Main menu
Todd Shriber
5820 stories by Todd Shriber
Ailing Horses May Have Run at Churchill Downs, Says Analyst
While there’s no publicly revealed link between the recent 12 equine deaths at Churchill Downs, an analyst believes it’s possible some trainers allowed unhealthy horses to race at the Kentucky track. In a note to...
Light & Wonder on Track for $1.4B in EBITDA by 2025 Says CEO
Gaming device manufacturer Light & Wonder (NASDAQ: LNW) is on pace to reach its previously stated goal of generating earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization (EBITDA) of $1.4 billion by 2025. CEO Matt Wilson...
IGT Extends ‘Wheel of Fortune’ Licensing for 10 Years
International Game Technology (NYSE: IGT) announced Monday that it inked a 10-year agreement with Sony Pictures Television that secures licensing of the famed "Wheel of Fortune" brand across a variety of wagering platforms. Financial terms...
Skillz Moving Headquarters to Las Vegas from San Francisco
Mobile games developer Skillz Inc. (NYSE: SKLZ) is the latest company to announce a departure from the San Francisco Bay Area to Nevada. The firm said Tuesday it’s moving its headquarters to Las Vegas. The...
Queens Casino Plan Draws Criticism from Immigrant Groups
New York Mets owner Steven Cohen’s designs on bringing a casino hotel to the Citi Field area are drawing the ire of Queens immigrant groups. They claim a gaming venue will prey on their communities....
Wynn CEO Craig Billings Signs Four-Year Extension
Wynn Resorts (NASDAQ: WYNN) CEO Craig Billings has signed a four-year contract extension to remain at the helm of the casino operator, and received a healthy raise. The Las Vegas-based gaming giant revealed details of...
Las Vegas Sands Request for Long Island Tax Breaks Draws Ire
A Nassau County civic group claims it’s the “height of hypocrisy” for Las Vegas Sands to seek tax relief in its quest to build a $4 billion integrated resort in Uniondale, NY. The "Say NO...
Churchill Downs Moves Spring Meet Following 12 Equine Deaths
Churchill Downs -- the operator of the storied racetrack of the same name -- announced late Friday that it is halting its spring meet effective June 7. The remainder of the session will be moved...
MGM, Galaxy Entertainment Signal Interest in Thailand Casinos
Thailand isn’t home to casino resorts, but that could change, and some operators are looking to get a head start on that shift. Galaxy Entertainment and MGM Resorts International (NYSE: MGM) are rumored to be...
Macau Casino Stocks Could Be Boosted by China Stimulus Plans
China is mulling a fresh round of monetary stimulus to support the country’s battered property market and those efforts could benefit Macau casino stocks. Prior efforts to support the flailing real estate market in the...
