Wheeling Island

Wheeling Island Hotel-Casino-Racetrack Opens New Live & Simulcast Racing Area

Thu, 10 Nov 2011 00:00:00 EST

Wheeling Island Hotel-Casino-Racetrack recently unveiled their newly upgraded live and simulcast greyhound racing areas as part of a majority facility renovation.

Wheeling Island Upper Gaming Level Is Open

Sat, 12 Mar 2011 00:00:00 EST

Wheeling Island Hotel-Casino-Racetrack is open offering slots, table games, poker, hotel, restaurants and simulcast wagering to guests despite the high river waters. The only area not available at this time is live greyhound racing.

Wheeling Island Cancels Friday Evening Live Racing

Fri, 21 Jan 2011 00:00:00 EST

WHEELING, W.Va. (January 21, 2011) — Wheeling Island Hotel-Casino-Racetrack announced they will cancel their live greyhound racing 7:30pm posttime on Friday, January 21, 2011 due to cold temperatures. Their regular live racing schedule will resume on Saturday, January 22, 2011 with a 12:30pm & 7:30pm posttime.

Ohio Man Wins $100,000 Cash In Wheeling Island Slot Tournament

Sun, 21 Nov 2010 00:00:00 EST

And the $100,000 winner is…G C Dahms, of Columbiana, OH. Wheeling Island Hotel-Casino-Racetrack presented Dahms a check for $100,000 on Sunday, November 21, 2010 following the Final round of Wheeling Island’s signature $100,000 Slot Tournament event.

Wheeling Island Guest Hits for $877,751 Jackpot on CA$HOLA Progressive Slot Machine

Tue, 26 Oct 2010 00:00:00 EST

Wheeling Island Hotel-Casino-Racetrack proudly awarded John Ferrell of Massillon, OH an $877,751 jackpot on one of their CA$HOLA multi-state progressive slot machines on Monday, October 25, 2010. 

Wheeling Island Hosts Darvin Moon Poker Challenge

Sat, 09 Jan 2010 00:00:00 EST

Wheeling Island welcomes Darvin Moon to host his own tournament series January 14-18, 2010.

Ohio Man Wins $100,000 in Wheeling Island Casino Slot Tournament

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 00:00:00 EST

Wheeling Island Hotel-Casino-Racetrack presented James a check for $100,000 on Sunday, November 22, 2009 following the Final round of Wheeling Island’s signature $100,000 Slot Tournament event.

WSOP 2009 Main Event Winner Joe Cada, But Darvin Moon The Real Hero Of The Tournament

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 00:00:00 EST

In a WSOP tournament full of surprises, none is more astonishing than the runner-up who so very nearly took the crown himself. Darvin Moon has become a bit of an enigma throughout the event and many are wondering how this 46 year old down to earth Maryland logger almost managed to take down the prestigious title.

Darvin Moon, Wheeling Island WSOP Satellite Winner Prepares for Final Battle

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 00:00:00 EST

Darvin Moon, Wheeling Island Hotel-Casino-Racetrack, WSOP Satellite Winner faces Joe Cada in head-to-head play for all the chips and this year's coveted WSOP bracelet and $8.5 million in winnings.  

Wheeling Island WSOP Satellite Winner Secures Main Event Final Table Seat

Fri, 17 Jul 2009 00:00:00 EST

2009 November Nine: Darvin Moon

Published by: PokerListings.com

Posted In: WSOP Blog, Tournament Trail

Darvin Moon might be the next amateur to make a big finish at the WSOP Main Event entering the final table as the overwhelming chip leader.

Wheeling Island Hotel-Casino-Racetrack Launches the Return of Wheeling Island Idol Amateur Singing Contest

Tue, 12 May 2009 00:00:00 EST

Wheeling Island Hotel-Casino-Racetrack is looking to discover the next big talent in the regional area with the return of Wheeling Island Idol Amateur Singing Contest open to all persons 21 or older.

