Some fear the machines will serve as a distraction to the fans and deter them from placing pari-mutuel bets. And the results of such machines have been mixed. |
The bids lower than the $47 offer from Columbia indicate that operators believe licensing could pose a difficulty in that proposal. |
The broader trend is private-equity interests in hotel assets. |
The comparisons are getting tougher. |
The first quarter results were quite strong. All key assets were drivers. |
The opening of Red Rock is a highly anticipated event. We think it will do exceptionally well due to its location and quality. |
They have a clear strategy, a great brand name and top assets, ... CDI could surprise some people in the next couple of years. |
They have a clear strategy, a great brand name and top assets. CDI could surprise some people in the next couple of years. |
They would create a more efficient environment for employees and a more enjoyable experience for customers as well as being built in more protected areas. |
This offering is not a complete surprise, reducing insider ownership and improving the liquidity of the stock. However, we find the timing of the sale interesting, ahead of the opening of Wynn Macau in the third quarter of 2006. |
This will certainly open up the sport to a lot of people who might not just go directly to a track to bet on horses. That's where we see significant growth opportunities. |
We anticipate that it could be some time before operators have a clear picture of insurance receipts, which could make earnings reports for operators confusing over the next year or longer. |
We believe Red Rock will redefine a new development and experience standard for both the locals and Las Vegas Strip markets. |
We believe Shuffle Master can continue to grow earnings per share at 25 percent to 30 percent. |
We believe that Boyd should also benefit from this continued Las Vegas locals growth, so we're currently projecting 9 percent (third-quarter) revenue growth for its Boulder Strip and Coast properties. |