5082 stories by Todd Shriber
News Corp Australia Aiming for FOX Bet Debut, Could Pursue Tabcorp Sports Wagering Unit
News Corp Australia is reportedly in late-stage discussions with a group headed by renowned Australian bookmaker Matthew Tripp. That could lead to the creation of a new wagering entity and a run at Tabcorp's media and sports betting businesses. Unidentified sources with...
Everi Stock Has Good Vibes, Analyst Sees Lot More Upside
Quietly, Everi Holdings (NYSE:EVRI) stock is one of this year's best-performing gaming equities. Even with a 50.11 percent 2021 gain, the slot manufacturer and Fintech purveyor offers much more upside, according to one analyst. In a recent note to clients, B. Riley's...
Boyd Gaming Stock Is Hot, But Underappreciated, Says Analyst
Up 52.31% year-to-date, Boyd Gaming (NYSE:BYD) stock is a star among gaming equities. But at least one analyst says the casino operator may not be getting all the adulation it deserves. In a new note to clients, Stifel analyst Steven Wieczynski reiterates...
BetMakers Jumps Into Tabcorp Bidding Fray with $3.1 Billion Offer
Australian betting technology company BetMakers is inserting itself into the field of contenders for Tabcorp's media and sports wagering units with a $3.1 billion bid. The proposal, revealed late Thursday, is equivalent to $4 billion in local currency terms, and is a...
Magic City Casino, Flagler Dog Track Demand Insurers Pay COVID-19 Claims
West Flagler Associates, the holding company for Florida gaming venues that include Flagler Dog Track and Magic City Casino, is suing several insurance providers. West Flager demands they make good on coronavirus-related claims while alleging conspiratorial behavior. In the case of West...
Century Casinos Mulls Addition of Hotel to Missouri Gaming Venue
Century Casinos is considering adding a hotel to its namesake gaming property in Cape Girardeau, Mo. But it's not yet clear when such a project will commence or what the size and price will be. Lyle Randolph, Century Casino Cape Girardeau’s general...
Boyd Gaming Upsizes Debt Sale to $900 Million
Boyd Gaming (NYSE:BYD) is selling $900 million worth of corporate debt. It's the latest sign gaming companies are easily able to access capital in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic. Generally, debt sales by companies in any industry aren't remarkable -- it's...
Penn National Stock Sell-Off Overdone, Says Analyst
Once beloved among gaming equities, Penn National Gaming (NASDAQ:PENN) stock is off 41.53 percent from its March highs. At least one analyst believes that sell-off is unjustified. Following investor meetings with Penn CEO Jay Snowden, Stifel analyst Steven Wieczynski issued a new...
Bally’s Jumps Into Mobile Sports Betting with Colorado App Debut
Bally’s (NYSE:BALY) finally has a mobile sportsbook app to go along with its growing list sports wagering assets after the company launched Bally Bet in Colorado. For over a year, the Rhode Island-based gaming company Bally's has been cobbling together sports betting...
Yokohama Casino Competition Two-Horse Race Between Genting, Melco
The Yokohama integrated resort fray is now widely seen as a two-operator competition between Genting Singapore and Melco Resorts & Entertainment (NASDAQ:MLCO). That appears to be the case after the city's request for proposal (RFP) process turned up just four bidders --...