Wheeling Island Pairs Up with Rock Hall of Fame Inductee Dave Mason for Core Benefit Concert

Tue, 12 May 2009 00:00:00 EST

Wheeling Island Hotel-Casino-Racetrack is pairing up with rock legend and 2004 Rock Hall of Fame inductee Dave Mason for a special cause. Dave Mason returns to the Wheeling Island showroom for a special live performance on Saturday, May 16 at 9pm.

Wheeling Island Presents Country Legend George Jones

Tue, 24 Mar 2009 00:00:00 EST

Jones to perform live at Wheeling Island’s newly expanded 1,000 seat showroom! Jones to perform live at Wheeling Island’s newly expanded 1,000 seat showroom!

Wheeling Island Hotel-Casino-Racetrack Announces Wheeling Island Christmas Wish

Tue, 02 Dec 2008 00:00:00 EST

In the spirit of giving, Wheeling Island Hotel-Casino-Racetrack is working to make a difference in the community this holiday season with their Wheeling Island Christmas Wish toy drive from December 1 - 23, 2008.

Thunder from down under' australia's all-male revue is back this weekend at Wheeling Island Hotel-Casino-Racetrack

Mon, 24 Nov 2008 00:00:00 EST

 It's a "hunter widow weekend" at Wheeling Island Hotel-Casino-Racetrack with the return of the #1 male revue direct from the Las Vegas strip, Thunder From Down Under live on Friday & Saturday, November 28 & 29 at 9pm in the Wheeling Island showroom.

Wheeling Island Welcomes 70's Rock Sensation Foghat

Wed, 12 Nov 2008 00:00:00 EST

Wheeling Island Hotel-Casino-Racetrack presents the legendary 70's rock-n-roll band Foghat live in the Wheeling Island showroom on Saturday, November 15 at 9pm.

Wheeling Island Hotel-Casino-Racetrack Kicks Off the Playboy Tournament Series Finale Weekend

Thu, 06 Nov 2008 00:00:00 EST

Wheeling Island Hotel-Casino-Racetrack kicks off the area's hottest, most exciting tournament event, The Playboy Tournament Series Finale Weekend with a special free concert by Pittsburgh's own BonJourney on Thursday, November 6 at 8pm in the Wheeling Island showroom.

Wheeling Island Presents Country Music Newcomer Keith Anderson

Tue, 04 Nov 2008 00:00:00 EST

Wheeling Island Hotel-Casino-Racetrack presents up-and-coming American Country Music artist Keith Anderson live in the Wheeling Island showroom on Friday, November 7 at 9pm.

Wheeling Island $100,000 Slot Tournament Finals Today at 5PM

Sun, 05 Oct 2008 00:00:00 EST

The Finals are here! Wheeling Island Hotel-Casino-Racetrack $100,000 Slot Tournament will conclude today at 5pm when one lucky winner will walk away with $100,000 in cold hard cash guaranteed!

Wheeling Island Welcomes Labor Day Weekend with Great Music, Beautiful Girls and Exciting Giveaways

Tue, 26 Aug 2008 00:00:00 EST

Wheeling Island Hotel-Casino-Racetrack kicks off the holiday weekend with the Miss Hawaiian Tropic State Finals competition and a free Miss Hawaiian Tropic after-party performance by Bon-Journey, plus a live concert by legendary British rock band Herman's Hermits featuring Peter Noone!

Wheeling Island Hotel-Casino-Racetrack Presents CMA Female Vocalist Pam Tillis

Mon, 11 Aug 2008 00:00:00 EST

Wheeling Island Hotel-Casino-Racetrack presents CMA Female Vocalist, Pam Tillis live in the Wheeling Island showroom on Friday, August 15th at 9pm.

Wheeling Island Hotel-Casino-Racetrack Presents West Virginia Miss Hawaiian Tropic Model Search

Tue, 05 Aug 2008 00:00:00 EST

Wheeling Island Hotel-Casino-Racetrack is looking to discover the next West Virginia Miss Hawaiian Tropic with a regional model search competition that leads up to the state finals on August 30. The model search competition is open to all females 18 or older.

