Acquisitions in West Virginia in 2014

Eldorado Resorts, Inc. completed its merger with MTR Gaming Group, Inc., creating a combined company (renamed Eldorado Resorts, Inc.) that will trade on NASDAQ under the ticker ERI. The combination expands Eldorado's portfolio to six properties across multiple U.S. states and positions the company for greater geographic diversification and scale; MTR stockholders received a mix of cash and Eldorado shares per the merger terms.

The Arnold Agency, a longtime marketing and media firm headquartered in Charleston, West Virginia, was acquired by the Asher Agency (under Eastport Holdings) effective April 15. The Arnold Agency will be rebranded as Asher's West Virginia office; founder Linda Arnold will remain available as a consultant while Asher expands its regional presence and client services.