5215 stories by Todd Shriber
F1 Climbing Ranks of US Sports Betting, Says YouGov
There’s still work to be done, but F1 is increasingly popular among US bettors F1 betting audience skews younger, draws more women In the US, sports wagering handle is largely dominated by the big three of football, basketball, and baseball with all...
Churchill Pauses Multiyear Spending Plan, Citing Tariff Risks
Company halts multiyear expansion plan at Kentucky racetrack Cites tariffs, macroeconomic conditions as reasons for pause Shares of Churchill Downs (NASDAQ: CHDN) plunged Thursday after the gaming company told investors that it’s pausing a previously announced capital spending plan at its namesake...
Bally’s Updates Chicago IPO Prospectus, Warns of Legal Costs
Bally’s says Chicago IPO legal challenges could result in “substantial costs” No mention of allowing white men to participate Bally’s (NYSE: BALY.T) updated the prospectus for its controversial Chicago casino initial public offering (IPO), telling prospective investors it could face significant legal...
Sands Abandons NYC Casino Plan Citing iGaming Risks
Sands believes online betting could dilute land-based opportunity set in New York Company is seeking third party to take over its bid Las Vegas Sands (NYSE: LVS) may have shaken the gaming industry and New York City’s casino ambitions today when it...
Sands Nearly Doubles Size of Buyback Plan to $2 Billion
Casino operator lifts repurchase program to $2 billion from $1.1 billion Announcement made in conjunction with first-quarter earnings report Las Vegas Sands (NYSE: LVS) delivered first-quarter results after the close of US markets today with Macau casino giant also telling investors its...
Caesars, MGM PTs Lowered as Tariff Uncertainty Plagues Casino Stocks
Tariff volatility is pressuring casino stocks, including Las Vegas-focused operators Caesars, MGM pricing in dour consumer outcomes, says analyst Casino stocks have been drubbed this year as tariff-induced volatility has plagued the gaming complex as well as the broader market. Las Vegas-focused...
Colorado Bill Would Eliminate Tax Breaks on Free Sports Bets
Bill aims to close loophole allowing for free bets to be deducted from taxes If approved, it would direct more revenue to the state’s water cash fund In an effort to bolster the state’s water fund, Colorado lawmakers proposed a bill that...
After Ides of March, DraftKings, Flutter Q1 Results Could Disappoint
March extends rough stretch for sportsbook operators First quarter could be seventh straight in which industry hold disappoints The house doesn’t always win, and it’s likely first-quarter earnings from sportsbook giants DraftKings (NASDAQ: DKNG) and Flutter Entertainment (NYSE: FLUT) will reflect as...
Sportradar Slips After Issuing Initial Q1 Guidance
Stock gives back some of Tuesday rally Company forecasts Q1 revenue of €307 million to €311 million Shares of Sportradar (NASDAQ: SRAD) tumbled in Tuesday’s after-hours session, giving back some of the gains notched during normal trading hours after the company released...
Bally’s Saves J. Lo’s High School with Bronx Land Buy
Bally’s paying $10 million and will lease buildings back to school for $1 per year Deal not related to Bronx casino ambitions Jennifer Lopez is famous alum of the Catholic school Bally’s is paying $10 million to acquire the buildings of a...
