AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoGaming: Boston-based DraftKings shares fell 21% after the company disclosed it may spend up to $700 million on prediction markets this year, a bet clouded by legal uncertainty. Hospitality: A nine-week strike at Encore Boston Harbor ended with 1,300 workers ratifying a five-and-a-half-year contract. The walkout coincided with a 22% year-over-year drop in September gaming revenue. Real Estate: Rising rates, construction costs and slower rent growth are pushing Massachusetts developers to renegotiate deals and bring in more equity. Greater Boston communities are also easing affordable-housing requirements to try to revive construction. Energy: A bipartisan federal permitting deal faces a Senate vote, aiming to speed approval of power lines, mines and energy projects as Democrats prepare to take over key oversight committees. Robotics: Boston Dynamics’ new Stretch robot is designed for reliable warehouse work, including unloading up to 1,000 cases an hour.
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