Writer: Howard Stutz

07/18/20 8:00 AM

Vegas sees a coronavirus spike; could a temporary casino smoking ban be an answer?

  • Howard Stutz, CDC Gaming
A week ago, I turned down a news radio station’s request to come on and discuss rumors of Las Vegas casinos closing once again due to... more
07/17/20 10:30 AM

New GVC chief executive signals focus on growth for Roar Digital’s BetMGM presence

  • Howard Stutz, CDC Gaming
The CEO of GVC Holdings – MGM Resorts International’s 50% partner in Roar Digital – stepped down Thursday, but one analyst said his... more
07/16/20 11:00 AM

Eldorado, Caesars provide a financial picture as companies await last approval

  • Howard Stutz, CDC Gaming
Eldorado Resorts and Caesars Entertainment, on the cusp of becoming the gaming industry’s largest casino operator, provided investors with... more
07/16/20 10:35 AM

Ex-regulator Lipparelli wins tentative approval to operate Westgate Las Vegas casino

  • Howard Stutz, CDC Gaming
A management company headed by former Nevada Gaming Control Board Chairman Mark Lipparelli received tentative approval Wednesday from state... more
07/15/20 8:09 PM

SEC filing: Perelman considering a sale of his 39% stake in Scientific Games

  • Howard Stutz, CDC Gaming
Billionaire Ronald Perelman, the largest shareholder in gaming equipment provider Scientific Games is exploring a possible sale of his 39%... more
07/15/20 7:00 PM

SBC Digital: Leonsis says Capitol One Arena’s planned sportsbook could be a model for others

  • Howard Stutz, CDC Gaming
Monumental Sports & Entertainment, which owns Washington D.C.’s NBA, NHL, and WNBA teams, bought into the potential U.S. sport betting... more
07/15/20 11:00 AM

Betfred USA lands sports betting deal for Mohegan Sun Casino at Virgin Hotels Las Vegas

  • Howard Stutz, CDC Gaming
Betfred USA Sports, the American subsidiary of United Kingdom-based Betfred Group, landed its first Nevada sportsbook opportunity Tuesday.... more
07/15/20 12:30 AM

One Nevada tavern operator finds a loophole as competition sees slot machines silenced

  • Howard Stutz, CDC Gaming
Legislating in the midst of a nationwide pandemic can lead to unintended consequences. That might be one explanation why Nevada’s governor... more
07/14/20 8:30 PM

SBC Digital: Penn’s sports betting app with Barstool will be ready for NFL season

  • Howard Stutz, CDC Gaming
Penn National Gaming plans to launch its Barstool Sports betting app in time for the NFL season, but the mobile and online product will be... more
07/14/20 11:18 AM

Boyd Gaming lays off close to 25 percent of its nationwide workforce

  • Howard Stutz, CDC Gaming
Regional casino operator Boyd Gaming Corp. laid off roughly 25 percent of its workforce Monday due to “significant restrictions” on the... more