UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 10-Q


xQUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES

EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934


For the quarterly period ended SeptemberJune 30, 2016

2017

or

☐           

oTRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES

EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

For the transition period from to

Commission File No: 0-17529


DIAMONDHEAD CASINO CORPORATION

 (Exact

(Exact name of registrant as specified in charter)

Delaware
59-2935476
(State of Incorporation)
(I.R.S. EIN)

Delaware592935476

(State of Incorporation) (I.R.S. EIN)

1013 Princess Street, Alexandria, Virginia 22314

(Address of principal executive offices)

Registrant's telephone number, including area code:  703-683-6800


Indicate by check mark whether the Registrant (1) filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Exchange Act during the past 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, or a smaller reporting company. See definitions of large accelerated filer, accelerated filer and smaller reporting company in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act. (Check one):

Large accelerated filer ☐
Accelerated filer ☐
Non-accelerated filer ☐ (Do not check if a smaller reporting company) 
Smaller reporting company

Large accelerated filer o                                                                                     Accelerated filer o

Non-accelerated filer o (Do not check if a smaller reporting company)      Smaller Reporting Company þ

Indicate by check mark whether the Registrant is a shell company (as defined by Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act). Yes ☐o No


þ

Indicate the number of shares outstanding of each of the Issuer's classes of common equity as of the latest practicable date: Number of shares outstanding as of November 4, 2016:August 11, 2017: 36,297,576.




DIAMONDHEAD CASINO CORPORATION

AND SUBSIDIARIES


TABLE OF CONTENTS


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and December 31, 20152016………………………………………………………………

June 30, 2017 and June 30, 2016…………………..……….........................................

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Condensed Consolidated Statements of Loss for the NineSix Months Ended September 30, 2016 and September 30, 2015

June 30, 2017 and June 30, 2016…………………..……….........................................

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Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the NineSix Months Ended September 30, 2016 and September 30, 2015

June 30, 2017 and June 30, 2016…………………..……….........................................

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Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements ……………………………

Financial Results……………………………………………………………………..

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ITEM 3:

Risk………………………

23

Procedures……………………………………………………………

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1:

Proceedings………………………………………………………………….

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Factors…………………………………………………………………………

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2:

Proceeds………………………

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3:

Securities…………………………………………………….

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4:

Disclosures……………………………………………………………

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Information………………………………………………………………….

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Exhibits…………………………………………………………………………….

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Signatures………………………………………………………………………….

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DIAMONDHEAD CASINO CORPORATION

AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

(UNAUDITED)

  September 30,  December 31, 
  2016  2015 
ASSETS      
       
Current assets      
  Cash $47,100  $15,655 
  Other current assets  1,064   498 
    Total current assets  48,164   16,153 
         
Land held for development (Note 3)  5,476,097   5,476,097 
         
Deferred financing costs (net of amortization of $84,415 at September 30, 2016 and $56,218 at December 31, 2015)  116,685   144,882 
Other assets  80   80 
         
  $5,641,026  $5,637,212 
         
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' DEFICIENCY     
         
Current liabilities        
  Convertible notes due to related parties (Note 5) $75,000  $75,000 
  Convertible notes and line of credit due others (Note 5)  1,887,500   1,887,500 
  Accounts payable and accrued expenses due related parties (Note 4)  2,618,727   2,204,545 
  Accounts payable and accrued expenses – other  (Note 4)  1,902,113   1,867,867 
    Total current liabilities  6,483,340   6,034,912 
         
Notes payable due related parties (Note 6)  115,000   - 
Notes payable due others  (Note 6)  22,500   - 
         
Debenture payable (net of unamortized discount of $46,044 at September 30, 2016 and $47,703  at December 31, 2015) (Note 6)  3,956   2,297 
         
Convertible debentures payable (net of unamortized discount of  $1,685,011 at September 30, 2016 and $1,733,157 at December 31, 2015) (Note 7)  114,989   66,843 
      
         
Derivative liability (Note 7)  1,922,593   1,704,570 
         
Total liabilities  8,662,378   7,808,622 
         
Commitments and contingencies (Notes 2, 3,5,6,7 and 8)     
         
Stockholders' deficiency (Note 8)        
  Preferred stock, $.01 par value; shares authorized 5,000,000, outstanding 2,086,000 at September 30, 2016 and December 31, 2015 (aggregate liquidation preference of $2,519,080 at September 30, 2016 and December 31,2015).  20,860   20,860 
  Common stock, $.001 par value; shares authorized 50,000,000, issued: 39,052,472 at September 30, 2016 and December 31, 2015, outstanding: 36,297,576 at September 30, 2016 and December 31, 2015.  39,052   39,052 
  Additional paid-in capital  35,757,201   35,757,201 
  Unearned ESOP shares  (3,439,476  (3,439,476
  Accumulated deficit  (35,258,251  (34,408,309
  Treasury stock, at cost, 448,071 shares at September 30, 2016 and December 31, 2015  (140,738  (140,738
         
    Total stockholders' deficiency  (3,021,352  (2,171,410
         
  $5,641,026  $5,637,212 

 

 

June 30,

 

December 31,

 

 

 

2017

 

2016

 

ASSETS

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Current assets

 

 

 

 

 

Cash

$

6,955

$

17,606

 

Other current assets

 

2,015

 

352

 

Total current assets

 

8,970

 

17,958

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Land held for development (Note 3)

 

5,476,097

 

5,476,097

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Deferred financing costs (net of amortization of $111,266 at June 30, 2017 and $93,918 at December 31, 2016)

 

89,834

 

107,182

 

Other assets

 

80

 

80

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total assets

$

5,574,981

$

5,601,317

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ DEFICIENCY

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Current liabilities

 

 

 

 

 

Convertible notes and line of credit payable (Note 5)

$

1,962,500

$

1,962,500

 

Debenture payable (net of unamortized discount of  $43,199 at June 30, 2017 and $45,252 at December 31, 2016) (Note 6)

 

6,801

 

4,748

 

Convertible debentures payable (net of unamortized discount of  $1,602,566 at June 30, 2017 and $1,662,041 at December 31, 2016) (Note 6)

 

197,434

 

137,959

 

Derivative liability (Note 6)

 

1,584,487

 

2,030,289

 

Short term notes and interest bearing advance (Note 7)

 

40,588

 

                -

 

Accounts payable and accrued expenses due related parties (Note 4)

 

3,091,537

 

2,772,164

 

Accounts payable and accrued expenses – other  (Note 4)

 

2,230,545

 

2,012,526

 

Total current liabilities

 

9,113,892

 

8,920,186

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Notes payable due related parties (Note 8)

 

115,000

 

115,000

 

Notes payable due others  (Note 8)

 

37,500

 

22,500

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total liabilities

 

9,266,392

 

9,057,686

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Commitments and contingencies (Notes 3 and 12)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Stockholders’ deficiency

 

 

 

 

 

Preferred stock, $0.01 par value; shares authorized 5,000,000, outstanding 2,086,000 at June 30, 2017 and December 31, 2016 (aggregate liquidation preference of $2,519,080 at June 30, 2017 and December 31, 2016).

 

20,860

 

20,860

 

Common stock, $0.001 par value; shares authorized 50,000,000, issued: 39,052,472 at June 30, 2017 and December 31, 2016, outstanding: 36,297,576 at June 30, 2017 and December 31, 2016.

 

39,052

 

39,052

 

Additional paid-in capital

 

35,643,373

 

35,643,373

 

Unearned ESOP shares

 

(3,320,875

)

(3,320,875

)

Accumulated deficit

 

(35,928,310

)

(35,693,268

)

Treasury stock, at cost, 527,616 shares at June 30, 2017 and December 31, 2016  

 

(145,511

)

(145,511

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total stockholders’ deficiency

 

(3,691,411

)

(3,456,369

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total liabilities and stockholders’ deficiency

$

5,574,981

$

5,601,317

 

See the accompanying notes to these unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements


statements.


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DIAMONDHEAD CASINOCORPORATION

AND SUBSIDIARIES


CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF LOSS

FOR THE THREE MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBERJUNE 30,

(UNAUDITED)


  2016  2015 
COSTS AND EXPENSES      
Administrative and general $168,764  $197,945 
Stock-based compensation  -   295,222 
Amortization  9,503   9,503 
Other  19,989   15,532 
   198,256   518,202 
         
OTHER EXPENSES        
Amortization of debt discount  19,805   9,595 
Interest expense  105,142   95,478 
   Change in fair value of derivative liability  27,923   87,461 
   152,870   192,534 
         
NET LOSS  (351,126)  (710,736)
         
PREFERRED STOCK DIVIDENDS  (25,400)  (25,400)
         
NET  LOSS APPLICABLE TO COMMON STOCKHOLDERS $(376,526) $(736,136)
         
Net loss per common share, basic $(.001) $(.020)
         
Weighted average number of common shares, basic  36,297,576   36,297,576 

 

 

2017

 

 

2016

 

COSTS AND EXPENSES

 

 

 

 

 

 

Administrative and general

 

156,251  

 

 

166,021  

 

Amortization

 

8,052  

 

 

9,399  

 

Other

 

16,420  

 

 

17,447  

 

Total costs and expenses

 

180,723  

 

 

192,867  

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

OTHER INCOME (EXPENSE)  

 

 

 

 

 

 

Amortization of debt discount

 

(33,679) 

 

 

(16,348) 

 

Interest expense

 

(114,318) 

 

 

(99,877) 

 

Change in fair value of derivative liability

 

233,144  

 

 

(144,526) 

 

Net proceeds from litigation settlement

 

 

 

 

150,000  

 

Reversal of previously accrued DOL penalties

 

 

 

 

240,050  

 

Total other income

 

85,147  

 

 

129,299  

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

NET LOSS

 

(95,576) 

 

 

(63,568) 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

PREFERRED STOCK DIVIDENDS

 

(25,400) 

 

 

(25,400) 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

NET LOSS APPLICABLE TO COMMON STOCKHOLDERS

 

(120,976) 

 

 

(88,968) 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net loss per common share, basic and fully diluted

 

(0.003) 

 

 

(0.002) 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

   Weighted average number of common shares outstanding, basic and fully diluted

 

36,297,575  

 

 

36,297,576  

 

See the accompanying notes to these unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements.



