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FULL HOUSE RESORTS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
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PART I – FINANCIAL INFORMATION
Item 1. Financial Statements
FULL HOUSE RESORTS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS (Unaudited)
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See condensed notes to consolidated financial statements.
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FULL HOUSE RESORTS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
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FULL HOUSE RESORTS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
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FULL HOUSE RESORTS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
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FULL HOUSE RESORTS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Unaudited)
1. ORGANIZATION
Organization. Formed as a Delaware corporation in 1987, Full House Resorts, Inc. owns, leases, operates, develops, manages, and/or invests in casinos and related hospitality and entertainment facilities. References in this document to “Full House,” the “Company,” “we,” “our,” or “us” refer to Full House Resorts, Inc. and its subsidiaries, except where stated or the context otherwise indicates.
The Company currently operates
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Bronco Billy’s Casino and Hotel |
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Chamonix Casino Hotel (under construction) | Cripple Creek, CO (near Colorado Springs) | |
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Rising Star Casino Resort |
| Rising Sun, IN (near Cincinnati) |
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Silver Slipper Casino and Hotel |
| Hancock County, MS (near New Orleans) |
Nevada | ||
Grand Lodge Casino |
| Incline Village, NV |
Stockman’s Casino |
| Fallon, NV (one hour east of Reno) |
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Three sports wagering websites (“skins”), all operating | Colorado | |
Three sports wagering websites (“skins”), two in operation | Indiana |
The Company manages its casinos based primarily on geographic regions within the United States. Our 2021 results reflect a change in our operating segments. We now break out our on-site and online sports wagering skins in Colorado and Indiana as a standalone segment, Contracted Sports Wagering. Certain reclassifications were made to 2020 amounts to conform to current-period presentation for enhanced comparability. Such reclassifications had no effect on the previously reported results of operations or financial position.
COVID-19 Pandemic Update. In March 2020, the World Health Organization declared the outbreak of the novel coronavirus as a pandemic (“COVID-19”). Although COVID-19 continues to spread throughout the U.S. and the world, vaccines designed to inhibit the severity and the spread of COVID-19 are now being distributed. As a result, the number of newly reported cases has declined in the U.S. in recent weeks, though new variants could result in a reversal of these trends. For example, the Delta variant of COVID-19 resulted in large increases in the number of COVID-19 cases as it spread globally. COVID-19 has resulted in the implementation of significant, government-imposed measures to prevent or reduce its spread, including travel restrictions, business restrictions, closing of borders, “shelter-in-place” orders and business closures. In March 2020, pursuant to state government orders, the Company temporarily closed all of its casino properties.
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As a result, the Company experienced a material decline in its revenues until its properties began reopening when permitted by local authorities. The reopening dates were:
● | Silver Slipper Casino and Hotel ― May 21, 2020 |
● | Grand Lodge Casino and Stockman’s Casino ― June 4, 2020 |
● | Bronco Billy’s Casino and Hotel ― June 15, 2020 |
● | Rising Star Casino Resort ― June 15, 2020. |
During the shutdown period, the Company evaluated labor, marketing and other costs at its businesses so that, upon reopening, its properties could reopen with significantly lower operating costs. As a result, the Company’s operating performance since reopening in mid-2020 has been stronger than pre-pandemic levels, despite business restrictions throughout its properties and certain pandemic-related additional costs. The extent to which the Company’s financial and operating results in future periods may be affected by COVID-19, including the Delta or other variants, will largely depend on future developments, which are highly uncertain and cannot be accurately predicted at this time. Significant uncertainties include the ability to operate; new information which may emerge concerning new strains of COVID-19 and their severity; vaccination rates among the population; the effectiveness of COVID-19 vaccines against variants; any additional actions imposed by governmental authorities (including the potential mandated vaccination or repeated testing of our employees) to contain or minimize the impact of COVID-19 and any variants; increased operating costs and constraints to implement sanitation and social distancing requirements; increased costs for materials due to supply chain constraints; and general economic conditions, among others.
