4266 stories by Todd Shriber
After DraftKings, FanDuel, No Second Tier in Online Sports Betting
It’s been widely noted that in the world of online sports betting, DraftKings (NASDAQ: DKNG) and FanDuel control 70% or more of the market, and while they don’t lack for competitors, some analysts believe there’s not a viable second tier of rivals...
Playstudios to Purchase $24.6M Worth of Shares Held by Microsoft
Shares of social casino developer Playstudios (NASDAQ: MYPS) rallied in Tuesday’s after-hours trading session after the company announced that it's purchasing $24.6 million of its equity held by Microsoft (NASDAQ: MSFT). While not a share repurchase program in the traditional sense, the...
Bally’s Sounds Positive Tone on Bronx Casino Prospects
Although it still needs some help from some politicians, Bally’s (NYSE: BALY) is bullish on its prospects to land a permit to develop a casino hotel in the Bronx, NY. Last year, the Rhode Island-based regional casino operator acquired the lease rights...
Boyd Board Appointment Stokes Penn Takeover Chatter
Shares of Penn Entertainment (NASDAQ: PENN) traded higher Tuesday after rival Boyd Gaming (NYSE: BYD) announced a board appointment that stoked speculation it could be mulling an acquisition of the rival regional casino operator. Late Monday, Boyd said it added Michael Hartmeier...
Chicago Mayor Cautious About Bally’s Permanent Casino Property
Bally’s (NYSE: BALY) is coming off an impressive revenue showing in May at its temporary Chicago casino, and is slated to start construction on the permanent gaming venue at the Freedom Center in the River West section of the city next month....
DraftKings Named Top Gaming Idea by Morgan Stanley
Shares of DraftKings (NASDAQ: DKNG) got a much-needed jolt Monday after Morgan Stanley anointed the stock as one of its top ideas in the gaming and lodging space. In a note to clients, analyst Stephen Grambling reiterated an “overweight” rating and $51...
Arizona Again Opening Sports Betting Market to New Operators
Arizona is again preparing to expand its sports wagering market as the Arizona Department of Gaming (ADG) announced Friday that it will look to add at least two more operators to the fold. Under state law, up to 20 sportsbooks can operate...
Churchill Downs Stock Has Tailwinds, Says Analyst
Churchill Downs (NASDAQ: CHDN) stock is off a third of a percent year-to-date, which is actually good for one of the better performances among gaming equities. At least one analyst believes the shares could shake that lethargy. In a recent note to...
Penn Entertainment Leaving S&P Mid-Cap Index, Joining Small-Cap Gauge
Amid a lengthy slump that includes a 35.39% loss over the past year, Penn Entertainment (NASDAQ: PENN) has seen its market capitalization erode to the point that it no longer fits the bill as a mid-cap stock. S&P Dow Jones Indices made...
Resorts World NY Lobbyist Looms Large in Casino Acceleration Bill
Legislation proposed last month by Sen. Joseph Addabbo (D-Queens) to expedite the approval of three New York City-area casino licenses reportedly contains copy that is talking points from a lobbying firm working on behalf of Genting. The Malaysian conglomerate runs Resorts World...