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DIAMONDHEAD CASINOCORPORATION

AND SUBSIDIARIES


CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF LOSS

FOR THE NINESIX MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBERJUNE 30,

(UNAUDITED)


  2016  2015 
COSTS AND EXPENSES      
Administrative and general $509,550  $822,502 
Stock-based compensation  -   295,222 
Amortization  28,198   28,198 
Other  53,094   52,691 
         
   590,842   1,198,613 
         
OTHER (EXPENSE) INCOME        
Amortization of debt discount  (49,805)  (35,375)
Net proceeds form litigation settlement  150,000   - 
Reversal of previously accrued DOL penalties  240,050   - 
Interest expense  (305,122)  (264,563)
   Change in fair value of derivative liability  (218,023)  788,511 
   (182,900)  488,573 
         
NET LOSS  (773,742)  (710,040)
         
PREFERRED STOCK DIVIDENDS  (76,200)  (76,200)
         
         
NET LOSS APPLICABLE TO COMMON STOCKHOLDERS $(849,942) $(786,240)
         
Net  loss per common share, basic and fully diluted $(.023) $(.020)
         
Weighted average number of common shares, basic and fully diluted  36,297,576   36,297,576 

 

 

2017

 

2016

COSTS AND EXPENSES

 

 

 

 

Administrative and general

$

317,536  

$

340,786  

Amortization

 

17,348  

 

18,695  

Other

 

32,894  

 

33,105  

Total costs and expenses

 

367,778  

 

392,586  

 

 

 

 

 

OTHER INCOME (EXPENSE)

 

 

 

 

Amortization of debt discount

 

(61,528) 

 

(30,000) 

Interest expense

 

(221,502) 

 

(199,980) 

Change in fair value of derivative liability

 

445,802  

 

(190,100) 

Net proceeds from litigation settlement

 

20,000  

 

150,000  

Reversal of previously accrued DOL penalties

 

 

 

240,050  

Other income

 

765  

 

 

Total other income (expense)

 

183,537  

 

(30,030) 

 

 

 

 

 

NET LOSS

 

(184,241) 

 

(422,616) 

 

 

 

 

 

PREFERRED STOCK DIVIDENDS

 

(50,800) 

 

(50,800) 

 

 

 

 

 

NET LOSS APPLICABLE TO COMMON STOCKHOLDERS

$

(235,041) 

$

(473,416) 

 

 

 

 

 

Net loss per common share, basic and fully diluted

$

(0.006) 

$

(0.013) 

 

 

 

 

 

   Weighted average number of common shares outstanding, basic and fully diluted

 

36,297,575  

 

36,297,576  

See the accompanying notes to these unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements.


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DIAMONDHEAD CASINO CORPORATION

AND SUBSIDIARIES


CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

FOR THE NINESIX MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBERJUNE 30,

(UNAUDITED)

  2016  2015 
OPERATING ACTIVITIES      
Net loss $(773,742) $(710,040)
Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash used in operating activities:        
  Amortization  28,198   28,198 
  Change in fair value of derivative liability  218,023   (788,511)
  Amortization of debt discount  49,805   35,375 
  Stock-based compensation  -   295,222 
Change in other assets and liabilities:        
   Other current assets  (566)  32,223 
   Accounts payable and accrued expenses  372,227   366,954 
Net cash used in operating activities  (106,055)  (740,579)
         
FINANCING ACTIVITIES        
  Proceeds from notes payable issued to related parties  115,000   - 
  Proceeds from notes payable issued to others  22,500   - 
  Proceeds from short term note  2,946   - 
  Payment of  short term note  (2,946)  (14,905)
  Proceeds from non-interest bearing advances from related parties  15,000   - 
  Payment of non-interest bearing advances from related parties  (15,000)  - 
Net cash provided by (used in)  financing activities
  137,500   (14,905)
         
Net increase (decrease)  in cash  31,445   (755,484)
Cash beginning of period  15,655   843,083 
Cash end of period $47,100  $87,599 
         
Cash paid for interest $715  $10,835 
         
Non-Cash Financing activities:        
         
   Warrants included in deferred financing costs $25,100  $25,100 
         
   Unpaid preferred stock dividends included in accounts payable and accrued expenses $533,400  $431,800 

 

 

2017

 

 

2016

 

OPERATING ACTIVITIES

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net loss

$

(184,241

)

$

 (422,616

)

Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash used in operating activities:

 

 

 

 

 

 

Amortization

 

17,348

 

 

  18,695       

 

Change in fair value of derivative liability

 

(445,802

)

 

   190,100

 

Amortization of debt discount

 

61,528

 

 

30,000

 

Change in assets and liabilities:

 

 

 

 

 

 

Other assets

 

(1,663

)

 

     (1,653

)

Accounts payable and accrued expenses

 

486,591

 

 

    175,524

 

Net cash used in operating activities

 

(66,239

)

 

 (9,950

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

FINANCING ACTIVITIES

 

 

 

 

 

 

 Proceeds from long term note

 

15,000

 

 

              -

 

 Proceeds from interest bearing advances from related parties

 

                  -

 

 

     25,000  

 

 Proceeds from non-interest bearing advances from related parties

 

                  -

 

 

     15,000  

 

 Proceeds from other interest bearing advances

 

25,000

 

 

     22,500

 

 Proceeds from short term Notes

 

17,368

 

 

      2,946

 

 Payment of non-interest bearing advances from related parties

 

                  -

 

 

   (15,000  

)

 Payment of short term note

 

(1,780

)

 

     (1,445

)

Net cash provided by financing activities

 

55,588

 

 

     49,001

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net (decrease) increase in cash

 

(10,651

)

 

   39,051

 

Cash beginning of period

 

17,606

 

 

   15,655

 

Cash end of period

$

6,955

 

$

      54,706

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cash paid for interest

$

392

 

$

80

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Non-cash financing activities:

 

 

 

 

 

 

Unpaid preferred stock dividends included in accounts payable and accrued expenses

$

50,800

 

$

50,800

 

See the accompanying notes to these unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements.



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DIAMONDHEAD CASINO CORPORATION

AND SUBSIDIARIES


NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(UNAUDITED)

Note 1. Organization and Business


Diamondhead Casino Corporation and Subsidiaries (the "Company"“Company”) own a total of approximately 404.5 acres of unimproved land in Diamondhead, Mississippi on which the Company plans, unilaterally, or in conjunction with one or more partners, to construct a casino resort and hotel and associated amenities.


Note 2. Liquidity and Going Concern


These unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements have been prepared on the basis that the Company is a going concern, which contemplates the realization of assets and the satisfaction of liabilities in the normal course of business. The Company has no operations and generates no operating revenues. During the ninesix months ended SeptemberJune 30, 2016 and 20152017, the Company incurred net losses applicable to common shareholders, exclusive of the recording of change in the fair value of derivatives, of $631,919 and $1,574,751, respectively.


$680,843.

The Company has had no operations since it ended its gambling cruise ship operations in 2000. Since that time, the Company has concentrated its efforts on the development of its Diamondhead, Mississippi Property. The development of the Diamondhead Property is dependent on obtaining the necessary capital, through equity and/or debt financing, unilaterally, or in conjunction with one or more partners, to master plan, design, obtain permits for, construct, staff, open, and operate a casino resort.


In the past, in order to raise capital to continue to pay on-going costs and expenses, the Company has borrowed funds, through Private Placements of convertible instruments and other means, which are more fully described in Notes 5, 6, 7 and 78 to these unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements.  SomeThe Company is past due with respect to payment of significant principal and interest on most of these instruments are past due forinstruments. The Company is also in arrears with respect to payment of both principalfranchise taxes due to the State of Delaware for the years 2015 and interest.2016. In addition, at Septemberthe Company has also been unable to pay various routine operating expenses. At June 30, 2016,2017, the Company had current liabilities totaling $6,483,340$9,113,892 and only $47,100$6,955 cash on hand.


The above conditions raise substantial doubt as to the Company'sCompany’s ability to continue as a going concern.



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Note 3. Summary of Significant Accounting Policies


The accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America ("GAAP"(“GAAP”) and in conformity with the instructions to Form 10-Q and Rule 8-03 of Regulation S-X and the related rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC"(“SEC”).  Accordingly, certain information and note disclosures normally included in financial statements prepared in accordance with GAAP have been condensed or omitted pursuant to such rules and regulations. However, we believe that the disclosures included in these unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements are adequate to make the information presented not misleading. The unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements included in this document have been prepared on the same basis as the annual consolidated financial statements and, in our opinion, reflect all adjustments, which include normal recurring adjustments necessary for a fair presentation in accordance with GAAP and SEC regulations for interim financial statements. The results for the ninesix months ended SeptemberJune 30, 20162017 are not necessarily indicative of the results that we will have for any subsequent period.  These unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements should be read in conjunction with the audited consolidated financial statements and the notes to those statements for the year ended December 31, 2015,2016, attached as Exhibit 99.1 to our annual report on Form 10-K.

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Principles of Consolidation


The unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements include the accounts of Diamondhead Casino Corporation and its wholly-owned subsidiaries. All intercompany balances and transactions have been eliminated in consolidation.


Estimates


The preparation of consolidated financial statements in conformity with GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities, the disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates.


Reclassifications

Certain reclassifications have been made to the 2015 financial statements to conform to the unaudited condensed consolidated 2016 financial statement presentation. These reclassifications had no effect on net earnings or cash flows as previously reported.

Land Held for Development


Land held for development is carried at cost. Costs directly related to site development, such as licenses, permitting, engineering, and other costs, are capitalized.


Land development costs, which have been capitalized, consist of the following at SeptemberJune 30, 20162017 and December 31, 2015:


Land under development $4,934,323 
Licenses  77,000 
Engineering and costs associated with permitting  464,774 
     
  $5,476,097 

2016:

Land under development

$ 4,934,323   

Licenses

77,000   

Engineering and costs associated with permitting

464,774   

Total land held for development

$ 5,476,097   


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Fair Value Measurements


The Company follows the provisions of ASC Topic 820 "Fair“Fair Value Measurements"Measurements” for financial assets and liabilities. This standard defines fair value, provides guidance for measuring fair value and requires certain disclosures. The standard discusses valuation techniques, such as the market approach (comparable market prices), the income approach (present value of future income or cash flow), and the cost approach (cost to replace the service capacity of an asset or replacement cost). The standard utilizes a fair value hierarchy that prioritizes the inputs to valuation techniques used to measure fair value into three broad levels. The following is a brief description of those three levels:


Level 1: Observable inputs such as quoted prices (unadjusted) in active markets for identical assets or liabilities.


Level 2: Input other than quoted prices that are observable for the asset or liability, either directly or indirectly. These include quoted prices for similar assets or liabilities in active markets and quoted prices for identical or similar assets or liabilities in markets that are not active.


Level 3: Unobservable input that reflects management'smanagement’s own assumptions.

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The table listed below provides a reconciliation of the beginning and ending net balances for the derivative liability measured at fair value using significant unobservable inputs (Level 3) at SeptemberJune 30, 20162017 and December 31, 2015:

  September 30,  December 31, 
  2016  2015 
       
Beginning balance $1,704,570  $3,754,233 
         
Total decrease in unrealized appreciation        
   (depreciation) included in net assets  218,023   (2,049,663)
         
Ending balance $1,922,593  $1,704,570 

2016:

 

June 30,

 

December 31,

 

2017

 

2016

 

 

 

 

Beginning balance

$ 2,030,289   

 

$ 1,704,570   

 

 

 

 

Total unrealized (appreciation) depreciation

(445,802)  

 

325,719   

 

 

 

 

Ending balance

$ 1,584,487   

 

$ 2,030,289   

Sensitivity Analysis to Changes in Level 3 Assumptions


Significant inputs include the dates when required conditions are expected to be met under the conversion terms of the debentures, the underlying market cap due to borrowings and losses and discount for lack of marketability while the stock was delisted and reversed when the Company's stock became publicly listed again on or about October 26, 2015. In addition, use of different ranges of bond discount rates and changes in historical volatility rates would also result in a higher or lower fair value.


