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With Chicago construction in limbo, what’s next for Bally’s Las Vegas?

Bally's Corp is facing uncertainty regarding its Las Vegas project following a pause in construction on its Chicago casino. While the A's MLB stadium is progressing on schedule for a 2028 debut on the former Tropicana site, questions arise about Bally's ability to finance …

Capital World Investors (CZR) cuts Caesars Entertainment holding to 65 shares

Capital World Investors has reduced its stake in Caesars Entertainment, Inc. (CZR) to 65 shares, representing 0.0% of the outstanding common stock, as reported in an amended Schedule 13G filing. The investment firm holds no voting power but maintains sole dispositive power over these …

Century Casinos (CNTY) awards 4,000 restricted stock units to director Etess

Century Casinos Inc. (CNTY) has granted 4,000 Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) to director Mitchell G. Etess. These RSUs represent a contingent right to receive one share of CNTY common stock each, vesting on August 11, 2027, with shares delivered on August 12, 2027. The …

CuriosityStream Inc. (CURI) Tops Q2 Earnings and Revenue Estimates

CuriosityStream Inc. (CURI) came out with quarterly earnings of $0.15 per share, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $0.04 per share. This compares to earnings of $0.01 per share a year ago. These figures are adjusted for non-recurring items. This quarterly report represents an …

Bet called: Chicago City Council insists Bally’s restart work on full River West casino development

The Chicago City Council is demanding that Bally's Corporation resume full construction on its River West casino development, including non-gaming amenities, despite Bally's pausing work in protest of the city legalizing video gambling. Aldermen sent a letter to Bally's, asserting that their contract requires …

PENN’s $20M Alberta Bet Fuels Canada-Led Push to Profitability

Penn Entertainment Inc. is investing $20 million in Alberta to expand its digital gambling business, aiming for profitability after significant losses. The company is focusing on Canada, particularly Ontario, where it has seen strong growth in online sports betting and casino revenues. While the …

Red Rock Resorts, Inc. SEC Filing (Aug 12, 2026)

Red Rock Resorts, Inc. (RRR) filed a Form 144 with the SEC on August 12, 2026, detailing a proposed sale of 9,791 shares of common stock by an insider. The securities were acquired on August 11, 2026, through the net-settled exercise of employee options …

Icahn Offered $34 a Share for Caesars in July, Talks Date Back a Year

Carl Icahn offered $34 per share to acquire Caesars Entertainment in July, a bid higher than Tilman Fertitta's $31 per share proposal. Despite Icahn's offer, which involved a complex funding structure and relied on Carano family support that didn't materialize, Caesars' board is still …

Wynn Resorts Ltd. stock underperforms Wednesday when compared to competitors

Wynn Resorts Ltd. (WYNN) stock dropped 1.74% on Wednesday, closing at $102.97. This underperformance occurred on a mixed trading day, with the S&P 500 rising and the Dow Jones Industrial Average falling. The stock is currently 23.57% below its 52-week high.

MLCO Maintained by Susquehanna -- Price Target Lowered to $8.00

Susquehanna analyst Joseph Stauff has maintained a "Positive" rating for Melco Resorts and Entertainment (MLCO) but lowered the price target from $12.00 to $8.00. Despite this, MLCO is considered 34.4% undervalued by GuruFocus's GF Value™ and holds a strong GF Score™ of 74/100, though …

AQR Capital discloses 5.15% PENN Entertainment (PENN) ownership on Schedule 13G

AQR Capital Management, LLC and AQR Capital Management Holdings, LLC have disclosed a passive stake of 5.15% in PENN Entertainment, Inc. This ownership, totaling 6,892,718 shares of common stock, was reported on a Schedule 13G filing. Both entities report shared voting power over 6,866,434 …

Canterbury Park Holding Corp 2026: Revenue $16.17M, EPS ($0.03) — 10-Q Summary

Canterbury Park Holding Corp (CPHC) reported total net revenues of $16.17 million for 2026, a 3.2% increase year-over-year, and significantly reduced its net loss to ($148.07K) from ($327.41K) in the prior-year quarter. Diluted loss per share also narrowed to ($0.03). The company's revenue growth …

