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Billionaire bets $12 billion on Vegas comeback — ride the MGM takeover wave

Media mogul Barry Diller has made a $12.4 billion takeover offer for MGM Resorts, essentially placing a huge wager that Las Vegas tourism is poised for a strong comeback after a rough patch.

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When a well-known billionaire puts $12.4 billion on the table for a casino company, it signals strong conviction that the business is undervalued. The offer sets a floor under MGM's share price — it's unlikely to drop much below the bid. Rival casino operators like Caesars and Wynn could also get a lift as investors revalue the entire Las Vegas sector. Even if the deal takes months to close or gets renegotiated, the takeover premium tends to support shares in the meantime.

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