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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
 
FORM 10-K
(Mark One)
☑ANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the fiscal year ended December 31, 20192020
or
☐TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the transition period from __________ to__________
Commission file number 0-24206
PENN NATIONAL GAMING, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Pennsylvania23-2234473
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization)(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)
825 Berkshire Blvd., Suite 200
Wyomissing, Pennsylvania 19610
(Address of principal executive officers) (Zip Code)

Wyomissing,Pennsylvania19610(610) 373-2400
(Registrant's telephone number, including area code)
(610) 373-2400
Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:
Title of each classTrading symbolName of each exchange on which registered
Common Stock, $0.01 par value per sharePENNThe NASDAQ Stock Market LLC
Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(g) of the Act: None
Indicate by check mark if the registrant is a well-known seasoned issuer, as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act. Yesþ ☑ No o☐
Indicate by check mark if the registrant is not required to file reports pursuant to Section 13 or Section 15(d) of the Act. Yes o☐ Noþ ☑
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days. Yesþ ☑ No o☐
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically every Interactive Data File required to be submitted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T (§232.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit such files). Yesþ ☑ No o☐
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, a smaller reporting company or an emerging growth company. See the definitions of “large accelerated filer,” “accelerated filer,” “smaller reporting company,” and “emerging growth company” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act.
Large accelerated filer☑Accelerated filer☐Non-accelerated filer☐Smaller reporting company☐Emerging growth company☐
If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. o☐
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has filed a report on and attestation to its management’s assessment of the effectiveness of its internal control over financial reporting under Section 404(b) of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act (15 U.S.C. 7262(b)) by the registered public accounting firm that prepared or issued its audit report. ☑
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Act). Yes ☐ No ☑

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As of June 30, 2019,2020, the aggregate market value of the voting common stock held by non-affiliates of the registrant was $2.2$4.2 billion. Such aggregate market value was computed by reference to the closing price of the common stock as reported on the NASDAQ Global Select Market on June 28, 2019.30, 2020. As of February 21, 2020,19, 2021, the number of shares of the registrant’s common stock outstanding was 116,864,066.156,486,487.

DOCUMENTS INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE
Portions of the registrant’s definitive 20202021 proxy statement, anticipated to be filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission within 120 days after the end of the registrant’s fiscal year, are incorporated by reference into Part III of this Form 10-K.



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SPECIAL NOTE REGARDING FORWARD LOOKING STATEMENTS
This Annual Report on Form 10-K includes “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. References to Penn National Gaming, Inc., together with its subsidiaries (“Penn National,” the “Company,” “we,” “our,” or “us”) refer to Penn National Gaming, Inc. and its subsidiaries, except where stated or the context otherwise indicates. These statements are included throughout the document, including within “Item 1A. Risk Factors,” and relate to our business strategy, our prospects and our financial position. These statements can be identified by the use of forward-looking terminology such as “expects,” “believes,” “estimates,” “projects,” “intends,” “plans,” “seeks,” “may,” “will,” “should,” or “anticipates” or the negative or other variations of these or similar words, or by discussions of future events, strategies or risks and uncertainties. Specifically, forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, statements regarding: COVID-19; the length of time the Company’s Zia Park and Valley Race Park properties will remain closed, the expected opening dates, and the impact of these closures on the Company and its stakeholders; demand for gaming as these gaming properties reopen as well as the impact of post-opening restrictions (hours of operations and capacity limitations); continued demand for the gaming properties that have opened and the possibility that our gaming properties may be required to close again in the future due to COVID-19; the impact of COVID-19 on general economic conditions, capital markets, unemployment, and the Company’s liquidity, operations, supply chain and personnel; the potential benefits and expected timing of the Perryville transaction with GLPI; the Company’s estimated cash burn and future liquidity, future revenue and Adjusted EBITDAR, including from our iGaming business in Pennsylvania and Michigan; the continued success of Barstool Sports in Pennsylvania, Michigan and in additional states in the future; the expected benefits and potential challenges of the investment in Barstool Sports, including the anticipated benefits for the Company’s online and retail sports betting, iGaming and social casino products; the expected financial returns from the transaction with Barstool Sports; expected future launches of the Barstool-branded mobile sports betting product; the future revenue and profit contributions of the Barstool-branded mobile sports betting product; the impact of shortened or cancelled


sports seasons on our results; our expectations of future results of operations and financial condition, including margins; our expectations for our properties; our development projects or our iGaming initiatives; our expectations with regard to the impact of competition; the anticipated opening dates of our retail sportsbooks in future states and our proposed Pennsylvania Category 4 casinos in York and Berks counties; our expectations with regard to acquisitions, potential divestitures and development opportunities, as well as the integration of and synergies related to any companies we have acquired or may acquire; the outcome and financial impact of the litigation in which we are or will be periodically involved; the actions of regulatory, legislative, executive or judicial decisions at the federal, state or local level with regard to our business and the impact of any such actions; our ability to maintain regulatory approvals for our existing businesses and to receive regulatory approvals for our new business partners; our expectations with regard to the impact of competition in online sports betting, iGaming and retail/mobile sportsbooks as well as the potential impact of this business line on our existing businesses; the performance of our partners in online sports betting, iGaming and retail/mobile sportsbooks, including the risks associated with any new business, the actions of regulatory, legislative, executive or judicial decisions at the federal, state or local level with regard to online sports betting, iGaming and retail/mobile sportsbooks and the impact of any such actions; and our expectations regarding economic and consumer conditions. In light of these risks, uncertainties and assumptions, the forward-looking events and circumstances discussed in this Form 10-K may not occur and actual results could differ materially from those anticipated or implied in the forward-looking statements. All forward-looking statements in this Form 10-K are based on information available to us as of the date hereof, such information may be limited or incomplete, and we assume no obligation to update any such forward-looking statements. These statements are inherently uncertain and investors are cautioned not to unduly rely upon these statements. The following discussion should be read in conjunction with our consolidated financial statements and the accompanying notes contained in this Form 10-K.

Risk Factor Summary

The following is a summary of some of the risks and uncertainties as of the date of the filing of this Annual Report on Form 10-K that could materially adversely affect our business, financial condition and results of operations. You should read this summary together with the more detailed description of each risk factor contained below.

Risks Related to the COVID-19 Pandemic

•The COVID-19 pandemic has had a material adverse impact on our business and financial performance, and we expect this adverse impact to continue until after the COVID-19 pandemic is contained.
•We are unable to predict the extent to which COVID-19 and its related impacts will continue to adversely affect our business operations, financial performance and the achievement of our strategic objectives.
•As a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, unforeseen events have occurred and may occur in the future that materially adversely affect the number of visitors to our properties, which could adversely disrupt our operations and negatively impact our business.
•Instability in the financial markets and global or regional economic weakness or uncertainty could have a material adverse effect on our stock price.

Risks Related to Our Business and Operations

•We face significant competition from other gaming and entertainment operations and may continue to do so in the future.
•Reductions in discretionary consumer spending have negatively impacted our business and may continue to do in the future.
•We depend on certain properties that generate a significant percentage of our revenues.
•Most of our facilities are leased, and we may face risks associated with leased properties.
•A significant portion of our cash flow is used for rent payments under our Triple Net Leases.
•Inclement weather and other casualty events could negatively impact our business.
•We may be unable to renew or we may have disputes regarding the terms of management agreements and/or leases we have with third parties and local governments.
•We may face additional costs related to the slot machine manufacturing industry.
•We cannot guarantee the recent expansion of our sports betting and iGaming operations or investment in Barstool Sports will be successful.
•Our operations are dependent on retaining experienced management and key personnel.
•The success of certain of our operations depends on our ability to renew our contracts and expand the business.
•Labor problems could negatively impact our future profits.
•We may be unable to protect or enforce our intellectual property rights.
•The market price of our common stock could fluctuate significantly.


•We are currently, or may become, involved in legal proceedings, the results of which could have a material adverse effect on us.

Risks Related to Our Indebtedness and Capital Structure

•Our substantial indebtedness could adversely affect our ability to meet our indebtedness obligations.
•The lack of availability and cost of financing could adversely impact our business.
•To service our indebtedness, we will require a significant amount of cash, which depends on many factors beyond our control.

Risks Related to Regulation, Taxes and Compliance

•We are subject to extensive regulation and our business may be adversely impacted by changes in legislation and regulations.
•State and local smoking restrictions have and may continue to negatively affect our business.
•We may face material increases in our current taxes or the adoption of new taxes.
•Failure to comply with certain federal, state and other laws and regulations may have an adverse effect on us.

Risks Related to Technology, Information Security and Penn Interactive

•We rely heavily on technology services and an uninterrupted supply of electrical power.
•Cyber security breaches could affect our operations and harm our reputation.
•If our third-party mobile distribution platforms or service providers fail to perform or terminate their relationship with us, our business could be adversely affected.
•We may be unable to grow Penn Interactive.

Risks Related to Acquisitions

•We may face disruptions, delays and other difficulties related to our recently acquired properties, future acquisitions, or new initiatives.
•In the event we make another acquisition, we may face risks related to our ability to receive regulatory approvals required to complete, or other delays or impediments to completing, such acquisition.

Risks Related to the Spin-Off

•We could be subject to significant tax liabilities if the Spin-Off of Gaming and Leisure Properties, Inc. (“GLPI”) does not qualify as a tax-free transaction.
•In connection with the Spin-Off, GLPI agreed to indemnify us for certain liabilities. However, there can be no assurance that these indemnities will be sufficient to insure us against the full amount of such liabilities, or that GLPI’s ability to satisfy its indemnification obligation will not be impaired in the future.




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PART I
ITEM 1.BUSINESS
ITEM 1.BUSINESS

Overview
Penn National Gaming, Inc., together with its subsidiaries (“Penn National,” the “Company,” “we,” “our,” or “us”), is a leading, diversified, multi-jurisdictional owner and manager of gaming and racing properties, retail and online sports betting operations, and video gaming terminal (“VGT”) operations. We currently offer live sports betting at our properties in Indiana, Iowa, Mississippi, Nevada, Pennsylvania and West Virginia. We operate anOur wholly-owned interactive gaming (“iGaming”) division, through our subsidiary, Penn Interactive Ventures, LLC (“Penn Interactive”), which recentlyoperates retail sports betting across the Company’s portfolio, as well as online sports betting, online social casino, bingo and online casinos (“iGaming”). In February 2020, the Company acquired 36% (inclusive of 1% on a delayed basis) equity interest in Barstool Sports, Inc. (“Barstool Sports”), a leading digital sports, entertainment, lifestyle and media company, and entered into a strategic relationship with Barstool Sports, whereby Barstool Sports will exclusively promote the Company's land-based retail sportsbooks, iGaming products and online sports betting products, including the Barstool Sportsbook mobile app, to its national audience. We launched an online casino (“iCasino”)sports betting app called Barstool Sports in Pennsylvania through our HollywoodCasino.com gaming platformin September 2020 and entered into multi-year agreements with leading sports betting operators for online sports bettingin Michigan in January 2021. We also operate iGaming in Pennsylvania and iGaming market access across our portfolio of properties.Michigan. Our MYCHOICE® MYCHOICE® customer loyalty program (the "mychoice program") currently has over 20 million members and provides such members with various benefits, including complimentary goods and/or services. The Company’s strategy has continued to evolve from an owner and manager of gaming and racing properties into an omni-channel provider of retail and online gaming, live racing and sports betting entertainment. We believe our continued evolution into a best-in-class omni-channel provider of retail and online gaming and sports betting entertainment will be a catalyst for our core land-based business, while also providing a platform for significant long-term shareholder value. References in this Annual Report on Form 10-K, to “Penn National,” the “Company,” “we,” “our,” or “us” refer to Penn National Gaming, Inc. and its subsidiaries, except where stated or the context otherwise indicates.

As of December 31, 2019,2020, we owned, managed, or had ownership interests in 41 properties in 19 states. The majority of the real estate assets (i.e., land and buildings) used in the Company’s operations are subject to triple net master leases; the most significant of which are the Penn Master Lease and the Pinnacle Master Lease (as such terms are defined in the “Triple Net Leases” section below and collectively referred to as the “Master Leases”), with Gaming and Leisure Properties, Inc. (NASDAQ: GLPI) (“GLPI”), a real estate investment trust (“REIT”). In addition, we are currently developing two Category 4 satellite gaming casinos in Pennsylvania: Hollywood Casino York and Hollywood Casino Morgantown, both of which are expected to commence operations by the end of 2021.
On March 11, 2020, the World Health Organization declared the novel coronavirus (known as “COVID-19”) outbreak to be a global pandemic. To help combat the spread of COVID-19 and pursuant to various orders from state gaming regulatory bodies or governmental authorities, operations at all of our properties were temporarily suspended for single or multiple time periods during the year. Once re-opened, properties operated with reduced gaming and hotel capacity and limited food and beverage offerings in order to accommodate social distancing and health and safety protocols.
During the fourth quarter of 2020, our properties temporarily suspended operations in Pennsylvania, Michigan and Illinois and were subject to increased operational restrictions in Ohio and Massachusetts (among other states). Our Michigan property temporarily closed on November 17, 2020 and reopened on December 23, 2020. Our Pennsylvania properties temporarily closed on December 12, 2020 and reopened on January 4, 2021. Our Illinois properties temporarily closed on November 20, 2020 and began reopening with limited hours of operations beginning January 16, 2021 and throughout the week. The property closures were pursuant to the various orders from state gaming regulatory bodies or governmental authorities to combat the rapid spread of COVID-19. As of February 26, 2021, all of our properties were open to the public with the exception of Zia Park and Valley Race Park, which remain closed.

The COVID-19 pandemic caused significant disruptions to our business and had a material adverse impact on our financial condition, results of operations and cash flows, the magnitude of which continues to develop. During the year, substantial measures were taken to improve our financial position and liquidity as discussed in our Consolidated Financial Statements Note 1, “Organization and Basis of Presentation”.
In February 2020, we closed on our investment in Barstool Sports Inc. (“Barstool Sports”), a leading digital sports, entertainment and media platform, pursuant to a stock purchase agreement with Barstool Sports and stockholders of Barstool Sports, in which we purchased approximately 36% of the common stock of Barstool Sports for a purchase price of approximately $163$161.2 million. The purchase price consisted of approximately $135 million in cash and $28 million in shares of non-voting convertible preferred stock. Furthermore,Within three years after the closing of the transaction (oror earlier at our election),election, we will increase our ownership in Barstool Sports to approximately 50% with an incremental investment of approximately $62 million, consistent with the implied valuation at the time of the initial investment. With respect to the remaining Barstool Sports shares, we have immediately exercisable call rights, and the existing Barstool Sports stockholders have put rights exercisable beginning three
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years after closing, all based on a fair market value calculation at the time of exercise (subject to a cap of $650.0 million and a floor of 2.25 times the annualized revenue of Barstool Sports, all subject to various adjustments). We also have the option to bring in another partner who would acquire a portion of our share of Barstool Sports. Upon closing, we became Barstool Sports’ exclusive gaming partner for up to 40 years and have the sole right to utilize the Barstool Sports brand for all of our online and retail sports betting and iCasinoiGaming products. We expectFor additional information, see Note 7, "Investments in and Advances to launchUnconsolidated Affiliates".
On December 15, 2020, the Company entered into a definitive agreement with GLPI to purchase the operations of Hollywood Casino Perryville for $31.1 million. The transaction is expected to close during the second or third quarter of 2021, subject to approval of the Maryland Lottery and Gaming Control Commission and other customary closing conditions. Simultaneous with the closing of the transaction, we would lease the real estate assets associated with Hollywood Casino Perryville from GLPI with initial annual rent of $7.8 million per year subject to escalation. For additional information on our online sports gaming app called Barstool Sports in August 2020acquisitions, see Note 6, “Acquisitions and anticipate that this transaction will facilitate the Company’s omni-channel growth.Dispositions.”
In May 2019, we acquired Greektown Casino-Hotel (“Greektown”) in Detroit, Michigan, subject to a triple net lease with VICI Properties Inc. (NYSE: VICI) (“VICI”, a REIT and collectively with GLPI, our “REIT Landlords”) (the “Greektown Lease”) and, in January 2019, we acquired Margaritaville Casino Resort (“Margaritaville”) in Bossier City, Louisiana, subject to a triple net lease with VICI (the “Margaritaville Lease” and collectively with the Master Leases, the Greektown Lease, and the Meadows Lease, (asthe Tropicana Lease and the Morgantown Lease, of which the Meadows Lease, the Tropicana Lease and Morgantown Lease are defined in the “Triple Net Leases” section below),below, the “Triple Net Leases”).

In October 2018, the Company completed the acquisition of Pinnacle Entertainment, Inc. (“Pinnacle”), a leading regional gaming operator (the “Pinnacle Acquisition”). In conjunctionconnection with the Pinnacle Acquisition, the Company divested the membership interests of certain Pinnacle subsidiaries, which operated the casinos known as Ameristar St. Charles, Ameristar Kansas City, Belterra Resortwe added 12 gaming properties to our portfolio, providing us with greater operational scale and Belterra Park (referred to collectively as the “Divested Properties”), to Boyd Gaming Corporation (NYSE: BYD). Additionally, as a part of the transaction, GLPI acquired the real estate assets associated with Plainridge Park Casino and concurrently leased back such assets to the Company (the “Plainridge Park Casino Sale-Leaseback”). In connection with the sale of the Divested Properties and the Plainridge Park Casino Sale-Leaseback,geographic diversity. We assumed the Pinnacle Master Lease which was assumed by the Company concurrentconcurrently with the closing of the Pinnacle Acquisition, was amended. The Pinnacle Acquisition added 12 gaming properties to our portfolio.Acquisition.
In May 2017, we completed the acquisitions of 1
st Jackpot Casino (f/k/a Bally’s Casino Tunica) and Resorts Casino Tunica (which ceased operations in June 2019). In August 2016, we enhanced our social gaming offerings with the acquisition of Rocket Speed, Inc. (“Rocket Speed”), a leading developer of social casino games. In June 2015, we opened Plainridge Park Casino in Plainville, Massachusetts, and in August 2015, we completed the acquisition of Tropicana Las Vegas. In September

2015, we acquired Illinois Gaming Investors LLC (d/b/a Prairie State Gaming) (“Prairie State Gaming”), one of the largest VGT route operators in Illinois, which has since acquired four small VGT route operators based in Illinois.
We believe that our portfolio of assets provides us 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 partnership with Barstool Sports reflects our strategy to continue evolving from the nation’s largest regional gaming operator to a best-in-class omni-channel provider of retail and online gaming and sports betting entertainment.

Triple Net Leases
As noted above, the majority of the real estate assets used in the Company’s operations are subject to either the Penn Master Lease or the Pinnacle Master Lease. In addition three ofto the Penn Master Lease and the Pinnacle Master Lease, five individual gaming facilities used in our operations are subject to individual triple net leases. Under triple net leases, in addition to lease payments for the real estate assets, the Company is required to pay the following, among other things: (1) all facility maintenance; (2) all insurance required in connection with the leased properties and the business conducted on the leased properties; (3) taxes levied on or with respect to the leased properties (other than taxes on the income of the lessor); (4) all tenant capital improvements; and (4)(5) all utilities and other services necessary or appropriate for the leased properties and the business conducted on the leased properties.

The following summaries of the Master Leases are qualified in their entirety by reference to either the Penn Master Lease or the Pinnacle Master Lease, as applicable, and subsequent amendments, all of which are incorporated by reference in the exhibits to this Annual Report on Form 10-K.
Penn Master Lease
Pursuant to a triple net master lease with GLPI (the “Penn Master Lease”), which became effective November 1, 2013, the Company leases real estate assets associated with 19 of the gaming facilities used in its operations. The Penn Master Lease has an initial term of 15 years with four subsequent, five-year renewal periods on the same terms and conditions, exercisable at the Company’s option. If we elect to renew the term of the Penn Master Lease, the renewal will be effective as to all of the leased real estate assets then subject to the Penn Master Lease, subject to limitations on the final renewal term with respect to certain of the barge-based facilities.
Pinnacle Master Lease
In connection with the Pinnacle Acquisition, the Company assumed a triple net master lease with GLPI (“Pinnacle Master Lease”), originally effective April 28, 2016. Concurrent with the closing of the Pinnacle Acquisition on October 15, 2018, the Company entered into an amendment to the Pinnacle Master Lease to, among other things, (i) remove Ameristar St. Charles, Ameristar Kansas City and Belterra Resort, and (ii) add Plainridge Park Casino. Pursuant to the Pinnacle Master Lease, the Company leases real estate assets associated with 12 of the gaming facilities used in its operations from GLPI. Upon assumption of the Pinnacle Master Lease, as
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amended, there were 7.5 years remaining of the initial ten-year term, with five subsequent, five-year renewal periods exercisable at the Company’s option. Furthermore, in conjunction with the Pinnacle Acquisition, GLPI acquired the real estate assets associated with Plainridge Park Casino and leased back such assets to the Company pursuant to an amendment to the Pinnacle Master Lease.

Morgantown Lease
On October 1, 2020, we sold the land underlying our Morgantown development project to GLPI in exchange for rent credits of $30.0 million. Contemporaneous with the sale, the Company entered into a triple net lease with a subsidiary of GLPI for the land underlying Morgantown (“Morgantown Lease”). The initial term of the Morgantown Lease is twenty years with six subsequent, five-year renewal periods, exercisable at the Company’s option.
Meadows Lease, Margaritaville Lease, Greektown Lease and GreektownTropicana Lease
In connection with the Pinnacle Acquisition, the Company assumed a triple net lease of the real estate assets used in the operations of Meadows Racetrack and Casino (the “Meadows Lease”), originally effective September 9, 2016, with GLPI as the landlord. Upon assumption of the Meadows Lease, there were eight years remaining of the initial ten-year term, with three subsequent, five-year renewal options followed by one four-year renewal option on the same terms and conditions, exercisable at the Company’s option.
As discussed above, in separate acquisitions, the Company entered into the Margaritaville Lease with VICI for the real estate assets used in the operations of Margaritaville and the Greektown Lease with VICI for the real estate assets used in the operations of Greektown. Both the Margaritaville Lease and the Greektown Lease have initial terms of 15 years, with four subsequent five-year renewal options on the same terms and conditions, exercisable at the Company’s option.

On April 16, 2020, we sold the real estate assets associated with our Tropicana Las Vegas ("Tropicana") property to a subsidiary of GLPI in exchange for rent credits of $307.5 million. Contemporaneous with the sale, the Company entered into a leaseback of the real estate assets for nominal cash rent.We are required to continue to operate the Tropicana for two years (subject to three one-year extensions at GLPI’s option) or until the real estate assets and the operations of the Tropicana are earlier sold by GLPI.

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Operating Properties
The table below summarizes certain features of the properties owned, operated or managed by us as of December 31, 2019,2020, by reportable segment (all area and capacity metrics are approximate):
LocationReal Estate Assets Lease or Ownership StructureType of FacilityGaming Square FootageGaming Machines
Table Games (1)
Hotel Rooms
Northeast segment (2)
Ameristar East ChicagoEast Chicago, INPinnacle Master LeaseDockside gaming73,0001,79675288
Greektown Casino-HotelDetroit, MIGreektown LeaseLand-based gaming100,0002,36262400
Hollywood Casino BangorBangor, MEPenn Master LeaseLand-based gaming/racing31,75072614152
Hollywood Casino at Charles Town RacesCharles Town, WVPenn Master LeaseLand-based gaming/racing115,0002,29274153
Hollywood Casino ColumbusColumbus, OHPenn Master LeaseLand-based gaming177,0002,06674—
Hollywood Casino Lawrenceburg (3)
Lawrenceburg, INPenn Master LeaseDockside gaming149,5001,52158463
Hollywood Casino at Penn National Race CourseGrantville, PAPenn Master LeaseLand-based gaming/racing99,5001,96280—
Hollywood Casino ToledoToledo, OHPenn Master LeaseLand-based gaming125,0001,84869—
Hollywood Gaming at Dayton RacewayDayton, OHPenn Master LeaseLand-based gaming/racing40,600814——
Hollywood Gaming at Mahoning Valley Race CourseYoungstown, OHPenn Master LeaseLand-based gaming/racing50,0001,127——
Marquee by Penn (4)
PennsylvaniaN/ALand-based gamingN/A115——
Meadows Racetrack and CasinoWashington, PAMeadows LeaseLand-based gaming/racing125,0002,46395—
Plainridge Park CasinoPlainville, MAPinnacle Master LeaseLand-based gaming/racing50,0001,181——
South segment
1st Jackpot Casino
Tunica, MSPenn Master LeaseDockside gaming40,00083912—
Ameristar VicksburgVicksburg, MSPinnacle Master LeaseDockside gaming70,0001,10224148
Boomtown BiloxiBiloxi, MSPenn Master LeaseDockside gaming35,50060520—
Boomtown Bossier CityBossier City, LAPinnacle Master LeaseDockside gaming30,00080616187
Boomtown New OrleansNew Orleans, LAPinnacle Master LeaseDockside gaming30,0001,13231150
Hollywood Casino Gulf CoastBay St. Louis, MSPenn Master LeaseLand-based gaming51,00082920291
Hollywood Casino TunicaTunica, MSPenn Master LeaseDockside gaming54,00090010494
L’Auberge Baton RougeBaton Rouge, LAPinnacle Master LeaseDockside gaming71,5001,30549205
L’Auberge Lake CharlesLake Charles, LAPinnacle Master LeaseDockside gaming70,0001,46985995
Margaritaville Resort CasinoBossier City, LAMargaritaville LeaseDockside gaming30,0001,10950395
West segment
Ameristar Black HawkBlack Hawk, COPinnacle Master LeaseLand-based gaming56,0001,05038536
Cactus Petes and HorseshuJackpot, NVPinnacle Master LeaseLand-based gaming29,00074321416
M ResortHenderson, NVPenn Master LeaseLand-based gaming96,0001,07340390
Tropicana Las VegasLas Vegas, NVTropicana LeaseLand-based gaming72,000632201,470
Zia Park CasinoHobbs, NMPenn Master LeaseLand-based gaming/racing18,000754—154
Midwest segment
Ameristar Council Bluffs (5)
Council Bluffs, IAPinnacle Master LeaseDockside gaming35,0001,42122444
Argosy Casino Alton (6)
Alton, ILPenn Master LeaseDockside gaming23,00070512—
Argosy Casino RiversideRiverside, MOPenn Master LeaseDockside gaming56,0001,20042258
Hollywood Casino AuroraAurora, ILPenn Master LeaseDockside gaming53,00097627—
Hollywood Casino JolietJoliet, ILPenn Master LeaseDockside gaming50,0001,10026100
Hollywood Casino at Kansas Speedway (7)
Kansas City, KSOwned - JVLand-based gaming95,0002,00041—
Hollywood Casino St. LouisMaryland Heights, MOPenn Master LeaseDockside gaming120,0002,01763502
Prairie State Gaming (4)
IllinoisN/ALand-based gamingN/A2,047——
River City CasinoSt. Louis, MOPinnacle Master LeaseDockside gaming90,0001,94553200
Other
Freehold Raceway (8)
Freehold, NJOwned - JVStandardbred racing————
Retama Park Racetrack (9)
Selma, TXNone - ManagedThoroughbred racing————
Sam Houston Race Park (10)
Houston, TXOwned - JVThoroughbred racing————
Sanford-Orlando Kennel Club (11)
Longwood, FLOwnedGreyhound racing/simulcasting————
Valley Race Park (10)
Harlingen, TXOwned - JVGreyhound racing————
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 Location Real Estate Assets Lease or Ownership Structure Type of Facility Gaming Square Footage Gaming Machines 
Table Games (1)
 Hotel Rooms
Northeast segment (2)
             
Ameristar East ChicagoEast Chicago, IN Pinnacle Master Lease Dockside gaming 70,000 1,790 85 288
Greektown Casino-HotelDetroit, MI Greektown Lease Land-based gaming 100,000 2,601 62 400
Hollywood Casino BangorBangor, ME Penn Master Lease Land-based gaming/racing 31,750 726 14 152
Hollywood Casino at Charles Town RacesCharles Town, WV Penn Master Lease Land-based gaming/racing 115,000 2,292 74 153
Hollywood Casino ColumbusColumbus, OH Penn Master Lease Land-based gaming 168,000 2,082 70 —
Hollywood Casino Lawrenceburg (3)
Lawrenceburg, IN Penn Master Lease Dockside gaming 146,500 1,521 58 463
Hollywood Casino at Penn National Race CourseGrantville, PA Penn Master Lease Land-based gaming/racing 99,500 2,002 79 —
Hollywood Casino ToledoToledo, OH Penn Master Lease Land-based gaming 125,000 2,041 69 —
Hollywood Gaming at Dayton RacewayDayton, OH Penn Master Lease Land-based gaming/racing 33,500 1,045 — —
Hollywood Gaming at Mahoning Valley Race CourseYoungstown, OH Penn Master Lease Land-based gaming/racing 50,000 1,102 — —
Marquee by Penn (4)
Pennsylvania N/A Land-based gaming N/A 75 — —
Meadows Racetrack and CasinoWashington, PA Meadows Lease Land-based gaming/racing 131,000 2,506 88 —
Plainridge Park CasinoPlainville, MA Pinnacle Master Lease Land-based gaming/racing 50,000 1,250 — —
              
South segment             
1st Jackpot Casino
Tunica, MS Penn Master Lease Dockside gaming 40,000 840 14 —
Ameristar VicksburgVicksburg, MS Pinnacle Master Lease Dockside gaming 70,000 1,212 27 148
Boomtown BiloxiBiloxi, MS Penn Master Lease Dockside gaming 35,500 653 19 —
Boomtown Bossier CityBossier City, LA Pinnacle Master Lease Dockside gaming 30,000 726 16 187
Boomtown New OrleansNew Orleans, LA Pinnacle Master Lease Dockside gaming 30,000 1,156 31 150
Hollywood Casino Gulf CoastBay St. Louis, MS Penn Master Lease Land-based gaming 51,000 926 20 291
Hollywood Casino TunicaTunica, MS Penn Master Lease Dockside gaming 54,000 955 11 494
L’Auberge Baton RougeBaton Rouge, LA Pinnacle Master Lease Dockside gaming 71,500 1,406 49 205
L’Auberge Lake CharlesLake Charles, LA Pinnacle Master Lease Dockside gaming 70,000 1,522 71 995
Margaritaville Resort CasinoBossier City, LA Margaritaville Lease Dockside gaming 30,000 1,221 50 395
              
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Ameristar Black HawkBlack Hawk, CO Pinnacle Master Lease Land-based gaming 56,000 1,240 40 536
Cactus Petes and HorseshuJackpot, NV Pinnacle Master Lease Land-based gaming 29,000 754 24 416
M ResortHenderson, NV Penn Master Lease Land-based gaming 96,000 1,089 40 390
Tropicana Las VegasLas Vegas, NV Owned Land-based gaming 72,000 640 27 1,470
Zia Park CasinoHobbs, NM Penn Master Lease Land-based gaming/racing 18,000 732 — 154
              
Midwest segment             
Ameristar Council Bluffs (5)
Council Bluffs, IA Pinnacle Master Lease Dockside gaming 35,000 1,526 25 444
Argosy Casino Alton (6)
Alton, IL Penn Master Lease Dockside gaming 23,000 741 12 —
Argosy Casino RiversideRiverside, MO Penn Master Lease Dockside gaming 56,000 1,299 42 258
Hollywood Casino AuroraAurora, IL Penn Master Lease Dockside gaming 53,000 1,000 27 —
Hollywood Casino JolietJoliet, IL Penn Master Lease Dockside gaming 50,000 1,100 26 100
Hollywood Casino at Kansas Speedway (7)
Kansas City, KS Owned - JV Land-based gaming 95,000 2,000 41 —
Hollywood Casino St. LouisMaryland Heights, MO Penn Master Lease Dockside gaming 120,000 2,017 63 502
Prairie State Gaming (4)
Illinois N/A Land-based gaming N/A 1,904 — —
River City CasinoSt. Louis, MO Pinnacle Master Lease Dockside gaming 90,000 1,945 53 200
       
 
 
 
Other             
Freehold Raceway (8)
Freehold, NJ Owned - JV Standardbred racing — — — —
Retama Park Racetrack (9)
Selma, TX None - Managed Thoroughbred racing — — — —
Sam Houston Race Park (10)
Houston, TX Owned - JV Thoroughbred racing — — — —
Sanford-Orlando Kennel ClubLongwood, FL Owned Greyhound racing — — — —
Valley Race Park (10)
Harlingen, TX Owned - JV Greyhound racing — — — —
       2,395,250 49,637 1,327 8,791
(1)Excludes poker tables.

(2)We expect that Hollywood Casino York and Hollywood Casino Morgantown will be included within our Northeast segment.
(1)Excludes poker tables
(2)We expect that Hollywood Casino York and Hollywood Casino Morgantown will be included within our Northeast segment.
(3)Includes 168 rooms at our hotel and event center located less than a mile from the gaming facility.
(4)VGT route operations
(5)Includes 284 rooms operated by a third party and located on land leased by us and subleased to such third party.
(6)The riverboat is owned by us and not subject to the Penn Master Lease.
(7)Pursuant to a joint venture with International Speedway Corporation (“International Speedway”)
(8)Pursuant to a joint venture with Greenwood Limited Jersey, Inc., a subsidiary of Greenwood Racing, Inc.
(9)Pursuant to a management contract with Retama Development Corporation
(10)Pursuant to a joint venture with MAXXAM, Inc. (“MAXXAM”)
(3)Includes 168 rooms at our hotel and event center located less than a mile from the gaming facility.
(4)VGT route operations.
(5)Includes 284 rooms operated by a third party and located on land leased by us and subleased to such third party.
(6)The riverboat is owned by us and not subject to the Penn Master Lease.
(7)Pursuant to a joint venture with NASCAR.
(8)Pursuant to a joint venture with Greenwood Limited Jersey, Inc., a subsidiary of Greenwood Racing, Inc.
(9)Pursuant to a management contract with Retama Development Corporation.
(10)Pursuant to a joint venture with MAXXAM, Inc. (“MAXXAM”).
(11)In the fourth quarter of 2020, we sold the land underlying the Sanford-Orlando Kennel Club racetrack which discontinued our live racing operations. We continue to operate our simulcast racing business.

Northeast Segment
Ameristar East Chicago is located less than 25 miles from downtown Chicago, Illinois and offers guests a gaming and entertainment experience in the Chicago metropolitan area. In addition to gaming amenities, the property features a full-service hotel, a sportsbook for live sports betting, a fitness center, dining venues, lounges and 5,400 square feet of meeting and event space.

Greektown Casino-Hotel is located in the Greektown district of Detroit, Michigan, and is one of four casino hotels in the Detroit-Windsor area. In addition to slot machines, table games, and poker tables Greektown Casino-Hoteland a sportsbook for live sports betting, the property features a 30-story hotel, 14,000 square feet of convention and banquet space, and several food and beverage options from casual to fine dining. Further, the property includes a parking structure accommodating 3,400 vehicles.dining, as well as 10,000 square feet of convention and banquet space.

Hollywood Casino Bangor is located less than five miles from the Bangor airport in Maine. It features gaming amenities; including slot machines, table games and poker tables;tables, as well as a hotel with 5,100 square feet of meeting and multipurpose space; a buffet; a casualand dining restaurant; a smalland entertainment stage; and a four-story parking garage.options. Bangor Raceway, which is adjacent to the property, is located at historic Bass Park and includes a one-half mile standardbred racetrack and a 12,000 square foot grandstand capable of seating 3,500 patrons.

Hollywood Casino at Charles Town Races is located within approximately an hour drive of the Baltimore, Maryland and Washington, D.C. markets. In addition to slot machines, table games and poker tables, Hollywood Casino at Charles Town Racesthe property includes a sportsbook for live sports betting.betting, as well as a variety of dining options. The complex also features live thoroughbred racing at a 3/4-mile all-weather lighted thoroughbred racetrack with a 3,000-seat grandstand two parking garages for 5,800 vehicles and simulcast wagering. Hollywood Casino at Charles Town Races dining options include a high-end steakhouse, a sports bar and entertainment lounge, and an Asian-themed restaurant.
Hollywood Casino Columbus is a Hollywood-themed casino featuringlocated in Columbus, Ohio. It features slot machines, table games and 34 poker tables. Hollywood Casino Columbus also includestables as well as multiple food and beverage outlets, and an entertainment lounge, and structured and surface parking for 4,600 spaces.lounge.

Hollywood Casino Lawrenceburg is a Hollywood-themed casino riverboat located along the Ohio River in Lawrenceburg, Indiana, approximately 15 miles west of Cincinnati, Ohio. In addition to slot machines, table games, and poker tables, the Hollywood-themed casino riverboat includesfeatures a hotel;sportsbook for live sports betting, as well as a sportsbook;variety of dining options; including a restaurant, bar, nightclub, sports bar, and two cafés; and meeting space. We own and operate aoptions. The hotel and event center, which was constructed by the City of Lawrenceburg Department of Redevelopment, located within one mile from Hollywood Casino Lawrenceburg. The hotel and event centerthe casino, includes 18,000 square feet of multipurpose space and 19,500 square feet of ballroom and meeting space.

Hollywood Casino at Penn National Race Course is located 15 miles northeast of Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. This gaming facility also includes ana variety of dining and entertainment bar and lounge, a sports bar, a buffet, a high-end steakhouse and various casual dining options, as well as sports betting and a viewing area for live racing. The facility has ample parking, including a five-story self-parking garage, with capacity for 2,200 cars, and 1,500 surface parking spaces for self and valet parking. The property includes a one-mile all-weather lighted thoroughbred racetrack and a 7/8-mile turf track. In addition, the property offers off-track wagering (“OTW”) at separate facilities located in York, Pennsylvania and Lancaster, Pennsylvania.

Hollywood Casino Toledo is a Hollywood-themed casino, featuringlocated on the bank of the Maumee River, in Toledo, Ohio. The property features slot machines, table games and 19 poker tables. Hollywood Casino Toledo also includestables, as well as multiple food and beverage outlets and an entertainment lounge, and structured and surface parking for 3,300 spaces.lounge.

Hollywood Gaming at Dayton Raceway is a Hollywood-themed property featuringcasino and raceway located in Dayton, Ohio. It features video lottery terminals, (“VLTs”) and a 5/8-mile standardbred racetrack. Hollywood Gaming at Dayton Raceway also includesracetrack, as well as various restaurants and bars, surface parking for 1,800 spaces andamongst other amenities.


Hollywood Gaming at Mahoning Valley Race Course is a Hollywood-themed propertycasino and raceway located in Youngstown, Ohio featuring VLTsvideo lottery terminals and a one-mile thoroughbred racetrack. Hollywood Gaming at Mahoning Valley Race CourseThe property also includes various restaurants, and bars, surface parking with 1,250 spaces andamongst other amenities.
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Marquee by Penn is our licensed VGT route operator with a network of 1523 truck stop establishments in Pennsylvania.

Meadows Racetrack and Casino is located in Washington, Pennsylvania, approximately 25 miles south of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. In addition to gaming amenities, Meadows Racetrack and Casinothe property offers a sportsbook for live sports betting, several dining options, including a steakhouse, food court and a bar. In addition, the property featuresas well as an eventsevent and banquet center, a simulcast betting parlor, a harness racetrack and a bowling alley. The property also offers OTW at a separate facility in Pittsburgh.

Plainridge Park Casino is located 20 miles southwest of the Boston beltway just off interstate 95 in Plainville, Massachusetts. In addition to gaming offerings, Plainridge Park Casino features various restaurants and bars, 1,600 structured and surface parking spaces, and other amenities. Plainridge Park Casino also includesalong with a 5/8-mile live harness racing facility with a two-story clubhouse for simulcast operations, special events, and live racing viewing, which is 55,000 square feet.viewing.

South Segment

1st Jackpot Casino is the closest Tunica-area casino to downtown Memphis, Tennessee,Tennessee. It features slot machines, table games, a steakhouse, a buffet, a café, a sportsbook and a live entertainment venue.

Ameristar Vicksburg, which is the largest dockside casino in central Mississippi, is located along the Mississippi River approximately 45 miles west of Mississippi’s largest city, Jackson. In addition to gaming amenities, the property features a hotel, multiple dining and bar facilities, a club lounge, a sportsbook, a live entertainment venue, andan 1,800 square feet of meeting and event space.space, a sports book and an RV park.

Boomtown Biloxi, located in Biloxi Mississippi, offers slot machines and table games, and a sportsbook for live sports betting, as well as a buffet, a sports bar and grill, a Fat Tuesday, a noodle bar, a sportsbook andvariety of dining options. The property also includes a recreational vehicle (“RV”) park. Boomtown Biloxi also featurespark, and a 3,600 square foot event center and board room and has 1,450 surface parking spaces.room.

Boomtown Bossier City features a hotel adjoining a dockside riverboat casino located less than one mile from the Louisiana Boardwalk. It also offers several dining options, ranging from a high-end steakhouse to casual dining restaurants, including a buffet, and 1,500 square feet of meeting and conference space.

Boomtown New Orleans is located in the West Bank area across the Mississippi River and approximately 15 minutes from the French Quarter of New Orleans, Louisiana. In addition to gaming amenities, it also features a five-story hotel, a fitness center, fourseveral restaurants, a 500-seat entertainment venue, and over 14,000 square feet of meeting and conference space.

Hollywood Casino Gulf Coast is located in Bay St. Louis, Mississippi and features slot machines, table games, and poker tables.a sportsbook for live sports betting. The property also features a golf course, various dining options, and an RV park amongst other amenities. The waterfront Hollywood Hotelhotel includes a 10,000 square foot ballroom, and nine separate meeting rooms offering more than 14,000 square feet of meeting space. Hollywood Casino Gulf Coast offers live concerts and various entertainment on weekends. The property also features The Bridges golf course, a sportsbook, and various dining facilities, including a steakhouse, a buffet, a grill and a clubhouse lounge as well as an entertainment bar. Other amenities include a RV park and gift shop, lazy river, spa, and pool cabanas.

Hollywood Casino Tunicafeatures is a Hollywood-themed casino, located less than 10 miles from Tunica County River Park. In addition to gaming offerings, it features a sportsbook for live sports betting, a hotel, and a 123-space RV park. Entertainment amenities include a steakhouse, a buffet, a grill, an entertainment lounge, a premium players’ club, a themedrecreational vehicle park, various dining and bar a sportsbook, an indoor pool,options, and showroom as well as banquet and meeting facilities. In addition, Hollywood Casino Tunica offers surface parking with more than 1,600 spaces.

L’Auberge Baton Rouge is located approximately ten miles southeast of downtown Baton Rouge, Louisiana. L’Auberge Baton Rouge offers a fully-integrated casino entertainment experience. It alsoIn addition to gaming options, the property features a 12-story hotel, a fitness center, fourvariety of dining outlets, a music bar,choices, and 13,000 square feet of meeting and event space.

L’Auberge Lake Charles offers one of the closest full-scale casino hotel facilities to Houston, Texas, as well as to the Austin, Texas and San Antonio, Texas metropolitan areas. The location is approximately 140 miles from Houston and approximately 300 miles and 335 miles from Austin and San Antonio, respectively. L’Auberge Lake CharlesIn addition to gaming amenities, the property features sixseveral dining outlets, a golf course, a full-service spa, retail shopping, two bars, and more than 26,000 square feet of meeting and event space.


Margaritaville Resort Casino is one of the premier gaming, lodging, dining and entertainment experiences in Northern Louisiana. The property provides an island-style theme and includes a 15,000 square foot 1,000-seat theater, and 9,500 square feet of meeting space, and 1,500 parking spaces.space.

West Segment
Ameristar Black Hawk is located in the center of the Black Hawk gaming district, approximately 40 miles west of Denver, Colorado. In addition to gaming amenities, the resort features a hotel, a full-service day spa, a fitness center, several dining outlets, a live entertainment bar, a 1,500 space parking structure, and 15,000 square feet of meeting and event space.
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Cactus Petes and Horseshu (collectively, “the Jackpot Properties”) are located just south of the Idaho border in Jackpot, Nevada. The Jackpot Properties collectively feature two hotels, fourseveral dining options, a 4,000 seat amphitheater, a showroom, a live entertainment lounge, and meeting and event facilities.

M Resort, located approximately ten miles from the Las Vegas strip in Henderson, Nevada, is situated at the southeast corner of Las Vegas Boulevard and St. Rose Parkway. The resort features slot machines, table games and a sportsbook. M Resort also offerssportsbook for live sports betting, as well as a hotel seven restaurants and six destination bars,a variety of dining and bar options. The property also features more than 60,000 square feet of meeting and conference space, a 4,700 space parking structure, a spa and fitness center, a Topgolf Swing Suite, and a 100,000 square foot event center.

Tropicana Las Vegas, located on the strip in Las Vegas, Nevada, is situated at the corner of Tropicana Boulevard and Las Vegas Boulevard. In addition to gaming, the resort features a hotel, a sportsbook kiosk, four full-service restaurants, a brunch buffet, a food court, and a 1,100-seat performance theater, a 300-seat comedy club,variety of bar and lounge options. The property also includes entertainment venues, over 100,000 square feet of exhibition and meeting space, and a five-acre tropical beach event area and spa, and 2,100 parking spaces.spa.

Zia Park Casinoincludes is located in Hobbs, New Mexico, and features slot machines, twoa hotel, restaurants, and a one-mile quarter/thoroughbred racetrack with live racing from September to December, and a year-round simulcast parlor. In addition, Zia Park Casino features a hotel, which includes six suites, a business center, exercise/fitness facility and a breakfast venue.

Midwest Segment
Ameristar Council Bluffs is located across the Missouri River from Omaha, Nebraska and includes the largest riverboat in Iowa. In addition to gaming amenities, the property also features a hotel, a fitness center, fourseveral dining facilities, a sports bar featuring a sportsbook with live sports betting, and a 5,000 square feet of convention and meeting space.

Argosy Casino Alton is located on the Mississippi River in Alton, Illinois, approximately 20 miles northeast of downtown St. Louis.Louis, Missouri. Argosy Casino Alton is a three-deck riverboat featuring slot machines, table games and table games.a sportsbook for live betting. Argosy Casino Alton includes an entertainment pavilion and features a large buffet venue,deli, a restaurant, a deliVIP lounge and a 475-seat main showroom. The facility also includes surface parking areas with 1,350 spaces.

Argosy Casino Riverside is located on the Missouri River, approximately five miles from downtown Kansas City. In addition to gaming amenities, this Mediterranean-themed property features a nine-story hotel, a spa, an entertainment facility featuring various food and beverage areas, including a buffet, a steakhouse, a deli, a coffee bar, a Mexican restaurant, a VIP lounge and a sports/entertainment lounge and 19,000 square feet of banquet/conference facilities. Argosy Casino Riverside also has parking for 3,000 vehicles, including a 1,250 space parking garage.

Hollywood Casino Aurora is located in Aurora, Illinois, the second largest city in Illinois, approximately 35 miles west of Chicago. This single-level dockside casino offers guests with gaming amenities, including a poker room. The facility features a steakhouse with a private dining room a VIP lounge for premium players, a casino bar with video poker, a buffet, and a deli. Hollywood Casino Aurora also has a surface parking lot, two parking garages with 1,500 parking spaces,sportsbook for live sports betting and a gift shop.features multiple dining and bar options.

Hollywood Casino Joliet is located on the Des Plaines River in Joliet, Illinois, approximately 40 miles southwest of Chicago. ThisThe complex includes a barge-based casino which provides guests with two levels of gaming experience, as well as a deli and a VIP lounge. The land-based pavilion with several dining and entertainment options. In addition, the property includes a steakhouse, a buffet and a sports bar. The complex also includessportsbook for live betting, a hotel, 4,600 square feet of meeting space, a 1,100 space parking garage, surface parking areas with 1,500 spaces and an 80-space RV park.

Hollywood Casino at Kansas Speedway, our 50% joint venture with International Speedway,NASCAR, is located in Kansas City, Kansas. It features slot machines, table games and poker tables. Hollywood Casino at Kansas Speedwaytables and offers a variety of dining and entertainment facilities, and a meeting room, and has a 1,250-space parking structure.room.


Hollywood Casino St. Louis is located adjacent to the Missouri River directly off I-70 and approximately 22 miles northwest of downtown St. Louis, Missouri. The facility features slot machines, table games, poker tables, a hotel, nineand a variety of dining and entertainment venues and structured and surface parking with 4,600 spaces.venues.

Prairie State Gaming is our licensed VGT route operator in Illinois across a network of over 400390 bar and/or retail gaming establishments in seven distinct geographic areas throughout Illinois.

River City Casino is located in the St. Louis, Missouri metropolitan area, just south of the confluence of the Mississippi River and the River des Peres in the south St. Louis community of Lemay, Missouri. River City Casino features a hotel, multiple dining outlets, an entertainment lounge, and over 10,000 square feet of conference space.

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Freehold Raceway. Through our joint venture in Pennwood Racing, Inc. (“Pennwood”), we own 50% of Freehold Raceway. The property features a half-mile standardbred race track and a 118,000 square foot grandstand. In addition, through our Pennwood joint venture, we own 50% of a leased OTW in Toms River, New Jersey, and operate another OTW, which we constructed, in Gloucester Township, New Jersey.

Retama Park Racetrack. We have a management contract with Retama Development Corporation (“RDC”), a local government corporation of the City of Selma, Texas, to manage the day-to-day operations of Retama Park Racetrack. In addition, we own 1.0% of the equity of Retama Nominal Holder, LLC, which holds a nominal interest in the racing license used to operate Retama Park Racetrack. Additionally, we own a 75.5% interest in Pinnacle Retama Partners, LLC (“PRP”), which owns the contingent gaming rights that may arise if gaming under the existing racing license becomes legal in Texas in the future.

Sam Houston Race Park and Valley Race Park. Our joint venture with MAXXAM owns and operates Sam Houston Race Park and Valley Race Park, and holds a license for a racetrack in Manor, Texas, just outside of Austin. Sam Houston Race Park, which is located 15 miles northwest from downtown Houston along Beltway 8, hosts thoroughbred and quarter horse racing and offers daily simulcast operations, as well as hosts various special events, private parties and meetings, concerts and national touring festivals throughout the year. Valley Race Park features 91,000 of property square footage as a dog racing and simulcasting facility.

Sanford-Orlando Kennel Club. Sanford-Orlando Kennel ClubThe greyhound racetrack and related facility was sold to a land developer during the fourth quarter of 2020. The remaining facility owned by the Company is used to operate a 1/4-mile greyhound facility. The facility has capacity for 6,500 patrons, with seating for 4,000restaurant and surface parking for 2,500 vehicles. The facility conductsto offer year-round greyhoundsimulcast racing and greyhound, thoroughbred, and harness racing simulcasts.operations.

Penn Interactive
Penn Interactive is our interactive gaming division that operates our online sports betting app called Barstool Sportsbook as well as our iGaming division,platforms, which recently launched an iCasinoare currently live in Pennsylvania through our HollywoodCasino.com gaming platform and Michigan. Penn Interactive includes the operations of Absolute Games, LLC, (“Absolute Games”), a developer and operator of online social bingo and other casino games. In addition, Penn Interactive recentlyhas entered into multi-year agreements with leading sports betting operators for online sports betting and iGaming market access across our portfolio of properties. Pursuant to these agreements, such sports betting operators have commenced operations in Indiana, Pennsylvania and West Virginia. Penn Interactive also operates our16 internally-branded or Barstool-branded retail sportsbooks currently located at the Company's properties in Colorado, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Michigan, Mississippi, Pennsylvania and West Virginia. We anticipate opening retail sportsbooks at our properties in Colorado, Illinois and Michigan as soon as we receive all necessary regulatory approvals.

Trademarks
We own a number of trademarks and service marks registered with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (“USPTO”), including but not limited to, “Ameristar®“Ameristar®,” “Argosy®“Argosy®,” “Boomtown®“Boomtown®,”“Greektown® “Greektown®,” “Hollywood Casino®Casino®,” “Hollywood Gaming®Gaming®,” “Hollywood Poker®,” “L’Auberge®“L’Auberge®,” “M Resort®Resort®,” and “MYCHOICE®“MYCHOICE®,” among other trademarks. We believe that our rights to our trademarks are well-established and have competitive value to our properties. We also have a number of trademark applications pending with the USPTO.

Among others, we have a licensing agreement with a third party to use the “Margaritaville®” trademark in connection with the operations of Margaritaville in Bossier City, Louisiana. Upon closing of the transaction with Barstool Sports in February 2020, we have the sole right to utilize the Barstool Sports® brand for all of our online and retail sports betting and iCasinoiGaming products. In addition, subject to certain terms, conditions, and limitations, we have the exclusive right to use the “Tropicana Las Vegas®” and certain other trademarks within 50 miles of our Tropicana Las Vegas property.

Competition
The gaming industry is characterized by an increasingly high degree of competition among a large number of participants operating from physical locations and/or through online or mobile platforms, including destination casinos, riverboat casinos; dockside casinos; land-based casinos; video lottery; iGaming; sports betting; gaming at taverns in certain states, such as Illinois; gaming at truck stop establishments in certain states, such as Louisiana and Pennsylvania; historical horse racing in certain states, such as Arkansas, Kentucky and Virginia; sweepstakes and poker machines not located in casinos; fantasy sports; Native American gaming; and other forms of gaming in the U.S. In a broader sense, our gaming operations face competition from all manner of leisure and entertainment activities, including shopping, athletic events, television and movies, concerts and travel. Legalized gaming is currently permitted in various forms throughout the U.S. and on various lands taken into trust for the benefit of certain Native Americans inand as well as various land taken into trust for the U.S. andbenefit of certain First Nations people in Canada. Other jurisdictions, including states adjacent to states in which we currently have properties, have recently legalized, implemented and expanded gaming. In addition, established gaming jurisdictions could award additional gaming licenses or permit the expansion or relocation of existing gaming operations (including VGTs, skill games, sports betting and iGaming). Competition is discussed in further detail within “Item 1A. Risk
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Factors,” of this Annual Report on Form 10-K and a discussion of the impact of competition on our results of operations, and cash flows is included within “Item 7. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations,” of this Annual Report on Form 10-K.

Government Regulation and Gaming Issues
The gaming and racing industries are highly regulated, and we must maintain our licenses and pay gaming taxes to continue our operations. Each of our properties is subject to extensive regulation under the laws, rules and regulations of the jurisdiction where it is located. These laws, rules and regulations generally concern the responsibility, financial stability and character of the owners, managers, and persons with financial interests in the gaming operations. Violations of laws or regulations in one jurisdiction could result in disciplinary action in other jurisdictions. For a more detailed description of the statutes and regulations to which we are subject, see Exhibit 99.1, “Description of Government Regulations,” to this Annual Report on Form 10-K, which is incorporated herein by reference.
Our businesses are subject to various federal, state and local laws and regulations in addition to gaming regulations. These laws and regulations include, but are not limited to, restrictions and conditions concerning alcoholic beverages, environmental matters, employees, health care, currency transactions, taxation, zoning and building codes, and marketing and advertising. Such laws and regulations could change or could be interpreted differently in the future, or new laws and regulations could be enacted. Material changes, new laws or regulations, or material differences in interpretations by courts or governmental authorities could adversely affect our financial condition, results of operations and cash flows.
Information about our Executive Officers
TheAs of February 26, 2021, the persons serving as our executive officers and their positions with us are as follows:
NAMEAGEPOSITION WITH THE COMPANY
Jay Snowden4344President, and Chief Executive Officer and Director
William J. FairTodd George5751Executive Vice President, and Chief Financial OfficerOperations
Carl SottosantiHarper Ko5547Executive Vice President, General CounselChief Legal Officer and Secretary

Jay Snowden.  In August 2019, Mr. Snowden was appointed to the Company’s Board of Directors andelected Mr. Snowden as a Board member. Effective January 1, 2020, Mr. Snowden became our President andthe Company’s Chief Executive Officer in January 2020.Officer. Mr. Snowden joined the Company in October 2011 as Senior Vice President-Regional Operations became ourand was promoted to Chief Operating Officer in January 2014, and2014. In March 2017, Mr. Snowden was ournamed President and Chief Operating Officer from March 2017 through December 2019, where heand was responsible for overseeing all of our operating businesses, as well as human resources, marketing, and information technology. Prior to joining us,the Company, Mr. Snowden was the Senior Vice President and General Manager of Caesars and Harrah’s in Atlantic City, New Jersey, and prior to that, held various leadership positions with them in St. Louis, Missouri;Missouri, San Diego, California;California and Las Vegas, Nevada.
William J. Fair.
Todd George.  Mr. Fair joined us in January 2014 as Senior Vice President and Chief Development Officer and became our Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer in January 2017. Previously, Mr. Fair worked in development leadership positions for Universal Studios and Disney Development. Most recently, Mr. Fair was the President and Chief Executive Officer of the American Skiing Company, where he had oversight of ten ski mountain resorts which included ski operations, nine hotels, condominium operations, food and beverage operations, retail and rental operations, real estate brokerage and development. Mr. Fair will continue to serveGeorge has served as our Executive Vice President, and Chief Financial Officer until March 3,Operations since January 2020.

Carl Sottosanti.  Mr. Sottosanti is currently our Executive Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary. In February 2014, Mr. Sottosanti was appointed to the position of SeniorGeorge joined us in October 2012 as Vice President and General Manager of Hollywood Casino in Lawrenceburg, Indiana, transitioning to the role of Vice President and General Manager of Hollywood Casino St. Louis in 2014. In 2017, he was promoted to his previous role as Senior Vice President, Regional Operations, overseeing nine properties in the Company’s Midwest Region. Prior to joining Penn National, Mr. George spent 12 years in various management positions at Pinnacle Entertainment Inc., including leading the development and launch of Pinnacle’s two St. Louis, Missouri properties.
Harper Ko.  Ms. Ko was appointed as the Company’s Executive Vice President, Chief Legal Officer and Secretary on January 1, 2021. Prior to joining Penn, Ms. Ko was the Executive Vice President, Chief Legal Officer – General Counsel and became Secretary in November 2014.of Everi Holdings, Inc., a full-service casino gaming equipment and payment solutions provider from 2017 until December 2020. Prior to this appointment, Mr. Sottosantijoining Everi, Ms. Ko served as Vice President, Deputy General Counsel, since 2003. Before joining us, Mr. SottosantiGaming for Scientific Games Corporation. During her time there from November 2014 to December 2017, Ms. Ko led the legal integration of Bally Gaming, Inc., SHFL entertainment Inc., and WMS Gaming Inc. into the Scientific Games Gaming division and served for five years as General Counsel at publicly traded, Sanchez Computer Associates, Inc.a strategic advisor to their Gaming unit executive management team on all material commercial transactions, customer and had oversight of all legal,third-party issues, and regulatory compliance and intellectual propertylitigation matters. From 1994 to 1998, Mr. Sottosanti was the Assistant General Counsel for Salient 3 Communications, Inc., a publicly traded telecommunications company. Mr. Sottosanti began his legal career in 1989 with the Philadelphia law firm Schnader, Harrison, Segal & Lewis LLP.

Employees and Labor RelationsHuman Capital Resources
The Company’s key human capital management objectives are to attract, retain and develop diverse and high quality talent. Our commitment to an equal-opportunity and respectful workplace characterized by both diversity and inclusion, in which everyone feels valued, respected and supported, is a factor driving our success. Our talent and development programs are designed to develop, support and maintain talent succession pipelines in preparation for key roles and leadership positions;
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recognize, reward and support our team members through competitive pay and wellness programs; enhance the Company’s philanthropic culture by encouraging participation and championing programs in the communities in which we work and live; and invest in technology and resources to provide our team members with the most efficient tools to perform their jobs.

Some of the key programs and initiatives developed to attract and retain high quality talent include:
•Executive and High Potential Talent Review Process
•Diversity and Veteran Recruitment Initiatives
•AwardCo Recognition Program and Property Engagement Committees

As of December 31, 2019,2020, we had approximately 28,30018,321 full-time and part-time employees. As of December 31, 2019,2020, we had 3138 collective bargaining agreements covering approximately 5,9002,779 active employees. SevenNine collective bargaining agreements are scheduled to expire in 2020,2021, and we are currently renegotiating three collective bargaining agreements that expired in 2019.2020. Although we believe that we have good employee relations, there can be no assurance that we will be able to extend or enter into replacement agreements. If we are able to extend or enter into replacement agreements, there can be no assurance as to whether the terms will be on comparable terms to the existing agreements.

In addition, the Company established a special COVID-19 Emergency Relief Fund under the Penn National Gaming Foundation to provide assistance to team members who have not been called back from furlough due to the ongoing restrictions associated with COVID-19. The Company has raised $3.7 million from our Board of Directors, Chief Executive Officer, senior management and the Penn National Gaming Foundation. In addition, we provided $13 million in one-time holiday cash bonuses in the fourth quarter to our non-executive team members companywide to help with the financial impact to their families from COVID-19. We also created the Hurricane Laura Relief Fund with an initial contribution of $2.5 million to help our community and team members impacted by the storm, in addition to providing more than $6 million in full wages and benefits to our team members during the L'Auberge Lake Charles property closure. Finally, on the social justice front, our Diversity Committee announced a new scholarship program for disadvantaged team members that will be funded with a $1 million annual commitment from our Company, and we launched a series of new inclusion-related initiatives.


Available InformationRisks Related to Our Indebtedness and Capital Structure

•Our substantial indebtedness could adversely affect our ability to meet our indebtedness obligations.
•The lack of availability and cost of financing could adversely impact our business.
•To service our indebtedness, we will require a significant amount of cash, which depends on many factors beyond our control.

Risks Related to Regulation, Taxes and Compliance

•We were incorporatedare subject to extensive regulation and our business may be adversely impacted by changes in legislation and regulations.
•State and local smoking restrictions have and may continue to negatively affect our business.
•We may face material increases in our current taxes or the adoption of new taxes.
•Failure to comply with certain federal, state and other laws and regulations may have an adverse effect on us.

Risks Related to Technology, Information Security and Penn Interactive

•We rely heavily on technology services and an uninterrupted supply of electrical power.
•Cyber security breaches could affect our operations and harm our reputation.
•If our third-party mobile distribution platforms or service providers fail to perform or terminate their relationship with us, our business could be adversely affected.
•We may be unable to grow Penn Interactive.

Risks Related to Acquisitions

•We may face disruptions, delays and other difficulties related to our recently acquired properties, future acquisitions, or new initiatives.
•In the event we make another acquisition, we may face risks related to our ability to receive regulatory approvals required to complete, or other delays or impediments to completing, such acquisition.

Risks Related to the Spin-Off

•We could be subject to significant tax liabilities if the Spin-Off of Gaming and Leisure Properties, Inc. (“GLPI”) does not qualify as a tax-free transaction.
•In connection with the Spin-Off, GLPI agreed to indemnify us for certain liabilities. However, there can be no assurance that these indemnities will be sufficient to insure us against the full amount of such liabilities, or that GLPI’s ability to satisfy its indemnification obligation will not be impaired in the future.




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PART I
ITEM 1.BUSINESS

Overview
Penn National Gaming, Inc., together with its subsidiaries (“Penn National,” the “Company,” “we,” “our,” or “us”), is a leading, diversified, multi-jurisdictional owner and manager of gaming and racing properties, retail and online sports betting operations, and video gaming terminal (“VGT”) operations. Our wholly-owned interactive division, Penn Interactive Ventures, LLC (“Penn Interactive”), operates retail sports betting across the Company’s portfolio, as well as online sports betting, online social casino, bingo and online casinos (“iGaming”). In February 2020, the Company acquired 36% (inclusive of 1% on a delayed basis) equity interest in Barstool Sports, Inc. (“Barstool Sports”), a leading digital sports, entertainment, lifestyle and media company, and entered into a strategic relationship with Barstool Sports, whereby Barstool Sports will exclusively promote the Company's land-based retail sportsbooks, iGaming products and online sports betting products, including the Barstool Sportsbook mobile app, to its national audience. We launched an online sports betting app called Barstool Sports in Pennsylvania in 1982 as PNRC Corp.September 2020 and adoptedin Michigan in January 2021. We also operate iGaming in Pennsylvania and Michigan. Our MYCHOICE® customer loyalty program (the "mychoice program") currently has over 20 million members and provides such members with various benefits, including complimentary goods and/or services. The Company’s strategy has continued to evolve from an owner and manager of gaming and racing properties into an omni-channel provider of retail and online gaming, live racing and sports betting entertainment. We believe our current namecontinued evolution into a best-in-class omni-channel provider of retail and online gaming and sports betting entertainment will be a catalyst for our core land-based business, while also providing a platform for significant long-term shareholder value. References in 1994, when we became a publicly traded company. For more information about us, visit our website at www.pngaming.com. The contents of our website are not part of this Annual Report on Form 10-K.10-K, to “Penn National,” the “Company,” “we,” “our,” or “us” refer to Penn National Gaming, Inc. and its subsidiaries, except where stated or the context otherwise indicates.

As of December 31, 2020, we owned, managed, or had ownership interests in 41 properties in 19 states. The majority of the real estate assets (i.e., land and buildings) used in the Company’s operations are subject to triple net master leases; the most significant of which are the Penn Master Lease and the Pinnacle Master Lease (as such terms are defined in the “Triple Net Leases” section below and collectively referred to as the “Master Leases”), with Gaming and Leisure Properties, Inc. (NASDAQ: GLPI) (“GLPI”), a real estate investment trust (“REIT”). In addition, we are currently developing two Category 4 satellite gaming casinos in Pennsylvania: Hollywood Casino York and Hollywood Casino Morgantown, both of which are expected to commence operations by the end of 2021.
On March 11, 2020, the World Health Organization declared the novel coronavirus (known as “COVID-19”) outbreak to be a global pandemic. To help combat the spread of COVID-19 and pursuant to various orders from state gaming regulatory bodies or governmental authorities, operations at all of our properties were temporarily suspended for single or multiple time periods during the year. Once re-opened, properties operated with reduced gaming and hotel capacity and limited food and beverage offerings in order to accommodate social distancing and health and safety protocols.
During the fourth quarter of 2020, our properties temporarily suspended operations in Pennsylvania, Michigan and Illinois and were subject to increased operational restrictions in Ohio and Massachusetts (among other states). Our electronic filingsMichigan property temporarily closed on November 17, 2020 and reopened on December 23, 2020. Our Pennsylvania properties temporarily closed on December 12, 2020 and reopened on January 4, 2021. Our Illinois properties temporarily closed on November 20, 2020 and began reopening with limited hours of operations beginning January 16, 2021 and throughout the week. The property closures were pursuant to the various orders from state gaming regulatory bodies or governmental authorities to combat the rapid spread of COVID-19. As of February 26, 2021, all of our properties were open to the public with the U.S. Securitiesexception of Zia Park and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) (including all Annual ReportsValley Race Park, which remain closed.

The COVID-19 pandemic caused significant disruptions to our business and had a material adverse impact on Form 10-K, Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q,our financial condition, results of operations and Current Reports on Form 8-K,cash flows, the magnitude of which continues to develop. During the year, substantial measures were taken to improve our financial position and any amendments to these reports), including the exhibits, are available freeliquidity as discussed in our Consolidated Financial Statements Note 1, “Organization and Basis of charge through our website as soon as reasonably practicable after we electronically file them with, or furnish them to, the SEC. Our filings are also available through a database maintained by the SEC at www.sec.govPresentation”.

Important Factors Regarding Forward-Looking Statements
This document includes “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. These statements are included throughout the document, including within “Item 1A. Risk Factors,” and relate to our business strategy, our prospects and our financial position. These statements can be identified by the use of forward-looking terminology such as “expects,” “believes,” “estimates,” “projects,” “intends,” “plans,” “seeks,” “may,” “will,” “should,” or “anticipates” or the negative or other variations of these or similar words, or by discussions of future events, strategies or risks and uncertainties. Specifically, forward-looking statements may include, among others, statements concerning: our expectations of future financial condition and results of operations, including our ability to reduce our debt; expectations for our properties, our development projects, or our iGaming initiatives, including the expected openings of our Pennsylvania Category 4 casino projects; the timing, cost and expected impact of planned capital expendituresIn February 2020, we closed on our results of operations; our expectations regarding the development of interactive gaming technology; our expectations with regard to the impact of competition; our expectations with regard to acquisitions, potential divestitures and development opportunities, as well as the integration of and synergies related to any companies we have acquired or may acquire; our ability to maintain regulatory approvals for our existing businesses and to receive regulatory approvals for our new businesses and partners; our expectations with regard to the impact of competition in online sports betting, iGaming and retail sportsbooks as well as the potential impact of this business line on our existing businesses; the potential benefits and challenges of the investment in Barstool Sports includingpursuant to a stock purchase agreement with Barstool Sports and stockholders of Barstool Sports, in which we purchased approximately 36% of the benefitscommon stock of Barstool Sports for a purchase price of $161.2 million. Within three years after the Company’sclosing or earlier at our election, we will increase our ownership in Barstool Sports to approximately 50% with an incremental investment of approximately $62 million, consistent with the implied valuation at the time of the initial investment. With respect to the remaining Barstool Sports shares, we have immediately exercisable call rights, and the existing Barstool Sports stockholders have put rights exercisable beginning three
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years after closing, all based on a fair market value calculation at the time of exercise (subject to a cap of $650.0 million and a floor of 2.25 times the annualized revenue of Barstool Sports, all subject to various adjustments). Upon closing, we became Barstool Sports’ exclusive gaming partner for up to 40 years and have the sole right to utilize the Barstool Sports brand for all of our online and retail sports betting and iCasino products,iGaming products. For additional information, see Note 7, "Investments in and Advances to Unconsolidated Affiliates".
On December 15, 2020, the Company entered into a definitive agreement with GLPI to purchase the operations of Hollywood Casino Perryville for $31.1 million. The transaction is expected financial returns fromto close during the second or third quarter of 2021, subject to approval of the Maryland Lottery and Gaming Control Commission and other customary closing conditions. Simultaneous with the closing of the transaction, with Barstool Sports;we would lease the performance of our partners in online sports betting, iGaming and retail/mobile sportsbooks, including the risksreal estate assets associated with any new business,Hollywood Casino Perryville from GLPI with initial annual rent of $7.8 million per year subject to escalation. For additional information on our acquisitions, see Note 6, “Acquisitions and Dispositions.”
In May 2019, we acquired Greektown Casino-Hotel (“Greektown”) in Detroit, Michigan, subject to a triple net lease with VICI Properties Inc. (NYSE: VICI) (“VICI”, a REIT and collectively with GLPI, our “REIT Landlords”) (the “Greektown Lease”) and, in January 2019, we acquired Margaritaville Casino Resort (“Margaritaville”) in Bossier City, Louisiana, subject to a triple net lease with VICI (the “Margaritaville Lease” and collectively with the actions of regulatory, legislative, executive or judicial decisions atMaster Leases, the federal, state or local level with regard to online sports betting, iGaming and retail sportsbooksGreektown Lease, the Meadows Lease, the Tropicana Lease and the impactMorgantown Lease, of any such actions;which the Meadows Lease, the Tropicana Lease and our expectations regarding economic and consumer conditions. As a result, actual results may vary materially from expectations.Morgantown Lease are defined in the “Triple Net Leases” section below, the “Triple Net Leases”).
Although
In October 2018, the Company completed the acquisition of Pinnacle Entertainment, Inc. (“Pinnacle”), a leading regional gaming operator (the “Pinnacle Acquisition”). In connection with the Pinnacle Acquisition, we added 12 gaming properties to our portfolio, providing us with greater operational scale and geographic diversity. We assumed the Pinnacle Master Lease concurrently with the closing of the Pinnacle Acquisition.

We believe that our expectations are based on reasonable assumptions withinportfolio of assets provides us the boundsbenefit of geographically-diversified cash flow from operations. We expect to continue to expand our knowledgegaming operations through the implementation and execution of a disciplined capital expenditure program at our business, there can be no assurance that actual results will not differ materially from our expectations. Meaningful factors that could cause actual results to differ from expectations include, but are not limited to, risks related to the following: the assumptions included in our financial guidance; the ability of our operating teams to drive revenue and margins; the impact of significant competition from other gaming and entertainment operations; our ability to obtain timely regulatory approvals required to own, develop and/or operate ourexisting properties, or other delays, approvals or impediments to completing our planned acquisitions or projects, construction factors, including delays, and increased costs; the passage of state, federal or local legislation (including referenda) that would expand, restrict, further tax, prevent or negatively impact operations in or adjacent

to the jurisdictions in which we do or seek to do business (such as a smoking ban at any of our properties or the award of additional gaming licenses proximate to our properties, as recently occurred with Illinois and Pennsylvania legislation); the effects of local and national economic, credit, capital market, housing, and energy conditions on the economy in general and on the gaming and lodging industries in particular; the activities of our competitors (commercial and tribal) and the rapid emergence of new competitors (traditional, internet, social, sweepstakes based and VGTs in bars and truck stops); the costs and risks involved in the pursuit of such opportunitiesstrategic acquisitions and our ability to completeinvestments, and the acquisition or development of new gaming properties. In addition, the partnership with Barstool Sports reflects our strategy to continue evolving from the nation’s largest regional gaming operator to a best-in-class omni-channel provider of retail and achieveonline gaming and sports betting entertainment.

Triple Net Leases
As noted above, the expected returns from, such opportunities;majority of the real estate assets used in the Company’s operations are subject to either the Penn Master Lease or the Pinnacle Master Lease. In addition to the Penn Master Lease and the Pinnacle Master Lease, five individual gaming facilities used in our expectationsoperations are subject to individual triple net leases. Under triple net leases, in addition to lease payments for the continued availabilityreal estate assets, the Company is required to pay the following, among other things: (1) all facility maintenance; (2) all insurance required in connection with the leased properties and cost of capital; the impact of weather, including flooding, hurricanes and tornadoes;business conducted on the risk of failing to maintain the integrity of our information technology infrastructure and safeguard our business, employee and customer data (particularly as our iGaming division grows);leased properties; (3) taxes levied on or with respect to our iGamingthe leased properties (other than taxes on the income of the lessor); (4) all tenant capital improvements; and sports betting endeavors,(5) all utilities and other services necessary or appropriate for the impact of significant competition from other companies for online sports betting, iGaming and retail sportsbooks; the Company may not be able to achieve the expected financial returns related to the Barstool Sports transaction; our ability to obtain timely regulatory approvals required to own, develop and/or operate sportsbooks may be delayed and there may be impediments and increased costs to launching the online betting, iGaming and retail sportsbooks, including delays, and increased costs, intellectual property and legal and regulatory challenges, as well as our ability to successfully develop innovative products that attract and retain a significant number of players in order to grow our revenues and earnings, our ability to establish key partnerships, our ability to generate meaningful returnsleased properties and the risks inherentbusiness conducted on the leased properties.

The following summaries of the Master Leasesare qualified in any new business;their entirety by reference to either the passagePenn Master Lease or the Pinnacle Master Lease, as applicable, all of state, federal or local legislation (including referenda) that would expand, restrict, further tax, prevent or negatively impact operations in or adjacent to the jurisdictions in which we do or seek to do business; with respect to our proposed Pennsylvania Category 4 casinos in York and Berks counties, risks relating to construction and our ability to achieve our expected budgets, timelines and investment returns, including the ultimate location of other gaming facilitiesare incorporated by reference in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania; and the abilityexhibits to realize the anticipated financial results and synergies as a result of such acquisitions, potential adverse reactions or changes to business or employee relationships, including those resulting from the transactions; and other factors included in “Item 1A. Risk Factors,” of this Annual Report on Form 10-K10-K.
Penn Master Lease
Pursuant to a triple net master lease with GLPI (the “Penn Master Lease”), which became effective November 1, 2013, the Company leases real estate assets associated with 19 of the gaming facilities used in its operations. The Penn Master Lease has an initial term of 15 years with four subsequent, five-year renewal periods on the same terms and conditions, exercisable at the Company’s option. If we elect to renew the term of the Penn Master Lease, the renewal will be effective as to all of the leased real estate assets then subject to the Penn Master Lease, subject to limitations on the final renewal term with respect to certain of the barge-based facilities.
Pinnacle Master Lease
In connection with the Pinnacle Acquisition, the Company assumed a triple net master lease with GLPI (“Pinnacle Master Lease”), originally effective April 28, 2016. Pursuant to the Pinnacle Master Lease, the Company leases real estate assets associated with 12 of the gaming facilities used in its operations from GLPI. Upon assumption of the Pinnacle Master Lease, as
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amended, there were 7.5 years remaining of the initial ten-year term, with five subsequent, five-year renewal periods exercisable at the Company’s option. Furthermore, in conjunction with the Pinnacle Acquisition, GLPI acquired the real estate assets associated with Plainridge Park Casino and leased back such assets to the Company pursuant to an amendment to the Pinnacle Master Lease.

Morgantown Lease
On October 1, 2020, we sold the land underlying our Morgantown development project to GLPI in exchange for rent credits of $30.0 million. Contemporaneous with the sale, the Company entered into a triple net lease with a subsidiary of GLPI for the land underlying Morgantown (“Morgantown Lease”). The initial term of the Morgantown Lease is twenty years with six subsequent, five-year renewal periods, exercisable at the Company’s option.
Meadows Lease, Margaritaville Lease, Greektown Lease and Tropicana Lease
In connection with the Pinnacle Acquisition, the Company assumed a triple net lease of the real estate assets used in the operations of Meadows Racetrack and Casino (the “Meadows Lease”), originally effective September 9, 2016, with GLPI as the landlord. Upon assumption of the Meadows Lease, there were eight years remaining of the initial ten-year term, with three subsequent, five-year renewal options followed by one four-year renewal option on the same terms and conditions, exercisable at the Company’s option.
As discussed above, in separate acquisitions, the Company entered into the Margaritaville Lease with VICI for the real estate assets used in the operations of Margaritaville and the Greektown Lease with VICI for the real estate assets used in the operations of Greektown. Both the Margaritaville Lease and the Greektown Lease have initial terms of 15 years, with four subsequent five-year renewal options on the same terms and conditions, exercisable at the Company’s option.
On April 16, 2020, we sold the real estate assets associated with our Tropicana Las Vegas ("Tropicana") property to a subsidiary of GLPI in exchange for rent credits of $307.5 million. Contemporaneous with the sale, the Company entered into a leaseback of the real estate assets for nominal cash rent.We are required to continue to operate the Tropicana for two years (subject to three one-year extensions at GLPI’s option) or discusseduntil the real estate assets and the operations of the Tropicana are earlier sold by GLPI.

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Operating Properties
The table below summarizes certain features of the properties owned, operated or managed by us as of December 31, 2020, by reportable segment (all area and capacity metrics are approximate):
LocationReal Estate Assets Lease or Ownership StructureType of FacilityGaming Square FootageGaming Machines
Table Games (1)
Hotel Rooms
Northeast segment (2)
Ameristar East ChicagoEast Chicago, INPinnacle Master LeaseDockside gaming73,0001,79675288
Greektown Casino-HotelDetroit, MIGreektown LeaseLand-based gaming100,0002,36262400
Hollywood Casino BangorBangor, MEPenn Master LeaseLand-based gaming/racing31,75072614152
Hollywood Casino at Charles Town RacesCharles Town, WVPenn Master LeaseLand-based gaming/racing115,0002,29274153
Hollywood Casino ColumbusColumbus, OHPenn Master LeaseLand-based gaming177,0002,06674—
Hollywood Casino Lawrenceburg (3)
Lawrenceburg, INPenn Master LeaseDockside gaming149,5001,52158463
Hollywood Casino at Penn National Race CourseGrantville, PAPenn Master LeaseLand-based gaming/racing99,5001,96280—
Hollywood Casino ToledoToledo, OHPenn Master LeaseLand-based gaming125,0001,84869—
Hollywood Gaming at Dayton RacewayDayton, OHPenn Master LeaseLand-based gaming/racing40,600814——
Hollywood Gaming at Mahoning Valley Race CourseYoungstown, OHPenn Master LeaseLand-based gaming/racing50,0001,127——
Marquee by Penn (4)
PennsylvaniaN/ALand-based gamingN/A115——
Meadows Racetrack and CasinoWashington, PAMeadows LeaseLand-based gaming/racing125,0002,46395—
Plainridge Park CasinoPlainville, MAPinnacle Master LeaseLand-based gaming/racing50,0001,181——
South segment
1st Jackpot Casino
Tunica, MSPenn Master LeaseDockside gaming40,00083912—
Ameristar VicksburgVicksburg, MSPinnacle Master LeaseDockside gaming70,0001,10224148
Boomtown BiloxiBiloxi, MSPenn Master LeaseDockside gaming35,50060520—
Boomtown Bossier CityBossier City, LAPinnacle Master LeaseDockside gaming30,00080616187
Boomtown New OrleansNew Orleans, LAPinnacle Master LeaseDockside gaming30,0001,13231150
Hollywood Casino Gulf CoastBay St. Louis, MSPenn Master LeaseLand-based gaming51,00082920291
Hollywood Casino TunicaTunica, MSPenn Master LeaseDockside gaming54,00090010494
L’Auberge Baton RougeBaton Rouge, LAPinnacle Master LeaseDockside gaming71,5001,30549205
L’Auberge Lake CharlesLake Charles, LAPinnacle Master LeaseDockside gaming70,0001,46985995
Margaritaville Resort CasinoBossier City, LAMargaritaville LeaseDockside gaming30,0001,10950395
West segment
Ameristar Black HawkBlack Hawk, COPinnacle Master LeaseLand-based gaming56,0001,05038536
Cactus Petes and HorseshuJackpot, NVPinnacle Master LeaseLand-based gaming29,00074321416
M ResortHenderson, NVPenn Master LeaseLand-based gaming96,0001,07340390
Tropicana Las VegasLas Vegas, NVTropicana LeaseLand-based gaming72,000632201,470
Zia Park CasinoHobbs, NMPenn Master LeaseLand-based gaming/racing18,000754—154
Midwest segment
Ameristar Council Bluffs (5)
Council Bluffs, IAPinnacle Master LeaseDockside gaming35,0001,42122444
Argosy Casino Alton (6)
Alton, ILPenn Master LeaseDockside gaming23,00070512—
Argosy Casino RiversideRiverside, MOPenn Master LeaseDockside gaming56,0001,20042258
Hollywood Casino AuroraAurora, ILPenn Master LeaseDockside gaming53,00097627—
Hollywood Casino JolietJoliet, ILPenn Master LeaseDockside gaming50,0001,10026100
Hollywood Casino at Kansas Speedway (7)
Kansas City, KSOwned - JVLand-based gaming95,0002,00041—
Hollywood Casino St. LouisMaryland Heights, MOPenn Master LeaseDockside gaming120,0002,01763502
Prairie State Gaming (4)
IllinoisN/ALand-based gamingN/A2,047——
River City CasinoSt. Louis, MOPinnacle Master LeaseDockside gaming90,0001,94553200
Other
Freehold Raceway (8)
Freehold, NJOwned - JVStandardbred racing————
Retama Park Racetrack (9)
Selma, TXNone - ManagedThoroughbred racing————
Sam Houston Race Park (10)
Houston, TXOwned - JVThoroughbred racing————
Sanford-Orlando Kennel Club (11)
Longwood, FLOwnedGreyhound racing/simulcasting————
Valley Race Park (10)
Harlingen, TXOwned - JVGreyhound racing————
2,411,35048,0321,3238,791
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(1)Excludes poker tables.
(2)We expect that Hollywood Casino York and Hollywood Casino Morgantown will be included within our Northeast segment.
(3)Includes 168 rooms at our hotel and event center located less than a mile from the gaming facility.
(4)VGT route operations.
(5)Includes 284 rooms operated by a third party and located on land leased by us and subleased to such third party.
(6)The riverboat is owned by us and not subject to the Penn Master Lease.
(7)Pursuant to a joint venture with NASCAR.
(8)Pursuant to a joint venture with Greenwood Limited Jersey, Inc., a subsidiary of Greenwood Racing, Inc.
(9)Pursuant to a management contract with Retama Development Corporation.
(10)Pursuant to a joint venture with MAXXAM, Inc. (“MAXXAM”).
(11)In the fourth quarter of 2020, we sold the land underlying the Sanford-Orlando Kennel Club racetrack which discontinued our live racing operations. We continue to operate our simulcast racing business.

