Hollywood Casino Showcases Downtown Baton Rouge In New TV Show

Businesses & Residents Work Together So Downtown Thrives & Grows

Baton Rouge, La. – September 11, 2007 – Hollywood Casino Baton Rouge today announced at the Downtown Development District meeting the introduction of a new television show, Hollywood Presents Downtown, which will showcase all the latest updates and events from downtown Baton Rouge.

Well-known personality Scott Rogers of the Around Town Weekend Show acts as host of the 30-minute program, which will include guest interviews, video vignettes along with a calendar of upcoming events. Shot on the Hollywood property in Studio 7, the show will begin airing in November on Cox.

“We’ve known for 12 years that downtown is the place to be. Now we want to make sure everyone knows that too,” said Jon Zimmerman, General Manager of Hollywood Casino Baton Rouge. “No matter what your age, if you want to know all that is fun and interesting downtown, this is the show to watch.”

Hollywood Casino will work closely with the Downtown Development District (DDD) and the Downtown Business Association (DBA) to highlight and to share the latest news.

“The momentum and excitement driving downtown continues to grow and grow,” said Davis Rhorer, Executive Director of the DDD. “Whether you want to live, to work, or to play downtown, we have something for you. Now you can just switch on your TV and see what’s going on.”

The Hollywood Presents Downtown show allows the downtown community of Baton Rouge to come together and to share news of the attractions, businesses, and entertainment choices.

“Whether it is Live After Five, the LSU game-day shuttle, or the latest movie shoot, the downtown community is always working together,” said Gayle Carnahan, President of the DBA.

Carnahan added, “a thriving and active downtown attracts locals – and tourists – to help drive our economy and support the city as a whole. Now here’s a new show that encourages everyone to Be Downtown.”

About Hollywood Casino Baton Rouge

The more than 95,000-square-foot Hollywood Casino Baton Rouge opened for business downtown as Casino Rouge in 1994 and currently employs 800 local residents. The property, which is owned by Penn National Gaming, Inc. (PENN: Nasdaq), was rebranded in February 2007 following an $8.5 million renovation that included all new interiors, renovated landside operations, new retail offerings, an expanded live entertainment venue, and memorabilia from iconic movies and celebrities.

For more information, go to www.hollywoodbr.com

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