FORM 10-Q

                       SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

                             Washington, D.C. 20549

(Mark One)

           x QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE
                         SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

                  For the quarterly period ended JUNE 30, 1999

                                       OR

           o TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE
                         SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

             For the transition period from ________ to ___________

                         Commission file number: 0-24206


                           Penn National Gaming, Inc.
             (Exact name of Registrant as specified in its charter)

                             Pennsylvania 23-2234473
                (State or other jurisdiction of (I.R.S. Employer
               incorporation or organization) Identification No.)

                           Penn National Gaming, Inc.
                         825 Berkshire, Blvd., Suite 200
                              Wyomissing, PA 19610
               (Address of principal executive offices) (Zip code)

                                  610-373-2400
               (Registrant's telephone number including area code)



         Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports
required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the  Securities  Exchange  Act of
1934  during  the  preceding  12 months  (or for such  shorter  period  that the
registrant was required to file such reports),  and (2) has been subject to such
filing requirements for the past 90 days. Yes X No ____








                   (APPLICABLE ONLY TO CORPORATE REGISTRANTS)

         Indicate the number of shares  outstanding of each of the  registrant's
classes of common stock, as of the latest practicable date.

Title                                        Outstanding  as of August 10, 1999

Common Stock Par value $.01 per share                        14,869,021

THIS REPORT INCLUDES "FORWARD-LOOKING  STATEMENTS" WITHIN THE MEANING OF SECTION
27A OF THE SECURITIES ACT OF 1933 AND SECTION 21E OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT
OF 1934, AS AMENDED.  ALL STATEMENTS  OTHER THAN STATEMENTS OF HISTORICAL  FACTS
INCLUDED  IN THIS  REPORT  LOCATED  ELSEWHERE  HEREIN  REGARDING  THE  COMPANY'S
OPERATIONS,   FINANCIAL   POSITION  AND  BUSINESS   STRATEGY,   MAY   CONSTITUTE
FORWARD-LOOKING   TERMINOLOGY  SUCH  AS  "MAY",  "WILL",   "EXPECT",   "INTEND",
"ESTIMATE",  "ANTICIPATE",  "BELIEVE" OR "CONTINUE"  OR THE NEGATIVE  THEREOF OR
VARIATIONS  THEREON OR SIMILAR  TERMINOLOGY.  ALTHOUGH THE COMPANY BELIEVES THAT
THE EXPECTATIONS REFLECTED IN SUCH FORWARD-LOOKING  STATEMENTS ARE REASONABLE AT
THIS TIME, IT CAN GIVE NO ASSURANCE  THAT SUCH  EXPECTATIONS  WILL PROVE TO HAVE
BEEN  CORRECT.  IMPORTANT  FACTORS  THAT COULD  CAUSE  ACTUAL  RESULTS TO DIFFER
MATERIALLY  FROM  THE  COMPANY'S  EXPECTATIONS  ("CAUTIOUNARY  STATEMENTS")  ARE
DISCLOSED IN THIS REPORT AND IN OTHER  MATERIALS  FILED WITH THE  SECURITIES AND
EXCHANGE COMMISSION.  ALL SUBSEQUENT WRITTEN AND ORAL FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS
ATTRIBUTABLE  TO THE  COMPANY  OR PERSONS  ACTING ON ITS  BEHALF  ARE  EXPRESSLY
QUALIFIED IN THEIR ENTIRETY BY THE CAUTIONARY STATEMENTS.



























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                   Penn National Gaming, Inc. And Subsidiaries

                                      INDEX


PART I - FINANCIAL INFORMATION                                        PAGE

Item 1 - Financial Statements

Consolidated Balance Sheets -
         June 30, 1999 (unaudited) and December 31, 1998              4-5

Consolidated Statements of Income -
         Six Months Ended June 30, 1999
         and 1998 (unaudited)                                           6

Consolidated Statements of Income -
         Three Months Ended June 30, 1999 and
         1998 (unaudited)                                               7

Consolidated Statement of Shareholders' Equity -
         Six Months Ended June 30, 1999 (unaudited)                     8

Consolidated Statements of Cash Flow -
         Six Months Ended June 30, 1999
         and 1998 (unaudited)                                        9-10

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements                          11-18

Item 2 - Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial
         Condition and Results of Operations                        19-22

Item 3 - Changes in information about Market Risk                      23
- -------------------------------------------------

PART II - OTHER INFORMATION                                            23

Item 1 - Legal Proceedings                                             23
- --------------------------

Item 6 - Exhibits and Reports on Form 8-K                              24
- -----------------------------------------

Signature Page                                                         25

Exhibit Index                                                          26








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Part I.  Financial Information

Item 1.  Financial Statements


                                    PENN NATIONAL GAMING INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
                                            CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
                                 (in thousands, except share and per share data)



                                                                                         June 30,      December 31,
                                                                                             1999              1998
                                                                                      (Unaudited)
                                                                             ---------------------------------------
                                                                                               
Assets
Current assets
  Cash and cash equivalents                                                         $      10,484    $        6,826
  Accounts receivable                                                                       5,995             3,840
  Prepaid expenses and other current assets                                                 2,081             2,131
  Deferred income taxes                                                                       332               458
  Prepaid income tax                                                                          114               859
                                                                             --------------------------------------
Total current assets                                                                       19,006            14,114
                                                                             --------------------------------------

Property, plant and equipment, at cost
  Land and improvements                                                                    27,500            26,969
  Building and improvements                                                                68,433            66,918
  Furniture, fixtures and equipment                                                        30,286            29,772
  Transportation equipment                                                                    603               527
  Leasehold improvements                                                                    9,767             9,579
  Leased equipment under capitalized lease                                                    824               824
  Construction in progress                                                                  1,601             1,847
                                                                             --------------------------------------
                                                                                          139,014           136,436
Less accumulated depreciation and amortization                                             19,235            15,684
                                                                             --------------------------------------
Net property, plant and equipment                                                         119,779           120,752
                                                                             --------------------------------------

Other assets
 Note receivable                                                                           11,250                 -
 Excess of cost over fair market value of net assets acquired
 (net of accumulated amortization of $2,308 and $2,002,
  respectively)                                                                            21,885            22,442
 Deferred financing costs                                                                   2,700             2,403
 Miscellaneous                                                                              1,107             1,087
                                                                             --------------------------------------
Total other assets                                                                         36,942            25,932
                                                                             --------------------------------------
                                                                                    $     175,727     $     160,798
                                                                             ======================================



          See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.
                                        4


                                    PENN NATIONAL GAMING INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
                                            CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
                                 (in thousands, except share and per share data)




                                                                      June 30,           December31,
                                                                          1999                 1998
                                                                               (Unaudited)
                                                                        ---------------------------------
                                                                                    
