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Paint It Black And Blue

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Get On Your Phones And Call A Friend; Mobile 'Mania!

Save The Business #SaveTheBusiness with Pat McAfee and Randy Orton. RKO for 5 footers? Rhodes Breaks McAfee Studio Set!

Bet The House On World Class Action, Drama And Excitement; Place Bets On Red, Black and Blue

Beyond The Black And Blue Stump!

Guilia vs Stratton - Tiffy Time with Tiffany Stratton - WWE Women's US Title! Pretty Crazy Energy Here! The Real Cat's Meow ... borrowing from Kit Wilson Word Life! Moolah and milk money for winners share of the purse as the late, great, Gorilla Monsoon may say!

Storm Season?!

Bob And Randy Orton, McAfee; Snakes In The Grass; Rhodes Nightmare Snake From The Streets!

WWE Hall Of Fame: Sid and Bad News Brown

Andre The Giant Battle Royal - A Wrestler To Make History Tonight! Beat The Mania Blues; Elevate Winner to 'Mania Card? Tuned in to find out Uce!

MFTS vs Wyatt 6 - Tama Tonga and Solo Sikoa on edge! Shine a light on in-fighting!

Buzz:

Buzz: Randy Orton: Sorry, not sorry?! Many fans behind RO

Buzz; Cody Rhodes to appear - American Nightmare for some! Pat McAfee studio set smashed approx 12 hours ago. Caught on camera! Guile got the Street Fighter buzz! Fight!!!

Buzz: Drew McIntyre

Buzz: Royce Keys. Man Of The People. Redemption. Slamin' his way to the top brothers and sisters. Target Fatu!

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Pat McAfee Massive Buzz

Remember this words from last week, and many things came to pass. Randy Orton will certainly mention McAfee at the bare minimun.

“Randy Orton is gonna save the business for future generations of wrestling fans. That’s so incredible to think about.. Very rarely do these types of obviously monumental moments happen in our lifetime.” PM

“WrestleMania Saturday Night is gonna be The most Historic Night in the HISTORY of sports.. SO MUCH ON THE LINE. Multi-Generational pressure comes to a head. Randy will prevail… for all of us.” PM

“See also… I have a MASSIVE SURPRISE to announce tomorrow night. You’ll start thanking me and Randy soon enough for all of this. SEE YOU IN SAN JOSE.” PM

Cody Rhodes
Buzz: Cody Rhodes aka Captain America
Buzz: Randy Orton aka Mr RKO
Buzz: Tiffany Stratton. It's Tiffy Time!
Buzz: Scottish Warrior and Samoan Warrior/Werewolf
Buzz/Anti-Buzz?! Sami Zayn - has gold (for now)!
Mr Williams has some Tricks up his sleeve!
Aleister Black & Zelina? Knight Of Dark Souls? Fade 2 Black!

Buzz: Jade Cargill

Buzz: Jacob Fatu. Samoan Warrior. There could soon be Gold in and out of those bars. Samoan Warrior and Bulldozer Express on The Road To WrestleMania. Pop Culture Fantasy Dream Match: Fatu vs Rictus Erectus - Desert Special Ref: Immortan Joe. Wasteland Rules! Scottish Warrior is for real. Beware of DM. Broken Dreams may get make-over?!

Buzz incoming: Nia Jax and Lash Legend - Women's Tag Team Champs. Ma Baker (Boney M) would be proud! Something about "The meanest cat in all Chigago Town"! Any finger pointing from Bianca B yet? Inside baseball for you. Get well soon BB.

Buzz: Solo Siko, MFT's; Tama Tonga took the lantern away from Solo, but at what cost? Wyatt 6 wanted that lantern back! Screem 7 or Screem 8? Once Were Warriors situation afoot? Solo's Crew In-Fighting?!

Buzz: Giulia and Kiana James. Stock still up with men and women. Thinking caps on for a WrestleMania showing thanks! Team Mega Brain! Feeling bullish. Top of the class! Don't sleep on them in Mania Season!

Buzz: Sami Zayn - regained gold, but for how long? Just long enough to defend it against Trick Williams at WrestleMania. Smart money on Tricky! Zane Meets Doople Danger in pre-SmackDown and Mania fan events!

and much more!

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Confrontations, In-ring, backstage and more!

Blue Zone - War Zone! Blue lights ... is that the cops again?! Vegas Finnest On High Alert. Sin City Mania Baby!

Media Man: This is pro wrestling and sports entertainment. This is cinema! And This Is Fighting On Friday Night!

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Buzz: Kit Wilson! Respects Hausen! More to this story? Tune in! Desert Kat or Desert Rat? From desert to desert pudding with warm milk! Or, no milk today? Kit's music video a worldwide sensation says Media Man agency, who saw the potential early. Social media hits for Kit, WWE and those who cover it.

Buzz: Drew McIntyre!?

Buzz: Fatu! One of our uncrowned champions!

Buzz: Nick Aldis, SmackDown General Manager! NXT's Stone keeping keen eye on things! Mr Aldis feeling the heat and the pressure. Who will cook?! Shawn Michaels invitational? We wish! NXT buzz is Set In Stone!

Buzz: TNA Wrestling!
@ThisIsTNA
More grapplers want in WWE!

and more!

Tiffy Time update. Follow TT on socials! Gram Of The Month? Neck and neck with Megabrain and NXT's Blake Monroe. Pro Wrestling Goddess Time guys and gals.

Blake Monroe: NXT's Glamour Watching On From Afar (for now)! Please let's see The Glamour at WrestleMania!

Women's Locker Room On Edge! Storm Warning! Tiffy Time For Early Gold?

NXT
@WWENXT
keeping a tab on things!

News

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Oba Femi Faces Brock Lesnar in WrestleMania 42 Night 2 Opener

The 6-foot-6 Nigerian powerhouse Oba Femi makes his WrestleMania debut against the legendary Brock Lesnar to kick off Night 2 at Las Vegas' Allegiant Stadium on April 19, live on ESPN in the U.S. and Netflix worldwide. Heyman switched sides to hype Femi as the unbeatable Ruler, while WWE's posters, graphics, and superstar picks like Liv Morgan for Lesnar and Trick Williams for Femi build massive anticipation. Fans see this power clash as a potential changing of the guard, with Lesnar aiming to reassert dominance and Femi launching his main-event push.

