PENN ENTERTAINMENT, INC.


Associated tags: Chartwell Leisure, Casino, Entertainment, Gaming, Penn Entertainment, General Entertainment, Mobile Entertainment, Sports, Electronic Games

Locations: NORTH CAROLINA, UNITED STATES, NORTH AMERICA, PENNSYLVANIA

PENN Entertainment Publishes 2023 Corporate Social Responsibility Report

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Tuesday, April 23, 2024

PENN Entertainment, Inc. (Nasdaq: PENN)(“PENN” or the “Company), North America’s leading provider of integrated entertainment, sports content and casino gaming experiences, published today its 2023 Corporate Social Responsibility (“CSR”) report.

Key Points: 
  • PENN Entertainment, Inc. (Nasdaq: PENN)(“PENN” or the “Company), North America’s leading provider of integrated entertainment, sports content and casino gaming experiences, published today its 2023 Corporate Social Responsibility (“CSR”) report.
  • The full report is available on the corporate responsibility page of the Company’s website.
  • Key highlights of PENN’s 2023 CSR Report include:
    Donated more than $8 million in support of local charities and generated more than $17 million in economic development grants.
  • Launched “PENN Women,” a new employee resource group to increase inclusivity and provide allies and mentorship at all levels of PENN’s workforce.

PENN Entertainment Names Aaron LaBerge Chief Technology Officer

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Monday, April 22, 2024

PENN Entertainment, Inc. (Nasdaq: PENN) (“PENN” or the “Company”) announced today that Aaron LaBerge has been named Chief Technology Officer (“CTO”) effective July 1, 2024, subject to customary regulatory approvals.

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  • PENN Entertainment, Inc. (Nasdaq: PENN) (“PENN” or the “Company”) announced today that Aaron LaBerge has been named Chief Technology Officer (“CTO”) effective July 1, 2024, subject to customary regulatory approvals.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240422272916/en/
    Aaron LaBerge - Chief Technology Officer, PENN Entertainment (Photo: Business Wire)
    In his new role, Mr. LaBerge will be responsible for driving the technology strategy and execution for PENN, while leading the multinational team of technologists and serving as the key business leader for the company’s Interactive division.
  • Mr. LaBerge spent more than 20 years at The Walt Disney Company, in two stints separated by five and a half years as a technology entrepreneur.
  • He was most recently President & Chief Technology Officer for Disney Entertainment and ESPN where he was responsible for driving all technology and product development in support of The Walt Disney Company’s two media divisions.

PENN Entertainment to Report First Quarter Results and Host Conference Call and Webcast on May 2

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Tuesday, April 2, 2024

PENN Entertainment, Inc. (Nasdaq: PENN) announced today that it will release its 2024 first quarter financial results at 7:00 a.m.

Key Points: 
  • PENN Entertainment, Inc. (Nasdaq: PENN) announced today that it will release its 2024 first quarter financial results at 7:00 a.m.
  • ET on Thursday, May 2, 2024 followed by a conference call and simultaneous webcast at 9:00 a.m.
  • ET.
  • The conference call number is 203-518-9843; please call five minutes in advance to ensure that you are connected prior to the presentation.

ESPN BET Launches in North Carolina

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Monday, March 11, 2024

ESPN BET, the official sportsbook of ESPN, launched today in North Carolina as the state’s legal sports betting market opened.

Key Points: 
  • ESPN BET, the official sportsbook of ESPN, launched today in North Carolina as the state’s legal sports betting market opened.
  • ESPN BET, operated by PENN Entertainment (“PENN”) (Nasdaq: PENN), is now live in 18 states.
  • “We’re thrilled to bring ESPN BET to North Carolina, which marks the first new state launch under our ESPN partnership,” said Jay Snowden, CEO and President of PENN Entertainment.
  • We commend the North Carolina State Lottery Commission and all of the stakeholders involved in establishing this new legal sports betting market.”
    "Launching ESPN BET for North Carolina fans is a pivotal moment," said Mike Morrison, Vice President of ESPN BET and ESPN Fantasy.

