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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 February 26, 2007 Jeff Hwang |
Station Casinos Goes Private The Las Vegas locals king announced that it has agreed to be taken private in a management-led buyout amounting to $8.8 billion including debt. At $90 per share, it's an upgrade from the original $82-per-share offer the group made in early December. |
The Motley Fool March 14, 2006 Jeff Hwang |
Pinnacle Gambles on Aztar The riverboat casino operator's acquisition of Aztar positions the company to be a potential prime-time casino operator. Investors, take note. |
The Motley Fool May 25, 2006 Nathan Slaughter |
A Closer Look at Casino Stocks The stock market, much like blackjack, can be an easy way to lose money, particularly when players try their hand without first understanding the rules of basic strategy. For those new to the gaming industry, consider this three-part series a primer for investors on when to stand, when to fold, and when to double down. |
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 February 22, 2008 Jeff Hwang |
The Payoff for Casinos' Fourth Quarters Let's take a quick look at how the casino companies are doing this quarter. |
The Motley Fool February 23, 2007 Jeff Hwang |
Pinnacle: The Battle for Baton Rouge Pinnacle wants to build a casino in Baton Rouge but is facing some resistance. Investors, take note. |
The Motley Fool September 8, 2006 Jeff Hwang |
Pinnacle Turns On AC Pinnacle acquires Carl Icahn's Sands Casino Hotel and the adjacent Traymore site in Atlantic City. |
The Motley Fool April 27, 2010 Dave Mock |
A Big Upgrade for Boyd Gaming After spending much of the past year at a less-than-impressive two-star rank, Boyd Gaming has impressed enough top-performing members of our 160,000-strong Motley Fool CAPS community to climb all the way up to three stars. |
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 May 17, 2006 Jeff Hwang |
Cashing Out Casinos' Q1 Here's an investor's first-quarter review of the casino operators. Wynn Las Vegas... The Venetian... Bellagio... |
The Motley Fool December 28, 2006 Nathan Slaughter |
2006 in Review: Pinnacle This casino operator is everywhere now, and the stock price expanded with it. |
The Motley Fool July 17, 2008 Jeff Hwang |
More Suitors for Ameristar Casinos? Rumor has it Penn National and Crown Limited are eyeing the gaming company. |
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 August 3, 2009 Robert Steyer |
Betting Against God Casino investors must beware bad weather as much as bad balance sheets. |
The Motley Fool December 1, 2005 Jeff Hwang |
Gaming Roundup: Harrah's Bets on Europe It announces its first casino resort projects in Europe while three casinos in Biloxi get set to reopen. |
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 July 22, 2011 Travis Hoium |
Gambling Comes On Strong in Middle America Penn National's solid quarter show the future might be bright for this regional casino operator. |
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 October 8, 2010 Rex Moore |
Boyd Shares Popped: What You Need to Know Casino operator Boyd Gaming finished the day with a 10% gain, as investors cheered a strong report on gaming activity in Las Vegas. |
The Motley Fool July 12, 2006 Jeff Hwang |
Is the Gambling Industry Cyclical? Gaming industry expansion and the resulting shift to local operations should reduce the cyclicality of the gaming industry going forward. Investors, take note. |
The Motley Fool November 26, 2008 Jeff Hwang |
The Gaming Industry's Chips Are Down A recent gaming expo throws a spotlight on casinos' crippling credit crunch. |
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 October 28, 2009 Robert Steyer |
Investors Bet on Red for Casino Stocks Was the recent mass retreat of casino stocks a one-time event or the beginning of a trend? |
The Motley Fool April 12, 2006 Jeff Hwang |
Gauging Aztar's Value Ameristar Casinos has launched a $2.25 billion buyout offer for Aztar, owners of the Tropicana Las Vegas and other casino properties. Is it a smart bid, or a sure bust? Investors, take note. |
The Motley Fool March 2, 2007 Jeff Hwang |
Pinnacle Has Rough Q4 Pinnacle has a difficult quarter, reporting declines at every major property except the most important one -- L'Auberge du Lac. Investors, comps will be easier next year and beyond. |