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Triple H Hosts Stephanie McMahon's Heartfelt WWE Hall of Fame Podcast

In a special episode of 'What's Your Story?' timed for WrestleMania 42 weekend, Triple H guides Stephanie through her career highlights, from childhood in WWE to reshaping its culture into a family atmosphere. He shares how half the women's roster pitches dream matches against her, praises her transformative leadership, and recalls their real-life romance amid on-screen storylines like the 1999 Vegas plot. Stephanie expresses humility about the honor announced by The Undertaker, calling it the biggest moment of her career as the first inductee for the Las Vegas ceremony.

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Alexa Bliss and Charlotte Flair Thrill Fans at Las Vegas Liquor Store Meet-and-Greet

The tag team stars held a free meet-and-greet at Lee's Discount Liquor on South Rainbow Boulevard Wednesday night, sponsored by Wheatiey American Vodka, kicking off WrestleMania 42 week in Las Vegas. An announcer mixed up their names as 'Alexa Flair and Charlotte Bliss,' sparking laughter from the crowd and playful memes from fans. Bliss wore baggy cargo pants and a black tank, while Flair shone in green pants and a sequined top; attendees snapped grinning selfies, gushing over the duo's chemistry from their SmackDown teamwork ahead of the big event at Allegiant Stadium.

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Fortnite Adds Stone Cold Steve Austin and Liv Morgan Skins to Item Shop

The skins launched on April 16 at 8 p.m. ET, celebrating around the 30th anniversary of Austin's 'Stone Cold' debut in 1996. Each 1,500 V-Buck bundle includes outfits, back blings, pickaxes, and signature emotes—like Austin's triumphant beer raise—while Liv Morgan rocks edgy black leather as WWE Women's World Champion. Fans lit up after Austin's post and leaks, calling the crossover 'fucking insane,' with the items available through at least April 23.

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WWE Unveils Hulk Hogan Statue at World Fan Event

WWE World opened April 16-20 at the Las Vegas Convention Center, featuring the 'Hulkamania Forever' exhibit with posters from Hogan's 1981 matches, replica titles, and the yellow-and-red Hulkamobile. Nick Hogan toured the displays early, joined by Triple H and Jimmy Hart for the statue unveiling late Thursday. The tribute honors Hogan's 1980s role in mainstreaming wrestling, ahead of WrestleMania 42.

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Fan Wins Oba Femi Strut Contest at WWE World with WWE Championship Prize

A strut contest imitating NXT wrestler Oba Femi's signature walk was held at WWE World, where the winner received a WWE Championship as the prize. Oba Femi appeared as a surprise final judge for the competition. Multiple posts shared footage and celebrated the event during WrestleMania weekend.

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WWE Stars Warm Hearts at WrestleMania 42 Meet-and-Greets

WWE World at the Las Vegas Convention Center buzzes April 16-20 with superstars like Ripley, Bliss, Flair, and champion Jade Cargill signing autographs and sharing emotional moments ahead of WrestleMania 42 on April 18-19 at Allegiant Stadium. Fans mobbed a Wheatley Vodka-sponsored event where announcers hilariously swapped names to 'Alexa Flair and Charlotte Bliss,' sparking laughs and memes. Bliss and Flair gear up for Women's Tag Team title action alongside Bayley and Lyra Valkyria, as Cargill thanked supporters with extra poses and Ripley vowed loyalty to one devoted fan.

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Joe Jonas to Sing National Anthem at WrestleMania 42 Night 2

The Grammy-nominated Jonas Brothers member will open Night 2 on April 19 at Allegiant Stadium, where CM Punk defends the World Heavyweight Championship against Roman Reigns in the main event. Night 2 also features Brock Lesnar vs. Oba Femi, a six-man Intercontinental Title ladder match, and matches like Demon Finn Bálor vs. Dominik Mysterio and Jade Cargill vs. Rhea Ripley. Night 1 highlights include Cody Rhodes defending the Undisputed WWE Championship against Randy Orton and the Usos plus LA Knight vs. The Vision, iShowSpeed, Logan Paul and Austin Theory.

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Danhausen Launches Official WWE Mask for WrestleMania Fans

The eccentric wrestler, who joined WWE from AEW in late February, released a $14.99 plastic mask on April 1 that lets fans channel his 'very nice, very evil' cursed persona. Timed for WrestleMania 42 on April 18-19 in Las Vegas, the merch follows hot-selling T-shirts and sold-out meet-and-greets since his surprise debut from a mystery crate at Elimination Chamber. Fans shared memes comparing it to 3 Ninjas while dreaming of masked takeovers, though some noted the plastic feels basic compared to custom versions. (Media Man Peg-On): Hausen vs KISS Unmasked!

News Flashback/Lead Up

Conan O'Brien Celebrates Danhausen's WWE Rise from Indie Grind

The Metro Detroit native debuted at Elimination Chamber on February 28, 2026, right after his AEW contract ended, winning crowds with his demonic makeup, curses, and 'hausen'-twisted antics like the Good Night Hausen finisher. On his podcast April 2, Conan O'Brien revisited their 2021 chat, praising Danhausen's eight years of 12-hour weekend hauls to gigs and joking for 20% since the character draws from him as an interdimensional demon. Days earlier at Madison Square Garden, staff gifted him a golden ticket plaque, which he repaid with deli mustard and a curse, sparking WWE's fun 'Arenahausen' post and fan cheers for his quirky crossover charm.

News Flashback

News Lead Up

WrestleMania X-Seven Marks 25 Years as Attitude Era Peak

The April 1, 2001, event grossed $3.5 million and featured classics like TLC II where the Dudley Boyz won the Tag Team Titles, The Undertaker's 9-0 streak over Triple H, and Kurt Angle submitting Chris Benoit. The main event saw Stone Cold Steve Austin shock everyone by aligning with Vince McMahon to beat The Rock for the WWF Championship in a bloody No DQ brawl. Attendees still recall the massive crowd pops and glass-shattering entrances, with fans today sharing iconic hype videos that capture the raw intensity of wrestling's golden peak.

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Cody Rhodes and Matt Cardona Dish on Indie-to-WWE Return

WWE Champion Cody Rhodes hosted Matt Cardona on 'What Do You Wanna Talk About?', where Cardona detailed his path back to WWE after six years as the 'Indy God.' It started with his wife Chelsea Green nudging President Nick Khan during a TNA spot on NXT, leading to Cardona's direct text and a January 2026 SmackDown deal. They fantasy-booked a fun ladder match in WWE 2K26, and Cardona shouted out indie standouts Big Trouble Ben Bishop and Richard Holliday as future WWE stars, sparking excitement online about their friendship and the indie-WWE bridge.

