• | For the fourth quarter of 2018, net revenues at Silver Slipper Casino and Hotel rose 20.2% to $17.5 million and Adjusted Property EBITDA climbed 73.7% to $3.0 million. Silver Slipper continued to benefit in the quarter from new marketing initiatives and the opening of its newest amenities, including the Oyster Bar in mid-2017 and a new sports betting area in August 2018. Additionally, the fourth quarter of 2017 was adversely impacted by severe cold in the area, as well as the temporary closure of the casino due to the passage of Hurricane Nate. For the year, Silver |
• | At Rising Star Casino Resort, net revenues of $12.0 million for the fourth quarter of 2018 compare to $12.3 million in the prior-year period. Adjusted Property EBITDA improved significantly, despite the revenue decline, to $0.7 million from near zero in the fourth quarter of 2017, reflecting management changes, a focus on cost controls, and improved weather. For the full-year period, Rising Star's Adjusted Property EBITDA improved 4.8% to $2.8 million from $2.7 million, despite a small decline in revenues. The full-year results reflect adverse weather in the first quarter of 2018, including a brief closure related to elevated river levels. This was offset, in part, by the Rising Star RV Park, which opened in August 2017, and our new ferry service between Rising Star and Boone County, Kentucky, which began operations in September 2018. |
• | In late-September 2018, the Company began its new ferry service at Rising Star, which provides service for up to ten vehicles per trip, with an estimated four round-trips per hour, between Boone County, Kentucky, and Rising Sun, Indiana. Through the use of our new ferry service, Rising Star is now the closest casino to many residents of Boone County, which is being emphasized in the casino's marketing. The Rising Star ferry webcam can be accessed at www.RisingStarCasino.com. |
• | At Bronco Billy's Casino and Hotel, net revenues increased 4.8% to $6.4 million in the fourth quarter of 2018. Adjusted Property EBITDA of $0.5 million for the fourth quarter of 2018 reflects adverse weather that affected the New Year's holiday weekend. For the fourth quarter of 2017, Adjusted Property EBITDA was $0.7 million. For the full year, net revenues rose 2.7% to $26.9 million. Adjusted Property EBITDA of $3.9 million in 2018 compares to $4.8 million in the prior-year period. The Company is now making certain operating modifications to improve results in 2019 as it builds its new parking garage and prepares to build its planned hotel and casino improvements. |
• | On November 1, 2018, we opened the new Christmas Casino & Inn by Bronco Billy’s. Located near the existing Bronco Billy’s complex in Cripple Creek, the Christmas Casino & Inn consists of the Company-owned Imperial Hotel and the newly-leased Imperial Casino, both of which were renamed and rebranded with a year-round Christmas theme. The new Christmas Casino represents the first new gaming product in Cripple Creek in more than 10 years and includes a 17-foot rotating Christmas pyramid custom-built in Germany, a 15-foot Christmas tree trimmed with more than 800 ornaments, nearly a quarter mile of garland throughout the casino, a cuckoo-clock wall, a unique fiber optic ceiling which simulates shooting stars in the night sky, numerous nine-foot-tall nutcracker soldiers, and other festive design elements. Unlike the Christmas Casino in Indiana, the Company's Christmas Casino & Inn in Colorado will retain that theme on a year-round basis. For photos and additional details on the Christmas Casino & Inn, please visit www.ChristmasCasinoAndInn.com. |
