Marc Falcone
Marc Falcone
above came expected messy results slightly
All-in, we expected a messy quarter, and results came in slightly above our expectations.
believe business eve exceed fourth indicate low operators quarter strip vegas volumes year
Conversations with Strip operators indicate that business volumes over New Year's Eve in Las Vegas were up significantly year over year. Additionally, we believe expectations for the fourth quarter on the whole are low and operators could exceed them.
earnings messy near next possibly term
earnings could be messy over the near term and possibly impacted for the next 12 (months) to 24 months.
business economy french good limited local opposed population tourism
Broadly speaking, there is limited tourism in the French Quarter, as opposed to the population in the suburbs. It's encouraging for the local economy and I think they'll do a good business with construction workers.
ahead complete improving insider offering opening ownership quarter reducing sale third timing
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.
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We believe this is likely the first of several projects of similar size and scope, which we anticipate could Include Reno and Durango. We expect Station Casinos to provide a more detailed development outlook on the company's fourth-quarter earnings call (in January).
believe dependence economic factor gaming industry passage protective sources state valuable
We believe the state of Mississippi's dependence on the gaming industry will be an important factor in passage of legislation that is more protective of these two valuable sources of economic vitality.
believe factor local partner relationship
We believe the relationship with a local partner could be a particularly important factor in the decision.
business continue model outlook remain revenue shuffle
We continue to like Shuffle Master's longer-term outlook and remain comfortable with the company's business model and revenue mix.
believe casino company continue extensive national operator regional strategic
We continue to believe the acquisition would make strategic sense for Pinnacle, transforming it from a regional operator to a national casino company with an extensive development pipeline.
business convention displaced help stimulate vegas
Plus, Las Vegas will be the beneficiary of displaced convention business (from New Orleans), which will help stimulate demand.
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Las Vegas is one of the top destination getaways in North America and a great value compared with the alternatives such as Disney World, New York City and San Francisco.
area business certainly company concern depress exposure impact largest markets near pinnacle recent suffered
Much of the surrounding area and feeder markets suffered considerable damage, which could certainly depress business in the near term. Pinnacle has the largest exposure to the market, which is a concern considering the recent impact to the company from Katrina.
believing hard project time turn
I have a hard time believing they would turn away if the project were to come in at, say $1.3 billion.