News Flashback

25 Years Since WCW Nitro's Final Episode Ended Monday Night Wars

On March 26, 2001, WCW Monday Nitro aired its last show from Panama City Beach, Florida, capping five and a half years of intense competition with WWF Raw. Key moments included Booker T winning the world title, a dramatic simulcast announcement of WWF purchasing WCW's assets for $4.2 million, and Sting defeating Ric Flair in the main event that echoed the show's debut. Fans today share live memories of the surreal night, clips of the McMahon surprise, and thoughts on WCW stars like Booker T and Sting who later succeeded in WWE.

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WWE Teams with Tony Hinchcliffe for Kill Tony WrestleMania Special on Netflix

WWE announced 'Kill Tony: WrestleMania,' a live-taped edition of Hinchcliffe's roast-heavy comedy podcast, streaming exclusively on Netflix. It tapes April 18 at Dolby Live in Las Vegas right after Night 1 of WrestleMania 42, premiering April 20 alongside Raw. The lineup features Hinchcliffe, WWE stars, legends, comedians, and surprises, building on WWE's Netflix partnership—while some fans reference past Hinchcliffe WWE appearances as flops and others shrug it off as unasked for.

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News Flashback

Robert Stone Named Full-Time WWE NXT General Manager

Shawn Michaels promoted Stone to permanent General Manager on March 26, 2026, after his successful interim stint since February 3, when Ava Raine left WWE. Stone, a former TNA champion who managed stars like Chelsea Green, has booked exciting matches like gauntlet eliminators during his run. The announcement kicked off a three-city tour through Wichita, Oklahoma City, and Allen, Texas, with fans cheering his catchphrase 'Set. In. Stone.'

News Lead Up Weeks Past

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Danhausen Lands Official WWE Roster Page

The indie favorite, known for his 'very nice, very evil' curses and jars of teeth, appears in WWE's free agent section alongside Brock Lesnar and others. He's made weekly cameos on Raw and SmackDown, firing T-shirt cannons and demanding truck space in his first interview. Fans shared hype over the new profile, with Danhausen posting a eerie 'Danhausen Zone' photoshoot and firing back at a Hall of Fame tease: 'No. Give it to Danhausen. Danhausen is Legend.' As WrestleMania 42 nears, his antics hint at a bigger role with The Miz.

Media Man Peg-On: Love us some Media Hausen, News Hausen and SmackDown Hausen. Wrestle Hausen running wild brother!

News Flashback

Danhausen Pranks WWE Stars as Cold Steve Austin on 3:16 Day

On March 16 Raw, the very nice, very evil wrestler roamed the event area impersonating 'Cold Steve Austin,' fist-bumping Montez Ford, chatting with Street Profits' Angelo Dawkins, and chasing Pretty Deadly's Kit Wilson. Reactions included wide-eyed double-takes and one wrestler dubbing him a 'WWE legend' pre-reveal, with the video earning quick praise from Mark Henry and Simon Miller. Now locked in with WWE, Danhausen heads to WrestleMania week for fan meetups in Las Vegas on April 16 and 19 alongside Austin Theory and others.

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Street Fighter Movie Teases Guile, Balrog, and More at Capcom Cup

New behind-the-scenes clips from Capcom Cup showed Rhodes as Guile challenging Nakayama to a match, with the director delivering a no-mercy win. The footage also revealed rapper 50 Cent as Balrog in a shiny blue jacket under neon lights, plus pro wrestler Kenny Omega's high-flying motion-capture for Alex. Directed with Capcom's close oversight, the film stars Andrew Koji as Ryu, Noah Centineo as Ken, and Jason Momoa as Blanka, set for theaters and IMAX on October 16, 2026. (Media Man Group peg-on: Cody Rhodes as Guile)

News Flashback/Lead Up

WrestleMania 42 Hype Builds Amid Backstage Graphics Chaos

Set for April 18-19 at Las Vegas' Allegiant Stadium, the two-night event headlines Cody Rhodes vs. Randy Orton on Night 1 and CM Punk vs. Roman Reigns on Night 2, with title matches like Jade Cargill vs. Rhea Ripley adding firepower. Rhodes praised the card's potential in an interview, spotlighting rising stars like Je'Von Evans, while WWE's promo videos highlight his iconic pose. Backstage, the graphics crew faces frustration from shifting styles—from classy Vegas vibes to cyberpunk and noir—though insiders say such tweaks are typical as the event nears. Fans debate the mains' hype, and rumors swirl of added stipulations to raise the stakes. (Media Man note: The article title was somewhat alarmist and had a hype theme. Not too much chaos, not yet anyway). Over to you Triple H and Michael Hayes. What to do with a Beast like Brock Lesnar, who would destory most people on the planet for real. Oba Femi and a certain Mr Kross from days past share that attribute. Could a Heyman book the likes of a Mr Kross? There's a job to do soon a little birdie told us. Ok, now we're getting a little Inside Baseball hey! Man or man, let's see Lesnar tear the house down at Mania. Solid dance partner required! Media Man Peg-On update: Lesnar vs Femi is on for WrestleMania! : )

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WWE wins Media Man 'Wrestling Promotion Of The Month' award

Videos

Videos To Help Get You Ready

Cody Rhodes vs. Randy Orton | Road to WrestleMania 42: WWE Playlist
https://youtube.com/watch?v=LAdWpRpZICA

Top 10 SmackDown moments: WWE Top 10, April 10, 2026
https://youtube.com/watch?v=24UdUV2vqw8

FULL INTERVIEW: Orton is out to break WWE’s World Title record: WrestleMania 42 Countdown highlights
https://youtube.com/watch?v=8n7aoZ2ny2o

Oba Femi: “Stronger than I even know” ahead of Brock Lesnar showdown: WrestleMania 42 Countdown
https://youtube.com/watch?v=bZx1qAaEHeo&t=18s

BREAKING: Royce Keys set for SmackDown debut this Friday
https://youtube.com/watch?v=7z2wrxEU3JY

CM Punk and Penta get candid on Road to WrestleMania: WWE Now
https://youtube.com/watch?v=OI_zZLME_VA&t=234s

The Rock retires “Stone Cold” in trilogy finale | WrestleMania XIX: 42 Greatest WrestleMania Moments
https://youtube.com/watch?v=uzQF3LUHRDs

Full SmackDown highlights: April 3, 2026
https://youtube.com/watch?v=B8Cc35sH6TA

Randy Orton vs. Celebrities: WWE Playlist
https://youtube.com/watch?v=fbk28O6dZUc