The disruptions arising from COVID-19 continued to impact the Company during the three- and nine-months ended September 30, 2021. The duration and intensity of this global health emergency and related disruptions are uncertain. While each of the Company’s properties are currently open and operating restrictions further eased during the third quarter of 2021, the current economic and regulatory environment in each of the Company’s jurisdictions continues to evolve. For example, mask mandates for all employees and guests were re-introduced at our Nevada properties in July 2021 in compliance with recent orders from Nevada state government officials and, in November 2021, new national rules were announced that would require employers with more than 100 employees to ensure their workers are vaccinated against COVID-19 or undergo weekly testing. The manner in which governments will react as the global and regional impact of the COVID-19 pandemic changes over time is uncertain, and such actions could significantly alter the Company’s current operations.
2. BASIS OF PRESENTATION AND SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
Basis of Presentation. As permitted by the rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”), certain information and footnote disclosures normally included in financial statements prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles in the United States of America (“GAAP”) have been condensed or omitted. These consolidated financial statements should be read in conjunction with the Company’s 2020 annual consolidated financial statements and notes thereto included in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2020.
The interim consolidated financial statements of the Company included herein reflect all adjustments (consisting of normal recurring adjustments) that are, in the opinion of management, necessary to present fairly the financial position and results of operations for the interim periods presented. The results of operations for the interim periods are not necessarily indicative of annualized results for an entire year.
The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of Full House and its wholly-owned subsidiaries. All intercompany accounts and transactions have been eliminated in consolidation.
Fair Value and the Fair Value Input Hierarchy. Fair value measurements affect the Company’s accounting for net assets acquired in acquisition transactions and certain financial assets and liabilities. Fair value measurements are also used in the Company’s periodic assessments of long-lived tangible and intangible assets for possible impairment, including for property and equipment, goodwill, and other intangible assets. Fair value is defined as the expected price that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date.
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GAAP categorizes the inputs used for fair value into a three-level hierarchy:
● | Level 1: Observable inputs, such as quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities; |
● | Level 2: Comparable inputs other than quoted prices that are observable for similar assets or liabilities in less active markets; and |
● | Level 3: Unobservable inputs which may include metrics that market participants would use to estimate values, such as revenue and earnings multiples and relative rates of return. |
The Company utilizes Level 1 inputs when measuring the fair value of its 2028 Notes (see Note 5).
The Company utilizes Level 2 inputs when measuring the fair value of its asset purchases and acquisitions (see Note 4).
The Company utilizes Level 3 inputs when measuring the fair value of net assets acquired in business combination transactions, subsequent assessments for impairment, and most financial instruments, including but not limited to the estimated fair value of common stock warrants at issuance and for recurring changes in the related warrant liability (see Note 6).
Cash Equivalents and Restricted Cash. Cash equivalents include cash involved in operations and cash in excess of daily requirements that is invested in highly liquid, short-term investments with initial maturities of three months or less when purchased.
Restricted cash balances consist of funds initially totaling $
Accounts Receivable. Accounts receivable consist primarily of casino, hotel and other receivables, are typically non-interest bearing, and are carried net of an appropriate collection allowance to approximate fair value. Allowances for doubtful accounts are estimated based on specific review of customer accounts including the customers’ willingness and ability to pay and nature of collateral, if any, as well as historical collection experience and current economic and business conditions. Accounts are written off when management deems the account to be uncollectible and recoveries of accounts previously written off are recorded when received.
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At September 30, 2021, the balance in accounts receivables includes the sale of “free play” at Rising Star for $
Revenue Recognition of Accrued Club Points and Deferred Revenues
Accrued Club Points: Operating Revenues and Related Costs and Expenses. The Company’s revenues consist primarily of casino gaming, food and beverage, hotel, and other revenues (such as sports wagering, golf, RV park operations, and entertainment). The majority of the Company’s revenues are derived from casino gaming, principally slot machines.
Gaming revenue is the difference between gaming wins and losses, not the total amount wagered. The Company accounts for its gaming transactions on a portfolio basis as such wagers have similar characteristics and it would not be practical to view each wager on an individual basis.
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The Company sometimes provides discretionary complimentary goods and services (“discretionary comps”), primarily to casino customers. For these types of transactions, the Company allocates revenue to the department providing the complimentary goods or services based upon its estimated standalone selling price, offset by a reduction in casino revenues.
