Gaming and Leisure Properties, Inc. Schedules Second Quarter 2017 Earnings Release and Conference Call

WYOMISSING, Pa., July 06, 2017 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Gaming and Leisure Properties, Inc. GLPI today announced that the Company will release its 2017 second quarter financial results at 7:00 a.m. ET on Thursday, July 27, 2017 and will host a conference call at 11:00 a.m. ET on Thursday, July 27, 2017.

During the conference call, Peter M. Carlino, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, and William J. Clifford, Chief Financial Officer, will review the quarter's results and performance, discuss recent events and conduct a question-and-answer period.

Webcast

The conference call will be available in the Investor Relations section of the Company's website at www.glpropinc.com. To listen to a live broadcast, go to the site at least 15 minutes prior to the scheduled start time in order to register, download and install any necessary audio software. A replay of the call will also be available for 90 days on the Company's website.

To Participate in the Telephone Conference Call:

Dial in at least five minutes prior to start time.

Domestic: 1-877-407-0784

International: 1-201-689-8560

Conference Call Playback:

Domestic: 1-844-512-2921

International: 1-412-317-6671

Passcode: 13666045

The playback can be accessed through August, 3, 2017.

About Gaming and Leisure Properties

GLPI is engaged in the business of acquiring, financing, and owning real estate property to be leased to gaming operators in triple-net lease arrangements, pursuant to which the tenant is responsible for all facility maintenance, insurance required in connection with the leased properties and the business conducted on the leased properties, taxes levied on or with respect to the leased properties and all utilities and other services necessary or appropriate for the leased properties and the business conducted on the leased properties. GLPI elected to be taxed as a real estate investment trust ("REIT") for United States federal income tax purposes commencing with the 2014 taxable year and is the first gaming-focused REIT.

Contact – Investor Relations

Bill Clifford

T: 610-401-2900

Email: Bclifford@glpropinc.com 

Hayes Croushore

T: 610-378-8396

Email: Hcroushore@glpropinc.com