PENN Entertainment Inc
For the period ended Mar 31, 2025. Filed May 12, 2025.
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Mar 31, 2025 · Filed May 12, 2025
PENN$17.43+0.5%Stored close · as of Nov 6, 2026
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Read the current filingPrevious report: 10-Q
Period ended 2024-09-30; filed 2024-11-07.
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Item 2. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations“Segment comparison of the three and nine months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023”“Liquidity and Capital Resources,”Current report: 10-Q
Period ended 2025-03-31; filed 2025-05-12.
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Item 2. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations“Segment comparison of the three months ended March 31, 2025 and 2024”“Liquidity and Capital Resources”The baseline is this issuer’s latest earlier reporting period of the same form that was filed before the current report. A previous 10-Q is a different quarter, not a year-over-year comparison. Amendments are excluded.
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Current report
Recent Development Projects
Current report
On April 24, 2025, the Company announced a new development project to relocate its Ameristar Council Bluffs riverboat casino operations to a new, state-of-the-art land-based property to be rebranded as Hollywood Casino Council Bluffs. Under the proposed plan, the new Hollywood Casino Council Bluffs is expected to include roughly 125,000 square feet of new development with approximately 58,000 square feet of gaming space and more than 1,000 positions on a single level. The new facility will complement the existing ESPN BET sportsbook, 160-room hotel, and dining options in the landside portion of the current infrastructure. The project is anticipated to cost between $180 million and $200 million and is expected to take 18-24 months to complete following the design and permitting approval process. The Company is entitled to obtain financing for the project from GLPI of up to $150.0 million at a 7.1% cap rate, which may be structured at PENN’s option as either rent or a 5-year term loan that is prepayable at any time without penalty.
Current report
Key performance indicators related to online gaming revenue, including online sports betting and iCasino, are handle, which is a volume indicator, and “win” or “hold” percentage. Our online sports betting win percentage is in the range of approximately 4.6% to 9.2% of online handle, online slot win percentage is in the range of approximately 4.5% to 4.9% of online slot handle, and our online table game hold percentage is in the range of approximately 1.6% to 2.2% of online table game handle.
Current report
Food, beverage, hotel, and other revenues for the three months ended March 31, 2025 increased by $25.6 million compared to the corresponding prior year period. The increase for the period primarily relates to gaming tax reimbursement amounts related tothird-party online sports betting and/or iCasino partners for online sports betting and iCasino market access of $11.6 million compared to the prior year.
Current report
For the three months ended March 31, 2025, general and administrative expenses increased by $14.1 million compared to the corresponding prior year period, primarily due to $7.7 million of legal and advisory costs related to our response to a purported proxy campaign in connection with our 2025 annual meeting of shareholders incurred during the period as well as an increase in stock-based compensation, partially offset by a decrease in payroll expense.
Current report
Interest expense, net decreased by $8.3 million for the three months ended March 31, 2025, compared to the corresponding prior year period, primarily due to an increase in capitalized interest related to the PENN Development Projects.
Current report
Income from unconsolidated affiliates relates primarily to our investment in Kansas Entertainment and Freehold Raceway joint ventures. Operations at Freehold Raceway ceased on December 28, 2024. The change in income from the corresponding prior year periods is due to fluctuations in earnings from our investments in these unconsolidated affiliates.
Current report
Gain on financing arrangement relates to a $215.1 million non-cash gain on a financing arrangement that we entered into in February 2021 with a third-party, which provided the Company with upfront and non-refundable cash proceeds while permitting us to participate in future proceeds on certain insurance coverage claims for economic losses PENN sustained due to the COVID-19 pandemic. As discussed in Note 5, “Long-Term Debt,” the Company determined that obligations under these claims are no longer probable and therefore recognized a non-cash gain related to this obligation comprised of cash proceeds received in 2021 of $72.5 million and $142.6 million of accreted non-cash interest.
Current report
On January 16, 2025, the Indiana Supreme Court listened to oral arguments between the Company and the Indiana Department of State Revenue on notices of proposed assessments for tax years 2015 through 2017. The Company believes that it is reasonably possible that its current unrecognized tax reserve may change within the next twelve months.
Current report
The West segment’s revenues for the three months ended March 31, 2025 increased by$0.9 million, compared to the prior year period, primarily due to anincrease in visitation at the West segment’s properties’ hotels, partially offset by adecrease in gaming revenues.
Current report
(3) Consists primarily of depreciation expense associated with our Kansas Entertainment joint venture.
Current report
Cash used in investing activities during the three months ended March 31, 2025 and March 31, 2024, was $135.9 million and $47.3 million, respectively, and primarily related to capital expenditures of $125.2 million and $41.4 million, respectively.
Current report
For the three months ended March 31, 2025, net cash used in financing activities totaled $16.2 million, primarily related to repurchases of our common stock of $25.0 million, principal payments of $23.8 million on our finance leases and finance obligations, $12.4 million in payments on insurance financing, as well as $9.4 million in principal payments on long-term debt, and $60.0 million of net proceeds from our revolving credit facility.
Current report
For the three months ended March 31, 2024, net cash used in financing activities totaled $50.1 million, primarily related to principal payments of $22.2 million on our finance leases and finance obligations, $12.2 million in payments on insurance financing, as well as $9.4 million in principal payments on long-term debt.
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Previous report
Recent Acquisitions, Dispositions, Development Projects, and Other
Previous report
On February 17, 2023, we acquired the remaining 64% of the outstanding shares of Barstool Sports, Inc. (“Barstool”) common stock not already owned by us for a consideration of approximately $405.5 million, which is inclusive of cash and common stock issuance, repayment of Barstool indebtedness of $23.8 million, transaction expenses and other purchase price adjustments in accordance with GAAP (the “Barstool Acquisition”). Prior to the Barstool Acquisition, we held a 36% ownership interest, which was accounted for under the equity method.
Previous report
On August 8, 2023, PENN entered into a Sportsbook Agreement (the “Sportsbook Agreement”) with ESPN, which provides for a long-term strategic relationship between PENN and ESPN relating to online sports betting in the United States. Pursuant to the Sportsbook Agreement, PENN rebranded its existing Barstool Sportsbook across all online platforms in the United States as ESPN BET (the “Sportsbook”) and oversees daily operations of the Sportsbook (see Note 11, “Commitments and Contingencies” in the notes to our unaudited Consolidated Financial Statements for additional information).
Previous report
On August 8, 2023, we entered into a stock purchase agreement with David Portnoy (the “Barstool SPA”) and we sold 100% of the outstanding shares of Barstool common stock. As a result of the Barstool SPA, we recognized a pre-tax loss on disposal of $923.2 million (inclusive of $714.8 million in goodwill and intangible assets write offs and a $70.0 million indemnification liability) incurred in the third quarter of 2023. See Note 5, “Acquisitions and Dispositions” and Note 14, “Fair Value Measurements” in the notes to our unaudited Consolidated Financial Statements.
Previous report
On February 21, 2023, as described in“Liquidity and Capital Resources,” the Company and GLPI entered into an agreement to amend and restate the triple net master lease dated November 1, 2013 (the “AR PENN Master Lease”), effective January 1, 2023, to (i) remove the land and buildings for Hollywood Casino Aurora (“Aurora”), Hollywood Casino Joliet (“Joliet”), Hollywood Casino Columbus (“Columbus”), Hollywood Casino Toledo (“Toledo”), and the M Resort Spa Casino (“M Resort”), and (ii) make associated adjustments to the rent after which the initial rent in the AR PENN Master Lease was reset to $284.1 million, consisting of $208.2 million of building base rent, $43.0 million of land base rent and $32.9 million of percentage rent (as such terms are defined in the AR PENN Master Lease). The AR PENN Master Lease remains subject to annual rent escalators and a percentage rent reset every five years.
