UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
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FORM 10-K
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(Mark One)
þ | ANNUAL REPORT UNDER SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934. |
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For the Fiscal Year Ended June 30, 2011 |
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o | TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934. |
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Commission File No. 333-44315
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ROTATE BLACK, INC.
(Exact name of small business issuer as specified in its charter)
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NEVADA | | 75-3225181 |
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization) | | (I.R.S. Employer Identification Number) |
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932 Spring Street Petoskey, Michigan | | 49770 |
(Address of principal executive offices) | | (Zip Code) |
(231) 347-0777
(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)
Securities registered under Section 12 (b) of the Exchange Act: |
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Title of Each Class of Securities to be Registered | | Name of Each Exchange on Which Registered |
Common Stock, par value $.001 per share | | none (listed on OTC Bulletin Board) |
Securities registered under Section 12 (g) of the Exchange Act:
None
Indicate by check mark if the registrant is a well-known seasoned issuer, as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act. Yes o No þ |
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Indicate by check mark if the registrant is not required to file reports pursuant to Section 13 or Section 15(d) of the Act. Yes o No þ |
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Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days. Yes o No þ |
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Indicate by check mark if disclosure of delinquent filers pursuant to Item 405 of Regulation S-K is not contained herein, and will not be contained, to the best of registrant’s knowledge, in definitive proxy or information statements incorporated by reference in Part III of this 10-K or any amendments to this Form 10-K. x |
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 the definition of “large accelerated filer”, “accelerated filer” and “smaller reporting company” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act. (Check one): |
Large accelerated filer | o | Accelerated filer | o |
Non-accelerated filer | o | Smaller reporting company | þ |
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 No þ Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act). Yes o No þ |
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As of December 31, 2010. The end of registrant’s second fiscal quarter, the aggregate market value of the common stock held by non-affiliates of the registrant was approximately $833,008 (assuming, for this purpose, that executive officers, directors and holders of 10% or more of the common stock are affiliates), based on the closing price of the registrant’s common stock as reported on the Over-the-Counter Bulletin Board on December 30, 2010. |
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At July 15, 2012 34,888,896 shares of the registrant’s common stock (par value of $0.001) were outstanding. |
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DOCUMENTS INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE |
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No documents are incorporated by reference into this Report except those Exhibits so incorporated as set forth in the Exhibit index. |
ROTATE BLACK, INC.
FORM 10-K
TABLE OF CONTENTS
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PART I | |
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ITEM 1 | Business | | | 1 | |
ITEM 1A | Risk Factors | | | 12 | |
ITEM 1B | Unresolved Staff Comments | | | 20 | |
ITEM 2 | Properties | | | 20 | |
ITEM 3 | Legal Proceedings | | | 21 | |
ITEM 4 | Mine Safety Disclosures | | | 21 | |
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PART II | |
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ITEM 5 | Market for Registrant’s Common Equity, Related Stockholder Matters and Issuer Purchases of Equity Securities | | | 22 | |
ITEM 6 | Selected Financial Data | | | 26 | |
ITEM 7 | Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations | | | 26 | |
ITEM 7A | Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk | | | 33 | |
ITEM 8 | Financial Statements and Supplementary Data | | | 33 | |
ITEM 9 | Changes in and Disagreements With Accountants on Accounting and Financial Disclosure | | | 33 | |
ITEM 9A | Controls and Procedures | | | 34 | |
ITEM 9B | Other Information | | | 35 | |
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PART III | |
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ITEM 10 | Directors, Executive Officers and Corporate Governance | | | 36 | |
ITEM 11 | Executive Compensation | | | 39 | |
ITEM 12 | Security Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners and Management and Related Stockholder Matters | | | 43 | |
ITEM 13 | Certain Relationships and Related Transactions, and Director Independence | | | 45 | |
ITEM 14 | Principal Accountant Fees and Services | | | 45 | |
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PART IV | |
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ITEM 15 | Exhibits and Financial Statement Schedules | | | 47 | |
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SIGNATURES | | | 50 | |
EXPLANATORY NOTE:
This annual report of Rotate Black, Inc. for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2011, filed on Form 10-K, contains disclosure (including disclosure with respect to Financial Statements, Financial Condition and Results of Operations) that may be applicable to the fiscal year ended June 30, 2010, and the quarterly periods ending September 30, 2010, December 31, 2010, and March 31, 2011 and, in such respects, supersedes such prior disclosure. The Company does not intend to amend such earlier filings with regard to such prior disclosure and, accordingly, you no longer may rely upon such earlier disclosure.
Rotate Black, Inc. is not obligated at this time to file periodic reports under Section 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”). However, it is a voluntary filer of such Exchange Act reports and is evaluating the benefit to it and its stockholders of filing a Form 8-A to register its common stock pursuant to Section 12(g) of the Exchange Act and, thereby undertake to file such Exchange Act reports and to comply with Section 16 of the Exchange Act.
PART I
FORWARD LOOKING STATEMENTS
This report contains forward-looking statements that involve risks and uncertainties. These forward-looking statements are based on our management’s beliefs and assumptions and on information currently available to our management. Any such forward-looking statements would be contained principally in “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations” and “Risk Factors.” Forward-looking statements include information concerning our possible or assumed future results of operations, business strategies, financing plans, competitive position, industry environment, potential growth opportunities and the effects of regulation. Forward-looking statements include all statements that are not historical facts and can be identified by terms such as “anticipates,” “believes,” “could,” “estimates,” “expects,” “hopes,” “intends,” “may,” “plans,” “potential,” “predicts,” “projects,” “should,” “will,” “would” or similar expressions.
Forward-looking statements involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors which may cause our actual results, performance or achievements to be materially different from any future results, performance or achievements expressed or implied by the forward-looking statements. We discuss many of these risks in greater detail in “Risk Factors.” Given these uncertainties, you should not place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements. Also, forward-looking statements represent our management’s beliefs and assumptions only as of the date of this report. You should read this report and the documents that we reference in this report and have filed as exhibits to the report completely and with the understanding that our actual future results may be materially different from what we expect. Except as required by law, we assume no obligation to update these forward-looking statements publicly, or to update the reasons actual results could differ materially from those anticipated in these forward-looking statements, even if new information becomes available in the future.
ITEM 1: BUSINESS
GENERAL OVERVIEW OF BUSINESS
Rotate Black, Inc. (the Company), was incorporated in Nevada on August 2, 2006, to be the successor by merger of BevSystems International, Inc. and BevSystems International Ltd. (“BevSystems”). On August 15, 2008, the Company commenced operations and all activity prior thereto has been charged to operations. Presently, the Company develops, operates and manages casino resorts.
The Company’s primary focus is the management of a casino resort in Gulfport, Mississippi (the “Gulfport Project”) under the Gulfport Project Management Agreement (Note 6) with the Company’s affiliate, Rotate Black MS, LLC (RBMS), a Mississippi limited liability company.
On May 28, 2010, the Company, Rotate Black, LLC (“RBL”), an entity under common control with the company, and an officer of the Company formed RBMS (Note 7) to own, develop and manage the operations of a dockside vessel-based casino in Gulfport, Mississippi. The initial strategy was to secure an existing gaming vessel, move the vessel to the Company’s Gulfport site, and build land assets on that site to support the gaming vessel. Subsequently, the strategy was changed to developing an entirely land-based casino.
The Gulfport Project is being developed on approximately nine-and-a-half acres of the last gaming-eligible sites in Gulfport, Mississippi. The Gulfport Project is adjacent to the $625+ million redevelopment of the Marina, Port and downtown Gulfport areas.
Gulfport, the second largest city in Mississippi, is approximately 12 miles west of Biloxi. The Gulfport Project is expected to open in the fall of 2013 following the completion of a twelve-month development period. Upon completion, the casino will feature 1,188 slot machines and 26 table games. The Gulfport Project’s non-gaming amenities will include a four-star 205 room hotel, pool, spa, cabanas, steakhouse, buffet, snack bar and two feature bars.
The Company believes that various factors will drive the success of the Gulfport Project and its competitive position including favorable population demographics in the regional area, an established and stable existing gaming market, easy accessibility, and location as part of the renewed Gulfport Marina and Port areas.
The Gulfport Project will be located approximately 65 miles northeast from New Orleans, Louisiana; 70 miles south of Hattiesburg, Mississippi; 65 miles southwest from Mobile, Alabama; and, 105 miles from Pensacola, Florida. In total, the approximately five million people living within 150 miles generate approximately 17 million visits to the Gulf Coast market each year.
In addition, the project site is just south of downtown Gulfport, four miles from the Gulfport-Biloxi International Airport and adjacent to Mississippi’s third busiest intersections with an estimated 34,000 cars passing by daily.
Catskills Gaming Project
In October 2008, the Company acquired 75% of the outstanding common stock of Rotate Black Gaming, Inc., (“Gaming”), from RBL. Gaming was under contract to develop and manage a world-class destination casino resort in Sullivan County, New York. Gaming acquired the property and completed all design layouts (Note 9).
Pursuant to the RBL acquisition agreement, the Company acquired a seventy five percent (75%) ownership in RBL’s wholly owned affiliate Gaming, a Nevada corporation. In accordance with a December 2009 Executive Order issued by the President of the Seneca Nation of Indians (Nation), Gaming was the Presidential Representative to pursue the development of a Class III world-class casino resort tentatively scheduled to be named “the Seneca Catskills Resort and Casino” consistent with the terms of Development and Management Agreements previously entered into with the Nation. Gaming has completed the overall plans for the three phased development, acquired property and transferred the property to the Nation.
On July 1, 2010, the Company entered into an agreement with Catskill Gaming and Development, LLC (“Catskill”), pursuant to which the Company and its affiliate RBL, agreed to sell to Catskill shares of stock constituting 100% of the ownership of Gaming, for aggregate consideration of $21 million in cash (as amended, the “Agreement”). According to the Agreement, the cash consideration is $15,000 paid at closing and the balance to be paid in installments as follows:
a. | $2 million on or before the first anniversary of the date of the opening for business to the public of a gaming facility under a management agreement between Catskills, as manager, and the Seneca Nation of Indians, in or near the Counties of Ulster and Sullivan in the State of New York (the “Opening Date”); |
b. | $2 million on the second anniversary; |
c. | $3.4 million on the third anniversary; |
d. | $3.4 million on the fourth anniversary; |
e. | $3.4 million on the fifth anniversary; |
f. | $3.4 million on the sixth anniversary; and |
g. | $3.4 million on the seventh anniversary. |
In connection with the transaction, Catskill has agreed to assume indebtedness of approximately $6.3 million.
On July 7, 2010, the company received $15,000 upon closing and, given the long-term nature and political processes involved with obtaining an gaming eligible site in New York State, the Company cannot predict the timing of and the potential for the balance of the income from this transaction.
Gulfport Project
On February 2, 2010, Rotate Black, Inc. entered into a purchase agreement with the Chapter 11 Trustee of Cruise Holding II, LLC to purchase the gaming vessel “The Big Easy” for $3,250,000, as amended. Pursuant to the Purchase Agreement, the Company paid a deposit of $125,000 and issued a note in the amount of $125,000, which was personally guaranteed by the Company’s Chief Executive Officer, John Paulsen. The Purchase Agreement provides for a closing no later than March 15, 2010, subject to a single extension of no more than 30 days, at the election of the Company upon a payment to the Trustee of an additional cash deposit of $50,000. The Purchase Agreement also provides that the $250,000 deposit shall be forfeited as liquidated damages in the event that the Company defaults, breaches the terms of the offer, or breaches the terms of any sale order that may be entered by the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of Florida.
On February 8, 2010, the US Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of Florida approved the Private Sale of the M/V Big Easy free and clear of liens, claims and encumbrances to us. The Court ordered that any party in interest objecting to the sale order may file a motion for reconsideration within ten calendar days, so long as the objecting party enters into a binding Asset Purchase Agreement with the Trustee at a cost higher than $3,525,000 and tenders a cash deposit in the amount of $525,000. Then if the Court agrees to vacate the Company’s sale order, Rotate Black would be entitled to receive a break-up fee of $250,000 and a refund of its cash deposit along with the cancellation of the promissory note and personal guaranty. At the time of this filing no one had objected to the Court’s approved sale order.
On June 10, 2010, the Company entered into an Offer to Purchase and Sales Agreement (the “Purchase Agreement”) with the seller of The Big Easy, Cruise Holdings II, LLC (“Seller”). Pursuant to the Purchase Agreement, the Company purchased The Big Easy, a gaming vessel for an aggregate purchase price of $4,264,500, payable: (a) by issuance of a secured note payable to the seller of $2,975,000 (the Secured Note), (b) issuance of an unsecured note payable to the seller of $600,000 (Unsecured Note), fees of 414,500 and cash of $275,000. The gaming vessel collateralizes the Secured Note and both notes are guaranteed by an officer of the Company. The Secured Note is payable on June 11, 2011 and bears interest at 14.5%, per annum, payable $35,000, per month, commencing June 11, 2010. The Unsecured Note bears interest at 14.5%, per annum, and is payable monthly, in an amount equal to 2% of the monthly gross gaming revenue generated from operations, as defined, until June 2012 when all principal and interest are due. As of September 17, 2010, both notes are in deferment and the interest rate was increased to 20%, per annum by agreement of the parties (See Note 8).
On October 21, 2010, RBMS, as Lessee, entered into a Ninety-Nine (99) year ground lease with Lessors. The Private Lease provides RBMS with approximately five (5) acres of land in Gulfport, Mississippi located in the Bert Jones Yacht Basin. These five (5) acres of land coupled with approximately four and half (4.5) acres of adjacent and contiguous land being provided pursuant to the ground lease with the Gulfport Redevelopment Commission (discussed in detail below) allows RBMS to control more than the minimum seven (7) acres of contiguous land required to have a gaming eligible site in Gulfport, Mississippi.
The term of the Private Lease commenced as of October 20, 2010 and terminates at 11:59 p.m. October 19, 2109. Pursuant to the terms of the Private Lease, RBMS will pay monthly rent equal to $20,000 (the “Preliminary Rent ”) until the earlier of: (1) 11.59 p.m. on the last day of the ninth (9th) month following the Effective Date; or (ii) the date RBMS commences its initial temporary gaming operations on the leased premises. The Preliminary Rent accrues and RBMS is under no obligation to make any Preliminary Rent Payments until the earlier of: (i) the date RBMS commences any construction on the leased premises; or (ii) February 1, 2011. If RBMS does not receive an approval to proceed with the development of a casino on the leased premises from the Mississippi Gaming Commission on or prior to March 1, 2011, then the Private Lease is immediately terminable.
Upon the expiration of the Preliminary Term, the primary term (the “ Primary Term ”) of the Private Lease commences. The rent payable during the primary term is a percentage rent with a minimum rent guarantee. The percentage rent is equal to four percent (4%) of the gross gaming revenues (as defined in the Private Lease). The minimum rent guarantee is $50,000 per month for the first (1st) six (6) months of the Primary Term; $75,000 per month beginning on the first (1st) day of the seventh (7th) month of the Primary Term; and $110,000 per month beginning the first (1st) day of the seventh (7th) month following the commencement of gaming operations at the permanent gaming facility, with an annual consumer price index adjustment of the minimum rent on the annual anniversary of the minimum rent reaching $110,000. Permanent gaming facility means the land-based gaming facility developed by RBMS subsequent to the initial gaming operations.
On October 22, 2010, RBMS, as Lessee, entered into a Fifty-Nine (59) year ground lease with GRC. The lease is dated October 20, 1010 and effective as of October 28, 2010 (the “GRC Lease Effective Date ”). The GRC lease provides RBMS with approximately four and a half (4.5) acres of land adjacent and contiguous to the land leased under the Private Lease.
The term of the GRC Lease commences as of the Effective Date and terminates at 11:59 p.m. on October 31, 2069. Pursuant to the terms of the GRC Lease, RBMS will pay an initial base rent of $50,000 to the GRC upon commencement of construction of the initial gaming operations. After commencement of the gaming operations, the rent payable to the GRC is a percentage rent with a minimum rent guarantee. The percentage rent is equal to one percent (1%) of the gross gaming revenues (as defined in the GRC Lease). The minimum rent guarantee is $600,000 per annum. For the first lease year, RBMS shall be entitled to a $50,000 credit. Beginning with the sixth (6th) lease year, there is an annual 2% minimum rent guarantee increase. After the earlier of: (i) commencement of the permanent land-based casino or (ii) October 15, 2015, the GRC is entitled to additional rent in an amount equal to 25 bps of Adjusted EBITDA (as defined in the GRC Lease) generated by RBMS on the entire 9.5 acre parcel. This additional rent shall increase by 25 bps each lease year for the three immediately subsequent lease years. In the event Adjusted EBITDA exceeds $75 million in any lease year, RBMS shall pay the GRC an additional 25 bps of the amount of Adjusted EBITDA in excess of $75 million.
In May of 2011 RBMS informed Gaming that it would move forward with the financing of the Gulfport transaction solely on the basis that the casino resort be land based. Given this decision it was decided that the vessel should be sold at a public auction to mitigate vessel cost and the Company entered into negotiations with the trustee to extinguish the notes through a conversion into equity, which negotiations remain ongoing.
On April 19, 2012, the Mississippi Gaming Commission (the "Commission") granted to RBMS approval as a legal gaming site for RBMS’s approximately nine and a half (9.5) acre site located at the Bert Jones Yacht Basin in Gulfport Mississippi.
Based upon feedback from the Commission, RBMS modified its plans for the first phase construction of its gaming project proposed for the site. Modifications included the increase of the hotel size to 205 rooms, addition of pool, spa and cabanas and increased the gaming floor to offer 1,188 slots and 26 table games. RBMS is seeking to obtain the Commission's approval to proceed with development of the project.
Edmonton Project Management Agreement
On January 11, 2011, the Company, through an officer of the Company, entered into a management agreement (Agreement), whereby a newly to-be-formed wholly-owned subsidiary of the Company would act as manager, with the Bear Hills Charitable Foundation, Bear Hills Casino Inc., the Louis Bull Tribe and 677626 Alberta Ltd. (Tribe Companies) for a proposed casino and entertainment destination on the Louis Bull Indian Reserve, near Edmonton, Canada. The term of the Agreement commences on the date the Tribe Companies receive a license for the proposed casino and all related necessary approvals from the Alberta Gaming and Liquor Commission and then shall continue for the greater of twenty years or until all monies advanced by the Company to the Tribe Companies relating directly or indirectly to the casino project are repaid or for such other term agreed.
The Company, as manager, will be entitled to receive thirty percent of the revenues distributed to the Tribe Companies from the operations of the slot revenue and live games. In addition, the Company is entitled to thirty percent of all profits from any other businesses or activities on the property provided by Tribe Companies and thirty of all profits on any amenities or services supporting or related directly or indirectly to the casino. As of June 30, 2011, the project is awaiting direction from Alberta Liquor and Gaming.
Okahoma Native American Tribe Casino Management
In December 2011, the Company formed a wholly-owned subsidiary, Rotate Black OK, LLC (“OKL”) and through the subsidiary, entered into a consulting agreement with an Oklahoma Native American Tribe in December 2011. The purpose of this consulting agreement is to provide to the Tribe best practices related to two of its casinos in Oklahoma. The Company intends to leverage the success of this engagement to generate additional Native American gaming consulting agreements.
SlotOne, Inc.
In December 2011, the Company formed a wholly-owned subsidiary, SlotOne, Inc., to provide slot machines on a participation basis in certain casino locations where the replacement of old equipment can enhance earnings for the gaming location and Rotate Black, Inc.
Gaming and Other Developments Terminated or On Hold
Dayton. On July 9, 2009, the Company entered into a cancelable development agreement with RBL associated with Schaller Development’s “Traditions Casino Resort” to be developed and located in Dayton, Nevada. Pursuant to Rotate Black’s current negotiations with Schaller Development (“Schaller”) Rotate Black would contribute $5.0 million of working capital into a newly formed subsidiary, Rotate Black Dayton, Inc., upon Schaller’s contribution of $6.5 million of land and carrying all approvals and entitlements for gaming. The purchase price of Dayton of $219,154 was allocated to deferred expenses and included the predevelopment expenses as of the date acquired. As of June 30, 2009, the Dayton casino development project was terminated and the Company has written-off deferred expenses of $233,960. The Company has pending litigation with regard to this project and seeking to recover damages. (see, Item 3, Legal Proceedings)
India. (Rotate Black India Pvt LTD) Under a stock purchase agreement the Company acquired a fifty percent (50%) interest in Rotate Black India Pvt. LTD (“RBIP”), which was formed and registered in Ahmadabad, India. RBIP was created pursuant to a joint venture with Sandesh, Ltd, one of India’s largest media groups, for the acquisition of a Five Star casino resort in the GOA region of India. The Company plans to combine its operating experience with Sandesh’s media and talent capabilities to create India’s premier casino resort. Although the Company identified potential properties for acquisition, it does not anticipate an acquisition until new Indian gaming laws are solidified and, therefore, the project was cancelled as of June 30, 2009 and the Company has written-off the deferred expense of $139,781.
Panama. On March 17, 2011, the Company entered into an agreement for a proposed joint venture (Blue Water Gaming and Entertainment S.A.), with Ocean Point Development Corp. to develop and manage an approximately 52,000 square foot Las Vegas style casino at the Trump Ocean Club International Hotel and Tower, in Panama City, Panama. As of June 30, 2011, due to the market conditions in Panama, the Company has put this project on hold and has written off deferred costs of $73,938.
Life O2 Oxygenated Water. The intangible assets acquired from BevSystems consisted of a license of patents, pending patents, trade secrets, know-how and other intangibles of Life O2 Oxygenated Water (Life O2) which were assigned to us. The license grants us the exclusive worldwide (as defined), irrevocable, perpetual, royalty-free right to all the intangible assets for use in the production, marketing, distribution, sublicensing and sale of Life O2, subject to certain previously granted licenses, and only for human consumption. The Company has the right to assign the rights under the license to any corporate successor by way of merger, etc. The Company is entitled to sublicense, exclusively or not, or to subcontract the manufacture of products under the license.
As of the June 30, 2010, the Company determined that, as a result of its decision to discontinue efforts to pursue this business, the carrying amount had been impaired and wrote-off of the intangible assets of $374,265.
GOVERNMENT REGULATION
The ownership, management, and operation of gaming facilities are subject to many federal, state, provincial, tribal and/or local laws, regulations and ordinances, which are administered by the relevant regulatory agency or agencies in each jurisdiction. These laws, regulations and ordinances are different in each jurisdiction, but primarily deal with the responsibility, financial stability and character of the owners and managers of gaming operations as well as persons financially interested or involved in gaming operations.
We may not own, manage or operate a gaming facility unless we obtain proper licenses, permits and approvals. Applications for a license, permit or approval may be denied for reasonable cause. Most regulatory authorities license, investigate, and determine the suitability of any person who has a material relationship with us. Persons having material relationships include officers, directors, employees, and security holders.
Once obtained, licenses, permits, and approvals must be renewed from time to time and generally are not transferable. Regulatory authorities may at any time revoke, suspend, condition, limit, or restrict a license for reasonable cause. License holders may be fined and in some jurisdictions and under certain circumstances gaming operation revenues can be forfeited. We may be unable to obtain any licenses, permits, or approvals, or if obtained, they may not be renewed or may be revoked in the future. In addition, a rejection or termination of a license, permit, or approval in one jurisdiction may have a negative effect in other jurisdictions. Some jurisdictions require gaming operators licensed in that state to receive their permission before conducting gaming in other jurisdictions.
The political and regulatory environment for gaming is dynamic and rapidly changing. The laws, regulations, and procedures dealing with gaming are subject to the interpretation of the regulatory authorities and may be amended.
Any changes in such laws, regulations, or their interpretations could have a negative effect on our operations and future development of gaming opportunities. Certain specific provisions applicable to us are described below.
Indian Gaming Regulatory Matters
Because the “Seneca Catskills Casino and Resort” project is on tribal property, the following is a summary of some of the particulars relating to regulations of gaming properties on tribal lands.
Gaming on Indian Lands (lands over which Indian tribes have jurisdiction and which meet the definition of Indian Lands under the Indian Gaming Regulatory Act of 1988, (the “Regulatory Act’) is regulated by federal, state and tribal governments. The regulatory environment regarding Indian gaming is always changing. Changes in federal, state or tribal law or regulations may limit or otherwise affect Indian gaming or may be applied retroactively and could then have a negative effect on our operations. The terms and conditions of management agreements or other agreements, and the operation of casinos on Indian Land, are subject to the Regulatory Act, which is implemented by the NIGC. The contracts also are subject to the provisions of statutes relating to contracts with Indian tribes, which are supervised by the Department of the Interior. The Regulatory Act is interpreted by the Department of the Interior and the National Indian Gaming Commission (“NIGC”) and may be clarified or amended by the judiciary or legislature.
Under the Regulatory Act, the NIGC has the power to:
● | inspect and examine certain Indian gaming facilities; |
● | oversee tribal gaming ordinances (enacted at a local level); |
● | review and approve management contracts and management teams; |
● | oversee payment terms including repayments for development; |
● | set limits on contract terms and fees; |
● | insure adequacy of accounting processes and guaranteed payments to the tribe; |
● | perform background checks on persons associated with Indian gaming; |
● | inspect, copy and audit all records of Indian gaming facilities; |
● | hold hearings, issue subpoenas, take depositions, and adopt regulations; and |
● | penalize violators of the Regulatory Act. |
Penalties for violations of the Regulatory Act include fines, and possible temporary or permanent closing of gaming facilities. The Department of Justice may also impose federal criminal sanctions for illegal gaming on Indian Lands and for theft from Indian gaming facilities.
Mississippi Regulatory Matters
In June 1990, Mississippi enacted legislation legalizing dockside casino gaming for counties along the Mississippi River, which is the western border for most of the state, and the Gulf Coast, which is the southern border for most of the state. Subsequently, this legislation was amended to allow land-based gaming along the Gulf Coast of Mississippi.
State gaming regulations are subject to amendment and interpretation by the Mississippi Gaming Commission. Changes in Mississippi laws or regulations may limit or otherwise materially affect the types of gaming that may be conducted in Mississippi and such changes, if enacted, could have an adverse effect on us and our Mississippi gaming operations.
Our gaming operations in Mississippi will be subject to regulatory control by the Mississippi Gaming Commission, the State Tax Commission and various other local, city and county regulatory agencies (collectively referred to as the “Mississippi Gaming Authorities”). Our affiliate, Rotate Black MS, LLC, is seeking to obtain gaming licenses from the Mississippi Gaming Authorities. Commission may, at any time, and for any cause it deems reasonable, revoke, suspend, condition, limit or restrict a license or approval to own shares of stock in our subsidiaries that operate in Mississippi.
Substantial fines for each violation of Mississippi’s gaming laws or regulations may be levied against us, our affiliate and the persons involved. Disciplinary action against us or one of our affiliate gaming licensees in any jurisdiction may lead to disciplinary action against us or any of our affiliate licensees in Mississippi, including, but not limited to, the revocation or suspension of any such affiliate gaming license.
We, along with our Mississippi gaming affiliate, must periodically submit detailed financial, operating and other reports to the Mississippi Gaming Commission and/or the State Tax Commission. Numerous transactions, including but not limited to substantially all loans, leases, sales of securities and similar financing transactions entered into by our Mississippi gaming affiliate must be reported to or approved by the Mississippi Gaming Commission. In addition, the Mississippi Gaming Commission may, at its discretion, require additional information about our operations.
Certain of our officers and employees and the officers, directors and certain key employees of our Mississippi gaming subsidiaries must be found suitable or be licensed by the Mississippi Gaming Commission. We will file all required findings of suitability and key employee licenses related to our Mississippi property during the gaming license process and believe that the required licenses will be obtained, although the Mississippi Gaming Commission at its discretion may require additional persons to file applications for findings of suitability or key employee licenses. In addition, any person having a material relationship or involvement with us may be required to be found suitable or licensed, in which case those persons must pay the costs and fees associated with such investigation. The Mississippi Gaming Commission may deny an application for a finding of suitability for any cause that it deems reasonable. Changes in certain licensed positions must be reported to the Mississippi Gaming Commission. In addition to its authority to deny an application for a finding of suitability, the Mississippi Gaming Commission has jurisdiction to disapprove a change in a licensed position. The Mississippi Gaming Commission has the power to require us and any of our Mississippi gaming subsidiaries to suspend or dismiss officers, directors and other key employees or to sever relationships with other persons who refuse to file appropriate applications or who the authorities find unsuitable to act in such capacities.
Employees associated with gaming must obtain work permits that are subject to immediate suspension under certain circumstances. The Mississippi Gaming Commission will refuse to issue a work permit to a person who has been convicted of a felony, committed certain misdemeanors or knowingly violated the Mississippi Gaming Control Act, and it may refuse to issue a work permit to a gaming employee for any other reasonable cause.
At any time, the Mississippi Gaming Commission has the power to investigate and require the finding of suitability of any record or beneficial stockholder of ours. The Mississippi Gaming Control Act requires any person who individually or in association with others acquires, directly or indirectly, beneficial ownership of more than 5% of our common stock to report the acquisition to the Mississippi Gaming Commission, and such person may be required to be found suitable. In addition, the Mississippi Gaming Control Act requires any person who, individually or in association with others, becomes, directly or indirectly, a beneficial owner of more than 10% of our common stock, as reported to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, to apply for a finding of suitability by the Mississippi Gaming Commission and pay the costs and fees that the Mississippi Gaming Commission incurs in conducting the investigation.
The Mississippi Gaming Commission has generally exercised its discretion to require a finding of suitability of any beneficial owner of 5% or more of a registered publicly traded corporation’s stock. However, the Mississippi Gaming Commission has adopted a regulation that may permit certain “institutional” investors to obtain waivers that allow them to beneficially own, directly or indirectly, up to 15% (19% in certain specific instances) of the voting securities of a registered publicly traded corporation without a finding of suitability. If a stockholder who must be found suitable is a corporation, partnership or trust, it must submit detailed business and financial information, including a list of beneficial owners.
Any person who fails or refuses to apply for a finding of suitability or a license within 30 days after being ordered to do so by the Mississippi Gaming Commission may be found unsuitable. We believe that compliance by us with the licensing procedures and regulatory requirements of the Mississippi Gaming Commission will not affect the marketability of our securities. Any person found unsuitable who holds, directly or indirectly, any beneficial ownership of our securities beyond such time as the Mississippi Gaming Commission prescribes may be guilty of a misdemeanor. We are subject to disciplinary action if, after receiving notice that a person is unsuitable to be a stockholder or to have any other relationship with us or our subsidiaries operating casinos in Mississippi, we:
● | pay the unsuitable person any dividend or other distribution upon its voting securities; |
● | recognize the exercise, directly or indirectly, of any voting rights conferred by its securities; |
● | pay the unsuitable person any remuneration in any form for services rendered or otherwise, except in certain limited and specific circumstances; or |
● | fail to pursue all lawful efforts to require the unsuitable person to divest itself of the securities, including, if necessary, our immediate purchase of the securities for cash at a fair market value. |
We may be required to disclose to the Mississippi Gaming Commission upon request the identities of the holders of any of our debt securities. In addition, under the Mississippi Gaming Control Act, the Mississippi Gaming Commission may, in its discretion, (1) require holders of our securities, including our notes, to file applications, (2) investigate such holders and (3) require such holders to be found suitable to own such securities. Although the Mississippi Gaming Commission generally does not require the individual holders of obligations such as the notes to be investigated and found suitable, the Mississippi Gaming Commission retains the discretion to do so for any reason, including but not limited to a default, or where the holder of the debt instrument exercises a material influence over the gaming operations of the entity in question. Any holder of debt securities required to apply for a finding of suitability must pay all investigative fees and costs of the Mississippi Gaming Commission in connection with such an investigation.
The Mississippi regulations provide that a change in control of us may not occur without the prior approval of the Mississippi Gaming Commission. Mississippi law prohibits us from making a public offering of our securities without the approval of the Mississippi Gaming Commission if any part of the proceeds of the offering is to be used to finance the construction, acquisition or operation of gaming facilities in Mississippi, or to retire or extend obligations incurred for one or more such purposes. The Mississippi Gaming Commission has the authority to grant a continuous approval of securities offerings and has granted such approval to us, subject to renewal every three years.
Regulations of the Mississippi Gaming Commission prohibit certain repurchases of securities of publicly traded corporations registered with the Mississippi Gaming Commission, including holding companies, without prior approval of the Mississippi Gaming Commission. Transactions covered by these regulations are generally aimed at discouraging repurchases of securities at a premium over market price from certain holders of greater than 3% of the outstanding securities of the registered publicly traded corporation. The regulations of the Mississippi Gaming Commission also require prior approval for a “plan of recapitalization” as defined in such regulations.
We must maintain in the State of Mississippi current stock ledgers, which may be examined by the Mississippi Gaming Authorities at any time. If any securities are held in trust by an agent or by a nominee, the record holder may be required to disclose the identity of the beneficial owner to the Mississippi Gaming Authorities. A failure to make such disclosure may be grounds for finding the record holder unsuitable. We must render maximum assistance in determining the identity of the beneficial owner.
Mississippi law requires that certificates representing shares of our members’ interests bear a legend to the general effect that the securities are subject to the Mississippi Gaming Control Act and regulations of the Mississippi Gaming Commission. The Mississippi Gaming Commission has the authority to grant a waiver from the legend requirement, which we have obtained. The Mississippi Gaming Commission, through the power to regulate licenses, has the power to impose additional restrictions on the holders of our securities at any time.
The Mississippi Gaming Commission enacted a regulation in 1994 requiring that, as a condition to licensure, an applicant must provide a plan to develop infrastructure facilities amounting to 25% of the cost of the casino and a parking facility capable of accommodating 500 cars. In 1999, the Mississippi Gaming Commission approved amendments to this regulation that increased the infrastructure development requirement from 25% to 100% for new casinos (or upon acquisition of a closed casino), but grandfathered existing licensees and development plans approved prior to the effective date of the new regulation. “Infrastructure facilities” include any of the following:
● | entertainment facilities; |
● | any other facilities approved by the Mississippi Gaming Commission. |
Parking facilities, roads, sewage and water systems or civic facilities are not considered “infrastructure facilities.” The Mississippi Gaming Commission may reduce the number of rooms required in a hotel if it is satisfied that sufficient rooms are available to accommodate the anticipated number of visitors. In 2003 and in 2006, the Mississippi Gaming Commission again amended its regulation regarding development plan approval but left the 100% infrastructure requirement intact. In 2007, the Mississippi Gaming Commission further amended this regulation. Among other things, the 2007 amendment retained the 100% infrastructure requirement and added a requirement that the qualified infrastructure be owned or leased by certain specified persons.
License fees and taxes are payable to the State of Mississippi and to the counties and cities in which a Mississippi gaming affiliate’s respective operations will be conducted. The license fee payable to the state of Mississippi is based upon gross revenue of the licensee (generally defined as gaming receipts less payout to customers as winnings) and equals 4% of gross revenue of $50,000 or less per month, 6% of gross revenue in excess of $50,000 but less than $134,000 per calendar month, and 8% of gross revenue in excess of $134,000 per calendar month. The foregoing license fees are allowed as a credit against the licensee’s Mississippi income tax liability for the year paid. Additionally, a licensee must pay a $5,000 annual license fee and an annual fee based upon the number of games it operates. The gross revenue tax imposed by the Mississippi communities and counties in which our casino operations are located equals 0.4% of gross revenue of $50,000 or less per calendar month, 0.6% of gross revenue over $50,000 and less than $134,000 per calendar month and 0.8% of gross revenue greater than $134,000 per calendar month. These fees have been imposed in, among other cities and counties, Biloxi and Coahoma County. Certain local and private laws of the state of Mississippi may impose fees or taxes on the Mississippi gaming subsidiaries in addition to the fees described above.
In April 2010, the Mississippi Gaming Commission adopted a regulation amendment that imposes a flat annual fee on each casino operator licensee, covering all investigative fees for that year associated with an operator licensee, any entity registered as a holding company or publicly traded corporation of that licensee, and any person required to be found suitable in connection with that licensee or any holding company or publicly traded corporation of that licensee. The particular fee is based on the average number of gaming devices operated by the licensee during a twelve (12) month period, as reported to the Mississippi Gaming Commission. The investigative fee is $325,000 for licensees with 1500 or more gaming devices, $250,000 for licensees with 1000 to 1499 gaming devices, and $150,000 for licensees with less than 1000 gaming devices. The fee is payable in four (4) equal quarterly installments. The amendment provides that should such total investigative fees collected by the Mississippi Gaming Commission exceed the amount allowed by Mississippi statute, then the excess fees will be credited to the licensees for the following year. The amended regulation also provides a schedule of various fees applicable to licensees and persons not covered by the annual investigative fee.
The Mississippi Gaming Commission requires, as a condition of licensure or license renewal, that casino vessels on the Mississippi Gulf Coast that are not self-propelled must be moored to withstand a Category 4 hurricane with 155 mile-per-hour winds and 15-foot tidal surge. A 1996 Mississippi Gaming Commission regulation prescribes the hurricane emergency procedure to be used by the Mississippi Gulf Coast casinos.
The sale of food or alcoholic beverages at our Mississippi gaming locations is subject to licensing, control and regulation by the applicable state and local authorities. The agencies involved have full power to limit, condition, suspend or revoke any such license, and any such disciplinary action could (and revocation would) have a material adverse effect upon the operations of the affected casino or casinos. Certain of our officers and managers and our Mississippi gaming subsidiaries must be investigated by the Alcoholic Beverage Control Division of the State Tax Commission in connection with liquor permits that have been issued. The Alcoholic Beverage Control Division of the State Tax Commission must approve all changes in licensed positions.
Compliance with Other Laws
We are subject to various federal, state and local laws and regulations in addition to gaming regulations. These laws and regulations include, but are not limited to, restrictions and conditions concerning alcoholic beverages, environmental matters, employees, currency transactions, taxation, zoning and building codes, and marketing and advertising.
The Internal Revenue Service (“IRS”) requires operators of casinos located in the United States to file information returns for United States citizens, including names and addresses of winners, for all winnings in excess of stipulated amounts. The IRS also requires operators to withhold taxes on certain winnings.
Regulations adopted by the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network of the Treasury Department (“FinCEN”) require us to report currency transactions in excess of stipulated amounts occurring within a gaming day, including identification of the patron by name and social security number. FinCEN has also established regulations that require us to file suspicious activity reports on all transactions that we know, suspect, or have reason to suspect fall into specific categories that are deemed to be suspicious. We believe our programs meet the requirements of the applicable regulations.
Laws and regulations are always subject to change, can be interpreted differently in the future, and new laws and regulations may be enacted which could adversely affect the tax, regulatory, operational or other aspects of the gaming industry and our company. Furthermore, noncompliance with one or more of these laws and regulation could result in the imposition of substantial penalties against us.
Financial Position and Future Capital Needs – Going Concern
We were a development stage company through March 31, 2010 when the Big Easy Gaming management agreement became effective. We have a limited history in the casino and gaming business. Since inception, a majority of our operating and development expenses have been funded by private placement offerings and a loan from one of our stockholders, RBL.
Due to the development nature of its business, the Company has incurred losses since inception. For the years ended June 30, 2011 and 2010 we had revenues of $517,980 and $600,000, respectively. All revenues were related to the Gulfport Project management agreement as discussed previously. Future management fees will commence on opening of the casino and are capped at $300,000 per month.
The accompanying consolidated financial statements have been prepared assuming we will continue as a going concern, which contemplates, among other things, the realization of assets and satisfaction of liabilities in the normal course of business. As of June 30, 2011, we had an accumulated deficit of $16,983,753, as compared to $4,850,386 as of June 30, 2010, negative working capital of $2,267,987, and had net income (loss) totaling ($13,355,333) for the year ended June 30, 2011, as compared to net income (loss) totaling ($2,123,955) for the year ended June 30, 2010.
The Company’s ability to continue as a going concern is dependent upon the ability of the Company to generate profitable operations in the future and/or to obtain the necessary financing to meet its obligations arising from normal business operations when they come due.
We intend to engage in private placement offerings from time to time to provide the Company with working capital to pay down certain debt obligations, for other general corporate and operations uses, and to enable us to pursue our strategy to develop and acquire and operate gaming business opportunities. The Company plans to make sales of its common stock in private transactions or to borrow funds as needed to raise sufficient capital to fund the development of business, projected operating expenses and commitments. However, there can be no assurance that we will be able to obtain sufficient funding to develop our current business plan. In the event that we cannot obtain additional funds when needed, we may be forced to renegotiate some or all of our debt and curtail or cease some or all of our activities.
Although we believe we will be successful with our plans, due to market factors and economic conditions, no assurance can be given that financing will be available to the Company on favorable terms or at all.
The financial statements do not include any adjustments related to recoverability and classification of asset carrying amounts or the amount and classification of liabilities that might result should we be unable to continue as a going concern.
Competition
The Company expects to concentrate in the business of casino and gaming business development, management, operations and ownership. The gaming industry is highly competitive and continues to proliferate throughout the country as more jurisdictions are choosing to allow gaming or the expansion thereof. Gaming activities include traditional land−based casinos, river boat and dockside gaming, casino gaming on Indian land, state−sponsored video lottery and video poker in restaurants, bars and hotels, pari−mutuel betting on horse racing and dog racing, sports bookmaking, card rooms, and online gaming outside the United States. Future casinos managed by Rotate Black compete with all of these forms of gaming, and will compete with any new forms of gaming that may be legalized in additional jurisdictions, as well as with other types of entertainment. Rotate Black also competes with other gaming companies for opportunities to acquire legal gaming sites in emerging gaming jurisdictions and for the opportunity to manage casinos on Indian land. Most of Rotate Black’s competitors have more personnel and greater financial and other resources than Rotate Black and we have limited expertise in operating a casino and the gaming business. Further expansion of gaming could also significantly affect Rotate Black’s business.
ITEM 1A: RISK FACTORS
The following risk factors and other information included in this Annual Report on Form 10-K should be carefully considered. The risks and uncertainties described below are not the only ones we face. Additional risks and uncertainties not presently known to us or which we currently deem immaterial also may impair our business operations. If any of the following risks occur, our business, financial condition, operating results, and cash flows could be materially adversely affected.
RISKS RELATED TO OUR BUSINESS AND FINANCIAL CONDITION
We have had losses in the past and may incur losses in the future.
Our accumulated deficit is approximately $17.0 million as of June 30, 2011. We have had limited revenues and have not achieved profitability. We can give no assurances that we will be profitable in the future. We cannot assure investors that we will not incur operating losses in the future.
We may not be able to execute our business plan and continue as a going concern.
The Company has incurred substantial losses from operations and it has negative operating cash flow which raises substantial doubt about its ability to continue as a going concern. The Company sustained a net income (loss) attributable to common shareholders of ($13,355,333) for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2011 and has an accumulated deficit as of June 30, 2011 of $16,983,753.
We do not anticipate that our cash from operations will be sufficient to meet our requirements over the next twelve months and we will require additional capital to sustain our operations. If we are unable to secure additional funding to cover our expenses, we may have to reduce expenditures, development efforts and operations, which could have a material adverse effect on our ability to continue operations. No assurance can be given that additional funding will be available, or if available, will be on acceptable terms.
Investments in our stock by new stockholders will be diluted immediately.
Due, in part, to increases in our share price, some of our present stockholders have acquired an interest in us at a total cost substantially less than the total cost that newer investors will likely pay for their shares. Therefore, the newer investors will bear a greater proportion of the risk of loss (measured by the cost of shares). As of June 30, 2011, there were 75,000,000 shares of common stock authorized and 22,138,849 common shares outstanding.
We may sell additional equity in the future that may further dilute the value of your investment.
Reductions in the price of our stock resulting from the performance of our portfolio or other market conditions might result in stock being sold to new investors, including management, at prices below the price paid by you. Senior management may be granted the right, and others may have the right, under certain circumstances, to acquire additional shares of our stock at a price equal to the market price as it exists at a point in the future. If such a grant of a right occurred at a time where the price of the stock has fallen relative to the current market value and falls below the price paid by you, management might be given the right to purchase stock at a price below your cost. In either of these cases, the value of your investment would be further diluted.
Future credit agreements impose restrictions on us which may prevent us from engaging in transactions that might benefit us, including responding to changing business and economic conditions or securing additional financing, if needed.
In the event we enter into one or more loan agreements to fund operations, expansion or acquisitions, these typically contain customary events of default and restrictive covenants that require us to maintain specified levels of performance and financial ratios and prohibit us from taking certain actions without satisfying the financial tests or obtaining the consent of the lenders including, the following examples of typical and customary restrictions on:
● | making investments in excess of specified amounts; |
● | incurring additional indebtedness in excess of a specified amount; |
● | making capital expenditures in excess of a specified amount; |
● | creating certain liens; |
● | prepaying our other indebtedness; |
● | engaging in certain mergers or combinations; and |
● | engaging in transactions that would result in a change of control of our company. |
Should we be unable to comply with the terms and covenants of our credit agreements, we would be required to obtain modifications of the terms of these agreements or secure another source of financing to continue to operate our business. A default could result in the acceleration of our obligations under the credit agreements.
Limitation of Liability and Indemnification of Management.
While limitations of liability and indemnification are themselves limited, we have instituted provisions in our bylaws indemnifying, to the extent permitted, against and not making management liable for, any loss or liability incurred in connection with our affairs, so long as such loss or liability arose from acts performed in good faith and not involving any fraud, gross negligence or willful misconduct. Therefore, to the extent that these provisions provide any protection to management, that protection may limit the right of a shareholder to collect damages from members of management. Management is accountable to the shareholder as a fiduciary and, consequently, members of management are required to exercise good faith and integrity in handling our affairs.
If we are not able to build and sustain proper information technology infrastructure, our business could suffer.
We depend on information technology as an enabler to improve the effectiveness of our operations and to interface with our customers, as well as to maintain financial accuracy and efficiency. If we do not allocate and effectively manage the resources necessary to build and sustain the proper technology infrastructure, we could be subject to transaction errors, processing inefficiencies, the loss of customers, business disruptions, or the loss of or damage to intellectual property through security breach.
If we are unable to hire or retain key employees, it could have a negative impact on our business.
Our continued growth requires us to develop our leadership bench and to implement programs designed to retain talent. However, there is no assurance that we will continue to be able to hire or retain key employees. We compete to hire new employees, and then must train them and develop their skills and competencies. Our operating results could be adversely affected by increased costs due to increased competition for employees, higher employee turnover or increased employee benefit costs. Any unplanned turnover could deplete our institutional knowledge base and erode our competitive advantage.
Your influence in matters requiring shareholder action will be subject to control of certain shareholders.
There are officers and directors and major shareholders with a controlling interest who hold a large percentage of the issued and outstanding shares of our voting securities who would likely exercise voting control over all matters that may be submitted for approval by our shareholders. Even for those members of management and holders of controlling blocks of our shares, while the number of shares controlled is less that a majority, their position of control is material and significant.
Pursuant to our Articles of Incorporation, our Board of Directors has the authority to issue shares of stock without any further vote or action by the stockholders. The issuance of stock under certain circumstances could have the effect of delaying or preventing a change in control of the Company or may deter takeover attempts.
Our Articles of Incorporation contain provisions that may have the effect of discouraging, delaying or making more difficult a change in control and preventing the removal of incumbent directors. The existence of these provisions may reduce any premiums over market price that a potential acquirer would offer to shareholders for their shares of our common stock. Furthermore, we are subject to provisions of the Nevada Revised Statutes that may make it difficult for a potential acquirer to exert control over our Board of Directors and may discourage attempts to gain control without the consent of the Board of Directors.
RISKS ASSOCIATED WITH LAWS AND REGULATIONS
Our Business May Become Subject to Extensive Additional Regulation at the Federal and State Levels.
Our operations are and will be affected by current and future legislation and by the policies established from time to time by various federal and state regulatory authorities. It is not possible to predict what changes, if any, will be made to existing federal and state legislation and regulations or the effect that such changes may have on our future business and earnings prospects.
The Requirements under Sarbannes-Oxley impose increasing costs for compliance and review of accounting and reporting processes.
We will need to make substantial financial and manpower investments in order to assess our internal controls over financial reporting, and our internal controls over financial reporting may be found to be deficient causing us to incur additional costs for remedying and compliance.
Changes in the legal and regulatory environment could limit our business activities, increase our operating costs, reduce consumer demand for gaming or result in litigation.
The conduct of our businesses, and the advertising and marketing and operation of our facilities, are subject to various laws and regulations administered by federal, state and local governmental agencies in the United States, as well as to foreign laws and regulations administered by government entities and agencies in markets in which we operate.
These laws and regulations may change, sometimes dramatically, as a result of political, economic or social events. Such regulatory environment changes include changes in licensing or the right to operate gaming facilities, laws related to advertising and marketing practices, accounting standards, taxation requirements, competition laws and environmental laws (relating to operations of facilities). Changes in laws, regulations or governmental policy and the related interpretations may alter the environment in which we do business and, therefore, may impact our results or increase our costs or liabilities. In particular, governmental bodies in jurisdictions where we operate may impose new requirements, or other restrictions to continue operations of a gaming facility.
