5448 stories by Todd Shriber
Sega Sammy Buying GAN for $84M
Sega Sammy Creation (SSC), the Japanese company known primarily for its footprint in arcade and video games, is acquiring sports betting technology firm GAN Ltd. (NASDAQ: GAN) for approximately $84.4 million. The deal values the software provider at $1.97 a share, or...
Denmark’s Better Collective Buys Playmaker Capital for $188M
Danish betting analytics provider Better Collective (STO: BETCO) has continued boosting its North American footprint, announcing earlier Tuesday that it’s acquiring Toronto-based Playmaker Capital (TSX-V: PMKR) for $188 million in cash and stock. The buyer said it is funding the transaction in...
Red Rock Delays Durango Opening to Dec. 5
Red Rock Resorts (NASDAQ: RRR) announced Tuesday that it's pushing back the opening of the Durango Casino and Resort, the newest addition to the operator’s Las Vegas portfolio, to December 5 from November 20. The November 20 opening of the $750 million...
Genius Sports, Sportradar Seen Benefiting from Florida Sports Betting
Sports wagering data providers Genius Sports (NYSE: GENI) and Sportradar (NASDAQ: SRAD) are seen as potential beneficiaries of regulated sports betting going live in Florida. In a report to clients on Tuesday, Craig-Hallum analyst Ryan Sigdahl highlighted Genius and rival Sportradar as...
Mark Cuban Still Wants DFW Casino, Says He’d Partner with Sands
Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban has reiterated his view that Dallas-Fort Worth would be an ideal market for a casino resort. He did so while urging Texas lawmakers to reconsider their views on casino gaming. In remarks at Chase’s Make Your Move...
Evolution Group Could Be Player in Live Dealer M&A, Says Research Firm
With its share of the US live dealer market slipping, Evolution Group (OTC: EVVTY) could participate in industry consolidation either as a buyer or seller. That’s the take of Eilers & Krejeck Gaming (EKG), which noted in a new report the Swedish...
Bally’s Paid $60M for Trump Golf Course Lease, Says Trump Jr.
Bally’s (NYSE: BALY) paid the Trump Organization $60 million to acquire the lease on Trump Golf Links at Ferry Point in the Bronx, NY, according to testimony given Thursday by Donald Trump Jr. The former president’s son and his brother Eric testified...
Penn Says ESPN Bet Will Launch in Advance of Thanksgiving Football Games
Penn Entertainment (NASDAQ: PENN) reported third-quarter results earlier Thursday. The point of emphasis for analysts and investors was commentary from the company regarding the widely anticipated debut of ESPN Bet. The Pennsylvania-based regional casino operator said ESPN Bet, its new online sportsbook...
Dubai Delays Casino Resort Approvals in Potential Blow to MGM
In what could be a temporary blow to MGM Resorts International’s ambitions in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), Dubai will reportedly delay plans to approve casino resorts. In partnership with Wasl Hospitality and Leisure, MGM opened a branded hotel in Dubai in...
Entain Should Consider BetMGM Compromise, Says Analyst
Entain Plc (OTC: GMVHY), which has seen its market value slump considerably this year, has at least two paths to consider to reverse course. That’s the take of Susquehanna analyst Joseph Stauff, who initiated coverage of the Ladbrokes owner Wednesday with a...
