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Gaming and Leisure Properties and The Cordish Companies Announce Strategic Relationship: GLPI to Acquire the Real Estate Assets of Three Cordish Live! Casino Properties for $1.81 Billion; Cordish to Immediately Lease Back Properties and Continue All Current and Future Gaming Operations; GLPI and Cordish Form Partnership to Pursue Strategic Gaming Opportunities
Acquisition Expected to be Immediately Accretive at Closing and Further Diversifies Tenant Roster
Acquiring Leading Regional Gaming Assets at a 6.9% Capitalization Rate
Gaming and Leisure Properties and The Cordish Companies to Collaborate on Future
Real Estate and Development Strategic Opportunities
WYOMISSING, Pa., Dec. 06, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Gaming and Leisure Properties, Inc. (NASDAQ: GLPI) (“GLPI” or the “Company”) announced today that it entered into definitive agreements to acquire the real property assets of Live! Casino & Hotel Maryland, Live! Casino & Hotel Philadelphia, and Live! Casino Pittsburgh, including applicable long-term ground leases, from affiliates of The Cordish Companies (“Cordish”). The initial transaction has an aggregate consideration of approximately $1.81 billion. Cordish will immediately lease back all the properties, and continue uninterrupted to own, control and manage all the gaming operations of the facilities. The transaction for the three properties includes not only the existing real estate assets, but also a binding partnership on future Cordish casino developments, as well as potential financing partnerships between GLPI and Cordish in other areas of Cordish’s portfolio of real estate and operating businesses.
Consideration for the three-property real estate transactions will be comprised of a mix of qualified debt assumption (to be satisfied by GLPI), cash, and $323 million of newly-issued operating partnership units, or OP units, in GLPI’s operating partnership, economically aligning both groups for future collaboration and partnership.
Simultaneous with the closing of these transactions, GLPI will enter into a new triple-net master lease with Cordish for Live! Casino & Hotel Philadelphia, and Live! Casino Pittsburgh, as well a single asset lease for Live! Casino & Hotel Maryland. The master lease and single asset lease will have an initial term of 39 years, with a maximum term of 60 years inclusive of tenant renewal options. The initial annual cash rent for all three properties will be $125.0 million, with a 1.75% fixed yearly escalator on the entirety of the rent commencing upon the leases’ second anniversary, representing an implied capitalization rate of 6.9%. The rent coverage ratio in 2022 is expected to approximate 2.0x for the master lease and 2.7x for the single asset lease.
Peter Carlino, Chairman and CEO of GLPI, commented, “We are excited to establish a relationship with The Cordish Companies, one of the country’s preeminent developers of large-scale experiential real estate projects, casinos, hospitality and entertainment districts. We have long admired Cordish for their creation of the highly successful ‘Live!’ brand across these entertainment, gaming and hospitality districts. A crucial aspect of our transaction was Cordish’s continued commitment to operating with the same team, approach, and standard of excellence that has brought their casinos so much success. These new leases are expected to have strong rent coverage at an accretive cap rate while further expanding and diversifying our portfolio and marking a continuation of our strategy to build an industry leading, high quality tenant roster. In addition to the real estate transaction for the three properties, we are excited to partner with Cordish on a range of future strategic opportunities that can leverage the financial and real estate development strengths and resources of both companies. The OP unit portion of the transaction consideration aligns our interests with the goal of building new value for our constituents.”
David Cordish, Chairman of The Cordish Companies, commented, “We have long admired GLPI’s pioneering structure and accomplishments as a public platform. Cordish is delighted to be partnering with GLPI on this range of transactions, which align two recognized leaders in their respective industries. Live! is iconic brand, and our commitment to our customers, team members and local communities as top priorities will continue unabated. We look forward to continue delivering quality entertainment experiences in the markets we serve now, and collaborating and partnering with GLPI on opportunities to grow the Live! brand in the future. Our election to receive a significant portion of our consideration in GLPI OP units stands testament to our recognition of GLPI’s significant underlying value and quality as a company, and the synergies we see between the two companies.”