Full SmackDown highlights: March 27 2026
https://youtube.com/watch?v=cv_xP0w4wCE

Top 10 SmackDown moments: WWE Top 10, March 27, 2026
https://youtube.com/watch?v=Ijrl7iDEcAQ

Full SmackDown highlights: March 20, 2026
https://youtube.com/watch?v=xiOYa6YMvFs

FULL WRESTLEMANIA MATCHES: Undertaker vs. Triple H: WrestleMania X-Seven, XXVII & XXVIII
https://youtube.com/watch?v=lMXrMFqkmfw

Top 10 SmackDown moments: WWE Top 10, March 13, 2026
https://youtube.com/watch?v=dJqDvwApT7c

Full SmackDown highlights: March 13, 2026
https://youtube.com/watch?v=iMu3idhAT_4

Jacob Fatu destroying everyone in his path: WWE Playlist
https://youtube.com/watch?v=buSaQ-YlIPw

Top 10 SmackDown moments: WWE Top 10, March 6, 2026
https://youtube.com/watch?v=0cnCwmNO6Bk

Full SmackDown highlights: March 6, 2026
https://youtube.com/watch?v=MLPaEq5C80c

Hulk Hogan & Mr. T team up in first main event | WrestleMania I: 42 Greatest WrestleMania Moments
https://youtube.com/watch?v=o8Gsb5_05SE

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Pop Culture

"A Storm Is Coming" (def rebel)

"Bones for the Crows" (Nickelback)

"Back In The Saddle" (Aerosmith)

"Paint It Black" (The Rolling Stones)

Media Man Group:

Pop Culture Themes Of Weeks Past:

Flight of the Phoenix

"Take It Easy" (The Eagles)

("standing on a corner in Winslow, Arizona")

"Carefree Highway" (Gordon Lightfoot)

"The Ballad of Boot Hill" (Johnny Cash)

"Indian Cowboy" (Apache Spirit)

Websites

WWE
http://wwe.com

WWE SmackDown
http://wwe.com/shows/smackdown

WWE YouTube
http://youtube.com/@WWE

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WWE News
http://mediamanint.com/wwe_news.html

WWE WrestleMania: News
https://mediamanint.com/wwe_wrestlemania.html

Wrestling News
https://mediamanint.com/wrestling_news.html

Casino, Gaming and Hotel Stocks

Markets/Trades

January 2026

Current

Jan 7 into 8

Sin City Sydney to Wall Street and Vegas

MGM Resorts International $34.12 -1.62 -4.53%

Wynn Resorts Ltd $116.37 -4.14 -3.44%

Las Vegas Sands $61.43 -2.35 -3.68%

Boyd Gaming Corporation $86.07 -1.74 -1.98%

Caesars Entertainment, Inc. $23.00 -0.77 =3.24%

Red Rock Resorts, Inc. $61.27 -0.82 -1.32%

Hilton Grand Vacations Inc. $46.04 -0.36 -0.78%

PENN Entertainment, Inc. $13.82 -0.99 -6.68%

Light & Wonder Inc CHESS $157.26 +0.36 +0.23% (ASX)

Profile

Light & Wonder, Inc., FKA Scientific Games Corporation, is an American corporation that provides gambling products and services. The co HQ in Enterprise, Nevada.
The gaming division provides products such as slot machines, table games, shuffling machines, and casino management systems. Bally, WMS & Shuffle Master.

January 2026

Jan 3

MGM Resorts International $36.49

Wynn Resorts Ltd $122.57 +2.24 +1.86%

Las Vegas Sands $65.21 +0.12 +0.18%

Boyd Gaming Corporation $86.19 +0.95 +1.11%

Caesars Entertainment, Inc. $23.56 +0.17 +0.73%

Red Rock Resorts, Inc. $62.97 +1.02 +1.65%

Hilton Grand Vacations Inc. $45.49 +0.74 +1.65%

PENN Entertainment, Inc. $14.85 +0.100 +0.68%

Light & Wonder Inc CHESS $156.00 -1.57 -1.00% (ASX)

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Markets/Trades

News (post Xmas)

Dec 26

December 2025

New York, USA and Sin City Las Vegas

MGM Resorts International $37.68 +0.59 +1.59%

Wynn Resorts Ltd $124.36 -0.66 -0.53%

Las Vegas Sands $66.20 -0.13 -0.19%

Boyd Gaming Corporation $86.60 +1.19 +1.39%

Caesars Entertainment, Inc. $24.79 +0.29 +1.18%

Red Rock Resorts, Inc. $62.74 +0.69 +1.11%

Hilton Grand Vacations Inc. $45.22 +0.18 +0.40%

PENN Entertainment, Inc. $15.10 +0.46 +3.14%

Light & Wonder Inc CHESS $158.00 +0.54 0.34% (ASX)

News Flashback

Hotels offering up to 50% off rooms ahead of Black Friday

Nevada (Las Vegas)

A Strip casino-hotel has announced discounted room rates ahead of Black Friday, including up to 50 percent off rooms and resort credits. Sahara announced its “cyber steals” Wednesday, offering discounted rates on bookings into the first half of 2026. Until Dec. 3, travelers can book and receive 50 percent off “best available” room rates for stays through June 30, 2026, with no booking fees and guaranteed room type.

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Three days of Formula One excitement about to hit the Strip

Nevada (Las Vegas)
The Las Vegas Grand Prix returns for its third year this week, transforming the Strip into a three-day motorsports extravaganza — complete with racing action, associated events and road closures across the corridor. This year’s spectacle is expected to draw 300,000 fans. “What I love about this event is that there truly is something for everyone,” said Emily Prazer, president and CEO of the Las Vegas Grand Prix.

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Fallout exhibit anchors new era of atomic pop-culture tourism

Nevada (Las Vegas)
As Fallout fans converged on Southern Nevada for their annual pilgrimage, the National Atomic Testing Museum was transforming itself, stocking fridges with ice-cold Nuka-Cola, showcasing pristine bright blue Vault 33 suits and lighting up the iconic “Welcome to New Vegas” sign. The preparations heralded an unprecedented partnership between the museum and game publisher Bethesda Softworks, bringing the world’s largest publicly available Fallout collection to its spiritual home in Southern Nevada.