Previous report
(2)Primarily represents the elimination of intersegment revenues associated with our retail sportsbooks, which are operated by PENN Interactive.
Previous report
Gaming revenuesfor the three months ended September 30, 2024 increased by$35.9 million compared to the corresponding prior year period, primarily due to an increase in gaming revenues at our Interactive segment, partially offset by decreases in gaming revenues at our South segment where severe weather events negatively impacted our operations. In our Interactive segment, gaming revenues were positively impacted by favorable sports betting hold rates driven by a higher parlay mix from our improving product offering and lower promotional expenses.
Previous report
Food, beverage, hotel, and other revenues for thethree and nine months ended September 30, 2024 decreased by$16.1 million and$67.5 million, respectively, compared to the corresponding prior year periods. The decrease for both periods primarily relates to the inclusion of 100% of the operating results of Barstool subsequent to the Barstool Acquisition on February 17, 2023 and prior to the Barstool disposal on August 8, 2023 in the prior year periods. Due to the Barstool disposal, the current year periods do not include any Barstool revenues. For thenine months ended September 30, 2024, this was offset by an increase in gaming taxamounts related tothird-party online sports betting and/or iCasino partners for online sports betting and iCasino market access of$19.4 million compared to the prior year period.
Previous report
For thethree and nine months ended September 30, 2024, general and administrative expenses decreased by$13.9 million and$9.5 million, respectively, compared to the corresponding prior year periods, primarily due to a decrease in stock-based compensation. For thethree and nine months ended September 30, 2024, the decrease was offset by increases in rent expense associated with triple net operating leases of $8.3 million and $25.6 million, respectively, stemming primarily from annual escalators on our triple net operating leases.
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Depreciation and amortizationfor thethree and nine months ended September 30, 2024 increased$2.9 million and $2.6 million, respectively, compared to the corresponding prior year periods.
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Loss on disposal of Barstool relates to theloss on the sale of 100% of the outstanding shares of Barstool to David Portnoy in exchange for nominal cash consideration as described in Note 5,“Acquisitions and Dispositions” in the notes to our unaudited Consolidated Financial Statements.
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Interest expense, net increased by $0.9 million and $10.8 million for thethree and nine months ended September 30, 2024, respectively, compared to the corresponding prior year periods. The increase for the three months ended September 30, 2024 was primarily due to an increase in interest expense for our finance leases related to the Pinnacle Master Lease rent reset and escalator, both of which were effective May 1, 2024, and the increase for thenine months ended September 30, 2024 was due to an increase in interest expense on our Senior Secured Credit Facilities related to an overall increase in interest rates as well as the Pinnacle Master Lease rent escalator effective May 1, 2024.
Previous report
Income from unconsolidated affiliates relates principally to our investment in Kansas Entertainment and Freehold Raceway joint ventures. The increase of $5.1 million for thenine months ended September 30, 2024, compared to the corresponding prior year period, is due to thenine months ended September 30, 2023 including a $4.1 million loss for Barstool prior to the Barstool Acquisition on February 17, 2023.
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Gain on Barstool Acquisition, net for the nine months ended September 30, 2023 relates to the gain on our acquisition of all the outstanding shares of Barstool common stock not already owned by us on February 17, 2023 as described in Note 5, “Acquisitions and Dispositions” in the notes to our unaudited Consolidated Financial Statements. The gain consisted of $66.5 million related to the remeasurement of our equity investment immediately prior to the acquisition date and $16.9 million related to the acquisition of the remaining 64% of Barstool common stock.
Previous report
Gain on REIT transactions, net for the nine months ended September 30, 2023 relates to the execution of both the AR PENN Master Lease and 2023 Master Lease on February 21, 2023, which resulted in the (i) derecognition of $1.6 billion of financing obligations and (ii) derecognition of $1.1 billion of Property and Equipment, net. In conjunction with entering into the 2023 Master Lease, the individual triple net leases associated with Meadows and Perryville were terminated which resulted in a $6.5 million loss from the derecognition of right-of-use assets and lease liabilities. See Note 8, “Leases” to our unaudited Consolidated Financial Statements for additional details on both of these transactions.
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Segment comparison of the three and nine months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023
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The Northeast segment’s revenues for the three months ended September 30, 2024 decreased $2.2 million, primarily due to a decrease in gaming revenues due to unfavorable hold rates as well as a decrease in racing revenue.
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For the nine months ended September 30, 2024, the Northeast segment’s Adjusted EBITDAR decreased $31.9 million, primarily due to decreased gaming and non-gaming revenues. Adjusted EBITDAR margin decreased to 29.4% primarily due to the reversal of certain accrued gaming taxes in the prior year period and increased labor and marketing costs in the current year period.
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The South segment’s revenues for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2024 decreased by $20.1 million and $46.5 million, respectively, compared to the corresponding prior year periods, primarily due to a decrease in gaming revenues as increased competition negatively impacted visitation at several of our properties and severe weather events in the first and third quarter of 2024 negatively impacted our operations. Food, beverage, hotel, and other revenues decreased for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2024, primarily due to accelerating our hotel remodeling in the current year quarter and the negative weather impact on operations, as discussed above.
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The Midwest segment’s revenues for the three months ended September 30, 2024 were flat compared to the prior year quarter. The Midwest segment’s revenues for the nine months ended September 30, 2024 decreased by $0.5 million, compared to the prior year period, primarily due toa decrease in gaming revenues during the period as severe weather events in the first quarter of 2024 negatively impacted visitation, partially offset byan increase in hotel and food and beverage revenues in the second quarter of 2024.
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The Interactive segment’s revenues for the nine months ended September 30, 2024 decreased by $2.4 million compared to the corresponding prior year period, primarily due to a decrease in other revenues, partially offset by an increase in gaming revenues. The decrease in other revenues primarily relate to$99.2 million of Barstool revenues subsequent to the Barstool Acquisition on February 17, 2023 and prior to the Barstool disposal on August 8, 2023 being included in thenine months ended September 30, 2023. Due to the Barstool disposal, the current year period does not include any Barstool operating results. Furthermore, other revenues are inclusive of gaming taxamounts related tothird-party online sports betting and/or iCasino partners for online sports betting and iCasino market accessof $302.8 million and $283.4 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023, respectively.
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Changes in Adjusted EBITDAR for the nine months ended September 30, 2024 primarily relate to higher labor costs, slightly offset by a decrease in general and administrative costs.
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(3) Consists principally of interest expense, net, income taxes, depreciation and amortization, and stock-based compensation expense associated with Barstool prior to acquiring the remaining 64% of Barstool common stock (see Note 5, “Acquisitions and Dispositions” in the notes to our unaudited Consolidated Financial Statements), and our Kansas Entertainment joint venture.
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Cash used in investing activities for the nine months ended September 30, 2024, of $312.7 million, primarily relates to capital expenditures of $261.7 million. For the nine months ended September 30, 2023, cash used in investing activities of $586.0 million was primarily related to consideration paid for the Barstool Acquisition, net of cash acquired, of $314.6 million and capital expenditures of $207.8 million.
