DOCUMENT AND ENTITY INFORMATION
DOCUMENT AND ENTITY INFORMATION - shares | 3 Months Ended | |
Mar. 31, 2017 | May 02, 2017 | |
Document and Entity Information [Abstract] | ||
Entity Registrant Name | Tropicana Entertainment Inc. | |
Entity Central Index Key | 1,476,246 | |
Current Fiscal Year End Date | --03-31 | |
Entity Filer Category | Accelerated Filer | |
Document Type | 10-Q | |
Document Period End Date | Mar. 31, 2017 | |
Document Fiscal Year Focus | 2,017 | |
Document Fiscal Period Focus | Q1 | |
Amendment Flag | false | |
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding | 24,634,512 |
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS - USD ($) $ in Thousands | Mar. 31, 2017 | Dec. 31, 2016 |
Current assets: | ||
Cash and cash equivalents | $ 252,755 | $ 239,615 |
Restricted cash | 15,129 | 14,842 |
Receivables, net | 26,000 | 31,997 |
Inventories | 7,769 | 7,485 |
Prepaid expenses and other assets | 16,443 | 12,041 |
Total current assets | 318,096 | 305,980 |
Property and equipment, net | 773,935 | 764,282 |
Goodwill | 15,857 | 15,857 |
Intangible assets, net | 81,840 | 73,891 |
Investments | 18,516 | 17,161 |
Deferred tax assets | 122,956 | 122,956 |
Long-term prepaid rent and other assets | 24,782 | 24,908 |
Total assets | 1,355,982 | 1,325,035 |
Current liabilities: | ||
Current portion of long-term debt | 3,000 | 3,000 |
Accounts payable | 38,670 | 38,975 |
Accrued expenses and other current liabilities | 91,885 | 86,155 |
Total current liabilities | 133,555 | 128,130 |
Long-term debt, net | 283,320 | 283,825 |
Other long-term liabilities | 6,591 | 6,331 |
Deferred tax liabilities | 3,244 | 3,244 |
Total liabilities | 426,710 | 421,530 |
Commitments and contingencies | ||
Shareholders' equity: | ||
Tropicana Entertainment Inc. preferred stock at $0.01 par value; 10,000,000 shares authorized, no shares issued | 0 | 0 |
Tropicana Entertainment Inc. common stock at $0.01 par value; 100,000,000 shares authorized, 24,634,512 shares issued and outstanding at March 31, 2017 and December 31, 2016 | 246 | 246 |
Additional paid-in capital | 557,545 | 557,545 |
Retained earnings | 371,481 | 345,714 |
Total shareholders' equity | 929,272 | 903,505 |
Total liabilities and shareholders' equity | $ 1,355,982 | $ 1,325,035 |
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE3
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (Parenthetical) - $ / shares | Mar. 31, 2017 | Dec. 31, 2016 |
Shareholders' equity: | ||
Preferred stock, par value (in dollars per share) | $ 0.01 | $ 0.01 |
Preferred stock, shares authorized | 10,000,000 | 10,000,000 |
Preferred stock, shares issued | 0 | 0 |
Common stock, par value (in dollars per share) | $ 0.01 | $ 0.01 |
Common stock, shares authorized | 100,000,000 | 100,000,000 |
Common stock, shares issued | 24,634,512 | 24,634,512 |
Common stock, shares outstanding | 24,634,512 | 24,634,512 |
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMEN
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME - USD ($) shares in Thousands, $ in Thousands | 3 Months Ended | |
Mar. 31, 2017 | Mar. 31, 2016 | |
Revenues: | ||
Casino | $ 177,420 | $ 165,055 |
Room | 29,686 | 28,540 |
Food and beverage | 24,665 | 25,886 |
Other | 6,806 | 7,217 |
Management fee from related party | 1,250 | 0 |
Gross revenues | 239,827 | 226,698 |
Less promotional allowances | (22,440) | (21,545) |
Net revenues | 217,387 | 205,153 |
Operating costs and expenses: | ||
Casino | 74,692 | 71,290 |
Room | 9,766 | 9,909 |
Food and beverage | 12,021 | 12,857 |
Other | 4,104 | 4,567 |
Marketing, advertising and promotions | 17,709 | 15,888 |
General and administrative | 36,321 | 38,070 |
Maintenance and utilities | 16,812 | 17,020 |
Depreciation and amortization | 17,620 | 16,947 |
Impairment charges, other write-downs and recoveries | (1,131) | 40 |
Total operating costs and expenses | 187,914 | 186,588 |
Operating income | 29,473 | 18,565 |
Other income (expense): | ||
Interest expense | (2,965) | (3,220) |
Interest income | 253 | 128 |
Termination fee from related party | 15,000 | 0 |
Total other income (expense) | 12,288 | (3,092) |
Income before income taxes | 41,761 | 15,473 |
Income tax expense | (15,994) | (6,188) |
Net income | $ 25,767 | $ 9,285 |
Basic and diluted income per common share: | ||
Net income (in dollars per share) | $ 1.05 | $ 0.35 |
Weighted-average common shares outstanding: | ||
Basic and diluted (in shares) | 24,635 | 26,242 |
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEME5
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 3 Months Ended | |
Mar. 31, 2017 | Mar. 31, 2016 | |
Cash flows from operating activities: | ||
Net income | $ 25,767 | $ 9,285 |
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities: | ||
Gain on insurance recoveries | (1,278) | 0 |
Depreciation and amortization | 17,620 | 16,947 |
Amortization of debt discount and debt issuance costs | 245 | 250 |
Change in investment reserves | (1,074) | 392 |
Restricted cash funded | (72) | 0 |
Impairment charges | 0 | 12 |
Loss on disposition of asset | 147 | 28 |
Changes in operating assets and liabilities: | ||
Receivables, net | 7,275 | 2,681 |
Inventories, prepaids and other assets | (4,686) | (2,900) |
Accrued interest | (3) | (13) |
Accounts payable, accrued expenses and other liabilities | 2,093 | (3,077) |
Long term prepaid rent and other noncurrent assets and liabilities, net | 473 | (112) |
Net cash provided by operating activities | 46,507 | 23,493 |
Cash flows from investing activities: | ||
Additions of property and equipment | (24,954) | (15,993) |
Restricted cash funded | (213) | (4,632) |
Approved CRDA Project Funds received | 0 | 1,867 |
Proceeds from sale of investment | 0 | 798 |
Intangible assets acquired | (8,050) | 0 |
Other | 602 | 186 |
Net cash used in investing activities | (32,615) | (17,774) |
Cash flows from financing activities: | ||
Payments on debt | (750) | (750) |
Repurchase of TEI common stock | 0 | (3,545) |
Restricted cash | (2) | 7,566 |
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities | (752) | 3,271 |
Net increase in cash and cash equivalents | 13,140 | 8,990 |
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period | 239,615 | 216,890 |
Cash and cash equivalents, end of period | 252,755 | 225,880 |
Supplemental cash flow disclosure: | ||
Cash paid for interest, net of interest capitalized | 2,721 | 2,995 |
Cash paid for income taxes | 0 | 0 |
Supplemental disclosure of non-cash items: | ||
Capital expenditures included in accrued expenses and other current liabilities | $ 9,628 | $ 3,857 |
ORGANIZATION AND BACKGROUND
ORGANIZATION AND BACKGROUND | 3 Months Ended |
Mar. 31, 2017 | |
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract] | |
ORGANIZATION AND BACKGROUND | ORGANIZATION AND BACKGROUND Organization Tropicana Entertainment Inc. (the "Company," "TEI," "we," "us," or "our"), a Delaware corporation, is an owner and operator of regional casino and entertainment properties located in the United States and one hotel, timeshare and casino resort located on the island of Aruba. The Company's United States properties include two casinos in Nevada and one casino in each of Indiana, Louisiana, Mississippi, Missouri and New Jersey. In addition, the Company owns a property in Aruba. The Company views each property as an operating segment which it aggregates by region in order to present its reportable segments: (i) East, (ii) Central, (iii) West and (iv) South. The current operations of the Company, by region, include the following: • East —Tropicana Casino and Resort, Atlantic City ("Tropicana AC") located in Atlantic City, New Jersey; • Central —Tropicana Evansville ("Tropicana Evansville") located in Evansville, Indiana; and Lumière Place Casino, HoteLumière, the Four Seasons Hotel St. Louis (collectively, "Lumière Place") located in Saint Louis, Missouri; • West —Tropicana Laughlin Hotel and Casino ("Tropicana Laughlin") located in Laughlin, Nevada; and MontBleu Casino Resort & Spa ("MontBleu") located in South Lake Tahoe, Nevada; and • South —Belle of Baton Rouge Casino and Hotel ("Belle of Baton Rouge") located in Baton Rouge, Louisiana; Trop Casino Greenville ("Tropicana Greenville") located in Greenville, Mississippi; and Tropicana Aruba Resort & Casino ("Tropicana Aruba") located in Palm Beach, Aruba. The Company, through its wholly-owned subsidiary, TEI Management Services LLC, also provided management services to the Taj Mahal Casino Hotel property ("Taj Mahal") in Atlantic City, which is a related party to the Company, that was closed in October 2016 and subsequently sold in March 2017 (see Note 12 - Related Party Transactions). In addition, the Company, through our wholly-owned subsidiary, TropWorld Games LLC, operates an online social gaming site. The operating results of all other subsidiaries of the Company are reported under the heading of " Corporate and other " as they have been determined to not meet the aggregation criteria as separately reportable segments. Background The Company was formed on May 11, 2009 to acquire certain assets of Tropicana Entertainment Holdings, LLC ("TEH"), and certain of its subsidiaries pursuant to their plan of reorganization under Chapter 11 of Title 11 of the United States Code (the "Bankruptcy Code"). The Company also acquired Columbia Properties Vicksburg ("CP Vicksburg"), JMBS Casino, LLC ("JMBS Casino") and CP Laughlin Realty, LLC ("CP Laughlin Realty"), all of which were part of the same plan of reorganization (the "Plan") as TEH (collectively, the "Predecessors"). In addition, the Company acquired certain assets of Adamar of New Jersey, Inc. ("Adamar"), an unconsolidated subsidiary of TEH, pursuant to an amended and restated asset purchase agreement, including Tropicana AC. The reorganization of the Predecessors and the acquisition of Tropicana AC (together, the "Restructuring Transactions") were consummated and became effective on March 8, 2010 (the "Effective Date"), at which time the Company acquired Adamar and several of the Predecessors' gaming properties and related assets. Adamar was not a party to the Predecessors' bankruptcy. Prior to March 8, 2010, the Company conducted no business, other than in connection with the reorganization of the Predecessors and the acquisition of Tropicana AC, and had no material assets or liabilities. |
SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTI
SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES | 3 Months Ended |
Mar. 31, 2017 | |
Accounting Policies [Abstract] | |
SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES | SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES Basis of Presentation The accompanying condensed consolidated financial statements have been prepared, without audit, pursuant to the rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission. Accordingly, certain disclosures required by generally accepted accounting principles in the United States ("GAAP") are omitted or condensed in these condensed consolidated financial statements. In the opinion of management, all adjustments (consisting of normal recurring adjustments) that are necessary to present fairly the Company's financial position, results of operations and cash flows for the interim periods have been made. The interim results reflected in these condensed consolidated financial statements are not necessarily indicative of results to be expected for the full fiscal year. The accompanying condensed consolidated financial statements should be read in conjunction with the consolidated financial statements and notes thereto included in the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2016 , from which the accompanying condensed consolidated balance sheet information as of that date was derived. Principles of Consolidation The accompanying condensed consolidated financial statements include the Company and its wholly-owned subsidiaries. All intercompany balances and transactions have been eliminated in consolidation. Significant Accounting Policies Use of Estimates The preparation of financial statements in conformity with GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Significant estimates incorporated in the Company's financial statements include the estimated useful lives for depreciable and amortizable assets, the estimated allowance for doubtful accounts receivable, the estimated valuation allowance for deferred tax assets, certain tax liabilities, estimated cash flows in assessing the impairment of long-lived assets, intangible