Many of the Company’s customers choose to earn points under its customer loyalty programs. As points are accrued, the Company defers a portion of its gaming revenue based on the estimated standalone value of loyalty points being earned by the customer. The standalone value of loyalty points is derived from the retail value of food, beverages, hotel rooms, and other goods or services for which such points may be redeemed. A liability related to these customer loyalty points is recorded, net of estimated breakage and other factors, until the customer redeems these points, primarily for “free casino play,” complimentary dining, or hotel stays. Such liabilities were approximately $
Revenue for food and beverage, hotel, and other revenue transactions is typically the net amount collected from customers for such goods and services, plus the retail value of (i) discretionary comps and (ii) comps provided in return for redemption of loyalty points. The Company records such revenue as the good or service is transferred to the customer. Additionally, the Company may collect deposits in advance for future hotel reservations or entertainment, among other services, which represent obligations of the Company until the service is provided to the customer.
Deferred Revenues: Market Access Fees from Sports Wagering Agreements. In 2019, the Company entered into several ten-year agreements with various unaffiliated companies allowing for online/mobile sports wagering within Indiana and Colorado, as well as on-site sports wagering at Rising Star and Bronco Billy’s casinos (the “Sports Agreements”). The contracts differ as to the percentages of revenues that we receive. Also, some contracts require payments in advance of the contract year, while others call for settlement in arrears. As part of these long-term Sports Agreements, the Company received $
Indiana. Two of the Company’s Sports Agreements commenced operations in December 2019 and April 2021, respectively. The contracted party for the remaining Sports Agreement is awaiting approval from the state gaming commission prior to commencing operations.
Colorado. The Company’s three Sports Agreements commenced online operations in June 2020, December 2020 and April 2021, respectively.
Deferred revenues also include a total of $
Such revenues consisted of the following, as discussed above:
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Income Taxes. For interim income tax reporting for the three- and nine-months ended September 30, 2021, the Company estimates its annual effective tax rate and applies it to its year-to-date pretax income or loss.
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Reclassifications. The Company made certain minor financial statement presentation reclassifications to prior-period amounts to conform to the current-period presentation. Such reclassifications had no effect on the previously reported results of operations or financial position.
Earnings (Loss) Per Share. Earnings (loss) per share is net income (loss) applicable to common stock divided by the weighted average number of common shares outstanding during the period. Diluted earnings per share reflects additional dilutive effects for all potentially-dilutive securities, including share-based awards outstanding under the Company’s stock compensation plan and warrants, using the treasury stock method.
Leases. The Company determines if a contract is or contains a lease at inception or modification of the agreement. A contract is or contains a lease if there are identified assets and the right to control the use of an identified asset is conveyed for a period of time in exchange for consideration. Control over the use of the identified asset means that the lessee has both the right to obtain substantially all of the economic benefits from the use of the asset and the right to direct the use of the asset.
For material leases with terms greater than a year, the Company records right-of-use (“ROU”) assets and lease liabilities on the balance sheet, as measured on a discounted basis. For finance leases, the Company recognizes interest expense associated with the lease liability and depreciation expense associated with the ROU asset; for operating leases, the Company recognizes straight-line rent expense.
The Company does not recognize ROU assets or lease liabilities for leases with a term of 12 months or less. However, costs related to short-term leases with terms greater than one month, which the Company deems material, are disclosed as a component of lease expenses when applicable. Additionally, the Company accounts for new and existing leases containing both lease and non-lease components (“embedded leases”) together as a
by asset class for gaming-related equipment; therefore, the Company does not allocate contract consideration to the separate lease and non-lease components based on their relative standalone prices.Finance and operating lease ROU assets and liabilities are recognized based on the present value of future minimum lease payments over the expected lease term at commencement. As the implicit rate is not determinable in most of the Company’s leases, management uses the Company’s incremental borrowing rate as estimated by third-party valuation specialists in determining the present value of future payments based on the information available at the commencement date and/or modification date. The expected lease terms include options to extend the lease when it is reasonably certain that the Company will exercise such options. Lease expense for minimum lease payments is recognized on a straight-line basis over the expected lease term for operating leases. For finance leases, the ROU asset depreciates on a straight-line basis over the shorter of the lease term or useful life of the ROU asset and the lease liability accretes interest based on the interest method using the discount rate determined at lease commencement.