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For the nine months ended September 30, 2024, net cash used in financing activities decreased by $82.9 million compared to the nine months ended September 30, 2023. This was primarily due to $28.6 million in payments on insurance financing as well as $30.5 million in indemnification payments in the current year period, whereas we had repurchases of our common stock of $149.8 million in the prior year period.
Previous report
On February 15, 2024 (the “Amendment Effective Date”), PENN entered into a First Amendment (the “Amendment Agreement”) with its various lenders amending its Amended Credit Facilities (as amended, amended and restated, supplemented, or otherwise modified from time to time prior to the Amendment Effective Date, the “Existing Credit Agreement”). The Amendment Agreement amends the Existing Credit Agreement to provide that, during the period beginning on the Amendment Effective Date and ending on the earlier of (i) the date that is two business days after the date on which the Company delivers a covenant relief period termination notice to the administrative agent and (ii) the date on which the administrative agent receives a compliance certificate for the quarter ending December 31, 2024 (the “Covenant Relief Period”), the Company will make an adjustment to exclude specified amounts of Interactive segment Adjusted EBITDAR (as defined in Note 15, “Segment Information” in the notes to our unaudited Consolidated Financial Statements) in its calculations to comply with the maximum total net leverage ratio or minimum interest coverage ratio (as such terms are defined in the Second Amended and Restated Credit Agreement). We will continue to be required to maintain specified financial ratios and to satisfy certain financial tests when our Covenant Relief Period terminates after December 31, 2024.
Previous report
Concurrent with the execution of the AR PENN Master Lease, the Company and GLPI entered into the 2023 Master Lease, effective January 1, 2023, specific to the properties associated with Aurora, Joliet, Columbus, Toledo, M Resort, Meadows, and Perryville and the Master Development Agreement. The 2023 Master Lease terminated the individual triple net leases associated with Meadows and Perryville. The 2023 Master Lease incurs a 1.5% fixed escalator on November 1 of each year, and is also subject to a one-time increase of $1.4 million effective November 1, 2027. The 2023 Master Lease and AR PENN Master Lease are cross-defaulted, cross-collateralized, coterminous, and subject to a parent guarantee.
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PENN Entertainment, Inc., together with its subsidiaries (“PENN,” the “Company,” “we,” “our,” or “us”), is North America’s leading provider of integrated entertainment, sports content, and casino gaming experiences. As of September 30, 2024, PENN operated 43 properties in 20 states, online sports betting in 20 jurisdictions and iCasino in five jurisdictions, under a portfolio of well-recognized brands including Hollywood Casino®, L’Auberge®, ESPN BET™, and theScore BET Sportsbook and Casino®. In August 2023, PENN entered into a transformative, exclusive long-term strategic alliance with ESPN, Inc. and ESPN Enterprises, Inc. (together, “ESPN”) relating to online sports betting within the United States. PENN’s ability to leverage the leading sports media brands in the United States (ESPN) and Canada (theScore) is central to our highly differentiated strategy to expand our footprint and efficiently grow our customer ecosystem. The Company’s focus on organic cross-sell opportunities is reinforced by our market-leading retail casinos, sports media assets, and technology, including a proprietary state-of-the-art, fully integrated digital sports and iCasino betting platform and an in-house iCasino content studio. PENN’s portfolio is further bolstered by our industry-leading PENN Play customer loyalty program, which offers our 31 million members a unique set of rewards and experiences across business channels.
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PENN Entertainment, Inc., together with its subsidiaries (“PENN,” or the “Company”), is North America’s leading provider of integrated entertainment, sports content, and casino gaming experiences. As of the date of this filing, PENN operated in 28 jurisdictions throughout North America, with a broadly diversified portfolio of casinos, racetracks, and online sports betting, and iCasino offerings under well-recognized brands including Hollywood Casino®, L’Auberge®, ESPN BET™, theScore BET Sportsbook and Casino®. PENN’s ability to leverage its partnership with ESPN, Inc. and ESPN Enterprises, Inc. (together, “ESPN”), the “worldwide leader in sports,” and its ownership of theScore®, the top digital sports media brand in Canada, is central to the Company’s highly differentiated strategy to expand its footprint and efficiently grow its customer ecosystem. PENN’s focus on organic cross-sell opportunities is reinforced by its market-leading retail casinos, sports media assets, and technology, including a proprietary state-of-the-art, fully integrated digital sports and iCasino betting platform and an in-house iCasino content studio (PENN Game Studios). The Company’s portfolio is further bolstered by its industry-leading PENN Play™ customer loyalty program, offering its over 32 million members a unique set of rewards and experiences.
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The majority of the real estate assets (i.e., land and buildings) used in our operations are subject to triple net master leases; the most significant of which are with Gaming and Leisure Properties, Inc. (Nasdaq: GLPI) (“GLPI”), a real estate investment trust (“REIT”), and include the AR PENN Master Lease, 2023 Master Lease, and Pinnacle Master Lease (as such terms are defined in“Liquidity and Capital Resources” and collectively referred to as the “Master Leases”).
Current wording
The majority of the real estate assets (i.e., land and buildings) used in our operations are subject to triple net master leases; the most significant of which are with Gaming and Leisure Properties, Inc. (Nasdaq: GLPI) (“GLPI”), a real estate investment trust (“REIT”), and include the AR PENN Master Lease, 2023 Master Lease, and Pinnacle Master Lease (as such terms are defined in Note 6, “Leases” in the notes to our unaudited Consolidated Financial Statements and collectively referred to as the “Master Leases”).
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Concurrent with the execution of the AR PENN Master Lease, the Company and GLPI entered into a new master lease (the “2023 Master Lease”), effective January 1, 2023, specific to the properties associated with Aurora, Joliet, Columbus, Toledo, M Resort, Hollywood Casino at The Meadows (“Meadows”) and Hollywood Casino Perryville (“Perryville”) and a master development agreement (the “Master Development Agreement”). The 2023 Master Lease terminated the individual triple net leases associated with Meadows and Perryville. The 2023 Master Lease incurs a 1.5% fixed escalator on November 1 of each year, and is also subject to a one-time increase of $1.4 million effective November 1, 2027. The 2023 Master Lease and AR PENN Master Lease are cross-defaulted, cross-collateralized, and coterminous, and subject to a parent guarantee.
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On February 21, 2023, as described in Note 6, “Leases” in the notes to our unaudited Consolidated Financial Statements, the Company and GLPI entered into a master development agreement (the “Master Development Agreement”).
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The 2023 Master Lease includes a base rent (the “2023 Master Lease Base Rent”) equal to $232.2 million and the Master Development Agreement contains additional rent (together with the 2023 Master Lease Base Rent, the “2023 Master Lease Rent”) equal to (i) 7.75% of any project funding received by PENN from GLPI for an anticipated relocation of our riverboat casino and related developments with respect to Aurora (the “Aurora Project”) and (ii) a percentage, based on the then-current GLPI stock price, of any project funding received by PENN from GLPI for certain anticipated development projects with respect to Joliet, Columbus, and M Resort (the “Other Development Projects” and together with the Aurora Project, the “PENN Development Projects”). The Master Development Agreement provides that GLPI will fund up to $225 million for the Aurora Project and, upon our request, up to $350 million in the aggregate for the Other Development Projects, in accordance with certain terms and conditions set forth in the Master Development Agreement. These funding obligations of GLPI expire on January 1, 2026. The PENN Development Projects have commenced. Our new Joliet facility is anticipated to open in the second half of 2025 and the new Aurora facility, the M Resort new hotel tower, and the Columbus hotel tower are anticipated to open in the first half of 2026.
