quality entertainment experiences to our guests. With this in mind, we are proud to share with you our 2014 Community Impact Report. It is our hope that you will find this information to be a valuable resource in understanding Centaur Gaming s complete local and statewide commitment and record. We look forward to continuing these efforts in the years to come. Sincerely, Rod J. Ratcliff Chairman & CEO 2

5 ABOUT DYNAMIC. INNOVATIVE. STRATEGIC. Centaur Gaming, founded in 1993, is an Indiana owned and managed company committed to bringing the entertainment and economic benefits of gaming and horse racing to key communities throughout Indiana. Our properties are the perfect place for guests to relax and enjoy all that an award-winning entertainment experience has to offer. We own and operate Hoosier Park Racing & Casino and Indiana Grand Racing & Casino central Indiana s premier entertainment destinations. Offering gaming, racing, dining, and entertainment since 2008, both Hoosier Park and Indiana Grand feature more than 2,000 of the latest slots and electronic table games, a variety of dining venues and lounges, and both live and simulcast horse racing. Simulcast wagering is also offered year-round at the Winner s Circle Pub, Grille & OTB located in downtown Indianapolis, Winner s Circle Brewpub & OTB at Indiana Grand, and a Winner s Circle Brewpub & OTB in New Haven/Fort Wayne with an additional OTB facility in Clarksville, Indiana. 3

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7 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY We are a privately held, Indiana-based company that is managed by Hoosiers, headquartered in Indianapolis, and focused on bringing the entertainment and economic development benefits of gaming and horse racing to key communities throughout Indiana. The fully integrated gaming, racing, dining, and entertainment destinations of Hoosier Park Racing & Casino and Indiana Grand Racing & Casino opened in 2008 and are Indiana s only racetrack casinos. The initial direct project investment for Hoosier Park Racing & Casino and Indiana Grand Racing & Casino totaled more than $860 million, which includes more than $360 million for construction costs and $500 million in state license fees that were used for property tax relief for Indiana citizens. As of June 1, 2014, Centaur Gaming has provided to the Cities of Anderson and Shelbyville, the Counties of Madison and Shelby, the State of Indiana, and the Indiana Horse Racing Industry more than $1.7 billion in taxes, fees, and incentive payments. We continue to grow and enhance Indiana horse racing regionally and on a national level. Since 2008, through Hoosier Park and Indiana Grand, more than $375 million has been paid to benefit Indiana s horse racing industry, with monies allocated to directly support breed development for Indiana Thoroughbreds, Standardbreds, and Quarter Horses. Since 2008, our racetrack casinos have welcomed more than 35 million visits with more than 70% of these visits originating from outside Madison and Shelby Counties. The sustained level of guests from outside of the host communities continues to provide direct and indirect material benefits to our host communities. We have made $370 million in purchases from local and regional suppliers since 2008 with $107 million of these procurements coming from minority and women owned businesses. Through local payroll, purchases, and payments to city and county government, our racetrack casinos have infused more than $854 million into our host communities economies in just six years of operation. This total does not include increased local spending from the employee base or the increase in tourism to the local community. We currently employ more than 2,000 team members who have earned more than $380 million in combined salaries, wages, benefits, and tips since the casino openings. The employee base is comprised of 50% females and 22% minorities. We are committed to meeting and exceeding mandated responsible gaming requirements. All of our racing and gaming locations institute proactive policies, training, and careful procedures for responding to potential gambling problem issues. We are a responsible corporate citizen and have contributed to more than 300 local and regional Indiana organizations. In addition, management throughout the company volunteers their time through service on the boards of more than 35 Indiana organizations. Our properties continue to receive community and industry recognition for volunteerism, customer service, gaming, racing, dining, and entertainment. 5

8 THE ALS ICE BUCKET CHALLENGE HOOSIER PARK RACING & CASINO Centaur Gaming s more than 2,000 team members participated in the ALS Ice Bucket Challenge and donated $10,000 toward the cause. 6

PROJECT INVESTMENT TAXES & PAYMENTS $1Billion PROJECT INVESTMENT Both conveniently

in Anderson and Indiana Grand Racing & Casino off I-74 in Shelbyville, provide a

Together, Hoosier Park and Indiana Grand s direct project investment totals more than

of the two casinos, along with a combined $500 million gaming license fee payment to