Northeast Segment
Ameristar East Chicago is located less than 25 miles from downtown Chicago, Illinois and offers guests a gaming and entertainment experience in the Chicago metropolitan area. In addition to gaming amenities, the property features a full-service hotel, a sportsbook for live sports betting, a fitness center, dining venues, lounges and 5,400 square feet of meeting and event space.

Greektown Casino-Hotel is located in the Greektown district of Detroit, Michigan, and is one of four casino hotels in the Detroit-Windsor area. In addition to slot machines, table games, poker tables and a sportsbook for live sports betting, the property features a 30-story hotel, several food and beverage options from casual to fine dining, as well as 10,000 square feet of convention and banquet space.

Hollywood Casino Bangor is located less than five miles from the Bangor airport in Maine. It features slot machines, table games and poker tables, as well as a hotel with 5,100 square feet of meeting and multipurpose space; and dining and entertainment options. Bangor Raceway, which is adjacent to the property, is located at historic Bass Park and includes a one-half mile standardbred racetrack and a 12,000 square foot grandstand capable of seating 3,500 patrons.

Hollywood Casino at Charles Town Races is located within approximately an hour drive of the Baltimore, Maryland and Washington, D.C. markets. In addition to slot machines, table games and poker tables, the property includes a sportsbook for live sports betting, as well as a variety of dining options. The complex also features live thoroughbred racing at a 3/4-mile all-weather lighted thoroughbred racetrack with a 3,000-seat grandstand and simulcast wagering.
Hollywood Casino Columbus is a Hollywood-themed casino located in Columbus, Ohio. It features slot machines, table games and poker tables as well as multiple food and beverage outlets, and an entertainment lounge.

Hollywood Casino Lawrenceburg is a Hollywood-themed casino riverboat located along the Ohio River in Lawrenceburg, Indiana, approximately 15 miles west of Cincinnati, Ohio. In addition to slot machines, table games, and poker tables, the riverboat features a sportsbook for live sports betting, as well as a variety of dining options. The hotel and event center, located within one mile from the casino, includes 18,000 square feet of multipurpose space and 19,500 square feet of ballroom and meeting space.

Hollywood Casino at Penn National Race Course is located 15 miles northeast of Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. This gaming facility also includes a variety of dining and entertainment options, as well as sports betting and a viewing area for live racing. The property includes a one-mile all-weather lighted thoroughbred racetrack and a 7/8-mile turf track.

Hollywood Casino Toledo is a Hollywood-themed casino, located on the bank of the Maumee River, in Toledo, Ohio. The property features slot machines, table games and poker tables, as well as multiple food and beverage outlets and an entertainment lounge.

Hollywood Gaming at Dayton Raceway is a Hollywood-themed casino and raceway located in Dayton, Ohio. It features video lottery terminals, a 5/8-mile standardbred racetrack, as well as various restaurants and bars, amongst other amenities.

Hollywood Gaming at Mahoning Valley Race Course is a Hollywood-themed casino and raceway located in Youngstown, Ohio featuring video lottery terminals and a one-mile thoroughbred racetrack. The property also includes various restaurants, and bars, amongst other amenities.
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Marquee by Penn is our filingslicensed VGT route operator with a network of 23 truck stop establishments in Pennsylvania.

Meadows Racetrack and Casino is located in Washington, Pennsylvania, approximately 25 miles south of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. In addition to gaming amenities, the property offers a sportsbook for live sports betting, several dining options, as well as an event and banquet center, a simulcast betting parlor, a harness racetrack and a bowling alley.

Plainridge Park Casino is located 20 miles southwest of the Boston beltway just off interstate 95 in Plainville, Massachusetts. In addition to gaming offerings, Plainridge Park Casino features various restaurants and bars, along with a 5/8-mile live harness racing facility with a two-story clubhouse for simulcast operations, special events, and live racing viewing.

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1st Jackpot Casino isthe closest Tunica-area casino to downtown Memphis, Tennessee. It features slot machines, table games, a café, a sportsbook and a live entertainment venue.

Ameristar Vicksburg, which is the largest dockside casino in central Mississippi, is located along the Mississippi River approximately 45 miles west of Mississippi’s largest city, Jackson. In addition to gaming amenities, the property features a hotel, multiple dining and bar facilities, an 1,800 square feet of meeting and event space, a sports book and an RV park.

Boomtown Biloxi, located in Biloxi Mississippi, offers slot machines and table games, and a sportsbook for live sports betting, as well as a variety of dining options. The property also includes a recreational vehicle park, and a 3,600 square foot event center and board room.

Boomtown Bossier City features a hotel adjoining a dockside riverboat casino located less than one mile from the Louisiana Boardwalk. It also offers several dining options, ranging from a high-end steakhouse to casual dining restaurants, and 1,500 square feet of meeting and conference space.

Boomtown New Orleans is located in the West Bank area across the Mississippi River and approximately 15 minutes from the French Quarter of New Orleans, Louisiana. In addition to gaming amenities, it also features a five-story hotel, a fitness center, several restaurants, a 500-seat entertainment venue, and over 14,000 square feet of meeting and conference space.

Hollywood Casino Gulf Coast is located in Bay St. Louis, Mississippi and features slot machines, table games, and a sportsbook for live sports betting. The property also features a golf course, various dining options, and an RV park amongst other amenities. The waterfront hotel includes a 10,000 square foot ballroom, and nine separate meeting rooms offering more than 14,000 square feet of meeting space.

Hollywood Casino Tunica is a Hollywood-themed casino, located less than 10 miles from Tunica County River Park. In addition to gaming offerings, it features a sportsbook for live sports betting, a hotel, a 123-space recreational vehicle park, various dining and bar options, and banquet and meeting facilities.

L’Auberge Baton Rouge is located approximately ten miles southeast of downtown Baton Rouge, Louisiana. In addition to gaming options, the property features a 12-story hotel, a variety of dining choices, and 13,000 square feet of meeting and event space.

L’Auberge Lake Charles offers one of the closest full-scale casino hotel facilities to Houston, Texas, as well as to the Austin, Texas and San Antonio, Texas metropolitan areas. The location is approximately 140 miles from Houston and approximately 300 miles and 335 miles from Austin and San Antonio, respectively. In addition to gaming amenities, the property features several dining outlets, a golf course, a full-service spa, and more than 26,000 square feet of meeting and event space.

Margaritaville Resort Casino is one of the premier gaming, lodging, dining and entertainment experiences in Northern Louisiana. The property provides an island-style theme and includes a 15,000 square foot 1,000-seat theater, and 9,500 square feet of meeting space.

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Ameristar Black Hawk is located in the center of the Black Hawk gaming district, approximately 40 miles west of Denver, Colorado. In addition to gaming amenities, the resort features a hotel, a full-service day spa, several dining outlets, a live entertainment bar, and 15,000 square feet of meeting and event space.
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Cactus Petes and Horseshu (collectively, “the Jackpot Properties”) are located just south of the Idaho border in Jackpot, Nevada. The Jackpot Properties collectively feature two hotels, several dining options, a 4,000 seat amphitheater, a showroom, a live entertainment lounge, and meeting and event facilities.

M Resort, located approximately ten miles from the Las Vegas strip in Henderson, Nevada, is situated at the southeast corner of Las Vegas Boulevard and St. Rose Parkway. The resort features slot machines, table games and a sportsbook for live sports betting, as well as a hotel and a variety of dining and bar options. The property also features more than 60,000 square feet of meeting and conference space, a spa and fitness center, and a 100,000 square foot event center.

Tropicana Las Vegas,located on the strip in Las Vegas, Nevada, is situated at the corner of Tropicana Boulevard and Las Vegas Boulevard. In addition to gaming, the resort features a hotel, a sportsbook kiosk, full-service restaurants, a food court, and a variety of bar and lounge options. The property also includes entertainment venues, over 100,000 square feet of exhibition and meeting space, and a five-acre tropical beach event area and spa.

Zia Park Casino is located in Hobbs, New Mexico, and features slot machines, a hotel, restaurants, a one-mile quarter/thoroughbred racetrack with live racing from September to December, and a year-round simulcast parlor.

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Ameristar Council Bluffs is located across the Missouri River from Omaha, Nebraska and includes the largest riverboat in Iowa. In addition to gaming amenities, the property also features a hotel, a fitness center, several dining facilities, a sports bar featuring a sportsbook with live sports betting, and 5,000 square feet of convention and meeting space.

Argosy Casino Alton is located on the Mississippi River in Alton, Illinois, approximately 20 miles northeast of downtown St. Louis, Missouri. Argosy Casino Alton is a three-deck riverboat featuring slot machines, table games and a sportsbook for live betting. Argosy Casino Alton includes an entertainment pavilion and features a deli, a VIP lounge and a 475-seat main showroom.

Argosy Casino Riverside is located on the Missouri River, approximately five miles from downtown Kansas City. In addition to gaming amenities, this Mediterranean-themed property features a nine-story hotel, a spa, an entertainment facility featuring various food and beverage areas, a VIP lounge and a sports/entertainment lounge and 19,000 square feet of banquet/conference facilities.

Hollywood Casino Aurora is located in Aurora, Illinois, the second largest city in Illinois, approximately 35 miles west of Chicago. This single-level dockside casino offers guests gaming amenities, including a poker room and a sportsbook for live sports betting and features multiple dining and bar options.

Hollywood Casino Joliet is located on the Des Plaines River in Joliet, Illinois, approximately 40 miles southwest of Chicago. The complex includes a barge-based casino which provides guests with two levels of gaming experience, as well as a land-based pavilion with several dining and entertainment options. In addition, the property includes a sportsbook for live betting, a hotel, 4,600 square feet of meeting space, and an 80-space RV park.

Hollywood Casino at Kansas Speedway, our 50% joint venture with NASCAR, is located in Kansas City, Kansas. It features slot machines, table games and poker tables and offers a variety of dining and entertainment facilities, and a meeting room.

Hollywood Casino St. Louis is located adjacent to the Missouri River directly off I-70 and approximately 22 miles northwest of downtown St. Louis, Missouri. The facility features slot machines, table games, poker tables, a hotel, and a variety of dining and entertainment venues.

Prairie State Gaming is our licensed VGT route operator in Illinois across a network of over 390 bar and/or retail gaming establishments in seven distinct geographic areas throughout Illinois.

River City Casino is located in the St. Louis, Missouri metropolitan area, just south of the confluence of the Mississippi River and the River des Peres in the south St. Louis community of Lemay, Missouri. River City Casino features a hotel, multiple dining outlets, an entertainment lounge, and over 10,000 square feet of conference space.

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Freehold Raceway.Through our joint venture in Pennwood Racing, Inc. (“Pennwood”), we own 50% of Freehold Raceway. The property features a half-mile standardbred race track and a 118,000 square foot grandstand. In addition, through our Pennwood joint venture, we own 50% of a leased OTW in Toms River, New Jersey, and operate another OTW, which we constructed, in Gloucester Township, New Jersey.

Retama Park Racetrack.We have a management contract with Retama Development Corporation (“RDC”), a local government corporation of the City of Selma, Texas, to manage the day-to-day operations of Retama Park Racetrack. In addition, we own 1.0% of the equity of Retama Nominal Holder, LLC, which holds a nominal interest in the racing license used to operate Retama Park Racetrack. Additionally, we own a 75.5% interest in Pinnacle Retama Partners, LLC (“PRP”), which owns the contingent gaming rights that may arise if gaming under the existing racing license becomes legal in Texas in the future.

Sam Houston Race Park and Valley Race Park.Our joint venture with MAXXAM owns and operates Sam Houston Race Park and Valley Race Park, and holds a license for a racetrack in Manor, Texas, just outside of Austin. Sam Houston Race Park, which is located 15 miles northwest from downtown Houston along Beltway 8, hosts thoroughbred and quarter horse racing and offers daily simulcast operations, as well as hosts various special events, private parties and meetings, concerts and national touring festivals throughout the year. Valley Race Park features 91,000 of property square footage as a dog racing and simulcasting facility.

Sanford-Orlando Kennel Club. The greyhound racetrack and related facility was sold to a land developer during the fourth quarter of 2020. The remaining facility owned by the Company is used to operate a restaurant and to offer year-round simulcast racing operations.

Penn Interactive
Penn Interactive is our interactive gaming division that operates our online sports betting app called Barstool Sportsbook as well as our iGaming platforms, which are currently live in Pennsylvania and Michigan. Penn Interactive includes the operations of Absolute Games, LLC, a developer and operator of online social bingo and other casino games. In addition, Penn Interactive has entered into multi-year agreements with leading sports betting operators for online sports betting and iGaming market access across our portfolio of properties. Pursuant to these agreements, such sports betting operators have commenced operations in Indiana, Pennsylvania and West Virginia. Penn Interactive also operates 16 internally-branded or Barstool-branded retail sportsbooks located at the Company's properties in Colorado, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Michigan, Mississippi, Pennsylvania and West Virginia.

Trademarks
We own a number of trademarks and service marks registered with the U.S. SecuritiesPatent and Exchange Commission.Trademark Office (“USPTO”), including but not limited to, “Ameristar®,” “Argosy®,” “Boomtown®,” “Greektown®,” “Hollywood Casino®,” “Hollywood Gaming®,” “L’Auberge®,” “M Resort®,” and “MYCHOICE®,” among other trademarks. We believe that our rights to our trademarks are well-established and have competitive value to our properties. We also have a number of trademark applications pending with the USPTO.

All subsequent writtenAmong others, we have a licensing agreement with a third party to use the “Margaritaville®” trademark in connection with the operations of Margaritaville in Bossier City, Louisiana. Upon closing of the transaction with Barstool Sports in February 2020, we have the sole right to utilize the Barstool Sports® brand for all of our online and oral forward-looking statements attributableretail sports betting and iGaming products. In addition, subject to us or persons acting oncertain terms, conditions, and limitations, we have the exclusive right to use the “Tropicana Las Vegas®” and certain other trademarks within 50 miles of our behalf are expressly qualified in their entirety by the cautionary statements included in this document. We undertake no obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as required by law. In light of these risks, uncertainties and assumptions, the forward-looking events discussed in this document may not occur.Tropicana Las Vegas property.

ITEM 1A.RISK FACTORS
Risks Related to Our BusinessCompetition
We face significant competition from other gaming and entertainment operations.
The gaming industry is characterized by an increasingly high degree of competition among a large number of participants operating from physical locations and/or through online or mobile platforms, including destination casinos, riverboat casinos; dockside casinos; land-based casinos; video lottery; iGaming; sports betting; gaming at taverns in certain states, such as Illinois; gaming at truck stop establishments in certain states, such as Louisiana and Pennsylvania; historical horse racing in certain states, such as Arkansas, Kentucky and Virginia; sweepstakes and poker machines not located in casinos; fantasy sports; Native American gaming; and other forms of gaming in the U.S. Furthermore, competition from internet lotteries, sweepstakes, illegal slot machines and skill games, fantasy sports and internet or mobile-based gaming platforms, which allow their customers to wager on a wide variety of sporting events and/or play Las Vegas-style casino games from home or in non-casino settings could divert customers from our properties and thus adversely affect our financial condition, results of operations and cash flows. Currently, there are proposals that would legalize internet poker, sports betting and other varieties of iGaming in a number of states. Several states, such as Delaware, Mississippi, New Jersey, Nevada and Pennsylvania, have enacted legislation authorizing intrastate iGaming and iGaming operations have begun in these states. Further, there has been recent expansion of sports betting in various states, such as Indiana, Iowa, Mississippi, New Jersey, Pennsylvania and West Virginia, as states have passed legislation legalizing sports betting in casinos. Expansion of land-based and iGaming in other jurisdictions (both regulated and unregulated) could further compete with our traditional and iGaming operations, which could have an adverse impact on our financial condition, results of operations and cash flows.
In a broader sense, our gaming operations face competition from all manner of leisure and entertainment activities, including shopping, athletic events, television and movies, concerts and travel. Legalized gaming is currently permitted in various forms throughout the U.S. and on various lands taken into trust for the benefit of certain Native Americans inand as well as various land taken into trust for the U.S. andbenefit of certain First Nations people in Canada. Other jurisdictions, including states adjacent to states in which we currently have properties, have recently legalized, implemented and expanded gaming. In addition, established gaming jurisdictions could award additional gaming

licenses or permit the expansion or relocation of existing gaming operations (including VGTs, skill games, sports betting and iGaming). VotersCompetition is discussed in further detail within “Item 1A. Risk
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Factors,” of this Annual Report on Form 10-K and state legislatures may seek to supplement traditional tax revenue sources of state governments by authorizing or expanding gaming in the states that we operate in or the states that are adjacent to or near our existing properties. New, relocated or expanded operations by other persons could increase competition for our gaming operations and could have a material adverse impact on us.
We face intense competition in the markets in which we operate.
Gaming competition is intense in mostdiscussion of the markets where we operate. Recently, there has been additional significantimpact of competition in our markets as a result of the upgrading or expansion of properties by existing market participants, the entrance of new gaming participants into a market or legislative changes permitting additional forms of gaming. As competing properties and new markets open, our results of operations may be negatively impacted. For example, the recent openings of MGM Springfield in Western Massachusetts in August 2018; Tiverton Casino Hotel in Tiverton, Rhode Island, in September 2018; Encore Boston Harbor in Eastern Massachusetts in June 2019; and the new hotel tower at Twin River Casino Hotel in Lincoln, Rhode Island, which opened in October 2018; have negatively impacted our Plainridge Park Casino. In addition, a new tribal casino in Nebraska opened in November 2018, which competes with Ameristar Council Bluffs, and the launch of historical racing machines in Virginia in May 2019 has impacted our Hollywood Casino at Charles Town Races property. There is also the potential for another new tribal casino in Taunton, Massachusetts (the construction is currently on hold following a judicial ruling in favor of the Taunton property owners who contended that the federal government erred in placing reservation land in trust for the Mashpee Wampanoag tribe).
Hollywood Casino Aurora, Hollywood Casino Joliet, and Ameristar East Chicago have also been negatively impacted by the proliferation of VGTs at numerous locations throughout the state of Illinois, which are in the vicinity of our operations, as well as expanded land-based casinos within the state of Illinois. In addition, some of our direct competitors in certain markets may have superior facilities and/or operating conditions. Pennsylvania also enacted legislation in October 2017 to significantly expand gaming in the state that causes additional competition for Hollywood Casino at Penn National Race Course, Hollywood Gaming at Mahoning Valley Race Course, and Meadows Racetrack and Casino. In addition, Indiana legislators approved a bill that allows new casinos in Gary, Indiana, which will provide more proximate competition to Ameristar East Chicago. We expect each existing or future market in which we participate to be highly competitive.
We may face disruption and other difficulties in integrating and managing properties or other initiatives we have recently acquired, may develop or acquire in the future.
We expect to continue pursuing expansion opportunities, and we regularly evaluate opportunities for acquisition and development of new properties. Such evaluations may include discussions and the review of confidential information after the execution of nondisclosure agreements with potential acquisition candidates, some of which may be potentially significant in relation to our size.
We could face significant challenges in managing and integrating our expanded or combined operations and any other properties we may develop or acquire, particularly in new competitive markets, such as the entry into the Michigan market with the acquisition of Greektown in May 2019. The integration of more significant properties that we may develop or acquire (such as Margaritaville and Greektown) will require the dedication of management resources that may temporarily divert attention from our day-to-day business. In addition, development and integration of new information technology systems that may be required is costly and time-consuming. The process of integrating properties that we may acquire also could interrupt the activities of those businesses, which could have a material adverse effect on our financial condition, results of operations and cash flows. In addition, the development of new properties may involve construction, local opposition, regulatory, legal and competitive risks as well as the risks attendant to partnership deals on these development opportunities. In particular, in projects where we team up with a joint venture partner, if we cannot reach agreement with such partners, or if our relationships otherwise deteriorate, we could face significant increased costs and delays. Local opposition can delay or increase the anticipated cost of a project. Many of these same risks apply to our iGaming initiatives. Finally, given the competitive nature of these types of limited license opportunities, litigation is possible.
Management of new properties, especially in new geographic areas and business lines may require that we increase our management resources or divert the attention of our current management. We cannot assure you that we will be able to manage the combined operations effectively or realize any of the anticipated benefits of our acquisitions or development projects. We also cannot assure you that if acquisitions are completed, that the acquired businesses will generate returns consistent with our expectations.
Our ability to achieve our objectives in connection with any acquisition we may consummate may be highly dependent on, among other things, our ability to retain the senior level property management teams of such acquisition candidates. If, for any

reason, we are unable to retain these management teams following such acquisitions or if we fail to attract new capable executives, our operations after consummation of such acquisitions could be materially adversely affected.
The occurrence of some or all of the above described events could have a material adverse effect on our financial condition, results of operations and cash flows.
In the event we make another acquisition, we may face risks related to our ability to receive regulatory approvals required to complete, or other delays or impediments to completing, such acquisition.
Our growth is fueled, in part, by the acquisition of existing gaming, racing, and development properties, as well as our iGaming initiatives. In addition to standard closing conditions, our acquisitions are often conditioned on the receipt of regulatory approvals and other hurdles that create uncertainty and could increase costs. Such delays could significantly reduce the benefits to us of such acquisitions and could have a material adverse effect on our financial condition, results of operations and cash flows.
We face a number of challenges prior to opening new or upgraded gaming properties.
No assurance can be given that, when we endeavor to open new or upgraded gaming properties or launch new iGaming channels, the expected timetables for opening such properties will be met in light of the uncertainties inherent in the development of the regulatory framework, construction, the licensing process, legislative action and litigation. Delays in opening new or upgraded properties could lead to increased costs and delays in receiving anticipated revenues with respect to such properties and could have a material adverse effect on our financial condition, results of operations and cash flows.
We are required to utilize a significant portion of our cash flow from operations to make our rent payments under our Triple Net Leases, which could adversely affect our ability to fund our operations and growth and limit our ability to react to competitive and economic changes.
We are required to utilize a significant portion of our cash flow from operations to make our rent payments pursuant to and subject to the terms and conditions of our Master Leases with GLPI, our Meadows Lease with GLPI, and our Margaritaville Lease and Greektown Lease with VICI (as defined previously as our “Triple Net Leases”). As a result of these commitments, our ability to fund our own operations or development projects, raise capital, make acquisitions and otherwise respond to competitive and economic changes may be adversely affected. For example, our obligations under the Triple Net Leases may:
make it more difficult for us to satisfy our obligations with respect to our indebtedness and to obtain additional indebtedness;
increase our vulnerability to general or regional adverse economic and industry conditions or a downturn in our business;
require us to dedicate a substantial portion of our cash flow from operations to making lease payments, thereby reducing the availability of our cash flow to fund working capital, capital expenditures and other general corporate purposes;
limit our flexibility in planning for, or reacting to, changes in our business and the industry in which we operate; and
restrict our ability to raise capital, make acquisitions, divestitures and engage in other significant transactions.
Any of the above listed factors could have a material adverse effect on our financial condition, results of operations and cash flows.
Most of our facilities are leased and could experience risks associated with leased property, including risks relating to lease termination, lease extensions, charges and our relationship with our REIT Landlords, which could have a material adverse effect on our financial position, results of operations and cash flows.
We lease 34 of the facilities we operate pursuant to the Triple Net Leases. The Triple Net Leases provide that our REIT Landlords may terminate each such Lease for a number of reasons, including, subject to applicable cure periods, the default in any payment of rent, taxes or other payment obligations or the breach of any other covenant or agreement in the lease. Termination of any of our Triple Net Leases could result in a default under our debt agreements and could have a material adverse effect on our financial condition, results of operations and cash flows. Moreover, as a lessee, we do not completely control the land and improvements underlying our operations, and our landlords under the Triple Net Leases could take certain actions to disrupt our rights in the facilities leased under the Triple Net Leases that are beyond our control. If one of our landlords chose to disrupt our use either permanently or for a significant period of time, then the value of our assets could be impaired and our business would be adversely affected. There can also be no assurance that we will be able to comply with our obligations under the Triple Net Leases in the future. In addition, if one of our landlords has financial, operational, regulatory

or other challenges, there can be no assurance that the landlord will be able to comply with its obligations under its agreements with us.
Under triple net leases, in addition to rent, we are required to pay, among other things, the following: (1) all facility maintenance, (2) all insurance required in connection with the leased properties and the business conducted on the leased properties, (3) taxes levied on or with respect to the leased properties (other than taxes on the income of the lessor) and (4) all utilities and other services necessary or appropriate for the leased properties and the business conducted on the leased properties. We are responsible for incurring the costs described in the preceding sentence notwithstanding the fact that many of the benefits received in exchange for such costs shall in part accrue to the landlords as owners of the associated facilities. In addition, if some of our leased facilities should prove to be unprofitable, we could remain obligated for lease payments and other obligations under the Triple Net Leases even if we decided to withdraw from those locations. We could incur special charges relating to the closing of such facilities, including lease termination costs, impairment charges and other special charges that would reduce our net income and could have a material adverse effect on our financial condition, results of operations and cash flows.
We may face reductions in discretionary consumer spending as a result of an economic downturn.
Our net revenues are highly dependent upon the volume and spending levels of customers at properties we manage, and as such, our business has been adversely impacted by economic downturns in the past. Decreases in discretionary consumer spending brought about by weakened general economic conditions such as, but not limited to, lackluster recoveries from recessions, high unemployment levels, higher income taxes, low levels of consumer confidence, weakness in the housing market, cultural and demographic changes, high fuel or other transportation costs and increased stock market volatility may negatively impact our revenues and operating cash flow.
We face extensive regulation from gaming authorities, which could have a material adverse effect on us.
As owners and managers of casino gaming, online gaming, sports betting, video lottery, VGTs, and pari-mutuel wagering operations, we are subject to extensive state and local regulation. These regulatory authorities have broad discretion, and may, for any reason set forth in the applicable legislation, rules and regulations, limit, condition, suspend, fail to renew or revoke a license or registration to conduct gaming operations or prevent us from owning the securities of any of our gaming subsidiaries or prevent another person from owning an equity interest in us. Like all gaming operators in the jurisdictions in which we operate, we must periodically apply to renew our gaming licenses or registrations and have the suitability of certain of our directors, officers and employees approved. We cannot assure you that we will be able to obtain such renewals or approvals. Regulatory authorities have input into our operations, for instance, hours of operation, location or relocation of a facility, and numbers and types of machines. Regulators may also levy substantial fines against or seize our assets, the assets of our subsidiaries or the people involved in violating gaming laws or regulations. Any of these events could have a material adverse effect on our financial condition, results of operations and cash flows.
We have demonstrated suitability to obtain and have obtained all governmental licenses, registrations, permits and approvals necessary for us to operate our existing gaming and pari-mutuel properties. There can be no assurance that we will be able to retain those existing licenses or demonstrate suitability to obtain any new licenses, registrations, permits or approvals. In addition, the loss of a license in one jurisdiction could trigger the loss of a license or affect our eligibility for a license in another jurisdiction. As we expand our gaming operations in our existing jurisdictions or to new areas, we may have to meet additional suitability requirements and obtain additional licenses, registrations, permits and approvals from gaming authorities in these jurisdictions. The approval process can be time-consuming and costly, and we cannot be sure that we will be successful. Furthermore, this risk is particularly pertinent to our iGaming initiatives because regulations in this area are not as fully developed or established.
Gaming authorities in the U.S. generally can require that any beneficial owner of our securities file an application for a finding of suitability. If a gaming authority requires a record or beneficial owner of our securities to file a suitability application, the owner must generally apply for a finding of suitability within 30 days or at an earlier time prescribed by the gaming authority. The gaming authority has the power to investigate such an owner’s suitability and the owner must pay all costs of the investigation. If the owner is found unsuitable, then the owner may be required by law to dispose of our securities.
Our directors, officers, key employees, and joint venture partners must also meet approval standards of certain state regulatory authorities. If state gaming regulatory authorities were to find a person occupying any such position or a joint venture partner unsuitable, we would be required to sever our relationship with that person or the joint venture partner. State regulatory agencies may conduct investigations into the conduct or associations of our directors, officers, key employees or joint venture partners to ensure compliance with applicable standards.

Certain public and private issuances of securities and other transactions that we are party to also require the approval of some state regulatory authorities.
Changes in legislation and regulation of our business could have an adverse effect on our financial condition, results of operations and cash flows.
Regulations governing the conduct of gaming activities and the obligations of gaming companies in any jurisdiction in which we have or in the future may have gaming operations are subject to change and could impose additional operating, financial, competitive or other burdens on the way we conduct our business.
In particular, certain areas of law governing new gaming activities, such as the federal and state law applicable to iGaming and sports betting, are new or developing in light of emerging technologies. New and developing areas of law may be subject to the interpretation of the government agencies tasked with enforcing them. In some circumstances, a government agency may interpret a statute or regulation in one manner and then reconsider its interpretation at a later date. No assurance can be provided that government agencies will interpret or enforce new or developing areas of law consistently, predictably, or favorably. Moreover, legislation to prohibit, limit or add burdens to our business may be introduced in the future in states where gaming has been legalized. In addition, from time to time, legislators and special interest groups have proposed legislation that would expand, restrict or prevent gaming operations or which may otherwise adversely impact our operations in the jurisdictions in which we operate. Any expansion of gaming or restriction on or prohibition of our gaming operations or enactment of other adverse regulatory changes could have a material adverse effect on our operating results. For example, in January 2019, legal counsel for the U.S. Department of Justice (“DOJ”) issued a legal opinion on the Interstate Wire Act of 1961 (“Wire Act”), which stated that the Wire Act bans any form of online gambling if it crosses state lines and reversed a 2011 DOJ legal opinion that stated that the Wire Act only applied to interstate sports betting. The validity of the 2019 DOJ legal opinion and the conflicting interpretations of the Wire Act by DOJ is presently the subject of ongoing litigation.
State and local smoking restrictions have and may continue to negatively affect our business.
Legislation in various forms to ban indoor tobacco smoking in public places has been enacted or introduced in many states and local jurisdictions, including several of the jurisdictions in which we operate. We believe the smoking restrictions have significantly impacted business volumes.
For example, in November 2018, voters in St. Louis County approved a ballot referendum that requires Hollywood Casino St. Louis and River City Casino to make at least 50% of their gaming floor smoke free. This smoking restriction has had an adverse impact on our financial condition, results of operations, and cash flows atis included within “Item 7. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations,” of this Annual Report on Form 10-K.

Government Regulation and Gaming Issues
The gaming and racing industries are highly regulated, and we must maintain our casinos in St. Louis County. Additionally, in August 2017, the East Baton Rouge Metropolitan Council approved a smoking ban in casinoslicenses and bars that took effect in June 2018. This smoking ban has had and is expected to continue to have an adverse effect on our business at L’Auberge Baton Rouge.
In Pennsylvania, we are currently only permitted to have smoking on up to 50% of the gaming floors of our Meadows Racetrack and Casino and Hollywood Casino at Penn National Race Course properties; and smoking is banned in all other indoor areas. Additionally, in July 2012, a state statute in Indiana became effective that imposes a statewide smoking ban in specified businesses, buildings, public places and other specified locations. The statute specifically exempts riverboat casinos and all other gaming properties in Indiana from the smoking ban. However, the statute allows local government to enact a more restrictive smoking ban than the state statute and also leaves in place any more restrictive local legislation that exists as of the effective date of the statute. To date, our properties in East Chicago and Lawrenceburg, Indiana, are not subject to any such local legislation.
If additional smoking restrictions are enacted within jurisdictions where we operate or seek to do business, our financial condition, results of operations and cash flows could be adversely affected.
Material increases to our taxes or the adoption of new taxes could have a material adverse effect on our future financial results.
We believe that the prospect of significant revenue is one of the primary reasons that jurisdictions permit legalized gaming. As a result, gaming companies are typically subject to significant revenue-based taxes and fees in addition to normal federal, state and local income taxes, and such taxes and fees are subject to increase at any time. We pay substantial taxes and fees with respect to our operations. From time-to-time, federal, state, local and provincial legislators and officials have proposed changes in tax laws, or in the administration of such laws, affecting the gaming industry. In addition, worsening economic conditions could intensify the efforts of state and local governments to raise revenues through increases in gaming taxes, property taxes and/or by authorizing additional gaming properties each subject to payment of a new license fee. It is not possible to determine

with certainty the likelihood of changes in such laws or in the administration of such laws. Such changes, if adopted, could have a material adverse effect on our financial condition, results of operations and cash flows. The large number of state and local governments with significant current or projected budget deficits makes it more likely that those governments that currently permit gaming will seek to fund such deficits with new or increased gaming taxes and/or property taxes, and worsening economic conditions could intensify those efforts. Any material increase, or the adoption of additional taxes or fees, could have a material adverse effect on our future financial results, especially in light of our significant fixed rent payments.
In gaming jurisdictions in which we operate, state and local governments raise considerable revenues from taxes based on casino revenues and operations. We also pay property taxes, admission taxes, occupancy taxes, sales and use taxes, payroll taxes, franchise taxes and income taxes. Our profitability depends on generating enough revenues to pay gaming taxes and other largely variable expenses, such as payroll and marketing, as well as largely fixed expenses, such as rental payments to continue our landlords, property taxes and interest expense. From time-to-time, state and local governments have increased gaming taxes and such increases can significantly impact the profitability of gaming operations. For example, in October 2017, Pennsylvania increased gaming taxes, which adversely impacted our properties in Pennsylvania.
We cannot assure you that governments in jurisdictions in which we operate, or the federal government, will not enact legislation that increases gaming tax rates. Global economic pressures have reduced the revenues of state governments from traditional tax sources, which may cause state legislatures or the federal government to be more inclined to increase gaming tax rates.
We are required to comply with extensive non-gaming laws and regulations.
We are also subject to a variety of other rules and regulations, including zoning, environmental, construction and land-use laws and regulations governing the serving of alcoholic beverages. If we are not in compliance with these laws, it could have a material adverse effect on our financial condition, results of operations and cash flows. We also deal with significant amounts of cash in our operations and are subject to various reporting and anti-money laundering regulations. Any violation of anti-money laundering laws or regulations, or any accusations of money laundering or regulatory investigations into possible money laundering activities, by anyEach of our properties employees or customers could have a material adverse effect on our financial condition, results of operations and cash flows.
We have certain properties that generate a significant percentage of our revenues.
For the year ended December 31, 2019, we generated 14.8%, 11.3%, and 13.6% of our revenues from our properties within the states of Louisiana, Missouri, and Ohio, respectively. Additionally, we generated 6.8% of our revenues from our property in Charles Town, West Virginia. Our ability to meet our operating and debt service requirements is dependent, in part, upon the continued success of our properties in Louisiana, Missouri, Ohio, and West Virginia. Our properties could be adversely affected by numerous factors, including those described in these “Risk Factors” as well as more specifically those described below:
risks related to local and regional economic and competitive conditions, such as a decline in the number of visitors to a facility, a downturn in the overall economy in the market, a decrease in consumer spending on gaming activities in the market or an increase in competition within and outside the state in which each property is located;
changes in local and state governmental laws and regulations (including smoking restrictions and changes in laws and regulations affecting gaming operations and taxes) applicable to a facility;
impeded access to a facility due to weather, road construction or closures of primary access routes;
work stoppages, organizing drives and other labor problems as well as issues arising in connection with agreements with horsemen and pari-mutuel clerks; and
the occurrence of natural disasters or other adverse regional weather trends.
In addition, although to a lesser extent than our properties in Louisiana, Missouri, Ohio, and West Virginia, we anticipate meaningful contributions from Ameristar Black Hawk, Greektown, and our properties in Pennsylvania. Therefore, our results will be dependent on the regional economies and competitive landscapes at these locations as well.
We may continue to experience impairments of our goodwill and other intangible assets and could potentially experience impairment of our long-lived assets, which could adversely affect our financial condition and results of operations.
In recent years, we have recognized a substantial amount of goodwill, gaming licenses and trademarks, in connection with the Pinnacle Acquisition and the acquisitions of Margaritaville and Greektown. We test goodwill and other indefinite-lived intangible assets for impairment annually during the fourth quarter, or more frequently if events or circumstances indicate that the carrying amount may not be recoverable. A significant amount of judgment is involved in performing fair value estimates

for goodwill and other intangible assets since the results are based on estimated future cash flows and assumptions, such as discount rates, expected competition and capital expenditures, among other factors. We base our fair value estimates on projected financial information, which we believe to be reasonable. However, actual results may differ from those projections. As a result of our 2019 annual impairment test, we recognized impairments on our goodwill, gaming licenses and trademarks, of $88.0 million, $62.6 million and $20.0 million, respectively. In the future, we may need to recognize additional amounts of impairment on our goodwill, gaming licenses and trademarks, particularly with regards to the Pinnacle Acquisition and the acquisitions of Margaritaville and Greektown, which could adversely affect our financial condition and results of operations.
We are or may become involved in legal proceedings that, if adversely adjudicated or settled, could impact our financial condition and results of operations.
From time to time, we are defendants in various lawsuits relating to matters incidental to our business. The nature of our business subjects us to the risk of lawsuits filed by customers, past and present employees, competitors, business partners and others in the ordinary course of business (particularly in the case of class actions). As with all litigation, no assurance can be provided as to the outcome of these matters and, in general, litigation can be expensive and time consuming. We may not be successful in these lawsuits, and, especially with increasing class action claims in our industry, could result in costs, settlements or damages that could significantly impact our financial condition, results of operations and cash flows.
Our operations are largely dependent on the skill and experience of our management and key personnel. The loss of management and other key personnel could significantly harm our business, and we may not be able to effectively replace members of management who have left our company, particularly as we enter new channels of iGaming.
Our success and our competitive position are largely dependent upon, among other things, the efforts and skills of our senior executives and management team. Although we enter into employment agreements with certain of our senior executives and key personnel, we cannot guarantee that these individuals will remain employed by us. If we lose the services of any members of our management team or other key personnel, our business may be significantly impaired. We cannot assure you that we will be able to retain our existing senior executive and management personnel or attract additional qualified senior executive and management personnel.
We expect to experience strong competition in hiring and retaining qualified property and corporate management personnel, including competition from numerous Native American gaming casinos that are not subject to the same taxation regimes as we are and therefore may be willing and able to pay higher rates of compensation. From time-to-time, we expect to have a number of vacancies in key corporate and property management positions. If we are unable to successfully recruit and retain qualified management personnel at our properties, iGaming division, or at our corporate level, our financial condition, results of operations and cash flows could be adversely affected.
Inclement weather, acts or threats of terrorism, and other casualty events could seriously disrupt our business and have a material adverse effect on our financial condition, results of operations and cash flows.
The operations of our properties are subject to disruptions or reduced patronage as a result of severe weather conditions, natural disasters, acts or threats of terrorism, concerns about contagious diseases, and other casualty events. Because many of our gaming operations are located on or adjacent to bodies of water, these properties are subject to risks in addition to those associated with land-based casinos, including loss of service due to casualty, forces of nature, mechanical failure, extended or extraordinary maintenance, flood, hurricane or other severe weather conditions. Many of our casinos operate in areas which are subject to periodic flooding that has caused us to experience decreased attendance and increased operating expenses. Any flood or other severe weather condition could lead to the loss of use of a casino facility for an extended period. For instance, Hollywood Casino Toledo was closed for brief periods in 2014, 2015 and 2016 due to harsh winter conditions and Argosy Casino Alton was closed for several days in December 2015, January 2016, May 2017 and May 2019, due to flooding. In 2016, L’Auberge Lake Charles and L’Auberge Baton Rouge were both negatively impacted by lost business volume due to severe rain and flooding. In 2017, visitation to Boomtown New Orleans, L’Auberge Lake Charles and L’Auberge Baton Rouge was negatively impacted by Hurricanes Harvey and Nate. Most recently, adverse winter weather and severe flooding in the first half of 2019 negatively impacted visitation at several of our properties in the Midwest.
Even if adverse weather conditions do not require the closure of our properties, those conditions make it more difficult for our customers to reach our properties for an extended period of time, which can have an adverse impact on our financial condition and results of operations. Casualty events such as, the tragic shootings that occurred on the Las Vegas Strip on October 1, 2017 that affect tourism also impact our business. Following this tragedy, operations at Tropicana Las Vegas were adversely affected.

The extent to which we can recover under our insurance policies for damages sustained at our properties in the event of future inclement weather and other casualty events could adversely affect our business.
We maintain significant property insurance, including business interruption coverage, for these and other properties. However, there can be no assurances that we will be fully or promptly compensated for losses at any of our properties in the event of future inclement weather or casualty events. In addition, our property insurance coverage is in an amount that may be significantly less than the expected and actual replacement cost of rebuilding certain properties “as was” if there was a total loss. The Triple Net Leases require us, in the event of a casualty event, to rebuild a leased property to substantially the same condition as existed immediately before such casualty event. We renew our insurance policies (other than our builder’s risk insurance) on an annual basis. The cost of coverage may become so material that we may need to further reduce our policy limits, further increase our deductibles, or agree to certain exclusions from our coverage.
Our gaming operations rely heavily on technology services and an uninterrupted supply of electrical power. Our security systems and all of our slot machines are controlled by computers and reliant on electrical power to operate.
Any unscheduled disruption in our technology services or interruption in the supply of electrical power could result in an immediate, and possibly substantial, loss of revenues due to a shutdown of our gaming operations. Such interruptions may occur as a result of, for example, a failure of our information technology or related systems, catastrophic events or rolling blackouts. Our systems are also vulnerable to damage or interruption from earthquakes, floods, fires, telecommunication failures, terrorist attacks, computer viruses, computer denial-of-service attacks and similar events. In the event that any of the third-parties we rely on for power experiences a disruption in its ability to provide such services to us (whether due to technological difficulties or power problems), this may result in a material disruption at the casinos that we operate and have a material effect on our financial condition, results of operations and cash flows.
Our information technology and other systems are subject to cyber security risk, including misappropriation of employee information, customer information or other breaches of information security.
We increasingly rely on information technology and other systems, including our own systems and those of service providers and third parties, to manage our business and employee data and maintain and transmit customers’ personal and financial information, credit card settlements, credit card funds transmissions, mailing lists and reservations information. Our collection of such data is subject to extensive regulation by private groups, such asunder the payment card industry, as well as governmental authorities, including gaming authorities. Privacylaws, rules and regulations continue to evolveof the jurisdiction where it is located. These laws, rules and we have taken,regulations generally concern the responsibility, financial stability and will continue to take, steps to comply by implementing processes designed to safeguard our business, employeecharacter of the owners, managers, and customers’ confidential and personal information. In addition, our security measures are reviewed and evaluated regularly. However, our information and processes and those of our service providers and other third parties, are subject to the ever-changing threat of compromised security,persons with financial interests in the formgaming operations. Violations of a risk of potential breach, system failure, computer virus,laws or unauthorized or fraudulent use by customers, company employees, or employees of third party vendors. The steps we take to deter and mitigate the risks of breaches may not be successful, and any resulting compromise or loss of data or systems could adversely impact operations or regulatory compliance andregulations in one jurisdiction could result in remedial expenses, fines, litigation, disclosures,disciplinary action in other jurisdictions. For a more detailed description of the statutes and loss of reputation, potentially impacting our financial results.
Further, as cyber-attacks continue to evolve, we may incur significant costs in our attempts to modify or enhance our protective measures or investigate or remediate any vulnerability. Increased instances of cyber-attacks may also have a negative reputational impact on us and our properties that may result in a loss of customer confidence and, as a result, may have a material adverse effect on our financial condition, results of operations and cash flows.
Our operations in certain jurisdictions depend on management agreements and/or leases with third parties and local governments.
Our operations in several jurisdictions depend on land leases and/or management and development agreements with third parties and local governments. If we, or if GLPI or VICI in the case of leases pursuantregulations to which we are the sub-lessee,subject, see Exhibit 99.1, “Description of Government Regulations,” to this Annual Report on Form 10-K, which is incorporated herein by reference.
Our businesses are unablesubject to renew these leasesvarious federal, state and agreements on satisfactory terms as they expirelocal laws and regulations in addition to gaming regulations. These laws and regulations include, but are not limited to, restrictions and conditions concerning alcoholic beverages, environmental matters, employees, health care, currency transactions, taxation, zoning and building codes, and marketing and advertising. Such laws and regulations could change or if disputes arise regarding the terms of these agreements, our business maycould be disrupted and,interpreted differently in the event of disruptions in multiple jurisdictions, could have a material adverse effect on our financial condition, results of operations and cash flows.
Our planned capital expenditures may not result in our expected improvements in our business.
We regularly expend capital to construct, maintain and renovate our properties to remain competitive, maintain the value and brand standards of our properties and comply with applicablefuture, or new laws and regulations. Our ability to realize the expected returns on our capital investments is dependent on a number of factors, including, general economic conditions;regulations could be enacted. Material changes, to

construction plans and specifications; delaysnew laws or regulations, or material differences in obtaininginterpretations by courts or inability to obtain necessary permits, licenses and approvals; disputes with contractors; disruptions to our business caused by construction; and other unanticipated circumstances or cost increases.
While we believe that the overall budgets for our planned capital expenditures are reasonable, these costs are estimates and the actual costs may be higher than expected. In addition, we can provide no assurance that these investments will be sufficient or that we will realize our expected returns on our capital investments, or any returns at all. A failure to realize our expected returns on capital investmentsgovernmental authorities could materially adversely affect our financial condition, results of operations and cash flows.
Information about our Executive Officers
As of February 26, 2021, the persons serving as our executive officers and their positions with us are as follows:
NAMEAGEPOSITION WITH THE COMPANY
Jay Snowden44President, Chief Executive Officer and Director
Todd George51Executive Vice President, Operations
Harper Ko47Executive Vice President, Chief Legal Officer and Secretary

Jay Snowden.  In August 2019, the Company’s Board of Directors elected Mr. Snowden as a Board member. Effective January 1, 2020, Mr. Snowden became the Company’s Chief Executive Officer. Mr. Snowden joined the Company in October 2011 as Senior Vice President-Regional Operations and was promoted to Chief Operating Officer in January 2014. In March 2017, Mr. Snowden was named President and Chief Operating Officer and was responsible for overseeing all of our operating businesses, as well as human resources, marketing, and information technology. Prior to joining the Company, Mr. Snowden was the Senior Vice President and General Manager of Caesars and Harrah’s in Atlantic City, New Jersey, and prior to that, held various leadership positions with them in St. Louis, Missouri, San Diego, California and Las Vegas, Nevada.

Todd George.  Mr. George has served as our Executive Vice President, Operations since January 2020. Mr. George joined us in October 2012 as Vice President and General Manager of Hollywood Casino in Lawrenceburg, Indiana, transitioning to the role of Vice President and General Manager of Hollywood Casino St. Louis in 2014. In 2017, he was promoted to his previous role as Senior Vice President, Regional Operations, overseeing nine properties in the Company’s Midwest Region. Prior to joining Penn National, Mr. George spent 12 years in various management positions at Pinnacle Entertainment Inc., including leading the development and launch of Pinnacle’s two St. Louis, Missouri properties.
Harper Ko.  Ms. Ko was appointed as the Company’s Executive Vice President, Chief Legal Officer and Secretary on January 1, 2021. Prior to joining Penn, Ms. Ko was the Executive Vice President, Chief Legal Officer – General Counsel and Secretary of Everi Holdings, Inc., a full-service casino gaming equipment and payment solutions provider from 2017 until December 2020. Prior to joining Everi, Ms. Ko served as Deputy General Counsel, Gaming for Scientific Games Corporation. During her time there from November 2014 to December 2017, Ms. Ko led the legal integration of Bally Gaming, Inc., SHFL entertainment Inc., and WMS Gaming Inc. into the Scientific Games Gaming division and served as a strategic advisor to their Gaming unit executive management team on all material commercial transactions, customer and third-party issues, and regulatory compliance and litigation matters.

Employees and Human Capital Resources
The concentrationCompany’s key human capital management objectives are to attract, retain and evolutiondevelop diverse and high quality talent. Our commitment to an equal-opportunity and respectful workplace characterized by both diversity and inclusion, in which everyone feels valued, respected and supported, is a factor driving our success. Our talent and development programs are designed to develop, support and maintain talent succession pipelines in preparation for key roles and leadership positions;
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recognize, reward and support our team members through competitive pay and wellness programs; enhance the Company’s philanthropic culture by encouraging participation and championing programs in the communities in which we work and live; and invest in technology and resources to provide our team members with the most efficient tools to perform their jobs.

Some of the slot machine manufacturing industry could impose additional costs on us.key programs and initiatives developed to attract and retain high quality talent include:
A majority•Executive and High Potential Talent Review Process
•Diversity and Veteran Recruitment Initiatives
•AwardCo Recognition Program and Property Engagement Committees

As of our revenuesDecember 31, 2020, we had approximately 18,321 full-time and part-time employees. As of December 31, 2020, we had 38 collective bargaining agreements covering approximately 2,779 active employees. Nine collective bargaining agreements are attributablescheduled to slot machinesexpire in 2021, and related systems operated by us at our gaming properties. It is important, for competitive reasons,we are currently renegotiating three collective bargaining agreements that expired in 2020. Although we believe that we offer the most popular and up to date slot machine games with the latest technology to our customers.
A substantial majority of the slot machines sold in the U.S. in recent years were manufactured by a few select companies, andhave good employee relations, there has been extensive consolidation activity within the gaming equipment sector in recent years, including the acquisitions of Multimedia Games, Inc. by Everi Holdings, Inc. (formerly known as Global Cash Access), Bally Technologies, Inc. (which had acquired SHFL Entertainment, Inc.) and WMS Industries Inc. by Scientific Games Corporation and International Game Technology by GTECH Holdings.
In recent years, slot machine manufacturers have frequently refused to sell slot machines featuring the most popular games, instead requiring participation lease arrangements in order to acquire the machines. Participation slot machine leasing arrangements typically require the payment of a fixed daily rental. Such agreements may also include a percentage payment of coin-in or net win. Generally, a participation lease is substantially more expensive over the long term than the cost to purchase a new machine.
For competitive reasons, we may be forced to purchase new slot machines or enter into participation lease arrangements that are more expensive than our current costs associated with the continued operation of our existing slot machines. If the newer slot machines do not result in sufficient incremental revenues to offset the increased investment and participation lease costs, it could hurt our profitability.
We have recently expanded our sports betting operations. There can be no assurance that we will be able to compete effectivelyextend or that we will be successful and generate sufficient returns on our investment.
In May 2018, the U.S. Supreme Court struck down the Professional and Amateur Sports Protection Act of 1992 (“PASPA”) as unconstitutional. Prior to the Court’s ruling, PASPA banned sports betting in most U.S. States. In light of the Court’s ruling, certain of the jurisdictions in which we operate legalized intra-state sports wagering and established extensive state licensing and regulatory requirements governing any such intra-state sports wagering, including the payment of license fees and additional taxes by operators. In the second half of 2018, we began accepting wagers on sporting events at Penn National Race Course and our properties in Mississippi and West Virginia; and, in 2019, at Meadows Racetrack and Casino and our properties in Indiana and Iowa. We were already accepting wagers on sporting events in our properties in Nevada. We are also in the process of completing the regulatory application process to offer sports wagering in Colorado, Illinois and Michigan. We continue to engage with state lawmakers in other jurisdictions in which we already operate to advocate for the passage of laws legalizing sports betting within the jurisdiction with reasonable tax rates and license fees, similar to legislation enacted in West Virginia, Mississippi and Nevada. Any further expansion of our sports betting operations is dependent on potential legislation in these other jurisdictions.
Our sports betting operations will compete in a rapidly evolving and highly competitive market against an increasing number of competitors. In order to augment our revenues, we have acquired an approximate 36% interest in Barstool Sports and have the sole right to utilize its brand for all of our online and retail sports betting for up to 40 years. In addition, we have entered into certain market access agreements with certain other sports betting operators, including DraftKings, PointsBet, The Stars Group and the Score and may enter into agreements with additional strategic partners (such as Barstool Sports) and other third-party vendors and we may not be able to do so on terms that are favorable to us. The success of our proposed sports betting operations is dependent on a number of additional factors that are beyond our control, including the ultimate tax rates and license fees charged by jurisdictions across the United States; our ability to gain market share in a newly developing market; the timeliness and the technological and popular viability of our products, our ability to compete with new entrants in the market; changes in consumer demographics and public tastes and preferences; and the availability and popularity of other forms of entertainment. There can be no assurance that we will be able to compete effectively or that our expansion will be successful and generate sufficient returns on our investment.

Our iGaming initiatives may result in increased risk of cyber-attack, hacking, or other security breaches, which could harm our reputation and competitive position and which could result in regulatory actions against us or in other penalties.
As our iGaming business grows, we will face increased cyber risks and threats that seek to damage, disrupt or gain access to our networks, our products and services, and supporting infrastructure. Such cyber risks and threats, including to virtual currencies that may be used in the games, may be difficult to detect. Any failure to prevent or mitigate security breaches or cyber risk could result in interruptions to the services we provide, degrade the user experience, and cause our users to lose confidence in our products. The unauthorized access, acquisition or disclosure of consumer information could compel us to comply with disparate breach notification laws and otherwise subject us to proceedings by governmental entities or others and substantial legal and financial liability. Our key business partners also face these same risks with respect to consumer information they collect, and data security breaches with respect to such information could cause reputational harm to them and negatively impact our ability to offer our products and services through their platforms. This could harm our business and reputation, disrupt our relationships with partners and diminish our competitive position.
In recent years, we announced several initiatives within the social gaming/interactive space, which has been a new line of business for us in a rapidly evolving and highly competitive market. There can be no assurance that we will be able to compete effectively or that our initiatives will be successful.
In recent years, we announced several initiatives in the social gaming space, including the acquisitions of Absolute Games in May 2018 and Rocket Speed in August 2016, and expect to continue to invest in and market social gaming and other mobile gaming platforms to our customers in casinos and beyond and to explore other acquisitions in the space. Social gaming remains a new and growing line of business for us, which makes it difficult to assess its future prospects. Our products will compete in a rapidly evolving and highly competitive market against an increasing number of competitors, including Playtika, Zynga and slot manufacturers. Given the open nature of the development and distribution of games for electronic devices, our business will also compete with developers and distributors who are able to create and launch games and other content for these devices using relatively limited resources and with relatively limited start-up time or expertise. We have limited experience operating in this rapidly evolving marketplace and may not be able to compete effectively.
In addition, our ability to be successful with our social gaming platform is dependent on numerous factors beyond our control that affect the social and mobile gaming industry and the online gaming industry in the United States, including the legalization and expansion of online real money gaming in the United States beyond the states where it is currently permitted; changes to the policies of social gaming distribution channels, including Apple and Google; changes in consumer demographics and public tastes and preferences; changing laws and regulations affecting social and mobile games; the reaction of regulatory bodies to social gaming initiatives by holders of gaming licenses; the availability and popularity of other forms of entertainment; any challenges to the intellectual property rights underlying our games; any advances in technology that we are unable to timely implement; and outages and disruptions of our online services that may harm our business.
Our iGaming initiatives will result in increased operating expense and increased time and attention from our management. In addition, we may be particularly dependent on key personnel in our iGaming business unit. We believe our interactive initiatives are largely complementary to our current operations and offer additional avenues of access and interaction for our customers, and, the interactive business depends on developing and publishing games that consumers will download and spend time and money on consistently. We continue to invest in research and development, analytics and marketing to attract and retain customers for our games. Our success depends, in part, on unpredictable factors beyond our control, including consumer preferences, the viability and popularity of our apps and products, competing games and other forms of entertainment, and the emergence of new platforms. Our inability to ultimately monetize our investment in social gaming/interactive initiatives could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition and results of operations.
The success of our VGT operations in Illinois is dependent on our ability to renew our contracts and expand the business.
In September 2015, we completed the acquisition of Prairie State Gaming, one of the largest VGT operators in Illinois and subsequently have completed several smaller acquisitions of VGT operators in the state. We face competition from other VGT operators, as well as from casinos, hotels, taverns and other entertainment venues. Our ability to compete successfully in this line of business depends on our ability to retain existing customers and secure new establishments, both of which are dependent on the level of service and variety of products thatreplacement agreements. If we are able to offer to our customers. VGT contracts are renewable at the option of the owner of the applicable bar and retail gaming establishments and, as our contracts expire, we will be subject to competition for renewals. In addition, VGT operations in Illinois are subject to approval by local municipalities, and therefore our ability to retain and expand our VGT business depends, in part, on such approvals. In addition, there is a risk that the market for VGTs in Illinois could become oversaturated. If we are unable to retain our existing customersextend or their results suffer

as a result of competition or because the market becomes oversaturated or if certain municipalities in Illinois elect to prohibit VGTs, our financial condition, results of operations and cash flows could be adversely impacted.
Work stoppages, organizing drives and other labor problems could negatively impact our future profits.
Some of our employees are currently represented by labor unions. A lengthy strike or other work stoppages at any of our casino properties or construction projects could have an adverse effect on our financial condition, results of operations and cash flows. Given the large number of employees, labor unions are making a concerted effort to recruit more employees in the gaming industry. We cannot provide any assurance that we will not experience additional and more successful union organization activity in the future.
We are subject to environmental laws and potential exposure to environmental liabilities.
We are subject to various federal, state and local environmental laws and regulations that govern our operations, including emissions and dischargesenter into the environment, and the handling and disposal of hazardous and non-hazardous substances and wastes. Failure to comply with such laws and regulations could result in costs for corrective action, penalties or the imposition of other liabilities or restrictions. From time to time, we have incurred and are incurring costs and obligations for correcting environmental noncompliance matters. The extent of such potential conditions cannot be determined definitively. To date, none of these matters have had a material adverse effect on our financial condition, results of operations and cash flows; however,replacement agreements, there can be no assurance that such matters will not have such an effect in the future.
We also are subject to laws and regulations that impose liability and clean-up responsibility for releases of hazardous substances into the environment. Under certain of these laws and regulations, a current or previous owner or operator of the property may be liable for the costs of remediating contaminated soil or groundwater on or from its property, without regardas to whether the owner or operator knew of, or caused,terms will be on comparable terms to the contamination, as well as incur liability to third parties impacted by such contamination. The presence of contamination, or failure to remediate it properly, may adversely affect our ability to use, sell or rent property. Under our contractual arrangementsexisting agreements.

In addition, the Company established a special COVID-19 Emergency Relief Fund under the Triple Net Leases, we will generally be responsible for both past and future environmental liabilitiesPenn National Gaming Foundation to provide assistance to team members who have not been called back from furlough due to the ongoing restrictions associated with COVID-19. The Company has raised $3.7 million from our gaming operations, notwithstanding ownershipBoard of Directors, Chief Executive Officer, senior management and the underlying real property having been transferred. Furthermore, we are aware that there is or may have been soil or groundwater contamination at certain of our properties resulting from current or former operations. By way of further example, portions of Tropicana Las Vegas are known to contain asbestos as well as other environmental conditions, which may include the presence of mold. The environmental conditions may require remediation in isolated areas. The extent of such potential conditions cannot be determined definitely, and may result in additional expense in the event that additional or currently unknown conditions are detected.
Additionally, certain of the gaming chips used at many gaming properties, including some of ours, have been found to contain some level of lead. Analysis by third parties has indicated the normal handling of the chips does not create a health hazard. We have disposed of a majority of these gaming chips. To date, none of these matters or other matters arising under environmental laws has had a material adverse effect on our financial condition, results of operations and cash flows; however, there can be no assurance that such matters will not have such an effect in the future.
We are subject to certain federal, state and other regulations.
We are subject to certain federal, state and local environmental laws, regulations and ordinances that apply to businesses generally, The Bank Secrecy Act, enforced by the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (“FinCEN”) of the U.S. Treasury Department, requires us to report currency transactions in excess of $10,000 occurring within a gaming day, including identification of the guest by name and social security number, to the IRS. This regulation also requires us to report certain suspicious activity, including any transaction that exceeds $5,000 that we know, suspect or have reason to believe involves funds from illegal activity or is designed to evade federal regulations or reporting requirements and to verify sources of funds, in response to which we have implemented Know Your Customer processes. Periodic audits by the IRS and our internal audit department assess compliance with the Bank Secrecy Act, and substantial penalties can be imposed against us if we fail to comply with this regulation. In recent years the U.S. Treasury Department has increased its focus on Bank Secrecy Act compliance throughout the gaming industry, and public comments by FinCEN suggest that casinos should obtain information on each customer’s sources of income. This could impact our ability to attract and retain casino guests.
The riverboats on which we operate must comply with certain federal and state laws and regulations with respect to boat design, on-board facilities, equipment, personnel and safety.Penn National Gaming Foundation. In addition, we are required to have third parties periodically inspect and certify all of our casino barges for stability and single compartment flooding integrity. The casino barges on which we operate also must meet local fire safety standards. We would incur additional costs if any of the gaming facilities on which we operate were notprovided $13 million in compliance with one or more of these regulations.

We are also subject to a variety of other federal, state and local laws and regulations, including those relating to zoning, construction, land use, employment, marketing and advertising and the production, sale and service of alcoholic beverages. If we are not in compliance with these laws and regulations or we are subject to a substantial penalty, it could have a material adverse effect on our financial condition, results of operations andone-time holiday cash flows.
Climate change, climate change regulations and greenhouse effects may adversely impact our operations and markets.
There is a growing political and scientific consensus that greenhouse gas (“GHG”) emissions continue to alter the composition of the global atmosphere in ways that are affecting and are expected to continue affecting the global climate.
We may become subject to legislation and regulation regarding climate change, and compliance with any new rules could be difficult and costly. Concerned parties, such as legislators and regulators, stockholders and nongovernmental organizations, as well as companies in many business sectors, are considering ways to reduce GHG emissions. Many states have announced or adopted programs to stabilize and reduce GHG emissions andbonuses in the past federal legislation have been proposed in Congress. If such legislation is enacted, we could incur increased energy, environmental and other costs and capital expendituresfourth quarter to complyour non-executive team members companywide to help with the limitations. Unlessfinancial impact to their families from COVID-19. We also created the Hurricane Laura Relief Fund with an initial contribution of $2.5 million to help our community and until legislation is enactedteam members impacted by the storm, in addition to providing more than $6 million in full wages and its terms are known, we cannot reasonably or reliably estimate its impact on our financial condition, operating performance or ability to compete. Further, regulation of GHG emissions may limit our guests’ ability to travelbenefits to our properties asteam members during the L'Auberge Lake Charles property closure. Finally, on the social justice front, our Diversity Committee announced a result of increased fuel costs or restrictions on transport related emissions. Climate change could have a material adverse effect on our financial condition, results of operations and cash flow. We have described the risks to us associated with extreme weather events in the risk factors above.
We depend on agreements with our horsemen and pari-mutuel clerks.
The Federal Interstate Horseracing Act of 1978, as amended, and state law in certain of the states where we operate pari-mutuel wagering requirenew scholarship program for disadvantaged team members that in order to simulcast races, we have certain agreements with the horse owners and trainers at our West Virginia and Pennsylvania racetracks. In addition, West Virginia requires applicants seeking to renew their gaming license to demonstrate they have an agreement regarding the proceeds of the gaming machineswill be funded with a representative of a majority of (i) the horse owners and trainers, (ii) the pari-mutuel clerks, and (iii) the horse breeders.
In jurisdictions where we operate pari-mutuel wagering, if we fail to present evidence of an agreement with the horsemen at a track, we may not be permitted to conduct live racing and to export and import simulcasting at that track and OTWs and, in West Virginia, our video lottery license may not be renewed. In addition, our$1 million annual simulcast export agreements are subject to the horsemen’s approval under the Federal Interstate Horseracing Act of 1978, as amended. Some simulcast import agreements require horsemen approval depending on state law. If we fail to renew or modify existing agreements on satisfactory terms, this failure could have a material adverse effect on our financial condition, results of operations and cash flows.
Risks Related to our Investment in Barstool Sports
We may be unable to realize the anticipated benefits and financial returns of our investment in Barstool Sports.
We may not be able to achieve the expected benefits or financial returns of our investment in Barstool Sports due to fees, costs, taxes, delays or disruptions in connection with our roll out of our online and retail sportsbooks and iCasino products. In addition, there can be no assurance that the Barstool Sports audience will engage in sports betting and iCasino products to the extent that we expect. If additional states do not legalize sports betting, or legalize sports betting with unreasonable tax rates or license fees, this would affect our ability to expand our sports betting operations. Any of the factors above could prevent us from receiving the expected returns of our investment in Barstool Sports, cause the market price of our common stock to decline, and have a material adverse effect on our financial condition, results of operations and cash flows.
Our investment in and partnership with Barstool Sports may result in potential adverse reactions or changes to our business or regulatory relationships.
Our relationships with state gaming regulators and business partners could be adversely affected as a result of our affiliation with Barstool Sports. Gaming regulators may not have extensive experience in the digital media industry, which may present unique challenges in regulating our business. In addition, our business partners may react negatively to actual or perceived competitive threatscommitment from our affiliation with Barstool Sports.Company, and we launched a series of new inclusion-related initiatives.
The success of the Barstool Sports business depends on its ability to attract and retain qualified personnel.
Barstool Sports is dependent upon its ability to attract and retain senior management and key personnel, including content creators, bloggers and marketing personnel. It may be increasingly difficult to attract and retain such personnel after the consummation of the pending transaction. A shortage in the availability of the requisite qualified personnel would limit the

ability of Barstool Sports to grow, to increase sales, and promote our products and services, including retail and online casinos and sportsbooks.
Risks Related to Our Indebtedness and Capital Structure

•Our substantial indebtedness could adversely affect our financial health and prevent us from fulfilling our obligations under our outstanding indebtedness.
As of December 31, 2019, we had indebtedness of $2,419.0 million, including $140.0 million outstanding borrowings under our Revolving Credit Facility and $1,789.8 million in outstanding term loans. In addition, we are required to make significant annual lease payments to our REIT Landlords pursuant to the Triple Net Leases, which we currently expect will be between approximately $901 million and $905 million for the year ended December 31, 2019.
We have a substantial amount of indebtedness and significant fixed annual lease payments under the Triple Net Leases. Our substantial indebtedness and additional fixed costs under our Lease obligations could have important consequences to our financial health. For example, it could:
make it more difficult for us to satisfy our obligations with respect to our indebtedness;
limit our ability to participate in multiple or large development projects, including mergers and acquisitions, absent additional third party financing;
increase our vulnerability to general or regional adverse economic and industry conditions or a downturn in our business;
require us to dedicate a substantial portion of our cash flow from operations to satisfy our financing obligation and debt service, thereby reducing the availability of our cash flow to fund working capital, capital expenditures and other general corporate purposes;
limit our flexibility in planning for, or reacting to, changes in our business and the industry in which we operate;
place us at a competitive disadvantage compared to our competitors that are not as highly leveraged;
limit, along with the financial and other restrictive covenants inmeet our indebtedness among other things, our ability to borrow additional funds; andobligations.
result in an event•The lack of default if we fail to satisfy our obligations under our indebtedness or fail to comply with the financial and other restrictive covenants contained in our debt instruments, which event of default could result in all of our debt becoming immediately due and payable and could permit certain of our lenders to foreclose on any of our assets securing such debt.
In addition, the interest rates of our Senior Secured Credit Facilities are tied to the London Interbank Offered Rate, or LIBOR. In July 2017, the head of the United Kingdom Financial Conduct Authority announced the desire to phase out the use of LIBOR by the end of 2021 (“FCA Announcement”). The FCA Announcement indicates that the continuation of LIBOR on the current basis is not guaranteed after 2021, which may impact our Revolving Credit Facility. It is not possible to predict the effect the FCA Announcement, any discontinuation, modification or other reforms to LIBOR or the establishment of alternative reference rates may have on us, but could include an increase in the cost of our variable rate indebtedness. We continue to monitor developments related to the LIBOR transition and/or identification of an alternative, market-accepted rate.
Any of the above listed factors could have a material adverse effect on our financial condition, results of operations and cash flows. The terms of our debt do not, and any future debt may not, fully prohibit us from incurring additional debt, including debt related to properties we develop or acquire. If new debt is added to our current debt levels, the related risks that we now face could intensify.
Volatility and disruption of the capital and credit markets and adverse changes in the global economy may negatively impact our revenues and our ability to access favorable financing terms.
While we intend to finance expansion and renovation projects with existing cash, cash flow from operations and borrowings under our Senior Secured Credit Facilities, we may require additional financing to support our continued growth. However, depending on then-current economic or capital market conditions, our access to capital may not be available on terms acceptable to us or at all. Further, if adverse regional and national economic conditions persist or worsen, we could experience decreased revenues from our operations attributable to decreases in consumer spending levels and could fail to satisfy the financial and other restrictive covenants to which we are subject under our existing indebtedness.

The availability and cost of financing could have an adverse effect onadversely impact our business.
We intend to finance some of our current and future expansion, development and renovation projects and acquisitions with cash flow from operations, borrowings under our Senior Secured Credit Facilities and equity or debt financings. We are required by the Triple Net Leases, in the case of certain expansion projects, or may choose, in the case of other development projects, to provide GLPI or VICI with the right to finance such projects. Depending on the state of the credit markets, if we are unable to finance our current or future projects, we could have to seek alternative financing, such as through selling assets, restructuring debt, increasing our reliance on equity financing or seeking additional joint venture partners. Depending on credit market conditions, alternative sources of funds may not be sufficient to finance our expansion, development and/or renovation, or such other financing may not be available on acceptable terms, in a timely manner or at all. In addition, our existing indebtedness contains restrictions on our ability to incur additional indebtedness. If we are unable to secure additional financing, we could be forced to limit or suspend expansion, development and renovation projects and acquisitions, which may adversely affect our financial condition, results of operations and cash flows.
The capacity under our Revolving Credit Facility, which expires in 2023, is $700.0 million. If a large percentage of our lenders were to file for bankruptcy or otherwise default on their obligations to us, we could experience decreased levels of liquidity which could have a detrimental impact on our operations. There is no certainty that our lenders will continue to remain solvent or fund their respective obligations under our Senior Secured Credit Facilities.
Our indebtedness imposes restrictive covenants on us that could limit our operations and lead to events of default if we do not comply with those covenants.
Our Senior Secured Credit Facilities require us, among other obligations, to maintain specified financial ratios and to satisfy certain financial tests, including interest coverage, senior secured net leverage and total net leverage ratios. In addition, our Senior Secured Credit Facilities restrict, among other things, our ability to incur additional indebtedness, incur guarantee obligations, repay certain other indebtedness or amend debt instruments, pay dividends, create liens on our assets, make investments, make acquisitions, engage in mergers or consolidations, engage in certain transactions with subsidiaries and affiliates or otherwise restrict corporate activities. In addition, the indenture governing our senior unsecured notes restricts, among other things, our ability to incur additional indebtedness (excluding certain indebtedness under our Senior Secured Credit Facilities), issue certain preferred stock, pay dividends or distributions on our capital stock or repurchase our capital stock, make certain investments, create liens on our assets to secure certain debt, enter into transactions with affiliates, merge or consolidate with another company, transfer and sell assets and designate our subsidiaries as unrestricted subsidiaries. A failure to comply with the restrictions contained in the documentation governing any of our indebtedness, termination of the Triple Net Leases (subject to certain exceptions) or the occurrence of certain defaults under the Triple Net Leases could lead to an event of default thereunder that could result in an acceleration of such indebtedness. Such acceleration would likely constitute an event of default under our other indebtedness, which could result in all of our debt becoming immediately due and payable and could permit certain of our lenders to foreclose on any of our assets securing such debt.
•To service our indebtedness, we will require a significant amount of cash, which depends on many factors beyond our control.

Risks Related to Regulation, Taxes and Compliance

•We cannot assure you thatare subject to extensive regulation and our business will generate sufficient cash flow frommay be adversely impacted by changes in legislation and regulations.
•State and local smoking restrictions have and may continue to negatively affect our business.
•We may face material increases in our current taxes or the adoption of new taxes.
•Failure to comply with certain federal, state and other laws and regulations may have an adverse effect on us.

Risks Related to Technology, Information Security and Penn Interactive

•We rely heavily on technology services and an uninterrupted supply of electrical power.
•Cyber security breaches could affect our operations and harm our reputation.
•If our third-party mobile distribution platforms or that future borrowings willservice providers fail to perform or terminate their relationship with us, our business could be availableadversely affected.
•We may be unable to us under our Senior Secured Credit Facilities in amounts sufficientgrow Penn Interactive.

Risks Related to enable us to fund our liquidity needs, including with respectAcquisitions

•We may face disruptions, delays and other difficulties related to our indebtedness. We also may incur indebtedness related torecently acquired properties, future acquisitions, or new initiatives.
•In the event we develop or acquire in the future prior to generating cash flow from those properties. If those properties do not provide us with cash flow to service that indebtedness, we will need to rely on cash flow from our other properties, which would increase our leverage. In addition, if we consummate significant acquisitions in the future, our cash requirements may increase significantly. As we are required to satisfy amortization requirements under our Senior Secured Credit Facilities or as other debt matures,make another acquisition, we may also needface risks related to raise funds to refinance all or a portion of our debt. We cannot assure you that we will be able to refinance any of our debt, including our Senior Secured Credit Facilities, on attractive terms, commercially reasonable terms or at all. Our future operating performance and our ability to service, extendreceive regulatory approvals required to complete, or refinance our debt will be subjectother delays or impediments to future economic conditions and to financial, business and other factors, many of which are beyond our control.completing, such acquisition.

Risks Related to the Spin-Off

•We could be subject to significant tax liabilities if the Spin-Off of Gaming and Leisure Properties, Inc. (“GLPI”) does not qualify as a tax-free transaction.
•In connection with the Spin-Off, GLPI agreed to indemnify us for certain liabilities. However, there can be no assurance that these indemnities will be sufficient to insure us against the full amount of such liabilities, or that GLPI’s ability to satisfy its indemnification obligation will not be impaired in the future.




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PART I
ITEM 1.BUSINESS

Overview
Penn National Gaming, Inc., together with its subsidiaries (“Penn National,” the “Company,” “we,” “our,” or “us”), is a leading, diversified, multi-jurisdictional owner and manager of gaming and racing properties, retail and online sports betting operations, and video gaming terminal (“VGT”) operations. Our wholly-owned interactive division, Penn Interactive Ventures, LLC (“Penn Interactive”), operates retail sports betting across the Company’s portfolio, as well as online sports betting, online social casino, bingo and online casinos (“iGaming”). In February 2020, the Company acquired 36% (inclusive of 1% on a delayed basis) equity interest in Barstool Sports, Inc. (“Barstool Sports”), a leading digital sports, entertainment, lifestyle and media company, and entered into a strategic relationship with Barstool Sports, whereby Barstool Sports will exclusively promote the Company's land-based retail sportsbooks, iGaming products and online sports betting products, including the Barstool Sportsbook mobile app, to its national audience. We launched an online sports betting app called Barstool Sports in Pennsylvania in September 2020 and in Michigan in January 2021. We also operate iGaming in Pennsylvania and Michigan. Our MYCHOICE® customer loyalty program (the "mychoice program") currently has over 20 million members and provides such members with various benefits, including complimentary goods and/or services. The Company’s strategy has continued to evolve from an owner and manager of gaming and racing properties into an omni-channel provider of retail and online gaming, live racing and sports betting entertainment. We believe our continued evolution into a best-in-class omni-channel provider of retail and online gaming and sports betting entertainment will be a catalyst for our core land-based business, while also providing a platform for significant long-term shareholder value. References in this Annual Report on Form 10-K, to “Penn National,” the “Company,” “we,” “our,” or “us” refer to Penn National Gaming, Inc. and its subsidiaries, except where stated or the context otherwise indicates.

As of December 31, 2020, we owned, managed, or had ownership interests in 41 properties in 19 states. The majority of the real estate assets (i.e., land and buildings) used in the Company’s operations are subject to triple net master leases; the most significant of which are the Penn Master Lease and the Pinnacle Master Lease (as such terms are defined in the “Triple Net Leases” section below and collectively referred to as the “Master Leases”), with Gaming and Leisure Properties, Inc. (NASDAQ: GLPI) (“GLPI”), a real estate investment trust (“REIT”). In addition, we are currently developing two Category 4 satellite gaming casinos in Pennsylvania: Hollywood Casino York and Hollywood Casino Morgantown, both of which are expected to commence operations by the end of 2021.
On March 11, 2020, the World Health Organization declared the novel coronavirus (known as “COVID-19”) outbreak to be a global pandemic. To help combat the spread of COVID-19 and pursuant to various orders from state gaming regulatory bodies or governmental authorities, operations at all of our properties were temporarily suspended for single or multiple time periods during the year. Once re-opened, properties operated with reduced gaming and hotel capacity and limited food and beverage offerings in order to accommodate social distancing and health and safety protocols.
During the fourth quarter of 2020, our properties temporarily suspended operations in Pennsylvania, Michigan and Illinois and were subject to increased operational restrictions in Ohio and Massachusetts (among other states). Our Michigan property temporarily closed on November 17, 2020 and reopened on December 23, 2020. Our Pennsylvania properties temporarily closed on December 12, 2020 and reopened on January 4, 2021. Our Illinois properties temporarily closed on November 20, 2020 and began reopening with limited hours of operations beginning January 16, 2021 and throughout the week. The property closures were pursuant to the various orders from state gaming regulatory bodies or governmental authorities to combat the rapid spread of COVID-19. As of February 26, 2021, all of our properties were open to the public with the exception of Zia Park and Valley Race Park, which remain closed.

The COVID-19 pandemic caused significant disruptions to our business and had a material adverse impact on our financial condition, results of operations and cash flows, the magnitude of which continues to develop. During the year, substantial measures were taken to improve our financial position and liquidity as discussed in our Consolidated Financial Statements Note 1, “Organization and Basis of Presentation”.
In February 2020, we closed on our investment in Barstool Sports pursuant to a stock purchase agreement with Barstool Sports and stockholders of Barstool Sports, in which we purchased approximately 36% of the common stock of Barstool Sports for a purchase price of $161.2 million. Within three years after the closing or earlier at our election, we will increase our ownership in Barstool Sports to approximately 50% with an incremental investment of approximately $62 million, consistent with the implied valuation at the time of the initial investment. With respect to the remaining Barstool Sports shares, we have immediately exercisable call rights, and the existing Barstool Sports stockholders have put rights exercisable beginning three
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years after closing, all based on a fair market value calculation at the time of exercise (subject to a cap of $650.0 million and a floor of 2.25 times the annualized revenue of Barstool Sports, all subject to various adjustments). Upon closing, we became Barstool Sports’ exclusive gaming partner for up to 40 years and have the sole right to utilize the Barstool Sports brand for all of our online and retail sports betting and iGaming products. For additional information, see Note 7, "Investments in and Advances to Unconsolidated Affiliates".
On December 15, 2020, the Company entered into a definitive agreement with GLPI to purchase the operations of Hollywood Casino Perryville for $31.1 million. The transaction is expected to close during the second or third quarter of 2021, subject to approval of the Maryland Lottery and Gaming Control Commission and other customary closing conditions. Simultaneous with the closing of the transaction, we would lease the real estate assets associated with Hollywood Casino Perryville from GLPI with initial annual rent of $7.8 million per year subject to escalation. For additional information on our acquisitions, see Note 6, “Acquisitions and Dispositions.”
In May 2019, we acquired Greektown Casino-Hotel (“Greektown”) in Detroit, Michigan, subject to a triple net lease with VICI Properties Inc. (NYSE: VICI) (“VICI”, a REIT and collectively with GLPI, our “REIT Landlords”) (the “Greektown Lease”) and, in January 2019, we acquired Margaritaville Casino Resort (“Margaritaville”) in Bossier City, Louisiana, subject to a triple net lease with VICI (the “Margaritaville Lease” and collectively with the Master Leases, the Greektown Lease, the Meadows Lease, the Tropicana Lease and the Morgantown Lease, of which the Meadows Lease, the Tropicana Lease and Morgantown Lease are defined in the “Triple Net Leases” section below, the “Triple Net Leases”).

In October 2018, the Company completed the acquisition of Pinnacle Entertainment, Inc. (“Pinnacle”), a leading regional gaming operator (the “Pinnacle Acquisition”). In connection with the Pinnacle Acquisition, we added 12 gaming properties to our portfolio, providing us with greater operational scale and geographic diversity. We assumed the Pinnacle Master Lease concurrently with the closing of the Pinnacle Acquisition.

We believe that our portfolio of assets provides us 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 partnership with Barstool Sports reflects our strategy to continue evolving from the nation’s largest regional gaming operator to a best-in-class omni-channel provider of retail and online gaming and sports betting entertainment.

Triple Net Leases
As noted above, the majority of the real estate assets used in the Company’s operations are subject to either the Penn Master Lease or the Pinnacle Master Lease. In addition to the Penn Master Lease and the Pinnacle Master Lease, five individual gaming facilities used in our operations are subject to individual triple net leases. Under triple net leases, in addition to lease payments for the real estate assets, the Company is required to pay the following, among other things: (1) all facility maintenance; (2) all insurance required in connection with the leased properties and the business conducted on the leased properties; (3) taxes levied on or with respect to the leased properties (other than taxes on the income of the lessor); (4) all tenant capital improvements; and (5) all utilities and other services necessary or appropriate for the leased properties and the business conducted on the leased properties.

The following summaries of the Master Leasesare qualified in their entirety by reference to either the Penn Master Lease or the Pinnacle Master Lease, as applicable, all of which are incorporated by reference in the exhibits to this Annual Report on Form 10-K.
Penn Master Lease
Pursuant to a triple net master lease with GLPI (the “Penn Master Lease”), which became effective November 1, 2013, the Company leases real estate assets associated with 19 of the gaming facilities used in its operations. The Penn Master Lease has an initial term of 15 years with four subsequent, five-year renewal periods on the same terms and conditions, exercisable at the Company’s option. If we elect to renew the term of the Penn Master Lease, the renewal will be effective as to all of the leased real estate assets then subject to the Penn Master Lease, subject to limitations on the final renewal term with respect to certain of the barge-based facilities.
Pinnacle Master Lease
In connection with the Pinnacle Acquisition, the Company assumed a triple net master lease with GLPI (“Pinnacle Master Lease”), originally effective April 28, 2016. Pursuant to the Pinnacle Master Lease, the Company leases real estate assets associated with 12 of the gaming facilities used in its operations from GLPI. Upon assumption of the Pinnacle Master Lease, as
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amended, there were 7.5 years remaining of the initial ten-year term, with five subsequent, five-year renewal periods exercisable at the Company’s option. Furthermore, in conjunction with the Pinnacle Acquisition, GLPI acquired the real estate assets associated with Plainridge Park Casino and leased back such assets to the Company pursuant to an amendment to the Pinnacle Master Lease.

