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Circa Survivor: Commanders Carnage, Missed Entry Loom Large in Week 12
Week 12 of the Circa Survivor contest was eventful, and not just because of the on-the-field results. One of the week’s lowlights was a missed entry -- a devastating blow to the contestant who had survived for 11 weeks. Entering the week,...
Election Results Not Kind to Texas Sports Betting Hopes
The big sports betting headline coming out of Election Day was Missouri voters approving that form of wagering, but upon closer examination, there were some important developments in other states such as Texas. In the previous legislative session, there was more momentum...
Wynn Could Have Lengthy UAE Casino Monopoly
Wynn Resorts’ Wynn Al Marjan Island integrated resort in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) is expected to open in early 2027, perhaps several months sooner, and when it does, the casino hotel will enjoy a potentially length monopoly in the emirates. The...
Wynn NYC Casino Opposition Groups Surpasses 5,000 Supporters
“Protect the High Line,” the group opposing the plan by Related Cos. and Wynn Resorts to build a casino hotel on Manhattan's West Side, said its ranks have swelled to over 5,000. The group, which is named for the iconic park it’s...
Sports Betting Would Be Economic Boon for Texas Study Says
Texas is one of 11 states that currently doesn't permit any form of regulated sports betting, but should that change, the second-largest state by area could reap significant economic benefits. In its recently published “Legal Online Sports Betting In Texas: Revenue Forecast...
Wynn Says UAE Casino Hotel is More Than Half Complete
Wynn Resorts (NASDAQ: WYNN) announced Thursday that as measured on the basis of structural concrete, its Al Marjan Island casino resort in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) is 55% complete. Wynn Al Marjan Island is located in the emirate of Ras Al...
IGT Discloses Cybersecurity Incident, Financial Impact Not Clear
Shares of International Game Technology (NYSE: IGT) traded lower on Wednesday after the lottery giant announced late Tuesday that it was the victim of a cybersecurity incident. In a Form 6-K filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), IGT said that...
Las Vegas Locals Casino Market Masking Weaknesses, Says Analyst
On the surface, the Las Vegas locals' gaming market appears solid. Year to date, gross gaming revenue (GGR) is up 6%, which has prompted sell-side analysts to wax bullish on Boyd Gaming (NYSE: BYD) and Red Rock Resorts (NASDAQ: RRR), but at...
Gaming and Leisure Upgraded on Pipeline, Rate Outlook
Casino landlord Gaming and Leisure Properties (NASDAQ: GLPI) traded slightly higher Wednesday after an analyst upgraded the stock. In a new report to clients, Deutsche Bank analyst Carlo Santarelli upgraded the real estate investment trust (REIT) to “buy” from “hold” while boosting...
Bally’s Investors Approve Standard General Takeover
Bally’s (NYSE: BALY) announced Tuesday that its shareholders approved a previously announced takeover by Standard General, the hedge fund that’s the biggest investor in the regional casino operator. In March, Standard General, which is controlled by Bally’s Chairman Soo Kim, floated a...
