VICI Properties raised its full-year 2026 guidance after net income grew by more than 60% in the first quarter, according to the report.
The updated outlook gives investors a revised company forecast following first-quarter income growth.
Quarter ended 30 September 2026
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The Court of King's Bench of Alberta issued a final order approving Indigenous Gaming Partners' acquisition of Gamehost, after shareholders backed the deal on 11 June. The cash offer values each share at CAD13.65, and the transaction was expected to close before the end of June, according to the report.
New Orleans agreed to receive $103 million upfront from private equity firm TPG in exchange for the first nine years of rent on the Caesars New Orleans property. The remaining 23 years of the lease are unaffected, and the arrangement requires approval from the New Orleans City Council.
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The Nevada Gaming Commission approved Golden Entertainment’s move to become privately held. Golden is selling its operating assets to company chief executive Blake Sartini and affiliates, and seven casino real estate assets to VICI Properties under a sale-leaseback; 99% of shareholders approved the deal, which is due to close in the second quarter.
Analysts issued views on gambling companies and sector trends in notes dated 30 March to 6 April, according to reports. B Riley Securities maintained a buy rating on Inspired Entertainment with a $13 price target; Fitch placed Mohegan Tribal Gaming Authority and MS Digital Entertainment Holdings on Rating Watch Positive after the announced sale of the Connecticut Sun. Truist Securities discussed VICI Properties’ $144 million acquisition of two Alberta gaming assets linked to PURE’s take-private deal.