'We are very excited to be moving forward with construction on a new, state-of-the-art Hollywood Casino Joliet in an ideal location,' said Jay Snowden, CEO and President of PENN Entertainment. The Company expects to create 450 construction jobs and 515 permanent jobs at the new facility, growing PENN’s current team in Joliet by 150 team members. The best-in-class facility will feature approximately 850 slots and 44 live table games, including a baccarat room, a retail sportsbook, high quality bars and restaurants, an approximately 10,000 square foot event center with meeting areas, and approximately 1,330 parking spaces. The $185 million regional destination will anchor RockRun Collection, a new super-regional commercial and residential development, conveniently located adjacent to the Interstate 80 and Interstate 55 interchange in Joliet and projected to have 230,000 passing vehicles daily.

The entirely new land-based casino and entertainment facility will replace the Company’s nearby riverboat casino when completed. ('PENN' or the 'Company') (Nasdaq: PENN) announced today that it will host a groundbreaking ceremony for the future Hollywood Casino Joliet on Decemat 2 pm CT. & JOLIET, Ill., December 12, 2023-( BUSINESS WIRE)-PENN Entertainment, Inc.

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