3993 stories by Todd Shriber
Caesars Could Bid for Flutter Following UK Whitepaper Release
The upcoming release of the UK Gambling Commission’s (UKGC) widely anticipated white paper could stoke a fresh round of consolidation activity in the industry. UK-based firms, including behemoth Flutter Entertainment (OTC: PDYPY), could be potential targets. A new report by data provider...
Affinity Interactive Unloads Rail City Casino to Truckee Gaming
Affinity Interactive announced Wednesday that it's selling Rail City Casino in Sparks, Nev. to affiliates of Truckee Gaming, LLC. Financial terms of the deal weren’t disclosed. Rail City Casino has a 24,000-square-foot casino featuring nearly 415 slot machines and several eateries. The...
Former Casino Queen Employees Score Legal Win in Director Stock Suit
Former workers of Casino Queen Inc. notched a legal victory earlier this week. That's when the US District Court for the Southern District of Illinois rejected a motion to dismiss a suit brought by ex-staffers. They claim former board members dumped shares...
FanDuel Prioritizing Internet Casino Improvements
FanDuel is the dominant US online sportsbook operator. So much so that its market share eclipses its two nearest rivals combined, but if the company has an area for improvement, it’s with its online casino offering. Flutter Entertainment (OTC: PDYPY), which is...
Full House Sees Circa Sports Making Illinois Debut in a ‘Few Months’
Full House Resorts (NASDAQ: FLL) delivered fourth-quarter results late Tuesday, providing investors with an update on the launch of its temporary gaming venue in Waukegan, Ill. That included commentary regarding when Circa Sports will debut in the state. Last May, Circa announced...
PointsBet, Rush Street Interactive Considered Takeover Targets
Amid expectations that 2023 could be a year of significant consolidation activity in the sports wagering industry, PointsBet (OTC: PBTHF) and Rush Street Interactive (NYSE: RSI) remain potential takeover targets, according to market observers. Both operators have long been tied to mergers...
MGM, Wynn Could Be Hampered by High Leverage in Recession
MGM Resorts International (NYSE: MGM) and Wynn Resorts (NASDAQ: WYNN) are among the companies with high debt burdens that could be vulnerable in a recession. Recession fears are front-and-center for Corporate America and investors because there’s increasing concern that the Federal Reserve...
DraftKings Earns Upgrade as Analyst Sees Attractive Earnings Potential
On what’s shaping up to be a rough day for equities, DraftKings (NASDAQ: DKNG) stock is standing out in a positive fashion after an analyst upgraded shares of the sportsbook operator. In a note to clients on Tuesday, Argus analyst John Staszak...
MGM, Fanatics Could Be Buyers if Sports Betting M&A Heats Up
Analysts widely expect consolidation in the sports wagering industry to intensify this year, noting MGM Resorts International (NYSE: MGM) and Fanatics could be among the potential buyers. Following dismal showings by sports wagering equities in the latter stages of 2021 and over...
MGM China Can Add Market Share Via Table Games
MGM China can pilfer market share from rivals in Macau on the back of the special administrative region’s (SAR) altered guidelines about table games allotment. Under Macau’s recently revised gaming laws, concessionaires face limits on how many slot machines and table games...
