UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, DC 20549
FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF
THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): October 26, 2017
PENN NATIONAL GAMING, INC.
Commission file number 0-24206
Incorporated Pursuant to the Laws of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
IRS Employer Identification No. 23-2234473
825 Berkshire Blvd., Suite 200
Wyomissing, PA 19610
610-373-2400
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Item 2.02. Results of Operations and Financial Condition.
On October 26, 2017, Penn National Gaming, Inc. (the “Company”) issued a press release announcing its financial results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2017. The full text of the press release is attached as Exhibit 99.1 and incorporated herein by reference.
The information in Item 2.02 of this Form 8-K and Exhibit 99.1 attached hereto shall not be deemed “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, nor shall it be deemed incorporated by reference in any filing under the Securities Act of 1933, except as shall be expressly set forth by specific reference in such filing.
Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits.
(d) Exhibits
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99.1 |
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SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements 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.
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Dated: October 26, 2017 |
PENN NATIONAL GAMING, INC. | |
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By: |
/s/ William J. Fair |
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Name: |
William J. Fair |
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Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer |