Writer: David McKee
U.S. casino visitation stable in June, report says
Although casino foot traffic sagged 4.6 percent from June 2024 to June 2025, Jefferies Equity Research analyst David Katz was still pleased... more
Monarch has ‘monster’ quarter, Truist analyst says
“Macro schmacro,” enthused Truist Securities analyst Barry Jonas about Monarch in a July 16 investor note. He raised his price target... more
Monarch revenue, profit jump in second quarter
Profits at Monarch Casinos & Resorts leapt 19.1 percent in the second quarter, reaching $27 million. The news was disclosed by the... more
Close-to-home gamblers provide Q2 boost, analyst says
Las Vegas locals casinos will prove stable and solid in second-quarter earnings. That was the prediction of Truist Securities analyst Barry... more
Dan Lee relinquishes Full House executive role to Lewis Fanger
In a surprise announcement, Lewis Fanger has been named president of Full House Resorts. Fanger, the longtime CFO of the company, will... more
New Hampshire’s newly opened Casino Salem sold to Churchill Downs
Less than a week after its July 9 opening, a majority stake in Casino Salem in New Hampshire has been sold to Churchill Downs. No price was... more
Regional and locals casinos look stable, Deutsche Bank analyst says
Following the departure of Carlo Santarelli, Deutsche Bank’s portfolio of gaming coverage passed to analyst Steven Pizzella. His new... more
Analyst takes cautious stance on Brightstar
Jefferies Equity Research analyst David Katz initiated coverage of Brightstar Lottery on July 7. His initial rating on the stock was Hold... more
Aristocrat’s momentum accelerating, analyst says
Jefferies Equity Research data supports Aristocrat Leisure continuing to grow market share through the third quarter of 2025. That’s... more
“Downbeat” ending to second quarter, Jefferies analyst says
While there is “no evidence of peril” in summer spending patterns by consumers, Jefferies Equity Research analyst David Katz opined... more