Our management agreements with the various tribes are subject to governmental or regulatory modification.
The NIGC has the power to require modifications to Indian management agreements under some circumstances or to void such agreements or secondary agreements, including loan agreements, if we fail to obtain the required approvals or to comply with the necessary laws and regulations. While we believe that our management agreements and related secondary documents meet the applicable requirements, the NIGC has the right to review each of these agreements and has the authority to reduce the term of a management agreement or the management fee or otherwise require modification of the management agreements and secondary agreements. Such changes would negatively affect our profitability.
The Indian tribes have sovereign powers and we may be unable therefore to enforce remedies against them.
The tribes with which we have agreements are independent governments that have rights to tax persons and enterprises conducting business on their lands. They also have the right to require licenses and to impose other forms of regulation and regulatory fees on persons and businesses operating on their tribal lands. As a sovereign power, Indian tribes are generally subject only to federal regulation. States do not have the authority to regulate them, unless such authority has been specifically granted by the U.S. Congress. Thus, state laws generally do not apply to tribes or to activities taking place on tribal lands. In the absence of a conflicting federal or properly authorized state law, tribal law governs. Unless another law is specified, contracts with the tribes are governed by tribal law (and not state or federal law). In our agreements with these tribes, we generally have agreed that state law will govern the rights and obligations under these agreements. However, such provisions may be unenforceable particularly with respect to remedies against collateral located on tribal lands and they offer no protection against third-party claims against the collateral. If such provisions are determined to be unenforceable, then we may be unable to recover any amounts loaned or advanced to the tribes.
RISKS ASSOCIATED WITH REVENUE AND EARNINGS
We cannot guarantee that we will pay dividends to our stockholders.
We are allowed by our articles of incorporation and/or by-laws to pay dividends to our stockholders. However, there can be no guarantee we will have sufficient revenues to pay dividends during any period. Investors in need of liquidity through the payment of dividends should refrain from common stock which does not have a dividend requirement.
We may experience fluctuations in our quarterly and annual results.
We could experience fluctuations in our quarterly and annual operating results due to a number of factors, the level of our expenses, variations in and the timing of the recognition of realized and unrealized gains or losses, the degree to which we encounter competition in our markets, changes in the gaming industry, and general economic conditions. As a result of these factors, results for any period should not be relied upon as being indicative of performance in future periods.
Our business could suffer if we are unable to compete effectively.
Our businesses operate in highly competitive markets. We compete against global, regional and local operators of gaming facilities on the basis of appearance, quality, accessibility and perceived attractiveness. Increased competition and actions by our competitors could lead to downward pressure on prices for food and beverages and other items sold within our facilities and/or a decline in our market share, either of which could adversely affect our results.
Demand for our gaming locations may be adversely affected by changes in consumer preferences and tastes or if we are unable to innovate or market our facilities effectively.
We are a consumer gaming company operating in highly competitive markets and will rely on continued demand for our facilities. To generate revenues and profits, we must continue to appeal to our customers and to consumers. Any significant changes in consumer preferences and any inability on our part to anticipate and react to such changes could result in reduced demand for our facilities and erosion of our competitive and financial position. Our success depends on our ability to respond to consumer trends. Consumer preferences may shift due to a variety of factors, including the aging of the general population, changes in social trends, changes in travel, vacation or leisure activity patterns, weather, negative publicity resulting from regulatory action or litigation against companies in the industry, or a downturn in economic conditions. Any of these changes may reduce consumers’ willingness to patronize our facilities.
Adverse changes in discretionary consumer spending would decrease our gaming revenues.
The gaming industry is heavily dependent on discretionary consumer spending patterns. Our business is sensitive to numerous factors that affect discretionary consumer income, including adverse general economic conditions, changes in employment trends and levels of unemployment, increases in interest rates, acts of war, terrorist or political events, a significant rise in energy prices or other events or actions that may lead to a decrease in consumer confidence or a reduction in discretionary income. Declines in consumer spending within the gaming industry, especially for extended periods, could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition and results of operations.
Development of new casinos is subject to many risks, some of which we may not be able to control.
The opening of our proposed gaming facilities will depend on, among other things, obtaining adequate financing, the completion of construction, hiring and training of sufficient personnel and obtaining all regulatory licenses, permits, allocations and authorizations. The number of the approvals by federal and state regulators and other authorities needed to construct and open new gaming facilities is extensive, and any delay in obtaining or the failure to obtain these approvals could prevent or delay the completion of construction or opening of all or part of the gaming facilities or otherwise adversely affect the design and features of the proposed casinos.
Even if approvals and financing are obtained, building a new casino is a major construction project that entails significant risks. These risks include, but are not limited to:
● | shortages of materials or skilled labor; |
● | unforeseen engineering, environmental and/or geological problems; |
● | unanticipated cost increases; and |
● | unavailability of construction equipment. |
Obtaining any of the requisite licenses, permits, allocations and authorizations from regulatory authorities could increase the total cost, delay or prevent the construction or opening of any of these planned casino developments or otherwise affect their design. In addition, once developed, we may be unable to manage these casinos on a profitable basis or to attract a sufficient number of guests, gaming customers and other visitors to make the various operations profitable independently.
The failure to obtain necessary licenses, permits and approvals could delay the construction or operation of the project, which could have a material adverse effect on the operating results of our business.
We have not yet obtained, and cannot assure you that we will be able to obtain, all regulatory licenses, permits and approvals necessary to operate our casinos. Even if all necessary licenses or permits are issued, these licenses, permits and other approvals could have conditions and restrictions that could adversely affect completion or operation of the our casinos. The failure to obtain any other necessary license, permit or approval in a timely manner and without adverse conditions and restrictions may delay, restrict or prevent the casino from being constructed or operated as currently contemplated, thereby materially impairing our ability to satisfy our obligations under the notes.
We will depend solely on our pending transactions to generate cash sufficient to make payments on the notes, and we will be subject to greater risks than a company with geographically diverse operations.
Until our projects are completed and operational, we will rely exclusively on funds from consulting agreements, the sales of shares, stockholder loans and private financing. Our ability to generate cash flow will depend on the future operating performance of the Gulfport Project, which is subject to many economic, competitive, regulatory and business factors that are beyond our control.
In addition, our revenues and cash flow will be heavily dependent upon the patronage of persons living within a 100-mile radius of each casino and we have limited casino operating experience as well as financial limitations. Therefore, we are subject to greater risks than a company with larger operations or that are more geographically diversified operations, including:
● | a continued downturn or worsening of regional or local economic conditions; |
● | an increase in competition in our market; |
● | inaccessibility of our casino due to road construction or closures of primary access routes; and |
● | adverse weather, natural, and other disasters, including flood or fire at the casino or in the surrounding area. |
The occurrence of any one of the events described above could harm our business, resulting in insufficient cash flow to make payments on the notes.
If we are not able to generate sufficient cash flow from our business to service our debt obligations, we may need to refinance or restructure our debt, sell assets, reduce or delay capital investments or seek to raise additional capital. Our ability to raise additional capital will be limited by the restrictive covenants contained in the indenture governing the notes and may be limited by other agreements we enter into in the future. As a result, these measures may not be available to us or, if available, they may not be available on acceptable terms or otherwise be sufficient to enable us to satisfy our obligations under the notes. If our cash flow is insufficient and we are unable to implement one or more of these alternatives, we may not be able to service our debt obligations, including the notes.
We have limited operations.
Our principal operations currently consist of the one proposed gaming facility. These limited sources of income, combined with the potentially significant investment associated with any new managed facilities, may cause our operating results to fluctuate significantly. Additionally, delays in the opening of any future casinos or our failure to open a new casino could also significantly adversely affect our profitability. Future growth in revenues and profits will depend on our ability to increase the number of our owned and managed casinos and facilities or develop new business opportunities. We may be unable to successfully acquire, develop or manage any additional casinos or facilities.
The gaming industry is subject to many risks, including adverse economic and political conditions and changes in governmental regulations.
Similar to investment in other entertainment enterprises, adverse changes in general and local economic conditions may adversely impact investments in the gaming industry. Examples of economic conditions subject to change include, among others:
● | competition in the form of other gaming facilities and entertainment opportunities; |
● | changes in regional and local population and disposable income; |
● | unanticipated increases in operating costs; |
● | risks inherent in owning, financing and developing real estate as part of our casino operations; |
● | the inability to secure property and liability insurance to fully protect against all losses, or to obtain such insurance at reasonable costs; |
● | inability to hire trained and knowledgeable managers and supervisors; |
● | inability to hire a sufficient number of employees to maintain our desired level of operations; |
● | changes or cancellations in local tourist, recreational or cultural events; and |
● | changes in travel patterns or preferences (which may be affected by increases in gasoline prices, changes in airline schedules and fares, strikes, weather patterns or relocation or construction of highways). |
Additional or more restrictive governmental regulation can increase our above those projected and may limit the development of our facilities or our profitability. We may be subject to restrictive changes in zoning and similar land use laws and regulations, or in health, safety and environmental laws, rules and regulations;
We may be unable to successfully compete with other gaming activities.
The gaming industry is highly competitive. Gaming activities include traditional land-based casinos; river boat and dockside gaming; casino gaming on Indian land; state-sponsored lotteries and video poker in restaurants, bars and hotels; pari-mutuel betting on horse racing, dog racing and jai alai; sports bookmaking; Internet gaming; and card rooms. Our operations and the casinos that we are trying to develop and operate, compete or will compete, as the case may be, with all these forms of gaming, and any new forms of gaming that may be legalized in additional jurisdictions, as well as with other types of entertainment. Our operations may be unable to successfully compete with new or existing gaming operations within the vicinity of our operations or with gaming operations available on the Internet.
RISKS ASSOCIATED WITH SMALLER PUBLIC COMPANIES
The Market Price of Our Common Stock May Fluctuate Significantly.
The market price and liquidity of the market for shares of our common stock may be significantly affected by numerous factors, some of which are beyond our control and may not be directly related to our operating performance. These factors, may adversely affect our ability to raise capital through future equity financings. These factors include:
● | significant volatility in the market price and trading volume of securities of gaming industry companies or other companies in the industry, which are not necessarily related to the operating performance of these companies; |
● | changes in regulatory policies or tax guidelines; |
● | our common stock is unlikely to be followed by any market analysts, and there may be few institutions acting as market makers for the common stock which can adversely affect its price; |
● | changes in earnings or variations in operating results; |
● | any shortfall in revenue or net income or any increase in losses from levels expected by investors or securities analysts; |
● | departure of one or more of our key personnel; |
● | operating performance of companies comparable to us; |
● | potential legal and regulatory matters; |
● | changes in prevailing interest rates; |
● | general economic trends and other external factors; and |
● | loss of a major funding source. |
Our common stock is subject to the “Penny Stock” rules of the SEC and the trading market in our securities is limited, which makes transactions in our stock cumbersome and may reduce the value of an investment in our stock.
The Securities and Exchange Commission has adopted Rule 15g-9 which establishes the definition of a “penny stock,” for the purposes relevant to us, as any equity security that has a market price of less than $5.00 per share or option to acquire any equity security with an exercise price of less than $5.00 per share, subject to certain exceptions. For any transaction involving a penny stock, unless exempt, the rules require:
● | that a broker or dealer approve a person’s account for transactions in penny stocks; and |
● | the broker or dealer receive from the investor a written agreement to the transaction, setting forth the identity and quantity of the penny stock to be purchased. |
In order to approve a person’s account for transactions in penny stocks, the broker or dealer must:
● | obtain financial information and investment experience objectives of the person; and |
● | make a reasonable determination that the transactions in penny stocks are suitable for that person and the person has sufficient knowledge and experience in financial matters to be capable of evaluating the risks of transactions in penny stocks. |
The broker or dealer must also deliver, prior to any transaction in a penny stock, a disclosure schedule prescribed by the Commission relating to the penny stock market, which, in highlight form:
● | sets forth the basis on which the broker or dealer made the suitability determination; and |
● | that the broker or dealer received a signed, written agreement from the investor prior to the transaction. |
Generally, brokers may be less willing to execute transactions in securities subject to the “penny stock” rules. This may make it more difficult for investors to dispose of our common stock and cause a decline in the market value of our stock.
Disclosure also has to be made about the risks of investing in penny stocks in both public offerings and in secondary trading and about the commissions payable to both the broker-dealer and the registered representative, current quotations for the securities and the rights and remedies available to an investor in cases of fraud in penny stock transactions. Finally, monthly statements have to be sent disclosing recent price information for the penny stock held in the account and information on the limited market in penny stocks.
Our common stock is thinly-traded.
For most of our history our common stock has been thinly-traded, both privately and on the various exchanges on which it has been listed, making it difficult for stockholders to sell shares of our common stock at a predictable price or at all. The volatility in the market price of our common stock may cause stockholders to encounter significant short term variations in the market price of the stock on account of factors beyond our control.
The market price of our common stock may limit its eligibility for clearing house deposit.
We are advised that if market price for shares of our common stock is less than $0.10 per share, Depository Trust Company and other securities clearing firms may decline to accept our shares for deposit and refuse to clear trades in our securities. This would materially and adversely affect the marketability and liquidity of our shares and, accordingly may materially and adversely affect the value of an investment in our common stock.
ITEM 1B: UNRESOLVED STAFF COMMENTS
As a smaller reporting company, the Company is not required to provide the information required by this item.
ITEM 2: PROPERTIES
Administrative Offices. We maintain our corporate office at 932 Spring Street, Petoskey, Michigan 49770. On August 8, 2008, the Company entered into a lease for office space, commencing on September 1, 2008 through August 31, 2011, which provided an option to extend the term for an additional three year period. The Company exercised the option and extended the lease term until August 31, 2014. Rent is payable in advance, in annual installments. The current annual rent is approximately $51,600.
Gaming. On May 26, 2009, the Company entered into an agreement to acquire additional real property in Sullivan County, New York. The purchase price for the property was 1,409,829 shares of common stock of the Company, $1,750,000 in cash on escrow and $1,750,000 in cash upon closing. On May 11, 2009, the Company issued 630,735 shares of common stock and RBL transferred, on behalf of the Company, 779,034 shares of the Company’s common stock to the seller. The shares were valued at $7,049,142, or $5.00, per share. In October 2009, the Company issued 779,093 shares of common stock to RBL as repayment of the advance. In satisfaction of anti-dilution rights under the land purchase agreement, the Company issued 778,613 additional shares.
ITEM 3: LEGAL PROCEEDINGS
On February 23, 2010, a complaint was filed in the Third Judicial Court of the State of Nevada by SMC Construction Co., Inc. and others against the Company, RBL and others in the amount of $5,000,000 arising out of the termination of a development agreement for Dayton. On July 16, 2010, the Company and other defendants filed an answer and a counterclaim. A default Judgment was filed in the Third Judicial District Court of the State of Nevada In and For the County of Lyon on August 8, 2011 against the Company, Rotate Black, LLC, two officers of the Company, and others in the amount of $9,674,057 for exemplary and punitive damages. In connection with this matter, a Request for Enrollment of Foreign Judgment was filed in the Circuit Court of Harrison County, Mississippi, First Judicial District on December 23, 2011. On June 6, 2012, the Company filed a Motion for Leave to Seek District Court’s Correction of Clerical Error Appearing on the Face of the Judgment, Subject Matter of Current Appeal in the Supreme Court of the State of Nevada. On June 7, 2012 the company was notified that its appeals to the default judgment will be heard by the Nevada Supreme Court. The Company will vigorously defend this action but can provide no assurance as to the likelihood of the outcome of the matter.
On October 25, 2010, an action was filed in the United States District Court, Western District of New York by The Sandesh Limited, the Plaintiff, against Rotate Black, Inc., Rotate Black LLC and a former employee, collectively, the Defendants. The Plaintiff alleges that as a condition to their purchase of 1,200,000 shares of our common stock, the Plaintiff had the right to require the Defendants to repurchase all or any portion of the shares. Plaintiffs also allege that a subsequent agreement was entered into with Rotate Black, LLC, whereby Rotate Black, LLC would purchase the Plaintiff’s 1,200,000 shares of common stock. Plaintiff further alleges that this repurchase also did not occur and that the Defendants breached other terms of the agreements. Plaintiffs are seeking the return of $1,200,000 and additional unspecified amounts as compensatory, actual and punitive and/or exemplary damages, restitution for unjust enrichment, prejudgment interest, attorney’s fees and costs and other relief as the court deems appropriate. The Company has filed an answer and a counterclaim. On November 23, 2011, a settlement agreement was entered into dismissing the litigation and ordering that RBL pay Sandesh $1,500,000 as settlement, in payments of $35,000, per month, as defined, with interest at 8%, per annum. Sandesh is holding 480,000 common shares of the Company’s stock owned by RBL as collateral and is entitled to receive 350 units of RBMS from RBL.
ITEM 4: MINE SAFETY DISCLOSURES.
Not applicable.
PART II
ITEM 5: MARKET FOR REGISTRANT’S COMMON EQUITY, RELATED STOCKHOLDER MATTERS AND ISSUER PURCHASES OF EQUITY SECURITIES
The Company’s common stock is presently quoted on the over-the-counter pink sheets under the symbol “ROBK.PK.”
The Company’s stock was not quoted for trading for the two years prior to July 8, 2009 and therefore, market closing and the high and low prices at the end of each quarter for the years ended June 30, 2009 are not available. The following table sets forth the quarterly high and low daily close for our common stock as reported by the pink sheets since we began trading on July 8, 2009. The bids reflect inter-dealer prices without adjustments for retail mark-ups, mark-downs or commissions and may not represent actual transactions.
Year Ended June 30, 2011 | | | | | | |
| | High | | | Low | |
First Quarter | | $ | 0.70 | | | | 0.3 | |
Second Quarter | | | 0.19 | | | | 0.1 | |
Third Quarter | | | 0.43 | | | | 0.14 | |
Fourth Quarter | | | 0.35 | | | | 0.06 | |
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Year Ended June 30, 2010 | | | | | | | | |
| | High | | | Low | |
First Quarter | | $ | 0.60 | | | | 0.3 | |
Second Quarter | | | 0.72 | | | | 0.3 | |
Third Quarter | | | 0.48 | | | | 0.15 | |
Fourth Quarter | | | 0.35 | | | | 0.12 | |
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Year Ended June 30, 2009 | | | | | | | | |
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First Quarter | | $ | n/a | | | | n/a | |
Second Quarter | | | n/a | | | | n/a | |
Third Quarter | | | n/a | | | | n/a | |
Fourth Quarter | | | n/a | | | | n/a | |
The over the counter bulletin board (“OTC”) is a quotation service that displays real-time quotes and volume information in OTC equity securities. The OTC does not impose listing standards or requirements, does not provide automatic trade executions and does not maintain relationships with quoted issuers. A company traded on the OTC may face loss of market makers and lack of readily available bid and ask prices for its stock and may experience a greater spread between the bid and ask price of its stock and a general loss of liquidity with its stock. In addition, certain investors have policies against purchasing or holding OTC securities.
On April 20, 2011, the stockholders of the Company authorized an increase the number of authorized common shares from 20,000,000 to 75,000,000, $0.001, par value, and authorized 5,000,000 preferred shares, $.001, par value.
The Company is not obligated at this time to file periodic reports under Section 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”). However, the Company is a voluntary filer of such Exchange Act reports and is evaluating the benefit to the Company and its stockholders of filing a Form 8-A to register its common stock pursuant to Section 12(g) of the Exchange Act and, thereby undertake to file such Exchange Act reports and to comply with Section 16 of the Exchange Act.
Penny Stock Considerations
Our shares will be “penny stocks” as that term is generally defined in the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 to mean equity securities with a price of less than $5.00. Our shares thus will be subject to rules that impose sales practice and disclosure requirements on broker-dealers who engage in certain transactions involving a penny stock. Under the penny stock regulations, a broker-dealer selling a penny stock to anyone other than an established customer or accredited investor must make a special suitability determination regarding the purchaser and must receive the purchaser’s written consent to the transaction prior to the sale, unless the broker-dealer is otherwise exempt. Generally, an individual with a net worth in excess of $1,000,000, or annual income exceeding $100,000 individually or $300,000 together with his or her spouse, is considered an accredited investor. In addition, under the penny stock regulations the broker-dealer is required to:
● | Deliver, prior to any transaction involving a penny stock, a disclosure schedule prepared by the Securities and Exchange Commission relating to the penny stock market, unless the broker-dealer or the transaction is otherwise exempt; |
● | Disclose commissions payable to the broker-dealer and our registered representatives and current bid and offer quotations for the securities; |
● | Send monthly statements disclosing recent price information pertaining to the penny stock held in a customer’s account, the account’s value and information regarding the limited market in penny stocks; and |
● | Make a special written determination that the penny stock is a suitable investment for the purchaser and receive the purchaser’s written agreement to the transaction, prior to conducting any penny stock transaction in the customer’s account. |
Because of these regulations, broker-dealers may encounter difficulties in their attempt to sell shares of our common stock, which may affect the ability of selling shareholders or other holders to sell their shares in the secondary market and have the effect of reducing the level of trading activity in the secondary market. These additional sales practice and disclosure requirements could impede the sale of our securities, if our securities become publicly traded. In addition, the liquidity for our securities may be decrease, with a corresponding decrease in the price of our securities. Our shares in all probability will be subject to such penny stock rules and our shareholders will, in all likelihood, find it difficult to sell their securities.
Holders
As of June 30, 2011, there were 22,138,849 shares of common stock issued and outstanding, held by approximately 126 shareholders of record. As of June 30, 2012, there were 34,816,915 shares of common stock issued and outstanding, held by approximately 143 shareholders of record. On July 20, 2011 the Company increased the number of authorized shares from 20,000,000 to 75,000,000.
Dividends on Common Stock
We have not declared a cash dividend on our common stock in the last three fiscal years and we do not anticipate the payment of dividends in the near future. We may not pay dividends on our common stock without first paying dividends on our preferred stock. There are no other legal restrictions that currently limit our ability to pay dividends on our common stock other than those generally imposed by applicable state law.
Equity Compensation Plans
We have not yet adopted any equity compensation plan.
Recent Sales of Unregistered Securities
Common stock
On September 28, 2010, the Company borrowed $15,000 from a stockholder and issued 15,000 shares of common stock as interest, valued at $6,000, $0.40, per share, the value of the shares issued. These shares were subsequently cancelled and the shareholder received the interest in a cash settlement.
In November 2010, the Company sold 20,000 shares of common stock to an investor, valued at $5,000, $0.25, per share.
In November and December 2010, the Company issued an aggregate of 350,000 shares of common stock for services provided, valued at $109,000, an average of $0.31, per share, the value of the services rendered.
For the year ended June 30, 2011, the Company issued 40,000 shares of common stock to board members for services rendered, valued at $9,600, an average of $0.24, per share, the value of the service provided.
In January 2011 the Company issued an aggregate of 2,000,000 shares of common stock as compensation to employees, valued at $400,000, $0.20, per share.
In January 2011 the Company issued 80,000 shares of common stock as repayment of a loan on behalf of RBMS, valued at $16,000, $0.20, per share.
On June 10, 2011, in connection with the sale of the Series A Preferred stock, the Company issued 20,000 shares of common stock, valued at $4,000, $0.20, per share, to the investment banker.
For the year ended June 30, 2011, the Company issued an aggregate of 460,224 shares of common stock for legal services rendered, valued at $153,845, an average of $0.31, per share, the value of the service provided.
For the year ended June 30, 2011, the Company issued an aggregate of 779,526 shares of common stock for consulting services rendered under an extended contract, valued at $213,275, an average of $0.24, per share, the value of the service provided.
For the year ended June 30, 2011, the Company issued 1,600,000 shares of common stock as payment for loan payable - stockholder, valued at $320,000, $0.20, per share.
For the year ended June 30, 2011, the Company issued 139,270 shares of common stock as settlement of the derivative liability, valued at $52,923, $0.38, per share.
For the year ended June 30, 2011, the Company issued 50,000 shares of common stock in settlement of an account payable, valued at $11,012, $0.22, per share.
In September and December 2011, the Company issued an aggregate of 900,000 shares of common stock for payment of loan payable - stockholder, valued at $180,000, $0.20, per share.
In February and March 2012, the Company issued an aggregate of 5,847,089 shares of common stock as compensation to employees and consultants, valued at $1,169,417, $0.20, per share.
In February and March 2012, the Company issued 300,000 shares of common stock to board members for services rendered, valued at $60,000, $0.20, per share.
In February 2012, the Company issued an aggregate of 5,000,000 shares of common stock for payment of loan payable - stockholder, valued at $1,000,000, $0.20, per share.
In March and April 2012, the Company issued an aggregate of 430,000 shares of common stock as repayment of loans on behalf of RBMS, valued at $90,000, an average of $0.21, per share.
