5135 stories by Todd Shriber
Penn Entertainment Failing in Sports Betting, Should Consider Sale, Says Investor
In a letter to Penn Entertainment’s (NASDAQ: PENN) board of directors, the Donerail Group, which has long been an investor in the regional casino operator, said the gaming company is failing in online sports betting, is overcompensating CEO Jay Snowden, and should...
Carl Icahn Takes New Caesars Stake, Not Looking at Activism
Shares of Caesars Entertainment (NASDAQ: CZR) surged Friday after it was revealed that Carl Icahn has built a large position in the gaming stock. In late trading, shares of the Harrah’s operator are up 11% on volume that’s more than five times...
Las Vegas Sands Could Increase Casino Space in Singapore
Las Vegas Sands (NYSE: LVS) could boost the square footage devoted to the casino at its Marina Bay Sands integrated resort in Singapore as part of previously announced expansion plans for the venue. Later this year, the operator is expected to divulge...
Bally’s Bronx Casino Bid Faces Parkland Quagmire
In what could prove to be a sequel to a scenario that played out in Queens, an effort to position a Bronx golf course for a New York City casino license could be stymied by a lack of political support to change...
Sands Billionaire Miriam Adelson to Bankroll Trump Super PAC
Dr. Miriam Adelson, the largest owner of Las Vegas Sands (NYSE: LVS) stock, will reportedly contribute financing for Preserve America, a super political action committee (PAC) aiming to help former President Donald Trump reclaim the White House in November. Preserve America was...
IGT Upgraded on Constructive Lottery Outlook
Shares of International Game Technology (NYSE: IGT) rallied Thursday after the stock landed an upgrade based on its lottery exposure and reduced risks in Italy. In a note to clients, Stifel analyst Jeffrey Stantial moved IGT to “buy” from “hold” while boosting...
Fontainebleau Las Vegas Joins Amex Platinum Hotel Program
Fontainebleau Las Vegas has a new avenue for attracting well-heeled customers as the Strip casino resort is now part of the American Express Fine Hotels and Resorts (FHR) program. The newest integrated resort in the US casino center made the announcement Wednesday...
DraftKings’ Illinois-Induced Sell-Off Exaggerates Contagion Risk, Says Analyst
Shares of DraftKings (NASDAQ: DKNG) dipped slightly on Wednesday following a Tuesday tumble caused by news that Illinois will implement a progressive sports wagering tax that will saddle the largest operators by revenue with the biggest tabs. That means DraftKings and FanDuel...
Okada Manila Mulling Philippines IPO
Okada Manila, the Philippines casino resort controlled by Japan’s Universal Entertainment, is reportedly mulling an initial public offering (IPO) that values the entity at $500 million to $750 million. Should Universal Entertainment proceed with those plans, it could list shares of the...
DraftKings Reportedly Eyeing Simplebet Acquisition
DraftKings (NASDAQ: DKNG) is said to be close to acquiring micro-betting provider Simplebet in a transaction that could value the target at $120 million to $170 million. Earnings + More broke the news, citing unidentified sources familiar with the matter. As of...
