Author: Deke
Canadian travel drop will hurt Las Vegas visitation in 2026, consultant tells LVCVA, although Air France flights lift hope
An aviation consultant told Las Vegas tourism officials that airline capacity from Canada is down to its lowest levels since 2006.... more
Virginia slot routes surge in December
Revenue from historical horse racing machines (HHR) in Virginia rose 10.7 percent in December. All the machines involved are owned by... more
Uncertain outlook for Las Vegas Strip, analyst says
A “return to growth in the challenged Las Vegas is not certain,” wrote Truist Securities analyst Barry Jonas in an investor note published... more
Gaming REITs Vici and GLPI both get analyst thumbs-up
David Katz of Jefferies Equity Research has placed Buy recommendations on two real estate investment trusts (REITs) heavily invested in... more
Oklahoma table games player wins $3.6 million on AGS’s Jackpot Hold’em
A table games player at WinStar World Casino and Resort in Thackerville, Oklahoma, rang in the New Year by winning a whopping $3,683,560... more
Churchill Downs to rename, upgrade New Hampshire casino
Casino Salem in New Hampshire, which Churchill Downs purchased in July, will be renamed as part of a rebrand announced on January 12. When... more
Settlement a positive for Light & Wonder, analyst says
In a January 12 accord, Light & Wonder agreed to pay Aristocrat Leisure $127.5 million to cover legal fees and settle an... more
Educational tracks finalized for IGA’s Tradeshow & Convention
The Indian Gaming Association has finalized its educational tracks for its annual tradeshow and convention March 30-April 2 in San Diego... more
Bookmaker Bowyer set to have name added to Nevada’s Black Book
A convicted bookmaker whose gambling action led to multi-million-dollar fines against Resorts World Las Vegas and Caesars Entertainment is... more
J.P. Morgan lowers MGM’s Strip earnings estimate to end 2025 and begin 2026
J.P. Morgan has lowered its Las Vegas Strip earnings estimate for MGM Resorts International but projects a slightly higher stock price in... more