Liabilities and Shareholders' Equity
Current liabilities
  Current maturities of long-term debt and
      capital lease obligations                                   $     5,158             $     168
  Accounts payable                                                      6,575                 6,217
  Purses due horsemen                                                   3,478                   887
  Uncashed pari-mutuel tickets                                          1,094                 1,597
  Accrued expenses                                                      1,362                 1,063
  Accrued interest                                                        413                   468
  Accrued salaries & wages                                                752                   752
  Customer deposits                                                       719                   548
  Taxes, other than income taxes                                          965                   503
                                                                       ----------------------------------
Total current liabilities                                              20,516                12,203
                                                                       ----------------------------------
Long Term Liabilities
  Long-term debt and capital lease obligations,
    net of current maturities                                          81,272                78,088
  Deferred income taxes                                                11,917                11,471
                                                                       ----------------------------------
Total long-term liabilities                                            93,189                89,559
                                                                       ----------------------------------
Commitments and contingencies
Shareholders' equity
 Preferred stock,$.01 par value, authorized 1,000,000 shares;
    issued none                                                             -                     -
Common stock,$.01 par value, authorized 20,000,000 shares;
   issued 15,286,021 and 15,164,080, respectively                         154                   152
Treasury stock, 424,700 shares at cost                                 (2,379)               (2,379)
Additional paid in capital                                             38,447                38,025
Retained earnings                                                      25,800                23,238
                                                                       ----------------------------------
Total shareholders' equity                                             62,022                59,036
                                                                       ----------------------------------
                                                                  $   175,727           $   160,798
                                                                      ===================================




          See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.
                                        5


                             PENN NATIONAL GAMING INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
                                  CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME
                                (In thousands, except per share data)
                                             (Unaudited)



                                                                            Six Months Ended
                                                                               June 30,

                                                                         1999            1998
                                                                    ---------------------------
                                                                             
Revenues
    Pari-mutuel revenues
      Live races                                                   $    8,283      $   12,928
      Import simulcasting                                              35,050          34,114
      Export simulcasting                                               1,358           2,828
  Gaming revenue                                                       24,913          16,160
  Admissions, programs and other racing revenue                         2,984           2,956
  Concessions revenues                                                  5,584           4,427
                                                                    ----------------------------
Total revenues                                                         78,172          73,413
                                                                    ----------------------------
Operating expenses
  Purses, stakes, and trophies                                         14,098          13,946
  Direct salaries, payroll taxes and employee benefits                  8,720           9,263
  Simulcast expenses                                                    6,071           6,896
  Pari-mutuel taxes                                                     4,103           4,589
  Lottery taxes and administration                                      9,904           6,302
  Other direct meeting expenses                                        10,613          11,564
  Concessions expenses                                                  4,968           3,453
  Other operating expenses                                              6,435           5,021
  Horsemen's action expenses                                            1,250               -
  Depreciation and amortization                                         4,145           2,841
                                                                    ----------------------------
Total operating expenses                                               70,307          63,875
                                                                    ----------------------------
Income from operations                                                  7,865           9,538
                                                                    ----------------------------

Other income (expenses)
  Interest (expense)                                                   (4,333)         (4,243)
  Interest income                                                         605             451
 Other                                                                     (7)             30
                                                                    ----------------------------
Total other (expenses)                                                 (3,735)         (3,762)
                                                                    ----------------------------
Income before taxes                                                     4,130           5,776
Taxes on income                                                         1,568           2,099
                                                                    ----------------------------
Net Income                                                         $    2,562      $    3,677
                                                                    ============================

Basic earnings per share on net income                             $     0.17      $     0.24
                                                                    ----------------------------
Diluted earnings per share on net income                           $     0.17      $     0.24
                                                                    ----------------------------
Weighted average number of basic common shares outstanding             14,784          15,154
                                                                    ----------------------------
Weighted average number of diluted common shares outstanding           15,135          15,558
                                                                    ----------------------------


          See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.
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                                    PENN NATIONAL GAMING INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
                                        CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME
                                      (In thousands, except per share data)
                                                   (Unaudited)



                                                                                       Three Months Ended
                                                                                              June 30,

                                                                                     1999              1998
                                                                              --------------------------------
                                                                                            
Revenues
    Pari-mutuel revenues
      Live races                                                                $   5,868         $   7,623
      Import simulcasting                                                          19,749            17,763
      Export simulcasting                                                             847             1,502
  Gaming revenue                                                                   13,616             9,004
  Admissions, programs and other racing revenue                                     1,865             1,694
  Concessions revenues                                                              3,438             2,472
                                                                              ---------------------------------
Total revenues                                                                     45,383            40,058
                                                                              ---------------------------------
Operating expenses
  Purses, stakes, and trophies                                                      8,388             7,639
  Direct salaries, payroll taxes and employee benefits                              5,005             4,904
  Simulcast expenses                                                                3,685             3,795
  Pari-mutuel taxes                                                                 2,434             2,476
  Lottery taxes and administration                                                  5,415             3,371
  Other direct meeting expenses                                                     6,021             6,122
  Concessions expenses                                                              2,945             1,948
  Other operating expenses                                                          3,360             2,625
  Depreciation and amortization                                                     2,130             1,422
                                                                              --------------------------------
Total operating expenses                                                           39,383            34,302
                                                                              --------------------------------
Income from operations                                                              6,000             5,756
                                                                              --------------------------------
Other income (expenses)
  Interest (expense)                                                               (2,208)           (2,134)
  Interest income                                                                     396               250
 Other                                                                                 (7)               30
                                                                              --------------------------------
Total other (expenses)                                                             (1,819)            (1,854)
                                                                              --------------------------------
Income before taxes                                                                 4,181              3,902
Taxes on income                                                                     1,641              1,435
                                                                              --------------------------------
Net income                                                                    $     2,540              2,467
                                                                              ================================
Basic earnings per share on net income                                        $      0.17          $    0.16
                                                                              --------------------------------
Diluted earnings per share on net income                                      $      0.17          $    0.16
                                                                              --------------------------------
Weighted average number of basic common shares outstanding                         14,822             15,156
                                                                              --------------------------------
Weighted average number of diluted common shares outstanding                       15,183             15,542
                                                                              --------------------------------


          See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.
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                   PENN NATIONAL GAMING, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
                 CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY
                        (IN THOUSANDS, EXCEPT SHARE DATA)
                                   (Unaudited)




                                                                                         Additional
                                                   Common Stock           Treasury          Paid-In     Retained
                                               Shares        Amounts         Stock          Capital     Earnings       Total

                                                                                                  
Balance, at January 1, 1999                15,164,080        $   152     $ (2,379)        $  38,025     $ 23,238    $ 59,036

Issuance of common stock                      121,941              2                            422                      424

Net income for the six months
      ended June 30, 1999                           -              -             -                -        2,562       2,562
                                       --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------


Balance, at June 30, 1999                  15,286,021        $   154     $ (2,379)        $  38,447     $ 25,800    $ 62,022
                                       ======================================================================================
































          See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.
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                   PENN NATIONAL GAMING, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
                      CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOW
                                 (In thousands)
                                   (Unaudited)



                                                                                                    Six Months Ended
                                                                                                       June 30,

                                                                                                 1999                 1998
                                                                                           -------------        ------------
                                                                                                          
Cash flows from operating activities
  Net income                                                                               $    2,562           $    3,677
  Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash
   provided by operating activities
    Depreciation and amortization                                                               4,145                2,841
    Net deferred income tax assets and liabilities                                                572                  222
  Decrease (Increase) in
    Accounts receivable                                                                        (2,155)              (1,803)
    Prepaid expenses                                                                               50                 (668)
    Prepaid income taxes                                                                          745                2,123
    Miscellaneous other assets                                                                    (25)                (213)
  Increase (decrease) in
    Accounts payable                                                                              358                 (312)
    Purses due horsemen                                                                         2,591                1,423
    Uncashed pari-mutuel tickets                                                                 (503)                (554)
    Accrued expenses                                                                              299                 (579)
    Accrued interest                                                                              (55)                   8
    Accrued salaries & wages                                                                        -                  138
    Customers deposits                                                                            171                  233
    Taxes other than income payable                                                               462                  157
                                                                                           -------------        ------------
Net cash provided by operating activities                                                       9,217                6,693
                                                                                           -------------        ------------

