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William Hill Cap One Arena Sportsbook Debuts, Could Provide Needed Alternative to DC Lottery Lines
The first retail sportsbook in the nation's capital is now open, as the William Hill book at Capital One Arena debuted today at 4 p.m. ET. It brings with it an alternative to heavily criticized lines on the DC Lottery's mobile application....
Macau Recovery Moving Along, Expect Frequent Updates, Says Jefferies
Amid a flurry of recently positive travel news, Macau is on the right track when it comes to gaming industry recovery from the coroanvirus pandemic. But there's still work to be done, and investors should brace for a steady stream of news...
MGM Recovery Going to Take Time, ‘Cleaner’ Gaming Ideas Available, Says Analyst
MGM Resorts International (NYSE:MGM) is faltering Friday, trading lower by nearly five percent a day after the company reported a second-quarter operating loss of $1 billion. The loss highlights Wall Street's concerns regarding the recovery trajectory for Las Vegas. On a Thursday...
MGM Q2 Operating Loss Plunges to $1 Billion, EPS, Revenue Miss Street Expectations
MGM Resorts International (NYSE:MGM) posted a second-quarter operating loss of $1 billion, as the coronavirus shutdown kept many of the operator's gaming venues closed for much of the April through June period. But CEO Bill Hornbuckle said it's unlikely the company will...
FanDuel Rejuvenates Spread Promo for Lakers/Clippers Game, Lake Show Now 21-Point Dogs
FanDuel Sportsbook is bringing back its “Spread the Love” promotion for tonight's Los Angeles Lakers/Los Angeles Clippers matchup, the second of two games marking the return of the NBA. The premise behind the incentive program is simple: for every 2,500 bets that...
DraftKings Stock Slides After Massachusetts Senate Rejects Sports Betting Plan
DraftKings (NASDAQ:DKNG) stock traded lower Thursday, extending a slide that's seen the name give up almost five percent over the past week. That's after the Massachusetts State Senate balked at the inclusion of a sports wagering proposal included in a broader economic...
Las Vegas Sands, Wynn Pop as China Will Restart Some Macau Visa Issuance
On a glum day for US equities, Las Vegas Sands (NYSE:LVS) and Wynn Resorts (NASDAQ:WYNN) are standing out. That's after health care officials in Guangdong province said Chinese authorities will soon broaden visa issuance for travel to Macau. But resumption of the...
Colorado Sports Betting Handle Jumps to $38.1 Million in June, Table Tennis Again Leads Way
In its second month as a live and legal sports wagering state, Colorado posted a handle of $38.13 million, stoking optimism about the trajectory of sports betting in one of the most recent states to join the fray. Last November, Colorado voters,...
Boyd Soars Following Surprising Financial Update, Analyst Sees ‘Three Team Parlay’ Propelling Stock
Boyd Gaming (NYSE:BYD) stock is higher by nine percent in midday trading. That's after the regional gaming company delivered second-quarter results late Tuesday that were significantly less bad than Wall Street expected. It prompted one analyst to wax bullish on the name...
Marina Bay Sands, Resorts World Could Get Bubble Benefit if Malaysia, Singapore Come to Terms
Malaysia and Singapore are discussing a travel bubble. Assuming it comes to fruition, that could be integral in the rebound hopes of the city-state's two integrated resorts, Marina Bay Sands (MBS) and Resorts World Sentosa. After being closed for more than three...