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The Master Development Agreement contains additional rent (together with the 2023 Master Lease base rent, the “2023 Master Lease Rent”) equal to (i) 7.75% of any project funding received by PENN from GLPI for an anticipated relocation of PENN’s riverboat casino and related developments with respect to Hollywood Casino Aurora (“Aurora” and the related developments, the “Aurora Project”) and (ii) a percentage, based on the then-current GLPI stock price, of any project funding received by PENN from GLPI for certain anticipated development projects with respect to Hollywood Casino Joliet (“Joliet”), Hollywood Casino Columbus (“Columbus”), and the M Resort Spa Casino (“M Resort,” collectively the “Other Development Projects,” and together with the Aurora Project, the “PENN Development Projects”). The Master Development Agreement provides that GLPI will fund up to $225.0 million for the Aurora Project and, upon our request, up to $350.0 million in the aggregate for the Other Development Projects, in accordance with certain terms and conditions set forth in the Master Development Agreement. These funding obligations of GLPI expire on January 1, 2026. We expect our new Joliet facility to open in the fourth quarter of 2025, and the new hotel tower at the M Resort, the new Aurora facility, and the Columbus hotel tower to open in the first half of 2026. As of the date of this filing, the Company has neither requested nor received any funding from GLPI for the PENN Development Projects.
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We believe that our portfolio of assets provides us with the benefit of geographically-diversified cash flow from operations. We expect to continue to expand our gaming operations through the implementation and execution of a disciplined capital expenditure program at our existing properties, the pursuit of strategic acquisitions and investments, and the development of new gaming properties. In addition, the acquisition of theScore Media and Gaming, Inc. (“theScore”) and our Sportsbook Agreement with ESPN reflects our strategy to continue evolving from the nation’s largest regional gaming operator to a best-in-class omni-channel provider of retail gaming, iCasino, and sports betting entertainment.
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We believe that our portfolio of assets provides us with the benefit of geographically-diversified cash flow from operations. We expect to continue to expand our gaming operations through the implementation and execution of a disciplined capital expenditure program at our existing properties, the pursuit of strategic acquisitions and investments, and the development of new gaming properties. In addition, the acquisition of theScore and our partnership with ESPN reflect our strategy to continue evolving from the nation’s largest regional gaming operator to a best-in-class omni-channel provider of retail gaming, iCasino, and sports betting entertainment.
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We continuously adjust operations, offerings, and cost structures to reflect changing economic conditions, as well as consumer demand and behaviors. We also continue to focus on revenue and cost synergies from recent acquisitions, technology enhancements, and providing customers with additional gaming and entertainment experiences through our differentiated omni-channel strategy. We seek to grow our customer database and PENN Play loyalty program through our online sports betting and iCasino businesses, the development of new properties, the expansion of existing properties and other business lines, and through partnerships with third-party partners, such as Ticketmaster Entertainment, LLC, Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd., Live Nation Entertainment, Inc., and Choice Hotels International, Inc. In addition, our strategic acquisitions (e.g. theScore) and strategic relationships (e.g. our Sportsbook Agreement with ESPN), are expected to allow us to acquire new customers, expand our player database, and provide additional revenue streams, all in furtherance of our omni-channel strategy.
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We continuously adjust operations, offerings, and cost structures to reflect changing economic conditions, as well as consumer demand and behaviors. We also continue to focus on revenue and cost synergies from recent acquisitions, technology enhancements, and providing customers with additional gaming and entertainment experiences through our differentiated omni-channel strategy. We seek to grow our customer database and PENN Play loyalty program through our online sports betting and iCasino businesses, the development of new properties, the expansion of existing properties and other business lines, and through partnerships with third-party partners, such as The Kroger Company, Ticketmaster Entertainment, LLC, Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd., Live Nation Entertainment, Inc., and Choice Hotels International, Inc. In addition, our strategic acquisitions (e.g. theScore) and strategic relationships (e.g. our partnership with ESPN), should enable us to acquire new customers, expand our player database, and provide additional revenue streams that enhance our omnichannel strategy.
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The gaming, media, and entertainment industries are characterized by an increasingly high degree of competition among a large number of participants. We compete with a variety of gaming operations, including casinos and hotel casinos of varying quality and size and other gaming options such as state and province-sponsored internet lotteries, sweepstakes, charitable gaming, video gaming terminals at bars, restaurants, taverns and truck stops, illegal slot machines and skill games, fantasy sports and third-party internet or mobile-based gaming platforms, including both legal and illegal iCasino and sports betting operations. See the“Segment comparison of the three and nine months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023” section below for discussions on our results of operations by reportable segment.
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The gaming, media, and entertainment industries are characterized by an increasingly high degree of competition among a large number of participants. We compete with a variety of gaming operations, including casinos and hotel casinos of varying quality and size and other gaming options such as state and province-sponsored internet lotteries, sweepstakes, charitable gaming, video gaming terminals at bars, restaurants, taverns and truck stops, illegal slot machines and skill games, fantasy sports and third-party internet or mobile-based gaming platforms, including both legal and illegal iCasino and sports betting operations. See the“Segment comparison of the three months ended March 31, 2025 and 2024” section below for discussions on our results of operations by reportable segment.
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In our business, revenue is driven by discretionary consumer spending. We have no certain mechanism for determining why consumers choose to spend more or less money at our properties or on our online offerings from period-to-period; therefore, we are unable to quantify a dollar amount for each factor that impacts our customers’ spending behaviors. However, based on our experience, we can generally offer some insight into the factors that we believe are likely to account for such changes and which factors may have a greater impact than others. For example, decreases in discretionary consumer spending have historically been brought about by weakened general economic conditions, such as recessions, inflation, rising interest rate environments, high unemployment levels, higher income taxes, low levels of consumer confidence, weakness in the housing market, high fuel or other transportation costs, low consumer confidence, and the effects of pandemics. In addition, visitation and the volume of play have historically been negatively impacted by significant construction surrounding our properties, adverse regional weather conditions, and natural disasters. In all instances, such insights are based solely on our judgment and professional experience, and no assurance can be given as to the accuracy of our judgments.
Current wording
In our business, revenue is driven by discretionary consumer spending. We have no certain mechanism for determining why consumers choose to spend more or less money at our properties or on our online offerings from period-to-period; therefore, we are unable to quantify a dollar amount for each factor that impacts our customers’ spending behaviors. However, based on our experience, we can generally offer some insight into the factors that we believe are likely to account for such changes and which factors may have a greater impact than others. For example, decreases in discretionary consumer spending have historically been brought about by actual or perceived weakened general economic conditions, such as recessions, inflation, rising interest rate environments, tight credit conditions, high unemployment levels, higher income taxes, low levels of consumer confidence, weakness in the housing market, high fuel or other transportation costs, low consumer confidence, global hostilities, political or social unrest, and the effects of pandemics. In addition, visitation and the volume of play have historically been negatively impacted by significant construction surrounding our properties, adverse regional weather conditions, and natural disasters. In all instances, such insights are based solely on our judgment and professional experience, and no assurance can be given as to the accuracy of our judgments.
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The majority of our revenues is gaming revenue, which is highly dependent upon the volume and spending levels of customers at our properties. Our gaming revenue is derived primarily from slot machines (which represented approximately 85% of our gaming revenue for each of the nine months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023) and, to a lesser extent, table games, online sports betting, and iCasino. Aside from gaming revenue, our revenues are primarily derived from our hotel, dining, retail, commissions, program sales, admissions, concessions and certain other ancillary activities, and our racing operations.
