UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
Form 10-Q
(Mark One)
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QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 |
For the quarterly period ended June 30, 2010
or
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TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 |
For the transition period from to
Commission File No. 1-32583
FULL HOUSE RESORTS, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
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Delaware
(State or other jurisdiction
of incorporation or organization)
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13-3391527
(I.R.S. Employer
Identification No.) |
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4670 S. Fort Apache, Ste. 190 |
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Las Vegas, Nevada
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89147 |
(Address of principal executive offices)
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(Zip Code) |
(702) 221-7800
(Registrants telephone number, including area code)
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant: (1) has filed all reports required to be
filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months
(or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has
been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days. Yes þ No o
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically and posted on
its corporate Web site, if any, every Interactive Data File required to be submitted and posted
pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T (§232.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months
(or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit and post such files). Yes
o No o
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated
filer, or a non-accelerated filer, or smaller reporting company. See definition of large
accelerated filer, accelerated filer and small reporting company in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange
Act. (Check one):
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Large Accelerated Filer o
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Accelerated Filer o
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Non Accelerated Filer o
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Smaller reporting company þ |
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(Do not check if a smaller reporting company) |
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Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule
12b-2 of the Exchange Act). Yes o No þ
As
of August 6, 2010, there were 18,007,681 shares of Common Stock, $.0001 par value per
share, outstanding.
FULL HOUSE RESORTS, INC.
INDEX
2
FULL HOUSE RESORTS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
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June 30, |
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December 31, |
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2010 |
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2009 |
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(Unaudited) |
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ASSETS |
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Current assets |
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Cash and equivalents |
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$ |
15,353,306 |
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$ |
9,198,399 |
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Notes receivable related to tribal casino project |
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4,682,420 |
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Accounts receivable, net of allowance for doubtful accounts of $0 and $1,072 |
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1,663,282 |
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1,802,100 |
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Prepaid expenses |
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640,987 |
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372,735 |
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Deferred tax asset |
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101,071 |
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136,126 |
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Deposits and other |
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89,418 |
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90,685 |
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17,848,064 |
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16,282,465 |
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Property and equipment, net of accumulated depreciation of $6,430,103 and $5,940,540 |
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7,830,361 |
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7,961,734 |
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Long-term assets related to tribal casino projects |
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Notes receivable, net of allowance of $618,875 |
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399,349 |
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430,467 |
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Contract rights, net of accumulated amortization of $2,934,672 and $1,748,570 |
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14,430,914 |
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15,617,016 |
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14,830,263 |
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16,047,483 |
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Other long-term assets |
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Goodwill |
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10,308,520 |
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10,308,520 |
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Deposits and other |
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919,432 |
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985,384 |
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11,227,952 |
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11,293,904 |
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$ |
51,736,640 |
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$ |
51,585,586 |
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LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS EQUITY |
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Current liabilities |
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Debt to joint venture affiliate |
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$ |
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$ |
1,450,087 |
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Accounts payable |
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72,074 |
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136,485 |
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Income tax payable |
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2,273,777 |
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Accrued payroll and related |
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644,045 |
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723,783 |
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Other accrued expenses |
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478,283 |
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288,443 |
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1,194,402 |
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4,872,575 |
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Deferred tax liability |
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1,761,719 |
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1,756,085 |
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2,956,121 |
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6,628,660 |
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Stockholders equity |
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Common stock, $.0001 par value, 25,000,000 shares authorized; 19,364,276 and
19,358,276 shares issued |
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1,936 |
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1,936 |
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Additional paid-in capital |
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42,699,533 |
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42,665,390 |
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Treasury stock, 1,356,595 common shares |
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(1,654,075 |
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(1,654,075 |
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Retained earnings (deficit) |
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1,975,412 |
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(1,504,320 |
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43,022,806 |
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39,508,931 |
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Non-controlling interest in consolidated joint venture |
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5,757,713 |
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5,447,995 |
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48,780,519 |
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44,956,926 |
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$ |
51,736,640 |
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$ |
51,585,586 |
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See notes to unaudited consolidated financial statements.
3
FULL HOUSE RESORTS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
UNAUDITED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
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Three months |
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Six months |
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ended June 30, |
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ended June 30, |
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2010 |
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2009 |
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2010 |
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2009 |
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Revenues |
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Casino |
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$ |
1,574,987 |
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$ |
1,886,289 |
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$ |
3,286,999 |
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$ |
3,755,231 |
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Food and beverage |
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445,254 |
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458,890 |
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862,445 |
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889,624 |
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Management fees |
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6,018,598 |
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12,180,704 |
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Other |
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19,628 |
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19,624 |
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39,549 |
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39,885 |
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8,058,467 |
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2,364,803 |
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16,369,697 |
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4,684,740 |
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Operating costs and expenses |
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Casino |
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547,475 |
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559,485 |
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1,083,382 |
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1,139,394 |
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Food and beverage |
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495,879 |
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484,012 |
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982,904 |
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964,672 |
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Project development costs |
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68,126 |
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15,319 |
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135,804 |
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31,014 |
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Selling, general and administrative |
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1,515,932 |
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1,519,075 |
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3,281,664 |
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3,048,969 |
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Depreciation and amortization |
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859,634 |
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280,981 |
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1,720,976 |
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571,533 |
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3,487,046 |
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2,858,872 |
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7,204,730 |
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5,755,582 |
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Operating gains (losses) |
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Equity in net income of unconsolidated joint venture, and related guaranteed
payments |
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649,435 |
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839,700 |
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2,091,551 |
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2,091,876 |
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Unrealized gains (loss) on notes receivable, tribal governments |
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(20,354 |
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40,220 |
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(31,118 |
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293,969 |
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Impairment loss |
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(30,000 |
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(30,000 |
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629,081 |
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849,920 |
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2,060,433 |
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2,355,845 |
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Operating income |
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5,200,502 |
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355,851 |
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11,225,400 |
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1,285,003 |
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Other income (expense) |
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Interest and other income |
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1,443 |
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12,936 |
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114,284 |
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35,590 |
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Interest expense |
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(3,655 |
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(58,353 |
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(7,311 |
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(147,162 |
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Income before income taxes |
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5,198,290 |
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310,434 |
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11,332,373 |
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1,173,431 |
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Income taxes |
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(1,229,760 |
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(205,253 |
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(2,768,409 |
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(591,225 |
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Net income |
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3,968,530 |
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105,181 |
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8,563,964 |
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582,206 |
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(Income) loss attributable to noncontrolling interest in consolidated joint venture |
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(2,497,415 |
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61,780 |
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(5,084,232 |
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120,960 |
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Net income attributable to the Company |
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$ |
1,471,115 |
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$ |
166,961 |
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$ |
3,479,732 |
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$ |
703,166 |
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Net income attributable to the Company per common share |
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Basic and diluted |
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$ |
0.08 |
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$ |
0.01 |
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$ |
0.19 |
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$ |
0.04 |
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Weighted-average number of common shares outstanding |
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Basic and diluted |
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18,004,414 |
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17,996,525 |
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18,003,048 |
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18,049,495 |
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See notes to unaudited consolidated financial statements.
