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Pennsylvania Sportsbooks Smash State Revenue Record in November

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Tuesday, December 21, 2021

Pennsylvania's sportsbooks handled $761.6 million in wagers in November, the second-most ever for the state, according to official data released Monday.

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  • Pennsylvania's sportsbooks handled $761.6 million in wagers in November, the second-most ever for the state, according to official data released Monday.
  • Sportsbooks won $84.9 million in November, obliterating the previous record of $49.3 million in revenue that was set in January.
  • Penn National's Barstool-branded app was third in the state with $74.3 million in wagers, yielding $8.0 million in gross revenue.
  • And now Pennsylvania is one of the most productive markets in the country in terms of revenue that it generates for the state."

Choice Privileges Brings Holiday Spirit To Members This Season With New Promotions

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Monday, November 29, 2021

ROCKVILLE, Md., Nov. 29, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Choice Privileges ,the award-winning loyalty program from Choice Hotels International, Inc. (NYSE: CHH), is spreading extra holiday cheer this season with a new promotion for members.

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  • ROCKVILLE, Md., Nov. 29, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Choice Privileges ,the award-winning loyalty program from Choice Hotels International, Inc. (NYSE: CHH), is spreading extra holiday cheer this season with a new promotion for members.
  • Now through December 31, Choice Privileges members who stay at participating Choice-branded hotels will earn twice the loyalty points, which can be redeemed for free nights, gift cards, golf gear, and more.
  • Guest can earn points for future stays at Choice-branded hotels; for more information or to enroll in Choice Privileges, visit www.choicehotels.com/choice-privileges .
  • The award-winning Choice Privileges loyalty program offers members benefits ranging from everyday rewards to exceptional experiences.

Penn National Gaming Set to Open Hollywood Casino Morgantown on December 22nd

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Monday, November 22, 2021

Penn National Gaming, Inc. (Nasdaq: PENN)(Penn National or the Company) announced today that it expects to open Hollywood Casino Morgantown to the public on Wednesday, December 22nd, at Noon, pending final regulatory approvals.

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  • Penn National Gaming, Inc. (Nasdaq: PENN)(Penn National or the Company) announced today that it expects to open Hollywood Casino Morgantown to the public on Wednesday, December 22nd, at Noon, pending final regulatory approvals.
  • Hollywood Casino Morgantown is conveniently located at the intersections of three major roadways: the Pennsylvania Turnpike (I-76), I-176, and the Morgantown Expressway (Rt.
  • The Morgantown Category 4 casino represents Penn Nationals fourth facility in Pennsylvania, joining Hollywood Casino at Penn National Race Course in Grantville, Hollywood Casino at the Meadows in Washington and Hollywood Casino York, which opened in August.
  • Interested applicants can visit the Hollywood Casino Morgantown Career center, located at the Holiday Inn Morgantown at 6170 Morgantown Road.

Penn National Gaming Launches STEM Scholarship Program With Historically Black Colleges and Universities

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Wednesday, November 17, 2021

Penn National Gaming, Inc. (Nasdaq: PENN)(Penn National or the Company) announced today that it has launched a new Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) Scholarship Program in partnership with Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) in states where it operates.

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  • Penn National Gaming, Inc. (Nasdaq: PENN)(Penn National or the Company) announced today that it has launched a new Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) Scholarship Program in partnership with Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) in states where it operates.
  • Through this initiative, Penn National will dedicate more than $4 million over five years to fund STEM scholarships and internship opportunities at the Company.
  • Last year, we formed the Penn Diversity Committee to help put our Companys longstanding support of diversity and inclusion into action, said Jay Snowden, President and CEO of Penn National.
  • The STEM Scholarship Program is another important step in narrowing the representation gap in STEM fields among certain underrepresented communities.

Pennsylvania Buries Records for Sports Betting, Online Casino Revenue in October, According to PlayPennsylvania

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Wednesday, November 17, 2021

October's revenue was well short of the record $49.3 million in revenue generated in January.

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  • October's revenue was well short of the record $49.3 million in revenue generated in January.
  • In the end, sportsbooks produced $23.5 million in taxable revenue, which yielded $8.4 million in state taxes and local share assessments.
  • New Jersey and Pennsylvania both reached $1billion in annualonline casino revenuein October, the first states to reach the milestones.
  • "Online gambling continues to thrive, while the state has a consistent and significant revenue generator," Gouker said.

