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Sands Adding Macau Market Share Thanks to Summer Concerts, Says Citi
Helped by a summer concert series, Sands China may be gaining market share among premium mass bettors visiting Macau. That’s the take of Citigroup analysts George Choi and Ryan Cheung who, in a recent report,...
IGT Earns Price Target Lift on Divestment Plans
Earlier this month, International Game Technology (NYSE: IGT) announced plans to explore strategic alternatives for its global gaming and PlayDigital units -- news that’s been well-received by analysts and investors. In a new report to...
Red Rock Resorts Planning Major Green Valley Ranch Renovations
Starting with the opening of the new Polaris Bar, Red Rock Resorts is kicking off significant enhancements to its Green Valley Ranch Resort Spa & Casino in Henderson, Nevada. The operator said it is bringing...
Southwest to Offer Overnight Layovers in Las Vegas
Travelers usually aren’t fond of layovers, and those of the overnight variety are even more onerous. But if an overnight layover is necessary, there are worse places to do it than in Las Vegas. Southwest...
Circa Sports Ultimate Contest Weekend Returning in August
Circa Sports’ celebrated football contests, the Circa Million and Circa Survivor, are returning this year with an all-time high combined payout of $14 million. And, with that, comes another edition of the operator’s “Ultimate Contest...
WynnBET Makes Debut in West Virginia
Wynn Resorts’ (NASDAQ: WYNN) WynnBET unit announced Thursday that its internet casino and online sports wagering offerings are live in West Virginia. Bettors in that state can download the WynnBet app through the Apple and...
Genting Miami Property Sale Falls Apart as Commercial Real Estate Risk Rises
Genting Malaysia’s planned $1.23 billion sale of 16.5 acres of prime South Florida real estate was slated to be one of the largest commercial property transactions in the region’s history. Now, the deal is off....
Illinois Casino Outlook Steady as New Supply Comes to Market
Outside of Nevada, Illinois is one of the largest land-based casino markets in the US -- heft that’s increasing with new venues coming online. A sell-side analyst sees vibrancy in the state’s gaming industry. That’s...
Macau Recovery Brisker Than Expected, Says Citigroup
Some analysts and gaming industry observers are concerned about tepid levels of visitation to Macau. But Citigroup suggests investors filter out the noise and focus on what are increasingly sturdy fundamentals of the six concessionaires....
Bally’s Temporary Chicago Casino Stirs Crime, Traffic Fears
Last week, the Illinois Gaming Board (IGB) approved Bally’s plan to build a temporary casino at Medinah Temple in Chicago’s River North neighborhood. But locals are fearful the gaming venue will cause increased crime and...