Writer: Howard Stutz
Four straight months: Nevada gaming revenues jump 6.8% in September, LV Strip up 7%
September’s gaming revenue totals in Nevada didn’t only represent the state’s fourth consecutive monthly increase of 2019. The $1.059... more
‘Is it prudent?’ Las Vegas Sands has concern over Japan gaming investment
It appears Las Vegas Sands is not so bullish on the prospective casino market in Japan. The investment community doesn’t seem to mind the... more
Sports betting partnership unites Yahoo Sports and MGM Resorts
MGM Resorts International and media giant Yahoo announced a partnership agreement Tuesday geared toward mobile sports betting that will... more
Analysis: Deal for Cleveland properties extends VICI’s influence in the casino REIT sector
VICI Properties was born out of the 2017 bankruptcy reorganization of Caesars Entertainment, but the real estate investment trust has spent... more
Analysis: Absent a G2E ‘wow’ product, slot makers focused on gaming market segments
Casino equipment suppliers didn’t display the knockout punch offered by a new product, or a potential industry-changing technological... more
Konami’s ‘Fortune Cup’ not for every casino, but game finds player interest
Konami Gaming doesn’t produce its Fortune Cup mechanical horse racing machine for a wide casino distribution. Most properties don’t have... more
Sands Q3 earnings decline on ‘challenged’ Macau results; Adelson returns for earnings call
Macau’s much challenged casino market caused Las Vegas Sands overall revenues to dip somewhat in the third quarter. But company executives... more
Scientific Games shareholder counter sues, alleges ‘scheme’ to disqualify the investor
Scientific Games’ third largest shareholder sued the gaming equipment giant Wednesday, claiming the company “schemed” with its largest... more
Acquisitions help Boyd grow Q3 revenues as Nevada properties flourish
Boyd Gaming’s third quarter revenues grew almost 34 percent due to the company’s acquisition a year of five casinos in Midwest. But CEO... more
Scientific Games, IGT team up to win Brazil instant lottery contract
The gaming industry’s two largest equipment suppliers teamed up to win a lottery contract in Brazil. International Game Technology and... more
