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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

Form 10-Q

(Mark One)

(Mark One)

þ

QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

For the quarterly period ended September 30, 20172021

or

o

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)

Delaware

(State or other jurisdiction

of incorporation or organization)

13-3391527

(I.R.S. Employer

Identification No.)

One Summerlin, 1980 Festival Plaza Drive, Suite 680

Las Vegas, Nevada

(Address of principal executive offices)

89135

(Zip Code)

(702)

(702) 221-7800

(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

Title of each Class

Trading Symbol(s)

Name of each exchange on which registered

Common Stock, $0.0001 par value per share

FLL

The Nasdaq Stock Market LLC

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 þ No o

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, a smaller reporting company, or an emerging growth company. See definitionthe definitions of “large accelerated filer,” “accelerated filer”, “smallfiler,” “smaller reporting company”company,” and "emerging“emerging growth company"company” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act. (Check one):

Act:

Large accelerated filer

Accelerated filer

Emerging growth company

Non-accelerated filer

Large Accelerated Filer o
Accelerated Filer o
Non Accelerated Filer o (Do not check if a smaller reporting company)  

Smaller reporting company þ

Emerging growth company o


If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act: Yes    No  ☐ 


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 November 7, 2017,8, 2021, there were 22,890,82334,227,493 shares of Common Stock, $0.0001 par value per share, outstanding.

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FULL HOUSE RESORTS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

FORM 10-Q

INDEX

Page

Page

PART I
FINANCIAL INFORMATION

PART I. Financial Information

Item 1.

Item 2.

24

Item 3.

42

Item 4.

42

PART II. Other Information

II
OTHER INFORMATION

Item 1.

43

Item 1A.

43

Item 6.

43

32Signatures

44

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PART I – FINANCIAL INFORMATION


Item 1. Financial Statements


FULL HOUSE RESORTS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

FULL HOUSE RESORTS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS (Unaudited)
(In thousands, except per share data)
    
 Three Months Ended 
 September 30,
 Nine Months Ended 
 September 30,
 2017 2016 2017 2016
Revenues       
Casino$39,009
 $36,967
 $110,702
 $97,093
Food and beverage8,760
 8,282
 24,759
 21,438
Hotel2,408
 2,361
 6,724
 6,488
Other operations1,234
 1,252
 3,250
 3,094
Gross revenues51,411
 48,862
 145,435
 128,113
Less promotional allowances(7,685) (7,601) (21,968) (20,309)
Net revenues43,726
 41,261
 123,467
 107,804
Operating costs and expenses 
  
  
  
Casino20,102
 19,380
 57,556
 49,910
Food and beverage3,466
 2,817
 9,598
 7,090
Hotel348
 297
 826
 768
Other operations483
 475
 1,333
 1,236
Selling, general and administrative13,076
 12,747
 39,889
 36,508
Project development, acquisition costs and other65
 439
 249
 1,211
Depreciation and amortization2,193
 2,203
 6,428
 5,795
 39,733
 38,358
 115,879
 102,518
Operating income3,993
 2,903
 7,588
 5,286
Other (expense) income 
  
  
  
Interest expense, net of $77 capitalized for both 2017 periods(2,718) (2,748) (8,102) (6,740)
Debt modification costs
 (24) 
 (624)
Adjustment to fair value of warrants(302) 181
 (272) (60)
 (3,020)
(2,591)
(8,374) (7,424)
Income (loss) before income taxes973
 312
 (786) (2,138)
Provision for income taxes184
 177
 552
 458
Net income (loss)$789
 $135
 $(1,338) $(2,596)
        
Basic income (loss) per share$0.03
 $0.01
 $(0.06) $(0.13)
Diluted income (loss) per share$0.03
 $
 $(0.06) $(0.13)

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS (Unaudited)

(In thousands, except per share data)

Three Months Ended

Nine Months Ended

September 30, 

September 30, 

    

2021

    

2020

    

2021

    

2020

Revenues

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

Casino

$

32,506

$

31,910

$

99,217

$

63,616

Food and beverage

 

7,092

 

5,612

 

20,633

 

14,596

Hotel

 

2,469

 

2,511

 

7,190

 

5,204

Other operations, including contracted sports wagering

 

5,171

 

1,923

 

9,848

 

3,904

 

47,238

 

41,956

 

136,888

 

87,320

Operating costs and expenses

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

Casino

 

11,261

 

10,125

 

32,687

 

23,886

Food and beverage

 

6,199

 

5,234

 

17,487

 

14,453

Hotel

 

1,136

 

1,113

 

3,332

 

2,663

Other operations

 

576

 

564

 

1,522

 

1,441

Selling, general and administrative

 

14,791

 

12,555

 

43,211

 

35,332

Project development costs

 

318

 

108

 

491

 

423

Preopening costs

17

17

Depreciation and amortization

 

1,819

 

1,848

 

5,448

 

5,868

Loss on disposal of assets, net

 

2

 

 

674

 

439

 

36,119

 

31,547

 

104,869

 

84,505

Operating income

 

11,119

 

10,409

 

32,019

 

2,815

Other (expense) income

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

Interest expense, net of $509 and $208 capitalized for the three-months ended September 30, 2021 and 2020, and $1,017 and $639 capitalized for the nine-months ended September 30, 2021 and 2020

(6,405)

(2,391)

(17,531)

(7,329)

Loss on extinguishment of debt

(6,104)

Adjustment to fair value of warrants

 

 

(403)

 

(1,347)

 

1,159

 

(6,405)

 

(2,794)

 

(24,982)

 

(6,170)

Income (loss) before income taxes

 

4,714

 

7,615

 

7,037

 

(3,355)

Income tax provision (benefit)

95

(93)

379

(2)

Net income (loss)

$

4,619

$

7,708

$

6,658

$

(3,353)

Basic earnings (loss) per share

$

0.13

$

0.28

$

0.21

$

(0.12)

Diluted earnings (loss) per share

$

0.13

$

0.28

$

0.19

$

(0.17)

See condensed notes to consolidated financial statements.



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FULL HOUSE RESORTS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(In thousands, except share data)
 September 30,
2017
 December 31,
2016
 (Unaudited)  
ASSETS   
Current assets   
Cash and equivalents$22,420
 $27,038
Accounts receivable, net of collection allowance of $122 and $531,575
 1,909
Inventories1,986
 1,329
Prepaid expenses3,745
 2,809
 29,726
 33,085
Property and equipment, net114,551
 111,465
Other long-term assets 
  
Goodwill21,286
 21,286
Intangible assets, net of accumulated amortization of $7,756 and $7,73210,943
 10,966
Deposits and other894
 404
 33,123
 32,656
 $177,400
 $177,206
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY 
  
Current liabilities 
  
Accounts payable$5,321
 $4,910
Accrued payroll and other12,195
 11,122
Current portion of long-term debt1,969
 1,688
Current portion of capital lease obligation413
 419
 19,898
 18,139
    
Common stock warrant liability and other long-term obligations1,589
 1,117
Deferred taxes2,458
 1,907
Long-term debt, net of current portion92,939
 94,246
Capital lease obligation, net of current portion4,978
 5,318
 121,862
 120,727
Commitments and contingencies (Notes 5 and 7)

 

Stockholders’ equity 
  
Common stock, $0.0001 par value, 100,000,000 shares authorized; 24,247,418 and 24,221,558 shares issued and 22,890,823 and 22,864,963 shares outstanding2
 2
Additional paid-in capital51,668
 51,271
Treasury stock, 1,356,595 common shares(1,654) (1,654)
Retained earnings5,522
 6,860
 55,538
 56,479
 $177,400
 $177,206

FULL HOUSE RESORTS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (Unaudited)

(In thousands, except share data)

September 30, 

December 31, 

    

2021

    

2020

ASSETS

Current assets

 

  

 

  

Cash and equivalents

$

97,926

$

37,698

Restricted cash

176,572

Accounts receivable, net

 

4,544

 

4,904

Inventories

 

2,139

 

1,511

Prepaid expenses and other

 

5,062

 

2,461

 

286,243

 

46,574

Property and equipment, net

 

134,244

 

115,772

Operating lease right-of-use assets, net

16,619

17,361

Goodwill

 

21,286

 

21,286

Other intangible assets, net

 

10,904

 

10,963

Deposits and other

 

796

 

660

$

470,092

$

212,616

LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY

Current liabilities

Accounts payable

$

10,391

$

4,191

Accrued payroll and related

 

5,497

 

2,397

Accrued interest

3,386

38

Other accrued liabilities

 

9,320

 

10,772

Current portion of operating lease obligations

3,492

3,283

Current portion of finance lease obligation

508

491

Current portion of long-term debt

 

1,546

 

426

Common stock warrant liability

2,653

 

34,140

 

24,251

Operating lease obligations, net of current portion

 

13,813

 

14,914

Finance lease obligation, net of current portion

2,914

3,298

Long-term debt, net

 

305,329

 

106,832

Deferred income taxes, net

 

999

 

620

Contract liabilities, net of current portion

4,948

5,398

Other long-term liabilities

626

626

 

362,769

 

155,939

Commitments and contingencies (Note 8)

 

  

 

  

Stockholders’ equity

 

  

 

  

Common stock, $0.0001 par value, 100,000,000 shares authorized; 35,302,549 and 28,385,299 shares issued and 34,227,493 and 27,124,292 shares outstanding

 

4

 

3

Additional paid-in capital

 

108,586

 

64,826

Treasury stock, 1,075,056 and 1,261,007 common shares

 

(1,311)

 

(1,538)

Retained earnings (accumulated deficit)

 

44

 

(6,614)

 

107,323

 

56,677

$

470,092

$

212,616

See condensed notes to consolidated financial statements.



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FULL HOUSE RESORTS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY (Unaudited)
(In thousands)
  Common stock   Treasury stock    
  Shares Dollars Additional Paid-in Capital Shares Dollars Retained Earnings Total Stockholders' Equity
Balance, January 1, 2017 24,221
 $2
 $51,271
 1,357
 $(1,654) $6,860
 $56,479
Share-based compensation 26
 
 397
 
 
 
 397
Net loss 
 
 
 
 
 (1,338) (1,338)
Balance, September 30, 2017 24,247
 $2
 $51,668
 1,357
 $(1,654) $5,522
 $55,538

FULL HOUSE RESORTS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY (Unaudited)

(In thousands)

(Accumulated

Additional

Deficit)

Total

Common Stock

Paid-in

Treasury Stock

Retained

Stockholders’

    

Shares

    

Dollars

    

Capital

    

Shares

    

Dollars  

    

Earnings

    

Equity

Balance, January 1, 2021

 

28,385

$

3

$

64,826

 

1,261

$

(1,538)

$

(6,614)

$

56,677

Equity offering, net

6,917

1

42,973

42,974

Exercise of stock options

36

(34)

42

78

Stock-based compensation

 

 

 

124

 

 

 

 

124

Net loss

 

 

 

 

 

 

(3,445)

 

(3,445)

Balance, March 31, 2021

 

35,302

4

107,959

 

1,227

(1,496)

(10,059)

96,408

Exercise of stock options

104

(152)

185

289

Stock-based compensation

199

199

Net income

5,484

5,484

Balance, June 30, 2021

35,302

4

108,262

1,075

(1,311)

(4,575)

102,380

Stock-based compensation

324

324

Net income

4,619

4,619

Balance, September 30, 2021

35,302

$

4

$

108,586

 

1,075

$

(1,311)

$

44

$

107,323

Additional

Total

Common Stock

Paid-in

Treasury Stock

Accumulated

Stockholders’

    

Shares

    

Dollars

    

Capital

    

Shares

    

Dollars  

    

Deficit

    

Equity

Balance, January 1, 2020

 

28,346

$

3

$

64,402

 

1,270

$

(1,548)

$

(6,761)

$

56,096

Stock-based compensation

 

 

 

83

 

 

 

 

83

Net loss

 

 

 

 

 

 

(4,358)

 

(4,358)

Balance, March 31, 2020

 

28,346

3

64,485

 

1,270

(1,548)

(11,119)

51,821

Stock grants

13

24

24

Stock-based compensation

79

79

Net loss

(6,703)

(6,703)

Balance, June 30, 2020

28,359

3

64,588

1,270

(1,548)

(17,822)

45,221

Stock grants

16

24

24

Stock-based compensation

97

97

Net income

7,708

7,708

Balance, September 30, 2020

28,375

$

3

$

64,709

 

1,270

$

(1,548)

$

(10,114)

$

53,050

See condensed notes to consolidated financial statements.



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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS (Unaudited)
(In thousands)
   
 Nine Months Ended 
 September 30,
 2017 2016
Cash flows from operating activities:   
Net loss$(1,338) $(2,596)
Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash provided by operating activities: 
  
Depreciation and amortization6,428
 5,795
Amortization of debt issuance and warrant costs661
 864
(Gain) loss on disposal of assets(2) 354
Share-based compensation397
 315
Change in value of stock warrants272
 60
Increases and decreases in operating assets and liabilities: 
  
Accounts receivable334
 (93)
Prepaid expenses, inventories and other(1,306) (1,267)
Deferred taxes551
 459
Accounts payable and accrued expenses837
 2,425
Net cash provided by operating activities6,834
 6,316
Cash flows from investing activities: 
  
Acquisition of Bronco Billy's, net of cash acquired
 (28,369)
Purchase of property and equipment(8,952) (1,736)
Restricted cash
 569
Refunded deposits and other, net(163) 2,861
Net cash used in investing activities(9,115) (26,675)
Cash flows from financing activities: 
  
Repayment of First Lien Term Loan(1,687) (2,125)
Repayment of Revolving Loan
 (2,000)
Second Lien Term Loan borrowings
 35,000
Repayment of capital lease obligation(346) (338)
Debt issuance costs and other(304) (1,670)
Net cash (used in) provided by financing activities(2,337) 28,867
    
Net (decrease) increase in cash and equivalents(4,618) 8,508
Cash and equivalents, beginning of period27,038
 14,574
Cash and equivalents, end of period$22,420
 $23,082
    
SUPPLEMENTAL CASH FLOW INFORMATION: 
  
Cash paid for interest, net of amounts capitalized$7,459
 $5,738
    

FULL HOUSE RESORTS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS (Unaudited)

(In thousands)

Nine Months Ended

September 30, 

    

2021

    

2020

Cash flows from operating activities:

 

  

 

  

Net income (loss)

$

6,658

$

(3,353)

Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) to net cash provided by operating activities:

 

  

 

  

Depreciation and amortization

 

5,448

 

5,868

Amortization of debt issuance and warrant costs and other

 

991

 

827

Stock-based compensation

 

647

 

307

Change in fair value of stock warrants

 

1,347

 

(1,159)

Loss on disposal of assets, net

 

674

 

439

Proceeds from insurance related to property damage

1,334

0

Loss on extinguishment of debt

6,104

0

Increases and decreases in operating assets and liabilities:

 

  

 

  

Accounts receivable

 

360

 

306

Prepaid expenses, inventories and other

 

(3,229)

 

1,533

Deferred taxes

 

379

 

(2)

Common stock warrant liability

(4,000)

0

Contract liabilities

(600)

(109)

Accounts payable and accrued expenses

 

3,188

 

(1,732)

Net cash provided by operating activities

 

19,301

 

2,925

Cash flows from investing activities:

 

  

 

  

Purchase of property and equipment

 

(17,828)

 

(1,883)

Other

 

(164)

 

11

Net cash used in investing activities

 

(17,992)

 

(1,872)

Cash flows from financing activities:

 

  

 

  

Proceeds from Senior Secured Notes due 2028 borrowings

 

310,000

 

0

Proceeds from equity offering, net of issuance costs

42,974

0

Proceeds from CARES Act unsecured loans

 

0

 

5,606

Payment of debt discount and issuance costs

 

(9,421)

 

(1,284)

Repayment of Senior Secured Notes due 2024

(106,825)

(825)

Prepayment premiums of Senior Secured Notes due 2024

 

(1,261)

 

0

Repayment of finance lease obligation

(367)

(369)

Proceeds from exercise of stock options

 

367

 

0

Other

24

0

Net cash provided by financing activities

 

235,491

 

3,128

Net increase in cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash

 

236,800

 

4,181

Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash, beginning of period

 

37,698

 

29,851

Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash, end of period

$

274,498

$

34,032

Supplemental Cash Flow Information:

 

  

 

  

Cash paid for interest, net of amounts capitalized

$

13,180

$

6,324

Non-Cash Investing Activities:

 

  

 

  

Accounts payable related capital expenditures

$

7,031

$

265

See condensed notes to consolidated financial statements.

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FULL HOUSE RESORTS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONDENSED NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Unaudited)

1. ORGANIZATION

Organization.Formed as a Delaware corporation in 1987, Full House Resorts, Inc. owns, leases, operates, develops, manages, and/or invests in casinos and related hospitality and entertainment facilities. References in this document to "Full House",“Full House,” the "Company", “we”, “our”,“Company,” “we,” “our,” or “us” refer to Full House Resorts, Inc. and its subsidiaries, except where stated or the context otherwise indicates.


We

The Company currently operate five casinos; four are part ofoperates 5 casinos: 4 on real estate that we own or lease and one is1 located within a hotel owned by a third party. Construction continues for a sixth property, Chamonix Casino Hotel (“Chamonix”), adjacent to the Company’s existing Bronco Billy’s Casino and Hotel in Cripple Creek, Colorado. We also benefit from 6 permitted sports wagering “skins,” 3 in Colorado and 3 in Indiana. Other companies operate or will operate these online sports wagering sites under their brands, paying us a percentage of revenues, as defined, subject to annual minimum amounts. NaN of our 6 permitted skins have commenced operations. The following table identifies the propertiesour 5 segments, along with properties and their dates of acquisition and locations:

Segments and Properties

 Locations

Property

Colorado

Acquisition
Date
Location

Bronco Billy’s Casino and Hotel

Cripple Creek, CO (near Colorado Springs)

Chamonix Casino Hotel (under construction)

Cripple Creek, CO (near Colorado Springs)

Indiana

Rising Star Casino Resort

Rising Sun, IN (near Cincinnati)

Mississippi

Silver Slipper Casino and Hotel

2012

Hancock County, MS (near New Orleans)

Bronco Billy's Hotel and Casino

Nevada

2016Cripple Creek, CO (near Colorado Springs)

Rising Star Casino Resort2011Rising Sun, IN (near Cincinnati)
Stockman’s Casino2007Fallon, NV (one hour east of Reno)

Grand Lodge Casino (leased
(leased
and part of the Hyatt Regency Lake Tahoe Resort, Spa and Casino)

2011

Incline Village, NV (North
(North
Shore of Lake Tahoe)

Stockman’s Casino

Fallon, NV (one hour east of Reno)

Contracted Sports Wagering

Three sports wagering websites (“skins”), all operating

Colorado

Three sports wagering websites (“skins”), two in operation

Indiana


We manage our

The Company manages its casinos based primarily on geographic regions within the United States. See Note 10Our 2021 results reflect a change in our operating segments. We now break out our on-site and online sports wagering skins in Colorado and Indiana as a standalone segment, Contracted Sports Wagering. Certain reclassifications were made to 2020 amounts to conform to current-period presentation for enhanced comparability. Such reclassifications had no effect on the previously reported results of operations or financial position.

COVID-19 Pandemic Update. In March 2020, the World Health Organization declared the outbreak of the novel coronavirus as a pandemic (“COVID-19”). Although COVID-19 continues to spread throughout the U.S. and the world, vaccines designed to inhibit the severity and the spread of COVID-19 are now being distributed. As a result, the number of newly reported cases has declined in the U.S. in recent weeks, though new variants could result in a reversal of these trends. For example, the Delta variant of COVID-19 resulted in large increases in the number of COVID-19 cases as it spread globally. COVID-19 has resulted in the implementation of significant, government-imposed measures to prevent or reduce its spread, including travel restrictions, business restrictions, closing of borders, “shelter-in-place” orders and business closures. In March 2020, pursuant to state government orders, the Company temporarily closed all of its casino properties.

7

As a result, the Company experienced a material decline in its revenues until its properties began reopening when permitted by local authorities. The reopening dates were:

Silver Slipper Casino and Hotel ― May 21, 2020
Grand Lodge Casino and Stockman’s Casino ― June 4, 2020
Bronco Billy’s Casino and Hotel ― June 15, 2020
Rising Star Casino Resort ― June 15, 2020.

During the shutdown period, the Company evaluated labor, marketing and other costs at its businesses so that, upon reopening, its properties could reopen with significantly lower operating costs. As a result, the Company’s operating performance since reopening in mid-2020 has been stronger than pre-pandemic levels, despite business restrictions throughout its properties and certain pandemic-related additional costs. The extent to which the Company’s financial and operating results in future periods may be affected by COVID-19, including the Delta or other variants, will largely depend on future developments, which are highly uncertain and cannot be accurately predicted at this time. Significant uncertainties include the ability to operate; new information which may emerge concerning new strains of COVID-19 and their severity; vaccination rates among the population; the effectiveness of COVID-19 vaccines against variants; any additional actions imposed by governmental authorities (including the potential mandated vaccination or repeated testing of our employees) to contain or minimize the impact of COVID-19 and any variants; increased operating costs and constraints to implement sanitation and social distancing requirements; increased costs for materials due to supply chain constraints; and general economic conditions, among others.

