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Gaming and Leisure Properties Appoints Debra Martin Chase to Board of Directors

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WYOMISSING, Pa., April 24, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Gaming and Leisure Properties, Inc. (NASDAQ: GLPI) (the “Company”), announced today that Debra Martin Chase has been appointed to the Board of Directors as a new independent director, effective immediately, to fill the vacancy created by the previously disclosed passing of JoAnne A. Epps. The appointment of Ms. Chase to the Board of Directors brings the total number of directors to eight, seven of whom are considered independent according to the listing standards of the Nasdaq Stock Exchange. Ms. Chase has also been appointed as a member of the Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee of the Board of Directors, effective immediately. Ms. Chase will hold her directorship until the Company’s next annual meeting of shareholders or until her successor is duly elected and qualified or until her earlier death, disqualification, resignation or removal.

Ms. Chase is the founder and Chief Executive Officer of an entertainment production company doing business as Martin Chase Productions. She is a two-time Tony Award winning, a Peabody Award winning, and three-time Emmy nominated television, motion picture, and Broadway producer. Ms. Chase is an entertainment industry trailblazer, being the first female African American producer to have a deal with a major motion picture studio. Her films have grossed over $500 million at the box office. She brings to the Company over 30 years of experience in motion picture and television production as well as a corporate legal background.

Peter Carlino, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of GLPI, commented, “I am delighted to welcome Debra to our Board as we believe her extensive entertainment industry experience, impressive legal background and broad board experience across public companies and the arts will serve GLPI well as we continue to drive growth in shareholder value. She brings a wealth of knowledge to GLPI, which we believe is a perfect complement to the existing strengths of the Board. I am confident that she will help expand the diverse set of viewpoints that ultimately shape our mission.”

Ms. Chase currently serves on the board of B&G Foods (NYSE: BGS), where she chairs the Corporate Social Responsibility Committee, and the board of Bridge Investment Group Holdings Inc. (NYSE: BRDG), where she serves on the Audit Committee. She also serves on the board of the Second Stage Theater in Manhattan, where she chairs the Artistic Committee. She previously served on the board of the New York City Ballet for a decade, where she founded and chaired its Diversity and Inclusion Committee, and the board of trustees for Mount Holyoke College. She is a member of the Motion Picture Academy, where she serves on the Producers Executive Committee; the Television Academy; the Broadway League, where she is a member of the Tony Management Committee; and the board of the Producers Guild Foundation. Prior to entering the entertainment industry, Ms. Chase practiced law at Houston’s Mayor, Day, and Caldwell from 1981 to 1983. After serving as a lawyer for Tenneco from 1983 to 1985, Ms. Chase moved to New York City where she worked for the Stroock, Stroock & Lavan, and eventually became in-house counsel for Avon Products.

Ms. Chase holds degrees from Mount Holyoke College, including an honorary Doctorate of Arts, and the Harvard Law School.

About Gaming and Leisure Properties
GLPI is engaged in the business of acquiring, financing, and owning real estate property to be leased to gaming operators in triple-net lease arrangements, pursuant to which the tenant is responsible for all facility maintenance, insurance required in connection with the leased properties and the business conducted on the leased properties, taxes levied on or with respect to the leased properties and all utilities and other services necessary or appropriate for the leased properties and the business conducted on the leased properties.

Forward-Looking Statements
This press release includes “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, including our expectations regarding Ms. Chase’s ability to contribute meaningfully to the experience and perspectives of the Board. Forward-looking statements can be identified by the use of forward-looking terminology such as “expects,” “believes,” “estimates,” “intends,” “may,” “will,” “should” or “anticipates” or the negative or other variation of these or similar words, or by discussions of future events, strategies or risks and uncertainties. Such forward looking statements are inherently subject to risks, uncertainties and assumptions about GLPI and its subsidiaries, including risks related to the following: the effect of pandemics, such as COVID-19, on GLPI as a result of the impact such pandemics may have on the business operations of GLPI’s tenants and their continued ability to pay rent in a timely manner or at all; the potential negative impact of ongoing high levels of inflation (which have been exacerbated by global conflict) on our tenants’ operations; the availability of and the ability to identify suitable and attractive acquisition and development opportunities and the ability to acquire and lease those properties on favorable terms; the ability to receive, or delays in obtaining, the regulatory approvals required to own and/or operate its properties, or other delays or impediments to completing acquisitions or projects; GLPI’s ability to maintain its status as a REIT; our ability to access capital through debt and equity markets in amounts and at rates and costs acceptable to GLPI; the impact of our substantial indebtedness on our future operations; changes in the U.S. tax law and other state, federal or local laws, whether or not specific to REITs or to the gaming or lodging industries; and other factors described in GLPI’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2023, Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q and Current Reports on Form 8-K, each as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission. All subsequent written and oral forward-looking statements attributable to GLPI or persons acting on GLPI’s behalf are expressly qualified in their entirety by the cautionary statements included in this press release. GLPI undertakes no obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statements contained or incorporated by reference herein, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as required by law. In light of these risks, uncertainties and assumptions, the forward-looking events discussed in this press release may not occur as presented or at all.