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The Lead Up/Flashback

Casino, Gaming and Hotel Stocks

Markets/Trades

November 10, 2025

New York, USA and Sin City Las Vegas

MGM Resorts International $32.85 +0.19 +0.58%

Wynn Resorts Ltd $130.24 +4.10 +3.25%

Las Vegas Sands $66.35 +1.14 +1.74%

Boyd Gaming Corporation $83.06 +1.79 +2.15%

Caesars Entertainment, Inc. $20.27 +0.45 +2.27%

Red Rock Resorts, Inc. $59.21 +1.38 +2.39%

Hilton Grand Vacations Inc. $40.31 +0.58 +1.45%

PENN Entertainment, Inc. $15.81 +1.27 +8.71%

Light & Wonder, Inc. $89.50 +8.94 +11.10%

News

(In Case You Missed It - over a month ago)

Crown Resorts/Crown Perth, Australia

Writes:

We couldn’t be more proud of our Crown team members who volunteered their time to support Telethon7, a West Australian charity supporting sick kids and their families. For the 17th year, we were honoured to support the incredible work of Telethon, hosting the Telethon Ball at Crown Perth, answering phones in the call room, giving the Little Telethon Stars and their families a staycation at Crown Towers and sponsoring the Telethon Community Stage. On behalf of the Crown Resorts Foundation, Crown Perth CEO Brian Pereira FCA GAICD FAIM closed out the weekend with a $2.5 million donation towards Telethon. (Source: Crown Resorts/Crown Perth)

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U.S Sports

Two MLB pitchers indicted in gambling investigation

Two Major League Baseball pitchers allegedly conspired with sports bettors to rig pitches they threw so the bettors would profit from illegal wagers, federal prosecutors in Brooklyn and the FBI announced in an indictment on Sunday. Cleveland Guardians player Luis Leandro Ortiz was arrested Sunday at Logan Airport in Boston.

News

Non-gaming spending up 10.7%, per-capita down 2.6%

Asia (Macau)
Macau visitors spent MOP20.38 billion (US$2.55 billion) on non-gaming offerings last quarter, with this amount up by 10.7 per cent year on year…same-day visitors spent some MOP3.62 billion, an increase of 27.6 per cent – versus MOP16.76 billion by visitors who spent more than one day, up 7.6 per cent…per-capita spending fell 2.6 per cent, at MOP1,950…the third quarter of 2025 welcomed an increase of 13.6 per cent in visitation, which totalled 10.45 million.

News

F1 Las Vegas Grand Prix race weekend rooms

Nevada (Las Vegas)
Room rates on the Las Vegas Strip during this year’s Formula One Las Vegas Grand Prix weekend at the top two resort companies are mixed compared with last year. The average three-night room rate at MGM Resorts properties on Las Vegas Boulevard are higher for this year’s race weekend than last around the first week of November, while Caesars Entertainment’s rates are running lower than a year prior. The lowest available room rates at the nine MGM Resorts properties are averaging $1,624.08 for Nov. 20-23, up 24 percent.

News

Vanderpump, ‘I’m not going to price myself out of the market’

Nevada (Las Vegas)
Lisa Vanderpump has stamped her brand across the Strip. Her Vanderpump Hotel will replace the Cromwell next year. Vanderpump says she’s planning “attainable luxury” on the corner of the Strip and Flamingo Road. “It has to be something that everybody who has supported me can afford,” Vanderpump said. “I’m not going to price myself out of the market.”

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Casino News

Resorts World estimates it will generate $2.5B for transit by 2030

New York (New York City)
Resorts World has estimated that it will send $2.5 billion to the MTA [over the next four years if it is awarded one of the gaming licenses by the state in December. Resorts World, which has operated a racino in South Ozone Park for the last 14 years and has long been considered one of the frontrunners to receive one of up to three downstate gaming licenses.

NBA, sportsbooks review most vulnerable bets, wager limits

National (sports)
In the wake of the NBA betting scandal, the league and its partner sportsbooks continue to review what types of bets are most vulnerable to manipulation and how much bettors should be allowed to wager on such bets, sources familiar with the discussions told ESPN on Thursday.

Macau
Macau’s gaming operators recorded gross gaming revenue of $3.01 billion in October, up 15.9%. The October GGR figure was 8.7% higher than the previous post-COVID record month of August. For the first 10 months of 2025 combined, GGR climbed to $25.7 billion – up 8.0%.

Major Strip operator predicts strong fourth quarter

Nevada (Las Vegas)
A slower summer in Las Vegas, marked by declining September visitation and muted gaming revenue, is prompting casinos to adjust their strategies, but top Strip executives remain cautiously optimistic about a rebound in the fourth quarter and into 2026… Bill Hornbuckle, president and chief executive officer of MGM Resorts, said, “Vegas is fine. Fundamentally, we feel good about the fourth quarter (of 2025).”

Developers of stalled casino project seek to keep plans alive

Nevada (Las Vegas)
Last fall, the developers of a stalled casino project faced some stark words at a Clark County Commission meeting. With the team behind Dream Las Vegas asking for more time on their approvals again, Commissioner Jim Gibson said the situation “can’t go on forever,” that officials want projects they “believe are really happening,” and the likelihood of more extensions down the road was “remote.” Now, the developers are back with yet another request for more time…commissioners on Wednesday are scheduled to consider a request for a third time extension on the Dream hotel-casino project.

Kelly Clarkson adds August 2026 dates Caesars Palace

Nevada (Las Vegas)
Grammy-winning singer Kelly Clarkson is adding four performances in August 2026 to her “Studio Sessions” residency at the Colosseum at Caesars Palace. The new shows are scheduled for Aug. 7, 8, 14 and 15. Clarkson, 43, launched the residency in July then postponed several dates after her ex-husband died. She rescheduled those performances to July and August 2026.

Off-Strip resort sets Elvis series, no-cover NYE shows

Nevada (Las Vegas)
Westgate is leaning into — and gyrating with — favorite showmen past and present. The off-Strip resort has formally announced details of what we posted some weeks ago, a series of Elvis revivals in 2026. “The King: 1973 Live — Aloha From Westgate” plays Jan. 14.

Thousands turn out in downtown Las Vegas for no-cover events

Nevada (Las Vegas) - John Katsilometes, Review-Journal - Crowds are eating up Feed The Block on Fremont East. And the annual Halloween adventure on the abutting Fremont Street Experience drew a mass of humanity on Friday night. Downtown was jammed on both nights. Diplo’s headlining performance drew about 10,400 people, city of Las Vegas stats, to the third Feed The Block event. This was on a Monday night, mind you. By comparison, about 2,200 people were counted in the same area on the Monday before Halloween. An average Friday night in September with no event is about 5,000 on the block.