None of the foregoing issuances of securities were registered under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “Act”), and the Company relied on the registration exemptions provided by Section 4(2) and Section 3(a)9 of the Act.
Convertible Note and Warrant
On May 1, 2012, the Company entered into a Securities Purchase Agreement with an accredited investor, pursuant to which the Company issued to the investor its 10% Convertible Promissory Note due May 1, 2014, in the amount of $150,000 and a five year common stock purchase warrant for the purchase of up to 480,000 shares of the Company’s common stock, at a price per share of $0.40, that permits a cashless exercise in the event that the underlying shares of common stock to be issued upon exercise are not registered pursuant to an effective registration statement at the time of the exercise. The Company received net proceeds of $127,000 after payment of expenses incurred in connection with such transaction.
None of the securities issued were registered under the Act and the Company relied on the registration exemption provided by Section 4(2) of the Act.
Issuer Purchases of Equity Securities
None.
ITEM 6: SELECTED FINANCIAL DATA
As a smaller reporting company, the Company is not required to provide the information required by this item.
ITEM 7: MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
FORWARD LOOKING STATEMENTS
This Annual Report on Form 10-K contains forward-looking statements that involve risks and uncertainties, relating to our financial condition, profitability, liquidity, resources, business outlook, market forces, corporate strategies, contractual commitments, legal matters, capital requirements and other matters. We note that many factors could cause our actual results and experience to change significantly from the anticipated results or expectations expressed in our forward-looking statements. When words and expressions such as: “believes,” “expects,” “anticipates,” “estimates,” “plans,” “intends,” “objectives,” “goals,” “aims,” “projects,” “forecasts,” “possible,” “seeks,” “may,” “could,” “should,” “might,” “likely,” “enable,” “will likely result,” “are expected to,” “will continue,” “is anticipated,” “believes,” “estimates,” “projects” or similar words or expressions are used in this Form 10-K, as well as statements containing phrases such as “in our view,” “there can be no assurance,” “although no assurance can be given,” or “there is no way to anticipate with certainty,” forward-looking statements are being made and these words or phrases or similar expressions should be interpreted as intended to identify these forward-looking statements.
In addition to the risks discussed in Item 1A “Risk Factors”, various other risks and uncertainties may affect the operation, performance, development and results of our business and could cause future outcomes to change significantly from those set forth in our forward-looking statements, including the following factors:
● | our development and potential acquisition of new facilities; |
● | risks related to development and construction activities; |
● | anticipated trends in the gaming industries; |
● | general market and economic conditions; |
● | access to capital and credit, including our ability to finance future business requirements; |
● | the availability of adequate levels of insurance; |
● | changes in federal, state, and local laws and regulations, including environmental and gaming license legislation and regulations; |
● | competitive environment; and |
● | risks, uncertainties and other factors described from time to time in this and our other SEC filings and reports. |
These statements are subject to risks and uncertainties beyond our reasonable control that could cause our actual business and results of operations to differ materially from those reflected in our forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance. Our forward-looking statements are based on trends which we anticipate in our industry and our good faith estimate of the effect on these trends of such factors as industry capacity, product demand and product pricing. The inclusion of projections and other forward-looking statements should not be regarded a representation by us or any other person that we will realize our projections or that any of the forward-looking statements contained in this prospectus will prove to be accurate.
We undertake no obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statements as a result of future developments, events or conditions. New risk factors emerge from time to time and it is not possible for us to predict all such risk factors, nor can we assess the impact of all such risk factors on its business or the extent to which any factor, or combination of factors, may cause actual results to differ significantly from those forecast in any forward-looking statements.
MANAGEMENT’S ANALYSIS OF BUSINESS
As used herein the terms “we”, “us”, “our,” the “Registrant,” and the “Company” means, Rotate Black, Inc., a Nevada corporation.
The following discussion of our financial condition and results of operations should be read in conjunction with our financial statements and related notes included in this report. This discussion includes forward-looking statements that involve risks and uncertainties. As a result of many factors, our actual results may differ materially from those anticipated in these forward-looking statements.
Overview
We own, manage and/or invest in gaming-related opportunities. The Company continues to actively investigate, individually and with partners, new business opportunities. We currently have a management agreement with our affiliate, RBMS. As of June 30, 2011, the Company, RBL and an officer of the Company owned 46.6% of the voting interests of RBMS. The Company has accounted for its investment in RBMS on the equity method as it does not meet all the requirements to consolidate.
Sale of Gaming; Other Projects
On July 1, 2010, the Company and RBL entered into an agreement, as amended, to sell 100% of the common stock of Gaming to Catskill Gaming and Development, LLC (Catskill) for an aggregate consideration of $21,015,000 in cash and the assumption indebtedness of approximately $6,300,000.
Consideration from the sale was $15,000 received at closing with the balance payable as follows:
(a) | $2,000,000 on or before the first anniversary of the date of the opening for business to the public of a gaming facility under a management agreement between Catskills, as manager, and the Seneca Nation of Indians, |
(b) | $2,000,000 on the second anniversary; |
(c) | $3,400,000 on the third anniversary; |
(d) | $3,400,000 on the fourth anniversary; |
(e) | $3,400,000 on the fifth anniversary; |
(f) | $3,400,000 million on the sixth anniversary; and |
(g) | $3,400,000 on the seventh anniversary. |
The Dayton casino development project is on hold and, as of June 30, 2009, we determined that the recovery of the carrying value is uncertain and have written-off the deferred expenses associated with the acquisition of $233,960. We are currently seeking another similar location in Nevada.
India consists of a 50% interest in Rotate Black India Pvt Ltd., an Indian joint venture. Although we have identified potential properties for acquisition, we do not anticipate an acquisition until new Indian gaming laws are solidified, which is uncertain. As of December 31, 2009, India is on hold and we have determined that the recovery of the carrying value is uncertain and has written-off the investment in the joint venture.
The Company has shifted its major focus of managing and developing of a casino in New York State to the management of the development of a casino in Gulfport, Mississippi.
Going Concern Status
Our financial statements have been prepared on a going concern basis which contemplates the realization of assets and the liquidation of liabilities in the ordinary course of business. The Company has incurred substantial losses from operations and it has negative operating cash flow which raises substantial doubt about its ability to continue as a going concern. The Company sustained a net income (loss) attributable to common shareholders of ($13,355,333) for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2011 and has an accumulated deficit as of June 30, 2011 of $16,983,753.
We intend to continue our planned capital expenditures to develop our gaming interests, as discussed, but we do not have sufficient realized revenues in order to finance these activities internally. As such, we intend to seek capital in order to fund our working capital and capital expenditure needs.
Although we recently obtained additional financing of approximately $127,000 (net) in May 2012, we can provide no assurance that we will be able to obtain sufficient additional funds to develop our interests and alleviate doubt about our ability to continue as a going concern. We cannot be certain that additional funds, even if available, will be on acceptable terms. To the extent the Company raises additional funds by issuing equity or equity-linked securities, our stockholders may experience significant dilution. Any debt financing, if available, may involve restrictive covenants that impact our ability to conduct business. Furthermore, certain of our current creditors may be required to approve any such transaction and may require the issuance of securities convertible into equity of the Company that can result in significant dilution.
The financial statements do not include any adjustments that might result from the outcome of this uncertainty.
Results of Operations
A Comparison of Results of Operations for the years ended June 30, 2011 and June 30, 2010
Revenue
For the years ended June 30, 2011 and June 30, 2010, we had revenues of approximately $518,000 and $600,000, respectively.
Operating Expenses
Operating expenses for the years ended June 30, 2011 and 2010, totaled approximately $13.9 million and $2.7 million, respectively, an increase of approximately $11.2 million. This increase was primarily the result of the loss on the sale of Gaming and the loss on the sale of the Big Easy Gaming Vessel. Operating expenses consisted primarily of losses on sales of assets, write-offs of impaired assets or investments, stock based compensation, interest expense and general and administrative expenses.
General and administrative expenses for the years ended June 30, 2011 and June 30, 2010, were approximately $0.714 million and $1.4 million, respectively, a decrease of approximately $0.714 million, which consisted primarily of a reduction of expenses related to Catskills.
Interest expense for the years ended June 30, 2011 and 2010 was approximately $712,000 and $277,000, respectively, an increase of approximately $435,000 resulting primarily from interest related to the mortgage on the Big Easy Vessel and Promissory Note.
Net (Loss)
Net (loss) for the years ended June 30, 2011 and 2010 totaled approximately ($13.3 million) and ($2.1 million), respectively, an increase in net (loss) of approximately ($11.2 million), primarily attributable to the loss on the sale of Gaming and the loss on the sale of the Big Easy Gaming Vessel.
Net Income (Loss) Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest
Net income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interest for the years ended June 30, 2011 and 2010 were $0 and $19,583, respectively.
Liquidity and Capital Resources
At June 30, 2011, we had current assets of approximately $23,600 and current liabilities of $2,291,600. Current liabilities decreased primarily from a reduction in accounts payable and accrued expenses associated with the sale of Gaming and the reclassification of the mortgage and note payable from current to long term.
We do not have sufficient funds to continue our operating activities. Future operating activities are expected to be funded management fee income and other further revenues and by sales of common stock and, to a limited extent, provided by loans from RBL, our major stockholder, until such time that operations will generate sufficient funds to support our development projects.
Our ability to continue as a going concern is dependent upon our ability to generate profitable operations in the future and/or to obtain the necessary financing to meet its obligations arising from normal business operations when they come due. These financial statements do not include any adjustments relating to the recoverability and classification of recorded assets or the amounts of and classification of liabilities that might be necessary in the event we cannot continue.
On August 31, 2010, the Company entered into an agreement to engage Citadel Securities, LLC (Citadel) as its non-exclusive financial advisor to provide certain financial advisory services in connection with the financing of its Gulfport, Mississippi casino development project. The Company will pay fees to Citadel, as follows:
● 4.00% of the gross proceeds of any equity financing received by the Company or its affiliates in connection with the development project introduced to the Company by Citadel;
● 3.00% of the gross proceeds of any debt financing received by the Company or its affiliates in connection with the development project introduced to the Company by Citadel;
● 2.00% of the gross proceeds of any equity or debt financing received by the Company or its affiliates in connection with the development project introduced to Citadel by the Company as not defined by the agreement;
● 1.00% of the gross proceeds of any equity financing received by the Company or its affiliates in connection with the development project introduced to Citadel by the Company as defined by the agreement.
On August 31, 2011, the Company agreed to an assignment of this engagement to Wells Fargo Securities, LLC.
Cash Flows
Cash Flows from (used in) Operating Activities. Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities was $553,220 for the year ended June 30, 2011 and ($261,074) for the year ended June 30, 2010, an increase in cash provided by operations of $814,274, resulting primarily from the noncash sale of the Big Easy Vessel and Gaming, and an increase in stock based compensation and accounts payable, offset by the increase in net loss.
Cash Flows from (used in) Investing Activities. Net cash used in investing activities was $833,505 for the year ended June 30, 2011 and $751,997 for the year ended June 30, 2010, an increase of $81,508, resulting primarily from the investment in RBMS and increase in the write-off of deferred development costs in 2011, offset in part by the proceeds from the sale of Gaming and decrease in the purchase of fixed assets.
Cash Flows from (used in) Financing Activities. Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities was $279,059 for the year ended June 30, 2011 and $998,844, for the year ended June 30, 2010, a decrease of $719,785. The decrease resulted primarily from a decrease in sales of our common stock offset in part by the sale of Series A Preferred in 2011.
Off-balance Sheet Arrangements
The Company has no off-balance sheet arrangements other than the guarantees discussed in the Notes to the consolidated financial statements.
Impact of Inflation
We believe that inflation has not had a material impact on our results of operations for the period ended June 30, 2011. We cannot be assured that future inflation will not have an adverse impact on our operating results and financial condition.
Climate Change
Our opinion is that neither climate change, nor governmental regulations related to climate change, have had, or are expected to have, any material effect on our operations.
CRITICAL ACCOUNTING POLICIES AND ESTIMATES
The preparation of financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the amounts reported in the financial statements. Critical accounting policies are those that are both important to the presentation of our financial condition and results of operations and require management’s most difficult, complex, or subjective judgments. Our most critical accounting policy relates to the valuation of our intangible assets.
Application of Critical Accounting Policies and Estimates
The significant accounting policies that we believe are the most critical to aid in fully understanding and evaluating our reported financial results are as follows:
Consolidated Financial Statements
The accompanying consolidated financial statements include all of the accounts of the Company and its subsidiary. As of July 6, 2010, the Company sold its interest in the subsidiary, deconsolidated the entity (Note 9) and the financial statements for the year ended June 30, 2011 are not consolidated.
Investments in 50% or less owned entities without controlling influence by the Company are accounted for using the equity method. Under the equity method, the Company recognizes its ownership share of the income and losses of the equity entity. The Company has accounted for its investment in RBMS on the equity method as it does not meet all the requirements to consolidate.
All significant intercompany accounts and transactions have been eliminated in consolidation.
Contract Rights and Intangible Assets
Contract rights and intangible assets are valued at cost and, if there is a finite life, will be amortized over their estimated useful lives of each asset as determined by management. Amortization will commence upon the placement of individual assets into service and the initial determination of the lives assigned to each. The Company expects this to occur for the Contract Right upon the effective date of the Development Agreement. Contract Rights were valued based upon management’s forecast of expected future net cash flows, with revenues based on projected revenues under the Development and Management Agreements. As of June 30, 2010, the Contract Rights had not commenced amortization and were sold as part of Gaming on July 6, 2010 (Note 9).
The Company will evaluate the carrying value of the intangible assets for impairment at least annually or upon the occurrence of an event which may indicate that the carrying amount may be greater than its fair value. If impaired, the Company will write-down such impairment. In addition, the useful life of the intangible assets will be evaluated by management at least annually or upon the occurrence of an event which may indicate that the useful life may have been definitive and the Company would have commenced amortization over such useful life.
Use of Estimates
The preparation of financial statements in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles requires our management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosures 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.
Revenue Recognition
Revenue is recognized when evidence of an arrangement exists, pricing is fixed and determinable, collection is reasonably assured and delivery or performance of service has occurred.
Development advances are the funds advanced by the Company for necessary costs in advance of the facility loan for the Seneca Nation, which include expenses for legal, engineering and architectural fees and have been capitalized. A development fee of 2.5% of total development costs was accrued by the Company for services rendered pursuant to the Development Agreement and is in addition to the amounts advanced to cover the development costs.
The development advances and the development fee had been deferred and were sold as part of Gaming (Note 9).
Management fees earned under contract to operate and manage casino projects are recognized pursuant to terms of the agreement.
Intra-entity transactions for revenue and expenses earned in connection with an equity investment are eliminated in accordance with guidance in ASC 323-10-35-5.
Income (Loss) per Common Share
Basic net income (loss) per share was computed by dividing the net income (loss) for the period by the basic weighted average number of shares outstanding during the period. Diluted net income (loss) per share was computed by dividing the net income (loss) for the period by the weighted average number and any potentially diluted shares outstanding during the period.
Basic loss per share has been retroactively restated to reflect the reverse stock split.
Share-Based Compensation
We recognize compensation expense for all share-based payment awards made to employees, directors and others based on the estimated fair values on the date of the grant. Options are valued using the Black-Scholes Option-Pricing Model using the market price of our common stock on the date of valuation, an expected dividend yield of zero, the remaining period or maturity date of the warrants and the expected volatility of our common stock.
The Company determines the fair value of the share-based compensation awards granted as either the fair value of the consideration received or the fair value of the equity instruments issued, whichever is more reliably measureable. If the fair value of the equity instruments issued is used, it is measured using the stock price and other measurement assumptions as of the earlier of either the date at which a commitment for performance to earn the equity instrument is reached or the date the performance is complete.
Deferred Income Taxes
Deferred income taxes are provided for temporary differences between financial statement and income tax reporting under the liability method, using expected tax rates and laws that are expected to be in effect when the differences are expected to reverse. A valuation allowance is provided when it is more likely than not, that the deferred tax assets will not be realized. The Company’s policy is to classify income tax assessments, if any, for interest in interest expenses and for penalties in general and administrative expenses.
Recent Accounting Pronouncements
In September 2011, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) issued Accounting Standards Update (ASU) 2011-08: “Intangibles-Goodwill and Other (Topic 350) Testing Goodwill for Impairment”. The amendments in this update are intended to reduce complexity and costs by allowing the reporting entity the option to make a qualitative evaluation about the likelihood of goodwill impairment to determine whether it should calculate the fair value of a reporting unit. The update includes examples of events and circumstances that an entity should consider in evaluating whether it is more likely than not that the fair value of a reporting unit is less than its carrying amount. ASU 2011-08 is effective for annual and interim goodwill impairment tests performed for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2011. Early adoption is permitted for annual and interim goodwill impairment tests performed as of a date prior to September 15, 2011 if the entity’s financial statements for the most recent annual or interim period have not yet been issued. Adoption of ASU 2011-08 is not expected to have a significant impact on the Company’s financial statements.
In May 2011, the FASB issued ASU 2011-04, Fair Value Measurement (Topic 820): “Amendments to Achieve Common Fair Value Measurement and Disclosure Requirements in U.S. GAAP and IFRSs”. The new guidance results in a consistent definition of fair value and common requirements for measurement of and disclosure about fair value between accounting principles generally accepted in the United States (GAAP) and International Financial Reporting Standards. While many of the amendments to GAAP are not expected to have a significant effect on practice, the new guidance changes some fair value measurement principles and disclosure requirements. Adoption of ASU 2011-04 is effective for annual periods beginning after December 15, 2011 and is not expected to have a significant impact on the Company's financial statements.
Management does not believe that any recently issued, but not yet effective accounting pronouncements, if adopted, would have a material effect on the accompanying financial statements.
ITEM 7A: QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK
The information to be reported under this item is not required of smaller reporting companies.
ITEM 8: FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
Our consolidated financial statements for the years ended June 30, 2011 and 2010 are included as a separate section of this report being on page F-1.
ITEM 9: CHANGES IN AND DISAGREEMENTS WITH ACCOUNTANTS ON ACCOUNTING AND FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE
On February 2, 2011, the Company was informed by its then current independent registered public accounting firm, Most & Company, LLP ("Mostco") that it had combined its practice with Schulman, Wolfson & Abruzzo, LLP ("SWA") (the "Merger"), effective as of January 10, 2011. As a result of the Merger, Mostco resigned as the Company’s independent registered public accounting firm and SWA, as successor to Mostco, became the Company’s independent registered public accounting firm. The engagement of SWA was approved by the Company’s Board of Directors acting as the Audit Committee.
The audit reports of Mostco on the financial statements of the Company as of and for the years ended June 30, 2010 and 2009 did not contain any adverse opinion or disclaimer of opinion and were not qualified or modified as to uncertainty, audit scope or accounting principles except that Mostco issued going concern opinions in connection with its audits of the fiscal years ended June 30, 2010 and 2009, stating that, in Mostco’s opinion, the Company will need additional working capital for its planned activity and to service its debt, which raises substantial doubt about its ability to continue as a going concern.
During the years ended June 30, 2010 and 2009, and through February 2, 2011, there were no disagreements with Mostco on any matter of accounting principles or practices, financial statement disclosure, or auditing scope or procedure, which if not resolved to Mostco’s satisfaction would have caused it to make reference thereto in connection with its reports for such years. During the years ended June 30, 2010 and 2009, and through February 1, 2011, there were no reportable events of the type described in Item 304(a)(1)(v) of Regulation S-K.
During the years ended June 30, 2010 and 2009, and through February 2, 2011, the Company did not consult with SWA with respect to (i) the application of accounting principles to a specified transaction, either completed or proposed; or (ii) the type of audit opinion that might be rendered on the Company’s financial statements or internal control over financial reporting; or (iii) any matter that was either the subject of a disagreement (as defined in Item 304(a)(1)(iv) of Regulation S-K) or an event of the type described in Item 304(a)(1)(v) of Regulation S-K.
ITEM 9A: DISCLOSURE CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES
Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and Procedures
Our principal executive officer and principal financial officer, after evaluating the effectiveness of our disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e)) as of the end of the period covered by this Annual Report on Form 10-K, have concluded that, based on such evaluation, our disclosure controls and procedures were not effective to ensure that information required to be disclosed by us 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’s rules and forms, and is accumulated and communicated to our management, including our principal executive and principal financial officers, or persons performing similar functions, as appropriate to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure.
Management’s Report on Internal Control Over Financial Reporting
Overview
Our management is responsible for establishing and maintaining adequate internal control over financial reporting as defined in Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f) under the Exchange Act. Our internal controls over financial reporting are designed to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles.
Because of inherent limitations, internal control over financial reporting may not prevent or detect misstatements. In addition, projections of any evaluation of effectiveness to future periods are subject to risk that controls may become inadequate because of changes in conditions, or that the degree of compliance with the policies or procedures may deteriorate.
Management’s Assessment
Our management assessed the effectiveness of our internal controls over financial reporting as of June 30, 2011 based on the framework in Internal Control-Integrated Framework , published by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission (COSO). Based on our assessment, we have concluded that our internal controls over financial reporting were not effective as of June 30, 2011.
Management is working to improve its disclosure controls and procedures over financial reporting and to resolve deficiencies.
This Annual Report on Form 10-K does not include an attestation report by our registered public accounting firm regarding internal control over financial reporting. Management's report was not subject to attestation by our registered public accounting firm pursuant to temporary rules of the SEC that permit us to provide only our management’s report in this Annual Report on Form 10-K.
Changes in Controls and Procedures
There were no changes in our internal controls over financial reporting or in other factors identified in connection with the evaluation required by Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(d) or 15d-15(d) that occurred during the year ended June 30, 2011 that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal controls over financial reporting.
ITEM 9B: OTHER INFORMATION
Common stock
In September and December 2011, the Company issued an aggregate of 900,000 shares of common stock for payment of loan payable - stockholder, valued at $180,000, $0.20, per share.
In February and March 2012, the Company issued an aggregate of 5,847,089 shares of common stock as compensation to employees and consultants, valued at $1,169,417, $0.20, per share.
In February and March 2012, the Company issued 300,000 shares of common stock to board members for services rendered, valued at $60,000, $0.20, per share.
In February 2012, the Company issued an aggregate of 5,000,000 shares of common stock for payment of loan payable - stockholder, valued at $1,000,000, $0.20, per share.
In March and April 2012, the Company issued an aggregate of 430,000 shares of common stock as repayment of loans on behalf of RBMS, valued at $90,000, an average of $0.21, per share.
Oklahoma Native American Tribe Casino Management
On December 12, 2011 the Company through OKL entered into an agreement to provide casino management services to an Oklahoma Native American Tribe Casino for a term of ninety days at $30,000, per month, inclusive of all personnel needed to provide the consulting services.
Convertible Note and Warrant
On May 1, 2012, the Company entered into a Securities Purchase Agreement with an accredited investor, pursuant to which the Company issued to the investor its 10% Convertible Promissory Note due May 1, 2014, in the amount of $150,000. The investor, beginning 121 days after the issue date, can convert any unpaid principal and accrued interest into common shares of the Company. Between 121 days and 150 days from the issue date, the conversion price per share shall be $0.25; from 151 days to 180 days from the issue date, the conversion price shall be $0.20; anytime thereafter the conversion price shall be $0.15, subject to adjustment as defined. The investor also was issued a five year common stock purchase warrant for the purchase of up to 480,000 shares of the Company’s common stock, at a price per share of $0.40, that permits a cashless exercise in the event that the underlying shares of common stock to be issued upon exercise are not registered pursuant to an effective registration statement at the time of the exercise. The Company received net proceeds of $127,000 after payment of expenses incurred in connection with such transaction.
None of the securities issued in connection with the transaction were registered under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the Act”) and the Company relied on the registration exemption provided by Section 4(2) of the Act.
PART III
ITEM 10: DIRECTORS, EXECUTIVE OFFICERS AND CORPORATE GOVERNANCE
The following section sets forth, as of June 30, 2011, the names, ages and current positions with the Company held by the Directors, Executive Officers and Significant Employees; together with the year such positions were assumed. There is no immediate family relationship between or among any of the Directors, Executive Officers or Significant Employees, and the Company is not aware of any arrangement or understanding between any Director or Executive Officer and any other person pursuant to which he was elected to his current position. Each Executive Officer will serve until he or she resigns or is removed or otherwise disqualified to serve, or until his or her successor is elected and qualified.
Each Director will serve until he or she resigns or is removed or otherwise disqualified to serve or until his or her successor is elected. The Company currently has three Directors.