Current assets and current liabilities are financial instruments and management believes that their carrying amounts are reasonable estimates of their fair values due to their short term nature.


The convertible debentures and derivative liability approximate fair value based on Level 3 inputs, as further discussed in Note 7.



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Long-Lived Assets


The Company reviews long-lived assets whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying value of an asset may not be recoverable. Recoverability of long‑livedlonglived assets is measured by comparing the carrying amount of the assets to the estimated undiscounted future cash flows projected to be generated by the assets. If such assets are considered impaired, the impairment to be recognized is measured by the amount the carrying value exceeds the fair value of such assets determined by appraisal, discounted cash flow projections, or other means. No impairment existed at SeptemberJune 30, 2016.


2017.

Net Loss per Common Share


Basic loss per share is computed by dividing net loss availableapplicable to common stockholders by the weighted average number of common shares outstanding. Common shares outstanding consist of issued shares, including allocated and committed shares held by the ESOP trust, less shares held in treasury. The dilutive securities below do not include 5,055,555 potentially convertible Debentures since the requirements for possible conversion have not yet been met and may never be met.


The table below summarizes the components of potential dilutive securities at SeptemberJune 30, 20162017 and 2015.


  September 30,  September 30, 
Description 2016  2015 
       
Convertible Preferred Stock  260,000   260,000 
Options to Purchase Common Shares  3,440,000   3,440,000 
Private Placement Warrants  1,061,500   2,086,500 
Convertible Promissory Notes  1,925,000   1,925,000 
         
Total  6,686,500   7,711,500 

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Stock Based Compensation

The Company follows the provisions of ASC Topic 718 "Compensation - Stock Compensation" which requires the measurement and recognition of compensation expense for all share-based payment awards either modified or granted to employees and directors based upon estimated fair values. In the third quarter of 2015, the Board of Directors voted to extend the expiration date of a previously-awarded option to the President to purchase 750,000 shares of common stock at $0.30 per share from October 27, 2015 to March 13, 2018 and voted to extend the expiration date of a previously-awarded option to the President to purchase 75,000 shares of common stock at $0.75 per share from October 27, 2015 to March 13, 2018. In addition, in the third quarter of 2015, the Board of Directors voted to extend the expiration date of a previously-awarded option granted to the current Chairman to purchase 150,000 shares of common stock at $1.25 per share, from October 27, 2015 to March 13, 2018 and to extend the expiration date of a previously-awarded option to purchase common stock granted to a Director of the Company to purchase 75,000 shares of common stock at $0.75, from October 27, 2015 to March 13, 2018. The Company also extended the expiration date on options issued to former employees of the Company and an Honorary Director of the Company to purchase a combined total of 90,000 shares of common stock at $0.75 per share, from October 27, 2015 to March 13, 2018.

In determining the fair value of each option modified, the Black-Scholes option-pricing model, consistent with the provisions of ASC Topic 718, was used. The valuations were determined using the weighted-average assumptions of 0% dividend yield, expected volatility of 209% and risk-free interest rates ranging from 0.027 to 0.97%. This resulted in a charge to the statement of loss in the amount of $295,222, increasing the loss per share of common stock $0.008 for the nine months ending September 30, 2015.

Option valuation models require the input of highly subjective assumptions, including the expected stock price volatility. The Company uses projected volatility rates, which are based upon historical volatility rates, trended into future years. Because the Company's employee stock options have characteristics significantly different from those of traded options, and because changes in the subjective input assumptions can materially affect the fair value estimate, in management's opinion, the existing models do not necessarily provide a reliable single measure of the fair value of the Company's options.

2016.

 

June 30,

 

June 30,

Description

2017

 

2016

 

 

 

 

Convertible Preferred Stock

260,000   

 

260,000   

Options to Purchase Common Shares

3,415,000   

 

3,440,000   

Private Placement Warrants

1,036,500   

 

1,061,500   

Convertible Promissory Notes

1,925,000   

 

1,925,000   

 

 

 

 

Total

6,636,500   

 

6,686,500   

Note 4. Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses


The table below outlines the elements included in accounts payable and accrued expenses at SeptemberJune 30, 20162017 and December 31, 2015:

  September 30,  December 31, 
  2016  2015 
Description      
Related Parties:      
Accrued payroll due officers  1,694,711   1,469,711 
Accrued interest due officers and directors  525,740   414,513 
Accrued director fees  288,750   221,250 
Base rents due to the President  63,224   49,622 
Associated rental costs  28,994   32,141 
Other  17,308   17,308 
         
   Total Related Parties  2,618,727   2,204,545 
         
Non-Related Parties:        
Accrued interest  1,156,022   962,842 
Accrued dividends  533,400   457,200 
Accrued fines and penalties  13,231   232,849 
Other accounts payable and accrued expenses  199,460   214,976 
         
   Total Non-related Parties  1,902,113   1,867,867 
         
Total accounts payable and accrued expenses  4,520,840   4,072,412 

2016:

 

 

June 30,

 

December 31,

 

Description

 

2017

 

2016

 

Related Parties:

 

 

 

 

 

Accrued payroll due officers

 

1,919,711   

 

1,769,711   

 

Accrued interest due officers and directors

 

659,012   

 

568,161   

 

Accrued director fees

 

356,250   

 

311,250   

 

Base rents due to the President

 

104,030   

 

76,826   

 

Associated rental costs

 

35,226   

 

28,908   

 

Other

 

17,308   

 

17,308   

 

  Total Related Parties

 

3,091,537   

 

2,772,164   

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Non-Related Parties:

 

 

 

 

 

Accrued interest

 

1,350,580   

 

1,220,516   

 

Accrued dividends

 

609,600   

 

558,800   

 

Accrued fines and penalties

 

16,700   

 

7,650   

 

Other accounts payable and accrued expenses

 

253,665   

 

225,560   

 

  Total Non-related Parties

 

2,230,545   

 

2,012,526   

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total accounts payable and accrued expenses

 

5,322,082   

 

4,784,690   

 


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Note 5.  Convertible Notes and Line of Credit


Line of Credit


On October 23, 2008, the Company entered into an agreement with an unrelated third party for an unsecured Line of Credit up to a maximum of $1,000,000. The Line of Credit provided for funds to be drawn as needed and carries an interest rate on amounts borrowed of 9% per annum, originally payable quarterly, based on the pro rata number of days outstanding. All funds originally advanced under the facility were due and payable by November 1, 2012. As an inducement to provide the facility, the lender was awarded an immediate option to purchase 50,000 shares of common stock of the Company at $1.75 per share. In addition, the lender received an option to purchase a maximum of 250,000 additional shares of common stock of the Company at $1.75 per share. The options expire following repayment in full by the Company of the amount borrowed. At SeptemberJune 30, 2016,2017, the principal and accrued interest due on the obligation, which totals $1,650,984,$1,718,299, remains unpaid.


Convertible Notes and Warrants


Pursuant to a Private Placement Memorandum dated March 1, 2010, the Company offered Units consisting of a two year unsecured, convertible promissory note in the principal amount of $25,000 with interest at 12% per annum, together with a five year Warrant to purchase 50,000 shares of the Company'sCompany’s common stock at an exercise price of $1.00 per share. The Promissory Note is convertible into 50,000 shares of common stock of the Company immediately upon issuance at the option of the investor. The five-year Warrants issued in connection with the Units have expired.


Pursuant to an additional Private Placement Memorandum dated October 25, 2010, the Company offered Units consisting of a two year unsecured, convertible promissory note in the principal amount of $25,000, together with a five year Warrant to purchase 50,000 shares of the Company'sCompany’s common stock at an exercise price of $1.00 per share. The Promissory Notes bear interest at 9% per annum and are convertible into 50,000 shares of common stock of the Company immediately upon issuance at the option of the investor. The five-year Warrants issued in connection with the Units have expired.


The Convertible Notes issued pursuant to the two Private Placements discussed above total $962,500 in principal and became due and payable beginning in March 2012 and extending at various dates through June 2013. As of the date of the filing of this report, all of the aforementioned debt obligations remain unpaid and in default under the repayment terms of the notes.


In addition, a total of $504,375 of accrued interest on the above notes remains outstanding at June 30, 2017.

The table below summarizes the Company'sCompany’s debt arising from the above-described sources as of SeptemberJune 30, 20162017 and December 31, 2015:

          
  Gross Amount  Amount Due  Amount Due 
Loan Facility Owed  Related Parties  Others 
          
Line of Credit $1,000,000  $-  $1,000,000 
             
Private Placements:            
   March 1, 2010  475,000   75,000   400,000 
   October 25, 2010  487,500   -   487,500 
             
Total Private Placements  962,500   75,000   887,500 
             
Total $1,962,500  $75,000  $1,887,500 

2016:

 

Principal

 

 

 

Amount

Amount Due

Amount Due

Loan Facility

Owed

Related Parties

Others

 

 

 

 

Line of Credit

$   1,000,000

$          -

$    1,000,000

 

 

 

 

Private Placements:

 

 

 

  March 1, 2010

        475,000

         75,000

         400,000

  October 25, 2010

       487,500

                   -

        487,500

 

 

 

 

Total Private Placements

   962,500

        75,000

        887,500

 

 

 

 

Total

$  1,962,500

$       75,000

$    1,887,500


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Note 6. Notes Payable

In the first four months of 2016, the Company received cash advances totaling $47,500 from seven lenders which included $25,000 from three current Directors of the Company:  Proceeds from the cash advances were earmarked for the payment of accounting and auditing fees and other expenses required to file the Company's Form 10-Q.  On August 25, 2016, the Company issued a Note to the foregoing lenders which bears interest at 8% per annum, with a full year of interest accruing in any year in which the advance remains unpaid, and matures four years from the date of issuance.  The Company will file a lien on its Mississippi property in favor of the note holders to secure both principle and interest owed.

In the third quarter of 2016, the Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Company loaned the Company an additional $90,000. On August 25, 2016, the Company issued a Note to the Chairman of the Board. The Note bears interest at 14% per annum effective August 1, 2016 and matures four years from the date of issuance. The proceeds of the loan were used for the payment of Mississippi property taxes, and auditing, accounting and other corporate expenses. The Company will file a lien on its Mississippi property in favor of the Chairman to secure both principle and interest owed.

The principal due under the foregoing loans totals $137,500. A lien in the amount of $250,000 will be placed on the Company's Mississippi property to secure the principal and interest due on the debt. The lien to be placed on the Mississippi property will be second to the existing first lien on the Mississippi property in the amount of $3.85 million. The first lien is held by holders of previously-issued convertible and non-convertible Debentures ($1.85 million) and certain executives and directors ($2 million), as outlined in Note 9.