9 PROJECT INVESTMENT TAXES & PAYMENTS $1Billion PROJECT INVESTMENT Both conveniently located minutes from Indianapolis, $800 Million Hoosier Park Racing & Casino off I-69 in Anderson and Indiana Grand Racing & Casino off I-74 in Shelbyville, provide a fully integrated gaming, racing, dining, and $600 Million entertainment experience. Together, Hoosier Park and Indiana Grand s direct project investment totals more than $860 million, of which $360 million was invested $400 Million into the construction of the two casinos, along with a combined $500 million gaming license fee payment to $200 Million Total Investment Gaming License Fees Property Improvements the State of Indiana. 0 7

TAXES AND PAYMENTS TO CITY, COUNTY AND STATE The following is a summary of direct and incentive payments through May 31, 2014: STATE PROPERTY TAX RELIEF (GAMING LICENSE FEE) STATE

AND BEVERAGE TAXES RACING INDUSTRY HORSEMEN FEES OVERALL TOTAL $500,000,000 $696,047,332 $21,213,930 $9,324,864 $17,738,000 $79,301,095 $24,217,323 $998,557 $380,323,995

10 TAXES AND PAYMENTS TO CITY, COUNTY AND STATE The following is a summary of direct and incentive payments through May 31, 2014: STATE PROPERTY TAX RELIEF (GAMING LICENSE FEE) STATE GAMING WAGERING TAXES STATE RACE WAGERING TAXES STATE SALES AND USE TAXES STATE FRENCH LICK SUBSIDY CITY AND COUNTY WAGERING TAXES CITY AND COUNTY PROPERTY TAXES CITY AND COUNTY FOOD AND BEVERAGE TAXES RACING INDUSTRY HORSEMEN FEES OVERALL TOTAL $500,000,000 $696,047,332 $21,213,930 $9,324,864 $17,738,000 $79,301,095 $24,217,323 $998,557 $380,323,995 $1,729,165,096 DIRECT AND INCENTIVE PAYMENT TOTALS STATE OF INDIANA MADISON/SHELBY CO. & ANDERSON/SHELBYVILLE HORSE RACING INDUSTRY OVERALL TOTAL $1,244,324,126 $104,516,975 $380,323,995 $1,729,165,096 8

HORSE RACING $400 Million $350 Million $300 Million $250 Million We continue the strong commitment to enhancing horse racing, including Indiana s agribusiness, breed development and racing throughout

In fact, our more than 2,000 team members embrace, understand and participate in racing related endeavors, and are committed to incorporating racing in all planning efforts and operational

11 HORSE RACING $400 Million $350 Million $300 Million $250 Million We continue the strong commitment to enhancing horse racing, including Indiana s agribusiness, breed development and racing throughout Indiana for more than 20 years. Our team, through Hoosier Park Racing & Casino and Indiana Grand Racing & Casino, welcomes the fully integrated racing and gaming culture. In fact, our more than 2,000 team members embrace, understand and participate in racing related endeavors, and are committed to incorporating racing in all planning efforts and operational initiatives. $200 Million $150 Million $100 Million $50 Million 0 Racing Industry Horsemen Fees Thoroughbred Allocation Standardbred Allocation Quarter Horse Allocation To date, we have contributed more than $375 million in racing industry fees, allocated since the addition of the casinos in 2008 through May These distributions have directly benefited Thoroughbred, Standardbred, and Quarter Horse purses and breed development in Indiana. Indiana breed development and purses benefit each year from an allocation of Adjusted Gaming Receipts (AGR). These monies are put to work to help sustain and further develop Indiana horse racing as a thriving multi-million dollar agribusiness, employing upwards of 10,000 Hoosiers in Indiana s 92 counties. HOOSIER PARK RACING & CASINO 9

INDIANA GRAND RACE COURSE From left, Robert Ray, co-owner of Pistolpacking Pepsi, Tabitha Saltzman,

Indiana horse racing continues to grow, so does the local economy.