Wheeling Island Hotel-Casino-Racetrack Wins 7 "Best of Gaming" Awards by Casino Player Magazine

Wed, 02 Jul 2008 00:00:00 EST

Wheeling Island Hotel-Casino-Racetrack is making its mark in casino entertainment. Thanks to the readers of Casino Player Magazine, America's largest gaming publication, Wheeling Island Hotel-Casino-Racetrack was voted 7 "Best Of Gaming" awards in this year's 2008 readers poll.

Wheeling Island guest hits big on CA$HOLA PROGRESSIVE SLOT MACHINES walking away with $430,635 jackpot!

Thu, 19 Jun 2008 00:00:00 EST

Some say lightning can’t strike twice, but at Wheeling Island, their multi-state progressive CA$HOLA slot machines are hotter than ever!

Wheeling Island's 2008 Summer Concert Series Presents Big Bad Voodoo Daddy!

Mon, 16 Jun 2008 00:00:00 EST

Wheeling Island Hotel-Casino-Racetrack proudly presents the "Bad Boys of Swing" Big Bad VooDoo Daddy as they make their debut concert appearance live in the Wheeling Island showroom for one show on Thursday, June 26th at 8pm.

Wheeling Island Hotel-Casino-Racetrack announces Wheeling Island Idol Amateur Singing Contest

Tue, 27 May 2008 00:00:00 EST

Wheeling Island Hotel-Casino-Racetrack is looking to discover the next big talent in the regional area with the launch of its first Wheeling Island Idol Amateur Singing Contest open to all persons 21 or older.

Wheeling Island Guest drives past the meadows to hit for $2.9 Million jackpot at CA$HOLA PROGRESSIVE SLOT MACHINES

Mon, 19 May 2008 00:00:00 EST

The $2.9 million CA$HOLA jackpot is the largest jackpot to be paid in the multi-state progressive video lottery game!

Wheeling Island's 2008 Summer Concert Series Presents Matt Ryan "Bruce in the USA"

Fri, 09 May 2008 00:00:00 EST

 Wheeling Island Hotel -Casino-Racetrack proudly presents a note-perfect and visually accurate recreation of a Bruce Springsteen & The E. Street Band show live in the Wheeling Island showroom for two shows on Friday, May 9th & Saturday, May 10th at 9pm.

Wheeling Island Presents Gilbert Gottfried

Fri, 25 Apr 2008 00:00:00 EST

Wheeling Island Hotel • Casino • Racetrack proudly presents “Catch a Rising Star” comedy series featuring the hilarious Gilbert Gottfried live in the Wheeling Island showroom on Friday, April 25^th for two shows at 8pm and 10pm.

Wheeling Island Employees Raise Over $35,000 For The Untied Way-Upper Ohio Valley

Tue, 04 Mar 2008 00:00:00 EST

Wheeling Island Hotel-Casino-Racetrack presented a $35,342 check to George Smoulder, Executive Director of the United Way-Upper Ohio Valley on Tuesday, March 4, 2008. The check represented the conclusion of the casino’s 2008 employee campaign.

Wheeling Island’s World Series Of Poker Satellite Tournament Is An Overwhelming Success

Mon, 18 Feb 2008 00:00:00 EST

Only two months after the opening of table games, Wheeling Island Hotel-Casino-Racetrack hosted its first World Series of Poker satellite qualifier tournament on Sunday, February 17, 2008 with overwhelming success.

Business As Usual At Wheeling Island Hotel-Casino-Racetrack

Thu, 07 Feb 2008 00:00:00 EST

Wheeling Island Hotel-Casino-Racetrack is operating as usual today and will offer over 1,800 slots, 43 table games including blackjack, craps, roulette and specialty games, 20-table poker room, hotel accommodations, live greyhound racing and 6 restaurants including The Pointe Steakhouse and their popular Islander Buffet. Wheeling Island is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.  