PENN Entertainment to Participate in J.P. Morgan Gaming, Lodging, Restaurant & Leisure Management Access Forum on March 14

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Thursday, March 7, 2024

PENN Entertainment, Inc. (Nasdaq: PENN) (the “Company”) announced today that the Company’s Chief Executive Officer and President, Jay Snowden, will participate in a fireside chat at the J.P. Morgan Gaming, Lodging, Restaurant & Leisure Management Access Forum on Thursday, March 14, 2024 at 1:50 p.m.

Key Points: 
  • PENN Entertainment, Inc. (Nasdaq: PENN) (the “Company”) announced today that the Company’s Chief Executive Officer and President, Jay Snowden, will participate in a fireside chat at the J.P. Morgan Gaming, Lodging, Restaurant & Leisure Management Access Forum on Thursday, March 14, 2024 at 1:50 p.m.
  • The Company’s management will also host meetings with institutional investors at the conference.
  • Interested parties may access a live audio webcast of the fireside chat at https://www.pennentertainment.com/corp/investors (Select “Events and Presentations”).
  • An archive of the webcast will be available for 30 days.

PENN Entertainment Announces Agreement with Wynn Interactive Holdings to Acquire Mobile Sports Wagering Licenses for New York Market Access

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Tuesday, February 13, 2024

PENN Entertainment, Inc. (“PENN” or the “Company”) (Nasdaq: PENN) announced today that it has reached an agreement with Wynn Interactive Holdings to acquire its New York mobile sports wagering licenses, providing PENN with market access to the jurisdiction.

Key Points: 
  • PENN Entertainment, Inc. (“PENN” or the “Company”) (Nasdaq: PENN) announced today that it has reached an agreement with Wynn Interactive Holdings to acquire its New York mobile sports wagering licenses, providing PENN with market access to the jurisdiction.
  • Pending regulatory approvals, PENN will launch its online sports wagering product, ESPN BET, in New York in 2024.
  • As part of the transaction, PENN is acquiring WSI US, LLC, from Wynn Interactive Holdings for $25 million.
  • WSI US, LLC is the entity that holds the mobile sports wagering licenses that were previously issued by the New York State Gaming Commission in 2021.

PENN Entertainment Announces Interactive Leadership Transition Scheduled for April 2024

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Wednesday, January 31, 2024

PENN Entertainment, Inc. (“PENN” or the “Company”) (NASDAQ: PENN) announced today that the founding family behind theScore -- John Levy, Benjie Levy, Aubrey Levy and Noah Levy – will be stepping down from their roles at PENN Interactive, with John departing in mid-February and with Benjie, Aubrey and Noah departing in April 2024.

Key Points: 
  • PENN Entertainment, Inc. (“PENN” or the “Company”) (NASDAQ: PENN) announced today that the founding family behind theScore -- John Levy, Benjie Levy, Aubrey Levy and Noah Levy – will be stepping down from their roles at PENN Interactive, with John departing in mid-February and with Benjie, Aubrey and Noah departing in April 2024.
  • In conjunction with this planned leadership transition, the Company is in the final stages of its search for a new Head of Interactive.
  • “The Levys are a family of successful entrepreneurs and are truly pioneers in the sports media and gaming industry.
  • I am very proud of what we’ve been able to accomplish with them, including the development of an extremely deep and talented bench at PENN Interactive.

PENN Entertainment to Report Fourth Quarter Results and Host Conference Call and Webcast on February 15

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Thursday, January 4, 2024

PENN Entertainment, Inc. (Nasdaq: PENN) announced today that it will release its 2023 fourth quarter financial results at 7:00 a.m.

Key Points: 
  • PENN Entertainment, Inc. (Nasdaq: PENN) announced today that it will release its 2023 fourth quarter financial results at 7:00 a.m.
  • ET on Thursday, February 15, 2024 followed by a conference call and simultaneous webcast at 9:00 a.m.
  • ET.
  • Interested parties may also access the live call at www.pennentertainment.com ; allow 15 minutes to register, download, and install any necessary software.