Morgantown Lease
On October 1, 2020, we sold the land underlying our Morgantown development project to GLPI in exchange for rent credits of $30.0 million. Contemporaneous with the sale, the Company entered into a triple net lease with a subsidiary of GLPI for the land underlying Morgantown (“Morgantown Lease”). The initial term of the Morgantown Lease is twenty years with six subsequent, five-year renewal periods, exercisable at the Company’s option.
Meadows Lease, Margaritaville Lease, Greektown Lease and Tropicana Lease
In connection with the Pinnacle Acquisition, the Company assumed a triple net lease of the real estate assets used in the operations of Meadows Racetrack and Casino (the “Meadows Lease”), originally effective September 9, 2016, with GLPI as the landlord. Upon assumption of the Meadows Lease, there were eight years remaining of the initial ten-year term, with three subsequent, five-year renewal options followed by one four-year renewal option on the same terms and conditions, exercisable at the Company’s option.
As discussed above, in separate acquisitions, the Company entered into the Margaritaville Lease with VICI for the real estate assets used in the operations of Margaritaville and the Greektown Lease with VICI for the real estate assets used in the operations of Greektown. Both the Margaritaville Lease and the Greektown Lease have initial terms of 15 years, with four subsequent five-year renewal options on the same terms and conditions, exercisable at the Company’s option.
On April 16, 2020, we sold the real estate assets associated with our Tropicana Las Vegas ("Tropicana") property to a subsidiary of GLPI in exchange for rent credits of $307.5 million. Contemporaneous with the sale, the Company entered into a leaseback of the real estate assets for nominal cash rent.We are required to continue to operate the Tropicana for two years (subject to three one-year extensions at GLPI’s option) or until the real estate assets and the operations of the Tropicana are earlier sold by GLPI.

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Operating Properties
The table below summarizes certain features of the properties owned, operated or managed by us as of December 31, 2020, by reportable segment (all area and capacity metrics are approximate):
LocationReal Estate Assets Lease or Ownership StructureType of FacilityGaming Square FootageGaming Machines
Table Games (1)
Hotel Rooms
Northeast segment (2)
Ameristar East ChicagoEast Chicago, INPinnacle Master LeaseDockside gaming73,0001,79675288
Greektown Casino-HotelDetroit, MIGreektown LeaseLand-based gaming100,0002,36262400
Hollywood Casino BangorBangor, MEPenn Master LeaseLand-based gaming/racing31,75072614152
Hollywood Casino at Charles Town RacesCharles Town, WVPenn Master LeaseLand-based gaming/racing115,0002,29274153
Hollywood Casino ColumbusColumbus, OHPenn Master LeaseLand-based gaming177,0002,06674—
Hollywood Casino Lawrenceburg (3)
Lawrenceburg, INPenn Master LeaseDockside gaming149,5001,52158463
Hollywood Casino at Penn National Race CourseGrantville, PAPenn Master LeaseLand-based gaming/racing99,5001,96280—
Hollywood Casino ToledoToledo, OHPenn Master LeaseLand-based gaming125,0001,84869—
Hollywood Gaming at Dayton RacewayDayton, OHPenn Master LeaseLand-based gaming/racing40,600814——
Hollywood Gaming at Mahoning Valley Race CourseYoungstown, OHPenn Master LeaseLand-based gaming/racing50,0001,127——
Marquee by Penn (4)
PennsylvaniaN/ALand-based gamingN/A115——
Meadows Racetrack and CasinoWashington, PAMeadows LeaseLand-based gaming/racing125,0002,46395—
Plainridge Park CasinoPlainville, MAPinnacle Master LeaseLand-based gaming/racing50,0001,181——
South segment
1st Jackpot Casino
Tunica, MSPenn Master LeaseDockside gaming40,00083912—
Ameristar VicksburgVicksburg, MSPinnacle Master LeaseDockside gaming70,0001,10224148
Boomtown BiloxiBiloxi, MSPenn Master LeaseDockside gaming35,50060520—
Boomtown Bossier CityBossier City, LAPinnacle Master LeaseDockside gaming30,00080616187
Boomtown New OrleansNew Orleans, LAPinnacle Master LeaseDockside gaming30,0001,13231150
Hollywood Casino Gulf CoastBay St. Louis, MSPenn Master LeaseLand-based gaming51,00082920291
Hollywood Casino TunicaTunica, MSPenn Master LeaseDockside gaming54,00090010494
L’Auberge Baton RougeBaton Rouge, LAPinnacle Master LeaseDockside gaming71,5001,30549205
L’Auberge Lake CharlesLake Charles, LAPinnacle Master LeaseDockside gaming70,0001,46985995
Margaritaville Resort CasinoBossier City, LAMargaritaville LeaseDockside gaming30,0001,10950395
West segment
Ameristar Black HawkBlack Hawk, COPinnacle Master LeaseLand-based gaming56,0001,05038536
Cactus Petes and HorseshuJackpot, NVPinnacle Master LeaseLand-based gaming29,00074321416
M ResortHenderson, NVPenn Master LeaseLand-based gaming96,0001,07340390
Tropicana Las VegasLas Vegas, NVTropicana LeaseLand-based gaming72,000632201,470
Zia Park CasinoHobbs, NMPenn Master LeaseLand-based gaming/racing18,000754—154
Midwest segment
Ameristar Council Bluffs (5)
Council Bluffs, IAPinnacle Master LeaseDockside gaming35,0001,42122444
Argosy Casino Alton (6)
Alton, ILPenn Master LeaseDockside gaming23,00070512—
Argosy Casino RiversideRiverside, MOPenn Master LeaseDockside gaming56,0001,20042258
Hollywood Casino AuroraAurora, ILPenn Master LeaseDockside gaming53,00097627—
Hollywood Casino JolietJoliet, ILPenn Master LeaseDockside gaming50,0001,10026100
Hollywood Casino at Kansas Speedway (7)
Kansas City, KSOwned - JVLand-based gaming95,0002,00041—
Hollywood Casino St. LouisMaryland Heights, MOPenn Master LeaseDockside gaming120,0002,01763502
Prairie State Gaming (4)
IllinoisN/ALand-based gamingN/A2,047——
River City CasinoSt. Louis, MOPinnacle Master LeaseDockside gaming90,0001,94553200
Other
Freehold Raceway (8)
Freehold, NJOwned - JVStandardbred racing————
Retama Park Racetrack (9)
Selma, TXNone - ManagedThoroughbred racing————
Sam Houston Race Park (10)
Houston, TXOwned - JVThoroughbred racing————
Sanford-Orlando Kennel Club (11)
Longwood, FLOwnedGreyhound racing/simulcasting————
Valley Race Park (10)
Harlingen, TXOwned - JVGreyhound racing————
2,411,35048,0321,3238,791
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(1)Excludes poker tables.
(2)We expect that Hollywood Casino York and Hollywood Casino Morgantown will be included within our Northeast segment.
(3)Includes 168 rooms at our hotel and event center located less than a mile from the gaming facility.
(4)VGT route operations.
(5)Includes 284 rooms operated by a third party and located on land leased by us and subleased to such third party.
(6)The riverboat is owned by us and not subject to the Penn Master Lease.
(7)Pursuant to a joint venture with NASCAR.
(8)Pursuant to a joint venture with Greenwood Limited Jersey, Inc., a subsidiary of Greenwood Racing, Inc.
(9)Pursuant to a management contract with Retama Development Corporation.
(10)Pursuant to a joint venture with MAXXAM, Inc. (“MAXXAM”).
(11)In the fourth quarter of 2020, we sold the land underlying the Sanford-Orlando Kennel Club racetrack which discontinued our live racing operations. We continue to operate our simulcast racing business.

Northeast Segment
Ameristar East Chicago is located less than 25 miles from downtown Chicago, Illinois and offers guests a gaming and entertainment experience in the Chicago metropolitan area. In addition to gaming amenities, the property features a full-service hotel, a sportsbook for live sports betting, a fitness center, dining venues, lounges and 5,400 square feet of meeting and event space.

Greektown Casino-Hotel is located in the Greektown district of Detroit, Michigan, and is one of four casino hotels in the Detroit-Windsor area. In addition to slot machines, table games, poker tables and a sportsbook for live sports betting, the property features a 30-story hotel, several food and beverage options from casual to fine dining, as well as 10,000 square feet of convention and banquet space.

Hollywood Casino Bangor is located less than five miles from the Bangor airport in Maine. It features slot machines, table games and poker tables, as well as a hotel with 5,100 square feet of meeting and multipurpose space; and dining and entertainment options. Bangor Raceway, which is adjacent to the property, is located at historic Bass Park and includes a one-half mile standardbred racetrack and a 12,000 square foot grandstand capable of seating 3,500 patrons.

Hollywood Casino at Charles Town Races is located within approximately an hour drive of the Baltimore, Maryland and Washington, D.C. markets. In addition to slot machines, table games and poker tables, the property includes a sportsbook for live sports betting, as well as a variety of dining options. The complex also features live thoroughbred racing at a 3/4-mile all-weather lighted thoroughbred racetrack with a 3,000-seat grandstand and simulcast wagering.
Hollywood Casino Columbus is a Hollywood-themed casino located in Columbus, Ohio. It features slot machines, table games and poker tables as well as multiple food and beverage outlets, and an entertainment lounge.

Hollywood Casino Lawrenceburg is a Hollywood-themed casino riverboat located along the Ohio River in Lawrenceburg, Indiana, approximately 15 miles west of Cincinnati, Ohio. In addition to slot machines, table games, and poker tables, the riverboat features a sportsbook for live sports betting, as well as a variety of dining options. The hotel and event center, located within one mile from the casino, includes 18,000 square feet of multipurpose space and 19,500 square feet of ballroom and meeting space.

Hollywood Casino at Penn National Race Course is located 15 miles northeast of Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. This gaming facility also includes a variety of dining and entertainment options, as well as sports betting and a viewing area for live racing. The property includes a one-mile all-weather lighted thoroughbred racetrack and a 7/8-mile turf track.

Hollywood Casino Toledo is a Hollywood-themed casino, located on the bank of the Maumee River, in Toledo, Ohio. The property features slot machines, table games and poker tables, as well as multiple food and beverage outlets and an entertainment lounge.

Hollywood Gaming at Dayton Raceway is a Hollywood-themed casino and raceway located in Dayton, Ohio. It features video lottery terminals, a 5/8-mile standardbred racetrack, as well as various restaurants and bars, amongst other amenities.

Hollywood Gaming at Mahoning Valley Race Course is a Hollywood-themed casino and raceway located in Youngstown, Ohio featuring video lottery terminals and a one-mile thoroughbred racetrack. The property also includes various restaurants, and bars, amongst other amenities.
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Marquee by Penn is our licensed VGT route operator with a network of 23 truck stop establishments in Pennsylvania.

Meadows Racetrack and Casino is located in Washington, Pennsylvania, approximately 25 miles south of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. In addition to gaming amenities, the property offers a sportsbook for live sports betting, several dining options, as well as an event and banquet center, a simulcast betting parlor, a harness racetrack and a bowling alley.

Plainridge Park Casino is located 20 miles southwest of the Boston beltway just off interstate 95 in Plainville, Massachusetts. In addition to gaming offerings, Plainridge Park Casino features various restaurants and bars, along with a 5/8-mile live harness racing facility with a two-story clubhouse for simulcast operations, special events, and live racing viewing.

South Segment

1st Jackpot Casino isthe closest Tunica-area casino to downtown Memphis, Tennessee. It features slot machines, table games, a café, a sportsbook and a live entertainment venue.

Ameristar Vicksburg, which is the largest dockside casino in central Mississippi, is located along the Mississippi River approximately 45 miles west of Mississippi’s largest city, Jackson. In addition to gaming amenities, the property features a hotel, multiple dining and bar facilities, an 1,800 square feet of meeting and event space, a sports book and an RV park.

Boomtown Biloxi, located in Biloxi Mississippi, offers slot machines and table games, and a sportsbook for live sports betting, as well as a variety of dining options. The property also includes a recreational vehicle park, and a 3,600 square foot event center and board room.

Boomtown Bossier City features a hotel adjoining a dockside riverboat casino located less than one mile from the Louisiana Boardwalk. It also offers several dining options, ranging from a high-end steakhouse to casual dining restaurants, and 1,500 square feet of meeting and conference space.

Boomtown New Orleans is located in the West Bank area across the Mississippi River and approximately 15 minutes from the French Quarter of New Orleans, Louisiana. In addition to gaming amenities, it also features a five-story hotel, a fitness center, several restaurants, a 500-seat entertainment venue, and over 14,000 square feet of meeting and conference space.

Hollywood Casino Gulf Coast is located in Bay St. Louis, Mississippi and features slot machines, table games, and a sportsbook for live sports betting. The property also features a golf course, various dining options, and an RV park amongst other amenities. The waterfront hotel includes a 10,000 square foot ballroom, and nine separate meeting rooms offering more than 14,000 square feet of meeting space.

Hollywood Casino Tunica is a Hollywood-themed casino, located less than 10 miles from Tunica County River Park. In addition to gaming offerings, it features a sportsbook for live sports betting, a hotel, a 123-space recreational vehicle park, various dining and bar options, and banquet and meeting facilities.

L’Auberge Baton Rouge is located approximately ten miles southeast of downtown Baton Rouge, Louisiana. In addition to gaming options, the property features a 12-story hotel, a variety of dining choices, and 13,000 square feet of meeting and event space.

L’Auberge Lake Charles offers one of the closest full-scale casino hotel facilities to Houston, Texas, as well as to the Austin, Texas and San Antonio, Texas metropolitan areas. The location is approximately 140 miles from Houston and approximately 300 miles and 335 miles from Austin and San Antonio, respectively. In addition to gaming amenities, the property features several dining outlets, a golf course, a full-service spa, and more than 26,000 square feet of meeting and event space.

Margaritaville Resort Casino is one of the premier gaming, lodging, dining and entertainment experiences in Northern Louisiana. The property provides an island-style theme and includes a 15,000 square foot 1,000-seat theater, and 9,500 square feet of meeting space.

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Ameristar Black Hawk is located in the center of the Black Hawk gaming district, approximately 40 miles west of Denver, Colorado. In addition to gaming amenities, the resort features a hotel, a full-service day spa, several dining outlets, a live entertainment bar, and 15,000 square feet of meeting and event space.
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Cactus Petes and Horseshu (collectively, “the Jackpot Properties”) are located just south of the Idaho border in Jackpot, Nevada. The Jackpot Properties collectively feature two hotels, several dining options, a 4,000 seat amphitheater, a showroom, a live entertainment lounge, and meeting and event facilities.

M Resort, located approximately ten miles from the Las Vegas strip in Henderson, Nevada, is situated at the southeast corner of Las Vegas Boulevard and St. Rose Parkway. The resort features slot machines, table games and a sportsbook for live sports betting, as well as a hotel and a variety of dining and bar options. The property also features more than 60,000 square feet of meeting and conference space, a spa and fitness center, and a 100,000 square foot event center.

Tropicana Las Vegas,located on the strip in Las Vegas, Nevada, is situated at the corner of Tropicana Boulevard and Las Vegas Boulevard. In addition to gaming, the resort features a hotel, a sportsbook kiosk, full-service restaurants, a food court, and a variety of bar and lounge options. The property also includes entertainment venues, over 100,000 square feet of exhibition and meeting space, and a five-acre tropical beach event area and spa.

Zia Park Casino is located in Hobbs, New Mexico, and features slot machines, a hotel, restaurants, a one-mile quarter/thoroughbred racetrack with live racing from September to December, and a year-round simulcast parlor.

Midwest Segment
Ameristar Council Bluffs is located across the Missouri River from Omaha, Nebraska and includes the largest riverboat in Iowa. In addition to gaming amenities, the property also features a hotel, a fitness center, several dining facilities, a sports bar featuring a sportsbook with live sports betting, and 5,000 square feet of convention and meeting space.

Argosy Casino Alton is located on the Mississippi River in Alton, Illinois, approximately 20 miles northeast of downtown St. Louis, Missouri. Argosy Casino Alton is a three-deck riverboat featuring slot machines, table games and a sportsbook for live betting. Argosy Casino Alton includes an entertainment pavilion and features a deli, a VIP lounge and a 475-seat main showroom.

Argosy Casino Riverside is located on the Missouri River, approximately five miles from downtown Kansas City. In addition to gaming amenities, this Mediterranean-themed property features a nine-story hotel, a spa, an entertainment facility featuring various food and beverage areas, a VIP lounge and a sports/entertainment lounge and 19,000 square feet of banquet/conference facilities.

Hollywood Casino Aurora is located in Aurora, Illinois, the second largest city in Illinois, approximately 35 miles west of Chicago. This single-level dockside casino offers guests gaming amenities, including a poker room and a sportsbook for live sports betting and features multiple dining and bar options.

Hollywood Casino Joliet is located on the Des Plaines River in Joliet, Illinois, approximately 40 miles southwest of Chicago. The complex includes a barge-based casino which provides guests with two levels of gaming experience, as well as a land-based pavilion with several dining and entertainment options. In addition, the property includes a sportsbook for live betting, a hotel, 4,600 square feet of meeting space, and an 80-space RV park.

Hollywood Casino at Kansas Speedway, our 50% joint venture with NASCAR, is located in Kansas City, Kansas. It features slot machines, table games and poker tables and offers a variety of dining and entertainment facilities, and a meeting room.

Hollywood Casino St. Louis is located adjacent to the Missouri River directly off I-70 and approximately 22 miles northwest of downtown St. Louis, Missouri. The facility features slot machines, table games, poker tables, a hotel, and a variety of dining and entertainment venues.

Prairie State Gaming is our licensed VGT route operator in Illinois across a network of over 390 bar and/or retail gaming establishments in seven distinct geographic areas throughout Illinois.

River City Casino is located in the St. Louis, Missouri metropolitan area, just south of the confluence of the Mississippi River and the River des Peres in the south St. Louis community of Lemay, Missouri. River City Casino features a hotel, multiple dining outlets, an entertainment lounge, and over 10,000 square feet of conference space.

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Freehold Raceway.Through our joint venture in Pennwood Racing, Inc. (“Pennwood”), we own 50% of Freehold Raceway. The property features a half-mile standardbred race track and a 118,000 square foot grandstand. In addition, through our Pennwood joint venture, we own 50% of a leased OTW in Toms River, New Jersey, and operate another OTW, which we constructed, in Gloucester Township, New Jersey.

Retama Park Racetrack.We have a management contract with Retama Development Corporation (“RDC”), a local government corporation of the City of Selma, Texas, to manage the day-to-day operations of Retama Park Racetrack. In addition, we own 1.0% of the equity of Retama Nominal Holder, LLC, which holds a nominal interest in the racing license used to operate Retama Park Racetrack. Additionally, we own a 75.5% interest in Pinnacle Retama Partners, LLC (“PRP”), which owns the contingent gaming rights that may arise if gaming under the existing racing license becomes legal in Texas in the future.

Sam Houston Race Park and Valley Race Park.Our joint venture with MAXXAM owns and operates Sam Houston Race Park and Valley Race Park, and holds a license for a racetrack in Manor, Texas, just outside of Austin. Sam Houston Race Park, which is located 15 miles northwest from downtown Houston along Beltway 8, hosts thoroughbred and quarter horse racing and offers daily simulcast operations, as well as hosts various special events, private parties and meetings, concerts and national touring festivals throughout the year. Valley Race Park features 91,000 of property square footage as a dog racing and simulcasting facility.

Sanford-Orlando Kennel Club. The greyhound racetrack and related facility was sold to a land developer during the fourth quarter of 2020. The remaining facility owned by the Company is used to operate a restaurant and to offer year-round simulcast racing operations.

Penn Interactive
Penn Interactive is our interactive gaming division that operates our online sports betting app called Barstool Sportsbook as well as our iGaming platforms, which are currently live in Pennsylvania and Michigan. Penn Interactive includes the operations of Absolute Games, LLC, a developer and operator of online social bingo and other casino games. In addition, Penn Interactive has entered into multi-year agreements with leading sports betting operators for online sports betting and iGaming market access across our portfolio of properties. Pursuant to these agreements, such sports betting operators have commenced operations in Indiana, Pennsylvania and West Virginia. Penn Interactive also operates 16 internally-branded or Barstool-branded retail sportsbooks located at the Company's properties in Colorado, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Michigan, Mississippi, Pennsylvania and West Virginia.

Trademarks
We own a number of trademarks and service marks registered with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (“USPTO”), including but not limited to, “Ameristar®,” “Argosy®,” “Boomtown®,” “Greektown®,” “Hollywood Casino®,” “Hollywood Gaming®,” “L’Auberge®,” “M Resort®,” and “MYCHOICE®,” among other trademarks. We believe that our rights to our trademarks are well-established and have competitive value to our properties. We also have a number of trademark applications pending with the USPTO.

Among others, we have a licensing agreement with a third party to use the “Margaritaville®” trademark in connection with the operations of Margaritaville in Bossier City, Louisiana. Upon closing of the transaction with Barstool Sports in February 2020, we have the sole right to utilize the Barstool Sports® brand for all of our online and retail sports betting and iGaming products. In addition, subject to certain terms, conditions, and limitations, we have the exclusive right to use the “Tropicana Las Vegas®” and certain other trademarks within 50 miles of our Tropicana Las Vegas property.
Competition
The gaming industry is characterized by an increasingly high degree of competition among a large number of participants operating from physical locations and/or through online or mobile platforms, and other forms of gaming in the U.S. In a broader sense, our gaming operations face competition from all manner of leisure and entertainment activities, including shopping, athletic events, television and movies, concerts and travel. Legalized gaming is currently permitted in various forms throughout the U.S. and on various lands taken into trust for the benefit of certain Native Americans and as well as various land taken into trust for the benefit of certain First Nations people in Canada. Other jurisdictions, including states adjacent to states in which we currently have properties, have recently legalized, implemented and expanded gaming. In addition, established gaming jurisdictions could award additional gaming licenses or permit the expansion or relocation of existing gaming operations (including VGTs, skill games, sports betting and iGaming). Competition is discussed in further detail within “Item 1A. Risk
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Factors,” of this Annual Report on Form 10-K and a discussion of the impact of competition on our results of operations, and cash flows is included within “Item 7. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations,” of this Annual Report on Form 10-K.

Government Regulation and Gaming Issues
The gaming and racing industries are highly regulated, and we must maintain our licenses and pay gaming taxes to continue our operations. Each of our properties is subject to extensive regulation under the laws, rules and regulations of the jurisdiction where it is located. These laws, rules and regulations generally concern the responsibility, financial stability and character of the owners, managers, and persons with financial interests in the gaming operations. Violations of laws or regulations in one jurisdiction could result in disciplinary action in other jurisdictions. For a more detailed description of the statutes and regulations to which we are subject, see Exhibit 99.1, “Description of Government Regulations,” to this Annual Report on Form 10-K, which is incorporated herein by reference.
Our businesses are subject to various federal, state and local laws and regulations in addition to gaming regulations. These laws and regulations include, but are not limited to, restrictions and conditions concerning alcoholic beverages, environmental matters, employees, health care, currency transactions, taxation, zoning and building codes, and marketing and advertising. Such laws and regulations could change or could be interpreted differently in the future, or new laws and regulations could be enacted. Material changes, new laws or regulations, or material differences in interpretations by courts or governmental authorities could adversely affect our financial condition, results of operations and cash flows.
Information about our Executive Officers
As of February 26, 2021, the persons serving as our executive officers and their positions with us are as follows:
NAMEAGEPOSITION WITH THE COMPANY
Jay Snowden44President, Chief Executive Officer and Director
Todd George51Executive Vice President, Operations
Harper Ko47Executive Vice President, Chief Legal Officer and Secretary

Jay Snowden.  In August 2019, the Company’s Board of Directors elected Mr. Snowden as a Board member. Effective January 1, 2020, Mr. Snowden became the Company’s Chief Executive Officer. Mr. Snowden joined the Company in October 2011 as Senior Vice President-Regional Operations and was promoted to Chief Operating Officer in January 2014. In March 2017, Mr. Snowden was named President and Chief Operating Officer and was responsible for overseeing all of our operating businesses, as well as human resources, marketing, and information technology. Prior to joining the Company, Mr. Snowden was the Senior Vice President and General Manager of Caesars and Harrah’s in Atlantic City, New Jersey, and prior to that, held various leadership positions with them in St. Louis, Missouri, San Diego, California and Las Vegas, Nevada.

Todd George.  Mr. George has served as our Executive Vice President, Operations since January 2020. Mr. George joined us in October 2012 as Vice President and General Manager of Hollywood Casino in Lawrenceburg, Indiana, transitioning to the role of Vice President and General Manager of Hollywood Casino St. Louis in 2014. In 2017, he was promoted to his previous role as Senior Vice President, Regional Operations, overseeing nine properties in the Company’s Midwest Region. Prior to joining Penn National, Mr. George spent 12 years in various management positions at Pinnacle Entertainment Inc., including leading the development and launch of Pinnacle’s two St. Louis, Missouri properties.
Harper Ko.  Ms. Ko was appointed as the Company’s Executive Vice President, Chief Legal Officer and Secretary on January 1, 2021. Prior to joining Penn, Ms. Ko was the Executive Vice President, Chief Legal Officer – General Counsel and Secretary of Everi Holdings, Inc., a full-service casino gaming equipment and payment solutions provider from 2017 until December 2020. Prior to joining Everi, Ms. Ko served as Deputy General Counsel, Gaming for Scientific Games Corporation. During her time there from November 2014 to December 2017, Ms. Ko led the legal integration of Bally Gaming, Inc., SHFL entertainment Inc., and WMS Gaming Inc. into the Scientific Games Gaming division and served as a strategic advisor to their Gaming unit executive management team on all material commercial transactions, customer and third-party issues, and regulatory compliance and litigation matters.

Employees and Human Capital Resources
The Company’s key human capital management objectives are to attract, retain and develop diverse and high quality talent. Our commitment to an equal-opportunity and respectful workplace characterized by both diversity and inclusion, in which everyone feels valued, respected and supported, is a factor driving our success. Our talent and development programs are designed to develop, support and maintain talent succession pipelines in preparation for key roles and leadership positions;
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recognize, reward and support our team members through competitive pay and wellness programs; enhance the Company’s philanthropic culture by encouraging participation and championing programs in the communities in which we work and live; and invest in technology and resources to provide our team members with the most efficient tools to perform their jobs.

Some of the key programs and initiatives developed to attract and retain high quality talent include:
•Executive and High Potential Talent Review Process
•Diversity and Veteran Recruitment Initiatives
•AwardCo Recognition Program and Property Engagement Committees

As of December 31, 2020, we had approximately 18,321 full-time and part-time employees. As of December 31, 2020, we had 38 collective bargaining agreements covering approximately 2,779 active employees. Nine collective bargaining agreements are scheduled to expire in 2021, and we are currently renegotiating three collective bargaining agreements that expired in 2020. Although we believe that we have good employee relations, there can be no assurance that we will be able to extend or enter into replacement agreements. If we are able to extend or enter into replacement agreements, there can be no assurance as to whether the terms will be on comparable terms to the existing agreements.

In addition, the Company established a special COVID-19 Emergency Relief Fund under the Penn National Gaming Foundation to provide assistance to team members who have not been called back from furlough due to the ongoing restrictions associated with COVID-19. The Company has raised $3.7 million from our Board of Directors, Chief Executive Officer, senior management and the Penn National Gaming Foundation. In addition, we provided $13 million in one-time holiday cash bonuses in the fourth quarter to our non-executive team members companywide to help with the financial impact to their families from COVID-19. We also created the Hurricane Laura Relief Fund with an initial contribution of $2.5 million to help our community and team members impacted by the storm, in addition to providing more than $6 million in full wages and benefits to our team members during the L'Auberge Lake Charles property closure. Finally, on the social justice front, our Diversity Committee announced a new scholarship program for disadvantaged team members that will be funded with a $1 million annual commitment from our Company, and we launched a series of new inclusion-related initiatives.


Available Information
We maintain a website at www.pngaming.com that includes more information about us. The contents of our website are not part of this Annual Report on Form 10-K. Our electronic filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) (including all Annual Reports on Form 10-K, Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q, and Current Reports on Form 8-K, and any amendments to these reports), including the exhibits, are available free of charge through our website as soon as reasonably practicable after we electronically file them with, or furnish them to, the SEC. Our filings are also available through a database maintained by the SEC at www.sec.gov.

ITEM 1A.RISK FACTORS
Risks Related to the COVID-19 Pandemic

The COVID-19 pandemic has significantly impacted the global economy, including the gaming industry, and has had a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition, results of operations, and cash flows, and may continue to do so.

On March 11, 2020, the World Health Organization declared the COVID-19 outbreak to be a global pandemic. The COVID-19 pandemic has significantly impacted health and economic conditions throughout the United States. The global spread of the COVID-19 pandemic has been, and continues to be, complex and rapidly evolving, with governments, public institutions, and other organizations imposing or recommending, and businesses and individuals implementing, restrictions on various activities or other actions to combat its spread, such as restrictions and bans on travel or transportation, stay-at-home directives, social distancing and health and safety guidelines, limitations on the size of gatherings, closures of work facilities, schools, public buildings, and businesses, cancellation of events, including sporting events, concerts, conferences, and meetings, and quarantines and lock-downs. The COVID-19 pandemic and its consequences have also dramatically reduced travel and demand for casino gaming and related amenities. Many jurisdictions where our properties are located required mandatory closures or imposed capacity limitations, health and safety guidelines and other restrictions affecting our operations. The COVID-19 pandemic and these resulting developments caused significant disruptions to our ability to generate revenues, profitability, and cash flows and had a material adverse impact on our financial condition, results of operations, and cash flows. Such impact could worsen and last for an unknown period of time. In addition, these disruptions to us and the gaming industry in general as well as significant negative economic trends due to the COVID-19 pandemic may adversely affect our stock price.
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During the first quarter of 2020, all of the Company’s properties were closed pursuant to various orders from state gaming regulatory bodies or governmental authorities to combat the spread of COVID-19. We began reopening our properties on May 18, 2020 with reduced gaming and hotel capacity and limited food and beverage offerings in order to accommodate comprehensive social distancing and health and safety protocols. As of June 30, 2020, we had reopened 31 of our properties and as of September 30, 2020, we had reopened 39 of our properties. During the fourth quarter of 2020, our properties in Illinois, Michigan and Pennsylvania again temporarily suspended operations and as of December 31, 2020, we had reopened 34 of our properties. As of February 26, 2021, the only properties that remain closed are Zia Park and Valley Race Park.
Though virtually all of our properties have reopened, we may be required again to temporarily suspend operations at our properties if ordered by such governmental bodies. Our reopened properties face restrictions on our operations, including hours of operations, capacity limitations, cleaning requirements, restrictions on the number of seats per table game, slot machine spacing, temperature checks, mask protection and social distancing requirements and food and beverage options, which impact our future operations and ability to generate the same level of revenues and cash flows as before the COVID-19 pandemic. The continued operation of our reopened properties, may be affected by our ability to retain our workforce.

Moreover, once restrictions are lifted, it is unclear how quickly customers will return to our properties in numbers comparable to before the COVID-19 pandemic, which may be a function of continued concerns over health and safety, ongoing social distancing measures, perceptions of the efficacy of any vaccines and the ability to achieve herd immunity, or changes in consumer spending behavior due to adverse economic conditions, including job losses. Our properties have large customer-facing footprints and large areas where customers can gather together for personal interaction. As such, some customers may choose for a period of time not to travel or visit our properties for health and safety concerns or due to overall changes in consumer behavior resulting from social distancing. Upon reopening our properties, we have seen weakened visitation, which may have been due to increased level of unemployment, continued travel restrictions or warnings, consumer fears, reduced consumer discretionary spending or general economic uncertainty. Our vendors and other suppliers could also experience potential adverse effects of the pandemic that could impact our ability to operate to the same level as prior to the closures. Cancellations, delays or shortened sports seasons and sporting events due to the COVID-19 pandemic have also had an adverse impact on the revenues of our sports betting operations. If COVID-19 continues to spread significantly in its current form or as a more contagious variant of the virus, governmental agencies or officials may order additional closures or impose further restrictions on the number of people allowed in our properties or in proximity to each other. Any of these events could result in significant further disruption to our operations and a drop in demand for our properties and could have a material adverse effect on us.

We could experience other potential adverse impacts as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, including, but not limited to, further charges from adjustments to the carrying amount of goodwill and other intangible assets, long-lived asset impairment charges, or impairments of investments in joint ventures.

The ultimate impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on our business, results of operations, financial condition and cash flows will depend on numerous evolving factors that we may not be able to accurately predict or assess, including the duration and scope of the pandemic (including how long the current resurgence may last, and whether there will be multiple resurgences in the future); the duration and impact on overall customer demand; the possibility that governmental bodies may again order temporary suspension of operation at our properties; our ability to again generate revenue and profits capable of supporting our ongoing operations; new information which may emerge concerning the severity of COVID-19 or variants of the virus, or the efficacy of, or adverse reactions to, vaccines; the negative impact it has on global and regional economies and economic activity; the ability of us and our business partners to successfully navigate the impacts of the pandemic; actions governments, businesses, and individuals continue to take in response to the pandemic, including limiting or banning travel and limiting or banning leisure, casino, and entertainment activities (including concerts, sports and similar events); and how quickly economies, travel activity, and demand for gaming, entertainment and leisure activities recovers after the pandemic subsides and an effective vaccine is widely available. The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic may also have the effect of exacerbating many of the other risks described in this Annual Report on Form 10-K. As a result of the foregoing, we cannot predict the ultimate scope, duration, and impact that the COVID-19 pandemic will have on our results of operations, but we expect that it will continue to have a material impact on our business, financial condition, liquidity, results of operations (including revenues and profitability), and stock price.

Risks Related to Our Business and Operations
We face significant competition in the markets in which we operate and from other gaming and entertainment operations, which could have an adverse impact on our financial condition, results of operations, and cash flows.

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The gaming industry is characterized by an increasingly high degree of competition among a large number of participants operating from physical locations and/or through online or mobile platforms, and other forms of gaming in the U.S. Recently, there has been additional significant competition in our markets as a result of the upgrading or expansion of properties by existing market participants, the entrance of new gaming participants into a market or legislative changes permitting additional forms of gaming. As competing properties and new markets open, our results of operations may be negatively impacted. We expect each existing or future market in which we participate to be highly competitive.

Furthermore, competition from internet lotteries, sweepstakes, illegal slot machines and skill games, fantasy sports and internet or mobile-based gaming platforms could divert customers from our properties and our online sports betting and iGaming apps and thus adversely affect our financial condition, results of operations, and cash flows. Currently, there are proposals that would legalize internet poker, sports betting and other varieties of iGaming in a number of states. Several states have enacted legislation authorizing intrastate iGaming and iGaming operations have begun or will begin in these states. Further, there has been recent expansion of sports betting in various states, as states have passed legislation legalizing sports betting in casinos and/or online. Expansion of land-based and iGaming in other jurisdictions (both regulated and unregulated) could further compete with our traditional and iGaming operations, which could have an adverse impact on our financial condition, results of operations, and cash flows.

In a broader sense, our gaming operations face competition from all manner of leisure and entertainment activities, including shopping, athletic events, television and movies, concerts and travel. Legalized gaming is currently permitted in various forms throughout the U.S. and on various lands taken into trust for the benefit of certain Native Americans and as well as various land taken into trust for the benefit of certain First Nations people in Canada. Other jurisdictions, including states adjacent to states in which we currently have properties, have recently legalized, implemented and expanded gaming. In addition, established gaming jurisdictions could award additional gaming licenses or permit the expansion or relocation of existing gaming operations (including VGTs, skill games, sports betting and iGaming). Voters and state legislatures may seek to supplement traditional tax revenue sources of state governments or fill COVID-related budget gaps by authorizing or expanding gaming in the states, in which we operate or the states that are adjacent to or near our existing properties. New, relocated, or expanded operations by other persons could increase competition for our gaming operations and could have a material adverse impact on us.

We may face reductions in discretionary consumer spending as a result of economic downturns (including as a result of COVID-19) which have had a material adverse effect on our business.

Our net revenues are highly dependent upon the volume and spending levels of customers at properties we manage, and as such, our business has been adversely impacted by economic downturns in the past and continues to be impacted by the economic downturn resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic. Decreases in discretionary consumer spending brought about by weakened general economic conditions such as, but not limited to, lackluster recoveries from recessions, high unemployment levels, higher income taxes, low levels of consumer confidence, weakness in the housing market, cultural and demographic changes, high fuel or other transportation costs, and increased stock market volatility have negatively impacted our revenues and operating cash flow.

We have certain properties that generate a significant percentage of our revenues and our ability to meet our operating and debt service requirements is dependent, in part, upon the continued success of these properties.

For the year ended December 31, 2020, we generated 16.7%, 10.7%, and 15.6% of our revenues from our properties within the states of Louisiana, Missouri, and Ohio, respectively. Additionally, we generated 6.6% of our revenues from our property in Charles Town, West Virginia. Our ability to meet our operating and debt service requirements is dependent, in part, upon the continued success of these properties.

In addition, we anticipate meaningful contributions from Ameristar Black Hawk, Greektown, and our properties in Pennsylvania. Therefore, our results will be dependent on the regional economies and competitive landscapes at these locations as well.

We are required to utilize a significant portion of our cash flow from operations to make our rent payments under our Triple Net Leases, which could adversely affect our ability to fund our operations and growth and limit our ability to react to competitive and economic changes.

We are required to utilize a significant portion of our cash flow from operations which was $891.1 million inclusive of rent credits utilized for the year ended December 31, 2020, to make our rent payments pursuant to and subject to the terms and conditions of our Master Leases with GLPI, our Meadows Lease and Morgantown Lease with GLPI, our Margaritaville Lease
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and Greektown Lease with VICI and our Tropicana Lease (as defined previously as our “Triple Net Leases”), although cash rent under our Tropicana Lease is nominal. In 2020, all of our properties were temporarily closed due to COVID-19 and we were able to obtain rent credits of $337.5 million from GLPI in order to maintain compliance with our Master Leases with GLPI in connection with the sale of Tropicana and the real estate associated with Morgantown. As a result of these commitments under our Triple Net Leases, our ability to fund our own operations or development projects, raise capital, make acquisitions and otherwise respond to competitive and economic changes may be adversely affected. Further, our obligations under the Triple Net Leases may make it more difficult for us to satisfy our obligations with respect to our indebtedness and to obtain additional indebtedness and restrict our ability to raise capital, make acquisitions, divestitures and engage in other significant transactions. Any of the aforementioned factors could have a material adverse effect on our financial condition, results of operations, and cash flows.

Most of our facilities are leased and could experience risks associated with leased property.

We lease 36 of the facilities we operate, or plan to operate, pursuant to the Triple Net Leases. Termination of the Penn Master Lease, Pinnacle Master Lease, Morgantown Lease or Tropicana Lease could result in a default under our debt agreements and could have a material adverse effect on our financial condition, results of operations, and cash flows. Moreover, as a lessee, we do not completely control the land and improvements underlying our operations, and our landlords under the Triple Net Leases could take certain actions to disrupt our rights in the facilities leased under the Triple Net Leases that are beyond our control. There can also be no assurance that we will be able to comply with our obligations under the Triple Net Leases in the future. In addition, there can be no assurance that our landlords will be able to comply with their obligations under the Triple Net Leases with us. In addition, if some of our leased facilities should prove to be unprofitable, we could remain obligated for lease payments and other obligations under the Triple Net Leases even if we decided to withdraw from those locations.

Inclement weather, acts or threats of terrorism, and other casualty events could seriously disrupt our business and have a material adverse effect on our financial condition, results of operations, and cash flows.

The operations of our properties are subject to disruptions or reduced patronage as a result of severe weather conditions, natural disasters, acts or threats of terrorism, concerns about contagious diseases such as the COVID-19 pandemic, and other casualty events, such as hurricanes or tornados. We maintain significant property insurance, including business interruption coverage, for these and other properties. However, there can be no assurances that we will be fully, promptly, or compensated at all for losses at any of our properties in the event of future inclement weather or casualty events or from the closings of our properties due to the COVID-19 pandemic or other contagious disease. For example, on August 27, 2020, Hurricane Laura made landfall in Lake Charles, Louisiana and caused significant damage to L’Auberge Lake Charles forcing it to close for approximately two weeks.

Our operations could be disrupted if management agreements and/or leases with third parties and local governments are not renewed.

Our operations in several jurisdictions depend on land leases and/or management and development agreements with third parties and local governments. If we, or if GLPI or VICI in the case of leases pursuant to which we are the sub-lessee, are unable to renew these leases and agreements on satisfactory terms as they expire or if disputes arise regarding the terms of these agreements, our business may be disrupted and, in the event of disruptions in multiple jurisdictions, could have a material adverse effect on our financial condition, results of operations, and cash flows

The concentration and evolution of the slot machine manufacturing industry could impose additional costs on us.

A majority of our revenues are attributable to slot machines and related systems operated by us at our gaming properties. A substantial majority of the slot machines sold in the U.S. in recent years were manufactured by a few select companies, and there has been extensive consolidation activity within the gaming equipment sector in recent years. In recent years, slot machine manufacturers have frequently refused to sell slot machines featuring the most popular games, instead requiring participation lease arrangements in order to acquire the machines.

For competitive reasons, we may be forced to purchase new slot machines or enter into participation lease arrangements that are more expensive than our current costs associated with the continued operation of our existing slot machines, which could hurt our profitability.

There can be no assurance that we will be able to compete effectively or generate sufficient returns on our recently expanded sports betting operations and investment in Barstool Sports.
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Certain of the jurisdictions in which we operate have legalized intra-state sports wagering and have established extensive state licensing and regulatory requirements governing any such intra-state sports wagering. Our sports betting operations compete, and will continue to compete, in a rapidly evolving and highly competitive market against an increasing number of competitors. We launched the Barstool Sportsbook app in Pennsylvania in September 2020 and in Michigan in January 2021, and we expect to launch our Barstool Sportsbook app in additional states throughout 2021. In addition, we have entered into certain market access agreements with certain other sports betting operators and may enter into agreements with additional strategic partners and other third-party vendors. The success of our proposed sports betting operations is dependent on a number of additional factors that are beyond our control, including the ultimate tax rates and license fees charged by jurisdictions across the United States; our ability to gain market share in a newly developing market; the timeliness and the technological and popular viability of our products; our ability to compete with new entrants in the market; changes in consumer demographics and public tastes and preferences; cancellations and delays in sporting seasons and sporting events as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic; and the availability and popularity of other forms of entertainment. There can be no assurance that we will be able to compete effectively or that our expansion will be successful and generate sufficient returns on our investment.

We may not be able to achieve the expected benefits or financial returns of our investment in Barstool Sports due to fees, costs, taxes, delays or disruptions in connection with our roll out of our online and retail sportsbooks, the Barstool Sportsbook app, and iGaming products. In addition, there can be no assurance that the Barstool Sports audience will engage in sports betting and iGaming products to the extent that we expect. Any of the factors above could prevent us from receiving the expected returns of our investment in Barstool Sports, cause the market price of our common stock to decline, and have a material adverse effect on our financial condition, results of operations, and cash flows.

Our investment in and partnership with Barstool Sports may result in potential adverse reactions, negative publicity or changes to our business or regulatory relationships. Our relationships with state gaming regulators and business partners could be adversely affected as a result of our affiliation with Barstool Sports. Gaming regulators may not have extensive experience in the digital media industry, which may present unique challenges in regulating our business. In addition, our business partners may react negatively to actual or perceived competitive threats from our affiliation with Barstool Sports.

Our operations and the success of our investment in Barstool Sports are largely dependent on the skill and experience of management and key personnel.

Our success and our competitive position are largely dependent upon, among other things, the efforts and skills of our senior executives and management team. Although we enter into employment agreements with certain of our senior executives and key personnel, we cannot assure you that we will be able to retain our existing senior executive and management personnel or attract additional qualified senior executive and management personnel. Further, Barstool Sports is dependent upon its ability to attract and retain key personnel, including content creators, bloggers, and marketing personnel. If Barstool Sports loses the services of its senior management team or other key personnel, or if there is a shortage in the availability of the requisite qualified personnel, it would limit the ability of Barstool Sports to grow, to increase sales, and promote our online sports betting and iGaming products and our gaming facilities.

Work stoppages, organizing drives, and other labor problems could negatively impact our future profits.

Some of our employees are currently represented by labor unions. A lengthy strike or other work stoppage at any of our casino properties or construction projects could have an adverse effect on our financial condition, results of operations, and cash flows. Given the large number of employees, labor unions are making a concerted effort to recruit more employees in the gaming industry. We cannot provide any assurance that we will not experience additional and more successful union organization activity in the future.

Further, there has from time to time been a shortage of skilled labor in our markets. In addition to limitations that may otherwise exist in the supply of skilled labor, the continued expansion of gaming near our properties, including the expansion of Native American gaming, may make it more difficult for us to attract qualified individuals. While we believe that we will continue to be able to attract and retain qualified employees, shortages of skilled labor will make it increasingly difficult and expensive to attract and retain the services of a satisfactory number of qualified employees, and we may incur higher costs than expected as a result.

We depend on agreements with our horsemen and pari-mutuel clerks, which if we fail to renew or modify on satisfactory terms, could have a material adverse effect on us.

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In jurisdictions where we operate pari-mutuel wagering, if we fail to present evidence of an agreement with the horsemen at a track, we may not be permitted to conduct live racing and to export and import simulcasting at that track and OTWs and, in West Virginia, our video lottery license may not be renewed.

Failure to protect or enforce our intellectual property rights or the costs involved in such enforcement could harm our business, financial condition, and results of operations.

We rely on trademark, copyright, patent, trade secret, and domain-name-protection laws to protect our proprietary rights. Third parties may knowingly or unknowingly infringe our proprietary rights, third parties may challenge proprietary rights held by us, and pending and future trademark and patent applications may not be approved. In any of these cases, we may be required to expend significant time and expense to prevent infringement or to enforce our rights.

The market price of our common stock could fluctuate significantly, which could have a material adverse effect on the stock price or trading volume of our common stock.

The U.S. securities markets in general have experienced significant price fluctuations in recent years, including recently due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The market price of our common stock may be volatile and subject to wide fluctuations, and the trading volume of our common stock may fluctuate and cause significant price variations to occur.

We are or may become involved in legal proceedings that, if adversely adjudicated or settled, could impact our financial condition and results of operations.

From time to time, we are defendants in various lawsuits relating to matters incidental to our business. The nature of our business subjects us to the risk of lawsuits filed by customers, past and present employees, competitors, business partners and others in the ordinary course of business (particularly in the case of class actions). As with all litigation, no assurance can be provided as to the outcome of these matters and, in general, litigation can be expensive and time consuming. We may not be successful in these lawsuits, and, especially with increasing class action claims in our industry, litigation could result in costs, settlements, or damages that could significantly impact our financial condition, results of operations, and cash flows.

Risks Related to Our Indebtedness and Capital Structure

Our substantial indebtedness could adversely affect our financial health and prevent us from fulfilling our obligations under our outstanding indebtedness.

As of December 31, 2020, we had indebtedness of $2,431.6 million, including $1,628.1 million in outstanding term loans. In addition, we are required to make significant annual lease payments to our REIT Landlords pursuant to the Triple Net Leases, which we currently expect will be approximately $814.6 million for the year ending December 31, 2021.

We have a substantial amount of indebtedness and significant fixed annual lease payments under the Triple Net Leases. Our substantial indebtedness and additional fixed costs under our Lease obligations could have important consequences to our financial health.

As noted above, due to the COVID-19 pandemic, our gaming properties had been temporarily closed. The closure of our gaming properties had significantly disrupted our ability to generate revenues. In order to remain in compliance with our debt covenants and meet our payment obligations, on April 14, 2020, we entered into an agreement to amend our Amended Credit Agreement to provide temporary relief from our financial covenants. In addition, our substantial indebtedness could result in an event of default if we fail to satisfy our obligations under our indebtedness or fail to comply with the financial and other restrictive covenants contained in our debt instruments, which event of default could result in all of our debt becoming immediately due and payable and could permit certain of our lenders to foreclose on any of our assets securing such debt.

In addition, the interest rates of our Senior Secured Credit Facilities are tied to the London Interbank Offered Rate, or LIBOR. In July 2017, the head of the United Kingdom Financial Conduct Authority announced the desire to phase out the use of LIBOR by the end of 2021 (“FCA Announcement”). The FCA Announcement indicates that the continuation of LIBOR on the current basis is not guaranteed after 2021, which may impact our Revolving Credit Facility.

The lack of availability and cost of financing could have an adverse effect on our business.

We intend to finance some of our current and future expansion, development and renovation projects and acquisitions with cash flow from operations, borrowings under our Senior Secured Credit Facilities and equity or debt financings. If we are
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unable to finance our current or future projects, we could have to seek alternative financing. Depending on credit market conditions, alternative sources of funds may not be sufficient to finance our expansion, development and/or renovation, or such other financing may not be available on acceptable terms, in a timely manner or at all. In addition, our existing indebtedness contains restrictions on our ability to incur additional indebtedness. If we are unable to secure additional financing, we could be forced to limit or suspend expansion, development and renovation projects and acquisitions, which may adversely affect our financial condition, results of operations, and cash flows.

The capacity under our Revolving Credit Facility, which expires in 2023, is $700.0 million. There is no certainty that our lenders will continue to remain solvent or fund their respective obligations under our Senior Secured Credit Facilities.

To service our indebtedness, we will require a significant amount of cash, which depends on many factors beyond our control.

We cannot assure you that our business will generate sufficient cash flow from operations or that future borrowings will be available to us under our Senior Secured Credit Facilities in amounts sufficient to enable us to fund our liquidity needs, including with respect to our indebtedness. We also may incur indebtedness related to properties we develop or acquire in the future prior to generating cash flow from those properties. If those properties do not provide us with cash flow to service that indebtedness (including as a result of COVID-19), we will need to rely on cash flow from our other properties, which would increase our leverage. In addition, if we consummate significant acquisitions in the future, our cash requirements may increase significantly.

Risks Related to Regulation, Taxes and Compliance

We face extensive regulation from gaming authorities, which could have a material adverse effect on us.

As owners and managers of casino gaming, online gaming, sports betting, video lottery, VGTs, and pari-mutuel wagering operations, we are subject to extensive state and local regulation. These regulatory authorities have broad discretion, and may, for any reason set forth in the applicable legislation, rules and regulations, limit, condition, suspend, fail to renew or revoke a license or registration to conduct gaming operations or prevent us from owning the securities of any of our gaming subsidiaries or prevent another person from owning an equity interest in us. Like all gaming operators in the jurisdictions in which we operate, we must periodically apply to renew our gaming licenses or registrations and have the suitability of certain of our directors, officers and employees approved. We cannot assure you that we will be able to obtain such renewals or approvals. Regulatory authorities have input into our operations, for instance, hours of operation, location or relocation of a facility, and numbers and types of slot machines and table games. Regulators may also levy substantial fines against us, our subsidiaries, or the people involved in violating gaming laws or regulations and/or seize our assets or the assets of our subsidiaries. Any of these events could have a material adverse effect on our financial condition, results of operations, and cash flows.

We have demonstrated suitability to obtain and have obtained all governmental licenses, registrations, permits, and approvals necessary for us to operate our existing gaming and pari-mutuel properties. There can be no assurance that we will be able to retain and renew those existing licenses or demonstrate suitability to obtain any new licenses, registrations, permits, or approvals. In addition, the loss of a license in one jurisdiction could trigger the loss of a license or affect our eligibility for a license in another jurisdiction. As we expand our gaming operations in our existing jurisdictions or to new areas, we may have to meet additional suitability requirements and obtain additional licenses, registrations, permits and approvals from gaming authorities in these jurisdictions. The approval process can be time-consuming and costly, and we cannot be sure that we will be successful. Furthermore, this risk is particularly pertinent to our iGaming or sports betting initiatives because regulations in this area are not as fully developed or established.

Gaming authorities in the U.S. generally can require that any record or beneficial owner of our securities file an application for a license or similar finding of suitability. If a gaming authority requires a record or beneficial owner of our securities to file a suitability application, the owner must generally apply for a finding of suitability within 30 days or at an earlier time prescribed by the gaming authority. The gaming authority has the power to investigate such an owner’s suitability and the owner must pay all costs of the investigation. If the owner is found unsuitable, then the owner may be required by law to dispose of our securities.

Our directors, officers, key employees, and joint venture partners must also meet approval standards of certain state regulatory authorities. If state gaming regulatory authorities were to find a person occupying any such position or a joint venture partner or one of our vendors unsuitable, we would be required to sever our relationship with that person or the joint
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venture partner or vendor. State regulatory agencies may conduct investigations into the conduct or associations of our directors, officers, key employees, joint venture partners or vendors to ensure compliance with applicable standards.

Certain public and private issuances of securities and other transactions that we are party to also require the approval of some state regulatory authorities.

Changes in legislation and regulation of our business could have an adverse effect on our financial condition, results of operations, and cash flows.

Regulations governing the conduct of gaming activities and the obligations of gaming companies in any jurisdiction in which we have or in the future may have gaming operations are subject to change and could impose additional operating, financial, competitive or other burdens on the way we conduct our business.

In particular, certain areas of law governing new gaming activities, such as the federal and state law applicable to iGaming and sports betting, are new or developing in light of emerging technologies. New and developing areas of law may be subject to the interpretation of the government agencies tasked with enforcing them. In some circumstances, a government agency may interpret a statute or regulation in one manner and then reconsider its interpretation at a later date. No assurance can be provided that government agencies will interpret or enforce new or developing areas of law consistently, predictably, or favorably. Moreover, legislation to prohibit, limit or add burdens to our business may be introduced in the future in states where gaming has been legalized. In addition, from time to time, legislators and special interest groups have proposed legislation that would expand, restrict or prevent gaming operations or which may otherwise adversely impact our operations in the jurisdictions in which we operate. Any expansion of gaming or restriction on or prohibition of our gaming operations or enactment of other adverse regulatory changes could have a material adverse effect on our operating results.

State and local smoking restrictions have and may continue to negatively affect our business.

Legislation in various forms to ban or substantially curtail indoor tobacco smoking in public places has been enacted or introduced in many states and local jurisdictions, including several of the jurisdictions in which we operate. We believe the smoking restrictions have significantly impacted business volumes. If additional smoking restrictions are enacted within jurisdictions where we operate or seek to do business, our financial condition, results of operations, and cash flows could be adversely affected.

Material increases to our taxes or the adoption of new taxes or the authorization of new or increased forms of gaming could have a material adverse effect on our future financial results.

We believe that the prospect of significant revenue is one of the primary reasons that jurisdictions permit or expand legalized gaming. As a result, gaming companies are typically subject to significant revenue-based taxes and fees in addition to normal federal, state and local income taxes, and such taxes and fees are subject to increase at any time. We pay substantial taxes and fees with respect to our operations. From time-to-time, federal, state, and local legislators and officials have proposed changes in tax laws, or in the administration of such laws, affecting the gaming industry. In addition, worsening economic conditions could intensify the efforts of state and local governments to raise revenues through increases in gaming taxes, property taxes and/or by authorizing additional gaming properties each subject to payment of a new license fee. It is not possible to determine with certainty the likelihood of changes in such laws or in the administration of such laws. Such changes, if adopted, could have a material adverse effect on our financial condition, results of operations, and cash flows. The large number of state and local governments with significant current or projected budget deficits makes it more likely that those governments that currently permit gaming will seek to fund such deficits with new or increased gaming or new or increased gaming taxes and/or property taxes, and worsening economic conditions could intensify those efforts. Any new or increased gaming or the material increase or adoption of additional taxes or fees, could have a material adverse effect on our future financial results, especially in light of our significant fixed rent payments.



We are subject to environmental laws and potential exposure to environmental liabilities which could have an adverse effect on us.

We are subject to various federal, state, and local environmental laws and regulations that govern our operations, including emissions and discharges into the environment, and the handling and disposal of hazardous and non-hazardous substances and wastes. Failure to comply with such laws and regulations could result in costs for corrective action, penalties or the imposition
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of other liabilities or restrictions. From time to time, we have incurred and are incurring costs and obligations for correcting environmental noncompliance matters. The extent of such potential conditions cannot be determined definitively. To date, none of these matters have had a material adverse effect on our financial condition, results of operations, and cash flows; however, there can be no assurance that such matters will not have such an effect in the future.

We also are subject to laws and regulations that impose liability and clean-up responsibility for releases of hazardous substances into the environment. Under certain of these laws and regulations, a current or previous owner or operator of the property may be liable for the costs of remediating contaminated soil or groundwater on or from its property, without regard to whether the owner or operator knew of, or caused, the contamination, as well as incur liability to third parties impacted by such contamination. The presence of contamination, or failure to remediate it properly, may adversely affect our ability to use, sell or rent property. Under our contractual arrangements under the Triple Net Leases, we will generally be responsible for both past and future environmental liabilities associated with our gaming operations, notwithstanding ownership of the underlying real property having been transferred. Furthermore, we are aware that there is or may have been soil or groundwater or other contamination at certain of our properties resulting from current or former operations. These environmental conditions may require remediation in isolated areas. The extent of such potential conditions cannot be determined definitely, and may result in additional expense in the event that additional or currently unknown conditions are detected.

Additionally, certain of the gaming chips used at many gaming properties, including some of ours, have been found to contain some level of lead. Analysis by third parties has indicated the normal handling of the chips does not create a health hazard. We have disposed of a majority of these gaming chips. To date, none of these matters or other matters arising under environmental laws has had a material adverse effect on our financial condition, results of operations, and cash flows; however, there can be no assurance that such matters will not have such an effect in the future.

We are subject to certain federal, state and other regulations, and if we fail to comply with such regulations, it could have a material adverse effect on our financial condition, results of operations, and cash flow.

We are subject to certain federal, state, and local laws, regulations and ordinances that apply to businesses generally. The Bank Secrecy Act, enforced by the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (“FinCEN”) of the U.S. Treasury Department, requires us to report currency transactions in excess of $10,000 occurring within a gaming day, including identification of the guest by name and social security number, to the IRS. This regulation also requires us to report certain suspicious activity, including any transaction that exceeds $5,000 that we know, suspect or have reason to believe involves funds from illegal activity or is designed to evade federal regulations or reporting requirements and to verify sources of funds, in response to which we have implemented Know Your Customer processes. Periodic audits by the IRS and our internal audit department assess compliance with the Bank Secrecy Act, and substantial penalties can be imposed against us if we fail to comply with this regulation. In recent years the U.S. Treasury Department has increased its focus on Bank Secrecy Act compliance throughout the gaming industry, and public comments by FinCEN suggest that casinos should obtain information on each customer’s sources of income. This could impact our ability to attract and retain casino guests. Further, since we deal with significant amounts of cash in our operations, we are subject to various reporting and anti-money laundering regulations. Any violation of anti-money laundering laws or regulations, or any accusations of money laundering or regulatory investigations into possible money laundering activities, by any of our properties, employees, partners, affiliates, or customers could have a material adverse effect on our financial condition, results of operations, and cash flows.

The riverboats on which we operate must comply with certain federal and state laws and regulations with respect to boat design, on-board facilities, equipment, personnel, and safety. In addition, we are required to have third parties periodically inspect and certify all of our casino barges for stability and single compartment flooding integrity. The casino barges on which we operate also must meet local fire safety standards. We would incur additional costs if any of the gaming facilities on which we operate were not in compliance with one or more of these regulations.

We are also subject to a variety of other federal, state and local laws and regulations, including those relating to zoning, construction, land use, employment, marketing, and advertising and the production, sale and service of alcoholic beverages. If we are not in compliance with these laws and regulations or we are subject to a substantial penalty, it could have a material adverse effect on our financial condition, results of operations, and cash flows.

Climate change, climate change regulations and greenhouse gas effects may adversely impact our operations.

There is a growing political and scientific consensus that greenhouse gas (“GHG”) emissions continue to alter the composition of the global atmosphere in ways that are affecting and are expected to continue affecting the global climate.

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We may become subject to legislation and regulation regarding climate change, and compliance with any new rules could be difficult and costly. Concerned parties, such as legislators and regulators, stockholders and nongovernmental organizations, as well as companies in many business sectors, are considering ways to reduce GHG emissions. Many states have announced or adopted programs to stabilize and reduce GHG emissions and in the past federal legislation has been proposed in Congress. If such legislation is enacted, we could incur increased energy, environmental and other costs and capital expenditures to comply with the limitations. Unless and until legislation is enacted and its terms are known, we cannot reasonably or reliably estimate its impact on our financial condition, operating performance, or ability to compete. Further, regulation of GHG emissions may limit our guests’ ability to travel to our properties as a result of increased fuel costs or restrictions on transport related emissions. Climate change could have a material adverse effect on our financial condition, results of operations and cash flow. We have described the risks to us associated with extreme weather events in the risk factors above.

Risks Related to Technology, Information Security, and Penn Interactive

Our gaming operations, online sports betting and iGaming rely heavily on technology services and an uninterrupted supply of electrical power.

Any unscheduled disruption in our technology services or interruption in the supply of electrical power could result in an immediate, and possibly substantial, loss of revenues due to a shutdown of our gaming operations (including slot machines and security systems), online sports betting, and iGaming operations.

Our information technology and other systems are subject to cyber security risk, including misappropriation of employee information, customer information or other breaches of information security, particularly as our iGaming division grows.

We increasingly rely on information technology and other systems (particularly as our iGaming division grows), including our own systems and those of service providers and third parties, to manage our business and employee data and maintain and transmit customers’ personal and financial information, credit card settlements, credit card funds transmissions, mailing lists, and reservations information. Our collection of such data is subject to extensive regulation by private groups, such as the payment card industry, as well as governmental authorities, including gaming authorities. Privacy regulations continue to evolve and we have taken, and will continue to take, steps to comply by implementing processes designed to safeguard the confidential and personal information of our business, employees and customers. In addition, our security measures are reviewed and evaluated regularly. However, our information and processes and those of our service providers and other third parties, are subject to the ever-changing threat of compromised security, in the form of a risk of potential breach, system failure, computer virus, or unauthorized or fraudulent use by customers, company employees, or employees of third party vendors. The steps we take to deter and mitigate the risks of breaches may not be successful, and any resulting compromise or loss of data or systems could adversely impact operations or regulatory compliance and could result in remedial expenses, fines, litigation, disclosures, and loss of reputation, potentially impacting our financial results. Further, as cyber-attacks continue to evolve, we may incur significant costs in our attempts to modify or enhance our protective measures or investigate or remediate any vulnerability. Increased instances of cyber-attacks may also have a negative reputational impact on us and our properties that may result in a loss of customer confidence and, as a result, may have a material adverse effect on our financial condition, results of operations, and cash flows.

Our online sports betting and iGaming initiatives may result in increased risk of cyber-attack, hacking, or other security breaches, which could harm our reputation and competitive position and which could result in regulatory actions against us or in other penalties.

As our online sports betting and iGaming business grows, we will face increased cyber risks and threats that seek to damage, disrupt or gain access to our networks, our products and services, and supporting infrastructure. Any failure to prevent or mitigate security breaches or cyber risk could result in interruptions to the services we provide, degrade the user experience, and cause our users to lose confidence in our products. The unauthorized access, acquisition or disclosure of consumer information could compel us to comply with disparate breach notification laws and otherwise subject us to proceedings by governmental entities or others and substantial legal and financial liability. This could harm our business and reputation, disrupt our relationships with partners and diminish our competitive position.

If our third-party mobile application distribution platforms or service providers do not perform adequately or terminate their relationships with us, our costs may increase and our business, financial condition, and results of operations could be adversely affected.

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We rely upon third-party distribution platforms, including the Apple App Store and Google Play store, for distribution of our mobile applications. As such, the promotion, distribution and operation of our mobile applications are subject to the respective distribution platforms’ standard terms and policies, which are very broad and subject to frequent changes and interpretation. If Apple or Google choose to de-list any of our mobile applications due to what they perceive to be objectionable content, it could have a material negative impact on our business.

Further, the success of Penn Interactive depends in part on our relationships with other third-party service providers for content delivery, load balancing and protection against distributed denial-of-service attacks. If those providers do not perform adequately or terminate their relationship with us, our users may experience issues or interruptions with their experiences. We also rely on other software and services supplied by third parties, such as communications and internal software, and our business may be adversely affected to the extent such software and services do not meet our expectations, contain errors or vulnerabilities, are compromised or experience outages. Further, any negative publicity related to any of our third-party partners could adversely affect our reputation and brand.

We also incorporate technology from third parties into our platform. We cannot be certain that our licensors are not infringing the intellectual property rights of others or that the suppliers and licensors have sufficient rights to the technology in all jurisdictions in which we may operate, which could adversely affect our business, financial condition and results of operations.

Further, we rely on third-party geolocation and identity verification systems to ensure we are in compliance with certain laws and regulations. There is no guarantee that the third-party geolocation and identity verification systems will perform adequately, or be effective, and any service disruption to those systems would prohibit us from operating our platform, and would adversely affect our business.

The growth of Penn Interactive will depend on our ability to attract and retain users.

Our ability to achieve growth in revenue in the future in Penn Interactive and Barstool Sports sports betting app will depend, in large part, upon our ability to attract new users to our offerings, retain existing users of our offerings and reactivate users in a cost-effective manner. Achieving growth in our community of users may require us to increasingly engage in sophisticated and costly sales and marketing and promotional efforts, which may not make sense in terms of return on investment. We have used and expect to continue to use a variety of free and paid marketing channels, in combination with compelling offers and exciting games to achieve our objectives. For paid marketing, we intend to leverage a broad array of advertising channels, including television, radio, social media influencers (brand ambassadors), social media platforms, such as Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and Snap, affiliates and paid and organic search, and other digital channels, such as mobile display. If the search engines on which we rely modify their algorithms, change their terms around gaming, or if the prices at which we may purchase listings increase, then our costs could increase, and fewer users may click through to our website. If links to our website are not displayed prominently in online search results, if fewer users click through to our website, if our other digital marketing campaigns are not effective, if the costs of attracting users using any of our current methods significantly increase, then our ability to efficiently attract new users could be reduced, our revenue could decline and our business, financial condition and results of operations could be harmed.

In addition, our ability to increase the number of users of our offerings will depend on continued user adoption of the Barstool Sportsbook app and iGaming. Growth in the sportsbook and iGaming industries and the level of demand for and market acceptance of our product offerings will be subject to a high degree of uncertainty. We cannot assure that consumer adoption of our product offerings will continue or exceed current growth rates, or that the industry will achieve more widespread acceptance.

Additionally, as technological or regulatory standards change and we modify our platform to comply with those standards, we may need users to take certain actions to continue playing, such as performing age verification checks or accepting new terms and conditions. Users may stop using our product offerings at any time, including if the quality of the user experience on our platform, including our support capabilities in the event of a problem, does not meet their expectations or keep pace with the quality of the customer experience generally offered by competitive offerings.

We face a number of challenges prior to opening new or upgraded gaming properties or launching new iGaming or sports betting channels, which may lead to increased costs and delays in anticipated revenues.

No assurance can be given that, when we endeavor to open new or upgraded gaming properties or launch new iGaming or sports betting channels, the expected timetables for opening such properties or channels will be met in light of the uncertainties inherent in the development of the regulatory framework, construction, the licensing process, legislative action and litigation. In
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addition, as we seek to launch iGaming and sports betting apps in additional states, we will need to hire additional qualified employees, such as engineers, IT professionals and other compliance personnel. Given the significant competition in this area for qualified candidates, we may be unable to hire qualified candidates. Delays in opening new or upgraded properties could lead to increased costs and delays in receiving anticipated revenues with respect to such properties or channels and could have a material adverse effect on our financial condition, results of operations, and cash flows.

Negative events or negative media coverage relating to, or a declining popularity of, sports betting, the underlying sports or athletes, online sports betting, or iGaming may adversely impact our ability to retain or attract users, which could have an adverse impact on our business.

Public opinion can significantly influence our business. Unfavorable publicity regarding us or regarding the actions of third parties with whom we have relationships or the underlying sports (including declining popularity of the sports or athletes) could seriously harm our reputation. In addition, a negative shift in the perception of sports betting and iGaming by the public or by politicians, lobbyists or others could affect future legislation of sports betting and iGaming. Negative public perception could also lead to new restrictions on or to the prohibition of iGaming or sports betting in jurisdictions in which we currently operate. Such negative publicity could also adversely affect the size, demographics, engagement, and loyalty of our customer base and result in decreased revenue or slower user growth rates, which could seriously harm our business.

Risks Related to Acquisitions

We may face disruption and other difficulties in integrating and managing properties or other initiatives we have recently acquired, may develop, or may acquire in the future.

We could face significant challenges in managing and integrating our expanded or combined operations and any other properties we may develop or acquire, particularly in new competitive markets. The integration of more significant properties that we may develop or acquire (such as Morgantown, Perryville, and York) will require the dedication of management resources that may temporarily divert attention from our day-to-day business. In addition, development and integration of new information technology systems that may be required is costly and time-consuming. The process of integrating properties that we may acquire also could interrupt the activities of those businesses, which could have a material adverse effect on our financial condition, results of operations, and cash flows. In addition, the development of new properties may involve construction, local opposition, regulatory, legal and competitive risks as well as the risks attendant to partnership deals on these development opportunities. In particular, in projects where we team up with a joint venture partner, if we cannot reach agreement with such partners, or if our relationships otherwise deteriorate, we could face significant increased costs and delays. Local opposition can delay or increase the anticipated cost of a project. Many of these same risks apply to our iGaming and sports betting initiatives. Finally, given the competitive nature of these types of limited license opportunities, litigation is possible.

Management of new properties, especially in new geographic areas and business lines may require that we increase our management resources or divert the attention of our current management. We cannot assure you that we will be able to manage the combined operations effectively or realize any of the anticipated benefits of our acquisitions or development projects. We also cannot assure you that if acquisitions are completed, that the acquired businesses will generate returns consistent with our expectations.

Our ability to achieve our objectives in connection with any acquisition we may consummate may be highly dependent on, among other things, our ability to retain the senior level property management teams of such acquisition candidates. If, for any reason, we are unable to retain these management teams following such acquisitions or if we fail to attract new capable executives, our operations after consummation of such acquisitions could be materially adversely affected.

The occurrence of some or all of the above described events could have a material adverse effect on our financial condition, results of operations, and cash flows.

In the event we make another acquisition, we may face risks related to our ability to receive regulatory approvals required to complete, or other delays or impediments to completing, such acquisition.

Our growth is fueled, in part, by the acquisition of existing gaming, racing, and development properties, as well as our iGaming and sports betting initiatives. In addition to standard closing conditions, our acquisitions are often conditioned on the receipt of regulatory approvals and other hurdles that create uncertainty and could increase costs. Such delays could significantly reduce the benefits to us of such acquisitions and could have a material adverse effect on our financial condition, results of operations, and cash flows.
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Risks Related to the Spin-Off

If the Spin-Off, together with certain related transactions, does not qualify as a transaction that is generally tax-free for U.S. federal income tax purposes, we could be subject to significant tax liabilities.

We received a private letter ruling (the “IRS Ruling”) from the IRS substantially to the effect that, among other things, the Spin-Off, together with certain related transactions, will qualify as a transaction that is generally tax-free for U.S. federal

income tax purposes under Sections 355 and/or 368(a)(1)(D) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended (the “Code”). The IRS Ruling does not address certain requirements for tax-free treatment of the Spin-Off under Section 355, and we received from our tax advisors a tax opinion substantially to the effect that, with respect to such requirements on which the IRS will not rule, such requirements will be satisfied. The IRS Ruling, and the tax opinions that we received from our tax advisors, relied on and will rely on, among other things, certain representations, assumptions and undertakings, including those relating to the past and future conduct of GLPI’s business, and the IRS Ruling and the opinions would not be valid if such representations, assumptions and undertakings were incorrect in any material respect.

Notwithstanding the IRS Ruling and the tax opinions, the IRS could determine the Spin-Off should be treated as a taxable transaction for U.S. federal income tax purposes if it determines any of the representations, assumptions or undertakings that were included in the request for the IRS Ruling are false or have been violated or if it disagrees with the conclusions in the opinions that are not covered by the IRS Ruling. If the Spin-Off fails to qualify for tax-free treatment, in general, we would be subject to tax as if we had sold the GLPI common stock in a taxable sale for its fair market value.

Under the tax matters agreement that GLPI entered into with us, GLPI generally is required to indemnify us against any tax resulting from the Spin-Off to the extent that such tax resulted from (1) an acquisition of all or a portion of the equity securities or assets of GLPI, whether by merger or otherwise, (2) other actions or failures to act by GLPI, or (3) any of GLPI’s representations or undertakings being incorrect or violated. GLPI’s indemnification obligations to Penn and its subsidiaries, officers and directors will not be limited by any maximum amount. If GLPI is required to indemnify Penn or such other persons under the circumstance set forth in the tax matters agreement, GLPI may be subject to substantial liabilities and there can be no assurance that GLPI will be able to satisfy such indemnification obligations. On September 27, 2017, the IRS finalized the audit examination of the 2013 U.S. federal income tax return with no adjustments related to the Spin-Off including the tax-free treatment. Although the 2013 examination is finalized, the statute of limitation was extended to June 30, 2018.

In connection with the Spin-Off, GLPI agreed to indemnify us for certain liabilities. However, there can be no assurance that these indemnities will be sufficient to insure us against the full amount of such liabilities, or that GLPI’s ability to satisfy its indemnification obligation will not be impaired in the futurefuture.
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Pursuant to the separation and distribution agreement, GLPI has agreed to indemnify us for certain liabilities. However, third parties could seek to hold us responsible for any of the liabilities that GLPI agreed to retain, and there can be no assurance that GLPI will be able to fully satisfy its indemnification obligations. Moreover, even if we ultimately succeed in recovering from GLPI any amounts for which we are held liable, we may be temporarily required to bear these losses while seeking recovery from GLPI.

A court could deem the distribution in the Spin-Off to be a fraudulent conveyance and void the transaction or impose substantial liabilities upon us.

If the transaction is challenged by a third-party, a court could deem the distribution of GLPI common shares or certain internal restructuring transactions undertaken by us in connection with the Spin-Off to be a fraudulent conveyance or transfer. Fraudulent conveyances or transfers are defined to include transfers made or obligations incurred with the actual intent to hinder, delay, or defraud current or future creditors or transfers made or obligations incurred for less than reasonably equivalent value when the debtor was insolvent, or that rendered the debtor insolvent, inadequately capitalized or unable to pay its debts as they become due. In such circumstances, a court could void the transactions or impose substantial liabilities upon us, which could adversely affect our financial condition and our results of operations. Among other things, the court could require our shareholders to return to us some or all of the shares of our common stock issued in the distribution or require us to fund liabilities of other companies involved in the restructuring transactions for the benefit of creditors. Whether a transaction is a fraudulent conveyance or transfer will vary depending upon the laws of the applicable jurisdiction.

If we and GLPI are treated by the IRS as being under common control, both we and GLPI could experience adverse tax consequences.

If we and GLPI are treated by the IRS as being under common control, the IRS will be authorized to reallocate income and deductions between us and GLPI to reflect arm’s length terms. If the IRS were to successfully establish that rents paid by us to
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GLPI are excessive, we would be (i) denied a deduction for the excessive portion and (ii) subject to a penalty on the portion deemed excessive, each of which could have a material adverse effect on our financial condition, results of operations, and cash flows. Also, our shareholders would be deemed to have received a distribution that was then contributed to the capital of GLPI.

ITEM 1B.UNRESOLVED STAFF COMMENTS
ITEM 1B.UNRESOLVED STAFF COMMENTS
None.

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ITEM 2.PROPERTIES
As detailed in Item 1. Business, “Operating Properties,” the majority of our facilities are subject to leases of the underlying real estate assets, which, among other things, includes the land underlying the facility and the buildings used in the operations of the casino and the hotel, if applicable. The following describes the principal real estate associated with our properties by reportable segment (all area metrics are approximate):
LocationDescription of Owned Real PropertyAcreage of LandDescription of Leased Real PropertyAcreage of Land
Northeast segment
Ameristar East ChicagoEast Chicago, IN——Land, buildings, boat22
Greektown Casino-HotelDetroit, MI——Land, buildings8
Hollywood Casino BangorBangor, ME——Land, racetrack, buildings44
Hollywood Casino at Charles Town RacesCharles Town, WV——Land, racetrack, buildings299
Hollywood Casino ColumbusColumbus, OH——Land, buildings116
Hollywood Casino LawrenceburgLawrenceburg, INLand, buildings3Land, buildings, boat105
Hollywood Casino at Penn National Race CourseGrantville, PA——
Land (1), racetrack, buildings
574
Hollywood Casino ToledoToledo, OH——Land, buildings42
Hollywood Gaming at Dayton RacewayDayton, OH——Land, racetrack, buildings120
Hollywood Gaming at Mahoning Valley Race CourseYoungstown, OH——Land, racetrack, buildings193
Meadows Racetrack and CasinoWashington, PA——Land, racetrack, buildings156
Plainridge Park CasinoPlainville, MA——Land, racetrack, buildings88
South segment
1st Jackpot Casino
Tunica, MS——
Land (2), buildings, boat
147
Ameristar VicksburgVicksburg, MS——Land, buildings, boat74
Boomtown BiloxiBiloxi, MS——
Land (3), buildings, boat
26
Boomtown Bossier CityBossier City, LA——Land, buildings, boat22
Boomtown New OrleansNew Orleans, LA——Land, buildings, boat54
Hollywood Casino Gulf CoastBay St. Louis, MS——Land, buildings579
Hollywood Casino TunicaTunica, MS——Land, buildings, boat68
L’Auberge Baton RougeBaton Rouge, LAUndeveloped land478Land, buildings, barge99
L’Auberge Lake CharlesLake Charles, LAUndeveloped land54Land, buildings, barge235
Margaritaville Resort CasinoBossier City, LA——Land, buildings, barge34
Resorts Casino Tunica (4)
Tunica, MS————
West segment
Ameristar Black HawkBlack Hawk, CO——Land, buildings104
Cactus Petes and HorseshuJackpot, NV——Land, buildings80
M ResortHenderson, NV——Land, buildings84
Tropicana Las VegasLas Vegas, NV——Land, buildings35
Zia Park CasinoHobbs, NM——Land, racetrack, buildings317
Midwest segment
Ameristar Council BluffsCouncil Bluffs, IA——Land, buildings, boat59
Argosy Casino AltonAlton, ILBoat—Land, buildings4
Argosy Casino RiversideRiverside, MO——
Land (5), buildings, barge
45
Hollywood Casino AuroraAurora, IL——Land, buildings, barge2
Hollywood Casino JolietJoliet, IL——Land, buildings, barge276
Hollywood Casino at Kansas SpeedwayKansas City, KSLand, buildings101——
Hollywood Casino St. LouisMaryland Heights, MO——Land, buildings, barge221
River City CasinoSt. Louis, MO——
Land (6), buildings, barge
83
Other
Freehold RacewayFreehold, NJLand, racetrack, buildings51——
Cherry Hill, NJUndeveloped land10——
Retama Park Racetrack (7)
Selma, TXUndeveloped land14——
Sam Houston Race ParkHouston, TXLand, racetrack, buildings168——
Sanford-Orlando Kennel Club (8)
Longwood, FLLand, building2——
Valley Race ParkHarlingen, TXLand, racetrack, buildings71——
9524,415
(1)Of which, 393 acres is undeveloped land surrounding Hollywood Casino at Penn National Race Course
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 Location Description of Owned Real Property Acreage of Land Description of Leased Real Property Acreage of Land
Northeast segment         
Ameristar East ChicagoEast Chicago, IN — — Land, buildings, boat 22
Greektown Casino-HotelDetroit, MI — — Land, buildings 8
Hollywood Casino BangorBangor, ME — — Land, racetrack, buildings 44
Hollywood Casino at Charles Town RacesCharles Town and Ranson, WV — — Land, racetrack, buildings 299
Hollywood Casino ColumbusColumbus, OH — — Land, buildings 116
Hollywood Casino LawrenceburgLawrenceburg, IN Land, buildings 3 Land, buildings, boat 105
Hollywood Casino at Penn National Race CourseGrantville, PA — — 
Land (1), racetrack, buildings
 574
Hollywood Casino ToledoToledo, OH — — Land, buildings 42
Hollywood Gaming at Dayton RacewayDayton, OH — — Land, racetrack, buildings 120
Hollywood Gaming at Mahoning Valley Race CourseYoungstown, OH — — Land, racetrack, buildings 193
Meadows Racetrack and CasinoWashington, PA — — Land, racetrack, buildings 156
Plainridge Park CasinoPlainville, MA — — Land, racetrack, buildings 88
          
South segment         
1st Jackpot Casino
Tunica, MS — — 
Land (2), buildings, boat
 147
Ameristar VicksburgVicksburg, MS — — Land, buildings, boat 74
Boomtown BiloxiBiloxi, MS — — 
Land (3), buildings, boat
 26
Boomtown Bossier CityBossier City, LA — — Land, buildings, boat 22
Boomtown New OrleansNew Orleans, LA — — Land, buildings, boat 54
Hollywood Casino Gulf CoastBay St. Louis, MS — — Land, buildings 579
Hollywood Casino TunicaTunica, MS — — Land, buildings, boat 68
L’Auberge Baton RougeBaton Rouge, LA Undeveloped land 478 Land, buildings, barge 99
L’Auberge Lake CharlesLake Charles, LA Undeveloped land 54 Land, buildings, barge 235
Margaritaville Resort CasinoBossier City, LA — — Land, buildings, barge 34
Resorts Casino Tunica (4)
Tunica, MS — — Land, buildings, boat 87
          
West segment         
Ameristar Black HawkBlack Hawk, CO — — Land, buildings 104
Cactus Petes and HorseshuJackpot, NV — — Land, buildings 80
M ResortHenderson, NV — — Land, buildings 84
Tropicana Las VegasLas Vegas, NV Land, buildings 35 — —
Zia Park CasinoHobbs, NM — — Land, racetrack, buildings 317
          
Midwest segment         
Ameristar Council BluffsCouncil Bluffs, IA — — Land, buildings, boat 59
Argosy Casino AltonAlton, IL Boat — Land, buildings 4
Argosy Casino RiversideRiverside, MO — — 
Land (5), buildings, barge
 45
Hollywood Casino AuroraAurora, IL — — Land, buildings, barge 2
Hollywood Casino JolietJoliet, IL — — Land, buildings, barge 276
Hollywood Casino at Kansas SpeedwayKansas City, KS Land, buildings 101 — —
Hollywood Casino St. LouisMaryland Heights, MO — — Land, buildings, barge 221
River City CasinoSt. Louis, MO — — 
Land (6), buildings, barge
 83
          
Other         
Freehold RacewayFreehold, NJ Land, racetrack, buildings 51 — —
 Cherry Hill, NJ Undeveloped land 10 — —
Retama Park Racetrack (7)
Selma, TX Undeveloped land 28 — —
Sam Houston Race ParkHouston, TX Land, racetrack, buildings 168 — —
Sanford-Orlando Kennel ClubLongwood, FL Land, racetrack, buildings 26 — —
Valley Race ParkHarlingen, TX Land, racetrack, buildings 71 — —
     1,025   4,467
(2)Of which, 53 acres is wetlands.
(1)Of which, 393 acres is undeveloped land surrounding Hollywood Casino at Penn National Race Course
(2)Of which, 53 acres is wetlands.
(3)Of which, 3 acres is subject to the Penn Master Lease.

