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Rolex Store Expected at Wynn UAE Casino Hotel
Iconic watch brand is beloved in United Arab Emirates (UAE) Retail space vital revenue generator for gaming operators It appears likely that when Wynn Al Marjan Island opens in early 2027, the casino resort’s roster of retail stores will, in some form,...
Star Investor Mathieson Supports Bally’s Bid
Bruce Mathieson is the biggest shareholder in Star Entertainment Group Prefers Bally’s takeover bid to selling Queens Wharf assets to Hong Kong group Bruce Mathieson, the Australian businessman who's the largest individual investor in Star Entertainment, is backing Bally’s (NYSE: BALY.T) bid...
Wynn CEO Sees Massive Opportunity in UAE, Considers Vegas Options
UAE could rival Las Vegas in terms of gaming revenue Wynn focused on UAE population growth, wealth expansion Wynn Resorts (NASDAQ: WYNN) CEO Craig Billings sees major opportunity in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) where the operator is rapidly progressing on its...
Bronx Community Board Says ‘No’ to Bally’s Casino
Bronx Community Board 10 rejects zoning changes Bally’s still committed to bringing casino to the Bronx In a contentious Thursday meeting, Bronx Community Board 10 easily voted against zoning changes needed for Bally’s to bring a casino hotel to Ferry Point, but...
Sands Yanks Casino Component from Texas Development Plan
Casino operator dramatically alters North Texas proposal Another sign of difficulty in bringing casinos to the state In advance of what was likely to be a contentious meeting of the Irving City Council, Las Vegas Sands amended its proposal for developing land...
Colorado Casino Hub Becomes First Town to Join Anti-iGaming Group
Black Hawk, Colo. becomes first town to join the National Association Against iGaming (NAAG) It’s one of the fastest-growing casino markets in the country Black Hawk, Colo. is home to a burgeoning brick-and-mortar casino market, and the town has no intention of...
Macau Casino Stocks Could Be Boosted by China Stimulus
China stimulus efforts could propel Macau casino stocks Beijing wants to boost consumer spending Long downtrodden Macau casino stocks could get a much-needed lift as China takes steps to shore up the world’s second-largest economy while encouraging more consumer spending. The General...
Prediction Markets Could Complement, Disrupt Sports Betting, Says BofA
Array of potential outcomes seen for prediction markets Disruption of traditional sports betting a possibility Prediction market operators encroaching on territory long dominated by sportsbooks is an increasingly prominent and one that could gain momentum should the regulatory environment swing in favor...
Sportradar Paying Nothing to Acquire IMG Arena Betting Assets
Deal bolsters data provider's basketball, soccer, tennis exposure Buyer says acquisition will lift earnings, revenue Sportradar (NASDAQ: SRAD) said Wednesday it's acquiring IMG Arena and its sports wagering assets from Endeavor Group Holdings at essentially no cost to the buyer. Under the...
Robinhood Teams Up with Kalshi on March Madness Contracts
Brokerage firm looking to capitalize on an event popular with bettors Latest sign of previously announced partnership with Kalshi Robinhood Markets (NASDAQ: HOOD) announced that it is partnering with prediction markets behemoth Kalshi to bring NCAA Tournament event contracts to clients. The...