About PENN Entertainment, Inc. - Common Stock (PENN)
Penn Entertainment Inc is a leading player in the gaming and entertainment industry, primarily focused on operating a diverse portfolio of casinos and gaming facilities across the United States. The company provides a wide array of gaming options, including slot machines, table games, and online gaming platforms, aimed at delivering an engaging experience for its customers. Additionally, Penn Entertainment engages in strategic partnerships and ventures, enhancing its market presence and offering innovative entertainment experiences, such as live events and sports betting integrations. Through its commitment to customer satisfaction and community engagement, the company continues to grow and evolve within the dynamic landscape of the entertainment sector. Read More
HG Vora Capital Management, LLC (together with its affiliates, “HG Vora”) today issued the following statement regarding the acknowledgement buried in PENN Entertainment, Inc.’s (NASDAQ: PENN) (“PENN” or the “Company”) May 19, 2025 letter that it “will continue to consider opportunities to further refresh the Board” after the 2025 Annual Meeting of Shareholders (the “Annual Meeting”) to be held on June 17, 2025. On April 25, 2025, PENN’s Board unilaterally reduced the number of seats up for election at the Annual Meeting, which HG Vora believes was done to deprive shareholders of their fundamental right to elect three directors of their choosing.
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HG Vora Capital Management, LLC (together with its affiliates, “HG Vora”) filed its definitive proxy statement with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) in connection with its nomination of candidates for election to the Board of Directors (the “Board”) of PENN Entertainment, Inc. (Nasdaq: PENN) (“PENN” or the “Company”) at the Company’s 2025 Annual Meeting of Shareholders (the “Annual Meeting”), which is scheduled to be held on June 17, 2025.
Casino, sports betting and entertainment operator PENN Entertainment (NASDAQ:PENN) fell short of the market’s revenue expectations in Q1 CY2025 as sales rose 4.1% year on year to $1.67 billion. Its non-GAAP loss of $0.25 per share was significantly below analysts’ consensus estimates.
U.S. stocks rallied Thursday after the Trump administration signed its first major trade agreement with the United Kingdom, igniting optimism about further global deals — especially with China — and lifting investor appetite for riskier assets.
U.S. stocks traded mixed at midday Wednesday, as investors remained cautious ahead of the Federal Reserve’s upcoming policy decision, with Chair Jerome Powell set to speak at 2:30 p.m. ET.
HG Vora Capital Management, LLC (together with its affiliates, “HG Vora”) today filed a complaint in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania (the “Court”) against PENN Entertainment, Inc. (Nasdaq: PENN) (“PENN” or the “Company”) and its Board of Directors (the “Board”).
Casino, sports betting and entertainment operator PENN Entertainment (NASDAQ:PENN)
will be reporting earnings tomorrow before the bell. Here’s what to expect.
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HG Vora, which holds a less than 5% stake in Penn, said the company's action was "self-serving" and that it would continue pushing for board representation.
HG Vora Capital Management, LLC (together with its affiliates, “HG Vora”) today responded to the actions the Board of Directors of PENN Entertainment, Inc. (Nasdaq: PENN) (“PENN” or the “Company”) took on April 25, 2025, which included reducing the number of seats up for election at PENN’s 2025 Annual Meeting of Shareholders (the “Annual Meeting”) from three to two.
PENN Entertainment, Inc. (“PENN” or the “Company”) (Nasdaq: PENN) today announced that it intends to nominate Johnny Hartnett and Carlos Ruisanchez for election to its Board of Directors following discussions with HG Vora Capital Management, LLC (“HG Vora”). Ron Naples has informed the Board that he will retire from the Board, effective immediately. Barbara Shattuck Kohn and Saul Reibstein have notified the Company that they will not stand for reelection at the 2025 Annual Meeting of Shareholders. The Board now comprises eight directors, seven of whom are independent.
PENN Entertainment, Inc. (“PENN” or the “Company”) (Nasdaq: PENN) announced today plans for an expected $180–$200 million project to relocate its Ameristar Casino Hotel Council Bluffs (“Ameristar”) riverboat casino operations to a new, state-of-the-art land-based property to be rebranded as Hollywood Casino Council Bluffs (“Hollywood Council Bluffs”). The proposal was approved by the Iowa Racing and Gaming Commission this morning in conjunction with a 15-year extension of Ameristar’s partnership with the nonprofit Qualified Sponsoring Organization (“QSO”) Iowa West Racing Association. All commercial operators in Iowa are required to have an operating agreement with a QSO licensed to conduct gaming operations.
A number of stocks jumped in the afternoon session after investor sentiment improved on renewed optimism that the US-China trade conflict might be nearing a resolution. According to reports, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent reinforced this positive outlook by describing the trade war as "unsustainable," and emphasized that a potential agreement between the two economic powers "was possible."
His comments signaled to markets that both sides might be motivated to seek common ground, raising expectations for reduced tariffs and more stability across markets.
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Shareholders of PENN Entertainment would probably like to forget the past six months even happened. The stock dropped 24.5% and now trades at $14.34. This was partly due to its softer quarterly results and may have investors wondering how to approach the situation.
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