NAME | | AGE | | POSITION |
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John Paulsen | | 49 | | Chairman and CEO |
Dual Cooper | | 68 | | President and COO |
Jeff Bacigalupi | | 42 | | CFO |
Dennis Piotrowski | | 70 | | Director |
Dr. William N. Thompson | | 70 | | Director |
William J. (Jeff) Marshall | | 55 | | Director |
John Paulsen. Mr. Paulsen has been Chief Executive Officer and Director of the Company since August 2008. Mr. Paulsen has also been managing partner of Rotate Black LLC, a business involved in buying and selling companies, since January 2004. Mr. Paulsen was also Chief Executive Officer of Solstice Resorts, Inc. Inc., a small public company in the business of gaming resort development, from January 2006 to December 2007. Prior to his involvement with these companies, Mr. Paulsen held various executive officer positions at various other development companies. Mr. Paulsen attended Morraine Valley Community College from 1982 to 1985 and Arizona State University from 1985 to 1988. Mr. Paulsen’s experience with us, and in the gaming industry, make him well-qualified to serve on, and a valuable member of, our management team and Board of Directors.
Dual B. Cooper. Mr. Cooper has been a director of the Company since May 2009. Mr. Cooper has been an independent consultant to various gaming companies from July 2005 to January 2006, when he became President and Chief Operating Officer of the Company. Mr. Cooper served as Chief Operating Officer/general manager of Tulalip Casino, Washington’s largest casino from November 2003 to July 2005. Prior to his affiliation with this Washington casino, Mr. Cooper held executive positions at the following casinos and casino development companies, among others: Pechanga Entertainment Center in Temecula, California, Four Queens Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas, Nevada, Pegasus Entertainment, Inc. in Las Vegas, Nevada, Palace Casino, Inc. – Maritime Group Ltd. in Biloxi, Mississippi, Casino Magic, Corp., where he served as President and CEO of the corporation, Grand Casino, Inc., where he served as Executive Vice President of the Southern region, Main Street Station in Las Vegas, Nevada, Bally’s Casino Resort in Las Vegas, Nevada, Ramada Express Hotel and Casino in Laughlin, Nevada, Desert Inn Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas, Nevada, and Harrah’s in Atlantic City, New Jersey. Mr. Cooper attended Cerritos College from 1963 to 1965. Mr. Cooper’s experience with us, and in the gaming industry, make him well-qualified to serve on, and a valuable member of, our management team.
Jeff Bacigalupi. Mr. Bacigalupi has been CFO of the Company since October, 2011. Mr. Bacigalupi brings over a decade of capital markets experience including buy and sell-side investment banking transactions in the hospitality, logistics and manufacturing industries. Mr. Bacigalupi most recently served as Managing Director, Investment Banking at Leonard Capital Markets from 2010 to 2011. His capital markets experience includes serving as Senior Vice President, Institutional Sales at Capstone Investments from 2008 to 2010; Institutional Derivative and Equity Sales at Susquehanna International Group in Chicago from 2006 to 2007; and Vice President, Institutional Sales with Sanford C. Bernstein in New York from 2000 to 2006. Mr. Bacigalupi also has transaction experience from his time employed as Senior Associate with Deloitte & Touche’s Corporate Finance Group. Mr. Bacigalupi earned his MBA from the Ross School of Business at the University of Michigan in 2000 and BA in Political Economy from James Madison College at Michigan State University in 1993. Mr. Baciagalupi’s investment banking and industry experience make him well-qualified to serve on, and a valuable member of, our management team.
Dennis Piotrowski. Mr. Piotrowski was been a director of the Company since May 2009. Mr. Piotrowski has been an independent consultant to Coast Casinos and various Native American Tribes from January 2005 to January 2006 when he became executive vice president and director of the Company. Prior to January 2005, Mr. Piotrowski served in various general manager or executive positions with the following casinos: Caribe Gaming in Aruba, Panama City, and Colorado, the Horseshoe Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas, Nevada, the Silver Nugget Casino in Las Vegas, Nevada, and the Lady Luck Casino in Las Vegas Nevada. Mr. Piotrowski attended the University of Detroit from 1959 to 1960, the American Institute of Banking from 1962 to 1964 and Wayne State University from 1965 to 1974. Mr. Piotrowski’s experience with us, in the gaming industry, and with tribal interests in the industry, make him well-qualified to serve on, and a valuable member of, our Board of Directors
Dr. William N. Thompson. Dr. Thompson has been a director of the Company since May 2009. Dr. Thompson received a B.A. from Michigan State University, an M.A. from Michigan State University, and a Ph.D. in Political Science – Public Administration from the University of Missouri-Columbia. He has been a professor at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas since 1988 and prior to that date; Dr. Thompson held various professorial positions at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, Troy State, and Western Michigan University. Dr. Thompson has written extensively on the gaming industry. Dr. Thompson’s experience with us, and his knowledge of the gaming industry, make him well-qualified to serve on, and a valuable member of, our Board of Directors
William J. (Jeff) Marshall was appointed chief executive officer and a member of our Board of Directors on February 3, 2008. He has also served as Chairman of the Board since February 2008. From 2006 to 2008, Mr. Marshall served as Managing Partner of CRT Private Equity, the private equity investment arm of CRT Capital Group which absorbed RockRidge Capital Partners in 2006 which Mr. Marshall was the Founder & Senior Managing Partner from 2002 to 2006. From 1996 to 2002, Mr. Marshall was the Senior Managing Partner at VantagePoint Venture Partners with over $3.5 billion under management and four technology investment funds. From 1985 to 1996, Mr. Marshall was a Senior Managing Director, Chief Technology Officer and Head of the Communications Technologies Group (CTG) at Bear Stearns, where, in addition to his other duties, he worked with the Corporate Finance and Technology Group advising both public and private companies on financing, mergers and acquisitions and other strategic transactions. Mr. Marshall was a member of the board of directors of the Securities Industry Association Technology Committee from 1989 to 2005. He is a graduate of New York University in Finance and Computer Applications and Information Systems (B.S.), and the Harvard Management Program in Strategic Technology and Business Development. Mr. Marshall’s experience with us, and his capital markets experience, make him well-qualified to serve on, and a valuable member of, our Board of Directors
Compliance with Section 16(a) of the Exchange Act
Not applicable.
Code of Ethics
The Board of Directors of the Company adopted a Code of Ethics effective as of August 1, 2009.
The Code of Ethics in general prohibits any officer, director or advisory person (collectively, “Access Person”) of the Company from acquiring any interest in any business which we (i) are considering a purchase or sale thereof, (ii) are being purchased or sold by us, or (iii) are being sold short by us. The Access Person is required to advise us in writing of his or her acquisition or sale of any such security.
Family Relationships
There are no family relationships among our executive officers and directors.
Shareholder Recommendations for Board Nominees
Our Board does not maintain a nominating committee. Accordingly, the entire Board is tasked with identifying individuals qualified to become Board members and recommending director nominees for the next Annual Meeting of Shareholders. In evaluating nominees who are recommended to the Board by other persons the Board may consider, in evaluating director nominees, the following factors:
| ● | the appropriate size and the diversity of our Board; |
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| ● | our needs with respect to the particular talents and experience of our directors; |
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| ● | the knowledge, skills and experience of nominees, including experience in technology, business, finance, administration or public service, in light of prevailing business conditions and the knowledge, skills and experience already possessed by other members of the Board; |
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| ● | familiarity with national and international business matters; |
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| ● | experience in political affairs; |
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| ● | experience with accounting rules and practices; |
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| ● | whether such person qualifies as an “audit committee financial expert” pursuant to the SEC Rules; |
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| ● | appreciation of the relationship of our business to the changing needs of society; and |
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| ● | the desire to balance the considerable benefit of continuity with the periodic injection of the fresh perspective provided by new members. |
There are no specific, minimum qualifications that a nominee to the Board of Directors must possess, although the Board may also consider such other factors as it may deem are in our and our shareholders’ best interests.
Our bylaws contain procedures with respect to the nomination of candidates for election as directors.
Independence of Directors
Our Board of Directors has determined that Mr. Piotrowski, Dr. Thompson and Mr. Marshall are independent under the NASDAQ Marketplace Rules and Rule 10A-3 under the Exchange Act.
Audit Committee
The Board of Directors does not have an Audit Committee and the entire Board serves as our Audit Committee. Mr. Marshall, who is independent, qualifies as a “financial expert” as that term is defined in rules of the SEC implementing requirements of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
Compensation Committee
The Board of Directors does not have a Compensation Committee and the entire Board serves as our Compensation Committee, except that the independent members of the Board are responsible for reviewing and approving the compensation of the Chief Executive Officer.
Communications with the Board of Directors
The Board of Directors has not adopted a formal shareholder communication policy for shareholders wishing to communicate with the Board as a whole or individual members of the Board of Directors. Shareholders wishing to communicate with the Board of Directors, or specified individual members of the Board of Directors, can send communications to the Board of Directors and, if applicable, to the specified individual directors in writing c/o Jeff Bacigalupi, CFO, 932 Spring Street, Petoskey, Michigan 49770. We do not screen such mail and all such letters will be forwarded to the intended recipient.
Board Meetings; Committee Meetings; and Annual Meeting Attendance
During the fiscal year ended June 30, 2011, the Board of Directors held 1 regular meeting in person and 11 special telephonic meetings. Each regular meeting was attended by all of the members of the Board. Each of the independent directors attended all of the meetings of the Board of Directors when serving as the Audit Committee or the Compensation Committee.
The Board does not have a policy regarding director attendance at annual meetings. We did not have an in person annual meeting of shareholders in 2011.
ITEM 11: EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION
The Board of Directors deliberates executive compensation matters to the extent they are not delegated to the Chief Executive Officer.
Compensation Discussion and Analysis
The primary goals with respect to executive compensation are to attract and retain the most talented and dedicated executives possible, to assure that our executives are compensated effectively in a manner consistent with our strategy and competitive practice and to align executives’ incentives with shareholder value creation. To achieve these goals, we consider compensation packages that are based largely on salary, but may offer discretionary bonus and equity awards. Although the Board has not adopted any formal guidelines for allocating total compensation between equity compensation and cash compensation, we believe it is important for these executives to have equity ownership in the Company to provide them with long-term incentives to build value for our shareholders. Accordingly, we do consider awards to our executive officers, other than Mr. Paulsen, upon the commencement of their employment with us and ongoing option grants as circumstances warrant. Mr. Paulsen beneficially owns a significant percentage of our outstanding common stock and, accordingly, we believe his interests are strongly aligned with the interests of our shareholders. We intend to implement and maintain compensation plans that tie a substantial portion of our executives’ overall compensation to achievement of corporate goals and value-creating milestones. We believe that performance and equity-based compensation are important components of the total executive compensation package for maximizing shareholder value while, at the same time, attracting, motivating and retaining high-quality executives.
We have not retained a compensation consultant to review our policies and procedures with respect to executive compensation. We conduct an annual review of the aggregate level of our executive compensation, as well as the mix of elements used to compensate our executive officers. The Board develops our compensation plans by utilizing publicly available compensation data for national and regional companies in the gaming industry and/or the geographic market. We believe that the practices of this group of companies provide us with appropriate compensation benchmarks, because these companies have similar organizational structures and tend to compete with us for executives and other employees. For benchmarking executive compensation, we typically review the compensation data we have collected from the complete group of companies, as well as a subset of the data from those companies that have a similar number of employees as our company.
Our Board may retain the services of third-party executive compensation specialists from time to time, as it sees fit, in connection with the establishment of cash and equity compensation and related policies.
Elements of Compensation
Our Board evaluates individual executive performance with a goal of setting compensation at levels it believes are comparable with executives in other companies of similar size and stage of development operating in the gaming industry and/or the geographic market. The compensation received by our executive officers consists of the following elements:
Base Salary. Base salaries for our executives are established based on the scope of their responsibilities and individual experience, taking into account competitive market compensation paid by other companies for similar positions within our industry and geographic market. Base salaries are reviewed at least annually, and adjusted from time to time to realign salaries with market levels after taking into account individual responsibilities, performance and experience. The base salaries of our named executive officers were adjusted in 2010.
Discretionary Annual Bonus. In addition to base salaries, our Board of Directors has the authority to award discretionary annual bonuses to our executive officers. In 2011, the Board of Directors did not award any cash bonuses. The annual incentive bonuses are intended to compensate officers for achieving corporate goals and for achieving what the Board of Directors believes to be value-creating milestones. Our annual bonus, if any, is paid in cash in an amount reviewed and approved by our Board of Directors. Each executive officer is eligible for a discretionary annual bonus.
The Board of Directors continues to examine whether to adopt a more formal process for discretionary annual bonuses. If adopted, the Board of Directors expects to utilize annual incentive bonuses to compensate officers for achieving financial and operational goals and for achieving individual annual performance objectives. These objectives will likely vary depending on the individual executive, but will relate generally to strategic factors such as establishment and maintenance of key strategic relationships, development of our product candidates, identification and advancement of additional product candidates, and to financial factors such as improving our results of operations and increasing the price per share of our common stock.
Long-Term Incentive Program. At present, our long-term compensation consists primarily of stock options. Our option grants are designed to align management’s performance objectives with the interests of our shareholders. Our Board of Directors grants options to key executives in order to enable them to participate in the long-term appreciation of our shareholder value, while personally feeling the impact of any business setbacks, whether Company-specific or industry based.
We do not have any program, plan or obligation that requires us to grant equity compensation on specified dates and we have not made equity grants in connection with the release or withholding of material non-public information. Authority to make equity grants to executive officers rests with our Board of Directors, although our Board of Directors does consider the recommendations of our Chief Executive Officer for officers other than himself.
Other Compensation. We maintain insurance related benefit plans that are provided to full-time employees that may include health insurance, and life and disability insurance.
Compensation Report
The Board of Directors has reviewed and discussed the Compensation Discussion & Analysis set forth above with management and, based upon such review and discussion, the Board of Directors approved the Compensation Discussion & Analysis for inclusion in this report.
The following table sets forth the cash and other compensation we paid during the past three fiscal years to our chief executive officer, president and other individuals who served as executive officers and whose total compensation was $100,000 or more.
Summary compensation table
Name and principal position | Year | | Salary | | | Stock Awards | | | Total | |
John Paulsen (CEO since 2006) (1) | 2011 | | $ | 26,694 | | | $ | 418,187 | | | $ | 444,881 | |
| 2010 | | $ | 21,781 | | | $ | 0 | | | $ | 21,781 | |
| 2009 | | $ | 39,592 | | | | 0 | | | $ | 39,592 | |
Dual Cooper (COO since 2006) (2) | 2011 | | $ | 30,251 | | | $ | 403,657 | | | $ | 433,908 | |
| 2010 | | $ | 54,072 | | | $ | 0 | | | $ | 54,072 | |
| 2009 | | $ | 28,994 | | | $ | 0 | | | $ | 28,994 | |
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1. | Mr. Paulsen became President and CEO of Rotate Black, Inc. and succeeded to this office in connection with the acquisition discussed herein. He was also named Chairman of the Board of Directors. |
2. | Mr. Cooper served as COO of Rotate Black, Inc. and succeeded to this office in connection with the acquisition discussed herein. He was also named President. |
Columns for bonus, option awards, non-equity incentive plan compensation, change in pension value and nonqualified deferred compensation earnings and all other compensation are omitted from the table as all amounts are $0.
Grants of plan-based awards
There were no grants of plan-based awards during the year to the named individuals.
Outstanding equity awards at fiscal year-end
There were no options or warrants outstanding at June 30, 2010 or June 30, 2011, for the named individuals.
Option Exercises
There were no option exercises or stock remaining unvested during the years ended June 30, 2010 or June 30, 2011, for the named individuals.
Pension Benefits
The named individuals are not covered by a pension plan.
Nonqualified defined contribution and other nonqualified deferred compensation plans
We do not have a nonqualified defined contribution or deferred compensation plan.
Potential payments upon termination or change-in-control
There are no potential payments upon termination or change-in-control for the named individuals.
Compensation of Directors
Director | Cash Compansation | Common Stock Grant | Value at Time of Grant | Total Compensation |
William J. Marshall | | | | |
-2011 | $0 | 20,000 | $4,800 | $4,800 |
-2010 | $0 | $0 | - | $0 |
Dr. William N. Thompson | | | | |
-2011 | $0 | 20,000 | $4,800 | $4,800 |
-2010 | $0 | $0 | - | $0 |
Dennis Piotrowski | | | | |
-2011 | $0 | $0 | - | $0 |
-2010 | $0 | $0 | - | $0 |
Compensation committee interlocks and insider participation
None of our executive officers serves, nor served in 2010 or 2011, on the board of directors or compensation committee of another company with an executive officer serving on our Board of Directors.
ITEM 12: SECURITY OWNERSHIP OF CERTAIN BENEFICIAL OWNERS AND MANAGEMENT AND RELATED STOCKHOLDER MATTERS
SECURITY OWNERSHIP OF CERTAIN BENEFICIAL OWNERS
The following table indicates all persons who, as of June 30, 2012, the most recent practicable date, are known by us to own beneficially more than 5% of any class of our outstanding voting securities. As of June 30, 2012, there were 34,888,896 shares of our common stock outstanding. Except as otherwise indicated below, to the best of our knowledge, each person named in the table has sole voting and investment power with respect to the securities beneficially owned by them as set forth opposite their name.
Title of Class | Name and Address of Beneficial Owner | Amount and Nature of Beneficial Ownership | Percent of Class |
Common | John Paulsen | 8,908,033(1) | 25.53% |
| 932 Spring Street | | |
| Petoskey, MI 49770 | | |
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Common | Dual Cooper | 2,316,937(2) | 6.64% |
| 932 Spring Street | | |
| Petoskey, MI 49770 | | |
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| Dennis Piotrowski | 1,783,333(2) | 5.11% |
| 932 Spring Street | | |
| Petoskey, MI 49770 | | |
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Common | Shawanga Lodge | 1,832,442(2) | 5.25% |
| Flaum Management Company Inc. | | |
| 400 Andrews Street, Suite 500 | | |
| Rochester, NY 14604 | | |
(1) | Includes: 2,723,973 shares held by Rotate Black, LLC, a limited liability company owned by Mr. Paulsen’s spouse; 1,214, 094 shares held by Metrolink Charter, a limited liability company owned by Mr. Paulsen’s spouse; 2,090,936 shares owned by Mr. Paulsen jointly with his spouse; 1,188,000 shares owned by Mr. Paulsen’s spouse; and 1,700,000 shares held by Mr. Paulsen’s spouse for the benefit of his minor children. Does not include 100,000 shares held by Mr. Paulsen’s adult brother, as to which Mr. Paulsen disclaims beneficial ownership. |
(2) | Owned solely and directly. |
SECURITY OWNERSHIP OF MANAGEMENT
The following table indicates the beneficial ownership of our voting securities of all Directors of the Company and all Executive Officers who are not Directors of the Company, and all officers and directors as a group, as of June 30, 2012, the most recent practicable date. As of June 30, 2012, there were 34,888,896 shares of our common stock outstanding. Except as otherwise indicated below, to the best of our knowledge, each person named in the table has sole voting and investment power with respect to the securities beneficially owned by them as set forth opposite their name. There are no options outstanding.
Title of Class | Name and Address of Beneficial Owner (1) | Amount and Nature of Beneficial Ownership | Percent of Class |
Common | John Paulsen, CEO and Chairman | 8,908,033(2) | 25.53% |
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Common | Dual Cooper, President and COO | 2,316,937(3) | 6.64% |
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Common | Dennis Piotrowski, Director | 1,783,333(3) | 5.11% |
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Common | Jeff Bacigalupi, CFO | 934,667(3) | 2.68% |
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Common | Dr. William N. Thompson, Director | 186,000(3) | *% |
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Common | William J. Marshall, Director | 170,000(3) | *% |
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Common | All officers and directors as a Group (6 persons) | 14,298,970 | 40.98 |
*less than 1%
(1) | The address for each shareholder is 932 Spring Street, Petoskey, MI 49770. |
(2) | Includes: 2,723,973 shares held by Rotate Black, LLC, a limited liability company owned by Mr. Paulsen’s spouse; 1,214, 094 shares held by Metrolink Charter, a limited liability company owned by Mr. Paulsen’s spouse; 2,090,936 shares owned by Mr. Paulsen jointly with his spouse; 1,188,000 shares owned by Mr. Paulsen’s spouse; and 1,700,000 shares held by Mr. Paulsen’s spouse for the benefit of his minor children. Does not include 100,000 shares held by Mr. Paulsen’s adult brother, as to which Mr. Paulsen disclaims beneficial ownership. |
(3) | Owned solely and directly. |
ITEM 13: CERTAIN RELATIONSHIPS AND RELATED TRANSACTIONS, AND DIRECTOR INDEPENDENCE
The loan payable-stockholder of $1,026,093, as of June 30, 2010, was due to RBL, consisted primarily of Development Advances paid by RBL, on our behalf and was payable on demand with interest at 12%. Subsequent to June 30, 2011, the Company issued 5,000,000 shares of common stock to RBL and its affiliates as repayment of loan payable stockholder of $1,026,093, $0.21, per share
As of June 30, 2011, Kelly Paulsen, wife of John Paulsen, our CEO owned 710 members’ shares of RBMS, an affiliate of ours, which represented 1.1% ownership in RBMS.
As of June 30, 2011, Mr. Cooper owned 51 shares of RBMS, which represented .07% ownership in RBMS.
At June 30, 2011, there was no compensation owed Mr. Paulsen.
At June 30, 2011, there was no compensation owed Mr. Cooper.
ITEM 14: PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTANT FEES AND SERVICES
Effective as of January 10, 2011, our independent registered public accounting firm, Most & Company, LLP, combined its practice with Schulman, Wolfson & Abruzzo, LLP. As a result, Most & Company resigned as our independent registered public accounting firm and Schulman Wolfson, as successor to Most & Company, became our independent registered public accounting firm The engagement of Schulman Wolfson was approved by our board of directors acting as our audit committee.
Schulman Wolfson, as successor to Most & Company, served as our independent auditors for the years ended June 30, 2010 and 2011.
Audit Fees:
For the fiscal years ended June 30, 2011 and 2010, audit fees billed for professional services rendered for the audit of the Company’s financial statements included in its report on Form 10-K and the reviews of the financial statements included in its reports on Form 10-Q filed with the SEC, were as follows:
2011 | $ | 85,000 | |
2010 | $ | 178,658 | |
Audit Related Fees:
Audit-related fees are fees billed for professional services other than the audit of our financial statements. For the year ended June 30, 2011, no audit-related fees were billed by Schulman, Wolfson & Abruzzo, LLP and, for the year ended June 30, 2010, no audit-related fees were billed by Schulman, Wolfson & Abruzzo, LLP, as successor to Most & Company.
Tax Fees:
Tax fees are those fees billed for professional services rendered for tax compliance, including preparation of corporate federal and state income tax returns, tax advice and tax planning. For the year ended June 30, 2011, no tax fees were billed by Schulman, Wolfson & Abruzzo, LLP and, for the year ended June 30, 2010, no tax fees were billed by Schulman, Wolfson & Abruzzo, LLP, as successor to Most & Company.
Other Fees:
No other fees were billed by our independent auditors in respect of the fiscal years ended June 30, 2011 and 2010.
Audit Committee
We have not established an audit committee. Our board of directors approved the services rendered and fees charged by our independent auditors. Our board of directors has reviewed and discussed our audited financial statements for the year ended June 30, 2011, with our management. In addition, our board of directors has discussed with Schulman, Wolfson & Abruzzo, LLP, our independent registered public accountants, the matters required to be discussed by Statement of Auditing Standards No. 61 (Communications with Audit Committee). Our board of directors also has received the written disclosures and the letter from as required by the Independence Standards Board Standard No. I (Independence Discussions with Audit Committees) and our board of directors has discussed the independence of Schulman, Wolfson & Abruzzo, LLP with that firm.
PART IV
ITEM 15: EXHIBITS AND FINANCIAL STATEMENT SCHEDULES
(a) Financial statements - See index to Financial Statements on page F-1.
(b) Exhibits – The following exhibits are filed with this report or are incorporated herein by reference to a prior filing, in accordance with Rule 12b-32 under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.