The table below summarizes the Company's long term notes payable as of September 30, 2016:

     Sept. 30, 2016    
  Gross Amount  Amount Due  Amount Due 
Loan Facility Owed  Related Parties  Others 
          
4 Year  8% secured note $47,500  $25,000  $22,500 
             
4 Year  14% secured note  90,000   90,000   - 
             
Total $137,500  $115,000  $22,500 
             

Note 7.6. Convertible Debentures and Derivative Liability


Pursuant to a Private Placement Memorandum dated February 14, 2014 (the "Private Placement"), the Company offered up to a maximum of $3,000,000 of Collateralized Convertible Senior Debentures in three tranches of $1,000,000 each, to accredited or institutional investors. The Offering was conducted contingent on the deposit into Escrow of the purchase price for all of the Debentures offered in the principal amount of $3,000,000. The Debentures, once issued, bear interest at 4% per annum after 180 days,, mature six years from the date of issuance, and are secured by a lien on the Company'sCompany’s Mississippi property. On March 31, 2014, the First Closing occurred when subscriptions in the amount of $3,000,000 were received in Escrow and accepted by the Company. The Escrow Agent released $1,000,000 to the Company and the Company issued First Tranche Debentures in the aggregate principle amount of $1,000,000.


On December 31, 2014, investors who had purchased $950,000 of First Tranche Debentures consented to Amendment I to the Private Placement, which amended certain terms and conditions, including the conversion terms of the First Tranche Debentures. The remaining First Tranche Debenture in the amount of $50,000 remains as originally issued with no conversion rights. Thus, the First Tranche Debentures can be converted into a total of 3,166,666 shares of common stock.

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On December 31, 2014, the Second Closing occurred when investors representing $850,000 of Second Tranche Debentures consented to Amendment II to the Private Placement, which amended certain terms and conditions, including those relating to issuance and conversion of the Second and Third Tranche Debentures, as well as the period of time within which to perform the Third Tranche Closing Obligations, as amended.  The Escrow Agent released $850,000 to the Company and the Company issued Second Tranche Debentures in the aggregate principle amount of $850,000. Thus, the Second Tranche Debentures can be converted into a total of 1,888,889 shares of common stock. The Escrow Agent refunded $300,000 to those investors who did not consent to Amendment II.


The Company did not meet the closing obligations for the Third Tranche Debentures as of June 30, 2015, as was required, pursuant to the terms of the Private Placement, as amended. Therefore, the remaining $850,000 being held in escrow for the purchase of the Third Tranche Debentures was returned to the investors in July 2015.


For purposes of determining the proper accounting treatment and valuation of the instruments, the Company applied the provisions set forth in ASC Topic 820, "Fair Value in Financial Instruments" and ASC Topic 815, "Accounting for Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities." Since the Notes issued have derivative features, the embedded derivatives should be bundled and valued as a single, compound embedded derivative, bifurcated from the debt host and treated as a liability. In addition, the valuation is required to be conducted for each reporting period the instrument is in existence.



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The Company's stock was not trading from approximately September 4, 2014, when its stock registration was revoked, through approximately October 26, 2015, when its' stock began to trade again. The Company engaged an independent valuation expert to determine the fair value of its shares of common stock for each quarter beginning with the quarter ended September 30, 2014. For periods from September 30, 2014 through September 30, 2015, the fair value of the common stock was estimated by adjusting the most recent market price by changes in the underlying market cap due to changes in the value of net assets and applying a discount for lack of marketability inasmuch as the stock was not trading. After the stock began to trade again on or about October 26, 2015, the closing price of the stock was used in the valuation beginning with the quarter ending December 31, 2015 through this most recent valuation at SeptemberJune 30, 2016.2017. Monte Carlo models were developed to value the derivative liability within the Notes using a historical volatility rate, based on comparable companies, of 168%148% at SeptemberJune 30, 20162017 and 132%179% at December 31, 2015,2016, and using discount bond rates based on the expected remaining term of each instrument ranging from 5.62%8.21% to 6.39%7.75% at SeptemberJune 30, 20162017 and 6.45% to 7.07%5.26% at December 31, 2015.2016. In addition, the June 30, 2017 valuation assumedincluded that the conversion requirements for Tranche 1 Debentures, exclusive of price, were met as of September 30, 2016,2017 and continue to be met at June 30, 2017, while conversion requirements for Tranche 2 Debentures were expected to be met by December 31, 2016 for the September 30, 2016 calculation.


October 24, 2017.

The estimated fair value for the derivative liability relating to each Debenture at the balance sheet dates is as follows:


  
September 30,
2016
  
December 31, 2015
 
       
Tranche 1 $944,344  $893,731 
Tranche 2  978,249   810,839 
         
Derivative Liability $1,923,593  $1,704,570 

 

June 30,

2017

December 31,

2016

 

 

 

Tranche 1

$    876,685

$    1,008,068

Tranche 2

      707,802

      1,022,221

 

 

 

Derivative Liability

 $   1,584,487

 $   2,030,289

At the initial valuation date of each Tranche, a portion of the derivative liability was allocated to the Convertible Debentures as debt discount, with the remainder being recorded as other income/expense. At March 31, 2014, the initial valuation of the First Tranche Debentures, $1,000,000 was allocated to debt discount and, at December 31, 2014, the initial valuation of the Second Tranche Debentures, $850,000 was allocated to debt discount. The debt discount is subsequently amortized to expense using an effective interest methodology. Amortization of debt discount amounted to $48,146$59,475 and $34,574$29,001 for Convertible Debentures and $1,659$2,053 and $801$999 for the non-convertible Debenture for the ninesix months ended SeptemberJune 30, 2017 and 2016, and 2015, respectively.


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The interest payment on thesethe Tranche 1 and Tranche 2 Debentures for the calendar year 2015, in the approximate amount of $57,000$57,233, was due March 1, 2016. The interest payment on the Tranche 1 and Tranche 2 Debentures for the calendar year 2016, in the amount of $74,000,  was due March 1, 2017. The Company failed to make the payment. This failure, if continuing, could represent an event ofthese interest payments and, therefore, is in default under the terms of the Debenture.


Debentures.

On October 25, 2016,certain Debenture holdersfileda Complaint against the Company in the United States District Court for the District of Delawarefor monies due and owing pursuant to certainthe Tranche 1 and Tranche 2 Collateralized Convertible Senior Debentures issued on March 31, 2014 and December 31, 20142014. The plaintiffs are seeking $1.4 million,plus interest from January 1, 2015,together with costs and fees. The Company was served with the Complaint on October 31, 2016. The Company's Answer and responsive pleadings are dueOn November 21, 2016.


2016, the Company filed a motion to dismiss the case for lack of subject matter jurisdiction due to failure to plead diversity. On February 21, 2017, the plaintiffs filed a motion for leave to amend their Complaint based upon declarations of citizenship previously filed with the court.


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Note 7. Short Term Notes and Interest Bearing Advance

Short Term Note

In January 2017, the Company financed $2,694 of the premium due for liability insurance on its Mississippi property. The financing requires monthly installments of $285 of principal and interest at a rate of 12.75%. At June 30, 2017, a principal balance of $1,383 remained outstanding on the note.

Bank Credit Facility

Wells Fargo Bank provided an unsecured credit facility of up to $15,000 to the Company. The facility requires a variable monthly payment of amounts borrowed plus interest, which is applied at 11.24% on direct charges and 24.99% on any cash advanced through the facility. At June 30, 2017, a principle balance of $14,205 remained outstanding on the facility.

Interest Bearing Advance

On February 2, 2017, the Company borrowed $25,000 from an unrelated third party. The Company expects to enter into a formal note for these funds. However the terms of the note have not been finalized. The Note is expected to carry an annual interest rate of approximately 12.5% with a projected due date of December 31, 2017. The President of the Company has agreed to personally secure the note with an assignment of proceeds due to her under the first lien on the Diamondhead property.

The table below summarizes the short term notes and interest bearing advance at June 30, 2017.

 

 

Balance Owing

Description of Facility

Interest Rate

June 30,2017

 

 

 

Property Liability Insurance Financing

12.75%

    $     1,383

 

 

 

Bank Credit Facility

11.24% - 24.99%

         14,205

 

 

 

Interest Bearing Advance

12.50%

         25,000

 

 

 

Total Short Term Notes and Interest

Bearing Advance

 

    $   40,588


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Note 8. Long Term Notes Payable

In the first four months of 2016, the Company received cash advances totaling $47,500 from seven lenders which included $25,000 from three current Directors of the Company.  The proceeds from the cash advances were earmarked for the payment of accounting and auditing fees and other expenses required to file the Company's Form 10-Q. On August 25, 2016, the Company issued a Note to the foregoing lenders, which matures four years from the date of issuance and bears interest at 8% per annum, with a full year of interest accruing in any year in which the advance remains unpaid.

In the third quarter of 2016, the Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Company loaned the Company an additional $90,000. On August 25, 2016, the Company issued a Note to the Chairman of the Board. The Note bears interest at 14% per annum effective August 1, 2016 and matures four years from the date of issuance. The proceeds of the loan were used for the payment of Mississippi property taxes and auditing, accounting and other corporate expenses.

The principal due under the foregoing loans totals $135,500. The Company has filed a second lien on its Mississippi property in favor of the note holders to secure both principal and interest in the maximum amount of $250,000. The lien is second to the existing first lien on the Mississippi property in the amount of $3.85 million. The first lien is held by holders of previously-issued convertible and non-convertible Debentures ($1.85 million) and certain executives and directors ($2 million) as outlined in Note 10.

On June 9, 2017, the Company entered into a Promissory Note with an unrelated lender in exchange for proceeds in the amount of $15,000. Interest on the note is 12.5% per annum and payable March 1 of each year the note remains outstanding. Payment in full of the Note is due June 9, 2019. Mississippi Gaming Corporation, a wholly owned subsidiary of the Company, guaranteed the Note. In addition, the President of the Company agreed to personally guarantee the Note and to personally secure the Note with an assignment of proceeds due to her under the first lien on the Diamondhead property.

The table below summarizes the Company’s long term notes payable as of June 30, 2017 and December 31, 2016:

 

Principal Amount

 

Amount Due

 

Amount Due

Loan Facility

Owed

 

Related Parties

 

Others

 

 

 

 

 

 

4 Year  8% secured note

$     47,500

 

$    25,000

 

$   22,500

 

 

 

 

 

 

4 Year  14% secured note

       90,000

 

      90,000

 

      -

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total Due December 31, 2016

$    137,500

 

$   115,000

 

$   22,500

 

 

 

 

 

 

2 Year 12.5% secured note

       15,000

 

              -

 

    15,000

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total Due June 30, 2017

$   152,500

 

$   115,000

 

$   37,500


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Note 8.9.  Related Party Transactions


As of SeptemberJune 30, 2016,2017, the President of the Company is owed deferred salary in the amount of $1,491,996. As of September 30, 2016, a$1,716,996 and the Vice President and the current Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Company is owed deferred salary in the amount of $121,140. The Board of directors agreed to pay interest at 9% per annum on the foregoing amounts owed. Interest expense under this agreement amounted to $100,390$78,140 and $82,797$64,751 for the ninesix months ended SeptemberJune 30, 20162017 and 2015,2016, respectively. Total interest accrued under this agreement totaled $483,366$598,482 and $382,976$520,342 as of SeptemberJune 30, 20162017 and December 31, 2015,2016, respectively.


