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7 Highest-Rated Gaming Stocks

The Las Vegas strip is booming, and gaming stocks have followed right along.

Investor's Business Daily tracks 41 companies in its Leisure-Gaming/Equipment industry group (which also includes manufacturers of slot machines, card shufflers and other equipment). Combined, these stocks have nearly tripled since hitting a low in July 2002. They've remained in good shape despite the stock market's softness this year.

Within this powerful industry, IBD found the stocks with highest earnings growth and price performance, using its Earnings Per Share and Relative Price Strength Ratings. (Stocks trading under $15 were excluded.)

Sin City is holding on to its title as the gambling capital despite increased competition, such as online wagering. Also, many states have legalized gambling. But legalization also opened up new markets for many gaming companies. A series of recent merger deals may strengthen the industry further.

Thousands more hotel rooms are planned in Vegas. The city's hotel occupancy rate remains near capacity despite higher lodging rates. And it's higher than a year ago, when there were fewer rooms.

Meanwhile, many Americans are getting hooked on poker. Several cable-TV shows cover poker matches featuring celebrities or top players. Two poker books are in Amazon.com's top 130 sellers.

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