5082 stories by Todd Shriber
Crown Resorts Credit Rating Trimmed by Moody’s Amid Sydney Project Delays
Crown Resorts Ltd.'s credit rating was pared one notch to Baa3 from Baa2 by Moody's Investors Service. That's after Australian regulators postponed the opening of the operator's Crown Sydney integrated resorts pending the outcome of a licensing suitability inquiry. Originally, the Aussie...
Penn Pumped by Piper Sandler, Research Firm Sees $84 Stock
Penn National Gaming (NASDAQ:PENN) continues piling up positive commentary among Wall Street analysts, with Piper Sandler analyst Yung Kim hopping on board this week. In new coverage of the regional gaming name and rising sports betting player, Kim tagged the Pennsylvania-based operator...
Macau VIP Resurgence Is Multi-Year Slog, Say Analysts
Recent gross gaming revenue (GGR) and traffic data points indicate things are trending in the right direction for Macau. But some analysts believe it's going to be a while before high-end players materially contribute to the special administrative region's (SAR) recovery. With...
Las Vegas Sands Anointed Top 2021 Rebound Idea by Goldman Sachs
Las Vegas Sands (NYSE:LVS) stock, like so many of its gaming peers, is enduring a rough 2020 at the hands of the coronavirus pandemic. But Goldman Sachs sees brighter days ahead for the name in 2021. Earlier this week, the Wall Street...
William Hill Investors Approve Caesars $3.69 Billion Takeover Bid
Shareholders of British bookmaker William Hill (OTC:WIMHY) voted Thursday in favor of a takeover offer by Caesars Entertainment (NASDAQ:CZR). The approval comes less than two months after the proposal became public. The sportsbook operator's board endorsed the $3.69 billion all-cash offer in...
Bally’s Rips Higher on Deal-Making, Macquarie Says Growth Story Not Fully Appreciated
Shares of Bally's Corp. (NYSE:BALY) are up more than 20 percent in midday trading. The rally comes a day after the company announced a potentially transformative move into sports broadcasting. Thursday's surge in Bally's stock takes it to by far its highest...
Las Vegas Sands Entering Dow Jones Sustainability Index, Rare Achievement for any Gaming Company
Las Vegas Sands (NYSE:LVS) stock is accomplishing something that's a rarity in the gaming industry. It's being included in the Dow Jones Sustainability World Index. That's a benchmark where components are evaluated on the basis of long-term economic, environmental, and social criteria....
Bally’s Brand Heading to Sinclair Sports Networks, Gaming Company Buying Bet.Works for $125 Million
In another sign of rejuvenation for the Bally's brand, the gaming company will reportedly attach its name to 21 regional sports networks (RSNs) owned by Sinclair Broadcast Group. That marks perhaps the boldest tie-up to date between a casino operator and a...
GAN Buying Coolbet for $175 Million, Adds Online Sportsbook Platform
Gaming technology provider GAN Ltd. (NASDAQ:GAN) is bolstering its business-to-business (B2B) offerings. The company says it will acquire Vincent Group Plc, also known as Coolbet, for $175 million in cash and equity. UK-based GAN said the transaction will be funded with $95...
DraftKings Jumps as Loop Capital Reveals $100 Target, Highest on Wall Street
DraftKings (NASDAQ:DKNG) is off to a strong start Tuesday. Loop Capital initiated coverage of the daily fantasy sports (DFS) and sportsbook operator with a “buy” rating and $100 price forecast. Since going public in late April, DraftKings frequently garners praise from the...