Effective September 1, 2011, the Company entered into a month-to-month lease with the President and then-Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Company, for office space in a furnished and fully equipped townhouse office building owned by the President in Alexandria, Virginia. The lease calls for monthly base rent in the amount of $4,534 and payment of associated costs of insurance, real estate taxes, utilities and other expenses. Rent expense associated with this lease amounted to base rent in the amount of $40,806$27,204 and associated rental costs of $9,303$7,300 for a total of $50,109$34,504 for the ninesix months ended SeptemberJune 30, 20162017 and base rent in the amount of $40,806$27,204 and associated rental costs of $9,973$5,953 for a total of $50,779$33,157 for the ninesix months ended SeptemberJune 30, 2015. In2016. No payments associated with the base rents were made in the first ninesix months of 2016, the Company paid only $27,204 of the base rent due for that period. In the first nine months of 2015, the Company paid $36,272 for base rent. During the first nine months of 2016, the Company reimbursed the President for associated rental costs totaling $7,744 which had been paid personally by the President in prior periods.2017. At SeptemberJune 30, 20162017 and 2015,December 31, 2016, amounts owing for base rent and associated rental costs totaled $92,218$139,256 and $74,654, respectfully.


$105,734, respectively.

Directors of the Company are entitled to a director's fee of $15,000 per year for their services. The Company has been unable to pay directors' fees to date. A total of $288,750$356,250 and $221,250$311,250 was due and owing to the Company'sCompany’s current and former directors as of SeptemberJune 30, 20162017 and December 31, 2015,2016, respectively. Directors have previously been compensated and may, in the future, be compensated for their services with cash, common stock, or options to purchase common stock of the Company.


In June of 2016, the Company paid a Director $15,000 in connection with his efforts associated with certain litigation which resulted in the Company collecting net settlement proceeds of $150,000 in the second quarter of 2016.

In the second quarter of 2016, the Chairman of the Board of Directors

See Notes 8 and the President advanced funds to the Company totaling $15,000 with no interest, contingent upon an assignment of $15,000 from the above-referenced settlement proceeds.   These advances were repaid to them in the second quarter of 2016.

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Note 9.10.  Commitments and Contingencies


The Company'sCompany’s obligations under the Collateralized Convertible Senior Debentures are secured by a lien on the Company'sCompany’s Mississippi property (the "Investors Lien"“Investors Lien”).  LiensOn March 31, 2014, the Company issued $1 million of First Tranche Collateralized Convertible Senior Debentures and on December 31, 2014 the Company issued $850,000 of Second Tranche Collateralized Convertible Senior Debentures. Thus, liens were placed on the Property in favor of the Investors for $1,850,000. The Investors Lien is in pari passu with a lien placed on the Property in favor of the President of the Company, the Vice President of the Company, and certain directors of the Company, for past due wages, compensation, and expenses owed to them in the maximum aggregate amount of $2,000,000 (the "Executives Lien"“Executives Lien”). Ms. VitaleThe CEO will serve as Lien Agent for the Executives Lien.


The Company has filed a second lien in the maximum amount of $250,000 on the Diamondhead property to secure certain notes payable totaling $137,500 in principal and accrued interest incurred. Details of these notes are more fully described in Note 8.


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Litigation


College Health & Investment, L.P. v. Diamondhead Casino Corporation (Delaware Superior Court)(C.A. No. N15C-01-119-WCC)


On January 15, 2015, the plaintiff, a beneficial owner of in excess of 5% of the common stock of the Company, filed suit for breach of a Promissory Note issued March 25, 2010, in the principle amount of $150,000, with interest payable at 12% per annum, with a maturity date of March 25, 2012. Plaintiff seeks payment of principle of $150,000, interest due through December 31, 2014 in the amount of $45,000, and interest due of 12% per annum from December 31, 2014 until entry of judgment. The Notes,Note, as well as the accrued interest thereon, are shown as current liabilities on the Company'sCompany’s current balance sheet at December 31, 2015.sheet. On January 22, 2015, the defendant forwarded a Notice of Conversion to plaintiff, exercising the Borrower's right to convert the principal and any interest due on the Note into common stock. On February 11, 2015, the Company moved to dismiss the complaint as moot. The plaintiff filed an opposition to the motion to dismiss alleging that the Note was convertible only prior to its maturity date. On July 2, 2015, the Court agreed with the Plaintiff and denied the Company's motion to dismiss. On July 16, 2015, the Company filed an Answer and Grounds of Defense.  On August 18, 2015, the Company filed a Suggestion of Bankruptcy and Automatic Stay. The matter was stayed pendingdue to the below-referenced bankruptcy action (Case No. 15-11647) which has now concluded.


On July 7, 2017, the Court notified counsel for the parties that if no proceedings were taken within the next thirty days, that this action would be dismissed by the Court for want of prosecution. On August 4, 2017, the plaintiff filed a Motion for Summary Judgement.

College Health & Investment, L.P. v. Diamondhead Casino Corporation (In the Court of Chancery of the State of Delaware (C.A. No. 10663-CB)


On February 13, 2015, the plaintiff, a beneficial owner of in excess of 5% of the common stock of the Company, filed a Verified Complaint Pursuant to 8 Del.C.§211(c), with a Verification signed by the plaintiff's General Partner, Samuel I. Burstyn, seeking an order compelling the Company to hold an annual meeting. The Company agreed to entry of an Order setting  a new date for an annual meeting of June 8, 2015, a Record Date of April 24, 2015, and to clarify that there is no advance notice requirement for the submission of stockholder proposals at the Company's annual stockholders' meetings. The plaintiff sought costs and expenses, including attorneys' fees. On or about July 7, 2015, the Plaintiff filed a Motion for an Award of Attorneys' Fees and Reimbursement of Expenses in the total amount of $150,000 for both this case and the following case.  The Company filed an opposition to this motion. On August 18, 2015, the Company filed a Suggestion of Bankruptcy and Automatic Stay. The matter was stayed pendingdue to the below-referenced bankruptcy action (Case(Case No. 15-11647) which has now concluded.


No further activity has occurred in this case.


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College Health & Investment, L.P. v. Edson R. Arneault, Deborah A. Vitale, Gregory A. Harrison, Martin Blount and Benjamin Harrell(In the Court of Chancery of the State of Delaware)(C.A. No. 10793-CB)


On March 14, 2015, the plaintiff, a beneficial owner of in excess of 5% of the common stock of the Company, filed a Verified Complaint, with a Verification signed by the plaintiff's General Partner, Samuel I. Burstyn. In Count I, the plaintiff alleges that the defendants breached their fiduciary duty of disclosure. In Count II, the plaintiff alleges that defendants breached their fiduciary duties of loyalty and care. The plaintiff sought injunctive relief, but no monetary damages other than attorney'sattorney’s fees. The defendants believe that plaintiff's claims are without merit and intend to vigorously defend this lawsuit.  In addition, on or about July 30, 2015, the defendant directors filed Defendants' Answer and Verified Counterclaims for defamation, breach of fiduciary duty and aiding and abetting a breach of fiduciary duty. On August 19, 2015, the plaintiff filed a Motion to Dismiss the Counterclaims. As noted above, on or about July 7, 2015, the Plaintiff filed a Motion for an Award of Attorneys' Fees and Reimbursement of Expenses in the total amount of $150,000 in this case and the above-referenced case.  On or about August 26, 2015, the defendants filed an Opposition to Plaintiff's Motion for an Award of Fees and Reimbursement of Expenses.  On September 25, 2015, the parties entered into a Stipulation and [Proposed] Order Staying Litigation pending the below-referenced bankruptcy action (Case No. 15-11647) which has now concluded.

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concluded. No further activity has occurred in this case.

In re Diamondhead Casino Corporation (United States Bankruptcy Court)(District of Delaware)(Case No. 15-11647-LSS)


15-11647- LSS)

On August 6, 2015, an Involuntary Petition was filed in the United States Bankruptcy Court by three promissory note holders under title 11, United States Code, requesting an order for relief under chapter 7 of the Bankruptcy Code. The three creditors listed combined claims of $150,000 in principal, plus interest due on certain promissory notes. On August 28, 2015, the Company filed a Motion to Dismiss the Involuntary Petition or, in the Alternative, to Convert the Case to

Chapter 11 (the "Motion to Dismiss"). The Company maintained that the Petition was filed in bad faith by supporters of the dissident slate which lost the proxy contest that was decided by the stockholders on June 8, 2015 and that it was filed in retaliation for the Company's refusal, following the stockholders' vote, to place several of the losing dissident's nominees on the Board of Directors. On September 11, 15 and 17, 2015, three additional promissory note holders filed Joinders to the Involuntary Petition listing additional combined claims of $237,500 plus interest. The Company does not recognize one of the joining petitioners as a bona fide creditor of the Company.  

On September 17, 2015, the six Petitioners, who were represented by the same attorneys, filed an Objection to the Company's Motion to Dismiss. On September 18, 2015, the six Petitioners filed an Emergency Motion for Entry of an Order Directing the Appointment of (I) an Interim Chapter 7 Trustee, or (II) alternatively, a Chapter 11 Trustee Should the Involuntary Case be converted (the "Emergency Motion").  The Court held an evidentiary hearing on the Emergency Motion in October 2015. On November 13, 2015, the Court denied the Petitioners' Emergency Motion as it related to the request for an interim Chapter 7 trustee. On January 15, 2016, the Court held an evidentiary hearing on the Company's Motion to Dismiss the Involuntary Petitions. The parties filed briefs in support of and in opposition to the motion.



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On June 7, 2016, the Court entered an Order granting the Company's Motion to Dismiss the Involuntary Petitions. In its accompanying Opinion, the Court found, in part, that based on the totality of the circumstances, the Creditors' primary concern in filing the involuntary petition was to effect a change in management to benefit their investments as stockholders, which was not a proper purpose for filing an involuntary bankruptcy petition. On June 30, 2016, the Company filed a Motion for an Award of Fees and Expenses and Punitive Damages. On August 11, 2016, the Petitioning Creditors filed an Opposition to the Company's Motion for an Award of Fees and Expenses and Punitive Damages. On August 31, 2016, the Court entered an Order awarding judgment to the Company for attorneys'attorneys’ fees and expenses against the Petitioners, jointly and severally, in the amount of $54,886. On September 1, 2016, the Court filed an Amended Order in which it further stated that the amounts awarded were not subject to any setoff against amounts owed by the Company to the Petitioners. The Company has filed a collection action against the Petitioners have failed, to date, to paycollect the attorneys' fees and expenses incurred in defending this action. In the first quarter of 2017, the Company any amounts due pursuant to this Amended Order.


collected $20,000 from one petitioner in connection with the collection action.

