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

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Tuesday, March 17, 2020

Penn National Gaming, Inc. (NASDAQ: PENN) (Penn National or the Company) announced today that pursuant to an order from Missouri Gaming Commission (MGC) it will temporarily suspend operations at Argosy Casino Riverside, Hollywood Casino St. Louis, and River City Casino & Hotel beginning at midnight tonight through March 30, 2020 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 Missouri Gaming Commission (MGC) it will temporarily suspend operations at Argosy Casino Riverside, Hollywood Casino St. Louis, and River City Casino & Hotel beginning at midnight tonight through March 30, 2020 as a precautionary measure against the ongoing spread of COVID-19.
  • 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.
  • In total, Penn Nationals properties feature approximately 50,000 gaming machines, 1,300 table games and 8,800 hotel rooms.

Penn National Gaming to Temporarily Suspend Operations at Ameristar Casino Council Bluffs in Iowa

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Tuesday, March 17, 2020

Penn National Gaming, Inc. (NASDAQ: PENN) (Penn National or the Company) announced today that pursuant to an order from Governor Kim Reynolds, it will temporarily suspend operations at Ameristar Casino Council Bluffs beginning at noon today through midnight on March 31, 2020 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 Kim Reynolds, it will temporarily suspend operations at Ameristar Casino Council Bluffs beginning at noon today through midnight on March 31, 2020 as a precautionary measure against the ongoing spread of COVID-19.
  • 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.
  • As for our more than 700 team members at Ameristar Casino Council Bluffs who will be impacted by this temporary closure, we plan to continue to pay their wages and benefits through the end of March.
  • 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 Ameristar Black Hawk Casino Hotel in Colorado

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Tuesday, March 17, 2020

Penn National Gaming, Inc. (NASDAQ: PENN) (Penn National or the Company) announced today that pursuant to an order from Governor Jared Polis, it will temporarily suspend operations at Ameristar Black Hawk Casino Hotel for a period of thirty days beginning at 4:00 a.m. on Tuesday, March 17, 2020 as a precautionary measure against the ongoing spread of COVID-19.

Key Points: 
  • Penn National Gaming, Inc. (NASDAQ: PENN) (Penn National or the Company) announced today that pursuant to an order from Governor Jared Polis, it will temporarily suspend operations at Ameristar Black Hawk Casino Hotel for a period of thirty days beginning at 4:00 a.m. on Tuesday, March 17, 2020 as a precautionary measure against the ongoing spread of COVID-19.
  • 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.
  • As for our nearly 800 team members at Ameristar Black Hawk Casino Hotel who will be impacted by this temporary closure, we plan to continue to pay their wages and benefits through the end of March.
  • 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 Louisiana

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Monday, March 16, 2020

Penn National Gaming, Inc. (NASDAQ: PENN) (Penn National or the Company) announced today that Boomtown Casino Bossier City, Boomtown Casino New Orleans, LAuberge Baton Rouge, LAuberge Lake Charles, and Margaritaville Resort Casino have received notification from the Louisiana Gaming Control Board (LGCB) to temporarily suspend operations for a period of two weeks beginning at midnight tonight as a precautionary measure against the ongoing spread of COVID-19.

Key Points: 
  • Penn National Gaming, Inc. (NASDAQ: PENN) (Penn National or the Company) announced today that Boomtown Casino Bossier City, Boomtown Casino New Orleans, LAuberge Baton Rouge, LAuberge Lake Charles, and Margaritaville Resort Casino have received notification from the Louisiana Gaming Control Board (LGCB) to temporarily suspend operations for a period of two weeks beginning at midnight tonight as a precautionary measure against the ongoing spread of COVID-19.
  • 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.
  • In total, Penn Nationals properties feature approximately 50,000 gaming machines, 1,300 table games and 8,800 hotel rooms.

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

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Monday, March 16, 2020

Penn National Gaming, Inc. (NASDAQ: PENN) (Penn National or the Company) announced today that Hollywood Casino at Penn National Race Course and The Meadows Casino Racetrack Hotel have received notification from the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board (PGCB) to temporarily suspend operations beginning at 6:00 a.m. on Tuesday, March 17, 2020 as a precautionary measure against the ongoing spread of COVID-19.