4
FULL HOUSE RESORTS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
UNAUDITED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF STOCKHOLDERS EQUITY
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Additional |
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Retained |
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Total |
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Six months ended |
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Common stock |
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Treasury stock |
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paid-in |
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earnings |
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Non-controlling |
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stockholders |
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June 30, 2010 |
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Shares |
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Dollars |
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Shares |
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Dollars |
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capital |
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(deficit) |
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Interest |
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equity |
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Beginning balances |
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19,358,276 |
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$ |
1,936 |
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1,356,595 |
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$ |
(1,654,075 |
) |
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$ |
42,665,390 |
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$ |
(1,504,320 |
) |
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$ |
5,447,995 |
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$ |
44,956,926 |
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Previously deferred share-based compensation recognized |
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16,683 |
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16,683 |
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Issuance of common stock |
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6,000 |
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17,460 |
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17,460 |
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Distribution |
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(4,774,514 |
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(4,774,514 |
) |
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Net income |
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3,479,732 |
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5,084,232 |
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8,563,964 |
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Ending balances |
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19,364,276 |
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$ |
1,936 |
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1,356,595 |
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$ |
(1,654,075 |
) |
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$ |
42,699,533 |
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$ |
1,975,412 |
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$ |
5,757,713 |
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$ |
48,780,519 |
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Additional |
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Retained |
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Total |
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Six months ended |
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Common stock |
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Treasury stock |
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paid-in |
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earnings |
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Non-controlling |
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stockholders |
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June 30, 2009 |
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Shares |
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Dollars |
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Shares |
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Dollars |
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capital |
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(deficit) |
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Interest |
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equity |
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Beginning balances |
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19,350,276 |
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$ |
1,935 |
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1,210,414 |
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$ |
(1,502,182 |
) |
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$ |
42,356,098 |
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$ |
(6,272,559 |
) |
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$ |
4,600,068 |
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$ |
39,183,360 |
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Previously deferred share-based compensation recognized |
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222,147 |
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222,147 |
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Issuance of common stock |
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8,000 |
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1 |
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20,399 |
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20,400 |
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Purchase of treasury stock |
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146,181 |
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(151,893 |
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(151,893 |
) |
Net income (loss) |
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703,166 |
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(120,960 |
) |
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|
582,206 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Ending balances |
|
|
19,358,276 |
|
|
$ |
1,936 |
|
|
|
1,356,595 |
|
|
$ |
(1,654,075 |
) |
|
$ |
42,598,644 |
|
|
$ |
(5,569,393 |
) |
|
$ |
4,479,108 |
|
|
$ |
39,856,220 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
See notes to unaudited consolidated financial statements.
5
FULL HOUSE RESORTS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
UNAUDITED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Six months |
|
|
|
ended June, 30, |
|
|
|
2010 |
|
|
2009 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net cash provided by operating activities |
|
$ |
7,688,105 |
|
|
$ |
1,687,055 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Cash flows from investing activities: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Purchase of property and equipment |
|
|
(309,797 |
) |
|
|
(236,958 |
) |
Proceeds from repayment of tribal advances |
|
|
5,000,000 |
|
|
|
|
|
Proceeds from sale of assets |
|
|
1,200 |
|
|
|
400 |
|
Other |
|
|
|
|
|
|
854 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities |
|
|
4,691,403 |
|
|
|
(235,704 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Cash flows from financing activities: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Payments on long-term debt to joint venture affiliate |
|
|
(1,450,087 |
) |
|
|
(2,366,599 |
) |
Proceeds from borrowings from joint venture affiliate |
|
|
|
|
|
|
305,000 |
|
Purchase of treasury stock |
|
|
|
|
|
|
(151,893 |
) |
Loan fees |
|
|
|
|
|
|
(4,250 |
) |
Distributions to non-controlling interest in consolidated joint venture |
|
|
(4,774,514 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net cash used in financing activities |
|
|
(6,224,601 |
) |
|
|
(2,217,742 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net increase (decrease) in cash and equivalents |
|
|
6,154,907 |
|
|
|
(766,391 |
) |
Cash and equivalents, beginning of period |
|
|
9,198,399 |
|
|
|
5,304,755 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Cash and equivalents, end of period |
|
$ |
15,353,306 |
|
|
$ |
4,538,364 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
SUPPLEMENTAL CASH FLOW INFORMATION: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Cash paid for income taxes |
|
$ |
5,279,760 |
|
|
$ |
610,485 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Non-cash investing and financing activities: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Purchases of property and equipment
financed with prior year deposit |
|
$ |
94,784 |
|
|
$ |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
See notes to unaudited consolidated financial statements.
6
FULL HOUSE RESORTS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (UNAUDITED)
|
|
The interim consolidated financial statements of Full House Resorts, Inc. and subsidiaries
(collectively, FHR or the Company) included herein reflect all adjustments that are, in
the opinion of management, necessary to present fairly the financial position and results of
operations for the interim periods presented. Certain information normally included in
annual financial statements prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally
accepted in the United States of America (GAAP) has been omitted pursuant to the interim
financial information rules and regulations of the United States Securities and Exchange
Commission. |
|
|
These unaudited interim consolidated financial statements should be read in conjunction with
the annual audited consolidated financial statements and notes thereto included in the
Companys Annual Report on Form 10-K filed March 24, 2010, for the year ended December 31,
2009, from which the balance sheet information as of that date was derived. Certain minor
reclassifications of amounts previously reported have been made to conform to the current
period presentation, none of which affected previously reported net income or earnings per
share. The results of operations for the periods ended June 30, 2010, are not necessarily
indicative of results to be expected for the year ending December 31, 2010. |
|
|
The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of the Company and its
wholly-owned subsidiaries, including Stockmans Casino (Stockmans). Gaming Entertainment
(Michigan), LLC (GEM), a 50%-owned investee of the Company that is jointly owned by RAM
Entertainment, LLC (RAM), has been consolidated pursuant to the relevant portions of
Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) Accounting Standards Codification (ASC) Topic
810, Consolidation. The Company accounts for its investment in Gaming Entertainment
(Delaware), LLC (GED) (Note 3) using the equity method of accounting. All material
intercompany accounts and transactions have been eliminated. In addition, on January 1,
2009, the Company retroactively adopted the requirements of ASC Topic 810 for the
non-controlling or minority interest in a subsidiary. The adoption of Topic 810 did not have
any effect on the Companys consolidated net income or net income per share attributable to
the Company for the periods presented. |
2. |
|
SHARE-BASED COMPENSATION |
|
|
For the three months ended June 30, 2009, the Company recognized share-based compensation
expense of $115,932, related to the amortization of restricted stock grants issued in prior
years and stock grants issued in May 2009, which is included in selling, general and
administrative expenses. For the six months ended June 30, 2010 and 2009, share-based
compensation expense recognized was $16,683 and $242,546, respectively. All stock grants
were fully vested as of March 31, 2010. |
3. |
|
VARIABLE INTEREST ENTITIES |
|
|
GED. The Companys investment in unconsolidated joint venture is a 50% ownership interest
in GED, a joint venture between the Company and Harrington Raceway Inc. (HRI). GED has a
management agreement with Harrington Raceway and Casino (Harrington) (formerly known as
Midway Slots and Simulcast), which is located in Harrington, Delaware. The Company receives
the greater of 50% of GEDs net income as currently prescribed under the joint venture
agreement, or a 5% growth rate in its 50% share of GEDs prior year net income through the
expiration of the GED management contract in August 2011. |
|
|
GED is a variable interest entity, but the Company is not the primary beneficiary due to the
fact that the Company holds a 50% non-controlling interest in GED and will not absorb or
receive over 50% of GEDs profits and losses. This is due to the Management Reorganization
Agreement with HRI where the Company obtained a guaranteed growth rate in the cash flow from
GED in exchange for lack of involvement in GEDs operations. Due to this agreement, the
Company does not have the power to direct the activities of GED that
most significantly impact the economic performance. Therefore, the Company does not
consolidate but accounts for the investment using the equity method. |
7
|
|
The Company believes the maximum exposure to loss is the management fee receivable and the
Companys investment in GED less any payables since GED has no long-term indebtedness. The
Companys assets and liabilities related to its investment in GED consisted of an amount due
to HRI included in other accruals of $0.2 million as of June 30, 2010 and a receivable of
$0.6 million as of December 31, 2009. The equity method carrying value of the Companys
investment in GED was $0.3 million and $0.1 million as of June 30, 2010, and December 31,
2009, respectively, included in deposits and other. |
|
|
GED has no non-operating income or expenses, is treated as a partnership for income tax
reporting purposes and consequently recognizes no federal or state income tax provision. As
a result, income from operations for GED is equal to its net income for each period
presented and there are no material differences between GEDs income for financial and tax
reporting purposes. An unaudited summary for GEDs operations are as follows: |
GED CONDENSED BALANCE SHEET INFORMATION
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
June 30, |
|
|
December 31, |
|
|
|
2010 |
|
|
2009 |
|
Total assets |
|
$ |
737,828 |
|
|
$ |
420,907 |
|
Total liabilities |
|
|
188,771 |
|
|
|
205,838 |
|
GED CONDENSED STATEMENT OF INCOME INFORMATION
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
June 30, |
|
|
June 30, |
|
|
|
2010 |
|
|
2009 |
|
Revenues |
|
$ |
12,877,063 |
|
|
$ |
12,177,092 |
|
Net income |
|
|
3,335,072 |
|
|
|
3,744,570 |
|
|
|
GEM. Due to the Companys financing arrangement for the development and management of the
FireKeepers project through GEM, a 50%-owned joint venture, the Company believes it is
exposed to the majority of risk of economic loss from the joint ventures activities.