Edson R. Arneault, Kathleen Devlin and James Devlin, J. Steven Emerson, Emerson Partners, J. Steven Emerson Roth IRA, Steven Rothstein, and Barry Stark and Irene Stark v. Diamondhead Casino Corporation (In the United States District Court for the District of Delaware (C.A. No. 1:16-cv-00989-UNA)


On October 25, 2016,the above-named Debenture holdersfileda Complaint against the Company in the United States District Court for the District of Delawarefor monies due and owing pursuant to certain Collateralized Convertible Senior Debentures issued on March 31, 2014 and December 31, 20142014. The plaintiffs are seeking $1.4 million,plus interest from January 1, 2015,together with costs and fees.  The Company was served with the Complaint on October 31, 2016. The Company's Answer and responsive pleadings are dueOn November 21, 2016.

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Litigation Settlement

In the second quarter of 2016, the Company and its wholly-owned subsidiary, Mississippi Gaming Corporation, entered into confidential settlement agreements with an unrelated third partyfiled a motion to dismiss for aggregate gross proceeds inlack of subject matter jurisdiction due to failure to plead diversity. On February 21, 2017, the total amountplaintiffs filed a motion for leave to amend their complaint based upon declarations of $225,000. The attorneys' fees amounted to one-third of the gross amount of the recovery, or $75,000, and the Company recorded net income in the amount of $150,000. The attorneys waived all expenses incurred in connectioncitizenship previously filed with the litigation. In June of 2016, the Company paid a Director, who was not an officer of the Company, $15,000 from these net proceeds for his efforts associated with the litigation.
court.

Employee Stock Ownership Plan


The Company failed to file information returns required to be filed in connection with its Employee Stock Ownership Plan ("ESOP"(“ESOP”) for the 2015 calendar year in a timely fashion. The filings were due to be filed with the Department of Labor by October 15, 2016. The Company did not have sufficient funds to pay professionals to audit its ESOP and/or prepare and file required documents and forms when due. Although these required filings normally do not result in any tax due to an agency of the government, the Company could be subject to penalties for failure to file these forms when due. The Company intends to bring its ESOP-required filings current and when current, will attempt to enroll in a voluntary compliance program with the Department of Labor and the Internal Revenue Service with respect to any penalties or fines incurred. However, there can be no assurance the Company will be able to enroll in any such program or obtain a reduction of the fines and penalties that may be due.


Reversal The Company has accrued $16,200 in anticipation of penalties as of June 30, 2017. Previously Accrued Department of Labor Penalties

On June 2, 2016,delinquent filings for the Company electronically filed annual reports with the Department of Labor ("DOL") required to be filed by its Employee Stock Ownership Plan ("ESOP") for the years ending December 31, 2010 2011, 2012, 2013 and 2014. Eachthrough 2014 were filed in 2016.

Note 11. Subsequent Events

On July 26, 2017, at the request of the annual reports filedCompany, the current Chairman of the Board of Directors and a Vice President of the Company ("the Chairman"), paid all property taxes due, together with all interest due thereon, to Hancock County, Mississippi on an approximate 404-acre tract of land ("the Diamondhead Property"), owned by Mississippi Gaming Corporation, a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Company. The taxes had to be paid by July 31, 2017 to avoid a tax sale.


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The taxes paid, together with interest due thereon, totaled $66,133. The credit card fees incurred in paying these taxes totaled $1,495. Thus, the total amount advanced was delinquent.$67,628. The Company filed its Annual Reports pursuantChairman is selling common stock in another publicly-held company, the name of which has been disclosed to the Delinquent Filer Voluntary Compliance Program ("DFVCP"). Board of Directors, to cover the amounts billed to his credit cards.  

The Program allows PlansChairman is one of the secured parties under that have not previously been notifiedLand Deed of Trust recorded on September 26, 2014 in Hancock County, Mississippi, to secure Tranche I and Tranche II Debentures issued by the DOLCompany in 2014. Under paragraph 5 of the Land Deed of Trust, a failure to filesecured party who advances sums for taxes due on the Diamondhead Property is secured by the same Land Deed of Trust, but only at that interest rate specified in the note representing the primary indebtedness, namely 4% per annum.  

The Chairman advanced the $67,628 on condition that: (i) the advance constitute a timely annual report, to voluntarily file their delinquent reportslien with interest at 4% per annum under that Land Deed of Trust recorded September 26, 2014; (ii) he be paid additional interest of 11% per annum on the amount advanced and payowing and that the full 11% interest per annum is payable during any calendar year in which all or part of the amount advanced and owing or interest due thereon remains unpaid; (iii) this additional interest obligation be treated as a significantly reduced penalty than would have otherwise been assessed hadseparate and secured debt of the Company, been unable to take advantagebe evidenced by a separate note and to be secured with a separate and third lien to be placed on the Diamondhead Property (hereafter "the Third Lien"); (iv) the entire obligation will be treated as an advance to be paid out of any subsequent incoming financing obtained by the Company or any amounts recovered by the Company from a defendant in that collection action brought by the Company in the Circuit Court of Montgomery County, Maryland (Case No. 426962-V); and (v) he be indemnified for any losses sustained on the sale of that common stock sold to cover the credit card payments. The Chairman has identified the common stock to be sold and will provide the Company with the documentation required to document the sale of said stock and to calculate the future loss, if any, on said stock.

On July 24, 2017, the President of the Program.Company, who is a Director of the Company, agreed to advance the Company up to $20,000 for the payment of expenses. The President previously agreed to secure a $25,000 loan and interest due thereon and to secure and guarantee a $15,000 loan and interest due thereon. The President is also personally liable for certain bank-issued credit cards used by the Company electronicallyto pay expenses incurred by the Company.

The president is advancing the foregoing funds on condition that: (i) interest of 15% per annum be paid penalties prescribed underon the Program with its filingsamount advanced and owing and that the full 15% interest per annum is payable during any calendar year in which all or part of the amount advanced and owing or interest due thereon remains unpaid; (ii) the obligation in the principal amount of $4,000.


In prior reporting periods,$20,000 with interest due thereon be treated as a secured debt of the Company, accrued significant amounts in anticipation of potential penalties that could have been assessedto be evidenced by a separate note and to be secured with a separate lien to be placed on the Diamondhead Property ("the Third Lien") together with the Chairman's Third Lien, as well as a first lien to be placed on the residential lot owned by the DepartmentCompany; (iii) the Third Lien on the Diamondhead Property also include the two loans ($25,000 and $15,000) and interest due thereon and credit facilities in the maximum amount of Labor for failure$15,000; and (iv) the foregoing will be treated as advances to file the ESOP's annual reports. The Company believes it has now complied with the DFVCPbe paid out of any subsequent incoming financing obtained by filing its delinquent reports and paying the prescribed penalty due under the Program. Therefore, the Company reversedor any amounts recovered by the existing accrual of anticipated penalties and recorded incomeCompany from a defendant in that collection action brought by the Company in the amountCircuit Court of $240,050 during the nine months ended September 30, 2016.

Montgomery County, Maryland (Case No. 426962-V).  


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ITEM 2.  MANAGEMENT'SMANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND FINANCIAL RESULTS


Forward Looking Statements


This section should be read together with the consolidated financial statements and related notes thereto, for the year ended December 31, 2015,2016, attached as Exhibit 99.1 to our annual report filed on Form 10-K.


This Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q contains forward-looking statements and involves risks and uncertainties that could materially affect the Company'sCompany’s future plans, business strategy, expected results of operations, liquidity, cash flows, and business prospects. These statements include, among other things, statements regarding our ability to implement our business plan and business strategy, our ability to obtain financing to sustain the Company, our ability to finance our future development and future operations, our ability to attract key personnel, and our ability to operate profitably in the future. These forward-looking statements are based on current expectations and assumptions that are subject to risks and uncertainties, which could cause our actual results to differ materially from those reflected in the forward-looking statements. Any statements contained in this document that are not statements of historical fact may be deemed to be forward-looking statements. You can identify forward-looking statements as those that are not historical in nature, particularly those that use terminology such as "may"“may”, "will"“will”, "should"“should”, "expects"“expects”, "anticipates"“anticipates”, "contemplates"“contemplates”, "estimates"“estimates”, "believes"“believes”, "assumes", "intends"“intends”, "plans"“plans”, "projects"“projects”, "predicts"“predicts”, "potential"“potential” or "continue"“continue” or the negative of these or similar terms. In evaluating these forward-looking statements, you should consider risks and uncertainties relating to various factors, including, but not limited to, financing, licensing, construction and development, competition, legal actions, federal, state, county and/or city government actions, general financing conditions, and general economic conditions.

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The Company'sCompany’s actual results may differ significantly from results projected in the forward-looking statements. We undertake no obligation to revise or update forward-looking statements, except as required by law. Given these risks and uncertainties, readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on such forward-looking statements


statements.

Throughout this report references to "we"“we”, "our"“our”, "us"“us”, "Diamondhead“Diamondhead Casino Corporation"Corporation”, the "Company"“Company”, and similar terms refer to Diamondhead Casino Corporation and its wholly-owned subsidiaries, unless the context indicates otherwise.


Overview

The Company'sCompany’s current priority is the development of a casino resort on its Property located in Diamondhead, Mississippi. The Company'sCompany’s management, financial resources and assets will be devoted towards the development of this property. There can be no assurance that the property can be developed or, that if developed, that the project will be successful.



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Liquidity


The Company has incurred continued losses over the years and certain conditions raise substantial doubt about the Company’s ability to continue as a going concern.The Company has no operations, generates no revenues and has been dependent on various short term financingsfinancing arrangements to raise sufficient cash to satisfy the expenses it incurs. The Company is concentrating its efforts on the development of its Diamondhead, Mississippi Property. The development of the Diamondhead property is dependent on obtaining the necessary capital, through equity and/or debt financing, unilaterally, or in conjunction with one or more partners, to master plan, design, obtain permits for, construct, staff, open, and operate a casino resort. In the past, the Company has been able to sustain itself through various short term borrowing, however, at SeptemberJune 30, 2016,2017, the Company'sCompany’s cash on hand amounted to $47,100,$6,955, while current liabilities totaled $6,483,340.$9,113,892. Therefore, in order to sustain itself, it is imperative that the Company secure a source of funds to provide further working capital. There can be no assurance the Company will be able to obtain such funding.


In addition, a line of credit in the amount of $1,000,000 obtained in October 2008, was payable in November 2012. Also, convertible notes issued pursuant to two Private Placements offered in 2010, totaling $962,500 at SeptemberJune 30, 2016,2017, had become payable beginning in March 2012 and extending at various dates through June 2013. As of the date of the filing of this report, none of the aforementioned debt obligations haveor the accrued interest thereon has been satisfiedpaid and, therefore, the Company is in default ofwith respect to the repayment terms of the notes. In addition, payment ofAlso, accrued interest due on Tranche 1 and Tranche 2 Debentures issued in 2014, totaled $167,929, of which payment of $131,233 is delinquent. The Company is also in arrears with respect to payment of franchise taxes due to the approximate amountState of $57,000, was dueDelaware for the years 2015 and payable effective March 1, 2016, but remains unpaid.