The Motley Fool December 6, 2006 Jeff Hwang |
Harrah's: Prepare for Breakup? Private equity firms' interest in Harrah's may revolve around a sale of its Strip real estate. Investors should approach Harrah's stock as if the company will continue on its own. |
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 August 4, 2006 Jeff Hwang |
Gaming Roundup: MGM Mirage Strip Strong MGM Mirage posts healthy gains on the Las Vegas Strip. Investors, if you were looking for an opportunity to bet on the house, this is it. |
The Motley Fool October 8, 2010 Brian D. Pacampara |
MGM Popped: What You Need to Know Shares of casino operator MGM Resorts International rocketed as high as 16% today on one of the healthiest Las Vegas gaming data reports in years. |
The Motley Fool December 28, 2006 Nathan Slaughter |
Previewing 2007: Pinnacle Once just a second-tier riverboat operator with a few bold ideas, the company is quickly emerging as a major player. Investors, take note. |
The Motley Fool November 7, 2006 Nathan Slaughter |
A High Five for Pinnacle Shares are on the rise after Pinnacle Entertainment quadrupled its third-quarter 2006 earnings. |
The Motley Fool February 14, 2007 Jeff Hwang |
Dueling Fools: Station Casinos Bull Investors, Station Casinos is a premium player; Boyd Gaming isn't. |
The Motley Fool June 13, 2007 Jeff Hwang |
Gaming Roundup: WSOP, LVS, and ASCA The latest from Vegas: Notes from the Las Vegas Sands shareholder meeting... From the Ameristar Casinos shareholder meeting... etc. |
The Motley Fool December 14, 2009 Robert Steyer |
Icahn Doubles Down on Atlantic City The billionaire investor takes aim at another bankrupt casino operator. |
The Motley Fool June 21, 2004 Jeff Hwang |
The Logic of MGM-Mandalay Last week's $7.9-billion merger agreement between MGM Mirage and Mandalay Resort Group to create the world's premiere resort casino operator is all about Las Vegas. At the same time, it also makes sense on a level greater than that. |
The Motley Fool August 4, 2005 Jeff Hwang |
Casino Earnings: Blah, Blah, Blah! Casino operators across the board are reporting record results every quarter. Expect the trend to continue. There are several legitimate "best players" in the gaming industry, and I recommend sticking to them. Just be wary of valuations and buy with a margin of safety. |
The Motley Fool June 1, 2009 Robert Steyer |
Gambling's China Syndrome Casino operators must balance Macau's lure of big profits with thorny local politics. |
The Motley Fool September 23, 2009 Robert Steyer |
Casino Stocks Defy Gravity Big run-ups by the major casino players mask fundamental weaknesses and uncertainties. |
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 November 25, 2009 Robert Steyer |
Icahn Bets on Vegas The legendary investor makes an initial bid on a bankrupt, partially built casino on the Las Vegas Strip. |
The Motley Fool December 15, 2009 Robert Steyer |
Where to Gamble in 2010? Las Vegas Sands could be the most exciting stock in 2010 -- either way up, or way down. |
The Motley Fool May 28, 2010 Dave Mock |
A Big Upgrade for International Game Technology This bullish call comes from more than just one analyst. |
The Motley Fool February 6, 2004 Jeff Hwang |
Borgata Boosts Boyd The new Borgata casino boosts cash flow and helps shape Boyd's image and direction. |
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 October 5, 2010 Travis Hoium |
Casinos Get Excited About Online Gaming The casino industry has turned a 180 and now supports online gaming. |
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 October 27, 2006 Nathan Slaughter |
Boyd Not Out of the Game Yet The No. 3 gaming firm unveils promising initiatives amid mixed third-quarter results. Investors, take note. |
The Motley Fool May 11, 2009 Robert Steyer |
Vacillating Las Vegas Shares of Las Vegas casino operators don't need much news to rise or fall dramatically -- but how long can this last? |
The Motley Fool October 27, 2004 Jeff Hwang |
Boyd Reaps Its Winnings Results from the Coast acquisition and the Borgata substantiate Boyd Gaming's rise. The casino operator saw third-quarter earnings climb from $0.15 per share last year to $0.38 per share, edging analyst estimates. |