Writer: David McKee
Monarch reports massive profit increase
Profits for Monarch Casinos & Resorts grew 445 percent in the fourth quarter, ending with the company $22.9 million in the black. The... more
Harsh weather impairs U.S. land-based gambling, analysts say
Visitation to United States regional casinos was down 5.4 percent in January, according to J.P. Morgan analyst Daniel Politzer. However,... more
Stock weakness defies ‘consistent and solid’ gaming trends, Truist analyst says
Gaming stocks have performed weakly so far into 2026, said Truist Securities analyst Barry Jonas in a February 3 investor note. The stocks’... more
Kentucky HHRs surge in December
Churchill Downs’s opening of an Owensboro, Kentucky, gambling parlor in February 2025 helped power historical racing machines (HHR) to a... more
Gaming analyst favors Sands, DraftKings in soft fourth quarter
“Gaming stocks are carrying a lot of baggage and negativity right now,” wrote J.P. Morgan analyst Daniel Politzer in a January 23 investor... more
U.S. consumer sentiment slumping, analysts say
A post-government-shutdown recovery in consumer sentiment has been aborted, according to a Jefferies Equity Research analysis, published... 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
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
