The World Cup will likely be the biggest gambling event in history

The 2026 FIFA World Cup kicks off Thursday in Mexico City and will end in late July at the MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford N.J. Global wagers on the 2026 World Cup could top $50 billion, according to Macquarie analyst Chad Beynon.

CNBC • Jun 10, 2026

Host Hotels & Resorts vs. MGM Resorts International: Which Destination Hotel Stock Is a Better Buy in 2026?

Host Hotels & Resorts maintains a premium portfolio of luxury and upper-upscale properties in major travel hubs. MGM Resorts International offers a diversified mix of global gaming, hospitality, and digital sports betting.

The Motley Fool • Jun 9, 2026

My Favorite 6%+ Yielding REITs For Retirement

High yields do not always mean high risk. These REITs combine income, value, and quality. I present three of my favorite 6%+ yielding REITs to buy today.

Seeking Alpha • Jun 8, 2026

BetMGM to Award $500,000 in Bonus Bets for Every U.S. Goal During 2026 World's Game

U.S. soccer legend Tim Howard also headlines new casino and free-to-play games for players JERSEY CITY, N.J., June 4, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- BetMGM, a leading sports betting and iGaming operator, is giving soccer fans more reasons to celebrate this summer, including its Goal Rush Grand Prize promotion during the 2026 World's Game.

PRNewsWire • Jun 4, 2026

MGM Resorts Sets Ultimate Summer Stage for Spectacle, Sports and Sun in Las Vegas

Iconic Strip destinations heat up the season with a dynamic lineup of soccer watch parties, high-energy sporting events, holiday fireworks, poolside events and limited-time travel offers LAS VEGAS, June 4, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- MGM Resorts International is turning up the heat on summer travel with a lineup of vacation deals, high-energy entertainment and destination-wide events across its Las Vegas properties. From poolside fun and major sports event-viewing to patriotic celebrations and vacation packages, guests can live it up with a season-long slate of offerings designed for the ultimate escape.

PRNewsWire • Jun 4, 2026

Baron Real Estate Fund Q1 2026 Portfolio Activity

As the shares became increasingly discounted, Baron Real Estate Fund added to its long-term position, reflecting greater conviction in the company's growth trajectory. During the quarter, we reestablished a position in Public Storage Incorporated, the best-in-class self-storage REIT with a portfolio of more than 3,500 U.S. properties. We exited our position in Louisiana-Pacific Corporation (DBA LP Building Solutions) during the quarter.

Seeking Alpha • Jun 4, 2026

Barry Diller Bids For the Rest of MGM Resorts

Bloomberg Intelligence's Jody Lurie joins Scarlet Fu on "Bloomberg Deals." Barry Diller has made an offer for the remaining portion of MGM Resorts International he doesn't already own, marking the latest pivot for the billionaire media mogul after overhauling IAC.

Bloomberg Markets and Finance • Jun 3, 2026

Johnson Fistel Investigates Potential Board Fiduciary Duty Breaches at MGM Resorts International in Connection with Potential Go-Private Transaction

SAN DIEGO, June 02, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Shareholder rights law firm Johnson Fistel, PLLP has launched an investigation into whether the board members of MGM Resorts International (NYSE: MGM) breached their fiduciary duties in connection with a potential go-private transaction involving People, Inc. and its affiliates.

GlobeNewsWire • Jun 2, 2026

BetMGM and Marriott Bonvoy Launch World's Game Sweepstakes, Sending Fans to New York for Sports Illustrated Beyond the Pitch Party

Ten grand prize winners to experience star–studded SI Beyond the Pitch event during soccer's biggest summer weekend JERSEY CITY, N.J., June 2, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- BetMGM, a leading sports betting and iGaming operator, and Marriott Bonvoy are teaming up to send 10 grand prize winners and their guests to New York City for VIP access to SI Beyond the Pitch, a VIP Event Series produced by Authentic Live and Medium Rare and one of the most anticipated soccer celebrations of the summer.

PRNewsWire • Jun 2, 2026

MGM Buyout: The House Doesn't Always Win

A buyout proposal for a major casino operator typically creates a straightforward path for investors. The stock price usually settles just below the offer to account for time and deal risk.

MarketBeat • Jun 2, 2026