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Q: Gambling is now legal in 8 US states and the trend is for additional states to legalize gambling. According to John Affleck, a sport journalism professor at Penn State, during March Madness, 47 million adults in the US will wager $8.5 billion, including 4.7 million adults for the first time. Much of this betting will be on mobile apps. Is Stars Group a player in this market and if so, how big a player?
How well are they positioned for future growth in the US market?
Also, does Stars have a robust mobile app or is the majority of it's businesses conducted on desk top computers?
Read Answer Asked by mitchell on March 25, 2019
Q: Hi,
after trading over $71/share in February, the stock is down more or less 10% since their earnings release. I thought they had a good quarter and I was happy with another dividend increase.
In your opinion, what may be factors explaining this downtrend? Is this more related to the sector rather than company specific?
Also, I don't have a full position in the stock. Would this be an opportunity to increase my position or given the price action, is it better to wait and see where things settle? To be honest, I see the market telling me to stay away for now.
Appreciate your opinion as always.
Thanks,
Dan
Read Answer Asked by Daniel on March 25, 2019
Q: Hello,
I have held FSZ for a few years now (small position of less around 1%). The share price has not moved basically since mid-2013. I am very happy with the dividend (another increase this quarter) and it appears to me they are a well managed company.

I know they operate in a sector that is not favorable but are there any catalysts on the horizon that might be a positive for the share price in the mid to long term or should one simply hold this for the income?

Would National Bank eventually buy this out (I know this is speculation but had to ask)?

And, what would be a good target % to hold in a well diversified income portfolio inside an RRSP for the average investor? I have full positions in BNS and SLF.

Thanks,
Dan
Read Answer Asked by Daniel on March 25, 2019
Q: To take Goodman's "grandchildren" analogy to heart, then, ... I'm assuming he's telling us to bail if we don't have grandkids? : /

What if our grandkids are already taken care of, and we'd like to see better results now?

Five years seems to be an awfully long time for compost to ferment, in my mind. I'm an organic gardener, so no disrespect intended here. ; )

Your thoughts, please, on his silly analogy. This slow-burning genius seems to be fizzling out, like a dud firecracker. Surely investors deserve a little something for being so patient -- maybe even a little respect.

Read Answer Asked by Sylvia on March 25, 2019
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