Hollywood Casino at Penn National Race Course

Gaming and Leisure Properties, Inc. Chief Financial Officer, Steven Snyder, Announces Plan to Step Down

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Tuesday, July 28, 2020

Mr. Snyder has served in his current role, and previously as Interim Chief Financial Officer since May 2018.

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  • Mr. Snyder has served in his current role, and previously as Interim Chief Financial Officer since May 2018.
  • Peter M. Carlino, Chief Executive Officer of Gaming and Leisure Properties, commented, I have worked side by side with Steve for more than 20 years, first at Penn National and for the last seven years at Gaming and Leisure Properties.
  • GLPI expects to grow its portfolio by pursuing opportunities to acquire additional gaming facilities to lease to gaming operators.
  • GLPI also intends to diversify its portfolio over time, including by acquiring properties outside the gaming industry to lease to third parties.

Penn National Gaming to Report Second Quarter Results and Host Conference Call and Webcast on August 6

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Wednesday, July 15, 2020

Penn National Gaming, Inc. (PENN: Nasdaq) announced today that it will release its 2020 second quarter financial results at 7:00 a.m.

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  • Penn National Gaming, Inc. (PENN: Nasdaq) announced today that it will release its 2020 second quarter financial results at 7:00 a.m.
  • ET on Thursday, August 6, 2020 and will host a conference call and simultaneous webcast at 9:00 a.m.
  • The conference call number is 212/231-2925; please call five minutes in advance to ensure that you are connected prior to the presentation.
  • Penn National Gaming owns, operates or has ownership interests in 41 gaming and racing properties in 19 states and video gaming terminal operations with a focus on slot machine entertainment.

Penn National Gaming Reopens Three Illinois Casinos and Resumes Prairie State Gaming Video Gaming Terminal Operations

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Wednesday, July 1, 2020

The latest reopenings are scheduled for today at the Companys three Illinois casinos as well as its Prairie State Gaming video gaming terminal (VGT) operations throughout Illinois.

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  • The latest reopenings are scheduled for today at the Companys three Illinois casinos as well as its Prairie State Gaming video gaming terminal (VGT) operations throughout Illinois.
  • With the reopening of our three casinos and our VGT operations in Illinois, 83 percent of our industry-leading regional gaming footprint has now resumed operations, said Jay Snowden, President and Chief Executive Officer for Penn National.
  • Penn National has implemented comprehensive social distancing and safety protocols at all of its reopened properties, developed in close consultation with state regulators and local and state public health officials.
  • Penn National Gaming owns, operates or has ownership interests in 41 gaming and racing properties in 19 states and video gaming terminal operations with a focus on slot machine entertainment.

Penn National Gaming Announces Sports Betting Partnership With Sportradar for National Football League Data

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Wednesday, July 1, 2020

Penn National Gaming, Inc. (NASDAQ: PENN) (Penn National or the Company) announced today that it has entered into a partnership with Sportradar, the global provider of sports data and content, to use official National Football League (NFL) data on the Companys sports betting platforms.

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  • Penn National Gaming, Inc. (NASDAQ: PENN) (Penn National or the Company) announced today that it has entered into a partnership with Sportradar, the global provider of sports data and content, to use official National Football League (NFL) data on the Companys sports betting platforms.
  • We are thrilled to be partnering with Sportradar for NFL data in advance of the upcoming football season, said Jon Kaplowitz, Senior Vice President of Penn Nationals interactive gaming division.
  • The partnership will allow Penn National to use the official NFL play-by-play data feed for live in-game wagers on the Companys sports betting platforms.
  • Penn National is at the forefront of sports betting in the US, and we are delighted to extend our partnership to include official NFL data, said Neale Deeley, Vice President of US Sales and Gaming, Sportradar.

Penn National Gaming Has Resumed Operations at More Than 70 Percent of the Company’s 41 Properties

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Friday, June 19, 2020

Penn National Gaming, Inc. (NASDAQ: PENN) (Penn National or the Company) today announced that 30 of its 41 gaming and racing properties have resumed operations, representing more than 70 percent of the Companys regional gaming portfolio in 13 of the 19 states in which it operates.

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  • Penn National Gaming, Inc. (NASDAQ: PENN) (Penn National or the Company) today announced that 30 of its 41 gaming and racing properties have resumed operations, representing more than 70 percent of the Companys regional gaming portfolio in 13 of the 19 states in which it operates.
  • The latest reopenings will occur today at the Companys four Ohio properties and in Pennsylvania at Hollywood Casino at Penn National Race Course.
  • Penn National Gaming owns, operates or has ownership interests in 41 gaming and racing properties in 19 states and video gaming terminal operations with a focus on slot machine entertainment.
  • In total, Penn Nationals properties feature approximately 50,000 gaming machines, 1,300 table games and 8,800 hotel rooms.