Exhibits
3.1 | Articles of Incorporation and amendments of BevSystems International Inc., incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.1 to registrant’s annual report on Form 10-K, filed with the SEC on September 10, 2003. |
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3.2 | By-Laws of BevSystems International, Inc., incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.2 to registrant’s annual report on Form 10-K, filed with the SEC on September 10, 2003. |
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3.3 | Equity Sale/Purchase Agreement with Rotate Black, Inc. dated October 7, 2008, incorporated by reference to Exhibit 99.1 to registrant’s current report on Form 8-K, filed with the SEC on October 8, 2008. |
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3.4 | Asset Sale Agreement with Rotate Black, Inc. dated October 7, 2008, incorporated by reference to Exhibit 99.2 to registrant’s current report on Form 8-K, filed with the SEC on October 8, 2008. |
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3.5 | Stock Purchase Agreement with Rotate Black, Inc. dated October 7, 2008, incorporated by reference to Exhibit 99.3 to registrant’s current report on Form 8-K, filed with the SEC on October 8, 2008. |
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4.1 | Rotate Black, Inc. Stock Option Plan dated July 6, 2011, incorporated by reference to Exhibit 20.1 to registrant’s Form 10-Q, filed with the SEC on August 11, 2011. |
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10.1 | Development Agreement between the Seneca Nation of Indians and Solstice International, Inc., dated June 22, 2007, incorporated by reference to Exhibit to registrant’s Form 10-K, filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) on 2010. |
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10.2 | Management Agreement between the Seneca Nation of Indians and Solstice International, Inc., dated June 22, 2007.* |
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10.3 | Agreement between Rotate Black Gaming, Inc. and 3D LLC dated November 1, 2009.* |
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10.4 | Accepted Offer to Purchase between Rotate Black, Inc. and Mark Calvert, Chapter 11 Trustee of Cruise Holdings II, LLC (the “Trustee”), dated January 29, 2010, incorporated by reference from Exhibit 10.1 of Form 8-K filed on February 8, 2010. |
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10.5 | Promissory Note from Rotate Black, Inc. to the Trustee, dated January 28, 2010, incorporated by reference from Exhibit 10.2 of Form 10-K filed on February 8, 2010. |
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10.6 | Unconditional Guarantee from John Paulsen to the Trustee, dated January 28, 2010, incorporated by reference from Exhibit 10.3 of Form 8-K filed on February 8, 2010. |
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10.7 | Letter Agreement between Rotate Black, Inc. and the Trustee, dated April 16, 2010, incorporated by reference from Exhibit 10.1 of Form 8-K filed on April 27, 2010. |
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10.8 | Offer to Purchase and Sale Agreement between Rotate Black, Inc. and Cruise Holdings II, LLC, dated June 10, 2010, incorporated by reference from Exhibit 10.1 of Form 8-K filed on June 16, 2010. |
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10.9 | Secured Promissory Note issued by Rotate Black, Inc. in favor of Cruise Holdings II, LLC, dated June 10, 2010, incorporated by reference from Exhibit 10.2 of Form 8-K filed on June 16, 2010. |
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10.10 | Preferred Mortgage issued by Rotate Black, Inc. in favor of Cruise Holdings II, LLC, dated June 10, 2010, incorporated by reference from Exhibit 10.3 of Form 8-K filed on June 16, 2010. |
10.11 | Unsecured Promissory Note issued by Rotate Black, Inc. in favor of Cruise Holdings II, LLC, dated June 10, 2010, incorporated by reference from Exhibit 10.4 of Form 8-K filed on June 16, 2010. |
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10.12 | Unconditional Guaranty from John Paulsen in favor of Cruise Holdings II, LLC, dated June 11, 2010, incorporated by reference from Exhibit 10.5 of Form 8-K filed on June 16, 2010. |
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10.13 | Agreement with Catskills Gaming and Development, LLC, dated July 1, 2010, incorporated by reference from Form 8-K filed on July 9, 2009. |
| Placement Agreement between Capstone Investments and Rotate Black, Inc., dated October 26, 2009.* |
| Placement Agreement between CRT Capital Corp, LLC and Solstice International, Inc., dated February 12, 2008.* |
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10.16 | Consulting Agreement with Mark J. Ross, dated April 23, 2010, incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to registration statement on Form S-8, filed with the SEC on June 23, 2010. |
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10.17 | Consulting Agreement with Rajat Shah, dated June 1, 2010, incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.2 to registration statement on Form S-8, filed with the SEC on June 23, 2010. |
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10.18 | Agreement with Catskills Gaming and Development, dated July 1, 2010, incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.6 to registrant’s current report on Form 8-K, filed with the SEC on July 9, 2010. |
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10.19 | Ground Lease among Marine Life Ventures, LLC and MC Marine, LLC, as lessors, and Rotate Black MS, LLC, as lessee, entered into on October 21, 2010, incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to registrant’s current report on Form 8-K,. filed with the SEC on October 26, 2010. |
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10.20 | Ground Lease between Gulfport Redevelopment Commission, as lessor, and Rotate Black MS, LLC, as lessee, entered into on October 21, 2010, incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.2 to registrant’s current report on Form 8-K, filed with the SEC on October 26, 2010. |
10.21 | Management Agreement for casino on Louis Bull Indian Reserve in Canada, dated January 12, 2011, incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to registrant’s current report on Form 8-K, filed with the SEC on January 18, 2011. |
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| Securities Purchase Agreement, dated May 1, 2012, between Rotate Black, Inc. and purchasers signatory thereto.* |
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| Form of 10% Convertible Promissory Note, dated May 1, 2012, issued by Rotate Black, Inc. to the purchasers signatory to the Securities Purchase Agreement referred to in Ex. 10.22.* |
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| Form of Common Stock Purchase Warrant, dated May 1, 2012, issued by Rotate Black, Inc. to the purchasers signatory to the Securities Purchase Agreement referred to in Ex. 10.22.* |
| Principal Subsidiaries* |
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| Certification of the Chief Executive Officer pursuant to Rule 13a-14 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934* |
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| Certification of the Chief Financial Officer (principal financial and accounting officer) pursuant to Rule 13a-14 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934* |
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| Certification of the Chief Executive Officer pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, 18 U.S.C. Section 1350* |
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| Certification of the Chief Financial Officer (principal financial and accounting officer) pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, 18 U.S.C. Section 1350* |
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EX-101.INS | XBRL INSTANCE DOCUMENT** |
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EX-101.SCH | XBRL TAXONOMY EXTENSION SCHEMA DOCUMENT** |
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EX-101.CAL | XBRL TAXONOMY EXTENSION CALCULATION LINKBASE** |
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EX-101.DEF | XBRL TAXONOMY EXTENSION DEFINITION LINKBASE** |
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EX-101.LAB | XBRL TAXONOMY EXTENSION LABELS LINKBASE** |
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EX-101.PRE | XBRL TAXONOMY EXTENSION PRESENTATION LINKBASE** |
*filed herewith
**submitted herewith
SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant has duly caused this Report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized on August 14, 2012.
| ROTATE BLACK, INC. | |
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| By: | /s/ John Paulsen | |
| | John Paulsen, Chairman, | |
| | (Principal Executive Officer) | |
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, this Report has been signed below by the following persons on behalf of the Registrant in the capacities and on the dates indicated.
Each person whose signature appears below hereby authorizes John Paulsen and Dual Cooper, or either of them, as attorney-in-fact to sign on his behalf, individually, and in each capacity stated below, and to file all amendments and/or supplements to this Annual Report on Form 10-K.
Title | | (Capacity) | | Date |
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/s/ John Paulsen | | | | |
John Paulsen | | Chairman, CEO | | 14-Aug-12 |
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/s/ Dual Cooper | | | | |
Dual Cooper | | President, COO and Director | | 14-Aug-12 |
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/s/ Jeff Bacigalupi | | | | |
Jeff Bacigalupi | | CFO | | 14-Aug-12 |
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/s/ Dr. William N. Thompson | | | | |
Dr. William N. Thompson | | Director | | 14-Aug-12 |
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/s/ Dennis Piotrowski | | | | |
Dennis Piotrowski | | Director | | 14-Aug-12 |
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/s/ William J. (Jeff) Marshall | | | | |
William J. (Jeff) Marshall | | Director | | 14-Aug-12 |
Rotate Black, Inc. and Subsidiary
Index to Consolidated Financial Statements
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Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm | | | F-2 | |
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Consolidated Balance Sheets as of June 30, 2011 and 2010 | | | F-3 | |
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Consolidated Statement of Operations for the years ended June 30, 2011 and 2010 | | | F-4 | |
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Consolidated Statement of Changes in Stockholders' Equity for the years ended June 30, 2011 and 2010 | | | F-5 | |
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Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows for the years ended June 30, 2011 and 2010 | | | F-6 | |
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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements | | | F-7 | |
REPORT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM
To the Board of Directors and Stockholders
Rotate Black, Inc. and Subsidiary
We have audited the accompanying consolidated balance sheet of Rotate Black, Inc. and Subsidiary as of June 30, 2011 and 2010 and the related consolidated statements of operations, changes in stockholders' equity and cash flows for the years ended June 30, 2011 and 2010. Rotate Black, Inc. and Subsidiary are responsible for these financial statements. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these financial statements based on our audit.
We conducted our audit in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States). Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statement is free of material misstatement. The Company is not required to have, nor were we engaged to perform, an audit of its internal control over financial reporting. Our audit included consideration of internal control over financial reporting as a basis for designing audit procedures that are appropriate in the circumstances, but not for the purpose of expressing an opinion on the effectiveness of the Company's internal control over financial reporting. Accordingly, we express no such opinion. An audit also includes examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements, assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall financial statement presentation. We believe that our audit provides a reasonable basis for our opinion.
In our opinion, the financial statement referred to above presents fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of Rotate Black, Inc. and Subsidiary, as of June 10, 2011 and 2010 and the results of its operations and its cash flows for the years ended June 30, 2011 and 2010, in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America.
The accompanying financial statements have been prepared assuming that the Company will continue as a going concern. As discussed in Note 3 to the consolidated financial statements, the Company has incurred losses since inception, resulting in an accumulated deficit of $16,983,753. This issue raises substantial doubt about its ability to continue as a going concern. Management’s plans in regards to these matters are also described in Note 3. The accompanying financial statements do not include any adjustments that might result from the outcome of this uncertainty.
Schulman, Wolfson, & Abruzzo, LLP
Schulman, Wolfson & Abruzzo, LLP
New York, New York
August 14, 2012
ROTATE BLACK, INC. AND SUBSIDIARY |
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEET |
| June 30. | | June 30, | |
| 2011 | | 2010 | |
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ASSETS |
Current Assets | | | | | | |
Cash | | $ | - | | | $ | 1,226 | |
Prepaid expenses | | | 23,641 | | | | 20,536 | |
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Total current assets | | | 23,641 | | | | 21,762 | |
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Unbilled development advances | | | - | | | | 2,331,684 | |
Fixed assets - net | | | 11,104 | | | | 33,153 | |
Fixed Assets to be disposed - net | | | - | | | | 4,253,246 | |
Contract rights | | | - | | | | 6,323,884 | |
Land purchase deposit | | | 8,470,674 | | | | 8,470,674 | |
Investment in RBMS | | | 65,519 | | | | - | |
Deferred development cost | | | 52,278 | | | | 31,631 | |
Deferred financing fee | | | - | | | | 25,000 | |
Security deposit | | | 3,600 | | | | 3,600 | |
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TOTAL ASSETS | | $ | 8,626,816 | | | $ | 21,494,634 | |
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LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY |
Current liabilities | | | | | | | | |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | | $ | 1,301,387 | | | $ | 2,232,444 | |
Due to RBMS | | | - | | | | 138,993 | |
Redeemable Preferred Series A Stock | | | 190,000 | | | | - | |
Note payable - insurance | | | 2,074 | | | | - | |
Mortgage payable - Big Easy vessel | | | - | | | | 2,975,000 | |
Note payable - Big Easy vessel | | | - | | | | 600,000 | |
Loan payable - stockholder | | | 792,455 | | | | 1,026,093 | |
Note payable - truck - current portion | | | 5,712 | | | | 5,293 | |
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Total current liabilities | | | 2,291,628 | | | | 6,977,823 | |
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Note payable - truck | | | 2,539 | | | | 7,335 | |
Mortgage payable - Big Easy Vessel | | | 2,975,000 | | | | | |
Note payable - Big Easy Vessel | | | 600,000 | | | | | |
Accrued interest on morgage and note payable | | | 642,576 | | | | | |
Derivative liability | | | - | | | | 220,050 | |
Contingent liability | | | - | | | | 62,000 | |
Deferred revenues | | | - | | | | 49,621 | |
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TOTAL LIABILITIES | | | 6,511,743 | | | | 7,316,829 | |
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STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY | | | | | | | | |
Common stock, $0.001 par value, 75,000,000 shares authorized; 22,138,849 and 16,599,829 shares issued and outstanding as of June 30, 2011 and June 30, 2010, respectively | | | 22,139 | | | | 16,600 | |
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Additional paid-in capital | | | 19,076,687 | | | | 17,673,413 | |
Accumulated deficit | | | (16,983,753 | ) | | | (4,850,386 | ) |
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TOTAL ROTATE BLACK, INC. STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY | | | 2,115,073 | | | | 12,839,627 | |
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NONCONTROLLING INTEREST | | | - | | | | 1,338,178 | |
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TOTAL STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY | | | 2,115,073 | | | | 14,177,805 | |
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TOTAL LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY | | $ | 8,626,816 | | | $ | 21,494,634 | |
See notes to financial statements
ROTATE BLACK, INC. AND SUBSIDIARY |
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS |
| | Years Ended June 30, | |
| | 2011 | | | 2010 | |
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Revenue | | $ | 517,980 | | | $ | 600,000 | |
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Operating expenses | | | | | | | | |
Salary expense | | | 379,615 | | | | 145,125 | |
Stock based compensation | | | 912,378 | | | | 347,361 | |
General and administrative expenses | | | 713,943 | | | | 1,421,377 | |
Loss on sale of Rotate Black Gaming, Inc. (Note 9) | | | 6,843,246 | | | | - | |
Loss on sale of Big Easy Gaming Vessel (Note 8) | | | 4,191,891 | | | | - | |
Write-off investment in joint venture | | | 73,938 | | | | 139,782 | |
Write-off of intangible assets | | | - | | | | 374,265 | |
Settlement of derivative liability | | | (167,127 | ) | | | - | |
Equity investment loss | | | 116,497 | | | | - | |
Adjustment in fair value of Preferred Series A Stock | | | 91,500 | | | | - | |
Dividends on Redeemable Preferred Series A Stock | | | 5,700 | | | | - | |
Loss on settlement of accounts payable | | | - | | | | 19,145 | |
Interest expense | | | 711,732 | | | | 276,900 | |
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Total expenses | | | 13,873,313 | | | | 2,723,955 | |
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Net Loss | | | (13,355,333 | ) | | | (2,123,955 | ) |
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Less: Income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interest | | | - | | | | 19,583 | |
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Net loss attributable to controlling interest | | $ | (13,355,333 | ) | | $ | (2,104,372 | ) |
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Basic and diluted net loss per common share attributed to controlling interest | | $ | (0.69 | ) | | $ | (0.14 | ) |
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Basic and diluted average common shares outstanding | | | 19,454,298 | | | | 14,681,666 | |
See notes to financial statements
ROTATE BLACK, INC. AND SUBSIDIARY
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY
| | Common Stock | | | Additional | | | Stock | | | | | | | | | | |
| | Number of | | | | | | Paid-in | | | Subscription | | | Accumulated | | | Controlling | | | Noncontrolling | |
| | Shares | | | Amount | | | Capital | | | Receivable | | | Deficit | | | Interest | | | Interest | |
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Balance - June 30, 2009 | | | 13,464,366 | | | $ | 13,465 | | | $ | 9,722,809 | | | $ | | | | $ | (2,746,014 | ) | | $ | 6,990,259 | | | $ | (1,357,761 | ) |
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Common stock sold for cash | | | 242,186 | | | | 242 | | | | 513,689 | | | | (198,961 | ) | | | - | | | | 314,970 | | | | | |
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Collection of stock subscription receivable | | | - | | | | - | | | | - | | | | 125,961 | | | | - | | | | 125,961 | | | | | |
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Collections of stock subscription receivable | | | - | | | | - | | | | - | | | | 73,000 | | | | - | | | | 73,000 | | | | | |
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Common stock issued for payment on loan payable - stockholder | | | 278,253 | | | | 278 | | | | 568,671 | | | | - | | | | - | | | | 568,949 | | | | | |
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Common stock issued for consulting services | | | 35,000 | | | | 35 | | | | 174,965 | | | | - | | | | - | | | | 175,000 | | | | | |
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Common stock issued for Shawanga land purchase anti-dilution rights | | | 1,557,706 | | | | 1,558 | | | | 5,315,441 | | | | - | | | | - | | | | 5,316,999 | | | | | |
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Common stock issued in settlement of note payable | | | 132,000 | | | | 132 | | | | 329,868 | | | | - | | | | - | | | | 330,000 | | | | | |
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Common stock sold for cash | | | 490,000 | | | | 490 | | | | 665,010 | | | | - | | | | - | | | | 665,500 | | | | | |
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Common stock issued for settlement of accounts payable | | | 240,000 | | | | 240 | | | | 210,760 | | | | - | | | | - | | | | 211,000 | | | | | |
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Common stock issued for services | | | 160,318 | | | | 160 | | | | 160,591 | | | | - | | | | - | | | | 160,751 | | | | | |
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Warrants granted for services | | | - | | | | - | | | | 11,610 | | | | - | | | | - | | | | 11,610 | | | | | |
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Net loss attributable to noncontrolling interest | | | - | | | | - | | | | - | | | | - | | | | - | | | | - | | | | 19,583 | |
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Net loss attributable to controlling interest | | | - | | | | - | | | | - | | | | - | | | | (2,104,372 | ) | | | (2,104,372 | ) | | | | |
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Balance at June 30, 2010 | | | 16,599,829 | | | | 16,600 | | | | 17,673,413 | | | | - | | | | (4,850,386 | ) | | | 12,839,627 | | | | (1,338,178 | ) |
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Common stock sold for cash | | | 20,000 | | | | 20 | | | | 4,980 | | | | - | | | | - | | | | 5,000 | | | | | |
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Common stock issued in connection with consulting services rendered | | | 1,129,526 | | | | 1,130 | | | | 321,145 | | | | - | | | | - | | | | 322,275 | | | | | |
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Common stock issued in connection with legal services rendered | | | 460,224 | | | | 460 | | | | 153,386 | | | | - | | | | - | | | | 153,845 | | | | | |
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Common stock issued in repayment of a loan | | | 80,000 | | | | 80 | | | | 15,920 | | | | - | | | | - | | | | 16,000 | | | | | |
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Common stock issued as compensation | | | 2,000,000 | | | | 2,000 | | | | 398,000 | | | | - | | | | - | | | | 400,000 | | | | | |
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Common stock issued to board members | | | 40,000 | | | | 40 | | | | 9,560 | | | | - | | | | - | | | | 9,600 | | | | | |
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Common stock issued in payment of loan payable - stockholder | | | 1,600,000 | | | | 1,600 | | | | 318,400 | | | | - | | | | - | | | | 320,000 | | | | | |
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Common stock issued for settlement of derivative liability | | | 139,270 | | | | 139 | | | | 52,784 | | | | | | | | | | | | 52,923 | | | | | |
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Common stock issued for settlement of accounts payable | | | 50,000 | | | | 50 | | | | 10,962 | | | | | | | | | | | | 11,012 | | | | | |
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Warrant granted to investment banker | | | - | | | | - | | | | 22,658 | | | | - | | | | - | | | | 22,658 | | | | | |
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Shares issued to investment banker | | | 20,000 | | | | 20 | | | | 3,980 | | | | - | | | | - | | | | 4,000 | | | | | |
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Warrants sold with Series A Preferred Stock | | | | | | | | | | | 91,500 | | | | | | | | | | | | 91,500 | | | | | |
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Net loss attributable to noncontrolling interest | | | - | | | | - | | | | - | | | | - | | | | - | | | | - | | | | (25,430 | ) |
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Sale of Gaming and noncontrolling interest | | | - | | | | - | | | | - | | | | - | | | | 1,221,966 | | | | 1,221,966 | | | | 1,363,608 | |
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Net loss attributable to controlling interest | | | - | | | | - | | | | - | | | | - | | | | (13,355,333 | ) | | | (13,355,333 | ) | | | | |
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| | | 22,138,849 | | | | 22,139 | | | | 19,076,687 | | | | - | | | | (16,983,753 | ) | | | 2,115,073 | | | | - | |
See notes to financial statements
ROTATE BLACK, INC. AND SUBSIDIARYCONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS
| | Year End | |
| | June 30, | |
| | 2011 | | | 2010 | |
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CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES | | | | | | |
Net loss | | $ | (13,355,333 | ) | | $ | (2,104,372 | ) |
Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash used in operating activities: | | | | | | | | |
Deconsolidation of Rotate Black Gaming, Inc. (RBG) | | | 6,843,246 | | | | - | |
Sale of Big Easy Gaming Vessel | | | 4,191,891 | | | | - | |
Stock-based compensation | | | 912,378 | | | | 347,361 | |
Warrants granted with Series A Preferred Stock | | | 91,500 | | | | - | |
Write-off of investment in joint venture | | | 73,938 | | | | 139,782 | |
Write-off of intangible asset | | | - | | | | 374,265 | |
Depreciation and amortization | | | 214,066 | | | | 33,146 | |
Loss on settlement of accounts payable | | | - | | | | 19,142 | |
Noncontrolling interest | | | 25,430 | | | | (19,583 | ) |
Changes in assets and liabilities: | | | | | | | | |
Prepaid expenses | | �� | (3,105 | ) | | | 26,503 | |
Unbilled development advances | | | - | | | | (262,185 | ) |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | | | 981,760 | | | | 761,281 | |
Accrued interest on mortgage and note payable | | | 642,576 | | | | - | |
Due to affiliate | | | - | | | | 138,993 | |
Derivative liability | | | (167,127 | ) | | | 220,050 | |
Contingent liability | | | 102,000 | | | | 62,000 | |
Deferred revenues | | | - | | | | 2,543 | |
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Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities | | | 553,220 | | | | (261,074 | ) |
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CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES | | | | | | | | |
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Purchases of fixed assets (net of notes payable of $2,975,000 and $600,000 in 2010) | | | (590,408 | ) | | | (695,366 | ) |
Investment In RBMS | | | (188,512 | ) | | | - | |
Proceeds from sale of RBG | | | 15,000 | | | | - | |
Decrease in deferred development costs | | | (94,585 | ) | | | (31,631 | ) |
Decrease in deferred financing fee | | | 25,000 | | | | (25,000 | ) |
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Net cash used in investing activities | | | (833,505 | ) | | | (751,997 | ) |
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CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES | | | | | | | | |
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Increase (decrease) in loan payable - stockholder | | | 86,362 | | | | (150,374 | ) |
Proceeds from sales of common stock | | | 5,000 | | | | 1,179,431 | |
Sale of Redeemable Preferred Series A Stock | | | 190,000 | | | | - | |
Payment of note payable | | | - | | | | (25,000 | ) |
Increase in notes payable -insurance | | | 2,074 | | | | - | |
Payments of note payable - truck | | | (4,377 | ) | | | (5,213 | ) |
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Net cash provided by financing activities | | | 279,059 | | | | 998,844 | |
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Net decrease in cash | | | (1,226 | ) | | | (14,227 | ) |
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Cash, beginning of period | | | 1,226 | | | | 15,453 | |
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Cash, end of period | | $ | - | | | $ | 1,226 | |
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Noncash Transaction | | | | | | | | |
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Issuance of common stock in equity investment | | $ | 166,000 | | | $ | - | |
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Deposit on land (net of shares issued and to be issued) | | $ | - | | | $ | 1,421,532 | |
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Issuance of common stock in payment of due to stockholder | | $ | 320,000 | | | $ | 375,000 | |
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Issuance of common stock in payment of note payable | | $ | - | | | $ | 330,000 | |
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Issuance of common stock in payment of accounts payable | | $ | 149,574 | | | $ | 270,000 | |
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Issuance of common stock in payment of prepaid legal | | $ | - | | | $ | 26,000 | |
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Issuance of common stock in settlement of derivative liability | | $ | 52,923 | | | $ | - | |
See notes to financial statements
Rotate Black, Inc. and Subsidiary
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
1. ORGANIZATION AND OPERATIONS
Rotate Black, Inc. (Company) was incorporated in Nevada on August 2, 2006 to be the successor by merger of BevSystems International, Inc. and BevSystems International Ltd. (BevSystems).
The Company develops, operates and manages gaming and related properties. On April 1, 2010, the Company commenced operations under the Gulfport Project management agreement and was no longer a development stage company. (Note 5)
Gulfport Project
On May 28, 2010, the Company, Rotate Black, LLC (RBL), an entity under common control with the Company, and an officer of the Company formed Rotate Black MS, LLC (RBMS), a Mississippi limited liability company, to own, develop and manage the operations of a casino resort to be located in the property adjacent to the Gulfport, MS marina. RBMS’s initial strategy was to secure an existing gaming vessel, move the vessel to the a Gulfport site, and build land assets on that site to support the gaming vessel. Subsequently, RBMS changed its strategy to an entirely land-based casino. In August 2012, RBMS entered into an Indicative Summary of Terms and Conditions with debt and equity investors related to a proposed financing for the Gulfport Casino Hotel Project to be developed by RBMS. The proposed financing is for up to $101,800,000 for the development, design, construction, financing, ownership, operation and maintenance of an approximately 191,000 square foot land based four star casino, including gaming, restaurant, bar and support space and an adjacent 205-room hotel in Gulfport, Mississippi.
