MGM Wynn and Caesars Talk Results

It was a bonanza of Las Vegas casino company earnings results today. MGM, Wynn, and Caesars all reported their first quarter 2016 results and held earnings conference calls.

MGM Resorts International focused on the Profit Growth Plan (PGP) during their conference call. PGP is the company's plan to increase profits by correcting inefficiencies in the operation. Examples would be consolidating linens and toiletries across all of the company's properties instead of using 14 different types. PGP is also the program responsible for MGM's upcoming parking garage fees. There wasn't much Las Vegas development news this time, but CEO Jim Murren further hinted at the upcoming re-branding of the Monte Carlo. He mentioned that the new Monte Carlo theater would host "A+ residency acts."

Steve Wynn spent much of the Wynn Resorts earnings call talking about the proposed Wynn Paradise Park development. Wynn mentioned that the lagoon coastline was already being expanded by 600 feet, and that zip-lines would be an available attraction. Wynn Paradise Park will have a 1000 room hotel with balcony rooms facing the lagoon and fireworks show. Steve Wynn thinks these balcony rooms will be the most sought-after in all of Las Vegas.

Caesars Entertainment held their earnings conference call at the same time as Wynn's. I guess when you're going through a bankruptcy you want as little attention as possible - and it worked since only one analyst asked a question in the 30 minute call. Operationally, Caesars highlighted strong trends in occupancy and ADR due in part to room renovations. Caesars also talked about their new self service check-in kiosks. Entertainment and dining offerings were also seen as a positive, with In-N-Out Burger coming to the Linq Promenade being the most exciting.