• | Also, as previously noted, the Company continues to develop its plans for a significant expansion at Bronco Billy's, including a new luxury hotel tower, spa, parking garage, convention and entertainment center, and high-end restaurant. This expansion will integrate seamlessly with the existing Bronco Billy’s casino, part of which will be expanded and improved. In mid-2018, the Company received final approvals from the Cripple Creek City Council, including approval of a development agreement related to the expansion. In October 2018, the Company was granted its motion to dismiss a competitor's lawsuit related to the project. Accordingly, the Company is finalizing its construction plans for the parking garage, with completion expected near the end of 2019. We anticipate that construction of Phase Two, consisting of a new four-star hotel, spa, and convention and entertainment space, as well as an expansion and renovation of the casino, will begin once we complete Phase One's parking garage, as much of today's surface parking lots will be utilized in the expanded Bronco Billy's facility. We expect completion of the entire project in 2021, contingent upon receipt of financing on acceptable terms, among other contingencies. For renderings of the proposed expansion, as well as a presentation discussing the Company's analysis of the Cripple Creek market, please visit the investor section of www.fullhouseresorts.com and click on "News and Events/Presentations." |
• | The Northern Nevada segment consists of the Grand Lodge and Stockman’s casinos. Combined, Northern Nevada's net revenues were $4.9 million for the fourth quarter of both 2018 and 2017. Adjusted Property EBITDA grew 113.9% to $0.8 million from $0.4 million for the same periods, respectively. The Northern Nevada segment benefited from a normal ski season at Grand Lodge, which relies on visitation to the area's ski resorts over the winter months. The ski season in the prior-year period had much less snow than normal. For the year, net revenues declined to $19.6 million from $21.2 million, principally due to the effect of the new revenue recognition accounting standard on Grand Lodge's financial statements, where third-party payments for hotel guestrooms, food, and beverages are now |
• | In Indiana, the Company continues to explore opportunities to develop a new casino in Terre Haute, Indiana. The state legislature is currently considering several changes in casino legislation, including legalization of a possible casino in Terre Haute. Should such a bill become law, we intend to compete with all interested operators to present the best proposal for Terre Haute and for Indiana. There is no certainty that any casino legislation will pass or, if so, that it will allow competition on fair terms for such an opportunity. |
• | In 2018, the New Mexico Racing Commission announced a competitive process regarding the issuance of the state's sixth racing license. In accordance with that process, the Company formally presented its racetrack casino proposal -- La Posada del Llano -- to the Commission in October and November of 2018. The Racing Commission commissioned an independent study that was released publicly and concluded that the Full House proposal was superior to the other four proposals in most respects. In December 2018, another company competing for the license filed an injunction against the Commission making a decision. Due to this outstanding litigation, it is unknown as to when a decision will be made regarding the issuance of the racetrack license. If selected by the Commission, La Posada is expected to include a racetrack featuring a unique "Moving Grandstand," an 18-hole championship golf course, a casino with up to 750 slot machines, and a 300-guestroom hotel, among other items. For renderings and additional details on our proposal, please visit www.LaPosadaNewMexico.com. |
• | The Company maintains a Facebook page to provide work-in-progress photos to investors of our various growth projects and other activities. To access that Facebook page, please visit www.facebook.com/FHResorts. |
FULL HOUSE RESORTS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS (In thousands, except per share data) (Unaudited) | |||||||||||||||
Three Months Ended December 31, | Year Ended December 31, | ||||||||||||||
2018 | 2017 | 2018 | 2017 | ||||||||||||
Revenues | |||||||||||||||
Casino (1) | $ | 27,944 | $ | 33,793 | $ | 114,313 | $ | 144,495 | |||||||
Food and beverage (1) | 8,965 | 7,712 | 35,058 | 32,471 | |||||||||||
Hotel (1) | 2,416 | 2,139 | 9,864 | 8,863 | |||||||||||
Other operations | 1,365 | 1,194 | 4,641 | 4,444 | |||||||||||
Gross revenues | 40,690 | 44,838 | 163,876 | 190,273 | |||||||||||
Less promotional allowances (1) | — | (7,038 | ) | — | (29,006 | ) | |||||||||
Net revenues | 40,690 | 37,800 | 163,876 | 161,267 | |||||||||||