Terms of the proposed financing call for senior secured term loans up to an aggregate of $80,900,000 to be provided in one tranche on the closing date, advanced at the rate of 94% of the principal. Full repayment is expected to be October 2017. Interest on the outstanding balance will be equal to the sum of the LIBOR rate applicable to the interest period, subject to a floor of 2%, and the applicable margin of 10.5%
The equity investors shall fund the equity contribution to RBMS prior to the closing pursuant to the terms of an equity contribution agreement to be entered into by the equity investors, RBMS, and the Collateral Agent in the aggregate amount of $20,900,000.
Rotate Black Gaming
In October 2008, the Company acquired 75% of the outstanding common stock of Rotate Black-Gaming, Inc., (Gaming), from RBL. Gaming is under contract to develop and manage a world-class destination casino resort in Sullivan County, New York. Gaming had acquired the property and completed all design layouts (Note 9).
Other Projects
On December 14, 2011, the Company formed a wholly-owned subsidiary, Rotate Black OK, LLC (OKL) and through the subsidiary entered into a consulting agreement with an Oklahoma Native American Tribe in December 2011. The purpose of this consulting agreement is to provide to the Tribe best practices related to two of its casinos in Oklahoma. The Company plans to leverage this agreement to generate additional Native American gaming consulting agreements (Note 18).
On December 13, 2011, the Company has formed a wholly-owned subsidiary, SlotOne, Inc., to provide slot machines on a participation basis in certain casino locations where the replacement of old equipment can enhance earnings for the gaming location and Rotate Black, Inc.
On January 11, 2011, the Company entered into a management agreement whereby a new to-be-formed wholly-owned subsidiary of the Company would act as manager for a proposed casino and entertainment destination on the Louis Bull Indian Reserve near Edmonton, Canada (Note 10).
In connection with the acquisition of Gaming, the Company also acquired the Dayton Project, a casino development project in Dayton, Nevada. The Dayton Project was cancelled as of June 30, 2009, and the Company had written-off the deferred expenses of $233,960 (Note 17).
Also in connection with the acquisition of Gaming, the Company acquired a 50% joint venture interest in Rotate Black India Pvt Ltd. (India), formed to develop a project in India. This project was cancelled as of December 31, 2009, and the Company had written-off the deferred expenses of $136,121.
2. SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
Basis of Presentation
Consolidated Financial Statements
The accompanying consolidated financial statements include all of the accounts of the Company and its subsidiary. As of July 6, 2010, the Company sold its interest in the subsidiary, deconsolidated the entity (Note 9) and the financial statements for the year ended June 30, 2011 are not consolidated.
The Company records adjustments to noncontrolling interest for the allocable portion of income or loss that the noncontrolling interest holders are entitled based upon their portion of certain of the subsidiaries that they own. Distributions to holders of noncontrolling interests are adjusted to the respective noncontrolling interest holders’ balance.
The Company suspends allocation of losses to noncontrolling interest holders when the noncontrolling interest balance for a particular noncontrolling interest holder is reduced to zero. Any excess loss above the noncontrolling interest holders’ balance is not charged to noncontrolling interest as the noncontrolling interest holders have no obligation to fund such losses.
Investments in 50% or less owned entities without controlling influence by the Company are accounted for using the equity method. Under the equity method, the Company recognizes its ownership share of the income and losses of the equity entity.
All significant intercompany accounts and transactions have been eliminated.
Estimates
The preparation of financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and the disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Accordingly, actual results could differ from those estimates.
Reclassifications
Certain amounts for prior years have been reclassified to conform to 2011 financial statement presentation.
Financial Instruments
The Company considers the carrying amounts of financial instruments, including cash, accounts payable and accrued expenses to approximate their fair values because of their relatively short maturities.
Property and Equipment
Property and equipment are recorded at cost and depreciated over their estimated useful lives using the straight-line method.
Maintenance and repairs are charged to operating expenses as they are incurred. Improvements and betterments, which extend the lives of the assets, are capitalized. The cost and accumulated depreciation of assets retired or otherwise disposed of are relieved from the appropriate accounts and any profit or loss on the sale or disposition of such assets is credited or charged to income.
Contract Rights and Intangible Assets
Contract rights and intangible assets are valued at cost and, if there is a finite life, will be amortized over their estimated useful lives of each asset as determined by management. Amortization will commence upon the placement of individual assets into service and the initial determination of the lives assigned to each. The Company expects this to occur for the Contract Rights upon the effective date of the Development Agreement. Contract Rights were valued based upon management’s forecast of expected future net cash flows, with revenues based on projected revenues under the Development and Management Agreements. As of June 30, 2010, the Contract Rights had not commenced amortization and were sold as part of Gaming on July 6, 2010 (Note 9).
The Company will evaluate the carrying value of the intangible assets for impairment at least annually or upon the occurrence of an event, which may indicate that the carrying amount may be greater than its fair value. If impaired, the Company will write-down such impairment. In addition, the useful life of the intangible assets will be evaluated by management at least annually or upon the occurrence of an event which may indicate that the useful life may have been definitive and the Company would have commenced amortization over such useful life.
Revenue Recognition
Revenue is recognized when evidence of an arrangement exists, pricing is fixed and determinable, collection is reasonably assured and delivery or performance of service has occurred.
Development advances are the funds advanced by the Company for necessary costs in advance of the facility loan for the Seneca Nation, which include expenses for legal, engineering and architectural fees and have been capitalized. A development fee of 2.5% of total development costs was accrued by the Company for services rendered pursuant to the Development Agreement and is in addition to the amounts advanced to cover the development costs.
The development advances and the development fee had been deferred and were sold as part of Gaming (Note 9).
Management fees earned under contract to operate and manage casino projects are recognized pursuant to terms of the agreement.
Intra-entity transactions for revenue and expenses earned in connection with an equity investment are eliminated in accordance with guidance in ASC 323-10-35-5.
Share-Based Compensation
The Company recognizes compensation expense for all share-based payment awards made to employees, directors and others based on the estimated fair values on the date of the grant. Common stock equivalents are valued using the Black-Scholes Option-Pricing Model using the market price of our common stock on the date of valuation, an expected dividend yield of zero, the remaining period or maturity date of the common stock equivalent and the expected volatility of our common stock.
The Company determines the fair value of the share-based compensation awards granted as either the fair value of the consideration received or the fair value of the equity instruments issued, whichever is more reliably measureable. If the fair value of the equity instruments issued is used, it is measured using the stock price and other measurement assumptions as of the earlier of either the date at which a commitment for performance to earn the equity instrument is reached or the date the performance is complete.
The Company recognizes compensation expense for stock awards with service conditions on a straight-line basis over the requisite service period, which is included in operations.
Basic and Diluted Net Income (Loss) per Common Share
Basic net income (loss) per share (EPS) is calculated by dividing net income (loss) available to common stockholders (numerator) by the weighted-average number of common shares outstanding during each period (denominator). Diluted loss per share gives effect to all dilutive common shares outstanding using the treasury stock method and convertible preferred stock using the if-converted method. In computing diluted EPS, the average stock price for the period is used in determining the number of shares assumed to be purchased from the exercise of stock options or warrants. Although there were common stock equivalents outstanding as of June 30, 2011, they were not included in the calculation of earnings per shares because their inclusion would have been considered anti-dilutive. As of June 30, 2011, there were 2,021,333 total common stock equivalents and as of June 30, 2010, there were no common stock equivalents.
Basic loss per share has been retroactively restated to reflect the reverse stock split (Note 15).
Income Taxes
Deferred income taxes have been provided for temporary differences between financial statement and income tax reporting under the liability method, using expected tax rates and laws that are expected to be in effect when the differences are expected to reverse. A valuation allowance is provided when realization is not considered more likely than not.
The Company’s policy is to classify income tax assessments, if any, for interest in interest expense and for penalties in general and administrative expenses.
Leases
Rent expense is recognized on the straight-line basis over the term of the lease.
Recent Accounting Pronouncements
In September 2011, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) issued Accounting Standards Update (ASU) 2011-08: “Intangibles-Goodwill and Other (Topic 350) Testing Goodwill for Impairment”. The amendments in this update are intended to reduce complexity and costs by allowing the reporting entity the option to make a qualitative evaluation about the likelihood of goodwill impairment to determine whether it should calculate the fair value of a reporting unit. The update includes examples of events and circumstances that an entity should consider in evaluating whether it is more likely than not that the fair value of a reporting unit is less than its carrying amount. ASU 2011-08 is effective for annual and interim goodwill impairment tests performed for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2011. Early adoption is permitted for annual and interim goodwill impairment tests performed as of a date prior to September 15, 2011 if the entity’s financial statements for the most recent annual or interim period have not yet been issued. Adoption of ASU 2011-08 is not expected to have a significant impact on the Company’s financial statements.
In May 2011, the FASB issued ASU 2011-04, Fair Value Measurement (Topic 820): “Amendments to Achieve Common Fair Value Measurement and Disclosure Requirements in U.S. GAAP and IFRSs”. The new guidance results in a consistent definition of fair value and common requirements for measurement of and disclosure about fair value between accounting principles generally accepted in the United States (GAAP) and International Financial Reporting Standards. While many of the amendments to GAAP are not expected to have a significant effect on practice, the new guidance changes some fair value measurement principles and disclosure requirements. Adoption of ASU 2011-04 is effective for annual periods beginning after December 15, 2011 and is not expected to have a significant impact on the Company's financial statements.
Management does not believe that any recently issued, but not yet effective accounting pronouncements, if adopted, would have a material effect on the accompanying financial statements.
3. GOING CONCERN
The financial statements have been prepared assuming the Company will continue as a going concern. The Company has incurred losses since inception, resulting in an accumulated deficit of $16,983,753 and negative working capital of $2,267,987 as of June 30, 2011 and further losses are anticipated. These factors raise substantial doubt about the Company’s ability to continue as a going concern. Its ability to continue as a going concern is dependent upon the ability of the Company to generate profitable operations in the future and/or to obtain the necessary financing to meet its obligations arising from normal business operations when they come due. These financial statements do not include any adjustments relating to the recoverability and classification of recorded assets or the amounts of and classification of liabilities that might be necessary in the event the Company cannot continue.
The Company’s plan is to resolve this issue with the commencement of management fees from the Gulfport Project Management Agreement and other future sources of revenue. Until these occur in sufficient amounts, the Company plans to sell registered and unregistered stock to accredited investors.
4. PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT
As of June 30, 2011 and 2010, property and equipment consisted of the following:
| | 2011 | | | 2010 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Gaming vessel | | $ | 4,854,908 | | | $ | 4,264,500 | |
Truck | | | 39,761 | | | | 39,761 | |
Furniture and fixtures | | | 8,490 | | | | 8,490 | |
Office equipment | | | 23,290 | | | | 23,290 | |
| | | 4,926,449 | | | | 4,336,041 | |
Less accumulated depreciation | | | (263,708 | ) | | | (49,642 | ) |
Sale of Gaming Vessel | | | (4,651,637 | ) | | | | |
| | $ | 11,104 | | | $ | 4,286,399 | |
On June 10, 2010, the Company purchased The Big Easy, a gaming vessel for an aggregate purchase price of $4,264,500, payable: (a) by issuance of a secured note payable to the seller of $2,975,000 (the Secured Note), (b) issuance of an unsecured note payable to the seller of $600,000 (Unsecured Note), fees of $414,500 and cash of $275,000. As of September 17, 2010, both notes were in default and the interest rate was increased to 20%, per annum. As of June 30, 2011, the Big Easy was sold at public auction at a loss of $4,191,891 (Note 8).
For the years ended June 30, 2011 and 2010, depreciation expense was $214,066 and $33,146, respectively.
5. RBMS MANAGEMENT AGREEMENT
On May 28, 2010, the Company, RBL and an officer of the Company formed RBMS, a Mississippi limited liability company, to own, develop and manage the operations of a dockside vessel-based casino in Gulfport, Mississippi. RBMS’s initial strategy was to secure an existing gaming vessel, move the vessel to a Gulfport site, and build land assets on that site to support the gaming vessel.
On October 27, 2010, RBMS and the Company, as manager, entered into a management agreement, effective as of April 1, 2010 for a period of 99 years. The Company, as manager, would manage all of the operations of the gaming facility. The management fee was payable; (1) $200,000, per month, (2) then upon commencement of the gaming operations, $250,000, per month, and (3) then achieving certain earnings, as defined, $300,000, per month. The Manager is entitled to appoint two directors of the five directors on the RBMS Board of Directors.
In response to the equity investor, RBMS changed its strategy toward the construction of an entirely land-based casino On June 20, 2011, the Company agreed to amend its management agreement with RBMS to facilitate a $15.0 million equity financing for the Gulfport Project. Under the new terms of the proposed agreement, the Company will receive from the closing of the equity financing to the opening date of the casino, a management fee of $200,000, per month, not to exceed $1,000,000, in total, prior to the opening of the casino.
In consideration of the public sale of the Big Easy Vessel (Note 8) and the proposed amendment to the management agreement, the Company’s management agreed to not accrue the management fee for approximately seven months of the fiscal year ending June 30, 2011. Under the original management agreement, the Company recorded $517,980 in management revenue as of June 30, 2011.
6. GULFPORT CASINO HOTEL PROJECT
In August 2012, RBMS entered into an Indicative Summary of Terms and Conditions with debt and equity investors related to a proposed financing for the Gulfport Casino Hotel Project. The proposed financing is for up to $101,800,000 for the development, design, construction, financing, ownership, operation and maintenance of an approximately 191,000 square foot land based four star casino, including gaming, restaurant, bar and support space and an adjacent 205-room hotel in Gulfport, Mississippi.
Terms of the proposed financing call for senior secured term loans up to an aggregate of $80,900,000 to be provided in one tranche on the closing date, advanced at the rate of 94% of the principal. Full repayment is expected to be October 2017. Interest on the outstanding balance will be equal to the sum of the LIBOR rate applicable to the interest period, subject to a floor of 2%, and the applicable margin of 10.5%
The equity investors shall fund the equity contribution to RBMS prior to the closing pursuant to the terms of an equity contribution agreement to be entered into by the equity investors, RBMS, and the Collateral Agent in the aggregate amount of $20,900,000.
The RBMS shall enter into a warrant agreement with respect to the issuance of detachable warrants in favor of the lender to purchase 7.5% of the fully diluted membership interests of the RBMS at an exercise price of $0.01, per membership interest, with anti-dilution provisions.
7. INVESTMENT IN RBMS
Upon formation of RBMS and the commencement of the management agreement, the Company, RBL and an officer of the Company owned an aggregate 46.6% of the voting interests of RBMS and the remaining units were sold to outside investors. The Company has accounted for its investment in RBMS on the equity method in accordance with ASC 810-10; as it does not meet all the requirements of a variable interest entity to consolidate; the outside equity investors are not protected from the losses of the entity nor are they guaranteed a return by the legal entity; the outside equity investors expected residual returns are not capped by any arrangements or documents with other holders; and the percent of ownership will be diluted by future financing of RBMS.
In connection with the proposed terms of the funding of the Gulfport Casino Hotel Project (Note 6), holders of Class A Units of RBMS have agreed to convert their units into B Units to facilitate the financing of the Gulfport project. Upon closing, the equity investor will own 60,000 B Units out of 100,000 authorized and 70,588 outstanding, or 85% of RBMS. The Company will own at closing 7,058.8 B Units representing a 10% ownership. In addition, upon closing, RBMS will issue 29,412 warrants, at an exercise price of $0.01, to all other investors based on pre-negotiated percentages to that the investor’s ownership, assuming all warrants are exercised, will be 60%. Closing is anticipated to be August 2012.
As of June 30, 2011 and 2010, the condensed balance sheet of RBMS was as follows:
| | 2011 | | | 2010 | |
| | | | | | |
Prepaid expenses | | $ | 7,500 | | | | - | |
Development costs | | | 1,912,125 | | | $ | 4,676,820 | |
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Total Assets | | $ | 1,919,625 | | | $ | 4,676,820 | |
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Current liabilities | | $ | 405,583 | | | $ | 1,141,300 | |
Due to RBI | | | | | | | 1,435,520 | |
Members’ equity | | | 1,514,042 | | | | 2,100,000 | |
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Total Liabilities and | | | | | | | | |
Members’ Equity | | $ | 1,919,625 | | | $ | 4,676,820 | |
As of June 30, 2011 and 2010, the condensed income statement of RBMS was as follows:
| | 2011 | | | 2010 | |
| | | | | | |
Revenue | | | - | | | | - | |
Management fees | | $ | 970,000 | | | $ | - | |
General & Administrative | | | | | | | | |
expenses | | | 179,994 | | | | - | |
Lease fees | | | 70,000 | | | | - | |
| | | | | | | | |
Total Expenses | | | 1,219,994 | | | | - | |
| | | | | | | | |
Net Loss | | $ | (1,219,994 | ) | | $ | - | |
Intra-entity management expense of $452,020 is included in the condensed income statement of RBMS and is eliminated in the financial statement presentation against the management income recorded by the Company.
As of June 30, 2011, the Company paid expenses of $435,036 in cash and $189,000 in stock on behalf of RBMS as a capital contribution and recorded an equity investment of $624,036. The Company reduced its investment in RBMS by $568,517, 46.6% of the loss of the entity.
Ground Lease
Effective October 20, 2010, RBMS entered into a ground lease for the nine and a half acre site for the Gulfport Project. The Preliminary Term, as defined, remains in effect until the earlier of the ninth month following the effective date or the date gaming operations begin on the leased property. During the Preliminary Term, rent shall be equal to $20,000, per month with no payment required until the earlier of the date the Lessee commences construction on the premises or February 1, 2011. If RBMS does not receive approval to proceed with the development of the casino from the Mississippi Gaming Commission on or prior to March 1, 2011, then the lease terminates with no obligations due.
Due to delays, the lease was amended on October 21, 2011 for a term through October 31, 2069, with a fee payable of $25,000 to enter into the amended and restated lease and $50,000 as the initial base rent payment. After the commencement of gaming operations, the RBMS will pay an annual minimum base rent of $600,000, as defined. On March 13, 2012 this ground lease was amended and extends the date for RBMS to obtain approval to proceed to April 30, 2012. In consideration of this extension, RBMS agreed to pay a fee of $50,000. An additional extension was entered into May 1, 2012 extending the approval date to August 31, 2012 and RBMS agreed to pay a fee for the extension of $20,000 for two thirty-day periods and $35,000 for each month thereafter.
On April 9, 2012, the Mississippi Gaming Commission granted to RBMS approval as a legal gaming site for a 9.5 acre site located in Gulfport Mississippi, however, on May 17, 2012 the Commission denied the application to proceed with construction of the casino resort. RBMS is revising its plans to gain acceptance from the Commission.
RBMS has paid the extension fees through July 31, 2012 on behalf of RBMS and is awaiting approval to commence construction.
8. THE BIG EASY GAMING VESSEL
On June 10, 2010, the Company purchased The Big Easy, a gaming vessel for the Gulfport Project, for an aggregate purchase price of $4,264,500, payable: (a) by issuance of a secured note payable to the seller of $2,975,000 (the Secured Note), (b) issuance of an unsecured note payable to the seller of $600,000 (Unsecured Note), fees of $414,500 and cash of $275,000. The Secured Note is collateralized by the gaming vessel and both notes are guaranteed by an officer of the Company. The Secured Note is payable on June 11, 2011 and bears interest at 14.5%, per annum, payable $35,000, per month, commencing June 11, 2010. The Unsecured Note bears interest at 14.5%, per annum, and is payable monthly, in an amount equal to 2% of the monthly gross gaming revenue generated from operations, as defined, until June 2012 when all principal and interest are due. In September 17, 2010, both notes were in default and the interest rate was increased to 20%, per annum.
As of June 30, 2011 the due dates of both notes were extended in support of the Company's current project in Gulfport, MS, and the Trustee of the Cruise Holdings bankruptcy estate, holding the Mortgage and Promissory note payable has consented; (1) to require no payments through June 30, 2012; (2) that the collection fees and accrued interest be paid on or before October 1, 2012; (3) extend the due date of the balance of the obligation for the principal and accrued interest to July 1, 2013.
In May 2011, the equity investor informed RBMS it would not move forward with the financing of the Gulfport Project unless the casino was land based. As a result, it was decided the vessel be sold at a public auction, however, the public sale did not yield sufficient funds to eliminate the fees and mortgage debt. The Company received $459,746 in the reduction of accounts payable from the public sale which was paid directly to vendors of the Company. The Company has recorded a loss of $4,191,891 on the sale of the gaming vessel. The Company is currently in discussions with the mortgage holder and the trustee to reach an agreement to extinguish the mortgage of $2,975,000 and note payable of $600,000 through the issuance of equity.
9. ROTATE BLACK, GAMING, INC.
Development Agreement
On June 22, 2007, Gaming entered into a Development Agreement with the Seneca Nation of Indians (Nation), a Federally-recognized Indian tribal government, to act as the Developer to provide managerial expertise and financial resources to assist the Nation in acquiring land and developing and constructing a gaming facility (Facility). The purpose of the Facility for the Nation is to provide employment and improve the social, economic, education, and health needs of its members; to increase its revenues and to enhance the Nation’s economic self-sufficiency.
The Development Agreement commenced upon execution and continues through the date the Facility is open to the public and operational, until all obligations of the parties have expired, as defined, or until all obligations owed to the Company by the Nation have been satisfied, whichever is later; provided the agreement is not terminated by mutual agreement.
Under the terms of the Development Agreement, the Company is responsible for arranging a limited recourse loan or other arrangements to finance the Facility in an aggregate principal amount of up to $350,000,000. The proceeds of the loan are to be used exclusively for the development, design, construction, furnishing and equipping of the Facility, for start-up and working capital and reimbursing the Company for development advances. Development advances are the funds advanced by the Company for necessary costs in advance of the facility loan. In accordance with the Development Agreement, development costs include the costs of the design, construction, furnishing and equipping of the Facility and such other costs incurred by the Company or by the Nation to advance the conclusion of the project, including consultant and attorney fees and costs. According to the Agreement, funds advanced as development costs, together with the development fee, will constitute the initial principal of the development loan and the funds advanced by the Company as developer will be reimbursed from the proceeds of the Facility Loan.
The funds expended under the Development Loan are subject to authorization by a Business Board of the Nation and the financing will not exceed $350,000,000, exclusive of interest.
A development fee of 2.5% of total development costs will be paid to the Company for services rendered pursuant to the Development Agreement and are in addition to the amounts advanced to cover the development costs.
In October, 2007, as amended, Gaming acquired land from 3D Associates, LLC (3D) in exchange for $556,000, payable $288,000 in cash and the issuance of a note in the amount of $268,000, payable on August 15, 2009, as extended, with interest payable at 18%, per annum. The land was subsequently transferred to the Seneca Nation without compensation by Gaming and is included in the Contract Rights. On November 1, 2009, the Company issued 132,000 shares of common stock in full repayment of the note payable of $243,000 and accrued interest thereon of $87,000, $2.50, per share. The number of shares and price per share are subject to adjustment for stock splits, dividends, exchanges and consideration received by stockholders in the event of an acquisition of the Company by another entity, and dependent on the performance of the stock prices, as defined. In addition, for one year and under certain conditions, the Company could be liable for certain market loss on these shares, as defined.
Subsequent to the transfer of the Property to the Seneca Nation of Indians pursuant to its agreements with the Seneca Nation, 3D had filed a lawsuit against the Seneca Nation and the Company to recover the Property for the reason that the land was not yet developed which would have benefited other holdings of 3D.
On May 11, 2011, the Company entered into an agreement with 3D wherein 3D agreed to drop its lawsuit and forever waive any and all claims against the Company. In consideration for this, the Company agreed to pay 3D ten dollars ($10) and to grant 3D the right to buy the Property for $500,000, in the event that the Company is successful in re-acquiring the 3D Property from the Seneca Nation.
Management Agreement
On June 14, 2008, Gaming entered into a Management Agreement with the Nation for an exclusive right and obligation to manage, operate and maintain the gaming facility to be developed in Sullivan County, New York, commencing on the effective date, as defined, and continuing for a period of seven years after the date on which gaming commences in the facility. The term will be automatically extended for a period of seven years unless terminated under the provisions of the agreement.
