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Blair WilsonGateway Casinos Income FundGCI.UN.TOSELLJan 18, 2005

Have been very successful in raising distribution in the past and expects a jump to $1.57 in 2005. Has a 3 sector underperform.
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SELL
Has been the subject of a takeover offer by private equity. It is unlikely there will be a higher bid. If you own, take your profit and move on.
BUY ON WEAKNESS
Casinos, primarily in B.C. and Alberta. Trading in line with its US comparables. Expanding their flagship in Burnaby with a hotel that adds an element of risk. Would prefer it around $15.
WEAK BUY
It has had a great year. It is a small cap business. It might advance a little. If you are a risk taker you might want to consider this trust.
HOLD
At these prices, it's dead money for a year. Likes it, but doesn't expect any growth. Having a little bit of trouble meeting their construction timeline on the new hotel/casino, which will probably affect earnings in the short-term. 8% percent yield.
BUY
This is more of a longer term play. Not going to get a lot of upside in the unit price over the next 6/12 months. Facing a number of operating challenges. The number of slot machines in the Vancouver area has more than quadrupled. Stable income stream. Limited capital expenditures needed.
TOP PICK
Possibly a slightly risky play, but over the long-term a good place to be. The company has a number of short-term challenges. A lot of new competition has come into the Vancouver area.
BUY
Has had a pretty dramatic correction. Stumbled in the 1st quarter and a little bit in the 2nd because the competitive environment in Vancouver has become very tough. The growth is going to take some time. At a level where most of the downside is reflected in the price. Long term, really likes the stock as it is well suited to the trust model.
HOLD
The market in this sector is becoming over crowded. Expects this stock will bounce back in the short term.
BUY
Longer term, the casino business, particularily in B.C. is a very good model. Basically all the capital expenditures are funded by the provincial government and in turn they get a fairly big chunk of the operating profits. Long term, it is very well positioned. Shorter term, it will continue to face some challenges in competition. Not a bad entry point.
WEAK BUY
Longer term it's a great name to hold. Owner/ opperator of casinos in B.C. They are expanding casinos, but have run into obstacles. Anticipated growth has been delayed.
TRADE
Has been on a bit of a roller coaster ride over the past year. Extremely high potential for growth in this area because of the B.C. government's expansion of the number of casinos. Since the last quarter, this stock has come off significantly.
BUY
Good business that is well suited to the income trust model. Has been an enormous amount of expansion in British Columbia and they are an active participant. Could see some consolidation in this area and they are well positioned to take part.
BUY
Likes the name longer term as the business model is very suitable for a trust structure. Very stable revenues and cash flows. Minimal capital expenditures in British Columbia as the government has a fund set up for casinos. A bit of a disappointing 1st quarter result. Could be some continued volatility, but longer term is positive on it.
BUY
A perfect model for a trust. Very low capital expenditures and very strong cash flow; therefor the ability to push off very high distributions. Last quarter's numbers were a little disappointing because of competition so the trust has pulled back. Should be able to wade through it with a little more marketing and aggression.
BUY
Likes this one a great deal. Enormously profitable.