14-Nov-06. Gambling on a hot streak. National Post, FP1.

The Global Gaming Expo is an annual casino industry convention and trade show that is taking place this week in Las Vegas. This article reports that U.S. gambling companies are celebrating an extremely profitable year due to rising hotel room rates, increased non-gambling sales, and brisk levels of play. Domestic and international expansion plans unveiled by companies such as MGM Mirage are among the most ambitious yet.