5402 stories by Todd Shriber
Thai Casino Bill on the Brink, Citizens Ambivalent
More than 46% of Thai citizens don’t see bill advancing, with or without casino component Similar percentage are apathetic about entertainment complex prospects Thailand’s much-anticipated entertainment complex legislation may not advance as hoped, with or without the inclusion of casinos, and that...
Sands is Out, Community Group Still Says No to Long Island Casino
Las Vegas Sands recently dropped Long Island casino effort Community group wants the plug pulled entirely Las Vegas Sands announced last week that it's dropping its plan to bid for a New York City casino license, but that’s not good enough for...
BetMGM Off to ‘Encouraging’ 2025 Start, Reiterates Positive EBITDA Forecast
iGaming, sportsbook revenue surge in first quarter Operator reiterates forecast of EBITDA positive for 2025 BetMGM said Monday that first-quarter revenue surged 34%, with the operator reiterating the view that it will be positive on the basis of earnings before, interest, taxes,...
US Ops Could Be Forced Out of Macau, Though Unlikely, Says Fitch
US-based Macau casino operators could be forced to sell assets or not renew licenses, says Fitch Ratings agency acknowledges those scenarios aren’t likely even as US/China trade war intensifies The three US-based Macau concessionaries could face dire, though unlikely outcomes in the...
Penn Bends Knee to Vora, Nominates Hedge Fund Picks to Board
Casino operator will nominate Hartnett, Ruisanchez to board Hedge fund previously bashed gaming company’s online betting missteps, board composition Penn Entertainment (NASDAQ: PENN) is acquiescing to HG Vora, telling investors Friday it will nominate two of the hedge fund’s candidates to its...
Sands in Talks With Another Company on Long Island Casino Plan
Company pulled plug on New York casino ambitions earlier this week Third party currently unidentified, but announcement could be imminent Las Vegas Sands could soon make an announcement on an unidentified company possibly taking over its Nassau County, NY casino bid. When...
Genius Sports, NCAA Add to, Extend Relationship Through 2032
Data provider, NCAA extend partnership through 2032 Genius will be exclusive data provider for all NCAA post-season tournaments Genius Sports and the NCAA said today they’re expanding and extending their relationship through 2032. Financial terms of the agreement weren’t disclosed. In addition...
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...
