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Boyd Gaming Open to M&A, Execs Evasive on Penn Rumor
Boyd Gaming (NYSE: BYD) executives said they’re open to acquisitions, but they didn’t specifically mention Penn Entertainment (NASDAQ: PENN) on their company’s second-quarter earnings conference call on Thursday evening. There was no direct mention of...
Times Square Casino Plan Draws Opposition from Theater Union
The International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees (IATSE) is the latest member of the No Times Square Casino Coalition, signaling the Broadway community opposes a plan to bring a gaming venue to the neighborhood. IATSE,...
Bally’s Soars After Accepting Increased Takeover Bid From Standard General
Shares of Bally’s (NYSE: BALY) are higher by more than 25% in late trading after the regional casino operator accepted an increased takeover offer from hedge fund Standard General. The acquisition bid values the gaming...
Churchill Downs Plans Grandstand, Pavilion Renovation at Kentucky Derby Track
Churchill Downs (NASDAQ: CHND) said it plans to spend $80 to $90 million to renovate the grandstand at its eponymous Kentucky racetrack. Construction on the Grandstand Club and Pavilion is slated to start next month...
FTC Investigation Could Be Thwarted by Bill Moved by Pol Receiving MGM Campaign Cash
A spending bill approved by the House Appropriations Committee contains a provision that could stymie the Federal Trade Commission’s (FTC) investigation into the September 2023 cybersecurity incident that temporarily crippled the casino giant’s domestic operations....
Fanatics Denies Report of Rubin Mulling Equity Sale
Fanatics denied a report that said Chairman and CEO Michael Rubin could be considering selling a stake of up to $1 billion in the privately held company. Citing unidentified sources in the world of private...
Red Rock Slumps Following Q2 Earnings, Analysts Upbeat on Durango
Shares of Red Rock Resorts (NASDAQ: RRR) tumbled Wednesday despite solid second-quarter results as some analysts took issue with the stock’s rich valuation. The regional casino operator reported earnings per share of 59 cents on...
Gaming Tech Earnings Outlook: Solid Trends, Encouraging M&A Signs, Says Analyst
Second-quarter earnings season is rolling along and gaming technology companies will soon take their turns in the earnings confessional. The trends are expected to be solid though not spectacular. In a note to clients previewing...
Citadel Increases Investment in Sphere Entertainment
Citadel Advisors, the hedge fund controlled by Ken Griffin, more than tripled its investment in Sphere Entertainment (NYSE: SPHR). A Schedule 13 G filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) indicates Citadel has purchased...
Wynn New York Casino Plan Draws Politicians’ Rebuke
Politicians representing the West Side of Manhattan are voicing opposition to Related Cos.’ development plan for the High Line area, which includes a Wynn Resorts casino hotel. The gaming venue is part of a broader...
