Casino

Dallas, Texas — One of the world’s biggest casino companies just started hiring dozens of high-paid tech experts in North Texas, even though gambling remains illegal in the state. Las Vegas Sands Corp., controlled by billionaire Miriam Adelson, has posted more than 20 Dallas-based jobs in recent weeks. Most are senior software, cybersecurity, and IT roles…

Wynn Resorts dropped a bombshell Thursday. Its $5 billion Wynn Al Marjan Island casino resort in the United Arab Emirates faces a modest delay from the spring 2027 target. CEO Craig Billings pinned the snag on shipping chaos from the US Iran conflict. Workers keep building amid re-routed supplies and tough logistics. Investors watch closely as this…

Spirit Airlines, the brash budget king that made flying affordable for millions, pulled the plug on its operations Saturday. The carrier canceled every flight and cut off customer service right away. After 34 years, 17,000 workers lost their jobs overnight, and stranded passengers scramble for options. Travelers showed up at airports Saturday morning, bags in hand, only…

MGM Resorts International kicked off 2026 with record first-quarter revenue of $4.5 billion, up 4 percent from last year. The casino giant saw net income drop to $125 million while Adjusted EBITDA fell to $580 million. Investors stayed calm during Wednesday's earnings call as leaders highlighted digital wins and China strength, but rising costs cast a shadow. MGM…

Australia's Star Entertainment Group swung back into the red with a slim AU$1 million EBITDA loss for the quarter ended March 31, 2026. Revenue dropped 12 percent to AU$266 million from the prior period's AU$302 million gain. The shift highlights ongoing woes at The Star Sydney, but early cost cuts offer a glimmer of hope. Star Entertainment filed…

Boyd Gaming kicked off 2026 with solid revenue growth fueled by its Midwest and South properties, even as Las Vegas operations struggled with construction woes. The casino operator posted first-quarter revenue of $997.4 million, up from last year. Core customer play across the board kept gaming revenue climbing, a trend holding into April. The Midwest and South…