PENN Entertainment's stock has plummeted nearly 85% since its peak in 2021, due to two failed attempts to capitalize on the online gambling legalization trend. Yet while these failures continue to be a drag on PENN's profitability and stock price, an activist investor's plans to launch a proxy fight may change the story. Whether from management deciding to pursue strategic alternatives in light of the proxy fight, or from this outsider gaining board representation, material value could be unlocked.

WYOMISSING, Pa.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--PENN Entertainment, Inc. (Nasdaq: PENN) (“PENN” or the “Company”) today confirmed that its Board of Directors has received notice from HG Vora Capital Management, LLC that it has nominated three director candidates to stand for election to the Company's Board of Directors at PENN's 2025 Annual Meeting of Shareholders. PENN issued the following statement: The PENN Board and management team are committed to creating long-term value for all shareholders and will c.

Significant Change Required to Restore Accountability and Proper Oversight to PENN's Board After Years of Poor Judgment, Failed Transactions, and Value Destructive Actions PENN Directors Have Wasted Billions on Online Sports Betting Investments Despite Zero Industry Expertise or Credibility Nominees Have Much Needed Expertise in Land Based and Online Gaming, Strong Track Records of Disciplined Capital Allocation, and History of Tremendous Value Creation Through Strategic Transactions NEW YORK , Jan. 29, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- HG Vora Capital Management, LLC ("HG Vora"), a New York based investment firm with deep expertise in the gaming sector and a large shareholder of PENN Entertainment, Inc. (Nasdaq: PENN) ("PENN" or the "Company"), today announced its nomination of three highly qualified director candidates – William J. Clifford, Johnny Hartnett, and Carlos Ruisanchez – to PENN's Board of Directors (the "Board") at the 2025 Annual Meeting of Shareholders.