** Bernstein resumes Spanish gaming operator Cirsa CIRSA.MC at "outperform" with a 19.3 euro target price on a balanced business and geographical mix in a fragmented market
** It notes the group operates in an "under-penetrated and fragmented" 33 billion euro ($38.95 billion) market especially across its main geographies in Europe and Latin America
** It adds that this position is supported by a well-balanced business and geographical mix with earnings primarily driven by casinos alongside slots and a growing online betting unit
** Bernstein highlights that Spain generates nearly half of its EBITDA while Latin America accounts for 40%
** It also emphasizes that the group is run by a "top-quality Spanish management team" that possesses extensive international experience in the gaming sector
** Out of 10 analysts that cover Cirsa, 10 rate the stock "strong buy" or "buy" - LSEG data
($1 = 0.8472 euros)
(Reporting by Marta Serafinko in Gdansk)
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