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Nov 3, 2025

U.S. Online and Social Casinos

Fanatics Casino Expands with Major Launches: Fanatics Casino, which debuted its standalone real-money app in May 2025 across New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Michigan, and West Virginia, continues to gain traction with aggressive promotions and a robust game library, positioning it as a top new entrant for November.

New Sweepstakes Casinos Hit the Market:
Fresh platforms like Sweeps Royal and BankRolla launched in late October 2025, offering over 1,000 slots each, generous sign-up bonuses (e.g., 750,000 Gold Coins + 1 Sweeps Coin), and themed promotions for Halloween and beyond, targeting social gaming enthusiasts.

Top Social Casinos Ranked for November: McLuck and Crown Coins lead the list of U.S. social casinos with free Gold Coins play, welcome bonuses up to 500 spins, and 5,000+ titles, emphasizing no-risk sweepstakes-style.

November Bonus Offers Surge: Sites like BetMGM are rolling out 100% deposit matches up to $1,000 plus $25 no-deposit credits, while others like Bet365 offer spin bonuses, capitalizing on the month's promotions to attract new players.

Physical Casino Developments

Resorts World New York Boosts Economic Projections: The casino has revised its forecast for contributions to the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) upward to $2.5 billion, highlighting ongoing revenue growth from slots and table Casino Dotorg

Arizona Tribe Eyes Major Redevelopment: The Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community is seeking proposals to transform a former mine site near Loop 101 into a potential replacement for Casino Arizona, promising economic boosts and new gaming facilities.

Canadian Casino Relocation Breaks Ground: The Battlefords Agency Tribal Chiefs broke ground on a $100 million project to relocate the Gold Eagle Casino to a 67-acre site in North Battleford, Saskatchewan, aiming to enhance tourism and community development.

International and Regulatory News
Finland Ends State Gambling Monopoly: On November 3, 2025, Finland introduced a new licensing system, allowing private operators to enter the market for the first time and breaking Veikkaus Oy’s long-standing exclusivity on slots, lotteries, and betting.

UK Faces Backlash Over 24-Hour Slot Casino: Tynemouth MP Alan Campbell criticized the approval of a controversial 24-hour slots venue at Preston Grange, calling it a "terrible decision" amid concerns over gambling addiction and community impact.

YouTube Cracks Down on Gambling Content: Starting November 2025, YouTube is enforcing stricter rules on gambling and gaming videos, including age restrictions and demonetization, to protect younger audiences from promotional content.

Legal and Industry Updates
BetMGM Lawsuit Advances: A federal judge denied BetMGM's motion to dismiss a lawsuit from VIP gambler Larry Murk, who alleges the operator unfairly inserted him into an online promo contest; oral arguments are scheduled for January 26, 2026.

No-KYC Casinos Gain Popularity: Platforms like BetWhale and BitStarz are seeing a 68% uptick in users opting for anonymous play without ID verification, offering faster payouts and privacy-focused real-money gaming.

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WWE and UFC Themed Slot Games Continue To Build Upon Popularity; TKO Beancounters See Strong Merit; No Official Betting On TKO's/WWE Action Pro Wrestling Match Outcomes!

UFC MMA Match Betting Remains Bullish! UFC themed 'The Smashing Machine' movie gets strong industry and fan reviews; UFC/MMA themed movie 'Brawler' still happening; Tipped to be a big hit in Vegas (Media Man Group/Casino News Media)

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Will Las Vegas be awarded another Super Bowl this week?

Nevada (Las Vegas)

Las Vegas could learn this week whether it will be named the host city for the 2029 Super Bowl when NFL owners hold their fall meetings. Future Super Bowl sites will be a topic of discussion, but whether those talks result in a decision remains to be seen. What’s known is that the NFL and Las Vegas recently began exclusive negotiations for hosting duties for Super Bowl 63 in 2029 at Allegiant Stadium. The Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority has formally submitted Las Vegas’ bid, and the NFL is reviewing the package, according to a person with knowledge of the situation.

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Analyst predicts 2026 comeback for Las Vegas

Nevada (Las Vegas)
Weakness in Las Vegas will continue through the third quarter, but the fourth quarter "could be better" ...Truist Securities

“In the current environment, we don’t expect many earnings surprises, but continue to favor companies with best-in-class assets.”

Citing: Monarch Casinos, Churchill Downs, and Station Casinos. Jonas also liked real estate investment trusts (REITs) and digital B2B firms, lauding their safety, earnings growth, and cash flow.

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Green Valley Ranch Resort unveils new logo to coincide with renovations

Nevada (Las Vegas)
Green Valley Ranch Resort in Henderson has unveiled a new logo, timed to coincide with property-wide renovations. Parent company Station Casinos says the "refreshed identity" is meant to reflect the resort's transformation and the guest experience. That includes a monogram that blends the initials G-V-R into a shorthand. "As Green Valley Ranch approaches its 25th anniversary, this was the perfect moment to step back and celebrate our journey while looking ahead to the future," Ken Janssen, the resort's vice president and general manager, said. “The refreshed logo reflects the on-going $200 million transformation of the property in terms of being contemporary in design."

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Major film studios could be here if some unions have their way

Nevada (Las Vegas)
Movies like “The Hangover” and “Ocean's Eleven” piqued interest in the Las Vegas Strip long ago. But now Nevada labor unions hoping to boost jobs and tourism are pushing state officials to offer tax credits aimed at bringing more Hollywood filmmaking to the state. The effort to offer up to $95 million in tax credits to Sony Pictures Entertainment and Warner Bros. Discovery for a new film production facility in the Vegas suburbs didn't win enough legislative support earlier this year. But more than a dozen labor unions are pushing to revive the proposal during an expected special session next month. (Wires)

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Developer celebrates opening of new Las Vegas hotel

Nevada (Las Vegas)
The developer of Symphony Park’s new hotel held a grand opening celebration for the project. Dallas real estate firm Jackson-Shaw, which opened its dual-branded hotel in the sprawling mixed-use Las Vegas spread this summer, threw a flashy party Thursday to give people an inside look at the AC Hotel and Element property. The five-story, 441-room hotel boasts 18,000 square feet of meeting space, including a 10,000-square-foot ballroom, as well as a restaurant and a piano lounge.