The disruptions arising from COVID-19 continued to impact the Company during the three- and nine-months ended September 30, 2021. The duration and intensity of this global health emergency and related disruptions are uncertain. While each of the Company’s properties are currently open and operating restrictions further information.

eased during the third quarter of 2021, the current economic and regulatory environment in each of the Company’s jurisdictions continues to evolve. For example, mask mandates for all employees and guests were re-introduced at our Nevada properties in July 2021 in compliance with recent orders from Nevada state government officials and, in November 2021, new national rules were announced that would require employers with more than 100 employees to ensure their workers are vaccinated against COVID-19 or undergo weekly testing. The manner in which governments will react as the global and regional impact of the COVID-19 pandemic changes over time is uncertain, and such actions could significantly alter the Company’s current operations.

2. BASIS OF PRESENTATION AND SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES

Basis of Presentation.As permitted by the rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”), certain information and footnote disclosures normally included in financial statements prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles in the United States of America (“GAAP”) have been condensed or omitted. These consolidated financial statements should be read in conjunction with the Company’s 20162020 annual consolidated financial statements and notes thereto included in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2016.


2020.

The interim consolidated financial statements of the Company included herein reflect all adjustments (consisting of normal recurring adjustments) that are, in the opinion of management, necessary to present fairly the financial position and results of operations for the interim periods presented. The results of operations for the interim periods are not necessarily indicative of annualized results for an entire year.


The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of Full House and its wholly-owned subsidiaries. All material intercompany accounts and transactions have been eliminated in consolidation.


Fair Value and the Fair Value Input Hierarchy.Fair value measurements affect ourthe Company’s accounting for net assets acquired in acquisition transactions and certain financial assets and liabilities, such as our common stock warrant liability.liabilities. Fair value measurements are also used in ourthe Company’s periodic assessments of long-lived tangible and intangible assets for possible impairment, including for property and equipment, goodwill, and other intangible assets. Fair value is defined as the expected price that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date.

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GAAP categorizes the inputs used for fair value into a three-level hierarchy. “Level 1”hierarchy:

Level 1: Observable inputs, such as quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities;
Level 2: Comparable inputs other than quoted prices that are observable for similar assets or liabilities in less active markets; and
Level 3: Unobservable inputs which may include metrics that market participants would use to estimate values, such as revenue and earnings multiples and relative rates of return.

The Company utilizes Level 1 inputs are most readily observable, such as quoted prices in an active market for identical assets or liabilities; “Level 2”when measuring the fair value of its 2028 Notes (see Note 5).

The Company utilizes Level 2 inputs such as observable inputs for similar assets in less active markets;when measuring the fair value of its asset purchases and “Level 3” inputs, which are unobservable and may include metrics that market participants would use to estimate values, such as revenue and earnings multiples and relative rates of return.


acquisitions (see Note 4).

The Company utilizes Level 3 inputs when measuring the fair value of net assets acquired in business combination transactions, subsequent assessments for impairment, and allmost financial instruments, including but not limited to the estimated fair value of common stock warrants at issuance and for recurring changes in the related warrant liability (see Note 5)6).

Cash Equivalents and Restricted Cash. Cash equivalents include cash involved in operations and cash in excess of daily requirements that is invested in highly liquid, short-term investments with initial maturities of three months or less when purchased.

Restricted cash balances consist of funds initially totaling $180 million, which were placed into a construction reserve account to fund the completion of the Chamonix construction project.

Accounts Receivable. Accounts receivable consist primarily of casino, hotel and other receivables, are typically non-interest bearing, and are carried net of an appropriate collection allowance to approximate fair value. Allowances for doubtful accounts are estimated based on specific review of customer accounts including the customers’ willingness and ability to pay and nature of collateral, if any, as well as historical collection experience and current economic and business conditions. Accounts are written off when management deems the account to be uncollectible and recoveries of accounts previously written off are recorded when received.

(In thousands)

September 30, 

December 31, 

    

    

2021

    

2020

Accounts receivable

$

4,796

$

5,080

Accounts receivable allowance

 

(252)

 

(176)

$

4,544

$

4,904

At September 30, 2021, the balance in accounts receivables includes the sale of “free play” at Rising Star for $2.1 million in September. Because Indiana has a progressive gaming tax system and Rising Star is one of the smaller casinos in the state, the property has consistently sold its ability to deduct “free play” in computing gaming taxes to operators in higher tax tiers (and usually sold in the fourth quarter in prior years). Compared to December 31, 2020, the balance in accounts receivables includes the sale of “free play” at Rising Star for the same amount of $2.1 million in the fourth quarter.

Revenue Recognition of Accrued Club Points and Deferred Revenues

Accrued Club Points: Operating Revenues and Related Costs and Expenses.The Company’s revenues consist primarily of casino gaming, food and beverage, hotel, and other revenues (such as sports wagering, golf, RV park operations, and entertainment). The majority of the Company’s revenues are derived from casino gaming, principally slot machines.

Gaming revenue is the difference between gaming wins and losses, not the total amount wagered. The Company accounts for its gaming transactions on a portfolio basis as such wagers have similar characteristics and it would not be practical to view each wager on an individual basis.


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The Company sometimes provides discretionary complimentary goods and services (“discretionary comps”), primarily to casino customers. For these types of transactions, the Company allocates revenue to the department providing the complimentary goods or services based upon its estimated standalone selling price, offset by a reduction in casino revenues.

Many of the Company’s customers choose to earn points under its customer loyalty programs. As points are accrued, the Company defers a portion of its gaming revenue based on the estimated standalone value of loyalty points being earned by the customer. The standalone value of loyalty points is derived from the retail value of food, beverages, hotel rooms, and other goods or services for which such points may be redeemed. A liability related to these customer loyalty points is recorded, net of estimated breakage and other factors, until the customer redeems these points, primarily for “free casino play,” complimentary dining, or hotel stays. Such liabilities were approximately $0.6 million for September 30, 2021 and $0.8 million for December 31, 2020, and these amounts are included in “other accrued liabilities” on the consolidated balance sheets. Upon redemption, the related revenue is recognized at retail value within the department providing the goods or services, offset by a reduction in the liability.

Revenue for food and beverage, hotel, and other revenue transactions is typically the net amount collected from customers for such goods and services, plus the retail value of (i) discretionary comps and (ii) comps provided in return for redemption of loyalty points. The Company records such revenue as the good or service is transferred to the customer. Additionally, the Company may collect deposits in advance for future hotel reservations or entertainment, among other services, which represent obligations of the Company until the service is provided to the customer.

Deferred Revenues: Market Access Fees from Sports Wagering Agreements.In 2019, the Company entered into several ten-year agreements with various unaffiliated companies allowing for online/mobile sports wagering within Indiana and Colorado, as well as on-site sports wagering at Rising Star and Bronco Billy’s casinos (the “Sports Agreements”). The contracts differ as to the percentages of revenues that we receive. Also, some contracts require payments in advance of the contract year, while others call for settlement in arrears. As part of these long-term Sports Agreements, the Company received $6 million in one-time market access fees, which were recorded as a long-term liability in the same amount and are being recognized as revenue ratably over the initial term of each agreement, beginning with the commencement of operations.

Indiana. Two of the Company’s Sports Agreements commenced operations in December 2019 and April 2021, respectively. The contracted party for the remaining Sports Agreement is awaiting approval from the state gaming commission prior to commencing operations.

Colorado. The Company’s three Sports Agreements commenced online operations in June 2020, December 2020 and April 2021, respectively.

Deferred revenues also include a total of $2.0 million related to the annual prepayment of contracted revenue, as required in two of the Sports Agreements. We received $1.0 million of prepaid revenue for contracted sports operations that commenced in Colorado in December 2020, and $1.0 million for contracted sports operations that commenced in Indiana in April 2021.

Such revenues consisted of the following, as discussed above:

(In thousands)

September 30, 

December 31, 

    

Balance Sheet Location

2021

    

2020

Deferred revenue, current

Other accrued liabilities

$

1,222

$

1,372

Deferred revenue, net of current portion

Contract liabilities, net of current portion

4,948

5,398

$

6,170

$

6,770

Income Taxes.For interim income tax reporting it was determined thatfor the Company'sthree- and nine-months ended September 30, 2021, the Company estimates its annual effective tax rate could not be reasonably estimated. As a result, theand applies it to its year-to-date pretax income or loss.

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Reclassifications. The Company used the actual year-to-date effective tax rate to determine the tax expense incurred during the three and nine months ended September 30, 2017 and 2016.



Effective January 1, 2017, the Company adopted Accounting Standards Update ("ASU") No. 2015-17, “Balance Sheet Classification of Deferred Taxes,” (“ASU 2015-17”) issued by the Financial Accounting Standards Board.  This update requires that deferred tax liabilities and assets, along with any related valuation allowance, be classified as non-current in a classified statement of financial position. The update allows for retrospective application. Accordingly, as of December 31, 2016, we reclassified the current portion of deferred tax assets of $42,000 and the current portion of deferred tax liabilities of $723,000, to non-current deferred tax liabilities.

Reclassifications. We made certain minor financial statement presentation reclassifications to prior-period amounts to conform to the current-period presentation. Such reclassifications had no effect on the previously reported net income (loss)results of operations or stockholders' equity.

financial position.

Earnings (Loss) Per Share.Earnings (loss) per share is net income (loss) applicable to common stock divided by the weighted average number of common shares outstanding during the period. Diluted earnings per share reflects additional dilutive effects for all potentially-dilutive securities, including commonshare-based awards outstanding under the Company’s stock optionscompensation plan and warrants, using the treasury stock method.


Recently Issued

Leases. The Company determines if a contract is or contains a lease at inception or modification of the agreement. A contract is or contains a lease if there are identified assets and the right to control the use of an identified asset is conveyed for a period of time in exchange for consideration. Control over the use of the identified asset means that the lessee has both the right to obtain substantially all of the economic benefits from the use of the asset and the right to direct the use of the asset.

For material leases with terms greater than a year, the Company records right-of-use (“ROU”) assets and lease liabilities on the balance sheet, as measured on a discounted basis. For finance leases, the Company recognizes interest expense associated with the lease liability and depreciation expense associated with the ROU asset; for operating leases, the Company recognizes straight-line rent expense.

The Company does not recognize ROU assets or lease liabilities for leases with a term of 12 months or less. However, costs related to short-term leases with terms greater than one month, which the Company deems material, are disclosed as a component of lease expenses when applicable. Additionally, the Company accounts for new and existing leases containing both lease and non-lease components (“embedded leases”) together as a single lease component by asset class for gaming-related equipment; therefore, the Company does not allocate contract consideration to the separate lease and non-lease components based on their relative standalone prices.

Finance and operating lease ROU assets and liabilities are recognized based on the present value of future minimum lease payments over the expected lease term at commencement. As the implicit rate is not determinable in most of the Company’s leases, management uses the Company’s incremental borrowing rate as estimated by third-party valuation specialists in determining the present value of future payments based on the information available at the commencement date and/or modification date. The expected lease terms include options to extend the lease when it is reasonably certain that the Company will exercise such options. Lease expense for minimum lease payments is recognized on a straight-line basis over the expected lease term for operating leases. For finance leases, the ROU asset depreciates on a straight-line basis over the shorter of the lease term or useful life of the ROU asset and the lease liability accretes interest based on the interest method using the discount rate determined at lease commencement.

Recent Accounting Pronouncements

Income Taxes. In December 2019, the Financial Accounting Standards Not Yet Adopted. As more fully explained inBoard (“FASB”) issued Accounting Standards Update No. 2019-12, “Income Taxes (Topic 740): Simplifying the notesAccounting for Income Taxes” (“ASU 2019-12”). This standard simplifies the accounting for income taxes and includes removal of certain exceptions to the Company's 2016 annual consolidated financial statements included ingeneral principles of ASC 740, Income Taxes, and updates and simplifies certain areas of the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-Kcodification. ASU 2019-12 was effective for the year ended December 31, 2016, certain accounting standardsCompany beginning on January 1, 2021, but did not yet effective may have a material effect on our financial statements. Such new standards include ASU 2016-02 relating to the accounting for leases as a lessee and ASU 2014-09 (as amended) relating to revenue recognition and presentation. These updates will be effective for annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2018 and 2017, respectively. Management is currently assessing the impact that adoption of the lease and revenue recognition accounting standards will have on its consolidated financial statements and footnote disclosures. Under the new revenue recognition standard, theupon adoption.

The Company expects it will no longer be permitted to recognize revenues for complimentary goods and services provided to customers as an inducement to gamble as gross revenue with a corresponding offset to promotional allowances to arrive at net revenues. Revenues instead will be presented net of the retail value of those complimentary goods and services.


Management believes that there are no other recently issuedrecently-issued accounting standards not yet effective that are currently likely to have a material impact on ourits financial statements.

3. PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT

 Property and equipment, including capital lease assets, consists of the following:
(In thousands)September 30,
2017
 December 31,
2016
 (Unaudited)  
Land and improvements$15,057
 $14,548
Buildings and improvements106,416
 102,410
Furniture and equipment40,586
 37,312
Construction in progress2,443
 868
 164,502
 155,138
Less accumulated depreciation and amortization(49,951) (43,673)
 $114,551
 $111,465




4. ACQUISITION

On May 13, 2016, we completed our acquisition of Bronco Billy's Casino and Hotel ("Bronco Billy's") for consideration of $31.1 million. LEASES

The results of operations of Bronco Billy's are includedCompany has no leases in our consolidated financial statements from the date of acquisition. The acquisition was financed primarily through a $35 million increase in our Second Lien Credit Facility (see Note 5). During the fourth quarter of 2016, we completed our valuation analysis of the acquired net assets.


The following unaudited pro forma consolidated statement of operations for the Company includes the results of Bronco Billy's as if the acquisition and related financing transactions occurred on January 1, 2016. The pro forma financial information does not necessarily represent the results that might have actually occurred or may occur in the future. The pro forma amounts include the historical operating results of Full House and Bronco Billy's prior to the acquisition, adjusted only for matters directly attributable to the acquisition, which primarily include interest expense related to the Second Lien Credit Facility. The pro forma results also reflect the removal of non-recurring expenses directly attributable to the transaction of $1.2 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2016. The pro forma results do not include any anticipated synergies or other expected benefits from the acquisition.
Pro Forma Consolidated Statement of Operations  
(In thousands except per share data, unaudited)  
  For the Nine Months Ended September 30, 2016
Net revenues $117,352
Net loss (3,372)
Basic and diluted loss per share (0.17)
5. LONG-TERM DEBT, CAPITAL LEASE AND COMMON STOCK WARRANT LIABILITY
Long-Term Debt

Long-term debt, related discounts and issuance costs consists of the following:
(In thousands)September 30, 2017
 (unaudited)
 Outstanding Principal Unamortized Discount Unamortized Debt Issuance Costs 
Long-term
Debt, Net
First Lien Term Loan$41,625
 $
 $(374) $41,251
Revolving Loan
 
 
 
Second Lien Term Loan55,000
 (346) (997) 53,657
 96,625
 (346) (1,371) 94,908
Less current portion(1,969) 
 
 (1,969)
 $94,656
 $(346) $(1,371) $92,939

(In thousands)December 31, 2016
 Outstanding Principal Unamortized Discount Unamortized Debt Issuance Costs 
Long-term
Debt, Net
First Lien Term Loan$43,312
 $
 $(561) $42,751
Revolving Loan
 
 
 
Second Lien Term Loan55,000
 (469) (1,348) 53,183
 98,312
 (469) (1,909) 95,934
Less current portion(1,688) 
 
 (1,688)
 $96,624
 $(469) $(1,909) $94,246



The First Lien and Second Lien Credit Facilities are collateralized by substantially all of our assets and our subsidiaries guarantee our obligations under the agreements.  The Second Lien Credit Facility is subordinate to the First Lien Credit Facility.

First Lien Credit Facility. This facility includes a term loan of originally $45 million and revolving loan of $2 million and matures in May 2019. Variable rate interest payments are required monthly. Quarterly principal payments of $562,500 are payable until May 2018, with such payments increasing to $843,750 thereafter through maturity. As of September 30, 2017, $41.6 million was owed.

The interest rate of the First Lien Credit Facility is based on the greater of the elected London Interbank Offered Rate (“LIBOR”) (as defined) or 1.0%, plus a margin rate of 4.25%. The margin rate increased to 4.25% from 3.75% beginning in May 2017. There is no prepayment premium or interest rate cap associated with this facility.

Second Lien Credit Facility. This facility is a $55 million term loan and currently is scheduled to mature in November 2019. The maturityit is the earlier of (i) May 13, 2022, or (ii) six months following the maturity date of the First Lien Credit Facility. Interest is currently payable monthly at a rate of 13.5%, and may vary between 12.5% and 13.5%, depending on the total leverage of the Company. All principal is due at maturity. If repaid early, the prepayment premium is 2% until May 13, 2018, 1% until May 13, 2019, and no prepayment premium thereafter.

Covenants. The First Lien and Second Lien Credit Facilities contain customary representations and warranties, events of default, and positive and negative covenants. We are also required to make capital expenditures of at least 1.425%, and no more than 5.25%, of our prior-year revenues, excluding capital expenditures made from any sale of our equity securities.

The First Lien and Second Lien Credit Facilities require that we maintain specified financial covenants, including a total leverage ratio, a first lien leverage ratio, and a fixed charge coverage ratio, all of which measure Adjusted EBITDA against outstanding debt and fixed charges (as defined in the agreements). These financial covenant ratios are currently defined as follows:
First Lien Credit Facility
Applicable Period
Maximum
Total Leverage
Ratio
Maximum
First Lien Leverage Ratio
March 31, 2017 through and including September 29, 20175.875x2.625x
September 30, 2017 through and including March 30, 20185.750x2.500x
March 31, 2018 through and including September 29, 20185.625x2.375x
September 30, 2018 through and including March 30, 20195.375x2.250x
March 31, 2019 and thereafter5.250x2.125x

Additionally, the Fixed Charge Coverage Ratio as of the last day of any fiscal quarter shall not be less than 1.10x.

Second Lien Credit Facility
Applicable Period
Maximum
Total Leverage
Ratio
Maximum
First Lien Leverage Ratio
March 31, 2017 through and including September 29, 20176.125x2.875x
September 30, 2017 through and including March 30, 20186.000x2.750x
March 31, 2018 through and including September 29, 20185.875x2.625x
September 30, 2018 through and including March 30, 20195.625x2.500x
March 31, 2019 through and including September 29, 20195.500x2.375x
September 30, 2019 and thereafter5.250x2.250x

Additionally, the Fixed Charge Coverage Ratio as of the last day of any fiscal quarter shall not be less than 1.0x.

We were in compliance with our covenants as of September 30, 2017; however, there can be no assurances that we will remain in compliance with all covenants in the future and/or that we would be successful in obtaining waivers or modifications in the event of noncompliance.



Capital Lease

Our Indiana subsidiary, Gaming Entertainment (Indiana) LLC, leases a 104-room hotel at Rising Star Casino Resort. At any time during the lease term, we have the option to purchase the hotel at a price based upon the project’s actual cost of $7.7 million, reduced by the cumulative principal payments made by the Company during the lease term.  At September 30, 2017, such net amount was $5.4 million. Upon expiration of the lease term, (i) the Landlord has the right to sell the hotel to us, and (ii) we have the option to purchase the hotel.  In either case, the purchase price is $1 plus closing costs. 

On March 16, 2016, we amended the hotel lease agreement to extend the payment terms. The amendment included, among other items, a covenant that the Company make certain improvements to the Rising Star Casino Resort of at least $1 million, whichlessor. As lessee, the Company has already satisfied.

On September 17, 2017, we entered into1 finance lease for a second amendment to the lease agreement to facilitate construction of the Recreational Vehicle Park adjoining the leased hotel.

Common Stock Warrant Liability

On May 13, 2016, the Company granted the Second Lien Credit Facility lenders 1,006,568 warrants. The warrants have an exercise price of $1.67hotel and expire on May 13, 2026. The warrants also provide for redemption rights, preemptive rights under certain circumstances to maintain their 5% ownership interest in the Company, piggyback registration rights and mandatory registration rights after two years. The redemption rights allow the warrant-holders, at their option, to require the Company to repurchase all or a portion of the warrants in the event of: (i) the maturity of the Second Lien Credit Facility, (ii) an acceleration pursuant to the Second Lien Credit Facility, (iii) a refinancing, repayment or other transaction decreasing the aggregate principal amount of the Second Lien Credit Facility debt outstanding as of May 13, 2016 by more than 50%, (iv) a liquidity event, as defined, or (v) the Company's insolvency. The repurchase value is the 21-day average price of the Company's stock at the time of the event, as defined, net of the warrant exercise price. If the redemption rights are exercised, the repurchase amount is payable by the Company in cash or through the issuance of an unsecured note with a four-year term and a minimum interest rate of 13.25%, as further defined, and would be guaranteed by the Company's subsidiaries. Alternatively, the warrant-holders may choose to have the Company register and sell the shares related to the warrants through a public stock offering.

We measure the fair value of the warrants at each reporting period. Due to the variable terms regarding the timing of the settlement of the warrants, the Company utilized a "Monte Carlo" simulation approach to measure the fair value of the warrants. The simulation included certain estimates by Company management regarding the estimated timing of the settlement of the warrants. Significant increases or decreases in those management estimates would result in a significantly higher or lower fair value measurement. At September 30, 2017, the simulation included the following assumptions: an expected contractual term of 2.82 years, an expected stock price volatility rate of 44.11%, an expected dividend yield of 0%, and an expected risk-free interest rate of 1.64%. The common stock warrant liability at September 30, 2017 was $1.4 million.