Therefore, the Company considers the joint venture to be a variable interest entity of which
the Company is the primary beneficiary, therefore requiring consolidation in the financial
statements. The Company considers itself to be the primary beneficiary because it has the
majority of the invested capital, will receive the majority of GEMs income or absorb the
majority of GEMs losses until GEM has fully repaid FHR, which is currently anticipated to
be in the third quarter of 2010, and the Company primarily directs the activities of GEM
including the direct oversight of FireKeepers Casino. |
|
|
Management believes the maximum exposure to loss is $6.5 million, which is composed of the
Companys equity investment and current receivable (which are eliminated in consolidation).
Currently, GEM has no debt other than the $0.7 million payable to FHR. In addition, as part
of the GEM member agreement modification, the GEM members agreed that distributions to the
members will be made on a 50/50 basis to both members until such time RAMs member payable
has been fully repaid and thereafter 70% to the Company and 30% to RAM until such time as
the remaining payable to the Company has been repaid. As of March 31, 2010, RAMs member
payable had been paid and accordingly, the Company receives a 70/30 split on distributions. |
|
|
GEMs current assets include the FireKeepers management fee receivable for both dates
presented, and December 31, 2009 current assets also includes the $5.0 million note
receivable plus interest from Firekeepers Development Authority. Long-term assets include
$10.5 million and $11.4 million in contract rights, net of amortization as of June 30, 2010
and December 31, 2009, respectively. Amounts due to the members related to GEM member
agreement are $0.7 million and $11.8 million for June 30, 2010 and December 31, 2009,
respectively. GEM has no long-term liabilities. |
8
|
|
An unaudited summary of GEMs financial position and operations are as follows: |
GEM CONDENSED BALANCE SHEET INFORMATION
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
June 30, |
|
|
December 31, |
|
|
|
2010 |
|
|
2009 |
|
Current assets |
|
$ |
1,782,610 |
|
|
$ |
6,006,779 |
|
Long-term assets |
|
|
10,488,266 |
|
|
|
11,351,133 |
|
Current liabilities |
|
|
755,978 |
|
|
|
9,251,338 |
|
GEM CONDENSED STATEMENT OF INCOME INFORMATION
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
June 30, |
|
|
June 30, |
|
|
|
2010 |
|
|
2009 |
|
Revenues |
|
$ |
$12,180,704 |
|
|
$ |
|
|
Net income |
|
|
10,168,464 |
|
|
|
(241,920 |
) |
4. |
|
FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS |
|
|
The carrying value of the Companys cash and equivalents and accounts payable approximate
fair value because of the short maturity of those instruments. Substantially all of the
Companys notes receivable are carried at estimated fair value determined based on level 3
inputs, as discussed in Note 5. The estimated fair values of the Companys debt approximate
their recorded values as of the balance sheet dates presented, based on level 2 inputs, as
defined in ASC Topic 820, consisting of interest rates offered to the Company for loans of
the same or similar remaining maturities and bearing similar risks. |
|
|
In January 2010, the FASB issued ASU 2010-6, Improving Disclosures About Fair Value
Measurements, which requires reporting entities to make new disclosures about recurring or
nonrecurring fair-value measurements including significant transfers into and out of level 1
and level 2 fair value measurements, also, as defined in ASC Topic 820, and information on
purchases, sales, issuances, and settlements on a gross basis in the reconciliation of level
3 fair value measurements. ASU 2010-6 was effective for 2010, except for level 3
reconciliation disclosures, which will become effective for 2011. The adoption of ASU 2010-6
did not have a material effect on the Companys financial statements or disclosures for the
three months ended June 30, 2010, and it is not expected that the adoption of level 3
reconciliation disclosures will have a material effect in 2011. |
|
|
Due to the absence of observable market quotes on the Companys notes receivable from tribal
governments (Note 5), tribal notes receivable are recorded and subsequently re-measured and
adjusted periodically to estimated fair value based only on level 3 inputs. These level 3
inputs are based primarily on managements estimates of expected cash flow streams, based on
factors such as future interest rates, casino opening dates and discount rates. |
|
|
The estimated casino opening dates used in the valuations take into account project-specific
circumstances such as ongoing litigation, the status of required regulatory approvals,
construction periods and other factors. Factors considered in the determination of an
appropriate discount rate include discount rates typically used by gaming industry investors
and appraisers to value individual casino properties in the appropriate regions, and
discount rates produced by the widely-accepted Capital Asset Pricing Model (CAPM). The
following key assumptions are used in the CAPM: |
|
|
|
S&P 500, average benchmark investment returns (medium-term horizon risk
premiums); |
|
|
|
Risk free investment return equal to the trailing 10-year average for 90-day
treasury bills; |
|
|
|
Investment beta factor equal to the average of a peer group of similar entities
in the hotel and gaming industry; |
|
|
|
|
Project-specific adjustments based on the status of the project (i.e.,
litigation, regulatory approvals, tribal politics, etc.), and typical size premiums
for micro-cap and low-cap companies. |
9
5. |
|
NOTES RECEIVABLE, TRIBAL GOVERNMENTS |
|
|
The Company has notes receivable related to advances made to, or on behalf of, tribes to
fund tribal operations and development expenses related to potential casino projects.
Repayment of these notes is conditioned upon the development of the projects, and
ultimately, the successful operation of the facilities. Subject to such condition, the
Companys agreements with the tribes provide for the reimbursement of these advances plus
applicable interest, if any, either from the proceeds of any outside financing of the
development, the actual operation itself or in the event that the Company does not complete
the development, from the revenues of any tribal gaming operation following completion of
development activities undertaken by others. |
|
|
As of June 30, 2010, and December 31, 2009, notes receivable from tribal governments were as
follows: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
June 30, |
|
|
December 31, |
|
|
|
2010 |
|
|
2009 |
|
Contractual (stated) amount |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
FireKeepers Development Authority |
|
$ |
|
|
|
$ |
5,000,000 |
|
Northern Cheyenne |
|
|
618,875 |
|
|
|
618,875 |
|
Nambe Pueblo |
|
|
661,600 |
|
|
|
661,600 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
$ |
1,280,475 |
|
|
$ |
6,280,475 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Estimated fair value of notes receivable
related to tribal casino projects: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
FireKeepers Development Authority |
|
$ |
|
|
|
$ |
4,682,420 |
|
Northern Cheyenne |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Nambe Pueblo |
|
|
399,349 |
|
|
|
430,467 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
$ |
399,349 |
|
|
$ |
5,112,887 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
The $5.0 million due from the FireKeepers Development Authority (the Authority) at
December 31, 2009, including interest at prime plus 1% accrued from August 5, 2009, was paid
in February 2010. |
|
|
In 2008, management announced that the Company was no longer pursuing the Nambé Pueblo
project. The Nambé Pueblo tribe has acknowledged its obligation to repay reimbursable
development advances of approximately $0.7 million plus interest at prime plus 2%, from
future gaming revenues, if any. Management has been advised and therefore, currently
believes that the Nambé Pueblo expects to develop a slot machine operation with
approximately 200 devices, which when constructed, to be adjacent to its travel center and
provide the Nambé Pueblo tribe with the financial wherewithal to repay the amounts owed to
the Company. The company has been advised that the Nambé Pueblo continues to work with
potential financing sources to fund the gaming development. Based on information available
about the current status of the financing effort, the Companys management believes funding
may be completed in the third quarter of 2010 with the expected facility opening during the
third quarter of 2011, which represents a six month delay from prior estimates. With due
consideration to the foregoing factors, management has estimated the fair value of the note
receivable from the Nambé Pueblo at $0.4 million as of June 30, 2010, and adjusted its
carrying value accordingly. There can be no assurance that the facility will be opened or
that the receivable will be paid. |
|
|
The following table summarizes changes in the estimated fair value of notes receivable from
tribal governments, which consisted of the Nambé Pueblo project, determined using level 3