Cash flows from investing activities
  Expenditures for property and equipment                                                      (2,578)              (4,932)
  Notes receivable                                                                            (11,250)                   -
  Other                                                                                           251                    -
                                                                                           -------------        ------------
Net cash (used in) investing activities                                                       (13,577)              (4,932)
                                                                                           -------------        ------------











          See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.
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                                     PENN NATIONAL GAMING, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
                                          CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOW
                                                     (In thousands)
                                                       (Unaudited)



                                                                                                  Six Months Ended
                                                                                                      June 30,
                                                                                                   1999              1998
                                                                                           -------------------------------
                                                                                                           
Cash flows from financing activities
   Proceeds from sale of common stock                                                              424                 18
   Proceeds from long term debt                                                                 11,500                  -
   Principal payments on long-term debt and capital lease obligations                           (3,326)               (34)
   Increase in unamortized financing cost                                                         (580)              (107)
                                                                                           -------------       -----------
Net cash provided by (used) in financing activities                                              8,018               (123)
                                                                                           -------------       -----------
Net increase in cash                                                                             3,658              1,638
Cash and cash equivalents, at beginning of period                                                6,826             21,854
                                                                                           -------------       -----------
Cash and cash equivalents, at end of period                                                $    10,484           $ 23,492
                                                                                           =============       ===========




























          See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.
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                   PENN NATIONAL GAMING, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
                   NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
                                   (Unaudited)

1.       Basis of Financial Statement Presentation

     The  accompanying  consolidated  financial  statements  are  unaudited  and
include the accounts of Penn National  Gaming,  Inc.,  (Penn) and its wholly and
majority owned  subsidiaries,  (collectively  the  "Company").  All  significant
intercompany transactions and balances have been eliminated.  Certain prior year
amounts have been reclassified to conform to current year presentation.

     In the  opinion  of  management,  all  adjustments  (consisting  of  normal
recurring  accruals)  have been made which are  necessary to present  fairly the
financial  position  of the  Company as of June 30,  1999 and the results of its
operations for the three and six month periods ended June 30, 1999 and 1998. The
results of operations  experienced  for the six month period ended June 30, 1999
are not  necessarily  indicative of the results to be experienced for the fiscal
year ended December 31, 1999.

     The statements and related notes herein have been prepared  pursuant to the
rules and  regulations of the Securities and Exchange  Commission.  Accordingly,
certain  information  and footnote  disclosures  normally  included in financial
statements prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting  principles
have been omitted pursuant to such rules and regulations. The accompanying notes
should  therefore be read in  conjunction  with the Company's  December 31, 1998
annual financial
statements.



2.  Wagering Information (in thousands)
                                                                  Three months ended June 30, 1999

                                                          Penn         Pocono      Charles
                                                      National          Downs         Town          Total
                                                                                     
Pari-mutuel wagering in-state on
  Company's live races                                $ 11,291        $ 7,197      $ 8,346       $  26,834
                                                      -----------------------------------------------------
Pari-mutuel wagering on simulcasting:

  Import simulcasting from other racetracks             49,421         34,831       12,962          97,214

  Export simulcasting to out of
    state wagering facilities                           20,228          6,348        2,042          28,618
                                                      -----------------------------------------------------

                                                        69,649         41,179       15,004         125,832
                                                      -----------------------------------------------------
Total pari-mutuel wagering                            $ 80,940        $48,376     $ 23,350       $ 152,666
                                                      =====================================================









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                                                                  Three months ended June 30, 1998

                                                           Penn         Pocono       Charles
                                                       National          Downs          Town        Total
                                                                                    
Pari-mutuel wagering in-state on
  Company's live races                                $  21,605       $  7,410     $   5,524    $  34,539
                                                      -----------------------------------------------------

Pari-mutuel wagering on simulcasting:

  Import simulcasting from other racetracks              43,735         35,040        10,917       89,692

  Export simulcasting to out of
     state wagering facilities                           42,964          7,188             -       50,152
                                                      -----------------------------------------------------

                                                         86,699         42,228        10,917      139,844
                                                      -----------------------------------------------------
Total pari-mutuel wagering                            $ 108,304      $  49,638     $  16,441    $ 174,383
                                                      =====================================================





                                                                   Six months ended June 30, 1999

                                                          Penn         Pocono       Charles
                                                      National          Downs          Town        Total
                                                                                    
 Pari-mutuel wagering in-state on
   Company's live races                               $ 17,970        $ 7,197      $ 13,389     $ 38,556
                                                      ----------------------------------------------------

 Pari-mutuel wagering on simulcasting:

   Import simulcasting from other racetracks            77,026         69,995        25,561      172,582

   Export simulcasting to out of
     state wagering facilities                          37,382          6,348         2,042       45,772
                                                      ----------------------------------------------------

                                                       114,408         76,343        27,603      218,354
                                                      ----------------------------------------------------

 Total pari-mutuel wagering                           $132,378        $83,540      $ 40,992     $256,910
                                                      ====================================================













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                                                                   Six months ended June 30, 1998

                                                           Penn    Pocono       Charles
                                                       National     Downs          Town           Total
                                                                                  
 Pari-mutuel wagering in-state on
   Company's live races                               $  41,215  $  8,325      $  9,642       $  59,182
                                                      ---------------------------------------------------
 Pari-mutuel wagering on simulcasting:

   Import simulcasting from other racetracks             86,580    66,105        21,070         173,755

   Export simulcasting to out of
     state wagering facilities                           86,584     7,763             -          94,347
                                                      ---------------------------------------------------

                                                        173,164    73,868        21,070         268,102
                                                      ---------------------------------------------------
 Total pari-mutuel wagering                           $ 214,379  $ 82,193      $ 30,712       $ 327,284
                                                      ===================================================



3.       Commitments

     The  Company  submitted  an  application  to  the  Tennessee  State  Racing
Commission (the  "Tennessee  Commission") in October 1997 for an initial license
for the  development  and  operation of a harness  track and Off-Track  Wagering
Facilities ("OTW") at a site in the city of Memphis (the "Tennessee  Development
Project").  A land use plan for the  construction  of a 5/8-mile  harness track,
clubhouse  and  grandstand  area was  approved  in October  1997 by the Land Use
Hearing  Board for the City of Memphis  and County of Shelby.  Tennessee  Downs,
Inc.  ("Tennessee  Downs")  was  determined  to be  financially  suitable by the
Tennessee   Commission  and  a  public  comment  hearing  before  the  Tennessee
Commission was held in November 1997. In December 1997, the Company received the
necessary zoning and land  development  approvals from the Memphis City Council.
In April 1998, the Tennessee Commission granted a license to the Company,  which
would expire on the earlier of: (i) December 31, 2000 or (ii) the  expiration of
Tennessee  Commission's  term on June 30, 1998, if such term was not extended by
the Tennessee State  Legislature.  The Tennessee State Legislature voted against
extending  the  life  of  the  Tennessee  Commission,   allowing  the  Tennessee
Commission's  term to expire on June 30, 1998. The Tennessee  Commission  held a
meeting on May 29, 1998 at which it rejected the Company's request: (i) to grant
the Company an extended  timeframe for the  effectiveness of its racing license;
(ii) to operate a temporary  simulcast  facility.  On July 28, 1998, the Company
filed for a preliminary  injunction and a declaratory ruling on the legal status
of racing in Memphis.  On November 23, 1998,  the court ruled that the Tennessee
Racing  Control Act had not been repealed and cannot be repealed by  implication
by  dissolving  the  Tennessee  Commission.  It is the opinion of the court that
because the Tennessee  Racing  Control Act is still in force,  horse-racing  and
pari-mutuel betting is a legal unregulated  activity in Tennessee.  This opinion
has been  appealed  by the  Tennessee  Attorney  General  and a hearing was held
before the Court of Appeals on June 21,  1999.  On July 30,  1999,  the Court of
Appeals in Tennessee  dissolved  the  injunction.  The court  reversed the lower
court ruling on the basis of  jurisdiction.  Tennessee  Downs  intends to take a
direct  appeal to the  Supreme  Court of the State of  Tennessee  so that it may
continue its efforts to develop and operate a harness track in Tennessee.  Costs
incurred  as of June 30,  1999  regarding  the  Tennessee  license  amounted  to
$534,135 and are presented in prepaid expenses and other current assets.