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The majority of our revenues is gaming revenue, which is highly dependent upon the volume and spending levels of customers at our properties. Our gaming revenue is derived primarily from slot machines (which represented approximately 86% and 85% of our gaming revenue for each of the three months ended March 31, 2025 and 2024) and, to a lesser extent, table games, online sports betting, and iCasino. Aside from gaming revenue, our revenues are primarily derived from our hotel, dining, retail, commissions, program sales, admissions, concessions and certain other ancillary activities, and our racing operations.
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Key performance indicators related to gaming revenue are slot handle and table game drop, which are volume indicators, and “win” or “hold” percentage. Our typical property slot win percentage is in the range of approximately 7% to 11% of slot handle, and our typical table game hold percentage is in the range of approximately 12% to 28% of table game drop.
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Key performance indicators related to gaming revenue are slot handle and table game drop, which are volume indicators, and “win” or “hold” percentage. Our typical property slot win percentage is in the range of approximately 5% to 11% of slot handle, and our typical table game hold percentage is in the range of approximately 12% to 29% of table game drop.
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Slot handle is the gross amount wagered during a given period. The win or hold percentage is the net amount of gaming wins and losses, with liabilities recognized for accruals related to the anticipated payout of progressive jackpots. Given the stability in our slot hold percentages on a historical basis, we have not experienced significant impacts to net income from changes in these percentages. For table games, customers usually purchase chips at the gaming tables. The cash and markers (extensions of credit granted to certain credit-worthy customers) are deposited in the gaming table’s drop box. Table game hold is the amount of drop that is retained and recorded as gaming revenue, with liabilities recognized for funds deposited by customers before gaming play occurs and for unredeemed gaming chips. As we are primarily focused on regional gaming markets, our table game hold percentages are fairly stable as the majority of these markets do not regularly experience high-end play, which can lead to volatility in hold percentages. Therefore, changes in table game hold percentages do not typically have a material impact to our results of operations and cash flows.
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Slot handle is the gross amount wagered during a given period. The win or hold percentage is the net amount of gaming wins and losses, with liabilities recognized for accruals related to the anticipated payout of progressive jackpots. Given the stability in our slot hold percentages on a historical basis, we have not experienced significant impacts to net income from changes in these percentages. For table games, customers usually purchase chips at the tables. The cash and markers (extensions of credit granted to certain credit-worthy customers) are deposited in the gaming table’s drop box. Table game hold is the amount of drop that is retained and recorded as gaming revenue, with liabilities recognized for funds deposited by customers before gaming play occurs and for unredeemed gaming chips. As we are primarily focused on regional gaming markets, our table game hold percentages are fairly stable as the majority of these markets do not regularly experience high-value play, which can lead to volatility in hold percentages. Therefore, changes in table game hold percentages do not typically have a material impact to our results of operations and cash flows.
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We have aggregated our operating segments into five reportable segments. Retail operating segments are based on the similar characteristics within the regions in which they operate: Northeast, South, West, and Midwest. The Interactive segment includes all of our online sports betting, online casino/iCasino, and social gaming (collectively referred to as “online gaming”) operations, management of retail sports betting, media, and in the prior year, the operating results of Barstool subsequent to the Barstool Acquisition on February 17, 2023 and prior to the Barstool divestiture on August 8, 2023 (as defined and discussed in Note 5, “Acquisitions and Dispositions”). We view each of our gaming and racing properties as an operating segment with the exception of our two properties in Jackpot, Nevada, which we view as one operating segment. We consider our combined Video Gaming Terminal (“VGT”) operations, by state, to be separate operating segments. For a listing of our gaming properties and VGT operations included in each reportable segment, see Note 2, “Significant Accounting Policies and Basis of Presentation” in the notes to our unaudited Consolidated Financial Statements.
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We have five reportable segments: Northeast, South, West, Midwest, and Interactive. The Northeast, South, West, and Midwest segments (referred to as our “retail segments”) primarily generate revenue from gaming operations (such as slot machines and table games), food and beverage offerings, and hotel visitation. The Interactive segment includes all of our online sports betting, online casino/iCasino, and social gaming (collectively referred to as “online gaming”) operations, management of retail sports betting, and media operations.
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The following table highlights our revenues, net loss, and Adjusted EBITDA, on a consolidated basis, as well as our revenues and Adjusted EBITDAR by reportable segment. Such segment reporting is consistent with how we measure our business and allocate resources internally. We consider net loss to be the most directly comparable financial measure calculated in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles in the United States (“GAAP”) to Adjusted EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDAR, which are non-GAAP financial measures. Refer to “Non-GAAP Financial Measures” below for the definitions of Adjusted EBITDA, Adjusted EBITDA margin, Adjusted EBITDAR, and Adjusted EBITDAR margin; as well as a reconciliation of net loss to Adjusted EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDAR and related margins.
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The following table highlights our revenues, net income (loss), and Adjusted EBITDA, on a consolidated basis, as well as our revenues and Adjusted EBITDAR by reportable segment. Such segment reporting is consistent with how we measure our business and allocate resources internally. We consider net income (loss) to be the most directly comparable financial measure calculated in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles in the United States (“GAAP”) to Adjusted EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDAR, which are non-GAAP financial measures. Refer to “Non-GAAP Financial Measures” below for the definitions of Adjusted EBITDA, Adjusted EBITDA margin, Adjusted EBITDAR, and Adjusted EBITDAR margin; as well as a reconciliation of net income (loss) to Adjusted EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDAR and related margins.
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(1)The Other category consists of the Company’s stand-alone racing operations, namely Sanford-Orlando Kennel Club, Sam Houston and Valley Race Park, the Company’s joint venture interests in Freehold Raceway, and our management contract for Retama Park Racetrack. Expenses incurred for corporate and shared services activities that are directly attributable to a property or are otherwise incurred to support a property are allocated to each property. The Other category also includes corporate overhead costs, which consist of certain expenses, such as: payroll, professional fees, travel expenses, and other general and administrative expenses that do not directly relate or have not otherwise been allocated. Corporate overhead costs were $29.1 million and $27.0 million for the three months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023, respectively, and $78.5 million and $78.1 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023, respectively.
Current wording
(1)The Other category, included in the tables to reconcile the segment information to the consolidated information, consists of the Company’s stand-alone racing operations, namely Sanford-Orlando Kennel Club, Sam Houston and Valley Race Park, the Company’s joint venture interests in Freehold Raceway (which ceased operations on December 28, 2024), and our management contract for Retama Park Racetrack. Expenses incurred for corporate and shared services activities that are directly attributable to a property or are otherwise incurred to support a property are allocated to each property. The Other category also includes corporate overhead expenses, which consist of certain expenses, such as: payroll, professional fees, travel expenses, and other general and administrative expenses that do not directly relate or have not otherwise been allocated. Corporate overhead expenses were $36.0 million and $24.9 million for the three months ended March 31, 2025 and 2024, respectively, and include $7.7 million of legal and advisory costs related to our response to a purported proxy campaign in connection with our 2025 annual meeting of shareholders in the current year quarter.
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Consolidated comparison of the three and nine months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023
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Consolidated comparison of the three months ended March 31, 2025 and 2024
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Gaming revenues for the nine months ended September 30, 2024 increased by $9.1 million compared to the corresponding prior year period, primarily due an increase in gaming revenues at our Interactive segment, partially offset by a decrease in gaming revenues within our South segment. In addition to severe weather events negatively impacting our South segment operations during the current quarter, in the first quarter of 2024, severe weather affected weekends and holidays across all our regional property segments, negatively impacting our operations. Furthermore, retail gaming revenues decreased as newsupply continues to impact visitation in certain retail property segments.
