Industry Overview - The horse racing industry in the U.S. has been experiencing a decline in annual revenue due to increased competition from other forms of gambling, such as online gaming and legalized sports betting [5] - The coupling of racetracks with casinos is a common practice, as casinos significantly contribute to the revenue generated in the gaming sector [2] Company Developments - VanEck ETFs announced a name change for its VanEck Gaming ETF (BJK) to the VanEck Degen Economy ETF, reflecting a trend in the gaming and crypto industries [3] - The BJK ETF has accumulated $24 million in assets over 17 years, indicating a relatively small size compared to other investment vehicles [3] Market Performance - The BJK ETF has underperformed relative to major indexes like the S&P 500 and Nasdaq-100, suggesting challenges in the performance of non-mega-cap stocks within the gaming sector [5] - The current valuation of the BJK ETF stands at 21 times trailing earnings, indicating potential for growth in the gaming industry despite its recent performance [5] Consumer Trends - Modern gambling methods, such as mobile betting, are perceived as more engaging compared to traditional horse racing, which is viewed as "too slow" by some consumers [5] - The shift in consumer preferences towards faster-paced gambling options is impacting the appeal of horse racing as a betting choice [5]

Financial Performance - MGM Resorts achieved record consolidated net revenues in Q2 2025[14] - Net income attributable to MGM Resorts was $49 million in 2Q 2025[16] - BetMGM's Q2 2025 net revenue from operations increased by 36% year-over-year to $692 million[37] - BetMGM's EBITDA increased by $78 million year-over-year to $86 million in Q2 2025[37] Segment Performance - Las Vegas Strip Resorts reported net revenues of $1.11 billion in 2Q 2025, a 9% increase compared to 2Q 2024[29] - Regional Operations reported net revenues of $965 million in 2Q 2025, a 4% increase compared to 2Q 2024[31] - MGM China achieved record Segment Adjusted EBITDAR[20] - MGM Digital reported net revenues of $164 million in 2Q 2025, a 14% increase compared to 2Q 2024[33] Future Development & Market Expansion - BetMGM's full-year 2025 outlook increased to at least $2.7 billion in net revenue from operations and at least $150 million in EBITDA[40] - MGM Digital is targeting a 10%+ market share in Brazil[43] - MGM Resorts expects approximately $750 - $800 million in domestic capital expenditures in 2025[60]