2016. In addition, the Company has also been unable to pay various routine operating expenses. At June 30, 2017, the Company had current liabilities totaling $9,113,892 and only $6,955 cash on hand. The above conditions raise substantial doubt about the Company'sCompany’s ability to continue as a going concern.

Financial Results and Analysis


During the ninesix months ended SeptemberJune 30, 2016 and 2015,2017, the Company incurred net losses applicable to common stockholders, exclusive of the recording of change in the fair value of derivatives, of $631,919 and $1,574,751, respectively.$680,843. However, the Company recorded a decrease in the fair value of the derivative liability in the amount of $445,802 which decreased the net loss applicable to common stockholders to $235,041 for the six months ended June 30, 2017. During the six months ended June 30, 2016, the Company incurred net losses, exclusive of the recording of change in the fair value of derivatives, of $283,316. However, the Company recorded an increase in the fair value of the derivative liability in the amount of $218,023$190,100 which increased the net loss applicable to common stockholders to $849,942$473,416 for the ninesix months ended SeptemberJune 30, 2016. Conversely, the Company recorded a decrease in the fair value of the derivative liability in the amount of $788,511, which decreased the net loss applicable to common stockholders to $786,240 for the nine months ended September 30, 2015.

Administrative and general expenses incurred totaled $509,550$317,536 and $822,502$340,786 for the ninesix months ending SeptemberJune 30, 20162017 and 2015,2016, respectively. The table below depicts the major categories comprising these expenses:

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  Sept. 30,  Sept. 30, 
DESCRIPTION 2016  2015 
Payroll and related taxes $225,000  $375,432 
Director fees  67,500   63,750 
Professional services  83,200   106,289 
Annual meeting expenses  -   61,711 
Stock transfer and escrow fees  3,761   4,607 
Rents and insurances  52,965   67,038 
State franchise taxes and fees  5,031   5,644 
Fines and penalties  24,432   65,121 
Edgar reporting fees  5,419   15,174 
Land valuation fee  -   12,500 
Settlement fee paid to director  15,000   - 
All  other expenses  27,242   45,236 
         
Total Administrative and General Expenses  509,550  $822,502 

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June 30,

 

June 30,

DESCRIPTION

 

2017

 

2016

Payroll and Related Taxes

 

$

150,000

 

$

150,000

Director Fees

 

45,000

 

45,000

Professional Services

 

57,090

 

45,240

Settlement Fee paid to Director

 

                  -

 

15,000

Rents and Insurances

 

36,265

 

34,908

Fines and Penalties

 

9,050

 

24,432

All Other Expenses

 

20,131

 

26,206

 

 

 

 

 

Total General and Administrative Expenses

 

$

317,536

 

$

340,786

The decreaseincrease in payroll and related taxesprofessional fees for the six months ended June 30, 2017 in the amount of $150,432 for the nine months ended September 30, 2016 versus 2015$11,850 was the result of the resignation of the former Chairman, who served as President of Casino World, Inc., effective June 8, 2015. The President of the Company has received no payment for services rendered in 2016. Payroll to date in 2016 has been accrued and is unpaid.


Director fees increased $3,750 due to the addition of Directors.

Administrativelegal fees and general expenses for the nine months ended September 30, 2015 were impacted by expenses associated with an annual meeting invarious on-going litigation.

Expense associated with fines and penalties decreased $15,382 from the amount of $61,711 and a land valuation fee inprior year. The decrease is attributable to the amount of $12,500. No comparable expenses were incurred in those categoriesCompany successfully completing its previously delinquent filings for the Company’s Employee Stock Ownership Plan for the years 2010 through 2014 during the first nine monthssecond quarter of 2016. In addition, in the first nine months of 2015, the Company incurred significant professional fees in connection with various lawsuits, the filing of a registration statement, and an annual meeting of stockholders. In 2016, the Company incurred significantly lower costs for professional fees.


Other Income and Expense


The net loss, exclusive of recording the change in the derivative liability,

Interest expense incurred totaled $221,502 and $199,980 for the ninesix months ended SeptemberJune 30, 2017 and 2016, respectively, an increase of $21,522. The increase in 2017 is primarily attributable to the impact of accrued interest on unpaid wages which continue to accrue quarterly.

The results for the period ended June 30, 2016 was significantly lower thanbenefited from the first nine monthssettlement of the prior year due to the two following, nonrecurring items, which occurred during that period of time.


The Company settled certain litigation in the second quarter of 2016, which resulted in net proceeds to the Company of $150,000.  In addition, the Company filed previously delinquent filings associated with its Employee Stock Ownership Plan for the years ended December 31, 2010 through 2014 with the Department of Labor ("DOL"(“DOL”). In the absence of the filings, the Company could have been subjected to extensive penalties associated with those delinquencies and had accrued a provision for that possibility in prior financial statements. The Company believesbelieved it has nowhad complied with the DOL's Delinquent Filer Voluntary Compliance Program and, therefore, recaptured $240,050 of previously-accrued expense related to this matter.

Interest expense incurred totaled $305,122 and $264,563 for the nine months ended September 30, 2016 and 2015, respectively, an increase of $40,559. The increase in 2016 is primarily attributable to the impact of accrued interest on the Second Tranche Debentures which, under the terms of these Debentures, only began accruing interest on June 29, 2015, coupled with interest expense associated with the 8% notes payable borrowedmatter in the first and second quarter of 2016, which accrued a full year of interest at their inception.
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2016.

Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements


Management Agreement


On June 19, 1993, two subsidiaries of the Company, Casino World Inc. and Mississippi Gaming Corporation, entered into a Management Agreement with Casinos Austria Maritime Corporation ("CAMC"(“CAMC”). Subject to certain conditions, under the Management Agreement, CAMC would operate, on an exclusive basis, all of the Company'sCompany’s proposed dockside gaming casinos in the State of Mississippi, including any operation fifty percent (50%) or more of which is owned by the Company or its affiliates. Unless terminated earlier pursuant to the provisions of the Agreement, the Agreement terminates five years from the first day of actual Mississippi gaming operations and provides for the payment of an annual operational term management fee of 1.2% of all gross gaming revenues between zero and $100,000,000; plus 0.75% of gross gaming revenue between $100,000,000 and $140,000,000; plus 0.5% of gross gaming revenue above $140,000,000; plus two percent of the net gaming revenue between zero and $25,000,000; plus three percent of the net gaming revenue above twenty-five million dollars $25,000,000.  The Company believes this Agreement is no longer in effect. However, there can be no assurance that CAMC will not attempt to maintain otherwise which would lead to litigation.



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There are no other off-balance sheet arrangements that have, or are reasonably likely to have, a current or future effect on our financial condition, changes in financial condition, revenues and expenses, results of operations, liquidity, capital expenditures, or capital resources, that are material to our stockholders.


Critical Accounting Policies


Estimates


The preparation of unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities, the disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates.


Fair Value Measurements


The Company follows the provisions of ASC Topic 820 "Fair“Fair Value Measurements"Measurements” for financial assets and liabilities. This standard defines fair value, provides guidance for measuring fair value and requires certain disclosures. The standard discusses valuation techniques, such as the market approach (comparable market prices), the income approach (present value of future income or cash flow), and the cost approach (cost to replace the service capacity of an asset or replacement cost). The standard utilizes a fair value hierarchy that prioritizes the inputs to valuation techniques used to measure fair value into three broad levels. The following is a brief description of those three levels:


Level 1: Observable inputs such as quoted prices (unadjusted) in active markets for identical assets or liabilities.


Level 2: Input other than quoted prices that are observable for the asset or liability, either directly or indirectly. These include quoted prices for similar assets or liabilities in active markets and quoted prices for identical or similar assets or liabilities in markets that are not active.


Level 3: Unobservable input that reflects management'smanagement’s own assumptions.

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The table listed below provides a reconciliation of the beginning and ending net balances for the derivative liability measured at fair value using significant unobservable inputs (Level 3) at SeptemberJune 30, 20162017 and December 31, 2015:

  September 30,  December 31, 
  2016  2015 
       
Beginning balance $1,704,570  $3,754,233 
         
Total decrease in unrealized appreciation        
   (depreciation) included in net assets  218,023   (2,049,663)
         
Ending balance $1,922,593  $1,704,570 

2016:

 

June 30,

2017

December 31,

2016

 

 

 

Tranche 1

    $       876,685

$   1,008,068

Tranche 2

             707,802

      1,022,221

 

 

 

Derivative Liability

   $    1,584,487

 $  2,030,289

Sensitivity Analysis to Changes in Level 3 Assumptions


Significant inputs include the dates when required conditions are expected to be met under the conversion terms of the debentures, the underlying market cap due to borrowings and losses and discount for lack of marketability while the stock was delisted and reversed when the Company's stock became publicly listed again on or about October 26, 2015. In addition, use of different ranges of bond discount rates and changes in historical volatility rates would also result in a higher or lower fair value.



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Current assets and current liabilities are financial instruments and management believes that their carrying amounts are reasonable estimates of their fair values due to their short term nature.


The convertible debentures and derivative liability approximate fair value based on Level 3 inputs.


Long-Lived Assets


The Company reviews long-lived assets whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying value of an asset may not be recoverable. Recoverability of long‑livedlonglived assets is measured by comparing the carrying amount of the assets to the estimated undiscounted future cash flows projected to be generated by the assets. If such assets are considered impaired, the impairment to be recognized is measured by the amount the carrying value exceeds the fair value of such assets determined by appraisal, discounted cash flow projections, or other means. No impairment existed at SeptemberJune 30, 2016.


2017.

Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosure about Market Risk


The Company currently is not subject to any trading or non-trading market risk-sensitive instruments. The note payable and the long-term debt listed on the Company'sCompany’s balance sheet are at fixed interest rates and, therefore, are not market risk-sensitive.


Item 4. Controls and Procedures

Disclosure Controls and Procedures

In connection with the preparation of this quarterly report on Form 10-Q, our management, with the participation of ourChief Executive Officer, who also serves as Chief Financial Officer,carried out an evaluation of the effectiveness of the design and operation of our disclosure controls and procedures as of SeptemberJune 30, 2016.2017. Disclosure controls and procedures, as defined in Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e) under the Exchange Act, are controls and other procedures that are designed to ensure that the information that we are required to disclose 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 SEC'sSEC’s Rules and Forms, and that such information is accumulated and communicated to our management, including our Chief Executive Officer/Chief Financial Officer, as appropriate, to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure. Based on the results of this evaluation, the Chief Executive Officer/Chief Financial Officer concluded that our disclosure controls and procedures were effective at the reasonable assurance level as of SeptemberJune 30, 2016.

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2017.

Changes in Internal Control Over Financial Reporting


There were no changes in our internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f) promulgated under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended) during the quarter ended SeptemberJune 30, 20162017 that are expected to materially affect, or are  reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting.