(3)Of which, 3 acres is subject to the Penn Master Lease.
(4)Resorts Casino Tunica ceased operations on June 30, 2019, but remains subject to the Penn Master Lease.
(5)Of which, 38 acres is subject to the Penn Master Lease.
(6)Of which, 24 acres is land surrounding River City Casino reserved for community and recreational facilities.
(7)The land, racetrack, and buildings used in the operations of Retama Park Racetrack are owned by the City of Selma, Texas. We own undeveloped land adjacent to the Retama Park Racetrack.
(4)Resorts Casino Tunica ceased operations on June 30, 2019, but remains subject to the Penn Master Lease.
(5)Of which, 38 acres is subject to the Penn Master Lease.
(6)Of which, 24 acres is land surrounding River City Casino reserved for community and recreational facilities.
(7)The land, racetrack, and buildings used in the operations of Retama Park Racetrack are owned by the City of Selma, Texas. We own undeveloped land adjacent to the Retama Park Racetrack.
(8)In the fourth quarter of 2020, we sold the land related to the Sanford-Orlando Kennel Club due to state regulation prohibiting greyhound racing. We continue to offer simulcast racing at our existing facility.
We lease office and warehouse space in various locations outside of our operating properties, including 52,116 square
feet of executive office and warehouse space in Wyomissing, Pennsylvania; 86,542 square feet of office space for our shared services center in Las Vegas, Nevada; 52,116 square feet of executive office and warehouse space in Wyomissing, Pennsylvania; 32,212 square feet of office space in Cherry Hill, New Jersey; 29,609 square feet of office space in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; 7,787 square feet of executive office space in Conshohocken, Pennsylvania; and 5,740 square feet of office space in Henderson, Nevada; and approximately 1,000 square feet of office space in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.Nevada.

Our interests in the owned real property listed above (with the exception of the land, buildings, and racetracks, used in the operations of Hollywood Casino at Kansas Speedway, Freehold Raceway, Retama Park Racetrack, Sam Houston Race Park, and Valley Race Park; as well as the interests in the leased real property listed above); collateralize our obligations under our Senior Secured Credit Facilities (as defined in the “Liquidity and Capital Resources” section of “Item 7. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations” below).

ITEM 3.LEGAL PROCEEDINGS
ITEM 3.    LEGAL PROCEEDINGS
The Company is subject to various legal and administrative proceedings relating to personal injuries, employment matters, commercial transactions, development agreements and other matters arising in the ordinary course of business. Although the Company maintains what it believes to be adequate insurance coverage to mitigate the risk of loss pertaining to covered matters, legal and administrative proceedings can be costly, time-consuming and unpredictable. The Company does not believe that the final outcome of these matters will have a material adverse effect on its results of operations, financial position or cash flows.

ITEM 4.MINE SAFETY DISCLOSURES
ITEM 4.MINE SAFETY DISCLOSURES
Not applicable.

PART II

ITEM 5.MARKET FOR REGISTRANT’S COMMON EQUITY, RELATED SHAREHOLDER MATTERS AND ISSUER PURCHASES OF EQUITY SECURITIES
ITEM 5.MARKET FOR REGISTRANT’S COMMON EQUITY, RELATED SHAREHOLDER MATTERS AND ISSUER PURCHASES OF EQUITY SECURITIES
Ticker Symbol and Holders of Record
Our common stock is quoted on the NASDAQ Global Select Market under the symbol “PENN.” As of February 21, 2020,19, 2021, there were 1,7561,647 holders of record of our common stock.
Dividends
Since our initial public offering of common stock in May 1994, we have not paid any cash dividends on our common stock. We intend to retain all of our earnings to finance the development of our business, and thus, do not anticipate paying cash dividends on our common stock for the foreseeable future. Payment of any cash dividends in the future will be at the discretion of our Board of Directors and will depend upon, among other things, our future earnings, operations and capital requirements, our general financial condition and general business conditions. In addition, our Senior Secured Credit Facilities and senior notes restrict, among other things, our ability to pay dividends. Future financing arrangements may also prohibit the payment of dividends under certain conditions.
Sales of Unregistered Equity Securities
We did not issue or sell any unregistered equity securities during the years ended December 31, 2019, 2018, and 2017.
Share Repurchase Program
On January 9, 2019, the Company announced a share repurchase program pursuant to which the Board of Directors authorized to repurchase up to $200.0 million of the Company’s common stock, which expires on December 31, 2020. During the year ended December 31, 2019,2020, the Company repurchased 1,271,823issued 883 shares of its common stockSeries D Preferred Stock, par value $0.01 per share (the “Series D Preferred Stock”), to certain individual stockholders affiliated with Barstool Sports as disclosed in open market transactions for $24.9 million at an average pricethe
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ITEM 6.SELECTED FINANCIAL DATA
The following selected financial information for the years 2015 through 2019 was derived from our Consolidated Financial Statements. The information below should be readCompany's Current Report on Form 8-K filed on January 29, 2020 and discussed in conjunction with “Item 7. Management’s DiscussionNote 7, "Investments in and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations”Advances to Unconsolidated Affiliates." and the Consolidated Financial Statements and related notes thereto.

 For the year ended December 31,
(in millions, except per share data)
2019 (1)
 
2018 (2)
 
2017 (3)
 2016 
2015 (4)
Income statement data:         
Revenues (5)
$5,301.4
 $3,587.9
 $3,148.0
 $3,034.4
 $2,838.3
Total operating expenses4,729.5
 2,953.8
 2,702.3
 2,491.4
 2,370.5
Operating income571.9
 634.1
 445.7
 543.0
 467.8
Total other expenses(485.8) (544.2) (470.8) (422.4) (411.2)
Income (loss) before income taxes86.1
 89.9
 (25.1) 120.6
 56.6
Income tax benefit (expense)(43.0) 3.6
 498.5
 (11.3) (55.9)
Net income$43.1
 $93.5
 $473.4
 $109.3
 $0.7
Per share data:         
Earnings per common share—Basic$0.38
 $0.96
 $5.21
 $1.21
 $0.01
Earnings per common share—Diluted$0.37
 $0.93
 $5.07
 $1.19
 $0.01
Weighted-average shares outstanding—Basic115.7
 97.1
 90.9
 82.9
 80.0
Weighted-average shares outstanding—Diluted117.8
 100.3
 93.4
 91.4
 90.9
Other data:         
Depreciation and amortization$414.2
 $269.0
 $267.1
 $271.2
 $259.5
Interest expense, net$534.2
 $538.4
 $463.2
 $435.1
 $431.6
Project and maintenance capital expenditures$190.6
 $92.6
 $99.3
 $97.2
 $199.2
Cash flows provided by (used in):         
Operating activities$703.9
 $352.8
 $477.8
 $408.0
 $417.4
Investing activities$(607.5) $(1,423.1) $(221.6) $(79.3) $(781.0)
Financing activities$(122.4) $1,272.1
 $(207.0) $(339.9) $395.5
Balance sheet data—As of December 31:         
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash$455.2
 $481.2
 $279.4
 $230.2
 $241.5
Total assets (6)
$14,194.5
 $10,961.0
 $5,234.8
 $4,974.5
 $5,138.8
Total lease liabilities (6)
$4,800.6
 $—
 $—
 $—
 $—
Total financing obligations (6)
$4,142.7
 $7,148.4
 $3,538.8
 $3,514.1
 $3,564.6
Total debt$2,385.1
 $2,412.2
 $1,250.2
 $1,415.5
 $1,711.0
Stockholders’ equity (deficit) (6)
$1,851.9
 $731.2
 $(73.1) $(543.3) $(678.0)
(1)Includes the full year impact of the Pinnacle Acquisition and the acquisitions of Margaritaville in January 2019 and Greektown in May 2019. During the year ended December 31, 2019, we recorded impairment losses on our goodwill and other intangible assets of $170.6 million. During the year ended December 31, 2019, interest expense associated with the Penn Master Lease decreased by $181.2 million as a result of the adoption of ASC 842 (as defined in footnote (6) below), interest expense associated with the Pinnacle Master Lease increased by $126.0 million, and interest expense incurred on long-term debt increased by $50.8 million.
(2)Includes the impact of the acquisition of Pinnacle in October 2018. In addition, we incurred $95.0 million in costs, primarily associated with the Pinnacle Acquisition, a $21.0 million loss on early extinguishment of debt, and a $34.3 million long-lived asset impairment charge. During the year ended December 31, 2018, we recorded $63.0 million of interest expense associated with the Pinnacle Master Lease.
(3)During the year ended December 31, 2017, we recorded impairment losses on our goodwill and other intangible assets of $18.0 million and a provision for loan losses and unfunded loan commitments of $89.8 million. In addition, during the year ended December 31, 2017, we released $741.9 million of our deferred tax valuation allowance and recorded a $261.3 million write-down of our deferred tax assets due to the reduction of the corporate tax rate from 35% to 21%.
(4)During the year ended December 31, 2015, we recorded impairment losses on our other intangible assets of $40.0 million related to the write-off of our Plainridge Park Casino gaming license and a write-down of the gaming license at Hollywood Gaming at Dayton Raceway.
(5)On January 1, 2018, the Company adopted Accounting Standard Codification (“ASC”) Topic 606, “Revenue from Contracts with Customers” (“ASC 606”), using a modified retrospective approach, which did not require that prior years presented be restated as of the date of initial application. The adoption of ASC 606 did not materially impact the comparability of any of the selected financial information above.
(6)
On January 1, 2019, the Company adopted ASC Topic 842, “Leases” (“ASC 842”), using a modified retrospective approach, which did not require that prior years presented be restated. Upon adoption of ASC 842, among other items, we reduced property and equipment, net, by $1,571.7 million, recorded right-of-use assets and corresponding lease liabilities of $4,030.8 million, reduced the financing obligations by $2,954.1 million, and a recorded a cumulative-effect adjustment to retained earnings of $1,085.7 million. See Note 3, “New Accounting Pronouncements,” of the accompanying Consolidated Financial Statements for more information on the impact of the adoption of ASC 842.ITEM 7.MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

ITEM 7.MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
The following discussion and analysis of financial condition, results of operations, liquidity and capital resources should be read in conjunction with, and is qualified in its entirety by, our Consolidated Financial Statements and the notes thereto, included in this Annual Report on Form 10-K, and other filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. This management’s discussion and analysis of financial condition and results of operations includes discussion as of and for the year ended December 31, 2020 compared to December 31, 2019. Discussion of our financial condition and results of operations as of and for the year ended December 31, 2019 compared to December 31, 2018 can be found in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2019, filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on February 27, 2020.

EXECUTIVE OVERVIEW
Our Business
Penn National Gaming, Inc., together with its subsidiaries (“Penn National,” the “Company,” “we,” “our,” or “us”), is a leading, diversified, multi-jurisdictional owner and manager of gaming and racing properties, retail and online sports betting operations, and video gaming terminal (“VGT”) operations. We currently offer live sports betting at our properties in Indiana, Iowa, Mississippi, Nevada, Pennsylvania and West Virginia. We operate anOur wholly-owned interactive gaming (“iGaming”) division, through our subsidiary, Penn Interactive Ventures, LLC (“Penn Interactive”), which recentlyoperates retail sports betting across the Company’s portfolio, as well as online sports betting, online social casino, bingo and online casinos (“iGaming”).In February 2020, the Company acquired 36% (inclusive of 1% on a delayed basis) equity interest in Barstool Sports, Inc. (“Barstool Sports”), a leading digital sports, entertainment, lifestyle and media company, and entered into a strategic relationship with Barstool Sports, whereby Barstool Sports will exclusively promote the Company's land-based retail sportsbooks, iGaming products and online sports betting products, including the Barstool Sportsbook mobile app, to its national audience. We launched an online casino (“iCasino”)sports betting app called Barstool Sports in Pennsylvania through our HollywoodCasino.com gaming platformin September 2020 and entered into multi-year agreements with leading sports betting operators for online sports bettingin Michigan in January 2021. We also operate iGaming in Pennsylvania and iGaming market access across our portfolio of properties.Michigan. Our MYCHOICEmy® choicecustomer loyalty program currently has over 20 million members and provides such members with various benefits, including complimentary goods and/or services. References herein The Company’s strategy has continued to “Penn National,” the “Company,” “we,” “our,” or “us” refer to Penn National Gaming, Inc.evolve from an owner and its subsidiaries, except where stated or the context otherwise indicates.manager of gaming and racing properties into an omni-channel provider of retail and online gaming, live racing and sports betting entertainment. We believe our continued evolution into a best-in-class omni-channel provider of retail and online gaming and sports betting entertainment will be a catalyst for our core land-based business, while also providing a platform for significant long-term shareholder value.

As of December 31, 2019,2020, we owned, managed, or had ownership interests in 41 gaming and racing properties in 19 states.states and were licensed to offer live sports betting at our properties in Colorado, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Michigan, Mississippi, Nevada, Pennsylvania and West Virginia. The majority of the real estate assets (i.e., land and buildings) used in the Company’sour operations are subject to triple net master leases; the most significant of which are the Penn Master Lease and the Pinnacle Master Lease (as such terms are defined in the “Liquidity and Capital Resources” section below and collectively referred to as the “Master Leases”), with Gaming and Leisure Properties, Inc. (NASDAQ:(Nasdaq: GLPI) (“GLPI”), a real estate investment trust (“REIT”). In addition, we are currently developing two Category 4 satellite gaming casinos in Pennsylvania: Hollywood Casino York and Hollywood Casino Morgantown, both of which are expected to commence operations by the end of 2021.

Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic and Company Response
On March 11, 2020, the World Health Organization declared the novel coronavirus (known as “COVID-19”) outbreak to be a global pandemic. We began temporarily suspending the operations of all of our properties between March 13, 2020 and March 19, 2020 pursuant to various orders from state gaming regulatory bodies or governmental authorities to combat the rapid spread of COVID-19. We began reopening our properties on May 18, 2020 with reduced gaming and hotel capacity and limited food and beverage offerings in order to accommodate comprehensive social distancing and health and safety protocols.

During the fourth quarter of 2020, our properties temporarily suspended operations in Pennsylvania, Michigan and Illinois and were subject to increased operational restrictions in Ohio and Massachusetts (among other states). Our Michigan property was temporarily closed on November 17, 2020 and reopened December 23, 2020. Our Pennsylvania properties were temporarily closed on December 12, 2020 and reopened on January 4, 2021. Our Illinois properties were temporarily closed on November 20, 2020 and began reopening with limited hours of operations beginning January 16, 2021 and throughout the week. The property closures were pursuant to various orders from state gaming regulatory bodies or governmental authorities to combat the rapid spread of COVID-19. As of February 26, 2021, all of our properties were open to the public with the
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exception of Zia Park and Valley Race Park, which remain closed. For a thorough discussion of the operating performance of our properties, see “Results of Operations” below.

Between March 13, 2020 and December 31, 2020, we entered into a series of transactions to improve our financial position and liquidity in light of the COVID-19 pandemic, including: (i) on March 13, 2020, we provided notice to our lenders to borrow the remaining available amount of $430.0 million under our Revolving Credit Facility; (ii) on March 27, 2020, we entered into a binding term sheet with GLPI (the “Term Sheet”) whereby GLPI agreed to (a) purchase the real estate assets associated with Tropicana Las Vegas (“Tropicana”) in exchange for rent credits of $307.5 million, which closed on April 16, 2020, and (b) a sale-leaseback of the land underlying our Hollywood Casino Morgantown (“Morgantown”) development project in Morgantown, Pennsylvania, in exchange for rent credits of $30.0 million, which closed on October 1, 2020; (iii) on May 14, 2020 (May 19, 2020 with respect to the underwriters’ exercising their options to acquire additional 2.75% Convertible Notes), we completed a public offering of $330.5 million aggregate principal amount of 2.75% Convertible Notes; (iv) on May 14, 2020 (May 19, 2020 with respect to the underwriters’ exercising their options to purchase additional shares), we completed a public offering of 19,166,667 aggregate shares of common stock, par value of $0.01 per share, of the Company (“Penn Common Stock”) for gross proceeds of $345.0 million; and (v) on September 24, 2020 (September 25, 2020 with respect to the underwriters’ exercising their options to purchase additional shares), we completed a public offering of 16,100,000 aggregate shares of Penn Common Stock for gross proceeds of $982.1 million. In addition, on April 14, 2020, the Company entered into an amendment to its Credit Agreement, which, among other things, provides it with relief from its financial covenants for a period of up to one year. On September 30, 2020, the Company fully repaid $670.0 million of outstanding borrowings under its Revolving Credit Facility. Further, on November 12, 2020 the Company prepaid $115.0 million of outstanding borrowings on its Term Loan B-1 Facility. The terms “Revolving Credit Facility,” “Convertible Notes,” “Credit Agreement” and "Term Loan B-1" are defined in “Liquidity and Capital Resources”.

The COVID-19 pandemic caused significant disruptions to our business and had a material adverse impact on our financial condition, results of operations and cash flows, the magnitude of which continues to develop based on (i) the timing and extent of the recovery in visitation and consumer spending at our properties; (ii) the continued impact of implementing social distancing and health and safety guidelines at our properties, including reductions in gaming, hotel capacity, limiting the number of food and beverage options and limiting other amenities; and (iii) whether any of our properties will be required to again temporarily suspend operations in the event that the pandemic significantly worsens. We are currently unable to determine whether, when or how the conditions surrounding the COVID-19 pandemic will change or whether the recovery in visitation and consumer spending is sustainable.

The Company could experience other potential adverse impacts as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, including, but not limited to, further charges from adjustments to the carrying amount of goodwill and other intangible assets, long-lived asset impairment charges, or impairments of investments in joint ventures. In addition, the negative impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic may result in further changes in the amount of valuation allowance required. Actual results may differ materially from the Company’s current estimates as the scope of the COVID-19 pandemic evolves, depending largely, though not exclusively, on the impact of required capacity reductions, social distancing and health and safety guidelines, and the sustainability of current trends in recovery at our reopened properties.

Recent Acquisitions, Development Projects and Other
In February 2020, we closed on our investment in Barstool Sports Inc. (“Barstool Sports”), a leading digital sports, entertainment and media platform, pursuant to a stock purchase agreement with Barstool Sports and certain stockholders of Barstool Sports, in which we purchased approximately 36% (inclusive of 1% on a delayed basis) of the common stock of Barstool Sports for a purchase price of approximately $163$161.2 million. The purchase price consisted of approximately $135 million in cash and $28 million in shares of non-voting convertible preferred stock. Furthermore,Within three years after the closing of the transaction (or earlier at our election), we will increase our ownership in Barstool Sports to approximately 50% with an incremental investment ofby purchasing approximately $62 million worth of additional shares of Barstool Sports common stock, consistent with the implied valuation at the time of the initial investment.investment, which was $450.0 million. With respect to the remaining Barstool Sports shares, we have immediately exercisable call rights, and the existing Barstool Sports stockholders have put rights exercisable beginning three years after closing, all based on a fair market value calculation at the time of exercise (subject to a cap of $650.0 million and a floor of 2.25 times the annualized revenue of Barstool Sports, all subject to various adjustments). We also have the option to bring in another partner who would acquire a portion of our share of Barstool Sports. Upon closing, we became Barstool Sports’ exclusive gaming partner for up to 40 years and have the sole right to utilize the Barstool Sports brand for all of our online and retail sports betting and iCasinoiGaming products. We expect to launch our

As noted above, Penn Interactive launched the Barstool Sports online sports gamingbetting app called Barstool Sports in AugustPennsylvania in September 2020 and anticipate that thisin Michigan in January 2021. In addition, Penn Interactive has entered into multi-year agreements with leading sports betting operators for online sports betting and iGaming market access across our portfolio of properties.

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In December 2020, the Company entered into a definitive agreement to purchase from GLPI the operations of Hollywood Casino Perryville for $31.1 million. The transaction will facilitateis expected to close during the Company’s omni-channel growth.second or third quarter of 2021, subject to approval of the Maryland Lottery and Gaming Control Commission and other customary closing conditions. Simultaneous with the closing of the transaction, we would lease the real estate assets associated with Hollywood Casino Perryville from GLPI with initial annual rent of $7.8 million per year subject to escalation.

In May 2019, we acquired Greektown Casino-Hotel (“Greektown”) in Detroit, Michigan, subject to a triple net lease with VICI Properties Inc. (NYSE: VICI) (“VICI”, a REIT and collectively with GLPI, our “REIT Landlords”) (the “Greektown Lease”), and in January 2019, we acquired Margaritaville Casino Resort (“Margaritaville”) in Bossier City, Louisiana, subject to a triple net lease with VICI (the “Margaritaville Lease”). In March 2020, in light of the COVID-19 pandemic, we temporarily suspended construction of our development of two Category 4 satellite gaming casinos in Pennsylvania: Hollywood Casino York and collectively with the Master Leases, the Greektown LeaseMorgantown. We have since restarted construction and the Meadows Lease (as definedexpect both casinos to open in “Liquidity and Capital Resources” below), the “Triple Net Leases”).late 2021, subject to regulatory approval.
In October 2018, the Company completed the acquisition of Pinnacle Entertainment, Inc. (“Pinnacle”), a leading regional gaming operator (the “Pinnacle Acquisition”).In conjunctionconnection with the Pinnacle Acquisition, the Company divested the membership interests of certain Pinnacle subsidiaries, which operated the casinos known as Ameristar St. Charles, Ameristar Kansas City, Belterra Resortwe added 12 gaming properties to our portfolio, providing us with greater operational scale and Belterra Park (referred to collectively as the “Divested Properties”), to Boyd Gaming Corporation (NYSE: BYD) (“Boyd”). Additionally, as a part of the transaction, GLPI acquired the real estate assets associated with Plainridge Park Casino and concurrently leased back such assets to the Company (the “Plainridge Park Casino Sale-Leaseback”). In connection with the sale of the Divested Properties and the Plainridge Park Casino Sale-Leaseback,geographic diversity. We assumed the Pinnacle Master Lease which was assumed by the Company concurrentconcurrently with the closing of the Pinnacle Acquisition was

amended. The Pinnacle Acquisition added twelve gaming properties to our holdings and has provided us with greater operational scale and geographic diversity.
In May 2017, we completed the acquisitions of 1st Jackpot Casino (f/k/a Bally’s Casino Tunica) and Resorts Casino Tunica (which ceased operations in June 2019).

We believe that our portfolio of assets provides us 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 partnership with Barstool Sports reflects our strategy to continue evolving from the nation’s largest regional gaming operator to a best-in-class omni-channel provider of retail and online gaming and sports betting entertainment.
Operating and Competitive Environment
Most of our properties operate in mature, competitive markets. Consequently, weWe expect a significant amountthat the majority of our future growth towill come from new growth opportunities,business lines or distribution channels, such as retail and online gaming and sports betting; entrance into new jurisdictions; expansions of gaming in existing jurisdictions; and, to a lesser extent, improvements/expansions of our existing properties;properties and strategic acquisitions of gaming properties. Our portfolio is comprised largely of well-maintained regional gaming facilities. Thisfacilities, which has allowed us to develop what we believe to be a solid base for future growth opportunities supported by a flexible and attractively-priced capital structure.opportunities. We have also made investments in joint ventures that we believe will allow us to capitalize on additional gaming opportunities in certain states if legislation or referenda are passed that permit and/or expand gaming in these jurisdictions and we are selected as a licensee.
As reported by most jurisdictions, regional gaming industry trends have shown little revenue growth the last several years as numerous jurisdictions now permit gaming or have expanded their gaming offerings. TheIn recent years, the proliferation of new gaming properties continues to impacthas impacted the overall domestic gaming industry as well as our results of operations in certain markets. However,Prior to the currentCOVID-19 pandemic, the economic environment, specifically historically low levels of unemployment, strength in residential real estate prices, and high levels of consumer confidence, hashad resulted in a stable operating environment in recent years. The COVID-19 pandemic has increased the level of unemployment and decreased the level of consumer confidence. Our ability to continue to succeed in this new environment will be predicated on our ability to adjust operations and cost structures at our reopened properties to reflect the new economic and health and safety conditions, operating our existing properties efficiently, realizing revenue and cost synergies from recent acquisitions, and offering our customers additional gaming experiences through our omni-channel distribution strategy. We seek to continue to expand our customer database through accretive acquisitions or investments, such as Barstool Sports, and capitalize on organic growth opportunities from the development of new properties or the expansion of recently-developed business lines.lines, and develop partnerships that allow us to enter new jurisdictions for iGaming and sports betting.
The gaming industry is characterized by an increasingly high degree of competition among a large number of participants, including riverboat casinos,casinos; dockside casinos,casinos; land-based casinos,casinos; video lottery, iGaming,lottery; iGaming; online and retail sports betting,betting; gaming at taverns,taverns; gaming at truck stop establishments,establishments; sweepstakes and poker machines not located in casinos,casinos; the potential for increased fantasy sports, significant growth of Native American gaming tribes, historic racing or state-sponsored i-lottery products in or adjacent to states we operate in; and other forms of gaming in the U.S. More specifically, due to recent legislation to expand gaming in and around Illinois, Indiana, Massachusetts and Pennsylvania, several of our properties within our Northeast segment and some of our properties within our Midwest segment have been and will continue to be negatively impacted by new or increased competition. See the “Segment comparison of the years ended December 31, 2019, 20182020 and 2017”2019” section below for discussions of the impact of competition on our results of operations by reportable segment.
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Key Performance Indicators
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 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 lackluster recoveries from recessions, high unemployment levels, higher income taxes, low levels of consumer confidence, weakness in the housing market, and high fuel or other transportation costs. We believe that the COVID-19 pandemic has led to and will continue to lead to meaningful decreases in discretionary consumer spending and will continue to negatively impact visitation at our properties and the volume of play for the foreseeable future. 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.
The vast 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 92%87%, 92% and 87%92% of our gaming revenue in 2020, 2019 2018 and 2017,2018, respectively) and, to a lesser extent, table games and sports

betting. Aside from gaming revenue, our revenues are derived from our hotel, dining, retail, commissions, program sales, admissions, concessions and certain other ancillary activities, and our racing operations.
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 9%10% of slot handle, and our typical table game hold percentage is in the range of approximately 16%14% to 25%27% of table game drop.
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 worthycredit-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.operations and cash flows.
OurUnder normal operating conditions, our properties generate significant operating cash flow since most of our revenue is cash-based from slot machines, table games, and pari-mutuel wagering. Our business is capital intensive, and we rely on cash flow from our properties to generate sufficient cash to satisfy our obligations under the Triple Net Leases (as defined in "Liquidity and Capital Resources”), repay debt, fund maintenance capital expenditures, fund new capital projects at existing properties and provide excess cash for future development and acquisitions. Additional information regarding our capital projects is discussed in the “Liquidity and Capital Resources” section below.
Reportable Segments
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 VGT operations, by state, to be separate operating segments. We aggregate our operating segments into four reportable segments: Northeast, South, West and Midwest. For a listing of our gaming properties and VGT operations included in each reportable segment, see Note 2, “Significant Accounting Policies,” in the notes to our Consolidated Financial Statements.

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RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
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 on a basis 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 the “Non-GAAP Financial Measures” section 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, Adjusted EBITDAR and Adjusted EBITDAR and related margins.margin.
 For the year ended December 31,
(dollars in millions)202020192018
Revenues:   
Northeast segment$1,639.3$2,399.9$1,891.5
South segment849.61,118.9394.4
West segment302.5642.5437.9
Midwest segment681.41,094.5823.7
Other (1)
125.047.540.4
Intersegment eliminations (2)
(19.1)(1.9)—
Total$3,578.7$5,301.4$3,587.9
Net income (loss)$(669.1)$43.1$93.5
Adjusted EBITDAR:   
Northeast segment$478.9$720.8$583.8
South segment318.9369.8118.9
West segment82.2198.8114.3
Midwest segment258.3403.6294.3
Other (1)
(43.5)(87.8)(68.1)
Total (3)
1,094.81,605.21,043.2
Rent expense associated with triple net operating leases (4)
(419.8)(366.4)(3.8)
Adjusted EBITDA$675.0$1,238.8$1,039.4
Net income (loss) margin(18.7)%0.8 %2.6 %
Adjusted EBITDAR margin30.6 %30.3 %29.1 %
 For the year ended December 31,
(dollars in millions)2019 2018 2017
Revenues:     
Northeast segment$2,399.9
 $1,891.5
 $1,756.6
South segment1,118.9
 394.4
 224.3
West segment642.5
 437.9
 380.4
Midwest segment1,094.5
 823.7
 735.0
Other (1)
47.5
 40.4
 51.7
Intersegment eliminations (2)
(1.9) —
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Total$5,301.4
 $3,587.9
 $3,148.0
      
Net income$43.1
 $93.5
 $473.4
      
Adjusted EBITDAR:     
Northeast segment$720.8
 $583.8
 $549.3
South segment369.8
 118.9
 62.6
West segment198.8
 114.3
 72.7
Midwest segment403.6
 294.3
 249.7
Other (1)
(87.8) (68.1) (55.2)
Total (3)
1,605.2
 1,043.2
 879.1
Rent expense associated with triple net operating leases (4)
(366.4) (3.8) —
Adjusted EBITDA (5)
$1,238.8
 $1,039.4
 $879.1
      
Net income margin0.8% 2.6% 15.0%
Adjusted EBITDAR margin (6)
30.3% 29.1% 27.9%
Adjusted EBITDA margin (7)
23.4% 29.0% 27.9%
(1)The Other category consists of the Company’s stand-alone racing operations, namely Sanford-Orlando Kennel Club and the Company’s joint venture interests in Sam Houston Race Park, Valley Race Park, and Freehold Raceway; our management contract for Retama Park Racetrack and our live and televised poker tournament series that operates under the trade name, Heartland Poker Tour ("HPT"). The Other category also includes Penn Interactive, which operates our social gaming, internally-branded retail sportsbooks, iGaming and our Barstool Sports online sports betting app. 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 to or have not otherwise been allocated to a property. In addition, Adjusted EBITDAR of the Other category includes our proportionate share of the net income or loss of Barstool Sports after adding back our share of non-operating items (such as interest expense, net; income taxes; depreciation and amortization; and stock-based compensation expense).
(1)The Other category consists of the Company’s stand-alone racing operations, namely Sanford-Orlando Kennel Club and the Company’s joint venture interests in Sam Houston Race Park, Valley Race Park, and Freehold Raceway. The Other category also includes Penn Interactive, which operates social gaming, our internally-branded retail sportsbooks, and iGaming; our management contract for Retama Park Racetrack; and our live and televised poker tournament series that operates under the trademark, Heartland Poker Tour (“HPT”). 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 to or have not otherwise been allocated to a property.
(2)Represents the elimination of intersegment revenues associated with Penn Interactive and HPT.
(3)
(2)Represents the elimination of intersegment revenues associated with Penn Interactive and HPT.
(3)The total is a mathematical calculation derived from the sum of reportable segments (as well as the Other category). As noted within “Non-GAAP Financial Measures” below, Adjusted EBITDAR, and the related margin, is presented on a consolidated basis outside the financial statements solely as a valuation metric.
(4)The total is a mathematical calculation derived from the sum of the reportable segments (as well as the Other category and intersegment eliminations). As noted within “Non-GAAP Financial Measures” below, Adjusted EBITDAR is presented on a consolidated basis outside the financial statements solely as a valuation metric. Adjusted EBITDAR increased for the year ended December 31, 2019, as compared to the prior year, principally due to the acquisitions of Pinnacle, Margaritaville, and Greektown, which contributed a combined $695.0 million. Adjusted EBITDAR increased for the year ended December 31, 2018, as compared to the prior year, principally due to the acquisition of Pinnacle, which contributed $113.2 million.
(4)Solely comprised of rent expense associated with the operating lease components contained within the Master Leases (primarily land), the Tropicana Lease, the Meadows Lease, the Margaritaville Lease and the Greektown Lease (of which the Tropicana Lease, Meadows Lease, Margaritaville Lease and the Greektown Lease as defined in “Liquidity and Capital Resources” and are referred to collectively as our “triple net operating lease components contained within the Master Leases (primarily land), the Margaritaville Lease, the Greektown Lease, and the Meadows Lease (referred to collectively as our “triple net operating

leases”). The finance lease components contained within the Master Leases (primarily buildings) and the financing obligation associated with the Morgantown Lease (as defined in “Liquidity and Capital Resources”) result in interest expense, as opposed to rent expense.

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During the year ended December 31, 2020 and as of February 26, 2021, our properties temporary closure dates pursuant to various orders from state gaming regulatory bodies or governmental authorities to combat the rapid spread of COVID-19 are shown below:
(5)Adjusted EBITDA increased for the year ended December 31, 2019, as compared to the prior year, due to the acquisitions of Pinnacle, Margaritaville,LocationTemporary Closure and Greektown, which contributed a combined $534.9 million, offset by rent expense associated with the Penn Master Lease of $206.3 million. Adjusted EBITDA increased for the year ended December 31, 2018, as compared to the prior year, due to the acquisition of Pinnacle, which contributed $109.4 million. Upon adoption of Accounting Standards Codification (“ASC”) Topic 842, “Leases” (“ASC 842”) on January 1, 2019, certain components (primarily land) of the Penn Master Lease were classified as operating leases (recorded to rent expense) rather than financing obligations (recorded to interest expense) in the prior years. As rent expense is a normal, recurring cash operating expense, it is included within the calculation of Adjusted EBITDA.Reopening DateTemporary Closure and Reopening Date
Northeast segment
(6)Ameristar East Chicago
As noted within East Chicago, IN
“Non-GAAP Financial Measures”March 16, 2020 - June 15, 2020 below, Adjusted EBITDAR margin is presented on a consolidated basis outside the financial statements solely as a valuation metric.
(7)Greektown Casino-HotelAdjusted EBITDA margin decreased for the year endedDetroit, MIMarch 16, 2020 - August 5, 2020November 17, 2020 - December 31, 2019, as compared to the prior year, due to the adoption of ASC 842 (see footnote (5) above). Adjusted EBITDA margin increased for the year ended 23, 2020
Hollywood Casino BangorBangor, MEMarch 16, 2020 - July 10, 2020
Hollywood Casino at Charles Town RacesCharles Town, WVMarch 18, 2020 - June 5, 2020
Hollywood Casino ColumbusColumbus, OHMarch 13, 2020 - June 19, 2020
Hollywood Casino LawrenceburgLawrenceburg, INMarch 16, 2020 - June 15, 2020
Hollywood Casino at Penn National Race CourseGrantville, PAMarch 17, 2020 - June 19, 2020December 31, 2018, as compared to the prior year, principally due to the acquisition of Pinnacle.12, 2020 - January 4, 2021
Hollywood Casino ToledoToledo, OHMarch 13, 2020 - June 19, 2020
Hollywood Gaming at Dayton RacewayDayton, OHMarch 13, 2020 - June 19, 2020
Hollywood Gaming at Mahoning Valley Race CourseYoungstown, OHMarch 13, 2020 - June 19, 2020
Marquee by Penn (1)
PennsylvaniaMarch 19, 2020 - June 5, 2020December 12, 2020 - January 4, 2021
Meadows Racetrack and CasinoWashington, PAMarch 17, 2020 - June 9, 2020December 12, 2020 - January 4, 2021
Plainridge Park CasinoPlainville, MAMarch 15, 2020 - July 8, 2020
South segment
1st Jackpot Casino
Tunica, MSMarch 17, 2020 - May 21, 2020
Ameristar VicksburgVicksburg, MSMarch 17, 2020 - May 21, 2020
Boomtown BiloxiBiloxi, MSMarch 17, 2020 - May 21, 2020
Boomtown Bossier CityBossier City, LAMarch 17, 2020 - May 20, 2020
Boomtown New OrleansNew Orleans, LAMarch 17, 2020 - May 18, 2020
Hollywood Casino Gulf CoastBay St. Louis, MSMarch 17, 2020 - May 21, 2020
Hollywood Casino TunicaTunica, MSMarch 17, 2020 - May 21, 2020
L’Auberge Baton RougeBaton Rouge, LAMarch 17, 2020 - May 18, 2020
L’Auberge Lake CharlesLake Charles, LAMarch 17, 2020 - May 18, 2020
Margaritaville Resort CasinoBossier City, LAMarch 17, 2020 - May 18, 2020
West segment
Ameristar Black HawkBlack Hawk, COMarch 17, 2020 - June 17, 2020
Cactus Petes and HorseshuJackpot, NVMarch 17, 2020 - June 4, 2020
M ResortHenderson, NVMarch 17, 2020 - June 4, 2020
Tropicana Las VegasLas Vegas, NVMarch 17, 2020 - September 17, 2020
Zia Park CasinoHobbs, NMMarch 16, 2020 - remains closed
Midwest segment
Ameristar Council BluffsCouncil Bluffs, IAMarch 17, 2020 - June 1, 2020
Argosy Casino AltonAlton, ILMarch 16, 2020 - July 1, 2020November 20, 2020 - January 23, 2021
Argosy Casino RiversideRiverside, MOMarch 18, 2020 - June 1, 2020
Hollywood Casino AuroraAurora, ILMarch 16, 2020 - July 1, 2020November 20, 2020 - January 19, 2021
Hollywood Casino JolietJoliet, ILMarch 16, 2020 - July 1, 2020November 20, 2020 - January 22, 2021
Hollywood Casino at Kansas SpeedwayKansas City, KSMarch 17, 2020 - May 25, 2020
Hollywood Casino St. LouisMaryland Heights, MOMarch 18, 2020 - June 16, 2020
Prairie State Gaming (1)
IllinoisMarch 16, 2020 - July 1, 2020November 20, 2020 - January 16, 2021
River City CasinoSt. Louis, MOMarch 18, 2020 - June 16, 2020
Other
Freehold RacewayFreehold, NJMarch 16, 2020 - August 27, 2020
Retama Park RacetrackSelma, TXMarch 19, 2020 - June 4, 2020
Sam Houston Race ParkHouston, TXMarch 19, 2020 - June 4, 2020
Sanford-Orlando Kennel ClubLongwood, FLMarch 13, 2020 - May 26, 2020
Valley Race ParkHarlingen, TXMarch 19, 2020 - remains closed

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Consolidated comparison of the years ended December 31, 2019, 20182020 and 20172019
Revenues
The following table presents our consolidated revenues:
 For the year ended December 31,$ Change% Change
(dollars in millions)2020201920182020 vs. 20192019 vs. 20182020 vs. 20192019 vs. 2018
Revenues
Gaming$3,051.1 $4,268.7 $2,894.9 $(1,217.6)$1,373.8 (28.5)%47.5 %
Food, beverage, hotel and other527.6 1,032.7 629.7 (505.1)403.0 (48.9)%64.0 %
Management service and license fees— — 6.0 — (6.0)— (100.0)%
Reimbursable management costs— — 57.3 — (57.3)— (100.0)%
Total revenues$3,578.7 $5,301.4 $3,587.9 $(1,722.7)$1,713.5 (32.5)%47.8 %
 For the year ended December 31, $ Change % Change
(dollars in millions)2019 2018 2017 2019 vs. 2018 2018 vs. 2017 2019 vs. 2018 2018 vs. 2017
Revenues (1)
             
Gaming$4,268.7
 $2,894.9
 $2,692.0
 $1,373.8
 $202.9
 47.5 % 7.5 %
Food, beverage, hotel and other1,032.7
 629.7
 601.7
 403.0
 28.0
 64.0 % 4.7 %
Management service and license fees—
 6.0
 11.7
 (6.0) (5.7) (100.0)% (48.7)%
Reimbursable management costs—
 57.3
 26.1
 (57.3) 31.2
 (100.0)% 119.5 %

5,301.4
 3,587.9
 3,331.5
 1,713.5
 256.4
 47.8 % 7.7 %
Less: Promotional allowances—
 —
 (183.5) —
 183.5
 — (100.0)%
Total revenues$5,301.4
 $3,587.9
 $3,148.0
 $1,713.5
 $439.9
 47.8 % 14.0 %

(1)The adoption of ASC Topic 606, “Revenue from Contracts with Customers” (“ASC 606”) as of January 1, 2018 using the modified retrospective transition approach impacted the year-over-year comparability of gaming revenues; food, beverage, hotel and other revenues; reimbursable management costs; and promotional allowances; but had minimal impact on total revenues. For the year ended December 31, 2017, the retail value of accommodations, food and beverage, hotel and other services furnished to our customers without charge was included in gross revenues, then deducted as promotional allowances in determining net revenues.
Gaming revenues and food, beverage, hotel and other revenues for the year ended December 31, 2019 benefited from the first full year of operations of Pinnacle, which was acquired on October 15, 2018, resulting in increases of $1,117.2 million and $317.0 million, respectively, and the acquisitions of Margaritaville on January 1, 2019, and Greektown on May 23, 2019, which contributed a combined $286.0 million and $67.5 million, respectively. In addition, gaming, food, beverage, hotel and other revenues benefited from strong year-over-year performances at all of our Ohio properties, resulting in an increase of $23.5 million. These increases were offset by a decrease in gaming, food, beverage, hotel and other revenues at Plainridge Park Casino of $19.7 million, which was negatively impacted by an increase in competition, and a decrease in gaming, food, beverage, hotel and other revenues at Resorts Casino Tunica, which we closed on June 30, 2019.
Gaming revenues and food, beverage, hotel and other revenues for the year ended December 31, 2018 benefited from the Pinnacle Acquisition, which contributed $303.6 million and $82.0 million, respectively. In addition, gaming, food, beverage, hotel and other revenues benefited from strong year-over-year performances at all of our Ohio properties, resulting in an increase of $18.5 million; and Prairie State Gaming, where gaming, food, beverage, hotel and other revenues increased by $15.1 million; and a full year of operations of 1st Jackpot Casino and Resorts Casino Tunica, which were acquired on May 1, 2017 and resulted in an increase of $22.3 million.
Management service and license fees and reimbursable management costs relate to our previous management contract with Casino Rama, which is located in Ontario, Canada. Reimbursable management costs also relates to our previous management contract with Hollywood Casino-Jamul San Diego, which is located on the Jamul Tribe’s trust land in San Diego, California. The decreases in management service and license fees for the years ended December 31, 2019 and December 31, 2018, as compared to the prior years, are due to the fact that our management contract with Casino Rama terminated in July

2018. The decrease in reimbursable management costs for the year ended December 31, 2019, as2020 decreased compared to the prior year is due to the termination of our Casino Rama management contractprimarily as well as the fact that our management contract with Hollywood Casino-Jamul San Diego terminated in May 2018. The increase in reimbursable management costs for the year ended December 31, 2018, as compared to the prior year, is a result of the adoptionCOVID-19 pandemic, which caused temporary closures of ASC 606 on January 1, 2018, which required us to record reimbursable management costs on a gross basis as opposed to a net basis.
In comparingall of our properties during the year, ended December 31, 2018and upon subsequent property reopenings, our operations were impacted by operating restrictions. Our properties are subject to restrictions on gaming capacity, which depending on the jurisdiction, are generally 50% less gaming devices. Furthermore, due primarily to the prior year, adoptionimplementation of ASC 606 hadsocial distancing and health and safety protocols, our properties are subject to reduced hotel capacity, limitations on the effectnumber of decreasingfood and beverage offerings and limitations on other amenities. As a result, upon reopening our properties, gaming revenues and food, beverage, hotel and other revenues by $206.1 million and $69.4 million, respectively, and increasing reimbursable management costs by $46.8 million,revenue now represents a larger portion of which $236.8 million related to promotional allowances, resulting in a net impact onour total revenues, which we expect to continue until at least such time that social distancing and health and safety protocols are relaxed or no longer necessary.

Since reopening, our properties have generally experienced reduced visitation and higher spend per trip, as compared to pre-closure levels. We largely attribute the higher spend per trip to pent-up demand, visitation from our higher worth customers, and customers’ propensity to spend after a prolonged period of an increaselimited domestic commerce and upon receipt of $8.1 million.government stimulus payments. In addition, in many of the states in which we operate, leisure alternatives remain partially limited (e.g., bars, concerts, entertainment events, etc.), which may have impacted our operating results upon reopening our properties. See “Segment comparison of the years ended December 31, 2019, 2018 2020, and 2017”2019” below for more detailed explanations of the fluctuations in total revenues.
Operating expenses
The following table presents our consolidated operating expenses:
 For the year ended December 31,$ Change% Change
(dollars in millions)2020201920182020 vs. 20192019 vs. 20182020 vs. 20192019 vs. 2018
Operating expenses
Gaming$1,530.3 $2,281.8 $1,551.4 $(751.5)$730.4 (32.9)%47.1 %
Food, beverage, hotel and other337.7 672.7 439.3 (335.0)233.4 (49.8)%53.1 %
General and administrative1,130.8 1,187.7 618.9 (56.9)568.8 (4.8)%91.9 %
Reimbursable management costs— — 57.3 — (57.3)— (100.0)%
Depreciation and amortization366.7 414.2 269.0 (47.5)145.2 (11.5)%54.0 %
Impairment losses623.4 173.1 34.9 450.3 138.2 260.1 %396.0 %
Recoveries on loan loss and unfunded loan commitments— — (17.0)— 17.0 — (100.0)%
Total operating expenses$3,988.9 $4,729.5 $2,953.8 $(740.6)$1,775.7 (15.7)%60.1 %
 For the year ended December 31, $ Change % Change
(dollars in millions)2019 2018 2017 2019 vs. 2018 2018 vs. 2017 2019 vs. 2018 2018 vs. 2017
Operating expenses             
Gaming$2,281.8
 $1,551.4
 $1,365.0
 $730.4
 $186.4
 47.1 % 13.7%
Food, beverage, hotel and other672.7
 439.3
 421.8
 233.4
 17.5
 53.1 % 4.1%
General and administrative1,187.7
 618.9
 514.5
 568.8
 104.4
 91.9 % 20.3%
Reimbursable management costs—
 57.3
 26.1
 (57.3) 31.2
 (100.0)% 119.5%
Depreciation and amortization414.2
 269.0
 267.1
 145.2
 1.9
 54.0 % 0.7%
Impairment losses173.1
 34.9
 18.0
 138.2
 16.9
 396.0 % 93.9%
Provision for (recoveries on) loan loss and unfunded loan commitments—
 (17.0) 89.8
 17.0
 (106.8) (100.0)% N/M
Total operating expenses$4,729.5
 $2,953.8
 $2,702.3
 $1,775.7
 $251.5
 60.1 % 9.3%
N/M - Not meaningful
Gaming expenses consist primarily of salaries and wages associated with our gaming operations and gaming taxes. Food, beverage, hotel and other expenses consist principally of salaries and wages and costs of goods sold associated with our food, beverage, hotel, retail, racing, and other operations. Gaming, food, beverage, hotel and other expenses for the year ended December 31, 2019 increased2020 decreased year over year primarily as a result of the acquisitionstemporary closures of Pinnacle, Margaritaville,all of our properties due to the
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COVID-19 pandemic, which reduced our salaries and Greektown, which increasedwages, gaming expenses by a combined $726.0 million and food, beverage, hoteltaxes, costs of goods sold, and other expenses byexpenses. As discussed above, our reopened properties are operating with reduced gaming, hotel capacity, limited food and beverage and limited other amenity offerings. As such, our properties are operating with a combined $242.8 million.
Gaming, food, beverage, hotelreduced workforce, which reduced our salaries and other expenses for the year ended December 31, 2018 increased year over year primarily as a result of the Pinnacle Acquisition,wages. In addition, our properties have reduced marketing costs, which increasedreduces gaming expenses by $162.6 million and food, beverage, hotel and other expenses by $56.9 million. The adoption of ASC 606 had the effect of decreasing food, beverage, hotel and other expenses by $37.3 million.expenses.
General and administrative expenses include items such as compliance, facility maintenance, utilities, property and liability insurance, surveillance and security, lobbying expenses, and certain housekeeping services, as well as all expenses for administrative departments such as accounting, purchasing, human resources, legal and internal audit. General and administrative expenses also include lobbying expenses,stock-based compensation expense; pre-opening and acquisition costs; gains and losses on disposal of assets,assets; changes in the fair value of our contingent purchase price obligations,obligations; expense associated with cash-settled stock-based awards (including changes in fair value thereto); restructuring costs (primarily severance) associated with a company-wide initiative triggered by the COVID-19 pandemic; and rent expense associated with our triple net operating leases.
General and administrative expenses for the year ended December 31, 2019 increased year-over-year2020 decreased year over year primarily as a result of the actions taken to reduce our cost structure while our properties were temporarily closed, which included: (i) furloughing the vast majority of our employees and operating with a $362.6minimum staffing of less than 850 employees company-wide during the temporary closures; (ii) enacting meaningful compensation reductions to our remaining property and corporate leadership teams effective April 1, 2020 and through September 30, 2020 (compensation was fully restored effective October 1, 2020); and (iii) executing substantial reductions in operating expenses. In addition, we recognized a gain on disposal of assets of $29.2 million, increase in the rent expense associated with our triple net operating leases, a $229.8 million increase inwhich reduced general and administrative expenses in the current year. Additionally, the expense associated with the acquired Pinnacle propertiesCompany’s contingent purchase price obligations and preopening expenses decreased by $8.1 million and $10.5 million, respectively, as well as the acquisitions of Margaritaville and Greektown, and a $20.4 million increase in the expense recognized on the Company’s cash-settled stock-based awards, which is primarily the result of an increase in the fair value of the awards year-over-year. These increases were offset by a decrease in pre-opening and acquisition costs of $72.7 million, which was principally driven by severance and professional service fees incurred incompared to the prior year from the Pinnacle Acquisition.

General and administrative expensesperiod. Offsetting these decreases for the year ended December 31, 2018 increased year-over-year primarily as a result of an increase in pre-opening and acquisition costs of $85.3 million, which principally related to the Pinnacle Acquisition, and $62.3 million of general and administrative expenses associated with the acquired Pinnacle properties. These increases were partially offset by a $28.6 million decrease in the expense recognized on the Company’s cash-settled stock-based awards, which was primarily the result of a decrease in the fair value of the awards year-over-year.
Reimbursable management costs relate to operating costs of Casino Rama and Hollywood Casino-Jamul San Diego. The decrease for the year ended December 31, 2019,2020, as compared to the prior year, iswas an increase in expense associated with the Company’s cash-settled stock-based awards expense of $66.4 million, due to the terminationsincrease in our stock price, and an increase in rent expense of our Casino Rama and Hollywood Casino-Jamul San Diego management contracts in July 2018 and May 2018, respectively. The increase for the year ended December 31, 2018, as compared$53.4 million, which principally relates to the prior year, is theGreektown Lease. Additionally, we incurred $13.4 million of restructuring costs, primarily related to employee severance as a result of the adoption of ASC 606 on January 1, 2018, which required the Company to record reimbursable management costs on a gross basisCOVID-19 pandemic as opposed to a net basis, resulting in the recognition of $46.8 million of reimbursable management costs for the year ended December 31, 2018.described above.
Depreciation and amortization for the year ended December 31, 2019 increased2020 decreased year overover year primarily due primarily to an increase of $118.8 million pertaining to the acquired Pinnacle properties and the acquisitions of Margaritaville and Greektown, which contributed a combined $17.1 million to the year endedfixed assets becoming fully depreciated since December 31, 2019, partially offset by a $3.6reduction in capital spend in 2020 due to the casino closures and a $2.7 million decrease in amortization expense at Penn Interactive. In addition, the year ended December 31, 2019 includes $7.9 million of amortization on finance lease right-of-use assets. Depreciation and amortizationThese were offset for the year ended December 31, 2018 increased year over year due to the Pinnacle Acquisition,2020 by an increase of $3.2 million at Greektown, which contributed $38.6 million, partially offset by decreases at the majority of our existing properties due to assets becoming fully depreciated and a decreasewas acquired in amortization expense at Penn Interactive.May 2019.
ImpairmentImpairment losses for the year ended December 31, 20192020 primarily relate to impairments taken on our goodwill and other intangible assets of $88.0$113.0 million and $82.6$498.5 million, respectively, as a result of an interim impairment assessment during the first quarter of 2020. During the first quarter of 2020, we identified an indicator of impairment triggered by the COVID-19 pandemic, which caused all of our annualgaming properties to temporarily close. At the time of the interim impairment assessment. Impairment losses forassessment, we revised our cash flow projections to reflect the year ended December 31, 2018 primarily related tocurrent economic environment, including the uncertainty of the nature, timing and extent of reopening our gaming properties. Additionally, we recorded an impairment on the property and equipmentcharge of Resorts Casino Tunica of $34.3$7.3 million principally relating to the real estate assets subject to the Penn Master Lease. Impairment losses for the year ended December 31, 2017 related toresulting from an impairment taken on our goodwillanalysis of $18.0 million relating tothe long-lived assets at the Tropicana Las Vegas and Sanford-Orlando Kennel Club.
Recoveries on loan loss and unfunded loan commitments for the year ended December 31, 2018 related to the sale of the Company’s outstanding rights and obligations under its previous term loan C facility, including future unfunded commitments, with Jamul Indian Village Development Corporation (“JIVDC”), resulting in a recovery of $17.0 million. Provision for loan loss and unfunded loan commitments for the year ended December 31, 2017 related to a provision recorded of $64.0 million pertaining to the previous term loan C facility, a reserve for unfunded loan commitments of $22.0 million, and aan impairment charge of $3.8$4.6 million related to certain advances made toon our investment in the JIVDC.Texas Joint Venture.

Other income (expenses)
The following table presents our consolidated other income (expenses):
For the year ended December 31, $ Change % Change For the year ended December 31,$ Change% Change
(dollars in millions)2019 2018 2017 2019 vs. 2018 2018 vs. 2017 2019 vs. 2018 2018 vs. 2017(dollars in millions)2020201920182020 vs. 20192019 vs. 20182020 vs. 20192019 vs. 2018
Other income (expenses)             Other income (expenses)
Interest expense, net$(534.2) $(538.4) $(463.2) $4.2
 $(75.2) (0.8)% 16.2 %Interest expense, net$(543.2)$(534.2)$(538.4)$(9.0)$4.2 1.7 %(0.8)%
Income from unconsolidated affiliates$28.4
 $22.3
 $18.7
 $6.1
 $3.6
 27.4 % 19.3 %Income from unconsolidated affiliates$13.8 $28.4 $22.3 $(14.6)$6.1 (51.4)%27.4 %
Loss on early extinguishment of debt$—
 $(21.0) $(24.0) $21.0
 $3.0
 (100.0)% (12.5)%Loss on early extinguishment of debt$(1.2)$— $(21.0)$(1.2)$21.0 — (100.0)%
Income tax benefit (expense)$(43.0) $3.6
 $498.5
 $(46.6) $(494.9) N/M (99.3)%Income tax benefit (expense)$165.1 $(43.0)$3.6 $208.1 $(46.6)N/MN/M
Other$20.0
 $(7.1) $(2.3) $27.1
 $(4.8) N/M 208.7 %Other$106.6 $20.0 $(7.1)$86.6 $27.1 433.0 %N/M
N/M - Not meaningful
Interest expense, net decreasedincreased for the year ended December 31, 2019,2020, as compared to the prior year, due primarily to the adoption of ASC 842, which resulted in certain components (primarily land) of the Penn Master Lease to be classified as operating leases (recorded to rent expense) rather than financing obligations (recorded to interest expense) in the prior year (resulting in a decreaseincreases in interest expense associated with the Pennrelated to our Master LeaseLeases of $181.2 million). This decrease was largely$8.8 million partially offset by a $126.0 millionan increase in capitalized interest of
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$1.9 million. Additionally, the interest expense associated with the Pinnacle Master Lease and an increase of $50.8 million associated with our long-term debt pertaining to the fact that the Company had more long-term debt outstanding during the year ended December 31, 2019increased $1.8 million, as compared to the prior year, which wasdue primarily the result of financing our acquisitions.

Interest expense, net increased for the year ended December 31, 2018, as compared to the prior year, primarily due toissuance of our 2.75% Convertible Notes, which offset the Pinnacle Master Lease, which contributed $63.0 million to the year ended December 31, 2018. Interest expense associated with the Penn Master Lease also increased as a result of the inclusion of 1st Jackpot Casino and Resorts Casino Tunica beginning May 2017 and the incurrence of rent escalators. Lastly,reduction in interest expense incurred on long-term debt increased by $7.1 million, pertainingthe Senior Secured Credit Facilities (as defined in “ Note 11, “Long-term Debt,”) from a decrease in the London Interbank Offered Rate (referred to the fact that the Company had more long-term debt outstandingas "LIBOR") during the year ended December 31, 2018 as compared to the prior year, which was primarily the result of financing the Pinnacle Acquisition.corresponding periods.
Income from unconsolidated affiliates relates principally to our joint venture in Kansas Entertainment LLC (“Kansas Entertainment”), which owns Hollywood Casino at Kansas Speedway.joint venture. The increasedecrease for the year ended December 31, 2019,2020, as compared to the prior year, was principally attributableprimarily due to Kansas Entertainment reaching a settlement pertaining to prior years’ property tax assessments, which will resultdecrease in credits to be applied against future property tax assessments. The increase for the year ended December 31, 2018 as compared to the prior year was attributable to improved operating results of operations of Hollywood Casino at Kansas Speedway.Speedway, which temporarily closed on March 17, 2020 and reopened on May 25, 2020 and continues to be impacted by COVID-19 capacity restrictions. This decrease was partially offset by income earned from Barstool Sports.
Loss on early extinguishment of debt for the year ended December 31, 20182020 related to the write-offs of previously unamortized debt issuance costs and debt discounts in connection with principal prepayments on ourthe prepayment of Term Loan BB-1 Facility, (as defineddefined in“Liquidity and Capital Resources” below) which was repaid in full during the fourth quarter of 2018. Loss on early extinguishment of debt for the year ended December 31, 2017 related to the early redemption of our $300.0 million 5.875% senior subordinated notes, principally pertaining to a premium paid upon redemption.Note 11, “Long-term Debt,”). There were no principal prepayments of our long-term debt during the year ended December 31, 2019.2019.

Income tax benefit (expense) increased by $46.6 million forfor the year ended December 31, 2019, as2020, was a benefit of $165.1 million compared to the prior year, and decreased by $494.9income tax expense of $43.0 million for the year ended December 31, 2018, as compared toin the prior year. Our effective tax rate was 19.8% for the year ended December 31, 2020, as compared to 49.9% for the year ended December 31, 2019, as compared to (4.0)%2019. The Company’s effective tax rate for the year ended December 31, 2018 and 1,990.6% for2020 was lower than the year ended December 31, 2017. federal statutory tax rate of 21% primarily driven by the increase in the valuation allowance (see Note 14, “Income Taxes”, in the notes to our Consolidated Financial Statements). The Company’s effective tax rate for the year ended December 31, 2019 was higher than the federal statutory tax rate of 21% primarily driven by the effect of the non-deductible goodwill impairment charge, non-deductible officers’ compensation, and higher state taxable income from operations. Our effective tax rate for the year ended December 31, 2018 was lower than the federal statutory tax rate primarily due to the release of a partial valuation allowance on our capital loss carryforward that we recognized in the amount of $22.4 million from the Plainridge Park Casino Sale-Leaseback. The Company’s effective tax rate for the year ended December 31, 2017 was higher than the federal statutory tax rate due principally to the effects of the Tax Act (as defined and discussed below) and the release of our federal valuation allowance of $741.9 million (see Note 13, “Income Taxes,” in the notes to our Consolidated Financial Statements).
For the year ended December 31, 2017, we recorded a provisional amount for certain enactment-date effects of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (the “Tax Act”), resulting in a net charge of $266.0 million included as income tax expense within the Consolidated Statements of Income consisting of three components: (i) a $261.3 million charge due to the revaluation of the net deferred tax assets in the U.S. based on the new lower federal income tax rate, (ii) a $2.6 million charge related to the one-time mandatory repatriation tax on previously deferred earnings from our wholly-owned Canadian subsidiary (which we will pay interest-free over eight years) and (iii) a $2.1 million foreign withholding tax charge due to the new favorable U.S. treatment of foreign dividends whereby we have changed our indefinite reinvestment assertion. During the year ended December 31, 2018, we finalized our assessment of the effects of the Tax Act, resulting in a $1.2 million increase to the provisional amount.
Our effective income tax rate can vary from period-to-periodeach reporting period depending on, among other factors, the geographic and business mix of our earnings, changes to our valuation allowance, and the level of our tax credits. Certain of these and other factors, including our history and projections of pre-tax earnings, are considered in assessing our ability to realize our net deferred tax assets.

Other includes miscellaneous income and expense items. The amount for the yearyears ended December 31, 2020 and 2019 principally relates primarily to an unrealized holding gaingains of $106.7 million and $19.9 million, respectively, on equity securities (including warrants), which were acquired during the third quarter of 2019 in connection with Penn Interactive entering into multi-year agreements with sports betting operators for online sports betting and related iGaming market access across our portfolio. The amount for the year ended December 31, 2018 principally related to costs associated with the debt refinancing in connection with the Pinnacle Acquisition and foreign currency translation losses related to our Casino Rama management contract, which was reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive loss upon termination of the contract. For the year ended December 31, 2017, in connection with the repayment of the 2013 Senior Secured Credit Facilities (as defined in “Liquidity and Capital Resources” below), we recorded $1.7 million in refinancing costs.


Segment comparison of the years ended December 31, 2019, 20182020 and 20172019
Northeast Segment
For the year ended December 31,$ Change% / bps Change
(dollars in millions)2020201920182020 vs. 20192019 vs. 20182020 vs. 20192019 vs. 2018
Revenues:
Gaming$1,495.1$2,117.1$1,644.2$(622.0)$472.9 (29.4)%28.8 %
Food, beverage, hotel and other144.2282.8194.6(138.6)88.2 (49.0)%45.3 %
Management service and licensing fees— — 5.9— (5.9)— (100.0)%
Reimbursable management costs— — 46.8— (46.8)— (100.0)
Total revenues$1,639.3$2,399.9$1,891.5$(760.6)$508.4 (31.7)%26.9 %
Adjusted EBITDAR$478.9$720.8$583.8$(241.9)$137.0 (33.6)%23.5 %
Adjusted EBITDAR margin29.2 %30.0 %30.9 %(80) bps(90) bps
Northeast Segment
 For the year ended December 31, $ Change % / bps Change
(dollars in millions)2019 2018 2017 2019 vs. 2018 2018 vs. 2017 2019 vs. 2018 2018 vs. 2017
Revenues (1):
             
Gaming$2,117.1
 $1,644.2
 $1,583.9
 $472.9
 $60.3
 28.8 % 3.8 %
Food, beverage, hotel and other282.8
 194.6
 223.2
 88.2
 (28.6) 45.3 % (12.8)%
Management service and licensing fees—
 5.9
 11.6
 (5.9) (5.7) (100.0)% (49.1)%
Reimbursable management costs—
 46.8
 —
 (46.8) 46.8
 (100.0)% N/C
 2,399.9
 1,891.5
 1,818.7
 508.4
 72.8
 26.9 % 4.0 %
Less: Promotional allowances—
 —
 (62.1) —
 62.1
 — (100.0)%
Total revenues$2,399.9
 $1,891.5
 $1,756.6
 $508.4
 $134.9
 26.9 % 7.7 %
              
Adjusted EBITDAR$720.8
 $583.8
 $549.3
 $137.0
 $34.5
 23.5 % 6.3 %
Adjusted EBITDAR margin30.0% 30.9% 31.3%     (90) bps (40) bps
N/C - Not calculable
(1)See footnote (1) to the consolidated revenues table above.
The Northeast segment’s total revenues and Adjusted EBITDARresults of operations for the year ended December 31, 2019 benefited2020 were primarily impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. During the year ended December 31, 2020, our properties had temporary closures pursuant to various orders from state gaming regulatory bodies or governmental authorities to combat the first full yearrapid spread of operationsCOVID-19. All of Ameristar East Chicago and Meadows Racetrack and Casino (“Meadows”), which were acquired inour properties within the Pinnacle Acquisition, resulting in increases year-over-year of $362.6 million and $82.2 million, respectively, and the acquisition of Greektown in May 2019, which contributed $195.9 million and $56.8 million, respectively.
Northeast segment reopened and continue to operate with reduced gaming and hotel (if applicable) capacity, limited food and beverage and other amenity offerings. In response to the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on our operations, we implemented cost saving initiatives to offset inevitable revenue degradation, such as: operating with a reduced
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workforce, focusing on higher margin gaming offerings, reducing marketing costs, and limiting certain lower margin food and beverage offerings.
For the year ended December 31, 2020 the Northeast segment’s total revenues, Adjusted EBITDAR and Adjusted EBITDAR margin decreased, as compared to the prior year, due to the temporary closures described above. While revenues and Adjusted EBITDAR decreased 31.7% and 33.6% compared to the prior year, Adjusted EBITDAR margin decreased 80 basis points primarily as a result of cost cutting measures and other structural changes put in place in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
South Segment
For the year ended December 31,$ Change% / bps Change
(dollars in millions)2020201920182020 vs. 20192019 vs. 20182020 vs. 20192019 vs. 2018
Revenues:
Gaming$684.0$831.1$302.9$(147.1)$528.2 (17.7)%174.4 %
Food, beverage, hotel and other165.6287.891.5(122.2)196.3 (42.5)%214.5 %
Total revenues$849.6$1,118.9$394.4$(269.3)$724.5 (24.1)%183.7 %
Adjusted EBITDAR$318.9$369.8$118.9$(50.9)$250.9 (13.8)%211.0 %
Adjusted EBITDAR margin37.5 %33.1 %30.1 %440 bps300 bps
The South segment’s results of operations for the year ended December 31, 2019 also benefited from strong year-over-year performances at all of our Ohio properties, which all individually grew Adjusted EBITDAR margin2020 were primarily impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic and collectively, increased total revenues by $23.5 million and Adjusted EBITDAR by $14.1 million. Increased competition, primarily Encore Boston Harbor in Eastern Massachusetts, which opened in June 2019, and to a lesser extent, MGM Springfield in Western Massachusetts, which opened in August 2018 and Tiverton Casino in Tiverton, Rhode Island, which is near the border of Massachusetts and opened in September 2018, negatively impacted Plainridge Park Casino, where total revenues decreased by $19.7 million and Adjusted EBITDAR decreased by $9.1 million. Contraction in Northeast segment Adjusted EBITDAR margin was primarily due to the new competition impacting Plainridge Park Casino and the addition of Meadows, where gaming taxes are unfavorable as compared to the majority of other jurisdictions included in this segment.
The Northeast segment’s total revenues and Adjusted EBITDAR forHurricane Laura (described below). During the year ended December 31, 2018 benefited2020 our properties had temporary closures pursuant to various orders from state gaming regulatory bodies or governmental authorities to combat the acquisitionsrapid spread of Ameristar East Chicago and Meadows in October 2018, which contributed a combined $99.1 million of revenues and $17.6 million of Adjusted EBITDAR. Northeast segment operating results also benefited from strong year-over-year performances at allCOVID-19. All of our Ohio properties which all individually grew Adjusted EBITDAR marginwithin the South segment reopened and collectively, increased total revenues by $18.5 millioncontinue to operate with reduced gaming, hotel (if applicable) capacity, limited food and Adjusted EBITDAR by $16.7 million. Management servicebeverage and licensing fees decreased dueother amenity offerings. In response to the fact that the Casino Rama management contract was terminated in July 2018. Contraction in Northeast segment Adjusted EBITDARCOVID-19 pandemic on our operations, we implemented cost saving initiatives to offset inevitable revenue degradation, such as: operating with a reduced workforce, focusing on higher margin was primarily due to the addition of Meadows, where gaming taxes are unfavorable as compared to the majority of other jurisdictions included in this segment.offerings, reducing marketing costs, and limiting certain lower margin food and beverage offerings.
In comparing
For the year ended December 31, 2018 to2020, the prior year, the adoption of ASC 606 had the effect of decreasing gaming revenues and food, beverage, hotel and other revenues by $54.8 million and $47.5 million, respectively, and increasing reimbursable management costs, which related to Casino Rama, by $46.8 million, of which $70.7 million related to promotional allowances, resulting in a net impact on Northeast segment total revenues of an increase of $15.2 million.

South Segment
 For the year ended December 31, $ Change % / bps Change
(dollars in millions)2019 2018 2017 2019 vs. 2018 2018 vs. 2017 2019 vs. 2018 2018 vs. 2017
Revenues (1):
             
Gaming$831.1
 $302.9
 $203.0
 $528.2
 $99.9
 174.4% 49.2 %
Food, beverage, hotel and other287.8
 91.5
 52.1
 196.3
 39.4
 214.5% 75.6 %
 1,118.9
 394.4
 255.1
 724.5
 139.3
 183.7% 54.6 %
Less: Promotional allowances—
 —
 (30.8) —
 30.8
 — (100.0)%
Total revenues$1,118.9
 $394.4
 $224.3
 $724.5
 $170.1
 183.7% 75.8 %
              
Adjusted EBITDAR$369.8
 $118.9
 $62.6
 $250.9
 $56.3
 211.0% 89.9 %
Adjusted EBITDAR margin33.1% 30.1% 27.9%     300 bps 220 bps
(1)See footnote (1) to the consolidated revenues table above.
The South segment’s total revenues and Adjusted EBITDAR decreased, as compared to the prior year, due to the temporary closures, operational restrictions, and social distancing measures described above. The Souths segment’s Adjusted EBITDAR margin increased 440 basis points for the year ended December 31, 2019 benefited from2020, as compared to the first fullprior year of operations of Ameristar Vicksburg, Boomtown Bossier City, Boomtown New Orleans, L’Auberge Baton Rougedue to our cost structure savings initiatives described above.

On August 27, 2020, Hurricane Laura made landfall in Lake Charles, Louisiana and caused significant damage to L’Auberge Lake Charles, which were acquired inforcing it to close for approximately two weeks. The Company maintains insurance, subject to certain deductibles and coinsurance, for the Pinnacle Acquisition, resulting in increasesrepair or replacement of $572.3assets that suffered loss and provides coverage for interruption to our business, including lost profits. The Company received upfront prepayments of $47.5 million and $195.3 million, respectively, and the acquisition of Margaritaville in January 2019, which contributed $157.6 million and $51.7 million, respectively. The closure of Resorts Casino Tunica negatively impacted South segment total revenues by $12.7 million. Cost synergies generated from the Pinnacle Acquisition as well as operational efficiencies resulted in expansion in South segment Adjusted EBITDAR margin.
The South segment’s total revenues and Adjusted EBITDARour insurers related to our anticipated policy claim (i.e. an advance) for the year ended December 31, 2018 benefited from the acquisitions of Ameristar Vicksburg, Boomtown Bossier City, Boomtown New Orleans, L’Auberge Baton Rouge2020. The insurance proceeds were recorded as an offset to recovery costs incurred (i.e. Receivables within our Consolidated Balance Sheets) and L’Auberge Lake Charles in October 2018, which contributed a combined $151.6 million of revenues and $45.8 million of Adjusted EBITDAR. In addition,we did not recognize any gain or loss as a result of the timingthis event.
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Table of the acquisitions of 1st Jackpot Casino and Resorts Casino Tunica, which occurred in May 2017, total revenues and Adjusted EBITDAR had increases of $22.3 million and $9.0 million, respectively. Primarily as a result of operational efficiencies, South segment Adjusted EBITDAR margin expanded.Contents
In comparing the year ended December 31, 2018 to the prior year, the adoption of ASC 606 had the effect of decreasing gaming revenues and food, beverage, hotel and other revenues by $53.4 million and $2.1 million, of which $55.3 million related to promotional allowances, resulting in a net impact on South segment total revenues of a decrease of $0.2 million.West Segment
For the year ended December 31,$ Change% / bps Change
(dollars in millions)2020201920182020 vs. 20192019 vs. 20182020 vs. 20192019 vs. 2018
Revenues:
Gaming$194.2$374.3$228.0$(180.1)$146.3 (48.1)%64.2 %
Food, beverage, hotel and other108.3268.2199.4(159.9)68.8 (59.6)%34.5 %
Reimbursable management costs——10.5— (10.5)— (100.0)%
Total revenues$302.5$642.5$437.9$(340.0)$204.6 (52.9)%46.7 %
Adjusted EBITDAR$82.2$198.8$114.3$(116.6)$84.5 (58.7)%73.9 %
Adjusted EBITDAR margin27.2 %30.9 %26.1 %(370) bps480 bps
West Segment
 For the year ended December 31, $ Change % / bps Change
(dollars in millions)2019 2018 2017 2019 vs. 2018 2018 vs. 2017 2019 vs. 2018 2018 vs. 2017
Revenues (1):
             
Gaming$374.3
 $228.0
 $219.7
 $146.3
 $8.3
 64.2 % 3.8 %
Food, beverage, hotel and other268.2
 199.4
 177.4
 68.8
 22.0
 34.5 % 12.4 %
Reimbursable management costs—
 10.5
 26.1
 (10.5) (15.6) (100.0)% (59.8)%
 642.5
 437.9
 423.2
 204.6
 14.7
 46.7 % 3.5 %
Less: Promotional allowances—
 —
 (42.8) —
 42.8
 — (100.0)%
Total revenues$642.5
 $437.9
 $380.4
 $204.6
 $57.5
 46.7 % 15.1 %
              
Adjusted EBITDAR$198.8
 $114.3
 $72.7
 $84.5
 $41.6
 73.9 % 57.2 %
Adjusted EBITDAR margin30.9% 26.1% 19.1%     480 bps 700 bps
(1)See footnote (1) to the consolidated revenues table above.
The West segment’s total revenues and Adjusted EBITDARresults of operations for the year ended December 31, 2019 benefited2020 were primarily impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. During the year ended December 31, 2020 our properties had temporary closures pursuant to various orders from state gaming regulatory bodies or governmental authorities to combat the first full yearrapid spread of operationsCOVID-19. All of Ameristar Black Hawk andour properties within the Jackpot Properties, which were acquired in the Pinnacle Acquisition, resulting in increases of $206.9 million and $84.2 million, respectively. The West segment operating results also benefited from strong year-over-year performancereopened and continue to operate with reduced gaming, hotel (if applicable) capacity, limited food and beverage and other amenity offerings, with the exception of Zia Park Casino, which experienced gaming volume growth while achieving operational

efficiencies. Adjusted EBITDAR margin of the West segment grew significantly, primarily as a result of the additions of Ameristar Black Hawk and the Jackpot Properties.
We expect that a large renovation and expansion at Monarch Casino, in Black Hawk, Colorado, which includes a 500-room hotel and a parking garage and is expected to be substantially complete in the first or second quarter of 2020, may initially have an adverse impact on the operating results of Ameristar Black Hawk dueremains closed. In response to the increased competition.COVID-19 pandemic on our operations, we implemented cost saving initiatives to offset inevitable revenue degradation, such as: operating with a reduced workforce, focusing on higher margin gaming offerings, reducing marketing costs, and limiting certain lower margin food and beverage offerings.
TheFor the year ended December 31, 2020, the West segment’s total revenues, Adjusted EBITDAR and Adjusted EBITDAR margin decreased, as compared to the prior year, due to the temporary closures, operational restrictions, and social distancing measures described above.
Midwest Segment
For the year ended December 31,$ Change% / bps Change
(dollars in millions)2020201920182020 vs. 20192019 vs. 20182020 vs. 20192019 vs. 2018
Revenues:
Gaming$615.2$938.1$719.8$(322.9)$218.3 (34.4)%30.3 %
Food, beverage, hotel and other66.2156.4103.9(90.2)52.5 (57.7)%50.5 %
Total revenues$681.4$1,094.5$823.7$(413.1)$270.8 (37.7)%32.9 %
Adjusted EBITDAR$258.3$403.6$294.3$(145.3)$109.3 (36.0)%37.1 %
Adjusted EBITDAR margin37.9 %36.9 %35.7 %100 bps120 bps
The Midwest segment’s results of operations for the year ended December 31, 2018 benefited from2020 were primarily impacted by the acquisitions of Ameristar Black Hawk and the Jackpot Properties in October 2018, which contributed a combined $53.8 million of revenues and $20.8 million of Adjusted EBITDAR. The West segment operating results also benefited from strong year-over-year performance of Tropicana Las Vegas, which experienced gaming volume growth while achieving operational efficiencies. Reimbursable management costs decreased due to the fact that the management contract with Hollywood Casino-Jamul San Diego terminated in May 2018. Adjusted EBITDAR margin of the West segment grew significantly, primarily as a result of the additions of Ameristar Black Hawk and the Jackpot Properties as well as the gaming volume growth at Tropicana Las Vegas.
In comparingCOVID-19 pandemic. During the year ended December 31, 20182020 our properties had temporary closures pursuant to various orders from state gaming regulatory bodies or governmental authorities to combat the rapid spread of COVID-19. All of our properties within the Midwest segment reopened and continue to operate with reduced gaming, hotel (if applicable) capacity, limited food and beverage and other amenity offerings. In response to the priorCOVID-19 pandemic on our operations, we implemented cost saving initiatives to offset inevitable revenue degradation, such as: operating with a reduced workforce, focusing on higher margin gaming offerings, reducing marketing costs, and limiting certain lower margin food and beverage offerings.
For the year ended December 31, 2020, the adoption of ASC 606 had the effect of decreasing gaming revenues and food, beverage, hotel and other revenues by $52.1 million and $8.3 million, respectively, of which $57.4 million related to promotional allowances, resulting in a net impact on West segment total revenues of a decrease of $3.0 million.
Midwest Segment
 For the year ended December 31, $ Change % / bps Change
(dollars in millions)2019 2018 2017 2019 vs. 2018 2018 vs. 2017 2019 vs. 2018 2018 vs. 2017
Revenues (1):
             
Gaming$938.1
 $719.8
 $685.4
 $218.3
 $34.4
 30.3% 5.0 %
Food, beverage, hotel and other156.4
 103.9
 96.8
 52.5
 7.1
 50.5% 7.3 %
 1,094.5
 823.7
 782.2
 270.8
 41.5
 32.9% 5.3 %
Less: Promotional allowances—
 —
 (47.2) —
 47.2
 — (100.0)%
Total revenues$1,094.5
 $823.7
 $735.0
 $270.8
 $88.7
 32.9% 12.1 %
              
Adjusted EBITDAR$403.6
 $294.3
 $249.7
 $109.3
 $44.6
 37.1% 17.9 %
Adjusted EBITDAR margin36.9% 35.7% 34.0%     120 bps 170 bps
(1)See footnote (1) to the consolidated revenues table above.
The Midwest segment’s total revenues and Adjusted EBITDAR decreased, as compared to the prior year, due to the temporary closures, operational restrictions, and social distancing measures described above. The Midwest segment’s Adjusted EBITDAR margin increased 100 basis points for the year ended December 31, 2019 benefited from the first full year of operations of River City Casino and Ameristar Council Bluffs, which were acquired in the Pinnacle Acquisition, resulting in increases of $291.3 million and $111.3 million, respectively. Adverse winter weather during the first quarter of 2019 and severe flooding during the second quarter of 2019 negatively impacted visitation at several of our properties within the Midwest segment, resulting in year-over-year declines in total revenues and Adjusted EBITDAR at the majority of our existing properties for the year ended December 31, 2019. Despite challenges presented by the adverse weather and flooding, a focus on cost containment, operational efficiencies, and the additions of Ameristar Council Bluffs and River City Casino resulted in an increase in Adjusted EBITDAR margin.
The Midwest segment’s total revenues and Adjusted EBITDAR for the year ended December 31, 2018 benefited from the acquisitions of River City Casino and Ameristar Council Bluffs in October 2018, which contributed $81.1 million and $28.8 million, respectively. In addition, the Midwest segment operating results benefited from strong year-over-year performances of Argosy Casino Riverside and Prairie State Gaming, where gaming volumes increased and total revenues increased by $18.5 million collectively. Additionally, operational efficiencies at Hollywood Casino St. Louis helped contribute to the year-over-year increase in Midwest segment Adjusted EBITDAR. The expansion in Adjusted EBITDAR margin was largely driven by the performances of Argosy Casino Riverside, Prairie State Gaming and Hollywood Casino St. Louis.
In comparing the year ended December 31, 20182020, as compared to the prior year the adoptiondue to our cost structure savings initiatives described above.
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Other
For the year ended December 31,$ Change% / bps Change
(dollars in millions)2020201920182020 vs. 20192019 vs. 20182020 vs. 20192019 vs. 2018
Revenues:
Gaming$62.7 $8.8 $— $53.9 $8.8 612.5 %— 
Food, beverage, hotel and other62.3 38.7 40.3 23.6 (1.6)61.0 %(4.0)%
Management service and licensing fees— — 0.1 — (0.1)— (100.0)%
Total revenues$125.0 $47.5 $40.4 $77.5 $7.1 163.2 %17.6 %
Adjusted EBITDAR$(43.5)$(87.8)$(68.1)$44.3 $(19.7)(50.5)%28.9 %
Total revenues and Adjusted EBITDAR of the Other category were $47.5 million and $(87.8) million, respectively,increased for the year ended December 31, 2019. Total revenues increased2020, as compared to the prior year, primarily as a result of Penn Interactive. Penn Interactive's operations benefited from the launch of the online Barstool Sportsbook in Pennsylvania in September 2020 and increases in online social and real-money gaming revenue. Real-money online gaming revenue benefited from an improved conversion of the mychoice database to our real-money gaming platform, and was also positively impacted by $7.1the temporary closures of Pennsylvania casinos throughout portions of 2020.

In addition to benefiting from Penn Interactive's operating results, the increase in Adjusted EBITDAR is driven by decreases in corporate overhead costs of $20.5 million for the year ended December 31, 2019,2020, principally driven by furloughs to team members, compensation reductions effective April 1, 2020 through September 30, 2020, and the overall reduction of expenses due to the temporary closures, as well as an overall permanent reduction to our workforce as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, offset by increased expenses related to the ramp up of the Penn Interactive which began operating live sports betting at retail sportsbooks at our properties in Indiana, Iowa, and Pennsylvania, as well as an iCasino in Pennsylvania, during the third quarter of 2019. Adjusted EBITDAR decreased by $19.7 million for the year ended December 31, 2019, principally as a result of an increase in corporate overhead costs, largely attributable to payroll and other general and administrative costs associated with the Pinnacle Acquisition.online sportsbook operations.
Total revenues and Adjusted EBITDAR of the Other category were $40.4 million and $(68.1) million, respectively, for the year ended December 31, 2018, representing year-over-year decreases of $11.3 million and $12.9 million, respectively, principally as a result of Penn Interactive operating results and an increase in corporate overhead costs, largely attributable to payroll and other general and administrative costs associated with the Pinnacle Acquisition.

