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Industry Report Card: Fundamentals Still Remain Favorable For U.S. Gaming, Lodging & Leisure Sector Jul 06
Standard & Poors, July 2006
Abstract
The U.S. gaming industry will likely experience mid-single-digit revenue growth for 2006, despite a slowing economy, higher interest rates and energy costs, and a moderating housing market. However, Standard & Poor's Ratings Services does expect the rate of revenue growth for gaming companies to slow in the coming quarters. Still, our longer-term view, with regard to industry fundamentals, remains positive. Gaming companies benefit from a number of established advantages, such as favorable demographic trends in the U.S., expected continued growth in leisure travel and activities, and regulatory limitations which help to keep overall supply growth in check. Despite the expectation for a healthy, although somewhat slower growing, near-term operating environment, gaming companies will also need to demonstrate their ability and...
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