The Maryland transaction is expected to close by 2021 year end, and the Pennsylvania transactions are expected to close in early-2022, all subject to receipt of required regulatory approvals, financing and other customary closing conditions. GLPI expects to fund the total cash consideration payable by it at the closings using cash on hand, borrowings under its revolving credit facility and/or with funds from additional financing arrangements, which are expected to include issuances of debt and equity securities, or a combination thereof. The sources of financing actually used will depend upon a variety of factors, including market conditions.
In addition to the real estate transaction for the three properties, and the potential for collaboration at existing or future non-gaming properties, GLPI and Cordish have agreed to collaborate on a range of future real estate and development opportunities, including:
- Casino Development Equity Co-Investment Partnership: For a period of seven years following the closing of the transaction for the Pennsylvania properties, GLPI will co-invest with Cordish on any new gaming development project, excluding those involving currently-owned Cordish properties or existing gaming licensed facilities. GLPI will invest in 20% of Cordish’s portion of the equity in the project throughout the life of the project.
- Right Of First Refusal: For a period of five years following the closing of the transaction for the Pennsylvania properties, GLPI will have a right of first offer and right of first refusal on any sale-leaseback (or similar) transaction which Cordish pursues, in whole or in part, related to a specifically identified Cordish Live! Entertainment District property.
Wells Fargo Securities acted as financial advisor to GLPI on the transaction.
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.
About The Cordish Companies
The Cordish Companies’ origins date back to 1910 and encompass four generations of privately-held, family ownership. During the past ten decades, The Cordish Companies has grown into a global leader in Commercial Real Estate; Entertainment Districts; Sports-Anchored Developments; Gaming; Hotels; Residential Properties; Restaurants; Coworking Spaces; and Private Equity. One of the largest and most respected developers in the world, The Cordish Companies has been awarded an unprecedented seven Urban Land Institute Awards for Excellence for public-private developments that are of unique significance to the cities in which they are located. The Cordish Companies has developed and operates highly acclaimed dining, entertainment and hospitality destinations throughout the United States, many falling under The Cordish Companies’ Live! Brand, highly regarded as one of the premier entertainment brands in the country. In gaming, The Cordish Companies has developed among the most successful casino hotel resorts in the world including the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Hollywood, Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Tampa, Live! Casino & Hotel Maryland, Live! Casino & Hotel Philadelphia, and Live! Casino Pittsburgh. Welcoming over 55 million visitors per year, these developments are among the highest profile dining, entertainment, gaming, hotel and sports-anchored destinations in the country. Over the generations, The Cordish Companies has remained true to the family’s core values of quality, entrepreneurial spirit, long-term personal relationships, and integrity. As a testimony to the long-term vision of its family leadership, The Cordish Companies still owns and manages virtually every business it has created. For more information visit www.cordish.com or follow us on Twitter.
“The Cordish Companies,” “The Cordish Company” and “Cordish” are trademarks used under license by independent corporations, legal liability companies and partnerships (“Cordish Entities”). Each Cordish Entity is a separate, single-purpose legal entity that is solely responsible for its obligations and liabilities. No common operations or financial interdependency, and no intermingling of assets or liabilities of the Cordish Entities exists, or should be deemed to exist, as a result of the potential common reference to multiple independent entities operating under the names “Cordish,” “The Cordish Companies” or “The Cordish Company” here or elsewhere.
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 our ability to complete the transactions and the accretive impact of such transactions. 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 the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) and its mutations, on GLPI as a result of the impact of such pandemics 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 successfully consummate the announced transactions with The Cordish Companies, including the ability of the parties to satisfy the various conditions to closing, including receipt of all required regulatory approvals, or other delays or impediments to completing the proposed transactions; 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, 2020, 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.
| Contact | |
| 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] |
| The Cordish Companies | |
| Cari Furman, Director of Communications | |
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Gaming and Leisure Properties Expands Board of Directors With Appointment of Michael Borofsky
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.
| Contact | |
| Gaming and Leisure Properties, Inc. | Investor Relations |
| 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
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.
Contact:
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610-378-8232
Investor Relations
Joseph Jaffoni at JCIR
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Gaming and Leisure Properties, Inc. Declares Fourth Quarter 2025 Cash Dividend of $0.78 Per Share
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.
Contact
| 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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