While Mexico's ban on casino gambling appears secure for the time being, the country has nevertheless emerged as one of the world's hottest markets for video game manufacturers. South-of-the-border installations of so-called "electronic bingo" games have topped more than 10,000 machines and should approach or exceed 15,000 by the end of 2006, according to manufacturers' estimates. One supplier projects the market could grow to 50,000 machines in the next five years.
