“As the largest operator of casinos in Louisiana and Mississippi, we are excited and grateful to be able to reopen our doors and welcome back our team members and loyal guests to our facilities,” said Jay Snowden, President and Chief Executive Officer for Penn National. Examples of these procedures can be found at Additionally, each property that has received approval to reopen has provided more details for on-site health and safety protocols on its corresponding property website. Penn National has implemented property-specific comprehensive social distancing and safety protocols, developed in close consultation with state regulators and public health officials.
The reopened facilities represent over 25% of the Company’s portfolio of regional casino assets. The Company also announced that it plans to reopen its five casinos in Mississippi on Thursday, May 21, 2020, pending final regulatory approval. (NASDAQ: PENN) (“Penn National” or the “Company”) announced today that on May 18, 2020, the Company successfully reopened its five casino properties in Louisiana. WYOMISSING, Pa.-( BUSINESS WIRE)-Penn National Gaming, Inc.