Operating costs and expenses | |||||||||||||||
Casino (1) | 11,452 | 18,749 | 45,752 | 76,305 | |||||||||||
Food and beverage (1) | 9,435 | 2,931 | 38,619 | 12,528 | |||||||||||
Hotel (1) | 2,511 | 258 | 10,358 | 1,084 | |||||||||||
Other operations (1) | 1,128 | 590 | 3,434 | 1,923 | |||||||||||
Selling, general and administrative (1) | 12,501 | 13,583 | 48,694 | 53,485 | |||||||||||
Preopening costs | 134 | — | 274 | — | |||||||||||
Project development and acquisition costs | 286 | 46 | 843 | 284 | |||||||||||
Depreciation and amortization | 2,097 | 2,173 | 8,397 | 8,602 | |||||||||||
Loss (gain) on disposal of assets, net | — | — | 79 | (1 | ) | ||||||||||
39,544 | 38,330 | 156,450 | 154,210 | ||||||||||||
Operating income (loss) | 1,146 | (530 | ) | 7,426 | 7,057 | ||||||||||
Other (expense) income, net | |||||||||||||||
Interest expense, net of amounts capitalized | (2,787 | ) | (2,755 | ) | (10,306 | ) | (10,856 | ) | |||||||
Loss on extinguishment of debt | — | — | (2,673 | ) | — | ||||||||||
Adjustment to fair value of warrants | 785 | (1,107 | ) | 1,671 | (1,379 | ) | |||||||||
Other | (13 | ) | — | (13 | ) | — | |||||||||
(2,015 | ) | (3,862 | ) | (11,321 | ) | (12,235 | ) | ||||||||
Loss before income taxes | (869 | ) | (4,392 | ) | (3,895 | ) | (5,178 | ) | |||||||
Income tax expense (benefit) | 120 | (702 | ) | 476 | (150 | ) | |||||||||
Net loss | $ | (989 | ) | $ | (3,690 | ) | $ | (4,371 | ) | $ | (5,028 | ) | |||
Basic loss per share | $ | (0.04 | ) | $ | (0.16 | ) | $ | (0.17 | ) | $ | (0.22 | ) | |||
Diluted loss per share | $ | (0.07 | ) | $ | (0.16 | ) | $ | (0.23 | ) | $ | (0.22 | ) | |||
Basic weighted average number of common shares outstanding | 26,932 | 22,899 | 26,012 | 22,883 | |||||||||||
Diluted weighted average number of common shares outstanding | 27,271 | 22,899 | 26,461 | 22,883 |
(1) | On January 1, 2018, the Company adopted Accounting Standards Codification No. 606, Revenue from Contracts with Customers ("ASC 606"), using the modified retrospective method, which impacts the comparability of these line items. See the following page of this release for further details. |
Three Months Ended December 31, 2018 | Three Months Ended December 31, 2017 As Reported | ||||||||||||||
As Reported | Balances without Adoption of ASC 606 | Effect of Change Higher/(Lower) | |||||||||||||
Statement of Operations | |||||||||||||||
Revenues | |||||||||||||||
Casino (1)(2) | $ | 27,944 | $ | 36,303 | $ | (8,359 | ) | $ | 33,793 | ||||||
Food and beverage (1)(2) | 8,965 | 8,730 | 235 | 7,712 | |||||||||||
Hotel (1)(2) | 2,416 | 2,215 | 201 | 2,139 | |||||||||||
Promotional allowances (1)(2) | — | (7,921 | ) | 7,921 | (7,038 | ) | |||||||||
Costs and expenses | |||||||||||||||
Casino (1)(3) | 11,452 | 18,728 | (7,276 | ) | 18,749 | ||||||||||
Food and beverage (3) | 9,435 | 2,827 | 6,608 | 2,931 | |||||||||||
Hotel (3) | 2,511 | 402 | 2,109 | 258 | |||||||||||
Other operations (3) | 1,128 | 707 | 421 | 590 | |||||||||||
Selling, general and administrative (3) | 12,501 | 14,367 | (1,866 | ) | 13,583 | ||||||||||
Operating income (loss) | 1,146 | 1,144 | 2 | (530 | ) | ||||||||||
Loss before income taxes | (869 | ) | (871 | ) | 2 | (4,392 | ) | ||||||||
Net loss | (989 | ) | (991 | ) | 2 | (3,690 | ) |
Year Ended December 31, 2018 | Year Ended December 31, 2017 As Reported | ||||||||||||||
As Reported | Balances without Adoption of ASC 606 | Effect of Change Higher/(Lower) | |||||||||||||
Statement of Operations | |||||||||||||||
Revenues | |||||||||||||||
Casino (1)(2) | $ | 114,313 | $ | 147,366 | $ | (33,053 | ) | $ | 144,495 | ||||||
Food and beverage (1)(2) | 35,058 | 34,607 | 451 | 32,471 | |||||||||||
Hotel (1)(2) | 9,864 | 9,043 | 821 | 8,863 | |||||||||||
Promotional allowances (1)(2) | — | (30,889 | ) | 30,889 | (29,006 | ) | |||||||||
Costs and expenses | |||||||||||||||
Casino (1)(3) | 45,752 | 75,912 | (30,160 | ) | 76,305 | ||||||||||
Food and beverage (3) | 38,619 | 12,354 | 26,265 | 12,528 | |||||||||||
Hotel (3) | 10,358 | 1,383 | 8,975 | 1,084 | |||||||||||
Other operations (3) | 3,434 | 1,994 | 1,440 | 1,923 | |||||||||||
Selling, general and administrative (3) | 48,694 | 56,085 | (7,391 | ) | 53,485 | ||||||||||
Operating income | 7,426 | 7,447 | (21 | ) | 7,057 | ||||||||||