assets, Casino Reinvestment Development Authority (the "CRDA") investments, self-insured liability reserves, customer loyalty program reserves, contingencies, litigation, claims, assessments and loss contingencies. Actual results could differ from these estimates. Restricted Cash Restricted cash consists primarily of cash held in separate bank accounts designated for specific purposes. At both March 31, 2017 and December 31, 2016 , $7.0 million was restricted to collateralize letters of credit. Also at March 31, 2017 and December 31, 2016 , $6.1 million and $5.9 million , respectively, was held in a separate bank account to be used for purchases of replacement furniture, fixtures and equipment at the Four Seasons Hotel St. Louis, as required by contract. In addition, at March 31, 2017 and December 31, 2016 , a total of $2.0 million and $1.9 million , respectively, was held as restricted cash as required by gaming regulatory agencies in Nevada, New Jersey and Missouri. Fair Value of Financial Instruments As defined under GAAP, fair value is the price that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability between market participants in the principal market or in the most advantageous market when no principal market exists. Adjustments to transaction prices or quoted market prices may be required in illiquid or disorderly markets in order to estimate fair value. Considerable judgment may be required in interpreting market data used to develop the estimates of fair value. Accordingly, estimates of fair value presented herein are not necessarily indicative of the amounts that could be realized in a current or future market exchange. See Note 3 - Fair Value for further detail related to the fair value of financial instruments. Revenue Recognition and Promotional Allowances Casino revenue represents the difference between wins and losses from gaming activities, and is reported net of cash and free play incentives redeemed by customers. Room, food and beverage and other operating revenues are recognized at the time the goods or services are provided. The Company collects taxes from customers at the point of sale on transactions subject to sales and other taxes. Revenues are recorded net of any taxes collected. The majority of the Company's casino revenue is counted in the form of cash and chips and, therefore, is not subject to any significant or complex estimation. The retail value of rooms, food and beverage and other services provided to customers on a complimentary basis is included in gross revenues and then deducted as promotional allowances. Promotional allowances also include accruals for incentives earned in our customer loyalty program for points that may be redeemed for free play or cash. We reward customers, through the use of bonus programs, with points based on amounts wagered that can be redeemed for a specified period of time, principally for complimentary play, and also for goods or services such as rooms, food and beverages, depending upon the property. The amounts included in promotional allowances consist of the following (in thousands): Three months ended March 31, 2017 2016 Room $ 9,500 $ 8,621 Food and beverage 11,101 11,032 Other 1,839 1,892 Total $ 22,440 $ 21,545 The estimated departmental costs and expenses of providing these promotional allowances are included in casino operating costs and expenses and consist of the following (in thousands): Three months ended March 31, 2017 2016 Room $ 5,600 $ 5,218 Food and beverage 10,022 9,699 Other 856 683 Total $ 16,478 $ 15,600 Timeshare Sales The Company accounts for sales of timeshare intervals at the Tropicana Aruba in accordance with ASC 978, Real Estate - Time Sharing Activity . Sales of timeshare intervals, the majority of which are sold under a credit arrangement, are recorded net of an estimated allowance for bad debt. Costs associated with the timeshare units, including building and renovation costs, furniture, fixtures and equipment, and other costs directly attributable to the timeshare units are recorded as timeshare inventory. In addition, incremental revenue over related costs generated from the daily rental of the designated timeshare units is recorded as a reduction of the timeshare inventory, as opposed to hotel revenue. A cost of sales is calculated, using the total timeshare inventory as a percentage of the potential timeshare interval sales, and a portion of the inventory is recorded as cost of sales expense as each timeshare interval is sold. Income Taxes Deferred tax assets and liabilities are recognized for the future tax consequences attributable to differences between financial statement carrying amounts of existing assets and liabilities and their respective tax bases. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are measured using enacted tax rates expected to apply to taxable income in the years in which those temporary differences are expected to be recovered or settled. The effect of a change in tax rates on deferred tax assets and liabilities is recognized in income in the period that included the enactment date. Future tax benefits are recognized to the extent that realization of those benefits is considered more likely than not, and a valuation allowance is established for deferred tax assets which do not meet this threshold. Adoption of New Accounting Standards In July 2015, the FASB issued ASU No. 2015-11, Simplifying the Measurement of Inventory, which amends FASB ASU Topic 330, Inventory. This ASU requires entities to measure inventory at the lower of cost or net realizable value and eliminates the option that currently exists for measuring inventory at market value. Net realizable value is the estimated selling prices in the ordinary course of business, less reasonable predictable costs of completion, disposal and transportation. This ASU is effective beginning with our interim period beginning January 1, 2017. The adoption of this guidance was applied prospectively, and did not have any impact on our consolidated financial position, results of operations, cash flows and disclosures. In January 2017, the FASB issued ASU No. 2017-01, Clarifying the Definition of a Business , which amends FASB ASC Topic 805, Business Combinations . This ASU provides guidance on what constitutes a business for purposes of applying FASB Topic 805, and is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2017 and interim periods within those fiscal years. We have elected to early adopt this guidance in the first quarter of 2017. We did not have any transactions affected by this guidance and therefore, the adoption of this guidance did not have an impact on our consolidated financial position, results of operations, cash flows and disclosures. In January 2017, the FASB issued ASU No. 2017-04, Simplifying the Test for Goodwill Impairment , which amends FASB ASC Topic 350, Intangibles - Goodwill and Other . This ASU simplifies the annual goodwill impairment testing by eliminating “Step 2” from the test, which, prior to the adoption of this ASU, requires comparing the implied fair value of goodwill with its carrying value. By eliminating “Step 2” from the goodwill impairment test, the quantitative analysis of goodwill will result in an impairment loss for the amount that the carrying value of a reporting unit, including goodwill, exceeds its fair value, limited to the total amount of goodwill allocated to the tested reporting unit. While this ASU reduces the complexity of goodwill impairment tests, it may result in significant differences in the recognition of goodwill impairment. For example, should the reporting unit fail “Step 1” of the impairment test but pass the current “Step 2” impairment test, the Company may have more impairments of goodwill under the new guidance. This ASU is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2019 and interim periods within those fiscal years, with early adoption permitted for interim and annual goodwill impairment tests performed on testing dates on or after January 1, 2017. The Company has elected to early adopt this ASU for our annual goodwill tests to be performed on testing dates beginning in 2017. We did not perform any interim goodwill impairment analysis in 2017 and therefore, the adoption of this guidance had no impact on our consolidated financial position, results of operations, cash flows and disclosures. Recently Issued Accounting Standards In May 2014, the FASB issued ASU No. 2014-09, Revenue from Contracts with Customers (Topic 606) , which supersedes the revenue recognition requirements in ASC Topic 605, Revenue Recognition . This ASU is based on the principle that revenue is recognized to depict the transfer of goods or services to customers in an amount that reflects the consideration to which the entity expects to be entitled in exchange for those goods or services. The ASU also requires additional disclosure about the nature, amount, timing and uncertainty of revenue and cash flows arising from customer contracts, including significant judgments and changes in judgments and assets recognized from costs incurred to obtain or fulfill a contract. This ASU was amended by ASU No. 2015-14, issued in August 2015, which deferred the original effective date by one year; the effective date is effective for fiscal years, and interim reporting periods within those years, beginning after December 15, 2017, using one of two retrospective application methods. In addition, the FASB issued several other amendments during 2016 to FASB ASC Topic 606, Revenue from Contracts with Customers that include implementation guidance to principal versus agent considerations, guidance to identifying performance obligations, licensing guidance, technical guidance and other narrow scope improvements. The Company continues to assess the impact the adoption of ASU No. 2014-09 will have on the Company's financial statements and related disclosures. However, we do believe it will result in a change in the reporting of rewards earned and redeemed by our customers under our loyalty programs. Under the new guidance, points earned by our customers as a result of their gaming activity will create a separate performance obligation, which will require the allocation of a portion of the gaming revenue to that obligation, at the expected retail value of the benefits owed to the customer, adjusted for expected redemptions by customers. When the customer redeems the points and the performance obligation is fulfilled by the Company, revenue will be recognized in the venue that provides the goods or services (for example, hotel, food, beverage, or other). The Company will no longer record loyalty program redemptions as complimentary revenues, with a corresponding deduction for promotional allowances. Early adoption is permitted only as of the annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2016, including interim reporting periods within that reporting period. The Company anticipates it will adopt this ASU on January 1, 2018 using the full retrospective method. In February 2016, the FASB issued ASU No. 2016-02, Leases (Topic 842), which supersedes FASB ASC Topic 840, Leases. This ASU requires the recognition of lease assets and lease liabilities by lessees for those leases classified as operating leases under previous guidance. In addition, among other changes to the accounting for leases, this ASU retains the distinction between finance leases and operating leases. The classification criteria for distinguishing between finance leases and operating leases are substantially similar to the classification criteria for distinguishing between capital leases and operating leases in the previous guidance. This ASU is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2018, including interim periods within those fiscal years. The amendments in this ASU should be applied using a modified retrospective approach. Early application is permitted. The Company is currently evaluating the impact of this guidance on the Company's financial position or results of operations. In August 2016, the FASB issued ASU No. 2016-15, Classification of Certain Cash Receipts and Cash Payments , which amends FASB ASC Topic 230, Statement of Cash Flows . This ASU seeks to reduce the diversity currently in practice by providing guidance on the presentation of eight specific cash flow issues in the statement of cash flows. This ASU is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2017, and interim periods within