10 Best Casino Stocks to Buy in 2026

3. MGM Resorts International (NYSE:MGM)

MGM Resorts International (NYSE:MGM) stock is one of the casino stocks in the spotlight over the past week, although for the right reasons. While other casino stocks absorb the impact of the worsening geopolitical situation due to the Iran war, MGM shares are receiving a boost from the CONEXPO-CON/AGG construction trade show in Las Vegas. The show takes place once every three years and is the largest construction trade show in North America, with around 2,000 exhibitors, 2.9 million square feet of exhibits, and extensive education sessions and networking events. This results in increased demand for hotel rooms, restaurant bookings, and entertainment for the duration of the tradeshow.

In early February, MGM Resorts International (NYSE:MGM) released earnings for the fourth fiscal quarter, beating market estimates on earnings per share and revenue. During the earnings call, management reiterated optimism for 2026, emphasizing a constructive macro backdrop, more convention room nights on the books than ever before, and continued investments in AI and technology. The company also said construction in MGM Osaka and Dubai remains on schedule, with Osaka set to open in 2030.

MGM Resorts International (NYSE:MGM) operates as a gaming and entertainment company in the United States, China, and internationally. It runs casino resorts that offer gaming, hotel, convention, dining, entertainment, retail, and other resort amenities, as well as online and digital games through online platforms.