5359 stories by Todd Shriber
Star Pollster Says Prediction Markets Don’t Threaten Political Polling
Trafalgar Group’s Chief Pollster Robert Cahaly says top polls are used by prediction market investors Trafalgar, others form group of the most accurate pollsters Amid concerns about accuracy, purported bias, and other issues, traditional political polls have come under fire while prediction...
Entertainment Community Fund Joins Opposition to Times Square Casino
Group is the latest in long line of opposition to Caesars Times Square casino Non-profit organization is joining the No Times Square Casino Coalition There are eight bids for three New York City-area casino licenses, nearly all of which face some form...
Advisory Committees Formed for New York Casino Licensing
Board members could hold considerable sway on downstate casino bids Committees will vote on the New York City-area casino pitches later this summer Community advisory boards that could determine the fate of the eight bids vying for three New York City-area casino...
Big Beautiful Bill Sports Betting Fears ‘Overblown,’ Says Analyst
Trump bill unlikely to be damaging to sportsbook operators, says analyst Some professional sports bettors likely to move offshore due to tax proposal Parimutuel, poker operators also likely to see minimal impact President Trump’s One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) contains a...
Super Group Lifts 2025 Guidance, Plans to Exit US iGaming Market
Company expects one-time charge of $30 million to $40 million related to US iGaming departure Expects savings to be realized starting in 2026 Super Group (NYSE: SGHC), the parent company of Betway, boosted its 2025 financial guidance, but the stock fell after...
Flutter Has Recession Insulation, Multiple Tailwinds, Says Analyst
FanDuel parent draws praise from Jefferies in new coverage Analyst says Flutter has recession buffers, tailwinds justifying Wall-Street high price target of $380 Shares of Flutter Entertainment (NYSE: FLUT) are up 9.44% year-to-date -- an impressive feat considering the headwinds encountered by...
LeBron James-Backed Fantasy Life Raises $7M in Second Funding Round
More than a dozen investors, including LeBron James, participated in latest funding round Company was started by fantasy football personality Matthew Berry Fantasy Life, the fantasy sports and gaming company started by fantasy football personality Matthew Berry, announced it raised $7 million...
MGM Hit With ‘Sell’ Rating By Goldman Sachs
Bank says lease obligations, spending plans could crimp MGM’s free cash flow MGM has limited prospects for asset sales, says analyst Following three consecutive weekly gains, shares of MGM Resorts International (NYSE: MGM) retreated Monday following negative commentary on the casino stock...
Wynn Unveils Plans for Private Enclave Residences at UAE Casino Resort
Wynn releases initial details of tony Enclave offering at UAE casino hotel Enclave is located atop the resort’s hotel tower and features private access Wynn Resorts has publicized initial details and images for its Enclave concept -- a group of exclusive residences...
Casino Hackers Targeting Airlines, Says FBI
Hacking group that victimized Caesars, MGM is now targeting airlines FBI says bad actors using ransomware, social engineering tactics to extort companies Scattered Spider, the band of cyber bandits that executed large-scale ransomware attacks against MGM Resorts International and Caesars Entertainment in...