those fiscal years. We are currently evaluating the impact of this guidance on our consolidated statement of cash flows. In October 2016, the FASB issued ASU No. 2016-16, Intra-Entity Transfers of Assets Other Than Inventory , which amends FASB ASC Topic 740, Income Taxes. This ASU requires the recognition of income tax consequences of an intra-entity transfer of an asset other than inventory when the transfer occurs. Current U.S. GAAP prohibits the recognition of current and deferred income taxes for an intra-entity asset transfer until the asset has been sold to an outside party. This ASU is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2017 and interim periods within those fiscal years, with early adoption permitted. The Company is currently evaluating the impact of adopting this guidance, if any, on our consolidated financial position, results of operations, cash flows and disclosures. In November 2016, the FASB issued ASU No. 2016-18, Restricted Cash, which amends FASB ASC Topic 230, Statement of Cash Flows. This ASU requires that the statement of cash flows explain the change during the period of total cash, cash equivalents, and amounts generally described as restricted cash or restricted cash equivalents. This ASU is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2017, and interim periods within those fiscal years, with early adoption permitted. The Company is currently evaluating the impact of this guidance on our consolidated statement of cash flows. A variety of proposed or otherwise potential accounting standards are currently under consideration by standard-setting organizations and certain regulatory agencies. Because of the tentative and preliminary nature of such proposed standards, we have not yet determined the effect, if any, that the implementation of such proposed standards would have on our condensed consolidated financial statements. Reclassifications The unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements reflect certain reclassifications to prior year amounts in order to conform with current year presentation. The reclassifications have no effect on previously reported net income. |
FAIR VALUE
FAIR VALUE | 3 Months Ended |
Mar. 31, 2017 | |
Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract] | |
FAIR VALUE | FAIR VALUE The carrying values of the Company's cash and cash equivalents, restricted cash, receivables and accounts payable approximate fair value because of the short term maturities of these instruments. A financial asset or liability classification within the hierarchy is determined based on the lowest level input that is significant to the fair value measurement. The three levels are as follows: • Level 1 - Inputs are unadjusted quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities that the Company has the ability to access at the measurement date. • Level 2 - Inputs include quoted prices for similar assets or liabilities in active markets, quoted prices for identical or similar assets or liabilities in markets that are not active, inputs other than quoted prices that are observable for the asset or liability and inputs that are derived principally from or corroborated by observable market data by correlation or other means (market corroborated inputs). • Level 3 - Unobservable inputs reflect the Company's judgments about the assumptions market participants would use in pricing the asset or liability since limited market data exists. The Company develops these inputs based on the best information available, including its own data. The following table presents a summary of fair value measurements by level for certain assets measured at fair value on a recurring basis included in the accompanying condensed consolidated balance sheets at March 31, 2017 and December 31, 2016 (in thousands): Input Levels for Fair Value Measurements Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Total March 31, 2017 Assets: CRDA deposits, net $ — $ — $ 1,134 $ 1,134 December 31, 2016 Assets: CRDA deposits, net $ — $ — $ 1,202 $ 1,202 Funds on deposit with the CRDA are held in an interest bearing account by the CRDA. Interest is earned at the stated rate that approximates two-thirds of the current market rate for similar assets. The Company records charges to expense to reflect the lower return on investment and records the deposits at fair value. As of March 31, 2017 and December 31, 2016 , the remainder of funds on deposit with the CRDA which are not attributable to the amended CRDA grant agreement, as discussed further in Note 7 - Investments , are classified in the fair value hierarchy as Level 3, and estimated using valuation allowances calculated based on market rates for similar assets and other information received from the CRDA. The following table summarizes the changes in fair value of the Company's Level 3 CRDA deposits (in thousands): Three months ended March 31, 2017 2016 Beginning Balance $ 1,202 $ 16,405 Realized or unrealized gains/(losses) (7 ) (190 ) Additional CRDA deposits 326 1,048 CRDA Project Funds received — (1,867 ) Purchases of CRDA investments (387 ) (565 ) Ending Balance $ 1,134 $ 14,831 Realized or unrealized gains/(losses) related to the Level 3 investments held at the end of the reporting period are included in general and administrative expense during the three months ended March 31, 2017 and 2016 . There were no transfers between fair value levels during the periods ended March 31, 2017 and 2016 . Long-term Debt The Company's long-term debt is carried at amortized cost in the accompanying consolidated balance sheets. The fair value of the Company's long-term debt is a Level 2 fair value measurement and has been estimated based upon quoted market prices for similar issues. The estimated fair value of long-term debt as of March 31, 2017 and December 31, 2016 is approximately $290.2 million and $292.1 million , respectively. CRDA Bonds The Company's CRDA bonds are classified as held-to-maturity since the Company has the ability and intent to hold these bonds to maturity and under the CRDA, the Company is not permitted to do otherwise. The CRDA bonds are initially recorded at a discount to approximate fair value. After the initial determination of fair value, the Company will analyze the CRDA bonds quarterly for recoverability based on management's historical collection experience and other information received from the CRDA. If indications exist that the CRDA bond is impaired, additional allowances will be recorded. The fair value of the Company's CRDA bonds are considered a Level 3 fair value measurement. The CRDA bonds carrying value as of March 31, 2017 and December 31, 2016 net of the unamortized discount and allowances was $10.2 million and $10.1 million , respectively, which approximates fair value. See Note 7 - Investments for more detail related to the CRDA bonds. |
RECEIVABLES
RECEIVABLES | 3 Months Ended |
Mar. 31, 2017 | |
Receivables [Abstract] | |
RECEIVABLES | RECEIVABLES Receivables consist of the following (in thousands): March 31, 2017 December 31, 2016 Casino $ 11,846 $ 10,630 Hotel 4,838 6,918 Income tax receivable — 7,133 Other 17,556 14,894 Receivables, gross 34,240 39,575 Allowance for doubtful accounts (8,240 ) (7,578 ) Receivables, net $ 26,000 $ 31,997 |
PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT
PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT | 3 Months Ended |
Mar. 31, 2017 | |
Property, Plant and Equipment [Abstract] | |
PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT | PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT Property and equipment consist of the following (in thousands): Estimated life (years) March 31, 2017 December 31, 2016 Land — $ 116,597 $ 116,597 Buildings and improvements 10 - 40 640,509 631,741 Furniture, fixtures and equipment 3 - 7 270,881 260,430 Riverboats and barges 5 - 15 18,192 18,145 Construction in progress — 40,838 34,398 Property and equipment, gross 1,087,017 1,061,311 Accumulated depreciation (313,082 ) (297,029 ) Property and equipment, net $ 773,935 $ 764,282 |
GOODWILL AND INTANGIBLE ASSETS
GOODWILL AND INTANGIBLE ASSETS | 3 Months Ended |
Mar. 31, 2017 | |
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract] | |
GOODWILL AND INTANGIBLE ASSETS | GOODWILL AND INTANGIBLE ASSETS Goodwill represents the excess of purchase price over fair value of assets acquired and liabilities assumed in business combinations or under fresh-start reporting. Goodwill and other indefinite-life intangible assets are subject to an annual assessment for impairment during the fourth quarter, or more frequently if there are indications of possible impairment, by applying a fair-value-based test. In accordance with accounting guidance related to goodwill and other intangible assets, the Company tests for impairment of goodwill and indefinite-lived intangible assets annually in the fourth quarter of each year and in certain situations between those annual dates. See Note 2 - Summary of Significant Accounting Policies in the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2016 for more detail related to the goodwill impairment analysis. The carrying amounts of Goodwill by segment are as follows (in thousands): March 31, 2017 December 31, 2016 Gross Carrying Amount Accumulated Impairment Net Carrying Value Gross Carrying Amount Accumulated Impairment Net Carrying Value Central $ 14,224 $ — $ 14,224 $ 14,224 $ — $ 14,224 South 1,731 (1,731 ) — 1,731 (1,731 ) — Corporate and other 10,704 (9,071 ) 1,633 10,704 (9,071 ) 1,633 Total $ 26,659 $ (10,802 ) $ 15,857 $ 26,659 $ (10,802 ) $ 15,857 Intangible assets consist of the following (in thousands): Estimated life (years) March 31, 2017 December 31, 2016 Trade name Indefinite $ 25,500 $ 25,500 Gaming licenses Indefinite 37,387 37,387 Customer lists 3 7,660 160 Favorable lease 5 - 42 13,260 13,260 Intellectual property, other 1 550 — Total intangible assets 84,357 76,307 Less accumulated amortization: Customer lists (160 ) (146 ) Favorable lease (2,357 ) (2,270 ) Total accumulated amortization (2,517 ) (2,416 ) Intangible assets, net $ 81,840 $ 73,891 Upon the adoption of fresh-start reporting, the Company recognized an indefinite life trade name related to the "Tropicana" trade name and indefinite life gaming licenses related to entities that are located in gaming jurisdictions where competition is limited to a specified number of licensed gaming operators. At both March 31, 2017 and December 31, 2016 the indefinite life gaming licenses consists of $28.7 million and $8.7 million related to Tropicana Evansville and Lumière Place, respectively. Customer lists represent the value associated with customers enrolled in our customer loyalty programs and are amortized on a straight-line basis over three years . Amortization expense related to customer lists, which was amortized to depreciation and amortization expense, for each of the three months ended March 31, 2017 and 2016 was less than $0.1 million . On March 31, 2017, concurrently with the sale of the Taj Mahal (see Note 12 - Related Party Transactions ), the Company purchased the Taj Mahal customer database and certain other intellectual property for an aggregate purchase price of $8.05 million . The Company has estimated the value of the customer database to be $7.5 million , and will amortize it on a straight-line basis over three years, commencing April 1, 2017. The remainder of the purchase price, estimated to represent the fair value of the intellectual property, will be amortized on a straight-line basis over one year, commencing April 1, 2017. Favorable lease arrangements were valued upon adoption of fresh-start reporting and are being amortized to rental expense on a straight-line basis over the remaining useful life of the respective leased facility. In connection with the Tropicana AC acquisition, the Company also recognized intangible assets relating to favorable lease arrangements which are being amortized to tenant income on a straight-line basis over the terms of the various leases. Additionally, in connection with the acquisition of Tropicana Aruba, the Company recognized intangible assets relating to a favorable land lease arrangement which is amortized to rental expense on a straight-line basis over the remaining term of the land lease. Amortization expense related to favorable lease arrangements, which is amortized to rental expense or tenant income, as applicable, for the three months ended March 31, 2017 and 2016 was $0.1 million and $0.1 million , respectively. |