6. INCOME TAXES
The Company's effective income tax rate for the three- and nine-months ended September 30, 2017 was 18.9% and (70.2)%, respectively, compared to an effective income tax rate of 56.9% and (21.4)% in the prior-year periods. Our tax rate differs from the statutory rate of 34.0% primarily due to the effects of valuation allowances against net deferred tax assets and certain permanent item differences between tax and financial reporting purposes.
7. COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES
Litigation

In 2013 and 2014, we expended and capitalized approximately $1.6 million to repair construction defects to the parking garage at the Silver Slipper Casino and Hotel. The parking garage was originally built in 2007 and the Company acquired the Silver Slipper Casino in 2012. We hired outside legal counsel to pursue damages against the contractor and architect. During the third quarter of 2015, the case was dismissed in favor of the defendants, as the statutes of repose had expired. On November 25, 2015, we entered into a settlement and release agreement with the architect.

On January 12, 2016, we filed an appellate brief in the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit ("Fifth Circuit"). On August 31, 2016, the Fifth Circuit heard oral arguments and on January 6, 2017, the Fifth Circuit reversed the District Court’s grant of summary judgment in favor of the contractor and remanded the case back to the District Court for trial.  The contractor's request for rehearing was subsequently denied. During March 2017, the Company also filed a lawsuit against the contractor's insurance company.

During September 2017, we reached a settlement with the contractor and contractor's insurance company. The parties agreed to a mutual release of all claims and counterclaims, and the contractor and the contractor's insurance company paid $675,000 to the Company. The settlement effectively compensated the Company for legal and other costs associated in pursuing the matter, including $55,000 and $98,000 of legal costs during the three and nine-months ended September 30, 2017, and $106,000 and $227,000 during the three and nine months ended September 30, 2016, respectively. The settlement proceeds reduced selling, general and administrative costs.

We are party to a number of pending legal proceedings related to matters that occurred in the normal course of business.  Management does not expect that the outcome of any such proceedings, either individually or in the aggregate, will have a material effect on our financial position, results of operations and cash flows.

Operating Leases
In addition to the following leases, we have less-significantvarious operating leases for certainland, casino and office space, equipment, buildings, and warehouse facilities, office equipment, signage and land.signage. The Company’s lease terms, including extensions, range from one month to approximately 37 years. The Company’s lease agreements do not contain any material


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residual value guarantees or material restrictive covenants, but the land lease at Silver Slipper does include contingent rent, as further discussed below.

Operating Leases

Silver Slipper Casino Land Lease through April 2058 and Options to Purchase.In 2004, ourthe Company’s subsidiary, Silver Slipper Casino Venture, LLC, entered into a land lease with Cure Land Company, LLC for approximately 31 acres of marshlands and a seven-acre7-acre parcel on which the Silver Slipper Casino and Hotel is situated. The land leaseagreement includes fixed, base monthly payments of $77,500 plus contingent rents of 3% of monthly gross gaming revenue (as defined)defined in the lease) in excess of $3.65 million.


million, with no scheduled base rent increases through the remaining lease term ending in 2058.

The landCompany executed a fourth amendment to the original lease also includes an exclusive option to purchasewith the leased land duringlandlord, effective March 2020, which granted a waiver of base rent for April and May of 2020. Such abatement totaled $155,000 and the period from February 26, 2019value of such abatement was amortized over the remaining term of the lease. From April 1, 2022 through October 1, 2027, the Company may buy out the lease for $15.5 million plus a seller-retained interest in Silver Slipper Casino and Hotel’s operations of 3% of net income (as defined) for ten10 years following the purchase date. In the event that we sell or transfer (i) substantially all of the assets of Silver Slipper Casino Venture, LLC, or (ii) our membership interests in Silver Slipper Casino Venture, LLC in its entirety, the purchase price will increase to $17.1 million plus the retained interest for ten years mentioned above.


Bronco Billy'sBilly’s / Chamonix Lease through January 2035 and Option to Purchase.Bronco Billy'sBilly’s leases certain parking lots and buildings, including a portion of the hotel and casino, under a long-term lease. The lease term includes six6 renewal options in three-year increments to 2035. Bronco Billy'sThe Company considers the renewal options reasonably certain of being exercised its first renewal option through January 2020, which increased the monthly rents from $18,500 to $25,000 for the first two years of the renewal period and $30,000 for the third year.2026, with current annual lease payments of $0.4 million. The lease also contains a requirement for Bronco Billy's to pay the property taxes and certain other costs associated with the leased property, and includes a $7.6 million purchase option exercisable at any time during the lease term, or as extended, and a right of first refusal.


refusal on any sale of the property.  

Third Street Corner Building through August 2023 and Option to Purchase. The Company leased a nearby closed casino in August 2018 and reopened it in November 2018. The reopened casino did not produce enough incremental revenue to offset the incremental costs, and it was closed in September 2020. The Company has the right to purchase the casino at any time during the lease term, as extended. Currently, the purchase price is $2.8 million as of November 1, 2021.

As part of the Chamonix development project, this building is currently used as office space for construction personnel, obviating the need for construction trailers. The lease includes a minimum three-year term with annual lease payments of $0.2 million, and was subsequently extended in June 2021 for an additional two years with annual lease payments of $0.3 million.

Grand Lodge Casino Lease through August 2023.  OurThe Company’s subsidiary, Gaming Entertainment (Nevada), LLC, has a lease with Incline Hotel, LLC, the owner of the Hyatt Equities L.L.C. ("Hyatt"Regency Lake Tahoe Resort (“Hyatt Lake Tahoe”), to operate the Grand Lodge Casino. The lease was assigned to Incline Hotel, LLC when it purchased the Hyatt Lake Tahoe in September 2021. It is collateralized by the Company’s interests under



the lease and property as(as defined in the lease) and is subordinate to the liens of the First Lien and Second Lien Credit Facilities. Hyatt2028 Notes (see Note 5). The lessor currently has an option beginning January 1, 2019, to purchase ourthe Company’s leasehold interest and related operating assets of the Grand Lodge Casino, subject to assumption of applicable liabilities. The option price is an amount equal to the Grand Lodge Casino’s positive working capital, plus Grand Lodge Casino’s earnings before interest, income taxes, depreciation and amortization (“EBITDA”) for the twelve-monthtwelve-month period preceding the acquisition (or pro-rated if less than twelve months remain on the lease), plus the fair market value of the Grand Lodge Casino’s personal property. MonthlyThe current monthly rent increased from $125,000 to $145,833 onof $166,667 is applicable through the remaining lease term ending in August 2023.

In July 1, 2017, and will increase to $166,667 commencing on January 1, 2018. As a condition of the lease, the Company purchased new gaming devices and equipment and made other capital expenditures totaling up to $1.5 million and Hyatt renovated the casino at its sole cost and expense of up to $3.5 million, with both parties completing these renovations during the second quarter of 2017.


We also have an agreement with Hyatt for exclusive usage of certain hotel rooms and suites by our casino guests. The agreement, which commenced on June 1, 2016, includes a monthly fee of $41,667, a mutual six-month termination notification clause and matures on August 31, 2023, or earlier as set forth therein.

Corporate Office Lease. In August 2016,2020, the Company executed a fifth amendment to the facilities lease that retroactively reduced rent amounts due during the closure period, specifically a 25% reduction in rent for March 2020 and a 50% reduction in rent for each of April and May of 2020. Such reductions totaled $208,000 and such benefit was amortized over the remaining life of the lease.

Corporate Office Lease through January 2025. The Company leases 4,479 square feet of office space in Las Vegas, Nevada, replacing our previous office space lease that was originally due to expire in May 2018. The new lease terms include a length of 7.6 years,Nevada. Annual rent is approximately $0.2 million and the term of annual rentsthe office lease expires in January 2025.

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Finance Lease

Rising Star Casino Hotel Lease through October 2027 and Option to Purchase. The Company’s Indiana subsidiary, Gaming Entertainment (Indiana) LLC, leases a 104-room hotel at Rising Star Casino Resort. At any time during the lease term, the Company has the option to purchase the hotel at a price based upon the hotel’s original cost of $7.7 million, reduced by the cumulative principal payments made by the Company during the lease term. At September 30, 2021, such potential purchase price was $3.4 million. Upon expiration of the lease term in October 2027, (i) the landlord has the right to sell the hotel to the Company, and (ii) the Company has the option to purchase the hotel. In either case, the purchase price is $1 plus closing costs.

The components of lease expense are as follows:

(In thousands)

    

    

Three Months Ended

    

Nine Months Ended

September 30, 

September 30, 

Lease Costs

Classification within Statement of Operations

2021

 

2020

2021

 

2020

Operating leases:

 

  

 

  

  

 

  

  

Fixed/base rent

 

Selling, General and Administrative Expenses

$

1,112

$

1,156

$

3,357

$

3,478

Short-term payments

Selling, General and Administrative Expenses

29

29

Variable payments

 

Selling, General and Administrative Expenses

 

385

 

219

 

1,254

 

442

Finance lease:

 

  

 

  

 

 

  

 

  

Amortization of leased assets

 

Depreciation and Amortization

 

39

 

39

 

118

 

118

Interest on lease liabilities

 

Interest Expense, Net

 

38

 

45

 

122

 

139

Total lease costs

$

1,603

$

1,459

$

4,880

$

4,177

Leases recorded on the balance sheet consist of the following:

(In thousands)

September 30, 

December 31, 

Leases

    

Balance Sheet Classification

    

2021

2020

Assets

 

  

 

  

  

Operating lease assets

   

Operating Lease Right-of-Use Assets, Net

   

$

16,619

$

17,361

Finance lease assets

 

Property and Equipment, Net(1)

 

4,762

 

4,879

Total lease assets

 

  

$

21,381

$

22,240

Liabilities

 

  

 

  

 

  

Current

 

  

 

  

 

  

Operating

 

Current Portion of Operating Lease Obligations

$

3,492

$

3,283

Finance

 

Current Portion of Finance Lease Obligation

 

508

 

491

Noncurrent

 

  

 

 

Operating

 

Operating Lease Obligations, Net of Current Portion

 

13,813

 

14,914

Finance

 

Finance Lease Obligation, Net of Current Portion

 

2,914

 

3,298

Total lease liabilities

 

  

$

20,727

$

21,986

__________

(1)

Finance lease assets are recorded net of accumulated amortization of $3.0 million and $2.8 million as of September 30, 2021 and December 31, 2020, respectively.

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Maturities of lease liabilities as of September 30, 2021 are summarized as follows:

(In thousands)

    

Operating

    

Financing

Years Ending December 31, 

Leases

Lease(1)

2021 (excluding the nine months ended September 30, 2021)

$

1,234

$

108

2022

 

4,852

 

652

2023

 

3,539

 

652

2024

 

1,663

 

652

2025

 

1,466

 

652

Thereafter

 

30,105

 

1,195

Total future minimum lease payments

 

42,859

 

3,911

Less: Amount representing interest

 

(25,554)

 

(489)

Present value of lease liabilities

 

17,305

 

3,422

Less: Current lease obligations

 

(3,492)

 

(508)

Long-term lease obligations

$

13,813

$

2,914

__________

(1)The Company’s only material finance lease is at Rising Star Casino Resort for a 104-room hotel.

Other information related to lease term and discount rate is as follows:

Lease Term and Discount Rate

September 30, 2021

December 31, 2020

Weighted-average remaining lease term

 

  

  

Operating leases

 

20.8

years

20.4

years

Finance lease

 

6.0

years

6.8

years

Weighted-average discount rate

 

  

  

Operating leases

 

9.28

%

9.41

%

Finance lease

 

4.50

%

4.50

%

Supplemental cash flow information related to leases is as follows:

(In thousands)

    

Nine Months Ended

September 30, 

Cash paid for amounts included in the measurement of lease liabilities:

2021

2020

Operating cash flows for operating leases

$

3,652

$

3,250

Operating cash flows for finance lease

$

122

$

139

Financing cash flows for finance lease

$

367

$

369

4. ACQUISITIONS

Cripple Creek Land and Real Estate Purchase. As part of the development of Chamonix, the Company purchased Carr Manor, a boutique hotel with 14 guest rooms. This transaction closed on March 31, 2021 as an asset purchase for total consideration of $2.8 million. The purchase included 5 parcels of land, which adds to the Company’s land ownership in Cripple Creek by approximately 1.6 acres and provides additional guest parking. The addition of Carr Manor allows Bronco Billy’s to provide overnight accommodations to its guests during the construction of Chamonix, as many of Bronco Billy’s existing hotel rooms are either currently closed, being utilized by construction personnel, or will be repurposed as part of the construction of Chamonix.

Additionally, on April 16, 2021, the Company purchased a lot and building near its operations in Cripple Creek, Colorado for $600,000.

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5. LONG-TERM DEBT

Long-term debt, related discounts and issuance costs consist of the following:

(In thousands)

September 30, 

December 31, 

2021

2020

Revolving Credit Facility due 2026

$

$

Senior Secured Notes due 2028(1)

310,000

Senior Secured Notes due 2024(2)

106,825

Unsecured Loans (CARES Act)(3)

5,606

5,606

Less: Unamortized discounts and debt issuance costs

 

(8,731)

 

(5,173)

 

306,875

 

107,258

Less: Current portion of long-term debt

 

(1,546)

 

(426)

$

305,329

$

106,832

__________

(1)As of September 30, 2021, the estimated fair value of these notes was approximately $333.3 million. The fair value was estimated using quoted market prices for these notes.
(2)The estimated fair value for this non-traded debt instrument can be approximated by its respective carrying value because management believes its terms are representative of market conditions.
(3)The estimated fair value for this non-traded debt instrument can be approximated by its respective carrying value because of its similar terms to other CARES Act loans.

Debt Refinancing: Notes Issuance. On February 12, 2021, the Company refinanced its existing outstanding Senior Secured Notes due 2024 (the “Prior Notes”) with the issuance of $310 million aggregate principal amount of 8.25% Senior Secured Notes due 2028 (the “2028 Notes”). The 2028 Notes bear interest at a fixed rate of 8.25% per year and mature on February 15, 2028. There is no mandatory debt amortization prior to the maturity date. Interest on the 2028 Notes is payable on February 15 and August 15 of each year, with the next interest payment due on February 15, 2022.

The net proceeds from the sale of the 2028 Notes were used to redeem all of the Prior Notes (including a 0.90% prepayment premium) and to repurchase all outstanding warrants. Additionally, $180 million of bond proceeds were placed into a construction reserve account to fund construction of Chamonix. Accordingly, this amount is recorded as restricted cash. Net of transaction fees and expenses, approximately $8 million was added to unrestricted cash and equivalents.

The 2028 Notes are guaranteed, jointly and severally (such guarantees, the “Guarantees”), by each of the Company’s restricted subsidiaries (collectively, the “Guarantors”). The 2028 Notes and the Guarantees are the Company’s and the Guarantors’ general senior secured obligations, subject to the terms of the Collateral Trust Agreement (as defined in the Indenture), ranking senior in right of payment to all of the Company’s and the Guarantors’ existing and future debt that is expressly subordinated in right of payment to the 2028 Notes and the Guarantees, if any. The 2028 Notes and the Guarantees will rank equally in right of payment with all of the Company’s and the Guarantors’ existing and future senior debt.

The 2028 Notes contain representations and warranties, financial covenants, and restrictions on dividends customary for notes of this type. Mandatory prepayments, in whole or in part, of the 2028 Notes will be required upon the occurrence of certain events, including sales of certain assets, upon certain changes of control, or should the Company have certain unused funds in the construction disbursement account following the completion of Chamonix.

On or prior to February 15, 2024, the Company may redeem up to 35% of the original principal amount of the 2028 Notes with proceeds of certain equity offerings at a redemption price of 108.25%, plus accrued and unpaid interest to the redemption date. In addition, the Company may redeem some or all of the 2028 Notes prior to February 15, 2024 at a redemption price of 100% of the principal amount of the 2028 Notes, plus accrued and unpaid interest to the redemption date and a tenant improvement allowance“make-whole” premium.

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At any time on or after February 15, 2024, the Company may redeem some or all of the 2028 Notes for cash at the following redemption prices:

Redemption Periods

Percentage Premium

February 15, 2024 to February 14, 2025

104.125

%

February 15, 2025 to February 14, 2026

102.063

%

February 15, 2026 and Thereafter

100.000

%

Prior Notes. On February 2, 2018, the Company sold $100 million of Prior Notes to qualified institutional buyers. On May 10, 2019, the Company sold an additional $10 million in aggregate principal amount of Prior Notes. Collectively, the Prior Notes were due to mature on February 2, 2024 and included quarterly principal payments as defined and interest based on the greater of the three-month London Interbank Offered Rate (“LIBOR”) or 1.0%, plus a margin rate of 7.0%.

The Prior Notes contained certain representations and warranties, events of default, and financial covenants that were more restrictive than the 2028 Notes. For example, the Company was required to maintain a total leverage ratio, which measured Consolidated EBITDA (as defined in the indenture) against outstanding debt. Due to the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the Company’s business operations in 2020, the Company executed amendments, and paid negotiated amendment fees, to delete the total leverage ratio covenant as of March 31, June 30, and September 30, 2020, among other items.

Revolving Credit Facility. On March 31, 2021, the Company entered into an agreement, which provides for a $15.0 million, senior secured five-year revolving credit facility and includes a letter of credit sub-facility (the “Credit Facility”). The Credit Facility may be used for working capital and other ongoing general purposes.

Until the completion of Chamonix, the interest rate per annum applicable to loans under the Credit Facility will be, at the Company’s option, either (i) LIBOR plus a margin equal to 3.50%, or (ii) a base rate plus a margin equal to 2.50%. After completion of Chamonix (as defined in the agreement), the interest rate per annum applicable to loans under the Credit Facility will be reduced to, at the Company’s option, either (i) LIBOR plus a margin equal to 3.00%, or (ii) a base rate plus a margin equal to 2.00%. The commitment fee per annum payable is equal to 0.50% of the unused portion of the Credit Facility. The Company began occupyinghas also agreed to pay customary letter of credit fees, if any such letters of credit are issued. The Credit Facility is available, subject to the new office spacesatisfaction of customary conditions, until March 31, 2026, at which time all amounts borrowed must be repaid. As of September 30, 2021, there were 0 drawn amounts under the Credit Facility or any outstanding letters of credit.

The Credit Facility is equally and ratably secured by the same assets and guarantees securing the 2028 Notes. The Company may make prepayments of any amounts outstanding under the Credit Facility (without any reduction of the revolving commitments) in June 2017. Duringwhole or in part at any time without penalty.

The Credit Facility contains a number of negative covenants that, subject to certain exceptions, are substantially similar to the thirdcovenants contained in the 2028 Notes. The Credit Facility also requires compliance with a financial covenant as of the last day of each fiscal quarter, such that Adjusted EBITDA (as defined) for the trailing twelve-month period must equal or exceed the utilized portion of the Credit Facility, if drawn. The Company was in compliance with this financial covenant as of September 30, 2021.

Unsecured Loans Under the CARES Act.  On May 8, 2020, two wholly-owned subsidiaries of the Company terminatedexecuted promissory notes (the “Promissory Notes”) evidencing unsecured loans in the previous office spaceaggregate amount of $5,606,200 through programs established under the CARES Act (the “Loans”) and administered by the U.S. Small Business Administration (the “SBA”). Such funds were principally used to rehire several hundred employees at Rising Star and Bronco Billy’s in advance of, and subsequent to, their reopenings in mid-June. The Loans were made through Zions Bancorporation, N.A. dba Nevada State Bank (the “Lender”), bear interest at a rate of 1.00% per annum, and originally had a two-year term.

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Legislation subsequently extended the original maturity dates to May 3, 2025 with no change to the annual interest rate. After a 15-month deferment period for principal and interest payments, the Company was to be required to make monthly loan payments totaling $128,557 beginning in September 2021. However, when the Company submitted its forgiveness application for the Loans, the deferment period was further extended. It will remain extended until the Company receives a formal decision from its Lender regarding forgiveness of the Loans. While management believes that the Loans should fully qualify for forgiveness, there is no certainty that any or all of such Loans will be forgiven. If not forgiven, the Loans may be prepaid at any time prior to maturity with no prepayment penalties.

6. COMMON STOCK WARRANT LIABILITY

On February 12, 2021, the Company used a portion of the proceeds from the 2028 Notes offering to redeem all of its outstanding warrants. As part of the Company’s former Second Lien Credit Facility, which was retired in 2018, the Company granted the second lien lenders 1,006,568 warrants. The settled repurchase price to redeem the warrants was $4.0 million.

The Company previously measured the fair value of the warrants at each reporting period. However, upon redemption of the warrants on February 12, 2021, the fair value was determined based on the negotiated repurchase price of $4.0 million. This resulted in a final incremental fair value adjustment of $1.3 million in the first quarter of 2021.

7. INCOME TAXES

The Company’s effective income tax rates for the three- and nine-months ended September 30, 2021 were 2.0% and 5.4%, respectively, compared to effective income tax rates of (1.2)% and 0.1% for the corresponding prior-year periods. The Company’s tax rates differ from the statutory rate of 21.0% primarily due to the effects of valuation allowances against net deferred tax assets, as well as certain permanent item differences between tax and financial reporting purposes.

8. COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES AND SUBSEQUENT EVENT

Litigation

The Company is party to a number of pending legal proceedings related to matters that occurred in the normal course of business. Management does not expect that the outcome of any such proceedings, either individually or in the aggregate, will have a material effect on the Company’s financial position, results of operations and cash flows.