Non-GAAP Financial Measures
Use and Definitions
In addition to GAAP financial measures, management uses Adjusted EBITDA, Adjusted EBITDA margin, Adjusted EBITDAR and Adjusted EBITDAR margin as non-GAAP financial measures. These non-GAAP financial measures should not be considered a substitute for, nor superior to, financial results and measures determined or calculated in accordance with GAAP. Each of these non-GAAP financial measures is not calculated in the same manner by all companies and, accordingly, may not be an appropriate measure of comparing performance among different companies.
We define Adjusted EBITDA as earnings before interest expense, net; income taxes; depreciation and amortization; stock-based compensation; debt extinguishment and financing charges; impairment losses; insurance recoveries and 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 and acquisition costs; and other income or expenses. 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)amortization; and stock-based compensation expense) added back for Barstool Sports and our Kansas Entertainment joint venture in Kansas Entertainment.venture. Adjusted EBITDA is inclusive of rent expense associated with our triple net operating leases.leases (the operating lease components contained within the Penn Master Lease and Pinnacle Master Lease (primarily land), the Meadows Lease, the Margaritaville Lease, the Greektown Lease and the Tropicana Lease). 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.
Adjusted EBITDA has economic substance because it is used by management as a performance measure to analyze the performance of our business, and is especially relevant in evaluating large, long-lived casino-hotel projects because it provides a perspective on the current effects of operating decisions separated from the substantial non-operational depreciation charges and financing costs of such projects. We present Adjusted EBITDA because it is used by some investors and creditors as an indicator of the strength and performance of ongoing business operations, including our ability to service debt, and to fund capital expenditures, acquisitions and operations. These calculations are commonly used as a basis for investors, analysts and credit rating agencies to evaluate and compare operating performance and value companies within our industry. In order to view the operations of their casinos on a more stand-alone basis, gaming companies, including us, have historically excluded from their Adjusted EBITDA calculations certain corporate expenses that do not relate to the management of specific casino
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properties. However, Adjusted EBITDA is not a measure of performance or liquidity calculated in accordance with GAAP. Adjusted EBITDA information is presented as a supplemental disclosure, as management believes that it is a commonly-usedcommonly used measure of performance in the gaming industry and that it is considered by many to be a key indicator of the Company’s operating results.
We define Adjusted EBITDAR as Adjusted EBITDA (as defined above) plus rent expense associated with triple net operating leases (which is a normal, recurring cash operating expense necessary to operate our business). Adjusted EBITDAR is presented on a consolidated basis outside the financial statements solely as a valuation metric. Management believes that Adjusted EBITDAR is an additional metric traditionally used by analysts in valuing gaming companies subject to triple net leases since it eliminates the effects of variability in leasing methods and capital structures. This metric is included as supplemental disclosure because (i) we believe Adjusted EBITDAR is traditionally used by gaming operator analysts and investors to determine the equity value of gaming operators and (ii) Adjusted EBITDAR is one of the metrics used by other financial analysts in valuing our business. We believe Adjusted EBITDAR is useful for equity valuation purposes because (i) its calculation isolates the effects of financing real estate; and (ii) using a multiple of Adjusted EBITDAR to calculate enterprise value allows for an adjustment to the balance sheet to recognize estimated liabilities arising from operating leases related to real estate. However, Adjusted EBITDAR when presented on a consolidated basis is not a financial measure in accordance with

GAAP and should not be viewed as a measure of overall operating performance or considered in isolation or as an alternative to net income because it excludes the rent expense associated with our triple net operating leases and is provided for the limited purposes referenced herein.
Adjusted EBITDAR margin is defined as Adjusted EBITDAR on a consolidated basis (as defined above) divided by revenues on a consolidated basis. Adjusted EBITDAR margin is presented on a consolidated basis outside the financial statements solely as a valuation metric. We further define Adjusted EBITDAR margin by reportable segment as Adjusted EBITDAR for each segment divided by segment revenues.
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Reconciliation of GAAP Financial Measures to Non-GAAP Financial Measures
The following table includes a reconciliation of net income (loss), which is determined in accordance with GAAP, to Adjusted EBITDA, Adjusted EBITDAR and Adjusted EBITDAR margin, which are non-GAAP financial measures, as well as related margins:measures:
 For the year ended December 31,
(dollars in millions)202020192018
Net income (loss)$(669.1)$43.1$93.5
Income tax expense (benefit)(165.1)43.0(3.6)
Loss on early extinguishment of debt1.2—21.0
Income from unconsolidated affiliates(13.8)(28.4)(22.3)
Interest expense, net543.2534.2538.4
Other expense (income)(106.6)(20.0)7.1
Operating income (loss)(410.2)571.9634.1
Stock-based compensation (1)
14.514.912.0
Cash-settled stock-based award variance (1)(2)
67.20.8(19.6)
(Gain) loss on disposal of assets (1)
(29.2)5.53.2
Contingent purchase price (1)
(1.1)7.00.5
Pre-opening and acquisition costs (1)
11.822.395.0
Depreciation and amortization366.7414.2269.0
Impairment losses623.4173.134.9
Recoveries on loan loss and unfunded loan commitments——(17.0)
Insurance recoveries, net of deductible charges (1)
(0.1)(3.0)(0.1)
Income from unconsolidated affiliates13.828.422.3
Non-operating items of equity method investments (3)
4.73.75.1
Other expenses (1)(4)
13.5——
Adjusted EBITDA675.01,238.81,039.4
Rent expense associated with triple net operating leases (1)
419.8366.43.8
Adjusted EBITDAR$1,094.8$1,605.2$1,043.2
Net income (loss) margin(18.7)%0.8 %2.6 %
Adjusted EBITDAR margin30.6 %30.3 %29.1 %
(1)    These items are included in “General and administrative” within the Company’s Consolidated Statements of Operations and Comprehensive Income (Loss).
(2)    Our cash-settled stock-based awards are adjusted to fair value each reporting period based primarily on the price of the Company’s common stock. As such, significant fluctuations in the price of the Company’s common stock during any reporting period could cause significant variances to budget on cash-settled stock-based awards. During the year ended December 31, 2020, the price of the Company’s common stock increased significantly, which resulted in unfavorable variances to budget.
(3)    Consists principally of interest expense, net; income taxes; depreciation and amortization; and stock-based compensation expense associated with Barstool Sports and our Kansas Entertainment joint venture.
(4)    Consists of non-recurring restructuring charges (primarily severance) associated with a company-wide initiative, triggered by the COVID-19 pandemic, designed to (i) improve the operational effectiveness across our property portfolio; and (ii) improve the effectiveness and efficiency of our Corporate functional support areas.


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 For the year ended December 31,
(dollars in millions)2019 2018 2017
Net income$43.1
 $93.5
 $473.4
Income tax expense (benefit)43.0
 (3.6) (498.5)
Loss on early extinguishment of debt—
 21.0
 24.0
Income from unconsolidated affiliates(28.4) (22.3) (18.7)
Interest expense, net534.2
 538.4
 463.2
Other expense (income)(20.0) 7.1
 2.3
Operating income571.9
 634.1
 445.7
Stock-based compensation (1)
14.9
 12.0
 7.8
Cash-settled stock-based award variance (1)(2)
0.8
 (19.6) 23.4
Loss on disposal of assets (1)
5.5
 3.2
 0.2
Contingent purchase price (1)
7.0
 0.5
 (6.8)
Pre-opening and acquisition costs (1)
22.3
 95.0
 9.7
Depreciation and amortization414.2
 269.0
 267.1
Impairment losses173.1
 34.9
 18.0
Provision for (recoveries on) loan loss and unfunded loan commitments—
 (17.0) 89.8
Insurance recoveries, net of deductible charges (1)
(3.0) (0.1) (0.3)
Income from unconsolidated affiliates28.4
 22.3
 18.7
Non-operating items for Kansas JV (3)
3.7
 5.1
 5.8
Adjusted EBITDA1,238.8
 1,039.4
 879.1
Rent expense associated with triple net operating leases (1)
366.4
 3.8
 —
Adjusted EBITDAR$1,605.2
 $1,043.2
 $879.1
      
Net income margin0.8% 2.6% 15.0%
Adjusted EBITDA margin23.4% 29.0% 27.9%
Adjusted EBITDAR margin30.3% 29.1% 27.9%
(1)These items are included in “General and administrative” within the Company’s Consolidated Statements of Income.
(2)Our cash-settled stock-based awards are adjusted to fair value each reporting period based primarily on the price of the Company’s common stock. As such, significant fluctuations in the price of the Company’s common stock during any reporting period could cause significant variances to budget on cash-settled stock-based awards. During the year ended December 31, 2019, the price of the Company’s common stock increased, which resulted in an unfavorable variance to budget. During the year ended December 31, 2018, the price of the Company’s common stock decreased, which resulted in a favorable variance to budget.
(3)Consists principally of depreciation and amortization associated with the operations of Hollywood Casino at Kansas Speedway.

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LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES
Our primary sources of liquidity and capital resources have been and will continue 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.
For the year ended December 31, $ Change % Change For the year ended December 31,$ Change% Change
(dollars in millions)2019 2018 2017 2019 vs. 2018 2018 vs. 2017 2019 vs. 2018 2018 vs. 2017(dollars in millions)2020201920182020 vs. 20192019 vs. 20182020 vs. 20192019 vs. 2018
Net cash provided by operating activities$703.9
 $352.8
 $477.8
 $351.1
 $(125.0) 99.5 % (26.2)%Net cash provided by operating activities$338.8 $703.9 $352.8 $(365.1)$351.1 (51.9)%99.5 %
Net cash used in investing activities$(607.5) $(1,423.1) $(221.6) $815.6
 $(1,201.5) (57.3)% 542.2 %Net cash used in investing activities$(233.7)$(607.5)$(1,423.1)$373.8 $815.6 (61.5)%(57.3)%
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities$(122.4) $1,272.1
 $(207.0) $(1,394.5) $1,479.1
 N/M N/MNet cash provided by (used in) financing activities$1,310.1 $(122.4)$1,272.1 $1,432.5 $(1,394.5)N/MN/M
N/M - Not meaningful
Operating Cash Flow
The increase in net cash provided by operating activities of $351.1 million for the year ended December 31, 2019, as compared to the prior year, is primarily due to an increase in cash receipts from customers, offset by increases in cash paid to suppliers and vendors and cash paid to employees, all driven primarily by the acquisitions of Pinnacle, Margaritaville, and Greektown. In addition, during the year ended December 31, 2019, we received an upfront payment of $12.5 million pursuant to a multi-year agreement with a sports betting operator for online sports betting and iGaming market access. Furthermore, net cash provided by operating activities was impacted by year-over-year increases in rent and interest payments made under our Triple Net Leases of $342.0 million, principally due to the Pinnacle Master Lease, and in interest payments made on long-term debt of $54.4 million, primarily due to the debt refinancing in October 2018, which increased our total long-term debt.
The decrease in net cash provided by operating activities of $125.0$365.1 million for the year ended December 31, 2018, as compared2020, is due to the prior year, was primarilytemporary closures of our properties due to an increasethe COVID-19 pandemic, which significantly decreased cash receipts from customers. Offsetting this decrease was a $316.2 million decrease in cash paid for rent and interest payments, madein total, under our Triple Net Leases, due primarily to utilizing rent credits to pay rent in the current year under the Master Leases, of $66.1 million, associated largely with the Pinnacle Master Lease; anMeadows Lease and the Morgantown Lease (offset by the increase in interest payments made on long-term debt of $11.5 million, primarilyunder the Greektown Lease due to the debt refinancingtiming of the acquisition in October 2018, which increased our total long-term debt; and an increase in income tax paidthe second quarter of $67.5 million. Offsetting these items was a net increase in cash provided by operating activities due to the Pinnacle Acquisition.2019).
Investing Cash Flow
Net cash used in investing activities for the year ended December 31, 20192020 decreased compared to the prior year primarily consisteddue to decrease in capital expenditures of $53.6 million in the current year and the 2019 acquisitions of the operations of Margaritaville and Greektown for $109.1 million and $289.2 million, respectively, both net of cash acquired, and $190.6 million in capital expenditures, which principally consisted of maintenance capital expenditures (see below).cash. As a part of the acquisitions of Margaritaville and Greektown, the Company entered into sale-leaseback transactions with VICI in the amounts of $261.1 million and $700.0 million, respectively, which had no net impact on net cash used in investing activities for the year ended December 31, 2019. In addition, during the year ended December 31, 2019, we paid $10.0 million for online and retail sports betting licenses in Pennsylvania. CapitalThe decrease in capital expenditures increased year-over-year principally duein the current year primarily reflects our efforts to reduce or defer our planned Category 4 project capital expenditures as we mitigate the Pinnacle Acquisition, which added twelve gaming properties.
Net cash used in investing activities for the year ended December 31, 2018 primarily included the Pinnacle Acquisition of $1,945.2 million, net of cash acquired, offset partially by the cash received for the saleimpact of the Divested Properties of $661.7 million. In addition,COVID-19 pandemic. These decreases were partially offset by our $135.0 million investment in Barstool Sports made during the year ended December 31, 2018, we spent $92.6 million on capital expenditures, which principally consistedfirst quarter of maintenance capital expenditures, purchased two separate Category 4 gaming licenses in York County, Pennsylvania for $50.1 million and Berks County, Pennsylvania for $7.5 million, and purchased iCasino and sports betting licenses in Pennsylvania for $20.0 million.2020.
Net cash used in investing activities for the year ended December 31, 2017 primarily consisted of acquisitions of 1
st Jackpot Casino and Resorts Casino Tunica in the amount of $127.7 million and capital expenditures of $99.3 million, which principally consisted of maintenance capital expenditures.

Capital Expenditures 

Capital expenditures are accounted for as either project capital (new facilities or expansions) or maintenance (replacement) capital expenditures. Cash provided by operating activities as well as cash available under our Revolving Credit Facility funded our capital expenditures for the years ended December 31, 2020, 2019 2018 and 2017.2018.
The following table summarizes our project capital expenditures for the years ended December 31, 2019, 2018 and 2017, by segment:
 For the year ended December 31,
(in millions)2019 2018 2017
Northeast$25.1
 $0.1
 $0.3
West—
 2.5
 24.8
Other—
 0.3
 —
Total$25.1
 $2.9
 $25.1
During the year ended December 31, 2019,2020, we spent $4.1had capital expenditures of $137.0 million primarily related to our maintenance projects and $21.0our Category 4 development projects. For the year ending December 31, 2021, our expected capital expenditures are $296.8 million onof which $98.9 million relates our Category 4 projects and $197.9 million relates to our maintenance projects. Our Category 4 projects are Hollywood Casino York and Hollywood Casino Morgantown development projects, respectively.Morgantown. Hollywood Casino York, which is located in the York Galleria Mall in Springettsbury Township,York County, will represent an overall capital investment of approximately $120$120.0 million inclusive of the gaming license. Hollywood Casino Morgantown is being built on a previously vacant 36-acre site in Caernarvon TownshipBerks County with a capital investment of approximately $111$111.0 million inclusive of the gaming license. We anticipate that both of these projects will be completecompleted by the end of 2020.
During the year ended December 31, 2017, we made enhancements to Tropicana Las Vegas, including adding a celebrity chef restaurant, the Robert Irvine Public House, which opened on July 27, 2017.
The following table summarizes our expected capital expenditures for the year ending December 31, 2020 by segment:2021.
(in millions)Project Maintenance
Northeast$125.8
 $64.3
South—
 28.3
West—
 16.1
Midwest—
 32.6
Other—
 57.2
Total$125.8
 $198.5
Financing Cash Flow
Net cash usedprovided by financing activities for the year ended December 31, 20192020 was $1,310.1 million compared to net cash used in financing activities of $122.4 million in the prior year. The change is driven primarily by the separate public offerings of Penn Common Stock on May 14, 2020 and September 24, 2020, in which we received net proceeds of $331.2 million and $957.6 million, respectively. Additionally, we received $322.2 million of net proceeds from the issuance of the Convertible Notes. These proceeds were partially offset by net repayments under our Senior Secured Credit Facilities of $301.7 million. In the current year we fully repaid $670.0 million of outstanding borrowings under our Revolving Credit Facility and a $115.0
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million prepayment of outstanding borrowings on our Term Loan B-1 Facility. In comparison, in the prior year net cash used by financing activities consisted principally of net repayments of long-term debt of $18.6 million despite the borrowing associated with the acquisition of Greektown, $51.6 million of principal payments on our financing obligations, $6.2 million of principal payments on our finance leases, and $24.9 million in payments related to the repurchase of common stock.
Net cash provided by financing activities for
Debt Issuances, Redemptions and Other Long-term Obligations

On March 13, 2020, we borrowed the year ended December 31, 2018 was largely driven by $1,149.8remaining available amount of $430.0 million under our Revolving Credit Facility. The Company elected to draw down the remaining available funds from its Revolving Credit Facility in order to maintain maximum financial flexibility in light of the COVID-19 pandemic. Through the use of our September 2020 equity raise proceeds, we fully repaid $670.0 million outstanding borrowings under our Revolving Credit Facility. Additionally, on November 12, 2020 the Company prepaid $115.0 million of netoutstanding borrowings of long-term debt and $250.0 million in cash received from the Plainridge Park Casino Sale-Leaseback, offset by $67.4 million of principal payments on our financing obligations and $50.0 million in payments related to the repurchase of common stock. The net borrowings of long-term debt is primarily due to the refinancing of our debt in conjunction with the Pinnacle Acquisition and the acquisition of Margaritaville on January 1, 2019.
Net cash used in financing activities for the year ended December 31, 2017 was largely driven by $162.1 million of net repayments of long-term debt, $57.8 million of principal payments on our financing obligations, $24.8 million in payments related to the repurchase of our common stock, $19.6 million of contingent purchase price payments, and the repayment of a loan used to acquire a previously-leased corporate airplane in the amount of $20.8 million, offset by $82.6 million in cash received from the sale of the real estate assets of 1st Jackpot Casino and Resorts Casino Tunica to GLPI.

Senior Secured Credit Facilities
As of December 31, 2019, our Senior Secured Credit Facilities (as defined below) had a gross outstanding balance of $1,929.8 million, consisting of a $672.3 million Term Loan A Facility, a $1,117.5 millionits Term Loan B-1 FacilityFacility.
On April 14, 2020, the Company entered into a second amendment to its Credit Agreement with its various lenders (the “Second Amendment”) to provide for certain modifications. During the period beginning on April 14, 2020 and ending on the earlier of (x) 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 (y) the date on which the administrative agent receives a compliance certificate for the quarter ending March 31, 2021 (the “Covenant Relief Period”), the Company will not have to comply with any Maximum Leverage Ratio or Minimum Interest Coverage Ratio (as such terms are defined below), and a Revolvingin the Credit Facility, which had $140.0 million drawn as of December 31, 2019. Additionally, as of December 31, 2019 and 2018,Agreement that was amended on January 19, 2017, the "Amended 2017 Credit Agreement"). During the Covenant Relief Period, the Company had conditional obligationswill be subject to a minimum liquidity covenant that requires cash and cash equivalents and availability under letters of credit issued pursuant to the Senior Secured Credit Facilities with face amounts aggregating $30.0 million in both periods, resulting in $530.0 million and $558.0 million of available borrowing capacity under the Revolving Credit Facility, respectively.
On October 30, 2013, the Company entered into a credit agreement (the “2013 Credit Agreement”) providing for: (i) a five-year $500.0 million revolving credit facility (the “2013 Revolving Credit Facility”), (ii) a five-year $500.0 million term loan A facility (the “2013 Term Loan A Facility”) and (iii) a seven-year $250.0 million term loan B facility (the “2013 Term Loan B Facility” and collectively with the 2013 Revolving Credit Facility and the 2013 Term Loan A Facility, the “2013 Senior Secured Credit Facilities”).
On April 28, 2015, the Company entered into an agreement to amend its 2013 Credit Agreement (the “Amended 2013 Credit Agreement”). In August 2015, the Amended 2013 Credit Agreement went into effect, which increased the capacity under the 2013 Revolving Credit Facility to $633.2be (i) at least $400.0 million through April 30, 2020; (ii) $350.0 million during the period from May 1, 2020 through May 31, 2020; (iii) $300.0 million during the period from June 1, 2020 through June 30, 2020; and increased(iv) $225.0 million during the 2013 Term Loan A Facilityperiod from July 1, 2020 through March 31, 2021.

The Second Amendment also amended the financial covenants that are applicable after the Covenant Relief Period to $646.7 million. The Amended 2013 Credit Agreement did not impact the 2013 Term Loan B Facility.
On January 19, 2017,permit the Company entered intoto (i) maintain a maximum consolidated total net leverage ratio of up to a ratio that varies by quarter, ranging between 5.50:1.00 and 4.50:1.00 in 2021 and 4.25:1.00 thereafter, tested quarterly on a pro forma trailing twelve month (“PF TTM”) basis; (ii) maintain a maximum senior secured net leverage ratio of up to a ratio that varies by quarter, ranging between 4.50:1.00 and 3.50:1.00 in 2021 and 3.00:1.00 thereafter, tested quarterly on a PF TTM basis; and (iii) maintain an agreement to amend and restate its Amended 2013 Credit Agreement (the “2017 Credit Agreement”), which provided for:interest coverage ratio of 2.50:1.00, tested quarterly on a PF TTM basis.

In addition, the Second Amendment (i) a five-year $700.0 million revolving credit facility (the “Revolving Credit Facility”), a five-year $300.0 million term loan A facility (the “Term Loan A Facility”), and a seven-year $500.0 million Term Loan B facility (the “Term Loan B Facility” and collectively withprovides that, during the Covenant Relief Period, loans under the Revolving Credit Facility and the Term Loan A Facility the “Senior Secured Credit Facilities”).
On October 15, 2018,shall bear interest at either a base rate or an adjusted LIBOR rate, in connection with the Pinnacle Acquisition, we entered intoeach case, plus an incremental joinder agreement (the “Incremental Joinder”), which amended the 2017 Credit Agreement (the “Amended 2017 Credit Agreement”). The Incremental Joinder provided for an additional $430.2 million of incremental loans having the same terms as the existing Term Loan A Facility, with the exception of extending the maturity date, and an additional $1,128.8 million of loans as a new tranche having new terms (the “Term Loan B-1 Facility”). The proceeds resulting from the Incremental Joinder were used; together with cash on hand and proceeds received from (i) newly-issued shares of the Company’s common stock, (ii) the sale of the Divested Properties, (iii) the Plainridge Park Casino Sale-Leaseback, and (iv) the sale of the real estate assets associated with Belterra Park; to (a) acquire all of the issued and outstanding equity interests of Pinnacle, (b) repay in full Pinnacle’s existing senior secured credit facilities at the time of the acquisition, (c) redeem, repurchase, defease or satisfy and discharge in full Pinnacle’s outstanding 5.625% senior notes due 2024, (d) repay in full the Company’s outstanding borrowings under its Term Loan B Facility at the time of the acquisition, and (e) pay fees, costs and expenses associated with the foregoing. With the exception of extending the maturity date, the Incremental Joinder did not impact the Revolving Credit Facility.
The final maturity dates for the Term Loan A Facility and Term Loan B-1 Facility are October 19, 2023 and October 15, 2025, respectively. The applicable margin, forin the Term Loan A Facility ranges from 1.25% to 3.00% per annum for LIBOR loans and 0.25% to 2.00% per annum forcase of base rate loans, in each case depending on the Consolidated Total Net Leverage Ratio (as definedof 2.00%, and in the Amended 2017 Credit Agreement) ascase of adjusted LIBOR rate loans, of 3.00%; (ii) provides that, during the most recent fiscal quarter. The applicable margin forCovenant Relief Period, the Term Loan B-1 Facility is 2.25% per annum for LIBOR loans and 1.25% per annum for base rate loans. The Term Loan B-1 Facility is subject to a LIBOR “floor” of 0.75%. Prior to extinguishment, the applicable margin for the Term Loan B Facility was 2.50% per annum for LIBOR loans and 1.50% per annum for base rate loans. In addition, weCompany shall pay a commitment fee on the unused portion of the commitments under the Revolving Credit Facility at a rate that ranges from 0.20% toof 0.50% per annum, depending on the Consolidated Total Net Leverage Ratio as of the most recent fiscal quarter.
The payment and performance of obligationsannum; (iii) provides for a 0.75% LIBOR floor applicable to all LIBOR loans under the Senior Secured Credit Facilities are guaranteed by a lien on and security interest in substantially allFacilities; (iv) carves out COVID-19 related effects from certain terms of the assets (other than excluded property, such as gaming licenses)Senior Secured Credit Facilities during the Covenant Relief Period; and (v) makes certain other changes to the covenants and other provisions of the Company. 
5.625% Senior Unsecured NotesCredit Agreement.
On January 19, 2017,In May 2020, the Company completed ana public offering of $400.0$330.5 million aggregate principal amount of 5.625% senior2.75% unsecured convertible notes that mature, unless earlier converted, redeemed or repurchased, on JanuaryMay 15, 20272026 (the “5.625%“Convertible Notes”) at a price of par. After lender fees and discounts, net proceeds received by the Company were $322.2 million. Interest on the 5.625%Convertible Notes is payable on JanuaryMay 15th and JulyNovember 15th of each year. year, beginning on November 15, 2020.
The 5.625%Convertible Notes are not guaranteed by anyconvertible into shares of the Company’s subsidiaries exceptcommon stock at an initial conversion price of $23.40 per share, or 42.7350 shares, per $1,000 principal amount of notes, subject to adjustment if certain corporate events occur. However, in no event will the conversion exceed 55.5555 shares of common stock per $1,000 principal amount of notes. As of December 31, 2020, the maximum number of shares that could be issued to satisfy the conversion feature of the Convertible Notes is 18,360,815 and the amount by which the Convertible Notes if-converted value exceeded its principal amount was $1,255.3 million.

Prior to February 15, 2026, at their election, holders of the Convertible Notes may convert outstanding notes starting in the event thatfourth quarter of 2020 if the trading price of the Company’s common stock exceeds 130% of the conversion price or, starting shortly after the issuance of the Convertible Notes, if the trading price per $1,000 principal amount of notes is less than 98% of the product of the trading price of the Company’s common stock and the conversion rate then in effect. The Convertible Notes may, at the Company’s election, be settled in cash, shares of common stock of the Company, in the future issues certain subsidiary-guaranteed debt securities.or a combination thereof. The Company mayhas the option to redeem the 5.625%Convertible Notes, at any time onin whole or after January 15, 2022, atin part, beginning November 20, 2023.
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In addition, the declining redemption premiums set forth inConvertible Notes convert into shares of the

Company’s common stock upon the occurrence of certain corporate events that constitute a fundamental change under the indenture governing the Convertible Notes at a purchase price equal to 100% of the principal amount thereof, plus accrued and unpaid interest to, but excluding, the date of repurchase. In connection with certain corporate events or if the Company issues a notice of redemption, it will, under certain circumstances, increase the conversion rate for holders who elect to convert their Convertible Notes in connection with such corporate events or during the relevant redemption period for such Convertible Notes.

At December 31, 2020, we had $2,431.6 million in aggregate principal amount of indebtedness, including $1,628.1 million outstanding under our Senior Secured Credit Facilities, $330.5 million outstanding under our Convertible Notes, $400.0 million outstanding under our 5.625% senior unsecured notes, and $73.0 million outstanding in other long-term obligations. No amounts were drawn on our Revolving Credit Facility. We have no debt maturing prior to 2023. As of December 31, 2020 we had conditional obligations under letters of credit issued pursuant to the Senior Secured Credit Facilities with face amounts aggregating to $28.2 million resulting in $671.8 million available borrowing capacity under our Revolving Credit Facility.

Covenants

Our Senior Secured Credit Facilities and 5.625% Notes require us, among other obligations, to maintain specified financial ratios and prior to January 15, 2022, at a “make-whole” redemption premium set forthsatisfy certain financial tests, including the Maximum Consolidated Total Net Leverage Ratio, Maximum Consolidated Senior Secured Net Leverage Ratio and Minimum Interest Coverage Ratio (as such terms are defined in our Amended 2017 Credit Agreement) as well as the Fixed Charge Coverage Ratio (as defined in the indenture governing our 5.625% Notes). In addition, our Senior Secured Credit Facilities and 5.625% Notes restrict, among other things, our ability to incur additional indebtedness, incur guarantee obligations, amend debt instruments, pay dividends, create liens on assets, make investments, engage in mergers or consolidations, and otherwise restrict corporate activities. As of December 31, 2020, the 5.625% Notes.Company was in compliance with all required financial covenants. When our covenant relief period ends, the Company is subject to and expects to be in compliance with all required financial covenants including (i) Maximum Consolidated Total Net Leverage Ratio; (ii) Maximum Consolidated Senior Secured Net Leverage Ratio; and (iii) Minimum Interest Coverage Ratio (as discussed above) with the Company's submission of its compliance certificate for the quarter ending March 31, 2021.
The Company used a portion
See Note 11, “Long-term Debt,” in the notes to our Consolidated Financial Statements for additional information of the proceeds fromCompany's debt and other long-term obligations.

Common Stock Offering
On May 14, 2020, the issuanceCompany completed a public offering of 16,666,667 shares of Penn Common Stock and on May 19, 2020, the underwriters exercised their right to purchase an additional 2,500,000 shares of Penn Common Stock, resulting in an aggregate public offering of 19,166,667 shares of Penn Common Stock. All of the 5.625% Notes to retire allshares were issued at a public offering price of its $300.0$18.00 per share, resulting in gross proceeds of $345.0 million, aggregate principal amountand net proceeds of 5.875% senior subordinated notes due 2021 and, along with loans funded under the 2017 Credit Agreement, repay amounts outstanding under its Amended 2013 Credit Agreement, including to fund related transaction$331.2 million after underwriter fees and expenses. The remaining proceeds fromdiscounts of $13.8 million.

On September 24, 2020, the issuanceCompany completed a public offering of 14,000,000 shares of Penn Common Stock and on September 25, 2020, the underwriters exercised their right to purchase an additional 2,100,000 shares of Penn Common Stock, resulting in an aggregate public offering of 16,100,000 shares of Penn Common Stock. All of the 5.625% Notesshares were used for general corporate purposes.issued at a public offering price of $61.00 per share, resulting in gross proceeds of $982.1 million, and net proceeds of $957.6 million after underwriter fees and discounts of $24.5 million.
Triple Net Leases
The majority of the real estate assets used in the Company’s operations are subject to triple net master leases; the most significant of which are the Penn Master Lease and the Pinnacle Master Lease. Subsequent to the adoption of ASC 842, the Company’s Master Leases are accounted for as either operating leases, finance leases, or determined to continue to be financing obligations. Prior to the adoption of ASC 842, all components contained within the Master Leases were accounted for as financing obligations. In addition, threefive of the gaming facilities used in our operations are subject to individual triple net leases. As previously mentioned, we refer to the Penn Master Lease, the Pinnacle Master Lease, the Meadows Lease, the Margaritaville Lease, the Greektown Lease, the Tropicana Lease and the MeadowsMorgantown Lease, collectively, as our Triple Net Leases.
Under our Triple Net Leases, in addition to lease payments for the real estate assets, we are required to pay the following, among other things: (1) all facility maintenance; (2) all insurance required in connection with the leased properties and the business conducted on the leased properties; (3) taxes levied on or with respect to the leased properties (other than taxes on the income of the lessor); and (4) all tenant capital improvements; and (5) all utilities and other services necessary or appropriate for the
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leased properties and the business conducted on the leased properties.
Penn Master Lease
Pursuant As of December 31, 2020, we are required to a triple net master lease with GLPI (the “Penn Master Lease”), which became effective November 1, 2013, the Company leases real estate assets associated with 19make annual minimum rent payments of the gaming facilities used in its operations. The Penn Master Lease has an initial term of 15 years with four subsequent, five-year renewal periods on the same terms and conditions, exercisable at the Company’s option.
The payment structure under the Penn Master Lease includes a fixed component, a portion of which is$814.6 million. Additionally, our Triple Net Leases are subject to an annual escalator of up to 2%, depending on the Adjusted Revenue to Rent Ratio (as definedescalators and periodic percentage rent resets, as applicable. See Note 12, “Leases,” in the Penn Master Lease) of 1.8:1,notes to our Consolidated Financial Statements for further discussion and a component that is based on the performance of the properties, which is prospectively adjusted (i) every five years by an amount equal to 4% of the average change in net revenues of all properties under the Penn Master Lease (other than Hollywood Casino Columbus and Hollywood Casino Toledo) compared to a contractual baseline during the preceding five years (“Penn Percentage Rent”) and (ii) monthly by an amount equal to 20% of the net revenues of Hollywood Casino Columbus and Hollywood Casino Toledo in excess of a contractual baseline and subject to a rent floor specific to Hollywood Casino Toledo. As a result of the annual escalator, the fixed component of rent increased by $5.5 million, $5.4 million and $2.4 million effective as of November 1, 2019, 2018 and 2017, respectively. Additionally, effective November 1, 2018, the Penn Percentage Rent reset resulted in an annual rent reduction of $11.3 million, which will be in effect until the next Penn Percentage Rent reset, occurring on November 1, 2023.
Pinnacle Master Lease
In connection with the Pinnacle Acquisition, the Company assumed a triple net master lease with GLPI (“Pinnacle Master Lease”), originally effective April 28, 2016. Concurrent with the closing of the Pinnacle Acquisition on October 15, 2018, the Company entered into an amendmentdisclosure related to the Pinnacle Master Lease to, among other things, (i) remove Ameristar St. Charles, Ameristar Kansas City and Belterra Resort and (ii) add Plainridge Park Casino, whose real estate assets were sold to GLPI and concurrently leased back to the Company for a fixed annual rent of $25.0 million. Further, the rent payment under the Pinnacle Master Lease was increased by a fixed annual amount of $13.9 million to adjust the rent to reflect current market conditions. Reflecting this amendment, the CompanyCompany's leases real estate assets associated with twelve of the gaming facilities used in the Company’s operations from GLPI..
Upon assumption of the Pinnacle Master Lease, as amended, there were 7.5 years remaining of the initial ten-year term, with five subsequent, five-year renewal periods exercisable at the Company’s option. The payment structure under the Pinnacle Master Lease includes a fixed component, which is subject to an annual escalator of up to 2%, depending on the Adjusted Revenue to Rent Ratio (as defined in the Pinnacle Master Lease) of 1.8:1, and a component that is based on the performance of the properties, which is prospectively adjusted every two years by an amount equal to 4% of the average change in net revenues of all properties under the Pinnacle Master Lease compared to a contractual baseline during the preceding two years (“Pinnacle

Percentage Rent”). As a result of the annual escalator, effective as of May 1, 2019, the fixed component of rent increased by $1.0 million. The next Pinnacle Percentage Rent reset is scheduled to occur on May 1, 2020.
Meadows Lease, Margaritaville Lease, and Greektown Lease
In connection with the Pinnacle Acquisition, we assumed a triple net lease of the real estate assets used in the operations of Meadows (the “Meadows Lease”), originally effective September 9, 2016, with GLPI as the landlord. Upon assumption of the Meadows Lease, there were eight years remaining of the initial ten-year term, with three subsequent, five-year renewal options followed by one four-year renewal option on the same terms and conditions, exercisable at the Company’s option. The payment structure under the Meadows Lease includes a fixed component (“Meadows Base Rent”), which is subject to an annual escalator of up to 5% for the initial term or until the lease year in which Meadows Base Rent plus Meadows Percentage Rent (as defined below) is a total of $31.0 million, subject to certain adjustments, and up to 2% thereafter, subject to an Adjusted Revenue to Rent Ratio (as defined in the Meadows Lease) of 2.0:1. The “Meadows Percentage Rent” is based on performance, which is prospectively adjusted for the next two-year period equal to 4% of the average annual net revenues of the property during the trailing two-year period. As a result of the annual escalator, effective as of October 1, 2019, the Meadows Base Rent increased by $0.8 million. The next Meadows Percentage Rent reset is scheduled to occur on October 1, 2020.
In connection with the acquisition of Margaritaville, we entered into the Margaritaville Lease with VICI for the real estate assets used in the operations of Margaritaville. The Margaritaville Lease has an initial term of 15 years, with four subsequent five-year renewal options on the same terms and conditions, exercisable at the Company’s option. The payment structure under the Margaritaville Lease includes a fixed component (“Margaritaville Base Rent”), which is subject to an annual escalator of up to 2% subject to an Adjusted Revenue to Rent Ratio (as defined in the Margaritaville Lease) of 1.9:1, and a component that is based on performance, which is prospectively adjusted every two years by an amount equal to 4% of the average change in net revenues of the facility compared to a contractual baseline during the preceding two years (“Margaritaville Percentage Rent”). The first Margaritaville Percentage Rent reset is scheduled to occur on February 1, 2021. On February 1, 2020, the Margaritaville Lease was amended to provide for a change in the measurement of the annual escalator. Under the amendment, the Margaritaville Base Rent is subject to an annual escalator of up to 2% subject to a minimum ratio of net revenue to rent of 6.1:1.
In connection with the acquisition of Greektown, we entered into the Greektown Lease with VICI for the real estate assets used in the operations of Greektown. The Greektown Lease has an initial term of 15 years, with four subsequent five-year renewal options on the same terms and conditions, exercisable at the Company’s option. The payment structure under the Greektown Lease includes a fixed component (“Greektown Base Rent”), which is subject to an annual escalator of up to 2% subject to an Adjusted Revenue to Rent Ratio (as defined in the Greektown Lease) of 1.85:1, and a component that is based on performance, which is prospectively adjusted every two years by an amount equal to 4% of the average change in net revenues of the facility compared to a contractual baseline during the preceding two years (“Greektown Percentage Rent”). The first Greektown Percentage Rent reset is scheduled to occur on June 1, 2021.
Payments to our REIT Landlords under Triple Net Leases
Total payments made to our REIT Landlords, GLPI and VICI, inclusive of rent credits utilized, were as follows:
 For the year ended December 31,
(in millions)2019 2018 2017
Penn Master Lease$457.9
 $461.5
 $455.4
Pinnacle Master Lease328.6
 70.3
 —
Meadows Lease26.4
 5.6
 —
Margaritaville Lease23.1
 —
 —
Greektown Lease33.8
 —
 —
Total$869.8
 $537.4
 $455.4
Other Long-Term Obligations
 For the year ended December 31,
(in millions)202020192018
Penn Master Lease (1)
$457.9 $457.9 $461.5 
Pinnacle Master Lease (1)
326.9 328.6 70.3 
Meadows Lease (1)
26.4 26.4 5.6 
Margaritaville Lease23.5 23.1 — 
Greektown Lease55.6 33.8 — 
Morgantown Lease (1)
0.8 — — 
Total (2)
$891.1 $869.8 $537.4 
Ohio Relocation Fees(1)
As ofDuring the twelve months ended December 31, 2019 and 2018, other long-term obligations included $76.42020 we utilized rent credits to pay $190.7 million, $135.5 million, $11.0 million and $91.3$0.3 million respectively, related toof rent under the relocation fees for Hollywood Gaming at Dayton RacewayPenn Master Lease, Pinnacle Master Lease, Meadows Lease and Hollywood Gaming at Mahoning Valley Race Course, which opened in August 2014 and September 2014,Morgantown Lease, respectively. In June 2013, we finalized
(2)Cash rent payable under the terms of our

memorandum of understanding withTropicana Lease is nominal. Therefore, it has been excluded from the State of Ohio, which included an agreement for us to pay a relocation fee in return for being able to relocate our existing racetracks in Toledo and Grove City to Dayton and Mahoning Valley, respectively. Upon opening Dayton and Mahoning Valley, each relocation fee was recorded at the present value of the contractual obligation, which was calculated as $75.0 million based on the 5.0% discount rate included in the agreement. Each relocation fee is payable as follows: $7.5 million upon opening and eighteen semi-annual payments of $4.8 million beginning one year after opening.
Event Center
As of December 31, 2019 and 2018, other long-term obligations included $12.6 million and $13.2 million, respectively, related to the repayment obligation of a hotel and event center located less than a mile away from Hollywood Casino Lawrenceburg, which was constructed by the City of Lawrenceburg Department of Redevelopment. Effective in January 2015, by contractual agreement, we assumed a repayment obligation for the hotel and event center in the amount of $15.3 million, which was financed through a loan with the City of Lawrenceburg Department of Redevelopment, in exchange for conveyance of the property. Beginning in January 2016, the Company was obligated to make annual payments on the loan of $1.0 million for 20 years.table above.
Share Repurchase Programs
On February 3, 2017,In January 2019, the Company announced a share repurchase program pursuant to which the Board of Directors authorized tothe repurchase of up to $100.0$200.0 million of the Company’s common stock, which expired on February 1, 2019. During the years ended December 31, 2018 and 2017, the Company repurchased 2,299,498 and 1,264,149 shares, respectively, of its common stock in open market transactions for $50.0 million at an average price of $21.74 per share and $24.8 million at an average price of $19.59 per share, respectively.
On January 9, 2019, the Company announced a new share repurchase program pursuant to which the Board of Directors authorized to repurchase up to $200.0 million of the Company’s common stock. The new share repurchase program covers an authorization period of two years, expiring on December 31, 2020. During the year ended December 31, 2019, the Company repurchased 1,271,823 shares of its common stock in open market transactions for $24.9 million at an average price of $19.55 per share.
Covenants All of the repurchased shares were retired. There were no repurchases of the Company’s common stock for the year ended December 31, 2020.
Our Senior Secured Credit Facilities and 5.625% Notes require us, amongOther Contractual Cash Obligations
The following table presents our other contractual cash obligations to maintain specified financial ratios and to satisfy certain financial tests, including the Maximum Consolidated Total Net Leverage Ratio, Maximum Consolidated Senior Secured Net Leverage Ratio and Minimum Interest Coverage Ratio (as such terms are defined in our Amended 2017 Credit Agreement) as well as the Fixed Charge Coverage Ratio (as defined in the indenture governing our 5.625% Notes). In addition, our Senior Secured Credit Facilities and 5.625% Notes restrict, among other things, our ability to incur additional indebtedness, incur guarantee obligations, amend debt instruments, pay dividends, create liens on assets, make investments, engage in mergers or consolidations, and otherwise restrict corporate activities. As of December 31, 2019,2020:
  Payments Due By Period
(in millions)Total20212022-20232024-20252026 and After
Purchase obligations$149.1 $59.7 $33.3 $12.9 $43.2 
Other liabilities reflected within our Consolidated Balance Sheets (1)
9.4 0.8 0.6 0.6 7.4 
Total$158.5 $60.5 $33.9 $13.5 $50.6 
(1)Excludes the Company was in complianceliability for unrecognized tax benefits of $38.2 million, as we cannot reasonably estimate the period of cash settlement with all required financial covenants.  the respective taxing authorities. Additionally, it does not include an estimate of the payments associated with our contingent purchase price obligations of $7.3 million as it is not a fixed obligation.
Outlook 
Based on our current level of operations, we believe that cash generated from operations and cash on hand, together with amounts available under our Senior Secured Credit Facilities, will be adequate to meet our anticipated obligations under our Triple Net Leases, debt service requirements, capital expenditures and working capital needs for the foreseeable future. However, we cannot be certain that our business willability to generate sufficient cash flow from operations;operations will depend on a range of economic, competitive and business factors, many of which are outside our control, including the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. We cannot be certain: (i) of the impact of the operating restrictions to accommodate social distancing and health and safety guidelines on our properties; (ii) of the magnitude and duration of the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic (including reoccurrences) on general economic conditions, capital markets, unemployment and our liquidity, operations, supply chain and personnel, including the potential that some or all of our properties may be forced to close or cease operations for a certain period of time; (iii) that the U.S. economy and our business will continuerecover to grow in 2020;levels that existed prior to the COVID-19 pandemic and on what time frame; (iv) that our anticipated earnings projections will be realized; (v) that we will achieve the expected synergies from our acquisitions, principally Pinnacle; or
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acquisitions; (vi) that future borrowings will be available under our Senior Secured Credit Facilities or otherwise will be available in the credit markets to enable us to service our indebtedness or to make anticipated capital expenditures. We caution you that the trends seen at our reopened properties (e.g., higher spend per trip) may not continue. In addition, while we expectanticipated that a majoritysignificant amount of our future growth towould come through the pursuit of opportunities within other distribution channels, such as retail and online sports betting, social gaming, retail gaming, and iGaming; from acquisitions of gaming properties; further investment in retail sportsbooks, online sports betting, and iGaming;properties at reasonable valuations; greenfield projects; and jurisdictional expansions;expansions and property expansion in under-penetrated markets.markets; there can be no assurance that this will be the case given the uncertainty arising from the COVID-19 pandemic. If we consummate significant acquisitions in the future or undertake any significant property expansions, or make additional investments in Barstool Sports, our cash requirements may increase significantly and we may need to make additional borrowings or complete equity or debt financings to meet these requirements. Our future operating performance and our ability to service or refinance our debt will be subject to future economic conditions and to financial, business and other factors, many of which are beyond our control. See “Risk Factors—Risks Related to Our Indebtedness and Capital Structure” within “Item 1A. Risk Factors,” of this Annual Report on Form 10-K for a discussion of the risks related to our capital structure. 


We have historically maintained a capital structure comprised of a mix of equity and debt financing. We vary our leverage to pursue opportunities in the marketplace and in an effort to maximize our enterprise value for our shareholders. We expect to meet our debt obligations as they come due through internally-generated funds from operations and/or refinancing them through the debt or equity markets prior to their maturity.

CONTRACTUAL OBLIGATIONS AND OTHER COMMITMENTS
Contractual Cash Obligations
As of December 31, 2019, there was $530.0 million available for borrowing under our Revolving Credit Facilities. The following table presents our contractual cash obligations as of December 31, 2019:
   Payments Due By Period
(in millions)Total 2020 2021-2022 2023-2024 2025 and After
Senior Secured Credit Facilities         
Principal$1,929.8
 $46.7
 $146.5
 $675.6
 $1,061.0
Interest (1)
347.1
 71.7
 137.7
 103.9
 33.8
5.625% Notes         
Principal400.0
 —
 —
 —
 400.0
Interest168.8
 22.5
 45.0
 45.0
 56.3
Purchase obligations126.4
 70.4
 29.1
 11.6
 15.3
Capital expenditure commitments (2)
54.1
 54.1
 —
 —
 —
Operating leases (3)
10,160.1
 424.0
 804.3
 778.5
 8,153.3
Finance leases (3)
496.0
 21.7
 43.3
 37.5
 393.5
Financing obligations (3)
11,114.5
 374.7
 734.6
 734.6
 9,270.6
Ohio relocation fees (4)
122.5
 31.2
 62.4
 28.9
 —
Other liabilities reflected within our Consolidated Balance Sheets (5)
26.4
 1.9
 3.1
 2.6
 18.8
Total$24,945.7
 $1,118.9
 $2,006.0
 $2,418.2
 $19,402.6
(1)The interest rates are estimated using the forward LIBOR curves plus the applicable spread as of December 31, 2019. The contractual amounts to be paid on our variable rate obligations are affected by changes in market interest rates and changes in our spreads, which are based on our leverage ratios. Future changes in such ratios will impact the contractual amounts to be paid.
(2)We anticipate spending $324.3 million for future capital expenditures over the next year, of which we are contractually committed to spend $54.1 million as of December 31, 2019. Pursuant to each of our Triple Net Leases, we are obligated to spend a minimum of 1% of annual net revenues, in the aggregate under each lease, on the maintenance of such facilities.
(3)
See Note 11, “Leases,” in the notes to our Consolidated Financial Statements.
(4)
In addition to the Ohio Relocation Fees discussed in Note 10, “Long-term Debt,” in the notes to our Consolidated Financial Statements, the Company agreed to pay $110.0 million (of which $36.0 million remains to be paid) to the State of Ohio over ten years in return for certain clarifications from the State of Ohio with respect to various financial matters and limits on competition within the ten-year time period.
(5)Excludes the liability for unrecognized tax benefits of $37.2 million, as we cannot reasonably estimate the period of cash settlement with the respective taxing authorities. Additionally, it does not include an estimate of the payments associated with our contingent purchase price obligations of $17.5 million as it is not a fixed obligation.
Other Commercial Commitments
The following table presents our material commercial commitments as of December 31, 2019:
   Payments Due By Period
(in millions)Total 2020 2021-2022 2023-2024 2025 and After
Letters of credit (1)
$30.0
 $30.0
 $—
 $—
 $—
Total$30.0
 $30.0
 $—
 $—
 $—
(1)The available balance under our Revolving Credit Facilities is reduced by outstanding letters of credit.

RECENTLY ISSUED ACCOUNTING PRONOUNCEMENTS
For information on new accounting pronouncements and the impact of these pronouncements on our Consolidated Financial Statements, see Note 3, “New Accounting Pronouncements,” in the notes to our Consolidated Financial Statements.

CRITICAL ACCOUNTING ESTIMATES
The preparation of the Consolidated Financial Statements in accordance with GAAP requires us to make estimates and judgments that are subject to an inherent degree of uncertainty. The nature of the estimates and assumptions are material due to the levels of subjectivity and judgment necessary to account for highly uncertain factors or the susceptibility of such factors to change. The development and selection of critical accounting estimates, and the related disclosures, have been reviewed with the Audit Committee of our Board of Directors. We believe the current assumptions and other considerations used to estimate amounts reflected in our Consolidated Financial Statements are appropriate. However, if actual experience differs from the assumptions and other considerations used in estimating amounts reflected in our Consolidated Financial Statements, the resulting changes could have a material adverse effect on our financial condition, results of operations and cash flows.
Goodwill and other intangible assets
As of December 31, 2019,2020, the Company had $1,270.7$1,157.1 million in goodwill and $2,026.5$1,513.5 million in other intangible assets within its Consolidated Balance Sheet, representing 9.0%representing 7.9% and 14.3%10.3% of total assets, respectively. The Company’s goodwill and other intangible assets are primarily the result of acquisitions of businesses and payments for gaming licenses. These intangible assets require significant management estimates and judgment pertaining to: (i) the valuation in connection with initial purchase price allocations and (ii) the ongoing evaluation for impairment. During the fourth quarter we performed our annual impairment analysis and the fair value of goodwill for all reporting units exceeded the carrying value by a substantial margin. Therefore, none of our reporting units incurred any goodwill impairment charges as a result of the annual assessment.
In connection with the Company’s acquisitions, valuations are completed to determine the allocation of the purchase price. The factors considered in the valuations include data gathered as a result of the Company’s due diligence in connection with the acquisitions, projections for future operations, and data obtained from third-party valuation specialists, as deemed appropriate. Goodwill represents the future economic benefits of a business combination measured as the excess purchase price over the fair market value of net assets acquired. Goodwill is tested annually, or more frequently if indicators of impairment exist.
For the quantitative goodwill impairment test, an income approach, in which a discounted cash flow (“DCF”) model is utilized, and a market-based approach using guideline public company multiples of earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization from the Company’s peer group are utilized in order to estimate the fair market value of the Company’s reporting units. In determining the carrying amount of each reporting unit that utilizes real estate assets subject to the Triple Net Leases, if and as applicable, (i) the Company allocates each reporting unit their pro-rata portion of the right-of-use (“ROU”) assets, lease liabilities, and/or financing obligations, and (ii) pushes down the carrying amount of the property and equipment subject to such leases. In general, as it pertains to the Master Leases, such amounts are allocated based on the reporting unit’s projected Adjusted EBITDA as a percentage of the aggregate estimated Adjusted EBITDA of all reporting units subject to either of the Master Leases, as applicable. The Company compares the fair value of its reporting units to the carrying amounts. If the carrying amount of the reporting unit exceeds the fair value, an impairment is recorded equal to the amount of the excess (not to exceed the amount of goodwill allocated to the reporting unit).
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We consider our gaming licenses, trademarks, and certain other intangible assets as indefinite-lived intangible assets that do not require amortization based on our future expectations to operate our gaming properties indefinitely as well as our historical experience in renewing these intangible assets at minimal cost with various state commissions. Rather, these intangible assets are tested annually for impairment, or more frequently if indicators of impairment exist, by comparing the fair value of the recorded assets to their carrying amount. If the carrying amounts of the indefinite-lived intangible assets exceed their fair value, an impairment loss is recognized. We complete the testing of our indefinite-lived intangible assets prior to assessing our goodwill for impairment. Our annual goodwill and other indefinite-lived intangible assets impairment test is performed on October 1st of each year.
We assess the fair value of our gaming licenses using the Greenfield Method under the income approach, which estimates the fair value of the gaming license using a DCF model assuming we built a new casino with similar utility to that of the existing casino. The method assumes a theoretical start-up company going into business without any assets other than the intangible asset being valued. As such, the value of the gaming license is a function of the following assumptions:
•Projected revenues and operating cash flows (including an allocation of the projected payments under any applicable Triple Net Lease);
•Estimated construction costs and duration;
•Pre-opening costs; and
•Discounting that reflects the level of risk associated with receiving future cash flows attributable to the license.
We assess the fair value of our trademarks using the relief-from-royalty method under the income approach. The principle behind this method is that the value of the trademark is equal to the present value of the after-tax royalty savings attributable to the owned trademark. As such, the value of the trademark is a function of the following assumptions:

•Projected revenues;
•Selection of an appropriate royalty rate to apply to projected revenues; and
•Discounting that reflects the level of risk associated with the after-tax revenue stream associated with the trademark.
The evaluation of goodwill and indefinite-lived intangible assets requires the use of estimates about future operating results of each reporting unit to determine the estimated fair value of the reporting unit and the indefinite-lived intangible assets. The Company must make various assumptions and estimates in performing its impairment testing. The implied fair value includes estimates of future cash flows (including an allocation of the projected payments under any applicable Triple Net Lease) that are based on reasonable and supportable assumptions which represent the Company’s best estimates of the cash flows expected to result from the use of the assets including their eventual disposition. Changes in estimates, increases in the Company’s cost of capital, reductions in transaction multiples, changes in operating and capital expenditure assumptions or application of alternative assumptions and definitions could produce significantly different results. Future cash flow estimates are, by their nature, subjective and actual results may differ materially from the Company’s estimates. If our ongoing estimates of future cash flows are not met, we may have to record additional impairment charges in future periods. Our estimates of cash flows are based on the current regulatory and economic climates (including as a result of COVID-19), recent operating information and budgets of the various properties where it conducts operations. These estimates could be negatively impacted by changes in federal, state or local regulations, economic downturns, or other events affecting our properties.
Forecasted cash flows (based on our annual operating plan as determined in the fourth quarter) can be significantly impacted by the local economy in which our reporting units operate. For example, increasesoperate, as illustrated by the COVID-19 pandemic which caused temporary suspension of our operations pursuant to various orders from state gaming regulatory bodies or governmental authorities. Increases in unemployment rates can also result in decreased customer visitations and/or lower customer spend per visit. In addition, the impact of new legislation which approves gaming in nearby jurisdictions or further expands gaming in jurisdictions where our reporting units currently operate can result in opportunities for us to expand our operations. However, it also has the impact of increasing competition for our established properties which generally will have a negative effect on those locations’ profitability once competitors become established as a certain level of cannibalization occurs absent an overall increase in customer visitations. Additionally, increases in gaming taxes approved by state regulatory bodies can negatively impact forecasted cash flows.

Assumptions and estimates about future cash flow levels and multiples by individual reporting units are complex and subjective. They are sensitive to changes in underlying assumptions and can be affected by a variety of factors, including external factors, such as industry, geopolitical and economic trends, and internal factors, such as changes in the Company’s business strategy, which may re-allocate capital and resources to different or new opportunities which management believes will enhance its overall value but may be to the detriment of an individual reporting unit.
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Once an impairment of goodwill or other intangible asset has been recorded, it cannot be reversed. Since the Company’s goodwill and other indefinite-lived intangible assets are not amortized, there may be volatility in reported net income or loss because impairment losses, if any, are likely to occur irregularly and in varying amounts. Intangible assets that have a definite life are amortized on a straight-line basis over their estimated useful lives or related service contract. The Company reviews the carrying amount of its amortizing intangible assets for possible impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that their carrying amount may not be recoverable. If the carrying amount of the amortizing intangible assets exceed their fair value, an impairment loss is recognized.
Revenue and earnings streams within our industry can vary significantly based on various circumstances, which in many cases are outside of the Company’s control, and as such are difficult to predict and quantify. We have disclosed several of these circumstances in “Item 1A. Risk Factors” of this Annual Report on Form 10-K. Circumstances include, for instance, temporary property closures as a result of COVID-19, changes in legislation that approves gaming in nearby jurisdictions, further expansion of gaming in jurisdictions where we currently operate, new state legislation that requires the implementation of smoking restrictions at our casinos or any other events outside of our control that make the customer experience less desirable.
AsDuring the first quarter of 2020, we identified an indicator of impairment as a result of our 2019 annual impairment test, wethe COVID-19 pandemic and recognized impairments on our goodwill, gaming licenses and trademarks, of $88.0$113.0 million, $62.6$437.0 million and $20.0$61.5 million, respectively. Upon reopening of our gaming facilities and throughout the fourth quarter of 2020 we undertook various initiatives to mitigate the impact of regulatory restrictions imposed as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. We completed our annual assessment for impairment as of October 1, 2020, which did not result in any impairment charges to goodwill, gaming licenses and trademarks. See Note 8,9, “Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets,” in the notes to our Consolidated Financial Statements. Goodwill of reporting units and gaming licenses and trademarks of properties recently acquired or impaired are particularly at-risk for future impairment given the fact that they are recorded at fair value as of the date of acquisition or impairment. As of October 1, 2019, the date of the most recent annual impairment test, the reporting units with goodwill and the gaming licenses and trademarks associated with our properties with less than a substantial cushion, including a sensitivity analysis of the impact on the recorded amount of impairment losses, were as follows:

     Increase in the Recorded Amount of Impairment Loss as a Result of:
(dollars in millions)Carrying Amount Cushion 
Discount Rate
+100 bps
 Terminal Growth Rate -50 bps
Goodwill       
Hollywood Casino Aurora$161.1
 —% $14.0
 $5.9
Margaritaville Resort Casino$40.5
 12.8% $—
 $—
        
Gaming licenses       
Ameristar East Chicago$115.5
 —% $17.0
 $6.5
Boomtown Bossier City$16.0
 —% $3.5
 $1.5
Boomtown New Orleans$101.5
 0.5% $14.0
 $5.5
L’Auberge Lake Charles$304.0
 22.5% $—
 $—
Meadows Racetrack and Casino$158.5
 —% $21.0
 $8.0
River City Casino$226.5
 0.9% $28.0
 $10.0
        
Trademarks       
Ameristar Black Hawk$39.0
 6.4% $2.0
 $—
Ameristar Council Bluffs$32.5
 —% $3.5
 $1.0
Ameristar East Chicago$22.0
 6.8% $1.0
 $—
Ameristar Vicksburg$19.0
 —% $2.0
 $0.5
Boomtown Bossier City$5.0
 —% $0.5
 $0.5
L’Auberge Baton Rouge$20.0
 —% $2.0
 $0.5
Meadows Racetrack and Casino$30.0
 —% $3.0
 $0.5
Income taxes 

Under ASC Topic 740, “Income Taxes” (“ASC 740”), deferred tax assets and liabilities are determined based on the differences between the financial statement carrying amounts and the tax bases of existing assets and liabilities and are measured at the prevailing enacted tax rates that will be in effect when these differences are settled or realized. ASC 740 also requires that deferred tax assets be reduced by a valuation allowance if it is more-likely-than-not that some portion or all of the deferred tax assets will not be realized. The realizability of the net deferred tax assets is evaluated each reporting period by assessing the valuation allowance and by adjusting the amount of the allowance, if necessary. Pursuant to ASC 740, in evaluating the more-likely-than-not standard, we consider all available positive and negative evidence including projected future taxable income and available tax planning strategies that could be implemented to realize the net deferred tax assets. In the event the Company determines that the deferred income tax assets would be realized in the future in excess of their net recorded amount, an adjustment to the valuation allowance would be recorded, which would reduce the provision for income taxes. During the third quarter of 2017, we determined

ASC 740 suggests that a valuation allowance was no longer required against our federal netadditional scrutiny should be given to deferred tax assets forof an entity with cumulative pre‑tax losses during the portionthree most recent years and is widely considered significant negative evidence that was expectedis objective and verifiable and therefore, difficult to be realized upon the achievement of the “more-likely-than-not” standard. As such, we released $741.9 million of our total valuation allowance duringovercome. For the year ended December 31, 2017.2020, we have cumulative pre‑tax losses and considered this factor in our analysis of deferred taxes. Additionally, we expect to remain in a three year cumulative loss position in the near future. As a result, the Company has recorded a valuation allowance against its net deferred tax assets, excluding assets that can be realized based on our ability to carry back losses to recoup taxes previously paid and excluding the reversal of deferred tax liabilities related to indefinite‑lived intangibles. We intend to continue to maintain a valuation allowance on our net deferred tax assets until there is sufficient positive evidence to support the reversal of all or some portion of these allowances.


ITEM 7A.QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURE ABOUT MARKET RISK
ITEM 7A.QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURE ABOUT MARKET RISK
We are exposed to market risk from adverse changes in interest rates with respect to the short-term floating interest rate on borrowings under our Senior Secured Credit Facilities. As of December 31, 2019,2020, the Company’s Senior Secured Credit Facilities had a gross outstanding balance of $1,929.8$1,628.1 million, consisting of a $672.3$636.9 million Term Loan A Facility and a $1,117.5$991.2 million Term Loan B-1 Facility, and a Revolving Credit Facility, which had $140.0 million drawn asFacility. As of December 31, 2019.2020, we have $671.8 million of available borrowing capacity under our Revolving Credit Facility.
In May 2020, the Company completed a public offering of $330.5 million aggregate principal amount of 2.75% Convertible Notes that mature on May 15, 2026, unless earlier converted, redeemed or repurchased. Interest on the Convertible Notes is payable on May 15th and November 15th of each year, which began on November 15, 2020.
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The table below provides information as of December 31, 20192020 about our long-term debt obligations that are sensitive to changes in interest rates, including the notional amounts maturing during the twelve monthtwelve-month period presented and the related weighted-average interest rates by maturity dates.
(dollars in millions)20212022202320242025ThereafterTotalFair Value
Fixed rate$— $— $— $— $— $400.0 $400.0 $418.0 
Average interest rate5.625 %
Fixed rate$— $— $— $— $— $330.5 $330.5 $1,274.5 
Average interest rate2.750 %
Variable rate$64.4 $82.1 $524.4 $11.3 $945.9 $— $1,628.1 $1,609.3 
Average interest rate (1)
3.62 %3.65 %3.73 %3.13 %3.27 %— %
(1)Estimated rate, reflective of forward LIBOR December 31, 2020 plus the spread over LIBOR applicable to variable-rate borrowing.
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(dollars in millions)2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 Thereafter Total Fair Value
Fixed rate$—
 $—
 $—
 $—
 $—
 $400.0
 $400.0
 $426.0
Average interest rate

 

 

 

 

 5.625%    
Variable rate$46.7
 $64.4
 $82.1
 $664.3
 $11.3
 $1,061.0
 $1,929.8
 $1,930.6
Average interest rate (1)
3.65% 3.66% 3.67% 3.70% 3.98% 4.04%    
(1)Estimated rate, reflective of forward LIBOR December 31, 2019 plus the spread over LIBOR applicable to variable-rate borrowing.

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ITEM 8.FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND SUPPLEMENTARY DATA

ITEM 8.FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND SUPPLEMENTARY DATA

REPORT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM
To the shareholders and the Board of Directors of
Penn National Gaming, Inc. and Subsidiaries

Opinion on the Financial Statements
We have audited the accompanying consolidated balance sheets of Penn National Gaming, Inc. and subsidiaries (the “Company”) as of December 31, 20192020 and 2018,2019, the related consolidated statements of income,operations, comprehensive income (loss), changes in stockholders’ equity, (deficit), and cash flows, for each of the three years in the period ended December 31, 2019,2020, and the related notes (collectively referred to as the “financial statements”). In our opinion, the financial statements present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of the Company as of December 31, 20192020 and 2018,2019, and the results of its operations and its cash flows for each of the three years in the period ended December 31, 2019,2020, in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America.

We have also audited, in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States) (PCAOB), the Company’s internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2019,2020, based on criteria established in Internal Control - Integrated Framework (2013) issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission and our report dated February 27, 2020,26, 2021, expressed an unqualified opinion on the Company’s internal control over financial reporting.

Change in Accounting Principle
As discussed in Note 32 to the financial statements, effective January 1, 2019, the Company adopted FASB ASC Topic 842, Leases, using the modified retrospective approach.

Basis for Opinion
These financial statements are the responsibility of the Company’s management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on the Company’s financial statements based on our audits. We are a public accounting firm registered with the PCAOB and are required to be independent with respect to the Company in accordance with the U.S. federal securities laws and the applicable rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission and the PCAOB.

We conducted our audits in accordance with the standards of the PCAOB. Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material misstatement, whether due to error or fraud. Our audits included performing procedures to assess the risks of material misstatement of the financial statements, whether due to error or fraud, and performing procedures that respond to those risks. Such procedures included examining, on a test basis, evidence regarding the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. Our audits also included evaluating the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall presentation of the financial statements. We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.

Critical Audit MattersMatter

The critical audit mattersmatter communicated below are mattersis a matter arising from the current-period audit of the financial statements that werewas communicated or required to be communicated to the audit committee and that (1) relaterelates to accounts or disclosures that are material to the financial statements and (2) involved our especially challenging, subjective, or complex judgments. The communication of critical audit matters does not alter in any way our opinion on the financial statements, taken as a whole, and we are not, by communicating the critical audit mattersmatter below, providing a separate opinionsopinion on the critical audit mattersmatter or on the accounts or disclosures to which they relate.it relates.
Gaming License
Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets - Refer to Notes 2 and 89 to the financial statements

Critical Audit Matter Description
The Company’s goodwill, gaming license, indefinite-lived intangible assetsand trademarks are tested annually for impairment, or more frequently if indicators of impairment exist, by comparing the fair value of the recorded assetseach reporting unit to their carrying amount.amount for goodwill and by comparing the fair value of each gaming license or trademark to its carrying value. The Company determines the fair value of its reporting units using a combination of income-based and market-based approaches. The Company assesses the fair value of its gaming
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licenses using the Greenfield Method under the income approach, which estimates the fair value using a discounted cash flow model assuming the Company built a casino with similar utility to that of the existing casino. The Company assesses the fair value of its trademarks using the relief-from-royalty method under the income approach. The key inputs in determining the fair value, among others, include projected revenue and operating cash flows

discounted to reflect the level of risk associated with receiving future cash flows attributable to the licenses. Total gaming licenses were $1,681.9 million asflows. As of December 31, 2019,2020, the book value of which $115.5goodwill is $1,157.1 million, $101.5 million, $304.0 million, $158.5gaming license is $1,246.1 million, and $226.5 million was allocated to Ameristar East Chicago, Boomtown New Orleans, L’Auberge Lake Charles, Meadows Racetrack and Casino, and River City Casino (the “properties”), respectively.trademarks is $240.9 million.

Auditing the fair value of the properties’Company’s reporting units, gaming licenses, and trademarks involved a high degree of subjectivity in evaluating whether management’s estimates and assumptions of projected revenue and operating cash flows and the selection of the discount rates used to derive the fair value were reasonable, including the need to involve our fair value specialists.

How the Critical Audit Matter Was Addressed in the Audit
Our audit procedures related to forecasts of future revenue and operating cash flows and the determination of the discount rates used by management to estimate the fair value of the properties’reporting units, gaming licenses, and trademarks included the following, among others:

•We tested the effectiveness of controls over determining the fair value of the Company’s reporting units, gaming licenses, and trademarks, including those over the forecasts of future revenue and operating cash flows and the selection of the discount rates.

•We evaluated management’s ability to accurately forecast future revenues and operating cash flows by comparing actual results to management’s historical forecasts.

•We evaluated the reasonableness of management’s revenue and operating cash flow forecasts by comparing the forecasts to:
◦Historical results
◦Internal communications to management and the Board of Directors
◦Forecasted information included in the Company’s press release as well as in analyst and industry reports for the Company and certain of its peer companies
◦The impact of changes in the regulatory environment on management’s projections.

◦Historical results
◦Internal communications to management and the Board of Directors
◦Forecasted information included in the Company’s press release as well as in analyst and industry reports for the Company and certain of its peer companies
◦The impact of changes in the regulatory environment on management’s projections.
•With the assistance of our fair value specialists, we evaluated the reasonableness of the discount rates by:
◦Testing the source information underlying the determination of the discount rates and the mathematical accuracy of the calculations.
◦Developing a range of independent estimates and comparing those to the discount rates selected by management.

◦Testing the source information underlying the determination of the discount rates and the mathematical accuracy of the calculations.
◦Developing a range of independent estimates and comparing those to the discount rates selected by management.
Adoption of Accounting Standards Codification Topic 842, “Leases” (“ASC 842”) for Master Leases - Refer to Notes 2, 3 and 11 to the financial statements (also see ASC 842 explanatory paragraph above)
Critical Audit Matter Description
On January 1, 2019, the Company adopted ASC 842 and recorded a cumulative-effect adjustment to retained earnings of $1,085.7 million. Under the provisions of ASC 842, the Company was required to evaluate its existing sale-leaseback transactions to determine whether a sale had occurred, and if a sale had occurred, to determine the classification (operating or finance) of each component contained within each of its Master Leases.
The Company assessed each Master Lease component and determined certain land components to be operating leases and certain building components to be financing obligations. The assessment of the classification of each component resulted in the (1) derecognition of certain property and equipment and financing obligations, (2) recognition of an operating lease liability and an operating lease right-of-use (“ROU”) asset for the operating leases, and (3) continued recognition of the financing obligation utilizing the original assumptions as of the date the Company entered into or acquired each Master Lease. The Company also was required to evaluate the components contained within the build-to-suit arrangements, which resulted in the Dayton and Mahoning Valley lease components being classified as finance leases.
The significant complexity of the adoption of ASC 842, which resulted in a material adjustment to opening retained earnings, required significant auditor judgment with respect to evaluating the determination of lease classifications, interpretation of build-to-suit accounting guidance, and assessment of sale lease back accounting, including the need to involve professionals in our firm with expertise in lease accounting.

How the Critical Audit Matter Was Addressed in the Audit
Our audit procedures related to the adoption of ASC 842 for its Master Leases included the following, among others:
We tested the effectiveness of internal controls over the adoption of ASC 842, inclusive of controls over the evaluation of lease classifications and accounting conclusions.
With the assistance of professionals in our firm with expertise in lease accounting, we evaluated the appropriateness of the accounting conclusions, including;
◦Lease classification
◦Build to suit and sale lease back transactions.
We evaluated the financial statement impact of (i) the derecognition of the existing financing obligation and the carrying amount of the property and equipment that resulted in a cumulative-effect adjustment to retained earnings, (ii) the recognition of an operating lease liability and an operating lease ROU asset primarily pertaining to the land component, and (iii) the recognition of a ROU asset and financing lease liability relating to certain leases which were previously considered build-to-suit leases.
We tested the leasing components contained within each of the Master Leases that were determined to continue to represent financing obligations (consisting primarily of the building components) at the adoption date, which resulted in the (i) continued recognition of the leased assets in “Property and equipment, net” within the financial statements and (ii) continued recognition of the financing obligation.
We tested the accuracy and completeness of contract terms and key assumptions utilized in key accounting determinations through comparison to the underlying lease contracts and supporting documentation.

/s/ Deloitte & Touche LLP
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
February 27, 202026, 2021
We have served as the Company’s auditor since 2017.


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PENN NATIONAL GAMING, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
December 31, December 31,
(in millions, except share and per share data)2019 2018 (in millions, except share and per share data)20202019
Assets   Assets  
Current assets   Current assets  
Cash and cash equivalents$437.4
 $479.6
Cash and cash equivalents$1,853.8 $437.4 
Receivables, net of allowance for doubtful accounts of $7.7 and $3.288.7
 106.8
Receivables, net of allowance for doubtful accounts of $8.8 and $7.7Receivables, net of allowance for doubtful accounts of $8.8 and $7.796.4 88.7 
Prepaid expenses76.7
 63.0
Prepaid expenses103.5 76.7 
Other current assets40.0
 28.2
Other current assets31.3 40.0 
Total current assets642.8
 677.6
Total current assets2,085.0 642.8 
Property and equipment, net5,120.2
 6,868.8
Property and equipment, net4,529.3 5,120.2 
Investment in and advances to unconsolidated affiliates128.3
 128.5
Investment in and advances to unconsolidated affiliates266.8 128.3 
Goodwill1,270.7
 1,228.4
Goodwill1,157.1 1,270.7 
Other intangible assets, net2,026.5
 1,856.9
Other intangible assets, net1,513.5 2,026.5 
Deferred income taxes—
 80.6
Operating lease right-of-use assets4,613.3
 —
Finance lease right-of-use assets224.0
 —
Lease right-of-use assetsLease right-of-use assets4,817.7 4,837.3 
Other assets168.7
 120.2
Other assets297.9 168.7 
Total assets$14,194.5
 $10,961.0
Total assets$14,667.3 $14,194.5 
   
Liabilities   Liabilities  
Current liabilities   Current liabilities  
Accounts payable$40.3
 $30.5
Accounts payable$33.2 $40.3 
Current maturities of long-term debt62.9
 62.1
Current maturities of long-term debt81.4 62.9 
Current portion of financing obligations40.5
 67.8
Current portion of financing obligations36.0 40.5 
Current portion of operating lease liabilities124.1
 —
Current portion of finance lease liabilities6.5
 —
Current portion of lease liabilitiesCurrent portion of lease liabilities134.3 130.6 
Accrued expenses and other current liabilities631.3
 578.0
Accrued expenses and other current liabilities575.1 631.3 
Total current liabilities905.6
 738.4
Total current liabilities860.0 905.6 
Long-term debt, net of current maturities and debt issuance costs2,322.2
 2,350.1
Long-term debt, net of current maturities, debt discount and debt issuance costsLong-term debt, net of current maturities, debt discount and debt issuance costs2,231.2 2,322.2 
Long-term portion of financing obligations4,102.2
 7,080.6
Long-term portion of financing obligations4,096.4 4,102.2 
Long-term portion of operating lease liabilities4,450.6
 —
Long-term portion of finance lease liabilities219.4
 —
Long-term portion of lease liabilitiesLong-term portion of lease liabilities4,578.2 4,670.0 
Deferred income taxes244.6
 —
Deferred income taxes126.3 244.6 
Other long-term liabilities98.0
 60.7
Other long-term liabilities119.4 98.0 
Total liabilities12,342.6
 10,229.8
Total liabilities12,011.5 12,342.6 
Commitments and contingencies (Note 12)

 

00
Stockholders’ equity   Stockholders’ equity 
Series B preferred stock ($0.01 par value, 1,000,000 shares authorized, no shares issued and outstanding)—
 —
Series C preferred stock ($0.01 par value, 18,500 shares authorized, no shares issued and outstanding)—
 —
Common stock ($0.01 par value, 200,000,000 shares authorized, 118,125,652 and 118,855,201 shares issued, and 115,958,259 and 116,687,808 shares outstanding)1.2
 1.2
Series B preferred stock ($0.01 par value, 1,000,000 shares authorized, 0 shares issued and outstanding)Series B preferred stock ($0.01 par value, 1,000,000 shares authorized, 0 shares issued and outstanding)0 0 
Series C preferred stock ($0.01 par value, 18,500 shares authorized, 0 shares issued and outstanding)Series C preferred stock ($0.01 par value, 18,500 shares authorized, 0 shares issued and outstanding)0 0 
Series D Preferred stock ($0.01 par value, 5,000 shares authorized, 883 shares issued and outstanding)Series D Preferred stock ($0.01 par value, 5,000 shares authorized, 883 shares issued and outstanding)23.1 0 
Common stock ($0.01 par value, 200,000,000 shares authorized, 157,868,227 and 118,125,652 shares issued, and 155,700,834 and 115,958,259 shares outstanding)Common stock ($0.01 par value, 200,000,000 shares authorized, 157,868,227 and 118,125,652 shares issued, and 155,700,834 and 115,958,259 shares outstanding)1.6 1.2 
Treasury stock, at cost, (2,167,393 shares held in both periods)(28.4) (28.4)Treasury stock, at cost, (2,167,393 shares held in both periods)(28.4)(28.4)
Additional paid-in capital1,718.3
 1,726.4
Additional paid-in capital3,167.2 1,718.3 
Retained earnings (accumulated deficit)161.6
 (968.0)Retained earnings (accumulated deficit)(507.3)161.6 
Total Penn National stockholders’ equity1,852.7
 731.2
Total Penn National stockholders’ equity2,656.2 1,852.7 
Non-controlling interest(0.8) —
Non-controlling interest(0.4)(0.8)
Total stockholders’ equity1,851.9
 731.2
Total stockholders’ equity2,655.8 1,851.9 
Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity$14,194.5
 $10,961.0
Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity$14,667.3 $14,194.5 
See accompanying notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements.

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PENN NATIONAL GAMING, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOMEOPERATIONS AND
COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS)
For the year ended December 31, For the year ended December 31,
(in millions, except per share data)2019 2018 2017 (in millions, except per share data)202020192018
Revenues     Revenues   
Gaming$4,268.7
 $2,894.9
 $2,692.0
Gaming$3,051.1 $4,268.7 $2,894.9 
Food, beverage, hotel and other1,032.7
 629.7
 601.7
Food, beverage, hotel and other527.6 1,032.7 629.7 
Management service and license fees—
 6.0
 11.7
Management service and license fees0 0 6.0 
Reimbursable management costs—
 57.3
 26.1
Reimbursable management costs0 0 57.3 
5,301.4
 3,587.9
 3,331.5
Less: Promotional allowance—
 —
 (183.5)
Total revenues5,301.4
 3,587.9
 3,148.0
Total revenues3,578.7 5,301.4 3,587.9 
Operating expenses     Operating expenses   
Gaming2,281.8
 1,551.4
 1,365.0
Gaming1,530.3 2,281.8 1,551.4 
Food, beverage, hotel and other672.7
 439.3
 421.8
Food, beverage, hotel and other337.7 672.7 439.3 
General and administrative1,187.7
 618.9
 514.5
General and administrative1,130.8 1,187.7 618.9 
Reimbursable management costs—
 57.3
 26.1
Reimbursable management costs0 0 57.3 
Depreciation and amortization414.2
 269.0
 267.1
Depreciation and amortization366.7 414.2 269.0 
Impairment losses173.1
 34.9
 18.0
Impairment losses623.4 173.1 34.9 
Provision for (recoveries on) loan loss and unfunded loan commitments—
 (17.0) 89.8
Recoveries on loan loss and unfunded loan commitmentsRecoveries on loan loss and unfunded loan commitments0 0 (17.0)
Total operating expenses4,729.5
 2,953.8
 2,702.3
Total operating expenses3,988.9 4,729.5 2,953.8 
Operating income571.9
 634.1
 445.7
Operating income (loss)Operating income (loss)(410.2)571.9 634.1 
Other income (expenses)     Other income (expenses)
Interest expense, net(534.2) (538.4) (463.2)Interest expense, net(543.2)(534.2)(538.4)
Income from unconsolidated affiliates28.4
 22.3
 18.7
Income from unconsolidated affiliates13.8 28.4 22.3 
Loss on early extinguishment of debt—
 (21.0) (24.0)Loss on early extinguishment of debt(1.2)0 (21.0)
Other20.0
 (7.1) (2.3)Other106.6 20.0 (7.1)
Total other expenses(485.8) (544.2) (470.8)Total other expenses(424.0)(485.8)(544.2)
Income (loss) before income taxes86.1
 89.9
 (25.1)Income (loss) before income taxes(834.2)86.1 89.9 
Income tax benefit (expense)(43.0) 3.6
 498.5
Income tax benefit (expense)165.1 (43.0)3.6 
Net income43.1
 93.5
 473.4
Less: Net loss attributable to non-controlling interest0.8
 —
 —
Net income attributable to Penn National$43.9
 $93.5
 $473.4
Net income (loss)Net income (loss)(669.1)43.1 93.5 
Less: Net (income) loss attributable to non-controlling interestLess: Net (income) loss attributable to non-controlling interest(0.4)0.8 0 
Net income (loss) attributable to Penn NationalNet income (loss) attributable to Penn National$(669.5)$43.9 $93.5 
     
Earnings per common share     
Basic earnings per common share$0.38
 $0.96
 $5.21
Diluted earnings per common share$0.37
 $0.93
 $5.07
Comprehensive income (loss)Comprehensive income (loss)$(669.1)$43.1 $93.5 
Less: Comprehensive (income) loss attributable to non-controlling interestLess: Comprehensive (income) loss attributable to non-controlling interest(0.4)0.8 0 
Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to Penn NationalComprehensive income (loss) attributable to Penn National$(669.5)$43.9 $93.5 
     
Weighted-average basic shares outstanding115.7
 97.1
 90.9
Weighted-average diluted shares outstanding117.8
 100.3
 93.4
Earnings (loss) per share Earnings (loss) per share   
Basic earnings (loss) per shareBasic earnings (loss) per share$(5.00)$0.38 $0.96 
Diluted earnings (loss) per shareDiluted earnings (loss) per share$(5.00)$0.37 $0.93 
Weighted-average common shares outstanding - basicWeighted-average common shares outstanding - basic134.0 115.7 97.1 
Weighted-average common shares outstanding - dilutedWeighted-average common shares outstanding - diluted134.0 117.8 100.3 
See accompanying notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements.


