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Eating Our Own

Eating Our Own

Tue, Apr 24, 2012

Cannibalizing existing markets has become a blood sport in the casino industry.

Digging Out

Digging Out

Wed, Mar 28, 2012

Reducing debt isn’t sexy, but it’s necessary to regain investors’ confidence.

Making the Call

Making the Call

Mon, Feb 27, 2012

The fourth-quarter conference calls have been predictable, but these companies stood out

Slipping and Sliding

Slipping and Sliding

Fri, Jan 27, 2012

The “recovery” isn’t steady and it isn’t even. What’s happening?

Big Numbers

Big Numbers

Wed, Dec 21, 2011

The scale of the casino industry has changed dramatically, which is good news and bad news

Supply Side Success

Supply Side Success

Fri, Nov 25, 2011

IGT, Bally gaining ground; Multimedia getting attention

Going Global

Going Global

Tue, Nov 01, 2011

The future was on display at IAGA and G2E

The Most Terrible Time of the Year

The Most Terrible Time of the Year

Fri, Sep 23, 2011

Autumn brings shivers to investors, but what will it mean for gaming companies?

Certainty in Uncertain Times

Certainty in Uncertain Times

Tue, Aug 30, 2011

What are the trends investors can depend on during worldwide turmoil

Where Do We Go From Here?

Where Do We Go From Here?

Mon, Jul 25, 2011

Did we experience a false recovery or are we headed for a double-dip?

Back in Black

Back in Black

Tue, Jul 05, 2011

Just when things began to turn around, it appears we’ve taken a turn for the worst

They’re Back!

They’re Back!

Wed, May 25, 2011

Regional casinos are on the rebound, making them a profitable investment

Supply Side

Supply Side

Tue, Apr 26, 2011

Are the Big Three now the Big Five or the Big 10?

The New Paradigm

The New Paradigm

Thu, Mar 31, 2011

Investing in gaming stocks is no longer as easy as picking the most successful casino or slot machine

Taking the Plunge

Taking the Plunge

Mon, Feb 28, 2011

If January is any indication—and it often is—things are looking up in the gaming industry

Gaming’s Marshall Plan

Gaming’s Marshall Plan

Tue, Feb 01, 2011

The recovery from the deep recession will result in a different—and maybe stronger—gaming industry

Look on the Bright Side

Look on the Bright Side

Tue, Jan 11, 2011

The silver lining in the dark cloud is starting to get bigger

Looking Back to Look Ahead

Looking Back to Look Ahead

Sat, Dec 04, 2010

Things may not be as bad as they looked earlier this year and next year could even be better

Numbers Don’t Lie

Numbers Don’t Lie

Thu, Nov 04, 2010

The recession may be over, but how will it impact the U.S. regional operators?

Online Education

Online Education

Wed, Oct 06, 2010

Electronic gaming is going to play a huge role in the development of the gaming industry.

Dull and Duller

Dull and Duller

Mon, Aug 30, 2010

The economic doldrums of the gaming industry make investment boring

Long-Term Trends

Long-Term Trends

Tue, Aug 03, 2010

Macau, slots, technology, internet and more

It Ain’t Over ‘til It’s Over

It Ain’t Over ‘til It’s Over

Tue, Jul 06, 2010

If the recession has ended, what does it mean for gaming companies

Betwixt and Between

Betwixt and Between

Mon, May 24, 2010

Does stabilization mean that profits are right around the corner? Not so fast…

Buy Low, Sell High

Buy Low, Sell High

Fri, Apr 30, 2010

Do you wait out the vagaries of the market or do you leap on opportunities?

Heavy Equipment

Heavy Equipment

Fri, Apr 02, 2010

Slot-makers are in for a wild ride over the next several years

Supply-Side Economics

Supply-Side Economics

Mon, Mar 01, 2010

Why investing in the slot manufacturers may make some sense, but regional operators are risky

Preparing for the Rebound

Preparing for the Rebound

Wed, Feb 03, 2010

What to look for and where to invest to get the most bang for your buck

The Other Side

The Other Side

Wed, Dec 23, 2009

What will the gaming industry look like as the economy starts to rebound?

Risk Versus Rewards

Risk Versus Rewards

Tue, Dec 08, 2009

Government can give and government can take away

The G2E Effect

The G2E Effect

Wed, Nov 11, 2009

Why the hottest products from gaming vendors won’t be the only talk at this year’s trade show.

A New Day

A New Day

Mon, Oct 05, 2009

Public offerings and corporate involvement in gaming cross international boundaries

Ups and Downs

Ups and Downs

Wed, Sep 09, 2009

Why the volatile gaming industry is not for everyone

Gaming Stocks Shine in ’09

Gaming Stocks Shine in ’09

Wed, Aug 05, 2009

First-half results outperform most segments of market

Table Talk

Table Talk

Tue, Jul 07, 2009

E-table games about to break through in North America creating opportunities for manufacturers

Finding Fundamentals

Finding Fundamentals

Tue, Jun 02, 2009

Going back to basics in deciding which companies have the most potential

Back To The Future

Back To The Future

Wed, Apr 29, 2009

Private, individual owners and low room rates are back

Light At The End Of The Tunnel?

Light At The End Of The Tunnel?

Thu, Apr 09, 2009

Look toward gaming vendors until things turn around

Changing The Formula

Changing The Formula

Tue, Mar 03, 2009

Measuring the success of gaming properties and companies has changed

Bear Necessities

Bear Necessities

Fri, Jan 30, 2009

Gaming stocks continue to disappoint on Wall Street

Blowing Up The Bubble

Blowing Up The Bubble

Tue, Dec 23, 2008

What to expect in 2009 from all gaming sectors

Jump or Get Pushed

Jump or Get Pushed

Tue, Dec 02, 2008

Weighing the evidence to determine how gaming stocks will fare in ’09

History Lessons

History Lessons

Tue, Nov 04, 2008

We know what happens in good times and bad, but what about disasters?

The Power of Patience

Wed, Oct 01, 2008

Fundamentals are good, but the gaming industry faces slow rebound

Summer success

Summer success

Wed, Sep 03, 2008

Gaming stocks rebound in recent months—but will it be sustained?

Where to invest?

Where to invest?

Tue, Aug 12, 2008

As stocks continue to fall, where can the savvy investor put his money?

Center of Power

Center of Power

Wed, Jul 09, 2008

Investing in the gaming industry is no longer a U.S. monopoly

First-quarter reports about as bad as it gets
Marking Time

Marking Time

Mon, May 05, 2008

A perfect storm of negatives weigh heavily on gaming stocks

Bear Hunt

Thu, Apr 03, 2008

Gaming stock hit hard by combination of factors