VICI Properties Inc. Completes Acquisition of JACK Cincinnati Casino and Leases to Hard Rock International

NEW YORK–(BUSINESS WIRE) – VICI Properties Inc. (NYSE: VICI) (“VICI Properties” or the “Company”), a veteran real estate investment trust, announced today that it has completed the previously announced transaction to acquire all of the member interests of a subsidiary of JACK Cincinnati , who owns the casino-entitled land and real estate and related assets of JACK Cincinnati Casino (“JACK Cincinnati”) in downtown Cincinnati, Ohio for approximately $ 558 million in cash. The company funded the transaction with cash.

Simultaneously with the closing of the transaction, the company entered into a triple net lease with Hard Rock International (“Hard Rock”). The lease, which begins today, has an initial total annual rent of $ 42.75 million and an initial term of 15 years with four 5 year renewal options for tenants. The tenant’s obligations under the lease are guaranteed by Seminole Hard Rock Entertainment, Inc., which maintains an investment grade rating from S&P Global Ratings and Fitch Ratings.

John Payne, President and Chief Operating Officer of VICI Properties, said, “We are very pleased to complete the JACK Cincinnati transaction and diversify our geographic exposure by acquiring one of only four fully-fledged limited-license casino properties in the state of Ohio be the healthiest and fastest growing regional game markets across the country. This acquisition adds 22 acres of high quality urban core real estate to our portfolio and formally builds our third tenancy through a long-term partnership with Hard Rock, a leading international gaming, entertainment and hospitality experience company. ”

David Kieske, EVP, Chief Financial Officer of VICI Properties also commented, “We financed the acquisition of JACK Cincinnati by using cash on our balance sheet and adding the annual rent of $ 42.75 million directly to the bottom line. As we look forward to our pending deals with Century Casinos, Inc. and Eldorado Resorts, Inc., which together will add an additional rent of $ 277.5 million upon closing, our successful June 2019 share offering resulted in the all equity funding required ensures these transactions to complete on a lever-neutral basis. ”

Opened in March 2013, JACK Cincinnati is located on 22 acres in the Broadway Commons area in downtown Cincinnati. The property has 100,000 square feet of gaming space with approximately 1,800 slot machines and 100 table games. In addition, the property includes 33,000 square meters of meeting space, six high-quality restaurants and two bars.

Information on VICI properties

VICI Properties is an experienced real estate investment trust that owns one of the largest portfolios of market-leading gaming, hospitality and entertainment destinations, including the world-famous Caesars Palace. The national, geographically diverse portfolio of VICI Properties includes 24 gaming facilities with an area of ​​over 40 million square meters, approximately 15,200 hotel rooms and more than 150 restaurants, bars and nightclubs. The properties are leased to industry-leading gaming and hotel operators, including Caesars Entertainment Corporation and Penn National Gaming. VICI Properties also owns four championship golf courses and 34 acres of undeveloped land adjacent to the Las Vegas Strip. VICI Properties’ strategy is to create the highest quality, most productive adventure property portfolio in the country. Further information is available at www.viciproperties.com.

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