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WYOMISSING, Pa., Sept. 01, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Gaming and Leisure Properties, Inc. (NASDAQ: GLPI) (“GLPI” or the “Company”), announced today that on August 31, the Company's Board of Directors declared the third quarter 2026 cash dividend of $0.82 per share of its common stock. The dividend is payable on September 25, 2026 to shareholders of record on September 11, 2026. Based on GLPI's closing share price of $42.07 on August 31, the current dividend, on an annualized basis, reflects a yield of 7.8%. The third quarter 2025 cash dividend was $0.78 per share of the Company's common stock.

Bank of Nova Scotia reduced its position in Gaming and Leisure Properties, Inc. (NASDAQ: GLPI) by 44.5% during the undefined quarter, according to the company in its most recent disclosure with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The institutional investor owned 16,418 shares of the real estate investment trust's stock after selling 13,184

Investors interested in stocks from the REIT and Equity Trust - Other sector have probably already heard of Gaming and Leisure Properties (GLPI) and Omega Healthcare Investors (OHI). But which of these two stocks presents investors with the better value opportunity right now?

Forecasts suggest an earnings recovery for cell tower REIT Crown Castle despite temporary hiccups. Recent concerns about Gaming & Leisure Properties and other casino stocks appear exaggerated.

Maximizing portfolio yield exposes investors to hidden risks, especially inflation and lack of income growth, threatening long-term retirement sustainability. Model portfolios relying on high-yield bonds and preferreds offer attractive income but little inflation protection, making them unsuitable for multi-decade horizons. Incorporating dividend growth stocks, even at lower yields, enhances income durability and inflation resilience, improving long-term outcomes for younger or early retirees.

Investors need to pay close attention to GLPI stock based on the movements in the options market lately.

Investors looking for stocks in the REIT and Equity Trust - Other sector might want to consider either Gaming and Leisure Properties (GLPI) or Omega Healthcare Investors (OHI). But which of these two stocks is more attractive to value investors?