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Texas Region Could Benefit from Casinos
The Texas legislature is considering multiple bills pertaining to casino gaming and sports wagering. While it remains to be seen if any will pass, some economists are already speculating on the potential benefits and drawbacks of gaming expansion in the state. Under...
Las Vegas Sands Earns Bullish Call in New Coverage
With the Macau recovery proving stronger than many analysts and experts forecast, Las Vegas Sands (NYSE: LVS) ranks as one of 2023’s best-performing gaming equities. Its 17% gain is well ahead of major equity benchmarks. At least one analyst sees more upside...
MGM Osaka Casino Pitch Likely to Be Confirmed
In what could be a boon for MGM Resorts International’s (NYSE: MGM) global expansion efforts, Japanese policymakers appear poised to sign off on the development of a casino resort in Osaka. Various Japanese media outlets reported Prime Minister Fumio Kishida’s government could...
MGM, Sands, Wynn Shares Could Get New York Casino Boost, Says Analyst
The competition for three downstate casino licenses in New York is a long way from being decided. But one analyst is already forecasting potentially significant share price impacts for three contenders. In a note to clients on Tuesday, Bank of America’s Shaun...
Everi Buying Select Video King Assets for $59M
Everi Holdings (NYSE: EVRI) announced Tuesday it's acquiring certain assets of Video King for $59 million. It's a deal the buyer says will be immediately accretive to cash flow and adjusted earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization (EBITDA). The transaction, which...
Wynn Resorts Earns Price Target Boost on Macau Rebound
Shares of Wynn Resorts (NASDAQ: WYNN traded modestly higher Monday after a sell-side analyst lifted his price target on the stock, citing a strong rebound in Macau gross gaming revenue (GGR). In a note to clients Monday, JP Morgan analyst Joseph Greff...
Playtika Could Be Target of Private Equity Firms
Shares of mobile games developer Playtika (NASDAQ: PLTK) jumped 1.97% Monday on volume that was nearly quadruple the daily average amid speculation that private equity companies could be eyeing the Israeli firm as a takeover target. Citing unidentified sources with knowledge of...
Barstool Sports to Open Second Chicago Office
Penn Entertainment’s Barstool Sports is opening another office in Chicago, its second location in the third-largest US city. The sports and pop culture media entity, cofounded by David Portnoy, leased new office space at 400 N. Noble St. near Fulton Market, according...
Flutter Chairman Rumor Could Confirm US Stock Listing
Flutter Entertainment (OTC: PDYPY) is close to hiring a new chairman, and that candidate’s background could signal the gaming company will forge ahead with plans to list its stock in the US. The FanDuel parent is reportedly in discussions with John Bryant...
Cal Neva, Former Haunt of Sinatra’s Rat Pack, Sold to Real Estate Developer
The history-rich Cal Neva Resort and Casino was sold to a Denver-based real estate developer for an undisclosed sum. The Lake Tahoe property, which derives its name from residing along the California-Nevada border, opened in 1926 and was renovated by Frank Sinatra...