What Indiana Grand means to Shelby County as far as employment and economic impact it means

In fact, I see a lot of people coming to race in Indiana from neighboring states like Illinois and

12 INDIANA GRAND RACE COURSE From left, Robert Ray, co-owner of Pistolpacking Pepsi, Tabitha Saltzman, Indiana Breed Development coordinator and Ron Brown, co-owner & trainer of Pistolpacking Pepsi As Indiana horse racing continues to grow, so does the local economy. About 90% of the trainers at Indiana Grand buy their hay and feed locally here in Shelby County. What Indiana Grand means to Shelby County as far as employment and economic impact it means everything. In fact, I see a lot of people coming to race in Indiana from neighboring states like Illinois and Michigan. Many of these same people are looking to build new horse farms here from those states, which is a good thing, and a sign that things are going great for Indiana horse racing. - RON BROWN, INDIANA HORSE RACING OWNER/TRAINER 10

13 GUNS & HOSES 2014 HOOSIER PARK RACING & CASINO Hoosier Park holds the 5th Annual Guns & Hoses event to benefit the Madison County Fire Rescue House. 11

PURCHASING $370 MILLION in Local & Regional Purchases since 2008 $52 MILLION in Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) Purchases $55 MILLION in Women Business Enterprise (WBE) Purchases Hoosier Park

14 PURCHASING $370 MILLION in Local & Regional Purchases since 2008 $52 MILLION in Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) Purchases $55 MILLION in Women Business Enterprise (WBE) Purchases Hoosier Park Racing & Casino and Indiana Grand Racing & Casino maintain our commitment to purchase from local, Minority and Women Business Enterprise (M/WBE) vendors. As of June 1, 2014, more than $370 million in local and regional purchases have been made by our properties of which $52 million have been from MBE vendors and $55 million from WBE vendors. 12

15 TOURISM MORE THAN 35 MILLION VISITS! In the six years of operation, Hoosier Park Racing & Casino and Indiana Grand Racing & Casino have hosted more than 35 million visits from guests throughout the Midwest region. These visits have provided significant on-going direct and indirect benefits throughout their respective communities that include increased hotel, restaurant, entertainment, shopping, and other revenues. CHICAGO SOUTH BEND FORT WAYNE TOLEDO ILLINOIS LAFAYETTE INDIANA OHIO SPRINGFIELD CHAMPAIGN INDIANAPOLIS DAYTON COLUMBUS TERRE HAUTE BLOOMINGTON CINCINNATI EVANSVILLE LOUISVILLE KENTUCKY DRIVE TIMES CITY MI TIME MI TIME CITY MI TIME MI TIME Fort Wayne, IN 88 1: :07 Louisville, KY 153 2: :46 Lafayette, IN 89 1: :26 Columbus, OH 156 2: :40 Bloomington, IN 93 2: :14 Champaign, IL 160 2: :17 Dayton, OH 97 1: :49 Toledo, OH 189 3: :36 Terre Haute, IN 120 1: :35 Chicago, IL 208 3: :15 Cincinnati, OH 120 2: :16 Evansville, IN 215 4: :06 South Bend, IN 152 3: :46 Springfield, IL 246 3: :34 13

16 JOCKEY OUTREACH PROGRAM INDIANA GRAND RACING & CASINO Jockey Ben Creed (pictured) and members of Indiana Grand s Jockey Colony visit with children at Riley Children s Hospital Cancer Center during childhood cancer awareness month. 14

17 EMPLOYMENT Hoosier Park Racing & Casino and Indiana Grand Racing & Casino combined employ more than 2,000 team members. The following is a demographic and geographic summary of Centaur Gaming s team members: APPROXIMATELY 1,500 Team Members were added with casino openings MORE THAN $380 MILLION (Including Salaries, Wages, Benefits and Tips) in Total Employee Earnings (Since June 1, 2008 casino openings) 71% of Team Members Reside in Madison and Shelby Counties 53% of Team Members Reside in the Cities of Anderson and Shelbyville 15

benefit United Way of Madison County 95% of Team Members are Indiana

18 Indiana Grand Team Members went Red to raise awareness for women s heart disease Hoosier Park Team Members host a fashion show to benefit United Way of Madison County 95% of Team Members are Indiana Residents 22% of Team Members are Minorities 50% of Team Members are Women 16

19 COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT SUPPORT & SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY SUPPORTING INDIANA We take great pride in partnerships with our host communities and the surrounding areas. We are committed to being proactive corporate citizens and have demonstrated this strong commitment by contributing time, energy, and monetary support to many local agencies and funding efforts. We support efforts and numerous worthy causes in our host and surrounding communities throughout Indiana. Our more than 2,000 team members maintain continual involvement in various community-related endeavors, primarily through volunteerism and service on local boards and organizations. We also encourage our management team to serve directly on community non-profit and organization boards. With team members in nearly every corner of Indiana, we make a concentrated effort to involve our team members in volunteer and service leadership opportunities as a way to give back to the local and surrounding communities. CONTRIBUTIONS BY: COUNTY ORGANIZATION TYPE 17 Madison/Shelby (62%) Marion (10%) Johnson (6%) Hendricks (6%) Hamilton (5%) Hancock (5%) Delaware (3%) Clark (3%) Arts (6%) Civic (13%) Education (15%) Family Services (14%) Health (14%) Horse Racing (12%) Municipal (9%) Service (3%) Sports (5%) State (9%)