INVESTMENTS
INVESTMENTS | 3 Months Ended |
Mar. 31, 2017 | |
Investments, Debt and Equity Securities [Abstract] | |
INVESTMENTS | INVESTMENTS CRDA The New Jersey Casino Control Act provides, among other things, for an assessment of licensees equal to 1.25% of gross gaming revenues and 2.5% of Internet gaming gross revenues in lieu of an investment alternative tax equal to 2.5% of gross gaming revenues and 5% on Internet gaming gross revenues. The Company may satisfy this investment obligation by investing in qualified eligible direct investments, by making qualified contributions or by depositing funds with the CRDA. Funds deposited with the CRDA may be used to purchase bonds designated by the CRDA or, under certain circumstances, may be donated to the CRDA in exchange for credits against future CRDA investment obligations. The carrying value of the total investments at March 31, 2017 and December 31, 2016 approximates their fair value. CRDA investments consist of the following (in thousands): March 31, 2017 December 31, 2016 Investment in bonds—CRDA $ 18,641 $ 18,592 Less unamortized discount (4,351 ) (4,348 ) Less valuation allowance (4,115 ) (4,115 ) Deposits—CRDA 17,246 17,351 Less valuation allowance (8,905 ) (10,319 ) Direct investment—CRDA 2,494 2,158 Less valuation allowance (2,494 ) (2,158 ) Total CRDA investments $ 18,516 $ 17,161 The CRDA bonds have various contractual maturities that range from 2 to 40 years. Actual maturities may differ from contractual maturities because of prepayment rights. The Company treats CRDA bonds as held-to-maturity since the Company has the ability and the intent to hold these bonds to maturity and under the CRDA, the Company is not permitted to do otherwise. As such, the CRDA bonds are initially recorded at a discount to approximate fair value. After the initial determination of fair value, the Company analyzes the CRDA bonds for recoverability on a quarterly basis based on management's historical collection experience and other information received from the CRDA. If indications exist that the CRDA bond is impaired, additional valuation allowances are recorded. Funds on deposit with the CRDA are held in an interest bearing account by the CRDA. Interest is earned at the stated rate that approximates two-thirds of the current market rate for similar assets. The Company records charges to expense to reflect the lower return on investment and records the deposit at fair value on the date the deposit obligation arises. During the three months ended March 31, 2017 and 2016 the Company recorded a reduction of $1.1 million and a charge of $0.4 million , respectively, to general and administrative expenses on the accompanying condensed consolidated statements of income, representing the changes in these investment reserves. As a result of the NJ PILOT Law, which was enacted in May 2016 (see further discussion in Note 13, Commitments and Contingencies, NJ PILOT Law ), the portion of investment alternative tax payments made by casino operators which are deposited with the CRDA and which have not been pledged for the payment of bonds issued by the CRDA will be allocated to the State of New Jersey for purposes of paying debt service on bonds previously issued by Atlantic City. That portion of the deposits which will be allocated to the State of New Jersey are no longer recorded as an investment with a corresponding valuation allowance, but are charged directly to general and administrative expenses. During the three months ended March 31, 2017 , the Company recorded a charge of $1.0 million to general and administrative expenses on the accompanying condensed consolidated statements of income, representing that portion of investment alternative tax payments that will be allocated to the State of New Jersey under the NJ PILOT Law and have no future value to the Company. In 2014, the Company was approved to use up to $18.8 million of CRDA deposits ("Approved CRDA Project Funds") for certain capital expenditures relating to Tropicana AC. In April 2016, the CRDA approved an application by the Company to increase the scope of the approved Tropicana AC project to include additional project elements and amend the CRDA grant agreement related to the Tropicana AC project to permit (i) an $8 million increase in the CRDA fund reservation and corresponding increase in the Approved CRDA Project Funds from $18.8 million to $26.8 million , and (ii) a rescheduled substantial completion date for the Tropicana AC project to not later than June 30, 2017. In exchange for the approval, the Company agreed to donate the balance of its CRDA deposits in the amount of approximately $7.1 million to the CRDA pursuant to NJSA 5:12-177. Tropicana AC expects that the project will be substantially complete by June 30, 2017. Through December 31, 2016, Tropicana AC had received a total of $18.2 million of reimbursements of Approved CRDA Project Funds under the program described above. Tropicana AC did not receive any CRDA Project Fund reimbursements during the three months ended March 31, 2017. Ruby Seven Studios, Inc. In March 2015, the Company, through its wholly-owned subsidiary, TropWorld Games LLC ("TWG") entered into an agreement with Ruby Seven Studios, Inc. ("Ruby Seven") to develop an online social gaming site. In accordance with that agreement, in July 2015, TEI R7, a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Company, exercised an option to acquire 1,827,932 shares of Ruby Seven's Series A-1 Preferred Stock for $1.5 million , representing approximately 13.7% of the equity ownership of Ruby Seven. The investment in Ruby Seven was recorded at cost. Ruby Seven entered into a merger agreement with a third party pursuant to which Ruby Seven merged into the third party in a transaction that closed in February 2016. TEI R7 approved the agreement. As a result of the merger transaction, all of Ruby Seven’s outstanding shares (including the shares held by TEI R7) were canceled and the Ruby Seven shareholders received merger consideration in exchange for their shares. At closing, TEI R7 received cash in the approximate amount of $0.8 million , plus an earn-out consideration over three years following the closing, with a minimum earn-out of approximately $0.7 million , which is included in long-term assets on the accompanying condensed consolidated balance sheets as of March 31, 2017 and December 31, 2016 . |
LONG-TERM PREPAID RENT AND OTHE
LONG-TERM PREPAID RENT AND OTHER ASSETS | 3 Months Ended |
Mar. 31, 2017 | |
Other Assets [Abstract] | |
LONG-TERM PREPAID RENT AND OTHER ASSETS | LONG-TERM PREPAID RENT AND OTHER ASSETS Other assets consist of the following (in thousands): March 31, 2017 December 31, 2016 Tropicana Evansville prepaid rent $ 12,055 $ 13,326 Deposits 3,753 3,312 Timeshare inventory 4,120 3,684 Other 4,854 4,586 Other assets $ 24,782 $ 24,908 |
ACCRUED EXPENSES AND OTHER CURR
ACCRUED EXPENSES AND OTHER CURRENT LIABILITIES | 3 Months Ended |
Mar. 31, 2017 | |
Payables and Accruals [Abstract] | |
ACCRUED EXPENSES AND OTHER CURRENT LIABILITIES | ACCRUED EXPENSES AND OTHER CURRENT LIABILITIES Accrued expenses and other current liabilities consist of the following (in thousands): March 31, 2017 December 31, 2016 Accrued payroll and benefits $ 34,601 $ 39,908 Accrued gaming and related 15,528 15,724 Accrued taxes 22,137 13,495 Other accrued expenses and current liabilities 19,619 17,028 Total accrued expenses and other current liabilities $ 91,885 $ 86,155 |
DEBT
DEBT | 3 Months Ended |
Mar. 31, 2017 | |
Debt Disclosure [Abstract] | |
DEBT | DEBT Debt consists of the following (in thousands): March 31, 2017 December 31, 2016 Term Loan Facility, due 2020, interest at 4.0% at March 31, 2017 and December 31, 2016, net of unamortized discount of $0.8 million at both March 31, 2017 and December 31, 2016, and debt issuance costs of $2.4 million and $2.6 million at March 31, 2017 and December 31, 2016, respectively $ 286,320 $ 286,825 Less current portion of debt (3,000 ) (3,000 ) Total long-term debt, net $ 283,320 $ 283,825 Credit Facilities On November 27, 2013, the Company entered into (i) a senior secured first lien term loan facility in an aggregate principal amount of $300 million , issued at a discount of 0.5% (the “Term Loan Facility”) and (ii) a senior secured first lien revolving credit facility in an aggregate principal amount of $15 million (the “Revolving Facility” and, together with the Term Loan Facility, the “Credit Facilities”). Commencing on December 31, 2013, the Term Loan Facility is amortized in equal quarterly installments of $750,000 , with any remaining balance payable on the final maturity date of the Term Loan Facility, which is November 27, 2020. The Revolving Facility was terminated by the Company effective March 31, 2017, in accordance with the terms of the Credit Agreement. There were no amounts outstanding under the Revolving Facility at the time of the termination. Approximately $172.4 million of the net proceeds from the Term Loan Facility were used to repay in full the principal amounts outstanding under the Company's then existing credit facilities, which were terminated effective as of November 27, 2013. A portion of the proceeds from the Term Loan Facility was used to finance the Company's acquisition of Lumière Place in April 2014. The Term Loan Facility accrues interest, at the Company's option, at a per annum rate equal to either (i) the LIBO Rate (as defined in the Credit Agreement) (subject to a 1.00% floor) plus an applicable margin equal to 3.00% , or (ii) the alternate base rate (as defined in the Credit Agreement) (subject to a 2.00% floor) plus an applicable margin equal to 2.00% ; such that in either case, the applicable interest rate shall not be less than 4.0% . The interest rate increases by 2.00% following certain defaults. As of March 31, 2017 , the interest rate on the Term Loan Facility was 4.0% . The Term Loan Facility is guaranteed by all of the Company's domestic subsidiaries, subject to limited exceptions, and additional subsidiaries may be required to provide guarantees, subject to limited exceptions. The Term Loan Facility is secured by a first lien on substantially all assets of the Company and the domestic subsidiaries that are guarantors, with certain limited exceptions. Subsidiaries that become guarantors will be required, with certain limited exceptions, to provide first liens and security interests in substantially all their assets to secure the Term Loan Facility. At the election of the Company and subject to certain conditions, including a maximum senior secured net leverage ratio of 3.25 :1.00, the amount available under the Term Loan Facility may be increased, which increased amount may be comprised of additional term loans and revolving loans. The Term Loan Facility may be prepaid at the option of the Company at any time without penalty (other than customary LIBO Rate breakage fees). The Company is required to make mandatory payments of the Term Loan Facility with (i) net cash proceeds of certain asset sales (subject to reinvestment rights), (ii) net cash proceeds from certain issuances of debt and equity (with certain exceptions), (iii) up to 50% of annual excess cash flow (as low as 0% if the Company's total leverage ratio is below 2.75 :1.00), and (iv) certain casualty proceeds and condemnation awards (subject to reinvestment rights). Key covenants binding the Company and its subsidiaries include limitations on indebtedness, liens, investments, acquisitions, asset sales, dividends and other restricted payments, and affiliate and extraordinary transactions. Key default provisions include (i) failure to repay principal, interest, fees and other amounts owing under the facility, (ii) cross default to certain other indebtedness, (iii) the rendering of certain judgments against the Company or its subsidiaries, (iv) failure of security documents to create valid liens on property securing the Term Loan Facility and to perfect such liens, (v) revocation of casino, gambling, or gaming licenses, (vi) the Company's or its material subsidiaries' bankruptcy or insolvency; and (vii) the occurrence of a Change of Control (as defined in the Credit Agreement). Many defaults are also subject to cure periods prior to such default giving rise to the right of the lenders to accelerate the loans and to exercise remedies. The Company was in compliance with the covenants of the Term Loan Facility at March 31, 2017 . |
