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NBA Possible Tweak to Lineup Submission Protocol Could be an Assist For Bettors, DFS Players
The National Basketball Assn. (NBA) is reportedly considering altering the guidelines for when teams must submit starting lineups, a move that could be helpful to daily fantasy sports (DFS) players and bettors. Reports suggest the Association is mulling adjustments that could see...
Twin River Second-Quarter Results Likely Uplifted by Dover Downs
Twin River Worldwide Holdings, Inc. (NYSE:TRWH) is still putting the finishing touches on its second-quarter earnings report, expected to be released later this week, and it looks like the recently completed acquisition of Dover Downs Gaming and Entertainment is already paying dividends....
Crown Resorts Public Relations Mess Could Turn Into Credit Ratings Nightmare
Crown Resorts, the Australian casino operator mired in controversy because of alleged ties to junket runners with connections to organized crime, faces another potential problem: mounting investigations into the company's business practices could prompt downgrades of its corporate credit rating. Last week,...
Las Vegas Sands, Wynn, MGM Prized Macau Licenses Likely to be Renewed, Says Ratings Agency
Las Vegas Sands and rival US companies operating casinos in Macau will likely have their gaming licenses there approved again in 2022, the time when local authorities are expected to deal with the matter, according to Moody's Investors Service. Renewal of those...
Los Angeles Rams Unveil Pick ‘Em Mobile App, Could be Predictive Gaming Precursor
The Los Angles Rams, one of two National Football League franchises in the second-largest US city, said Friday the team launched a free mobile game called “Rams Pick 'Em” that tests fans' knowledge of players and football situations over the course of...
Full House Resorts Hopes Sports Betting, Illinois Plans Come up Aces For Sagging Stock Price
Full House Resorts, Inc. (NASDAQ:FLL), the operator of five casinos in Colorado, Indiana, Mississippi and Nevada, is hoping a push into sports betting and plans to expand in Illinois could be positive catalysts for its stock, which has tumbled more than 42...
MGM Growth Properties Will Look at ‘Each And Every Asset on the Strip’ That Comes up for Sale
MGM Growth Properties LLC (NYSE:MGP) already owns integrated resorts on the Las Vegas Strip. But the company isn't being shy about its intent to potentially add to its Sin City portfolio. MGP, which was spun-off from MGM Resorts International in April 2016,...
Gaming And Leisure Properties ‘Following The Bread Truck,’ Could Buy Eldorado, Caesars Casinos
Gaming and Leisure Properties, Inc. (NASDAQ:GLPI), the owner of casinos in 17 states, could be a buyer of additional venues if such assets come up for sale amid consolidation in the gaming industry. As part of its $17.3 billion takeover of Caesars...
Ohio Casinos Pass $160 Million in July Revenue, But MGM Northfield Park Struggles
Casinos and racinos in Ohio combined for $162.2 million in gross gaming revenue (GGR) last month, a 2.3 percent year-over-year increase even as MGM Northfield Park posted another monthly decline. JACK Entertainment's JACK Thistledown Racino in Randall and the JACK Casino in...
Eldorado, Caesars Marriage Makes Atlantic City an Epicenter for Potential Asset Sales
When Eldorado Resorts, Inc. (NASDAQ:ERI) announced its $17.3 billion takeover offer for Caesars Entertainment Corp. (NASDAQ:CZR) in June, asset sales aimed at raising cash and the reducing the companies' sprawling portfolios were expected. Reno-based Eldorado has already announced the sale of eight...