estimated fair value inputs, from January 1, 2010, to June 30, 2010: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Nambe Pueblo |
|
|
|
Project |
|
Balances, January 1, 2010 |
|
$ |
430,467 |
|
Unrealized loss included in earnings |
|
|
(31,118 |
) |
|
|
|
|
Balances, June 30, 2010 |
|
$ |
399,349 |
|
|
|
|
|
10
|
|
Goodwill represents the excess of the purchase price over fair market value of net assets
acquired in connection with the Stockmans casino operation. The Companys review of
goodwill as of June 30, 2010 resulted in a 4.4% excess of estimated fair value over the
carrying amount of Stockmans goodwill and related assets using an income approach
considering an earnings multiple of 6.5 times. The calculation contemplates changes for both
current year and future year estimates in earnings and the impact of these changes to the
fair value of Stockmans, although there is some uncertainty in key assumptions including
projected future earnings growth. Management believes Stockmans could sustain a further
10% decline in current year projected earnings or a future year 1% decline in projected
earnings growth without impairment. |
|
|
At June 30, 2010, there was no long-term debt outstanding. At December 31, 2009, long-term
debt consisted of $1.5 million due to joint venture affiliate (RAM). |
|
|
Debt to joint venture affiliate. On October 9, 2009, effective September 30, 2009, an
agreement was reached between the Company and RAM (GEM Financial Resolution) clarifying the
treatment of the following items: |
|
|
|
Reimbursable and non-reimbursable advances funded by the members, before RAM
acquired its interest in GEM. |
|
|
|
Repayments of disproportionate advances by the Company as prior agreements were
unclear as to the treatment. |
|
|
Reducing Revolving Loan (the Revolver). Effective January 1, 2010, based upon an amendment
to the Revolver, the maximum amount permitted to be outstanding decreases $329,000
semiannually on January 1 and July 1 of each year and any outstanding amounts above such
reduced maximum must be repaid on each such date. Draws on the Revolver are payable over 15
years at a variable interest rate based on the five year LIBOR/Swap rate plus 2.1%. This
rate adjusts annually based on the funded debt to EBITDA ratio of Stockmans with
adjustments based on the five-year LIBOR/Swap rates. Stockmans assets are pledged as
collateral for the loan. The Revolver also contains certain customary financial
representations and warranties and requires that Stockmans maintain specified financial
covenants, including a fixed charge coverage ratio, a funded debt to EBITDA ratio and a
minimum tangible net worth. In addition, the Revolver provides restrictions on certain
distributions and capital expenditures by Stockmans, and also provides for customary events
of default including payment defaults and covenant defaults. Management is not aware of any
covenant violations through the date of this filing. As of June 30, 2010 and December 31,
2009, there were no amounts drawn on the Revolver, and the Company was in full compliance
with the debt covenants. The Company had $8.2 million of availability under its revolving
credit line as of June 30, 2010, which decreased to $7.9 million on July 1, 2010. |
|
|
The Company is composed of three primary business segments. The following tables reflect
selected segment information for the three and six months ended June 30, 2010 and 2009. The
operations segment includes the Stockmans Casino operation in Fallon, Nevada. The
development/management segment includes costs associated with tribal casino development
projects and the Michigan and Delaware joint ventures. The Corporate segment includes
general and administrative expenses of the Company. |
11
|
|
Selected statement of operations data for the three months ended June 30: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Development/ |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Casino Operations |
|
|
Management |
|
|
Corporate |
|
|
Consolidated |
|
2010 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Revenues |
|
$ |
2,039,869 |
|
|
$ |
6,018,598 |
|
|
$ |
|
|
|
$ |
8,058,467 |
|
Selling, general and administrative expense |
|
|
414,550 |
|
|
|
155,416 |
|
|
|
945,966 |
|
|
|
1,515,932 |
|
Depreciation and amortization |
|
|
240,990 |
|
|
|
593,195 |
|
|
|
25,449 |
|
|
|
859,634 |
|
Operating gains |
|
|
|
|
|
|
629,081 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
629,081 |
|
Operating income (loss) |
|
|
340,977 |
|
|
|
5,897,734 |
|
|
|
(1,038,209 |
) |
|
|
5,200,502 |
|
Net income (loss) attributable to Company |
|
|
225,724 |
|
|
|
1,932,747 |
|
|
|
(687,356 |
) |
|
|
1,471,115 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
2009 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Revenues |
|
$ |
2,364,803 |
|
|
$ |
|
|
|
$ |
|
|
|
$ |
2,364,803 |
|
Selling, general and administrative expense |
|
|
401,892 |
|
|
|
132,552 |
|
|
|
984,631 |
|
|
|
1,519,075 |
|
Depreciation and amortization |
|
|
246,778 |
|
|
|
13,500 |
|
|
|
20,703 |
|
|
|
280,981 |
|
Operating gains |
|
|
|
|
|
|
849,920 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
849,920 |
|
Operating income (loss) |
|
|
672,637 |
|
|
|
690,507 |
|
|
|
(1,007,293 |
) |
|
|
355,851 |
|
Net income (loss) attributable to Company |
|
|
444,485 |
|
|
|
395,237 |
|
|
|
(672,761 |
) |
|
|
166,961 |
|
|
|
Selected statement of operations data for the six months ended June 30: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Development/ |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Casino Operations |
|
|
Management |
|
|
Corporate |
|
|
Consolidated |
|
2010 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Revenues |
|
$ |
4,188,993 |
|
|
$ |
12,180,704 |
|
|
$ |
|
|
|
$ |
16,369,697 |
|
Selling, general and administrative expense |
|
|
860,826 |
|
|
|
400,824 |
|
|
|
2,020,014 |
|
|
|
3,281,664 |
|
Depreciation and amortization |
|
|
486,072 |
|
|
|
1,186,389 |
|
|
|
48,515 |
|
|
|
1,720,976 |
|
Operating gains |
|
|
|
|
|
|
2,060,433 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
2,060,433 |
|
Operating income (loss) |
|
|
775,809 |
|
|
|
12,652,190 |
|
|
|
(2,202,599 |
) |
|
|
11,225,400 |
|
Net income (loss) attributable to Company |
|
|
512,836 |
|
|
|
4,418,869 |
|
|
|
(1,451,973 |
) |
|
|
3,479,732 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
2009 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Revenues |
|
$ |
4,684,740 |
|
|
$ |
|
|
|
$ |
|
|
|
$ |
4,684,740 |
|
Selling, general and administrative expense |
|
|
848,558 |
|
|
|
256,473 |
|
|
|
1,943,938 |
|
|
|
3,048,969 |
|
Depreciation and amortization |
|
|
503,662 |
|
|
|
26,950 |
|
|
|
40,921 |
|
|
|
571,533 |
|
Operating gains |
|
|
|
|
|
|
2,355,845 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
2,355,845 |
|
Operating income (loss) |
|
|
1,228,452 |
|
|
|
2,044,068 |
|
|
|
(1,987,517 |
) |
|
|
1,285,003 |
|
Net income (loss) attributable to Company |
|
|
810,409 |
|
|
|
1,233,991 |
|
|
|
(1,341,234 |
) |
|
|
703,166 |
|
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|
|
Selected balance sheet data as of June 30, 2010 and December 31, 2009: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Development/ |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Casino Operations |
|
|
Management |
|
|
Corporate |
|
|
Consolidated |
|
2010 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total Assets |
|
$ |
19,653,480 |
|
|
$ |
16,952,172 |
|
|
$ |
15,130,988 |
|
|
$ |
51,736,640 |
|
Property and equipment, net |
|
|
7,705,221 |
|
|
|
529 |
|
|
|
124,611 |
|
|
|
7,830,361 |
|
Goodwill |
|
|
10,308,520 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
10,308,520 |
|
Liabilities |
|
|
1,156,985 |
|
|
|
1,244,492 |
|
|
|
554,644 |
|
|
|
2,956,121 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
2009 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total Assets |
|
$ |
19,800,305 |
|
|
$ |
22,790,171 |
|
|
$ |
8,995,110 |
|
|
$ |
51,585,586 |
|
Property and equipment, net |
|
|
7,834,951 |
|
|
|
818 |
|
|
|
125,965 |
|
|
|
7,961,734 |
|
Goodwill |
|
|
10,308,520 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
10,308,520 |
|
Liabilities |
|
|
1,125,099 |
|
|
|
2,871,553 |
|
|
|
2,632,008 |
|
|
|
6,628,660 |
|
|
|
Economic conditions and related risks and uncertainties. The United States has experienced a
severe and widespread recession accompanied by, among other things, weakness in consumer
spending including gaming activity and reduced credit and capital financing availability,
and is also engaged in war, all of which are likely to continue to have far-reaching effects
on economic conditions in the country for an indeterminate period. The Companys operations
are currently concentrated in northern Nevada, Delaware and Michigan. Accordingly, future
operations could be affected by adverse economic conditions particularly in those areas and
their key feeder markets in neighboring states. The effects and duration of these conditions
and related risks and uncertainties on the Companys future operations and cash flows,
including its access to capital or credit financing, cannot be estimated at this time, but
may likely be significant. |
|
|
HRI arbitration. On April 26, 2010, an American Arbitration Association (AAA) arbitrator
in Wilmington, Delaware, ruled in the Companys favor denying an interpretation by HRI of
