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The Motley Fool
July 14, 2004
Jeff Hwang |
Is Another Casino Merger in the Works? Is Station Casinos next? And, if so, who might be a good partner? Harrah's? Ameristar? Someone else?   |
The Motley Fool
March 25, 2004
Jeff Hwang |
Easy to Buy Ameristar The stock has tripled, but it's dirt cheap for a dominant competitor. |
The Motley Fool
August 6, 2004
Jeff Hwang |
Sizing Up Ameristar On July 28, shares of Ameristar Casinos closed down 16% to $25.65 after the riverboat casino operator missed its second-quarter earnings forecast and offered a somewhat disappointing outlook for the third quarter. |
The Motley Fool
November 3, 2004
Jeff Hwang |
Ameristar Is a Hold Riverboat casino operator reports solid third-quarter growth, and announces a new hotel. In addition, the stock has also bounced off its August lows and is approaching fair value. |
The Motley Fool
June 3, 2004
Jeff Hwang |
Ameristar's Land Grab Ameristar Casinos gets another hot property while diversifying away from Missouri. |
The Motley Fool
August 6, 2004
Jeff Hwang |
Ameristar: Time to Buy? In part one, we discussed how the recent hit riverboat casino operator Ameristar Casinos took has put the stock into value territory. |
The Motley Fool
March 30, 2004
Jeff Hwang |
You Say Gambling, I Say Gaming Don't be mistaken, gaming is an entertainment business. |
The Motley Fool
May 24, 2004
Jeff Hwang |
Finding Ameristar's Edge Limited prospects for competition may be the secret to success for the riverboat casino operator. |
The Motley Fool
February 9, 2004
Jeff Hwang |
Boyd Takes the Coast Boyd's acquisition of Coast Casinos makes it a major locals operator in Las Vegas. |
The Motley Fool
April 21, 2004
Jeff Hwang |
Harrah's Rakes It In Though taxes and competition in the U.S. Midwest continue to weigh on results, strong marketing, a Las Vegas boom, and a solid showing in Atlantic City helped Harrah's Entertainment deliver a record quarterly profit. |
The Motley Fool
May 22, 2006
Jeff Hwang |
Ameristar Faces Competitive Pressures Competition has stolen Ameristar Casinos' market share lead in two key markets in April. Investors need a greater margin of safety to buy this stock. |
The Motley Fool
July 27, 2006
Jeff Hwang |
A Star in Colorado Gains from Black Hawk help casino operator Ameristar beat second-quarter expectations. And a buyback is a good move. |
The Motley Fool
April 28, 2004
Jeff Hwang |
Those Pennies Add Up Ameristar Casinos is making a concerted effort to dominate the fast-growing demand for penny- and nickel-denomination slot play. |
The Motley Fool
June 13, 2006
Jeff Hwang |
Re-Evaluating Ameristar: Kansas City With the stock falling toward an attractive level at a recent price under $20 per share, now is the time to fully reevaluate the Ameristar Casinos' long-term prospects. |
The Motley Fool
June 21, 2006
Jeff Hwang |
Re-Evaluating Ameristar: St. Louis More competition is moving in, but Ameristar Casinos should hold its own. Investors, take note. |
The Motley Fool
July 21, 2006
Jeff Hwang |
Reevaluating Ameristar: St. Louis, Part 2 Investors should remain cautiously optimistic about Ameristar's prospects in the dynamic St. Louis market. If history is any indication, the effect the competition will have on the two biggest players in the market -- Ameristar and Harrah's -- will be slighter than one might expect. |
The Motley Fool
February 2, 2007
Jeff Hwang |
Ameristar's New Strategy Pays Off Focusing on profits over market share helps Ameristar's fourth-quarter. Investors, take note. |
The Motley Fool
November 4, 2004
Jeff Hwang |
Penn National Bets on Argosy The acquisition will create what will be the nation's third-largest casino operator. The deal values Argosy's equity at $47 per share. Penn National shares were up 13% to $46.75. |
The Motley Fool
February 4, 2004
Jeff Hwang |
Like Harrah's or Hate It When all is said and done, there are some things to like about the stock of Harrah's Entertainment. |
The Motley Fool
March 13, 2007
Jeff Hwang |
Ameristar: The Acquisition Strategy During its fourth-quarter earnings call, the casino operator suggested that an acquisition may be imminent. Here is an overview of Ameristar's acquisition strategy. |
The Motley Fool
November 2, 2004
Jeff Hwang |
This Stock Hits the Slot Following this morning's announcement, International Game Technology shares were up 7% to $35.45 in early afternoon trading. |
The Motley Fool
June 23, 2004
Jeff Hwang |
Argosy Gambles on Expansion A $75-million expansion project will improve Argosy Gaming's offering in Kansas City. |
The Motley Fool
February 2, 2005
Jeff Hwang |
Harrah's Shows Widespread Growth The most geographically diversified casino operator posts strong fourth-quarter growth. |
The Motley Fool
January 15, 2004
Jeff Hwang |
Harrah's Lucky Horseshoe Harrah's scoops up Binion's and some lucrative spoils in the process. |
The Motley Fool
February 7, 2005
Jeff Hwang |
Ameristar Earns Respect After posting strong fourth quarter results, the regional casino operator has seen its stock price finally catch up with its value. Does that make it a buy? |
The Motley Fool
January 11, 2005
Jeff Hwang |
