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    	COMPANY DATA:
    		COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:			PENN NATIONAL GAMING INC
    		CENTRAL INDEX KEY:			0000921738
    		STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION:	HOTELS & MOTELS [7011]
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    		STATE OF INCORPORATION:			PA
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    	BUSINESS ADDRESS:
    		STREET 1:		825 BERKSHIRE BLVD STE 200
    		STREET 2:		WYOMISSING PROFESSIONAL CENTER
    		CITY:			WYOMISSING
    		STATE:			PA
    		ZIP:			19610
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