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Gaming revenuesfor the three months ended March 31, 2025 increased by $40.0 million compared to the corresponding prior year period, primarily due to an increase in online gaming revenue at our Interactive segment, partially offset by a decrease in gaming revenues within our Northeast, South, and Midwest segments. The increase in online gaming revenues within our Interactive segment was due toiCasino growth and decreased promotional expense related to ESPN BET. Retail gaming revenues decreased as newsupply continues to impact visitation in certain retail property segments.
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See“Segment comparison of the three and nine months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023” below for more detailed explanations of the fluctuations in revenues.
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See“Segment comparison of the three months ended March 31, 2025 and 2024” below for more detailed explanations of the fluctuations in revenues.
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Gaming expenses consist primarily of gaming taxes, payroll, marketing and promotional, and other expenses associated with our gaming operations. Gaming expenses for thethree and nine months ended September 30, 2024 increased by $117.1 million and$427.6 million, respectively, compared to the corresponding prior year periods, primarily due to increased marketing expense within our Interactive segment related to ESPN and increased gaming costs driven by increased ESPN BET volumes.
Current wording
Gaming expenses primarily consist of gaming taxes, payroll, marketing and promotional, and other expenses associated with our gaming operations. Gaming expenses for the three months ended March 31, 2025 decreased by $25.7 million compared to the corresponding prior year period due to additional marketing expenses supporting our initial launch of ESPN BET within our Interactive segment during thethree months ended March 31, 2024. Gaming expenses at our retail properties decreased in the current period due to the decrease in gaming revenues within our Northeast, South, and Midwest segments as described above.
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Food, beverage, hotel, and other expenses consist primarily of payroll expenses, costs of goods sold, and other costs associated with our food, beverage, hotel, retail, racing, and Interactive operations. Food, beverage, hotel, and other expenses for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2024 decreased$17.0 million and $58.3 million, respectively, compared to the corresponding prior year periods, primarily due to the inclusion of Barstool operating expenses in the prior year periods subsequent to the Barstool Acquisition on February 17, 2023 and prior to the Barstool disposal on August 8, 2023. Due to the Barstool disposal, the current year periods do not include any Barstool operating expenses. The decrease for thenine months ended September 30, 2024 was partially offset by anincrease in gaming tax reimbursement amounts related tothird-party online sports betting and/or iCasino partners for online sports betting and iCasino market access.
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Food, beverage, hotel, and other expenses consist primarily of payroll expenses, costs of goods sold, and other costs associated with our food, beverage, hotel, retail, racing, and Interactive operations. Food, beverage, hotel, and other expenses for thethree months ended March 31, 2025 increased$13.7 million compared to the corresponding prior year period, primarily due to increases in gaming tax reimbursement amounts related tothird-party online sports betting and/or iCasino partners for online sports betting and iCasino market access.
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Interest income decreased by $3.9 million and $11.3 million for thethree and nine months ended September 30, 2024, respectively, compared to the corresponding prior year periods, primarily due to a decrease in the amount invested in money market funds, which we use for short term investing.
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Interest income decreased by $3.9 million for the three months ended March 31, 2025, respectively, compared to the corresponding prior year period, primarily due to a decrease in the amount invested in money market funds, which we use for short term investing.
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Other primarily relates to realized and unrealized gains and losses on equity securities held by PENN Interactive, unrealized gains and losses related to certain Barstool shares (prior to the Barstool Acquisition on February 17, 2023), as well as miscellaneous income and expense items. Equity securities were provided to the Company in conjunction with entering into multi-year agreements with sports betting operators for online sports betting and iCasino market access across our portfolio. For thethree months ended September 30, 2024, other income primarily consisted of an unrealized holding gain of $3.0 million. For the nine months ended September 30, 2024, other income primarily consisted of dividend income received, partially offset by an unrealized holding loss of $2.4 million. For thethree and nine months ended September 30, 2023, other income primarily consisted of unrealized holding losses of $11.6 million and $8.5 million, respectively, which were offset by dividend income received. Additionally, thenine months ended September 30, 2023 included a $3.1 million gain related to remeasurement and settlement of Barstool put/call options prior to the Barstool Acquisition.
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Other primarily relates to realized and unrealized gains and losses on equity securities held by PENN Interactive as well as miscellaneous income and expense items. Equity securities were provided to the Company in conjunction with entering into multi-year agreements with sports betting operators for online sports betting and iCasino market access across our portfolio. For the three months ended March 31, 2025, other income primarily consisted of an unrealized holding gain of $0.8 million, as compared to an unrealized holding loss of $1.5 million for the three months ended March 31, 2024.
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Income tax benefit (expense)was an expense of $2.8 million as compared to a benefit of $161.7 million for the three months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023, respectively, and a benefit of $13.0 million as compared to an expense of $40.9 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023, respectively. The effective tax rate (income taxes as a percentage of income from operations before income taxes) including discrete items was 23.1% and 18.6% for thethree and nine months ended September 30, 2024, as compared to 19.0% and 1,698.9% for thethree and nine months ended September 30, 2023. We excluded certain foreign losses from our worldwide effective tax rate calculation due to a year-to-date ordinary loss for which no benefit may be recognized. The change in the effective tax rate for thethree and nine months ended September 30, 2024, as compared to the corresponding prior periods was primarily due to (i) non-deductible permanent items offset against tax credit utilization, (ii) excluding certain foreign losses from our worldwide effective tax rate calculation for which no tax benefit may be recognized, (iii) state taxes, (iv) changes to the valuation allowances, and (v) the Barstool transaction. See Note 5, “Acquisitions and Dispositions” and Note 10, “Income Taxes” to our unaudited Consolidated Financial Statements for additional details.
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Income tax expensewas $47.7 million for the three months ended March 31, 2025, compared to income tax benefit of $12.6 million for the three months ended March 31, 2024. The effective tax rate (income taxes as a percentage of income from operations before income taxes) including discrete items was 26.2% and 14.8% for the three months ended March 31, 2025 and 2024, respectively. We excluded certain foreign losses from our worldwide effective tax rate calculation due to a year-to-date ordinary loss for which no benefit may be recognized. The change in the effective tax rate for the three months ended March 31, 2025, as compared to the corresponding prior period was primarily due to (i) excluding certain foreign losses for which no tax benefit can be recognized in our worldwide effective tax rate calculation, (ii) non-deductible permanent items offset against tax credit utilization, (iii) state taxes, and (iv) changes to the valuation allowance. See Note 7, “Income Taxes” to our unaudited Consolidated Financial Statements for additional details.
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The Northeast segment’s revenues for the nine months ended September 30, 2024 decreased $9.7 million, primarily due to severe weather events during the first quarter of 2024 negatively impacting our operations, unfavorable hold rates in the third quarter of 2024, and decreases in gaming revenues at several of our properties due to increased competition. Food and beverage revenues for the nine months ended September 30, 2024 decreased primarily due to a decrease in racing revenue as well as the weather events during the first quarter resulting in a decline in visitation compared to the prior year period.
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The Northeast segment’s revenues for the three months ended March 31, 2025 decreased $3.8 million, primarily due to a decrease in gaming revenues at several of our properties due to severe weather events and increased competition negatively impacting visitation, partially offset by an increase in non-gaming revenues at several of our properties.