A Day at the Horseshoe Races Harrah's to transform Bluffs Run into the newest Horseshoe property, aiming squarely at Ameristar's market share lead. |
The Motley Fool
January 26, 2006
Jeff Hwang |
Not Quite a Jackpot for Ameristar Ameristar Casinos Vicksburg continues to see extraordinary Katrina-related gains, but heavy spending hurts in Missouri. The stock is fully valued for the time being at $24 per share, or at a forward EV/EBITDA multiple of around 7.5. |
The Motley Fool
December 18, 2007
Jeff Hwang |
No Room at the Inn Ameristar Casino announces that the opening of the St. Charles 400-room all-suite hotel and spa -- originally scheduled for this month in St. Louis -- would be delayed in its entirety into next year. |
The Motley Fool
October 20, 2004
Jeff Hwang |
Horseshoe, Vegas Boost Harrah's Acquisition and cross-market play lead Harrah's to record results. |
The Motley Fool
February 28, 2007
Jeff Hwang |
Harrah's Still Can't Beat Ameristar Despite Harrah's market share lead in St. Louis and Council Bluffs, Ameristar still makes more money in Missouri/Iowa. Investors, take note. |
The Motley Fool
November 8, 2005
Jeff Hwang |
Gaming Roundup: Harrah's and Starwood Go Tropical Harrah's and Starwood Hotels announce a $1.6 billion joint venture in the Bahamas... Trump plans to sell its Chicagoland riverboat to Majestic Sta...; More on Ameristar's withdrawal from contention for a Philadelphia license... |
The Motley Fool
August 16, 2004
Jeff Hwang |
Another Take on Isle: Don't Bother Casino operator Isle of Capri is neither a great company nor a good company at a great price. |
The Motley Fool
April 12, 2004
Jeff Hwang |
Casinos Get Greedy Today, casinos tend to market themselves as entertainment, rather than strictly to "losers." Unfortunately, some casinos still treat their guests like suckers. |
The Motley Fool
October 2, 2006
Jeff Hwang |
$25 Billion Buyout Offer for Harrah's No Good A leveraged buyout would be the biggest casino transaction yet, but the offer isn't compelling enough. Selling out now for what is probably little more than fair value would deny investors the benefits of Harrah's bright future. |
The Motley Fool
March 14, 2007
Jeff Hwang |
Ameristar Rumor Central: Tunica, Biloxi, and Evansville Ameristar is looking primarily for existing EBITDA-generating casinos in regional markets. Here's a look at the potential acquisition targets. |
The Motley Fool
November 7, 2007
Jeff Hwang |
Ameristar's Mixed Signals The casino firm reports uneven Q3 earnings amid growing speculation that the company is up for sale. |
The Motley Fool
October 26, 2006
Jeff Hwang |
Cost Controls Help Boost Ameristar's Q3 Cost controls, increased contributions from Black Hawk, and heightened business levels in Vicksburg help the casino produce record results. Investors, take note. |
The Motley Fool
June 1, 2007
Jeff Hwang |
Quick Take: Ameristar Doubles Up on Council Bluffs The casino operator announces a $100 million expansion of its Iowa riverboat. |
The Motley Fool
April 27, 2004
Jeff Hwang |
Argosy Stands Tall Argosy Gaming's numbers look good despite the brutal Illinois taxes. |
The Motley Fool
September 22, 2006
Jeff Hwang |
Fight Night Restarts Ameristar St. Charles The new conference center is just the beginning of Phase 2 for Ameristar Casino's flagship property. Investors, take note. |
The Motley Fool
April 5, 2004
Seth Jayson |
Mandalay Hotels Bring Jackpot An earnings preview boosts the stock to a new high, and other casinos join the game. |
The Motley Fool
March 16, 2004
Brian Gorman |
Smooth Sailing for Isle of Capri? The casino operator wins Illinois' tenth casino license. But is it bittersweet? |
The Motley Fool
September 28, 2004
Jeff Hwang |
Harrah's/Caesars Expects Payoff The asset sale to Colony Capital is official, and things couldn't have worked out any better for Harrah's. |
The Motley Fool
October 23, 2007
Jeff Hwang |
Who's Buying Ameristar?: Part 1 The owners of Ameristar Casinos file an amended schedule 13D with the SEC suggesting that they are open to various possibilities regarding the company's future, such as a sale, a share sale, or merger. |
The Motley Fool
March 16, 2005
Jeff Hwang |
Station Casinos Rocks Locals Game Station Casinos raises first quarter guidance and speeds up expansion pace. |
The Motley Fool
August 5, 2005
Jeff Hwang |
Harrah's Misses Expectations. So What? Beating quarterly estimates is not the litmus test for a winning stock. Harrah's missed estimates by $0.03, with shares down 3.9%. |
The Motley Fool
September 29, 2005
Jeff Hwang |
Construction, Competition Cut Ameristar's Outlook The riverboat casino operator lowers third-quarter and full-year guidance on construction disruption in Black Hawk and competition-related promotional expense in St. Louis. |
The Motley Fool
May 13, 2004
Jeff Hwang |
Illinois Riverboat Blues Isle of Capri's license pulled and Chicago mayor proposes city-owned casino. |
The Motley Fool
August 2, 2007
Jeff Hwang |
Ameristar Ups Ante, Lowers Outlook The casino operator beefs up its competitive offering in St. Louis, but a lower outlook hits shares. |
The Motley Fool
November 4, 2005
Jeff Hwang |
Katrina Buoys Ameristar The hurricane boosts revenues at casino Ameristar Vicksburg, helping the company top its prior projections. Investors, take note. |
