Shares of Penn National Gaming fell by approximately 14% amid Portnoy indicating that the decision to move on from Mintz could represent a “death blow” to the company.
“I don’t even know if I unpacked fully how much pressure that was because in the moment when you’re preparing for the show, it’s exciting and you’re getting to know your co-hosts and kind of the lay of the land at FAN and everything."
"With the merger, Skydance now will have access touchpoints in nearly every major pro and college sports entity in the U.S., with the notable exception of the NBA."
"It didn't mix well with the other hosts. It didn't mix well with the audience. It didn't set the tone that [Dave] Portnoy wants to set with his shows. Bringing that tone to the pregame show is not at all interesting for those watching."