Mr. Handler has over 30 years of investment banking experience advising clients on many of the largest and most transformative transactions in the technology sector. In 2022, he co-founded Tidal Partners, a strategic M&A advisory firm headquartered in Palo Alto, California. Mr. Handler is a strategy and transaction thought partner to CEOs and boards as they navigate through the rapidly changing and increasingly complex technology industry. His experience in the highly regulated gaming industry, especially given the impact of technology, provides invaluable contributions to the Board s oversight of PENN s growth and capital allocation strategies. Financial (Capital Markets, Accounting & Tax): Acquired over his 30+ year career in investment banking where he successfully advised clients on significant business transformation initiatives to unlock shareholder value. Strategic Planning / M&A: Gained through decades of guiding major technology industry players on large-scale, high-profile and industry-defining transactions. Mr. Handler's long-term exposure to the gaming and technology industries, including opportunities created by emerging technologies, is an especially valuable asset to the Board. Technology / Digital: As a co-founder of an M&A advisory firm focused on the technology sector, Mr. Handler contributes to the Board deep strategic insights into the evolving industry landscape, expertise in effective risk oversight and the ability to identify strategic opportunities for PENN's omnichannel growth strategy. EXPERIENCE: Tidal Partners Strategic M&A advisory firm focused on the technology industry Co-Founder and Partner (since 2022) Centerview Partners Investment banking and advisory firm Partner, founding Head of the Technology Group (2008-2022) UBS Global investment bank Managing Director, Co-Head of Americas Technology Investment Banking (2006-2009) Bear Stearns & Company Specialized financial services company and investment bank Managing Director, Co-Head of Communications Technology Investment Banking (2000-2006) David Handler Class I Director (Independent) Age: 61 Director Since: 1994 Board Chair Since: 2019 Committees: Compensation Nominating and Corporate Governance Education: NYU Stern School of Business: BA, Marketing NYU Stern School of Business: MBA, Finance