the Management Reorganization Agreement entered into on June 18, 2007, that HRI had been
overpaying the share of the management fee due to the Company. The arbitrator upheld the
Companys formulation of the fee, both past and future, that the Company is entitled to the
greater of the share of management fee actually due from the operations or the amount
actually paid in the prior year plus a percentage increase, currently 5%. On May 25, 2010,
the Company received notice from the AAA that the arbitrator declined to consider the
request for an award of attorneys fees and additional costs. |
|
|
IRS examination. Effective May 1, 2010, the Company is under examination by the Internal
Revenue Service (IRS) for the year ended December 31, 2008. As of the date of this filing,
no issues have been presented which would necessitate an adjustment to prior periods. |
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|
|
Item 2. |
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Managements Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations. |
Safe harbor provision
This Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of
Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, relating to our financial
condition, profitability, liquidity, resources, business outlook, market forces, corporate
strategies, contractual commitments, legal matters, capital requirements and other matters. The
Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 provides a safe harbor for forward-looking
statements. We note that many factors could cause our actual results and experience to change
significantly from the anticipated results or expectations expressed in our forward-looking
statements. When words and expressions such as: believes, expects, anticipates, estimates,
plans, intends, objectives, goals, aims, projects, forecasts, possible, seeks,
may, could, should, might, likely, enable, or similar words or expressions are used in
this Form 10-Q, as well as statements containing phrases such as in our view, there can be no
assurance, although no assurance can be given, or there is no way to anticipate with
certainty, forward-looking statements are being made.
Various risks and uncertainties may affect the operation, performance, development and results
of our business and could cause future outcomes to change significantly from those set forth in our
forward-looking statements, including the following risks:
|
|
|
our development and potential acquisition of new facilities; |
|
|
|
risks related to development and construction activities; |
|
|
|
anticipated trends in the gaming industries; |
|
|
|
general market and economic conditions; |
|
|
|
access to capital and credit, including our ability to finance future business
requirements; |
|
|
|
the availability of adequate levels of insurance; |
|
|
|
changes in federal, state, and local laws and regulations, including
environmental and gaming license legislation and regulations; |
|
|
|
competitive environment; |
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|
|
risks, uncertainties and other factors described from time to time in this and
our other SEC filings and reports. |
We undertake no obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statements as a
result of future developments, events or conditions. New risks emerge from time to time and it is
not possible for us to predict all such risks, nor can we assess the impact of all such risk
factors on our business or the extent to which any factor, or combination of factors, may cause
actual results to differ significantly from those forecast in any forward-looking statements.
Overview
We own, manage and/or invest in gaming-related opportunities. We continue to actively
investigate, individually and with partners, new business opportunities. We own and operate
Stockmans Casino in Fallon, Nevada. We also own 50% of Gaming Entertainment Michigan, LLC (GEM),
a joint venture with RAM Entertainment, LLC (RAM), where we are the primary beneficiary and,
therefore, consolidate in our consolidated financial statements. RAM is a privately-held investment
company. GEM has a 7-year management agreement with the Nottawaseppi Huron Band of Potawatomi
Indians for the development and management of the FireKeepers Casino near Battle Creek, Michigan.
The FireKeepers Casino commenced construction in May 2008 and opened on August 5, 2009, which
triggered the commencement of the 7-year management agreement term. We are also a non-controlling
50%-investor in Gaming Entertainment Delaware, LLC (GED), a joint venture with Harrington Raceway
Inc. (HRI). GED has a management contract through August 2011 with Harrington Casino at the
Delaware State Fairgrounds in Harrington, Delaware.
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Critical accounting estimates and policies
Although our financial statements necessarily make use of certain accounting estimates by
management, we believe that no matters that are the subject of such estimates are so highly
uncertain or susceptible to change as to present a significant risk of a material impact on our
financial condition or operating performance, except as discussed in the following paragraphs.
The significant accounting estimates inherent in the preparation of our financial statements
primarily include managements fair value estimates related to notes receivable from tribal
governments, the related evaluation of the recoverability of our investments in contract rights and
the valuation of Stockmans goodwill. Various assumptions, principally affecting the timing and, to
a lesser extent, the probability of completing our various projects under development and getting
them open for business with successful operations, and other factors underlie the determination of
these significant estimates. The process of determining significant estimates is fact-and
project-specific and takes into account factors such as historical experience and current and
expected legal, regulatory and economic conditions. We regularly evaluate these estimates and
assumptions, particularly in areas, if any, where changes in such estimates and assumptions could
have a material impact on our results of operations, financial position and, generally to a lesser
extent, cash flows. Where recoverability of these assets or planned investments are contingent upon
the successful development and management of a project, we evaluate the likelihood that the project
will be completed, the prospective market dynamics and how the proposed facilities should compete
in that setting in order to forecast future cash flows necessary to recover the recorded value of
the assets or planned investment. We review our conclusions as warranted by changing conditions.
We have two variable interest entities, GED and GEM. Our investment in unconsolidated joint
venture is a 50% ownership interest in GED, a joint venture between Harrington Raceway Inc. (HRI)
and us. GED has a management agreement with Harrington Raceway and Casino (Harrington) (formerly
known as Midway Slots and Simulcast), which is located in Harrington, Delaware. We receive the
greater of 50% of GEDs net income as currently prescribed under the joint venture agreement, or a
5% growth rate in its 50% share of GEDs prior year net income through the expiration of the GED
management contract in August 2011. GED is a variable interest entity but we are not the primary
beneficiary due to the fact that we hold a 50% non-controlling interest in GED and will not absorb
or receive over 50% of GEDs profits and losses. Therefore, we do not consolidate but account for
our investment using the equity method. We believe the maximum exposure to loss is the account
receivable and investment in GED as GED carries no loans.
Due to our financing arrangement for the development and management of the FireKeepers project
through a 50%-owned joint venture, GEM, we believe we are exposed to the majority of risk of
economic loss from the joint ventures activities. Therefore, we consider the joint venture to be
a variable interest entity that requires consolidation in our financial statements as we are the
primary beneficiary. We consider Full House Resorts to be the primary beneficiary due to the fact
that we have the majority of the invested capital, will receive the majority of its income or
absorb the majority of its losses until GEM has fully repaid FHR, which is currently anticipated to
be in the third quarter of 2010, and that we primarily direct the activities of GEM including the
direct oversight of FireKeepers Casino.
Management believes the maximum exposure to loss is $6.5 million, which is composed of our
equity investment and our current receivable (which are eliminated in consolidation). Currently,
GEM has no debt, other than the $0.7 million payable to FHR. In addition, as part of the GEM
member agreement modification, the GEM members agreed that distributions to the members will be
made on a 50/50 basis to both members until such time RAMs member payable has been fully repaid
and thereafter 70% to us and 30% to RAM until such time as the remaining payable to us has been
repaid. As of March 31, 2010, RAMs member payable had been paid and therefore our rights now
allow us to receive a 70/30 split on distributions.