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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
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 For the year ended December 31,
(in millions)2019 2018 2017
Net income$43.1
 $93.5
 $473.4
Other comprehensive income, net of tax:     
Foreign currency translation adjustment during the period—
 —
 3.2
Other comprehensive income—
 —
 3.2
Total comprehensive income43.1
 93.5
 476.6
Less: Comprehensive loss attributable to non-controlling interest0.8
 —
 —
Comprehensive income attributable to Penn National$43.9
 $93.5
 $476.6
See accompanying notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements.
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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY (DEFICIT)
Preferred Stock Common Stock Treasury
Stock		 
Additional
Paid-In
Capital
 
Retained Earnings (Accum-
ulated Deficit)
 
Accum-
ulated
Other
Compre-
hensive
Loss
 Total Penn National Stock-holders’
Equity (Deficit)		 Non-Controlling Interest Total
Stock-holders’ Equity (Deficit)		Preferred StockCommon StockTreasury
Stock		Additional
Paid-In
Capital		Retained Earnings (Accum-
ulated Deficit)		Accum-
ulated
Other
Compre-
hensive
Loss		Total Penn National Stock-holders’
Equity (Deficit)		Non-Controlling InterestTotal
Stock-holders’ Equity (Deficit)
(in millions, except share data)Shares Amount Shares Amount (in millions, except share data)SharesAmountSharesAmount
Balance as of January 1, 2017—
 $—
 91,122,308
 $0.9
 $(28.4) $1,014.1
 $(1,525.3) $(4.7) $(543.4) $—
 $(543.4)
Share-based compensation arrangements—
 —
 1,367,083
 —
 —
 18.3
 —
 —
 18.3
 —
 18.3
Foreign currency translation adjustment—
 —
 —
 —
 —
 —
 —
 3.2
 3.2
 —
 3.2
Share repurchases—
 —
 (1,264,149) —
 —
 (24.8) —
 —
 (24.8) —
 (24.8)
Net income—
 —
 —
 —
 —
 —
 473.4
 —
 473.4
 —
 473.4
Balance as of December 31, 2017—
 —
 91,225,242
 0.9
 (28.4) 1,007.6
 (1,051.9) (1.5) (73.3) —
 (73.3)
Balance as of January 1, 2018Balance as of January 1, 20180 $0 91,225,242 $0.9 $(28.4)$1,007.6 $(1,051.9)$(1.5)$(73.3)$0 $(73.3)
Share-based compensation arrangements—
 —
 1,466,625
 —
 —
 19.4
 —
 —
 19.4
 —
 19.4
Share-based compensation arrangements— — 1,466,625 — — 19.4 — — 19.4 — 19.4 
Pinnacle Acquisition—
 —
 26,295,439
 0.3
 —
 749.4
 —
 —
 749.7
 —
 749.7
Pinnacle Acquisition— — 26,295,439 0.3 — 749.4 — — 749.7 — 749.7 
Reclassification of accumulated other comprehensive loss to earnings upon termination of management contract—
 —
 —
 —
 —
 —
 —
 1.5
 1.5
 —
 1.5
Reclassification of accumulated other comprehensive loss to earnings upon termination of management contract— — — — — — — 1.5 1.5 — 1.5 
Cumulative-effect adjustment upon adoption of ASC 606—
 —
 —
 —
 —
 —
 (9.6) —
 (9.6) —
 (9.6)Cumulative-effect adjustment upon adoption of ASC 606— — — — — — (9.6)— (9.6)— (9.6)
Share repurchases—
 —
 (2,299,498) —
 —
 (50.0) —
 —
 (50.0) —
 (50.0)Share repurchases— — (2,299,498)— — (50.0)— — (50.0)— (50.0)
Net income—
 —
 —
 —
 —
 —
 93.5
 —
 93.5
 —
 93.5
Net income— — — — — — 93.5 — 93.5 — 93.5 
Balance as of December 31, 2018—
 —
 116,687,808
 1.2
 (28.4) 1,726.4
 (968.0) —
 731.2
 —
 731.2
Balance as of December 31, 20180 0 116,687,808 1.2 (28.4)1,726.4 (968.0)0 731.2 0 731.2 
Share-based compensation arrangements—
 —
 542,274
 —
 —
 16.8
 —
 —
 16.8
 —
 16.8
Share-based compensation arrangements— — 542,274 — — 16.8 — — 16.8 — 16.8 
Cumulative-effect adjustment upon adoption of ASC 842—
 —
 —
 —
 —
 —
 1,085.7
 —
 1,085.7
 —
 1,085.7
Cumulative-effect adjustment upon adoption of ASC 842— — — — — — 1,085.7 — 1,085.7 — 1,085.7 
Share repurchases—
 —
 (1,271,823) —
 —
 (24.9) —
 —
 (24.9) —
 (24.9)Share repurchases— — (1,271,823)— — (24.9)— — (24.9)— (24.9)
Net income (loss)—
 —
 —
 —
 —
 —
 43.9
 —
 43.9
 (0.8) 43.1
Net income (loss)— — — — — — 43.9 — 43.9 (0.8)43.1 
Balance as of December 31, 2019—
 $—
 115,958,259
 $1.2
 $(28.4) $1,718.3
 $161.6
 $—
 $1,852.7
 $(0.8) $1,851.9
Balance as of December 31, 20190 0 115,958,259 1.2 (28.4)1,718.3 161.6 0 1,852.7 (0.8)1,851.9 
Share-based compensation arrangementsShare-based compensation arrangements— — 4,475,908 — — 71.0 — — 71.0 — 71.0 
Common stock offerings (Note 15)Common stock offerings (Note 15)— — 35,266,667 0.4 — 1,288.4 — — 1,288.8 — 1,288.8 
Convertible debt offering (Note 11)Convertible debt offering (Note 11)— — — — — 88.2 — — 88.2 — 88.2 
Barstool Sports investment (Note 7)Barstool Sports investment (Note 7)883 23.1 — — — — — — 23.1 — 23.1 
Cumulative-effect adjustment upon adoption of ASU 2016-13Cumulative-effect adjustment upon adoption of ASU 2016-13— — — — — — 0.6 — 0.6 — 0.6 
Net income (loss)Net income (loss)— — — — — — (669.5)— (669.5)0.4 (669.1)
OtherOther— — — — — 1.3 — — 1.3 — 1.3 
Balance as of December 31, 2020Balance as of December 31, 2020883 $23.1 155,700,834 $1.6 $(28.4)$3,167.2 $(507.3)$0 $2,656.2 $(0.4)$2,655.8 
See accompanying notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements.

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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
 For the year ended December 31,
(in millions)202020192018
Operating activities   
Net income (loss)$(669.1)$43.1 $93.5 
Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) to net cash provided by operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization366.7 414.2 269.0 
Amortization of items charged to interest expense16.3 7.7 6.4 
Noncash operating lease expense120.3 100.4 0 
Change in fair values of contingent purchase price(1.1)7.0 0.5 
Holding gain on equity securities(106.7)(19.9)0 
Loss (gain) on sale or disposal of property and equipment(29.2)5.5 3.2 
Noncash rent and interest expense related to the utilization of rent credits287.1 0 0 
Income from unconsolidated affiliates(13.8)(28.4)(22.3)
Return on investment from unconsolidated affiliates21.8 29.0 27.0 
Deferred income taxes(118.3)21.1 (26.7)
Stock-based compensation14.5 14.9 12.0 
Impairment losses623.4 173.1 34.9 
Recoveries on loan loss and unfunded loan commitments0 0 (17.0)
Reclassification of accumulated other comprehensive loss to earnings upon termination of management contract0 0 1.5 
Loss on early extinguishment of debt1.2 0 21.0 
Changes in operating assets and liabilities, net of businesses acquired
Accounts receivable(16.5)27.0 (1.8)
Prepaid expenses and other current assets13.5 9.7 13.3 
Other assets(12.8)(2.3)1.5 
Accounts payable(6.6)4.4 (6.1)
Accrued expenses(40.9)(3.9)(47.0)
Income taxes(32.5)(7.2)(3.3)
Operating lease liabilities(94.8)(139.1)0 
Other current and long-term liabilities16.3 47.6 (6.8)
Net cash provided by operating activities338.8 703.9 352.8 
Investing activities
Capital expenditures(137.0)(190.6)(92.6)
Dispositions of property and equipment16.1 0.6 0.4 
Hurricane Laura insurance proceeds32.7 0 0 
Consideration paid for Barstool Sports investment(135.0)0 0 
Consideration paid for acquisitions of businesses, net of cash acquired(3.0)(1,359.4)(1,945.2)
Proceeds from sale-and-leaseback transactions in conjunction with acquisitions0 961.1 — 
Cash received for the sale of the Divested Properties and Belterra Park0 0 661.7 
Consideration paid for gaming licenses and other intangible assets(4.8)(11.7)(81.6)
Acquisition of equity securities0 (5.1)0 
Additional contributions from (to) joint ventures(5.4)(0.4)18.9 
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 For the year ended December 31,
(in millions)2019 2018 2017
Operating activities     
Net income$43.1
 $93.5
 $473.4
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:     
Depreciation and amortization414.2
 269.0
 267.1
Amortization of items charged to interest expense7.7
 6.4
 7.0
Noncash operating lease expense100.4
 —
 —
Change in fair value of contingent purchase price7.0
 0.5
 (6.8)
Holding gain on equity securities(19.9) —
 —
Loss on sale or disposal of property and equipment5.5
 3.2
 0.2
Income from unconsolidated affiliates(28.4) (22.3) (18.7)
Return on investment from unconsolidated affiliates29.0
 27.0
 26.5
Deferred income taxes21.1
 (26.7) (517.9)
Stock-based compensation14.9
 12.0
 7.8
Impairment losses173.1
 34.9
 18.0
Provision for (recoveries on) loan loss and unfunded loan commitments—
 (17.0) 89.8
Reclassification of accumulated other comprehensive loss to earnings upon termination of management contract—
 1.5
 —
Loss on early extinguishment of debt—
 21.0
 24.0
Changes in operating assets and liabilities, net of businesses acquired     
Accounts receivable27.0
 (1.8) (9.2)
Prepaid expenses and other current assets9.7
 13.3
 (7.3)
Other assets(2.3) 1.5
 2.4
Accounts payable4.4
 (6.1) (0.4)
Accrued expenses(3.9) (47.0) 55.2
Income taxes(7.2) (3.3) 20.4
Operating lease liabilities(139.1) —
 —
Other current and long-term liabilities47.6
 (6.8) 46.3
Net cash provided by operating activities703.9
 352.8
 477.8
Investing activities     
Project capital expenditures(25.1) (2.9) (25.1)
Maintenance capital expenditures(165.5) (89.7) (74.2)
Consideration paid for acquisitions of businesses, net of cash acquired(1,359.4) (1,945.2) (127.7)
Proceeds from sale-and-leaseback transactions in conjunction with acquisitions961.1
 —
 —
Cash received for the sale of the Divested Properties and Belterra Park—
 661.7
 —
Consideration paid for gaming licenses and other intangible assets(11.7) (81.6) (1.6)
Acquisition of equity securities(5.1) —
 —
Additional contributions from (to) joint ventures(0.4) 18.9
 (0.5)
Proceeds from sale of loan—
 15.2
 —
Receipts applied against nonaccrual loan—
 0.5
 8.2
Other(1.4) —
 (0.7)
Net cash used in investing activities(607.5) (1,423.1) (221.6)
      
      
      
      
 For the year ended December 31,
(in millions)202020192018
Proceeds from sale of loan0 0 15.2 
Receipts applied against non-accrual loan0 0 0.5 
Other2.7 (2.0)(0.4)
Net cash used in investing activities(233.7)(607.5)(1,423.1)
Financing activities
Proceeds from revolving credit facility540.0 412.0 201.0 
Repayments on revolving credit facility(680.0)(384.0)(89.0)
Proceeds from issuance of long-term debt, net of discounts322.2 0 1,558.9 
Principal payments on long-term debt(161.7)(46.6)(482.5)
Prepayment penalties and modification payments incurred with debt refinancing0 0 (11.3)
Debt and equity issuance costs(6.9)0 (27.3)
Payments of other long-term obligations(16.2)(15.4)(15.7)
Principal payments on financing obligations(26.7)(51.6)(67.4)
Principal payments on finance leases(3.9)(6.2)— 
Proceeds from the sale of real estate assets in conjunction with acquisitions— — 250.0 
Proceeds from common stock offerings, net of discounts and fees1,288.8 0 0 
Proceeds from exercise of options62.7 1.9 7.4 
Repurchase of common stock0 (24.9)(50.0)
Proceeds from insurance financing20.2 16.1 13.1 
Payments on insurance financing(21.4)(19.4)(11.0)
Other(7.0)(4.3)(4.1)
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities1,310.1 (122.4)1,272.1 
Change in cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash1,415.2 (26.0)201.8 
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash at the beginning of the year455.2 481.2 279.4 
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash at the end of the year$1,870.4 $455.2 $481.2 

 For the year ended December 31,
(in millions)2019 2018 2017
Financing activities     
Proceeds from revolving credit facility412.0
 201.0
 256.4
Repayments on revolving credit facility(384.0) (89.0) (447.4)
Proceeds from issuance of long-term debt—
 1,558.9
 1,200.0
Principal payments on long-term debt(46.6) (482.5) (1,127.5)
Prepayment penalties and modification payments incurred with debt refinancing—
 (11.3) (18.0)
Debt issuance costs and debt discount—
 (27.3) (25.6)
Payments of other long-term obligations(15.4) (15.7) (35.4)
Principal payments on financing obligations(51.6) (67.4) (57.8)
Principal payments on finance leases(6.2) —
 —
Proceeds from the sale of real estate assets in conjunction with acquisitions—
 250.0
 82.6
Proceeds from exercise of options1.9
 7.4
 10.4
Repurchase of common stock(24.9) (50.0) (24.8)
Payments of contingent purchase price(3.9) (4.1) (19.6)
Proceeds from insurance financing16.1
 13.1
 11.9
Payments on insurance financing(19.4) (11.0) (12.2)
Other(0.4) —
 —
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities(122.4) 1,272.1
 (207.0)
Change in cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash(26.0) 201.8
 49.2
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash at the beginning of the year481.2
 279.4
 230.2
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash at the end of the year$455.2
 $481.2
 $279.4
For the year ended December 31, For the year ended December 31,
(in millions)2019 2018 2017(in millions)202020192018
Reconciliation of cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash:     Reconciliation of cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash:
Cash and cash equivalents$437.4
 $479.6
 $277.9
Cash and cash equivalents$1,853.8 $437.4 $479.6 
Restricted cash included in Other current assets15.5
 —
 —
Restricted cash included in Other current assets15.3 15.5 0 
Restricted cash included in Other assets2.3
 1.6
 1.5
Restricted cash included in Other assets1.3 2.3 1.6 
Total cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash$455.2
 $481.2
 $279.4
Total cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash$1,870.4 $455.2 $481.2 
     
Supplemental disclosure:     Supplemental disclosure:
Cash paid for interest, net of amounts capitalized$528.1
 $530.4
 $452.8
Cash paid for interest, net of amounts capitalized$355.0 $528.1 $530.4 
Cash payments (refunds) related to income taxes, net$21.8
 $24.4
 $(43.1)Cash payments (refunds) related to income taxes, net$(15.2)$21.8 $24.4 
     
Non-cash investing activities:     Non-cash investing activities:
Rent credits received upon sale of Tropicana land and buildings and Morgantown landRent credits received upon sale of Tropicana land and buildings and Morgantown land$337.5 $0 $0 
Commencement of operating leases$713.5
 $—
 $—
Commencement of operating leases$73.6 $713.5 $0 
Commencement of finance leases$4.6
 $—
 $—
Commencement of finance leases$0 $4.6 $0 
Accrued capital expenditures$12.6
 $7.7
 $1.9
Accrued capital expenditures$17.2 $12.6 $7.7 
Acquisition of equity securities$16.1
 $—
 $—
Acquisition of equity securities$0 $16.1 $0 
Accrued advances to Jamul Tribe$—
 $—
 $2.5
See accompanying notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements.Statements

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PENN NATIONAL GAMING, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

Note 1—Organization and Basis of Presentation
Organization:Penn National Gaming, Inc., together with its subsidiaries (“Penn National,” the “Company,” “we,” “our,” or “us”), is a leading, diversified, multi-jurisdictional owner and manager of gaming and racing properties, retail and online sports betting operations, and video gaming terminal (“VGT”) operations. We currently offer live sports betting at our properties in Indiana, Iowa, Mississippi, Nevada, Pennsylvania and West Virginia. We operate anOur wholly-owned interactive gaming (“iGaming”) division, through our subsidiary, Penn Interactive Ventures, LLC (“Penn Interactive”), which recentlyoperates retail sports betting across the Company’s portfolio, as well as online sports betting, online social casino, bingo and online casinos (“iGaming”). In February 2020, the Company acquired 36% (inclusive of 1% on a delayed basis) equity interest in Barstool Sports, Inc. (“Barstool Sports”), a leading digital sports, entertainment, lifestyle and media company, and entered into a strategic relationship with Barstool Sports, whereby Barstool Sports will exclusively promote the Company's land-based retail sportsbooks, iGaming products and online sports betting products, including the Barstool Sportsbook mobile app, to its national audience. We launched an online casinosports betting app called Barstool Sports in Pennsylvania through our HollywoodCasino.com gaming platformin September 2020 and entered into multi-year agreements with leading sports betting operators for online sports bettingin Michigan in January 2021. We also operate iGaming in Pennsylvania and iGaming market access across our portfolio of properties.Michigan. Our MYCHOICE® customer loyalty program (the “my"mychoice program”program") currently has over 20 million members and provides itssuch members with various benefits, including complimentary goods and/or services. References hereinThe Company’s strategy has continued to “Penn National,” the “Company,” “we,” “our,” or “us” refer to Penn National Gaming, Inc.evolve from an owner and its subsidiaries, except where stated or the context otherwise indicates.manager of gaming and racing properties into an omni-channel provider of retail and online gaming, live racing and sports betting entertainment.

As of December 31, 2019,2020, we owned, managed, or had ownership interests in 41 gaming and racing properties in 19 states.states and were licensed to offer live sports betting at our properties in Colorado, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Michigan, Mississippi, Nevada, Pennsylvania and West Virginia. The majority of the real estate assets (i.e., land and buildings) used in the Company’sour operations are subject to triple net master leases; the most significant of which are the Penn Master Lease and the Pinnacle Master Lease (as such terms are defined in Note 11,12, “Leases,” and collectively referred to as the “Master Leases”), with Gaming and Leisure Properties, Inc. (NASDAQ:(Nasdaq: GLPI) (“GLPI”), a real estate investment trust (“REIT”).
In May 2019, we acquired Greektown Casino-Hotel (“Greektown”), in Detroit, Michigan, subject to a triple net lease with VICI Properties Inc. (NYSE: VICI) (“VICI”, a REIT and collectively with GLPI, our “REIT Landlords”) (the “Greektown Lease”) and, in January 2019, we acquired Margaritaville Casino Resort (“Margaritaville”) in Bossier City, Louisiana, subject to a triple net lease with VICI (the “Margaritaville Lease” and collectively with the Master Leases, the Greektown Lease and the Meadows Lease (as defined in Lease”). See Note 3, “New Accounting Pronouncements”12, “Leases,”), the “Triple Net Leases”). In October 2018, the Company completed the acquisition of Pinnacle Entertainment, Inc. (“Pinnacle”), a leading regional gaming operator (the “Pinnacle Acquisition”), which added 12 gaming properties to our holdings. For more information on our acquisitions, see Note 5,6, “Acquisitions and Other Investments.Dispositions.”
Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic and Company Response: On March 11, 2020, the World Health Organization declared the novel coronavirus (known as “COVID-19”) outbreak to be a global pandemic. We began temporarily suspending the operations of all of our properties between March 13, 2020 and March 19, 2020 pursuant to various orders from state gaming regulatory bodies or governmental authorities to combat the rapid spread of COVID-19. We began reopening our properties on May 18, 2020 with reduced gaming and hotel capacity and limited food and beverage offerings in order to accommodate comprehensive social distancing and health and safety protocols.
During the fourth quarter of 2020, our properties temporarily suspended operations in Pennsylvania, Michigan and Illinois and were subject to increased operational restrictions in Ohio and Massachusetts (among other states). Our Michigan property was temporarily closed on November 17, 2020 and reopened December 23, 2020. Our Pennsylvania properties were temporarily closed on December 12, 2020 and reopened on January 4, 2021. Our Illinois properties were temporarily closed on November 20, 2020 and began reopening with limited hours of operations beginning January 16, 2021 and throughout the week. The property closures were pursuant to various orders from state gaming regulatory bodies or governmental authorities to combat the rapid spread of COVID-19. As of February 26, 2021, all of our properties were open to the public with the exception of Zia Park and Valley Race Park, which remain closed.
Between March 13, 2020 and December 31, 2020, we entered into a series of transactions to improve our financial position and liquidity in light of the COVID-19 pandemic, including: (i) on March 13, 2020, we provided notice to our lenders to borrow the remaining available amount of $430.0 million under our Revolving Credit Facility; (ii) on March 27, 2020, we entered into a binding term sheet with GLPI (the “Term Sheet”) whereby GLPI agreed to (a) purchase the real estate assets associated with Tropicana Las Vegas (“Tropicana”) in exchange for rent credits of $307.5 million, which closed on April 16, 2020, and (b) a sale-leaseback of the land underlying our Hollywood Casino Morgantown (“Morgantown”) development project in Morgantown, Pennsylvania, in exchange for rent credits of $30.0 million, which closed on October 1, 2020; (iii) on May 14, 2020 (May 19, 2020 with respect to the underwriters’ exercising their options to acquire additional 2.75% Convertible Notes), we completed a public offering of $330.5 million aggregate principal amount of 2.75% Convertible Notes; (iv) on May 14, 2020 (May 19, 2020 with respect to the underwriters’ exercising their options to purchase additional shares), we completed a
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public offering of 19,166,667 aggregate shares of common stock, par value of $0.01 per share, of the Company (“Penn Common Stock”) for gross proceeds of $345.0 million; and (v) on September 24, 2020 (September 25, 2020 with respect to the underwriters’ exercising their options to purchase additional shares), we completed a public offering of 16,100,000 aggregate shares of Penn Common Stock for gross proceeds of $982.1 million. In addition, on April 14, 2020, the Company entered into an amendment to its Credit Agreement, which, among other things, provides it with relief from its financial covenants for a period of up to one year. On September 30, 2020, the Company fully repaid $670.0 million of outstanding borrowings under its Revolving Credit Facility. Further, on November 12, 2020 the Company prepaid $115.0 million of outstanding borrowings on its Term Loan B-1 Facility. The terms “Revolving Credit Facility,” “Convertible Notes”, “Credit Agreement” and "Term Loan B-1" are defined in Note 11, “Long-term Debt.”

The COVID-19 pandemic caused significant disruptions to our business and had a material adverse impact on our financial condition, results of operations and cash flows, the magnitude of which continues to develop based on (i) the timing and extent of the recovery in visitation and consumer spending at our properties; (ii) the continued impact of implementing social distancing and health and safety guidelines at our properties, including reductions in gaming, hotel capacity, limiting the number of food and beverage options and limiting other amenities; and (iii) whether any of our properties will be required to again temporarily suspend operations in the event that the pandemic significantly worsens. We are currently unable to determine whether, when or how the conditions surrounding the COVID-19 pandemic will change or whether the recovery in visitation and consumer spending is sustainable.
The Company could experience other potential adverse impacts as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, including, but not limited to, further charges from adjustments to the carrying amount of goodwill and other intangible assets, long-lived asset impairment charges, or impairments of investments in joint ventures. In addition, the negative impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic may result in further changes in the amount of valuation allowance required. Actual results may differ materially from the Company’s current estimates as the scope of the COVID-19 pandemic evolves, depending largely, though not exclusively, on the impact of required capacity reductions, social distancing and health and safety guidelines, and the sustainability of current trends in recovery at our reopened properties.
As of December 31, 2020, the Company has a strong balance sheet and sufficient liquidity in place, including total cash and cash equivalents, excluding restricted cash, of $1.9 billion and available borrowing capacity of $0.7 billion.
Basis of Presentation: The Consolidated Financial Statements of the Company have been prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles in the United States (“GAAP”) and with the rules and regulations of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”).

Note 2—Significant Accounting Policies
Principles of Consolidation: The Consolidated Financial Statements include the accounts of Penn National Gaming, Inc. and its subsidiaries. Investments in and advances to unconsolidated affiliates that do not meet the consolidation criteria of the authoritative guidance for voting interest entities (“VOEs”) or variable interest entities (“VIEs”) are accounted for under the equity method. All intercompany accounts and transactions have been eliminated in consolidation.
Reclassifications: Certain reclassifications have been made to conform the prior period presentation.
Use of Estimates: The preparation of Consolidated Financial Statements in conformity with GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions as of the date of the Consolidated Financial Statements that affect (i) the reported amounts of assets and liabilities, (ii) the disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the Consolidated Financial Statements, and (iii) the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Estimates used by us include, among other things, the useful lives for depreciable and amortizable assets, the allowance for doubtful accounts receivable, income tax provisions, the evaluation of the future realization of deferred tax assets, determining the adequacy of reserves for self-insured liabilities, the liabilities associated with our mychoice program, the initial measurements of financing obligations associated with the Master Leases, projected cash flows in assessing the recoverability of long-lived assets, asset impairments, goodwill and other intangible assets, projected cash flows in assessing the initial valuation of intangible assets in conjunction with acquisitions, the initial selection of useful lives for depreciable and amortizable assets in conjunction with acquisitions, contingencies and litigation, and stock-based compensation expense. We applied estimation methods consistently for all periods presented within our Consolidated Financial Statements. Actual results may differ from those estimates.

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Segment Information: We view each of our gaming and racing properties as an operating segment with the exception of our 2 properties in Jackpot, Nevada, which we view as 1 operating segment. We consider our combined VGT operations, by state, to be separate operating segments. See Note 17,18, “Segment Information,” for further information. For financial reporting purposes, we aggregate our operating segments into the following 4 reportable segments:
LocationReal Estate Assets Lease or Ownership Structure
Northeast segment
Ameristar East ChicagoEast Chicago, IndianaPinnacle Master Lease
Greektown Casino-HotelDetroit, MichiganGreektown Lease
Hollywood Casino BangorBangor, MainePenn Master Lease
Hollywood Casino at Charles Town RacesCharles Town, West VirginiaPenn Master Lease
Hollywood Casino ColumbusColumbus, OhioPenn Master Lease
Hollywood Casino LawrenceburgLawrenceburg, IndianaPenn Master Lease
Hollywood Casino at Penn National Race CourseGrantville, PennsylvaniaPenn Master Lease
Hollywood Casino ToledoToledo, OhioPenn Master Lease
Hollywood Gaming at Dayton RacewayDayton, OhioPenn Master Lease
Hollywood Gaming at Mahoning Valley Race CourseYoungstown, OhioPenn Master Lease
Marquee by Penn (1)
PennsylvaniaN/A
Meadows Racetrack and CasinoWashington, PennsylvaniaMeadows Lease
Plainridge Park CasinoPlainville, MassachusettsPinnacle Master Lease
LocationReal Estate Assets Lease or Ownership Structure
Northeast segment
Ameristar East ChicagoEast Chicago, IndianaPinnacle Master Lease
Greektown Casino-Hotel(1)
Detroit, MichiganGreektown Lease
Hollywood Casino BangorBangor, MainePenn Master Lease
Hollywood Casino at Charles Town RacesCharles Town, West VirginiaPenn Master Lease
Hollywood Casino ColumbusColumbus, OhioPenn Master Lease
Hollywood Casino LawrenceburgLawrenceburg, IndianaPenn Master Lease
Hollywood Casino at Penn National Race CourseGrantville, PennsylvaniaPenn Master Lease
Hollywood Casino ToledoToledo, OhioPenn Master Lease
Hollywood Gaming at Dayton RacewayDayton, OhioPenn Master Lease
Hollywood Gaming at Mahoning Valley Race CourseYoungstown, OhioPenn Master Lease
Marquee by Penn (2)
PennsylvaniaN/A
Meadows Racetrack and CasinoWashington, PennsylvaniaMeadows Lease
Plainridge Park CasinoPlainville, MassachusettsPinnacle Master Lease
South segment (3) (2)
1st Jackpot Casino
Tunica, MississippiPenn Master Lease
Ameristar VicksburgVicksburg, MississippiPinnacle Master Lease
Boomtown BiloxiBiloxi, MississippiPenn Master Lease
Boomtown Bossier CityBossier City, LouisianaPinnacle Master Lease
Boomtown New OrleansNew Orleans, LouisianaPinnacle Master Lease
Hollywood Casino Gulf CoastBay St. Louis, MississippiPenn Master Lease
Hollywood Casino TunicaTunica, MississippiPenn Master Lease
L’Auberge Baton RougeBaton Rouge, LouisianaPinnacle Master Lease
L’Auberge Lake CharlesLake Charles, LouisianaPinnacle Master Lease
Margaritaville Resort Casino(4)
Bossier City, LouisianaMargaritaville Lease
West segment
Ameristar Black HawkBlack Hawk, ColoradoPinnacle Master Lease
Cactus Petes and HorseshuJackpot, NevadaPinnacle Master Lease
M ResortHenderson, NevadaPenn Master Lease
Tropicana Las VegasLas Vegas, NevadaOwnedTropicana Lease
Zia Park CasinoHobbs, New MexicoPenn Master Lease
Midwest segment
Ameristar Council BluffsCouncil Bluffs, IowaPinnacle Master Lease
Argosy Casino Alton (5)(3)
Alton, IllinoisPenn Master Lease
Argosy Casino RiversideRiverside, MissouriPenn Master Lease
Hollywood Casino AuroraAurora, IllinoisPenn Master Lease
Hollywood Casino JolietJoliet, IllinoisPenn Master Lease
Hollywood Casino at Kansas Speedway (6)(4)
Kansas City, KansasOwned - JV
Hollywood Casino St. LouisMaryland Heights, MissouriPenn Master Lease
Prairie State Gaming (2) (1)
IllinoisN/A
River City CasinoSt. Louis, MissouriPinnacle Master Lease
(1)VGT route operations
(1)Acquired on May 23, 2019
(2)VGT route operations
(3)Resorts Casino Tunica ceased operations on June 30, 2019, but remains subject to the Penn Master Lease.
(4)Acquired on January 1, 2019
(5)The riverboat is owned by us and not subject to the Penn Master Lease.
(6)Pursuant to a joint venture (“JV”) with International Speedway Corporation (“International Speedway”) and includes the Company’s 50% investment in Kansas Entertainment, LLC (“Kansas Entertainment”), which owns Hollywood Casino at Kansas Speedway.

(2)Resorts Casino Tunica ceased operations on June 30, 2019, but remains subject to the Penn Master Lease.
(3)The riverboat is owned by us and not subject to the Penn Master Lease.
(4)Pursuant to a joint venture (“JV”) with NASCAR and includes the Company’s 50% investment in Kansas Entertainment, LLC (“Kansas Entertainment”), which owns Hollywood Casino at Kansas Speedway.

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Cash and Cash Equivalents: The Company considers all cash balances and highly-liquid investments with original maturities of three months or less at the date of purchase to be cash and cash equivalents.
Concentration of Credit Risk: Financial instruments that subject the Company to credit risk consist of cash and cash equivalents and accounts receivable. The Company’s policy is to limit the amount of credit exposure to any one financial institution, and place investments with financial institutions evaluated as being creditworthy, or in short-term money market and tax-free bond funds which are exposed to minimal interest rate and credit risk. The Company has bank deposits and overnight repurchase agreements that exceed federally-insured limits.
Concentration of credit risk, with respect to casino receivables, is limited through the Company’s credit evaluation process. The Company issues markers to approved casino customers only following investigations of creditworthiness.
The Company’s receivables as of December 31, 20192020 and 20182019 primarily consisted of the following:
December 31,
(in millions)20202019
Markers issued to customers$14.8 $22.9 
Credit card receivables and other advances to customers8.9 16.5 
Receivables from ATM and cash kiosk transactions10.9 14.4 
Hotel and banquet receivables2.7 6.5 
Racing settlements7.7 6.6 
Receivables due from platform providers for social casino games10.5 3.3 
Insurance Receivable - Hurricane Laura23.0 0 
Other26.7 26.2 
Allowance for doubtful accounts(8.8)(7.7)
Accounts receivable, net$96.4 $88.7 
 December 31,
(in millions)2019 2018
Markers issued to customers$22.9
 $17.2
Credit card receivables and other advances to customers16.5
 20.9
Receivables from ATM and cash kiosk transactions14.4
 19.2
Hotel and banquet receivables6.5
 8.1
Racing settlements6.6

6.1
Receivables due from platform providers for social casino games3.3

2.3
Other26.2

36.2
Allowance for doubtful accounts(7.7) (3.2)
Accounts receivable, net$88.7
 $106.8

 Accounts areThe Company adopted Accounting Standards Codification (“ASC”) No. 2016-13 (“ASC 2016-13”), “Financial Instruments - Credit Losses (Topic 326): Measurements of Credit Losses on Financial Instruments” during the first quarter of 2020 which utilizes a forward-looking current expected credit loss model to measure the allowance for doubtful accounts.Prior to the adoption of ASC 2016-13, accounts were written off when management determinesdetermined that an account iswas uncollectible. Recoveries of accounts previously written off arewere recorded when received. An allowance for doubtful accounts is determined to reduce the Company’s receivables to their carrying amount, which approximates fair value. The allowance is estimated based on historical collection experience, specific review of individual customer accounts, and current economic and business conditions. Historically, the Company has not incurred any significant credit-related losses.

Property and Equipment: Property and equipment are stated at cost, less accumulated depreciation. Capital expenditures are accounted for as either project capital or maintenance (replacement) capital expenditures. Project capital expenditures are for fixed asset additions that expand an existing facility or create a new facility. Maintenance capital expenditures are expenditures to replace existing fixed assets with a useful life greater than one year that are obsolete, worn out or no longer cost-effective to repair. Maintenance and repairs that neither add materially to the value of the asset nor appreciably prolong its useful life are charged to expense as incurred. Gains or losses on the disposal of property and equipment are included in the determination of income.
The estimated useful lives of property and equipment are determined based on the nature of the assets as well as the Company’s current operating strategy. Depreciation of property and equipment is recorded using the straight-line method over the shorter of the estimated useful life of the asset or the related lease term, if any, as follows:
Years
Land improvements15
Buildings and improvements5 to 31
Vessels10 to 35
Furniture, fixtures and equipment3 to 31

All costs funded by the Company considered to be an improvement to the real estate assets subject to any of our Triple Net Leases are recorded as leasehold improvements. Leasehold improvements are depreciated over the shorter of the estimated useful life of the improvement or the related lease term.
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The Company reviews the carrying amount of its property and equipment for possible impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of an asset may not be recoverable based on undiscounted estimated future cash flows expected to result from its use and eventual disposition. The factors considered by the Company in

performing this assessment include current operating results, trends and prospects, as well as the effect of obsolescence, demand, competition and other regulatory and economic factors. For purposes of recognizing and measuring impairment, assets are grouped at the individual property level representing the lowest level for which identifiable cash flows are largely independent of the cash flows of other assets. In assessing the recoverability of the carrying amount of property and equipment, we must make assumptions regarding future cash flows and other factors. If these estimates or the related assumptions change in the future, we may be required to record an impairment loss for these assets. Such an impairment loss would be recognized as a non-cash component of operating income. See Note 7,8, “Property and Equipment.”
Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets: Goodwill represents the future economic benefits of a business combination measured as the excess of the purchase price over the fair value of net assets acquired and has been allocated to our reporting units. Goodwill is tested annually, or more frequently if indicators of impairment exist. For the quantitative goodwill impairment test, an income approach, in which a discounted cash flow (“DCF”) model is utilized, and a market-based approach using guideline public company multiples of earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization (“EBITDA”) from the Company’s peer group are utilized in order to estimate the fair market value of the Company’s reporting units. In determining the carrying amount of each reporting unit that utilizes real estate assets subject to theour Triple Net Leases, if and as applicable, (i) the Company allocates each reporting unit their pro-rata portion of the right-of-use (“ROU”) assets, lease liabilities, and/or financing obligations, and (ii) pushes down the carrying amount of the property and equipment subject to such leases. The Company compares the fair value of its reporting units to the carrying amounts. If the carrying amount of the reporting unit exceeds the fair value, an impairment is recorded equal to the amount of the excess (not to exceed the amount of goodwill allocated to the reporting unit).
We consider our gaming licenses, trademarks, and certain other intangible assets to be indefinite-lived based on our future expectations to operate our gaming properties indefinitely as well as our historical experience in renewing these intangible assets at minimal cost with various state commissions. Indefinite-lived intangible assets are tested annually for impairment, or more frequently if indicators of impairment exist, by comparing the fair value of the recorded assets to their carrying amount. If the carrying amounts of the indefinite-lived intangible assets exceed their fair value, an impairment is recognized. The Company completes its testing of its indefinite-lived intangible assets prior to assessing the realizability of its goodwill.
The Company assesses the fair value of its gaming licenses using the Greenfield Method under the income approach, which estimates the fair value using a DCF model assuming the Company built a casino with similar utility to that of the existing casino. The method assumes a theoretical start-up company going into business without any assets other than the intangible asset being valued. The Company assesses the fair value of its trademarks using the relief-from-royalty method under the income approach. The principle behind this method is that the value of the trademark is equal to the present value of the after-tax royalty savings attributable to the owned trademark.
Our annual goodwill and other indefinite-lived intangible assets impairment test is performed on October 1st of each year. Once an impairment of goodwill or other intangible asset has been recorded, it cannot be reversed. Other intangible assets that have a definite-life are amortized on a straight-line basis over their estimated useful lives or related service contract. The Company reviews the carrying amount of its amortizing intangible assets for possible impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that their carrying amount may not be recoverable. If the carrying amount of the amortizing intangible assets exceed their fair value, an impairment loss is recognized. See Note 8,9, “Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets.”
Equity Securities: The Company’s equity securities (including warrants) are measured at fair value each reporting period with unrealized holding gains and losses included in current period earnings. During the year ended December 31, 2019,2020, the Company recognized a holding gain of $19.9$106.7 million related to equity securities, held as of December 31, 2019, which is included in “Other,” as reported in “Other income (expenses)” within our Consolidated Statements of Income.Operations and Comprehensive Income (Loss).
Convertible Debt: Under ASC 470-20, “Debt with Conversion and Other Options” (“ASC 470-20”), an entity must separately account for the liability and equity components of convertible debt instruments that may be settled entirely or partially in cash upon conversion in a manner that reflects the issuer’s economic interest. The effect of ASC 470-20 on the accounting for our Convertible Notes is that the equity component is required to be included in “Additional paid-in capital” within our Consolidated Balance Sheets at the issuance date and the value of the equity component is treated as a debt discount. See Note 11, “Long-term Debt,” for more information.
Financing Obligations: Subsequent to the adoption of Accounting Standards Codification (“ASC”) TopicASC 842, “Leases” (“ASC 842”) on January 1, 2019, certain of the components contained within our Master Leases (primarily buildings) are accounted for as financing obligations, rather than leases. Prior to the adoption of ASC 842, our Master Leases, in their entirety, were accounted for as financing obligations. See
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On November 1, 2013, the Company spun-off its real estate assets into GLPI (the “Spin-Off”) and entered into the Penn Master Lease. This transaction did not meet all of the requirements for sale-leaseback accounting treatment under ASC Topic 840, “Leases,” (“ASC 840”); specifically, the Penn Master Lease contains provisions that indicate the Company has prohibited forms of continuing involvement in the leased assets, which are not a normal leaseback. Accordingly, at lease inception, we calculated a financing obligation based on the future minimum lease payments discounted at our estimated incremental borrowing rate at lease inception over the lease term of 35 years, which was determined to be 9.7%. The lease term included

renewal options that were reasonably assured of being exercised and the funded construction of certain leased assets in development at the commencement of the Penn Master Lease.
On October 15, 2018, in connection with the Pinnacle Acquisition, we assumed the Pinnacle Master Lease. Within a business combination, an arrangement that previously did not meet all of the requirements for sale-leaseback accounting treatment (and is accounted for as a financing obligation by the acquiree) retains its classification as a financing obligation on the acquiring entity’s consolidated balance sheets at the business combination date. As of the date of acquisition, we calculated the financing obligation based on the future minimum lease payments discounted at a rate determined to be fair value at the business combination date, which was determined to be 7.3%, over the remaining lease term of 32.5 years. The remaining lease term included renewal options that were reasonably assured of being exercised. Furthermore, in conjunction with the Pinnacle Acquisition, GLPI acquired the real estate assets associated with Plainridge Park Casino and leased back such assets to the Company pursuant to an amendment to the Pinnacle Master Lease (the “Plainridge Park Casino Sale-Leaseback”). The effective yield used to determine the financing obligation associated with the Plainridge Park Casino Sale-Leaseback was 9.6%.
Subsequent to the adoption of ASC 842, minimum lease payments under our Master Lease are allocated between components that continue to be financing obligations (primarily buildings) and operating lease components (primarily land). Minimum lease payments related to financing obligations are recorded to interest expense and, in part, as repayments of principal reducing the associated financing obligations. Contingent payments are recorded as interest expense as incurred. The real estate assets subject to the Master Leases and which are accounted for as failed sales, are included in “Property and equipment, net” within the Company’s Consolidated Balance Sheets and are depreciated over the shorter of their remaining useful lives or lease term. Principal payments associated with financing obligations are presented as financing cash outflows and interest payments associated with financing obligations are presented as operating cash outflows within our Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows. For more information, see Note 7,8, “Property and Equipment,” and Note 11,12, “Leases”.
On October 1, 2020, we sold the land underlying our Morgantown development project to GLPI in exchange for rent credits of $30.0 million. Contemporaneous with the sale, the Company entered into a triple net lease with GLPI for the land underlying Morgantown (as defined and discussed in Note 12, “Leases.”).The sale-leaseback transaction did not meet the requirements for sale accounting as control of the underlying asset as defined in accordance with ASC 842 remains with the Company.Accordingly, at lease inception, we calculated a financing obligation based on the future minimum lease payments discounted at our estimated incremental borrowing rate over the lease term of 50 years, which was determined to be 11.4%. The lease term included renewal options that were reasonably assured of being exercised.

Operating and Finance Leases: The Company determines if a contract is or contains a leasing element at contract inception or the date in which a modification of an existing contract occurs. In order for a contract to be considered a lease, the contract must transfer the right to control the use of an identified asset for a period of time in exchange for consideration. Control is determined to have occurred if the lessee has the right to (i) obtain substantially all of the economic benefits from the use of the identified asset throughout the period of use and (ii) direct the use of the identified asset.
Upon adoption of ASC 842, we elected the following policies: (a) to account for lease and non-lease components as a single component for all classes of underlying assets and (b) to not recognize short-term leases (i.e., leases that are less than 12 months and do not contain purchase options) within the Consolidated Balance Sheets, with the expense related to these short-term leases recorded in total operating expenses within the Consolidated Statements of Income.Operations and Comprehensive Income (Loss).
The Company has leasing arrangements that contain both lease and non-lease components. We account for both the lease and non-lease components as a single component for all classes of underlying assets. In determining the present value of lease payments at lease commencement date, the Company utilizes its incremental borrowing rate based on the information available, unless the rate implicit in the lease is readily determinable. The liability for operating and finance leases is based on the present value of future lease payments. Operating lease expenses are recorded as rent expense, which is included within general and administrative expense, within the Consolidated Statements of Operations and Comprehensive Income (Loss) and presented as operating cash outflows within the Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows. Finance lease expenses are recorded as amortizationdepreciation expense, which is included within depreciation and amortization expense within the Consolidated Statements of Operations and Comprehensive Income (Loss) and interest expense over the lease term. Principal payments associated with finance leases are
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presented as financing cash outflows and interest payments associated with finance leases are presented as operating cash outflows within our Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows.
Debt Discount and Debt Issuance Costs: Debt issuance costs that are incurred by the Company in connection with the issuance of debt are deferred and amortized to interest expense using the effective interest method over the contractual term of the underlying indebtedness. These costs are classified as a direct reduction of long-term debt within the Company’s Consolidated Balance Sheets.
Self-Insurance Reserves: The Company is self-insured for employee health coverage, general liability and workers’ compensation up to certain stop-loss amounts (for general liability and workers’ compensation). We use a reserve method for each reported claim plus an allowance for claims incurred but not yet reported to a fully-developed claims reserve method based on an actuarial computation of ultimate liability. Self-insurance reserves are included in “Accrued expenses and other current liabilities” within the Company’s Consolidated Balance Sheets.
Contingent Purchase Price: The consideration for the Company’s acquisitions may include future payments that are contingent upon the occurrence of a particular event. We record an obligation for such contingent payments at fair value as of the acquisition date. We revalue our contingent purchase price obligations each reporting period. Changes in the fair value of

the contingent purchase price obligation can result from changes to one or multiple inputs, including adjustments to the discount rate and changes in the assumed probabilities of successful achievement of certain financial targets. The changes in the fair value of contingent purchase price are recognized within our Consolidated Statements of Operations and Comprehensive Income (Loss) as a component of “General and administrative” expense.
Income Taxes: Under ASC Topic 740, “Income Taxes” (“ASC 740”), deferred tax assets and liabilities are determined based on the differences between the financial statement carrying amounts and the tax bases of existing assets and liabilities and are measured at the prevailing enacted tax rates that will be in effect when these differences are settled or realized. ASC 740 also requires that deferred tax assets be reduced by a valuation allowance if it is more-likely-than-not (a greater than 50% probability) that some portion or all of the deferred tax assets will not be realized.

The realizability of the net deferred tax assets is evaluated quarterly by assessing the valuation allowance and by adjusting the amount of the allowance, if necessary. The Company considers all available positive and negative evidence including projected future taxable income and available tax planning strategies that could be implemented to realize the net deferred tax assets. The evaluation of both positive and negative evidence is a requirement pursuant to ASC 740 in determining more-likely-than-not the net deferred tax assets will be realized. In the event the Company determines that the deferred income tax assets would be realized in the future in excess of their net recorded amount, an adjustment to the valuation allowance would be recorded, which would reduce the provision for income taxes.

ASC 740 also creates a single model to address uncertainty in tax positions and clarifies the accounting for uncertainty in income taxes recognized in an enterprise’s financial statements by prescribing the minimum recognition threshold a tax position is required to meet before being recognized in an enterprise’s financial statements. It also provides guidance on derecognition,de-recognition, measurement, classification, interest and penalties, accounting in interim periods, disclosure and transition. See Note 13,14, “Income Taxes.”

Revenue Recognition: Our revenue from contracts with customers consists of gaming wagers, food and beverage transactions, retail transactions, hotel room sales, racing wagers, sports betting wagers, and management services related to the management of external casinos and reimbursable costs associated with management contracts. In May 2018, our management contract was terminated for Hollywood Casino-Jamul San Diego, which is located in San Diego, California. In addition, our management contract was terminated for Casino Rama, which is located in Ontario, Canada, in July 2018. See Note 4,5, “Revenue Disaggregation,” for information on our revenue by type and geographic location.
The transaction price for a gaming wagering contract is the difference between gaming wins and losses, not the total amount wagered. The transaction price for food and beverage, hotel and retail contracts is the net amount collected from the customer for such goods and services. Sales tax and other taxes collected on behalf of governmental authorities are accounted for on the net basis and are not included in revenues or expenses. The transaction price for our racing operations, inclusive of live racing events conducted at our racing facilities and our import and export arrangements, is the commission received from the pari-mutuel pool less contractual fees and obligations primarily consisting of purse funding requirements, simulcasting fees, tote fees and certain pari-mutuel taxes that are directly related to the racing operations. The transaction price for our former management service contracts was the amount collected for services rendered in accordance with the contractual terms. The transaction price for the reimbursable costs associated with our former management contracts was the gross amount of the reimbursable expenditure, which primarily consisted of payroll costs incurred by the Company for the benefit of the managed
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entity. Since the Company was the controlling entity to the arrangement, the reimbursement was recorded on a gross basis with an offsetting amount charged to operating expense.
Gaming revenue contracts involve two performance obligations for those customers earning points under our mychoice program and a single performance obligation for customers that do not participate in the mychoice program. The Company applies a practical expedient by accounting for its gaming contracts on a portfolio basis as opposed to an individual wagering contract. For purposes of allocating the transaction price in a gaming contract between the wagering performance obligation and the obligation associated with the loyalty points earned, we allocate an amount to the loyalty point contract liability based on the standalone selling price (“SSP”) of the points earned, which is determined by the value of a point that can be redeemed for slot play and complimentaries;complimentaries such as, food and beverage at our restaurants, lodging at our hotels and products offered at our retail stores, less estimated breakage. The allocated revenue for gaming wagers is recognized when the wagering occurs as all such wagers settle immediately. The liability associated with the loyalty points is deferred and recognized as revenue when the customer redeems the loyalty points for slot play and complimentaries and such goods and services are delivered to the customer.
Food and beverage, hotel and retail services have been determined to be separate, standalone performance obligations and the transaction price for such contracts is recorded as revenue as the good or service is transferred to the customer over their stay at the hotel or when the delivery is made for the food and beverage or retail product. Cancellation fees for hotel and

meeting space services are recognized upon cancellation by the customer and are included in food, beverage, hotel and other revenue.revenue within our Consolidated Statements of Operations and Comprehensive Income (Loss).

Racing revenue contracts, inclusive of our (i) host racing facilities, (ii) import arrangements that permit us to simulcast in live racing events occurring at other racetracks, and (iii) export arrangements that permit our live racing events to be simulcast at other racetracks, provide access to and the processing of wagers into the pari-mutuel pool. The Company has concluded it is not the controlling entity to the arrangement, but rather functions as an agent to the pari-mutuel pool. Commissions earned from the pari-mutuel pool less contractual fees and obligations are recognized on a net basis, which is included within food, beverage, hotel and other revenues.revenues within our Consolidated Statements of Operations and Comprehensive Income (Loss).

Management services have been determined to be separate, standalone performance obligations and the transaction price for such contracts was recorded as services were performed. The Company recorded revenues on a monthly basis calculated by applying the contractual rate called for in the contracts.
In addition to sports betting and iGaming revenues, Penn Interactive generates in-app purchase and advertising revenues from free-to-play social casino games, which can be downloaded to mobile phones and tablets from digital storefronts. Players can purchase virtual playing credits within our social casino games, which allows for increased playing opportunities and functionality. Penn Interactive records deferred revenue from the sale of virtual playing credits and recognizes this revenue over the average redemption period of the credits, which is approximately three days. Advertising revenues are recognized in the period when the advertising impression, click or install delivery occurs. Penn Interactive also generates revenue through revenue-sharing arrangements with third-party content providers whereby revenues are recognized on a net basis since Penn Interactive is not the controlling entity in the arrangement.

Complimentaries associatedAssociated with Gaming Contracts
Food and beverage, hotel, and other services furnished to patrons for free as an inducement to gamble or through the redemption of our customers’ loyalty points are recorded as food and beverage, hotel, and other revenues, at their estimated SSPs with an offset recorded as a reduction to gaming revenues. The cost of providing complimentary goods and services to patrons as an inducement to gamble as well as for the fulfillment of our loyalty point obligation is included in food, beverage, hotel, and other expenses. Revenues recorded to food, and beverage, hotel and other and offset to gaming revenues were as follows:
 For the year ended December 31,
(in millions)2019 2018
Food and beverage$261.4
 $137.2
Hotel159.6
 60.8
Other17.6
 8.1
Total complimentaries associated with gaming contracts$438.6
 $206.1

For the year ended December 31,
(in millions)202020192018
Food and beverage$123.6 $261.4 $137.2 
Hotel79.6 159.6 60.8 
Other6.7 17.6 8.1 
Total complimentaries associated with gaming contracts$209.9 $438.6 $206.1 
Customer-related Liabilities 
The Company has three general types of liabilities related to contracts with customers: (i) the obligation associated with ourits mychoice program (loyalty points and tier status benefits), (ii) advance payments on goods and services yet to be provided and
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for unpaid wagers, and (iii) deferred revenue associated with third-party sports betting operators for online sports betting and related iGaming market access.
Our mychoice program allows members to utilize their reward membership cards to earn loyalty points that are redeemable for slot play and complimentaries, such as food and beverage at our restaurants, lodging at our hotels and products offered at our retail stores across the vast majority of our properties. In addition, members of the mychoice program earn credit toward tier status, which entitles them to receive certain other benefits, such as gifts.
The Company accounts for the obligation associated with our mychoice program utilizing a deferred revenue model, which defers revenue at the point in time when the loyalty points and tier status benefits are earned by our customers. Deferred revenue associated with the mychoice program is recognized at the point-in-time when the loyalty points are redeemed by our customers or at the point-in-time when our customers receive the tier status benefits. The obligation associated with our mychoice program is based on the estimated SSP of the loyalty points and the tier status benefits earned after factoring in the likelihood of redemption. The obligation associated with our mychoice program, which is included in “Accrued expenses and other current liabilities” within our Consolidated Balance Sheets, was $36.2$35.8 million and $39.9$36.2 million as of December 31, 20192020 and 2018,2019, respectively, and consisted principally of the obligation associated with the loyalty points. Our loyalty point obligations are generally settled within six months of issuance.issuance; however, as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic and resulting temporary closures, loyalty point obligations may take longer to settle. Changes between the opening and closing balances primarily

relate to the timing of our customers’ election to redeem loyalty points as well as the timing of when our customers receive their earned tier status benefits.
The Company’s advance payments on goods and services yet to be provided and for unpaid wagers primarily consist of the following: (i) deposits on rooms and convention space, (ii) money deposited on behalf of a customer in advance of their property visit (referred to as “safekeeping” or “front money”), (iii) outstanding tickets generated by slot machine play or pari-mutuel wagering, (iv) outstanding chip liabilities, (v) unclaimed jackpots, and (vi) gift cards redeemable at our properties. Advance payments on goods and services are recognized as revenue when the good or service is transferred to the customer. Unpaid wagers primarily relate to the Company’s obligation to settle outstanding slot tickets, pari-mutuel racing tickets and gaming chips with customers and generally represent obligations stemming from prior wagering events, of which revenue was previously recognized. The Company’s advance payments on goods and services yet to be provided and for unpaid wagers were $42.2$47.1 million and $34.3$42.2 million as of December 31, 20192020 and 2018,2019, respectively, of which $0.6$0.5 million and $0.7$0.6 million were classified as long-term respectively.in both periods. The current portion and long-term portion of our advance payments on goods and services yet to be provided and for unpaid wagers are included in “Accrued expenses and other current liabilities” and “Other long-term liabilities” within our Consolidated Balance Sheets, respectively.
During the third quarter of 2019, Penn Interactive enteredenters into multi-year agreements with sports betting operators for online sports betting and related iGaming market access across the Company’sour portfolio of properties, from which we received cash and equity securities, including ordinary shares and warrants, specific to 32 operator agreements. During the fourth quarter of 2019, certain of the operations contemplated by these agreements commenced, resulting in the recognition of $5.6 million and $0.6 million of revenue (most of which was previously deferred) during the year ended December 31, 2019.2020 and 2019, respectively. Deferred revenue associated with third-party sports betting operators for online sports betting and related iGaming market access, as of December 31, 2019 was $43.6 million, which is included in “Other long-term liabilities” within our Consolidated Balance Sheets.Sheets was $52.7 million and $43.6 million as of December 31, 2020 and 2019, respectively.
Gaming and Racing Taxes: We are subject to gaming and pari-mutuel taxes based on gross gaming revenue and pari-mutuel revenue in the jurisdictions in which we operate. The Company primarily recognizes gaming and pari-mutuel tax expense based on the statutorily required percentage of revenue that is required to be paid to state and local jurisdictions in the states where or in which wagering occurs. For the years ended December 31, 2020, 2019 2018 and 2017,2018, these expenses, which were recorded primarily in gaming expense within the Consolidated Statements of Operations and Comprehensive Income (Loss), were $1,098.9 million, $1,590.0 million, $1,102.3 million, and $983.3$1,102.3 million, respectively.
Stock-Based Compensation: The cost of employee services received in exchange for an award of equity instruments is based on the grant-date fair value of the award and the expense is recognized ratably over the requisite service period. The Company accounts for forfeitures in the period in which they occur based on actual amounts. The fair value of stock options is estimated at the grant date using the Black-Scholes option-pricing model, which requires us to make assumptions, including the expected term, which is based on the contractual term of the stock option and historical exercise data of the Company’s employees; the risk-free interest rate, which is based on the U.S. Treasury spot rate with a term equal to the expected term assumed at the grant date; the expected volatility, which is estimated based on the historical volatility of the Company’s stock price over the expected term assumed at the grant date; and the expected dividend yield, which is 0 since we have not historically paid dividends. See Note 15,16, “Stock-based Compensation.”
Earnings Per Share: Basic earnings per share (“EPS”) is computed by dividing net income attributable(loss) applicable to Penn Nationalcommon stock by the weighted-average number of common shares outstanding during the period. Diluted EPS reflects the additional dilution, if any, for all potentially-dilutive securities such as stock options, and unvested restricted stock awards.awards (“RSAs”), outstanding convertible preferred stock and convertible debt.
Holders of the Company’s Series D Preferred Stock (as defined in Note 7, “Investments in and Advances to Unconsolidated Affiliates”) are entitled to participate equally and ratably in all dividends and distributions paid to holders of Penn Common Stock irrespective of any vesting requirement. Accordingly, the Series D Preferred Stock shares are considered a
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participating security and the Company is required to apply the two-class method to consider the impact of the preferred shares on the calculation of basic and diluted EPS. The holders of the Company’s Series D Preferred Stock are not obligated to absorb losses; therefore, in reporting periods where the Company is in a net loss position, it does not apply the two-class method. In reporting periods where the Company is in a net income position, the two-class method is applied by allocating all earnings during the period to common shares and preferred shares. See Note 16,17, “Earnings (Loss) per Share.Share,” for more information.

Application of Business Combination Accounting: We utilize the acquisition method of accounting in accordance with ASC Topic 805, “Business Combinations,” which requires us to allocate the purchase price to tangible and identifiable intangible assets based on their fair values. The excess of the purchase price over the fair value ascribed to tangible and identifiable intangible assets is recorded as goodwill. If the fair value ascribed to tangible and identifiable intangible assets changes during the measurement period (due to additional information being available and related Company analysis), the measurement period adjustment is recognized in the reporting period in which the adjustment amount is determined and offset against goodwill. The measurement period for our acquisitions are no more than one year in duration. See Note 5,6, “Acquisitions and Other Investments.Dispositions.”
Voting Interest Entities and Variable Interest Entities: The Company consolidates all subsidiaries or other entities in which it has a controlling financial interest. The consolidation guidance requires an analysis to determine if an entity should be evaluated for consolidation using the VOE model or the VIE model. Under the VOE model, controlling financial interest is generally defined as a majority ownership of voting rights. Under the VIE model, controlling financial interest is defined as (i) the power to direct activities that most significantly impact the economic performance of the entity and (ii) the obligation to

absorb losses of or the right to receive benefits from the entity that could potentially be significant to the entity. For those entities that qualify as a VIE, the primary beneficiary is generally defined as the party who has a controlling financial interest in the VIE. The Company consolidates the financial position and results of operations of every VOE in which it has a controlling financial interest and VIEs in which it is considered to be the primary beneficiary. See Note 6,7, “Investments in and Advances to Unconsolidated Affiliates.”


Note 3—New Accounting Pronouncements
Accounting Pronouncements Implemented in 2019
On January 1, 2019, the Company adopted ASC 842, and all the related amendments (the “new lease standard”) using the modified retrospective method with an effective date of January 1, 2019 (the “adoption date”) and a cumulative-effect adjustment to retained earnings. The core principle of ASC 842 is that a lessee should recognize on the balance sheet the lease assets and lease liabilities that arise from all lease arrangements with terms greater than 12 months. The comparative information has not been restated and continues to be reported under the accounting standards in effect for those periods. As part of the adoption, the Company elected to utilize the package of practical expedients included in this guidance, which permitted the Company to not reassess (i) whether any expired or existing contracts contain leases; (ii) the lease classification for any expired or existing leases; and (iii) the initial direct costs for existing leases.
Master Leases
The most significant impact of the adoption of the new lease standard relates to the accounting for our Master Leases with GLPI. Under previous GAAP, as contained within ASC 840, the Company concluded that (i) the Penn Master Lease and (ii) the Pinnacle Master Lease to each be a failed sale-leaseback transaction resulting in (a) the land and building assets associated with the Master Leases to be recognized in “Property and equipment, net” within the Consolidated Balance Sheets, (b) the recognition of a financing obligation, with the associated interest recorded to “Interest expense, net” within the Consolidated Statements of Income, and (c) the contingent rentals to be recorded as additional interest expense. Under the provisions of the new lease standard, the Company was required to evaluate its existing sale-leaseback transactions with GLPI to determine whether a sale had occurred, and if a sale had occurred, to determine the classification (operating or finance) of each component contained within each of the Master Leases.
Lease components contained within each of the Master Leases that were determined to be operating leases (consisting primarily of the land components) at the adoption date resulted in (i) the derecognition of the existing financing obligation and the carrying amount of the property and equipment with an adjustment to the opening balance of retained earnings and (ii) the recognition of an operating lease liability and an operating lease ROU asset.
Lease components contained within each of the Master Leases that were determined to continue to be financing obligations (consisting primarily of the building components) at the adoption date resulted in (i) the continued recognition of the leased assets in “Property and equipment, net” within our Consolidated Balance Sheets and (ii) the continued recognition of the financing obligation utilizing assumptions as determined (a) at the lease commencement date with respect to the Penn Master Lease or (b) at the acquisition date with respect to the Pinnacle Master Lease.
Our Hollywood Casino at Dayton Raceway and Hollywood Casino at Mahoning Valley Race Course (“Dayton and Mahoning Valley”) properties included within the Penn Master Lease were previously accounted for under build-to-suit guidance pursuant to ASC 840. The Company was required to evaluate the components contained within the build-to-suit arrangements and determine the classification (operating or finance) under the provisions of the new lease standard at the adoption date. The Dayton and Mahoning Valley lease components were determined to be finance leases, which resulted in (i) the recognition of a finance lease ROU asset (recorded to depreciation and amortization expense over the lease term), (ii) a corresponding finance lease liability (recorded to interest expense over the lease term), and (iii) a write-off of the previous (a) carrying amount of the property and equipment and (b) financing obligation recorded with an adjustment to the opening balance of retained earnings at the adoption date.
Operating Leases, inclusive of the Meadows Lease
The adoption of the new lease standard required us to recognize ROU assets and lease liabilities that had not previously been recorded within the Consolidated Balance Sheets. Upon adoption, the lease liability for operating leases was based on the present value of future lease payments and the ROU asset for operating leases was based on the operating lease liability adjusted for the reclassification of certain balance sheet amounts, such as deferred rent. Under ASC 842, deferred and prepaid rent are no longer presented separately. Leases that are short-term in nature are not recognized as ROU assets within the

Consolidated Balance Sheets, but are recognized as an expense (recorded within total operating expenses) within the Consolidated Statements of Income.
The impact of the adoption of the new lease standard on our Consolidated Balance Sheets at January 1, 2019 was as follows (only financial statement line items impacted are presented):
   Impacts of:    
(in millions)As Reported as of December 31, 2018 
Financing Obligations - Master Leases (1)
 
Finance Leases
- Dayton and Mahoning Valley
 
Operating Leases - Master Leases (2)
 
Operating Lease - Meadows (3)
 Other Operating Leases - Non-Master Leases As Adjusted for ASC 842 Increase/(Decrease)
Assets               
Current assets               
Prepaid expenses$63.0
 $—
 $—
 $—
 $—
 $(1.0) $62.0
 $(1.0)
Total current assets$677.6
 $—
 $—
 $—
 $—
 $(1.0) $676.6
 $(1.0)
Property and equipment, net (4)
$6,868.8
 $—
 $(164.3) $(1,407.4) $—
 $—
 $5,297.1
 $(1,571.7)
Goodwill$1,228.4
 $5.5
 $—
 $—
 $—
 $—
 $1,233.9
 $5.5
Operating lease right-of-use assets (5)
$—
 $—
 $—
 $3,541.2
 $112.8
 $152.5
 $3,806.5
 $3,806.5
Finance lease right-of-use assets (6)
$—
 $—
 $224.5
 $—
 $—
 $—
 $224.5
 $224.5
Total assets$10,961.0
 $5.5
 $60.2
 $2,133.8
 $112.8
 $151.5
 $13,424.8
 $2,463.8
                
Liabilities               
Current liabilities               
Current portion of financing obligations (7)
$67.8
 $—
 $(1.5) $(16.2) $—
 $—
 $50.1
 $(17.7)
Current portion of operating lease liabilities (5)
$—
 $—
 $—
 $72.9
 $20.5
 $8.9
 $102.3
 $102.3
Current portion of finance lease liabilities (6)
$—
 $—
 $5.8
 $—
 $—
 $—
 $5.8
 $5.8
Accrued expenses and other current liabilities$578.0
 $—
 $—
 $—
 $—
 $(0.5) $577.5
 $(0.5)
Total current liabilities$738.4
 $—
 $4.3
 $56.7
 $20.5
 $8.4
 $828.3
 $89.9
Long-term portion of financing obligations (7)
$7,080.6
 $5.5
 $(181.3) $(2,760.6) $—
 $—
 $4,144.2
 $(2,936.4)
Long-term portion of operating lease liabilities (5)
$—
 $—
 $—
 $3,467.1
 $92.3
 $145.0
 $3,704.4
 $3,704.4
Long-term portion of finance lease liabilities (6)
$—
 $—
 $218.3
 $—
 $—
 $—
 $218.3
 $218.3
Deferred income taxes (8)
$—
 $—
 $4.3
 $299.5
 $—
 $—
 $303.8
 $303.8
Other long-term liabilities$60.7
 $—
 $—
 $—
 $—
 $(1.9) $58.8
 $(1.9)
Total liabilities$10,229.8
 $5.5
 $45.6
 $1,062.7
 $112.8
 $151.5
 $11,607.9
 $1,378.1
Stockholders’ equity               
Retained earnings (accumulated deficit)$(968.0) $—
 $14.6
 $1,071.1
 $—
 $—
 $117.7
 $1,085.7
Total Penn National stockholders’ equity$731.2
 $—
 $14.6
 $1,071.1
 $—
 $—
 $1,816.9
 $1,085.7
Total stockholders’ equity$731.2
 $—
 $14.6
 $1,071.1
 $—
 $—
 $1,816.9
 $1,085.7
Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity$10,961.0
 $5.5
 $60.2
 $2,133.8
 $112.8
 $151.5
 $13,424.8
 $2,463.8
(1)
During the first quarter of 2019, the Company identified an adjustment to the purchase price allocation associated with the Pinnacle Acquisition. The purchase price adjustment increased the financing obligation upon the adoption of the new lease standard, resulting in an increase to goodwill (see Note 5, “Acquisitions and Other Investments”).
(2)Represents components contained within each of the Master Leases determined to be operating leases (primarily land).
(3)Represents the triple net lease with GLPI for the real estate assets used in the operations of Meadows Racetrack and Casino (the “Meadows Lease”).
(4)Represents the (i) derecognition of the carrying amount of the property and equipment, net, associated with land components contained within our Master Leases determined to be operating leases upon the adoption of the new lease standard; and (ii) derecognition of the carrying amount of the property and equipment, net, associated with land and building components associated with Dayton and Mahoning Valley determined to be finance leases upon the adoption of the new lease standard.
(5)Operating lease ROU assets represent (i) the land components contained within the Master Leases determined to be operating leases upon the adoption of the new lease standard; and (ii) with respect to other Operating Leases, represent (a) the Meadows Lease, which was acquired by the Company in conjunction with the acquisition of Pinnacle; (b) ground and levee leases with landlords, which were not assumed by GLPI and remain an obligation of the Company; and (c) buildings and equipment not associated with our Master Leases. For leases where the rate implicit in the lease was not readily determinable, we used our incremental borrowing rate based on the information available at the lease commencement date in determining the present value of lease payments. We utilized the incremental borrowing rate on the adoption date for operating leases that commenced prior to that date. The operating lease liability is based on the net present value of future lease payments.
(6)Amounts primarily represent finance leases associated with Dayton and Mahoning Valley, which are included in the Penn Master Lease, that under ASC 840 utilized specific build-to-suit guidance. The adoption of the new lease standard required the Company to evaluate the components under current guidance contained within the new lease standard, which resulted in all components being classified as finance leases. Finance leases result in (i) the recognition of a finance lease ROU asset amortized over the lease term and (ii) a corresponding finance lease liability (recorded to interest expense over the lease term). We utilized our incremental borrowing rate based on the information available at the adoption date in determining the present value of lease payments. The finance lease liability is based on the net present value of future lease payments.
(7)Represents components associated with our Master Leases that remain financing obligations (primarily buildings). The financing obligation at the adoption date was calculated utilizing previous assumptions as determined (a) at the lease commencement date with respect to the Penn Master Lease and (b) at the acquisition date with respect to the Pinnacle Master Lease.
(8)
Represents the tax impacts related to the adoption of the new lease standard. See Note 13, “Income Taxes.”

Accounting Pronouncements to be Implemented in 2020
In June 2016, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued Accounting Standards Update (“ASU”)ASU No. 2016-13, “Financial Instruments - Credit Losses (Topic 326): Measurements of Credit Losses on Financial Instruments” (“ASU 2016-13”), which sets forth a “current expected credit loss” (referred to as “CECL”) model which requires the Company to measure all expected credit losses for financial instruments held at the reporting date based on historical experience, current conditions, and reasonable supportable forecasts. This replaces the existing incurred loss model and is applicable to the measurement of credit losses on financial assets measured at amortized cost and applies to some off-balance sheet credit exposures. We adopted ASU 2016-13 is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2019, including interim periods within those fiscal years, and must be applied through during the first quarter of 2020 using a modified retrospective approach, which resulted in a cumulative-effect adjustment to retained earnings of $0.6 million as of the beginning of the first reporting period in which the guidance is effective. Although we are still finalizing our assessment of the impact of the adoption of ASU 2016-13, which is effective January 1, 2020, we currently do not expect it to have a material impact on our Consolidated Financial Statements.2020.
In August 2018, the FASB issued ASU No. 2018-15, “Customer’s Accounting for Implementation Cost Incurred in a Cloud Computing Arrangement That Is a Service Contract” (“ASU 2018-15”). Under the new guidance, customers will apply the same criteria for capitalizing implementation costs as they would for an arrangement that has a software license. This will result in certain implementation costs being capitalized; the associated amortization charge will, however, be recorded as an operating expense. Under the previous guidance, costs incurred when implementing a cloud computing arrangement deemed to be a service contract arewere recorded as an operating expense when incurred. We adopted ASU 2018-15 is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2019, including interim periods within those fiscal years. Entities can choose to adoptduring the new guidance prospectively to eligible costs incurred on or after the date the guidance is first applied or retrospectively. We have elected to adopt the net guidance onquarter of 2020 using a prospective basis. Although we are still finalizing our assessment of the impact of the adoption of ASU 2018-15,approach, which is effective January 1, 2020, we currently dodid not expect it to have a material impact on our Consolidated Financial Statements.
Accounting Pronouncements to be Implemented in 2021
In December 2019, the FASB issued ASU No. 2019-12, “Simplifying the Accounting for Income Taxes” (“ASU 2019-12”), which intends to simplify the guidance by removing certain exceptions to the general principles and clarifying or amending existing guidance. ASU 2019-12 is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2020, including interim periods within those fiscal years. Although weWe elected to early adopt ASU 2019-12 during the third quarter of 2020 on a prospective basis, which did not have a material impact on our Consolidated Financial Statements.
In January 2020, the FASB issued ASU No. 2020-01, “Investments - Equity Securities (Topic 321), Investments - Equity Method and Joint Ventures (Topic 323), and Derivatives and Hedging (Topic 815) - Clarifying the Interactions between Topic 321, Topic 323, and Topic 815” (“ASU 2020-01”), which made targeted improvements to accounting for financial instruments, including providing an entity the ability to measure certain equity securities without a readily determinable fair value at cost, less any impairment, plus or minus changes resulting from observable price changes in orderly transactions for the identical or a similar investment of the same issuer. Among other topics, ASU 2020-01 clarifies that an entity should consider observable transactions that require it to either apply or discontinue the equity method of accounting. ASU 2020-01 is effective for fiscal
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years beginning after December 15, 2020, and interim periods within those fiscal years with early adoption permitted. The Company's early adoption of ASU 2020-01 did not have a material impact on our Consolidated Financial Statements.
In October 2020, the FASB issued ASU No. 2020-10, “Codification Improvements,” (“ASU 2020-10”) which updates various codification topics by clarifying or improving disclosure requirements to align with the SEC’s regulations. ASU 2020-10 is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2020 with early adoption permitted. The Company's early adoption of ASU 2020-10 did not have a material impact on our Consolidated Financial Statements.
Accounting Pronouncements to be Implemented
In March 2020, the FASB issued ASU No. 2020-04, “Reference Rate Reform (Topic 848): Facilitation of the Effects of Reference Rate Reform on Financial Reporting” (“ASU 2020-04”). ASU 2020-04 provides optional expedient and exceptions for applying generally accepted accounting principles to contracts, hedging relationships, and other transactions affected by reference rate reform if certain criteria are met. In response to the concerns about structural risks of interbank offered rates and, particularly, the risk of cessation of the London Interbank Offered Rate (referred to as “LIBOR”), regulators in several jurisdictions around the world have undertaken reference rate reform initiatives to identify alternative reference rates that are more observable or transaction-based and less susceptible to manipulation. ASU 2020-04 also provides companies with optional guidance to ease the potential accounting burden associated with transitioning away from reference rates that are expected to be discontinued. ASU 2020-04 can be adopted no later than December 1, 2022 with early adoption permitted. The interest rates associated with the Company’s borrowings under its Senior Secured Credit Facilities (as defined in Note 11, “Long-term Debt”) are tied to LIBOR. The Company is currently evaluating the impact of the adoption of ASU 2019-12, we do not expect it2020-04 on our Consolidated Financial Statements.
In August 2020, The FASB issued ASU No. 2020-06, “Debt—Debt with Conversion and Other Options (Topic 470) and Derivatives and Hedging—Contracts in Entity’s Own Equity (Topic 814): Accounting for Convertible Instruments and Contracts in an Entity’s Own Equity” (“ASU 2020-06”). ASU 2020-06 eliminates the number of accounting models used to have a materialaccount for convertible debt instruments and convertible preferred stock. The update also amends the disclosure requirements for convertible instruments and EPS in effort to increase financial reporting transparency. ASU 2020-06 will be effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2021, including interim periods within those fiscal years. Early adoption is permitted. The Company is currently evaluating the impact of the adoption of ASU 2020-06 on our Consolidated Financial Statements.

A variety of proposed or otherwise potential accounting standards are currently being studied by standard-setting organizations and certain regulatory agencies. Because of the tentative and preliminary nature of such proposed standards, we have not yet determined the effect, if any, that the implementation of such proposed standards would have on our Consolidated Financial Statements.

Note 4—Hurricane Laura

On August 27, 2020, Hurricane Laura made landfall in Lake Charles, Louisiana, which caused significant damage to our L’Auberge Lake Charles property and closure of the property for approximately two weeks. The Company maintains insurance, subject to certain deductibles and coinsurance, for the repair or replacement of assets that suffered loss and provides coverage for interruption to our business, including lost profits.
As of December 31, 2020, the Company recorded a receivable of $23.0 million relating to our estimate of repairs and maintenance costs which have been incurred as well as identified property and equipment which have been written off for which we deem the recovery of such costs from our insurers to be probable. The insurance recovery receivable is included in “Receivables” within the Consolidated Balance Sheets. As we deem it is probable that the proceeds to be recovered from our insurers exceeds the total of our insurance recovery recorded and our insurers’ deductible and coinsurance, we did not record any loss associated with the impact of this natural disaster.
Additionally as of December 31, 2020, we continue to be in the process of performing our due diligence in an effort to quantify the claim amount under the policy that will be submitted to the insurers. During the fourth quarter we received $47.5 million of insurance proceeds from our insurers representing upfront payments related to our anticipated policy claim. Timing differences are likely to exist between the recognition of (i) impairment losses and capital expenditures made to repair or restore the assets and (ii) the receipt of insurance proceeds within the Consolidated Financial Statements.
We will record proceeds in excess of the recognized losses and lost profits under our business interruption insurance as a gain contingency in accordance with ASC 450, “Contingencies,” which we expect to recognize at the time of final settlement or when nonrefundable cash advances are made in a period subsequent to December 31, 2020.
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The following table summarizes the financial impact of Hurricane Laura related matters:
(in millions)For the year ended December 31, 2020
Insurance Proceeds$47.5 
Deductible$15.0 
Coinsurance$2.5 
Clean-up and Restoration Costs$47.1 
Fixed Asset Write-off$23.2 
Inventory Write-off$0.2 
Insurance Receivable$23.0 
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Note 5—Revenue Disaggregation
We generate revenues at our owned, managed or operated properties principally by providing the following types of services: (i) gaming, including iGaming and online sportsbook; (ii) food and beverage,beverage; (iii) hotel,hotel; (iv) racing, (v) reimbursable management costscosts; and (vi)(v) other. Other revenues isare principally comprised of ancillary gaming-related activities, such as commissions received on ATM transactions, racing, and iGaming.Penn Interactive’s social gaming. In addition, we assess our revenues based on geographic location of the related properties, which is consistent with our reportable segments (seeNote 17,18, “Segment Information,” for further information). Our revenue disaggregation by type of revenue and geographic location was as follows:
 For the year ended December 31, 2019
(in millions)Northeast South West Midwest Other 
Intersegment Eliminations (1)
 Total
Revenues:             
Gaming$2,117.1
 $831.1
 $374.3
 $938.1
 $8.8
 $(0.7) $4,268.7
Food and beverage155.1
 154.1
 116.7
 84.7
 1.4
 —
 512.0
Hotel43.5
 98.2
 125.9
 43.4
 —
 —
 311.0
Racing25.1
 —
 0.6
 —
 5.6
 —
 31.3
Other59.1
 35.5
 25.0
 28.3
 31.7
 (1.2) 178.4
Total revenues$2,399.9
 $1,118.9
 $642.5
 $1,094.5
 $47.5
 $(1.9) $5,301.4
(1)Represents the elimination of intersegment revenues associated with our internally-branded retail sportsbooks, which are operated by Penn Interactive, and our live and televised poker tournament series that operates under the trademark, Heartland Poker Tour (“HPT”).
 For the year ended December 31, 2018
(in millions)Northeast South West Midwest Other Total
Revenues:           
Gaming$1,644.2
 $302.9
 $228.0
 $719.8
 $—
 $2,894.9
Food and beverage109.6
 56.6
 89.6
 57.9
 1.1
 314.8
Hotel23.2
 23.3
 90.8
 26.3
 —
 163.6
Racing20.3
 —
 0.6
 —
 5.9
 26.8
Reimbursable management costs46.8
 —
 10.5
 —
 —
 57.3
Other47.4
 11.6
 18.4
 19.7
 33.4
 130.5
Total revenues$1,891.5
 $394.4
 $437.9
 $823.7
 $40.4
 $3,587.9
 For the year ended December 31, 2017
(in millions)Northeast South West Midwest Other Total
Revenues:           
Gaming$1,583.9
 $203.0
 $219.7
 $685.4
 $—
 $2,692.0
Food and beverage115.0
 35.5
 82.4
 58.4
 1.1
 292.4
Hotel21.5
 10.3
 76.1
 22.0
 —
 129.9
Racing49.6
 —
 2.3
 —
 10.8
 62.7
Reimbursable management costs—
 —
 26.1
 —
 —
 26.1
Other48.7
 6.3
 16.6
 16.4
 40.4
 128.4
 1,818.7
 255.1
 423.2
 782.2
 52.3
 3,331.5
Less: Promotional allowances(62.1) (30.8) (42.8) (47.2) (0.6) (183.5)
Total revenues$1,756.6
 $224.3
 $380.4
 $735.0
 $51.7
 $3,148.0


For the year ended December 31, 2020
(in millions)NortheastSouthWestMidwestOther
Intersegment Eliminations (1)
Total
Revenues:
Gaming$1,495.1 $684.0 $194.2 $615.2 $62.7 $(0.1)$3,051.1 
Food and beverage68.9 76.9 46.0 32.0 0.6 0 224.4 
Hotel17.4 64.3 46.4 18.7 0 0 146.8 
Other57.9 24.4 15.9 15.5 61.7 (19.0)156.4 
Total revenues$1,639.3 $849.6 $302.5 $681.4 $125.0 $(19.1)$3,578.7 

For the year ended December 31, 2019
(in millions)NortheastSouthWestMidwestOther
Intersegment Eliminations (1)
Total
Revenues:
Gaming$2,117.1 $831.1 $374.3 $938.1 $8.8 $(0.7)$4,268.7 
Food and beverage155.1 154.1 116.7 84.7 1.4 0 512.0 
Hotel43.5 98.2 125.9 43.4 0 0 311.0 
Other84.2 35.5 25.6 28.3 37.3 (1.2)209.7 
Total revenues$2,399.9 $1,118.9 $642.5 $1,094.5 $47.5 $(1.9)$5,301.4 

For the year ended December 31, 2018
(in millions)NortheastSouthWestMidwestOtherTotal
Revenues:
Gaming$1,644.2 $302.9 $228.0 $719.8 $0 $2,894.9 
Food and beverage109.6 56.6 89.6 57.9 1.1 314.8 
Hotel23.2 23.3 90.8 26.3 0 163.6 
Reimbursable management costs46.8 0 10.5 0 0 57.3 
Other67.7 11.6 19.0 19.7 39.3 157.3 
Total revenues$1,891.5 $394.4 $437.9 $823.7 $40.4 $3,587.9 

(1)     Represents the elimination of intersegment revenues associated with our Barstool-branded and internally-branded retail sportsbooks, which are operated by Penn Interactive, and our live and televised poker tournament series that operates under the trade name, Heartland Poker Tour (“HPT”).











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Note 5—6—Acquisitions and Other InvestmentsDispositions
Greektown Casino-Hotel
On May 23, 2019, the Company acquired all of the membership interests of Greektown Holdings, L.L.C., for a net purchase price of $320.3 million, after working capital and other adjustments, pursuant to a transaction agreement among the Company, VICI Properties L.P., a wholly-owned subsidiary of VICI, and Greektown Mothership LLC. In connection with the

acquisition, the real estate assets relating to Greektown were acquired by a subsidiary of VICI for an aggregate sales price of $700.0 million and the Company entered into the Greektown Lease, which has an initial annual rent of $55.6 million and an initial term of 15 years, with 4 five-year renewal options. The acquisition of the operations was financed through a combination of cash on hand and incremental borrowings under the Company’s Revolving Credit Facility (as defined in Note 10,11, “Long-term Debt”).
TheDuring the first quarter of 2020, the Company is in the process of finalizing the assumptions that derive the fair value of certain assets acquired and liabilities assumed. Therefore,finalized the allocation of the purchase price is preliminaryto the tangible and subject to change. Duringidentifiable intangible assets acquired and liabilities assumed which resulted in no measurement period adjustments for the year ended December 31, 2019, subsequent to the date of acquisition, we made the following adjustments to the preliminary purchase price:2020. The fair value is as follows:
(in millions)
Estimated fair value, as previously reported (1)
 Measurement period adjustments Estimated fair value, as adjusted
Cash and cash equivalents$31.1
 $—
 $31.1
Receivables, prepaid expenses, and other current assets15.7
 (1.2) 14.5
Property and equipment32.3
 (3.9) 28.4
Goodwill (2)
61.7
 5.7
 67.4
Other intangible assets     
Gaming license166.4
 —
 166.4
Trademark24.4
 —
 24.4
Customer relationships3.3
 —
 3.3
Operating lease right-of-use assets516.1
 —
 516.1
Finance lease right-of-use assets4.1
 —
 4.1
Other assets0.2
 (0.2) —
Total assets$855.3
 $0.4
 $855.7
      
Accounts payable, accrued expenses and other current liabilities$14.8
 $0.4
 15.2
Operating lease liabilities516.1
 —
 516.1
Finance lease liabilities4.1
 —
 4.1
Total liabilities535.0
 0.4
 535.4
Net assets acquired$320.3
 $—
 $320.3
(1)(in millions)Amounts were initially reported within the Company’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the three months ended June 30, 2019, filed with the SEC on August 8, 2019.Fair value
Cash and cash equivalents$31.1 
Receivables, prepaid expenses, and other current assets14.5 
Property and equipment28.4 
Goodwill (1)
67.4 
Other intangible assets
(2)Gaming licenseThe goodwill has been assigned to our Northeast segment. The entire $67.4 million goodwill amount is deductible for tax purposes.166.4 
Trademark24.4 
Customer relationships3.3 
Operating lease right-of-use assets516.1 
Finance lease right-of-use assets4.1 
Other assets0 
Total assets$855.7 
Accounts payable, accrued expenses and other current liabilities$15.2 
Operating lease liabilities516.1 
Finance lease liabilities4.1 
Total liabilities535.4 
Net assets acquired$320.3 
(1)The goodwill has been assigned to our Northeast segment. The entire $67.4 million goodwill amount is deductible for tax purposes.