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Gaming and Leisure Properties, Inc. Investor Relations
Matthew Demchyk, Chief Investment Officer Joseph Jaffoni, Richard Land, James Leahy at JCIR
610/401-2900  212/835-8500
[email protected] [email protected]

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Gaming and Leisure Properties Expands Board of Directors With Appointment of Michael Borofsky

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WYOMISSING, Pa., Dec. 08, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Gaming and Leisure Properties, Inc. (NASDAQ: GLPI) (the “Company”), announced today that Michael Borofsky has been appointed to the Board of Directors as a new independent director, effective immediately, subject to receipt of customary regulatory approvals. The appointment of Mr. Borofsky expands the Board of Directors to eight members, seven of whom are considered independent according to the listing standards of the Nasdaq Stock Exchange.

Michael Borofsky is the founder of Mithrandir Ventures, a diversified family office with investments in gaming, healthcare, software and climate tech. Michael’s primary focus is on building high cash flow generating businesses with leading market positions and helping companies innovate and evolve through emerging technologies.

Peter Carlino, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of GLPI, commented, “Michael has a proven track record of investing in and advising companies through transformative growth and brings deep financial, capital allocation, strategy and legal expertise which will complement the Board. I am delighted to welcome Michael as our newest Director and am confident that his extensive experience in the gaming, entertainment and technology sectors, will be highly valuable as we continue to grow our tenant base and property portfolio and build value for shareholders.”

Prior to Mithrandir Ventures, Mr. Borofsky was General Counsel and a Member of the Management and Investment Committees at Gryphon Investors, a $9 billion middle market private equity fund, with 36 controlled portfolio companies across five industry sectors: consumer, healthcare, software, industrial growth and business services. Prior to Gryphon, he was the Chief Operating and Strategy Officer of the Pohlad Companies, a holding company with a diverse group of operating businesses, including the Minnesota Twins, Par Systems, United Properties, Carousel Motors and Northmarq Capital. Michael also spent 16 years as a senior executive at MacAndrews & Forbes, Ronald O. Perelman’s investment vehicle, with interests in consumer products, defense, media and entertainment, gaming, financial services, biotechnology and food products. Prior to MacAndrews, Michael worked for Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP, where he specialized in mergers & acquisitions, and was an analyst at Goldman Sachs.

Mr. Borofsky earned a B.A. with honors from Yale University and a J.D. from Columbia University School of Law where he was a Harlan Fiske Stone Scholar.

About Gaming and Leisure Properties
GLPI is engaged in the business of acquiring, financing, and owning real estate property to be leased to gaming operators in triple-net lease arrangements, pursuant to which the tenant is responsible for all facility maintenance, insurance required in connection with the leased properties and the business conducted on the leased properties, taxes levied on or with respect to the leased properties and all utilities and other services necessary or appropriate for the leased properties and the business conducted on the leased properties.

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Carlo Santarelli, SVP – Corporate Strategy & Investor Relations Joseph Jaffoni at JCIR
610/378-8232 212/835-8500
[email protected] [email protected]

                         

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Gaming and Leisure Properties Provides Updates on Recent Financing and Development Activities

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WYOMISSING, Pa., Dec. 05, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Gaming and Leisure Properties, Inc. (NASDAQ: GLPI) (the “Company” or “GLPI”) today provided updates on several recent progress milestones associated with four operating partners across five projects. In total, these five projects amount to approximately $1.5 billion of GLPI capital commitments. GLPI is providing a summary of recent events related to the following project commitments: 1) Caesars Republic Sonoma County, 2) Bally’s Chicago, 3) Bally’s Baton Rouge, 4) PENN Entertainment’s M Resort, and 5) Ione Band of Miwok Indians’ Acorn Ridge.