In April 2010, the FASB issued Accounting Standards Update (ASU) No. 2010-16,
EntertainmentCasinos (Topic 924): Accruals for Casino Jackpot Liabilities. This ASU will require
that an entity not accrue jackpot liabilities, or portions thereof, before a jackpot is won if the
entity can avoid paying the jackpot and that jackpots be accrued and charged to revenue when an
entity has the obligation to pay the jackpot. ASU 2010-16 will be effective for fiscal years, and
interim periods within those fiscal years, beginning on or after December 15, 2010. We will adopt
ASU 2010-16 on January 1, 2011 and it is not expected that the adoption will have a material effect
upon adoption.
15
Assets related to tribal casino projects
We account for the advances made to tribes as in-substance structured notes at estimated fair
value in accordance with the guidance contained in Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB)
Accounting Standards Codification (ASC) Topic 320, Investments-Debt and Equity Securities and
Topic 820, "Fair Value Measurements and Disclosures.
Notes receivable
We account for and present our notes receivable and management contracts with the tribes as
separate assets. Under the contractual terms, the notes do not become due and payable unless and
until the projects are completed and operational. However, if our development activity is
terminated prior to completion, we generally would retain the right to collect on our notes
receivable in the event a casino project is completed by another developer. Because we ordinarily
do not consider the stated rate of interest on the notes receivable to be commensurate with the
risk inherent in these projects (prior to commencement of operations), the estimated fair value of
the notes receivable is generally less than the amount advanced. At the date of each advance, the
difference between the estimated fair value of the note receivable and the actual amount advanced
is recorded as either an intangible asset (contract rights), or if the rights were acquired in a
separate, unbundled transaction, expensed as period costs of retaining such rights.
Subsequent to its effective initial recording at estimated fair value using level 3 inputs,
which are defined in ASC Topic 820, Fair Value Measurements and Disclosures (Topic 820), as
unobservable inputs that reflect managements estimates about the assumptions that market
participants would use in pricing an asset or liability, the note receivable portion of the advance
is adjusted to its current estimated fair value at each balance sheet date, also using level 3
inputs. Due to the absence of observable market quotes on our notes receivable from tribal
governments, management develops inputs based on the best information available, including
internally-developed data, such as estimates of future interest rates, discount rates and casino
opening dates as discussed below.
The estimated fair value of our notes receivable related to tribal casino projects make up
less than 1% of our total assets. Changes in the estimated fair value of our notes receivable are
reported as unrealized gains (losses), which affect reported net income but do not affect cash
flows. The key assumptions and information used to estimate the fair value of the notes receivable
for all projects at June 30, 2010, included a total aggregate face amount of the notes receivable
of $0.7 million. The estimated years until opening and discount rate for the Nambe project was
1.25 years and 22%, respectively. As of December 31, 2009, the estimated fair value of the $0.6
million face amount Northern Cheyenne note receivable was written down to zero value as we believe
that the project assets are impaired and collectability is doubtful.
As matter of policy, we do not adjust notes receivable to an estimated fair value in excess of
the face value of the note plus accrued interest, if any. Due to the uncertainties surrounding the
projects, no interest income is recognized in the consolidated financial statements during the
development period, but changes in estimated fair value of the notes receivable are recorded as
unrealized gains or losses in our statement of operations. Upon opening of the casino, the
difference, if any, between the then-recorded estimated fair value of the notes receivable, subject
to any appropriate impairment adjustments made pursuant to relevant portions of ASC Topic 310,
"Receivables", and the amount contractually due under the notes would be amortized into income
using the effective interest method over the remaining term of the note.
Contract rights
Contract rights are recognized as intangible assets related to the acquisition of the
management agreements and periodically evaluated for impairment based on the estimated cash flows
from the management contract on an undiscounted basis and amortized using the straight-line method
over the lesser of contractual or estimated useful lives of the agreements, typically beginning
upon commencement of casino operations. In the event the carrying value of the intangible assets
were to exceed the undiscounted cash flow, the difference between the estimated fair value and
carrying value of the assets would be charged to operations. The FireKeepers casino opened on
August 5, 2009, and as a result, the remaining portion of the $17.4 million in contract rights
associated with the FireKeepers project began
being amortized in the third quarter of 2009 on a straight-line basis over the seven year term
of the GEM management agreement.
16
The primary assumptions used in estimating the undiscounted cash flow from the projects
include the expected number of Class III gaming devices, table games, and poker tables, and the
related estimated win per unit per day (WPUD). Generally, within reasonably possible operating
ranges, our impairment decisions are not particularly sensitive to changes in these assumptions
because estimated cash flows greatly exceed the carrying value of the related intangibles and other
capitalized costs. We believe that the primary competitors to our Michigan project are the Four
Winds Casino in southwestern Michigan, five northern Indiana riverboats and three downtown Detroit
casinos. The Detroit casinos published win per position per day has consistently averaged above
the $255 used in our undiscounted cash flow analysis. In addition, our market analysis assumes the
development of another Native American casino of approximately equal size by the Gun Lake Tribe
approximately one hour to the northwest of our facility. However, the facility currently under
development and recently financed, Gun Lake, is expected to be substantially
smaller than originally anticipated with only 1,400 machines and 28 table games. Our Michigan
project is located approximately 100 miles west of Detroit and approximately 100 driving miles
northeast of Four Winds Casino, which opened in August 2007 near New Buffalo, Michigan.
Results of operations
A significant portion of our revenue is generated from our management agreements with the
Harrington Casino in Delaware and the FireKeepers Casino in Michigan. The Delaware contract ends
in August 2011 and the Michigan contract ends in August 2016. There can be no assurance that
either contract will be extended.
Three Months Ended June 30, 2010, Compared to Three Months Ended June 30, 2009
Operating revenues. For the three months ended June 30, 2010, total operating revenues from
continuing operations increased $5.7 million, or 241%, as compared to the prior year. The increase
is primarily due to $6.0 million of management fees from FireKeepers, and is offset by a decrease
in casino and food and beverage revenues at Stockmans of $0.3 million or 14%, primarily due to
continued economic weakness in the northern Nevada market, resulting in decreased slot handle and a
weak slot hold percentage.
Operating costs and expenses. For the three months ended June 30, 2010, total operating costs
and expenses increased $0.6 million, or 22%, as compared to the prior year, primarily consisting of
an increase in depreciation and amortization of $0.6 million, or 206%. The increase in
depreciation and amortization was due to GEM gaming rights
amortization, which increased with the
FireKeepers opening.
Project development costs. For the three months ended June 30, 2010, project development costs
increased $52,807 or 345%, as compared to the prior year, due to an increase in professional fees
at the corporate level related to the engagement of a financial advisor in connection with
identifying and investigating potential acquisitions.
Selling, general and administrative expense. For the three months ended June 30, 2010,
selling, general and administrative expenses were relatively flat to the prior year, decreasing
$3,143, or less than 1%.
Operating gains. For the three months ended June 30, 2010, operating gains decreased by $0.2
million, or 26% primarily due to the decrease in equity in net income of unconsolidated joint
venture, and related guaranteed payments from GED of $0.2 million, or 23%. The reduced income is
partially attributable to the decreased net income of GED, which we recognize under the equity
method, as well as differences between distributions and the calculation of guaranteed payments. We
expect a 1% increase in operating gains from the Delaware operation for 2010 as timing differences
between guaranteed payments, GED management fees and cash payments offset each other over the
course of the contract. We continue to receive our 5% guaranteed increase in cash payments.
Other income (expense). For the three months ended June 30, 2010, other income decreased by
$43,205, or 95% primarily due to the decreased interest expense of $54,698, or 94% and the decrease
of interest income of $11,493,
or 89%. The decrease in interest expense is related to the reduction of outstanding debt on
our revolving line of credit and debt to joint venture affiliate and the decrease in interest
income results from the FireKeepers Development Authority
(the Authority) tribal receivable, which ceased accruing interest when
it was collected in February 2010.
