The company is intensifying lobbying efforts to establish destination casino resorts in major Texas cities, signaling a strategic shift toward new growth markets with long-term potential for investors. This expansion drive coincides with impressive recent stock performance, including a 16.1% one-month share price return that has contributed to a 36.8% year-to-date gain. The broader consumer and travel sectors are also performing well, bolstered by economic conditions that have raised hopes for interest rate cuts.