Writer: David McKee
MGM buys out CityCenter partner, but won’t own new assets for long
MGM Resorts International has revealed that it is purchasing joint-venture partner Infinity World Development’s remaining share of... more
New Jersey seeks clarity from feds on igaming
Hoping for a reaffirmation of the Department of Justice’s 2011 interpretation of the Federal Wire Act, the state of New Jersey is seeking a... more
Ohio casinos could miss out on sports betting
Ohio’s largest casinos may find themselves without sports books if the bill recently approved by the Buckeye State’s Senate is enacted as... more
District of Columbia sports betting fails to meet expectations
Three years after it was legalized in Washington, D.C., sports betting has not met the financial projections of its proponents, resulting... more
“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, the... 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