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         On July 14, 1998, the Company entered into a lease agreement for an OTW
facility in East Stroudsburg.  The lease is for approximately 14,000 square feet
at the Eagle's Glen Shopping  Plaza located in East  Stroudsburg,  Pennsylvania.
The  initial  term of the lease is for ten years with two  additional  five-year
renewal  options  available.  On November 6, 1998,  the  Company  submitted  its
application  for approval by the  Pennsylvania  Harness Racing  Commission.  The
Pennsylvania  Harness Racing Commission approved the application on February 23,
1999. The Company was denied building and zoning permits by the zoning office of
the Borough of East  Stroudsburg  and filed suit on November  13, 1998 to obtain
the permits. On May 17, 1999, the Court of Common Pleas of Monroe County granted
a peremptory  judgment in favor of the Company that directed the Borough of East
Stroudsburg  and its zoning  officer to issue the  required  building and zoning
permits to construct the OTW facility. The Company expects to start construction
on the $2 million  facility in August 1999 with a projected  opening date in the
first quarter of 2000.

     On March 23, 1999,  the Company  entered into a new  four-year,  nine-month
purse agreement with the Horsemen's Benevolent and Protection Association, which
represents the horsemen at the Company's  Penn National Race Course  facility in
Grantville,  Pennsylvania.  The agreement  ended a strike by the horsemen  which
began on February 16, and caused the Company to close Penn  National Race Course
and its six affiliated  OTWs. The initial term of the agreement ends on January
1, 2004 and  automatically  renews for another two year period,  without change,
unless  notice is given by either party at least ninety days prior to the end of
the initial term.

         On  April  9,  1999,  the  State of West  Virginia  passed  legislation
approving  the use of  coin-out  and reel  spinning  slot  machines  at the four
racetracks in West Virginia.  The Company plans to convert  certain  machines at
Charles  Town to  coin-out  as well as  replace  a number  of  lesser-performing
machines with reel spinning  models.  On April 27, 1999,  the Company  placed an
additional  thirty-six  (36)  machines in operation  for a total machine base of
935.  During  the  remainder  of 1999,  the  Company  plans to add,  subject  to
regulatory approval, 565 more machines to bring the total machine base to 1,500.

         On May 10,  1999,  the Company  commenced a consent  solicitation  (the
"Consent  Solicitation")  from the holders of its 10.625% Senior Notes due 2004,
Series B (the  Notes) to amend the  Indenture  pursuant  to which the Notes were
issued to permit the Company to make certain investments in a joint venture with
Greenwood New Jersey, Inc., that will operate Freehold Raceway in Freehold,  New
Jersey and Garden State Track in Cherry Hill, New Jersey (the "Joint  Venture").
The Consent Solicitation originally expired at 5:00 p.m., New York City time, on
May 19, 1999 but was extended by the Company  until July 30, 1999, by which time
holders of more than a majority of the  Company's had  delivered  consents.  The
Company and the Trustee under the Indenture  relating to the Notes have executed
and delivered a Supplemental  Indenture  containing the amendments  described in
the Company's Consent Solicitation.  The amendments became effective on July 30,
1999 when the Company  acquired  the Joint  Venture.  The consent fee payable to
holders who delivered  consents (and did not validly revoke such consents) prior
to the  expiration  date is $32.50  per $1,000  principal  amount of Notes as to
which a consent was given.  Pursuant to the terms and  conditions of the Consent
Solicitation,  the Company made all consent payments  contemporaneously with the
closing of the Joint Venture transaction.

     On June 1, 1999,  the Company  amended its  employment  agreement  with its
Chairman  which became  effective  June 1, 1999 and as amended,  shall  continue
thereafter  from year to year. The agreement  provides for an annual base salary
of $380,000,  and prohibits the employee from  competing with the Company during
its term and for one year,  thereafter.  The agreement also provides for a death
benefit  payment by the Company equal to the amount of employee's  annual salary
in effect at the time of his death, for a period of two years following the date
of employee's death.

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     On June 1, 1999,  the Company  amended its  employment  agreement  with its
Chief Financial  Officer which became effective on June 1, 1999, and as amended,
shall  continue from year to year unless  terminated by the Company upon 90 days
written  notice.  The agreement  provides for an annual base salary of $150,000,
and prohibits the employee from  competing  with the Company during its term and
for one year thereafter. The agreement also provides for a death benefit payment
by the Company equal to the amount of the employee's  annual salary in effect at
the time of his death for a period of one year  following  the date of employees
death.

     On June 30,  1999,  all the race tracks in West  Virginia  (the  "Tracks"),
entered into a hardware and software  purchase  agreement (the "Agreement") with
International  Game  Technology  (IGT),  for the purchase of a new video lottery
central control  computer  system.  The aggregate cost of the new system is $5.5
million of which PNGI Charles Town Gaming LLC is obligated to pay $1.4  million.
On July 22, 1999, the Company submitted a check in the amount of $257,000 as the
initial  deposit  and issued a letter of credit in the amount of  $1,156,000  to
secure  the  remaining   payments  due.  In  addition,   the  Tracks  agreed  to
collectively  acquire from IGT at least one thousand video lottery  terminals by
September 30, 1999. (Charles Town is to acquire 400 new terminals) The Agreement
also requires  each track to pay to IGT the sum of $7.50 per  terminal,  per day
for each video lottery terminal offering  progressive games operated through the
IGT central  system.  Installation of the new central system should be completed
by December 31, 1999.

     At June 30, 1999, the Company was  contingently  obligated under letters of
credit with face amounts  aggregating  $2,031,000.  These  amounts  consisted of
$1,776,000  relating to horsemen's  account balances,  $100,000 for Pennsylvania
pari-mutuel taxes, and $155,000 for purses.

4.       Supplemental Disclosures of Cash Flow Information

         Cash  paid  during  the six  months  ended  June 30,  1999 and 1998 for
interest was $4,307,204 and $4,230,000, respectively.

         Cash paid  during the three  months  ended  June 30,  1999 and 1998 for
income taxes was $206,000 and $1,476,000, respectively.





















