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Lawsuit Filed Over Penn National Deal

A Maryland attorney who is a shareholder of Penn National Gaming Inc. has filed a styled class-action lawsuit against the publicly-traded gaming company and certain of its executives over the failed buyout attempt by two investment entities.

 Friday, September 12, 2008
Penn National Ready to Move Forward

Penn National Ready to Move Forward

Flush with settlement funds from a failed buyout attempt from private equity groups, Penn National Gaming Inc. said July 24 it is ready to examine the many options it has for its future.

 Thursday, July 24, 2008

Penn Shares Jump After Deal Collapse

Shares of Penn National Gaming Inc. rose July 7, following last week's news that two investment firms ended their planned $5.82 billion takeover of the casino and racetrack operator.

 Monday, July 07, 2008

PNGI Terminates Merger Agreement

Penn National Gaming Inc. has entered into an agreement with PNG Acquisition Co., an entity indirectly owned by certain funds managed by affiliates of Fortress Investment Group LLC and Centerbridge Partners, L.P., to terminate the proposed merger agreement whereby PNGI was to be acquired by PNG Acquisition Co. for $67 per share.

 Thursday, July 03, 2008
Penn National Profit Declines

Penn National Profit Declines

Penn National Gaming Inc. said Feb. 7 fourth-quarter profit fell 63%, and the company blamed the losses in part on inclement weather at some of its largest properties.

 Thursday, February 07, 2008
Scientific Games Shares Tumble

Scientific Games Shares Tumble

Shares of Scientific Games Corp. tumbled to its lowest point in more than three years Jan. 16 as the lottery services supplier reeled from the loss of its third online contract within a month.

 Thursday, January 17, 2008
Shareholders OK Penn National Deal

Shareholders OK Penn National Deal

Penn National Gaming Inc., which operates casinos and racetracks, said Dec. 12 its shareholders overwhelmingly approved its $6.1-billion takeover by two investment companies.

 Thursday, December 13, 2007

Penn National Agrees to $8.9 Billion Buyout

Penn National Gaming has agreed to be acquired by two private funds for $8.9 billion, the company announced June 15.

 Friday, June 15, 2007