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Caesars Entertainment, a leading name in the casino-entertainment industry, reported its highest Q2 revenue yet at $2.9 billion, a slight increase from last year’s $2.8 billion. The promising figures reflect robust demand in both regional markets and Las Vegas. In contrast to the net loss of $123 million recorded in the previous year, the company noted a net income of $920 million for this quarter.
Steady Growth Amid Economic Uncertainty
Tom Reeg, the CEO of Caesars, assured that there hasn’t been any significant withdrawal from any customer segments, with future occupancies varying between 96% to 98% depending on the property. Despite fears of an impending recession, Reeg asserted that there has been “no discernible impact” on the company’s performance. This stability bodes well for the upcoming Formula One Grand Prix and Super Bowl LVIII events, both scheduled to be held in Las Vegas.
Reeg expressed optimism about the future of Nevada’s largest casino operator, despite a minor setback in June related to baccarat. He acknowledged that the volumes remain strong and didn’t foresee any negative impacts on Vegas’ performance.
A Closer Look at Financial Performance
However, the company’s Las Vegas segment experienced a slight decline of 1.2% in revenue during the second quarter, falling to approximately $1.13 billion from $1.14 billion in the same period last year. This decrease was attributed to the comparison with strong performance at that time.
Key financial results included Same-store Adjusted EBITDA reaching $1 billion, up from $978 million for the comparable prior-year period. Live Casino revenue for the quarter also rose to $1.58 billion from $1.54 billion in 2022. Additionally, food and beverage revenue increased to $435 million, up from $422 million in the previous year. Hotel revenue saw a marginal increase to $525 million from $519 million in Q2 last year, and other revenue climbed to $335 million from $331 million on a yearly basis.
Future Projections and Ongoing Negotiations
Looking ahead, Caesars expects to benefit significantly from the business generated during F1 and the Super Bowl. It predicts a 5% uplift from hotel rooms alone during the inaugural motorsports race, with potential additional earnings from casino operations. The company also anticipates a return of high-rollers, both international and domestic, during these events.