INVESTIGATION ALERT: The Schall Law Firm Announces it is Investigating Claims Against Penn National Gaming, Inc. and Encourages Investors with Losses to Contact the Firm

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Thursday, November 11, 2021

The Schall Law Firm , a national shareholder rights litigation firm, announces that it is investigating claims on behalf of investors of Penn National Gaming, Inc. (Penn National or the Company) (NASDAQ: PENN ) for violations of the securities laws.

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  • The Schall Law Firm , a national shareholder rights litigation firm, announces that it is investigating claims on behalf of investors of Penn National Gaming, Inc. (Penn National or the Company) (NASDAQ: PENN ) for violations of the securities laws.
  • The investigation focuses on whether the Company issued false and/or misleading statements and/or failed to disclose information pertinent to investors.
  • Penn National announced its financial results for the third quarter of 2021 on November 4, 2021.
  • The Schall Law Firm represents investors around the world and specializes in securities class action lawsuits and shareholder rights litigation.

SHAREHOLDER ALERT: Pomerantz Law Firm Investigates Claims On Behalf of Investors of Penn National Gaming Inc. - PENN

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Tuesday, November 9, 2021

NEW YORK, Nov. 09, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Pomerantz LLP is investigating claims on behalf of investors of Penn National Gaming Inc. (Penn National or the Company) (NASDAQ:PENN).

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  • NEW YORK, Nov. 09, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Pomerantz LLP is investigating claims on behalf of investors of Penn National Gaming Inc. (Penn National or the Company) (NASDAQ:PENN).
  • The investigation concerns whether Penn National and certain of its officers and/or directors have engaged in securities fraud or other unlawful business practices.
  • On November 4, 2021, Penn National disclosed its financial results for the third quarter of 2021.
  • Founded by the late Abraham L. Pomerantz, known as the dean of the class action bar, the Pomerantz Firm pioneered the field of securities class actions.

Optimove Announces Integration with Criteo to Scale Multichannel Marketing Orchestration

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Thursday, October 28, 2021

NEW YORK, Oct. 28, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Optimove , the leading global CRM Marketing platform, today announced an integration with Criteo , that will allow Optimove's clients to better personalize customer experiences using digital advertising.

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  • NEW YORK, Oct. 28, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Optimove , the leading global CRM Marketing platform, today announced an integration with Criteo , that will allow Optimove's clients to better personalize customer experiences using digital advertising.
  • Enhanced marketing-impact reporting: Measure the performance of advertising across channels with Criteo, further understanding their incremental uplift against any business KPI with Optimove's productized experimentation tools.
  • "Both Optimove and Criteo have been great partners in helping us fuel our growth through scaling our multichannel marketing," said Angela Hsu, SVP Marketing and eCommerce at Lamps Plus.
  • Optimove is the leading CRM Marketing Hub, empowering marketing teams to create and manage large-scale, customer-led journeys.

Penn National Gaming Completes Acquisition of Score Media and Gaming Inc.

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Tuesday, October 19, 2021

Penn National Gaming, Inc. (PENN: NASDAQ) (Penn National or the Company) today completed its previously announced acquisition of Score Media and Gaming Inc. (theScore) for total consideration of approximately U.S.$2.0 billion in cash and stock.

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  • Penn National Gaming, Inc. (PENN: NASDAQ) (Penn National or the Company) today completed its previously announced acquisition of Score Media and Gaming Inc. (theScore) for total consideration of approximately U.S.$2.0 billion in cash and stock.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20211019005903/en/
    The acquisition of theScore fortifies Penn Nationals digital media and gaming strategy, creating a complete one-stop entertainment destination.
  • Pairing theScore with Barstool Sports provides Penn National with two of North Americas most powerful and unique sports media assets, with the capabilities to generate best-in-class engagement and enhanced customer acquisition and retention across its media and gaming properties.
  • John Levy, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of theScore, commented, It is a truly exciting time to join Penn National and collaborate with their team to build a highly innovative and first-of-its-kind sports media and gaming company.

Esports Betting Industry On PC-Based Games Is On The Upswing

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Thursday, October 14, 2021

A recent article on iGamingBusiness.com said that: "The issue for sportsbooks offering esports options is that now is not the right time to roll out betting options on mobile gaming.

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  • A recent article on iGamingBusiness.com said that: "The issue for sportsbooks offering esports options is that now is not the right time to roll out betting options on mobile gaming.
  • Most of the money is still in traditional esports played on PCs, and the industry has not adapted tournaments on a massive scale to mobile."
  • The esports betting industry on PC-based games is on the upswing, and sportsbooks need to capitalize on that while keeping an eye on the future.
  • In addition to Esports Technologies, sports betting industry leaders Draft Kings and Penn National as well as top retail and technology companies will be participating in the conference.