Penn National Gaming changes name

Wyomissing-based Pen National Gaming has changed its name. 

The company, which is a provider of integrated entertainment, sports content and casino gaming experiences and operates 44 properties in 20 states, as well as online sports betting will now be known as PENN Entertainment Inc. 

Jay Snowden, president and CEO of the company announced the change during his second quarter financial report. 

“Today is an exciting day for us as we become PENN Entertainment Inc.m” he said. “Over the past few years, PENN has transformed our business through a highly differentiated strategy focused on organic cross-sell opportunities, which is reinforced by our investments in market-leading retail casinos, sports media assets, owned technology, including a state-of-the-art, fully integrated digital sports and online casino betting platform, and an in-house iCasino content studio. Our new name maintains ties to our legacy while better reflecting our evolution into North America’s leading provider of integrated entertainment, sports content and casino gaming experiences.”