Key Takeaways VICI has gained 12.7% YTD, outpacing its industry and the broader S&P 500 composite index. VICI offers a 5.5% dividend yield and targets 75% AFFO payouts, backed by stable, long-term leases. Elevated interest rates and a $17.2B debt load pose risks, alongside heavy reliance on gaming-sector revenues.VICI Properties Inc. (VICI) , which specializes in gaming and entertainment properties, has seen its stock gain 12.7% year to date. This decent performance has outpaced the 5.5% rise of the Zacks ...

People are increasingly craving experiences that they can't get at home. They want to watch blockbuster films on the big screen, have a spa day, meet friends at a bowling alley, or go to a casino. Spending on experiences has steadily grown over the past quarter-century as people seek new adventures. Each of the experiences I named have one thing in common. They require a physical space that can deliver a memorable experience. Many of the companies that have developed these experiential properties are realiz ...