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Business Summary

Gaming and Leisure Properties, Inc. (GLPI) operates as a self-administered and self-managed Pennsylvania REIT, primarily focused on acquiring, financing, and owning real estate property to be leased to gaming operators under triple-net lease arrangements . The company also extends loans that generate fixed or variable returns, which may convert into leased rent upon project completion or stabilization . As of December 31, 2025, GLPI's portfolio comprised interests in 69 gaming and related facilities, geographically diversified across 20 states, owning over 5,600 acres and leasing approximately 1,000 acres, with 100% occupancy . The company aims to provide investment opportunities in the gaming industry's growth while offering the stability and cash flow characteristics of a REIT .

GLPI's core business model revolves around its triple-net lease structure, where tenants are responsible for all facility maintenance, insurance, taxes (excluding income taxes), utilities, and other services necessary for the leased properties and business operations . This structure results in stable and predictable cash flows for GLPI, coupled with limited operating expenses and high margins . The company's revenue is primarily recurring, derived from contractual rent terms in its leases, with a smaller component from percentage rent tied to property performance . Primary customer segments are leading regional gaming operators, with approximately 97% of cash rent coming from five major tenants: PENN Entertainment, Inc., Caesars Entertainment, Boyd Gaming Corporation, The Cordish Companies, and Bally's Corporation .

The company's revenue streams are categorized into rental income, income from investment in leases (financing receivables and sales-type), and interest income from real estate loans . For the year ended December 31, 2025, rental income was $1,367.943 million , income from investment in leases, financing receivables was $195.649 million , income from investment in leases, sales type was $15.126 million , and interest income from real estate loans was $16.034 million . Total cash income for the period was $1,505.346 million . Percentage rent and other rental revenue contributed $72.624 million to total cash income in 2025, representing 4.8% of total cash rent .

GLPI's portfolio includes various master leases and single property leases with its major tenants. Key leases include the Amended PENN Master Lease and PENN 2023 Master Lease, covering 34 gaming facilities . The Amended Pinnacle Master Lease, Boyd Master Lease, and Belterra Park Lease cover properties operated by PENN and Boyd . Caesars properties are under the Amended and Restated Caesars Master Lease and Horseshoe St. Louis Lease . Bally's Corporation leases properties under the Bally's Master Lease, Bally's Chicago Lease, Bally's Master Lease II, Casino Queen Master Lease, and Tropicana Las Vegas Lease . Cordish operates facilities under the Maryland Live! Lease and Pennsylvania Live! Master Lease . Other leases include the Rockford Lease (managed by Hard Rock), Tioga Downs Lease (American Racing), and Strategic Gaming Leases .

For the fiscal year ended December 31, 2025, GLPI reported total revenues of $1,594.752 million , an increase of 4.1% year-over-year . Total operating expenses were $393.299 million , leading to income from operations of $1,201.453 million . Net income was $850.356 million , and net income attributable to common shareholders was $825.111 million , representing a 5.2% increase year-over-year . Diluted earnings per common share were $2.95 , an increase of 2.8% . The company's cash and cash equivalents stood at $224.314 million as of December 31, 2025, and total long-term debt, net of unamortized debt issuance costs, bond premiums, and original issuance discounts, was $7,203.731 million .

Comparing 2025 to 2024, total income from real estate increased by $63.2 million , primarily due to recent acquisitions and development activity, which boosted cash income by $73.6 million . Lease escalations and higher percentage rent contributed an additional $17.7 million and $2.3 million , respectively. However, unfavorable straight-line and deferred rent adjustments of $33.6 million and lower accretion of $0.6 million on investment in leases partially offset these gains. Total operating expenses decreased by $7.6 million , mainly due to a $28.6 million decline in the provision for credit losses, offset by increases in land rights and ground lease expense ($7.7 million) and general and administrative expenses ($3.9 million) . Other expenses, net, increased by $28.0 million , driven by higher borrowing levels and a $17.2 million decrease in interest income.

