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Ask a Fool: Why Is Multimedia Games Taking Off?

The gaming equipment maker is hot. There's no reason for it to cool down.

By Rick Munarriz – May 28, 2013 at 11:05AM EST

In the following video, longtime Motley Fool contributor Rick Munarriz takes a question from a Fool reader, who asks: "Multimedia Games [(MGAM +0.00%)] is going up, up, and away. What's making the stock take off?"

Rick explains why Multimedia Games has done what gaming equipment rivals SHFL Entertainment (SHFL +0.00%) and WMS (NYSE: WMS) have failed to do. Yes, Multimedia Games commands a loftier valuation than seasoned vet IGT (IGT +2.00%), but growth rates still matter.

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About the Author

Rick Munarriz
Rick Munarriz is a contributing Motley Fool stock analyst and long-time contributor to the company’s free offerings and premium investing services, including Rule Breakers and Supernova. He has analyzed stocks across media and entertainment, retail and restaurants, and emerging technologies for The Motley Fool for 30 years. Rick holds an MBA from the University of Miami, once traveled the country with his band Paris By Air, and on weekends he can be seen on stage at Just The Funny theater in Miami as an improv comedy performer and co-owner. He is a regular guest on CNBC, Fox Business, BBC, and NPR for his expert stock analysis. He lives with his family in Miami and Celebration, Florida.
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