Loss before income taxes | (3,895 | ) | (3,874 | ) | (21 | ) | (5,178 | ) | |||||||
Net loss | (4,371 | ) | (4,350 | ) | (21 | ) | (5,028 | ) |
(1) | On January 1, 2018, the Company adopted Accounting Standards Codification No. 606, Revenue from Contracts with Customers ("ASC 606"), using the modified retrospective method. ASC 606 changed the accounting for loyalty points earned by and communicated to customers through the loyalty program. Previously, the estimated liability for unredeemed points was accrued based on the estimated value of the service or merchandise to be provided, adjusted for the fact that many of such points are never redeemed (i.e. the estimated "breakage") and, in some cases, price adjustments provided to customers redeeming points. The accrual for the liability was created with an offset to the casino department. When the points were redeemed, the accrual was reduced and the casino department was offset by a like amount. The department providing the goods or service also recorded the revenues, which were then offset by "promotional allowances." |
(2) | ASC 606 also changed the accounting for revenues. The Company historically reported revenue for goods and services provided free to gaming customers as gross revenue for the relevant department. Such amounts were then aggregated as "promotional allowances," a contra-revenue account that was then subtracted to arrive at net revenues. Under ASC 606, the Company now records the value of such complimentaries as a reduction to gaming revenues, rather than an offset against total gross revenues. |
(3) | The cost of providing complimentaries is no longer reclassified from the department that provides the complimentaries to the casino department. The expenses of each department remain in that department. |
Three Months Ended | Year Ended | ||||||||||||||
December 31, | December 31, | ||||||||||||||
2018 | 2017 | 2018 | 2017 | ||||||||||||
Net Revenues | |||||||||||||||
Silver Slipper Casino and Hotel | $ | 17,462 | $ | 14,526 | $ | 69,350 | $ | 64,046 | |||||||
Rising Star Casino Resort | 11,983 | 12,254 | 47,966 | 49,751 | |||||||||||
Bronco Billy's Casino and Hotel | 6,374 | 6,081 | 26,931 | 26,222 | |||||||||||
Northern Nevada Casinos | 4,871 | 4,939 | 19,629 | 21,248 | |||||||||||
$ | 40,690 | $ | 37,800 | $ | 163,876 | $ | 161,267 | ||||||||
Adjusted Property EBITDA(1) and Adjusted EBITDA | |||||||||||||||
Silver Slipper Casino and Hotel | $ | 2,988 | $ | 1,720 | $ | 12,126 | $ | 10,733 | |||||||
Rising Star Casino Resort | 706 | 7 | 2,806 | 2,678 | |||||||||||
Bronco Billy's Casino and Hotel | 495 | 667 | 3,919 | 4,758 | |||||||||||
Northern Nevada Casinos | 849 | 397 | 3,375 | 2,789 | |||||||||||
Adjusted Property EBITDA | 5,038 | 2,791 | 22,226 | 20,958 | |||||||||||
Corporate | (1,264 | ) | (974 | ) | (4,575 | ) | (4,491 | ) | |||||||
Adjusted EBITDA | $ | 3,774 | $ | 1,817 | $ | 17,651 | $ | 16,467 | |||||||
Depreciation and amortization | (2,097 | ) | (2,173 | ) | (8,397 | ) | (8,602 | ) | |||||||
Preopening costs | (134 | ) | — | (274 | ) | — | |||||||||
Project development and acquisition costs | (286 | ) | (46 | ) | (843 | ) | (284 | ) | |||||||
Gain (loss) on asset disposals, net | — | — | (79 | ) | 1 | ||||||||||
Share-based compensation | (111 | ) | (128 | ) | (632 | ) | (525 | ) | |||||||
Operating income (loss) | 1,146 | (530 | ) | 7,426 | 7,057 | ||||||||||
Other (expense) income | |||||||||||||||
Interest expense, net of amounts capitalized | (2,787 | ) | (2,755 | ) | (10,306 | ) | (10,856 | ) | |||||||
Loss on extinguishment of debt | — | — | (2,673 | ) | — | ||||||||||
Adjustment to fair value of warrants | 785 | (1,107 | ) | 1,671 | (1,379 | ) | |||||||||
Other | (13 | ) | — | (13 | ) | — | |||||||||
(2,015 | ) | (3,862 | ) | (11,321 | ) | (12,235 | ) | ||||||||
Loss before income taxes | (869 | ) | (4,392 | ) | (3,895 | ) | (5,178 | ) | |||||||
Income tax (expense) benefit | (120 | ) | 702 | (476 | ) | 150 | |||||||||
Net loss | $ | (989 | ) | $ | (3,690 | ) | $ | (4,371 | ) | $ | (5,028 | ) |
(1) | The Company utilizes Adjusted Property EBITDA as the measure of segment operating profit in assessing performance and allocating resources at the reportable segment level. |