Options to Lease Land

Option Agreement for Public Trust Tidelands Lease in Mississippi.  The Company has been evaluating the potential construction of an additional hotel tower and related amenities at Silver Slipper, a portion of which would extend out over the adjoining Gulf of Mexico. In contemplation for such potential future expansion, the Company paid $5,000 for an option agreement – entered into by the Company on June 8, 2021 and approved by the Governor of Mississippi on July 13, 2021 – for a 30-year lease effective October 31, 2017of approximately a half-acre of tidelands, with a term extension for another 30 years, if exercised. This initial six-month option can be renewed for 3 additional six-month periods, with the payment of $5,000 for each extension. In November 2021, the Company paying twopaid an additional $5,000 to exercise its first six-month option extension through the end of May 2022.

Upon commencement of the lease, and for the first 18 months or until the beginning of the next six-month period after the opening of commercial operations on the leased premises, whichever occurs sooner, rent would be $10,000 for each six-month period (“Construction Rent”). Construction Rent would terminate no later than 18 months after the commencement of the lease. Thereafter, annual rent would be $105,300, with adjustments, based on the consumer price index on each anniversary. Before construction can commence, additional rent.entitlements are necessary, including certain environmental approvals. There can be no certainty that the tidelands lease option will be exercised or that the contemplated Silver Slipper expansion will be built.

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8.

9. EARNINGS (LOSS) PER SHARE


AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY

Earnings (Loss) Per Share

The weighted-average number of common and common equivalent shares used in the calculation oftable below reconciles basic and diluted income (loss) per share consists of the following:

(In thousands)Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended
 September 30,
2017
 September 30,
2016
 September 30,
2017
 September 30,
2016
        
Numerator:       
Net income (loss) attributable to Full House Resorts, Inc. - basic$789
 $135
 $(1,338) $(2,596)
Adjustment for assumed conversion of warrants
 (181) 
 
Net income (loss) attributable to Full House Resorts, Inc. - diluted$789
 $(46) $(1,338) $(2,596)
        
Denominator:       
Weighted-average common share equivalents - basic22,891
 19,689
 22,877
 19,666
Potential dilution from share-based awards772
 195
 
 
Potential dilution from assumed conversion of warrants
 112
 
 
Weighted-average common and common share equivalents - diluted23,663
 19,996
 22,877
 19,666
Anti-dilutive share-based awards and warrants excluded from the calculation of diluted earnings per share1,487
 494
 3,545
 3,065

In November 2016,common stock:

(In thousands)

Three Months Ended

Nine Months Ended

September 30, 

September 30, 

    

2021

    

2020

    

2021

    

2020

Numerator:

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

Net income (loss) ─ basic

$

4,619

$

7,708

$

6,658

$

(3,353)

Adjustment for assumed conversion of warrants

(1,159)

Net income (loss) ─ diluted

$

4,619

$

7,708

$

6,658

$

(4,512)

Denominator:

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

Weighted-average common and common share equivalents ─ basic

 

34,227

 

27,106

 

31,939

 

27,087

Potential dilution from share-based awards

2,409

358

2,400

Potential dilution from assumed conversion of warrants

 

 

 

 

133

Weighted-average common and common share equivalents ─ diluted

 

36,636

 

27,464

 

34,339

 

27,220

Anti-dilutive share-based awards and warrants excluded from the calculation of diluted loss per share

 

177

 

2,360

 

177

 

3,534

Stockholders’ Equity

On March 29, 2021, the Company completed an underwritten public offering (the “Offering”) for a rights offering to existingtotal of 6,917,250 shares of its common stockholders. Because the rights issuance was offered to all existing stockholders at an exercise price that was less than the fairstock, par value of the stock, the weighted average shares outstanding and basic and diluted earnings$0.0001 per share (the “Common Stock”), which includes 902,250 shares of Common Stock sold pursuant to the underwriters’ exercise of an option to purchase additional shares of Common Stock to cover over-allotments. The price to the public in the Offering was $6.65 per share of Common Stock, and net proceeds were adjusted retroactivelyapproximately $43.0 million after deducting underwriting discounts, commissions and offering expenses. The Company intends to reflectuse the bonus element of the rightsnet proceeds from this offering for all periods presented. As a result, the Company retroactively adjusted the basic weighted average number of common shares outstanding from 19,018,809 to 19,689,332 for the three months ended September 30, 2016,general corporate purposes, including its current and from 18,995,279 to 19,665,686 for the nine months ended September 30, 2016.

9.future development projects.

10. SHARE-BASED COMPENSATION

During the second quarter of 2017, our

On May 19, 2021, stockholders approved an amendment to the 2015 Equity Incentive Plan ("2015 Plan"(the “2015 Plan”) that increasedto increase the number of shares of common stock available for issuance underby 2,000,000 shares.

Restricted Stock Awards and Performance-Based Shares. On May 19, 2021, the 2015 Plan from 1,400,000 to 2,500,000. In



addition to the increase in the number of authorized shares issuable under the 2015 Plan, the amendment included several "best practices" changes.

In May 2017, the Company issued 180,000 stock options under the 2015 Plan to various employees of the Company, all of which have an exercise price of $2.32. These stock options all vest in equal amounts over the next three years. Additionally, the Company extended the employment agreement of Daniel R. Lee, the Company's President and Chief Executive Officer, through November 2020 and simultaneously issued 240,000 stock options under the 2015 Plan to him with an exercise price of $2.32. Mr. Lee's options will vest ratably on a monthly basis between December 1, 2018 and November 30, 2020 in conjunction with his amended employment agreement. In all cases, the exercise price of the options reflects the Company's closing price on the date of grant.

As compensation for their annual service, the Company also issued to non-executive members of its Board of Directors, 59,990 stock optionsas compensation for their annual service, a total of 31,512 restricted shares under the 2015 Plan with an exercise price of $2.32 and a one-year vesting period;period. Additionally, the Company issued 69,975 performance-based shares in January 2021 and 25,860a total of 20,750 performance-based shares to three of common stock under the 2015 Plan that vested immediately.

Company’s executives in May 2021. The vesting for these performance-based shares is based on the compounded annual growth rate of the Company’s Adjusted EBITDA and Free Cash Flow Per Share, as defined, for the three-year periods ending December 31, 2021, December 31, 2022, and December 31, 2023. For the 2021 period, one-sixth of such performance-based shares will vest on the anniversary date of the award if the Company’s annual Adjusted EBITDA for 2021 reflects at least 10% per annum growth since 2018, and one-sixth of such performance-based shares will vest on the anniversary date if the Company’s annual Free Cash Flow Per Share for 2021 reflects at least 12% per annum growth since 2018. Vesting of the performance-based shares is similar for the 2022 and 2023 periods.

As of September 30, 2017, we2021, the Company had 1,037,9061,740,478 share-based awards authorized by shareholders and available for grant from the 2015 Plan.


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The following table summarizes information related to ourthe Company’s common stock options as of September 30, 2017:

 
Number
of Stock
Options
 
Weighted
Average
Exercise Price
Options outstanding at January 1, 20172,057,950
 $1.42
Granted479,990
 $2.32
Exercised
 n/a
Canceled/Forfeited
 n/a
Options outstanding at September 30, 20172,537,940
 $1.59
Options exercisable at September 30, 20171,295,996
 $1.39

We estimated the fair value of each stock option award on the grant date using the Black-Scholes valuation model. Option valuation models require the input of highly subjective assumptions. Changes in assumptions used can materially affect the fair value estimate. Option valuation assumptions for the options granted during the nine-month period ended September 30, 2017 included: an expected volatility range between 43.6% and 44.8%, an expected dividend yield of 0%, an expected term of 4.9 to 6.2 years, and an expected weighted-average risk-free rate of between 1.9% and 2.1%.

2021:

    

    

Weighted

Number

Average

of Stock

Exercise

Options

Price

Options outstanding at January 1, 2021

 

3,183,708

$

1.71

Granted

 

315,620

 

7.25

Exercised

 

(185,951)

 

2.00

Canceled/Forfeited

 

(76,333)

 

3.33

Expired

 

 

Options outstanding at September 30, 2021

 

3,237,044

$

2.19

Options exercisable at September 30, 2021

 

2,614,425

$

1.66

Share-based compensation expense totaled $128,000$324,000 and $95,000$121,000 for the three monthsthree-months ended September 30, 20172021 and 2016,2020, respectively, and $397,000$647,000 and $315,000$307,000 for the nine monthsnine-months ended September 30, 20172021 and 2016,2020, respectively. The expense for 2021 includes restricted shares issued to non-executive members of the Company’s Board of Directors as compensation for their annual service, and includes estimates for certain performance-based shares that were issued to the Company’s executives as noted above.

As of September 30, 2017,2021, there was approximately $0.8$1.7 million of unrecognized compensation cost related to unvested stock options previously granted that is expected to be recognized over a weighted averageweighted-average period of 1.4approximately 2.3 years.

10.

11. SEGMENT REPORTING

We manage our casinos AND DISAGGREGATED REVENUE

The Company manages its reporting segments based on geographic regions within the United States.States and type of income. Those 5 segments, as of 2021, are:  Mississippi, Indiana, Colorado, Nevada, and Contracted Sports Wagering. The casino/resortCompany’s management views the states where each of its casino resorts are located as operating segments, in addition to its contracted sports wagering segment. Operating segments are aggregated based on their similar economic characteristics, types of customers, types of services and products provided, the regulatory environments in which they operate, and their management and reporting structure. During the first quarter of 2021, since it is a significantly different business than its core casino business, the Company changed the aggregation of its operations include four segments: Silver Slipper Casinoto present Contracted Sports Wagering as a separate segment. This change of the reportable segments reflects realignment within the Company stemming from the expansion of the Company’s contracted on-site and Hotel (Hancock County, Mississippi); Rising Star Casino Resort (Rising Sun, Indiana); Bronco Billy's Casinoonline sports wagering skins. Additionally, this new segment breakout aims to enhance transparency of operations and Hotel (Cripple Creek, Colorado); andallows for a more appropriate valuation of the Northern Nevada segment, consisting of Grand Lodge Casino (Incline Village, Nevada) and Stockman’s Casino (Fallon, Nevada). Bronco Billy's Casino and Hotel was acquired on May 13, 2016.


Company’s various business components.

The Company utilizes Adjusted PropertySegment EBITDA as the measure of segment profit in assessing performance and allocating resources at the reportable segment level. Adjusted PropertySegment EBITDA is defined as earnings before interest and other non-operating income (expense), taxes, depreciation and amortization, pre-openingpreopening expenses, impairment charges, asset write-offs, recoveries, gain (loss) from asset disposals, project development and acquisition costs, non-cash share-based compensation expense, and corporate-related costs and expenses that are not allocated to each property.




segment. As a result of the change in reportable segments described above, the Company has recast previously-reported segment information to conform to the current presentation in the following tables for enhanced comparability, which had no effect on previously reported results of operations or financial position.

The following tables present the Company'sCompany’s segment information:


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(In thousands)

Three Months Ended September 30, 2021

Contracted

Sports

Mississippi

Indiana

Colorado

Nevada

Wagering

Total

Revenues

Casino

$

14,578

$

7,906

$

5,288

$

4,734

$

$

32,506

Food and beverage

 

5,156

 

891

 

740

 

305

 

 

7,092

Hotel

 

1,248

 

990

 

231

 

 

 

2,469

Other operations, including contracted sports wagering

 

556

 

2,799

 

81

 

93

 

1,642

 

5,171

$

21,538

$

12,586

$

6,340

$

5,132

$

1,642

$

47,238

Adjusted Segment EBITDA

$

6,485

$

3,816

$

1,543

$

1,537

$

1,645

$

15,026

Other operating costs and expenses:

Depreciation and amortization

 

(1,819)

Corporate expenses

 

(1,427)

Project development costs

 

(318)

Preopening costs

(17)

Loss on disposal of assets, net

(2)

Stock-based compensation

(324)

Operating income

 

11,119

Other expense:

Interest expense, net

 

(6,405)

Income before income taxes

4,714

Income tax provision

 

95

Net income

$

4,619

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(In thousands, unaudited)       
 

For the Three Months Ended,
 For the Nine Months Ended,
 September 30,
2017
 September 30,
2016
 September 30,
2017
 September 30,
2016
Net Revenues       
     Silver Slipper Casino and Hotel$16,425
 $14,987
 $49,520
 $44,326
     Rising Star Casino Resort12,698
 12,553
 37,498
 36,852
     Bronco Billy's Hotel and Casino7,505
 7,092
 20,140
 10,427
     Northern Nevada Casinos7,098
 6,629
 16,309
 16,199
 $43,726
 $41,261
 $123,467
 $107,804
        
Adjusted Property EBITDA       
     Silver Slipper Casino and Hotel$3,054
 $2,304
 $9,013
 $7,335
     Rising Star Casino Resort728
 751
 2,671
 2,483
     Bronco Billy's Hotel and Casino1,769
 1,610
 4,092
 2,698
     Northern Nevada Casinos1,892
 1,864
 2,391
 3,256
 7,443
 6,529
 18,167
 15,772
        
Other operating (expenses) income:       
Depreciation and amortization(2,193) (2,203) (6,428) (5,795)
Corporate expenses(1,064) (889) (3,518) (3,165)
Project development and acquisition costs(53) (130) (238) (902)
Gain (loss) on asset disposals, net(12) (309) 2
 (309)
Share-based compensation(128) (95) (397) (315)
Operating income3,993
 2,903
 7,588
 5,286
Other (expense) income:       
Interest expense(2,718) (2,748) (8,102) (6,740)
Debt modification costs
 (24) 
 (624)
Adjustment to fair value of warrants(302) 181
 (272) (60)
 (3,020) (2,591) (8,374) (7,424)
Income (loss) before income taxes973
 312
 (786) (2,138)
Provision for income taxes184
 177
 552
 458
Net income (loss)$789
 $135
 $(1,338) $(2,596)




(In thousands)

Three Months Ended September 30, 2020

Contracted

Sports

Mississippi

Indiana

Colorado

Nevada

Wagering

Total

Revenues

Casino

$

13,972

$

7,204

$

6,866

$

3,868

$

$

31,910

Food and beverage

 

4,231

 

711

 

505

 

165

 

 

5,612

Hotel

 

1,303

 

1,034

 

174

 

 

 

2,511

Other operations, including contracted sports wagering

 

460

 

616

 

88

 

80

 

679

 

1,923

$

19,966

$

9,565

$

7,633

$

4,113

$

679

$

41,956

Adjusted Segment EBITDA

$

6,495

$

2,082

$

3,116

$

1,032

$

631

$

13,356

Other operating costs and expenses:

Depreciation and amortization

 

(1,848)

Corporate expenses

(870)

Project development costs

 

(108)

Stock-based compensation

 

(121)

Operating income

 

10,409

Other expenses:

Interest expense, net

 

(2,391)

Adjustment to fair value of warrants

(403)

(2,794)

Income before income taxes

7,615

Income tax benefit

 

(93)

Net income

$

7,708

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(In thousands)   
 September 30,
2017
 December 31,
2016
 (unaudited)  
Total Assets   
     Silver Slipper Casino and Hotel$80,830
 $79,975
     Rising Star Casino Resort37,066
 36,444
     Bronco Billy's Hotel and Casino35,777
 36,732
     Northern Nevada Casinos13,234
 12,722
     Corporate and Other10,493
 11,333
 $177,400
 $177,206


(In thousands)

Nine Months Ended September 30, 2021

Contracted

Sports

Mississippi

Indiana

Colorado

Nevada

Wagering

Total

Revenues

Casino

$

47,489

$

22,507

$

16,127

$

13,094

$

$

99,217

Food and beverage

 

15,411

 

2,577

 

1,777

 

868

 

 

20,633

Hotel

 

3,687

 

3,040

 

463

 

 

 

7,190

Other operations, including contracted sports wagering

 

1,546

 

3,629

 

259

 

254

 

4,160

 

9,848

$

68,133

$

31,753

$

18,626

$

14,216

$

4,160

$

136,888

Adjusted Segment EBITDA

$

23,097

$

7,615

$

5,092

$

4,173

$

4,122

$

44,099

Other operating costs and expenses:

Depreciation and amortization

 

(5,448)

Corporate expenses

(4,803)

Project development costs

 

(491)

Preopening costs

(17)

Loss on disposal of assets, net

(674)

Stock-based compensation

 

(647)

Operating income

 

32,019

Other expenses:

Interest expense, net

 

(17,531)

Loss on extinguishment of debt

 

(6,104)

Adjustment to fair value of warrants

(1,347)

(24,982)

Income before income taxes

7,037

Income tax provision

 

379

Net income

$

6,658


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(In thousands)

Nine Months Ended September 30, 2020

Contracted

Sports

Mississippi

Indiana

Colorado

Nevada

Wagering

Total

Revenues

Casino

$

29,688

$

14,055

$

12,357

$

7,516

$

$

63,616

Food and beverage

 

10,666

 

1,956

 

1,360

 

614

 

 

14,596

Hotel

 

2,833

 

2,010

 

361

 

 

 

5,204

Other operations, including contracted sports wagering

 

994

 

998

 

170

 

177

 

1,565

 

3,904

$

44,181

$

19,019

$

14,248

$

8,307

$

1,565

$

87,320

Adjusted Segment EBITDA

$

9,526

$

(769)

$

2,448

$

79

$

1,467

$

12,751

Other operating costs and expenses:

Depreciation and amortization

(5,868)

Corporate expenses

(2,899)

Project development costs

 

(423)

Loss on disposal of assets, net

(439)

Stock-based compensation

 

(307)

Operating income

 

2,815

Other (expense) income:

Interest expense, net

 

(7,329)

Adjustment to fair value of warrants

1,159

(6,170)

Loss before income taxes

(3,355)

Income tax benefit

 

(2)

Net loss

$

(3,353)

(In thousands)

September 30, 

December 31, 

    

2021

    

2020

Total Assets

Mississippi

$

87,371

$

83,809

Indiana

 

37,447

 

37,798

Colorado

 

242,068

 

44,961

Nevada

 

14,004

 

13,248

Contracted Sports Wagering

1,084

1,329

Corporate and Other

 

88,118

 

31,471

$

470,092

$

212,616

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Item 2. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations


This management’s discussion and analysis of financial condition and results of operations contains forward-looking statements that involve risks and uncertainties. Please see “Forward-Looking Statements” for a discussion of the uncertainties, risks and assumptions that may cause our actual results to differ materially from those discussed in the forward-looking statements. This discussion should be read in conjunction with our historical financial statements and related notes thereto and the other disclosures contained elsewhere in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q, and the audited consolidated financial statements and notes for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2016,2020, which were included in our Annual Report on Form 10-K, filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC"(“SEC”) on March 17, 2017.12, 2021. The results of operations for the periods reflected herein are not necessarily indicative of results that may be expected for future periods. Full House Resorts, Inc., together with its subsidiaries, may be referred to as “Full House”,House,” the “Company”, “we”,“Company,” “we,” “our” or “us”,“us,” except where stated or the context otherwise indicates.

Executive Overview


Our primary business is the ownership and/or operation of casino and related hospitality and entertainment facilities, which includes offering gaming,casino gambling, hotel accommodations, dining, golf, RV camping, sports betting, entertainment, and retail andoutlets, among other amenities. We currently own and/or operate five casino properties in four states - Mississippi, Colorado, Indiana and Nevada.Nevada – and are constructing a sixth casino hotel in Colorado. We view our Mississippi Colorado and Indiana properties as distinct operating segments, both of our Colorado properties (including our under-construction Chamonix Casino Hotel project, “Chamonix”) as an operating segment, and both of our Nevada properties as onean operating segment.


Our portfolio consists We also benefit from six permitted sports “skins” that we are allowed to operate, three in Colorado and three in Indiana. We have contracted with other companies to operate these online sports wagering sites under their own brands in exchange for a percentage of revenues, as defined, subject to annual minimum amounts. As of this report date, five of our six permitted skins have commenced operations.

During the following:

first quarter of 2021, because it is a significantly different business from our core casinos, we changed the aggregation of our operations to present Contracted Sports Wagering as a separate segment. This enhances transparency of our operations and allows for a more appropriate valuation of our various business components.