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5.   Subsidiary Guarantors

                  Summarized financial  information as of June 30, 1999 and 1998
         for the  three and six  months  ended  June 30,  1999 and 1998 for Penn
         National  Gaming,  Inc.  ("Parent"),   the  Subsidiary  Guarantors  and
         Subsidiary Nonguarantors is as follows:


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                                                                               Subsidiary
                                               Parent       Susbsidiary              Non-         Elimin-        Consoli-
                                              Company        Guarantors        Guarantors          ations           dated
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
As of June 30,1999
Consolidated Balance Sheet  (In Thousands)
                                                                                              
Current assets                           $      6,699   $         6,164   $         7,685   $      (1,542 )  $     19,006
Net property plant and equipment               13,051            61,720            45,008               -         119,779
Other assets                                  111,679           156,936             1,539        (233,212 )        36,942
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Total                                    $    131,429   $       224,820   $        54,232   $    (234,754 )  $    175,727
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Current liabilities                             8,259            15,416            $9,216         (12,375 )        20,516
Long-term liabilities                          84,633            78,342            47,553        (117,339 )        93,189
Shareholders'equity (deficiency)               38,537           131,062            (2,537 )      (105,040 )        62,022
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Total                                    $    131,429   $       224,820   $        54,232   $    (234,754 )  $    175,727
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Three months ended June 30, 1999
Consolidated Statement of Income (In Thousands)
                                                                                              
Total revenues                           $      4,515   $        22,173   $        20,205   $      (1,510 )  $     45,383
Total operating expenses                        2,141            21,291            17,461          (1,510 )        39,383
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Income from operations                          2,374               882             2,744               -           6,000
Other income (expenses)                        (1,464 )             749            (1,104 )             -          (1,819 )
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Income before income taxes                        910             1,631             1,640               -           4,181
Taxes on income                                   376               609               656               -           1,641
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Net income                               $        534   $         1,022   $           984   $           -    $      2,540
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Six months ended June 30, 1999
Consolidated Statement of Income (In Thousands)
                                                                                              
Total revenues                           $      2,038   $        42,199   $        36,570   $      (2,635 )  $     78,172
Total operating expenses                       (2,012 )          42,642            32,312          (2,635 )        70,307
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Income (loss) from operations                   4,050              (443 )           4,258               -           7,865
Other income (expenses)                        (2,969 )           1,504            (2,270 )                        (3,735 )
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Income before income taxes                      1,081             1,061             1,988               -           4,130
Taxes  on income                                  465               285               818                           1,568
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Net income                               $        616   $           776   $         1,170   $           -    $      2,562
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Six months ended June 30, 1999
Consolidated Statement of Cash Flow (In Thousands)
                                                                                              

Net Cash Flows from Operating            $      6,000   $           239    $        2,978   $           -  $        9,217
Activities
Net Cash Flows from Investing                 (11,736 )            (745 )          (1,096 )             -         (13,577 )
Activities
Net Cash Flows from Financing                   8,527              (509 )               -               -           8,018
Activities
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  Increase (decrease) in cash                   2,791            (1,015 )           1,882               -           3,658
  Cash and cash equivalents at                  2,001             1,705             3,120               -           6,826
January 1, 1999
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Cash and cash equivalents at June
 30,1999                                 $      4,792   $           690    $        5,002   $           -  $       10,484
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                                                                               Subsidiary
                                               Parent       Susbsidiary              Non-         Elimin-        Consoli-
                                              Company        Guarantors        Guarantors          ations           dated
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As of December 31, 1998
Consolidated Balance Sheet  (In Thousands)
                                                                                              
Current assets                        $         3,558   $         6,944    $        4,204  $         (592 )  $     14,114
Net property plant and equipment               13,576            62,598            44,578               -         120,752
Other assets                                  102,400           153,818             1,779        (232,065 )        25,932

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Total                                 $       119,534   $       223,360            50,561        (232,657 )       160,798
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Current liabilities                             1,000            13,961             7,520         (10,278 )        12,203
Long-term liabilities                          81,037            78,527            47,334        (117,339 )        89,559
Shareholders'equity (deficiency)               37,497           130,872            (4,293 )     ( 105,040 )        59,036
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Total                                 $       119,534   $        223,360    $       50,561 $       (232,657  ) $  160,798
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Three months ended June 30, 1998
Consolidated Statement of Income (In Thousands)
                                                                                              
Total revenues                        $             - $          27,057 $          13,697 $          (696 )  $     40,058
Total operating expenses                       (1,765 )          24,674            12,089            (696 )        34,302
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Income from operations                          1,765             2,383             1,608               -           5,756
Other income (expenses)                        (1,390 )             700            (1,164 )             -          (1,854 )
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Income before income taxes                        375             3,083               444               -           3,902
Taxes on income                                    94             1,341                 -               -           1,435
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Net income                            $           281 $           1,742 $             444 $             -    $      2,467
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Six months ended June 30, 1998
Consolidated Statement of Income (In Thousands)
                                                                                               
Total revenues                        $             2 $          49,889 $          24,667  $        (1,145 )  $    73,413
Total operating expenses                       (3,243 )          45,460            22,803           (1,145 )       63,875
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Income from operations                          3,245             4,429             1,864               -           9,538
Other income (expenses)                        (2,777 )           1,345            (2,330 )                        (3,762 )
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Income before income taxes                        468             5,774              (466 )             -           5,776
Taxes on income                                    26             2,073                 -                           2,099
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Net income (Loss)                     $           442 $           3,701 $            (466 )$            -     $     3,677
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Six months ended June 30, 1998
Consolidated Statement of Cash Flow (In Thousands)
                                                                                           
Net Cash Flows from Operating         $         3,945  $        (12,596 )  $          565 $        14,779 $         6,693
Activities
Net Cash Flows from Investing                  (6,812 )           7,168             2,844          (8,132 )        (4,932 )
Activities
Net Cash Flows from Financing                     154             6,370                 -          (6,647 )          (123 )
Activities
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
  Increase (decrease) in cash                  (2,713 )             942             3,409               -           1,638
  Cash and cash equivalents at
January 1, 1998                                 3,015            17,895               944               -          21,854
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- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Cash and cash equivalents at June
30, 1999                              $           302  $         18,837    $        4,353 $             - $        23,492
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6.       Year 2000 Compliance

         The "Year 2000 issue" is typically  the result of software and hardware
being written using two digits rather than four to define the  applicable  year.
If the  Company's  software and hardware with  date-sensitive  functions are not
Year 2000  compliant,  these systems may recognize a date using "00" as the year
1900  rather  than the year  2000.  This  could  result in a system  failure  or
miscalculations causing disruption of operations, including, among other things,
interruptions in pari-mutuel  wagering or the inability to operate the Company's
video lottery machines.

         The  Company,  has been and is  currently  conducting  a review  of all
systems and  contacting  all  software  suppliers  to  determine  major areas of
exposure  to  Year  2000  issues.   The  Company   believes  that,   with  minor
modifications  and testing of its  systems,  the Year 2000 issue will not pose a
significant  operations problem.  The Company is using its internal resources to
reprogram or replace and test its software for Year 2000  modifications.  If the
Company is unable to make the  required  modifications  to existing  software or
convert to new  software  in a timely  manner,  the Year 2000 issue could have a
material adverse impact on the Company's operations.

         The  Company  has  initiated  formal   communication  with  significant
suppliers and third party vendors to determine the extent to which the Company's
operations are vulnerable to those third parties  failure to remediate their own
Year 2000  hardware and software  issues.  All of these  parties state that they
intend to be Year 2000 compliant by 2000. In the event that any of the Company's
significant  suppliers are unable to become Year 2000  compliant,  the Company's
business or operations  could be adversely  affected.  There can be no assurance
that the  systems  of  other  companies  on which  the  Company  relies  will be
compliant by the year 2000 and would not have an adverse effect on operations.

         The Company  does not expect the total cost  associated  with  required
modifications  to become Year 2000  compliant  to be  material to its  financial
position.