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For the three months ended September 30, 2024, the Northeast segment’s Adjusted EBITDAR decreased $9.0 million, and Adjusted EBITDAR margin decreased to 29.1%, primarily due to increased labor costs and unfavorable hold rates in the current year quarter.
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For the three months ended March 31, 2025, the Northeast segment’s Adjusted EBITDAR decreased$8.4 million, and Adjusted EBITDAR margin decreased to 28.5%, primarily due to the decrease in gaming revenues in the current year quarter.
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The West segment’s revenues for the nine months ended September 30, 2024 increased by $1.1 million, compared to the prior year period, primarily due to an increase in hotel and food and beverage revenues, partially offset by a decrease ingaming revenues as isolated weather events negatively impacted visitation during the first quarter of 2024.
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The South segment’s revenues for the three months ended March 31, 2025 decreased by $10.2 million compared to the corresponding prior year period, primarily due to a decrease in gaming revenues as increased competition negatively impacted several of our properties, partially offset by an increase in hotel and food and beverage revenues.
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For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2024, the South segment’s Adjusted EBITDAR decreased$30.2 million and$49.8 million, respectively, and Adjusted EBITDAR margin decreased to 36.9% and 37.4%, respectively, primarily due to the decrease in revenues as described above. Additionally, the three and nine months ended September 30, 2023 were positively impacted by the receipt of $14.0 millionin business interruption proceeds related to the loss experienced in 2020 due to Hurricane Laura.
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For the three months ended March 31, 2025, the South segment’s Adjusted EBITDAR decreased $10.2 million, and Adjusted EBITDAR margin decreased to 35.8%, respectively, primarily due to the decrease in gaming revenues as described above.
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For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2024, the West segment’s Adjusted EBITDAR decreased$7.2 million and$9.4 million, respectively, and Adjusted EBITDAR margin decreased to 36.0% and 36.4%, respectively, primarily due tothe decreases in gaming revenues discussed above and increased labor costs.
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For the three months ended March 31, 2025, the West segment’s Adjusted EBITDAR decreased $0.2 million and Adjusted EBITDAR margin decreased to 35.2% primarily due toan increase in labor costs.
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The West segment’s revenues for the three months ended September 30, 2024 decreased by $3.3 million, compared to the prior year period, primarily due to a decrease in gaming revenues as road construction and increased competition negatively impacted visitation at our West segment properties, partially offset by an increase in food, beverage, hotel, and other revenues.
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The Midwest segment’s revenues for the three months ended March 31, 2025 decreased by$8.3 million compared to the corresponding prior year period, primarily due to a decrease in gaming revenues as severe weather events and increased competition negatively impacted visitation at several of our properties.
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For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2024, the Midwest segment’s Adjusted EBITDAR decreased $5.3 million and $11.1 million, respectively, and Adjusted EBITDAR margin decreased to 40.6% and 41.5%, respectively, primarilydue to the decreases in gaming revenues discussed above, increased labor costs, and an increase in general and administrative costs.
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For the three months ended March 31, 2025, the Midwest segment’s Adjusted EBITDAR decreased $3.2 million and Adjusted EBITDAR margin remained flat at 40.2% primarilydue to the decreases in gaming revenues discussed above and an increase in labor costs, partially offset by decreased general and administrative costs.
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The Interactive segment’s revenues for the three months ended September 30, 2024 increased by $48.3 million compared to the corresponding prior year period, primarily due to an increase in gaming revenues. In the current quarter, gaming revenues were positively impacted by favorable sports betting hold rates driven by a higher parlay mix from our improving product offering and lower promotional expenses. Other revenues are inclusive of gaming taxamounts related tothird-party online sports betting and/or iCasino partners for online sports betting and iCasino market accessof $104.1 million and $102.6 million for the three months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023, respectively.
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The Interactive segment’s revenues for the three months ended March 31, 2025 increased by $82.4 million compared to the corresponding prior year period, primarily due to an increase in gaming revenues. Gaming revenues were positively impacted byiCasino growth anda decrease in promotional spend. Other revenues are inclusive of gaming taxamounts related tothird-party online sports betting and/or iCasino partners for online sports betting and iCasino market accessof $128.2 million and $116.6 million for the three months ended March 31, 2025 and 2024, respectively.
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For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2024, the Interactive segment’s Adjusted EBITDAR and Adjusted EBITDAR margin decreased primarily due to the decrease in other revenues as discussed above, as well as an increase in marketing expense due to the continued promotion of ESPN BET.
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For the three months ended March 31, 2025, the Interactive segment’s Adjusted EBITDAR and Adjusted EBITDAR margin increased primarily due to the increase in gaming revenues and decrease in marketing expense, as discussed above.
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Other consists of the Company’s stand-alone racing operations, as well as corporate overhead costs, which primarily includes certain expenses such as payroll, professional fees, travel expenses, and other general and administrative expenses that do not directly relate to or have not otherwise been allocated. Revenuesfor thethree and nine months ended September 30, 2024 decreased slightly compared to the prior year periods, primarily due to fluctuations in racing revenues. Corporate overhead costs were $29.1 million and $27.0 million for the three months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023, respectively, and $78.5 million and $78.1 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023, respectively.
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Other consists of the Company’s stand-alone racing operations, as well as corporate overhead expenses, which primarily includes certain expenses such as payroll, professional fees, travel expenses, and other general and administrative expenses that do not directly relate to or have not otherwise been allocated. Revenues for the three months ended March 31, 2025 decreased slightly compared to the prior year period, primarily due to fluctuations in racing revenues. Corporate overhead expenses were $36.0 million and $24.9 million for the three months ended March 31, 2025 and 2024, respectively, and include $7.7 million of legal and advisory costs related to our response to a purported proxy campaign in connection with our 2025 annual meeting of shareholders in the current year quarter.
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Changes in Adjusted EBITDAR for the three months ended September 30, 2024 primarily relate to higher general and administrative costs, slightly offset by a decrease in labor costs.
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Changes in Adjusted EBITDAR for the three months ended March 31, 2025 primarily relate to increased general and administrative costs, inclusive of the $7.7 million of legal and advisory costs as described above, and labor costs.
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We define Adjusted EBITDA as earnings before interest expense, net; interest income; income taxes; depreciation and amortization; stock-based compensation; debt extinguishment charges; impairment losses; insurance recoveries, net of deductible charges; changes in the estimated fair value of our contingent purchase price obligations; gain or loss on disposal of assets; the difference between budget and actual expense for cash-settled stock-based awards; pre-opening expenses; loss on disposal of business; non-cash gains/losses associated with REIT transactions as described in Note 8, “Leases” to our unaudited Consolidated Financial Statements; non-cash gains/losses associated with partial and step acquisitions as measured in accordance with ASC Topic 805, “Business Combinations”; and other. Adjusted EBITDA is inclusive of income or loss from unconsolidated affiliates, with our share of non-operating items (such as interest expense, net; income taxes; depreciation and amortization; and stock-based compensation expense) added back for Barstool Sports, Inc. (prior to our acquisition of the remaining 64% of Barstool common stock on February 17, 2023) and our Kansas Entertainment, LLC joint venture. Adjusted EBITDA is inclusive of rent expense associated with our triple net operating leases with our REIT landlords. Although Adjusted EBITDA includes rent expense associated with our triple net operating leases, we believe Adjusted EBITDA is useful as a supplemental measure in evaluating the performance of our consolidated results of operations. We define Adjusted EBITDA margin as Adjusted EBITDA divided by consolidated revenues.
