Sunshine Filters Through Clouds For Vegas Casino Heavyweights
The dice are still rolling in Sin City, but some players are luckier than others. Major gaming operators posted mixed quarterly earnings as Las Vegas saw a 7% plunge in visitor numbers. Defying the downturn, the sector flexed its staying power — with digital bets turning into a full-blown gold rush.
- MGM ResortsMGM, Las Vegas SandsLVS, and Vici PropertiesVICI beat earnings-per-share (EPS) expectations by 51.46%, 3.78%, and 0.85%, respectively — withMGM announcing a $2B share buyback asVICI raising revenue forecasts.
- Conversely, CaesarsCZR missed EPS estimates by 167%, reporting a $115M loss — while beyond the Strip, “severe weather” impaired Boyd’sBYD Midwest fortunes, and Macau-based venues stood threatened by heightened US-China tensions.
Digital dividends: While physical gaming resorts struggle with falling foot traffic, online gaming emerges as the industry’s jackpot. BetMGM’s $154M one-year surge flipped losses to $22M in positive EBITDA amid its 34% revenue growth, while Caesars Digital surged 19% to $335M in revenue. Boyd similarly reported “strong revenue growth” from its online segment, as operators double down on virtual platforms to offset brick-and-mortar volatility. With Strip properties rolling snake eyes on tourism, the house still wins — just through a different window.