Casino News: Las Vegas

Key Expansions and Projects

Durango Casino & Resort Growth:
Red Rock Resorts is accelerating its Durango expansion in southwest Las Vegas, adding 25,000 square feet of gaming space and 250 hotel rooms. Construction starts July 2028, following record Q2 2025 earnings of $108.3 million (up 55% YoY). The project targets the booming residential corridor near the resort.

Bally's Tropicana Site Redevelopment:
Bally's Corp. unveiled a three-year timeline for a 3,000-room hotel-casino-entertainment complex around the new Oakland Athletics ballpark. Groundbreaking is set for April 2026, with the $1.5 billion project aiming to transform the former Tropicana site into a mixed-use hub.

Henderson Casino Approval:
Clark County commissioners greenlit a new casino in Henderson's Water Street District, including street vacations and design reviews. This off-Strip project could boost local gaming options by late 2026.

Operational Changes and Challenges:
Golden Gate Goes All-Virtual: Downtown's historic Golden Gate Casino has fully phased out live table game dealers, replacing them with electronic roulette and blackjack terminals. Owner Derek Stevens calls it a "doubling" of projected revenue, appealing to younger players, though tourists are mixed—some miss the human element, others praise the faster pace and lower house edge.

Las Vegas Sands Digital Shutdown:
The company axed its live-dealer streaming platform, cutting 150 local jobs. The initiative targeted legal iGaming states but couldn't compete in a crowded market.

Cyberattack Hits Off-Strip Resort:
An unnamed casino-hotel suffered a breach between Jan. 8-11, 2025, exposing data of ~4,700 guests, staff, and partners. No ransomware details were disclosed, but it highlights ongoing cybersecurity risks in gaming.
North Las Vegas Sale: Poker Palace Casino changed hands for $9.4 million, per county records. The buyer plans minor upgrades to the locals-focused property.

Tourism and Competition Pressures:
California Rival Looms: The $600 million Hard Rock Casino Tejon opens November 13 near Bakersfield, featuring 2,000 slots and 150,000 sq ft of gaming—rivaling MGM Grand-scale floors. It's expected to siphon West Coast gamblers, exacerbating Vegas's 1 million visitor drop in early 2025.

No Panic Yet:
Despite sluggish Strip hotel rates and airport traffic, experts like Citizens' Jordan Bender forecast a rebound, with conventions driving 15-20% growth in 2026. The $600 million Las Vegas Convention Center expansion is key to this outlook.

Big Wins and Buzz:
Jackpot Fever: A gambler turned a $3 bet into a life-changing payout at Red Rock Casino Resort & Spa near Las Vegas. Details on the exact amount weren't specified, but it lit up social media as a feel-good story amid industry woes.

Governor's Blackjack Streak:
Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker reported $1.4 million in Vegas winnings on his tax return, crediting "incredibly lucky" blackjack hands.

Dining, Events, and Accolades:
Michelin Milestone: Fontainebleau Las Vegas earned the first "One Key" designation for a Nevada gaming resort in the 2025 Michelin Guide, recognizing its luxury amenities alongside 37 other U.S. hotels.

New Eats:
High Steaks Vegas, a modern steakhouse by chef James Trees, debuted atop Rio's Masquerade Tower mid-month. Meanwhile, Bellagio's Yachts of Monaco boat tours launch October 3 from the new Carbone Riviera dock.

Halloween Hype:
Vegas ranks #7 in North American Halloween excitement per Betway's study. Red Rock hosts "Fright Night Bingo" on October 30 with free drinks, DJs, and costumes. Citywide events include the When We Were Young Festival (Oct 18-19) and Downtown Rocks concerts.

G2E Spotlight:
SuzoHapp returned to the Global Gaming Expo with innovations in gaming tech partnerships, drawing crowds to booth displays. (Grok)

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Cleopatra wins Media Man 'Casino Classic Game Of The Month' award

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MGM CEO says Dubai casino approval still pending as 2028 resort construction advances

MGM Resorts International has yet to receive approval to operate a casino at its upcoming $2.5 billion integrated resort in Dubai, CEO Bill Hornbuckle said, despite earlier expectations that a decision would have been made by now.

“I thought by now, Abu Dhabi would have ruled on what they were doing,” Hornbuckle said during a recent industry conference, referring to the anticipated regulatory green light. “There’s a lot of dialogue around that.”

The resort, currently under construction on a 25-acre artificial island near Jumeirah Beach and the Burj Al Arab, is being developed in partnership with the government-owned Wasl group. It will feature MGM Grand, Bellagio, and Aria-branded hotels, along with a 250,000-square-foot podium that has been purpose-built to accommodate a casino should regulatory conditions allow.

While a federal gaming regulator, the General Commercial Gaming Regulatory Authority (GCGRA), was established in recent years to oversee commercial gambling activities across the UAE, the final decision to authorize casino operations remains with the rulers of individual emirates.

Hornbuckle noted that the company is still waiting on an official directive from Dubai’s leadership. “We don’t have permission yet from the ruler of Dubai to go forward,” he said. “I don’t know when we’ll hear, but I do believe this ... If this gets a casino, and I believe it will over time, we think it’s a massive opportunity.”

MGM submitted its license application to the GCGRA in September 2024. Any future approval would likely involve both federal coordination and local consent. The GCGRA is currently chaired by Jim Murren, MGM’s former CEO.

Meanwhile, competition in the UAE's nascent casino sector is heating up. Wynn Resorts is preparing to open the country’s first casino at its upcoming property in Ras Al Khaimah.

Scheduled for a 2027 launch, the resort on Al Marjan Island will likely be the UAE’s only licensed casino at the time of opening, according to Wynn CEO Craig Billings. He said last month that he anticipates it will be “the first and only casino in the country.”

Wynn has also expanded its footprint in Ras Al Khaimah by acquiring an additional 70 acres of land, raising speculation of a potential second property in the emirate. Analysts estimate that the UAE gaming market could generate annual revenues of up to $8 billion, while Wynn has projected figures closer to $5 billion.

Despite Wynn’s confidence in securing a dominant position, sources cited by Arabian Gulf Business Insight suggest that other operators may eventually receive licenses, casting doubt on the prospect of a long-term monopoly.

Press Release / December 22, 2023 / by IMPACT Wrestling Staff

Numerous Matches Confirmed For Countdown Show, Including Singles and Tag Team Action plus a Championship Match

Total Nonstop Action (TNA) Wrestling is back, bigger, better and longer than ever at the HARD TO KILL pay-per-view extravaganza on Saturday, January 13, 2024, at the Palms Casino Resort in Las Vegas, Nevada.

