Stocks in gambling related companies are still clearly struggling in this current crisis. Analysis of Las Vegas stocks in the monthly gaming index lost 2.9% in June. Nobody is looking at any recovery soon with all gaming companies looking afar for the day where gamblers will return to the tables.

In the June index of 10 gambling companies fell 7 points to 233.03, with the index hitting 667.90 in October 2007 and feel as low as 189.5 in march. Although the lowest drops may be over, there is no sign of hitting the peaks again. Of the stocks concerned, most of the big casinos like MGM Mirage, Wynn ResortsLtd, Boy Gaming Copr and Las Vegas Sands Corp are included in the analysis. These big companies are often looked up as the indicator of the entire industry due to their size and influence.

The overall numbers in Vegas are still continually declining which leads to lower gambling revenue and higher room vacancies. Less people are taking lavish holidays, with unemployment in the economy influencing gambling numbers heavily. The biggest falls of the June were with MGM Mirage which feel 25.4percent to $6.91, Boyd Gaming feel 13.6 percent to $9.08, Pinnacle Entertainment lost 10.1 percent in June, falling to $10.62. Casinos to look to more stimulus in the economy and greater confidence before the good times roll back in.

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