IMPAIRMENT CHARGES, OTHER WRITE
IMPAIRMENT CHARGES, OTHER WRITE-DOWNS AND RECOVERIES | 3 Months Ended |
Mar. 31, 2017 | |
Impairment Charges and Other Write-Downs [Abstract] | |
IMPAIRMENT CHARGES, OTHER WRITE DOWNS AND RECOVERIES | IMPAIRMENT CHARGES, OTHER WRITE DOWNS AND RECOVERIES Impairment charges, other write-downs and recoveries consist of the following (in thousands): Three months ended March 31, 2017 2016 Gain on insurance recovery $ (1,278 ) $ — Loss on disposal of assets 147 40 Total impairment charges, other write-downs and recoveries $ (1,131 ) $ 40 Hotel Lumière Insurance Recovery In 2016, we filed a property damage and business interruption claim with our insurance carrier related to our HoteLumière room renovation project which commenced in July 2016. In December 2016 we received insurance proceeds of $1.0 million as a partial payment towards this claim, which was recorded as a gain in 2016. In March 2017, we received notice that the balance of the claim of $1.3 million was approved and was subsequently paid in early April 2017. We recorded the balance of the claim as a gain during the three months ended March 31, 2017. |
RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS
RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS | 3 Months Ended |
Mar. 31, 2017 | |
Related Party Transactions [Abstract] | |
RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS | RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS Insight Portfolio Group LLC Effective January 1, 2013, the Company acquired a minority equity interest in Insight Portfolio Group LLC (“Insight Portfolio Group”) and agreed to pay a portion of Insight Portfolio Group's operating expenses. In addition to the minority equity interest held by the Company, a number of other entities with which Mr. Icahn has a relationship also acquired equity interests in Insight Portfolio Group and also agreed to pay certain of Insight Portfolio Group's operating expenses. The Company may purchase a variety of goods and services as a member of the buying group at prices and on terms that the Company believes are more favorable than those which would be achieved on a stand-alone basis. Commencing in the second quarter of 2016, an officer of the Company also serves on the Board of Directors of Insight Portfolio Group. During each of the three months ended March 31, 2017 and 2016 , the Company paid $0.1 million to Insight Portfolio Group. WestPoint International, LLC The Company and certain of its subsidiaries purchase sheets, towels and other products from WestPoint International, LLC (formerly WestPoint International, Inc., or "WPI"). WPI is an indirect wholly-owned subsidiary of Icahn Enterprises, which is indirectly controlled by Mr. Icahn. During the three months ended March 31, 2017 and 2016 , the Company paid $0.5 million and $0.1 million , respectively, to WPI for purchases of these products. Trump Entertainment Resorts, Inc. Agreements The Company and its subsidiaries have been a party to several agreements with Trump Entertainment Resorts, Inc. ("TER") and its subsidiaries. Management Agreement On March 1, 2016, TEI Management Services LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of the Company, entered into a management agreement with Trump Taj Mahal Associates, LLC (“TTMA”), an indirect wholly-owned subsidiary of TER and IEH Investments LLC (“IEH Investments”) (the "Management Agreement") pursuant to which TEI Management Services LLC managed the Taj Mahal in Atlantic City, New Jersey, owned by TTMA, and provided consulting services relating to the former Plaza Hotel and Casino in Atlantic City, New Jersey, owned by Trump Plaza Associates LLC (“Plaza Associates”). The Management Agreement, which commenced upon receipt of required New Jersey regulatory approvals on April 13, 2016, was effective for an initial five year term. TTMA, IEH Investments and Plaza Associates are indirect wholly owned subsidiaries of Icahn Enterprises, which is indirectly controlled by Mr. Icahn. For the three months ended March 31, 2017 , the Company recorded $1.3 million of management fee income as a result of the Management Agreement, which is included in Management fee from related party in the accompanying condensed consolidated statements of income. In October 2016, the Taj Mahal discontinued its operation as a casino hotel. TTMA exercised its right to terminate the Management Agreement without Cause (as defined in the Management Agreement), effective March 31, 2017, concurrently with the sale of the Taj Mahal to a third party and the surrender of TTMA's New Jersey casino license, at which time TEI Management Services LLC was paid a termination fee of $15 million pursuant to the provisions of the Management Agreement. The termination fee is reflected as "Termination fee from related party" in the accompanying condensed consolidated statement of income for the Three months ended March 31, 2017 . Services Agreement Effective April 1, 2017, Tropicana Atlantic City entered into a services agreement with TER (the "Services Agreement"), pursuant to which Tropicana Atlantic City will perform certain administrative services for TER related to TTMA and Plaza Associates on a month to month basis in exchange for a service fee in the amount of $600,000 , paid on March 31, 2017. The Services Agreement has a one year term. At any time on or after September 30, 2017, TER may terminate the Services Agreement for any reason. If the Services Agreement is terminated before the end of the term, Tropicana Atlantic City will return a pro-rated portion of the fees paid by TER for the unexpired portion of the term. Slot Lease and Purchase Agreements Under a lease agreement dated September 12, 2016, with TTMA, Tropicana AC leased 250 slot machines commencing after the closing of the Taj Mahal. On January 18, 2017, TTMA agreed to terminate the slot lease agreement and Tropicana Atlantic City purchased the slot machines from TTMA for a purchase price of $2.5 million , less the amount of the monthly lease payments in the aggregate amount of $192,000 made by Tropicana Atlantic City to TTMA under the lease agreement. Database License and IP Sales Agreements Effective October 1, 2016, the Company and TER entered into a Database License Agreement pursuant to which the Company licensed the Taj Mahal customer database from TER. On March 31, 2017 the Company and TER agreed to terminate the Database License Agreement and enter into a Customer Database and IP Sales Agreement, pursuant to which the Company purchased the Taj Mahal customer database and certain other intellectual property owned by TER, including the Taj Mahal trademark, for an aggregate purchase price of $8.05 million . |
COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES
COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES | 3 Months Ended |
Mar. 31, 2017 | |
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract] | |
COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES | COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES Leases MontBleu Lease The Company has a lease agreement with respect to the land and building which MontBleu operates, through December 31, 2028. Under the terms of the lease, rent is $333,333 per month, plus 10% of annual gross revenues in excess of $50 million through December 31, 2011. After December 31, 2011, rent is equal to the greater of (i) $333,333 per month as increased by the same percentage that the consumer price index has increased from 2009 thereafter, plus 10% of annual gross revenues in excess of a Breakpoint as defined in the terms of the lease agreement, or (ii) 10% of annual gross revenues. In connection with fresh-start reporting, the Company recognized an unfavorable lease liability of $9.6 million related to this lease that is amortized on a straight-line basis to rental expense over the remaining term of the lease. As of March 31, 2017 and December 31, 2016 , the unfavorable lease liability balance was $6.0 million and $6.1 million , respectively, of which $5.5 million and $5.6 million , respectively, is included in other long-term liabilities on the accompanying condensed consolidated balance sheets. Tropicana Evansville Land Lease The Company leases from the City of Evansville, Indiana approximately ten acres of the approximately 20 acres on which Tropicana Evansville is situated. On January 6, 2016 the Company and the City of Evansville entered into a sixth amendment to the Lease Agreement (the "Sixth Amendment"), which was approved by the Indiana Gaming Commission in February 2016, along with the Company's application to move its casino operations from its current dockside gaming vessel to a future developed landside gaming facility. Under the Sixth Amendment, in exchange for the Company's commitment to expend at least $50 million to develop a landside gaming facility (the "Tropicana Development Project") along with a pre-payment of lease rent in the amount of $25 million (the "Rental Pre-Payments"), the City of Evansville granted the Company a $20 million redevelopment credit (the "Redevelopment Credit"). In December 2015, the Company paid the first $12.5 million Rental Pre-Payment, and the second $12.5 million Rental Pre-Payment is due upon the opening of the Tropicana Development Project. Both the Rental Pre-Payments and the Redevelopment Credits will be applied against future rent in equal monthly amounts over a period of one hundred and twenty ( 120 ) months commencing upon the opening of the Tropicana Development Project. Under the terms of the lease, as amended by the Sixth Amendment, the Company may extend the lease term through November 30, 2055 by exercising renewal options. The current term commenced December 1, 2015 and expires November 30, 2027 under the terms of the Sixth Amendment. Thereafter, the Company may extend the lease for a three ( 3 ) year term through November 30, 2030, followed by five ( 5 ) five -year renewal options through November 30, 2055. Under the terms of the Sixth Amendment, in the event the Company decides not to exercise its renewal option(s) and continues to conduct gaming operations in the City of Evansville, the lease may not be terminated and will continue through November 30, 2055, unless the Company and the City of Evansville enter into a replacement agreement that includes payments to the City of Evansville in the amount equal to rent payments under the lease. Under the terms of the lease, as amended by the Sixth Amendment, the Company is required to pay a percentage of the adjusted gross receipts ("AGR") for the year in rent with a minimum annual rent of no less than $2.0 million . The percentage rent shall be equal to 2% of the AGR up to $25 million , plus 4% of the AGR in excess of $25 million up to $50 million , plus 6% of the AGR in excess of $50 million up to $75 million , plus 8% of the AGR in excess of $75 million up to $100 million and plus 10% of the AGR in excess of $100 million . Pursuant to the terms of the Sixth Amendment, the Company has commenced construction of the new landside gaming facility, which will encompass 75,000 square feet of enclosed space (including approximately 45,000 square feet of casino floor, additional food and beverage outlets and back of house space). In addition, pursuant to the Sixth Amendment, the Company intends to remove its riverboat casino from its current location, so that the Evansville LST 325 Maritime vessel, a historic warship, can be docked in its place. In addition, the Company anticipates making available to the City of Evansville and other parties, space within the existing pavilion building for a ticket counter, museum and/or gift shop to support the Evansville LST 325 Maritime vessel. Belle of Baton Rouge Lease Belle of Baton Rouge leases certain land and buildings under separate leases, with annual payments of $0.2 million . In addition, Belle of Baton Rouge leases a parking lot with annual base rent of approximately $0.4 million , plus 0.94% of annual adjusted gross revenue in excess of $45 million but not to exceed $80 million through August 2017. Tropicana Greenville Lease Tropicana Greenville leases approximately four acres of land on which the casino and parking facilities of the casino are situated. Tropicana Greenville is required to pay an amount equal to 2% of its monthly gross gaming revenues in rent, with a minimum monthly payment of $75,000 . In addition, in any given year in which annual gross gaming revenues exceed $36.6 million , Tropicana Greenville is required to pay 8% of the excess amount as rent pursuant to the terms of the lease. The current lease expires in 2019 with options to extend its term through 2044. Tropicana Greenville also leases, from the Board of Mississippi Levee Commissioners, and operates the Greenville Inn and Suites, a 40 -room all-suite hotel, located less than a mile from the casino. The current lease term for the property, which is through February 2021, is for monthly lease payments of $7,300 . In October 2013, Tropicana Greenville entered into an additional lease agreement with the City of Greenville, Mississippi, for a parcel of land adjacent to Tropicana Greenville upon which the Company constructed a parking lot in conjunction with its expansion of the Tropicana Greenville casino. The initial term of the lease expires in August 2020, and the Company has several options to extend the lease for a total term of up to twenty-five years . Initial annual rent is $0.4 million with rent adjustments in option periods based upon the Consumer Price Index. Tropicana Aruba Land Lease The Company assumed a land lease in August 2010 for approximately 14 acres of land on which Tropicana Aruba is situated through July 30, 2051. Under the terms of the land lease, the current annual rent is $110,000 . Other Commitments and Contingencies 2011 New Jersey Legislation In February 2011, New Jersey enacted legislation (the "Tourism District Law") that delegated redevelopment authority and creation of a master plan to the CRDA and allowed the CRDA the ability to enter into a five year public private partnership with the casinos in Atlantic City that have formed the Atlantic City Alliance ("ACA") to jointly market the city. The law obligated the Atlantic City casinos either through the ACA or, if not a member of the ACA, through individual assessments, to provide funding for marketing under the Tourism District Law in the aggregate amount of $30.0 million annually through 2016. Each Atlantic City casino's proportionate share of the assessment was based on the gross revenue generated in the preceding fiscal year. In 2016 the Company paid approximately $3.7 million to the ACA for its proportionate share of the assessment (see NJ Pilot Law for further discussion of the ACA, below). New Jersey Gross Casino Revenue Tax and Casino Investment Alternative Tax Under current New Jersey law, the New Jersey Casino Control Commission imposes an annual tax of 8% on gross casino revenue and, commencing with the operation of Internet gaming, an annual tax of 15% on Internet gaming gross revenue. In addition, under New Jersey law, casino license holders or Internet gaming permit holders (as applicable) are currently required to invest an additional 1.25% of gross casino revenue and 2.5% of Internet gaming gross revenue ("Casino Investment Alternative Tax", or "IAT") for the purchase of bonds to be issued by the CRDA or to make other approved investments equal to those amounts; and, in the event the investment requirement is not met, the casino license holder or Internet gaming permit holder (as applicable) is subject to a tax of 2.5% on gross casino revenue and 5.0% on Internet gaming gross revenue. As mandated by New Jersey law, the interest rate of the CRDA bonds purchased by the licensee will be two-thirds of the average market rate for bonds available for purchase and published by a national bond index at the time of the CRDA bond issuance. As more fully described below, commencing on May 27, 2016, the effective date of the NJ PILOT Law, future IAT that have not been pledged for the payment of bonds issued by the CRDA, or any bonds issued to refund such bonds, will be allocated to the City of Atlantic City for the purposes of paying debt service on bonds issued by the City of Atlantic City. NJ PILOT LAW On May 27, 2016, New Jersey enacted the Casino Property Tax Stabilization Act (the "NJ PILOT Law") which will exempt Atlantic City casino gaming properties from ad valorem property taxation in exchange for an agreement to make annual payment in lieu of tax payments ("PILOT Payments") to the City of Atlantic City, make certain changes to the NJ Tourism District Law and redirect certain IAT payments to assist in the stabilization of Atlantic City finances. Under the PILOT Law, commencing in 2017 and for a period of ten ( 10 ) years, Atlantic City casino gaming properties will be required to pay a prorated share of PILOT Payments totaling $120 million based on a formula that accounts for gaming revenues, the number of hotel rooms and the square footage of each casino gaming property. Commencing in 2018 and each year thereafter, the $120 million base year aggregate payment may either increase to as high as $165 million (based upon industry gross gaming revenue ("GGR") of between $3.0 billion and $3.4 billion ) or decrease to a low of $90 million (based upon industry GGR less than $1.8 billion ) and further taking into account certain non-GGR revenue streams, with the base year $120 million industry GGR set at between $2.2 billion and $2.6 billion . In years in which the industry PILOT Payments do not increase based upon an increase in GGR above the base year or other bracketed amounts, PILOT Payments will increase 2% . In February 2017, the Company signed an interim PILOT agreement with the State and the City related to payment of the 2017 PILOT payments. The NJ PILOT Law also provides for the abolishment of the ACA effective as of January 1, 2015 and redirection of the $30 million in ACA funds paid by the casinos for each of the years 2015 and 2016 under the Tourism District Law to the State of New Jersey for Atlantic City fiscal relief and further payments of $15 million in 2017, $10 million in 2018 and $5 million for each year between 2019 and 2023 to Atlantic City. Pursuant to the NJ PILOT Law, the 2015 and 2016 ACA payments were remitted to the State. In addition, the NJ PILOT Law also provides for IAT payments made by the casino operators since the effective date of the NJ PILOT Law, which were previously deposited with the CRDA and which have not been pledged for the payment of bonds issued by the CRDA , or any bonds issued to refund such bonds, to be allocated to the State of New Jersey for purposes of paying debt service on bonds previously issued by Atlantic City. Wimar and CSC Administrative Expense Claims On March 31, 2009, Wimar Tahoe Corporation ("Wimar") and Columbia Sussex Corporation ("CSC") filed separate proceedings with the Bankruptcy Court related to administrative expense and priority claims against the Predecessors. On August 4, 2010, Wimar and CSC separately filed motions for summary judgment seeking payment on account of these claims from the Company totaling approximately $5.4 million , which was recorded as a liability upon emergence from bankruptcy and is included in accounts payable in our accompanying condensed consolidated balance sheets as of March 31, 2017 and December 31, 2016 . In its objection to Wimar and CSC's motions for summary judgment, the Company disputed the administrative expense and/or priority status of certain amounts claimed and also contended that any payment to CSC or Wimar should await the resolution of the adversary proceeding instituted by Lightsway Litigation Services, LLC, as Trustee of the Tropicana Litigation Trust established by the bankruptcy reorganization plan, against CSC and Wimar (the "Litigation Trust Proceeding"), and be set off against any judgment against Wimar and CSC in the Litigation Trust Proceeding against them. In October 2015, the Bankruptcy Court issued an opinion order and entered an order (1) denying Wimar's and CSC's Motions for Summary Judgment seeking allowance and payment of administrative expense claims, and (2) granting, in part, CSC's Motion for Summary Judgment to allow priority status under Bankruptcy Code Section 507(a)(5) for certain contributions made to employee benefit plans and (3) denying, in part, CSC's request for prepayment of the priority claims. The Company has motion pending with the Bankruptcy Court seeking clarification of certain aspects of the Bankruptcy Court's opinion and order. Any further litigation on the Wimar and CSC administrative expense claim has been consensually continued until after the Litigation Trust Proceeding is resolved. The Company continues to dispute any payment obligation to Wimar or CSC. UNITE HERE On June 30, 2016, a tentative agreement was reached between UNITE HERE Local 54 and Tropicana AC on a new collective bargaining agreement to extend through February 29, 2020. The terms of the new collective bargaining agreement were ratified by UNITE HERE Local 54 membership on July 14, 2016, and incorporated into a Memorandum of Understanding dated as of July 15, 2016 modifying the collective bargaining agreement. Litigation in General The Company is a party to various litigation that arises in the ordinary course of business. In the opinion of management, all pending legal matters are either adequately covered by insurance or, if not insured, will not have a material adverse effect on the financial position or the results of operations of the Company. |
STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY | 3 Months Ended |
Mar. 31, 2017 | |
Stockholders' Equity Note [Abstract] | |
STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY | STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY Common Stock The Company is authorized to issue up to 100 million shares of its common stock, $0.01 par value per share ("Common Stock"), of which 24,634,512 shares were issued and outstanding as of both March 31, 2017 and December 31, 2016 , respectively. Each holder of Common Stock is entitled to one vote for each share held of record on each matter submitted to a vote of stockholders. The holders of Common Stock have no cumulative voting rights, preemptive or conversion rights or other subscription rights. There are no redemption or sinking fund provisions applicable to the Common Stock. Subject to any preferences that may be granted to the holders of the Company's preferred stock, each holder of Common Stock is entitled to receive ratably such dividends as may be declared by the Board of Directors out of funds legally available therefore, as well as any distributions to the stockholders and, in the event of the Company's liquidation, dissolution or winding up is entitled to share ratably in all the Company's assets remaining after payment of liabilities. Stock Repurchase Program On July 31, 2015, our Board of Directors authorized the repurchase of up to $50 million of our outstanding stock with no set expiration date. On February 22, 2017, our Board of Directors authorized the repurchase of an additional $50 million of our outstanding common stock, for the repurchase of an aggregate amount of up to $100 million of our outstanding common stock. The Stock Repurchase Program will end upon the earlier of the date on which the plan is terminated by the Board of Directors or when all authorized repurchases are completed. The timing and amount of stock repurchases will be determined based upon our evaluation of market conditions and other factors. The Stock Repurchase Program may be suspended, modified or discontinued at any time and we have no obligation to repurchase any amount of our common stock under the Stock Repurchase Program. As of March 31, 2017, the Company has repurchased 1,677,988 shares of our stock at a total cost of $42.8 million under the Stock Repurchase Program. In all instances, the repurchased shares were subsequently retired. There were no repurchases of stock under the Stock Repurchase Program during the three months ended March 31, 2017 . Preferred Stock The Company is authorized to issue up to 10 million shares of preferred stock, $0.01 par value per share, of which none were issued as of March 31, 2017 and December 31, 2016 . The Board of Directors, without further action by the holders of Common Stock, may issue shares of preferred stock in one or more series and may fix or alter the rights, preferences, privileges and restrictions, including the voting rights, redemption provisions (including sinking fund provisions), dividend rights, dividend rates, liquidation rates, liquidation preferences, conversion rights and the description and number of shares constituting any wholly unissued series of preferred stock. Except as described above, the Board of Directors, without further stockholder approval, may issue shares of preferred stock with rights that could adversely affect the rights of the holders of Common Stock. The issuance of shares of preferred stock under certain circumstances could have the effect of delaying or preventing a change of control of TEI or other corporate action. Significant Ownership At March 31, 2017 , Mr. Icahn indirectly controlled approximately 72.51% of the voting power of the Company's Common Stock and, by virtue of such stock ownership, is able to control or exert substantial influence over the Company, including the election of directors. The existence of a significant stockholder may have the effect of making it difficult for, or may discourage or delay, a third party from seeking to acquire a majority of the Company's outstanding Common Stock. Mr. Icahn's interests may not always be consistent with the Company's interests or with the interests of the Company's other stockholders. Mr. Icahn and entities controlled by him may also pursue acquisitions or business opportunities that may or may not be complementary to the Company's business. To the extent that conflicts of interest may arise between the Company and Mr. Icahn and his affiliates, those conflicts may be resolved in a manner adverse to the Company or its other shareholders. |
