BlackRock, Inc. filed an amended ownership report showing a significant stake in Golden Entertainment, Inc. common stock. As of the event date of 12/31/2025, BlackRock reports beneficial ownership of 2,897,414 shares, representing 11.1% of Golden Entertainment’s outstanding common stock. BlackRock has sole power to vote 2,856,273 shares and sole power to dispose of 2,897,414 shares, with no shared voting or dispositive power.
The filing explains that these holdings reflect securities beneficially owned, or deemed beneficially owned, by certain business units of BlackRock and its subsidiaries, and that various underlying clients have rights to dividends or sale proceeds, with no single client holding more than five percent of the total outstanding common shares. BlackRock also certifies that the securities were acquired and are held in the ordinary course of business and not for the purpose of changing or influencing control of Golden Entertainment.
How many Golden Entertainment (GDEN) shares does BlackRock own according to this Schedule 13G/A?
According to the filing, BlackRock, Inc. beneficially owns 2,897,414 shares of Golden Entertainment, Inc. common stock as of the event date reported.
What percentage of Golden Entertainment (GDEN) does BlackRock’s stake represent?
BlackRock’s reported beneficial ownership represents 11.1% of the outstanding common stock of Golden Entertainment, Inc..
What voting power does BlackRock have over its Golden Entertainment (GDEN) shares?
BlackRock reports sole voting power over 2,856,273 Golden Entertainment shares and no shared voting power over any shares.
What dispositive power does BlackRock report for its Golden Entertainment (GDEN) holdings?
The filing states that BlackRock has sole dispositive power over 2,897,414 Golden Entertainment common shares and no shared dispositive power.
Are BlackRock’s Golden Entertainment (GDEN) shares held to influence control of the company?
BlackRock certifies that the securities were acquired and are held in the ordinary course of business and not for the purpose or effect of changing or influencing control of Golden Entertainment.
Who ultimately receives dividends or sale proceeds from BlackRock’s Golden Entertainment (GDEN) shares?
The filing notes that various persons have the right to receive dividends or sale proceeds from the Golden Entertainment shares, and that no single person’s interest exceeds five percent of the total outstanding common shares.
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
SCHEDULE 13G
UNDER THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
(Amendment No. 4)
GOLDEN ENTERTAINMENT, INC.
(Name of Issuer)
Common Stock
(Title of Class of Securities)
381013101
(CUSIP Number)
12/31/2025
(Date of Event Which Requires Filing of this Statement)
Check the appropriate box to designate the rule pursuant to which this Schedule is filed:
Rule 13d-1(b)
Rule 13d-1(c)
Rule 13d-1(d)
SCHEDULE 13G
CUSIP No.
381013101
1
Names of Reporting Persons
BlackRock, Inc.
2
Check the appropriate box if a member of a Group (see instructions)
(a)
(b)
3
Sec Use Only
4
Citizenship or Place of Organization
DELAWARE
Number of Shares Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person With:
5
Sole Voting Power
2,856,273.00
6
Shared Voting Power
0.00
7
Sole Dispositive Power
2,897,414.00
8
Shared Dispositive Power
0.00
9
Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person
2,897,414.00
10
Check box if the aggregate amount in row (9) excludes certain shares (See Instructions)
11
Percent of class represented by amount in row (9)
11.1 %
12
Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)
HC
SCHEDULE 13G
Item 1.
(a)
Name of issuer:
GOLDEN ENTERTAINMENT, INC.
(b)
Address of issuer's principal executive offices:
6595 S JONES BLVD, LAS VEGAS, NEVADA, 89118
Item 2.
(a)
Name of person filing:
BlackRock, Inc.
In accordance with SEC Release No. 34-39538 (January 12, 1998), this Schedule 13G reflects the securities beneficially owned, or deemed to be beneficially owned, by certain business units (collectively, the "Reporting Business Units") of BlackRock, Inc. and its subsidiaries and affiliates. It does not include securities, if any, beneficially owned by other business units whose beneficial ownership of securities are disaggregated from that of the Reporting Business Units in accordance with such release.