Significant operational developments in 2025 included the completion of funding for PENN's M Resort hotel tower ($150 million at a 7.79% capitalization rate) and Hollywood Casino Joliet relocation ($130 million at a 7.75% capitalization rate) , both of which opened in 2025. GLPI also completed funding for Casino Queen's landside casino and hotel development at the former Belle of Baton Rouge site ($111 million at a 9.00% capitalization rate) . The company funded $201.6 million for Bally's Chicago at an 8.5% capitalization rate and $9.6 million for the Casino Queen Marquette landside development project at an 8.25% capitalization rate . Acquisitions included Sunland Park Racetrack and Casino for $183.75 million at an 8.16% capitalization rate .

Business Outlook

GLPI anticipates that its future growth will primarily stem from funding commitments to its tenants and strategic acquisitions of gaming and other properties for lease to third parties. The company has several significant funding commitments as of December 31, 2025, including up to $940 million for construction hard costs for Bally's Chicago, of which $201.6 million has been advanced. Another commitment is for up to $225 million for the relocation of PENN's riverboat casino in Aurora, Illinois, with no funds advanced yet, and an expected opening in the first half of 2026 . Additionally, GLPI has committed up to $175 million for a potential transaction at the former Tropicana Las Vegas site with Bally's, with $48.5 million already advanced.

Further growth vectors include a $110 million Ione Loan to fund a new casino development near Sacramento, California, with $56.6 million advanced as of December 31, 2025, and an anticipated opening in February 2026 . The company has also committed to fund construction costs of up to $16.5 million for a landside development project at Casino Queen Marquette, with $9.6 million funded. A substantial commitment of $467 million is for the land and hard cost development of the future Live! Virginia Casino & Hotel in Petersburg, Virginia, with a capitalization rate of 8.0% on both the land acquisition ($27 million) and hard cost development funding ($440 million) . The land acquisition for this project was funded on January 15, 2026 .

GLPI also has a $225.3 million commitment to serve as the lead real estate financing partner for Caesars Republic Sonoma County, consisting of a $180 million delayed draw term loan at a fixed rate of 12.50% and a $45.3 million term loan B issued at an original issue discount of 3% and bearing interest at SOFR plus 900 basis points, with a SOFR floor of 1% . The term loan B commitment was funded in December 2025 . Upon or prior to the maturity of the six-year term loans, Dry Creek will lease the property back to an affiliate of GLPI, and GLPI will sublease the property back to an affiliate of Dry Creek for no less than $112.5 million for 45 years at a 9.75% capitalization rate .

The company's operational outlook includes managing its cost structure, with total operating expenses decreasing by $7.6 million in 2025 compared to 2024, primarily due to a $28.6 million decline in the provision for credit losses. Depreciation expense increased by $5.7 million in 2025 due to recent acquisitions. GLPI's triple-net lease structure places the responsibility for facility maintenance, insurance, taxes, and utilities on its tenants, limiting GLPI's direct operating expenses .

For capital allocation, GLPI announced an increase to its quarterly cash dividend to $0.78 per share (or $3.12 per share on an annualized basis) in the second quarter of 2025, representing a 2.6% increase . The company also has a 2025 ATM Program under which it may sell up to an aggregate of $1.25 billion of its common stock, with $886.7 million remaining for issuance as of December 31, 2025. In 2025, GLPI sold 7.59 million shares under forward sale agreements to raise gross proceeds of $363.3 million . Capital project expenditures were approximately $304.4 million in 2025, primarily for development projects at Bally's Chicago, Casino Queen Marquette, and Bally's Baton Rouge.

Management explicitly flagged several structural headwinds and execution risks to its growth plan. These include the ability of partners to successfully complete construction projects, such as Bally's Chicago, and their willingness to meet obligations under construction financing and development documents . The impact of higher inflation and interest rates, and economic uncertainty on discretionary consumer spending, could affect the casino operations of tenants . The availability of suitable acquisition and development opportunities and the ability to acquire and lease properties on favorable terms are also risks . Delays in obtaining regulatory approvals for property ownership or planned acquisitions could impede growth .