BASIC AND DILUTED NET INCOME PE
BASIC AND DILUTED NET INCOME PER SHARE | 3 Months Ended |
Mar. 31, 2017 | |
Earnings Per Share [Abstract] | |
BASIC AND DILUTED NET INCOME PER SHARE | BASIC AND DILUTED NET INCOME PER SHARE The Company computes net income per share in accordance with accounting guidance that requires presentation of both basic and diluted earnings per share ("EPS") on the face of the income statement. Basic EPS is computed by dividing net income for the period by the weighted average number of shares outstanding during the period. Diluted EPS is computed by dividing net income for the period by the weighted average number of common shares outstanding during the period, increased by potentially dilutive common shares that were outstanding during the period. Potentially dilutive common shares include warrants. Diluted EPS excludes all potential dilutive shares if their effect is anti-dilutive. |
INCOME TAXES
INCOME TAXES | 3 Months Ended |
Mar. 31, 2017 | |
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract] | |
INCOME TAXES | INCOME TAXES Effective Tax Rate The Company's effective income tax rates for the three months ended March 31, 2017 and 2016 were 38.3% and 40.0% , respectively. The difference between the federal statutory rate of 35% and the Company's effective tax rates for the three months ended March 31, 2017 and 2016 was primarily due to disallowed foreign losses, state income taxes (net of federal benefit), and other permanent differences. Looking forward, our effective income tax rate may fluctuate due to changes in tax legislation, changes in our estimates of federal tax credits, changes in our assessment of uncertainties as valued under accounting guidance for uncertainty in income taxes, as well as accumulated interest and penalties. |
SEGMENT INFORMATION
SEGMENT INFORMATION | 3 Months Ended |
Mar. 31, 2017 | |
Segment Reporting [Abstract] | |
SEGMENT INFORMATION | SEGMENT INFORMATION The following table highlights by segment our net revenues and operating income, and reconciles operating income to income before income taxes for the three months ended March 31, 2017 and 2016 (in thousands, unaudited): Three months ended March 31, 2017 2016 Net revenues: East $ 88,259 $ 74,915 Central 73,531 75,365 West 27,447 28,208 South 26,900 26,665 Corporate and other (1) 1,250 — Total net revenues $ 217,387 $ 205,153 Operating income (loss): East $ 9,879 $ 1,491 Central 15,601 13,912 West 3,085 4,137 South 4,687 3,931 Corporate and other (3,779 ) (4,906 ) Total operating income $ 29,473 $ 18,565 Reconciliation of operating income to income before income taxes: Operating income $ 29,473 $ 18,565 Interest expense (2,965 ) (3,220 ) Interest income 253 128 Termination fee from related party 15,000 — Income before income taxes $ 41,761 $ 15,473 (1) represents management fee from related party. Assets by segment: March 31, 2017 December 31, 2016 East $ 517,815 $ 497,847 Central 417,505 402,651 West 127,123 132,238 South 129,446 127,146 Corporate and other 164,093 165,153 Total assets $ 1,355,982 $ 1,325,035 |
SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUN23
SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (Policies) | 3 Months Ended |
Mar. 31, 2017 | |
Accounting Policies [Abstract] | |
Basis of Presentation | Basis of Presentation The accompanying condensed consolidated financial statements have been prepared, without audit, pursuant to the rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission. Accordingly, certain disclosures required by generally accepted accounting principles in the United States ("GAAP") are omitted or condensed in these condensed consolidated financial statements. In the opinion of management, all adjustments (consisting of normal recurring adjustments) that are necessary to present fairly the Company's financial position, results of operations and cash flows for the interim periods have been made. The interim results reflected in these condensed consolidated financial statements are not necessarily indicative of results to be expected for the full fiscal year. The accompanying condensed consolidated financial statements should be read in conjunction with the consolidated financial statements and notes thereto included in the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2016 , from which the accompanying condensed consolidated balance sheet information as of that date was derived. |
Principles of Consolidation | Principles of Consolidation The accompanying condensed consolidated financial statements include the Company and its wholly-owned subsidiaries. All intercompany balances and transactions have been eliminated in consolidation. |
Use of Estimates | Use of Estimates The preparation of financial statements in conformity with GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Significant estimates incorporated in the Company's financial statements include the estimated useful lives for depreciable and amortizable assets, the estimated allowance for doubtful accounts receivable, the estimated valuation allowance for deferred tax assets, certain tax liabilities, estimated cash flows in assessing the impairment of long-lived assets, intangible assets, Casino Reinvestment Development Authority (the "CRDA") investments, self-insured liability reserves, customer loyalty program reserves, contingencies, litigation, claims, assessments and loss contingencies. Actual results could differ from these estimates. |
Restricted Cash | Restricted Cash Restricted cash consists primarily of cash held in separate bank accounts designated for specific purposes. |
Fair Value of Financial Instruments | Fair Value of Financial Instruments As defined under GAAP, fair value is the price that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability between market participants in the principal market or in the most advantageous market when no principal market exists. Adjustments to transaction prices or quoted market prices may be required in illiquid or disorderly markets in order to estimate fair value. Considerable judgment may be required in interpreting market data used to develop the estimates of fair value. Accordingly, estimates of fair value presented herein are not necessarily indicative of the amounts that could be realized in a current or future market exchange. See Note 3 - Fair Value for further detail related to the fair value of financial instruments. |
Revenue Recognition and Promotional Allowances | Revenue Recognition and Promotional Allowances Casino revenue represents the difference between wins and losses from gaming activities, and is reported net of cash and free play incentives redeemed by customers. Room, food and beverage and other operating revenues are recognized at the time the goods or services are provided. The Company collects taxes from customers at the point of sale on transactions subject to sales and other taxes. Revenues are recorded net of any taxes collected. The majority of the Company's casino revenue is counted in the form of cash and chips and, therefore, is not subject to any significant or complex estimation. The retail value of rooms, food and beverage and other services provided to customers on a complimentary basis is included in gross revenues and then deducted as promotional allowances. Promotional allowances also include accruals for incentives earned in our customer loyalty program for points that may be redeemed for free play or cash. We reward customers, through the use of bonus programs, with points based on amounts wagered that can be redeemed for a specified period of time, principally for complimentary play, and also for goods or services such as rooms, food and beverages, depending upon the property. |
Timeshare Sales | Timeshare Sales The Company accounts for sales of timeshare intervals at the Tropicana Aruba in accordance with ASC 978, Real Estate - Time Sharing Activity . Sales of timeshare intervals, the majority of which are sold under a credit arrangement, are recorded net of an estimated allowance for bad debt. Costs associated with the timeshare units, including building and renovation costs, furniture, fixtures and equipment, and other costs directly attributable to the timeshare units are recorded as timeshare inventory. In addition, incremental revenue over related costs generated from the daily rental of the designated timeshare units is recorded as a reduction of the timeshare inventory, as opposed to hotel revenue. A cost of sales is calculated, using the total timeshare inventory as a percentage of the potential timeshare interval sales, and a portion of the inventory is recorded as cost of sales expense as each timeshare interval is sold. |
Income Taxes | Income Taxes Deferred tax assets and liabilities are recognized for the future tax consequences attributable to differences between financial statement carrying amounts of existing assets and liabilities and their respective tax bases. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are measured using enacted tax rates expected to apply to taxable income in the years in which those temporary differences are expected to be recovered or settled. The effect of a change in tax rates on deferred tax assets and liabilities is recognized in income in the period that included the enactment date. Future tax benefits are recognized to the extent that realization of those benefits is considered more likely than not, and a valuation allowance is established for deferred tax assets which do not meet this threshold. |
