7 top casino stocks to buy in 2024

The best casino stocks depend on your portfolio and investment goals — while volatility can be ideal for day traders, long-term investors will want to look to stocks with steadier gains over time.

7 popular casino stocks picks to buy in 2024

We round up a selection of stocks in or related to the gambling and entertainment industry, weighting the list more heavily towards popular mid- and large-cap US stocks.

1. Scientific Games Corporation (SGMS)
2. Everi (EVRI)
3. MGM Resorts International (MGM)
4. Wynn Resorts (WYNN)
5. Eldorado Resorts (ERI)
6. Penn National Gaming (PENN)
7. Caesars Entertainment Corporation (CZR)

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2. Sign up for an account. Provide your personal information and sign up.
3. Set up a funding method to pay for the transaction. Deposit funds into your account by linking your banking information.
4. Choose the stocks you want to buy. Search for the stock by name or ticker symbol like SGMS or DKNG.
5. Place your order. Buy the stock. It's that simple.

Take a deeper dive into casino stocks

If you're interested in investing in the gambling and entertainment industry, take a closer look at what companies in this industry do and how the stocks have historically performed. Keep in mind that positive past performance doesn't guarantee that a stock will continue to rise in the future.

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1. Scientific Games Corporation (SGMS)

Scientific Games Corporation, doing business as Light & Wonder Inc. , develops technology-based products and services, and related content for the gaming, lottery, social and digital gaming industries in the United States and internationally. The company's Gaming segment sells new and used gaming machines, electronic table systems, video lottery terminals, conversion game kits, and spare parts; table products, including shufflers; and perpetual licenses to proprietary table games.

Scientific Games Corporation is listed on the NASDAQ, has a trailing 12-month revenue of around USD2.2 billion and employs 5,600 staff.

• Market capitalization: $5,613,998,592
• P/E ratio: 15.3421
• PEG ratio: -0.38

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2. Everi (EVRI)

Everi Holdings Inc. develops and supplies entertaining game content, gaming machines, and gaming systems and services for land-based and iGaming operators in the United States, Canada, and internationally. It operates in Games and Financial Technology Solutions segments.

Everi stock opened the day at $8.90 after a previous close of $8.89. The latest price was $8.76 (25-minute delay). Everi is listed on the NYSE, has a trailing 12-month revenue of around USD$807.8 million and employs 2,200 staff.

• Market capitalization: $765,317,504
• P/E ratio: 10.0385
• PEG ratio: -0.74

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3. MGM Resorts International (MGM)

MGM Resorts International, through its subsidiaries, owns and operates casino, hotel, and entertainment resorts in the United States and internationally. The company operates through three segments: Las Vegas Strip Resorts, Regional Operations, and MGM China. Its casino resorts offer gaming, hotel, convention, dining, entertainment, retail, and other resort amenities.

MGM Resorts International stock opened the day at $43.05 after a previous close of $42.70. The latest price was $42.03 (25-minute delay). MGM Resorts International is listed on the NYSE, has a trailing 12-month revenue of around USD$16.1 billion and employs 58,000 staff.

• Market capitalization: $14,218,167,296
• P/E ratio: 14.0596
• PEG ratio: 17.157

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4. Wynn Resorts (WYNN)

Wynn Resorts, Limited designs, develops, and operates integrated resorts. The company operates through four segments: Wynn Palace, Wynn Macau, Las Vegas Operations, and Encore Boston Harbor. The Wynn Palace segment operates private gaming salons and sky casinos; a luxury hotel tower with suites, and villas, including a health club, spa, salon, and pool; food and beverage outlets; retail space; meeting and convention space; and performance lake and floral art displays.

Wynn Resorts stock opened the day at $99.59 after a previous close of $99.35. The latest price was $97.48 (25-minute delay). Wynn Resorts is listed on the NASDAQ, has a trailing 12-month revenue of around USD$6.5 billion and employs 27,800 staff.

• Market capitalization: $11,681,863,680
• P/E ratio: 16.4937
• PEG ratio: 1.2732

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5. Eldorado Resorts (ERI)

Caesars Entertainment, Inc. operates as a casino-entertainment company in the United States. The company operates resorts primarily under the Caesars, Harrah's, Horseshoe, and Eldorado brand names.

Eldorado Resorts is listed on the NASDAQ, has a trailing 12-month revenue of around USD$1.9 billion and employs 15,500 staff.

• Market capitalization: $3,768,972,800
• P/E ratio: 16.5922
• PEG ratio: -18.03

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6. Penn National Gaming (PENN)

PENN Entertainment, Inc. , together with its subsidiaries, provides integrated entertainment, sports content, and casino gaming experiences. The company operates through five segments: Northeast, South, West, Midwest, and Interactive.

Penn National Gaming stock opened the day at $16.60 after a previous close of $16.54. The latest price was $16.26 (25-minute delay). Penn National Gaming is listed on the NASDAQ, has a trailing 12-month revenue of around USD$6.4 billion and employs 23,333 staff.

• Market capitalization: $2,577,473,024
• PEG ratio: 0.782

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7. Caesars Entertainment Corporation (CZR)

Caesars Entertainment, Inc. operates as a gaming and hospitality company. The company owns, leases, or manages domestic properties in 18 states with slot machines, video lottery terminals and e-tables, and hotel rooms, as well as table games, including poker.

Caesars Entertainment Corporation stock opened the day at $39.71 after a previous close of $39.44. The latest price was $38.52 (25-minute delay). Caesars Entertainment Corporation is listed on the NASDAQ, has a trailing 12-month revenue of around USD$11.5 billion and employs 51,000 staff.

• Market capitalization: $8,976,449,536
• P/E ratio: 11.4011
• PEG ratio: 0.8536

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Bottom line

While it’s possible to turn a profit investing in casino stocks, keep in mind that — like any investment — casino stocks are not immune to risk. These stocks are subject to fluctuating conditions — both in the market and in the gambling and entertainment industry, so carefully vet your picks before you invest. And if you’re new to investing, or if it’s been awhile since you’ve taken a critical look at your investing accounts, compare brokers to make sure you’re getting the best features in your trading account.

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