Shuffle Master, Inc. (SHFL)

The economy will eventually come back and since the beginning of time man will always gamble. In time vegas and the like will see travel pick up.

Downthumb. Good cash flow. Nominal to high debt ratio. Very high margins. 19% growth rate. HIgh valuations. Margin uncertaintly regarding sustainability of gambling growth rate and also of competitive advantage.

In addition to its line of card shuffling machines, Shufflemaster is the leading manufacturer of "Virtual Dealer" Table Game machines. These products will be in demand in those jurisdictions that have taken the position that traditional table games (with a "live" croupier or dealer) are unacceptable, but those that can be equated or function like a VLT (video lottery terminal) are fine, will be prime customers of SHFL.

reading the fools boards and present caps rating

Comeback kids.

Shuffle Master is an established name in the gaming market. The growing overseas gaming industry should boost SHFL's market share.

Stock has really tumbled although every casino in america uses their products. Just betting that it will rise as it can't go down much more.

A company that is always on my radar.

Transitioning to recurring revenue model, tough in the short term, cash money long term.

Stay away...these guys are in a patent infringement lawsuit with Bally.

Details at http://news.moneycentral.msn.com/provider/providerarticle.aspx?feed=PR&date=20080325&id=8379552

Not to mention the fact that I don't believe casino gaming suppliers are necessarily poised for growth in the next year.

Good company with multiple types of revenue streams (although all within the gaming industry). I think that the stock has been beaten down too far. SHFL deserves some lumps for a bad acquisition and hit-and-miss execution, but the foundation for a strong company is there. I expect the stock to turn around and/or SHFL to be acquired in the next couple of years, but would buy & hold and be okay with either outcome.

Beaten down.
They are making their transition to the renting model.
Electronic Table games are growing.

Stock has declined more than 65% from 1 year ago, which places the company in an oversold position in my opinion. SmartMoney shows an Enterprise Value of $547 million, but market cap is only $318 million. Even a partial correction to the upside would yield solid returns. 'Nother note: SHFL earns its money from the gaming business, which isn't going away any time soon. Continued popularity of Texas Hold'em poker should help drive continued sales of the company's card shuffling equipment.

Shufflemaster is a good company, but it does not have what it takes to continue outperformance in the long run.

I believe Shuffle Master is perfect takeover candidate for IGT, Aristocrat, WMS Gaming, or one of the Slot Printer manufactures or even a manufacturer of gaming tables.

The price is Right for a takeover or a merger.

My bet is on IGT OR EVEN Atlantic City based

A.C. Coin and Slot. WHY NOT!!!

company is finally focusing on its main strengths and is trading at its 52 week low.

CALL ME CRAZY, BUT I'M PREDICTING THAT SHFL WILL SHOCK THE WORLD ON 9/6/07 WHEN THEY REPORT

QUARTERLY EARNINGS WITH AT LEAST A $.I8 EPS. AMONG OTHER FACTORS, I'M BASING MY PREDICTION ON

THE FACT THAT THEY'VE BEEN BUSY INSTALLING THEIR ELECTRONIC TABLE GAMES IN THE FEW PENNSYL-

VANIA RACINOS THAT ARE NOW OPERATING ( PA. SLOT MACHINE TOTAL EXPECTED TO BE APPROX. 64,000)

& RECENTLY RECEIVED N.J. CASINO CONTROL COMMISSION'S TESTING LAB'S APPROVAL TO BEGIN PLACING

TRIAL UNITS ON ATLANTIC CITY CASINO'S FLOORS. AT APPROX. $200,000.00 EACH , IF THEY ARE RECEIVED

AND BECOME AS POPULAR AS THEY ARE IN DELAWARE , SHFL STOCK SHOULD ROCKET HIGHER NEXT

MONTH.

Way too much debt, and making poor deals, with no new product of its own.

These guys suck too