(b)
Address or principal business office or, if none, residence:
BlackRock, Inc., 50 Hudson Yards New York, NY 10001
(c)
Citizenship:
See Item 4 of Cover Page
(d)
Title of class of securities:
Common Stock
(e)
CUSIP No.:
381013101
Item 3.
If this statement is filed pursuant to §§ 240.13d-1(b) or 240.13d-2(b) or (c), check whether the person filing is a:
(a)
Broker or dealer registered under section 15 of the Act (15 U.S.C. 78o);
(b)
Bank as defined in section 3(a)(6) of the Act (15 U.S.C. 78c);
(c)
Insurance company as defined in section 3(a)(19) of the Act (15 U.S.C. 78c);
(d)
Investment company registered under section 8 of the Investment Company Act of 1940 (15 U.S.C. 80a-8);
(e)
An investment adviser in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(E);
(f)
An employee benefit plan or endowment fund in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(F);
(g)
A parent holding company or control person in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(G);
(h)
A savings associations as defined in Section 3(b) of the Federal Deposit Insurance Act (12 U.S.C. 1813);
(i)
A church plan that is excluded from the definition of an investment company under section 3(c)(14) of the Investment Company Act of 1940 (15 U.S.C. 80a-3);
(j)
A non-U.S. institution in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(J). If filing as a non-U.S. institution in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(J),
please specify the type of institution:
(k)
Group, in accordance with Rule 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(K).
Item 4.
Ownership
(a)
Amount beneficially owned:
2,897,414
(b)
Percent of class:
11.1%
(c)
Number of shares as to which the person has:
(i) Sole power to vote or to direct the vote:
2,856,273
(ii) Shared power to vote or to direct the vote:
0
(iii) Sole power to dispose or to direct the disposition of:
2,897,414
(iv) Shared power to dispose or to direct the disposition of:
0
Item 5.
Ownership of 5 Percent or Less of a Class.
Not Applicable
Item 6.
Ownership of more than 5 Percent on Behalf of Another Person.
If any other person is known to have the right to receive or the power to direct the receipt of dividends from, or the proceeds from the sale of, such securities, a statement to that effect should be included in response to this item and, if such interest relates to more than 5 percent of the class, such person should be identified. A listing of the shareholders of an investment company registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940 or the beneficiaries of employee benefit plan, pension fund or endowment fund is not required.
Various persons have the right to receive or the power to direct the receipt of dividends from, or the proceeds from the sale of the common stock of GOLDEN ENTERTAINMENT, INC. No one person's interest in the common stock of GOLDEN ENTERTAINMENT, INC. is more than five percent of the total outstanding common shares.
Item 7.
Identification and Classification of the Subsidiary Which Acquired the Security Being Reported on by the Parent Holding Company or Control Person.
If a parent holding company has filed this schedule, pursuant to Rule 13d-1(b)(ii)(G), so indicate under Item 3(g) and attach an exhibit stating the identity and the Item 3 classification of the relevant subsidiary. If a parent holding company has filed this schedule pursuant to Rule 13d-1(c) or Rule 13d-1(d), attach an exhibit stating the identification of the relevant subsidiary.
See Exhibit 99
Item 8.
Identification and Classification of Members of the Group.
Not Applicable
Item 9.
Notice of Dissolution of Group.
Not Applicable
Item 10.
Certifications:
By signing below I certify that, to the best of my knowledge and belief, the securities referred to above were acquired and are held in the ordinary course of business and were not acquired and are not held for the purpose of or with the effect of changing or influencing the control of the issuer of the securities and were not acquired and are not held in connection with or as a participant in any transaction having that purpose or effect, other than activities solely in connection with a nomination under § 240.14a-11.
SIGNATURE
After reasonable inquiry and to the best of my knowledge and belief, I certify that the information set forth in this statement is true, complete and correct.
