Writer: Buck Wargo
MGM Resorts considers new fees at its properties in 2025, analyst writes
Deutsche Bank, in a note to investors, looked beyond the challenged first quarter of 2025, which is hindered by the “optically reasonable”... more
Analyst’s 2025 outlook for gaming REITs sees resurgence of transactions
After a slow 2024 for deals involving gaming real estate investment trusts (REIT), Deutsche Bank believes 2025 may be more ripe for... more
Analyst predicts “modest” growth in 2025 Las Vegas locals market
Casinos that serve Las Vegas residents are expected to grow modestly in 2025, according to Deutsche Bank year-end analysis. Analyst Carlo... more
Las Vegas surpasses monthly visitation numbers in second year of F1
Las Vegas surpassed November 2023 visitation numbers in the second year it hosted an F1 race on the Strip, boosted by a gain in... more
Boyd Gaming deals with competition from Red Rock Resorts
While shares of Boyd Gaming have been a “healthy relative outperformer” over the last several years by keeping its growth-engine alive,... more
Analyst: “2024 a year to forget” for regional casino operators
Deutsche Bank analyst Carlo Santarelli called 2024 “a year to forget” for most regional casino operators. Challenges remain for 2025, but... more
Indian Gaming Association Tradeshow & Convention to focus on igaming, sports betting
The Indian Gaming Association is looking to top its record 9,000 attendees in 2023 when it returns to San Diego for its annual Tradeshow... more
BetMGM to assume “key-employee” status for MGM’s Nevada sportsbooks
MGM Resorts International is turning over its racebook and sportsbook functions to BetMGM, the joint venture between MGM Resorts and Entain... more
Wall Street firm sees 2% decline in Las Vegas Strip revenue in 2025
Deutsche Bank is calling for Las Vegas Strip revenue in 2025 to decline 2% from 2024. In a year-end forecast, analyst Carlo Santarelli said... more
Downside risks to gaming stocks to start 2025, but opportunities in igaming and online sports betting
J.P. Morgan analyst Joseph Greff called 2024 a down year for the gaming industry’s share-price performance and called out some downside... more