The Company used the income, market, or cost approach (or a combination thereof) for the valuation, as appropriate, and used valuation inputs in these models and analyses that were based on market participant assumptions. Market participants are considered to be buyers and sellers unrelated to the Company in the principal or most advantageous market for the asset or liability. Property and equipment acquired consists of non-REIT assets (e.g., equipment for use in gaming operations, furniture and other equipment). We determined that the land and buildings subject to the Greektown Lease, which was entered into at the time of the acquisition, represented operating lease ROU assets with a corresponding operating lease liability calculated based on the present value of the future lease payments at the acquisition date in accordance with GAAP. Management determined the fair value of its office equipment, computer equipment and slot machine gaming devices based on the market approach and other personal property based on the cost approach, supported where available by observable market data, which includes consideration of obsolescence.
Acquired identifiable intangible assets consist of a gaming license and a trademark, which are both indefinite-lived intangible assets, and customer relationships, which is an amortizing intangible asset with an assigned useful life of 2 years. Management valued (i) the gaming license using the Greenfield Method under the income approach; (ii) the trademark using the relief-from-royalty method under the income approach; and (iii) customer relationships (rated player databases) using the
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with-and-without method of the income approach. All valuation methods are forms of the income approach supported by observable market data for peer casino operator companies. See Note 2, “Significant Accounting Policies,” for more information.
The following table includes the financial results of Greektown sincefrom the acquisition date through December 31, 2019, which is included within our Consolidated StatementStatements of Operations and Comprehensive Income (Loss) for the year ended December 31, 2019:

(in millions)Period from May 23, 2019 through December 31, 2019
Revenues$195.9
Net income$10.9

(in millions)Period from May 23, 2019 through December 31, 2019
Revenues$195.9 
Net income$10.9 
Margaritaville Resort Casino
On January 1, 2019, the Company acquired the operations of Margaritaville for a net purchase price of $122.9 million, after working capital and other adjustments, pursuant to (i) an agreement and plan of merger (the “Margaritaville Merger Agreement”) among the Company, VICI, Bossier Casino Venture (HoldCo), Inc. (“Holdco”), and Silver Slipper Gaming, LLC, and (ii) a membership interest purchase agreement (the “MIPA”) among VICI and the Company.
Pursuant to the Margaritaville Merger Agreement, a subsidiary of VICI merged with and into Holdco with Holdco surviving the merger as a wholly-owned subsidiary of VICI (the “Merger”) and owner of the real estate assets relating to Margaritaville. Pursuant to the MIPA, immediately following the consummation of the Merger, HoldCo sold its interests in its sole direct subsidiary and owner of the Margaritaville operating assets, to the Company. In connection with the acquisition, the real estate assets used in the operations of Margaritaville were acquired by VICI for $261.1 million and the Company entered into the Margaritaville Lease, which has an initial annual rent of $23.2 million and an initial term of 15 years, with 4 five-year renewal options. The acquisition of the operations was financed through incremental borrowings under the Company’s Revolving Credit Facility.
During the fourth quarter of 2019, the Company finalized the allocation of the purchase price to the tangible and identifiable intangible assets acquired and liabilities assumed, with the excess recorded as goodwill. During the year ended December 31, 2019, prior to its finalization, we made the following adjustments to the preliminary purchase price allocation:goodwill as follows:
(in millions)
Estimated fair value, as previously reported (1)
 Measurement period adjustments Fair value, as finalized
Cash and cash equivalents$10.7
 $—
 $10.7
Receivables, prepaid expenses, and other current assets7.1
 (0.1) 7.0
Property and equipment21.7
 (1.0) 20.7
Goodwill (2)
39.5
 4.7
 44.2
Other intangible assets     
Gaming license48.1
 —
 48.1
Customer relationships2.3
 —
 2.3
Operating lease right-of-use assets196.2
 —
 196.2
Total assets$325.6
 $3.6
 $329.2
      
Accounts payable, accrued expenses and other current liabilities$9.5
 $0.6
 $10.1
Operating lease liabilities196.2
 —
 196.2
Total liabilities205.7
 0.6
 206.3
Net assets acquired$119.9
 $3.0
 $122.9
(1)(in millions)Amounts were initially reported within the Company’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the three months ended March 31, 2019, filed with the SEC on May 8, 2019.Fair value
Cash and cash equivalents$10.7 
Receivables, prepaid expenses, and other current assets7.0 
Property and equipment20.7 
Goodwill (1)
44.2 
Other intangible assets
(2)Gaming licenseThe goodwill has been assigned to our South segment. The entire $44.2 million goodwill amount is deductible for tax purposes.48.1 
Customer relationships2.3 
Operating lease right-of-use assets196.2 
Total assets$329.2 
Accounts payable, accrued expenses and other current liabilities$10.1 
Operating lease liabilities196.2 
Total liabilities206.3 
Net assets acquired$122.9 
(1)The goodwill has been assigned to our South segment. The entire $44.2 million goodwill amount is deductible for tax purposes.
The Company used the income, market, or cost approach (or a combination thereof) for the valuation, as appropriate, and used valuation inputs in these models and analyses that were based on market participant assumptions. Market participants are considered to be buyers and sellers unrelated to the Company in the principal or most advantageous market for the asset or liability. Property and equipment acquired consists of non-REIT assets (e.g., equipment for use in gaming operations, furniture and other equipment). We determined that the land and buildings subject to the Margaritaville Lease, which was entered into at the time of the acquisition, represented operating lease ROU assets with a corresponding operating lease liability calculated based on the present value of the future lease payments at the acquisition date in accordance with GAAP. Management determined the fair value of its office equipment, computer equipment and slot machine gaming devices based on the market
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approach and other personal property based on the cost approach, supported where available by observable market data, which includes consideration of obsolescence.


Acquired identifiable intangible assets consist of a gaming license, which is an indefinite-lived intangible asset, and a customer relationship, which is an amortizing intangible asset with an assigned useful life of 2 years. Management valued (i) the gaming license using the Greenfield Method under the income approach and (ii) the customer relationships using the with-and-without method of the income approach. All valuation methods are forms of the income approach supported by observable market data for peer casino operator companies. See Note 2, “Significant Accounting Policies,” for more information.
The following table includes the financial results of Margaritaville sincefrom the acquisition date through December 31, 2019, which is included within our Consolidated StatementStatements of Operations and Comprehensive Income (Loss) for the year ended December 31, 2019:
(in millions)For the year ended December 31, 2019
Revenues$157.6
Net income$13.7

(in millions)For the year ended December 31, 2019
Revenues$157.6 
Net income$13.7 
Pinnacle Acquisition 
On October 15, 2018, the Company acquired all of the outstanding shares of Pinnacle, for a total purchase price of $2,816.2 million, which consisted of (i) a cash payment of $20.00 per share of Pinnacle common stock, totaling $1,252.2 million; (ii) issuance of Penn National common stock in the amount of $749.7 million; and (iii) the retirement of $814.3 million of Pinnacle debt obligations. In conjunction with the Pinnacle Acquisition, the Company divested the membership interests of certain Pinnacle subsidiaries, which operated the casinos known as Ameristar St. Charles, Ameristar Kansas City, Belterra Resort and Belterra Park (referred to collectively as the “Divested Properties”), to Boyd Gaming Corporation (NYSE: BYD). Additionally, as a part of the transaction, (i) GLPI acquired the real estate assets associated with Plainridge Park Casino, and concurrently leased back such assets to the Company. In connection with the sale of the Divested Properties and the Plainridge Park Casino Sale-Leaseback, the Pinnacle Master Lease, which was assumed by the Company concurrent with the closing of the Pinnacle Acquisition, was amended. The Pinnacle Acquisition added 12 gaming properties to our holdings and providesprovided us with greater operational scale and geographic diversity. For more information on the Pinnacle Master Lease and related amendment, see Note 11,12, “Leases.”
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During the third quarter of 2019, the Company finalized the allocation of the purchase price to the tangible and identifiable intangible assets acquired and liabilities assumed, with the excess recorded as goodwill. During the year ended December 31, 2019, prior to its finalization, we made the following adjustments to the preliminary purchase price allocation:goodwill as follows:
(in millions)
Estimated fair value, as previously reported (1)
 Measurement period adjustments Fair value, as finalized
Cash and restricted cash$124.2
 $—
 $124.2
Assets held for sale667.0
 0.5
 667.5
Other current assets80.6
 0.5
 81.1
Property and equipment - non-Pinnacle Master Lease318.9
 (0.3) 318.6
Property and equipment - Pinnacle Master Lease (2)
3,984.1
 (29.2) 3,954.9
Goodwill (3)
219.5
 18.7
 238.2
Other intangible assets     
Gaming licenses1,046.0
 21.6
 1,067.6
Trademarks298.0
 —
 298.0
Customer relationships22.4
 —
 22.4
Other long-term assets38.9
 —
 38.9
Total assets$6,799.6
 $11.8
 $6,811.4
      
Long-term financing obligation, including current portion (4)
$3,427.0
 $5.5
 $3,432.5
Other current liabilities200.6
 5.5
 206.1
Deferred tax liabilities339.2
 0.8
 340.0
Other long-term liabilities16.6
 —
 16.6
Total liabilities3,983.4
 11.8
 3,995.2
Net assets acquired$2,816.2
 $—
 $2,816.2
(1)(in millions)Amounts were initially reported within the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2018, filed with the SEC on February 28, 2019.Fair value

Cash and restricted cash$124.2 
(2)Assets held for saleIncludes buildings, boats, vessels, barges, and implied land and land use rights. Land use rights represent the intangible value of the Company’s ability to utilize and access land associated with long term ground lease agreements that give the Company the exclusive rights to operate the casino gaming facilities associated with such agreements.
667.5 
(3)Other current assets
See81.1 Note 8, “Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets,” for details on the impact to each reportable segment.
(4)Property and equipment - non-Pinnacle Master Lease318.6 
Property and equipment - Pinnacle Master Lease (1)
3,954.9 
Goodwill (2)
238.2 
Other intangible assets
Gaming licenses1,067.6 
Trademarks298.0 
Customer relationships22.4 
Other long-term assets38.9 
Total assets$6,811.4 
Long-term financing obligation, including current portion represents the financing obligation associated with Pinnacle Master Lease, as amended.(3)
$3,432.5 
Current liabilities206.1 
Deferred income taxes340.0 
Other long-term liabilities16.6 
Total liabilities3,995.2 
Net assets acquired$2,816.2 
(1)Includes buildings, boats, vessels, barges, and implied land and land use rights. Land use rights represent the intangible value of the Company’s ability to utilize and access land associated with long term ground lease agreements that give the Company the exclusive rights to operate the casino gaming facilities associated with such agreements.
(2)See Note 9, “Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets,” for details on the impact to each reportable segment.
(3)Long-term financing obligation, including current portion represents the financing obligation associated with Pinnacle Master Lease, as amended.
Pro Forma Financial Information - Greektown, Margaritaville, and Pinnacle
The following table includes unaudited pro forma consolidated financial information assuming our acquisitions of Greektown and Margaritaville had occurred as of January 1, 2018 and Pinnacle had occurred as of January 1, 2017. The pro forma financial information does not represent the anticipated future results of the combined company. The pro forma amounts include the historical operating results of Penn National, Greektown, Margaritaville, and Pinnacle, prior to the acquisition, with adjustments directly attributable to the acquisitions, inclusive of adjustments for acquisition costs. The below pro forma results do not include any adjustments related to synergies.
 For the year ended December 31,
(in millions)2019 2018 2017
Revenues$5,434.9
 $5,552.2
 $5,036.6
Net income (loss)$64.9
 $101.9
 $(38.0)

For the year ended December 31,
(in millions)20192018
Revenues$5,434.9 $5,552.2 
Net income (loss)$64.9 $101.9 
1st Jackpot Casino and Resorts Casino Tunica
 On May 1, 2017, the Company acquired the operations of 1st Jackpot Casino and Resorts Casino Tunica, for a net purchase price of $47.0 million. In connection with the acquisitions, the real estate assets relating to 1st Jackpot Casino and Resorts Casino Tunica were acquired by GLPI for an aggregate sales price of $82.6 million and included in the Penn Master Lease. Resorts Casino Tunica ceased operations on June 30, 2019.
Rocket Speed
In August 2016, Penn Interactive acquired 100% of the outstanding equity securities of social casino game developer, Rocket Speed, Inc. (“Rocket Speed”), for initial cash consideration of $60.5 million subject to customary working capital adjustments. The stock purchase agreement included contingent payments over the next two years that were based on a multiple of 6.25 times Rocket Games’ then trailing-twelve-months EBITDA, subject to a cap of $110.0 million. Up to $10.0 million of the contingent purchase price was accounted for as compensation as it was tied to continued employment over a two-year period. The fair value of the contingent purchase price was estimated to be $34.4 million at the acquisition date.
In September 2017, Penn Interactive reached an agreement with the former shareholders of Rocket Speed to buy out the remaining contingent purchase price, which resulted in a benefit of $22.2 million, which is included within “General and administrative” within our Consolidated Statements of Income for the year ended December 31, 2017.
Jamul Indian Village Development Corporation
In April 2013, the Company and the Jamul Tribe, a federally recognized Indian Tribe holding a government-to-government relationship with the U.S., entered into definitive agreements to assist the Jamul Tribe in the development of a Hollywood
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Casino-branded casino on the Jamul Tribe’s trust land in San Diego County, California. In addition, the definitive agreements and a related loan commitment letter set forth the terms and conditions under which the Company would provide loans to the Jamul Indian Village Development Corporation (the “JIVDC”) to fund certain development costs. Following the opening, the Company also managed the property.
In October 2016, the JIVDC obtained long-term secured financing, consisting of a revolving credit facility, a term loan B facility and a term loan C facility (the “Term Loan C Facility” and collectively with the revolving credit facility and the term loan B facility, the “Credit Facilities”) totaling approximately $460$460.0 million. The Company was the lender under the Term Loan C Facility in the amount of $98.0 million.
As of December 31, 2017, the JIVDC breached one of the financial covenants contained within the Credit Facilities, resulting in default. Consequently, the Company performed an analysis of the expected future cash flows it would receive based on forecasted operations of the property, discounted at the Term Loan C Facility’s effective interest rate, as well as any concessions it would grant to the JIVDC. As a result of such analysis, the Company recorded a charge of $86.0 million for the year ended December 31, 2017, of which $64.0 million pertained to the Term Loan C Facility and $22.0 million was a reserve

for unfunded loan commitments. In addition, the Company recorded charges of $3.8 million related to certain advances made to the JIVDC.
In February 2018, the Company and the Jamul Tribe mutually agreed that the Company would no longer manage the property nor provide branding and development services as of May 28, 2018. On May 25, 2018, the Company entered into a purchase agreement with the senior lender under the Credit Facilities for the property to sell them all of the Company’s outstanding rights and obligations under the Term Loan C Facility and the JIVDC commitments. As a result, the Company received cash proceeds of $15.2 million from the sale and was relieved of all rights and obligations with respect to the JIVDC. The sale of the loan resulted in a recovery of loan losses and unfunded loan commitments of $17.0 million for the year ended December 31, 2018.

Tropicana Las Vegas
On April 16, 2020, we sold the real estate assets associated with our Tropicana property to GLPI in exchange for rent credits of $307.5 million that we began utilizing to pay rent under our existing Master Leases and the Meadows Lease in May 2020. Contemporaneous with the sale, the Company entered into the Tropicana Lease (as defined and discussed in Note 6—12, “Leases”). Pursuant to the purchase agreement, GLPI will conduct a sale process with respect to both the real estate assets and the operations of Tropicana for up to 24 months (the “Sale Period”), with the Company receiving (i) 75% of the proceeds above $307.5 million plus certain taxes, expenses and costs if an agreement for such sale is signed in the first 12 months of the Sale Period or (ii) 50% of the proceeds above $307.5 million plus certain taxes, expenses and costs if an agreement for such sale is signed in the remainder of the Sale Period.
We recognized a gain on this transaction of $29.8 million during the year ended December 31, 2020, which is included in “General and administrative” within our Consolidated Statements of Operations and Comprehensive Income (Loss).

Morgantown
On October 1, 2020, we sold the land underlying our Morgantown development project to GLPI in exchange for rent credits of $30.0 million. Contemporaneous with the sale, the Company entered into a triple net lease with GLPI for the land underlying Morgantown (as defined and discussed in Note 12, “Leases”).
As of December 31, 2020, we had utilized all of the rent credits pertaining to the Tropicana and Morgantown transactions which totaled $337.5 million (see Note 12, “Leases”).
Hollywood Casino Perryville
On December 15, 2020, the Company entered into a definitive agreement with GLPI to purchase the operations of Hollywood Casino Perryville for $31.1 million. The transaction is expected to close during the second or third quarter of 2021, subject to approval of the Maryland Lottery and Gaming Control Commission and other customary closing conditions. Simultaneous with the closing of the transaction, we would lease the real estate assets associated with Hollywood Casino Perryville from GLPI with initial annual rent of $7.8 million per year subject to escalation.
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Note 7—Investments in and Advances to Unconsolidated Affiliates
As of December 31, 20192020 and 2018,2019, investments in and advances to unconsolidated affiliates primarily consisted of the Company’s approximate 36% interest in Barstool Sports; its 50% interestinvestment in Kansas Entertainment, which is athe JV with International SpeedwayNASCAR that owns Hollywood Casino at Kansas Speedway,Speedway; its 50% interest in Freehold Raceway; and its 50% JV with MAXXAM, Inc. (“MAXXAM”), that owns and operates racetracks in Texas.
Investment in Barstool Sports
In February 2020, we closed on our investment in Barstool Sports pursuant to a stock purchase agreement with Barstool Sports and certain stockholders of Barstool Sports, in which we purchased 36% (inclusive of 1% on a delayed basis) of the common stock, par value $0.0001 per share, of Barstool Sports for a purchase price of $161.2 million. The purchase price primarily consisted of $135.0 million in cash and $23.1 million in shares of a new class of non-voting convertible preferred stock of the Company (as discussed below). Within the three years after the closing of the transaction or earlier at our election, we will increase our ownership in Barstool Sports to approximately 50% by purchasing approximately $62.0 million worth of additional shares of Barstool Sports common stock, consistent with the implied valuation at the time of the initial investment, which was $450.0 million. With respect to the remaining Barstool Sports shares, we have immediately exercisable call rights, and the existing Barstool Sports stockholders have put rights exercisable beginning three years after closing, all based on a fair market value calculation at the time of exercise (subject to a cap of $650.0 million and a floor of 2.25 times the annualized revenue of Barstool Sports, all subject to various adjustments).
On February 20, 2020, the Company issued 883 shares of Series D Preferred Stock, par value $0.01 per share (the “Series D Preferred Stock”) to certain individual stockholders affiliated with Barstool Sports. 1/1,000th of a share of Series D Preferred Stock is convertible into one share of Penn Common Stock. The Series D Preferred Stock will be entitled to participate equally and ratably in all dividends and distributions paid to holders of Penn Common Stock based on the number of shares of Penn Common Stock into which such Series D Preferred Stock could convert. Series D Preferred Stock is nonvoting stock. The Series D Preferred Stock issued to certain individual stockholders affiliated with Barstool Sports will be available for conversion into Penn Common Stock in tranches over the next four years as stipulated in the stock purchase agreement, with the first 20% tranche available for conversion into Penn Common Stock in the first quarter of 2021. As of December 31, 2020, none of the Series D Preferred Stock can be converted into Penn Common Stock.
As a part of the stock purchase agreement, we entered into a commercial agreement that provides us with access to Barstool Sports’ customer list and exclusive advertising on the Barstool Sports platform over the term of the agreement. The initial term of the commercial agreement is ten years and, unless earlier terminated and subject to certain exceptions, will automatically renew for 3 additional ten-year terms (a total of 40 years assuming all renewals are exercised). As of December 31, 2020 we have an amortizing intangible asset pertaining to the customer list of $1.6 million and a prepaid expense pertaining to the advertising in the amount of $16.5 million, of which $15.4 million is classified as long-term. The long-term portion of the prepaid advertising expense is included in “Other assets” within our Consolidated Balance Sheets.
As of December 31, 2020, our investment in Barstool Sports was $147.5 million, which is inclusive of $3.4 million of costs we incurred to close the transaction. We record our proportionate share of Barstool Sports’ net income or loss one quarter in arrears.
The Company determined that Barstool Sports qualified as a VIE as of December 31, 2020. The Company did not consolidate its JV with Greenwood Limited Jersey, Inc. (“Greenwood”).investment in Barstool Sports as of and for the year ended December 31, 2020 as the Company determined that it did not qualify as the primary beneficiary of Barstool Sports either at the commencement date of its investment or for the subsequent period ended December 31, 2020, primarily as a result of the Company not having the power to direct the activities of the VIE that most significantly affect Barstool Sports’ economic performance.
Kansas Joint Venture 
As of December 31, 20192020 and 2018,2019, our investment in Kansas Entertainment was $90.8$85.2 million and $89.4$90.8 million, respectively. During the years ended December 31, 2020, 2019 2018 and 2017,2018, the Company received distributions from Kansas Entertainment totaling $20.0 million, $29.0 million $27.0 million and $26.0$27.0 million, respectively, which the Company deemed to be returns on its investment based on the source of those cash flows from the normal business operations of Kansas Entertainment. 
As of the years ended December 31, 20192020 and 2018,2019, we determined that Kansas Entertainment does not qualify as a VIE. Using the guidance for entities that are not VIEs, the Company determined that it did not have a controlling financial interest in the JV as of and for the years ended December 31, 20192020 and 2018,2019, primarily as it did not have the ability to direct the activities
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of the JV that most significantly impacted the JV’s economic performance without the input of International Speedway.NASCAR. Therefore, the Company did not consolidate its investment in the JV as of and for the years ended December 31, 20192020 and 2018.2019.
For the year ended December 31, 2019,The following table provides summarized balance sheet and results of operations information related to Kansas Entertainment and our share of income from unconsolidated affiliates from our investment in Kansas Entertainment met the requirements to provide summarized balance sheet and income statement information for the comparative periods that are included within our Consolidated Financial Statements:Entertainment:
December 31,
(in millions)20202019
Current assets$14.7 $21.5 
Long-term assets$151.4 $159.2 
Current liabilities$10.2 $13.5 
 December 31,
(in millions)2019 2018
Current assets$21.5
 $18.3
Long-term assets$159.2
 $161.0
Current liabilities$13.5
 $15.1
 For the year ended December 31,
(in millions)2019 2018 2017
Revenues$162.3
 $159.0
 $155.7
Operating expenses101.3
 110.4
 114.7
Operating income61.0
 48.6
 41.0
Net income$61.0
 $48.6
 $41.0
      
Net income attributable to Penn National$30.5
 $24.3
 $20.5
In addition, for the year ended December 31, 2019, we determined that it was required to provide audited financial statements of Kansas Entertainment. The audited financial statements of Kansas Entertainment for the years ended June 30, 2019, 2018 and 2017 are provided as exhibits to this Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2019.

For the year ended December 31,
(in millions)202020192018
Revenues$104.2 $162.3 $159.0 
Operating expenses75.5 101.3 110.4 
Operating income28.7 61.0 48.6 
Net income$28.7 $61.0 $48.6 
Net income attributable to Penn National$14.4 $30.5 $24.3 
Texas and New Jersey Joint Ventures 
The Company has a 50% interest in a JV with MAXXAM, which owns and operates the Sam Houston Race Park in Houston, Texas and the Valley Race Park in Harlingen, Texas, and holds a license for a racetrack in Austin, Texas. During the first quarter of 2020, principally due to on-going negative operating results of these racetracks, we recorded an other-than-temporary impairment on our investment in the JV of $4.6 million, which is included in “Impairment losses” within our Consolidated Statements of Operations and Comprehensive Income (Loss). Sam Houston Race Park hosts thoroughbred and quarter-horse racing and offers daily simulcast operations, and Valley Race Park features dog racing and simulcasting. In addition, through a separate arrangement, the Company has a 50% interest in a JV with Greenwood, which owns and operates Freehold Raceway, in Freehold, New Jersey. The property features a half-mile standardbred racetrack and a grandstand. 
As of December 31, 20192020 and 2018,2019, we determined that neither our Texas JV nor our New Jersey JV qualify as a VIE. Using the guidance for entities that are not VIEs, in both cases, the Company determined that it did not have a controlling financial interest in either of the JVs as of and for the years ended December 31, 20192020 and 2018,2019, primarily as it did not have the ability to direct the activities of either of the JVs that most significantly impacted the JVs’ economic performance without the input of MAXXAM or Greenwood, respectively. Therefore, the Company did not consolidate either of its investment in the JVs as of and for the years ended December 31, 20192020 and 2018.2019.
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Note 7—8—Property and Equipment
Property and equipment, net, consisted of the following:
December 31,
(in millions)20202019
Property and equipment - Not Subject to Master Leases
Land and improvements (1)
$105.6 $353.2 
Building, vessels and improvements (1)
205.4 420.4 
Furniture, fixtures and equipment1,620.4 1,598.3 
Leasehold improvements219.5 183.6 
Construction in progress89.8 59.3 
 2,240.7 2,614.8 
Less: Accumulated depreciation(1)
(1,559.0)(1,548.3)
 681.7 1,066.5 
Property and equipment - Subject to Master Leases
Land and improvements1,523.2 1,525.9 
Building, vessels and improvements3,640.3 3,664.6 
 5,163.5 5,190.5 
Less: Accumulated depreciation(1,315.9)(1,136.8)
 3,847.6 4,053.7 
Property and equipment, net$4,529.3 $5,120.2 
 December 31,
(in millions)2019 2018
Property and equipment - Not Subject to Master Leases   
Land and improvements$353.2
 $344.0
Building, vessels and improvements420.4
 343.0
Furniture, fixtures and equipment1,598.3
 1,565.8
Leasehold improvements183.6
 152.9
Construction in progress59.3
 25.5
 2,614.8
 2,431.2
Less: Accumulated depreciation(1,548.3) (1,400.2)
 1,066.5
 1,031.0
Property and equipment - Subject to Master Leases   
Land and improvements (1)
1,525.9
 2,971.0
Building, vessels and improvements (1)
3,664.6
 3,845.0
 5,190.5
 6,816.0
Less: Accumulated depreciation(1,136.8) (978.2)
 4,053.7
 5,837.8
Property and equipment, net$5,120.2
 $6,868.8
(1)On April 16, 2020, we sold real estate assets associated with our Tropicana property to GLPI. See Note 6, Acquisitions and Dispositions.
(1)
Upon adoption of ASC 842, approximately $1.4 billion of land was derecognized and replaced with operating lease ROU assets based on the present value of future lease payments and $180.4 million of building and improvements, gross, was derecognized and replaced with finance lease ROU assets based on the present value of future lease payments. See

Note 3, “New Accounting Pronouncements.”
Depreciation expense was as follows:
For the year ended December 31,
(in millions)202020192018
Depreciation expense (1)
$336.9 $381.6 $251.9 
 For the year ended December 31,
(in millions)2019 2018 2017
Depreciation expense (1)
$381.6
 $251.9
 $248.2
(1)Of such amounts, $156.1 million, $158.9 million, and $112.1 million, respectively, pertained to real estate assets subject to either of our Master Leases.
(1)Of such amounts, $158.9 million, $112.1 million, and $92.4 million, respectively, pertained to real estate assets subject to either of our Master Leases.
Hurricane Laura
In August 2020, Hurricane Laura made landfall in Lake Charles, Louisiana, which caused significant damage to our L’Auberge Lake Charles property. As a result, we wrote off property and equipment with a net book value of $23.2 million of which $2.1 million and $21.1 million was included in Property and equipment – Not subject to Master Lease, and Property and equipment – Subject to Master Leases, respectively.

Tropicana
During the year ended December 31, 2018,2020, we recorded $34.3$7.3 million of impairment on the property and equipment associated with Resorts Casino Tunica, principallyTropicana, relating to the real estateoperating assets, subject to the Penn Master Lease, which is included in “Impairment losses” within our Consolidated Statements of Income.Operations and Comprehensive Income (Loss). The charge was the result of an impairment assessment performed after reviewing the financial results and projected results of this property which had been impacted by nearby competition. We subsequently ceased operationsover the remaining lease term contained within the Tropicana Lease.
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Note 8—9—Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets
A reconciliation of goodwill and accumulated goodwill impairment losses, by reportable segment, is as follows:
(in millions)NortheastSouthWestMidwestOtherTotal
Balance as of January 1, 2019
Goodwill, gross$848.4 $185.2 $210.4 $1,110.1 $156.1 $2,510.2 
Accumulated goodwill impairment losses(707.6)(34.6)(16.6)(435.3)(87.7)(1,281.8)
Goodwill, net140.8 150.6 193.8 674.8 68.4 1,228.4 
Goodwill acquired during year67.4 44.2 0 0 0 111.6 
Impairment losses during year(10.3)(17.4)0 (60.3)0 (88.0)
Other (1)
(1.5)7.2 6.4 6.6 0 18.7 
Balance as of December 31, 2019
Goodwill, gross914.3 236.6 216.8 1,116.7 156.1 2,640.5 
Accumulated goodwill impairment losses(717.9)(52.0)(16.6)(495.6)(87.7)(1,369.8)
Goodwill, net196.4 184.6 200.2 621.1 68.4 1,270.7 
Impairment losses during year(43.5)(9.0)0 (60.5)0 (113.0)
Other (2)
0 0 0 0 (0.6)(0.6)
Balance as of December 31, 2020
Goodwill, gross914.3 236.6 216.8 1,116.7 155.5 2,639.9 
Accumulated goodwill impairment losses(761.4)(61.0)(16.6)(556.1)(87.7)(1,482.8)
Goodwill, net$152.9 $175.6 $200.2 $560.6 $67.8 $1,157.1 
(in millions)Northeast South West Midwest Other Total
Balance as of January 1, 2018           
Goodwill, gross$792.0
 $136.9
 $159.0
 $1,046.7
 $155.3
 $2,289.9
Accumulated goodwill impairment losses(707.6) (34.6) (16.6) (435.3) (87.7) (1,281.8)
Goodwill, net84.4
 102.3
 142.4
 611.4
 67.6
 1,008.1
Goodwill acquired during year56.4
 48.3
 51.4
 63.4
 0.8
 220.3
Balance as of December 31, 2018           
Goodwill, gross848.4
 185.2
 210.4
 1,110.1
 156.1
 2,510.2
Accumulated goodwill impairment losses(707.6) (34.6) (16.6) (435.3) (87.7) (1,281.8)
Goodwill, net140.8
 150.6
 193.8
 674.8
 68.4
 1,228.4
Goodwill acquired during year67.4
 44.2
 —
 —
 —
 111.6
Impairment losses during year(10.3) (17.4) —
 (60.3) —
 (88.0)
Other (1)
(1.5) 7.2
 6.4
 6.6
 —
 18.7
Balance as of December 31, 2019           
Goodwill, gross914.3
 236.6
 216.8
 1,116.7
 156.1
 2,640.5
Accumulated goodwill impairment losses(717.9) (52.0) (16.6) (495.6) (87.7) (1,369.8)
Goodwill, net$196.4
 $184.6
 $200.2
 $621.1
 $68.4
 $1,270.7
(1)Amounts relate to adjustments made to the preliminary purchase price allocation of Pinnacle during the year ended December 31, 2019, prior to it being finalized.
(1)
Amounts relate to adjustments made to the preliminary purchase price allocation of Pinnacle during the year ended December 31, 2019, prior to it being finalized, as described
(2)Amounts relate to the write-off of goodwill related to the land sale at Sanford Orlando Kennel Club which discontinued our racing operations. The write-off of this goodwill balance is included as a component of the gain calculation recorded on the sale.

2020 Annual and Interim Assessment for Impairment
During the first quarter of 2020, we identified an indicator of impairment on our goodwill and other intangible assets due to the COVID-19 pandemic. As a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, we revised our cash flow projections to reflect the current economic environment, including the uncertainty surrounding the nature, timing and extent of reopening our gaming properties. As a result of the interim assessment for impairment, during the first quarter of 2020, we recognized impairments on our goodwill, gaming licenses and trademarks of $113.0 million, $437.0 million and $61.5 million, respectively. The estimated fair values of the reporting units were determined through a combination of a discounted cash flow model and a market-based approach, which utilized Level 3 inputs. The estimated fair values of the gaming licenses and trademarks were determined by using discounted cash flow models, which utilized Level 3 inputs.
As noted in the table above, the goodwill impairments pertained to our Northeast, South and Midwest segments, in the amounts of $43.5 million, $9.0 million and $60.5 million, respectively. The gaming license impairments pertained to our Northeast, South and Midwest segments in the amounts of $177.0 million, $166.0 million and $94.0 million, respectively. The trademark impairments pertained to our Northeast, South, Midwest and West segments, in the amounts of $17.0 million, $17.0 million, $15.0 million and $12.5 million, respectively.
Upon reopening of our gaming facilities and throughout the fourth quarter of 2020 we undertook various initiatives to mitigate the impact of regulatory restrictions imposed as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. We completed our annual assessment for impairment as of October 1, 2020, which did not result in any impairment charges to goodwill, gaming licenses and trademarks. The estimated fair values of the reporting units were determined through a combination of discounted cash flow models and a market-based approach, which utilized Level 3 inputs. The estimated fair values of the gaming licenses and trademarks were determined by using discounted cash flow models, which utilized Level 3 inputs.




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2019 Annual Assessment for Impairment
As a result of our 2019 annual assessment for impairment, we recognized impairments on our goodwill, gaming licenses, and trademarks, of $88.0 million, $62.6 million, and $20.0 million, respectively. The impairments of goodwill were largely driven by increases in the carrying amount of certain of our reporting units as a result of decreases in the allocated amount of the financing obligation to such reporting units, which was driven by the adoption of ASC 842. The impairments of gaming licenses and trademarks were largely driven by reductions in the long-term projections for certain of our properties where competition has increased due to expansion of gaming legislation, primarily within the Northeast segment. The estimated fair values of the reporting units were determined through a combination of a DCF modeldiscounted cash flow models and a market-based approach, which utilized Level 3 inputs. The estimated fair values of the gaming licenses and trademarks were determined by using DCFdiscounted cash flow models, which utilized Level 3 inputs.

As noted in the table above, the goodwill impairments pertained to our Northeast, South and Midwest segments, in the amounts of $10.3 million, $17.4 million and $60.3 million, respectively. The gaming license impairments pertained to our Northeast and South segments in the amounts of $55.1 million and $7.5 million, respectively. The trademark impairments pertained to our Northeast, South and Midwest segments, in the amounts of $11.5 million, $6.5 million and $2.0 million, respectively.
2018 Annual Assessment for Impairment
During the year ended December 31, 2018, the Company completed its 2018 annual assessment for impairment, which did not result in any impairment charges to goodwill or other intangible assets.
2017 Annual and Interim AssessmentsThe aforementioned impairments for Impairment
During the third quarter of 2017, the Company identified an indicator of impairment on its goodwill as a result of a reversal of a significant deferred tax valuation allowance, which caused increases in the carrying amounts of certain of our reporting units. As a result of an interim assessment for impairment, one of our reporting units within the West segment was fully impaired, resulting in an impairment charge of $14.8 million, and the goodwill at Sanford-Orlando Kennel Club, which is included in the Other category, was partially impaired, resulting in an impairment charge of $3.2 million. The estimated fair values of the reporting units were determined by using DCF models, which utilized Level 3 inputs.

During the yearyears ended December 31, 2017, subsequent to the interim assessment discussed above, the Company completed its 2017 annual assessment for impairment, which did not result in any impairment charges to goodwill or other intangible assets.
2020 and 2019 areThe aforementioned impairments are included in “Impairment losses” within our Consolidated Statements of Income.Operations and Comprehensive Income (Loss). See Note 18,19, “Fair Value Measurements,” for quantitative information about the significant unobservable inputs used in the fair value measurements of other intangible assets.
Carrying Values of Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets
As of October 1, 2019,2020, the date of the most recent annual impairment test, 37 reporting units had negative carrying amounts. The amount of goodwill at these reporting units was as follows (in millions):
Northeast segment
Hollywood Casino at Charles Town Races$8.7 
Hollywood Casino Toledo$5.8 
Plainridge Park Casino$6.3 
South segment
Ameristar Vicksburg$19.5 
Boomtown New Orleans$5.2 
West segment
Cactus Petes and Horseshu$10.2 
Midwest segment
Ameristar Council Bluffs$36.2 
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Northeast segment 
Hollywood Casino at Charles Town Races$8.7
Plainridge Park Casino$6.3
Midwest segment 
Ameristar Council Bluffs$36.2

The table below presents the gross carrying amount, accumulated amortization, and net carrying amount of each major class of other intangible assets:
December 31, 2020December 31, 2019
(in millions)Gross Carrying AmountAccumulated AmortizationNet Carrying AmountGross Carrying AmountAccumulated AmortizationNet Carrying Amount
Indefinite-lived intangible assets
Gaming licenses$1,246.1 $— $1,246.1 $1,681.9 $— $1,681.9 
Trademarks240.9 — 240.9 302.4 — 302.4 
Other0.7 — 0.7 0.7 — 0.7 
Amortizing intangible assets
Customer relationships106.9 (85.2)21.7 104.4 (69.0)35.4 
Other39.6 (35.5)4.1 36.1 (30.0)6.1 
Total other intangible assets$1,634.2 $(120.7)$1,513.5 $2,125.5 $(99.0)$2,026.5 
 December 31, 2019 December 31, 2018
(in millions)Gross Carrying Amount Accumulated Amortization Net Carrying Amount Gross Carrying Amount Accumulated Amortization Net Carrying Amount
Indefinite-lived intangible assets           
Gaming licenses$1,681.9
 $—
 $1,681.9
 $1,498.3
 $—
 $1,498.3
Trademarks302.4
 —
 302.4
 298.0
 —
 298.0
Other0.7
 —
 0.7
 0.7
 —
 0.7
Amortizing intangible assets           
Customer relationships104.4
 (69.0) 35.4
 98.8
 (51.5) 47.3
Other36.1
 (30.0) 6.1
 61.9
 (49.3) 12.6
Total other intangible assets$2,125.5
 $(99.0) $2,026.5
 $1,957.7
 $(100.8) $1,856.9
During the year ended December 31, 2020 we paid $1.3 million for online and retail sports betting licenses. During the year ended December 31, 2019, we paid $10.0 million for online and retail sports betting licenses in Pennsylvania and duringPennsylvania. During the year ended December 31, 2018, we purchased two2 Category 4 gaming licenses to operate up to 750 slot machines and initially up to 30 table games, under each license, in York County, Pennsylvania for $50.1 million and in Berks County, Pennsylvania for $7.5 million, and iGaming and sports betting licenses in Pennsylvania for $20.0 million, all of which have been classified as indefinite-lived intangible assets.
Amortization expense related to our amortizing intangible assets was $21.7 million, $24.7 million, $17.1 million, and $18.9$17.1 million for the years ended December 31, 2020, 2019 2018 and 2017,2018, respectively. The following table presents the estimated amortization expense based on our amortizing intangible assets as of December 31, 20192020 (in millions):
Years ending December 31:
2021$7.4 
20225.5 
20233.9 
20243.7 
20254.9 
Thereafter0.4 
Total$25.8 
Years ending December 31: 
2020$19.7
20215.8
20223.9
20233.6
20243.6
Thereafter4.9
Total$41.5



Note 9—10—Accrued Expenses and Other Current Liabilities
Accrued expenses and other current liabilities consisted of the following:
December 31,
(in millions)20202019
Accrued salaries and wages$120.4 $142.1 
Accrued gaming, pari-mutuel, property, and other taxes75.0 103.3 
Accrued interest13.2 13.0 
Other accrued expenses (1)
229.1 225.8 
Other current liabilities (2)
137.4 147.1 
Accrued expenses and other current liabilities$575.1 $631.3 
(1)Amounts as of December 31, 2020 and 2019 include $40.8 million and $38.3 million, respectively, pertaining to the Company’s accrued progressive jackpot liability. Additionally, amounts include the obligation associated with its mychoice program and the current portion of advance payments on goods and services yet to be provided and for unpaid wagers, which are discussed in Note 2, “Significant Accounting Policies.”
(2)Amounts as of December 31, 2020 and 2019 include $86.3 million and $80.1 million, respectively, pertaining to the Company’s non-qualified deferred compensation plan that covers management and other highly-compensated employees.

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(in millions)2019 2018
Accrued salaries and wages$142.1
 $139.2
Accrued gaming, pari-mutuel, property, and other taxes103.3
 105.8
Accrued interest13.0
 15.8
Other accrued expenses (1)
225.8
 204.6
Other current liabilities (2)
147.1
 112.6
Accrued expenses and other current liabilities$631.3
 $578.0
(1)
Amounts include $38.3 million and $33.8 million, respectively, pertaining to the Company’s accrued progressive jackpot liability. Additionally, amounts include the obligation associated with our my
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(2)Amounts include $80.1 million and $64.1 million, respectively, pertaining to the Company’s non-qualified deferred compensation plan that covers most management and other highly-compensated employees.

Note 10—11—Long-term Debt
Long-term debt, net of current maturities, was as follows:
December 31,December 31,
(in millions)2019 2018(in millions)20202019
Senior Secured Credit Facilities:   Senior Secured Credit Facilities:
Revolving Credit Facility due 2023$140.0
 $112.0
Revolving Credit Facility due 2023$0 $140.0 
Term Loan A Facility due 2023672.3
 707.7
Term Loan A Facility due 2023636.9 672.3 
Term Loan B-1 Facility due 20251,117.5
 1,128.7
Term Loan B-1 Facility due 2025991.2 1,117.5 
5.625% Notes due 2027400.0
 400.0
5.625% Notes due 2027400.0 400.0 
2.75% Convertible Notes due 20262.75% Convertible Notes due 2026330.5 0 
Other long-term obligations89.2
 104.6
Other long-term obligations73.0 89.2 
Capital leases (1)
—
 0.4
2,419.0
 2,453.4
2,431.6 2,419.0 
Less: Current maturities of long-term debt(62.9) (62.1)Less: Current maturities of long-term debt(81.4)(62.9)
Less: Debt discount(2.4) (2.8)Less: Debt discount(86.2)(2.4)
Less: Debt issuance costs(31.5) (38.4)Less: Debt issuance costs(32.8)(31.5)
$2,322.2
 $2,350.1
$2,231.2 $2,322.2 
(1)Reclassified to finance lease liabilities upon the adoption of ASC 842.
The following is a schedule of future minimum repayments of long-term debt as of December 31, 20192020 (in millions):
Year ending December 31: 
2020$62.9
202181.4
202299.9
2023683.1
202421.3
Thereafter1,470.4
Total minimum payments$2,419.0

Year ending December 31:
2021$81.4 
202299.9 
2023543.1 
202421.3 
2025946.8 
Thereafter739.1 
Total minimum payments$2,431.6 
Senior Secured Credit Facilities 
On October 30, 2013, the Company entered into a credit agreement (the “2013 Credit Agreement”) providing for: (i) a five-year $500.0 million revolving credit facility (the “2013 Revolving Credit Facility”), (ii) a five-year $500.0 million term loan A facility (the “2013 Term Loan A Facility”) and (iii) a seven-year $250.0 million term loan B facility (the “2013 Term

Loan B Facility” and collectively with the 2013 Revolving Credit Facility and the 2013 Term Loan A Facility, the “2013 Senior Secured Credit Facilities”).
On April 28, 2015, the Company entered into an agreement to amend its 2013 Credit Agreement (the “Amended 2013 Credit Agreement”). In August 2015, the Amended 2013 Credit Agreement went into effect, which increased the capacity under the 2013 Revolving Credit Facility to $633.2 million and increased the 2013 Term Loan A Facility to $646.7 million. The Amended 2013 Credit Agreement did not impact the 2013 Term Loan B Facility. 
On January 19, 2017, the Company entered into an agreement to amend and restate its Amended 2013 Credit Agreement (the “2017 Credit“Credit Agreement”), which provided for: (i) a five-year $700.0 million revolving credit facility (the “Revolving Credit Facility”),; (ii) a five-year $300.0 million term loanTerm Loan A facility (the “Term Loan A Facility”),; and (iii) a seven-year $500.0 million Term Loan B facility (the “Term Loan B Facility” and collectively with the Revolving Credit Facility and the Term Loan A Facility, the “Senior Secured Credit Facilities”).
On October 15, 2018, in connection with the Pinnacle Acquisition, we entered into an incremental joinder agreement (the “Incremental Joinder”), which amended the 2017 Credit Agreement (the “Amended 2017 Credit Agreement”). The Incremental Joinder provided for an additional $430.2 million of incremental loans having the same terms as the existing Term Loan A Facility, with the exception of extending the maturity date, and an additional $1,128.8 million of loans as a new tranche having new terms (the “Term Loan B-1 Facility”). The proceeds resulting from the Incremental Joinder were used; together with cash on hand and proceeds received from (i) newly-issued shares of the Company’s common stock, (ii) the sale of the Divested Properties, (iii) the Plainridge Park Casino Sale-Leaseback, and (iv) the sale of the real estate assets associated with Belterra Park; to (a) acquire all of the issued and outstanding equity interests of Pinnacle, (b) repay in full Pinnacle’s existing senior secured credit facilities at the time of the acquisition, (c) redeem, repurchase, defease or satisfy and discharge in full Pinnacle’s outstanding 5.625% senior notes due 2024, (d) repay in full the Company’s outstanding borrowings under its Term Loan B Facility at the time of the acquisition, and (e) pay fees, costs and expenses associated with the foregoing. With the exception of extending the maturity date, the Incremental Joinder did not impact the Revolving Credit Facility.
The final maturity dates for the Term Loan A Facility and Term Loan B-1 Facility are October 19, 2023 and October 15, 2025, respectively. The applicable margin for the Term Loan A Facility ranges from 1.25% to 3.00% per annum for LIBOR loans and 0.25% to 2.00% per annum for base rate loans, in each case depending on the Consolidated Total Net Leverage Ratio (as defined in the Amended 2017 Credit Agreement) as of the most recent fiscal quarter. The applicable margin for the Term Loan B-1 Facility is 2.25% per annum for LIBOR loans and 1.25% per annum for base rate loans. The Term Loan B-1 Facility
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is subject to a LIBOR “floor” of 0.75%. Prior to the Amended 2017 Credit Agreement and related extinguishment of the Term Loan B Facility, the applicable margin for the Term Loan B Facility was 2.50% per annum for LIBOR loans and 1.50% per annum for base rate loans. In addition, we pay a commitment fee on the unused portion of the commitments under the Revolving Credit Facility at a rate that ranges from 0.20% to 0.50% per annum, depending on the Consolidated Total Net Leverage Ratio as of the most recent fiscal quarter.

On April 14, 2020, the Company entered into a second amendment to its Credit Agreement with its various lenders (the “Second Amendment”) to provide for certain modifications. During the period beginning on April 14, 2020 and ending on the earlier of (x) 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 (y) the date on which the administrative agent receives a compliance certificate for the quarter ending March 31, 2021 (the “Covenant Relief Period”), the Company will not have to comply with any Maximum Leverage Ratio or Minimum Interest Coverage Ratio (as such terms are defined in the Amended 2017 Credit Agreement). During the Covenant Relief Period, the Company will be subject to a minimum liquidity covenant that requires cash and cash equivalents and availability under its Revolving Credit Facility to be (i) at least $400.0 million through April 30, 2020; (ii) $350.0 million during the period from May 1, 2020 through May 31, 2020; (iii) $300.0 million during the period from June 1, 2020 through June 30, 2020; and (iv) $225.0 million during the period from July 1, 2020 through March 31, 2021. We are required to maintain specified financial ratios and to satisfy certain financial tests when our covenant relief period terminates on March 31, 2021.
The Second Amendment also amended the financial covenants that are applicable after the Covenant Relief Period to permit the Company to (i) maintain a maximum consolidated total net leverage ratio of up to a ratio that varies by quarter, ranging between 5.50:1.00 and 4.50:1.00 in 2021 and 4.25:1.00 thereafter, tested quarterly on a pro forma trailing twelve month (“PF TTM”) basis; (ii) maintain a maximum senior secured net leverage ratio of up to a ratio that varies by quarter, ranging between 4.50:1.00 and 3.50:1.00 in 2021 and 3.00:1.00 thereafter, tested quarterly on a PF TTM basis; and (iii) maintain an interest coverage ratio of 2.50:1.00, tested quarterly on a PF TTM basis.
In addition, the Second Amendment (i) provides that, during the Covenant Relief Period, loans under the Revolving Credit Facility and the Term Loan A Facility shall bear interest at either a base rate or an adjusted LIBOR rate, in each case, plus an applicable margin, in the case of base rate loans, of 2.00%, and in the case of adjusted LIBOR rate loans, of 3.00%; (ii) provides that, during the Covenant Relief Period, the Company shall pay a commitment fee on the unused portion of the commitments under the Revolving Credit Facility at a rate of 0.50% per annum; (iii) provides for a 0.75% LIBOR floor applicable to all LIBOR loans under the Senior Secured Credit Facilities; (iv) carves out COVID-19 related effects from certain terms of the Senior Secured Credit Facilities during the Covenant Relief Period; and (v) makes certain other changes to the covenants and other provisions of the Credit Agreement.
As of December 31, 20192020 and 2018,2019, the Company had conditional obligations under letters of credit issued pursuant to the Senior Secured Credit Facilities with face amounts aggregating to $28.2 million and $30.0 million, in both periods,respectively, resulting in $530.0$671.8 million and $558.0$530.0 million of available borrowing capacity under the Revolving Credit Facility, respectively.
During the fourth quarter of 2020, in connection with a prepayment of $115.0 million of outstanding borrowings on our Term Loan B-1 Facility, we recorded a $1.2 million loss on early extinguishment of debt, related to the write-off of debt issuance costs and debt discounts.
For the year ended December 31, 2018, in connection with the debt financing transactions relating to the Pinnacle Acquisition and principal repayments on the Term Loan B Facility, the Company recorded $5.5 million in refinancing costs and a $21.0 million loss on early extinguishment of debt, related to refinancing costs on the extinguishment of the Term Loan B Facility and the write-off of debt issuance costs and the discount on the Term Loan B Facility. For the year ended December 31, 2017, in connection with the repayment of the 2013 Senior Secured Credit Facilities, the Company recorded $1.7 million in refinancing costs and a $2.3 million loss on early extinguishment of debt, related to the write-off of debt issuance costs and the discount on the 2013 Term Loan B Facility. The refinancing costs are included in “Other,” as reported in “Other���Other income (expenses)” within our Consolidated Statements of Income.Operations and Comprehensive Income (Loss).
The payment and performance of obligations under the Senior Secured Credit Facilities are guaranteed by a lien on and security interest in substantially all of the assets (other than excluded property, such as gaming licenses) of the Company. 
5.625% Senior Unsecured Notes

On January 19, 2017, the Company completed an offering of $400.0 million aggregate principal amount of 5.625% senior unsecured notes that mature on January 15, 2027 (the “5.625% Notes”) at a price of par. Interest on the 5.625% Notes is payable on January 15th15th and July 15th15th of each year. The 5.625% Notes willare not be guaranteed by any of the Company’s subsidiaries except in the event that the Company in the future issues certain subsidiary-guaranteed debt securities. The Company may redeem the 5.625% Notes at any time on or after January 15, 2022, at the declining redemption premiums set
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forth in the indenture governing the 5.625% Notes, and, prior to January 15, 2022, at a “make-whole” redemption premium set forth in the indenture governing the 5.625% Notes.

2.75% Unsecured Convertible Notes
In May 2020, the Company completed a public offering of $330.5 million aggregate principal amount of 2.75% unsecured convertible notes that mature, unless earlier converted, redeemed or repurchased, on May 15, 2026 (the “Convertible Notes”) at a price of par. After lender fees and discounts, net proceeds received by the Company were $322.2 million. Interest on the Convertible Notes is payable on May 15th and November 15th of each year, beginning on November 15, 2020.
The Company used a portionConvertible Notes are convertible into shares of the proceeds fromCompany’s common stock at an initial conversion price of $23.40 per share, or 42.7350 shares, per $1,000 principal amount of notes, subject to adjustment if certain corporate events occur. However, in no event will the conversion exceed 55.5555 shares of common stock per $1,000 principal amount of notes. As of December 31, 2020, the maximum number of shares that could be issued to satisfy the conversion feature of the Convertible Notes is 18,360,815 and the amount by which the Convertible Notes if-converted value exceeded its principal amount was $1,255.3 million.
Prior to February 15, 2026, at their election, holders of the Convertible Notes may convert outstanding notes starting in the fourth quarter of 2020 if the trading price of the Company’s common stock exceeds 130% of the conversion price or, starting shortly after the issuance of the 5.625%Convertible Notes, if the trading price per $1,000 principal amount of notes is less than 98% of the product of the trading price of the Company’s common stock and the conversion rate then in effect. The Convertible Notes may, at the Company’s election, be settled in cash, shares of common stock of the Company, or a combination thereof. The Company has the option to retire its existing 5.875%redeem the Convertible Notes, (as defined below) and, along with loans fundedin whole or in part, beginning November 20, 2023.
In addition, the Convertible Notes convert into shares of the Company’s common stock upon the occurrence of certain corporate events that constitute a fundamental change under the 2017 Credit Agreement, repay amounts outstanding under its Amended 2013 Credit Agreement, includingindenture governing the Convertible Notes at a purchase price equal to fund related transaction fees and expenses. The remaining proceeds from the issuance100% of the 5.625% Notes were used for general corporate purposes.
Redemptionprincipal amount thereof, plus accrued and unpaid interest to, but excluding, the date of 5.875% Senior Subordinated Notes
During the year ended December 31, 2017, the Company redeemed all of its $300.0 million 5.875% senior subordinated notes (“5.875% Notes”), which were due in 2021.repurchase. In connection with this redemption,certain corporate events or if the Company recordedissues a $21.1 million lossnotice of redemption, it will, under certain circumstances, increase the conversion rate for holders who elect to convert their Convertible Notes in connection with such corporate events or during the relevant redemption period for such Convertible Notes.
The Convertible Notes contain a cash conversion feature, and as a result, the Company has separated it into liability and equity components. The Company valued the liability component based on early extinguishment ofits borrowing rate for a similar debt for the year ended December 31, 2017 related toinstrument that does not contain a conversion feature. The equity component, which is recognized as debt discount, was valued as the difference between the reacquisition priceface value of the 5.875%Convertible Notes and their carrying amount.the fair value of the liability component. The equity component was valued at $91.8 million upon issuance of the Convertible Notes.

In connection with the Convertible Notes issuance, the Company incurred debt issuance costs of $10.2 million, which were allocated on a pro rata basis to the liability component and the equity component in the amounts of $6.6 million and $3.6 million, respectively.

The Convertible Notes consisted of the following components:
(in millions)December 31,
2020
Liability component:
Principal$330.5 
Unamortized debt discount(84.4)
Unamortized debt issuance costs(6.2)
Net carrying amount$239.9 
Carrying amount of equity component$88.2 
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Interest expense, net
Interest expense, net, was as follows:
For the year ended December 31,
(in millions)202020192018
Interest expense$(546.3)$(535.9)$(539.4)
Interest income0.9 1.4 1.0 
Capitalized interest2.2 0.3 0 
Interest expense, net$(543.2)$(534.2)$(538.4)
 For the year ended December 31,
(in millions)2019 2018 2017
Interest expense$(535.9) $(539.4) $(467.0)
Interest income1.4
 1.0
 3.6
Capitalized interest0.3
 —
 0.2
Interest expense, net$(534.2) $(538.4) $(463.2)
Interest expense related to the Convertible Notes was as follows:
(in millions)For the year ended December 31, 2020
Coupon interest$5.7 
Amortization of debt discount7.3 
Amortization of debt issuance costs0.5 
Convertible Notes interest expense$13.5 
The debt discount and the debt issuance costs attributable to the liability component are being amortized to interest expense over the term of the Convertible Notes at an effective interest rate of 9.23%. The remaining term of the Convertible Notes was 5.4 years as of December 31, 2020.
Covenants 
Our Senior Secured Credit Facilities and 5.625% Notes require us, among other obligations, to maintain specified financial ratios and to satisfy certain financial tests. In addition, our Senior Secured Credit Facilities and 5.625% Notes restrict, among other things, our ability to incur additional indebtedness, incur guarantee obligations, amend debt instruments, pay dividends, create liens on assets, make investments, engage in mergers or consolidations, and otherwise restrict corporate activities. Our debt agreements also contain customary events of default, including cross-default provisions that require us to meet certain requirements under the Penn Master Lease and the Pinnacle Master Lease, each with GLPI. If we are unable to meet our financial covenants or in the event of a cross-default, it could trigger an acceleration of payment terms. As of December 31, 2019,2020, the Company was in compliance with all required financial covenants. When our covenant relief period ends, the Company is subject to and expects to be in compliance with all required financial covenants including (i) Maximum Consolidated Total Net Leverage Ratio; (ii) Maximum Consolidated Senior Secured Net Leverage Ratio; and (iii) Minimum Interest Coverage Ratio (as discussed above) with the Company's submission of its compliance certificate for the quarter ending March 31, 2021.
Other Long-Term Obligations
Ohio Relocation Fees 
As of December 31, 20192020 and 2018,2019, other long-term obligations included $76.4$60.9 million and $91.3$76.4 million, respectively, related to the relocation fees for Dayton and Mahoning Valley, which opened in August 2014 and September 2014, respectively. In June 2013, we finalized the terms of our memorandum of understanding with the State of Ohio, which included an agreement for us to pay a relocation fee in return for being able to relocate our existing racetracks in Toledo and Grove City to Dayton and Mahoning Valley, respectively. Upon opening Dayton and Mahoning Valley, each relocation fee was recorded at the present value of the contractual obligation, which was calculated as $75.0 million based on the 5.0% discount rate included in the agreement. Each relocation fee is payable as follows: $7.5 million upon opening and 18 semi-annual payments of $4.8 million beginning one year after opening. This obligation is accreted to interest expense at an effective yield of 5.0%. The amount included in interest expense related to this obligation was $3.4 million, $4.1 million $4.8 million and $5.5$4.8 million for the years ended December 31, 2020, 2019 2018 and 2017,2018, respectively.
Event Center 
As of December 31, 20192020 and 2018,2019, other long-term obligations included $12.6$12.0 million and $13.2$12.6 million, respectively, related to the repayment obligation of a hotel and event center located less than a mile away from Hollywood Casino
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Lawrenceburg, which was constructed by the City of Lawrenceburg Department of Redevelopment. Effective in January 2015, by contractual agreement, we assumed a repayment obligation for the hotel and event center in the amount of $15.3 million, which was financed through a loan with the City of Lawrenceburg Department of Redevelopment, in exchange for conveyance of the property. Beginning in January 2016, the Company was obligated to make annual payments on the loan of $1.0 million for 20 years. This obligation is accreted to interest expense at its effective yield of 3.0%. The amount included in interest expense related to this obligation was $0.4 million for each of the years ended December 31, 2020, 2019 2018 and 2017.2018.

Note 11—12—Leases
Lessee
Master Leases
Upon adoption of the new lease standard,The components contained within the Master Leases were determined to beare accounted for as either (i) operating leases, (ii) finance leases, or (iii) financing obligations. Changes to future lease payments under the Master Leases (i.e., when future escalators become known or future variable rent resets occur), which are discussed below, require the Company to either (i) increase both the ROU assets and corresponding lease liabilities with respect to operating and finance leases or (ii) record the incremental variable payment associated with the financing obligation to interest expense. In addition, monthly rent associated with Hollywood Casino Columbus (“Columbus”) and monthly rent in excess of the Hollywood Casino Toledo (“Toledo”) rent floor, which are discussed below, are considered contingent rent.
Penn Master Lease
Pursuant to a triple net master lease with GLPI (the “Penn Master Lease”), which became effective November 1, 2013, the Company leases real estate assets associated with 19 of the gaming facilities used in its operations. The Penn Master Lease has an initial term of 15 years with 4 subsequent, five-year renewal periods on the same terms and conditions, exercisable at the Company’s option. The Company has determined that the lease term is 35 years.
The payment structure under the Penn Master Lease includes a fixed component, a portion of which is subject to an annual escalator of up to 2%, depending on the Adjusted Revenue to Rent Ratio (as defined in the Penn Master Lease) of 1.8:1, and a component that is based on the performance, of the properties, which is prospectively adjusted (i) every five years by an amount equal to 4% of the average change in net revenues of all properties under the Penn Master Lease (other than Hollywood Casino Columbus (“Columbus”) and Hollywood Casino Toledo (“Toledo”))Toledo) compared to a contractual baseline during the preceding five years (“Penn Percentage Rent”) and (ii) monthly by an amount equal to 20% of the net revenues of Columbus and Toledo in excess of a contractual baseline and subject to a rent floor specific to Toledo (see below).
We did not incur an annual escalator on November 1, 2020 for the lease year ended October 31, 2020. The next annual escalator test date is scheduled to occur effective November 1, 2021. As a result of the annual escalator, effective as of November 1, 2019 and 2018, the fixed component of rent increased by $5.5 million and $5.4 million, and $2.4 million effective as of November 1, 2019, 2018 and 2017, respectively. Additionally, effective November 1, 2018, the Penn Percentage Rent reset resulted in an annual rent reduction of $11.3 million, which will be in effect until the next Penn Percentage Rent reset, occurring on November 1, 2023.
for each respective year. As a result of the annual escalator effective November 1, 2019, an additional ROU asset and corresponding lease liability of $34.4 million were recognized associated with operating lease components and an additional ROU asset and corresponding lease liability of $3.1 million were recognized associated with finance lease components. Additionally, effective November 1, 2018, the Penn Percentage Rent reset resulted in an annual rent reduction of $11.3 million, which will be in effect until the next Penn Percentage Rent reset, occurring on November 1, 2023.
The acquisition of Greektown on May 23, 2019 activated a competition clause within the Penn Master Lease, which introduced a rent floor specific to Toledo. As a result, an additional ROU asset and corresponding lease liability of $151.2 million were recognized associated with operating lease components. Lease payments resulting from the rent floor associated with components determined to continue to be financing obligations are included in “Interest expense, net” within our Consolidated Statements of Income.Operations and Comprehensive Income (Loss).
Monthly rent associated with Columbus and monthly rent in excess of the Toledo rent floor are variable and considered contingent rent. Expense related to operating lease components associated with Columbus and Toledo are included in “General and administrative” within our Consolidated Statements of Operations and Comprehensive Income (Loss) and the variable expense related to the financing obligation component is included in “Interest expense, net” within our Consolidated Statements of Income.Operations and Comprehensive Income (Loss). The entire variable expense related to prior yearsthe year ended December 31, 2018 was included in “Interest expense, net” pursuant to the failed sale-leaseback accounting treatment under ASC 840. Total monthly variable expenses were as follows:
For the year ended December 31,
(in millions)202020192018
Variable expenses included in “General and administrative”$12.9 $16.4 $0 
Variable expenses included in “Interest expense, net”11.8 16.1 48.9 
Total variable expenses$24.7 $32.5 $48.9 
 For the year ended December 31,
(in millions)2019 2018 2017
Variable expenses included in “General and administrative”$16.4
 $—
 $—
Variable expenses included in “Interest expense, net”16.1
 48.9
 46.8
Total variable expenses$32.5
 $48.9
 $46.8
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Pinnacle Master Lease
In connection with the Pinnacle Acquisition, we assumed a triple net master lease with GLPI (the “Pinnacle Master Lease”), originally effective April 28, 2016, pursuant to which the Company leases real estate assets associated with 12 of the gaming facilities used in its operations. Upon assumption of the Pinnacle Master Lease, as amended, there were 7.5 years

remaining of the initial ten-year term, with 5 subsequent, five-year renewal periods, on the same terms and conditions, exercisable at the Company’s option. The Company has determined that the lease term is 32.5 years.
The payment structure under the Pinnacle Master Lease includes a fixed component, a portion of which is subject to an annual escalator of up to 2%, depending on the Adjusted Revenue to Rent Ratio (as defined in the Pinnacle Master Lease) of 1.8:1, and a component that is based on the performance of the properties, which is prospectively adjusted every two years by an amount equal to 4% of the average change in net revenues compared to a contractual baseline during the preceding two years (“Pinnacle Percentage Rent”).
We did not incur an annual escalator on May 1, 2020 for the lease year ended April 30, 2020. As a result of the annual escalator, effective as of May 1, 2019 for the lease year ended April 30, 2019, the fixed component of rent increased by $1.0 million effective as of May 1, 2019. The next Pinnacle Percentage Rent reset is scheduled to occur on May 1, 2020.
As a result of the annual escalator,and an additional ROU asset and corresponding lease liability of $3.8 million were recognized associated with operating lease components of the Pinnacle Master Lease. The next annual escalator test date is scheduled to occur on May 1, 2021.
Effective May 1, 2020, the Pinnacle Percentage Rent resulted in an annual rent reduction of $5.0 million, which will be in effect until the next Pinnacle Percentage Rent reset, scheduled to occur on May 1, 2022. Upon reset of the Pinnacle Percentage Rent, effective May 1, 2020, we recognized an additional operating lease ROU asset and corresponding lease liability of $14.9 million.
Morgantown Lease
On October 1, 2020, the Company entered into a triple net lease with a subsidiary of GLPI for the land underlying our development project in Morgantown, Pennsylvania (“Morgantown Lease”) in exchange for $30.0 million in rent credits to be utilized to pay rent under the Master Leases, Meadows Lease, and the Morgantown Lease, as discussed in Note 6, “Acquisitions and Dispositions.”

The initial term of the Morgantown Lease is twenty years with 6 subsequent, five-year renewal periods, exercisable at the Company’s option.Annual rent under the Morgantown Lease will be $3.0 million and is subject to 1.50% fixed annual escalation in each of the first three years subsequent to the facility opening, and thereafter will be subject to an annual escalator consisting of either (i) 1.25% or (ii) zero depending upon the consumer price index being greater or less than 0.50%.All improvements made on the land, including the building currently being constructed, will be owned by the Company while the lease is in effect, however, on the expiration or termination of the Morgantown Lease, ownership of all tenant improvements on the land will transfer to GLPI.We determined the transaction to be a financing arrangement and upon execution of the Morgantown Lease, recorded a $30.0 million financing obligation which is included in “Long-term portion of financing obligations” within our Consolidated Balance Sheets. Lease payments are included in “Interest expense, net” within our Consolidated Statements of Operations and Comprehensive Income (Loss).

Operating Leases
TheIn addition to the operating lease components contained within the Master Leases (primary land), the Company’s operating leases consist mainly of (i) individual triple net leases with GLPI for the real estate assets used in the operations of Tropicana Las Vegas (the “Tropicana Lease”) and Meadows Racetrack and Casino (the “Meadows Lease”), (ii) individual triple net leases with VICI for the real estate assets used in the operations of Margaritaville (the “Margaritaville Lease”) and Greektown (the “Greektown Lease” and collectively with the Master Leases operating lease components (primarily the land), the Meadows Lease, with GLPI, (ii) the Margaritaville Lease with VICI,and the Tropicana Lease, the “Triple Net Operating Leases”), (iii) the Greektown Lease with VICI, (iv) ground and levee leases to landlords which were not assumed by our REIT Landlords and remain an obligation of the Company, and (v)(iv) building and equipment not subject to the Master Leases. Certain of our lease agreements include rental payments based on a percentage of sales over specified contractual amounts, rental payments adjusted periodically for inflation, and rental payments based on usage. The Company’s leases include options to extend the lease terms. The Company’s operating lease agreements do not contain any material residual value guarantees or material restrictive covenants.
Meadows
Tropicana Lease
On April 16, 2020, we entered into the Tropicana Lease Margaritavillewith a subsidiary of GLPI for the real estate assets used in the operations of Tropicana for nominal cash rent and will continue to operate the Tropicana for two years (subject to 3 one-
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year extensions at GLPI’s option) or until the real estate assets and the operations of the Tropicana are earlier sold, as discussed in Note 6, “Acquisitions and Dispositions.” In the event that GLPI sells the real estate assets used in the operations of Tropicana, the Tropicana Lease and Greektownwill automatically terminate. Upon execution of the Tropicana Lease, we recorded an operating lease ROU asset of $61.6 million, which is included in “Lease right-of-use assets” within the Consolidated Balance Sheets.
Meadows Lease
In connection with the Pinnacle Acquisition, we assumed the Meadows Lease, originally effective September 9, 2016. Upon assumption of the Meadows Lease, there were eight years remaining of the initial ten-year term, with 3 subsequent, five-year renewal options followed by 1 four-year renewal option on the same terms and conditions, exercisable at the Company’s option. The payment structure under the Meadows Lease includes a fixed component (“Meadows Base Rent”), which is subject to an annual escalator of up to 5% for the initial term or until the lease year in which Meadows Base Rent plus Meadows Percentage Rent (as defined below) is a total of $31.0 million, subject to certain adjustments, and up to 2% thereafter, subject to an Adjusted Revenue to Rent Ratio (as defined in the Meadows Lease) of 2.0:1. The “Meadows Percentage Rent” is based on performance, which is prospectively adjusted for the next two-year period equal to 4.0% of the average annual net revenues of the property during the trailing two-year period. As
We did not incur an annual escalator on October 1, 2020 for the lease year ended September 30, 2020. Effective October 1, 2019, as a result of the annual escalator for the lease year ended September 30, 2019, which was determined to be $0.8 million, effective October 1, 2019, an additional operating ROU asset and corresponding operating lease liability of $4.3 million were recognized. The
Effective October 1, 2020, the Meadows Percentage Rent resulted in an annual rent reduction of $2.1 million, which will be in effect until the next Meadows Percentage Rent reset, is scheduled to occur on October 1, 2020.2022. Upon reset of the Meadows Percentage Rent, effective October 1, 2020, we recognized an additional operating lease ROU asset and corresponding lease liability of $17.1 million.
Margaritaville Lease
The Margaritaville Lease has an initial term of 15 years, with 4 subsequent five-year renewal options on the same terms and conditions, exercisable at the Company’s option. The payment structure under the Margaritaville Lease includes a fixed component, (“Margaritaville Base Rent”),a portion which iswas originally subject to an annual escalator of up to 2% subject todepending on an Adjusted Revenue to Rent Ratio (as defined in the Margaritaville Lease) of 1.9:1, and a component that is based on performance, which is prospectively adjusted every two years by an amount equal to 4% of the average change in net revenues of the property compared to a contractual baseline during the preceding two years (“Margaritaville Percentage Rent”). The first Margaritaville Percentage Rent reset is scheduled to occur on February 1, 2021. On February 1, 2020, the Margaritaville Lease was amended to provide for a change in the measurement of the annual escalator. Under the amendment, the Margaritaville Baseescalator from an Adjusted Revenue to Rent is subject to an annual escalatorRatio of up to 2% subject1.9:1 to a minimum coverage floor ratio of net revenueNet Revenue to rentRent of 6.1:1.
As a result of the annual escalator, which was determined to be $0.3 million, effective February 1, 2020 for the lease year ended January 31, 2020, an additional operating lease ROU asset and corresponding operating lease liability of $3.1 million were recognized. The first percentage rent reset is scheduled to occur on February 1, 2021.
Greektown Lease
The Greektown Lease has an initial term of 15 years, with 4 subsequent five-year renewal options on the same terms and conditions, exercisable at the Company’s option. The payment structure under the Greektown Lease includes a fixed component, (“Greektown Base Rent”), which isa portion subject to an annual escalator of up to 2% subject todepending on an Adjusted Revenue to Rent Ratio (as defined in the Greektown Lease) of 1.85:1, and a component that is based on performance, which is prospectively adjusted every two years by an amount equal to 4% of the average change in net revenues of the property compared to a contractual baseline during the preceding two years (“Greektown Percentage Rent”).
We did not incur an annual escalator on June 1, 2020 for the lease year ended May 31, 2020. In May 2020, the lease was amended to remove the escalator for the lease years ending May 31, 2021 and 2022 and to provide for a Net Revenue to Rent coverage floor to be mutually agreed upon prior to the commencement of the fourth lease year (June 1, 2022). The first Greektown Percentage Rent reset is scheduled to occur on June 1, 2021.

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Information related to lease term and discount rate was as follows:
December 31, 20192020
Weighted-Average Remaining Lease Term
Operating leases27.626.7 years
Finance leases28.627.8 years
Financing obligations30.429.5 years
Weighted-Average Discount Rate
Operating leases6.7%
Finance leases6.86.9 %
Financing obligations8.1%
The components of lease expense were as follows:
Location on Consolidated Statements of Operations and Comprehensive Income (Loss)For the year ended December 31,
(in millions)20202019
Operating Lease Costs
Rent expense associated with triple net operating leases (1)
General and administrative$419.8 $366.4 
Operating lease cost (2)
Primarily General and administrative15.8 17.5 
Short-term lease costPrimarily Gaming expense37.7 56.6 
Variable lease cost (2)
Primarily Gaming expense2.5 3.9 
Total$475.8 $444.4 
Finance Lease Costs
Interest on lease liabilities (3)
Interest expense, net$15.2 $15.4 
Amortization of ROU assets (3)
Depreciation and amortization8.0 7.9 
Total$23.2 $23.3 
Financing Obligation Costs
Interest expense (4)
Interest expense, net$403.1 $394.1 


(1)Pertains to the operating lease components contained within the Master Leases (primarily land), the Meadows Lease, the Margaritaville Lease, the Greektown Lease, and the Tropicana Lease, inclusive of the variable expense associated with Columbus and Toledo for the operating lease components (the land).
(2)Excludes the operating lease costs and variable lease costs pertaining to our Triple Net Leases with our REIT landlords classified as operating leases, discussed in footnote (1) above.
(3)Primarily pertains to the Dayton and Mahoning Valley finance leases.
(4)Pertains to the components contained within the Master Leases (primarily buildings) and Morgantown Lease determined to be financing obligations, inclusive of the variable expense associated with Columbus and Toledo for the finance lease components (the buildings).

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(in millions)Gaming Expense Food, Beverage, Hotel and Other Expense General and Administrative Interest Expense, net Depreciation and Amortization Total for the year ended December 31, 2019
Operating Lease Costs           
Rent expense associated with triple net leases classified as operating leases (1)
$—
 $—
 $366.4
 $—
 $—
 $366.4
Operating lease cost (2)
0.4
 0.5
 16.6
 —
 —
 17.5
Short-term lease cost53.8
 1.3
 1.5
 —
 —
 56.6
Variable lease cost (2)
2.8
 —
 1.1
 —
 —
 3.9
Total$57.0
 $1.8
 $385.6
 $—
 $—
 $444.4
            
Finance Lease Costs           
Interest expense (3)
$—
 $—
 $—
 $15.4
 $—
 $15.4
Amortization expense (3)
—
 —
 —
 —
 7.9
 7.9
Total$—
 $—
 $—
 $15.4
 $7.9
 $23.3
            
Financing Obligation Costs           
Interest expense (4)
$—
 $—
 $—
 $394.1
 $—
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(1)Pertains to the components contained within the Master Leases (primarily land) determined to be operating leases, the Meadows Lease, the Margaritaville Lease, and the Greektown Lease, inclusive of the variable expense associated with Columbus and Toledo for the operating lease components (the land) (see table above).
(2)Excludes the operating lease costs and variable lease costs pertaining to our triple net leases with our REIT landlords classified as operating leases, discussed in footnote (1) above.
(3)Primarily pertains to the Dayton and Mahoning Valley finance leases.
(4)Pertains to the components contained within the Master Leases (primarily buildings) determined to continue to be financing obligations, inclusive of the variable expense associated with Columbus and Toledo for the finance lease components (the buildings) (see table above).
Total rent expense under all operating lease agreements pursuant to the accounting treatment under ASC 840 was $58.1 million and $45.4 million for the yearsyear ended December 31, 2018 and 2017, respectively.2018.
Supplemental cash flow information related to leases was as follows:
For the year ended December 31,
(in millions)20202019
Cash paid for amounts included in the measurement of lease liabilities(1)
Operating cash flows from finance leases$15.2 $15.4 
Operating cash flows from operating leases$426.7 $403.6 
Financing cash flows from finance leases$6.3 $6.2 
(in millions)For the year ended December 31, 2019
Cash paid for amounts included in the measurement of lease liabilities 
Operating cash flows from finance leases$15.4
Operating cash flows from operating leases$403.6
Financing cash flows from finance leases$6.2
(1)Amounts related to the year ended December 31, 2020 are inclusive of utilized rent credits.
Total payments made under the Triple Net Leases, inclusive of rent credits utilized, were as follows:
For the year ended December 31,
(in millions)20202019
Penn Master Lease (1)
$457.9 $457.9 
Pinnacle Master Lease (1)
326.9 328.6 
Meadows Lease (1)
26.4 26.4 
Margaritaville Lease23.5 23.1 
Greektown Lease55.6 33.8 
Morgantown Lease (1)
0.8 0 
Total (2)
$891.1 $869.8 
(1)During the twelve months ended December 31, 2020 we utilized rent credits to pay $190.7 million, $135.5 million, $11.0 million and $0.3 million of rent under the Penn Master Lease, Pinnacle Master Lease, Meadows Lease and Morgantown Lease, respectively.
(2)Cash rent payable under the Tropicana Lease is nominal. Therefore, it has been excluded from the table above.


The following is a maturity analysis of our operating leases, finance leases and financing obligations as of December 31, 2019:2020:
(in millions)Operating Leases Finance Leases Financing Obligations
Years ending December 31:     
2020$424.0
 $21.7
 $374.7
2021403.7
 21.7
 367.3
2022400.6
 21.6
 367.3
2023397.5
 20.8
 367.3
2024381.0
 16.7
 367.3
Thereafter8,153.3
 393.5
 9,270.6
Total lease payments10,160.1
 496.0
 11,114.5
Less: Imputed interest(5,585.4) (270.1) (6,971.8)
Present value of future lease payments4,574.7
 225.9
 4,142.7
Less: Current portion of lease obligations(124.1) (6.5) (40.5)
Long-term portion of lease obligations$4,450.6
 $219.4
 $4,102.2

During the year ended December 31, 2019, total payments made under the Triple Net Leases were $869.8 million. During the year ended December 31, 2018, total payments made under the Master Leases and Meadows Lease were $537.4 million. During the year ended December 31, 2017, total payments made under the Penn Master Lease were $455.4 million.
(in millions)Operating LeasesFinance LeasesFinancing Obligations
Years ending December 31:
2021$422.6 $21.7 $370.3 
2022412.4 21.6 370.3 
2023399.9 20.8 370.4 
2024383.7 16.7 370.4 
2025380.7 16.7 370.5 
Thereafter7,779.9 376.7 9,095.3 
Total lease payments9,779.2 474.2 10,947.2 
Less: Imputed interest(5,286.1)(254.8)(6,814.8)
Present value of future lease payments4,493.1 219.4 4,132.4 
Less: Current portion of lease obligations(127.4)(6.9)(36.0)
Long-term portion of lease obligations$4,365.7 $212.5 $4,096.4 
Lessor
The Company leases its hotel rooms to patrons and records the corresponding lessor revenue in “Food, beverage, hotel and other revenues” within our Consolidated Statements of Income.Operations and Comprehensive Income (Loss). For the years ended
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December 31, 2020, 2019, 2018, and 2017,2018, the Company recognized $146.8 million, $311.0 million, $163.6 million, and $129.9$163.6 million, of lessor revenues related to the rental of hotel rooms, respectively. Hotel leasing arrangements vary in duration, but are short-term in nature. The cost and accumulated depreciation of property and equipment associated with hotel rooms is included in “Property and equipment, net” within our Consolidated Balance Sheets.

Note 12—13—Commitments and Contingencies
Litigation
The Company is subject to various legal and administrative proceedings relating to personal injuries, employment matters, commercial transactions, development agreements and other matters arising in the ordinary course of business. Although the Company maintains what it believes is adequate insurance coverage to mitigate the risk of loss pertaining to covered matters, legal and administrative proceedings can be costly, time-consuming and unpredictable. The Company believes that it has meritorious defenses, claims and/or counter-claims with respect to these proceedings, and intends to vigorously defend itself or pursue its claims.
Although no assurance can be given, the Company does not believe that the final outcome of these matters, including costs to defend itself in such matters, will have a material adverse effect on the Company’s Consolidated Financial Statements. Further, no assurance can be given that the amount or scope of existing insurance coverage will be sufficient to cover losses arising from such matters.
Location Share Agreements
Prairie State Gaming (“PSG”) enters into location share agreements with bar and retail establishments in Illinois. These agreements are contracts which allow PSG to place VGTs in the bar or retail establishment in exchange for a percentage of the variable revenue generated by the VGTs. PSG holds the gaming license with the state of Illinois and the location share percentage is determined by the state of Illinois. For the years ended December 31, 2020, 2019 2018 and 2017,2018, the total location share payments made by PSG, which are recorded within our Consolidated Statements of Operations and Comprehensive Income (Loss) as gaming expenses, were $20.2 million, $33.1 million, and $34.7 million, and $29.7 million, respectively.

Purchase Obligations
The Company has obligations to purchase various goods and services totaling $126.4$149.1 million as of December 31, 2019,2020, of which $70.4$59.7 million will be incurred in 2020.2021.
Capital Expenditure Commitments
Pursuant to each of our Triple Net Leases with the exception of our Morgantown Lease (which is a land lease we entered into on October 1, 2020 with GLPI as discussed in Note 12 "Leases"), we are obligated to spend a minimum of 1% of annual net revenues, in the aggregate under each lease, on the maintenance of such facilities.
Employee Benefit Plans 
The Company maintains a qualified retirement plan under the provisions of Section 401(k) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended, which covers all eligible employees (the “Penn 401(k) Plan”). The Penn 401(k) Plan enables participating employees to defer a portion of their salary in a retirement fund to be administered by the Company. The Company makes a discretionary match contribution, where applicable, of 50% of employees’ elective salary deferrals, up to a maximum of 6% of eligible employee compensation. The matching contributions to the Penn 401(k) Plan for the years ended December 31, 2020, 2019 and 2018 and 2017 were $6.0 million, $11.7 million, $6.5 million, and $6.0$6.5 million, respectively.
We maintain a non-qualified deferred compensation plan (the “EDC Plan”) that covers most management and other highly-compensated employees. The EDC Plan was effective beginning March 1, 2001. The EDC Plan allows the participants to defer, on a pre-tax basis, a portion of their base annual salary and/or their annual bonus and earn tax-deferred earnings on these deferrals. The EDC Plan also provides for matching Company contributions that vest over a five-year period. The Company has established a trust, and transfers to the trust, on a periodic basis, an amount necessary to provide for its respective future liabilities with respect to participant deferral and Company contribution amounts. The Company’s matching contributions for the EDC Plan for the years ended December 31, 2020, 2019 and 2018 and 2017 were $2.3$2.6 million, $2.3 million, and $2.2$2.3 million, respectively. Our deferred compensation liability, which is included in “Accrued expenses and other current liabilities” within the Consolidated Balance Sheets, was $80.1$86.3 million and $64.1$80.1 million as of December 31, 2020 and 2019, respectively.
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As part of our initiative to reduce our cost structure while our properties were temporarily closed due to the COVID-19 pandemic, we suspended our matching contributions to the Penn 401(k) Plan and 2018, respectively.the EDC Plan from April 1, 2020 to September 30, 2020.
Labor Agreements
We are required to have agreements with the horsemen at the majority of our racetracks to conduct our live racing and/or simulcasting activities. In addition, in order to operate gaming machines and table games in West Virginia, the Company must maintain agreements with each of the Charles Town horsemen, pari-mutuel clerks and breeders. As of December 31, 2019,2020, we had 3138 collective bargaining agreements covering approximately 5,9002,779 active employees. NaN collective bargaining agreements are scheduled to expire in 2020,2021, and we are currently renegotiating 3 collective bargaining agreements that expired in 2019.2020.
Note 13—14—Income Taxes
The following table summarizes the tax effects of temporary differences between the Consolidated Financial Statements carrying amount of assets and liabilities and their respective tax basis, which are recorded at the prevailing enacted tax rate that will be in effect when these differences are settled or realized. These temporary differences result in taxable or deductible amounts in future years. The Company assessed all available positive and negative evidence to estimate whether sufficient future taxable income will be generated to realize our existing net deferred tax assets. For the year ended December 31, 2020, the Company made a reclassification within the below table to separate the right of use asset from the financing and operating lease obligations. This reclassification change was also made to 2019 for transparency, which has no impact to the net deferred tax amount.