The following table identifies our five segments, along with properties and their locations:

Segments and Properties

 Locations

Property

Colorado

Acquisition
Date
Location

Bronco Billy’s Casino and Hotel

Cripple Creek, CO (near Colorado Springs)

Chamonix Casino Hotel (under construction)

Cripple Creek, CO (near Colorado Springs)

Indiana

Rising Star Casino Resort

Rising Sun, IN (near Cincinnati)

Mississippi

Silver Slipper Casino and Hotel

2012

Hancock County, MS

(near (near New Orleans)

Bronco Billy Casino and Hotel

Nevada

2016
Cripple Creek, CO
(near Colorado Springs)

Rising Star Casino Resort2011
Rising Sun, IN
(near Cincinnati)
Stockman’s Casino2007
Fallon, NV
(one hour east of Reno)

Grand Lodge Casino (leased
(leased
and part of the Hyatt Regency Lake Tahoe Resort, Spa and Casino)

2011

Incline Village, NV


(North Shore of Lake Tahoe)

Stockman’s Casino

Fallon, NV (one hour east of Reno)

Contracted Sports Wagering

Three sports wagering websites (“skins”), all operating

Colorado

Three sports wagering websites (“skins”), two in operation

Indiana


Our financial results are dependent upon the number of patrons that we attract to our properties and the amounts those guests spend per visit. While we do provide credit at some of our casinos where we are permitted to by gaming regulations, most of our revenues are cash-based, through customers wagering with cash or paying for non-gaming services with cash or credit cards. Our revenues are primarily derived from gaming activities, which include slot machines, but also include table games, keno, and keno.sports betting. In addition, we derive a significant amount of revenue from our hotels and our food and beverage outlets. We also derive revenues from our golf course (atat Rising Star, Casino Resort),our recreational vehicle parks (“RV parks”) as owned at Rising Star and managed at Silver Slipper, our ferry service at Rising Star, and retail outlets and entertainment, and expect to derive additional revenues from our newly constructed projects as further described herein. Promotional allowances consist primarily ofentertainment. We often provide hotel rooms, and food and beverages, furnished

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entertainment, ferry usage, and golf privileges to customers on a complimentary basis. The retailbasis; the value of such services isare included as revenue in those categories, offset by contra-revenue in the respectivecasino revenue classificationscategory. As a result, the casino revenues in our financial statements reflect patron gaming wins and is then deducted as promotional allowanceslosses, reduced by the retail value of complimentary services, the value of free play provided to calculate net revenues. customers, the value of points earned by casino customers that can be redeemed for services or free play, and accruals for certain progressive jackpots offered by the Company.

We may experience significant fluctuations in our quarterly operating results due to seasonality, variations in gaming hold percentages and other factors. Consequently, our operating results for any quarter or year are not necessarily comparable and may not be indicative of future periods’ results.


The casino resort industry

Our market environment is capital-intensive,highly competitive and capital-intensive. Nevertheless, there are significant restrictions and barriers to entry vis-à-vis opening new casinos in most of the markets in which we operate. We rely on the ability of our properties to generate operating cash flow to pay interest, repay debt, and fund maintenance and certain growth-related capital expenditures. We continuously focus on improving the operating margins of our existing properties through a combination of revenue growth and expense management. We also assess growth and development opportunities, which include capital investments at our existing properties, the development of new properties, and the acquisition of existing properties.

Recent Developments

COVID-19 Pandemic Update.  In March 2020, the World Health Organization declared the outbreak of the novel coronavirus as a pandemic (“COVID-19”). Although COVID-19 continues to spread throughout the U.S. and the world, vaccines designed to inhibit the severity and the spread of COVID-19 are now being distributed. As a result, the number of newly-reported cases has declined in the U.S. in recent weeks, though new variants could result in a reversal of these trends. For example, the Delta variant of COVID-19 resulted in large increases in the number of COVID-19 cases as it spread globally. COVID-19 has resulted in the implementation of significant, government-imposed measures to prevent or reduce its spread, including travel restrictions, business restrictions, closing of borders, “shelter-in-place” orders and business closures. In March 2020, pursuant to state government orders to prevent the spread of COVID-19, we temporarily closed all of our casino properties. As a result, we experienced a material decline in our revenues until our properties reopened when permitted by local authorities in May and June 2020.

During the shutdown period, we evaluated labor, marketing and other costs at our businesses so that, upon reopening, our properties could reopen with significantly lower operating costs. As a result, our operating performance since reopening in mid-2020 has been stronger than pre-pandemic levels, despite capacity restrictions throughout our casinos and in our restaurants and certain pandemic-related costs. The extent to which our financial and operating results in future periods may be affected by COVID-19, including the Delta or other variants, will largely depend on future developments, which are highly uncertain and cannot be accurately predicted at this time. Significant uncertainties include the ability to operate; new information which may emerge concerning new strains of COVID-19 and their severity; vaccination rates among the population; the effectiveness of COVID-19 vaccines against variants; any additional actions imposed by governmental authorities (including the potential mandated vaccination or repeated testing of our employees) to contain or minimize the impact of COVID-19 and any variants; increased operating costs and capacity restrictions as a result of COVID-19; increased costs for materials due to supply chain constraints; and general economic conditions, among others.

The disruptions arising from COVID-19 continued to impact us during the nine-months ended September 30, 2021. The duration and intensity of this global health emergency and related disruptions are uncertain. While each of our properties are currently open and operating restrictions continued to ease during the third quarter of 2021, the current economic and regulatory environment in each of our jurisdictions continues to evolve. For example, mask mandates for all employees and guests were re-introduced at our Nevada properties in July 2021 in compliance with recent orders from Nevada state government officials and, in November 2021, new national rules were announced that would require employers with more than 100 employees to ensure their workers are vaccinated against COVID-19 or undergo weekly testing. The manner in which governments will react as the global and regional impact of the COVID-19 pandemic changes over time is uncertain, and such actions could significantly alter our current operations.

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Debt Refinancing.On February 12, 2021, we issued $310 million of new 2028 Notes. The proceeds were used to redeem all $106.8 million of our senior secured notes due 2024 (the “Prior Notes”) and to repurchase all outstanding warrants. Additionally, $180 million of bond proceeds were placed in a construction reserve account to fund our Chamonix project, including designing, developing, constructing, equipping and opening the project. Proceeds were also used to pay the transaction fees and expenses related to the offering, leaving approximately $8 million added to our unrestricted cash balances.

On March 31, 2021, we entered into a credit agreement among Full House Resorts, Inc., as borrower, the lenders party thereto, and Capital One, National Association, as administrative agent. The credit agreement provides for a $15.0 million, five-year, senior secured revolving credit facility and includes a letter of credit sub-facility, which may be used for working capital and other ongoing general purposes.

Underwritten Equity Offering.  On March 29, 2021, pursuant to an underwritten public offering (the “Equity Offering”), we issued an aggregate of 6,917,250 shares of our common stock, par value $0.0001 per share (the “Common Stock”), including 902,250 shares of Common Stock sold pursuant to the Representative’s exercise of a “greenshoe” option to purchase additional shares of Common Stock to cover over-allotments. The price to the public in the Equity Offering was $6.65 per share of Common Stock. The gross proceeds to the Company were approximately $46.0 million, before deducting underwriting discounts and commissions and our estimated offering expenses. We intend to use the net proceeds from the Equity Offering for development, working capital and general corporate purposes.

Chamonix Casino Hotel Project.  In 2018, we began planning and design work on Chamonix, a new and distinct luxury hotel and casino located adjacent to our existing Bronco Billy’s casino. Reflecting changes made to the state’s gaming laws in November 2020, including the elimination of betting limits and the approval of new table games, we increased the size of the Chamonix plans by 67% to approximately 300 luxury guest rooms and suites, from our previously-planned 180 guest rooms.  Such plans were approved by the Cripple Creek Historic Preservation Commission and Cripple Creek City Council in January and February 2021.

We recently completed the major portion of the on-site utility work, and are currently installing footings and structural walls for the hotel towers. Vertical construction is expected to commence within the coming weeks. The three principal guestroom towers are anticipated to “top out” between April and August 2022. The project includes a new casino, approximately 300 luxury guest rooms and suites, parking garage, meeting and entertainment space, outdoor rooftop pool, spa, and fine-dining restaurant. It is still relatively early in the construction process, so estimates of cost and completion dates still contain substantial uncertainty. While the price and availability of construction materials and labor have been volatile due to COVID-19-related supply chain issues, tariffs, and other factors, we are in the process of completing the bidding for a substantial portion of the construction budget, which reduces such uncertainty.

We anticipate requesting an amendment to our development agreement with the City of Cripple Creek to allow for the project’s completion as late as July 15, 2023, versus the current date in such agreement of December 31, 2022. We believe that such request will be facilitated, although there is no certainty that this will be the case.

The development plan for our Chamonix site allows us to add an additional hotel wing at some future date. That additional wing, if constructed, would increase the total capacity of our hotel by 23%, to approximately 370 guestrooms. Such addition requires approvals from the Cripple Creek Historic Preservation Commission and Cripple Creek City Council. There can be no assurance that we will obtain such approvals and choose to further expand our Chamonix project. Management recently decided to defer consideration of such expansion until after the completion of Chamonix’s construction.

Sports Wagering in Colorado and Indiana.  Under state laws, we are permitted a total of six sports wagering “skins,” three in Colorado and three in Indiana. As of March 31, 2021, three of our six sports wagering skins had commenced operations. The fourth and fifth skins commenced operations on April 1and April 23, 2021, respectively. We believe that the Company’s last remaining skin will commence operations in the coming months. We receive a percentage of defined revenues of each skin, subject to annual minimums. When all six skins are in operation, we should receive a contractual minimum of $7 million per year of sports gaming revenues, with minimal related expenses.

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Terre Haute Proposal (American Place in Indiana).  In September 2021, in response to an application process launched by the Indiana Gaming Commission (“IGC”), we submitted a proposal for a gaming and entertainment destination for Terre Haute, Indiana. Named “American Place,” it would be developed on 32 acres of land that we currently have under contract. The site is located approximately one hour west of Indianapolis and within 100 miles of Champaign-Urbana and Decatur, Illinois, as well as Lafayette, Indiana. It is highly visible from Interstate 70 and convenient to the I-70/SR 46 interchange.

Our proposed design is unique in several respects. The four-star, 100-room hotel will be elevated above an interior greenscape, in a shape resembling a “happy smile.” The hotel will appear to float above a fountain that will surround its base. This design will allow a majority of the guest rooms to be located on upper levels and to enjoy extended views. Atop the hotel will be a pool deck and restaurant, featuring sushi and robata grill entrees, overlooking the Wabash Valley. Along the busy neighboring freeway, we plan to build a large greenhouse, offering a lush interior environment. Within the greenhouse, the project would have two restaurants that offer “outdoor” dining, even in winter, as well as venues for weddings and other group events. The world-class casino would be located between the hotel and the greenhouse and offer approximately 1,000 slot machines, 50 table games, and a state-of-the-art sportsbook. Atop the casino, we have planned for a solar energy farm, which would provide green, sustainable energy for a portion of the complex’s electrical needs.

We are slated to present our American Place proposal to the IGC on November 17. The IGC has indicated that it expects to select its favored proposal from the four submittals on that same day. If awarded the gaming license, we have proposed to operate a temporary casino during construction of the larger permanent facility, subject to IGC approval. However, we can provide no assurances as to the timing or certainty that our project will be chosen by the IGC for the available gaming license in Terre Haute.

Waukegan Proposal (American Place in Illinois).  In October 2019, we submitted a proposal to the Illinois Gaming Board (“IGB”) to develop and operate a casino and entertainment destination in Waukegan, Illinois, also to be named American Place. It would include a world-class casino with a state-of-the-art sports book; a premium boutique hotel comprised of 20 villas, each ranging from 1,500 to 2,500 square feet with full butler service; a 1,500-seat live entertainment venue; a gourmet restaurant; additional eateries and bars; and other amenities designed to attract gaming and non-gaming patrons from throughout Chicagoland and beyond. A second phase of American Place is expected to include a four-star hotel with 150 rooms.

We are one of two finalists, each of which presented the merits of its Waukegan proposal to the IGB in October 2021. The IGB has indicated that it expects to select its favored developer for the Waukegan gaming license by early January 2022. If selected, we intend to operate a temporary casino during construction of the larger permanent facility. However, we can provide no assurances as to the timing or certainty that our project will be chosen by the IGB for the available gaming license in Waukegan.

Key Performance Indicators


We use several key performance indicators to evaluate the operations of our properties. These key operating measures are presented as supplemental disclosures because management uses these measures to better understand period-over-period fluctuations in our casino and hotel operating revenues. These key performance indicators include the following:


following and are disclosed in our discussions, where applicable, for certain jurisdictions on segment performance:

Gaming revenue indicators:


Slot coin-in is the gross dollar amount wagered in slot machines and table game drop is the total amount of cash or credit exchanged into chips at table games for use by our customers. Slot coin-in and table game drop are indicators of volume.


volume, and are monitored on a consolidated basis in relation to slot and table game win. Such metrics can be influenced by marketing activity and, since reopening our properties, have not necessarily been indicative of profitability trends.

Slot win is the difference between customer wagers and customer winnings on slot machines. Table game hold is the difference between the amount of money or markers exchanged into chips at the tables and customer winnings paid. Slot win and table game hold percentages represent the relationship between slot win and coin-in and table game win and drop. Both the win/hold and win/hold percentages are monitored on a consolidated basis in our evaluation of Company performance.


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Room revenue indicators:


Hotel occupancy rate is an indicator of the utilization of our available rooms. Complimentary room sales, or the retail value of accommodations gratuitously furnished to customers, are included in the calculation of the hotel occupancy rate.


Adjusted EBITDA, Adjusted PropertySegment EBITDA and Adjusted PropertySegment EBITDA Margin:


Management uses Adjusted EBITDA as a measure of the Company'sour performance. For a description of Adjusted EBITDA, see "Non-GAAP“Non-GAAP Financial Measure". The Company utilizesMeasure.”  We utilize Adjusted PropertySegment EBITDA, a financial measure in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles in the United States of America (“GAAP”), as the measure of segment profit in assessing performance and allocating resources at the reportable segment level. For information regarding our operating segments, see Note 1011 of our Condensed Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements included in this quarterly report. In addition, we use Adjusted PropertySegment EBITDA Margin, which is calculated by dividing Adjusted PropertySegment EBITDA by the property's netsegment’s total revenues.


Results of Operations

Consolidated operating results

The following summarizestables summarize our consolidated operating results for the three- and nine-months ended September 30, 20172021 and 2016:2020:

Three Months Ended

Nine Months Ended

(In thousands)

September 30, 

Increase /

September 30, 

    

2021

    

2020

    

(Decrease)

    

2021

    

2020

    

Increase

Revenues

$

47,238

$

41,956

 

12.6

%

$

136,888

$

87,320

 

56.8

%  

Operating expenses

 

36,119

 

31,547

 

14.5

%

 

104,869

 

84,505

 

24.1

%  

Operating income

 

11,119

 

10,409

 

6.8

%

 

32,019

 

2,815

 

1,037.4

%  

Interest and other non-operating expenses, net

 

6,405

 

2,794

 

129.2

%

 

24,982

 

6,170

 

304.9

%  

Income tax provision (benefit)

 

95

 

(93)

 

202.2

%

 

379

 

(2)

 

19,050.0

%  

Net income (loss)

$

4,619

$

7,708

 

(40.1)

%

$

6,658

$

(3,353)

 

298.6

%  

Three Months Ended

Nine Months Ended

(In thousands)

September 30, 

Increase /

September 30, 

    

2021

    

2020

    

(Decrease)

    

2021

    

2020

    

Increase

Casino revenues

Slots

$

28,627

$

27,896

 

2.6

%

$

86,243

$

55,142

 

56.4

%  

Table games

 

3,336

 

3,612

 

(7.6)

%

 

10,717

 

7,437

 

44.1

%  

Other

 

543

 

402

 

35.1

%

 

2,257

 

1,037

 

117.6

%  

 

32,506

 

31,910

 

1.9

%

 

99,217

 

63,616

 

56.0

%  

Non-casino revenues, net

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

Food and beverage

 

7,092

 

5,612

 

26.4

%

 

20,633

 

14,596

 

41.4

%  

Hotel

 

2,469

 

2,511

 

(1.7)

%

 

7,190

 

5,204

 

38.2

%  

Other

 

5,171

 

1,923

 

168.9

%

 

9,848

 

3,904

 

152.3

%  

 

14,732

 

10,046

 

46.6

%

 

37,671

 

23,704

 

58.9

%  

Total revenues

$

47,238

$

41,956

 

12.6

%

$

136,888

$

87,320

 

56.8

%  


28

(In thousands)
Three Months Ended
September 30,
 Percent Change 
Nine Months Ended
September 30,
 Percent Change
 2017 2016  2017 2016 
Net revenues$43,726
 $41,261
 6.0% $123,467
 $107,804
 14.5 %
Operating expenses39,733
 38,358
 3.6% 115,879
 102,518
 13.0 %
  Operating income3,993
 2,903
 37.5% 7,588
 5,286
 43.5 %
Interest and other non-operating expenses3,020
 2,591
 16.6% 8,374
 7,424
 12.8 %
Income tax expense184
 177
 4.0% 552
 458
 20.5 %
Net income (loss)$789
 $135
 484.4% $(1,338) $(2,596) (48.5)%




(In thousands)
Three Months Ended
September 30,
 Percent Change 
Nine Months Ended
September 30,
 Percent Change
 2017 2016  2017 2016 
Casino revenues           
Slots$33,862
 $32,372
 4.6 % $96,028
 $83,711
 14.7%
Table games5,022
 4,513
 11.3 % 14,330
 13,098
 9.4%
Other125
 82
 52.4 % 344
 284
 21.1%
 39,009
 36,967
 5.5 % 110,702
 97,093
 14.0%
Non-casino revenues, net  
 

    
  
Food and beverage3,283
 2,860
 14.8 % 9,147
 7,235
 26.4%
Hotel568
 521
 9.0 % 1,309
 1,254
 4.4%
Other866
 913
 (5.1)% 2,309
 2,222
 3.9%
 4,717
 4,294
 9.9 % 12,765
 10,711
 19.2%
Total net revenues$43,726
 $41,261
 6.0 % $123,467
 $107,804
 14.5%


The following discussion is based on our consolidated financial statements for the three- and nine-months ended September 30, 20172021 and 2016. The results of Bronco Billy's is included beginning May 13, 2016, subsequent to the beginning2020. Because all of the prior yearCompany’s operations were temporarily closed for several months during the 2020 period, the comparisons for the nine-month comparative period.

periods are not particularly meaningful. The periods of closure were:

Silver Slipper Casino and Hotel ― closed from March 16, 2020 until May 21, 2020
Grand Lodge Casino and Stockman’s Casino ― closed from March 17, 2020 until June 4, 2020
Bronco Billy’s Casino and Hotel ― closed from March 17, 2020 until June 15, 2020
Rising Star Casino Resort ― closed from March 16, 2020 until June 15, 2020.

Revenues.Consolidated nettotal revenues for the three-monththree-months ended September 30, 2021 and 2020 both reflect a full quarter of reopened operations. Growth in the 2021 period was due to improved results from our Mississippi and Nevada segments and the sale of “free play” that Indiana’s casinos are permitted to transfer to other casino operators within the state, partially offset by the temporary closure of Silver Slipper due to the passage of Hurricane Ida in August 2021 and the impact of wildfires in communities near Grand Lodge Casino, including over the 2021 Labor Day holiday weekend. Of note, “Other Non-casino Revenues” includes $1.6 million of revenue related to our Contracted Sports Wagering segment, compared to $0.7 million in the prior-year period. Currently, five of the Company’s six permitted sports wagering “skins” in Indiana and Colorado are live.

Consolidated total revenues for the nine-months ended September 30, 2021 reflect a gradual relaxation of pandemic-related restrictions since our reopening in mid-2020, after approximately three months of closure due to the pandemic. Growth during this nine-month period was due to stronger operational performance at Silver Slipper, our sale of “free play” at Rising Star, and the commencement of three additional Sports Agreements (compared to two that were live in the prior-year period). “Other Non-casino Revenues” includes $4.2 million of revenue related to our contracted sports wagering agreements for the nine-months ended September 30, 2021, compared to $1.6 million in the prior-year period. See “Operating Results – Reportable Segments” below for details.

Operating Expenses. Consolidated operating expenses for the three- and nine-months ended September 30, 2021 increased from the prior-year periods, as our workforce was temporarily and dramatically reduced in size for several months during the 2020 closure period. Upon reopening, we improved operating efficiencies at all of our properties, including 9.6% at Silver Slipper, 7.1% in Northern Nevada and 5.8% at Bronco Billy's.


Consolidated net revenues for the nine-month period increased due in part by better matching customer demand with the operating hours of our food and beverage and table games departments. We also significantly reduced our marketing expenses upon reopening, benefiting from analytics provided by new slot marketing systems installed in late 2019. These changes affected marketing, payroll and related expenses across all departments at the Company, as well as numerous volume-related costs, such as our cost of the food and beverages served to guests. Note that payroll and related expenses during the inclusion2020 period included a brief period of Bronco Billy'scontinuing payroll, health care, and related costs for most of our employees as severance, despite the full period. Excluding Bronco Billy's, our consolidated net revenues increased 6.1%, led by 11.7% at Silver Slipper and 1.8% at Rising Star, while Northern Nevada was flat.

closure of all of the Company’s properties in mid-March 2020.

See further information within our reportable segmentsdescribed below.


Operating Expenses. Consolidated operating expenses for the three-month period increased 3.6% due primarily to increased promotional activity and customer traffic at Silver Slipper. The increase in costs was partially offset by the receipt of legal settlement proceeds to resolve the Silver Slipper parking garage litigation.

Consolidated operating expenses for the nine-month period increased 13.0% primarily due to the inclusion of Bronco Billy's for the full period. Excluding Bronco Billy's, our operating expenses increased 4.6%, primarily related to the factors described above at Silver Slipper. The increase was partially offset by a decrease in project development and acquisition costs from the Bronco Billy's transaction during 2016.

See further information within our reportable segmentsdescribed below.

Interest and Other Non-Operating Expenses.