         The Company has not yet fully  developed  a  comprehensive  contingency
plan  addressing  situations that may result if the Company is unable to achieve
Year 2000 readiness of its critical operations.  Contingency plan development is
in process and the Company  expects to finalize its plan during the remainder of
1999.  There can be no  assurance  that the  Company  will be able to  develop a
contingency plan that will adequately  address issues that may arise in the year
2000.

7.       Subsequent Events

         On July 9, 1999,  the Company  entered into an agreement  with American
Digital   Communications,   Inc.   ("TrackPower")  to  serve  as  the  exclusive
pari-mutuel   wagering  hub  operator  for   TrackPower.   TrackPower   provides
direct-to-home digital satellite transmissions of horse racing to its subscriber
base. The initial term of the contract is for five years with an additional five
year option available.  The agreement is subject to approval by the Pennsylvania
Horse Racing  Commission.  In connection with the agreement the Company received
Warrants to purchase  5,000,000  shares of common stock of  TrackPower at prices
ranging from $1.58 per share to $2.58 per share.  The  Warrants  vest at 20% per
year and expire on April 30, 2004.

     On July 29, 1999,  after  receiving  the necessary  approvals  from the New
Jersey Racing  Commission and the consent from the holders of its 10.625% Senior
Notes due 2004,  Series B, the Company  completed its  investment in the 50%/50%
Joint Venture,  Pennwood, Inc., with Greenwood New Jersey, Inc., (a wholly-owned
subsidiary of Greenwood Racing, Inc. the owner of Philadelphia Park Race Track).
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Pursuant to the  Joint  Venture  Agreement,  the  Company  agreed  to guarantee
severally:  (i) up to 50% of the  obligations of the Joint Venture under its Put
Option  Agreement  ($17.5  million)  with Credit  Suisse First  Boston  Mortgage
Capital LLC  ("CSFB");  (ii) up to 50% of the Joint Venture  obligation  for the
seven  year lease at Garden  State  Park;  (iii)   up to 50%  to   International
Thoroughbred  Breeders,  Inc.  for the  contingent  purchase  price notes ($10.0
million) relating to the operating, if passed by the New Jersey  legislature, by
the Joint Venture of OTW's and a telephone  wagering  accounts in New Jersey. In
conjunction  with  the  closing,   the  Company  entered  into  a  Debt  Service
Maintenance  Agreement  with  Commerce  Bank,  N.A.  for the  funding of a $23.0
million  credit  facility  to the Joint  Venture.  The Joint  Venture  Agreement
provides for a limited  obligation  of the Company of $11.5  million  subject to
limitations provided for in the Company's 10.625% Senior Notes Indenture. A Form
8-K will be filed regarding this event.

Item 2. Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Conditions and Results
of Operations
Results of Operations

Three months ended June 30, 1999 compared to three months ended June 30, 1998

         Total  revenue  increased by  approximately  $5.3 million or 13.3% from
$40.1  million for the three months ended June 30, 1998 to $45.4 million for the
three months ended June 30, 1999.  Revenues decreased by $1.6 million or 9.9% at
Penn  National  Race  Course  and its OTW  facilities  due to the  strike by The
Horsemen's  Benevolent  Protective  Association  (Horsemen) that resulted in the
closure of the facilities from February 16 to March 24, 1999. Penn National Race
Course  re-opened  for live racing on a limited  basis on April 23 and resumed a
full live racing  schedule  the week of June 26, 1999.  For the second  quarter,
Penn National Race Course ran 32 live race days in 1999 compared to 52 live race
days in 1998. Charles Town Races had increased revenues of $6.5 million or 47.5%
for the quarter.  Video lottery machine revenue increased by $4.6 million due to
an increase in the average number of machines in play of 700 in 1998 compared to
915 in 1999 and an  increase  in the  average  win per  machine  of $141 in 1998
compared to $164 in 1999.  Racing  revenue  increased by $1.3 million due to the
improved quality of the live race card, a stronger full-card  simulcast program,
and the start of export  simulcasting  the  Charles  Town live race  program  to
tracks  across  the  country  beginning  on June 5,  1999.  Concession  revenues
increased  by $.6 million due to the  increased  attendance  at the Charles Town
facility.  At Pocono Downs and its OTW facilities revenues increased by $121,000
or 1.2%.

     Total operating  expenses  increased by approximately $5.1 million or 14.8%
from $34.3 million for the three months ended June 30, 1998 to $39.4 million for
the three months ended June 30, 1999.  Expenses decreased by $.4 million or 3.4%
at Penn National Race Course and its OTW facilities due to the Horsemen's strike
that resulted in 20 fewer live race days for the second quarter in 1999 compared
to the second quarter in 1998. Charles Town Races had increased expenses of $5.2
million or 45.2% due to an increase in direct costs  associated  with additional
wagering on horse  racing and video  lottery  machine  play,  an increase in the
number of video lottery machines and export simulcast expenses. Pocono Downs and
its OTW  facilities  had a $.1  million  net  decrease  in  expenses.  Corporate
expenses  increased by approximately $.5 million due to the consolidation of the
marketing and information  technology departments at the corporate level and the
development  of  an  OTW  facility  management   department.   Depreciation  and
amortization  expense  increased by $.7 million due to the purchase of the video
lottery machines from GTECH in November 1998.

         Income from operations increased by approximately $200,000 or 3.4% from
$5.8  million for the three  months  ended June 30, 1998 to $6.0 million for the
three months ended June 30, 1999 due to the factors described above.

         Net income increased by  approximately  $73,000 or 2.9% from $2,467,000
for the three  months  ended June 30, 1998 to  $2,540,000  for the three  months
ended June 30,  1999 due to the  factors  described  above.  Income tax  expense
increased  by  approximately  $206,000  or 14.4% from  $1,435,000  for the three
months  ended June 30, 1998 to  $1,641,000  for the three  months ended June 30,
1999 due to the increase in income for the quarter.

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Six months ended June 30, 1999 compared to six months ended June 30, 1998

         Total  revenue  increased  by  approximately  $4.8 million or 6.5% from
$73.4  million for the six months  ended June 30, 1998 to $78.1  million for the
six months ended June 30, 1999.  Revenues  decreased by $8.8 million or 27.4% at
Penn National Race Course and its OTW facilities  due to the  Horsemen's  strike
that  resulted in the closure of the  facilities  from  February 16 to March 24,
1999. Penn National Race Course  re-opened for live racing on a limited basis on
April 23 and resumed a full live racing  schedule the week of June 26, 1999. For
the  six-month  period,  Penn National Race Course ran 50 live race days in 1999
compared  to 102 live  race  days in 1998.  Charles  Town  Races  had  increased
revenues of $11.9 million or 48.2% for the period. Video lottery machine revenue
increased by $8.8  million due to an increase in the average  number of machines
in play of 632 in 1998 to 876 in 1999 and an  increase  in the  average  win per
machine of $141 in 1998 compared to $157 in 1999.  Racing  revenue  increased by
$2.1  million  due to the  improved  quality of the live race  card,  a stronger
full-card  simulcast program,  and the start of export  simulcasting the Charles
Town live race  program to tracks  across the  country  beginning  June 5, 1999.
Concession revenues increased by $1.0 million due to the increased attendance at
the Charles  Town  facility.  At Pocono  Downs and its OTW  facilities  revenues
increased by $1.1 million or 6.3%.  The increase  resulted from a full period of
operations for the  Carbondale  ($1.0 million) and Hazleton OTW's ($ .7 million)
that offset the decrease in revenues at the Pocono Downs racetrack ($.6 million)
due to the close proximity of these three facilities.

