Inside Gaming: Strip hotel-casino offers deep discounts on rooms for Black Friday

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Fontainebleau and Rio are rolling out Black Friday deals and a renovated sportsbook, while a Macquarie report shows mixed third-quarter gaming earnings.

Inside Gaming: Strip hotel-casino offers deep discounts on rooms for Black Friday

Fontainebleau Las Vegas is offering up to 35 percent off room rates, a waived resort fee and a $50 daily food-and-beverage credit for Black Friday, Cyber Monday and Travel Tuesday. Bookings open Nov. 17 and run through Dec. 2 for stays between Nov. 22 and April 30, 2027, limited to one to seven nights with blackout dates and other restrictions. Fontainebleau Rewards members receive the top discount plus two complimentary tickets to the Hall of Excellence, while nonmembers get 30 percent off and the dining credit.

Meanwhile, the Rio has reopened its race and sportsbook after a renovation by William Hill. The 3,400-square-foot space now holds more than 100 seats, all-new screens, an upgraded sound system and large reconfigurable LED displays, plus two VIP lounge areas. An adjacent 1,400-square-foot sportsbook bar adds seating for more than 70, expanded bar-top gaming and a new oval screen above the bar. The book also features 12 William Hill self-service betting kiosks and eight racing carrels with individual screens.

"The reopening of our renovated sportsbook by William Hill marks another exciting milestone in the ongoing evolution of Rio," Rio president Rod Turlan said. "We set out to create a modern, high-energy environment where fans can enjoy cutting-edge viewing technology, elevated comfort and exceptional service." Eric Hession, president of Caesars Digital, said William Hill remains an important part of the business in Nevada and the space stays true to what fans expect while offering a more modern, comfortable setting.

On the earnings front, a Nov. 8 Macquarie Equity Research report said gaming companies delivered mixed third-quarter results. Large-cap operators missed EBITDA estimates by an average of 8 percent and online gaming companies by 84 percent, while regional operators were largely in line. Macquarie lowered 2027 EBITDA estimates by 5 percent for large-cap and online operators and 1 percent for regional companies, citing a more cautious outlook despite generally stable operating trends.

Sources: Las Vegas Review-Journal

Original reporting: Las Vegas Review-Journal →
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