Penn National Gaming, Inc.
PENN
Consumer Discretionary
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Penn National Gaming, Inc. is screened out under 2 exclusion reasons spanning 2 issue categories.
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Penn National Gaming operates horse racing facilities and derives significant revenue from pari-mutuel wagering on live animal races. This business model is built on the commercial exploitation of animals for entertainment and gambling revenue. The company's operations include multiple racetracks where animals are bred, trained, and raced for profit.
While Penn National Gaming has taken steps to prohibit animal circuses at its properties following a 2020 appeal from PETA, its core business remains dependent on horse racing. The company has not announced any plans to phase out its live racing operations.
Penn Entertainment (formerly Penn National Gaming) operates 43 casinos and gaming facilities across North America; also operates ESPN Bet (online sports betting) via Disney partnership — gambling operations are the core business
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