17
Income taxes. For the three months ended June 30, 2010, the estimated effective annual income
tax rate applied to the quarter is approximately 46%, compared to 55% for the same period in 2009.
The decrease in the effective tax rate from the prior year is due primarily to the vesting of stock
compensation, where the difference in our stock price between the grant date and vesting date of
stock increased the federal income tax for 2009.
Non-controlling interest. For the three months ended June 30, 2010, the net income
attributable to non-controlling interest in consolidated joint venture increased by $2.6 million.
The increase is attributable to the net income in GEM of $5.0 million, 50% of which is the
noncontrolling interest portion. The GEM net income increased as the result of management fees
received subsequent to the opening of the FireKeepers casino in August of 2009.
Six Months Ended June 30, 2010, Compared to Six Months Ended June 30, 2009
Operating revenues. For the six months ended June 30, 2010, total operating revenues from
continuing operations increased $11.7 million, or 249%, as compared to the prior year. The
increase is primarily due to $12.2 million of management fees from FireKeepers, and is offset by a
decrease in casino and food and beverage revenues at Stockmans of $0.5 million or 11%, primarily
due to continued economic weakness, inclement weather in the Northern Nevada market during the
first quarter and decreased slot handle and a weak slot hold percentage during the second quarter.
Operating costs and expenses. For the six months ended June 30, 2010, total operating costs
and expenses increased $1.4 million, or 25%, as compared to the prior year, primarily consisting of
an increase in depreciation and amortization of $1.1 million, or 201% and selling, general and
administrative expenses of $0.2 million, or 8%. The increase in depreciation and amortization was
due to GEM gaming rights amortization, which increased with the FireKeepers opening. The increase
in selling, general and administrative expense was primarily due to increases at the corporate and
GED level, as explained below.
Project development costs. For the six months ended June 30, 2010, project development costs
increased $104,790 or 338%, as compared to the prior year, due to an increase in professional fees
at the corporate level related to the engagement of a financial advisor in connection with
identifying and investigating potential acquisitions.
Selling, general and administrative expense. For the six months ended June 30, 2010, selling,
general and administrative expenses increased $0.2 million, or 8%, as compared to the prior period
mainly due to a $70,238, or 6% increases in payroll and related expenses at the corporate level, an
increase in Nevada license fees of $81,450 due to a change in staff assignments, as well as legal
fees related to the HRI arbitration of approximately $102,604.
Operating gains. For the six months ended June 30, 2010, operating gains decreased by $0.3
million, or 13% primarily due to the decrease in the unrealized gain on notes receivable of $0.3
million, or 111%. The unrealized gain in the prior year was mostly
attributable to the authoritys tribal receivable that was received in February 2010. In
addition, the Montana notes receivable was impaired during the fourth quarter of 2009. As a result,
the only project remaining in 2010 recognizing unrealized gains and losses is the Nambe Pueblo
project which had a current period loss due to the extension of the project to the third quarter of
2011.
Other income (expense). For the six months ended June 30, 2010, other income increased by
$0.2 million, or 196% primarily due the decreased interest expense of $0.1 million, or 95% and the
increase of interest income of $78,694, or 221%. The decrease in interest expense is related to
the reduction of outstanding debt on our revolving line of credit and debt to joint venture
affiliate and the increase in interest income results from the
authoritys tribal
receivable.
Income taxes. For the six months ended June 30, 2010, the estimated effective annual income
tax rate applied to the year is approximately 44%, compared to 46% for the same period in 2009. The
decrease in the effective tax rate from the prior year is due primarily to the vesting of stock
compensation, where the difference in our stock price
between the grant date and vesting date of stock increased the federal income tax for 2009.
There is no allowance on the deferred tax asset of $101,071 as of June 30, 2010, and management
believes the deferred tax asset is fully realizable.
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Non-controlling interest. For the six months ended June 30, 2010, the net income attributable
to non-controlling interest in consolidated joint venture increased by $5.2 million. The increase
is attributable to the net income in GEM of $10.2 million, 50% of which is the noncontrolling
interest portion. The GEM net income increased as the result of management fees received subsequent
to the opening of the FireKeepers casino in August of 2009.
Liquidity and capital resources
Economic conditions and related risks and uncertainties
The United States has experienced a severe and widespread recession accompanied by, among
other things, weakness in consumer spending including gaming activity, reduced credit and capital
financing availability and is also engaged in war, all of which are likely to continue to have
far-reaching effects on economic conditions in the country for an indeterminate period. Our
operations are currently concentrated in northern Nevada, Delaware and Michigan. Accordingly,
future operations could be affected by adverse economic conditions particularly in those areas and
their key feeder markets in neighboring states. The effects and duration of these conditions and
related risks and uncertainties on our future operations and cash flows, including its access to
capital or credit financing, cannot be estimated at this time, but may likely be significant.
The FireKeepers casino, Delaware joint venture and Stockmans Casino operation are currently
our primary source of recurring income and significant positive cash flow. GEM began earning
management fees from FireKeepers Casino in the third quarter of 2009, with the first payments being
made in September. The $5.0 million due from the Authority, including interest at prime plus 1%
accrued from August 5, 2009, was paid in February, 2010. Distributions from the Delaware
operation are governed by the terms of the applicable joint venture agreement and management
reorganization agreement. We expect to continue receiving management fees as currently prescribed
under the joint venture agreement, with a minimum guaranteed growth factor over the prior year of
5% in years 2009 through August 2011 when the agreement terminates.
On a consolidated basis for the six months ended June 30, 2010, cash provided by operations
increased by $6.0 million from the same period in 2009 due to an increase in income as a result of
the FireKeepers Casino management fee. Operating cash flow exceeds net income primarily due to
the agreement with GEM where Full House receives 70% of GEM distributions until GEMs member
payable to Full House is repaid. Cash provided by investing activities increased by $4.9 million
from the same six-month period of last year, primarily due to the repayment of tribal advances.
Cash used in financing activities increased $4.0 million, primarily due to the repayment of joint
venture debt and distribution of income from GEM to RAM. As of June 30, 2010, we had approximately
$15.4 million in cash and $8.2 million of availability on our revolving credit facility, which
decreased to $7.9 million on July 1, 2010.
Our future cash requirements include selling, general and administrative expenses, project
development costs and capital expenditures primarily at Stockmans. Subject to the economic
uncertainties discussed above, we believe that adequate financial resources will be available to
execute our current growth plan from a combination of operating cash flows and external debt and
equity financing. However, continued downward pressure on cash flow from operations due to, among
other reasons, the adverse effects of the current economic environment and/or the lack of available
funding sources due to the recent unprecedented global contraction in available credit increases
uncertainty with respect to our development and growth plans.
Effective January 1, 2010, the maximum amount permitted to be outstanding on our reducing
revolving loan from Nevada State Bank (NSB), decreases $329,000 semiannually on January 1 and
July 1 of each year and any outstanding amounts above such reduced maximum must be repaid on each
such date. The reducing revolving loan is payable over 15 years at a variable interest rate based
on the five-year LIBOR/Swap rate plus 2.1%. This rate, which was 7.24% per annum as of June 30,
2010 and June 30, 2009, respectively, adjusts annually based on the funded debt to EBITDA ratio of
Stockmans, with adjustments based on the five-year LIBOR/Swap rate occurring every five years.
The balance on the loan was fully paid as of November 23, 2009. We had $8.2 million of
availability under its revolving credit line as of June 30, 2010, which decreased to $7.9 million
on July 1, 2010.
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The loan agreement with Nevada State Bank also contains customary financial representations
and warranties and requires that Stockmans maintain specified financial covenants, including a
fixed charge coverage ratio, a funded debt to EBITDA ratio and a minimum tangible net worth. In
addition, the loan agreement limits the amount of distributions from and capital expenditures by
Stockmans. The loan agreement also provides for customary events of default including payment
defaults and covenant defaults.
As of June 30, 2010, we held $13.8 million in a Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
(FDIC) insured non-interest bearing account and $0.3 million in a U.S. Government money market
account with NSB, the institution where we hold the $8.2 million line of credit. NSB is a
subsidiary of Zions Bancorporation. Weiss Ratings rated Zions D (weak financial strength) in the
July 16, 2010 report meaning that this institution demonstrates significant weaknesses which could
negatively impact depositors or creditors. FDIC insurance ensures the full NSB cash balance is
secure in the event of further bank weakness.
