Main menu
Todd Shriber
5670 stories by Todd Shriber
MGM Extends Branding Accord with Macau Unit
MGM China has reached an agreement MGM Resorts International (NYSE:MGM) to continue using one of the gaming industry’s most recognizable brands. The Chinese entity is the Macau arm of the Las Vegas-based gaming behemoth and...
MLB Could Waive Relocation Fee to Spur A’s Las Vegas Move
In a bid to speed along the team’s potential move to Las Vegas, Major League Baseball (MLB) is reportedly mulling waiving a hefty relocation fee for the Oakland Athletics. Citing sources with knowledge of the...
BetMGM Becomes BetQL Network Sportsbook Partner
BetMGM is adding another media partnership to its portfolio, announcing today it’s the official sportsbook of the BetQL Network. The BetQL Network is the sports betting content arm of Audacy, which is one of the...
Fanatics Wins Initial Approval for Maryland Sportsbook
In another sign that its sports betting entry is imminent, Fanatics last week was granted preliminary approval for a brick-and-mortar sportsbook in Maryland. The Maryland Lottery and Gaming Control Commission (MLGCC) unanimously voted in favor...
Barstool’s David Portnoy Lashes Out at Supreme Court Following Roe Decision
Barstool Sports founder David Portnoy laid into the Supreme Court today following the controversial decision to overturn Roe v. Wade, making abortion an issue to be decided at the state level. In a video posted...
Circa Owner Derek Stevens Latest Gaming Exec to Express Inflation Concerns
Downtown Las Vegas casino owner Derek Stevens is the latest gaming executive to sound a warning bell on inflation and a possible recession. In Thursday comments before the Nevada Gaming Commission (NGC) the owner of...
Bally’s Stock Surges on $190 Million Dutch Auction Plan
On a day of strength for gaming equities, Bally’s (NYSE:BALY) is standing out. That's after the regional casino operator announced a Dutch auction to repurchase up to $190 million worth of its shares outstanding. In...
Bally’s Creditors Hire Lawyers to Possibly Block Rhode Island Casinos Real Estate Deal
Bally’s (NYSE:BALY) creditors, led by Fidelity, have hired legal counsel in a bid to potentially block the gaming company’s plans to engage in a $1 billion sale-leaseback of its two Rhode Island casinos. It’s believed...
Fanatics Rumored to Be Discussing Tipico Takeover
Fanatics is reportedly in discussions to purchase German sportsbook operator Tipico -- the latest indication the sports apparel and trading cards giant is moving into sports wagering. Citing a pair of unidentified sources familiar with...
Macau Coronavirus Outbreak Could Have Negative Credit Implications
A resurgence of coronavirus cases in Macau could weigh on the already fragile credit profiles of casino operators, says Moody’s Investors Service. On Tuesday, nine new COVID-19 cases were reported in the world’s largest casino...
