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PNGI Has Solid Quarter, Likes Its Chances

Penn National Gaming Inc. reported solid numbers for the second quarter of 2011 and said it expects good things from existing and potential properties despite increased competition.

 Thursday, July 21, 2011

Rosecroft Seeks License; No Simulcast Deal

Penn National Gaming Inc. has submitted an application to the Maryland Racing Commission to resume operations at shuttered Rosecroft Raceway June 1.

 Saturday, May 07, 2011

PNGI Says Ballot Question Key to Texas Plans

Penn National Gaming Inc. officials said April 21 they believe if the question of racetrack video lottery terminals makes the ballot in Texas it has a good chance to pass.

 Thursday, April 21, 2011

PNGI Explores Option to Move Ohio Tracks

Penn National Gaming Inc. confirmed Jan. 21 there is a possibility it may attempt to relocate one or both of its Ohio racetracks to avoid competition with full-scale casinos the company is building nearby.

 Friday, January 21, 2011

New Maryland Plan in the Works

The owners of Laurel Park and Pimlico intend to submit a plan to the Maryland Racing Commission to conduct 77 days of live racing during the first half of the 2011 season.

 Friday, December 10, 2010
Stronach Seeks 'Common Ground' in Maryland

Stronach Seeks 'Common Ground' in Maryland

The head of the company that co-owns Pimlico Race Course and Laurel Park said Dec. 2 that he will try to break the impasse threatening the future of the Preakness Stakes (gr. I) when he travels to Maryland next week.

 Thursday, December 02, 2010

Gill Ejected; Says He's Being 'Starved Out'

Thoroughbred owner Michael Gill, ejected from Hollywood Casino at Penn National Race Course Feb. 2 by order of the Pennsylvania Horse Racing Commission, said he has no intention of reversing his decision to leave racing.

 Tuesday, February 02, 2010

Penn National Adds V.P of Public Affairs

Penn National Gaming Inc. has named Eric Schippers vice president of public affairs, a new position at the company.

 Thursday, September 25, 2003