Risk Factors

GLPI faces several material risks, including significant dependence on its major tenants, particularly PENN, for revenue, with approximately 59.1% of its collective income from real estate derived from PENN's leases in 2025. The bankruptcy or insolvency of any tenant could lead to lease termination and substantial losses, as federal law may limit eviction rights and claims for unpaid rent are subject to statutory limitations . The company operates in a highly competitive industry for real property investments, facing larger competitors with greater financial resources and lower costs of capital . Investments in and acquisitions of gaming properties carry risks such as underperforming assets or tenants, and real estate development projects are exposed to construction delays, cost overruns, and difficulties in obtaining governmental approvals . GLPI is susceptible to the risks of the gaming industry, including economic downturns, changes in consumer trends, and increased competition from various forms of gaming and leisure activities, which could negatively impact tenant revenues and, consequently, GLPI's percentage rent . Extensive regulation from gaming authorities requires GLPI and its affiliates to maintain licenses and suitability findings, and changes in control or significant transactions require prior approval, which can delay or prohibit property transfers . Agreements to provide funding for casino development projects, such as up to $940 million for Bally's Chicago, expose GLPI to higher risks associated with construction costs, delays, and the ability of partners to complete projects, potentially leading to increased credit loss reserves . Tribal loans, like the $110 million Ione Loan, carry additional risks related to the enforceability of sovereign immunity waivers and limitations on customary foreclosure remedies . The company may experience uninsured or underinsured losses from catastrophic events, and environmental liabilities could materially impair property values . Cybersecurity breaches and disruptions of IT networks pose risks of financial misstatements, unauthorized data access, and reputational damage . Long-term triple-net leases include rent escalations that continue regardless of tenant cash flows, potentially making it harder for tenants to meet obligations if their performance declines . Uncertainty in U.S. trade policies and tariffs may increase construction costs and supply chain disruptions, impacting projects like Bally's Chicago, and broader inflationary pressures could reduce discretionary consumer spending on gaming . The loss of key personnel, particularly Chairman and CEO Peter M. Carlino, could harm the business and impede strategic objectives . Failure to qualify or remain qualified as a REIT would subject GLPI to U.S. federal corporate income tax, substantially reducing cash available for distributions . The REIT rules are complex, and even technical violations could jeopardize qualification . REIT distribution requirements may limit GLPI's ability to retain earnings for acquisitions or development, potentially requiring borrowing or asset sales to meet distribution obligations . GLPI has approximately $7.2 billion in long-term indebtedness as of December 31, 2025, which could limit its ability to obtain additional financing, dedicate cash flows to debt service, and increase vulnerability to economic downturns . Covenants in debt agreements, such as a maximum total debt to total asset value ratio of 60% , restrict operational flexibility, and a breach could accelerate indebtedness .

Management Priorities

Management's message to shareholders emphasizes GLPI's strategy of investing in the growth opportunities of the gaming industry while maintaining the stability and cash flow characteristics of a REIT. They highlight the collection of 100% of contractual rent in cash for the year ended December 31, 2025, and a 4.1% increase in total revenues to $1.59 billion . Key strategic priorities include expanding the portfolio through acquisitions and development projects, as evidenced by transactions totaling $3.7 billion since January 1, 2024, and significant development funding commitments such as up to $940 million for Bally's Chicago. Management also focuses on disciplined capital allocation, maintaining a conservative balance sheet, and a credit profile supportive of investment-grade ratings. They announced an increase to the quarterly cash dividend to $0.78 per share (or $3.12 per share on an annualized basis) in the second quarter of 2025, representing a 2.6% increase. Management believes that cash generated from operations, cash on hand, available amounts under the Amended Credit Agreement, and the ability to raise equity proceeds (including through the 2025 ATM Program with $886.7 million remaining for issuance) will be adequate to meet anticipated debt service, capital expenditures, working capital, and dividend requirements.

