Analyst initiates coverage

Analyst Todd Jordan of the Buckingham Research Group has initiated coverage of several major gaming companies.

Jordan has initiated a "strong buy" rating on Mandalay Resort Group, MGM MIRAGE and Argosy Gaming Co. and "accumulate" ratings on International Game Technology and Station Casinos Inc. Harrah's Entertainment Inc., Park Place Entertainment Corp., Aztar Corp. and Isle of Capri Casinos Inc. have "neutral" ratings.

Jordan was previously a gaming analyst with the investment banking firm Dresdner Kleinwort Wasserstein.

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