Receipt of NIGC Declination Letter Initiates the Funding for Caesars Republic Sonoma County

Following the recent receipt of the declination letter from the National Indian Gaming Commission (NIGC), GLPI funded its $45 million share of the $200 million term loan B (SOFR +900) tranche. The $45 million participation in the term loan B is part of GLPI’s broader $225 million commitment to the project, with the remaining $180 million commitment in the form of a delayed draw term loan, priced at 12.5%. Of the $225 million total GLPI commitment, no less than $112.5 million, and up to a maximum of $180 million, will convert to a 45-year sublease, at a cap rate of 9.75%, upon or prior to maturity of the 6-year term loans.

Caesars Entertainment and Dry Creek Rancheria broke ground on the new four+ star resort in August of 2025. When completed, the resort, located just outside of Healdsburg, California, and in the heart of Sonoma wine country, will feature a premier gaming experience, overlooking the Alexander Valley and Russian River, with 1,000 slot machines and 28 table games, a 100-room hotel, four restaurants, three bars, a luxury spa, pool, and fitness center. The project is expected to be completed in the summer of 2027. 

Bally’s Chicago Funding Continues

Construction activity continues on the Bally’s Chicago site, with the exterior shell rising, on average, two floors per week. Following its approximately $125 million initial funding in October, GLPI funded an additional $76 million, leaving approximately $739 million of remaining funding under the $940 million commitment. When complete, the project will bring an iconic, world-class entertainment destination to the city of Chicago, featuring a 178,000 square-foot casino with over 3,300 slots and 170 table games, a 500-room luxury hotel, vibrant dining and nightlife, extensive event space, and a community-enhancing riverwalk and green space.

Bally’s Baton Rouge Set for Grand Opening

On December 6, Bally’s will host the grand opening of the re-imagined Bally’s Baton Rouge at the site of the former Belle of Baton Rouge. The new land-based facility, located in downtown Baton Rouge, features 25,000 square-feet of casino space, premium hotel product, multiple food and beverage experiences, a sportsbook, and a host of other entertainment amenities. As of December 4, 2025, GLPI funded $92.5 million of its $111.0 million commitment to this project. The incremental rental yield on the development funding, and subsequent rent post opening, is 9.0%.

PENN Entertainment Opens M Resort Hotel Tower Expansion

PENN Entertainment announced that its M Resort hotel tower and conference space expansion in Las Vegas opened ahead of schedule, with the grand opening taking place on December 3. On November 3, 2025, GLPI funded $150 million, at a 7.79% cap rate, in connection with the project.

Acorn Ridge Opening Set

In September 2024, GLPI entered into a $110 million delayed draw term loan facility, at an interest rate of 11%, with the Ione Band of Miwok Indians, to fund the tribe’s new casino development near Sacramento, California. As previously disclosed, at the conclusion of the 5-year term loan, Ione has the option to convert the outstanding principal into a long-term lease, with an initial term of 25 years and a maximum term of 45 years. As of December 4, 2025, GLPI funded $56.6 million of its $110.0 million commitment to this project. The state-of-the-art facility remains scheduled to open in February of 2026.

About Gaming and Leisure Properties

GLPI is engaged in the business of acquiring, financing, and owning real estate property to be leased to gaming operators in triple-net lease arrangements, pursuant to which the tenant is responsible for all facility maintenance, insurance required in connection with the leased properties and the business conducted on the leased properties, taxes levied on or with respect to the leased properties and all utilities and other services necessary or appropriate for the leased properties and the business conducted on the leased properties.