Recent Accounting Pronouncements
Income Taxes. In December 2019, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued Accounting Standards Update No. 2019-12, “Income Taxes (Topic 740): Simplifying the Accounting for Income Taxes” (“ASU 2019-12”). This standard simplifies the accounting for income taxes and includes removal of certain exceptions to the general principles of ASC 740, Income Taxes, and updates and simplifies certain areas of the codification. ASU 2019-12 was effective for the Company beginning on January 1, 2021, but did not have a material impact on its financial statements upon adoption.
The Company believes that there are no other recently-issued accounting standards not yet effective that are currently likely to have a material impact on its financial statements.
3. LEASES
The Company has no leases in which it is the lessor. As lessee, the Company has
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residual value guarantees or material restrictive covenants, but the land lease at Silver Slipper does include contingent rent, as further discussed below.
Operating Leases
Silver Slipper Casino Land Lease through April 2058 and Options to Purchase. In 2004, the Company’s subsidiary, Silver Slipper Casino Venture, LLC, entered into a land lease with Cure Land Company, LLC for approximately
The Company executed a fourth amendment to the original lease with the landlord, effective March 2020, which granted a waiver of base rent for April and May of 2020. Such abatement totaled $
Bronco Billy’s / Chamonix Lease through January 2035 and Option to Purchase. Bronco Billy’s leases certain parking lots and buildings, including a portion of the hotel and casino, under a long-term lease. The lease term includes
Third Street Corner Building through August 2023 and Option to Purchase. The Company leased a nearby closed casino in August 2018 and reopened it in November 2018. The reopened casino did not produce enough incremental revenue to offset the incremental costs, and it was closed in September 2020. The Company has the right to purchase the casino at any time during the lease term, as extended. Currently, the purchase price is $
As part of the Chamonix development project, this building is currently used as office space for construction personnel, obviating the need for construction trailers. The lease includes a minimum
Grand Lodge Casino Lease through August 2023. The Company’s subsidiary, Gaming Entertainment (Nevada), LLC, has a lease with Incline Hotel, LLC, the owner of the Hyatt Regency Lake Tahoe Resort (“Hyatt Lake Tahoe”), to operate the Grand Lodge Casino. The lease was assigned to Incline Hotel, LLC when it purchased the Hyatt Lake Tahoe in September 2021. It is collateralized by the Company’s interests under the lease and property (as defined in the lease) and is subordinate to the liens of the 2028 Notes (see Note 5). The lessor currently has an option to purchase the Company’s leasehold interest and related operating assets of the Grand Lodge Casino, subject to assumption of applicable liabilities. The option price is an amount equal to the Grand Lodge Casino’s positive working capital, plus Grand Lodge Casino’s earnings before interest, income taxes, depreciation and amortization (“EBITDA”) for the
In July 2020, the Company executed a fifth amendment to the facilities lease that retroactively reduced rent amounts due during the closure period, specifically a
Corporate Office Lease through January 2025. The Company leases
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Finance Lease
Rising Star Casino Hotel Lease through October 2027 and Option to Purchase. The Company’s Indiana subsidiary, Gaming Entertainment (Indiana) LLC, leases a
The components of lease expense are as follows:
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Maturities of lease liabilities as of September 30, 2021 are summarized as follows:
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Other information related to lease term and discount rate is as follows:
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4. ACQUISITIONS
Cripple Creek Land and Real Estate Purchase. As part of the development of Chamonix, the Company purchased Carr Manor, a boutique hotel with
Additionally, on April 16, 2021, the Company purchased a lot and building near its operations in Cripple Creek, Colorado for $
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5. LONG-TERM DEBT
Long-term debt, related discounts and issuance costs consist of the following:
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Revolving Credit Facility due 2026 | $ | — | $ | — | ||
Senior Secured Notes due 2028(1) | | — | ||||
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