Gaming and Leisure Properties Inc. Announces 2015 Distribution Tax Treatment

WYOMISSING, Pa., Jan. 29, 2016 -- Gaming and Leisure Properties, Inc. (NASDAQ:GLPI) today announced the income tax allocation for federal income tax purposes of its aggregate distributions of $2.18 per share of common stock (CUSIP: 36467J108).

Gaming and Leisure Properties’ tax return for the year ended December 31, 2015, has not been filed.  As a result, the income tax allocation for the distributions discussed above has been calculated using the best available information as of the date of the release. 

Please note that federal tax laws affect taxpayers differently, and the information in this release is not intended as advice to shareholders on how distributions should be reported on their tax returns.  Also note that state and local taxation of real estate investment trust distributions varies and may not be the same as the taxation under the federal rules.  Shareholders are encouraged to consult with their own tax advisors as to their specific federal, state, and local income tax treatment of the Company’s distributions.

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 expects to grow its portfolio by aggressively pursuing opportunities to acquire additional gaming facilities to lease to gaming operators. GLPI also intends to diversify its portfolio over time, including by acquiring properties outside the gaming industry to lease to third parties. GLPI is the first gaming-focused REIT.

Forward-Looking Statements

This press release includes "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. These statements can be identified by the use of forward looking terminology such as "expects," "believes," "estimates," "intends," "may," "will," "should" or "anticipates" or the negative or other variation of these or similar words, or by discussions of future events, strategies or risks and uncertainties. Such forward looking statements are inherently subject to risks, uncertainties and assumptions about GLPI and its subsidiaries, including risks related to the following: the ability to receive, or delays in obtaining, the regulatory approvals required to complete announced acquisitions; delays or impediments, other than regulatory approvals, to completing announced acquisitions, including GLPI’s ability to successfully identify a third party operator for The Meadows Racetrack and Casino and related transfer of operating assets, licenses and permits; GLPI's ability to maintain its status as a REIT; the availability of and the ability to identify suitable and attractive acquisition and development opportunities and the ability to acquire and lease those properties on favorable terms; the ability to diversify into different businesses, such as hotels, entertainment facilities and office space; changes in the U.S. tax law and other state, federal or local laws, whether or not specific to REITs or to the gaming or lodging industries; and other factors described in GLPI's Annual Report on Form 10-K (as amended on Form 10-K/A) for the year ended December 31, 2014, subsequent Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q (each as amended on Forms 10-Q/A) and Current Reports on Form 8-K, each as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission. All subsequent written and oral forward looking statements attributable to GLPI or persons acting on GLPI's behalf are expressly qualified in their entirety by the cautionary statements included in this press release. GLPI undertakes no obligation to publicly update or revise any forward looking statements contained or incorporated by reference herein, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as required by law. In light of these risks, uncertainties and assumptions, the forward-looking events discussed in this press release may not occur.

Contact

Investor Relations - Gaming and Leisure Properties, Inc.
Kara Smith
T: 646-277-1211
Email: [email protected]

Bill Clifford
T: 610-401-2900
Email: [email protected]