- A continuing recovery in the replacement market, coupled with a growing number of new openings and expansions should create a favorable fundamental backdrop for the slot manufacturers for the next few years
- We estimate that slot shipments to North America will grow to 90k in 2012 and surpass 105k in 2013- representing a material increase over the past 3 years where slot shipments have teetered in the 62-71k range
- Mid-to-high single digit replacement growth should be supported by aging slot floors and a more competitive environment driven by new openings. Growth in new and expansion units will be propelled by Canadian RFP's, new casinos/slot tracks opening up in Ohio, and VLTs in IL
