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Sportsbook Operators Struggle to Attract Women, Gen Z Clients
It’s been more than five years since the Supreme Court struck down the Professional and Amateur Sports Protection Act (PASPA), paving the way for sports wagering to reach a broader audience in the US. Data...
Antar Amends BetMGM Complaint, Says Company Preyed on Him
In a new filing in the United States District Court for the District of New Jersey, counsel for Sam Antar amended his lawsuit against BetMGM while reiterating the claims that the operator preyed on his...
888 Activists Propose New Management Team with Kenny Alexander as CEO
FS Gaming Investments, the group that last week revealed a 6.57% stake in 888 Holdings, is putting forth a new management slate. That includes former GVC CEO Kenny Alexander for the same role at the...
MVB Financial Top Bank Bet on iGaming Momentum, Says Analyst
Investors looking to access the growth in iGaming and online sports betting without making direct wagers on gaming companies may have an interesting option to consider in MVB Financial (NASDAQ: MVBF). The West Virginia-based community...
Fontainebleau Las Vegas Hires Former Red Rock GM Tricano as President
Fontainebleau Las Vegas announced Monday that it's hired Mark Tricano as president of the Strip venue, which is slated to open in December. CEO Brett Mufson was serving as president of the property in a...
El Cortez Readies Barbie Suite in Advance of Movie
Come on, Barbie, let’s go party … at the El Cortez in downtown Las Vegas. The casino hotel’s Jackie Gaughan Suite features a room splashed in the iconic pink color that’s long been a staple...
Penn Entertainment Sentiment Might Not Get Much Worse
While casino stocks, including those of some regional operators, are performing admirably in 2023, the opposite is true of Penn Entertainment (NASDAQ: PENN). Shares of the largest regional casino operator are down 11.78% year-to-date, while...
DraftKings, Genius Sports Seen as North Carolina Sports Betting Winners
To the delight of the sports wagering industry and some in the investment community, North Carolina’s General Assembly passed mobile sports betting legislation on Wednesday. Gov. Roy Cooper (D) will sign the bill into law,...
SciPlay Board Forms Committee to Evaluate Light & Wonder Takeover Bid
SciPlay (NASDAQ: SCPL) announced Thursday that its board of directors has formed a special committee to consider Light & Wonder’s (NASDAQ: LNW) recently revealed offer. The bid seeks to acquire the 17% of the social...
Playtika Rallies on Rumored Interest of Private Equity Firms
Shares of mobile games developer Playtika (NASDAQ: PLTK) surged Thursday. That's following a report indicating at least two private equity firms are considering a takeover of the gaming company. Dealreporter reported Thursday that Advent International...