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Golden Entertainment Inc. (GDEN) operates at the intersection of gaming innovation and hospitality excellence, managing casino resorts, local gaming venues, and distributed gaming networks across strategic markets. This dedicated news hub provides investors and industry observers with direct access to the company's official communications and market-moving developments.
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Everbay Capital (NASDAQ:GDEN) called on Golden Entertainment's board to pursue an immediate sale-leaseback of its casino real estate, use proceeds to repay funded debt, and pay a special dividend to shareholders.
Everbay estimates $1.2B after-tax proceeds (assuming $1.4B gross value and $187M tax leakage), repayment of $385M net debt, and a $819M special dividend (~$30.12 per share, ~150% of current price). Everbay also estimates a debt-free RemainCo worth at least $12 per share, implying total shareholder value of $42 per share (210% of current price). The letter urges forming a special committee to explore strategic alternatives for RemainCo.
Golden Entertainment (NASDAQ: GDEN) reported third quarter 2025 results: revenues $154.8M vs $161.2M in Q3 2024, net loss $4.7M (loss $0.18 per share) vs net income $5.2M in Q3 2024, and Adjusted EBITDA $30.5M vs $34.0M a year earlier. The company reported cash and cash equivalents of $58.3M, total debt principal of $430.1M, and $205M of remaining availability under its revolving credit facility as of September 30, 2025.
The board paid a $0.25 per share quarterly cash dividend on October 3, 2025 and authorized the next $0.25 dividend payable January 6, 2026 to shareholders of record December 22, 2025. The company cancelled a scheduled earnings call due to a transaction announced November 6, 2025.
VICI Properties (NYSE: VICI) agreed to acquire seven Nevada casino properties from Golden Entertainment for $1.16 billion and to enter a triple-net 30-year master lease with Golden OpCo. The portfolio includes The STRAT, Arizona Charlie’s Decatur and Boulder, Aquarius, Edgewater, Pahrump Nugget and Lakeside RV Park, totaling ~362,000 sq ft of casino, >6,000 hotel rooms, 4,306 slots and 78 table games.
Initial annual rent is $87.0 million (7.5% cap rate) with 2.0% annual escalators from Lease Year 3; closing expected mid-2026. VICI will issue ~24.3M shares to Golden shareholders and assume and retire $426M of Golden debt; no additional financing expected. Transaction expected to be immediately accretive to AFFO per share.
Golden Entertainment (NASDAQ: GDEN) agreed to be acquired by Blake L. Sartini and to sell seven casino real estate assets to VICI Properties (NYSE: VICI) in a sale-leaseback. Each Golden share will receive 0.902 VICI shares plus $2.75 cash, valuing the deal at $30.00 per share — a 41% premium to Golden's Nov 5, 2025 close. VICI will assume and repay up to $426 million of Golden’s senior secured credit facility. The transaction has unanimous Independent Committee approval, a go-shop through Dec 5, 2025, and is expected to close in mid-2026. Golden will continue quarterly dividends of $0.25 per share through closing and will delist from NASDAQ upon completion.
Strategic Gaming Management announced on October 15, 2025 the closing of its acquisition of Sunland Park Racetrack & Casino for $301 million. Immediately after closing, Strategic sold the real property to Gaming and Leisure Properties (NASDAQ: GLPI) in a sale-leaseback.
The Sunland Park asset includes 738 slots, 12 EGTs, ~25,000 sq ft gaming space, a 1-mile track with a 733-seat stadium, and sits on ~157 acres. The transaction is the company’s third acquisition in two years. Strategic also named Matthew Flandermeyer as CFO and promoted Fred Heinrich to President of Sunland Park, both effective immediately.
Golden Entertainment (NASDAQ:GDEN) will release its 2025 third quarter financial results after market close on Thursday, November 6, 2025, and will host a conference call and simultaneous webcast at 5:00 pm ET (2:00 pm PT) that day. Both the call and webcast are open to the public.
Live dial-in numbers: (800) 715-9871 (U.S.) and (646) 307-1963 (international) with conference ID 5455274. A telephone replay will be available beginning at 7:00 pm ET on November 6 through November 13, 2025 via (800) 770-2030 or (609) 800-9909 (international) using passcode 5455274#. The live webcast and later audio replay will be available in the company’s "Conference Calls" section at www.goldenent.com.
Golden Entertainment (NASDAQ: GDEN) reported its Q2 2025 financial results, with revenues of $163.6 million, down from $167.3 million in Q2 2024. Net income increased to $4.6 million ($0.17 per diluted share) compared to $0.6 million ($0.02 per diluted share) in Q2 2024. Adjusted EBITDA was $38.4 million, lower than $41.2 million in Q2 2024.
The company declared a quarterly dividend of $0.25 per share payable on October 3, 2025. During Q2, GDEN repurchased 514,150 shares at an average price of $28.47, totaling $14.6 million. The company maintains strong liquidity with $52.3 million in cash and $200 million available under its revolving credit facility, while total debt stands at $436.9 million.
[ "Net income increased significantly to $4.6 million from $0.6 million year-over-year", "Strong shareholder returns through $0.25 quarterly dividend and $14.6 million in share repurchases", "Solid liquidity position with $252.3 million in combined cash and credit facility availability", "Nevada Locals Casinos segment showed growth with revenue increasing to $38.9 million from $37.9 million" ]Golden Entertainment (NASDAQ:GDEN) has scheduled its 2025 second quarter financial results announcement for Thursday, August 7, 2025, after market close. The company will host a conference call and simultaneous webcast at 5:00 PM ET on the same day.
Investors can access the conference call by dialing (800) 715-9871 (US) or (646) 307-1963 (International) with conference ID 5455274. A replay will be available until August 14, 2025, and can be accessed through the company's website at www.goldenent.com.
Golden Entertainment (NASDAQ:GDEN) has scheduled its 2025 first quarter financial results announcement for Thursday, May 8, 2025, after market close. The company will host a conference call and simultaneous webcast at 5:00 pm ET (2:00 pm PT) on the same day.
Interested parties can access the conference call by dialing (800) 715-9871 (domestic) or (646) 307-1963 (international) with conference ID 5455274. A replay will be available from 7:00 pm ET until May 15, 2025, accessible via (800) 770-2030 (domestic) or (609) 800-9909 (international) using passcode 5455274#.
The webcast will be available through the 'Conference Calls' section of www.goldenent.com, with an audio replay posted afterward.
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