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Rush Street Interactive Debuts on New York Stock Exchange Following SPAC Deal
Rush Street Interactive (NYSE:RSI) is officially a public company. It launched on the New York Stock Exchange today after its merger with special purpose acquisition company (SPAC) dMY Technology Group Inc. wrapped up Tuesday. Blank-check...
Hawaii Governor Ige Quickly Objects to Kapolei Casino Plan
Hawaii Gov. David Ige (D) is already speaking out against a proposed casino in Kapolei, the second-largest city on the island of Oahu. Though not surprising, the governor's opposition to the idea comes just days...
Golden Nugget Online To Make Nasdaq Debut After Landcadia Holders Approve Merger
Tilman Fertitta's Golden Nugget Online Gaming will make its debut as a standalone publicly traded entity on Wednesday, Dec. 30, launching on the Nasdaq under the ticker “GNOG.” That's after Landcadia Holdings II, Inc. (NASDAQ:LCA)...
Florida Lawmaker Brandes Reintroduces Sports Betting Bills, Eyes 2021 Legalization
State Sen. Jeff Brandes (R-FL) introduced a package of sports betting legislation on Monday, marking his second such attempt on the matter in just over a year. Brandes pre-filed three bills -- Senate Bill 392...
Caesars Wins US Antitrust Approval for William Hill Takeover, Eyes March Completion
Caesars Entertainment (NASDAQ:CZR) said Monday it cleared the antitrust waiting period for its proposed $3.69 billion acquisition of William Hill (OTC:WIMHY), putting it one step closer to creating a US sports betting behemoth. Under the...
Century Closing Poland Casinos for Three Weeks Following Coronavirus Restrictions
Century Casinos (NASDAQ:CNTY) is temporarily shuttering its eight gaming properties in Poland. That's because of new quarantine protocols mandated by the government there to stem the spread of the coronavirus. The shutdowns go into effect...
Caesars, Wynn Resorts Among Barron’s Picks for 2021 Travel Rebound
The travel and leisure industry was bludgeoned by the coronavirus pandemic this year. But some of the related equities are in the midst of multi-month rallies, with gaming stocks leading the way. Some market observers...
DraftKings, Skillz SPAC Founders Planning $1.5 Billion IPO for Spinning Eagle Acquisition
Jeff Sagansky, the Hollywood executive behind two of this year's biggest blank-check deals in the gaming industry, revealed plans for another special purpose acquisition company (SPAC) initial public offering (IPO). In a Form S-1 filing...
Kapolei Casino Proposal Narrowly Wins Hawaiian Homes Commission Approval
An effort by the Department of Hawaiian Home Lands (DHHL) to bring an integrated resort to the city of Kapolei on the island of Oahu scored its first victory Tuesday. It eked out a win...
Bally’s Finalizes Eldorado Shreveport Buy from Caesars, Expands Reach to Seven States
Bally's (NYSE:BALY) put the finishing touches on its $140 million purchase of the Eldorado Resort Casino Shreveport from Caesars Entertainment (NASDAQ:CZR), funding the Louisiana deal with cash on hand and capital from a credit revolver....