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We define Adjusted EBITDA as earnings before interest expense, net; interest income; income taxes; depreciation and amortization; stock-based compensation; debt extinguishment charges; impairment losses; insurance recoveries, net of deductible charges; changes in the estimated fair value of our contingent purchase price obligations; gain or loss on disposal of assets; the difference between budget and actual expense for cash-settled stock-based awards; pre-opening expenses; loss on disposal of business; non-cash gains/losses associated with REIT transactions as described in Note 6, “Leases” to our unaudited Consolidated Financial Statements; and other. Adjusted EBITDA is inclusive of income or loss from unconsolidated affiliates, with our share of non-operating items (such as interest expense, net; and depreciation and amortization) added back for our Kansas Entertainment, LLC joint venture. Adjusted EBITDA is inclusive of rent expense associated with our triple net operating leases with our REIT landlords. Although Adjusted EBITDA includes rent expense associated with our triple net operating leases, we believe Adjusted EBITDA is useful as a supplemental measure in evaluating the performance of our consolidated results of operations. We define Adjusted EBITDA margin as Adjusted EBITDA divided by consolidated revenues.
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The following table includes a reconciliation of net loss, which is determined in accordance with GAAP, to Adjusted EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDAR, which are non-GAAP financial measures, as well as related margins:
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The following table includes a reconciliation of net income (loss), which is determined in accordance with GAAP, to Adjusted EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDAR, which are non-GAAP financial measures, as well as related margins:
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(4) Consists of non-recurring acquisition and transaction costs, and finance transformation costs associated with the implementation of our new Enterprise Resource Management system.
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(4) Consists of non-recurring transaction costs and, prior to August 1, 2024, finance transformation costs associated with the implementation of our new Enterprise Resource Management system.
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Our primary sources of liquidity and capital resources have been and are expected to be cash flow from operations, borrowings from banks, and proceeds from the issuance of debt and equity securities. Our ongoing liquidity will depend on a number of factors, including available cash resources, cash flow from operations, acquisitions or investments, funding of construction for development projects, and our compliance with covenants contained under our debt agreements.
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Our primary sources of liquidity and capital resources have been and are expected to be cash flow from operations, borrowings from banks, and proceeds from the issuance of debt and equity securities. Our ongoing liquidity will depend on a number of factors, including available cash resources, cash flow from operations, acquisitions or investments, funding of construction for development projects, and our compliance with covenants contained under our debt agreements. We currently believe that our operating cash flow and other sources of liquidity, as described herein, will be sufficient to meet our liquidity needs on a short and long-term basis.
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Trends in our operating cash flows tend to follow trends in operating income (loss), excluding non-cash charges, but can be affected by changes in working capital, the timing of significant interest payments, tax payments or refunds, and distributions from unconsolidated affiliates. Net cash provided by operating activities decreased by $284.3 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2024, primarily due to a decrease in earnings.
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Trends in our operating cash flows tend to follow trends in operating income (loss), excluding non-cash charges, but can be affected by changes in working capital, the timing of significant interest payments, tax payments or refunds, and distributions from unconsolidated affiliates. Net cash provided by operating activities increased by $110.6 million for the three months ended March 31, 2025, primarily due to an increase in our reportable segments’ Adjusted EBITDAR and receipt of income tax refunds.
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Capital expenditures are accounted for as either project capital (new facilities or expansions) or maintenance (replacement) which is inclusive of projects such as our retail sportsbooks, our cashless, cardless and contactless technology and hotel renovations. Cash provided by operating activities, as well as cash available under our Amended Revolving Credit Facility, was available to fund our capital expenditures for the nine months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023, as applicable.
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Capital expenditures are accounted for as either project capital (new facilities or expansions) or maintenance (replacement) which is inclusive of projects such as our retail sportsbooks, our cashless, cardless and contactless technology and hotel renovations. Cash provided by operating activities, as well as cash available under our Amended Revolving Credit Facility, was available to fund our capital expenditures for the three months ended March 31, 2025 and 2024, as applicable.
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Capital expenditures for the nine months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023, were $261.7 million and $207.8 million, respectively. For the year ending December 31,2024, our anticipated capital expenditures, inclusive of insurance proceeds, are approximately $225.0 million, which include capital expenditures of $130.9 million, incurred for the nine months ended September 30, 2024 and capital expenditures required under our Triple Net Leases, which require us to spend a specified percentage of total revenues. Additionally for the year ending December 31,2024, we anticipate capital project expenditures of $275.6 million in connection with the PENN Development Projects as a result of our Master Development Agreement with GLPI (as described in Note 8, “Leases” in the notes to our unaudited Consolidated Financial Statements), which include capital expenditures of $130.8 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2024. The Master Development Agreement provides that GLPI will fund up to $225.0 million for the Aurora Project and, upon PENN’s request, up to $350.0 million in the aggregate for the Other Development Projects, in accordance with certain terms and conditions set forth in the Master Development Agreement.
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For the year ending December 31,2025, we anticipate capital expenditures of approximately $240.0 million, inclusive of capital expenditures required under our Triple Net Leases, which require us to spend a specified percentage of total revenues, and capital expenditures of $28.8 million incurred during the three months ended March 31, 2025. Additionally, for the year ending December 31,2025, we anticipate capital project expenditures of $490.0 million, the majority of which arein connection with the PENN Development Projects pursuant to our Master Development Agreement with GLPI (as described in Note 6, “Leases” in the notes to our unaudited Consolidated Financial Statements). During the three months ended March 31, 2025, we incurred capital expenditures of $96.4 million in connection with the PENN Development Projects. The Master Development Agreement provides that GLPI will fund up to $225.0 million for the Aurora Project and, upon PENN’s request, up to $350.0 million in the aggregate for the Other Development Projects, in accordance with certain terms and conditions set forth in the Master Development Agreement. As of the date of this filing, the Company has neither requested nor received any funding from GLPI for the PENN Development Projects.
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For online gaming, customers deposit cash into their online accounts for use in online sports betting and iCasino play. Liabilities are recognized for online player account funds that have not been withdrawn and for wagers that have been placed on events that have not yet occurred. Online sportsbook handle is the gross amount wagered during a given period. The win or hold percentage is the net amount of gaming wins and losses, with liabilities recognized for any bonus funds deposited into player accounts. Given that online sports betting wagers are made based on the outcomes of future sporting events, the win or hold percentage can vary based on the bet type (i.e. straight wagers vs. parlay wagers). Online slot handle is the gross amount wagered during a given period. The win or hold percentage is the net amount of gaming wins and losses, with liabilities recognized for accruals related to the anticipated payout of online progressive jackpots. Online table game hold is the amount of handle that is retained and recorded as gaming revenue. Given the stability in our online slot and online table game hold percentages on a historical basis, we have not experienced significant impacts to the results of our operations or cash flows from changes in these percentages.
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Our gaming and racing properties are grouped by geographic location, and each is viewed as an operating segment with the exception of our two properties in Jackpot, Nevada, which are viewed as one operating segment. We consider our combined Video Gaming Terminal (“VGT”) operations, by state, to be separate operating segments. For a listing of our gaming properties and VGT operations included in each reportable segment, see Note 2, “Significant Accounting Policies and Basis of Presentation” in the notes to our unaudited Consolidated Financial Statements.
Current report — wording carried from elsewhere
Segment comparison of the three months ended March 31, 2025 and 2024