Two companies that later formed part of Penn National Gaming were founded in 1968 by groups seeking one of the four available racing licenses: Pitt Park Raceway, Inc., formed by several Erie area businessmen, and the Pennsylvania National Turf Club, established by a group of Central Pennsylvania investors. In 1967, Pennsylvania enacted a law allowing thoroughbred horse racing with parimutuel wagering. History Background and early history (1968–1994) Beginning: Pitt Park Raceway, Inc. It also offers sports betting in 15 jurisdictions and online casino gaming in 5, under brands such as ESPN BET and theScore. It operates 43 properties in 20 states, under brands including Hollywood Casino, Ameristar, and Boomtown. We are centrally located to a wide selection of attractions, such as Lea County Museum, Southwest Heritage Room, Confederate Air Force Museum, Western Heritage Museum and Lea County Cowboy Hall of Fame.Ĭoming into town for work? Local businesses such as Halliburton, Baker Hughes, Key Energy, Chevron Texaco, Schlumberger, LES, Urenco, International Isotopes, and Wackenhut are within ten minutes of the hotel The Lea County Regional Airport is a quick 6 miles away.Penn Entertainment, Inc., formerly Penn National Gaming, is an American entertainment company and operator of integrated entertainment, sports content, and casino gambling. Zia Park is an entertainment destination with 750 of the hottest slots, three outstanding restaurants, great live entertainment and horse racing.īe sure to experience the history and culture of Hobbs, New Mexico.

You will find Zia Park Racetrack, Black Gold Casino, and the Lea County Convention Center all within 2 miles of our Hobbs hotel. Our Hobbs hotel is within a few minutes of the best Lea County has to offer. You will love our Hobbs hotel amenities such as, deluxe free hot breakfast, 24-hour fitness area, indoor pool, whirlpool, business center, free wi-fi, and flexible meeting space that can accommodate up to 30 people. The Holiday Inn Express & Suites Hotel in Hobbs, NM is exquisitely designed in modern styling offering spacious guestrooms and suites with luxurious bedding.

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