Delaware North Companies Names New Managing Director of Gaming Hospitality Group

Thu, 07 Feb 2008 00:00:00 EST

Delaware North Companies, a leading global hospitality and food service provider, announced today that Ronald A. Sultemeier has been named managing director of the company’s Gaming Hospitality Group. This newly created post will focus on the company’s latest gaming business extension, which was announced at the Global Gaming Expo (G2E) in November.

Wheeling Island Opens 43 Table Games

Thu, 20 Dec 2007 00:00:00 EST

Wheeling Island Hotel-Casino-Racetrack welcomed hundreds of guests at their ribbon cutting and grand opening ceremony on Thursday, December 20, 2007 when the casino opened their 43 table games to the public.

Wheeling Island Hotel-Casino-Racetrack Hosts Table Games Charity Events

Mon, 17 Dec 2007 00:00:00 EST

Wheeling Island Hotel-Casino-Racetrack will host two table games charity events on Monday, December 17 and Tuesday, December 18, 2007 from 4pm-8pm in their newly renovated gaming floor.

Delaware North Companies Introducing Gaming Hospitality Group at G2E

Fri, 02 Nov 2007 00:00:00 EST

Delaware North Companies, a leading global hospitality and food service provider, will introduce its new gaming hospitality arm at Global Gaming Expo (G2E) 2007 Nov. 13 to 15 at the Las Vegas Convention Center.

Wheeling Island's Poker Room Has a Full House for First Weekend

Wed, 24 Oct 2007 00:00:00 EST

Wheeling Island Racetrack & Gaming Center’s new Poker Room celebrated its grand opening this weekend with hundreds of guests visiting from across the tri-state region. The Poker Room saw steady action for three days with all of its 20 tables full just 2 hours after opening and a waiting list for those still wanting to play.

Wheeling Island Racetrack & Gaming Center Announces Charity Poker Events

Mon, 15 Oct 2007 00:00:00 EST

Wheeling Island Racetrack & Gaming Center announces they will host two charity poker events on Monday, October 15 and Tuesday, October 16, 2007 from 4pm-8pm in their newly constructed Poker Room.

Wheeling Island Announces $100,000 Slot Tournament

Fri, 31 Aug 2007 00:00:00 EST

Wheeling Island Racetrack & Gaming announces its $100,000 Slot Tournament starting in September. Each month 50 lucky winners will qualify for the grand finals in October 2008 with one lucky winner taking home the grand prize of $100,000 cash! 

Wheeling Island Racetrack & Gaming Center Announces OVGA'S 2007 Ohio Valley Amateur Golf Tournament Title Sponsorship

Thu, 23 Aug 2007 00:00:00 EST

Wheeling Island Racetrack & Gaming Center is proud to announce its partnership with The Ohio Valley Golf Association as the title sponsor of the 2007 Ohio Valley Amateur Golf Championship held on September 15-16, 2007, as well as the Participant Appreciation Banquet held on September 19, 2007 at 6pm in the Wheeling Island meeting rooms. 

Pari-Mutuel Racing Veteran Barry Baldwin Retiring As President Of Southland Park Gaming & Racing

Thu, 12 Jul 2007 00:00:00 EST

Barry Baldwin is set to retire this month as president of Southland Park Gaming & Racing but will continue to serve the facility and its parent company, Delaware North Companies Gaming & Entertainment, as an adviser and as a representative to the West Memphis community. 

Wheeling Island Opens New Gaming Room And Racetrack Apron

Wed, 27 Jun 2007 00:00:00 EST

Wheeling Island Racetrack & Gaming Center’s President and General Manager, Bob Marshall, along with local dignitaries and community leaders officially opened the gaming center’s new Compass Room and renovated racetrack apron with a ribbon-cutting ceremony. 

Wheeling Island Gaming, Inc. Announces Fiscal 2006 Operating Results

Wed, 21 Mar 2007 00:00:00 EST

Wheeling Island Gaming, Inc. (the “Company”) announced today that the Company’s audited financial results for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2006 reflect operating revenues of $119.7 million, representing an increase of $2.8 million, or a 2.4% increase over the prior year.