FireKeepers project
On August 5, 2009, the FireKeepers Casino commenced operations. The casino is a first-class
gaming facility in Emmett Township near Battle Creek, Michigan on a portion of the tribes 78-acre
federally recognized Indian reservation. The casino is easily accessible and visible from the
adjacent and heavily traveled Interstate 94 and near the interchange with Interstate 69. The
FireKeepers Casino is an approximately 237,000 square-foot facility featuring approximately 106,900
square-feet of gaming space, including 2,700 Class III slot machines and 78 table games, including
blackjack, craps, roulette and baccarat, 12 poker tables and a high-limit gaming area with a VIP
lounge. The casino also has five distinctive and diverse dining options, including a 70-seat
signature fine dining restaurant, a 150-seat 24-hour coffee shop, a 300-seat buffet, a 110-seat
quick service restaurant and a grab-and-go outlet, as well as three bar areas. The bar areas
include a sports bar with high definition flat screen televisions, a 113-seat lounge with cabaret
and live entertainment and a lounge within our fine dining area. The casino also has an
approximately 4,000 square-foot multi-function room used for special events and bingo, a gift shop
with branded merchandise, an attached multi-level parking garage that accommodates approximately
2,100 vehicles, surface parking for an additional 917 vehicles and an area for bus and recreational
vehicle parking.
On October 9, 2009, effective September 30, 2009, an agreement was reached between RAM and us
(GEM Financial Resolution) clarifying the treatment of the following items:
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As a result, payables due from GEM to each member were adjusted to reflect a total payable due
to RAM of $8.5 million, including $2.7 million reported as equity, and a total payable due to FHR
of $11.9 million, including $2.7 million reported as equity, resulting in the recognition of a net
pre-tax gain $1.4 million, which was recorded in September 2009. In addition, the GEM members
agreed that distributions to the members will be made on a 50/50 basis to both members until such
time RAMs member payable has been fully repaid and thereafter 70% to us and 30% to RAM until such
time as the remaining payable to us has been repaid. Thereafter, distributions to members will be
made on a 50/50 basis. Also, no further interest accruals will be
made on any members payables. As
of March 31, 2010, RAMs member payable had been paid and as of June 30, 2010, $0.7 million remains
payable to FHR.
Other projects
Since 2005, we have been party to development and management agreements with the Montana tribe
for a proposed casino to be built approximately 28 miles north of Sheridan, Wyoming. The Montana
tribe currently operates the Charging Horse casino in Lame Deer, Montana, consisting of 100 gaming
devices, a 300-seat bingo hall and restaurant. As part of the agreements, we have committed on a
best efforts basis to arrange financing for the costs
associated with the development and furtherance of this project up to $15.0 million. As of
June 30, 2010, our advances to the Northern Cheyenne Tribe total $0.7 million.
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We are not obligated to fund the construction phase of our Northern Cheyenne project in
Montana. The recent economic recession and resulting impact on credit availability has
significantly decreased the likelihood that financing could be obtained on favorable terms, if at
all, for the Montana project in the foreseeable future. We intend to continue working with the
Northern Cheyenne Nation to pursue the development of a casino near Lame Deer, Montana, however,
based on current economic conditions we have determined that both the timing and feasibility of
this project have become more difficult to determine. As a result, the notes receivable originally
valued at $0.6 million and contract rights originally valued at $0.1 million related to the project
were written down to zero value as of December, 2009, which resulted in an $0.7 million impairment
loss.
In March 2008, we announced that we were no longer pursuing the Nambé Pueblo project. The
Nambé Pueblo tribe has acknowledged its obligation to repay reimbursable development advances of
approximately $0.7 million plus interest at prime plus 2%, from future gaming revenues, if any. We
have been advised and therefore, currently believe that the Nambé Pueblo intends to develop a slot
machine operation with approximately 200 devices, which when constructed, will be adjacent to its
travel center and provide the Nambé Pueblo tribe with the financial wherewithal to repay the
amounts owed to us. We have been advised that the Nambé Pueblo continues to work with potential
financing sources to fund the gaming development. Based on information available about the current
status of the financing effort, we believe funding may be completed in the third quarter of 2010
with the expected facility opening during the third quarter of 2011, which represents a six month
delay from prior estimates. With due consideration to the foregoing factors, we have estimated the
fair value of the note receivable from the Nambé Pueblo at $0.4 million as of June 30, 2010. There
can be no assurance that the facility will be opened or that the receivable will be paid.
Our agreements with the various Indian tribes contain limited waivers of sovereign immunity
and, in many cases, provide for arbitration to enforce the agreements. Generally, our only recourse
for collection of funds under these agreements is from revenues, if any, of prospective casino
operations.
Seasonality
We believe that our casino operations, including Stockmans and FireKeepers Casino, and our
estimates of completion for projects in development may be affected by seasonal factors, including
holidays, adverse weather and travel conditions. Our cash flow from GED is affected by our
management agreement with Harrington where GEDs second quarter cash flow has been reduced by a
rebate of management fees which forms the basis of GEDs on-going cash flow according to the
amended management agreement. Accordingly, our results of operations may fluctuate from year to
year and the results for any year may not be indicative of results for future years.
Regulation and taxes
We, and our casino projects, are subject to extensive regulation by state and tribal gaming
authorities. We will also be subject to regulation, which may or may not be similar to current
state regulations, by the appropriate authorities in any jurisdiction where we may conduct gaming
activities in the future. Changes in applicable laws or regulations could have an adverse effect on
us.
The gaming industry represents a significant source of tax revenues to regulators. From time
to time, various federal legislators and officials have proposed changes in tax law, or in the
administration of such law, affecting the gaming industry. It is not possible to determine the
likelihood of possible changes in tax law or in the administration of such law. Such changes, if
adopted, could have a material adverse effect on our future financial position, results of
operations and cash flows.
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Off-balance sheet arrangements
We have no off-balance sheet arrangements that have, or are reasonably likely to have, a
current or future effect on our financial condition, changes in financial condition, revenues or
expenses, results of operations, liquidity, capital expenditures or capital resources that is
material to investors.
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Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and Procedures As of June 30, 2010, we completed an
evaluation, under the supervision and with the participation of our management, including our Chief
Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer of the effectiveness of the design and operation of
our disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Rule
13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e)). Based upon that evaluation, the Chief Executive Officer and Chief
Financial Officer concluded that our disclosure controls and procedures are effective at a
reasonable assurance level in timely alerting them to material information relating to us which is
required to be included in our periodic Securities and Exchange Commission filings.
Changes in Internal Control Over Financial Reporting There have been no changes during the
last fiscal quarter that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect,
our internal control over financial reporting.
PART II OTHER INFORMATION
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On April 26, 2010 the American Arbitration Association (AAA) arbitrator issued a binding
decision in the previously disclosed matter brought by Harrington Raceway, Inc. on June 19, 2009 in
our favor and denying the claim of HRI. HRI had disputed the computation of the annual minimum
percentage increase in the management fee payable to us pursuant to the Management Reorganization
Agreement entered into on June 18, 2007. The decision held that pursuant to that agreement, we are
entitled to the greater of the share of management fee actually due from the operations or the
amount actually paid in the prior year plus a percentage increase, currently 5%. The decision held
further that HRI is not entitled to any credit, and the payments are to continue as they have been
computed. On May 25, 2010, we received notice from the AAA that the arbitrator declined to
consider our request for an award of attorneys fees and additional costs.
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Certification of principal executive officer pursuant to 18 U.S.C.
section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 302 of the
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Certification of principal financial officer pursuant to 18 U.S.C.
section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 302 of the
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Certification of principal executive officer pursuant to 18 U.S.C.
section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the
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Certification of principal financial officer pursuant to 18 U.S.C.
section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the
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SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, the Company
has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.
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FULL HOUSE RESORTS, INC. |
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Date: August 6, 2010
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Mark Miller
Chief Financial Officer and Chief Operating Officer (on behalf of the
Registrant and as principal financial officer) |
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