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  14. [14] Item 12, Revenue Recognition — Details of the Company's rental income for the year ended December 31, 2025
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  16. [16] Item 7, MD&A — Key Trends That May Affect Our Business
  17. [17] Item 1, Business — Property and lease information
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  96. [96] Item 2, Summary of Significant Accounting Policies — Concentration of Credit Risk
  97. [97] Item 1A, Risk Factors — The bankruptcy or insolvency of any of our tenants could result in termination of such tenant's lease and material losses to us.
  98. [98] Item 1A, Risk Factors — Our pursuit of investments in, and acquisitions or development of, additional properties may be unsuccessful or fail to meet our expectations.
  99. [99] Item 1A, Risk Factors — Our pursuit of investments in, and acquisitions or development of, additional properties may be unsuccessful or fail to meet our expectations.
  100. [100] Item 1A, Risk Factors — We are dependent on the gaming industry and may be susceptible to the risks associated with it, which could materially adversely affect our business, financial position or results of operations.
  101. [101] Item 1A, Risk Factors — We face extensive regulation from gaming and other regulatory authorities.
  102. [102] Item 1A, Risk Factors — Our agreements to provide funding for various casino development projects expose us to risks of loss that are different from those associated with the ownership and leasing of properties.
  103. [103] Item 1A, Risk Factors — Our agreements to provide funding for various casino development projects expose us to risks of loss that are different from those associated with the ownership and leasing of properties.
  104. [104] Item 1A, Risk Factors — We might not be able to exercise customary enforcement rights as the lender under our tribal loans.
  105. [105] Item 1A, Risk Factors — We might not be able to exercise customary enforcement rights as the lender under our tribal loans.
  106. [106] Item 1A, Risk Factors — We may experience uninsured or under insured losses, which could result in a significant loss of the capital we have invested in a property, decrease anticipated future revenues or cause us to incur unanticipated expense.
  107. [107] Item 1A, Risk Factors — We face risks associated with security breaches through cyber-attacks, cyber intrusions or otherwise, as well as other significant disruptions of our information technology (IT) networks and related systems.
  108. [108] Item 1A, Risk Factors — Our long-term, triple-net leases include rent escalations over specified periods that in some instances are fixed or capped and will generally continue to apply regardless of the amount of cash flows generated by the properties subject to such lease agreements.
  109. [109] Item 1A, Risk Factors — Uncertainty regarding and changes in U.S. trade policies and tariffs may increase costs and adversely affect our tenants', and, therefore, our financial condition.
  110. [110] Item 1A, Risk Factors — Our success depends on our ability to attract, motivate and retain key personnel and plan for future executive transitions.
  111. [111] Item 1A, Risk Factors — If we do not qualify to be taxed as a REIT, or fail to remain qualified as a REIT, we will be subject to U.S. federal income tax as a regular corporation and could face a substantial tax liability, which may reduce the amount of cash available for distribution to our shareholders.
  112. [112] Item 1A, Risk Factors — Qualifying as a REIT involves highly technical and complex provisions of the Code and violations of these provisions could jeopardize our REIT qualifications.
  113. [113] Item 1A, Risk Factors — REIT distribution requirements could adversely affect our ability to execute our business plan.
  114. [114] Item 1A, Risk Factors — We have a material amount of indebtedness which could have a significant effect on our business.
  115. [115] Item 1A, Risk Factors — We have a material amount of indebtedness which could have a significant effect on our business.
  116. [116] Item 1A, Risk Factors — Covenants in our debt agreements may limit our operational flexibility, and a covenant breach or default could materially adversely affect our business, financial position or results of operations.
  117. [117] Item 1A, Risk Factors — Covenants in our debt agreements may limit our operational flexibility, and a covenant breach or default could materially adversely affect our business, financial position or results of operations.
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Analysis on 5/21/2026