Davis Selected Advisers (MGM) reports 23.9M MGM Resorts shares, a 9.3% stake

Davis Selected Advisers has reported a significant ownership stake in MGM Resorts International, holding 23,903,317 shares, which represents 9.3% of the common stock. This information was disclosed in an Amendment No. 7 to a Schedule 13G filing, indicating the firm's sole voting power over …

PENN Entertainment (NASDAQ:PENN) Price Target Raised to $20.00

Morgan Stanley has increased its price target for PENN Entertainment (NASDAQ:PENN) to $20.00, maintaining an "equal weight" rating, suggesting a 4.47% upside. The company recently reported strong quarterly earnings of $0.44 EPS, surpassing analyst expectations, and revenue of $1.86 billion, a 5.2% year-over-year increase. …

PGA Tour’s Wyndham Championship in Greensboro to become GO by Raymond James under new title sponsor

The PGA Tour's Wyndham Championship in Greensboro, North Carolina, will be renamed "GO by Raymond James" as financial firm Raymond James takes over as the new title sponsor. This change replaces Wyndham Hotels & Resorts and reflects an investment in the tournament's future, building …

MGM Resorts (MGM) Stock Could Be Cheap On Cash Flow Yet Pricey On Earnings

MGM Resorts International (MGM) stock shows mixed valuation signals, with a Discounted Cash Flow (DCF) analysis suggesting it is 23% undervalued, while earnings-based multiples indicate it is overvalued compared to its industry and fair P/E ratio. The ongoing go-private proposal adds complexity, with the …

Heeney Capital Welcomes Launch of US$250 Million Pinnacle Steel and Vanadium Redevelopment Project in Trinidad and Tobago

POINT LISAS, Trinidad and Tobago, Aug. 12, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Heeney Capital ("Heeney"), a U.S. private investment firm focused on critical minerals, strategic resources, and industrial supply chains and lead investor in Pinnacle Steel and Vanadium, welcomes the official launch of the refurbishment of …

ArcelorMittal (MT) vs. Microsoft Corporation (MSFT): A Steel Giant Bets Its Future on Azure

On August 3, 2026, Reuters reported that Steelmaker ArcelorMittal S.A. (NYSE:MT) is expanding its partnership with Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ:MSFT). It is adding Microsoft Fabric, Purview, and Foundry to its Azure-based "Cloud First, Data Centric" strategy, aiming to modernize its IT systems and embed AI …

Inspired Entertainment: Playtech SaaS Rollout Begins As Interactive Revenue Grows 15% And Digital Expansion Accelerates

Inspired Entertainment has initiated the rollout of its Virtual Sports content via a SaaS agreement with Playtech, starting with Malta Lottery, as its Interactive business expands and shifts towards higher-margin digital operations. In Q2, Interactive revenue rose 15% year-over-year to $15.7 million, with Adjusted …

Pierre & Vacances-Center Parcs: Total Number of Shares and Voting Rights

Pursuant to Article L. 233-8 of the French Commercial Code and Article 223-16 of the General Regulations of the French Autorité des marchés financiers PARIS, August 12, 2026--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Regulatory News: Pierre & Vacances-Center Parcs (Paris:VAC): Date Number of shares(*) Number of theoretical voting rights …

Boyd Group Services Q2 Earnings Call Highlights

Key Points Interested in Boyd Group Services Inc.? Here are five stocks we like better. Strong Q2 growth: Revenue surpassed $1 billion for the first time, rising 30% year over year to $1.013 billion, while adjusted EBITDA increased 45% to $135.9 million and margins …

Melco Resorts And Entertainment (MLCO) Stock Still Trades Below Fair Value

Melco Resorts & Entertainment (MLCO) stock appears to be undervalued based on several valuation tests, including its P/E ratio of 9.4x compared to an industry average of 22.1x and a modeled fair P/E of 22.3x. Despite a 53% decline over the past five years, …

Las Vegas Sands Donates $450,000 to The WASH Foundation

Funding supports the company's 13th hygiene kit build to benefit people facing hardships, grants to water champions in Sands' regions and the foundation's WASH programs. Published by Las Vegas Sands LAS VEGAS, NV / ACCESS Newswire / August 12, 2026 / Las Vegas Sands …

Wedge Capital Management L L P NC Purchases 101,891 Shares of Las Vegas Sands Corp. $LVS

