Hot Stocks: Las Vegas Sands Corp. (NYSE: LVS) Has the Hot Hand Among Casino Operators

Las Vegas Sands Corp. (NYSE: LVS ) has gained more than 200% this year, rising from $14.94 at the beginning of January 2010 to close yesterday (Tuesday) at $47.23. Given that spectacular run, you might think that the LVS play is over - but it's not. In fact, investors would be wise to keep their money on the table. And here's why. Originating with the famous Sands Hotel in 1952, Las Vegas Sands has expanded into the luxury casino resort market in recent years, opening The Venetian Las Vegas resort in 1999.