The new-look TNA era kicks off with a special 1-Hour COUNTDOWN TO HARD TO KILL Show, starting at 7 p.m. ET/4 p.m. PT, airing exclusively on the TNA+ app and, in the coming weeks, TNA will announce perks for new TNA+ subscribers.

The Countdown Show features a one-on-one battle of former IMPACT Wrestling World Champions, RICH SWANN vs. STEVE MACLIN. Also scheduled for the Countdown Show: TNA Originals ERIC YOUNG and KAZARIAN team up against BRIAN MYERS and EDDIE EDWARDS (with ALISHA EDWARDS).

Plus, TOMMY DREAMER will defend the Digital Media Championship on the Countdown Show against CRAZZY STEVE.

Additional matches for the Countdown Show will be announced in the coming weeks – and the only way to see the first matches of the new era of TNA Wrestling is to download the app and subscribe.

TNA Wrestling in early December announced that it has partnered with Endeavor Streaming to deliver its global, on-demand streaming service, TNA+, starting on Friday, January 5.

Endeavor Streaming will power the new TNA+ app to deliver an enhanced user experience to all fans across the top streaming platforms, as well as mobile and connected devices.

TNA+ will be available at TNAWrestling.com, via iOS, tvOS and Android mobile apps, as well as big screen devices such as Android TV, Fire TV and Roku, with more platforms to follow. Subscribers will have the choice of a “Special Attraction” membership tier that features access to the full TNA/IMPACT Wrestling library and all TNA+ special PPV programming other than the 4-tent pole annual events offered at a price of $9.99 monthly or $95.99 per year, and a “World Championship” membership tier that includes all the perks of the Special Attraction tier, plus the 4-tent pole PPV events, offered at a price of $219.99 per year. Further details and subscription information for the new service can be found at TNAwrestling.com.

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Miriam Adelson buys $2 billion stake in NBA Dallas Mavericks

Las Vegas Sands casino controlling shareholder Miriam Adelson is reportedly selling a $2 billion stake in the company to buy the Dallas Mavericks NBA franchise, according to a filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

"We have been advised by the selling stockholders that they currently intend to use the net proceeds from this offering, along with additional cash on hand, to fund the purchase of a majority interest in a professional sports franchise pursuant to a binding purchase agreement, subject to customary league approvals," the Sands said in the filing.

While the SEC filing did not name the Mavericks as the purchase target, Sportico reported the Adelson family was buying a majority stake in the team but that owner Mark Cuban would continue to retain operational control of it. The Dallas Morning News also reported the story.

The stock sale will reduce Adelson's stake in the casino company by 4%. Miriam Adelson is the widow Las Vegas Sands founder Sheldon Adelson who died in 2021. She has had no corporate involvement in the company but her son-in-law Patrick Dumont is president of the Sands and a member of the company's board of directors.

Adelson, 78, is the widow of Sheldon Adelson, the founder of Las Vegas Sands who died in 2021. She has no role with the corporate side of the company, but through a trust and her personal shares, she controls 56.4% of the Sands. Miriam Adelson is ranked at No. 24 on the Forbes 400 with a net worth of $32.3 billion.

She has cut back on her husband's political donations. When he was alive, Sheldon Adelson was among the GOP's largest donors, although Miriam Adelson has met with presidential hopeful Nikki Haley and former President Donald Trump, the front runner in next year's election.

Las Vegas, long considered a prime market for professional sports, has added a handful of teams and high profile events to the city in recent years. Formula One has added a stop in Las Vegas to its Grand Prix race tour.

Major League Baseball recently approved the relocation of the Oakland Athletics to a $1.5 billion stadium planned for the Strip that is scheduled to open in 2028 following in the footsteps of their pro football counterparts and stadium mates.

The Raiders moved from Oakland to Las Vegas for the 2020 NFL season, which led the NFL to award Super Bowl LVIII to Allegiant Stadium in February. With the A's move, Oakland County Coliseum, long a central focus of competitive professional sports in its heyday, will now sit empty.

The Vegas Golden Knights, an expansion team in the National Hockey League, began play at T-Mobile Arena in 2017.

The Adelson family had a hand in bringing the Raiders to Las Vegas, but Sheldon Adelson, who had committed $650 million to help build Allegiant Stadium, pulled his funding after the state Legislature passed a $750 million measure tied to a hotel tax on the Strip.

The NBA has been widely thought to be considering expanding to Las Vegas. Oak View Group CEO Tim Leiweke is planning a 20,000 seat arena built to NBA specifications, part of a $10 billion resort and entertainment complex on land leased to him by the son of the Sands Chairman and CEO.

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Las Vegas Sands Eyes Macau Big-Time

Hard times on the Las Vegas Strip don't stop Las Vegas Sands from pursuing largest ever loan for a Macau project.

Sheldon Adelson is a person of vision. When the American billionaire businessman looks ahead to the future, and east to China, he sees a 20,000 room hotel and casino complex. A closer look reveals 3,000 table games and 20,000 slot machines.

The project, worth $12 billion, will most likely set Macau as the world's biggest gambling hub for years to come, a title it already holds since overtaking the Las Vegas Strip in 2006.

Financing the deal
Adelson's Las Vegas Sands (LVS) is the world's largest casino company. To finance the project it is reported that it may borrow $7 billion. No deal is yet to be formally announced, but if it goes through it will be its biggest outstanding loan.

It is also said that Las Vegas Sands may replace another loan, of $3.3 billion, to finance the Venetian casino resort project, also in Macau.

Macau
Macau is the only region in China where gambling is legal. Analysts expect the supply of gaming tables in Macau to increase by 20 to 30 percent next year. This may serve as justification for the large investment on behalf of Mr. Adelson.

Industry analysts and executives further expect Macau to maintain its revenue growth for an even greater period of three years or even more.

Las Vegas
Meanwhile in Las Vegas,Strip casino revenue fell for the fourth straight month in April, according to the Nevada Gaming Control Board.

Fuel costs are only one reason for the decreased revenue, as is the housing slump and the larger economic recession. These factors hurt not only gambling patterns, but conventions as well.

Joseph Greff, an analyst at JP Morgan Securities, warned a week ago of the "magnitude and duration" of the Strip's problems.

LVS market performance
Greff's comments, as in stating that "We expect this summer to be one of the worst on record, with meaningfully discounted room rates and special discounted package deals," have actually affected the Las Vegas Sands stock.

LVS shares fell to the lowest price since January 2006 last week, including a 59% drop in 2008.

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