5359 stories by Todd Shriber
Long Island Casino Detractors Want Environmental Review Stopped
Groups opposing Las Vegas Sands’ efforts to build a casino hotel at the site of the Nassau Coliseum in Uniondale, N.Y. want the nearby town of Hempstead to cease an environmental review that could smooth the way for the project. “Say NO...
Caesars Stock Draws Mixed Reviews from Analysts
Caesars Entertainment (NASDAQ: CZR) stock lagged the broader market in 2023, and is scuffling to start 2024, as highlighted by a 3.58% decline since the start of the year. While the name isn’t controversial, there is division among analysts covering the casino...
FanDuel Shells Out $71M for Beverly Hills Office
FanDuel, the largest online sportsbook operator in the U.S., recently paid $71 million for a new office in Beverly Hills, Calif. Despite that, neither iGaming nor sports wagering is permitted in the state, and it could be some time before that changes....
Churchill Downs, Sports Illustrated Team Up on Restaurant for Derby Week
Churchill Downs and Sports Illustrated have announced a naming rights deal for a new restaurant at the venerable home of the Kentucky Derby. Club SI, which was originally planned to be the 1895 Club, is expected to open ahead of the 150th...
Caesars Could Sell Indiana Casino Real Estate This Year
Reducing one of the gaming industry’s largest debt burdens remains a top priority for Caesars Entertainment (NASDAQ: CZR), and that objective could be assisted by divesting the real estate of a pair of Indiana casinos. In a new report to clients, Bank...
Venetian Las Vegas Rolling Out New Loyalty Program
The Venetian Resort Las Vegas will soon launch Venetian Rewards, a new customer loyalty program that will replace Grazie Rewards. Venetian Rewards is slated to debut in March, though an exact date wasn’t given. The new customer loyalty plan will feature four...
California Sports Betting Shows Progress, Says Analyst
There could be some hope for regulated sports betting in California, because some commercial gaming companies are now aligning with the state’s largest Tribes in opposition to a pair of recently submitted sports wagering proposals. The pitches, including The Sports Wagering Regulation...
Genting Singapore Could Be Player for Thailand Casino Permit
Genting Singapore could emerge as a contender for a Thailand casino license should the government there approve integrated resorts. In a recent report to clients, Maybank analyst Samuel Yin Shao Yang said the Resorts World Sentosa operator could bid for a Thai...
Wynn Resorts Could Shine in 2024 as Macau Stocks Rebound
Wynn Resorts (NASDAQ: WYNN) could be a star among gaming stocks this year, as Macau’s rebound continues taking shape. That’s the take of Stifel analyst Steven Wieczynski, who in a recent report to clients, extolled a preference for Macau operators in 2024....
Caesars Shakeup: Slew of Entertainment Execs Leave Casino Giant
Caesars Entertainment (NASDAQ: CZR) started 2024 by significantly pruning the ranks of entertainment executives, with as many as 10 such employees reportedly leaving the casino operator. The Las Vegas Review-Journal reported that on Tuesday, Jan. 2, up to 10 entertainment executives left...
