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Hollywood Casino Baton Rouge to Move to New Landside Facility in Early 2022

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Friday, August 21, 2020

WYOMISSING, Pa. and BATON ROUGE, La., Aug. 21, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Gaming and Leisure Properties, Inc. (NASDAQ: GLPI) (GLPI or the Company) today announced that its Hollywood Casino Baton Rouge facility received approval from the Louisiana Gaming and Control Board to move its gaming operations to a to-be-constructed landside facility.

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  • WYOMISSING, Pa. and BATON ROUGE, La., Aug. 21, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Gaming and Leisure Properties, Inc. (NASDAQ: GLPI) (GLPI or the Company) today announced that its Hollywood Casino Baton Rouge facility received approval from the Louisiana Gaming and Control Board to move its gaming operations to a to-be-constructed landside facility.
  • The Company expects to complete the $21-$25 million project in early 2022 and believes the change to a landside facility will bring significant economic benefits to Downtown Baton Rouge.
  • We thank the Louisiana Gaming and Control Board for their support and look forward to getting to work on our new landside casino facility in the coming months.
  • Hollywood Casino Baton Rouge is a dockside riverboat casino operating in Baton Rouge, Louisiana.

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 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 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.

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  • 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 Hollywood Casino Hotel & Raceway in Maine

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Monday, March 16, 2020

Penn National Gaming, Inc. (NASDAQ: PENN) (Penn National or the Company) announced today that Hollywood Casino Hotel & Raceway in Bangor, Maine, has received notification from the Maine Department of Public Safety (DPS) and the Maine Gambling Control Board (MGCB) to temporarily suspend operations for a period of two weeks beginning at 6:00 p.m. tonight 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 Hollywood Casino Hotel & Raceway in Bangor, Maine, has received notification from the Maine Department of Public Safety (DPS) and the Maine Gambling Control Board (MGCB) to temporarily suspend operations for a period of two weeks beginning at 6:00 p.m. 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 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.

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  • 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 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.

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  • 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.

Penn National Gaming to Temporarily Suspend Operations at Ohio Casinos Under Executive Order of Governor Mike DeWine

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Saturday, March 14, 2020

Penn National Gaming, Inc. (NASDAQ: PENN) (Penn National or the Company) announced today that an Executive Order by Governor Mike DeWine will cause it to temporarily suspend operations at its four gaming properties in the state 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 an Executive Order by Governor Mike DeWine will cause it to temporarily suspend operations at its four gaming properties in the state as a precautionary measure against the ongoing spread of COVID-19.
  • Since Hollywood Casino Columbus, Hollywood Casino Toledo, Hollywood Gaming at Dayton Raceway and Hollywood Gaming at Mahoning Valley Race Course collectively employ more than 2,000 team members, Penn National is left with no choice but to temporarily close those facilities.
  • 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 Announces Reorganization of Executive Management Team Structure

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Tuesday, December 3, 2019

Penn National Gaming, Inc. (Nasdaq: PENN) (Penn National or the Company) announced today a new organizational structure for its executive management team, which includes the promotion of Todd George to Executive Vice President, Operations and a change of title for Chris Rogers to Senior Vice President, Chief Strategy Officer.

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  • Penn National Gaming, Inc. (Nasdaq: PENN) (Penn National or the Company) announced today a new organizational structure for its executive management team, which includes the promotion of Todd George to Executive Vice President, Operations and a change of title for Chris Rogers to Senior Vice President, Chief Strategy Officer.
  • Todd George joined Penn National in October 2012 as Vice President and General Manager of Hollywood Casino in Lawrenceburg, Indiana.
  • Penn National Gaming owns, operates or has ownership interests in gaming and racing facilities and video gaming terminal operations with a focus on slot machine entertainment.
  • In total, Penn National Gamings facilities feature approximately 50,500 gaming machines, 1,300 table games and 8,800 hotel rooms.