         Total operating  expenses  increased by  approximately  $6.4 million or
10.0% from $63.9 million for the six months ended June 30, 1998 to $70.3 million
for the six months  ended June 30, 1999.  Expenses  decreased by $4.4 million or
17.4% at Penn National Race Course and its OTW  facilities due to the closing of
the facilities  from February 16 to March 24, 1999 and the loss of 52 live races
in 1999 compared to 1998.  Included in the operating  expenses were $1.3 million
in shutdown related expenses.  Charles Town Races had increased expenses of $9.4
million or 43.2% due to an increase in direct costs  associated  with additional
wagering  on horse  racing and video  lottery  machine  play,  additional  video
lottery  machines  and  export  simulcast  expenses.  Pocono  Downs  and its OTW
facilities  had a $.5 million net  increase in expenses  due to a full period of
operations at the Carbondale  and Hazleton OTW  facilities  that was offset by a
decrease in expenses at the Pocono Downs racetrack. Corporate expenses increased
by  approximately  $1.0 million due to the  consolidation  of the  marketing and
information technology departments at the corporate level and the development of
an OTW facility  management  department.  Depreciation and amortization  expense
increased by $1.3 million due to the purchase of the video lottery machines from
GTECH in November 1998.

         Income from operations decreased by approximately $1.7 million or 17.7%
from $9.6 million for the six months ended June 30, 1998 to $7.9 million for the
six months ended June 30, 1999 due to the factors described above

         Net income decreased by  approximately  $1.1 million or 30.3% from $3.7
million  for the six months  ended  June 30,  1998 to $2.6  million  for the six
months  ended  June 30,  1999 due to the  factors  described  above.  Income tax
expense  decreased by  approximately  $.5 million or 25.3% from $2.1 million for
the six months ended June 30, 1998 to $1.6 million for the six months ended June
30, 1999 due to the decrease in income for the period.





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Liquidity and Capital Resources

         Historically,  the Company's  primary  sources of liquidity and capital
resources  have  been  cash  flow from  operations,  borrowings  from  banks and
proceeds from the issuance of equity securities.

     Net cash provided by operating activities for the six months ended June 30,
1999  ($9.2  million)  consisted  of net  income  and  non-cash  expenses  ($7.3
million),  an increase in purses due  Horsemen  ($2.6  million),  an increase in
accounts  payable  ($.4  million) and an increase in other  working  capital ($1
million),  offset by an  increase in account  receivables  ($2.2  million).  The
increase  in accounts  receivable  was due to an increase in the amount due from
the West  Virginia  Lottery  for VLT  revenues  and  administration  fee  refund
($707,000),  tourism grants receivable ($142,000),  escrow settlement ($400,000)
other   receivable  at  Charles  Town  ($251,000),   and  increased   settlement
receivables  for Pocono Downs and Charles Town ($700,000) due to live racing and
export simulcasting.

         Cash flows used in investing  activities ($13.8 million) consisted of a
note receivable  ($11.2  million) from FR Park Racing,  LP, a New Jersey limited
partnership  and a part of the New  Jersey  Joint  Venture  agreement  and  $2.6
million in capital expenditures.

         Cash flows provided by financing activities ($8.1 million) consisted of
principal payments on long-term debt ($3.3 million), borrowings under the credit
facility  ($11.5  million) for the New Jersey Joint Venture and debt  repayment,
proceeds  from the exercise of stock  options and warrants  ($.4 million) and an
increase in financing costs ($.5 million) for amending the credit facility.

         The  Company  is  subject  to  possible  liabilities  arising  from the
environmental condition at the landfill adjacent to Pocono Downs.  Specifically,
the Company may incur  expenses in  connection  with the landfill in the future,
which  expenses  may not be  reimbursed  by the four  municipalities,  which are
parties to the  settlement  agreement.  The  Company is unable to  estimate  the
amount, if any, that it may be required to expend.

     In the first  quarter of 1999,  the  Company  incurred  approximately  $1.3
million in expenses  associated with the actions by the Horsemen on February 16,
1999 that  resulted in the closing of Penn  National Race Course and its six OTW
facilities  in  Reading,   Chambersburg,   York,  Lancaster,   Williamsport  and
Johnstown, from February 16, 1999 through March 24, 1999.
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         During  the  remainder  of  1999  the  Company   anticipates   spending
approximately  $22.0 million on capital  expenditures  at its racetracks and OTW
facilities.  The Company  plans to spend  approximately  $1.0  million at Pocono
Downs,   Penn  National  Race  Course  and  the  OTW   facilities  for  building
improvements  and  equipment.  The Company  will also spend  approximately  $2.0
million on leasehold improvements,  furniture and fixtures and equipment for the
new OTW facility in East Stroudsburg,  Pennsylvania that is scheduled to open in
the first quarter of 2000. At Charles Town,  the Company has applied to the West
Virginia  Lottery  Commission  for  approval  to  increase  the number of gaming
machines to 1,500. If approved,  the Company plans to spend  approximately $19.0
million on an outdoor paddock and jockey room ($1.0 million),  renovations for a
new slot  machine  area ($4.3  million),  new  gaming  machines  ($5.7  million,
conversion of existing  machines to coin drop ($2.5  million),  player  tracking
($1.1 million),  a new central system for the West Virginia  Lottery  Commission
($1.4 million) and other improvements ($2.5 million).  If the State of Tennessee
reinstates the Tennessee  Commission and the Company's  racing license or if the
racing  industry is  regulated  under  another  government  agency,  the Company
anticipates  expending an additional $9.0 million to complete the first phase of
its Tennessee Development Project.

     The Company entered into its Credit Facility with Bankers Trust Company, as
Agent in 1996. This Credit Facility was amended and restated on January 28, 1999
with First Union National Bank replacing  Bankers Trust Company,  as Agent.  The
amended Credit Facility provides for, subject to certain terms and conditions, a
$20.0 million  revolving  credit  facility,  a $5.0 million term loan due in one
year, a $3.0 million  sublimit for standby letters of credit and has a four-year
term for its closing. The Credit Facility, under certain circumstances, requires
the Company to make  mandatory  prepayments  and  commitment  reductions  and to
comply with certain covenants, including financial ratios and maintenance tests.
In addition, the Company may make optional prepayments and commitment reductions
pursuant  to the terms of the  Credit  Facility.  Borrowings  under  the  Credit
Facility is secured by the assets of the Company and contains certain  financial
ratios and  maintenance  tests.  On June 30, 1999, the Company was in compliance
with all applicable  ratios. On July 22, 1999 the Company entered into Amendment
No. 1 to the Credit Facility which increased the sublimit for the standby letter
of credit from $3.0 million to $3.5 million.

     On July 29, 1999 the Company  entered  into  Amendment  No. 2 to the Credit
Facility which  provided for the consent of the Banks,  which are a party to the
Credit Facility,  to permit the Company to enter into a Debt Service Maintenance
Agreement for the benefit of Commerce  Bank,  N.A. The Debt Service  Maintenance
Agreement  supports  the  extension  of credit to the Joint  Venture by Commerce
Bank,  N.A.  In  addition  ,  the  Company  entered  into  a  Subordination  and
Intercreditor Agreement with FR Park Racing, L.P. and Commerce Bank, N.A.

         The Company currently estimates that the cash generated from operations
and available borrowings under the Credit Facility will be sufficient to finance
its current operations,  planned capital expenditure requirements, and the costs
associated with first phase of the Tennessee  Development Project.  There can be
no assurance,  however, that the Company will not be required to seek additional
capital,  in addition to that available from the foregoing sources.  The Company
may,  from time to time,  seek  additional  funding  through  public or  private
financing,  including equity financing.  There can be no assurance that adequate
funding will be available as needed or, if available, on terms acceptable to the
Company.