Wedge Capital Management L L P NC increased its stake in Las Vegas Sands Corp. (LVS) by 16.7% in the second quarter, acquiring 101,891 additional shares, bringing its total to 710,484 shares valued at approximately $32.8 million. Other institutional investors also significantly increased their …

Wynn Resorts (NASDAQ:WYNN) Rating Increased to Hold at Zacks Research

Zacks Research has upgraded Wynn Resorts (NASDAQ:WYNN) from a "strong sell" to a "hold" rating, though the overall analyst consensus remains a "Moderate Buy." This upgrade follows Wynn's strong second-quarter earnings, where the casino operator surpassed analyst expectations for both EPS and revenue, driven …

MGM Shareholder Investigation: MGM Resorts Investigation

Bleichmar Fonti & Auld LLP (BFA Law) is investigating Barry Diller’s $48.30 per share offer to acquire MGM Resorts International (NYSE:MGM). The investigation focuses on potential breaches of fiduciary duty due to Diller's dual role as a director and controlling stockholder, raising concerns about …

Zacks Research Upgrades Marriott Vacations Worldwide (NYSE:VAC) to "Strong-Buy"

Zacks Research has upgraded Marriott Vacations Worldwide (NYSE:VAC) from a "hold" to a "strong-buy" rating. This upgrade comes as the company exceeded quarterly earnings expectations, reporting $2.31 EPS against a $1.97 consensus and revenue of $1.32 billion, a 5.9% increase year-over-year. Analysts currently have …

Boyd Group Services Inc. Reports Second Quarter 2026 Results

Delivering Strong Sales Growth, Margin Expansion and Accelerated Synergy Realization Second Quarter 2026 Highlights Sales increased 29.9% to $1,013.7 million Adjusted EBITDA1 increased 44.9% to $135.9 million, with Adjusted EBITDA margins1 expanding 140 basis points to 13.4% New locations contributed $211.3 million to revenue, …

Morgan Stanley Adjusts PT on PENN Entertainment to $20 From $19, Keeps Equalweight Rating

Morgan Stanley has increased its price target for PENN Entertainment (PENN) shares to $20 from $19, while maintaining an Equalweight rating on the stock. This adjustment comes despite several other analysts also revising their price targets for PENN Entertainment following recent financial results and …

Pacer Advisors Inc. Lowers Position in Hilton Grand Vacations Inc. $HGV

Pacer Advisors Inc. significantly reduced its stake in Hilton Grand Vacations Inc. (NYSE:HGV) by 97.3% in the first quarter, selling over 250,000 shares. Despite this, other institutional investors increased their holdings. Insider selling by executives like Charles Corbin and Mark Wang also occurred, totaling …

Pacer Advisors Inc. Sells 316,475 Shares of MGM Resorts International $MGM

Pacer Advisors Inc. significantly reduced its stake in MGM Resorts International (NYSE:MGM) by selling 316,475 shares in the first quarter, leaving them with 11,294 shares valued at $418,000. Despite this sell-off, institutional investors collectively own 68.11% of the company, and analyst sentiment remains positive …

Quantinno Capital Management LP Has $1.88 Million Stock Holdings in Red Rock Resorts, Inc. $RRR

Stock futures little changed as traders await inflation report

[Wall Street-Street Sign] P_Wei/E+ via Getty Images Stock index futures were muted on Wednesday as traders turned their attention to a closely watched consumer inflation report that could offer fresh clues on the Federal Reserve's policy path. Dow futures (INDU [https://seekingalpha.com/symbol/INDU]) -0.01%, S&P 500 …

Assenagon Asset Management S.A. Has $5.84 Million Stock Holdings in Wynn Resorts, Limited $WYNN

Three Q4 stock picks: Amazon, Las Vegas Sands, and Carnival

The article highlights three Q4 stock picks: Amazon, Las Vegas Sands, and Carnival, based on anticipated holiday spending. Amazon is presented as a compelling value stock despite its growth appearance, Las Vegas Sands as a deep value play recovering from lows, and Carnival as …

Las Vegas Sands: Unique Attractions Bring Unparalleled Experiences to Sands' Resort Guests

Las Vegas Sands is enhancing its integrated resorts in Singapore and Macao with unique attractions centered on arts, culture, and sustainability, aiming to drive high-value tourism. Key attractions include the ArtScience Museum at Marina Bay Sands, featuring immersive exhibitions and digital art, and teamLab …