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Caesars, MGM Hacks Spur Uptick in Cybersecurity Interest by Casino Operators
After seeing two of their rivals, Caesars Entertainment and MGM Resorts International, victimized in ransomware attacks, more casino operators are looking to shore up their cybersecurity platforms. Those events, one of which compelled Caesars to...
UAE Gaming Regulations Could Emerge This Year, Says JPMorgan
The recently announced formation of the General Commercial Gaming Regulatory Authority (GCGRA), the United Arab Emirates (UAE) first casino gaming regulator, could pave the way for gaming regulations to be introduced in the country before...
Sibella Scandal Could Plague MGM New York Casino Effort
Scott Sibella’s recent firing by Resorts World Las Vegas could have implications for MGM Resorts International’s -- his former employer -- efforts to land a New York City casino license. Last week, Genting-operated Resorts World...
DraftKings Files Trademark for Fantasy Game to Challenge PrizePicks, Underdog Fanasy
DraftKings (NASDAQ: DKNG) has filed a trademark application for a new fantasy sports game that appears to be a competitor to the offerings of rivals Prize Picks and Underdog Sports. A recent filing with the...
Bally’s Looks for Bronx, N.Y. Goodwill with Ferry Point Shuttle
Bally’s is attempting to foster some goodwill in the New York City borough of the Bronx by starting a free shuttle bus service to the soon-to-be former Trump Golf Links at Ferry Point. That’s the...
Fanatics Sports Betting App Off to Solid Start, Says Research Firm
Fanatics’ newly launched mobile sports wagering application is off to a strong start, at least in terms of number of downloads through the first week of the 2023 NFL season. The operator launched the Fanatics...
Playtika Paying up to $300M to Acquire Innplay Labs
Mobile games developer Playtika (NASDAQ: PLTK) announced today it is acquiring mobile gaming studio Innplay Labs for as much as $300 million. The deal includes an upfront payment of $80 million, with the potential that...
Penn Entertainment Has Short-Term Upside, Says Analyst
Shares of Penn Entertainment (NASDAQ: PENN) rallied Thursday after a sell-side analyst said the long downtrodden gaming stock has near-term upside potential. The regional casino equity gained 8.72% today on volume, which was more than...
Vista Equity Reportedly Shopping Stats Perform
Private equity firm Vista Equity Partners is rumored to be shopping sports data provider Stats Perform. Bloomberg reported the news earlier Thursday, citing unidentified sources with knowledge of the matter. It’s unclear what Vista Equity’s...
IGT Stock Surges on Rumor Apollo Mulling Bid for Gaming Unit
International Game Technology (NYSE: IGT) was one of Thursday’s best-performing gaming stocks, as the shares surged following a report that Apollo Global Management (NYSE: APO) is considering a bid for the company's global gaming division....
