4024 stories by Todd Shriber
Betting Analyst Doug Kezirian Joining Only Players Network
Betting analyst Doug Kezirian, who has long-running ties to Las Vegas, joined Only Players -- an upstart sports wagering content platform. Kezirian, who was previously with ESPN for over a decade, will be Only Players’ primary host and is reportedly receiving equity...
Tropicana Plans 2024 Demolition if MLB’s A’s Proceed with Las Vegas Move
Demolition for the Tropicana Las Vegas casino hotel could happen as soon as late 2024. That's if the Oakland Athletics (A’s) proceed with their move to Sin City. That timeline coincides with the expiration of the team’s lease on its current ballpark...
Caesars, MGM Hackers Often Resort to Extortion, Threats of Violence, Says Microsoft
“Scattered Spider,” the cyber threat actors who recently hacked Caesars Entertainment and MGM Resorts International, have ties to a broader group of cyber bandits known as “Octo Tempest” that's known for extorting and threatening victims with violence. A new report by Microsoft...
Georgia Best Hope on 2024 Sports Betting Legislative Calendar
This year has brought some pleasant surprises on the sports betting legislative front, namely in Kentucky and North Carolina approving mobile sports wagering. Next year’s prospects appear considerably dimmer. With 2024 right around the corner, it appears that among mid-sized to large...
Underdog Fantasy, Warner Bros. Could Be Eyeing Sports Betting Entries
With Bet365 gaining share in select states, Fanatics on the scene, and Penn Entertainment’s ESPN Bet readying a November debut, the question on the minds of some sports betting industry observers is, “Who’s next?” As in, what companies will be next to...
UFC Owner Endeavor Group in Talks to Be Taken Private
Shares of Endeavor Group Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: EDR) surged 22.57% in Wednesday’s after-hours trading session. That's after venture capital firm Silver Lake said it’s exploring strategic alternatives with the parent company of the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC), including taking it private. Silver...
VICI Properties Boosts 2023 FFO Guidance
VICI Properties Inc. (NYSE: VICI), the largest U.S. casino landlord, raised its full-year funds from operations (FFO) guidance late Wednesday following its third-quarter earnings report. The owner of Caesars Palace lifted its 2023 FFO forecast to $2.14 to $2.15 a share from...
Gaming and Leisure Properties May Boost Tropicana Stadium Commitment
Gaming and Leisure Properties (NASDAQ: GLPI) previously said it will commit $175 million in financing for a baseball stadium at the site of Tropicana on the Las Vegas Strip. However, an analyst who covers the company believes that the figure could move...
Boyd Gaming Slides After Earnings Miss, Analysts Cut Price Targets
Shares of Boyd Gaming (NYSE: BYD) slumped more than 11% Wednesday, a day after the regional casino operator reported third-quarter earnings per share that missed Wall Street estimates. Late Tuesday, the Orleans operator said it earned $1.36 a share on revenue of...
Sphere Entertainment Named Knicks Jersey Patch Partner
Sphere Entertainment, the operator of the Sphere entertainment venue on the Las Vegas Strip, announced it is the official jersey patch partner of the New York Knicks. The Sphere logo will appear on all Knicks game jerseys, home and away. Sphere imagery...