Penn National Gaming Announces Reopening of Its 10 Casinos in Louisiana and Mississippi

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Wednesday, May 20, 2020

Penn National Gaming, Inc. (NASDAQ: PENN) (Penn National or the Company) announced today that on May 18, 2020, the Company successfully reopened its five casino properties in Louisiana.

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  • Penn National Gaming, Inc. (NASDAQ: PENN) (Penn National or the Company) announced today that on May 18, 2020, the Company successfully reopened its five casino properties in Louisiana.
  • The Company also announced that it plans to reopen its five casinos in Mississippi on Thursday, May 21, 2020, pending final regulatory approval.
  • Penn National has implemented property-specific comprehensive social distancing and safety protocols, developed in close consultation with state regulators and public health officials.
  • Penn National Gaming owns, operates or has ownership interests in 41 gaming and racing properties in 19 jurisdictions and video gaming terminal operations with a focus on slot machine entertainment.

DraftKings Debuts Online Casino in Pennsylvania

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Monday, May 4, 2020

BOSTON, May 04, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- DraftKings (NASDAQ: DKNG) launched its online casino product in partnership with Hollywood Casino, an affiliate of Penn National Gaming, on Friday in Pennsylvania.

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  • BOSTON, May 04, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- DraftKings (NASDAQ: DKNG) launched its online casino product in partnership with Hollywood Casino, an affiliate of Penn National Gaming, on Friday in Pennsylvania.
  • The product is accessible via the DraftKings Sportsbook app and features virtual table games including Blackjack, Roulette and Three Card Poker, in addition to popular slot machine games.
  • The DraftKings online casino product features a variety table themed felts based on sports and holiday seasons.
  • To learn more about DraftKings online casino download the DraftKings Sportsbook app for iOS and Android today.

Penn National Gaming to Report First Quarter Results and Host Conference Call and Webcast on May 7

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Wednesday, April 22, 2020

Penn National Gaming, Inc. (PENN: Nasdaq) announced today that it will release its 2020 first quarter financial results at 7:00 a.m.

Key Points: 
  • Penn National Gaming, Inc. (PENN: Nasdaq) announced today that it will release its 2020 first quarter financial results at 7:00 a.m.
  • ET on Thursday, May 7, 2020 and will host a conference call and simultaneous webcast at 9:00 a.m.
  • The conference call number is 212/231-2905; please call five minutes in advance to ensure that you are connected prior to the presentation.
  • Penn National Gaming owns, operates or has ownership interests in 41 gaming and racing properties in 19 jurisdictions and video gaming terminal operations with a focus on slot machine entertainment.

Penn National Gaming Announces Additional Mitigation Efforts in Response to COVID-19 Pandemic

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Friday, March 27, 2020

Penn National Gaming, Inc. (PENN: Nasdaq) (Penn National or the Company) today announced additional measures to help mitigate the financial impact of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.

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  • Penn National Gaming, Inc. (PENN: Nasdaq) (Penn National or the Company) today announced additional measures to help mitigate the financial impact of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.
  • As previously announced, Penn National will continue to pay its team members their full wages and benefits through March 31.
  • In addition, Penn National has established a special COVID-19 Emergency Relief Fund under the Penn National Gaming Foundation to provide assistance to team members and local relief organizations in our communities.
  • Penn National Gaming owns, operates or has ownership interests in 41 gaming and racing properties in 19 jurisdictions and video gaming terminal operations with a focus on slot machine entertainment.

Penn National Gaming to Temporarily Suspend Operations at Its Casinos in Nevada

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Wednesday, March 18, 2020

Penn National Gaming, Inc. (NASDAQ: PENN) (Penn National or the Company) announced today that pursuant to an order from Governor Steve Sisolak, it will temporarily suspend operations for thirty days at Tropicana Las Vegas, The M Resort, and Cactus Petes as a precautionary measure against the ongoing spread of COVID-19.

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  • Penn National Gaming, Inc. (NASDAQ: PENN) (Penn National or the Company) announced today that pursuant to an order from Governor Steve Sisolak, it will temporarily suspend operations for thirty days at Tropicana Las Vegas, The M Resort, and Cactus Petes as a precautionary measure against the ongoing spread of COVID-19.
  • All gaming operations will be closing at midnight tonight and all non-gaming operations, other than hotel operations, will be closing by noon on Wednesday, March 18, 2020.
  • The health and well-being of our guests and team members will always be our paramount concern, said Jay Snowden, President and CEO of Penn National Gaming.
  • Penn National Gaming owns, operates or has ownership interests in 41 gaming and racing properties in 19 jurisdictions and video gaming terminal operations with a focus on slot machine entertainment.