Under the Management Agreement, the Nation will pay the Company a fee based on a percent of gaming revenues, as defined. As manager, the Company will conduct and direct all business and affairs in connection with the operation, management and maintenance of the Facility, including all commercial gaming business, sale of food, beverages, tobacco and gifts, hotels, parking, resorts, amusement or accommodation operations.
Contract Rights
Contract rights consisted of the various rights acquired under the Development and Management Agreements. It is composed of contract rights acquired by Rotate Black, LLC and draws from an asset-backed lending agreement used to finance the expenses associated with acquiring the Development and Management Agreements. In addition, $556,000 represents the cost of the land for the gambling facility, which was transferred to the Seneca Nation without compensation by Gaming. The Company has not amortized the contract rights as they were deemed to be inactive are not producing a cash flow.
With the financing of the gaming facility in place, the Development Advances and development fee will be billed and the contract rights will commence amortization over its useful life.
On February 2, 2011, Gaming filed a notice of breach of the Management and Development Agreements with the Nation in response to the notification to Catskill that the development in the region is premature until the United States imposed moratorium on the acquisition of lands in trust for new Indian gaming facilities has been lifted. Gaming has also commenced a binding arbitration proceeding under their Development and Management Agreements with the Nation, seeking $21 million in actual damages and $350 million in lost profits. The Company believes that it will recover its carrying value either through the arbitration or through the execution of the agreement. On July 1, 2010, the Company sold Gaming to Catskill Gaming and Development, LLC (See Sale of Gaming). In May, 2011 Catskills Gaming informed the Company that they will be moving forward with the project and therefore the Company couldn’t move forward with arbitration.
Sale of Gaming
On July 1, 2010, as amended, the Company and RBL entered into an agreement to sell 100% of the common stock of Gaming to Catskills Gaming and Development, LLC (Catskill) in exchange for an aggregate contingent consideration of $21,000,000 in cash and the assumption of indebtedness of approximately $6,300,000. According to the Agreement, the consideration is to be paid in installments as follow:
● | $2 million on or before the first anniversary of the date of the opening for business to the public of a gaming facility under a management agreement between Catskills, as manager, and the Seneca Nation of Indians, in or near the Counties of Ulster and Sullivan in the State of New York (the “Opening Date”); |
● | $2 million on the second anniversary of the Opening Date; |
● | $3.4 million on the third anniversary of the Opening Date: |
● | $3.4 million on the fourth anniversary of the Opening Date; |
● | $3.4 million on the fifth anniversary of the Opening Date; |
● | $3.4 million on the sixth anniversary of the Opening Date; and |
● | $3.4 million on the seventh anniversary of the Opening Date. |
As of June 30, 2011, the Company received the payment of $15,000 and, since the balance of the compensation is contingent upon the opening for business of a gaming facility under a management agreement between Catskills, as manager, and the Seneca Nation of Indians, the Company has not recorded a receivable for the balance of the sales agreement.
The Company has recorded the deconsolidation of Gaming in accordance with ASC 810-10-40 and has recorded a loss on the sale of Gaming of $6,843,246, by calculating the difference between the sum of the consideration received and the carrying amount of the noncontrolling interest and the carrying amount of the entity’s assets and liabilities as follows:
Intangible assets – Contract rights | | $ | 6,323,884 | |
Developer loan receivable | | | 2,397,834 | |
Noncontrolling interest | | | (1,363,608 | ) |
Accounts payable & accrued expenses | | | (1,508,209 | ) |
Accumulated deficit – noncontrolling entity | | | 1,221,966 | |
Deferred revenue | | | (49,621 | ) |
Contingent liability | | | (164,000 | ) |
| | $ | 6,858,246 | |
Less consideration on sale: | | | (15,000 | ) |
Loss on sale of Gaming | | $ | 6,843,246 | |
Land Purchase Deposit
On May 26, 2009, the Company entered into an agreement to acquire additional real property in Sullivan County, New York. The purchase price for the property was 1,409,828 shares of common stock of the Company, $1,750,000 in cash on escrow and $1,750,000 in cash upon closing. On May 11, 2009, the Company issued 630,735 shares of common stock and Rotate Black, LLC transferred, on behalf of the Company, 779,093 shares of the Company’s common stock to the seller, both being held in escrow, as a deposit under the agreement. The shares were valued at $7,049,142, $5.00, per share.
In October 2009, the Company issued 779,093 shares of common stock to Rotate Black, LLC as repayment of the advance.
On November 9, 2009, March 16, 2010 and May 21, 2010, the Company issued 70,000 (valued at $350,000, $5.00, per share), 208,613 (valued at $521,532, $2.5, per share) and 500,000 (valued at $550,000 $1.10, per share) shares of common stock in satisfaction of anti-dilution rights of the land purchase agreement.
The Company has evaluated the fair value of the land deposit and has determined that the fair value is in excess of its book value as of June 30, 2011.
This land purchase deposit was made by the Company and not part of Gaming and, therefore, was not included in the sale to Catskill.
10. EDMONTON PROJECT MANAGEMENT AGREEMENT
On January 11, 2011, the Company, through an officer of the Company, entered into a management agreement (Agreement), whereby a newly to-be-formed wholly-owned subsidiary of the Company would act as manager, with the Bear Hills Charitable Foundation, Bear Hills Casino Inc., the Louis Bull Tribe and 677626 Alberta Ltd. (Tribe Companies) for a proposed casino and entertainment destination on the Louis Bull Indian Reserve, near Edmonton, Canada. The term of the Agreement commences on the date the Tribe Companies receive a license for the proposed casino and all related necessary approvals from the Alberta Gaming and Liquor Commission and then shall continue for the greater of twenty years or until all monies advanced by the Company to the Tribe Companies relating directly or indirectly to the casino project are repaid or for such other term agreed.
The Company, as manager, will be entitled to receive thirty percent of the revenues distributed to the Tribe Companies from the operations of the slot revenue and live games. In addition, the Company is entitled to thirty percent of all profits from any other businesses or activities on the property provided by Tribe Companies and thirty of all profits on any amenities or services supporting or related directly or indirectly to the casino. As of June 30, 2011, the project is awaiting direction from Alberta Liquor and Gaming.
11. PANAMA PROJECT
On March 17, 2011, the Company entered into an agreement (Agreement) for a proposed joint venture (Blue Water Gaming and Entertainment S.A.) (Blue Water), with Ocean Point Development Corp. (Ocean Point) to develop and manage an approximately 52,000 square foot Las Vegas style casino at the Trump Ocean Club International Hotel and Tower, in Panama City, Panama (Trump Ocean Club). As of June 30, 2011, due to the market conditions in Panama, the Company has put this project on hold and has written off deferred costs of $73,938.
12. LEASE
On August 8, 2008, the Company entered into a lease for office space, commencing on September 1, 2008 through August 31, 2011. Rent is payable in advance, in annual installments. The initial year’s rent was $46,200, increasing as defined. The Company has an option to extend the lease for an additional three-year period.
An agreed Judgment was filed against the Company in the 57th Circuit Court, Judicial District, State of Michigan, in the amount of $38,668.26 on February 25, 2011 by the landlord of the real estate lease dated August 8, 2008. Subsequently, a Real Estate Lease Addendum and Affirmation of Debt was agreed to and effective as of May 2, 2011 providing for a week-to-week lease commencing May 2, 2011, at $5,000, per week and to repay the debt owed of $40,373.11 by May 31, 2011.
As of June 30, 2011, the Company has commenced payment of the week-to-week lease and has a liability to the landlord of $23,896.
13. LOAN PAYABLE – STOCKHOLDER
Loan payable –stockholder primarily consists of advances by RBL, the majority stockholder of the Company and is payable on demand, with interest at 12%.
14. NOTE PAYABLE – TRUCK
On September 10, 2008, the Company borrowed $20,800 to purchase a truck. The note is payable in 48 equal installments of $520, including interest at 9.19%, per annum, through September 10, 2012.
On December 1, 2011, the title of the truck was transferred to an officer of the Company without consideration as the asset was fully depreciated.
As of June 30, 2011, minimum annual payments under the loan are:
2012 | | $ | 5,712 | |
2013 | | | 2,539 | |
| | $ | 8,251 | |
15. COMMON STOCK
Reverse Stock-Split
On July 19, 2010, effective August 2, 2010, the Board of Directors authorized a one-for-five reverse stock-split by combining every five outstanding shares of common stock into one share of common stock, without a change to authorized shares or par value. All share and per share amounts have been retroactively restated.
Common and Preferred Shares
On April 20, 2011, the Stockholders authorized an increase the number of authorized common shares from 20,000,000 to 75,000,000, $0.001, par value, and authorized 5,000,000 preferred shares, $.01, par value.
On September 28, 2010, the Company borrowed $15,000 from a stockholder and issued 15,000 shares of common stock as interest, valued at $6,000, $0.40, per share, the value of the shares issued. These shares were subsequently cancelled and the shareholder received the interest in a cash settlement.
In November and December 2010, the Company issued an aggregate of 350,000 shares of common stock for services provided, valued at $109,000, an average of $0.31, per share, the value of the services rendered.
In November 2010, the Company sold 20,000 shares of common stock to an investor, valued at $5,000, $0.25, per share.
For the year ended June 30, 2011, the Company issued an aggregate of 460,224 shares of common stock for legal services rendered, valued at $153,845, an average of $0.31, per share, the value of the service provided.
For the year ended June 30, 2011, the Company issued an aggregate of 779,526 shares of common stock for consulting services rendered under an extended contract, valued at $213,275, an average of $0.24, per share, the value of the service provided.
For the year ended June 30, 2011, the Company issued 40,000 shares of common stock to board members for services rendered, valued at $9,600, an average of $0.24, per share, the value of the service provided.
For the year ended June 30, 2011, the Company issued 1,600,000 shares of common stock as payment for loan payable - stockholder, valued at $320,000, $0.20, per share.
For the year ended June 30, 2011, the Company issued 139,270 shares of common stock as settlement of the derivative liability, valued at $52,923, $0.38, per share.
For the year ended June 30, 2011, the Company issued 50,000 shares of common stock in settlement of an account payable, valued at $11,012, $0.22, per share.
In January 2011 the Company issued an aggregate of 2,000,000 shares of common stock as compensation to employees, valued at $400,000, $0.20, per share.
In January 2011 the Company issued 80,000 shares of common stock as repayment of a loan on behalf of RBMS, valued at $16,000, $0.20, per share.
On June 10, 2011, in connection with the sale of the Series A Preferred stock, the Company issued 20,000 shares of common stock, valued at $4,000, $0.20, per share, to the investment banker.
Share-based compensation
For the year ended June 30, 2011, share-based compensation issued in exchange for consulting and legal services, and compensation consisting entirely of restricted stock awards and warrants was as follows:
| | Shares Issued | | | Fair Value | |
| | | | | | |
Legal services | | | 460,224 | | | $ | 153,845 | |
Consulting services | | | 1,149,526 | | | | 326,275 | |
Compensation | | | 2,000,000 | | | | 400,000 | |
Board compensation | | | 40,000 | | | | 9,600 | |
Warrants - services | | | 158,000 | | | | 22,658 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Total | | | 3,807,750 | | | $ | 912,378 | |
These costs are included in stock-based compensation expense on the statement of operations and as an adjustment to reconcile net loss to net cash used in operating activities on the statement of cash flows.
Reserved Shares
As of June 30, 2011, the Company has reserved the following shares of its common stock:
Stock Option Plan | | | 25,000,000 | |
Warrants | | | 258,000 | |
Conversion of Series A | | | 1,900,000 | |
Warrants with sale of Series | | | | |
A Preferred stock | | | 950,000 | |
Total reserved shares | | | 28,108,000 | |
Stock Option Plan
On July 6, 2011, the Company’s stockholders approved the Rotate Black, Inc. Stock Option Plan (Plan) under which the Chief Executive Officer of the Company may grant incentive stock options to certain employees to purchase up to 25,000,000 shares of common stock of the Company. The option price shall be no less than the fair market value of the stock, as defined. The Plan shall terminate after ten years. As of June 30, 2011, no options were granted under the Plan.
Warrants
On May 28, 2010, the Company granted a warrant to purchase 100,000 shares of the Company's common stock to a consultant for services rendered. The warrant is exercisable at $0.17 and was valued at $11,610 using a Black-Scholes Option Pricing Model with the stock price on day of grant, $0.19, the risk free interest rate, 2.10% and the expected volatility of 69.81%. 7,900 shares of stock were subsequently issued pursuant to a cashless exercise of the warrant on September 30, 2011.
On June 23, 2011, in connection with the sale of Series A Preferred Stock, the Company granted a five-year warrant to purchase 158,000 shares of the Company’s common stock to the investment banker. The warrant was exercisable at $0.10, per share and was valued at $22,658 using a Black-Scholes Option Pricing Model with the stock price on day of grant, $0.19, per share, the risk free interest rate of 1.48% and the expected volatility of 81.13%. 65,058 shares were subsequently issued pursuant to a cashless exercise of the warrant on November 14, 2011.
Class A 12% Preferred Stock
On June 10, 2011, the Board of Directors designated 500 shares of Class A 12% Preferred stock (Series A), stated value of $1,000, per share. Each share is convertible at any time from and after the issue date into shares of common stock determined by dividing the stated value of the shares of Series A by the conversion price of $.10, as defined. Holders of the Series A are entitled to receive cumulative dividends at 12%, per annum, payable quarterly, subject to periodic increases, as defined, and a late fee of 18%, per annum. The Series A have certain anti-dilution rights, as defined. In addition, upon the occurrence of any triggering event, as defined, the holder of the Series A shall have the right to: (A) require the Company to redeem all of the Series A held by the holder for a redemption price, in cash, equal to the an amount as defined, or (B) redeem all of the Series A held by the holder for a redemption price, in shares of common stock of the Company, equal to a number of shares equal to the redemption amount, as defined. Upon liquidation of the Company, the Series A holders are entitled to receive an amount equal to the stated value, plus accrued and unpaid dividends. The Series A have no voting rights.
On June 10, 2011, the Company entered into a Securities Purchase Agreement to sell up to an aggregate of $500,000 shares of Preferred Stock with an aggregate stated value of $1,000. The purchaser of the Preferred shares is entitled to a warrant to purchase up to a number of shares of the Company’s common stock equal to 100% of the subscription amount divided by $0.20, with an exercise price of $0.40, subject to adjustment as defined, for a term of five years and exercisable immediately.
As of June 30, 2011 the Company sold 190 Series A shares with 950,000 warrants to purchase common stock for an aggregate of $190,000. Each warrant is exercisable at $0.40, per share, for five years. As of June 30, 2011, none of the warrants have been exercised.
The fair value of the 950,000 detachable warrants sold with the Series A for an aggregate of $190,000, was valued at $91,500 and recorded as additional paid-in capital using a Black Scholes Option Pricing Model using the stock price on day of grant, $0.19, per share, the risk free interest rate of 1.48% and the expected volatility of 81.13%.
Since the Series A embodies an obligation to repurchase the issuer’s equity shares in response to a triggering event, as defined, the Company has re-classified the Series A Preferred Stock as a liability in accordance with guidance under ASC 480-10-65 and has recorded an expense of $91,500 to adjust the fair value of the Series A Preferred Stock as a liability to $190,000.
As of June 30, 2011, dividends on the Series A Preferred Stock of $5,700 were accrued.
In connection with this transaction, the Company paid fees of $15,200, issued 20,000 shares of common stock, valued at $4,000, $0.20, per share, and granted warrants to purchase 158,000 shares of common stock, valued at $22,658, to the investment banker. (Note 18).
16. INCOME TAXES
The Company and its subsidiary file separate tax returns as they are unable to file consolidated tax returns. The Company and its subsidiary have not filed income tax returns for the years ended June 30, 2011, 2010 and 2009 and anticipate no significant income tax expenses as a result of these filings.
On July 1, 2010, as amended, the Company and RBL entered into an agreement to sell 100% of the common stock of Gaming to Catskills Gaming and Development, LLC (Catskill). As a result, the Company has recorded the deconsolidation of Gaming and recorded a loss of $6,843,246.
As of June 30, 2011, management has evaluated and concluded that there are no significant uncertain tax positions requiring recognition in the Company’s financial statements.
As of June 30, 2011, the Company has net operating loss carry forwards of approximately $9,348,500 to reduce future Federal and state taxable income through 2031.
As of June 30, 2011, realization of the Company’s deferred tax assets of $6,664,825 were not considered more likely than not and, accordingly, a valuation allowance of $6,664,825 has been provided. There was an increase of $5,175,825 in the valuation allowance as of June 30, 2011.
As of June 30, 2011 and 2010, components of deferred tax assets were as follows:
| | 2011 | | | 2010 | |
| | | | | | |
Sale and deconsolidation of RBG | | $ | 2,669,000 | | | | - | |
Write-off of investment of joint venture, intangible assets and deferred expenses | | | 28,800 | | | $ | 200,000 | |
Other | | | 225 | | | | 17,000 | |
Net operating loss | | | 2,477,800 | | | | 585,000 | |
| | | 5,175,825 | | | | 802,000 | |
Allowance | | | (5,175,825 | ) | | | (802,000 | ) |
| | None | | | None | |
For the years ended June 30, 2011 and 2010 deferred income tax expense consisted of the following:
| | 2011 | | | 2010 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Sale and deconsolidation of RBG | | $ | 2,669,000 | | | | - | |
Write-off of investment of joint venture, intangible assets and deferred expenses | | | 320,600 | | | $ | 292,000 | |
Other | | | 29,300 | | | | 29,000 | |
Net operating loss | | | 3,645,925 | | | | 1,168,000 | |
| | | 6,664,825 | | | | 1,489,000 | |
Valuation allowance | | | (6,664,825 | ) | | | (1,489,000 | ) |
| | None | | | None | |
17. COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES
The Company has guaranteed certain notes payable of RBL in the amount to $250,000.
On March 15, 2011, the Company entered into a non-exclusive agreement with an investment banker, financial advisor and consultant. The agreement becomes exclusive for 14 days following execution and then non-exclusive for a term of six months. As compensation, the Company shall issue 20,000 shares of common stock and will pay to the investment banker a cash placement fee of 8% of the total purchase price of the Company’s securities sold, adjusted by the exercise of any investor warrants, in connection with a placement resulting from the investment banker’s introduction. In addition, the banker shall receive warrants to purchase common shares of the Company equal to 8% of the funds raised, as defined. If the investment banker introduces the Company during the term to a transaction which becomes a merger, acquisition, joint venture or similar transaction, the Company shall pay the banker a fee in combination of stock and cash that reflects the exact percentage of stock and or cash used for the transaction, as defined.
Financing Agreement
On August 31, 2010, the Company entered into an agreement to engage Citadel Securities, LLC (Citadel) as its non-exclusive financial advisor to provide certain financial advisory services in connection with the financing of its Gulfport, Mississippi casino development project. The Company will pay fees to Citadel, as follows:
● | 4.00% of the gross proceeds of any equity financing received by the Company or its affiliates in connection with the development project introduced to the Company by Citadel; |
● | 3.00% of the gross proceeds of any debt financing received by the Company or its affiliates in connection with the development project introduced to the Company by Citadel; |
● | 2.00% of the gross proceeds of any equity or debt financing received by the Company or its affiliates in connection with the development project introduced to Citadel by the Company as not defined by the agreement; |
● | 1.00% of the gross proceeds of any equity financing received by the Company or its affiliates in connection with the development project introduced to Citadel by the Company as defined by the agreement. |
On August 31, 2011, the Company agreed to an assignment of this engagement to Wells Fargo Securities, LLC.
Litigation
On October 25, 2010, a Complaint was filed in the United States District Court for the Western District of Michigan by The Sandesh Limited, a company incorporated in the Republic of India, against the Company, RBL and a former employee. The Plaintiff alleges that as a condition to their purchase of 1,200,000 shares of the common stock of the Company, the Plaintiff had the right to require the Defendants to repurchase all or any portion of the shares. Plaintiffs also allege that a subsequent agreement was entered into with RBL, whereby RBL would purchase the Plaintiff’s 1,200,000 shares of common stock. Plaintiff further alleges that this repurchase also did not occur and that the Defendants breached other terms of the agreements. Plaintiffs are seeking the return of $1,200,000 and additional unspecified amounts as compensatory, actual and punitive and/or exemplary damages, restitution for unjust enrichment, prejudgment interest, attorney’s fees and costs and other relief as the court deems appropriate.
On November 23, 2011, a settlement agreement was entered into dismissing the litigation and ordering that RBL pay Sandesh $1,500,000 as settlement, in payments of $35,000, per month, as defined, with interest at 8%, per annum. Sandesh is holding 480,000 common shares of the Company’s stock owned by RBL as collateral and is entitled to receive 350 units of RBMS from RBI.
On February 23, 2010, a Complaint was filed in the Third Judicial District Court of the State of Nevada in and For the County of Lyon against the Company, RBL, and others in the amount of $5,000,000 pursuant to the termination of a development agreement for the Dayton Project. On July 16, 2010, the Company and Defendants filed an answer and counterclaim. A default Judgment was filed in the Third Judicial District Court of the State of Nevada In and For the County of Lyon on August 8, 2011 against the Company, Rotate Black, LLC, two officers of the Company, and others in the amount of $9,674,057 for exemplary and punitive damages. In connection with this matter, a Request for Enrollment of Foreign Judgment was filed in the Circuit Court of Harrison County, Mississippi, First Judicial District on December 23, 2011. On June 6, 2012, the Company filed a Motion for Leave to Seek District Court’s Correction of Clerical Error Appearing on the Face of the Judgment, Subject Matter of Current Appeal in the Supreme Court of the State of Nevada. On June 7, 2012 the company was notified that its appeals to the default judgment will be heard by the Nevada Supreme Court. The Company will vigorously defend this action but can provide no assurance as to the likelihood of the outcome of the matter.
18. SUBSEQUENT EVENTS
Common stock
In September and December 2011, the Company issued an aggregate of 900,000 shares of common stock for payment of loan payable - stockholder, valued at $180,000, $0.20, per share.
In February and March 2012, the Company issued an aggregate of 5,847,089 shares of common stock as compensation to employees and consultants, valued at $1,169,417, $0.20, per share.
In February and March 2012, the Company issued 300,000 shares of common stock to board members for services rendered, valued at $60,000, $0.20, per share.
In February 2012, the Company issued an aggregate of 5,000,000 shares of common stock for payment of loan payable - stockholder, valued at $1,000,000, $0.20, per share.
In March and April 2012, the Company issued an aggregate of 430,000 shares of common stock as repayment of loans on behalf of RBMS, valued at $90,000, an average of $0.21, per share.
In July 2012, the Company issued an aggregate of 1,200,000 shares of common stock at $0.20, per shares, for legal services.
Oklahoma Native American Tribe Casino Management
On December 12, 2011 the Company through OKL entered into an agreement to provide casino management services to an Oklahoma Native American Tribe Casino for a term of ninety days at $30,000, per month, inclusive of all personnel needed to provide the consulting services.
Convertible Note and Warrant
On May 1, 2012, the Company issued a two-year, 10% convertible promissory note in the amount of $150,000. 121 days from the issue date, the holder can convert any unpaid principal and accrued interest into common shares of the Company. Between 121 days and 150 days from the issue date, the conversion price per share shall be $0.25; from 151 days to 180 days from the issue date, the conversion price shall be $0.20; anytime thereafter the conversion price shall be $0.15, subject to adjustment as defined. The investor also was issued a five year common stock purchase warrant for the purchase of up to 480,000 shares of the Company’s common stock, at a price per share of $0.40, that permits a cashless exercise in the event that the underlying shares of common stock to be issued upon exercise are not registered pursuant to an effective registration statement at the time of the exercise. The Company received net proceeds of $127,000 after payment of expenses incurred in connection with such transaction.
Commitments
On April 16, 2012 the Company entered into a non-exclusive agreement with an investment banker, financial advisor and consultant for a term of six months. The investment banker is entitled to a cash placement fee of 8% of the total purchase price of the Company’s securities sold, adjusted by the exercise of any investor warrants, in connection with a placement resulting from the investment banker’s introduction. In addition, the banker shall receive common shares of the Company equal to 8% of the funds raised, as defined. If the investment banker introduces the Company during the term to a transaction which becomes a merger, acquisition, joint venture or similar transaction, the Company shall pay the banker a fee in combination of stock and cash that reflects the exact percentage of stock and or cash used for the transaction, as defined.
On April 25, 2012, the Company engaged a law firm to represent the Company in connection with a financing with an investment banker at a flat rate of $10,000, payable from the proceeds of the closing or within 30 days from the date of closing. In addition, the firm will represent the Company for a period of three months through the end of July 2012 in connection with legal services in exchange for 300,000 shares of the Company’s common stock, as defined.
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