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Item 3.  Changes in Information About Market Risk

         All of the Company's debt  obligations at June 30, 1999 were fixed rate
obligations,  and management,  therefore,  does not believe that the Company has
any material risk from its debt obligations.

Part II.  Other Information

Item 1.  Legal Proceedings

     In December 1997, Amtote  international,  Inc. ("Amtote"),  filed an action
against  the Company and the  Charles  Town Joint  Venture in the United  States
District  Court for the Northern  District of West  Virginia.  In its complaint,
Amtote (i) states that the Company and the Charles Town Joint Venture  allegedly
breached certain contracts with Amtote and its affiliates when it entered into a
wagering  services  contract  with a third  party  (the  "Third  Party  Wagering
Services Contract"), and not with Amtote, effective January 1, 1998, (ii) sought
preliminary and injunctive relief through a temporary  restraining order seeking
to prevent Charles Town Joint Venture from (a) entering into a wagering services
contract  with a party other than  Amtote and (b) having a third  party  provide
such wagering  services,  (iii) seeks declaratory  relief that through September
2004 and (iv)  seeks  unspecified  compensatory  damages,  legal  fees and costs
associated  with the action and other  legal and  equitable  relief as the Court
deems just and appropriate.  On December 24, 1997, a temporary restraining order
was  issued,  which  prescribes  performance  under  the  Third  Party  Wagering
Contract.  On  January  14,  1998,  a  hearing  was  held to rule on  whether  a
preliminary  injunction  should be issued or whether the  temporary  restraining
order should be lifted.  On February 20, 1998, the temporary  restraining  order
was lifted by the court.  The  Company is  pursuing  legal  remedies in order to
terminate Amtote and proceed under the Third Party Wagering  Services  Contract.
This matter was tried  before the State Court of West  Virginia on June 17, 1999
and a decision is still pending.  The Company believes that its action,  and any
resolution thereof, will not have any material adverse impact upon its financial
condition,  results,  or the operations of either the Charles Town Joint Venture
or the Company.

























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Item 6.  Exhibits and Reports on Form 8-K



(a)      Exhibits
                              
         10.89                      Amendment to Employment Agreement dated
                                    June 1, 1999, between the Company and Peter M. Carlino.

         10.90                      Amendment to Employment Agreement dated
                                    June 1, 1999, between the Company and Robert S. Ippolito.

         10.91                      Second Amendment to Joint Venture Agreement dated as of
                                    July 29, 1999, between the Company and Greenwood
                                    Racing, Inc.

         10.92                      Shareholder's Agreement dated July 29, 1999,
                                    between Penn  National  Holding  Company and
                                    Greenwood Racing, Inc.

         10.93                      Amended and Restated Limited Partnership Agreement
                                    dated July 29, 1999, between FR Park Racing, L.P.,
                                    Pennwood Racing, Inc. and Penn National GSFR, Inc.

         10.94                      Amended and Restated Limited Partnership Agreement
                                    dated July 29, 1999, between FR Park Services, L.P.,
                                    Pennwood Racing, Inc. and Penn National GSFR, Inc.

         10.95                      Amended and Restated Limited Partnership Agreement
                                    dated July 29, 1999, between GS Park Racing, L.P.,
                                    Pennwood Racing, Inc. and Penn National GSFR, Inc.

         10.96                      Amended and Restated Limited Partnership Agreement
                                    dated July 29, 1999, between GS Park Services, L.P.,
                                    Pennwood Racing, Inc. and Penn National GSFR, Inc.

         10.97                      Amendment No. 1 to Second Amended and Restated
                                    Credit Agreement dated July 29, 1999, between the
                                    Company and First Union National Bank.

         10.98                      Amendment No. 2 to Second Amended and Restated
                                    Credit Agreement dated July 29, 1999, between the
                                    Company and First Union National Bank.

         10.99                      Agreement  dated July 9, 1999,  between  the
                                    Company and American Digital Communications,
                                    Inc. (Portions of this Exhibit have been omitted
                                    pursuant to a request for confidential treatment).

         10.01a                     Subordination and Intercreditor Agreement dated
                                    July 29, 1999, between the Company, FR Park Racing, L.P. and
                                    Commerce Bank, N.A.

         10.02a                     Debt  Service  Maintenance  Agreement  dated
                                    July  29,  1999,  between  the  Company  and
                                    Commerce Bank, N.A.

         10.03a                     First Supplemental  Indenture dated May 19,
                                    1999, between the Company and State Street
                                    Bank and Trust Company, Trustee.

(b)      Reports on Form 8-K
                  None

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                                   SIGNATURES

         Pursuant to the  requirements  of the Securities  Exchange Act of 1934,
the  registrant  has duly  caused  this report to be signed on its behalf by the
undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.

Penn National Gaming, Inc.

08/12/99                             By:  /s/Robert S. Ippolito
Date                                 Robert S. Ippolito, Chief Financial Officer














































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                                  Exhibit Index


Exhibit Nos.    Description of Exhibits                                         Page No.
                                                                          
10.89           Amendment to Employment Agreement dated
                June 1, 1999, between the Company and Peter M. Carlino.             27

10.90           Amendment to Employment Agreement dated
                June 1, 1999, between the Company and Robert S. Ippolito.           28

10.91           Second Amendment to Joint Venture  Agreement dated as
                of July 29, 1999, between the Company and Greenwood
                Racing, Inc.                                                     29-33

10.92           Shareholder's Agreement dated July 29, 1999 between Penn
                National Holding Company and Greenwood Racing, Inc.              34-52

10.93           Amended and Restated  Limited  Partnership  Agreement
                dated July 29, 1999, between FR Park Racing, L.P.,
                Pennwood Racing, Inc. and Penn National GSFR, Inc.               53-71

10.94           Amended and Restated Limited Partnership Agreement
                dated July 29, 1999, between FR Park Services, L.P.,
                Pennwood Racing, Inc. and Penn National GSFR, Inc.               72-89

10.95           Amended and Restated  Limited  Partnership  Agreement
                dated July 29, 1999, between GS Park Racing, L.P.,
                Pennwood Racing, Inc. and Penn National GSFR, Inc.               90-106

10.96           Amended and Restated Limited Partnership Agreement
                dated July 29, 1999, between GS Park Services, L.P.,
                Pennwood Racing, Inc. and Penn National GSFR, Inc.              107-123

10.97           Amendment No. 1 to Second Amended and Restated
                Credit Agreement dated July 29, 1999, between the
                Company and First Union National Bank.                          124-132

10.98           Amendment No. 2 to Second Amended and Restated
                Credit Agreement dated July 29, 1999, between the
                Company and First Union National Bank.                          133-139

10.99           Agreement dated July 9, 1999, between the Company
                and American Digital Communications, Inc.
                (Portions of this Exhibit have been omitted pursuant
                to a request for confidential treatment).                       140-157

10.01a          Subordination and Intercreditor Agreement dated
                July 29, 1999, between the Company, FR Park Racing
                and Commerce Bank N.A..                                         158-170

10.02a          Debt Service Maintenance Agreement dated July
                29, 1999, between the Company and Commerce Bank N.A.            171-179

10.03a          First Supplemental Indenture dated May 19, 1999, between
                the Company and State Street Bank and Trust Company, Trustee.   180-187


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