Interest Expense


Interest expense consists of the following:

(In thousands)

Three Months Ended

Nine Months Ended

September 30, 

September 30, 

    

2021

    

2020

    

2021

    

2020

Interest cost (excluding loan fee amortization)

$

6,557

$

2,269

$

17,557

$

7,141

Amortization of debt issuance costs and discount

 

357

 

330

 

991

 

827

Capitalized interest

 

(509)

 

(208)

 

(1,017)

 

(639)

$

6,405

$

2,391

$

17,531

$

7,329

29

(In thousands)
Three Months Ended
September 30,
 
Nine Months Ended
 September 30,
 2017 2016 2017 2016
Interest cost (excluding loan fee amortization)$2,573
 $2,523
 $7,518
 $5,901
Amortization of debt costs222
 225
 661
 839
Capitalized interest(77) 
 (77) 
 $2,718
 $2,748
 $8,102
 $6,740


The increaseincreases in interest costexpense for the three- and nine-month period wasperiods were primarily due to thean increase in our debt refinancing completed on May 13, 2016, which resulted in $35levels. In February 2021, we refinanced approximately $106.8 million of additionalthe Prior Notes with $310.0 million of new 2028 Notes for, among other reasons, the funding of our Chamonix project, as discussed under “Recent Developments.” The interest rate on the Prior Notes was LIBOR plus 7 percentage points, with a 1% LIBOR floor, resulting in a floating rate of interest that was near the fixed rate coupon of 8.25% on our new debt. The new debt used primarily to fundalso has a significantly longer term and fewer covenants than the purchase of Bronco Billy's.


Prior Notes.

Other Non-Operating Expenses, Net


For the three-month periodsperiod ended September 30, 2017 and September 30, 2016, the Company had $0.3 million of2021, we have no other non-operating expense and $0.2 million of non-operating income, respectively, due to the change in fair value of the stock warrants. Foritems. Such amount for the nine-month period ended September 30, 2017, we incurred $0.32021 totaled $7.5 million, including $6.1 million related to the extinguishment of non-operatingour Prior Notes and $1.3 million for the fair value adjustment to our outstanding warrants, which were repurchased in February 2021. The fair value adjustment reflected an increase in the warrant expense from $2.7 million at December 31, 2020, when the changeCompany’s stock traded at lower prices, to their actual repurchase price of $4.0 million. For the prior-year’s nine-month period, non-operating expenses included a non-cash benefit of $1.2 million for the fair value adjustment of the warrants. While the warrants were outstanding, increases in fairour share price resulted in increases in the value of the stock warrants; this amount compares to $0.7 million incurred duringwarrants, causing non-cash expense. Conversely, decreases in our share price resulted in decreases in the prior-year period,value of the decrease resulting primarily from debt modification costs associated with the debt refinancing during 2016.

warrants, causing non-cash income.

Income Tax Expense. Income We recognized income tax expense was $0.2provisions of approximately $95,000 and $0.4 million during each offor the three-month periodsthree- and nine-months ended September 30, 20172021, which resulted in effective income tax rates of 2.0% and 2016, and was $0.6 million and $0.5 million for the nine-month periods ended September 30, 2017 and 2016,5.4%, respectively. During 2017, we continued to provide a valuation allowance against our deferred tax assets, net of any available deferred tax liabilities. In future years, if it is determined that we meet the "more likely than not" threshold of utilizing our deferred tax assets, we may reverse some or all of our valuation allowance against our deferred tax assets.


We do not expect to pay any federal income taxes or receive any federal tax refunds related to our 20172021 results. TaxAs we have incurred significant losses incurred in 2017 may shelterprior periods, we anticipate current-year taxable income will be offset by tax loss carryforwards from prior years. Due in future years. However, becausepart to recent profit trends, we continue to evaluate the realizability of the level of uncertainty regarding sufficient prospective income, we maintainour deferred tax assets and need for a valuation allowance against our remaining deferred tax assets, as mentioned above.

on a quarterly basis. In accordance with ASC 740, if we continue to have increased profitability in upcoming periods, then management may conclude a reduction in the valuation allowance is necessary.

Operating Results – Reportable Segments


We manage our casinos based primarily on geographic regions within the United States. Accordingly, Stockman’s CasinoStates and Grand Lodge Casino comprisetype of income. For more information, please refer to our Northern Nevada business segment, while Silver Slipper Casino and Hotel, Rising Star Casino Resort and Bronco Billy's Casino and Hotel are each currently distinct segments.

earlier discussion within “Executive Overview” above.

The following table presents detail by segment of our consolidated net revenuerevenues and Adjusted EBITDA. ManagementEBITDA; see “Non-GAAP Financial Measure” for additional information. Additionally, management uses Adjusted PropertySegment EBITDA as the measure of segment profit.profit in accordance with GAAP.

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(In thousands)

Three Months Ended

 

Nine Months Ended

 

September 30, 

Increase /

September 30, 

    

2021

    

2020

    

(Decrease)

    

2021

    

2020

    

Increase

Revenues

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

Mississippi

 

$

21,538

$

19,966

 

7.9

%

$

68,133

$

44,181

 

54.2

%

Indiana

 

 

12,586

 

9,565

 

31.6

%

 

31,753

 

19,019

 

67.0

%

Colorado

 

 

6,340

 

7,633

 

(16.9)

%

 

18,626

 

14,248

 

30.7

%

Nevada

 

 

5,132

 

4,113

 

24.8

%

 

14,216

 

8,307

 

71.1

%

Contracted Sports Wagering

1,642

679

141.8

%

4,160

1,565

165.8

%

 

$

47,238

$

41,956

 

12.6

%

$

136,888

$

87,320

 

56.8

%

Adjusted Segment EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA

 

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

Mississippi

 

$

6,485

$

6,495

 

(0.2)

%

$

23,097

$

9,526

 

142.5

%

Indiana

 

 

3,816

 

2,082

 

83.3

%

 

7,615

 

(769)

 

1,090.2

%

Colorado

 

 

1,543

 

3,116

 

(50.5)

%

 

5,092

 

2,448

 

108.0

%

Nevada

 

 

1,537

 

1,032

 

48.9

%

 

4,173

 

79

 

5,182.3

%

Contracted Sports Wagering(1)

1,645

631

160.7

%

4,122

1,467

181.0

%

Adjusted Segment EBITDA

 

 

15,026

 

13,356

 

12.5

%

 

44,099

 

12,751

 

245.8

%

Corporate

 

 

(1,427)

 

(870)

 

64.0

%

 

(4,803)

 

(2,899)

 

65.7

%

Adjusted EBITDA

 

$

13,599

$

12,486

 

8.9

%

$

39,296

$

9,852

 

298.9

%

Adjusted Segment EBITDA Margin

Mississippi

30.1

%

32.5

%

(2.4)

pts

33.9

%

21.6

%

12.3

pts

Indiana

30.3

%

21.8

%

8.5

pts

24.0

%

(4.0)

%

28.0

pts

Colorado

24.3

%

40.8

%

(16.5)

pts

27.3

%

17.2

%

10.1

pts

Nevada

29.9

%

25.1

%

4.8

pts

29.4

%

1.0

%

28.4

pts

Contracted Sports Wagering(1)

100.2

%

92.9

%

7.3

pts

99.1

%

93.7

%

5.4

pts

__________

(1)Includes nominal reimbursements of related expenses from third-party providers during the quarter ended September 30, 2021.

The following table summarizes the consolidated results of our casino activity by key performance indicators as previously defined:

Three Months Ended

 

Nine Months Ended

 

September 30, 

Increase /

September 30, 

(In thousands)

2021

2020

(Decrease)

    

2021

2020

Increase

Slot coin-in

$

505,673

$

468,958

7.8

%

$

1,212,661

$

879,975

37.8

%

Slot win

$

37,770

$

35,289

7.0

%

$

94,636

$

65,669

44.1

%

Slot hold percentage(1)

7.5

%

7.5

%

pts

7.8

%

7.5

%

0.3

pts

Table game drop

$

21,422

$

20,769

3.1

%

$

45,497

$

40,516

12.3

%

Table game win

$

3,397

$

3,665

(7.3)

%

$

8,464

$

6,545

29.3

%

Table game hold percentage(1)

15.9

%

17.6

%

(1.7)

pts

18.6

%

16.2

%

2.4

pts

__________

(1)The three-year averages for slot hold percentage and table game hold percentage were 7.5% and 17.8%, respectively.

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(In thousands)
Three Months Ended
September 30,
 Percent Change 
Nine Months Ended
September 30,
 Percent Change
 2017 2016  2017 2016 
Net revenues           
Silver Slipper Casino and Hotel$16,425
 $14,987
 9.6 % $49,520
 $44,326
 11.7 %
Rising Star Casino Resort12,698
 12,553
 1.2 % 37,498
 36,852
 1.8 %
Bronco Billy's Casino and Hotel7,505
 7,092
 5.8 % 20,140
 10,427
 N/A
Northern Nevada Casinos7,098
 6,629
 7.1 % 16,309
 16,199
 0.7 %
 $43,726
 $41,261
 6.0 % $123,467
 $107,804
 14.5 %
Adjusted Property EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA 
  
    
  
  
Silver Slipper Casino and Hotel$3,054
 $2,304
 32.6 % $9,013
 $7,335
 22.9 %
Rising Star Casino Resort728
 751
 (3.1)% 2,671
 2,483
 7.6 %
Bronco Billy's Casino and Hotel1,769
 1,610
 9.9 % 4,092
 2,698
 N/A
Northern Nevada Casinos1,892
 1,864
 1.5 % 2,391
 3,256
 (26.6)%
Adjusted Property EBITDA7,443
 6,529
 14.0 % 18,167
 15,772
 15.2 %
Corporate(1,064) (889) 19.7 % (3,518) (3,165) 11.2 %
Adjusted EBITDA$6,379
 $5,640
 13.1 % $14,649
 $12,607
 16.2 %

Mississippi

Our Mississippi segment consists of the Silver Slipper Casino and Hotel

The net revenue increases duringHotel. Pursuant to a pandemic-related order from the three- and nine-month periodsstate gaming commission, we temporarily suspended operations for a portion of the prior-year period, from March 16, 2020 through May 21, 2020.

For the three-months ended September 30, 2017 compared to the prior-year periods were attributed to successful marketing and food and beverage promotions that resulted in increases in both customer



counts and gaming volumes. Slot2021, total revenues increased 6.5% duringby 7.9%, a result of numerous investments in the quarterproperty in recent years. Such investments included a substantial renovation of the casino and 10.6% during the nine-monthbuffet, a renovated porte cochere, repainted exterior, new energy-efficient building signage, the Beach Club, the Oyster Bar, and the introduction of on-site sports betting. For the nine-months ended September 30, 2021, total revenues increased by 54.2%, as the 2020 period with both slot coin-in and slot hold percentage rising in 2017. Table gameswas impacted by more than two months of closure.

Casino revenue increased 15.1%4.3% and 2.5% for the three- and nine-month periods, with the increase for the three-month period primarily due to a higher hold percentage. Non-gaming net revenues (principally food and beverage revenues) grew 27.6% during the quarter and 29.3% during the nine-month period due to certain promotions offered by the property and the opening of a new restaurant in July 2017. Our hotel occupancy was 89.3% compared to 88.0% in the prior-year nine-month period. The growth was achieved despite Hurricanes Harvey and Irma, which were in the Gulf of Mexico and came ashore to the west and east of the property, respectively. The storms did not affect the property directly, but caused weak periods during the quarter, as customers were distracted by the potential storm routes. Flooding in parts of Louisiana similarly affected results in the prior-year period.


Adjusted Property EBITDA60.0% for the three- and nine-month periods ended September 30, 2017 compared to the prior-year periods increased primarily from the increase in net revenues described above along with the legal settlement related to our parking garage litigation described below. Our casino expenses and food and beverage costs increased due to2021, respectively, largely driven by increases in both volumesslot revenue. Slot revenue rose by 6.2% and promotions. For the quarter, our Adjusted Property EBITDA Margin increased to 18.6% from 15.4% in the prior-year quarter, and59.8% for the nine-month period increased to 18.2% from 16.5% in the prior-year period.

During September 2017, we settled litigation involving construction defects at our parking garage. The contractor and contractor's insurance company paid the Company $675,000 in exchange for a mutual release of claims and counterclaims. The settlement, which was recorded as a reduction to selling, general and administrative costs, effectively reimbursed the Company for costs incurred in pursuing those claims including $561,000 of legal fees. See Note 7 to the accompanying consolidated financial statements for further information regarding the lawsuit.

In late-June 2017, we opened a new oyster bar on the casino floor. Additionally, during the third quarter of 2017, we opened a swimming pool and beach complex along the property's white sand beach. See Liquidity and Capital Resources - Capital Investments for further information.

Rising Star Casino Resort
Net revenues increased modestly during therespective three- and nine-month periods ended September 30, 2017 compared2021. Table games revenue decreased by 12.2% for the three-month period, mostly due to a lower table games hold percentage. However, for the prior-yearnine-month period, table games revenue increased by 45.7% due to higher volumes, reflecting a full period of operations in 2021. Other casino revenues increased by $134,000 and $1.2 million for the respective three- and nine-month periods, primarily from our sports book operations.

Non-casino revenue increased by 16.1% and 42.4% for the three- and nine-months ended September 30, 2021, driven by revenue growth from our food and beverage outlets of 21.9% and 44.5%, respectively, which historically account for a majority of our non-casino revenue. Hotel revenues decreased slightly by 4.2% for the three-month period due to lower average daily room rates, but increased by 30.2% for the nine-months ended September 30, 2021 due to an increase in table games revenue.occupied room-nights. Total occupied room-nights was flat at 10,706 room-nights for the third quarter of 2021, and increased by 38.1% to 32,079 room-nights for the nine-month period, reflecting the temporary closure of Silver Slipper last year.

Adjusted Segment EBITDA for the three-months ended September 30, 2021 was flat at $6.5 million, despite the temporary closure of the property due to the passage of Hurricane Ida in August 2021, when the property incurred additional costs to prepare for closure and for cleanup efforts. Adjusted Segment EBITDA for the nine-months ended September 30, 2021 increased by 142.5%, driven by the increase in revenues described above, our focus on controlling labor and marketing costs upon the property’s reopening, and the approximately two-month closure in the prior-year period.

Indiana

Our Indiana segment consists of Rising Star Casino Resort. Pursuant to a pandemic-related order from the state gaming commission, we temporarily suspended operations for a portion of the prior-year period, from March 16, 2020 through June 15, 2020.

For the three-months ended September 30, 2021, total revenues increased by 31.6%, reflecting the relaxation of pandemic-related restrictions in the 2021 period. For the nine-months ended September 30, 2021, total revenues increased by 67.0%, as volumes during the 2020 period were impacted by approximately three months of closure.

Casino revenue increased by 9.8% and 60.1% for the respective three- and nine-month periods, driven mainly by slot revenue that increased by 8.4% (or $0.5 million) and 60.5% (or $7.4 million) for the corresponding periods. Table games revenuesrevenue also meaningfully increased, 18.7%up 21.7% (or $0.2 million) and 8.0% during57.5% (or $1.0 million) for the three- and nine- month periods, while slotnine-months ended September 30, 2021.

Non-casino revenue increased by 98.2% and 86.3% for the three- and nine-months ended September 30, 2021, primarily due to the sale of “free play” for $2.1 million during the quarter, as well as from hotel operations during the nine-month period. Hotel revenues and non-gaming net revenues were flat during both periods. Our hotel occupancy was 88.5% compared to 86.3%declined slightly by 4.3% (or $44,000) in the prior-yearthird quarter of 2021 due to a 13.7% reduction in occupied room-nights, but increased by 51.2% (or $1.1 million) for the nine-month period.period due to higher average daily room rates. Food and beverage revenues continued to improve, especially as capacity restrictions continue to ease in 2021. For the corresponding three- and nine-month periods, food and beverage revenue increased by 25.3% (or $0.2 million) and 31.8% (or $0.6 million).


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Adjusted PropertySegment EBITDA for the three-month periodthree- and nine-months ended September 30, 2017 compared2021 increased by $1.7 million and $8.4 million, respectively. The increase was due to the prior-year period decreased 3.1% primarily due to increased selling, general and administrative costs and food and beverage costs. Forsale of $2.1 million in “free play” in the third quarter. Additionally, Adjusted Segment EBITDA for the nine-month period ended September 30, 2017 compared2021 increased due to higher volumes, as Rising Star was closed for a portion of the first and second quarters of 2020; the launch of an improved loyalty program in June 2020; and a focus on marketing and labor efficiencies throughout the property, including operating hours for table games and food and beverage outlets that are more appropriately matched to the demand for such services.

The Company has similarly sold its excess free play in prior years, but generally in the fourth quarter.

Colorado

Our Colorado segment includes Bronco Billy’s Casino and Hotel and the Chamonix project. Pursuant to pandemic-related state orders, we temporarily closed Bronco Billy’s for a portion of the prior-year period, Adjusted Property EBITDA increased 7.6% primarily attributedfrom March 17, 2020 through June 15, 2020.

For the three-months ended September 30, 2021, total revenues decreased by 16.9%, as operations at Bronco Billy’s were impacted by the loss of all of the property’s on-site parking and many of its hotel rooms due to higher revenues. Adjusted Property EBITDA Margin for the quarter was 5.7% versus 6.0% in the prior-year period, and 7.1% duringconstruction of Chamonix. For the nine-month period, versus 6.7%total revenues increased by 30.7%, as volumes during the 2020 period were impacted by approximately three months of closure. To alleviate the lack of on-site parking, we introduced complimentary valet parking, as well as a free shuttle service to an off-site parking lot.

Casino revenue decreased by 23.0% for the three-months ended September 30, 2021, but increased by 30.5% for the nine-month period. These changes were largely due to slot revenue, which decreased by 26.2% and increased by 30.4% for the respective periods. Table games revenue increased by $222,000 for the third quarter and by 35.5% for the nine-month period, as table games operations were not permitted to reopen in Cripple Creek until February 2021.

Non-casino revenue consists of food and beverage revenue. Food and beverage revenues increased by 46.5% and 30.7% for the prior-year period.


Duringrespective three- and nine-month periods, though limitations on seating and reduced operating hours continued for much of the third quarter of 2017, we opened our 56-space RV Park. See Liquidity2021. Hotel revenues increased by 32.8% and Capital Resources - Capital Investments for further information.
Bronco Billy's Casino and Hotel

Bronco Billy's was acquired on May 13, 2016, and therefore the year-to-date amounts28.3% for the 2016 period do not include Bronco Billy's resultsrespective three- and nine-month periods, due to higher average daily room rates. Total occupied room-nights decreased by 21.6% to 1,521 room-nights for the full period. See Note 4third quarter of 2021, reflecting the closure of most of the property’s hotel rooms to the consolidated financial statements for further information regarding the acquisition of Bronco Billy's.

For the three-month period ended September 30, 2017 compared to the prior-year period, net revenues increased due to an increase in slot coin-in, while Adjusted Property EBITDA increased 9.9% primarily due to the increase in revenues. Adjusted Property EBITDA Margin increased to 23.6% during the quarter from 22.7% in the prior-year quarter.

accommodate Chamonix, which was overcome by higher average daily room rates. For the nine-month period, total occupied room-nights increased by 16.2% to 2,761 room-nights for the nine-month period, reflecting last year’s closure period for approximately three months.

Adjusted Segment EBITDA for the three-months ended September 30, 2017, net revenues2021 decreased by $1.6 million to $1.5 million, and Adjusted Property EBITDA were consistent withincreased by $2.6 million to $5.1 million for the Company's expectations and recent historical performance. Adjusted Property EBITDAnine-months ended September 30, 2021. The decrease during the 2016 short-period included lower-than-normal gaming tax expensequarter was due to certain anomaliesdisruptions from the construction of Chamonix as described above, including additional operating expenses related to the timingoperation of our new valet and parking shuttle service. Additionally, both of the acquisitionprior-year periods had a $424,000 benefit from the elimination of point redemption liabilities that accrued under the property’s prior loyalty program. For the nine-month period, Adjusted Segment EBITDA increased due to the revenue increases described above, improved labor controls, more efficient marketing due to improved analytics from a new slot marketing system installed at Bronco Billy’s in late 2019, reductions in food costs and Colorado's graduated gaming tax rate structure. These gaming tax anomalies benefiteddevice fees/taxes, and the second quarterprior-year’s closure period. Similar to our other properties, Bronco Billy’s paid severance and benefits to many of 2016 by approximately $0.3 million.


its employees during part of the 2020 closure period.

The market in Cripple Creek is seasonal, favoring the summer months.


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Northern

Nevada


Net revenues increased during the three-month period ended September 30, 2017 compared to the prior-year period primarily reflecting an 8.6% increase in slot revenues. Revenues from table games remained flat. For the nine-month period ended September 30, 2017 compared to the prior-year period, net revenues were flat despite significant business interruption due to renovation construction activity at Grand Lodge Casino during the first and second quarters of 2017.

Adjusted Property EBITDA during the three-month period ended September 30, 2017 compared to the prior-year period increased slightly primarily due to the revenue increase described above, partially offset by increased promotional and marketing costs. Adjusted Property EBITDA Margin for the quarter was 26.7% compared to 28.1% in the prior-year quarter.

Adjusted Property EBITDA during the nine-month period ended September 30, 2017 compared to the prior-year period decreased 26.6% due to the renovation work during the first and second quarters, when up to two-thirds of the casino was closed for construction work, as well as increases in promotional costs and salaries and benefits. Adjusted Property EBITDA Margin for the nine-month period decreased to 14.7% from 20.1% in the prior-year period.

