Golden Entertainment sale to Vici expected to close on April 30
Upon closing, Vici will enter into a triple-net master lease agreement with a newly formed entity owned and controlled by Blake Sartini, current Chairman & CEO of Golden Entertainment.
Upon closing, Vici will enter into a triple-net master lease agreement with a newly formed entity owned and controlled by Blake Sartini, current Chairman & CEO of Golden Entertainment.
The Q1 2026 net revenue figure represents a quarterly high for GLPI, while the organization’s adjusted EBITDA increased 9.1% from the prior year period for a total of $393m.
The operator’s net income decreased 5.9% during the first quarter of 2026 to $104.3m, while adjusted EBITDA for Boyd Gaming fell 6.6% year-over-year for a total of $288.8m.
The operator originally submitted its intentions to acquire a majority stake in Tipico during October 2025, as well as plans to combine the entity with its Betclic and Admiral brands.
The operator had previously launched its proprietary sportsbook platform on GoGoCasino in Sweden after being granted a betting license from the Swedish Gambling Authority on 15 April.
Police recorded 317 arrests and other enforcement actions linked to online gambling in 2025.
The beachfront property, part of the Enjoy group, is now on the market through CBRE, coinciding with a new 15-year operating license tender.
Smith joins Ainsworth after spending eight years with IGT, where he most recently served as Director of Premium Product Management and helped to launch various gaming titles.
The STF removed the case from its docket days before the scheduled hearing, postponing a decision that legal observers expect could favor decriminalization.
The rise in net gaming revenue was primarily attributed to increases across the operator’s lottery and sports & casino businesses, as operating profit grew 4% to SEK659m ($71.5m).