Writer: David McKee
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
Monarch seeks expansion, but shuns igaming
Following a virtual meeting with Monarch Casinos & Resorts CEO John Farahi, Truist Securities analyst Barry Jonas called the company... more
Caesars rent reduction possible, analyst says
Vici Properties might cut Caesars Entertainment a break on its regional-casino rent, according to J.P. Morgan analyst Daniel Politzer. His... more
Light & Wonder faces minimal risk from Kentucky shutdown, analyst says
Electronic gambling devices provided by Light & Wonder subsidiary Grover Gaming to nonprofits in Kentucky were disabled on November 21,... more
UK tax hit worse than expected, Jefferies analyst says
Markets were expecting a UK tax rate hike on certain gambling revenues on the order of 25% to 30%, reported Jefferies Equity Research... more
Prediction markets dominate gaming summit in Boston
Ten gaming companies traveled to Boston for the 13th yearly Truist Securities GLL Summit last week. Truist analyst Barry Jonas boiled the... more
Las Vegas solid at high end, weak at low, conference finds
Polling industry figures, Deutsche Bank analyst Steven Pizzella found “high-end Las Vegas continuing to be relatively solid, while …... more
Roseshire Gaming Parlor’s monster debut drives Virginia’s October HHR haul
Revenue for historical horse racing (HHR) machines in Virginia catapulted 34 percent in October to $50.5 million (2025’s second-highest... more
