Barry Diller's People Inc. withdraws $18B bid to take MGM Resorts private; MGM shares fall about 10%
The withdrawal ends a four-month effort to take the Las Vegas casino operator private at $48.30 a share and leaves MGM to execute its strategy as a standalone c
yogonet.com · +14 outlets
Caesars shareholders approve Fertitta Entertainment's $17.6B buyout of the casino operator
The vote clears the way for Tilman Fertitta to take over Caesars Entertainment, consolidating a major Strip and regional casino portfolio under private ownershi
Hotel Dive · +14 outlets
WSJ: MGM Resorts discussing a bid for Barry Diller's People Inc. after its takeover approach collapsed
A reversal would put MGM on the offensive against the publisher that spent months trying to buy it, with Diller reportedly saying he remains open to other deals
bloomberg.com · +12 outlets
Wynn Resorts closes $900M note offering to refinance debt
The bond sale gives the operator fresh capital to restructure borrowings amid a softer Las Vegas and Macau demand picture.
Casino.com · +5 outlets
BetMGM opens first poolside cabana sportsbook at Tailgate Beach Club at Mandalay Bay
The venue expands BetMGM's retail sportsbook footprint on the Strip into a seasonal beach-club setting at an MGM Resorts property.
gamingintelligence.com · +4 outlets
Las Vegas tourism officials launch 5-day citywide sale with 180-plus hotel, show and dining deals
The rare resort-wide discount push aims to lift visitation as Strip operators work to fill rooms in a softer demand environment.
ktnv.com · +8 outlets
Analysts: MGM takeover collapse leaves investors assigning no value to its Japan casino development
With a buyout off the table, attention returns to MGM's organic pipeline, including the Osaka resort whose value the market has largely discounted.
IAG · +1 outlets
North Strip versus South Strip fight escalates over proposed NBA arena location in Las Vegas
Competing casino-corridor interests are jockeying over where a potential NBA arena would be built, a decision with long-term implications for Strip foot traffic
Sportscape Magazine · +1 outlets
BofA downgrades MGM Resorts to neutral, flags pressure on near-term core trends
Analysts turned more cautious on the standalone operator after the failed buyout removed a near-term catalyst from the stock.
finance.yahoo.com · +5 outlets
The Venetian Resort signs long-term partnership with F1 Las Vegas Grand Prix
The multiyear deal locks in a major Strip resort as an anchor partner for the annual Formula 1 race.
TicketNews · +14 outlets
Caesars Entertainment rolls out F1 Las Vegas Grand Prix 2026 guest packages
The operator is marketing race-weekend experiences across its Strip properties ahead of the 2026 Grand Prix.
Business Wire · +14 outlets
Wynn chairman Phil Satre says he expects Las Vegas to keep thriving
The long-time gaming executive offered a bullish long-term view of the Las Vegas market.
Las Vegas Review-Journal
Las Vegas Strip resort under police investigation after stabbing
Metro police are investigating the incident at a Strip resort, the latest in a series of violent-crime cases on the corridor.
Las Vegas Review-Journal · +14 outlets
Woman sentenced in fatal Strip overdose case tied to sex work
The sentencing closes a criminal case that highlighted drug and exploitation issues around the Las Vegas Strip.
CDC Gaming
Venetian Resort reaches $1M in donations to fight food insecurity
The Strip resort hit the seven-figure milestone through an ongoing community giving program.
102.7 Coyote Country · +4 outlets
MGM Resorts employees pack 90,000 meals for Hunger Action Month
The volunteer effort is part of the operator's community engagement programming in Southern Nevada.
KSNV · +1 outlets
Vegas Inc recognizes MGM Resorts philanthropy executive Maria Jose Gatti
The recognition highlights MGM's community engagement leadership in Southern Nevada.
VEGAS INC
Off-Strip resort launches free open-air concert series
The free programming is aimed at drawing foot traffic to an off-Strip property.
Las Vegas Review-Journal