Writer: David McKee
“Very favorable” outlook seen for leisure economy: JP Morgan
Is the American consumer “still in bloom or pending gloom?” That was the question posed by a report penned by 15 JP Morgan analysts,... more
Las Vegas: Culinary Union looks back to look ahead at Venetian buyout
As Apollo Management moves to close its acquisition of the Venetian and Palazzo (in tandem with Vici Properties), the Culinary Union hosted... more
Las Vegas: No buffets, but Baby Boomers back to Boyd
Boyd Gaming CFO Josh Hirsberg met with JP Morgan analysts this week and shared a variety of insights into company management’s thinking.... more
Illinois slot routes outpace casinos
Slot machines in Illinois bars, restaurants, truck stops, and convenience stores produced $228.8 million in revenue in May, more than... more
Daily Racing Form publisher SIG merges with casino operator Affinity Gaming
In a deal illustrative of the trend in gaming toward an omni-channel approach, land-based casino operator Affinity Gaming, based in Las... more
Caesars looks ahead to lucrative deals
Caesars Entertainment executives traveled to New York City for an in-person meeting with Deutsche Bank analysts. One of the key takeaways... more
Slot distributor Accel Entertainment envisions wide expansion
Accel Entertainment shared an upbeat vision for both its immediate and long-term prospects in recent investor meetings with Wall Street... more
Fewer buffets, promos: Caesars leaders discuss belt-tightening, current trends
Although Caesars Palace’s Bacchanal Buffet, which underwent a $2.4 million renovation before reopening this week, is reported by... more
Wynn bullish on sports betting prospects
Top executives at Wynn Resorts met with analysts from JP Morgan and, in remarks released late Friday, expressed confidence on a number of... more
Las Vegas: Station Casinos postpones reopenings, outlines Durango Station plans
Station Casinos has petitioned the City of North Las Vegas for a second one-year suspension of its “non-restricted gaming, non-restricted... more
