Penn National re-enters Maryland as it will run Hollywood Casino Perryville

Penn National Gaming announced Tuesday that it entered into a definitive agreement with Gaming and Leisure Properties (GLPI) to acquire the operations of Hollywood Casino Perryville in Maryland for $31.1 million in cash. 

In addition, Penn National will enter into a lease with GLPI for the real estate assets associated with the Hollywood Casino Perryville facility with annual rent of approximately $7.77 million.

“Penn National is excited to acquire the operations of Hollywood Casino Perryville, a property we developed in 2010, which will allow us to re-enter the strong Maryland gaming market and add a twentieth gaming jurisdiction to our leading nationwide footprint,” Jay Snowden, President and CEO of Penn National, said in a press release.

“In addition, with the recent approval of sports betting through the overwhelming passage of Question 2 on Election Day, Maryland is expected to soon become a significant retail and mobile sports betting market. As such, this acquisition provides another opportunity to expand our unique omni-channel platform with a Barstool-branded retail sportsbook and mobile app,” Snowden added.

The transaction is expected to close in mid-2021, subject to the approval of the Maryland Lottery and Gaming Control Commission and other customary closing conditions.