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The article describes Nevada Gaming Control Board complaints tied to a Las Vegas anti-money laundering scandal. It says complaints reference casino employees at multiple Strip properties, including Wynn and Caesars, and also documents alleged AML-related actions by at least 15 named employees at Resorts World, MGM Grand, The Cosmopolitan, The Venetian, and Wynn, including hosts who referred clients to bookies.

Simply Wall St reports that Las Vegas Sands (LVS) missed 2026 quarterly expectations, with EPS of $0.53 versus $0.66 a year earlier and revenue also below consensus, alongside year-over-year earnings decline. The article says analyst forecasts were revised downward and sentiment turned bearish, citing a 30% YTD stock drop and Macao margin concerns.

Las Vegas Sands (LVS) disclosed via an amended Schedule 13D that Dr. Adelson and Mr. Chafetz, through trusts, control about 59.7% of outstanding common shares. Adelson is reported at about 52.7% and Chafetz about 52.2%, with detailed voting and dispositive powers across multiple trusts and option holdings.

Macau casino revenues fell more than expected in June and July, ending 16 straight months of growth, as China’s crackdown on capital outflows and weaker China market sentiment reduced VIP and premium demand, according to Citigroup surveys and Bloomberg. A Bloomberg broker survey cut Macau gaming income growth forecasts to 3% for 2024. Bloomberg Intelligence’s Macau operator index is down ~20% YTD.

Sands China Ltd. (HKEx:1928) said it received ISO 14001:2026 Environmental Management System certification from BSI, covering all resort properties in its portfolio. The company cited ISO’s April release of the updated standard and reported a 61% Scope 1 and 2 emissions reduction vs 2018, plus a 9% potable water cut in 2025.

Sands China (NYSE: LVS, OTC: SCHYY) said it received ISO 14001:2026 Environmental Management System certification from BSI for all its resort properties. The company reported a 61% cut in Scope 1 and 2 emissions versus 2018, a 9% reduction in 2025 potable water use, and a 21% operational waste diversion rate.

On July 23, Mizuho cut its Las Vegas Sands (LVS) price target to $61 from $67 while keeping an Outperform rating, citing weaker-than-expected quarterly results. The firm said the softness likely reflects broader market conditions. Another analyst flagged liquidity and China outbound capital restrictions. Mean target is $58.58 and high is $71.50.

Analysts issued multiple rating changes. Humana (HUM) was upgraded by Leerink to Outperform with a $513 target and by Piper Sandler to Overweight with a $463 target. Bloom Energy (BE), Sprouts (SFM), uniQure (QURE), and Core Scientific (CORZ) also saw upgrades. Las Vegas Sands (LVS) was downgraded to Hold by Argus. Other actions included P&G (PG), SiteOne (SITE), Capricor (CAPR), and Fannie Mae (FNMA).

Investing.com reports Las Vegas Sands (LVS) fell 1.1% in pre-open to $48.02 after Argus Research downgraded the stock from Buy to Hold. The downgrade follows Q2 2026 results: EPS $0.59 vs $0.76 expected, revenue $3.15B vs $3.31B. Multiple analysts cut price targets since then.

Analyst estimates for Las Vegas Sands Corp. show the average 12-month price target fell from $59.63 to $59.24, with a range of $47 to $71.50, according to FactSet. Based on the Jul. 24 close, the target implies about 29% upside. The consensus rating remains “Buy” with 18 Buys, 5 Holds, and 0 Sells.