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PART II:   OTHER INFORMATION


Item 1.  Legal Proceedings


College Health & Investment, L.P. v. Diamondhead Casino Corporation (Delaware Superior Court)(C.A. No. N15C-01-119-WCC)


On January 15, 2015, the plaintiff, a beneficial owner of in excess of 5% of the common stock of the Company, filed suit for breach of a Promissory Note issued March 25, 2010, in the principle amount of $150,000, with interest payable at 12% per annum, with a maturity date of March 25, 2012. Plaintiff seeks payment of principle of $150,000, interest due through December 31, 2014 in the amount of $45,000, and interest due of 12% per annum from December 31, 2014 until entry of judgment. The Note, as well as the accrued interest thereon, are shown as current liabilities on the Company'sCompany’s current balance sheet at December 31, 2015.sheet. On January 22, 2015, the defendant forwarded a Notice of Conversion to plaintiff, exercising the Borrower's right to convert the principal and any interest due on the Note into common stock. On February 11, 2015, the Company moved to dismiss the complaint as moot. The plaintiff filed an opposition to the motion to dismiss alleging that the Note was convertible only prior to its maturity date. On July 2, 2015, the Court agreed with the Plaintiff and denied the Company's motion to dismiss. On July 16, 2015, the Company filed an Answer and Grounds of Defense.  On August 18, 2015, the Company filed a Suggestion of Bankruptcy and Automatic Stay. The matter was stayed pendingdue to the below-referenced bankruptcy action (Case No. 15-11647) which has now concluded.


On July 7, 2017, the Court notified counsel for the parties that if no proceedings were taken within the next thirty  days, that this action would be dismissed by the Court for want of prosecution. On August 4, 2017, the plaintiff filed a Motion for Summary Judgement.

College Health & Investment, L.P. v. Diamondhead Casino Corporation (In the Court of Chancery of the State of Delaware (C.A. No. 10663-CB)


On February 13, 2015, the plaintiff, a beneficial owner of in excess of 5% of the common stock of the Company, filed a Verified Complaint Pursuant to 8 Del.C.§211(c), with a Verification signed by the plaintiff's General Partner, Samuel I. Burstyn, seeking an order compelling the Company to hold an annual meeting. The Company agreed to entry of an Order setting  a new date for an annual meeting of June 8, 2015, a Record Date of April 24, 2015, and to clarify that there is no advance notice requirement for the submission of stockholder proposals at the Company's annual stockholders' meetings. The plaintiff sought costs and expenses, including attorneys' fees. On or about July 7, 2015, the Plaintiff filed a Motion for an Award of Attorneys' Fees and Reimbursement of Expenses in the total amount of $150,000 for both this case and the following case.  The Company filed an opposition to this motion. On August 18, 2015, the Company filed a Suggestion of Bankruptcy and Automatic Stay. The matter was stayed pendingdue to the below-referenced bankruptcy action (Case(Case No. 15-11647) which has now concluded.

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No further activity has occurred in this case.



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College Health & Investment, L.P. v. Edson R. Arneault, Deborah A. Vitale, Gregory A. Harrison, Martin Blount and Benjamin Harrell(In the Court of Chancery of the State of Delaware)(C.A. No. 10793-CB)


On March 14, 2015, the plaintiff, a beneficial owner of in excess of 5% of the common stock of the Company, filed a Verified Complaint, with a Verification signed by the plaintiff's General Partner, Samuel I. Burstyn. In Count I, the plaintiff alleges that the defendants breached their fiduciary duty of disclosure. In Count II, the plaintiff alleges that defendants breached their fiduciary duties of loyalty and care. The plaintiff sought injunctive relief, but no monetary damages other than attorney'sattorney’s fees. The defendants believe that plaintiff's claims are without merit and intend to vigorously defend this lawsuit.  In addition, on or about July 30, 2015, the defendant directors filed Defendants' Answer and Verified Counterclaims for defamation, breach of fiduciary duty and aiding and abetting a breach of fiduciary duty.

On August 19, 2015, the plaintiff filed a Motion to Dismiss the Counterclaims. As noted above, on or about July 7, 2015, the Plaintiff filed a Motion for an Award of Attorneys' Fees and Reimbursement of Expenses in the total amount of $150,000 in this case and the above-referenced case.  On or about August 26, 2015, the defendants filed an Opposition to Plaintiff's Motion for an Award of Fees and Reimbursement of Expenses.  On September 25, 2015, the parties entered into a Stipulation and [Proposed] Order Staying Litigation pending the below-referenced bankruptcy action (Case No. 15-11647) which has now concluded.


concluded. No further activity has occurred in this case.

In re Diamondhead Casino Corporation (United States Bankruptcy Court)(District of Delaware)(Case No. 15-11647-LSS)


On August 6, 2015, an Involuntary Petition was filed in the United States Bankruptcy Court by three promissory note holders under title 11, United States Code, requesting an order for relief under chapter 7 of the Bankruptcy Code. The three creditors listed combined claims of $150,000 in principal, plus interest due on certain promissory notes. On August 28, 2015, the Company filed a Motion to Dismiss the Involuntary Petition or, in the Alternative, to Convert the Case to Chapter 11 (the "Motion to Dismiss"). The Company maintained that the Petition was filed in bad faith by supporters of the dissident slate which lost the proxy contest that was decided by the stockholders on June 8, 2015 and that it was filed in retaliation for the Company's refusal, following the stockholders' vote, to place several of the losing dissident's nominees on the Board of Directors. On September 11, 15 and 17, 2015, three additional promissory note holders filed Joinders to the Involuntary Petition listing additional combined claims of $237,500 plus interest. The Company does not recognize one of the joining petitioners as a bona fide creditor of the Company.  On September 17, 2015, the six Petitioners, who were represented by the same attorneys, filed an Objection to the Company's Motion to Dismiss. On September 18, 2015, the six Petitioners filed an Emergency Motion for Entry of an Order Directing the Appointment of (I) an Interim Chapter 7 Trustee, or (II) alternatively, a Chapter 11 Trustee Should the Involuntary Case be converted (the "Emergency Motion").  The Court held an evidentiary hearing on the Emergency Motion in October 2015. On November 13, 2015, the Court denied the Petitioners' Emergency Motion as it related to the request for an interim Chapter 7 trustee. On January 15, 2016, the Court held an evidentiary hearing on the Company's Motion to Dismiss the Involuntary Petitions. The parties filed briefs in support of and in opposition to the motion.



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On June 7, 2016, the Court entered an Order granting the Company's Motion to Dismiss the Involuntary Petitions. In its accompanying Opinion, the Court found, in part, that based on the totality of the circumstances, the Creditors' primary concern in filing the involuntary petition was to effect a change in management to benefit their investments as stockholders, which was not a proper purpose for filing an involuntary bankruptcy petition. On June 30, 2016, the Company filed a Motion for an Award of Fees and Expenses and Punitive Damages. On August 11, 2016, the Petitioning Creditors filed an Opposition to the Company's Motion for an Award of Fees and Expenses and Punitive Damages. On August 31, 2016, the Court entered an Order awarding judgment to the Company for attorneys'attorneys’ fees and expenses against the Petitioners, jointly and severally, in the amount of $54,886. On September 1, 2016, the Court filed an Amended Order in which it further stated that the amounts awarded were not subject to any setoff against amounts owed by the Company to the Petitioners. The Company has filed a collection action against the Petitioners have failed, to date, to paycollect the attorneys' fees and expenses incurred in defending this action. In the first quarter of 2017, the Company any amounts due pursuant to this Amended Order.

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collected $20,000 from one petitioner in connection with the collection action.

Edson R. Arneault, Kathleen Devlin and James Devlin, J. Steven Emerson, Emerson Partners, J. Steven Emerson Roth IRA, Steven Rothstein, and Barry Stark and Irene Stark v. Diamondhead Casino Corporation (In the United States District Court for the District of Delaware (C.A. No. 1:16-cv-00989-UNA)


On October 25, 2016,the above-named Debenture holdersfileda Complaint against the Company in the United States District Court for the District of Delawarefor monies due and owing pursuant to certain Collateralized Convertible Senior Debentures issued on March 31, 2014 and December 31, 20142014. The plaintiffs are seeking $1.4 million,plus interest from January 1, 2015,together with costs and fees.  The Company was served with the Complaint on October 31, 2016. The Company's Answer and responsive pleadings are dueOn November 21, 2016.


2016, the Company filed a motion to dismiss for lack of subject matter jurisdiction due to failure to plead diversity. On February 21, 2017, the plaintiffs filed a motion for leave to amend their complaint based upon declarations of citizenship previously filed with the court.

Item 1A.  Risk Factors


As a smaller reporting company, information under this item is not required to be presented.


Item 2. Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds


None.


Item 3. Default Upon Senior Securities


The Company is in arrears on the payment of dividends due on its three series of preferred stock currently issued and outstanding. The Company has not paid dividends due in the first ninesix months of 20162017 in the amount of i) $22,500$15,000 on its Series S preferred stock; ii) $22,500$15,000 on its Series S-NR preferred stock; and iii) $31,200$20,800 on its Series S-PIK preferred stock. The table below summarizes total preferred stock dividends in arrears at SeptemberJune 30, 2016.


  Total Amount 
Description In Arrears 
    
Series S $157,500 
Series S-NR  157,500 
Series S-PIK  218,400 
     
   Total In Arrears $533,400 

2017.

 

 

Total Amount

Description

 

In Arrears

 

 

 

Series S

$

180,000

Series S-NR

 

180,000

Series S-PIK

 

249,600

 

 

 

  Total In Arrears

$

609,600


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Item 4.  Mine Safety Disclosures


Not Applicable.


Item 5.   Other Information


None.


Item 6.  Exhibits


Exhibits 31.1 and 31.2


Attached to this report is the certification of the Chief Executive Officer/Chief Financial Officer of the Company pursuant to Rule 13a-14 and Rule15d-14.

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Exhibits 32.1 and 32.2


Attached to this report is the certification of  the Chief Executive Officer/Chief Financial Officer of the Company as required by 18 U.S.C. Section 1350.

101.INS

XBRL Instance Document

101.SHC

XBRL Taxonomy Extension Schema Document

101.CAL

XBRL Taxonomy Extension Calculation Linkbase Document

101.DEF

XBRL Taxonomy Extension Definition Linkbase Document

101.LAB

XBRL Taxonomy Extension Label Linkbase Document

101.PRE

XBRL Taxonomy Extension Presentation Linkbase Document

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SIGNATURES


In accordance with Section 13 or 15(d) of the Exchange Act, the Registrant has caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, hereunto duly authorized.


DIAMONDHEAD CASINO CORPORATION

DATE: August 14, 2017

DIAMONDHEAD CASINO CORPORATION

/s/ DEBORAH A. VITALE

DATE: November 7, 2016/s/

By: Deborah A. Vitale

By:Deborah A. Vitale

Chief Executive Officer



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