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Peter Carlino

Chairman · PENN Entertainment
Based: Wyomissing, USA
In short

Founder and Chairman of PENN Entertainment, which he built from a single racetrack into a national operator.

About Peter Carlino

Peter Carlino founded the company that became PENN Entertainment and serves as its Chairman. He led its growth from a Pennsylvania racetrack operator into one of the largest US regional casino groups, and oversaw the spin-off of its real estate into Gaming and Leisure Properties.

Current role & focus

Carlino chairs the PENN board, having stepped back from day-to-day leadership in favour of CEO Jay Snowden.

Background & history

Peter Carlino built the company that became PENN Entertainment from a Pennsylvania racetrack operator into one of the largest US regional casino groups through a long series of acquisitions. He oversaw the 2013 spin-off of its real estate into Gaming and Leisure Properties, and the company was renamed from Penn National Gaming to PENN Entertainment in 2022. He serves as Chairman.

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Founder and Chairman of PENN Entertainment, which he built from a single racetrack into a national operator.

Peter Carlino is Chairman at PENN Entertainment.

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