Retail Segment Strong Quarter and Raised Guidance
Retail revenue of $1.4 billion in Q1 with adjusted EBITDAR of $471.4 million and segment adjusted EBITDAR margin of 33.2%. Company raised 2026 Retail guidance midpoint by $20 million (revenue) and $12 million (adjusted EBITDAR); new full-year Retail revenue range $5.73–$5.86 billion and adjusted EBITDAR range $1.88–$1.98 billion.
Interactive Adjusted EBITDA Improvement
Interactive segment showed ~ $78 million year‑over‑year improvement in adjusted EBITDA for Q1, driven by ~15% YoY growth in iCasino revenue and ~5% YoY growth in online sports betting revenue, with a smaller marketing spend and tighter cost structure contributing to the improvement.
Operational Momentum at Key Properties and Development Pipeline
Notable property strength in the West and Midwest (M Resort hotel tower ramp, Ameristar Blackhawk, Hollywood Joliet). Upcoming openings: Hollywood Columbus hotel tower (June 12) and Hollywood Casino Aurora (June 24). Company expects its four development projects (aggregate project cost $800 million net of Aurora contribution) to generate 15%+ cash-on-cash returns.
Liquidity, Capital Markets Activity and Deleveraging Plan
Ended Q1 with total liquidity of $1.7 billion. Issued $600 million unsecured notes due 2031 at 6.75% and used proceeds to repay revolver. Refinanced $1.0 billion revolver and ~$447 million of Term Loan A post-quarter. Company expects to delever by at least one full turn lease‑adjusted and at least two turns traditional net leverage by year-end 2026, targeting lease‑adjusted net leverage ~5.3x–5.7x.
CapEx Discipline and Free Cash Flow Focus
Q1 CapEx of $95 million (including $65 million project CapEx). Full‑year 2026 total CapEx lowered to $420 million from $445 million (project CapEx reduced to $200 million from $225 million, ~11% reduction in project CapEx). Management expects strong free cash flow generation (>$3 per share in 2026 implied) and cited a ~20% free cash flow yield at current stock levels.
Canada and Stand‑alone iCasino Momentum
Continuing user and revenue momentum in Ontario (growing average monthly active users, OSB and iCasino revenue). theScore Bet approved as a registered iGaming operator in Alberta with preregistration underway; management expects strong share in Alberta based on Ontario learnings.