Writer: David McKee
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
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
Maine move will benefit Caesars, DraftKings say analysts
After seven months of inaction, Maine Gov. Janet Mills (D) surprised Wall Street analysts by allowing the state’s Native American tribes to... more
Accel ‘evaluating the potential’ of the Chicago market
Following the authorization by the City Council of slot routes within Chicago, Accel Entertainment announced it is “evaluating the... more
Regional casinos trending downward, analyst says
Foot traffic in U.S. regional casinos was down one percent in December, according to a January 5 investor note from J.P. Morgan. Analyst... more
Virginia slot routes hop in November
Revenue from historical racing machines (HHR) in Virginia rose in November. All the devices in question are owned by Churchill Downs.... more
US casino traffic down, but steady, in November
Foot traffic at regional United States casinos dipped 1.7 percent in November from 2024. Even so, Jefferies Equity Research analyst David... more
Bally’s ‘in better graces with lenders,’ analyst says
Bally’s Corp.’s credit profile has improved, according to a December 8 investor note by Truist Securities analyst Barry Jonas. The latter... more