On June 30, 2017, we in conjunction with our landlord, completed the approximately $5 million renovation

The Nevada segment consists of the Grand Lodge Casino. The renovation included new decor and lighting throughout the casino, along with numerous new slot machines, table games,Stockman’s casinos. Pursuant to pandemic-related state orders, we temporarily closed both Grand Lodge Casino and slot and table chairs. We believe these changes materially improve the ambianceStockman’s Casino for a portion of the casino floor and the overall guest experience. The renovation began during February 2017 and caused us to close portions of our casino floor, which impacted our second quarter financial results. The renovation was completed on-budget and in accordance with our planned construction schedule prior to the start of our busy summer season.


The Company's Northernprior-year period, from March 17, 2020 through June 4, 2020.

Our Nevada operations have historically been seasonal, with the summer months accounting for a disproportionate share of its annual revenues. Additionally, snowfall levels during the winter months also frequently have a positive or negative effect.can often affect operations, as Grand Lodge Casino is located near several major ski resorts, including Alpine Meadows, Northstar and Squaw Valley. Normally, weresorts. We typically benefit from a "good"“good” snow year, resulting in extended periods of operation at the nearby ski areas. DuringHowever, pandemic-related restrictions at the first quarternearby ski resorts in late 2020 and early 2021 affected our business during 2021. The 2020 period was affected by the mandated closure of 2017, however,our casinos.

For the snowfall was exceptional (onethree-months ended September 30, 2021, total revenues increased by 24.8%, or $1.0million. Stockman’s Casino continued to benefit from the relaxation of pandemic-related restrictions, including at the highest in recorded Lake Tahoe history), resulting in extended periods of road closures and power outages. Nevertheless, we believe that the favorable ski season helped offset part of the construction disruption atnearby Naval air station. Grand Lodge Casino was adversely affected in the 2021 third quarter by a lower table games hold percentage and smoke from significant wildfires in the region, including over the Labor Day holiday weekend. For the nine-month period, revenues increased by 71.1%, or $5.9 million, due to higher volumes in 2021, as the prior-year periods were impacted by approximately three months of closure.

Casino revenues increased by 22.4%, or $0.9 million, for the third quarter and rose by 74.2%, or $5.6 million, for the nine-month period. Much of that increase was from slot revenue, which grew by $1.3 million and $5.1 million for the three- and nine-month periods, respectively. For the three-months ended September 30, 2021, table games revenue declined by $0.4 million as Grand Lodge Casino’s results were adversely affected by a table games hold percentage that was 8.4 percentage points lower than the three-year average hold percentage. However, for the nine-months ended September 30, 2021, table games revenue rose by $0.4 million due to a higher hold percentage at Grand Lodge. Table games were not open at Stockman’s during the 2021 periods.

Adjusted Segment EBITDA for the three-months ended September 30, 2021 increased by $0.5 million to $1.5 million. For the nine-months ended September 30, 2021, it increased by $4.1 million to $4.2 million. Both higher casino revenues and continued cost controls, specifically regarding labor and marketing expenses, have benefited operating results. As restrictions have eased in Nevada, both properties have improved revenues while continuing to maintain control of expenses.

Contracted Sports Wagering

The Contracted Sports Wagering segment consists of our renovation discussed above.on-site and online sports wagering skins in Colorado and Indiana. Revenues and Adjusted Segment EBITDA were both approximately $1.6 million during the three-months ended September 30, 2021, and approximately $4.2 million and $4.1 million for the nine-months ended September 30, 2021, respectively. Our fourth and fifth sports wagering skins commenced operations on April 1 and April 23, 2021, resulting in sequential growth in both revenues and Adjusted Segment EBITDA. For the three-month period ended September 30, 2020, when only two sports wagering skins were live, revenues and Adjusted Segment EBITDA were both approximately $0.7 million and $0.6 million, respectively. During the nine-months ended September 30, 2020, revenues and Adjusted Segment EBITDA were approximately $1.6 million and $1.5 million, respectively.

We receive a percentage of defined revenues of each skin, subject to annual minimums. When all six skins are in operation, we should receive a contractual minimum of $7 million on an annualized basis, with minimal related expenses.


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Corporate

Corporate

Corporate expenses increased during bothfor the three- and nine-month periods ended September 30, 2017 primarily2021 rose due to increasescertain additional professional fees, a gradual resumption of activities in salarieslate 2020 following the closure period, and an increase in accrued bonus compensation, reflecting our improved operating results.

In April 2020, we began allocating certain costs to the costproperties, consistent with the practice of health care benefits.


In August 2016,most public casino companies. Previously, such costs were carried at the Company executedcorporate level. For the three-months ended September 30, 2021, a lease for 4,479 square feettotal of office space in Las Vegas, Nevada. The new$569,000 was allocated. For the nine-months ended September 30, 2021, a total of $1.4 million was allocated. Management believes that such allocations are appropriate, as the corporate space, while smaller, is in a higher-quality office buildingteam provides additional support to each of our properties, and that such allocations make our segment results more convenient for consultants, lenders, investors and others with whom the Company does business. Monthly expenditures for rent in the new office space are $14,000 per month versus $11,000 per month under the previous lease, which was nearing the end of its term and expectedcomparable to increase. The Company began occupying the new office space in June 2017.

other casino companies.

Non-GAAP Financial Measure

“Adjusted EBITDA” is earnings before interest and other non-operating income (expense), taxes, depreciation and amortization, preopening expenses, impairment charges, asset write-offs, recoveries, gain (loss) from asset disposals, project development and acquisition costs, and non-cash share-based compensation expense. Adjusted EBITDA information is presented solely as supplemental disclosure to measures reported in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles in the United States of America (“GAAP”) because management believes these measures are (1)this measure is (i) a widely used measuresmeasure of operating performance in the gaming and hospitality industries (2)and (ii) a principal basis for valuation of gaming and hospitality companies, and (3) arecompanies. In addition, a version of Adjusted EBITDA (known as Consolidated Cash Flow) is utilized in the covenants within our debt agreements,credit facility, although not necessarily defined in the same way as above. Adjusted EBITDA is not, however, a measure of financial performance or liquidity under GAAP. Accordingly, these measuresthis measure should be considered supplemental and not a substitute for net income (loss) or cash flows as an indicator of the Company’s operating performance or liquidity.



The following table presents a reconciliation of Adjusted EBITDA tonet income (loss) and operating income and net income (loss):to Adjusted EBITDA:

(In thousands)

Three Months Ended

Nine Months Ended

September 30, 

September 30, 

2021

    

2020

    

2021

    

2020

Net income (loss)

$

4,619

$

7,708

$

6,658

$

(3,353)

Income tax provision (benefit)

95

(93)

379

(2)

Interest expense, net of amounts capitalized

6,405

2,391

17,531

7,329

Loss on extinguishment of debt

6,104

Adjustment to fair value of warrants

403

1,347

(1,159)

Operating income

11,119

10,409

32,019

2,815

Project development costs

318

108

491

423

Preopening costs

17

17

Depreciation and amortization

1,819

1,848

5,448

5,868

Loss on disposal of assets, net

2

674

439

Stock-based compensation

324

121

647

307

Adjusted EBITDA

$

13,599

$

12,486

$

39,296

$

9,852

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(In thousands)
Three Months Ended
September 30,
 
Nine Months Ended
September 30,
 2017 2016 2017 2016
Adjusted EBITDA$6,379
 $5,640
 $14,649
 $12,607
Depreciation and amortization(2,193) (2,203) (6,428) (5,795)
Gain (loss) on asset disposals(12) (309) 2
 (309)
Project development and acquisition costs(53) (130) (238) (902)
Share-based compensation(128) (95) (397) (315)
Operating income3,993
 2,903
 7,588
 5,286
Other (expense) income 
  
  
  
Interest expense(2,718) (2,748) (8,102) (6,740)
Debt modification costs
 (24) 
 (624)
Adjustment to fair value of warrants(302) 181
 (272) (60)
 (3,020) (2,591) (8,374) (7,424)
Income (loss) before income taxes973
 312
 (786) (2,138)
Income tax expense184
 177
 552
 458
Net income (loss)$789
 $135
 $(1,338) $(2,596)

The following tables present reconciliations of operating income (loss) to Adjusted Segment EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA.

For the three months ended September 30, 2017
(In thousands)
 
Operating
income (loss)
 
Depreciation and
amortization
 Loss from asset disposals 
Project
development and
acquisition costs
 
Share-based
compensation
 
Adjusted
EBITDA
Casino properties          
Silver Slipper
Casino and Hotel
$2,174
 $872
 $8
 $
 $
 $3,054
Rising Star
Casino Resort
117
 611
 
 
 
 728
Bronco Billy's Casino and Hotel1,300
 468
 1
 
 
 1,769
Northern
Nevada Casinos
1,685
 207
 
 
 
 1,892
 5,276
 2,158
 9
 
 
 7,443
Other operations  
  
  
  
  
Corporate(1,283) 35
 3
 53
 128
 (1,064)
 (1,283) 35
 3
 53
 128
 (1,064)
 $3,993
 $2,193
 $12
 $53
 $128
 $6,379



For the three months ended September 30, 2016
(In thousands)
 
Operating
income (loss)
 
Depreciation and
amortization
 Loss from asset disposals 
Project
development and
acquisition costs
 
Share-based
compensation
 
Adjusted
EBITDA
Casino properties          
Silver Slipper
Casino and Hotel
$1,480
 $818
 $6
 $
 $
 $2,304
Rising Star Casino Resort83
 660
 8
 
 
 751
Bronco Billy's
Casino and Hotel
1,106
 504
 
 
 
 1,610
Northern Nevada Casinos1,350
 219
 295
 
 
 1,864
 4,019
 2,201
 309
 
 

6,529
Other operations  
    
  
  
Corporate(1,116) 2
 
 130
 95
 (889)
 (1,116) 2
 
 130
 95
 (889)
 $2,903
 $2,203
 $309
 $130
 $95
 $5,640

Three Months Ended September 30, 2021

(In thousands)

Adjusted

Segment

Operating

Depreciation

Loss on

Project

Stock-

EBITDA and

Income

and

Disposal

Development

Preopening

Based

Adjusted

    

(Loss)

    

Amortization

    

of Assets

    

Costs

    

Costs

    

Compensation

    

EBITDA

Reporting segments

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

Mississippi

$

5,794

$

690

$

1

$

$

$

$

6,485

Indiana

 

3,247

 

569

 

 

 

 

 

3,816

Colorado

 

1,138

 

387

 

1

 

 

17

 

 

1,543

Nevada

 

1,402

 

135

 

 

 

 

 

1,537

Contracted Sports Wagering

1,645

1,645

 

13,226

 

1,781

 

2

 

 

17

 

 

15,026

Other operations

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

Corporate

 

(2,107)

 

38

 

 

318

 

 

324

 

(1,427)

$

11,119

$

1,819

$

2

$

318

$

17

$

324

$

13,599

Three Months Ended September 30, 2020

(In thousands)

Adjusted

Segment

Operating

Depreciation

Project

Stock-

EBITDA and

Income

and

Development

Based

Adjusted

(Loss)

Amortization

Costs

Compensation

 

EBITDA

Reporting segments

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

Mississippi

$

5,793

$

702

$

$

$

6,495

Indiana

 

1,463

 

619

 

 

 

2,082

Colorado

 

2,771

 

345

 

 

 

3,116

Nevada

 

888

 

144

 

 

 

1,032

Contracted Sports Wagering

631

631

 

11,546

 

1,810

 

 

 

13,356

Other operations

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

Corporate

 

(1,137)

 

38

 

108

 

121

 

(870)

$

10,409

$

1,848

$

108

$

121

$

12,486

Operating expenses deducted to arrive at operating income (loss) in the above tables for the three-month periodsperiod ended September 30, 20172021 and 20162020 included facility rents related to: (i) Silver SlipperMississippi of $0.4$0.5 million during 20172021 and $0.3$0.5 million during 2016,2020, (ii) Northern Nevada of $0.5 million for both periods presented,during 2021 and $0.4 million during 2020, and (iii) Bronco Billy'sColorado of $84,000 for both periods presented.$0.1 million during 2021 and $0.2 million during 2020.


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For the nine months ended September 30, 2017
(In thousands)
 
Operating
income (loss)
 
Depreciation and
amortization
 (Gain) loss from asset disposals 
Project
development and
acquisition costs
 
Share-based
compensation
 
Adjusted
EBITDA
Casino properties          
Silver Slipper
Casino and Hotel
$6,453
 $2,552
 $8
 $
 $
 $9,013
Rising Star
Casino Resort
812
 1,859
 
 
 
 2,671
Bronco Billy's Casino and Hotel2,691
 1,407
 (6) 
 
 4,092
Northern
Nevada Casinos
1,842
 556
 (7) 
 
 2,391
 11,798
 6,374
 (5) 
 
 18,167
Other operations  
  
  
  
  
Corporate(4,210) 54
 3
 238
 397
 (3,518)
 (4,210) 54
 3
 238
 397
 (3,518)
 $7,588
 $6,428
 $(2) $238
 $397
 $14,649








For the nine months ended September 30, 2016
(In thousands)
 
Operating
income (loss)
 
Depreciation and
amortization
 Loss from asset disposals 
Project
development and
acquisition costs
 
Share-based
compensation
 
Adjusted
EBITDA
Casino properties          
Silver Slipper Casino and Hotel$4,847
 $2,482
 $6
 $
 $
 $7,335
Rising Star Casino Resort482
 1,993
 8
 
 
 2,483
Bronco Billy's Casino and Hotel1,975
 723
 
 
 
 2,698
Northern Nevada Casinos2,372
 589
 295
 
 
 3,256
 9,676
 5,787
 309
 
 
 15,772
Other operations  
    
  
  
Corporate(4,390) 8
 
 902
 315
 (3,165)
 (4,390) 8
 
 902
 315
 (3,165)
 $5,286
 $5,795
 $309
 $902
 $315
 $12,607

For the Nine Months Ended September 30, 2021

(In thousands)

Adjusted

Segment

Operating

Depreciation

Loss on

Project

Stock-

EBITDA and

Income

and

Disposal

Development

Preopening

Based

Adjusted

    

(Loss)

    

Amortization

    

of Assets

    

Costs

    

Costs

    

Compensation

    

EBITDA

Reporting segments

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

Mississippi

$

20,484

$

2,024

$

589

$

$

$

$

23,097

Indiana

 

5,837

 

1,778

 

 

 

 

 

7,615

Colorado

 

3,871

 

1,119

 

85

 

 

17

 

 

5,092

Nevada

 

3,761

 

412

 

 

 

 

 

4,173

Contracted Sports Wagering

4,122

4,122

 

38,075

 

5,333

 

674

 

 

17

 

 

44,099

Other operations

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

Corporate

 

(6,056)

 

115

 

 

491

 

 

647

 

(4,803)

$

32,019

$

5,448

$

674

$

491

$

17

$

647

$

39,296

For the Nine Months Ended September 30, 2020

(In thousands)

Adjusted

Segment

Operating

Depreciation

Loss on

Project

Stock-

EBITDA and

Income

and

Disposal

Development

Based

Adjusted

    

(Loss)

    

Amortization

    

of Assets

    

Costs

    

Compensation

    

EBITDA

Reporting segments

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

Mississippi

$

7,180

$

2,346

$

$

$

$

9,526

Indiana

 

(2,626)

 

1,857

 

 

 

 

(769)

Colorado

 

1,335

 

1,109

 

4

 

 

 

2,448

Nevada

 

(797)

 

441

 

435

 

 

 

79

Contracted Sports Wagering

1,467

1,467

 

6,559

 

5,753

 

439

 

 

 

12,751

Other operations

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

Corporate

 

(3,744)

 

115

 

 

423

 

307

 

(2,899)

$

2,815

$

5,868

$

439

$

423

$

307

$

9,852

Operating expenses deducted to arrive at operating income (loss) in the above tables for the nine month periodsnine-month period ended September 30, 20172021 and 20162020 included facility rents related to: (i) Silver SlipperMississippi of $1.7 million during 2021 and $1.2 million during 2017 and $1.0 million during 2016,2020, (ii) Northern Nevada of $1.4 million duringfor both 2017 and 2016,periods, and (iii) Bronco Billy'sColorado of $251,000$0.3 million during 20172021 and $111,000 from May 13, 2016 through September 30, 2016.$0.5 million during 2020.


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Liquidity and Capital Resources


Cash Flows


As of September 30, 2017,2021, we had $22.4 million of unrestricted cash and equivalents and our $2 million Revolving Loan under our First Lien Credit Facility was undrawn and fully available. Our ability to draw on our Revolving Loan is subject to, among other terms, our continued ability to meet our various financial covenants. Management estimates that approximately $12$274.5 million of cash and equivalents, including $176.6 million of restricted cash dedicated to the construction of Chamonix. We estimate that between approximately $7 million and $9 million of cash is currently required for theused in our current day-to-day operations, ofincluding for on-site cash in our slot machines, change and redemption kiosks, and cages. We believe that current cash balances, together with the Company.


Our casinos areavailable borrowing capacity under our primary sources of incomerevolving credit facility and cash flows from operating cash flow. There can be no assurance that our business will generate sufficient cash flow from operations or that future borrowingsactivities, will be available in amounts sufficient to enable us to paymeet our indebtedness or fund our other liquidity needs. Subject to financial, economic, competitive, regulatory and other uncertainties, many beyond our control, we believe that adequate financial resources (including from existing cash balances, operating cash flows and available credit) will be available to fund ongoing operating requirements overcapital resource needs for the next 12 months. However, we may need to refinance our debt and/or seek additional debt and/or equity financing to compete effectively and/or grow our business. Management is reviewing market conditions and exploring financing or refinancing alternatives, though there can be no assurancesmonths of our ability to obtain any additional financing, refinance our existing debt, or fund growth efforts and to continue to expand.

operations.

Cash flows - operating activities.On a consolidated basis, cash provided by operations during the nine monthsnine-months ended September 30, 20172021 was $6.8$19.3 million, compared to $6.3cash provided by operations of $2.9 million in the prior-year period. Trends in our operating cash flows tend to follow trends in operating income, excluding non-cash charges, but are also affected by changes in working capital. Comparing 2017 and 2016, ourOur operating cash flows increased primarily due to improved operating results and our legal settlement,strong performances at each segment during the 2021 period, partially offset by working capital changes.


the redemption of our outstanding warrants in February 2021. Additionally, we received approximately $1.3 million of insurance proceeds during 2021 related to repairs for property damage sustained at Silver Slipper from Hurricane Zeta in October 2020. We expect to settle our remaining insurance claims related to such storm in the fourth quarter of 2021. The temporary closure of our properties in Spring 2020 affected operating cash flows in the 2020 period.

Cash flows – investing activities.On a consolidated basis, cash used in investing activities during the nine monthsnine-months ended September 30, 20172021 was $9.1$18.0 million, which primarily related to several growth projectscapital expenditures for Chamonix and real estate purchases in Cripple Creek. This amount also includes approximately $1.7 million for capital expenditures made in 2021 at our existing properties.Silver Slipper due to damages from Hurricane Zeta. Cash used in investing activities during the prior-year period was $26.7$1.9 million, which primarily related to the acquisition of Bronco Billy's.


capital expenditures for Chamonix.

Cash flows - financing activities.On a consolidated basis, cash used inprovided by financing activities during the nine monthsnine-months ended September 30, 20172021 was $2.3$235.5 million. In February and March 2021, respectively, we received $310.0 million which primarilyof gross proceeds from the issuance of our 2028 Notes and $46.0 million of gross proceeds from our underwritten equity offering. These cash inflows in 2021 were partially offset by the payoff of the Prior Notes (including the related prepayment premiums), as well as expenses related to principal repayments for the Company's First Lien Term Loanissuance of our 2028 Notes, our March 2021 equity offering, and capital lease for the hotel at Rising Star.our new $15.0 million revolving credit facility. Cash provided by financing activities forwas $3.1 million in the prior-year period, was $28.9 million and primarily related to $35reflecting $5.6 million of Second Lien Term Loan proceeds to financenew unsecured loans that we took under the acquisition of Bronco Billy's, partially offset by First Lien Term Loan and Revolving Loan repayments.


CARES Act in May 2020.

Other Factors Affecting Liquidity


We have significant outstanding debt and contractual obligations, in addition to planned capital expenditures. We expectexpenditures related to meet these obligations andthe construction of Chamonix. Our principal debt matures in February 2028. Certain planned capital expenditure requirements primarily through future anticipated operating cash flows, cashexpenditures designed to grow the Company, such as the potential expansion of Silver Slipper and equivalentsour American Place proposals in Indiana and Illinois, if necessary, available borrowings under our Revolving Loan. We also intendpursued, may require additional financing and/or temporarily reduce the Company’s ability to refinance our existing debt facilities prior to their maturity. However, ourrepay debt.

Our operations are subject to financial, economic, competitive, regulatory and other factors, many of which are beyond our control. If weSuch factors include the potential effects of COVID-19 and its variants. The extent to which our liquidity in future periods may be affected by COVID-19 and its variants may largely depend on future developments. Such future developments are unable to generate sufficient operating cash flow and/or the capital markets do not facilitate the refinancing of our debt, we couldhighly uncertain and cannot be required to adopt one or more alternatives, suchaccurately predicted at this time, as reducing, delaying, or eliminating certain planned capital expenditures, selling assets, or obtaining additional equity financing.


discussed under “Recent Developments.”

Debt

Long-term Debt. The Company's First Lien Credit Facility includes a First Lien Term Loan of $45 million and Revolving Loan of $2 million, and the Second Lien Credit Facility includes a term loan facility of $55 million.