The components of the Company’s deferred tax assets and liabilities were as follows:
 December 31,
(in millions)2019 2018
Deferred tax assets:   
Stock-based compensation expense$11.7
 $9.0
Accrued expenses37.6
 42.9
Financing obligations associated with the Master Leases1,097.6
 1,919.7
Unrecognized tax benefits7.7
 6.7
Investments in and advances to unconsolidated affiliates—
 3.6
Net operating losses, interest limitation and tax credit carryforwards87.6
 122.8
Gross deferred tax assets1,242.2
 2,104.7
Less: Valuation allowance(54.2) (89.5)
Net deferred tax assets1,188.0
 2,015.2
Deferred tax liabilities:   
Property and equipment, not subject to the Master Leases(53.1) (47.3)
Property and equipment, subject to the Master Leases(1,088.9) (1,599.9)
Investments in and advances to unconsolidated affiliates(2.9) —
Undistributed foreign earnings(0.4) (0.4)
Intangible assets(287.3) (287.0)
Net deferred tax liabilities(1,432.6) (1,934.6)
Long-term deferred tax assets (liabilities), net$(244.6) $80.6

Upon adoption of the new lease standard on January 1, 2019, we recorded a $739.2 million decrease in net deferred tax assets associated with our financing obligations and $435.4 million decrease in net deferred tax liabilities associated with property and equipment that is subject to our Master Leases. The net amount of these two adjustments was recorded as a decrease to stockholders’ equity (see Note 3, “New Accounting Pronouncements”).
December 31,
(in millions)20202019
Deferred tax assets:
Stock-based compensation expense$18.2 $11.7 
Accrued expenses43.3 37.6 
Financing and operating leasing obligations2,336.9 2,178.0 
Unrecognized tax benefits7.9 7.7 
Net operating losses, interest limitation and tax credit carryforwards153.9 87.6 
Gross deferred tax assets2,560.2 2,322.6 
Less: Valuation allowance(101.0)(54.2)
Net deferred tax assets2,459.2 2,268.4 
Deferred tax liabilities:  
Property and equipment, not subject to the Master Leases(51.1)(53.1)
Property and equipment, subject to the Master Leases(1,051.2)(1,088.9)
Investments in and advances to unconsolidated affiliates(27.9)(2.9)
Discount on convertible notes(20.9)0 
Undistributed foreign earnings(0.4)(0.4)
Intangible assets(183.4)(287.3)
Lease right of use assets(1,250.6)(1,080.4)
Net deferred tax liabilities(2,585.5)(2,513.0)
Long-term deferred tax assets (liabilities), net$(126.3)$(244.6)
The realizability of the net deferred tax assets is evaluated quarterly by assessing the need for a valuation allowance and by adjusting the amount of the allowance, if necessary. The Company gives appropriate consideration to all available positive and negative evidence including statutory carryback periods, projected future taxable income and available tax planning strategies that could be implemented to realize the net deferred tax assets. The evaluation of both positive and negative evidence is a requirement pursuant to ASC 740 in determining if the net deferred tax assets will be realized. ASC 740 suggests that additional scrutiny should be given to deferred taxes of an entity with cumulative pre‑tax book losses during the three most recent years
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and is widely considered significant negative evidence that is objective and verifiable and therefore, difficult to overcome. Due to the financial results during the year ended December 31, 2020, the Company has a cumulative pre‑tax book loss of $658.2 million, which is significant negative evidence used in our assessment.

Additionally, the Company expects to remain in a three year cumulative loss position in the near future. As a result of these facts, the Company has recorded a valuation allowance against its net deferred tax assets, excluding net operating losses ("NOLs") that can be realized based on statutory carryback periods and the reversal of net deferred taxes related to indefinite‑lived intangibles. The Company intends to continue to maintain a valuation allowance on its net deferred tax assets until there is sufficient objectively verifiable positive evidence to support the realization of all or some portion of these deferred tax assets. In the event the Company determines that the deferred income tax assets would be realized in the future in excess of their net recorded amount, an adjustment to the valuation allowance would be recorded, which would reduce the provision for income taxes.
As of December 31, 2019, the Company has significant three-year cumulative pretax income of $150.9 million, supporting the position that a federal valuation allowance is not necessary except for the valuation allowance recorded on federal capital loss carryforwards. The Company continues to maintain a valuation allowance of $54.2 million as of December 31, 2019 primarily related to certain state filing groups where we continue to be in a three-year cumulative pretax loss position.
During the year ended December 31, 2018, we released a partial2020, the Company increased the valuation allowance on a capital loss carryforward in the amount of $22.4by $46.8 million, that offset the capital gain realized on the Plainridge Park Casino Sale-Leaseback. This reversal is reflected in our income tax benefit within the Consolidated Statements of Income.
During the third quarter of 2017, we determined that a valuation allowance was no longer required against ourprimarily related to federal and state net deferred tax assets forNOL carryforwards, which substantially increased in the portion that will be realized. The most significant evidence that led to the reversal of our valuation allowancecurrent year as a result of the aforementioned period included, (i) the achievement and sustained growth in our three-year cumulative pretax earnings, (ii) substantial pretax income in seven of the last eight quarters with the only loss reported eight quarters ago, and (iii) the lack of significant goodwill and other intangible asset impairment losses expected in 2017. During the fourth quarter of 2017, there were no material changes to our core business operations that altered our prior interim conclusion to release the valuation allowance against the federal and state net deferred tax assets for the portion that is more-likely-than-not to be realized. As such, we released $741.9 million of our total valuation allowance for the year ended December 31, 2017 due to the positive evidence outweighing the negative evidence thereby allowing us to achieve the more-likely-than-not realization standard.global pandemic.

Overall, our valuation allowance decreased year-over-year by a net amount of $35.3 million, primarily due to the adoption of the new lease standard as of January 1, 2019, and was recorded as an increase to stockholders’ equity. The impact of the new lease standard was partially offset by an increase in the valuation allowance for state net operating loss carryforwards.
Following the ownership changes of the Tropicana, Las Vegas, the Company has $120.3 million of total gross federal net operating lossNOL carryforwards that will expire on various dates from 2020 through 2035. The Company acquired federal net operating loss carryforwards from the Pinnacle Acquisition, which were fully utilized as of December 31, 2019. All acquired tax attributes are subject to limitations under the Internal Revenue Code and underlying Treasury Regulations, however, we believe itRegulations. During the year ended December 31, 2020, the Company increased its federal NOL carryforward by $148.1 million due to the current year loss, which resulted in an indefinite federal NOL carryforward. The utilization of the indefinite federal NOL carryforward is more-likely-than-not that the benefit from these tax attributes will be realized.limited to 80% of taxable income in any given year.

For state income tax reporting, as of December 31, 2019, we2020, the Company had gross state net operating lossNOL carryforwards aggregating $766.2$1,332.0 million available to reduce future state income taxes, primarily for the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and the States of Colorado, Iowa, Louisiana, Missouri, New Mexico and Ohio localities. The tax benefit associated with these net operating lossNOL carryforwards was $52.2$78.3 million. Due to statutorily limited operating lossNOL carryforwards and income and loss projections in the applicable jurisdictions, a valuation allowance has been recorded to reflect the net operating lossesNOLs which are not presently expected to be realized in the amount of $36.4$60.2 million. If not used, substantially allthe majority of the carryforwards will expire at various dates from December 31, 20202021 through December 31, 2039.2040.

The domestic and foreign components of income (loss) before income taxes for the years ended December 31, 2020, 2019 2018 and 20172018 were as follows:
For the year ended December 31,
(in millions)202020192018
Domestic$(834.0)$85.5 $89.6 
Foreign(0.2)0.6 0.3 
Total$(834.2)$86.1 $89.9 
 For the year ended December 31,
(in millions)2019 2018 2017
Domestic$85.5
 $89.6
 $(29.6)
Foreign0.6
 0.3
 4.5
Total$86.1
 $89.9
 $(25.1)
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The components of income tax benefit (expense) for the years ended December 31, 2020, 2019 2018 and 20172018 were as follows: 
 For the year ended December 31,
(in millions)2019 2018 2017
Current tax benefit (expense)     
Federal$(12.5) $(15.3) $(16.3)
State(9.2) (6.4) (6.1)
Foreign(0.2) (1.4) 3.0
Total current(21.9) (23.1) (19.4)
Deferred tax benefit (expense)     
Federal(16.7) 14.6
 480.7
State(4.4) 10.9
 39.3
Foreign—
 1.2
 (2.1)
Total deferred(21.1) 26.7
 517.9
Total income tax benefit (expense)$(43.0) $3.6
 $498.5

On December 22, 2017, the President of the United States signed into law comprehensive tax reform legislation commonly known as Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (the “Tax Act”), which most notably, reduced the U.S. federal corporate tax rate from 35% to 21% effective January 1, 2018. For the year ended December 31, 2017, we recorded a provisional amount for certain enactment-date effects of the Tax Act, resulting in a net charge of $266.0 million included as income tax expense within the Consolidated Statements of Income consisting of three components: (i) a $261.3 million charge due to the revaluation of the net deferred tax assets in the U.S. based on the new lower federal income tax rate, (ii) a $2.6 million charge related to the one-time mandatory repatriation tax on previously deferred earnings from our wholly-owned Canadian subsidiary (which we will pay interest-free over eight years) and (iii) a $2.1 million foreign withholding tax charge due to the new favorable U.S. treatment of foreign dividends whereby we have changed our indefinite reinvestment assertion. During the year ended December 31, 2018, we finalized our assessment of the effects of the Tax Act, resulting in a $1.2 million increase to the provisional amount, which increased the effective tax rate by 1.3%.

For the year ended December 31,
(in millions)202020192018
Current tax benefit (expense)
Federal$47.0 $(12.5)$(15.3)
State0.2 (9.2)(6.4)
Foreign(0.4)(0.2)(1.4)
Total current46.8 (21.9)(23.1)
Deferred tax benefit (expense)
Federal103.6 (16.7)14.6 
State14.7 (4.4)10.9 
Foreign0 0 1.2 
Total deferred118.3 (21.1)26.7 
Total income tax benefit (expense)$165.1 $(43.0)$3.6 
The following table reconciles the statutory federal income tax rate to the actual effective income tax rate, and related amounts of income tax benefit (expense), for the years ended December 31, 2020, 2019 2018 and 2017:2018:
For the year ended December 31,
202020192018
(in millions, except tax rates)PercentAmountPercentAmountPercentAmount
Percent and amount of pretax income
Federal statutory rate21.0 %$175.2 21.0 %$(18.1)21.0 %$(18.9)
State and local income taxes, net of federal benefits1.4 12.1 9.9 (8.5)(6.2)5.6 
Nondeductible expenses(0.3)(2.6)4.0 (3.5)6.9 (6.2)
Goodwill impairment losses(2.3)(19.0)14.4 (12.4)0 0 
Compensation2.5 20.5 0.3 (0.3)(3.8)3.4 
Foreign0 (0.4)0.1 (0.1)(0.1)0.1 
Federal valuation allowance(3.9)(32.7)0 0 (20.3)18.3 
Tax credits1.2 10.0 0 0 0 0 
Other0.2 2.0 0.2 (0.1)(1.5)1.3 
Total effective tax rate and income tax benefit (expense)19.8 %$165.1 49.9 %$(43.0)(4.0)%$3.6 
 For the year ended December 31,
 2019 2018 2017
(in millions, except tax rates)Percent Amount Percent Amount Percent Amount
Percent and amount of pretax income           
Federal statutory rate21.0% $(18.1) 21.0 % $(18.9) 35.0 % $8.8
State and local income taxes, net of federal benefits9.9
 (8.5) (6.2) 5.6
 6.3
 1.6
Nondeductible expenses4.0
 (3.5) 6.9
 (6.2) (16.0) (4.0)
Goodwill impairment losses14.4
 (12.4) —
 —
 (20.5) (5.1)
Compensation0.3
 (0.3) (3.8) 3.4
 29.5
 7.4
Contingent liability settlement—
 —
 —
 —
 22.9
 5.7
Foreign0.1
 (0.1) (0.1) 0.1
 11.3
 2.8
Valuation allowance—
 —
 (20.3) 18.3
 2,962.3
 741.9
Tax Act - deferred rate change—
 —
 —
 —
 (1,043.5) (261.3)
Other0.2
 (0.1) (1.5) 1.3
 3.3
 0.7
Total effective tax rate and income tax benefit (expense)49.9% $(43.0) (4.0)% $3.6
 1,990.6 % $498.5
A reconciliation of the beginning and ending amounts of unrecognized tax benefits is as follows:
(in millions)Unrecognized tax benefits
Unrecognized tax benefits as of January 1, 2017$26.8
Additions based on current year positions2.9
Additions based on prior year positions2.8
Decreases due to settlements and/or reduction in reserves(1.3)
Currency translation adjustments(0.1)
Settlement payments(0.2)
Unrecognized tax benefits as of December 31, 201730.9
Additions based on prior year positions0.8
Decreases due to settlements and/or reduction in reserves(2.0)
Unrecognized tax benefits as of December 31, 201829.7
Additions based on prior year positions6.5
Decreases due to settlements and/or reduction in reserves(0.2)
Unrecognized tax benefits as of December 31, 2019$36.0

(in millions)Unrecognized tax benefits
Unrecognized tax benefits as of January 1, 2018$30.9 
Additions based on prior year positions0.8 
Decreases due to settlements and/or reduction in reserves(2.0)
Unrecognized tax benefits as of December 31, 201829.7 
Additions based on prior year positions6.5 
Decreases due to settlements and/or reduction in reserves(0.2)
Unrecognized tax benefits as of December 31, 201936.0 
Additions based on prior year positions1.2 
Decreases due to settlements and/or reduction in reserves(0.9)
Unrecognized tax benefits as of December 31, 2020$36.3 
During the year ended December 31, 2019,2020, we did 0t record any new tax reserves, and accrued interest or penalties related to current year uncertain tax positions. Regarding prior year tax positions, we recorded $7.1$1.9 million of tax reserves and accrued
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interest and reversed $0.2$1.0 million of previously recorded tax reserves and accrued interest for uncertain tax positions that are anticipated to settle and/or close within the next 12 months.positions. As of December 31, 20192020 and 2018,2019, unrecognized tax benefits, inclusive of accruals for income tax related penalties and interest, of $37.2$38.2 million and $30.4$37.2 million, respectively, were included in “Other long-term liabilities” within the Company’s Consolidated Balance Sheets. Overall, the Company recorded a net tax expense of $2.8$0.9 million in connection with its uncertain tax positions for the year ended December 31, 2019.2020.

The liability for unrecognized tax benefits as of December 31, 2020 and 2019 and 2018 included $29.4$30.2 million and $23.6$29.4 million, respectively, of tax positions that, if reversed, would affect the effective tax rate. During the years ended December 31, 2020, 2019 2018 and 2017,2018, we recognized $0.5 million, $0.1 million $0.5 million and $1.7$0.5 million, respectively, of interest and penalties, net of deferred taxes. In addition, due to settlements and/or reductions in previously recorded liabilities, the Company had reductions in previously accrued interest and penalties of $0.1 million, net of deferred taxes. The Company had no0 reductions in previously accrued interest and penalties for the year ended December 31, 2019. We classify any income tax related penalties and interest accrued related to unrecognized tax benefits in “Income tax benefit (expense)” within the Consolidated Statements of Income.Operations and Comprehensive Income (Loss).

The Company is currently in various stages of the examination process in connection with its open audits. Generally, it is difficult to determine when these examinations will be closed, but the Company reasonably expects that its ASC 740 liabilities will not significantly change over the next twelve months. As of December 31, 2019,2020, the Company ishas open tax years 2017 through 2019 that could be subject to examination for U.S. federal

income tax examinations for the tax years 2015, 2016, 2017 and 2018.taxes. In addition, we are subject to state and local income tax examinations for various tax years in the taxing jurisdictions in which we operate. Such audits could result in increased tax liabilities, interest and penalties. While the Company believes its tax positions are appropriate, we cannot assure the outcome will remain consistent with our expectation. The Company believes we have adequately reserved for potential audit exposures of uncertain tax positions. In the event the final outcome of these matters is different than the amounts recorded, such differences will impact our income tax provision in the period in which the determination is made. As of December 31, 20192020 and 2018,2019, prepaid income taxes of $22.2$52.7 million and $14.9$22.2 million, respectively, were included in “Prepaid expenses” within the Company’s Consolidated Balance Sheets.

Note 14—15—Stockholders’ Equity
Common Stock Offerings
On May 14, 2020, the Company completed a public offering of 16,666,667 shares of Penn Common Stock and on May 19, 2020, the underwriters exercised their right to purchase an additional 2,500,000 shares of Penn Common Stock, resulting in an aggregate public offering of 19,166,667 shares of Penn Common Stock. All of the shares were issued at a public offering price of $18.00 per share, resulting in gross proceeds of $345.0 million, and net proceeds of $331.2 million after underwriter fees and discounts of $13.8 million.
On September 24, 2020, the Company completed a public offering of 14,000,000 shares of Penn Common Stock and on September 25, 2020, the underwriters exercised their right to purchase an additional 2,100,000 shares of Penn Common Stock, resulting in an aggregate public offering of 16,100,000 shares of Penn Common Stock. All of the shares were issued at a public offering price of $61.00 per share, resulting in gross proceeds of $982.1 million, and net proceeds of $957.6 million after underwriter fees and discounts of $24.5 million.
Share Repurchase Program
OnIn January 9, 2019, the Company announced a share repurchase program pursuant to which the Board of Directors authorized tothe repurchase of up to $200.0 million of the Company’s common stock, which expiresexpired on December 31, 2020. During the year ended December 31, 2019, the Company repurchased 1,271,823 shares of its common stock in open market transactions for $24.9 million at an average price of $19.55 per share. All of the repurchased shares were retired.
On February 3, 2017, the Company announced a share repurchase program pursuant to which the Board of Directors authorized to repurchase up to $100.0 million There were no repurchases of the Company’s common stock which expired on February 1, 2019. Duringfor the yearsyear ended December 31, 2018 and 2017, the Company repurchased 2,299,498 and 1,264,149 shares, respectively,2020.

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Preferred Stock
On February 20, 2020, the Company issued 883 shares of Series D Preferred Stock, par value $0.01 per share (the “Series D Preferred Stock”), to certain individual stockholders affiliated with Barstool Sports as discussed in "Note 7—Investments in and Advances to Unconsolidated Affiliates." There were 5,000 shares authorized of Series D Preferred Stock and 883 shares outstanding as of December 31, 2020.
The Company previously issued 2 series of preferred stock, Series B and Series C, each with a par value of $0.01 per share. As of December 31, 20192020 and 2018,2019, there were 1,000,000 and 18,500 shares authorized of our Series B and Series C preferred stock, respectively. There were 0 shares outstanding of either Series B or Series C preferred stock as of December 31, 20192020 and 2018.

2019.

Note 15—16—Stock-Based Compensation
2018 Long Term Incentive Compensation Plan
In June 2018, theThe Company’s shareholders approved the 2018 Long Term Incentive Compensation Plan, as amended (the “2018 Plan”), which permits the Companyit to issue stock options (incentive and/or non-qualified), stock appreciation rights (“SARs”), restricted stock awards (“RSAs”), phantom stock units (“PSUs”) and other equity and cash awards to employees. Non-employee directors and the chairman emeritus are eligible to receive all such awards, other than incentive stock options. Pursuant to the 2018 Plan, 12,700,000 shares of the Company’s common stock are reserved for issuance. For purposes of determining the number of shares available for issuance under the 2018 Plan, stock options and SARs count against the 12,700,000 limit as 1 share of common stock for each share granted and restricted stock or any other full value stock award count as issuing 2.30 shares of common stock for each share granted. Any awards that are not settled in shares of common stock are not counted against the limit. As of December 31, 2019,2020, there were 8,417,4117,612,054 shares available for future grants under the 2018 Plan.
2008 Long Term Incentive Compensation Plan
In November 2008, the Company’s shareholders approved the 2008 Long Term Incentive Compensation Plan (the “2008 Plan”), which permitted the Company to issue stock options (incentive and/or non-qualified), SARs, RSAs, PSUs and other equity and cash awards to employees. Non-employee directors were eligible to receive all such awards, other than incentive stock options. Upon approval of the 2018 Plan, awards were no longer available to be granted under the 2008 Plan. However, the 2008 Plan remains in place until all of the awards previously granted thereunder have been paid, forfeited or expired.
Stock-based Compensation Expense
Stock-based compensation expense, which pertains principally to our stock options and RSAs, for the years ended December 31, 2020, 2019 and 2018 and 2017 totaled $14.5 million, $14.9 million $12.0 million and $7.8$12.0 million, respectively, and is included within the Consolidated Statements of Operations and Comprehensive Income (Loss) under “General and administrative.”
Stock Options
Stock options that expire between April 1, 2020February 21, 2021 and October 1, 202931, 2030 have been granted to officers, directors, employees, and predecessor employees to purchase common stock at prices ranging from $11.61$12.65 to $32.90$55.74 per share. All options were granted at the fair market value of the common stock on the grant date (as defined in the respective plan document) and have

contractual lives ranging from twofour to ten years. The Company issues new authorized common shares to satisfy stock option exercises.
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The following table contains information about our stock options:
 
Number of Option
Shares
 
Weighted-Average
Exercise Price
 
Weighted-Average Remaining Contractual
Term (in years)
 
Aggregate
Intrinsic Value
(in millions)
Outstanding as of January 1, 20195,869,211
 $15.14
    
Granted2,436,811
 $19.24
    
Exercised(230,644) $14.32
    
Forfeited(257,942) $19.44
    
Outstanding as of December 31, 20197,817,436
 $16.30
 4.84 $75.1
Exercisable as of December 31, 20194,071,052
 $13.62
 2.49 $49.2
 Number of Option
Shares		Weighted-Average
Exercise Price		Weighted-Average Remaining Contractual
Term
(in years)		Aggregate
Intrinsic Value
(in millions)
Outstanding as of January 1, 20207,817,436 $16.30   
Granted652,733 $26.79   
Exercised(4,362,654)$14.37   
Forfeited(508,326)$21.69   
Outstanding as of December 31, 20203,599,189 $19.79 6.46$242.2 
Exercisable as of December 31, 20201,343,421 $16.71 3.94$94.6 
The weighted-average grant-date fair value of options granted during the years ended December 31, 2020, 2019 and 2018 were $8.62, $6.39 and 2017 was $6.39, $9.88, and $4.48, respectively. The aggregate intrinsic value of stock options exercised during the years ended December 31, 2020, 2019 and 2018 and 2017 was $128.9 million, $2.0 million $28.7 million and $15.8$28.7 million, respectively. The total fair value of stock options that vested during the years ended December 31, 2020, 2019 and 2018 and 2017 was $9.6 million, $6.2 million $5.9 million and $6.4$5.9 million, respectively.
The following table summarizes information about our outstanding stock options as of December 31, 2019:2020:
 Exercise Price Range Total
 $11.61 to
$16.93		 $17.77 to
$25.05		 $30.74 to
$32.90		 $11.61 to
$32.90
Outstanding options       
Number outstanding4,842,725
 2,368,886
 605,825
 7,817,436
Weighted-average remaining contractual term (in years)2.66
 9.27
 4.95
 4.84
Weighted-average exercise price$13.06
 $19.23
 $30.75
 $16.30
Exercisable options       
Number outstanding3,901,333
 10,584
 159,135
 4,071,052
Weighted-average exercise price$12.91
 $18.62
 $30.75
 $13.62
 Exercise Price RangeTotal
 
$12.65 to
$18.63
$18.81 to
$26.14
$30.74 to
$36.31
$55.74 to
$55.74
$12.65 to
$55.74
Outstanding options    
Number outstanding1,045,257 2,245,484 303,974 4,474 3,599,189 
Weighted-average remaining contractual term (in years)2.778.444.469.846.46
Weighted-average exercise price$13.86 $20.88 $31.57 $55.74 $19.79 
Exercisable options 
Number outstanding830,121 389,945 123,355 0 1,343,421 
Weighted-average exercise price$13.48 $19.14 $30.74 $0 $16.71 
As of December 31, 2019,2020, the unamortized compensation costs not yet recognized related to stock options granted totaled $16.9$11.5 million and the weighted-average period over which the costs are expected to be recognized was 2.92.5 years.
The following are the weighted-average assumptions used in the Black-Scholes option-pricing model for the years ended December 31, 2020, 2019 2018 and 2017:2018:
 For the year ended December 31,
 2019 2018 2017
Risk-free interest rate2.00% 2.26% 1.97%
Expected volatility32.90% 30.80% 30.66%
Dividend yield—
 —
 —
Weighted-average expected life (in years)5.30
 5.30
 5.30

For the year ended December 31,
202020192018
Risk-free interest rate1.55 %2.00 %2.26 %
Expected volatility33.78 %32.90 %30.80 %
Dividend yield0 0 0 
Weighted-average expected life (in years)5.005.305.30
Restricted Stock Awards
As noted above, the Company grants RSAs to our employees and certain non-employee directors. In addition, the Company issues its named executive officers (“NEOs”) and other key executives RSAs with performance conditions (we refer to our RSAs with performance conditions as “PSAs”), which are discussed in further detail below.

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Performance Share Programs
The Company’s Performance Share Programs (as defined below) were adopted in order to provide our NEOs and certain other key executives with stock-based compensation tied directly to the Company’s performance, which further aligns their interests with those of shareholders and provides compensation only if the designated performance goals are met for the applicable performance periods.
On February 14, 2019, the Company’s Compensation Committee of the Board of Directors adopted a performance share program (the “Performance Share Program II”) pursuant to the 2018 Plan, which, for awards made in 2019, provided for the issuance of 278,780 PSAs, at target, to be granted in one-third increments.
On February 6, 2018, our Compensation Committee adopted a performance share program (the “2018 Performance Share Program”) pursuant to the 2018 Plan, which provided for the issuance of 197,727 PSAs, at target, to be granted in one-third increments.
OnIn February 9, 2016, our2019, the Company’s Compensation Committee of the Board of Directors adopted a performance share program (the “2016 Performance“Performance Share Program” and collectivelyProgram II”) pursuant to the 2018 Plan.
On February 14, 2019, an aggregate of 278,780 PSAs with performance-based vesting conditions, at target, was granted under the Performance Share Program II, and the 2018 Performance Share Program, the “Performance Share Programs”) pursuant to the 2008 Plan, which provided for the issuance of 189,085 PSAs, at target, to be granted in one-third increments. In addition,
On February 25, 2020, an aggregate of 107,297 PSAs with performance-based vesting conditions, at target, was granted under the 2016 Performance Share Program provided for the issuance of 172,245 PSAs, at target, on February 17, 2017,II, to be granted in one-third increments.
PSAs issued pursuant to the Performance Share Programs consist of 3 one-year performance periods over a three-year service period. The awards have the potential to be earned at between 0% and 150% of the number of shares granted depending on achievement of the annual performance goals, but remain subject to vesting for the full three-year service period.
The performance goal as it pertains to the first and second performance periods of the awards granted under the Performance Share Program II is based on a combination of EBITDA, adjusted for certain items, principally payments made to our REIT landlords (“EBITDA, as adjusted”); and run-rate cost synergies from the Pinnacle Acquisition. The performance goal for the third performance period is based on EBITDA, as adjusted. The performance goals for each of the one-year performance periods of the awards granted under the 2018 Performance Share Program and 2016 Performance Share Program are based on EBITDA, as adjusted. Awards are not considered granted, for accounting purposes, under the Performance Share Programs until the targets are established and mutually understood by the Company and the individuals receiving the PSAs.
The grant date fair value of our RSAs is based on the most recent closing stock price of the Company’s shares of common stock. The stock-based compensation expense is recognized over the remaining service period at the time of grant, adjusted for the Company’s expectation of the achievement of the performance conditions.
The following table contains information on our RSAs:
 With Performance Conditions Without Performance Conditions
 
Number of 
Shares
 Weighted- Average Grant Date Fair Value 
Number of 
Shares
 Weighted- Average Grant Date Fair Value
Nonvested as of January 1, 2019351,472
 $22.10
 207,349
 $25.55
Granted253,609
 $23.55
 175,795
 $19.44
Vested(193,799) $19.36
 (35,758) $18.05
Forfeited(15,920) $22.60
 (48,907) $23.71
Nonvested as of December 31, 2019395,362
 $24.35
 298,479
 $23.15
With Performance ConditionsWithout Performance Conditions
 Number of 
Shares		Weighted- Average Grant Date Fair ValueNumber of 
Shares		Weighted- Average Grant Date Fair Value
Nonvested as of January 1, 2020395,362 $24.35 298,479 $23.15 
Granted179,045 $28.68 131,313 $26.18 
Vested(352,371)$23.63 (106,666)$22.53 
Forfeited0 $0 (39,180)$25.18 
Nonvested as of December 31, 2020222,036 $28.73 283,946 $24.50 
As of December 31, 2019,2020, the unamortized compensation costs not yet recognized related to RSAs totaled $7.9$6.4 million and the weighted-average period over which the costs are expected to be recognized is 1.91.7 years. The total fair value of RSAs that vested during the years ended December 31, 2020, 2019 and 2018 and 2017 was $16.7 million, $5.5 million $0.9 million and $1.0$0.9 million, respectively.
Phantom Stock Units
Our outstanding PSUs which vest over a period of three to four years, entitle employees, non-employee directors, and directorsthe chairman emeritus to receive cash based on the fair value of the Company’s common stock on the vesting date. Our PSUs vest over a period of three or four years. The cash-settled PSUs are accounted for as liability awards and are re-measured at fair value each reporting period until they become vested with compensation expense being recognized over the requisite service period. The Company has a liability, which is included in “Accrued expenses and other current liabilities” within the

Consolidated Balance Sheets, associated with its cash-settled PSUs of $3.3$10.1 million and $1.7$3.3 million as of December 31, 2020 and 2019, and 2018, respectively.
For PSUs held by employees, non-employee directors, and directorsthe chairman emeritus of the Company, there was $3.3$16.0 million of total unrecognized compensation cost as of December 31, 20192020 that will be recognized over the awards remaining weighted-average vesting period of 1.62.3 years. For the years ended December 31, 2020, 2019 2018 and 2017,2018, the Company recognized $11.5 million, $4.1 million, $1.1 million, and $11.9$1.1 million of compensation expense associated with these awards, respectively. Compensation expense associated with our PSUs is recorded in “General and administrative” within the Consolidated Statements of Income.
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Operations and Comprehensive Income (Loss). We paid $4.7 million, $2.5 million, $4.2 million, and $12.7$4.2 million during the years ended December 31, 2020, 2019 2018 and 2017,2018, respectively, pertaining to our cash-settled PSUs.
Stock Appreciation Rights
Our outstanding cash-settled SARs are accounted for as liability awards since they will be settled in cash and vest over a period of four years. The fair value of cash-settled SARs is calculated each reporting period and estimated using the Black-Scholes option pricing model. Our SARs, which vest over a period of four years, are accounted for as liability awards since they will be settled in cash. Accordingly, theThe Company has a liability, which is included in “Accrued expenses and other current liabilities” within the Consolidated Balance Sheets, associated with its cash-settled SARs of $14.4$54.6 million and $6.8$14.4 million as of December 31, 20192020 and 2018,2019, respectively.
For SARs held by employees of the Company, there was $9.6$71.2 million of total unrecognized compensation cost as of December 31, 20192020 that will be recognized over the awards remaining weighted-average vesting period of 2.62.7 years. For the yearyears ended December 31, 2020 and 2019, the Company recognized a charge to compensation expense of $69.7 million and $10.7 million, respectively, associated with these awards, as compared to a reduction to compensation expense of $6.7 million and compensation expense of $21.9 million for the yearsyear ended December 31, 2018 and 2017, respectively, associated with these awards.2018. Compensation expense associated with ourthe SARs is recorded in “General and administrative” within the Consolidated Statements of Income.Operations and Comprehensive Income (Loss). We paid $32.6 million, $3.5 million $10.5 million and $6.2$10.5 million during the years ended December 31, 2020, 2019 and 2018, and 2017, respectively, pertainingrelated to our cash-settled SARs.

Note 17—Earnings (Loss) per Share
For the year ended December 31, 2020, we recorded a net loss attributable to Penn Common Stock. As such, because the dilution from potential common shares was antidilutive, we used basic weighted-average common shares outstanding, rather than diluted weighted-average common shares outstanding when calculating diluted loss per share for the year ended December 31, 2020.
On February 20, 2020, the Company issued 883 shares of Series D Preferred Stock to certain individual stockholders affiliated with Barstool Sports which can be converted into 883,000 shares of Penn Common Stock. The Series D Preferred Stock will be entitled to participate equally and ratably in all dividends and distributions paid to holders of Penn Common Stock. Holders of the Company's Series D Preferred Stock are not obligated to absorb losses therefore the two-class method was not applied for the year ended December 31, 2020. (See Note 16—Earnings7 - Investments in and Advances to Unconsolidated Affiliates).
The stock options, RSAs, convertible preferred shares and convertible debt that could potentially dilute basic EPS in the future that were not included in the computation of diluted loss per Shareshare were as follows:
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(in millions)For the year ended December 31, 2020
Assumed conversion of dilutive stock options3.0 
Assumed conversion of dilutive RSAs0.5 
Assumed conversion of convertible preferred shares0.7 
Assumed conversion of convertible debt9.1 
The following table reconciles the weighted-average common shares outstanding used in the calculation of basic EPS to the weighted-average common shares outstanding used in the calculation of diluted EPS for the years ended December 31, 2019 2018 and 2017:2018:
 For the year ended December 31,
(in millions)2019 2018 2017
Determination of shares:     
Weighted-average common shares outstanding115.7
 97.1
 90.9
Assumed conversion of dilutive stock options1.8
 3.0
 2.4
Assumed conversion of dilutive restricted stock awards0.3
 0.2
 0.1
Diluted weighted-average common shares outstanding117.8
 100.3
 93.4

For the year ended December 31,
(in millions)20192018
Weighted-average common shares outstanding—Basic115.7 97.1 
Assumed conversion of:
Dilutive stock options1.8 3.0 
Dilutive RSAs0.3 0.2 
Weighted-average common shares outstanding—Diluted117.8 100.3 
Options to purchase 2,353,307, 656,588,0, 2.4 million, and 51,8030.7 million shares were outstanding during the years ended December 31, 2020, 2019 2018 and 2017,2018, respectively, but were not included in the computation of diluted EPS because they were antidilutive.
The following table presents the calculation of basic and diluted EPSearnings (loss) for the Company’s common stock for the years ended December 31, 2020, 2019 2018 and 2017:2018:
(in millions, except per share data)202020192018
Calculation of basic earnings (loss) per share:
Net income (loss) applicable to common stock$(669.5)$43.9 $93.5 
Weighted-average common shares outstanding - basic134.0 115.7 97.1 
Basic earnings (loss) per share$(5.00)$0.38 $0.96 
Calculation of diluted earnings (loss) per share:
Net income (loss) applicable to common stock(669.5)$43.9 $93.5 
Weighted-average common shares outstanding - diluted134.0 117.8 100.3 
Diluted earnings (loss) per share$(5.00)$0.37 $0.93 
 For the year ended December 31,
(in millions, except per share data)2019 2018 2017
Calculation of basic EPS:     
Net income applicable to common stock$43.9
 $93.5
 $473.4
Weighted-average common shares outstanding115.7
 97.1
 90.9
Basic EPS$0.38
 $0.96
 $5.21
Calculation of diluted EPS:     
Net income applicable to common stock43.9
 93.5
 473.4
Diluted weighted-average common shares outstanding117.8
 100.3
 93.4
Diluted EPS$0.37
 $0.93
 $5.07
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Note 17—18—Segment Information
We have aggregated our operating segments into 4 reportable segments based on the similar characteristics of the operating segments within the regions in which they operate: Northeast, South, West and Midwest. The Other category is included in the following tables in order to reconcile the segment information to the consolidated information.
The Company utilizes Adjusted EBITDAR (as defined below) as its measure of segment profit or loss. The following table highlights our revenues and Adjusted EBITDAR for each reportable segment and reconciles Adjusted EBITDAR on a consolidated basis to Net income.net income (loss).
 For the year ended December 31,
(in millions)202020192018
Revenues:   
Northeast segment$1,639.3 $2,399.9 $1,891.5 
South segment849.6 1,118.9 394.4 
West segment302.5 642.5 437.9 
Midwest segment681.4 1,094.5 823.7 
Other (1)
125.0 47.5 40.4 
Intersegment eliminations (2)
(19.1)(1.9)0 
Total$3,578.7 $5,301.4 $3,587.9 
Adjusted EBITDAR (3):
Northeast segment$478.9 $720.8 $583.8 
South segment318.9 369.8 118.9 
West segment82.2 198.8 114.3 
Midwest segment258.3 403.6 294.3 
Other (1)
(43.5)(87.8)(68.1)
Total (3)
1,094.8 1,605.2 1,043.2 
Other operating benefits (costs) and other income (expenses):
Rent expense associated with triple net operating leases (4)
(419.8)(366.4)(3.8)
Stock-based compensation(14.5)(14.9)(12.0)
Cash-settled stock-based awards variance(67.2)(0.8)19.6 
Gain (loss) on disposal of assets29.2 (5.5)(3.2)
Contingent purchase price1.1 (7.0)(0.5)
Pre-opening and acquisition costs(11.8)(22.3)(95.0)
Depreciation and amortization(366.7)(414.2)(269.0)
Impairment losses(623.4)(173.1)(34.9)
Recoveries on loan loss and unfunded loan commitments0 0 17.0 
Insurance recoveries, net of deductible charges0.1 3.0 0.1 
Non-operating items of equity method investments (5)
(4.7)(3.7)(5.1)
Interest expense, net(543.2)(534.2)(538.4)
Loss on early extinguishment of debt(1.2)0 (21.0)
Other (6)
93.1 20.0 (7.1)
Income (loss) before income taxes(834.2)86.1 89.9 
Income tax benefit (expense)165.1 (43.0)3.6 
Net income (loss)$(669.1)$43.1 $93.5 
(1)The Other category consists of the Company’s stand-alone racing operations, namely Sanford-Orlando Kennel Club and the Company’s JV interests in Sam Houston Race Park, Valley Race Park, and Freehold Raceway; our management contract for Retama Park Racetrack and our live and televised poker tournament series that operates under the trade name, Heartland Poker Tour (“HPT”). The Other category also includes Penn Interactive, which operates social gaming, our internally-branded retail sportsbooks, iGaming and our Barstool Sports online sports betting app.
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 For the year ended December 31,
(in millions)2019 2018 2017
Revenues:     
Northeast segment$2,399.9
 $1,891.5
 $1,756.6
South segment1,118.9
 394.4
 224.3
West segment642.5
 437.9
 380.4
Midwest segment1,094.5
 823.7
 735.0
Other (1)
47.5
 40.4
 51.7
Intersegment eliminations (2)
(1.9) —
 —
Total$5,301.4
 $3,587.9
 $3,148.0
      
Adjusted EBITDAR (3):
     
Northeast segment$720.8
 $583.8
 $549.3
South segment369.8
 118.9
 62.6
West segment198.8
 114.3
 72.7
Midwest segment403.6
 294.3
 249.7
Other (1)
(87.8) (68.1) (55.2)
Total (3)
1,605.2
 1,043.2
 879.1
      
Other operating benefits (costs) and other income (expenses):     
Rent expense associated with triple net operating leases (4)
(366.4) (3.8) —
Stock-based compensation(14.9) (12.0) (7.8)
Cash-settled stock-based awards variance(0.8) 19.6
 (23.4)
Loss on disposal of assets(5.5) (3.2) (0.2)
Contingent purchase price(7.0) (0.5) 6.8
Pre-opening and acquisition costs(22.3) (95.0) (9.7)
Depreciation and amortization(414.2) (269.0) (267.1)
Impairment losses(173.1) (34.9) (18.0)
Recoveries on (provision for) loan loss and unfunded loan commitments—
 17.0
 (89.8)
Insurance recoveries, net of deductible charges3.0
 0.1
 0.3
Non-operating items for Kansas JV(3.7) (5.1) (5.8)
Interest expense, net(534.2) (538.4) (463.2)
Loss on early extinguishment of debt—
 (21.0) (24.0)
Other20.0
 (7.1) (2.3)
Income before income taxes86.1
 89.9
 (25.1)
Income tax benefit (expense)(43.0) 3.6
 498.5
Net income$43.1
 $93.5
 $473.4
(1)The Other category consists of the Company’s stand-alone racing operations, namely Sanford-Orlando Kennel Club and the Company’s JV interests in Sam Houston Race Park, Valley Race Park, and Freehold Raceway. The Other category also includes Penn Interactive; which operates social gaming, our internally-branded retail sportsbooks, and iGaming; our management contract for Retama Park Racetrack; and HPT. 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 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 to or have not otherwise been allocated to a property.
(2)Represents the elimination of intersegment revenues associated with Penn Interactive and HPT.
(3)We define Adjusted EBITDAR as earnings before interest expense, net; income taxes; depreciation and amortization; rent expense associated with triple net operating leases (see footnote (4) below); stock-based compensation; debt extinguishment and financing charges; impairment charges; insurance recoveries and 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 and acquisition costs; and other income or expenses. Adjusted EBITDAR is also inclusive of income or loss from unconsolidated affiliates, with our share of non-operating items (such as depreciation and amortization) added back for our JV in Kansas Entertainment.
(4)The Company’s triple net operating leases include certain components of the Master Leases (primarily land), the Meadows Lease, the Margaritaville Lease, and the Greektown Lease.
 For the year ended December 31,
(in millions)2019 2018 2017
Capital expenditures:     
Northeast segment$96.2
 $38.9
 $26.3
South segment29.8
 10.6
 6.3
West segment21.2
 12.8
 35.7
Midwest segment32.7
 25.3
 26.2
Other10.7
 5.0
 4.8
Total capital expenditures$190.6
 $92.6
 $99.3
(in millions)Northeast South West Midwest Other Total
As of December 31, 2019           
Investment in and advances to unconsolidated affiliates$0.1
 $—
 $—
 $90.9
 $37.3
 $128.3
Total assets (1)
$2,273.7
 $1,397.0
 $752.1
 $1,412.2
 $8,359.5
 $14,194.5
            
As of December 31, 2018          
Investment in and advances to unconsolidated affiliates$0.1
 $—
 $—
 $89.4
 $39.0
 $128.5
Total assets (2)
$1,330.2
 $1,082.3
 $755.7
 $1,411.5
 $6,381.3
 $10,961.0
            
As of December 31, 2017           
Investment in and advances to unconsolidated affiliates$0.1
 $—
 $—
 $88.3
 $60.5
 $148.9
Total assets (2)
$921.0
 $169.3
 $625.0
 $970.8
 $2,548.7
 $5,234.8
(1)As of December 31, 2019, total assets of the Other category includes the real estate assets subject to the Master Leases, which are either classified as property and equipment, operating lease ROU assets, or finance lease ROU assets, depending on whether the underlying component of the Master Leases was determined to be an operating lease, a finance lease, or continue to be financing obligations, upon adoption of ASC 842.
(2)As of December 31, 2018 and 2017, total assets of the Other category includes the real estate assets subject to the Master Leases, which are classified as property and equipment.

In addition, the Other category includes our proportionate share of the Adjusted EBITDAR of Barstool Sports (as determined and discussed in footnotes (3) and (5) below).
(2)Represents the elimination of intersegment revenues associated with Penn Interactive and HPT.
(3)We define Adjusted EBITDAR as earnings before interest expense, net; income taxes; depreciation and amortization; rent expense associated with triple net operating leases (see footnote (4) below); stock-based compensation; debt extinguishment and financing charges; impairment losses; insurance recoveries and 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 and acquisition costs; and other income or expenses. Adjusted EBITDAR is also inclusive of income or loss from unconsolidated affiliates, with our share of non-operating items (see footnote (5) below) added back for Barstool Sports and our Kansas Entertainment JV.
(4)The Company’s triple net operating leases include certain components of the Master Leases (primarily land), the Meadows Lease, the Margaritaville Lease, the Greektown Lease, and the Tropicana Lease.
(5)Consists principally of interest expense, net; income taxes; depreciation and amortization; and stock-based compensation expense associated with Barstool Sports and our Kansas Entertainment JV.
(6)Principally includes holding gains on our equity securities, which are discussed in Note 18—19, “Fair Value Measurements.” Additionally, includes non-recurring restructuring charges (primarily severance) of $13.4 million associated with a company-wide initiative, triggered by the COVID-19 pandemic, designed to (i) improve the operational effectiveness across our property portfolio; and (ii) improve the effectiveness and efficiency of our Corporate functional support areas.
 For the year ended December 31,
(in millions)202020192018
Capital expenditures:   
Northeast segment$78.0 $96.2 $38.9 
South segment15.8 29.8 10.6 
West segment8.2 21.2 12.8 
Midwest segment15.1 32.7 25.3 
Other19.9 10.7 5.0 
Total capital expenditures$137.0 $190.6 $92.6 
(in millions)NortheastSouthWestMidwestOtherTotal
As of December 31, 2020
Investment in and advances to unconsolidated affiliates (1)
$0.1 $0 $0 $85.2 $181.5 $266.8 
Total assets (2)
$1,958.4 $1,165.4 $401.5 $1,161.1 $9,980.9 $14,667.3 
As of December 31, 2019
Investment in and advances to unconsolidated affiliates$0.1 $0 $0 $90.9 $37.3 $128.3 
Total assets (2)
$2,273.7 $1,397.0 $752.1 $1,412.2 $8,359.5 $14,194.5 
As of December 31, 2018
Investment in and advances to unconsolidated affiliates$0.1 $0 $0 $89.4 $39.0 $128.5 
Total assets (3)
$1,330.2 $1,082.3 $755.7 $1,411.5 $6,381.3 $10,961.0 
(1)Our investment in Barstool Sports is included within the Other category.
(2)As of December 31, 2020 and 2019, total assets of the Other category includes real estate assets subject to the Master Leases, which are classified as either property and equipment, operating lease ROU assets, or finance lease ROU assets.
(3)As of December 31, 2018, total assets of the Other category includes the real estate assets subject to the Master Leases, which are classified as property and equipment.

Note 19—Fair Value Measurements
ASC Topic 820, “Fair Value Measurements and Disclosures,” establishes a hierarchy that prioritizes fair value measurements based on the types of inputs used for the various valuation techniques (market approach, income approach and cost approach). The levels of the hierarchy are described below:
•Level 1: Observable inputs such as quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities.
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•Level 2: Inputs other than quoted prices that are observable for the asset or liability, either directly or indirectly; these include quoted prices for similar assets or liabilities in active markets, such as interest rates and yield curves that are observable at commonly quoted intervals.
•Level 3: Unobservable inputs that reflect the reporting entity’s own assumptions, as there is little, if any, related market activity.
The Company’s assessment of the significance of a particular input to the fair value measurement requires judgment and may affect the valuation of assets and liabilities and their placement within the fair value hierarchy. The following methods and assumptions are used to estimate the fair value of each class of financial instruments for which it is practicable to estimate. The fair value of the Company’s trade accounts receivable and payables approximates the carrying amounts.

Cash and Cash Equivalents
The fair value of the Company’s cash and cash equivalents approximates their carrying amount, due to the short maturity of the cash equivalents.
Equity Securities
As of December 31, 2020 and 2019, we held $143.1 million and $40.5 million in equity securities, respectively, including ordinary shares and warrants, which are reported as “Other assets” in our Consolidated Balance Sheet. As discussed in Note 2, “Significant Accounting Policies,” theseSheets. These equity securities are the result of Penn Interactive entering into multi-year agreements with third-party sports betting operators for online sports betting and related iGaming market access across our portfolio duringportfolio. During the third quarteryear ended December 31, 2020 and 2019, we recognized a holding gain of 2019.$106.7 million and $19.9 million, respectively, related to these equity securities, which is included in “Other,” as reported in “Other income (expenses)” within our Consolidated Statements of Operations and Comprehensive Income (Loss).
The fair value of the equity securities was determined using Level 2 inputs, which use market approach valuation techniques. The primary inputs to those techniques include the quoted market price of the equity securities, foreign currency exchange rates, a discount for lack of marketability (“DLOM”) with respect to the ordinary shares, and a Black-Scholes option pricing model with respect to the warrants. The DLOM is based on the remaining term of the relevant lock-up periods and the volatility associated with the underlying equity securities. The Black-Scholes option pricing model utilizes the exercise price of the warrants, a risk-free rate, volatility associated with the underlying equity securities and the expected life of the warrants.
Held-to-maturity Securities and Promissory Notes
We have a management contract with Retama Development Corporation (“RDC”), a local government corporation of the City of Selma, Texas, to manage the day-to-day operations of Retama Park Racetrack, located outside of San Antonio, Texas. In addition, we own 1.0% of the equity of Retama Nominal Holder, LLC, which holds a nominal interest in the racing license used to operate Retama Park Racetrack, and a 75.5% interest in Pinnacle Retama Partners, LLC (“PRP”), which owns the contingent gaming rights that may arise if gaming under the existing racing license becomes legal in Texas in the future.
As of December 31, 20192020 and 2018,2019, PRP held $15.1 million and $16.9 million, respectively, in promissory notes issued by RDC and $6.7 million and $7.5 million, respectively, in local government corporation bonds issued by RDC, at amortized cost. The promissory notes and the local government corporation bonds are collateralized by the assets of Retama Park Racetrack. As of December 31, 20192020 and 2018,2019, the promissory notes and the local government corporation bonds, which have long-term contractual maturities, are included in “Other assets” within our Consolidated Balance Sheets.
During the year ended December 31, 2019, principally due to the lack of legislative progress and on-going negative operating results of Retama Park Racetrack, we recorded an other-than-temporary impairment on the promissory notes and the local government corporation bonds totaling $2.5 million, which is included in “Impairment losses” within our Consolidated Statements of Income.Operations and Comprehensive Income (Loss).
The contractual terms of these promissory notes include interest payments due at maturity; however, we have not recorded accrued interest on these promissory notes because uncertainty exists as to RDC’s ability to make interest payments. We have the positive intent and ability to hold the local government corporation bonds to maturity and until the amortized cost is recovered. The estimated fair values of such investments are principally based on appraised values of the land associated with Retama Park Racetrack, which are classified as Level 2 inputs.
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Long-term Debt
The fair value of our Term Loan A Facility, Term Loan B-1 Facility, 5.625% Notes, and 5.625%the 2.75% Convertible Notes is estimated based on quoted prices in active markets and is classified as a Level 1 measurement. The fair value of our Revolving Credit Facility approximates its carrying amount as it is revolving, variable rate debt, which we also classify as a Level 1 measurement.
Other long-term obligations as of December 31, 20192020 and 20182019 included the relocation fees for Dayton and Mahoning Valley, which are discussed in Note 10,11, “Long-term Debt,” and the repayment obligation of the hotel and event center located near Hollywood Casino Lawrenceburg. The fair values of these long-term obligations are estimated based on rates consistent with the Company’s credit rating for comparable terms and debt instruments and are classified as Level 2 measurements.
Other Liabilities
Other liabilities as of December 31, 2020 principally consisted of contingent purchase price related to Plainridge Park Casino and, as of December 31, 2019, and 2018 principally consistsconsisted of contingent purchase price related to Plainridge Park Casino and Absolute Games, LLC, which was acquired by Penn Interactive during the second quarter of 2018. The Plainridge Park Casino contingent purchase price is calculated based on earnings of the gaming operations over the first ten years of operations, which commenced inon June 24, 2015. As of December 31, 20192020 and 2018, we were contractually obligated to

make 6 and 7 additional annual payments, respectively. The Absolute Games, LLC, contingent purchase price is calculated based on earnings over the first two years of operations after the acquisition. As of December 31, 2019, we were contractually obligated to make 15 and 6 additional annual payments, respectively. During the second quarter of 2020, we made the second and final payment correspondingof $8.2 million on the Absolute Games, LLC contingent purchase price, which corresponded to the second year of operations after the acquisition which will become payable in the third quarter of 2020.and was calculated based on earnings. The fair value of these liabilities, which are both estimated based on an income approach using a DCFdiscounted cash flow model and have been classified as Level 3 measurements, are included within our Consolidated Balance Sheets in “Accrued expenses and other current liabilities” or “Other long-term liabilities,” depending on the timing of the next payment.
The carrying amounts and estimated fair values by input level of the Company’s financial instruments were as follows:
December 31, 2019December 31, 2020
(in millions)Carrying Amount Fair Value Level 1 Level 2 Level 3(in millions)Carrying AmountFair ValueLevel 1Level 2Level 3
Financial assets:         Financial assets:
Cash and cash equivalents$437.4
 $437.4
 $437.4
 $—
 $—
Cash and cash equivalents$1,853.8 $1,853.8 $1,853.8 $0 $0 
Equity securities$40.5
 $40.5
 $—
 $40.5
 $—
Equity securities$143.1 $143.1 $0 $143.1 $0 
Held-to-maturity securities$6.7
 $6.7
 $—
 $6.7
 $—
Held-to-maturity securities$6.7 $6.7 $0 $6.7 $0 
Promissory notes$15.1
 $15.1
 $—
 $15.1
 $—
Promissory notes$15.1 $15.1 $0 $15.1 $0 
Financial liabilities:         Financial liabilities:
Long-term debt         Long-term debt
Senior Secured Credit Facilities$1,896.5
 $1,930.6
 $1,930.6
 $—
 $—
Senior Secured Credit Facilities$1,600.3 $1,609.3 $1,609.3 $0 $0 
5.625% Notes$399.4
 $426.0
 $426.0
 $—
 $—
5.625% Notes$399.5 $418.0 $418.0 $0 $0 
Convertible NotesConvertible Notes$239.8 $1,274.5 $1,274.5 $0 $0 
Other long-term obligations$89.2
 $89.7
 $—
 $89.7
 $—
Other long-term obligations$73.0 $72.8 $0 $72.8 $0 
Other liabilities$20.3
 $20.3
 $—
 $2.8
 $17.5
Other liabilities$10.1 $10.1 $0 $2.8 $7.3 
Puts and calls related to certain Barstool Sports sharesPuts and calls related to certain Barstool Sports shares$0.3 $0.3 $0 $0.3 $0 
 December 31, 2018
(in millions)Carrying Amount Fair Value Level 1 Level 2 Level 3
Financial assets:         
Cash and cash equivalents$479.6
 $479.6
 $479.6
 $—
 $—
Held-to-maturity securities$7.5
 $7.9
 $—
 $7.9
 $—
Promissory notes$16.9
 $17.4
 $—
 $17.4
 $—
Financial liabilities:         
Long-term debt         
Senior Secured Credit Facilities$1,907.9
 $1,886.3
 $1,886.3
 $—
 $—
5.625% Notes$399.3
 $360.0
 $360.0
 $—
 $—
Other long-term obligations$104.6
 $96.3
 $—
 $96.3
 $—
Other liabilities$21.9
 $21.8
 $—
 $2.8
 $19.0
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(in millions)Carrying AmountFair ValueLevel 1Level 2Level 3
Financial assets:
Cash and cash equivalents$437.4 $437.4 $437.4 $0 $0 
Equity securities$40.5 $40.5 $0 $40.5 $0 
Held-to-maturity securities$6.7 $6.7 $0 $6.7 $0 
Promissory notes$15.1 $15.1 $0 $15.1 $0 
Financial liabilities:
Long-term debt
Senior Secured Credit Facilities$1,896.5 $1,930.6 $1,930.6 $0 $0 
5.625% Notes$399.4 $426.0 $426.0 $0 $0 
Other long-term obligations$89.2 $89.7 $0 $89.7 $0 
Other liabilities$20.3 $20.3 $0 $2.8 $17.5 
The following table summarizes the changes in fair value of our Level 3 liabilities measured on a recurring basis:
 Other Liabilities
(in millions)Contingent Purchase Price
Balance as of January 1, 2017$48.2
Additions0.9
Payments(19.6)
Included in earnings (1)
(6.8)
Balance as of December 31, 201722.7
Payments(4.2)
Included in earnings (1)
0.5
Balance as of December 31, 201819.0
Payments(8.5)
Included in earnings (1)
7.0
Balance as of December 31, 2019$17.5
Other Liabilities
(in millions)Contingent Purchase Price
Balance as of January 1, 2018$22.7 
(1)PaymentsThe expense is included(4.2)
Included in “General and administrative” within our Consolidated Statementsearnings (1)
0.5 
Balance as of Income.December 31, 201819.0 
Payments(8.5)
Included in earnings (1)
7.0 
Balance as of December 31, 201917.5 
Payments(9.1)
Included in loss (1)
(1.1)
Balance as of December 31, 2020$7.3 
(1)The expense is included in “General and administrative” within our Consolidated Statements of Operations and Comprehensive Income (Loss).
The following table sets forth the assets measured at fair value on a non-recurring basis during the years ended December 31, 20192020 and 2018:2019:
(in millions)Valuation DateValuation TechniqueLevel 1Level 2Level 3Total BalanceTotal 
Reduction in
Fair Value
Recorded
Property and equipment (1)
12/31/2020Discounted cash flow$0 $0 $0 $0 $(7.3)
Goodwill (2)
3/31/2020Discounted cash flow and market approach$0 $0 $160.5 $160.5 $(113.0)
Gaming licenses (2)
3/31/2020Discounted cash flow$0 $0 $568.0 $568.0 $(437.0)
Trademarks (2)
3/31/2020Discounted cash flow$0 $0 $216.5 $216.5 $(61.5)
Goodwill10/1/2019Discounted cash flow and market approach$0 $0 $161.1 $161.1 $(88.0)
Gaming licenses10/1/2019Discounted cash flow$0 $0 $290.0 $290.0 $(62.6)
Trademarks10/1/2019Discounted cash flow$0 $0 $87.5 $87.5 $(20.0)
(1)The fair value, which was concluded to be zero, of our property and equipment associated with Tropicana was determined using Level 3 inputs.     See Note 8, “Property and Equipment,” for more information.
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(in millions)Valuation Date Valuation Technique Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Total Balance 
Total 
Reduction in
Fair Value
Recorded
Goodwill10/1/2019 Discounted cash flow and market approach $—
 $—
 $161.1
 $161.1
 $(88.0)
Gaming licenses10/1/2019 Discounted cash flow $—
 $—
 $290.0
 $290.0
 $(62.6)
Trademarks10/1/2019 Discounted cash flow $—
 $—
 $87.5
 $87.5
 $(20.0)
Property and equipment (1)
12/31/2018 Cost and market approach $—
 $—
 $—
 $—
 $(34.3)
(1)
The fair value, which was concluded to be zero, of our property and equipment associated with Resorts Casino Tunica was determined using Level 2 inputs.(2)During the first quarter of 2020, we identified an indicator of impairment on our goodwill and other intangible assets due to the COVID-19 pandemic. See Note 9, “Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets”Note 7, “Property and Equipment” for more information.

The following table summarizes the significant unobservable inputs used in calculating fair value for our Level 3 liabilities on a recurring basis as of December 31, 2019:2020:
Valuation TechniqueUnobservable InputDiscount Rate
Contingent purchase price - Plainridge Park Casino contingent purchase priceDiscounted cash flowDiscount rate5.63%5.05%


As discussed in Note 8,9, “Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets,” we recorded impairments on our goodwill, gaming licenses and trademarks which are indefinite-lived intangible assets, as a result of our 2019the interim assessment for impairment during the first quarter of 2020. Our annual assessment for impairment.impairment as of October 1, 2020, did not result in any impairment charges to goodwill, gaming licenses and trademarks. The following table presents quantitative information about the significant unobservable inputs used in the fair value measurements of other indefinite-lived intangible assets as of the valuation date below:
(in millions)Fair ValueValuation TechniqueUnobservable InputRange or Amount
As of March 31, 2020
Gaming licenses$568.0 Discounted cash flowDiscount rate13.25% - 14.00%
Long-term revenue growth rate2.0 %
Trademarks$216.5 Discounted cash flowDiscount rate13.25% - 14.00%
Long-term revenue growth rate2.0 %
Pretax royalty rate1.0% - 2.0%
(in millions)Fair Value Valuation Technique Unobservable Input Range or Amount
As of October 1, 2019       
Gaming licenses$290.0
 Discounted cash flow Discount rate 10.5% - 11.25%
     Long-term revenue growth rate 2.0%
Trademarks$87.5
 Discounted cash flow Discount rate 10.5% - 11.25%
     Long-term revenue growth rate 2.0%
     Pretax royalty rate 1.0% - 2.0%



Note 19—20—Related Party Transactions
The Company currently leases executive office buildings in Wyomissing, Pennsylvania from affiliates of its Chairman Emeritus of the Board of Directors. Rent expense for the years ended December 31, 2020, 2019 2018 and 20172018 was $1.2 million, $1.3$1.2 million and $1.2$1.3 million, respectively. Certain of the leases for the office space expired in May 2019, but have been extended on a month-to-month basis; the remaining long-term lease for the office space expires in August 2024. The future minimum lease commitments relating to these leases as of December 31, 20192020 were $1.8$1.5 million.

Note 20—Summarized Quarterly Data (Unaudited)
The following table summarizes the quarterly results
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Contents
 Fiscal Quarter
(in millions, except per share data)First Second Third 
Fourth (1)
2019       
Revenues$1,282.6
 $1,323.1
 $1,354.5
 $1,341.2
Operating income$182.4
 $198.4
 $179.8
 $11.3
Net income (loss)$41.0
 $51.3
 $43.7
 $(92.9)
Earnings (loss) per common share:       
Basic earnings (loss) per common share$0.35
 $0.44
 $0.38
 $(0.80)
Diluted earnings (loss) per common share$0.35
 $0.44
 $0.38
 $(0.80)
        
 Fiscal Quarter
(in millions, except per share data)First 
Second (2)
 Third 
Fourth (3)
2018       
Revenues$816.1
 $826.9
 $789.7
 $1,155.3
Operating income$172.1
 $181.8
 $155.8
 $124.4
Net income (loss)$45.4
 $54.0
 $36.1
 $(42.0)
Earnings (loss) per common share:       
Basic earnings (loss) per common share$0.50
 $0.59
 $0.39
 $(0.37)
Diluted earnings (loss) per common share$0.48
 $0.57
 $0.38
 $(0.37)
(1)
During the fourth quarter of 2019, we recorded $170.6 million of impairment on our goodwill and other intangible assets. See Note 8, “Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets,” for further details.ITEM 9.CHANGES IN AND DISAGREEMENTS WITH ACCOUNTANTS ON ACCOUNTING AND FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE
(2)
During the second quarter of 2018, the Company recorded a recovery of loan losses and unfunded loan commitments of $17.0 million relating to the JIVDC. See Note 5, “Acquisitions and Other Investments,” for further details.
(3)
During the fourth quarter of 2018, we acquired Pinnacle, which resulted in the incurrence of $74.7 million in pre-opening and acquisition costs. See Note 5, “Acquisitions and Other Investments,” for further details. In addition, we recorded a $34.3 million impairment of long-lived assets. See Note 7, “Property and Equipment,” for further details. Lastly, we recorded a $17.2 million loss on early extinguishment of debt. See Note 10, “Long-term Debt,” for more details.

Note 21—Subsequent Events
In February 2020, we closed on our investment in Barstool Sports, Inc. (“Barstool Sports”), a leading digital sports, entertainment and media platform, pursuant to a stock purchase agreement with Barstool Sports and certain stockholders of Barstool Sports (the “Sellers”), in which we purchased approximately 36% of the common stock, par value $0.0001 per share, of Barstool Sports (“Barstool Sports Common Stock”) for a purchase price of approximately $163.0 million. The purchase price consisted of approximately $135.0 million in cash and $28.0 million in shares of non-voting convertible preferred stock of the Company (the “Penn Preferred Stock”). 1/1,000th of a share of the Penn Preferred Stock will be convertible into one share of common stock, par value $0.01 per share, of the Company (“Penn Common Stock”), and the Penn Preferred Stock will be entitled to participate equally and ratably in all dividends and distributions paid to holders of Penn Common Stock based on the number of shares of Penn Common Stock into which such Penn Preferred Stock could convert.


ITEM 9.CHANGES IN AND DISAGREEMENTS WITH ACCOUNTANTS ON ACCOUNTING AND FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE
None.

ITEM 9A.CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES
ITEM 9A.CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES
Disclosure Controls and Procedures
 The Company’s management, under the supervision and with the participation of our principal executive officer and principal financial officer, evaluated the effectiveness of the Company’s disclosure controls and procedures, as such term is defined under Rule 13a-15(e) promulgated under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”), as of December 31, 2019,2020, which is the end of the period covered by this Annual Report on Form 10-K. In designing and evaluating the disclosure controls and procedures, management recognized that any controls and procedures, no matter how well-designed and operated, can provide only reasonable assurance of achieving the desired control objectives, and management was required to apply its judgment in evaluating the cost-benefit relationship of possible controls and procedures. Based on this evaluation, our principal executive officer and principal financial officer concluded that the Company’s disclosure controls and procedures were effective as of December 31, 20192020 to ensure that information required to be disclosed by the Company in reports we file or submit under the Exchange Act is (i) recorded, processed, summarized, evaluated and reported, as applicable, within the time periods specified in the United States Securities and Exchange Commission’s rules and forms and (ii) accumulated and communicated to the Company’s management, including the Company’s principal executive officer and principal financial officer, as appropriate to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosures. 
Management’s Report on Internal Control Over Financial Reporting
The Company’s management is responsible for establishing and maintaining adequate internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f)). Because of its inherent limitations, internal control over financial reporting may not prevent or detect misstatements. In addition, projections of any evaluation of effectiveness to future periods are subject to the risk that controls may become inadequate because of changes in conditions, or that the degree of compliance with the policies or procedures may deteriorate.
Our management assessed the effectiveness of our internal control over financial reporting, and concluded that it was effective as of December 31, 2019.2020. In making this assessment, we used the criteria set forth by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission (“COSO”) in Internal Control—Integrated Framework (2013 framework).
On May 23, 2019, the Company acquired Greektown Casino-Hotel (“Greektown”). Since the Company has not yet fully incorporated the internal controls and procedures of Greektown into the Company’s internal control over financial reporting, management excluded Greektown from its assessment of the effectiveness of the Company’s internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2019. This acquisition constituted approximately 6% of the Company’s total consolidated assets and approximately 4% of the Company’s consolidated revenues as of and for the year ended December 31, 2019, respectively.
Based on this assessment, management determined that the Company maintained effective internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2019.
Deloitte & Touche LLP, the Company’s independent registered public accounting firm that audited the Consolidated Financial Statements for the year ended December 31, 2019,2020, issued an attestation report on the Company’s internal control over financial reporting which immediately follows this report.
Changes in Internal Control Over Financial Reporting
There have been no changes in our internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f)) that occurred during the fiscal quarter ended December 31, 2019,2020, that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting.
 

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REPORT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM
To the shareholders and the Board of Directors of Penn National Gaming, Inc.
Opinion on Internal Control over Financial Reporting
We have audited the internal control over financial reporting of Penn National Gaming, Inc. and subsidiaries (the “Company”) as of December 31, 2019,2020, based on criteria established in Internal Control - Integrated Framework (2013) issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission (COSO). In our opinion, the Company maintained, in all material respects, effective internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2019,2020, based on criteria established in Internal Control - Integrated Framework (2013) issued by COSO.

We have also audited, in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States) (PCAOB), the consolidated financial statements as of and for the year ended December 31, 2019,2020, of the Company and our report dated February 27, 2020,26, 2021, expressed an unqualified opinion on those financial statements and included an explanatory paragraph regarding the Company’s adoption of a new accounting standard.statements.
As described in Management’s Report on Internal Control Over Financial Reporting, management excluded from its assessment the internal control over financial reporting at Greektown Casino-Hotel which was acquired on May 23, 2019 and whose financial statements constitute approximately 6% of the Company’s total consolidated assets and approximately 4% of the Company’s total consolidated net revenues as of and for the year ended December 31, 2019. Accordingly, our audit did not include the internal control over financial reporting at Greektown Casino-Hotel.
Basis for Opinion
The Company’s management is responsible for maintaining effective internal control over financial reporting and for its assessment of the effectiveness of internal control over financial reporting, included in the accompanying Management’s Report on Internal Control Over Financial Reporting. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on the Company’s internal control over financial reporting based on our audit. We are a public accounting firm registered with the PCAOB and are required to be independent with respect to the Company in accordance with the U.S. federal securities laws and the applicable rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission and the PCAOB.

We conducted our audit in accordance with the standards of the PCAOB. Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether effective internal control over financial reporting was maintained in all material respects. Our audit included obtaining an understanding of internal control over financial reporting, assessing the risk that a material weakness exists, testing and evaluating the design and operating effectiveness of internal control based on the assessed risk, and performing such other procedures as we considered necessary in the circumstances. We believe that our audit provides a reasonable basis for our opinion.

Definition and Limitations of Internal Control over Financial Reporting
A company’s internal control over financial reporting is a process designed to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles. A company’s internal control over financial reporting includes those policies and procedures that (1) pertain to the maintenance of records that, in reasonable detail, accurately and fairly reflect the transactions and dispositions of the assets of the company; (2) provide reasonable assurance that transactions are recorded as necessary to permit preparation of financial statements in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles, and that receipts and expenditures of the company are being made only in accordance with authorizations of management and directors of the company; and (3) provide reasonable assurance regarding prevention or timely detection of unauthorized acquisition, use, or disposition of the company’s assets that could have a material effect on the financial statements.

Because of its inherent limitations, internal control over financial reporting may not prevent or detect misstatements. Also, projections of any evaluation of effectiveness to future periods are subject to the risk that controls may become inadequate because of changes in conditions, or that the degree of compliance with the policies or procedures may deteriorate.

/s/ Deloitte & Touche LLP
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
February 27, 202026, 2021

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None.

PART III

ITEM 10.DIRECTORS, EXECUTIVE OFFICERS AND CORPORATE GOVERNANCE
ITEM 10.DIRECTORS, EXECUTIVE OFFICERS AND CORPORATE GOVERNANCE
The remaining information required by this item concerning directors and corporate governance is hereby incorporated by reference to the Company’s definitive proxy statement for its Annual Meeting of Shareholders (the “2020“2021 Proxy Statement”), to be filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission within 120 days after December 31, 2019,2020, pursuant to Regulation 14A under the Securities Act. Information required by this item concerning executive officers is included in Part I of this Annual Report on Form 10-K.

ITEM 11.EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION
ITEM 11.EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION
The information required by this item is hereby incorporated by reference to the 20202021 Proxy Statement.

ITEM 12.SECURITY OWNERSHIP OF CERTAIN BENEFICIAL OWNERS AND MANAGEMENT AND RELATED STOCKHOLDERS MATTERS
ITEM 12.SECURITY OWNERSHIP OF CERTAIN BENEFICIAL OWNERS AND MANAGEMENT AND RELATED STOCKHOLDERS MATTERS
The information required by this item is hereby incorporated by reference to the 20202021 Proxy Statement.

ITEM 13.CERTAIN RELATIONSHIPS AND RELATED TRANSACTIONS AND DIRECTOR INDEPENDENCE
ITEM 13.CERTAIN RELATIONSHIPS AND RELATED TRANSACTIONS AND DIRECTOR INDEPENDENCE
The information required by this item is hereby incorporated by reference to the 20202021 Proxy Statement.

ITEM 14.PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTING FEES AND SERVICES
ITEM 14.PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTING FEES AND SERVICES
The information required by this item is hereby incorporated by reference to the 20202021 Proxy Statement.

PART IV

ITEM 15.EXHIBITS, FINANCIAL STATEMENT SCHEDULES
ITEM 15.EXHIBITS, FINANCIAL STATEMENT SCHEDULES
(a) 1.Financial Statements.
The following is a list of the Consolidated Financial Statements of the Company and its subsidiaries and supplementary data included herein under Item 8 of Part II of this report, “Financial Statements and Supplementary Data”:
Page
5148
5450
5551
56
Consolidated Statements of Changes in Stockholders’ Equity (Deficit) for the years ended December 31, 2020, 2019 2018 and 20172018
5752
5853
6055
2.Financial Statement Schedules.
All schedules have been omitted because they are not applicable, or not required, or because the required information is included in the Consolidated Financial Statements or notes thereto.

3.Exhibits, Including Those Incorporated by Reference.
The exhibits to this Report are listed on the accompanying index to exhibits and are incorporated herein by reference or are filed as part of this annual report on Form 10-K.
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ITEM 16.FORM 10-K SUMMARY
ITEM 16.    FORM 10-K SUMMARY
We have elected not to disclose the optional summary information.

EXHIBIT INDEX
Exhibit
NumberDescription of Exhibit
2.1††
2.2††
2.3††
2.4††
Master Lease Commitment and Rent Allocation Agreement by and among Boyd Gaming Corporation, Boyd TCIV, LLC, Penn National Gaming, Inc., Gaming and Leisure Properties, Inc. and Gold Merger Sub, LLC, dated as of December 17, 2017 is hereby incorporated by reference to Exhibit 2.4 to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed on December 20, 2017. (SEC File No. 000-24206)
2.5††
Purchase Agreement by and between Plainville Gaming and Redevelopment, LLC, Penn National Gaming, Inc. and Gold Merger Sub, LLC, dated as of December 17, 2017 is hereby incorporated by reference to Exhibit 2.5 to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed on December 20, 2017. (SEC File No. 000-24206)
2.6††
Purchase Agreement by and between Penn National Gaming, Inc., Gold Merger Sub, LLC, and upon their execution and delivery of the joinder, PNK (Ohio), LLC and Pinnacle Entertainment, Inc., dated as of December 17, 2017 is hereby incorporated by reference to Exhibit 2.6 to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed on December 20, 2017. (SEC File No. 000-24206)
2.7††
Agreement and Plan of Merger dated as of June 18, 2018, among VICI Properties Inc., Riverview Merger Sub Inc., Penn Tenant II, LLC, Penn National Gaming, Inc., Bossier Casino Venture (HoldCo), Inc. and Silver Slipper Gaming, LLC is hereby incorporated by reference to Exhibit 2.1 to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed on June 19, 2018. (SEC File No. 000-24206)

2.8†2.4††
2.9†2.5††
3.12.6††
2.7 
3.1 
Amended and Restated Articles of Incorporation of Penn National Gaming, Inc., filed with the Pennsylvania Department of State on October 15, 1996, as amended by the Articles of Amendments to the Amended and Restated Articles of Incorporation filed with the Pennsylvania Department of State on November 13, 1996, July 23, 2001 and December 28, 2007 and the Statement with Respect to Shares of Series C Convertible Preferred Stock of Penn National Gaming, Inc. dated as of January 17, 2013, and the Statement with Respect to Shares of Series D Convertible Preferred Stock of Penn National Gaming, Inc. dated as of February 19, 2020 is hereby incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.1 to the Company’s AnnualQuarterly Report on Form 10-K10-Q for the fiscal yearquarterly period ended DecemberMarch 31, 2018.2020. (SEC File No. 000-24206)

Exhibit3.2 
NumberDescription of Exhibit
3.2
4.13.3 
3.4 
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4.2Exhibit
NumberDescription of Exhibit
4.1 
4.34.1(a)
4.4*4.2 
4.2(a)
4.2(b)
4.3 
9.1***
Form of Trust Agreement of Peter D. Carlino, Peter M. Carlino, Richard J. Carlino, David E. Carlino, Susan F. Harrington, Anne de Lourdes Irwin, Robert M. Carlino, Stephen P. Carlino and Rosina E. Carlino Gilbert is hereby incorporated by reference to the Company’s Registration Statement on Form S-1, dated May 26, 1994. (SEC File No. 33-77758)
10.1†10.1*†
10.2†
10.2(a)†
10.2(b)†
10.2(c)†
10.2(d)†
10.2(e)†
10.2(e)(i)†
10.2(e)(ii)†
Form of Notice of Restricted Stock for Performance Share Program under the Penn National Gaming, Inc. 2008 Long Term Incentive Compensation Plan, as amended, is hereby incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.3 to the Company’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended March 31, 2017. (SEC File No. 000-24206)

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Exhibit
NumberDescription of Exhibit
10.3†
10.3(a)*†
10.3(b)†
10.3(c)†
10.3(d)†
10.3(e)†
10.3(f)†
10.3(f)(i)†
10.3(f)(ii)†
10.3(g)†
10.3(g)(i)†
10.3(h)*†
10.3(i)†
10.3(i)*10.3(j)†
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10.3(j)*†Exhibit
NumberDescription of Exhibit
10.3(k)†
10.3(k)*10.3(l)†
10.3(l)*10.3(m)†

Exhibit10.3(n)†
NumberDescription of Exhibit
10.3(m)*†
10.4†
Executive Agreement, dated August 28, 2018 and effective as of June 13, 2018, by and between Penn National Gaming, Inc. and Timothy J. Wilmottamended, is hereby Incorporatedincorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.110.3(m) to the Company’s CurrentAnnual Report on Form 8-K filed on August 29, 2018. (SEC10-K for the year ended December 31, 2019.(SEC File No. 000-24206)
10.5†10.4†
10.6†10.4(a)†
10.4(b)†
10.5†
10.5(a)†
10.6†
10.7†
10.7(a)†
10.7(b)†
10.7(c)†
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Exhibit
NumberDescription of Exhibit
10.8†
10.6(a)10.8(a)†
10.7†10.8(b)†
10.9*†
10.10*†
10.11†
10.8†10.11(a)†
10.11(b)†
10.11(c)†
10.12†
10.9†10.13 
10.10*
Lease Agreement, dated March 31, 1995 between Wyomissing Professional Center III, LP and Penn National Gaming, Inc., as amended by certain amendments dated April 15, 1997, October 30, 1997, April 23, 1998, November 16, 1999, August 21, 2000, April 5, 2005, November 20, 2007, and May 25, 2012, respectively.respectively is hereby incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.10 to the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2019. (SEC File No. 000-24206)
10.11*10.14 
10.12*10.15 
10.13†10.16††
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10.13(a)Exhibit
NumberDescription of Exhibit
10.16(a)
10.13(b)10.16(b)
10.13(c)10.16(c)

Exhibit10.16(d)
NumberDescription of Exhibit
10.13(d)
10.13(e)10.16(e)
10.13(f)10.16(f)
10.13(g)10.16(g)
10.13(h)10.16(h)
10.14†10.17††


10.14(a)10.17(a)
10.14(b)10.17(b)
10.14(c)10.17(c)
10.14(d)10.17(d)††


10.1510.18 
10.1610.19††
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Exhibit
NumberDescription of Exhibit
10.20 
10.1710.21 

Exhibit10.21(a)
NumberDescription of Exhibit
10.18
10.19††

10.21(b)
10.21(c)††
10.2010.22 
10.2110.23 
10.2210.24 
10.22(a)10.24(a)
10.22(b)10.24(b)
10.23†10.25††
21.1*
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23.1*Exhibit
NumberDescription of Exhibit
23.1*
23.2*31.1*
31.1*31.2*
31.2*32.1**
32.1**
CEO Certification pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, As Adopted Pursuant to Section 906 of The Sarbanes‑ Oxley Act of 2002.
32.2**
99.1*
Description of Governmental Regulation.
99.2*
Kansas Entertainment, LLC Financial Statements for the Years Ended June 30, 2019, 2018 and 2017.

99.1*
Exhibit101.INS
NumberDescription of Exhibit
101.INS
Inline XBRL Instance Document - the instance document does not appear in the Interactive Data File because its XBRL tags are embedded within the Inline XBRL document. 
101.SCH
Inline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Schema Document
101.CAL
Inline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Calculation Linkbase Document
101.DEF
Inline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Definition Linkbase Document
101.LAB
Inline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Label Linkbase Document
101.PRE
Inline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Presentation Linkbase Document
104
Cover Page Inline XBRL File (included in Exhibit 101)
*
Filed herewith.
**
Furnished herewith.
***
Paper filing.
†
Management contract or compensatory plan or arrangement.
††
Annexes, schedules and/or exhibits have been omitted pursuant to Item 601(b)(2) of Regulation S-K. Penn National Gaming, Inc. agrees to furnish supplementally a copy of any omitted attachment to the SEC on a confidential basis upon request.

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SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.
PENN NATIONAL GAMING, INC.
Dated:February 27, 202026, 2021By:  /s/ Jay A. Snowden
Jay A. Snowden
President and Chief Executive Officer
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, this report has been signed below by the following persons on behalf of the registrant and in the capacities and on the dates indicated.
SignatureTitleDate
/s/ Jay A. SnowdenPresident, Chief Executive Officer and Director
(Principal Executive Officer)		February 26, 2021
Jay A. Snowden
SignatureTitleDate
/s/ Jay A. Snowden
President, Chief Executive Officer and Director
(Principal Executive Officer)
February 27, 2020
Jay A. Snowden
/s/ William J. FairExecutive Vice President Finance and Chief Financial Officer (Principal Financial Officer)February 27, 2020
William J. Fair
/s/ Christine LaBombard
Senior Vice President and Chief Accounting Officer

(Principal Financial Officer and Principal Accounting Officer)
February 27, 202026, 2021
Christine LaBombard
/s/ David A. HandlerDirector, Chairman of the BoardFebruary 27, 202026, 2021
David A. Handler
/s/ John M. JacqueminDirectorFebruary 27, 202026, 2021
John M. Jacquemin
/s/ Marla KaplowitzDirectorFebruary 26, 2021
Marla Kaplowitz
/s/ Ronald J. NaplesDirectorFebruary 27, 202026, 2021
Ronald J. Naples
/s/ Saul V. ReibsteinDirectorFebruary 27, 202026, 2021
Saul V. Reibstein
/s/ Barbara Z. Shattuck KohnDirectorFebruary 27, 202026, 2021
Barbara Z. Shattuck Kohn
/s/ Jane ScaccettiDirectorFebruary 27, 202026, 2021
Jane Scaccetti

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