[8-K] Bally's Corp Reports Material Event

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Bally’s Corporation granted equity awards to senior leaders and reported an executive departure. On October 7, 2025, the CEO, Robeson Reeves, received 1,881,000 option rights at an exercise price of $18.25 per share. Half vest in three equal annual installments based on service; the other half are eligible to vest based on service through March 15, 2027, March 15, 2028 and March 15, 2029 and the achievement of performance criteria.

President George Papanier’s employment term was extended to December 31, 2028 (effective November 1, 2025), and he was granted 1,254,000 incentive stock options at $18.25 per share with the same service- and performance-based vesting structure. On October 8, 2025, EVP Global Operations Marcus Glover notified the Company of his departure to pursue other interests; the Company expects to negotiate a separation agreement.

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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

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FORM 8-K

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CURRENT REPORT

Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): October 7, 2025

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BALLY'S CORPORATION

Delaware			001-38850			20-0904604
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization)			(Commission File Number)			(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)

100 Westminster Street
Providence			RI			02903
(Address of Principal Executive Offices and Zip Code)

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(401) 475-8474

(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)

Not Applicable

(Former name or former address, if changed since last report.)

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Securities registered pursuant to Section 12 (b) of the Act:

Title of each class			Trading Symbol			Name of each exchange on which registered
Common stock, $0.01 par value			BALY			New York Stock Exchange

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§240.12b-2 of this chapter).    □

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Item 5.02    Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers.

Robeson Reeves Option Rights

On October 7, 2025, Bally’s Corporation (the “Company”) granted 1,881,000 option rights to Robeson Reeves, the Company’s Chief Executive Officer, pursuant to a form of Option Right Award Agreement under the Bally’s Corporation 2021 Equity Incentive Plan, as amended and restated (the “Plan”). One-half of the option rights will vest in three equal annual installments based on continuous service with the Company, and the other half will become eligible to vest based on continuous service with the Company through each of March 15, 2027, March 15, 2028 and March 15, 2029 (or such later dates as determined by the Board of Directors of the Company (the “Board’)) and the achievement of applicable performance criteria to be established by the Compensation Committee of the Board (the “Compensation Committee”) for each corresponding one-year performance period. Mr. Reeves may exercise each vested option right for a share of the Company’s common stock (“Common Stock”), at an exercise price of $18.25 per share, until the earlier of the end of the term of the option and the end of the applicable exercise period following a termination of employment.

George Papanier Incentive Stock Options; Amendment to Employment Agreement

In addition, on October 7, 2025, the Company entered into Amendment No. 5 to Employment Agreement (“Amendment No. 5”) with George Papanier, the Company’s President. Amendment No. 5, which is effective as of November 1, 2025, amends the original Employment Agreement, dated March 29, 2016 and subsequently amended, between the Company and Mr. Papanier, to, among other things, extend the initial term of Mr. Papanier’s employment to December 31, 2028. The Company also granted 1,254,000 incentive stock options to Mr. Papanier pursuant to a form of Incentive Stock Option Award Agreement under the Plan. One-half of the incentive stock options will vest in three equal annual installments based on continuous service with the Company, and the other half will become eligible to vest based on continuous service with the Company through each of March 15, 2027, March 15, 2028 and March 15, 2029 (or such later dates as determined by the Board) and the achievement of applicable performance criteria to be established by the Compensation Committee for each corresponding one-year performance period. Mr. Papanier may exercise each vested incentive stock option for a share of Common Stock, at an exercise price of $18.25 per share, until the earlier of the end of the term of the option and the end of the applicable exercise period following a termination of employment.

Marcus Glover Departure

On October 8, 2025, Marcus Glover, the Company’s Executive Vice President, Global Operations, notified the Company he would depart to pursue other interests. The Company anticipates to negotiate and enter into a separation agreement with Mr. Glover on a future date.

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 hereunto duly authorized.

			BALLY'S CORPORATION
			By:			/s/ Kim M. Barker
			Name:			Kim M. Barker
			Title:			Chief Legal Officer

Date: October 14, 2025

FAQ

What equity awards did Bally’s (BALY) grant to its CEO?

Robeson Reeves received 1,881,000 option rights with an exercise price of $18.25 per share, with half vesting over three annual installments and half subject to performance periods through March 2027–2029.

What did President George Papanier receive and how did his term change?

He received 1,254,000 incentive stock options at $18.25 per share. His employment term was extended to December 31, 2028, effective November 1, 2025.

How do the performance-based vesting periods work for these options?

Options become eligible to vest based on continuous service through March 15, 2027, March 15, 2028 and March 15, 2029, subject to performance criteria set by the Compensation Committee.

What executive departure did Bally’s (BALY) disclose?

Marcus Glover, EVP Global Operations, notified the Company of his departure on October 8, 2025. The Company expects to negotiate a separation agreement.

What is the exercise price for both executives’ options?

Both grants carry an exercise price of $18.25 per share.

When do the service-based options vest?

Half of each grant vests in three equal annual installments based on continuous service with the Company.