Penn Entertainment will lay off about 100 employees as it focuses on growth for ESPNBet. The company employs about 20,000 people.
Less than a month after a report that Boyd Gaming BYD was considering a buyout of casino and sports betting operator Penn Entertainment PENN, a new bidder has emerged.
PENN Entertainment (PENN) has bolstered its industry-leading loyalty program by expanding partnership with Ticketmaster.
Earlier today, casino operator and sports betting company PENN Entertainment Inc (NASDAQ:PENN) was downgraded on valuation concerns.
Raymond James downgraded PENN Entertainment Inc (NASDAQ:PENN) to "market perform" from "outperform" earlier today, with the analyst in question noting the security's recent gains made its valuation "appropriate.
Penn Entertainment (NASDAQ: PENN ) stock is in the news Friday as reports spread that the company has received an acquisition offer from Boyd Gaming (NYSE: BYD ). According to these reports, Boyd Gaming is looking to acquire Penn Entertainment for more than $9 billion.
Shares of PENN Entertainment PENN traded higher on Thursday with a report linking the company to an acquisition that could change the casino sector.
Penn Entertainment (PENN) shares soared over 18% in intraday trading Friday after an advisory firm and activist investor said the operator of casinos, online gaming, and racetracks should look for a sale.
Penn Entertainment (NASDAQ: PENN ) stock is a hot topic among traders on Friday alongside news that an activist investor sent a letter to its Board of Directors. Investment advisor Donerail Group is behind this letter and it's pushing for the company to sell itself.
With lower revenue and greater losses, PENN Entertainment's first quarter earnings were a disappointment for investors. However, during the quarter, I believe the company made some positive steps for better management of ESPN Bet. As the stock valuation in terms of the P/S multiple is hovering around the historical bottom, I believe the stock price would show better performance in the coming months.