Key Points: 
  • Penn National Gaming, Inc. (NASDAQ: PENN) (Penn National or the Company) announced today that Hollywood Casino at Penn National Race Course and The Meadows Casino Racetrack Hotel have received notification from the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board (PGCB) to temporarily suspend operations beginning at 6:00 a.m. on Tuesday, March 17, 2020 as a precautionary measure against the ongoing spread of COVID-19.
  • 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.
  • In addition, well be donating perishable food items to the Central Pennsylvania Food Bank, Washington County Food Bank, and other local organizations.
  • 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 Greektown Casino-Hotel in Michigan

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Monday, March 16, 2020

Penn National Gaming, Inc. (NASDAQ: PENN) (Penn National or the Company) announced today that pursuant to an order from the Michigan Gaming Control Board (MGCB), it will temporarily suspend operations at Greektown Casino-Hotel for a period of two weeks beginning at 5:00 p.m. on Monday, March 16, 2020, as a precautionary measure against the ongoing spread of COVID-19.

Key Points: 
  • Penn National Gaming, Inc. (NASDAQ: PENN) (Penn National or the Company) announced today that pursuant to an order from the Michigan Gaming Control Board (MGCB), it will temporarily suspend operations at Greektown Casino-Hotel for a period of two weeks beginning at 5:00 p.m. on Monday, March 16, 2020, as a precautionary measure against the ongoing spread of COVID-19.
  • 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.
  • In total, Penn Nationals properties feature approximately 50,000 gaming machines, 1,300 table games and 8,800 hotel rooms.

Penn National Gaming to Temporarily Suspend Operations at Zia Park Casino Hotel & Racetrack in New Mexico

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Monday, March 16, 2020

Penn National Gaming, Inc. (NASDAQ: PENN) (Penn National or the Company) announced today that pursuant to an order from Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham, Zia Park Casino Hotel & Racetrack will be temporarily suspending gaming operations from Monday, March 16, 2020 until April 10, 2020 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 Michelle Lujan Grisham, Zia Park Casino Hotel & Racetrack will be temporarily suspending gaming operations from Monday, March 16, 2020 until April 10, 2020 as a precautionary measure against the ongoing spread of COVID-19.
  • The hotel will remain open and Zia Park will continue to consult with the Governors office and public health authorities to determine safe protocols for when gaming operations can resume.
  • 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.

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

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Sunday, March 15, 2020

Penn National Gaming, Inc. (NASDAQ: PENN) (Penn National or the Company) announced today that pursuant to an order from the Indiana Gaming Commission (IGC), it will temporarily suspend operations at Hollywood Casino Lawrenceburg and Ameristar East Chicago for a period of two weeks beginning Monday, March 16, 2020, 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 the Indiana Gaming Commission (IGC), it will temporarily suspend operations at Hollywood Casino Lawrenceburg and Ameristar East Chicago for a period of two weeks beginning Monday, March 16, 2020, as a precautionary measure against the ongoing spread of COVID-19.
  • The IGC will remain in consultation with the states licensed casinos, public health authorities and government officials to determine safe protocols for when operations may resume.
  • 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.

Penn National Gaming to Temporarily Suspend Operations at Plainridge Park Casino

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Saturday, March 14, 2020

Penn National Gaming, Inc. (NASDAQ: PENN) (Penn National or the Company) announced today that pursuant to an order from the Massachusetts Gaming Commission (MGC), it will temporarily suspend operations at Plainridge Park Casino for a period of two weeks beginning Sunday, March 15, 2020, at 6:00 a.m. as a precautionary measure against the ongoing spread of COVID-19.

Key Points: 
  • Penn National Gaming, Inc. (NASDAQ: PENN) (Penn National or the Company) announced today that pursuant to an order from the Massachusetts Gaming Commission (MGC), it will temporarily suspend operations at Plainridge Park Casino for a period of two weeks beginning Sunday, March 15, 2020, at 6:00 a.m. as a precautionary measure against the ongoing spread of COVID-19.
  • 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.
  • As for our nearly 400 team members at Plainridge Park Casino, who will be impacted by this temporary closure, we plan to continue to pay their wages and benefits for the two week period.
  • 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 Illinois Casinos Under Order of Illinois Gaming Board

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Saturday, March 14, 2020

Penn National Gaming, Inc. (NASDAQ: PENN) (Penn National or the Company) announced today that it has received an order from the Illinois Gaming Board that it must temporarily suspend operations for 14 days at its three casinos beginning Monday, March 16, as a precautionary measure against the ongoing spread of COVID-19.

Key Points: 
  • Penn National Gaming, Inc. (NASDAQ: PENN) (Penn National or the Company) announced today that it has received an order from the Illinois Gaming Board that it must temporarily suspend operations for 14 days at its three casinos beginning Monday, March 16, as a precautionary measure against the ongoing spread of COVID-19.
  • 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.
  • In total, Penn Nationals properties feature approximately 51,000 gaming machines, 1,300 table games and 8,800 hotel rooms.