At September 30, 2017, there was $41.62021, we had $310.0 million of principal indebtedness outstanding principal under our First Lien Term Loan. The First Lien Term Loan matures in May 2019the 2028 Notes, and provides for monthly interest payments at a minimum rate of 5.25% and quarterly principal payments of $562,500 until May 2018 and $843,750 thereafter through maturity. The First Lienno drawn amounts under the Credit Facility does not allowor outstanding letters of credit. Additionally, in the repayment of Second Lien principal obligations so long as the First Lien amounts remain outstanding. As discussed above, at September 30, 2017, there were no amounts outstanding under our $2 million Revolving Loan under our First Lien Credit Facility. At September 30, 2017, there was $55 million of outstanding principal under the Second Lien Credit Facility. Interest is currently payable monthly at a rate of 13.5% (and may vary between 12.5% and 13.5%, depending on the total leveragemidst of the Company), and there are no quarterly principal payment requirements aspandemic when all principal is due at maturity. The Second Lien Credit Facility is scheduled to mature six months after the First Lien Term Loan, or November 2019.

The First and Second Lien Credit Facilities contain customary representations and warranties, events of default, and positive and negative covenants.operations were suspended, we obtained CARES Act Loans totaling $5.6 million. We are also required to make capital expenditures of at least 1.425%, and no more than 5.25%,


of our prior-year revenues, excluding capital expenditures made from any sale of our equity securities. The First Lien and Second Lien Credit Facilities require that we maintain specified financial covenants, including a total leverage ratio, a first lien leverage ratio, and a fixed charge coverage ratio, all of which measure Adjusted EBITDA against outstanding debt and fixed charges (as defined in the agreements). Adjusted EBITDA includes results for Bronco Billy's as if it were owned for the entire measurement period. During the period September 30, 2017 through and including March 30, 2018, we are required to maintain (i) with respectowe $3.4 million related to our First Lien Credit Facility,finance lease of a maximum total leverage ratiohotel at Rising Star.

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As of September 30, 2017, we were in compliance with our covenants under the First Lien and Second Lien Credit Facilities.

See Note 5 of our Condensed Notes to the accompanying consolidated financial statementsConsolidated Financial Statements included in this quarterly report for more information aboutdetails on our First Lien and Second Lien Credit Facilities.

Common Stock Warrants. The Company granted its Second Lien Credit Facility lenders warrants representing rights to approximately 1.0 million shares of the Company's stock. The warrants include redemption rights which allow the warrant-holders, at their option, to require the Company to repurchase all or a portion of the warrants under certain conditions. See Note 5 to the accompanying consolidated financial statements for further information associated with these warrants which could affect our liquidity and capital resources.

Hyatt Option to Purchase our Leasehold Interest and Related Assets. Our lease with Hyatt Equities, L.L.C. ("Hyatt") to operate the Grand Lodge Casino contains an option for Hyatt, beginning on January 1, 2019, to purchase our leasehold interest and related casino operating assets. See Note 7 to the accompanying consolidated financial statements for further information about this option and related rental commitments that could affect our liquidity and capital resources.

debt obligations.

Other

Capital Investments. We madeIn addition to normal maintenance capital expenditures, we intend to make significant capital investments through September 30, 2017 and expectrelated to make additional capital investments during the full year 2017 and beyond. These investments are designed to improve the guest experience and to drive visitation, revenue and income growth. For the projects listed below, weconstruction of our Chamonix project in Cripple Creek, Colorado, which is currently underway. We currently expect to invest an estimated $0.8approximately $50 million duringinto the remainderconstruction of 2017.


Rising Star Casino Resort -Chamonix in 2021 and more than $130 million in 2022, though some of these payments may not occur until early 2023 due to the timing of accounts payable and construction retainage amounts, and potential construction delays caused by challenges created by COVID-19. We are making significant improvements (approximately $5 million) at Rising Star, including:

Construction of a 56-space RV park, which was completed during the third quarter of 2017;
Renovation of approximately 71 of the hotel's guest rooms that had not been refurbished under an earlier refurbishment program. The refurbishment is expected to be completed in 2018;
Implementation of a 10-vehicle ferry boat service to Kentucky, which will significantly shorten the distance for customers traveling from Kentucky to Rising Star. We have received a conditional use permit from the Boone County Board of Adjustment for a ferry landing on landbelieve that the Company has purchased in Rabbit Hash, Kentucky. Commencement of ferry boat operations remains subject to additional approvals, including but not limited to, the Army Corps of Engineersremaining investment for Chamonix will be funded from our existing cash balances and, the U.S. Coast Guard;
Improvements to the entry pavilion and the hotel's lobby and hallways in early 2018; and
Refurbishment of a portion of the casino to include a VIP room and sense-of-arrival improvements estimated to be completed in 2018.

As of September 30, 2017, we had invested a total of approximately $3.0 million with respect to the foregoing improvements at Rising Star, primarily for the RV park, hotel remodel and ferry boat. We currently anticipate investing an additional $0.4 million during the remainder of 2017 and the balance in 2018.

Grand Lodge Casino - During 2017, we purchased new gaming devices and equipment and made other capital expenditures alongside certain enhancements funded by our landlord. The Company and the landlord completed the refurbishment in June 2017.

Stockman's Casino - During 2016 and 2017, we began improving the property's exterior, including its landscaping, ease of access, parking lot, digital marquee, and new porte cochère. The parking lot and a new digital marquee sign were completed during the fourth quarter of 2016, landscaping improvements were completed during the third quarter of 2017, and a new porte cochère is slated for completion during the fourth quarter of 2017. We anticipate constructing new administrative offices in 2018.

Silver Slipper - In late-June 2017, we opened a new 18-seat oyster bar in the casino. Additionally, during the third quarter of 2017, we opened our new swimming pool and beach complex along the white sand beach fronting the property and made certain


improvements to traffic patterns and landscaping around the front of the property. We invested approximately $1.3 million related to these improvements.

Bronco Billy's - During the third quarter of 2017, we converted an underutilized bar at a key location on the property into a new food and beverage concept named the Crippled Cow. The Crippled Cow offers signature coffee, wood-fired pizzas and micro-brewed beers.

We also acquired land and options to purchase land (including a closed casino and a small operating hotel) whereby a high-quality hotel may be potentially, constructed at this property. We are considering re-opening the closed casino.

cash flow from operations.

Other Capital Expenditures. Additionally, we may fund various other various capital expenditure projects, depending on our financial resources. Our capital expenditures may fluctuate due to decisions regarding strategic capital investments in new or existing facilities, and the timing of capital investments to maintain the quality of our properties. No assurance can be given that any of our planned capital expenditure projects will be completed or that any completed projects will be successful.


Our annual capital expenditures typically include some number of new slot machines and related equipment; to some extent, we can coordinate such purchases to match our resources.

We evaluate projects based on a number of factors, including profitability forecasts, length of the development period, the regulatory and political environment, and the ability to secure the funding necessary to complete the development or acquisition, among other considerations. No assurance can be given that any additional projects will be pursued or completed or that any completed projects will be successful.

Credit Facilities

As discussed above under Liquidity

Hyatt Owner’s Option to Purchase our Leasehold Interest and Capital Resources, we have significant long-term debt.Related Assets. Our lease with the owner of the Hyatt Lake Tahoe to operate the Grand Lodge Casino contains an option for the lessor to purchase our leasehold interest and related casino operating assets. See Note 53 to the accompanying consolidated financial statements for a description of the material terms and restrictive covenants of such agreements.

further information.

Off-balance Sheet Arrangements


We have no off-balance sheet arrangements, as defined in Item 303(a)(4)(ii) of Regulation S-K, 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 are material to investors.

Critical Accounting Estimates and Policies


We describe our critical accounting estimates and policies in Note 2, Basis of Presentation and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies, of the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements included in our Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2016.2020. We also discuss our critical accounting estimates and policies in Item 7, Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations, in our Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2016.2020. There has been no significant change in our critical accounting policies and estimation methods since the end of 2016.

2020.

Forward-Looking Statements


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, adequacy of our financial resources, anticipated sources of funds, fluctuations in operating results, revenue sources, business outlook, market forces, corporate strategies, contractual commitments, legal matters, capital requirements and other matters. The(the “Exchange Act”) for which the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 provides a safe harbor forharbor. These 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 expressionsstatements can be identified by use of terms such as:as “believes,” “expects,” “anticipates,” “estimates,” “plans,” “intends,” “objectives,” “goals,” “aims,” “projects,” “forecasts,” “future,” “possible,” “seeks,” “may,” “could,” “should,” “will,” “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,“we cannot assure you,” “although no assurance can be given,” or “there is no way to anticipate with certainty,certainty. Examples of forward-looking statements include, among others, statements we make regarding our plans, beliefs or expectations regarding our growth strategies; the impact of the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic and its variants on our business operations; our development and expansion plans, including the estimated construction commencement, budget, completion and opening timeline, and the expected amenities, for the new Chamonix Casino Hotel;

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our expectations regarding an amendment to our development agreement with the City of Cripple Creek to extend the Chamonix project’s completion date; our investments in capital improvements and other projects, including the amounts of such investments, the timing of commencement or completion of such capital improvements and projects and the resulting impact on our financial results; our sports wagering contracts with third-party providers, including the expected revenues and expenses and the expected timing for the launch of the sixth and final sports betting “skin” related thereto; our expectations regarding the Waukegan and Terre Haute proposals, including the timing of the RFP processes and any decisions thereunder, our ability to obtain either casino license, the expected amenities for both proposals, and, if we are being made.

Various matters mayawarded either or both licenses, to obtain financing; our intentions regarding the potential future expansion at Silver Slipper, including the exercise of the tidelands lease option or receipt of any entitlements thereto; our expectation to exercise our buyout option on the Silver Slipper Casino and Hotel; the adequacy of our financial resources to fund operating requirements and planned capital expenditures and to meet our debt and contractual obligations; our expectations regarding the refinancing of our principal debt; our anticipated capital expenditures; our expectations regarding any forgiveness of our CARES Act Loans; our beliefs regarding compliance with our liquidity and financial covenants; our intentions regarding the use of the net proceeds from the Equity Offering; anticipated or potential legislative actions; our beliefs in connection with our marketing efforts; the factors that affect the operation,financial performance developmentof our properties; the adequacy of our insurance; the competitive outlook; our expectations regarding the outcome of legal matters; the impact of recently issued accounting standards; our estimates regarding the cash used in our day-to-day operations; and resultsour estimates regarding certain accounting and tax matters, among others.

Forward-looking statements are neither historical facts nor assurances of future performance. Instead, they are based only on our current beliefs, expectations and assumptions regarding the future of our business, future plans and strategies, projections, anticipated events and trends, the economy and other future conditions. Because forward-looking statements relate to the future, they are subject to inherent uncertainties, risks and changes in circumstances that are difficult to predict and many of which are outside of our control. Our actual results and financial condition may differ materially from those indicated in the forward-looking statements. Therefore, you should not rely on any of these forward-looking statements. Important factors that could cause future outcomesour actual results and financial condition to change significantlydiffer materially from those set forthindicated in ourthe forward-looking statements including the following risks, uncertainties and other factors:

indebtedness and projected borrowing risks;
substantial dilution risks relatedinclude, among others:

Risks Related to our outstanding warrantsBusiness and options;Operations

The outbreak of COVID-19 (coronavirus) and the emergence of new variants, which has significantly impacted the global economy, including the gaming industry.
The impact of COVID-19 and its variants on our business operations, employees, customers and suppliers, including the loss of customers or employees and disruptions and inefficiencies in the supply chain.
Potential requirements for vaccination or regular COVID-19 testing of our employees.
A prolonged closure of our casinos would negatively impact our ability to service our debt.
Significant competition from other gaming and entertainment operations.
Revenue declines if discretionary consumer spending drops due to an economic downturn.
The inability of our contracted sports betting parties, through the use of our permitted website “skins,” to compete effectively, their inability and/or unwillingness to sustain sports betting operations should they experience an extended period of unprofitability, and our inability to replace existing partners or vendors on similar terms as our existing revenue guarantees.
Marine transportation is inherently risky, and insurance may be insufficient to cover losses that may occur to our assets or result from our ferry boat operations.
We derive our revenues and operating income from our casino resort properties located in Mississippi, Colorado, Indiana and Nevada, and are especially subject to certain risks, including economic and competitive risks, associated with the conditions in those areas and in the states from which we draw patrons.
If the lessor of Grand Lodge Casino exercises its buyout rights or if we default on this or on certain other leases, the applicable lessors could terminate the affected leases and we could lose possession of the affected casino.
Adverse weather conditions, road construction, gasoline shortages and other factors affecting our facilities and the areas in which we operate could make it more difficult for potential customers to travel to our properties and deter customers from visiting our properties.
The occurrence of natural disasters, such as wildfires, hurricanes, pandemics, epidemics, widespread health emergencies, or outbreaks of infectious diseases such as the coronavirus pandemic, or other catastrophic events, including war, terrorism and gun violence.

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growth strategies, including potential acquisitions
Several of our properties, including Silver Slipper, Bronco Billy’s and Rising Star, are accessed by our customers via routes that have few alternatives.
We may incur property and other losses that are not adequately covered by insurance.
We depend on our key personnel.
Higher wage and benefit costs, including a potential increase in the federal minimum wage.
Rising operating costs at our gaming properties.
We face the risk of fraud and cheating.
Win rates for our gaming operations depend on a variety of factors, some beyond our control.
The concentration and evolution of the slot machine manufacturing industry could impose additional costs on us.
Our business may be adversely affected by legislation prohibiting tobacco smoking.
We are subject to risks related to corporate social responsibility and reputation.

Risks Related to Development and investments;Growth Opportunities

We are often involved in one or more construction and development projects, including the new Chamonix Casino Hotel, and many factors could prevent us from completing them as planned.
The construction costs for the new Chamonix Casino Hotel may exceed budgeted amounts plus contingencies, which may result in insufficient funds in the construction reserve account to complete the project and may result in the Company accessing its unrestricted cash or other resources to complete the project. There is no certainty that such resources will be available.
There is no assurance that the new Chamonix Casino Hotel will not be subject to additional regulatory restrictions, delays, or challenges.
There is no assurance that the new Chamonix Casino Hotel will be successful.
Failure to comply with the terms of our disbursement agreement could limit our access to funds.
We face a number of challenges prior to opening new or upgraded facilities.
We may face disruption and other difficulties in integrating and managing facilities we have recently developed or acquired, or may develop or acquire in the future.
The construction of the new Chamonix Casino Hotel may inconvenience customers and disrupt business activity at the adjoining Bronco Billy’s casino.
Additional growth projects, including the Waukegan and Terre Haute proposals, or potential enhancements at our properties may require us to raise additional capital.
The casino, hotel and resort industry is capital intensive and we may not be able to finance expansion and renovation projects, which could put us at a competitive disadvantage.
Our ability to receive regulatory approvals required to complete certain acquisitions, mergers, joint ventures, and other developments, as well as other potential delays in completing certain transactions.
Failure to obtain necessary government approvals in a timely manner, or at all.
Insufficient or lower-than-expected results generated from our new developments and acquired properties.

Risks Related to our Indebtedness

Our significant indebtedness could adversely affect our financial health and prevent us from fulfilling our obligations.
Restrictive covenants and limitations in our debt facilities that could significantly affect our ability to borrow additional funds and/or operate our business and could lead to events of default if we do not comply with the covenants.
Our inability to generate sufficient cash flow to service our indebtedness and fund our operating expenses, working capital needs and capital expenditures.
We depend on our subsidiaries for certain dividends, distributions and repayment of our indebtedness.
Our ability to obtain additional financing on commercially reasonable terms may be limited.
The obligations under the 2028 Notes are collateralized by a security interest in substantially all of our assets, so if we default on those obligations, the holders of the 2028 Notes could foreclose on our assets.
Our loans under the CARES Act may be subject to regulatory review.
We and our subsidiaries may still be able to incur substantially more debt.

challenges regarding the successful integration

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development

Risks Related to our Legal and construction activities risks;

some of our casinos being on leased property;
changesRegulatory Environment

We face extensive regulation from gaming and other regulatory authorities and the cost of compliance or failure to comply with such regulations may adversely affect our business and results of operations.
Changes in legislation and regulation of our business.
Stockholders may be required to dispose of their shares of our common stock if they are found unsuitable by gaming authorities.
We are subject to environmental laws and potential exposure to environmental liabilities.
We are subject to litigation which, if adversely determined, could cause us to incur substantial losses.
Our ferry boat service is highly regulated, which can adversely affect our operations.

Risks Related to anticipated trends in the gaming industries;

changes in patron demographics;
general market and economic conditions including, but not limited to, the effects of housing and energy conditions on the economy in general and on the gaming and lodging industries in particular;
access to capital and credit, including our ability to finance future business requirements and to repay or refinance debt as it matures;
dependence on key personnel;
availability of adequate levels of insurance;
changes to federal, state, and local taxation and tax rates, and gaming and environmental laws, regulations and legislation, including obtaining and maintaining gaming and other licenses and approvals;
severe weather;
lack of alternative routes to certain of our properties;
competitive environment, including increased competition in our target market areas; and
other risks, uncertainties and factors described from time to time in this and our other SEC filings and reports.
Technology

Our gaming operations rely heavily on technology services and an uninterrupted supply of electrical power, and if we experience damage or service interruptions, we may have to cease some or all of our operations.
Our information technology and other systems are subject to cyber-security risk, misappropriation of customer information and other breaches of information security.

General Risks

Our ability to utilize our net operating loss, or NOL, carryforwards and certain other tax attributes may be limited.
The market price for our common stock may be volatile, and investors may not be able to sell our stock at favorable prices or at all.
The exercise of outstanding options to purchase common stock may result in substantial dilution and may depress the trading price of our common stock.
The other factors as discussed throughout Part I, Item 1A. “Risk Factors” and Part II, Item 7 “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations” of our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2020.  In addition, you should consult other disclosures made by us (such as in our other filings with the SEC or in company press releases) for other factors that may cause actual results to differ materially from those projected by us. You should read this Form 10-Q, and the documents that we reference in this Form 10-Q and have filed with the SEC, and our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2020, with the understanding that our actual future results, levels of activity, performance, and events and circumstances may be materially different from what we expect.

We undertake no obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statements as a result of future developments, events or conditions.conditions, except as required by law. New risks emerge from time to time and it is not possible for us to predict all such risk factors, 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.

Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk

Not applicable.

Item 4. Controls and Procedures

Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and Procedures — As of September 30, 2017,2021, 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, as of September 30, 2021, 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 SEC filings.

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We have established controls and procedures designed at the reasonable assurance level to ensure that information required to be disclosed in the reports that we file or submit under the Exchange Act is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in the Securities and Exchange Commission’s rules and forms and is accumulated and communicated to management, including the principal executive officer and the principal financial officer, to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure.

Changes in Internal Control Over Financial Reporting — There have been no changes in our internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the last fiscal quarter that materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting.



PART II - OTHER INFORMATION


Item 1.Legal Proceedings

Reference is made to the disclosure set forth in Part I, Item 3. Legal Proceedings, in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2016 regarding the construction defect litigation related to the parking garage at the Silver Slipper Casino and Hotel. During the three months ended September 30, 2017, we reached a settlement with the contractor and contractor's insurance company in connection with such litigation. The parties agreed to a mutual release of all claims and counterclaims, and the contractor and the contractor's insurance company agreed to pay us $675,000.

We incurred $55,000 and $98,000 of legal costs during the three and nine-months ended September 30, 2017, respectively, related to this matter. We have received all settlement proceeds. See Part I, Item 1, "Financial Statements" - Note 7 - Litigation for further information.


Additionally, we are subject to various legal and administrative proceedings relating to personal injuries, employment matters, commercial transactions and other matters arising in the normal course of business. We do not believe that the final outcome of these matters will have a material adverse effect on our consolidated financial position or results of operations. We maintain what we believe is adequate insurance coverage to further mitigate the risks of such proceedings.

Item 1A. Risk Factors

There were no material changes from the risk factors set forth under Part I, Item 1A “Risk Factors” section of the Company’sour Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2016.


We encourage investors to review2020 (the “Annual Report”). The continuing COVID-19 pandemic, including the risksemergence of new variants, has heightened, and uncertainties relating to our business disclosed in that Annual Report on Form 10-K, as well as those contained in "Forward-Looking Statements".

If anysome cases manifested, certain of the risks discussedwe normally face in our business, including those disclosed in the sections referenced above actually occur, our business, financial condition and results of operations could be materially and adversely affected. If this were to happen, the value of our common stock could decline significantly, and investors could lose all or part of their investment.

This report is qualified in its entirety by these risk factors.



Annual Report.



Item 6. Exhibits

Linkbase Document

104*

*Filed herewith.
Management contract or compensatory plan or arrangement.

Cover Page Interactive Data File (formatted as Inline XBRL with applicable taxonomy extension information contained in Exhibits 101)

*  Filed herewith.

** Furnished herewith.


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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.

FULL HOUSE RESORTS, INC.

Date: November 9, 201710, 2021

By:

/s/ DANIEL R. LEE

Daniel R. Lee

Chief Executive Officer

(on behalf of the Registrant and as principal executive officer)

Date: November 9, 201710, 2021

By:

/s/ LEWIS A. FANGER

��

Lewis A. Fanger

Chief Financial Officer

(on behalf of the Registrant and as principal financial officer and as principal accounting officer)


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