Forward-Looking Statements

This press release includes “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, including our expectations regarding the successful completion and opening of the various projects described above. Forward-looking statements can be identified by the use of forward-looking terminology such as “expects,” “believes,” “estimates,” “intends,” “may,” “will,” “should” or “anticipates” or the negative or other variation of these or similar words, or by discussions of future events, strategies or risks and uncertainties. Such forward looking statements are inherently subject to risks, uncertainties and assumptions about GLPI and its subsidiaries, including risks related to the following: the ability of GLPI’s partners to successfully complete construction of the various casino projects described above on the anticipated timelines and budgets; the ability and willingness of GLPI’s partners to meet and/or perform their respective obligations under the applicable construction financing and/or development documents; the ability of GLPI’s partners to maintain the financial strength and liquidity necessary to satisfy their respective obligations and liabilities to GLPI and third parties, including, without limitation, to satisfy obligations under their leases, existing credit facilities and other indebtedness; GLPI’s ability to maintain its status as a REIT; GLPI’s ability to access capital through debt and equity markets in amounts and at rates and costs acceptable to GLPI, including for the satisfaction of GLPI’s funding commitments to the extent drawn by its partners, acquisitions or refinancings due to maturities; adverse changes in GLPI’s credit rating; changes in the U.S. tax law and other state, federal or local laws; the impact of weather or climate events or conditions, natural disasters, acts of terrorism and other international hostilities, war or political instability; other risks inherent in the real estate business, including potential liability relating to environmental matters and illiquidity of real estate investments; and other factors described in GLPI’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2024, Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q and Current Reports on Form 8-K, each as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission. All subsequent written and oral forward-looking statements attributable to GLPI or persons acting on GLPI’s behalf are expressly qualified in their entirety by the cautionary statements included in this press release. GLPI undertakes no obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statements contained or incorporated by reference herein, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as required by law. In light of these risks, uncertainties and assumptions, the forward-looking events discussed in this press release may not occur as presented or at all.

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Carlo Santarelli, SVP – Corporate Strategy & Investor Relations

610-378-8232

[email protected]

Investor Relations

Joseph Jaffoni at JCIR

212-835-8500

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Gaming and Leisure Properties, Inc. Declares Fourth Quarter 2025 Cash Dividend of $0.78 Per Share

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WYOMISSING, Pa., Nov. 24, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Gaming and Leisure Properties, Inc. (NASDAQ: GLPI) (“GLPI” or the “Company”), announced today that the Company’s Board of Directors has declared the fourth quarter 2025 cash dividend of $0.78 per share of its common stock. The dividend is payable on December 19, 2025 to shareholders of record on December 5, 2025. Based on GLPI’s closing share price of $43.04 on November 21, the current dividend, on an annualized basis, reflects a yield of 7.25%. The fourth quarter 2024 cash dividend was $0.76 per share of the Company’s common stock.

While the Company intends to pay regular quarterly cash dividends for the foreseeable future, all subsequent dividends will be reviewed quarterly and declared by the Board of Directors at its discretion.

About Gaming and Leisure Properties

GLPI is engaged in the business of acquiring, financing, and owning real estate property to be leased to gaming operators in triple-net lease arrangements, pursuant to which the tenant is responsible for all facility maintenance, insurance required in connection with the leased properties and the business conducted on the leased properties, taxes levied on or with respect to the leased properties and all utilities and other services necessary or appropriate for the leased properties and the business conducted on the leased properties.

Forward-Looking Statements

This press release includes “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, including our expectations regarding the payment of future cash dividends. Forward-looking statements can be identified by the use of forward-looking terminology such as “expects,” “believes,” “estimates,” “intends,” “may,” “will,” “should” or “anticipates” or the negative or other variation of these or similar words, or by discussions of future events, strategies or risks and uncertainties. Such forward-looking statements are inherently subject to risks, uncertainties and assumptions about GLPI and its subsidiaries, including risks related to the following: the potential negative impact of inflation on our tenants’ operations; the availability of and the ability to identify suitable and attractive acquisition and development opportunities and the ability to acquire and lease those properties on favorable terms; the ability to receive, or delays in obtaining, the regulatory approvals required to own and/or operate its properties, or other delays or impediments to completing acquisitions or projects; the effect of pandemics, such as COVID-19, on GLPI as a result of the impact such pandemics may have on the business operations of GLPI’s tenants and their continued ability to pay rent in a timely manner or at all; GLPI’s ability to maintain its status as a REIT; our ability to access capital through debt and equity markets in amounts and at rates and costs acceptable to GLPI; the impact of our substantial indebtedness on our future operations; changes in the U.S. tax law and other state, federal or local laws, whether or not specific to REITs or to the gaming or lodging industries; and other factors described in GLPI’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2024, Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q and current Reports on Form 8-K, each as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission. All subsequent written and oral forward-looking statements attributable to GLPI or persons acting on GLPI’s behalf are expressly qualified in their entirety by the cautionary statements included in this press release. GLPI undertakes no obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statements contained or incorporated by reference herein, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as required by law. In light of these risks, uncertainties and assumptions, the forward-looking events discussed in this press release may not occur as presented or at all.

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Gaming and Leisure Properties, Inc.   Investor Relations
Carlo Santarelli, SVP – Corporate Strategy & Investor Relations   Joseph Jaffoni at JCIR
610/401-2900   212/835-8500
[email protected]   [email protected]


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