5448 stories by Todd Shriber
DraftKings, FanDuel Customer Loyalty Dents Omnichannel Thesis
Following the 2018 Supreme Court ruling on the Professional and Amateur Sports Protection Act (PASPA) -- and the subsequent boom in U.S. iGaming and sports wagering -- it was believed that land-based casino operators would have a leg up on online-only competitors....
Tribal Gaming Regulator Chides Caesars, MGM on Ransomware Attacks
In what appears to be a clear instance of kicking them while they’re down, the National Indian Gaming Commission (NIGC) recently took some shots at Caesars Entertainment and MGM Resorts International. The jibes were regarding recent ransomware attacks on those commercial operators....
WNBA Superteams Driving Betting Increase
The formation of two WNBA “superteams,” the Las Vegas Aces and the New York Liberty, is among the reasons more bettors are flocking to the women’s basketball league. BetMGM, which is one of the largest domestic online sportsbook operators, said it’s experienced...
Entain Woes Could Spur MGM to Consider Another Takeover Bid
The erosion in market capitalization experienced by Entain Plc (OTC: GMVHY) after the gaming company issued a tepid 2023 net gaming revenue (NGR) forecast Monday could invite another takeover offer from MGM Resorts International (NYSE: MGM). While shares of the Coral owner...
Everi Scores Win in Sightline Payments Patents Case
Everi Holdings' (NYSE: EVRI) Everi Payments unit announced Tuesday that it scored a significant legal victory in a long-running patents case against Sightline Payments Patents. Las Vegas-based Everi said it won five inter-part review proceedings held before the US Patent and Trademark...
Entain Shares Plunge on Tepid iGaming Revenue Forecast
Entain Plc (OTC: GMVHY) is among Monday’s worst-performing gaming equities after the Ladbrokes owner issued a disappointing 2023 net gaming revenue (NGR) forecast, citing softness in online gaming. The company, which owns half of BetMGM, also told investors that regulatory headwinds persisted...
26 Capital to Liquidate Following Failed Okada Manila Merger
Jason Ader’s 26 Capital (NASDAQ: ADER) will liquidate after the special purpose acquisition company (SPAC) lost a recent court case related to efforts to merge with Okada Manila. The blank check company announced plans to liquidate a trust account on Sept. 21....
Gaming and Leisure Properties Bonds Steady, Says Research Firm
As tenant diversification increases, corporate debt issued by Gaming and Leisure Properties (NASDAQ: GLPI) could be attractive to some fixed-income investors, though upside could be limited. That’s the take of Gimme Credit analyst Kim Noland, who, in a new report to clients,...
Macau Casino Stocks Worth Revisiting After Declines, Says Analyst
Macau casino stocks have been sliding since early August thanks to fears regarding China’s slumping economy and a recent short closure of gaming venues owing to a typhoon. But at least one analyst believes stocks have reached the point that the group...
Las Vegas Grand Prix Faces Massive Cost Overruns
Inflation bites and Formula One Group (NASDAQ: FWONA) is finding that out the hard way in Las Vegas. Scheduled for November 18, the company has reportedly spent more than $400 million to make the Las Vegas Grand Prix happen. That means costs...