20 ANIMAL PROTECTION LEAGUE FUR-LONG WALK IN THE PARK FUNDRAISER AT HOOSIER PARK RACING & CASINO Hoosier Park Racing & Casino raised more than $64,000 for the Animal Protection League of Madison County. 18

21 SCUFFY DONATION PRESENTATION INDIANA GRAND RACING & CASINO Indiana Grand Racing & Casino team members raised $36,535 to support the Shelby County United Fund for You (SCUFFY) annual campaign. 19

22 AWARDS Hoosier Park Racing & Casino and Indiana Grand Racing & Casino have been recognized for community efforts made as a corporate citizen and have also earned both national and area recognition for continued excellence from numerous casino, racing, and service-industry publications and organizations. HOOSIER PARK RACING & CASINO Hospitality Hall of Fame Ivy Tech Community College Best Business Award United Way of Madison County Outstanding Community Partner Award Anderson Rotary Club President s Award Anderson/Madison County Visitors and Convention Bureau Indianapolis Most Popular Attraction Indianapolis Business Journal Readers Choice Award for Finest Casino Muncie Star Press Favorite Wagering Track US Trotting Association Readers Choice Awards Herald Bulletin Best Live Music Venue Best Place for Entertainment Best Company to Work For Best Buffet More than 63 Readers Choice Awards Midwest Gaming & Travel Magazine INDIANA GRAND RACING & CASINO Indianapolis Area s Most Popular Attraction Indianapolis Business Journal Indianapolis-Area s Best Wedding Venue Indy Wedding Ideas Bridal Show Special Recognition Award Indiana Standardbred Association Recognition Award for Promotion of Quarter Horse Racing Q.H.R.A.I Recognition Award Indiana HPBA Indiana Harness Racing Award Indiana State Fair Largest Percent Increase Award Shelby County United Fund for You (SCUFFY) More than 18 Readers Choice Awards Southern Gaming & Destinations Magazine Since 2010, Indiana Grand Racing & Casino has accumulated more than 18 industry awards in the categories of gaming, excellence in customer service, racing, dining and live entertainment. Since 2008, Hoosier Park Racing & Casino has accumulated more than 63 industry awards in the categories of gaming, excellence in customer service, racing, dining and live entertainment. 20

23 COMMITMENT TO RESPONSIBLE GAMING SET YOUR LIMIT - STAY WITHIN IT At Centaur Gaming, we recognize our responsibility to ensure that casino gaming and race wagering serves as entertainment alternatives for responsible adults. We take a highly proactive approach to the identification and prevention of problem and underage gambling, and give special attention to all associated programs. In partnership with the Indiana Gaming Council, we have implemented extensive internal policies and programs to deal with problem and underage gambling. We actively enforce these programs and regularly raise team member awareness with events such as seminars conducted by nationally recognized experts in this field. Responsible gaming awareness information is included in our team member handbook and is a key component in the orientation program required of each new team member. Our properties are active members of the Indiana Gaming Council on Problem Gambling. This council has programs in place for referral of guests and team members who request assistance. Additionally, we have developed relationships with local agencies offering programs designed to treat gambling disorders. The Indiana Gaming Commission in coordination with the Family and Social Services Administration s Division of Mental Health and Addiction administers the Voluntary Exclusion Program. IMPORTANT CONTACT INFORMATION: If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, assistance and information is available through: Indiana Council on Problem Gaming Hotline: (800) 9-WITH-IT ( ) Indiana Voluntary Exclusion State Program: (317) National Problem Gambling Hotline: (800) For more information, please visit 21

24 Centaur Gaming 10 W. Market St., Suite 200 Indianapolis, IN

GAMING POLICY FRAMEWORK

GAMING POLICY FRAMEWORK Legislative Authority The Minister of Gaming is responsible for the Alberta Gaming and Liquor Commission and its Board. The Commission is governed by the Criminal Code (Canada),