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Penn National Gaming, Inc. (NASDAQ: PENN) ("Penn National" or the "Company") today announced that, pursuant to an order from Governor Jim Justice, it will temporarily suspend operations at Hollywood Casino at Charles Town Races from midnight. tonight. as a precaution against the continued spread of COVID-19. The governor will continue to work with licensed state casinos, as well as local, state and federal health authorities to determine safe protocols for resuming operations.

"The health and well-being of our customers and our team members will always be our number one concern," said Jay Snowden, President and CEO of Penn National Gaming. "Since the onset of the coronavirus threat, we have implemented rigorous protocols recommended by the CDC in all of our activities, including increasing daily cleaning schedules, maximizing the circulation of air, canceling or postponing all live events, and we were reducing the number of chairs in our restaurants, facilities, table games and poker rooms, as well as the number slot machines at one point, to increase social distance, among other initiatives.

"With respect to our nearly 1,300 team members from the Hollywood Casino Hotel at Charles Town Races who will be affected by this temporary closure, we plan to continue to pay their wages and benefits until the end of March Also make a perishable donation to Jefferson County, community ministries and other local organizations.

"This is a difficult time for all of us, and we greatly appreciate the support and understanding of our customers and our team members. We look forward to reopening our doors as soon as possible. In the meantime, we will take the time of 39 opportunity to continue our deep cleaning efforts and prepare our casino to welcome our loyal customers again, "concluded Snowden.

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Penn National Gaming owns, operates or owns interests in 41 gaming and racing properties in 19 jurisdictions and video game terminal operations with a focus on slot machine entertainment. We also offer live sports betting on our sites in Indiana, Iowa, Mississippi, Pennsylvania and West Virginia. In total, Penn Nationals properties include approximately 50,000 slot machines, 1,300 table games and 8,800 hotel rooms. In addition, the company operates an interactive games division through its subsidiary Penn Interactive Ventures, LLC, which recently launched iGaming in Pennsylvania and, through strategic partnerships, operates online sports betting in the state Indiana, Pennsylvania and West Virginia. The company also has a leading customer loyalty program, mychoice, with more than five million active customers.

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All statements included in this press release, except historical information or statements of historical facts, are "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These forward-looking statements, including statements regarding COVID-19, how long Penn Nationals Casino in West Virginia is expected to remain closed and the impact of these potential closings on Penn National and its stakeholders is subject to risks, uncertainties and changes in circumstances which could significantly affect the company's future financial results. results and business. Consequently, Penn National cautions that the forward-looking statements contained in this document are nuanced by important factors which could cause actual results to differ materially from those reflected in these statements. For more information on potential factors that may affect the company's financial results and operations, see the documents filed by the company with the SEC, including, but not limited to , its annual report on form 10-K and its current reports on form 8- K. The Company does not intend to publicly update any forward-looking statements, except as required by law . In light of these risks, uncertainties and assumptions, the forward-looking events described in this press release may not occur.

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Senior Vice-President, Public Affairs and Government Relations
610-373-2400