Recently Issued Accounting Standards | Adoption of New Accounting Standards In July 2015, the FASB issued ASU No. 2015-11, Simplifying the Measurement of Inventory, which amends FASB ASU Topic 330, Inventory. This ASU requires entities to measure inventory at the lower of cost or net realizable value and eliminates the option that currently exists for measuring inventory at market value. Net realizable value is the estimated selling prices in the ordinary course of business, less reasonable predictable costs of completion, disposal and transportation. This ASU is effective beginning with our interim period beginning January 1, 2017. The adoption of this guidance was applied prospectively, and did not have any impact on our consolidated financial position, results of operations, cash flows and disclosures. In January 2017, the FASB issued ASU No. 2017-01, Clarifying the Definition of a Business , which amends FASB ASC Topic 805, Business Combinations . This ASU provides guidance on what constitutes a business for purposes of applying FASB Topic 805, and is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2017 and interim periods within those fiscal years. We have elected to early adopt this guidance in the first quarter of 2017. We did not have any transactions affected by this guidance and therefore, the adoption of this guidance did not have an impact on our consolidated financial position, results of operations, cash flows and disclosures. In January 2017, the FASB issued ASU No. 2017-04, Simplifying the Test for Goodwill Impairment , which amends FASB ASC Topic 350, Intangibles - Goodwill and Other . This ASU simplifies the annual goodwill impairment testing by eliminating “Step 2” from the test, which, prior to the adoption of this ASU, requires comparing the implied fair value of goodwill with its carrying value. By eliminating “Step 2” from the goodwill impairment test, the quantitative analysis of goodwill will result in an impairment loss for the amount that the carrying value of a reporting unit, including goodwill, exceeds its fair value, limited to the total amount of goodwill allocated to the tested reporting unit. While this ASU reduces the complexity of goodwill impairment tests, it may result in significant differences in the recognition of goodwill impairment. For example, should the reporting unit fail “Step 1” of the impairment test but pass the current “Step 2” impairment test, the Company may have more impairments of goodwill under the new guidance. This ASU is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2019 and interim periods within those fiscal years, with early adoption permitted for interim and annual goodwill impairment tests performed on testing dates on or after January 1, 2017. The Company has elected to early adopt this ASU for our annual goodwill tests to be performed on testing dates beginning in 2017. We did not perform any interim goodwill impairment analysis in 2017 and therefore, the adoption of this guidance had no impact on our consolidated financial position, results of operations, cash flows and disclosures. Recently Issued Accounting Standards In May 2014, the FASB issued ASU No. 2014-09, Revenue from Contracts with Customers (Topic 606) , which supersedes the revenue recognition requirements in ASC Topic 605, Revenue Recognition . This ASU is based on the principle that revenue is recognized to depict the transfer of goods or services to customers in an amount that reflects the consideration to which the entity expects to be entitled in exchange for those goods or services. The ASU also requires additional disclosure about the nature, amount, timing and uncertainty of revenue and cash flows arising from customer contracts, including significant judgments and changes in judgments and assets recognized from costs incurred to obtain or fulfill a contract. This ASU was amended by ASU No. 2015-14, issued in August 2015, which deferred the original effective date by one year; the effective date is effective for fiscal years, and interim reporting periods within those years, beginning after December 15, 2017, using one of two retrospective application methods. In addition, the FASB issued several other amendments during 2016 to FASB ASC Topic 606, Revenue from Contracts with Customers that include implementation guidance to principal versus agent considerations, guidance to identifying performance obligations, licensing guidance, technical guidance and other narrow scope improvements. The Company continues to assess the impact the adoption of ASU No. 2014-09 will have on the Company's financial statements and related disclosures. However, we do believe it will result in a change in the reporting of rewards earned and redeemed by our customers under our loyalty programs. Under the new guidance, points earned by our customers as a result of their gaming activity will create a separate performance obligation, which will require the allocation of a portion of the gaming revenue to that obligation, at the expected retail value of the benefits owed to the customer, adjusted for expected redemptions by customers. When the customer redeems the points and the performance obligation is fulfilled by the Company, revenue will be recognized in the venue that provides the goods or services (for example, hotel, food, beverage, or other). The Company will no longer record loyalty program redemptions as complimentary revenues, with a corresponding deduction for promotional allowances. Early adoption is permitted only as of the annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2016, including interim reporting periods within that reporting period. The Company anticipates it will adopt this ASU on January 1, 2018 using the full retrospective method. In February 2016, the FASB issued ASU No. 2016-02, Leases (Topic 842), which supersedes FASB ASC Topic 840, Leases. This ASU requires the recognition of lease assets and lease liabilities by lessees for those leases classified as operating leases under previous guidance. In addition, among other changes to the accounting for leases, this ASU retains the distinction between finance leases and operating leases. The classification criteria for distinguishing between finance leases and operating leases are substantially similar to the classification criteria for distinguishing between capital leases and operating leases in the previous guidance. This ASU is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2018, including interim periods within those fiscal years. The amendments in this ASU should be applied using a modified retrospective approach. Early application is permitted. The Company is currently evaluating the impact of this guidance on the Company's financial position or results of operations. In August 2016, the FASB issued ASU No. 2016-15, Classification of Certain Cash Receipts and Cash Payments , which amends FASB ASC Topic 230, Statement of Cash Flows . This ASU seeks to reduce the diversity currently in practice by providing guidance on the presentation of eight specific cash flow issues in the statement of cash flows. This ASU is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2017, and interim periods within those fiscal years. We are currently evaluating the impact of this guidance on our consolidated statement of cash flows. In October 2016, the FASB issued ASU No. 2016-16, Intra-Entity Transfers of Assets Other Than Inventory , which amends FASB ASC Topic 740, Income Taxes. This ASU requires the recognition of income tax consequences of an intra-entity transfer of an asset other than inventory when the transfer occurs. Current U.S. GAAP prohibits the recognition of current and deferred income taxes for an intra-entity asset transfer until the asset has been sold to an outside party. This ASU is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2017 and interim periods within those fiscal years, with early adoption permitted. The Company is currently evaluating the impact of adopting this guidance, if any, on our consolidated financial position, results of operations, cash flows and disclosures. In November 2016, the FASB issued ASU No. 2016-18, Restricted Cash, which amends FASB ASC Topic 230, Statement of Cash Flows. This ASU requires that the statement of cash flows explain the change during the period of total cash, cash equivalents, and amounts generally described as restricted cash or restricted cash equivalents. This ASU is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2017, and interim periods within those fiscal years, with early adoption permitted. The Company is currently evaluating the impact of this guidance on our consolidated statement of cash flows. A variety of proposed or otherwise potential accounting standards are currently under consideration by standard-setting organizations and certain regulatory agencies. Because of the tentative and preliminary nature of such proposed standards, we have not yet determined the effect, if any, that the implementation of such proposed standards would have on our condensed consolidated financial statements. |
Reclassifications | Reclassifications The unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements reflect certain reclassifications to prior year amounts in order to conform with current year presentation. The reclassifications have no effect on previously reported net income. |
Fair Value Measurement | The carrying values of the Company's cash and cash equivalents, restricted cash, receivables and accounts payable approximate fair value because of the short term maturities of these instruments. A financial asset or liability classification within the hierarchy is determined based on the lowest level input that is significant to the fair value measurement. The three levels are as follows: • Level 1 - Inputs are unadjusted quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities that the Company has the ability to access at the measurement date. • Level 2 - Inputs include quoted prices for similar assets or liabilities in active markets, quoted prices for identical or similar assets or liabilities in markets that are not active, inputs other than quoted prices that are observable for the asset or liability and inputs that are derived principally from or corroborated by observable market data by correlation or other means (market corroborated inputs). • Level 3 - Unobservable inputs reflect the Company's judgments about the assumptions market participants would use in pricing the asset or liability since limited market data exists. The Company develops these inputs based on the best information available, including its own data. |
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SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (Tables) | 3 Months Ended |
Mar. 31, 2017 | |
Accounting Policies [Abstract] | |
Schedule of Promotional Allowances | The amounts included in promotional allowances consist of the following (in thousands): Three months ended March 31, 2017 2016 Room $ 9,500 $ 8,621 Food and beverage 11,101 11,032 Other 1,839 1,892 Total $ 22,440 $ 21,545 |
Schedule of Estimated Costs of Providing Promotional Allowances | The estimated departmental costs and expenses of providing these promotional allowances are included in casino operating costs and expenses and consist of the following (in thousands): Three months ended March 31, 2017 2016 Room $ 5,600 $ 5,218 Food and beverage 10,022 9,699 Other 856 683 Total $ 16,478 $ 15,600 |
FAIR VALUE (Tables)
FAIR VALUE (Tables) | 3 Months Ended |
Mar. 31, 2017 | |
Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract] | |
Fair Value, Assets Measured on Recurring Basis | The following table presents a summary of fair value measurements by level for certain assets measured at fair value on a recurring basis included in the accompanying condensed consolidated balance sheets at March 31, 2017 and December 31, 2016 (in thousands): Input Levels for Fair Value Measurements Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Total March 31, 2017 Assets: CRDA deposits, net $ — $ — $ 1,134 $ 1,134 December 31, 2016 Assets: CRDA deposits, net $ — $ — $ 1,202 $ 1,202 |
Change in fair value of Level 3 assets | The following table summarizes the changes in fair value of the Company's Level 3 CRDA deposits (in thousands): Three months ended March 31, 2017 2016 Beginning Balance $ 1,202 $ 16,405 Realized or unrealized gains/(losses) (7 ) (190 ) Additional CRDA deposits 326 1,048 CRDA Project Funds received — (1,867 ) Purchases of CRDA investments (387 ) (565 ) Ending Balance $ 1,134 $ 14,831 |
RECEIVABLES (Tables)
RECEIVABLES (Tables) | 3 Months Ended |
Mar. 31, 2017 | |
Receivables [Abstract] | |
Receivables | Receivables consist of the following (in thousands): March 31, 2017 December 31, 2016 Casino $ 11,846 $ 10,630 Hotel 4,838 6,918 Income tax receivable — 7,133 Other 17,556 14,894 Receivables, gross 34,240 39,575 Allowance for doubtful accounts (8,240 ) (7,578 ) Receivables, net $ 26,000 $ 31,997 |
PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT (Tables)
PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT (Tables) | 3 Months Ended |
Mar. 31, 2017 | |
Property, Plant and Equipment [Abstract] | |
Property and equipment | Property and equipment consist of the following (in thousands): Estimated life (years) March 31, 2017 December 31, 2016 Land — $ 116,597 $ 116,597 Buildings and improvements 10 - 40 640,509 631,741 Furniture, fixtures and equipment 3 - 7 270,881 260,430 Riverboats and barges 5 - 15 18,192 18,145 Construction in progress — 40,838 34,398 Property and equipment, gross 1,087,017 1,061,311 Accumulated depreciation (313,082 ) (297,029 ) Property and equipment, net $ 773,935 $ 764,282 |
GOODWILL AND INTANGIBLE ASSETS
GOODWILL AND INTANGIBLE ASSETS (Tables) | 3 Months Ended |
Mar. 31, 2017 | |
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract] | |
Schedule of goodwill | The carrying amounts of Goodwill by segment are as follows (in thousands): March 31, 2017 December 31, 2016 Gross Carrying Amount Accumulated Impairment Net Carrying Value Gross Carrying Amount Accumulated Impairment Net Carrying Value Central $ 14,224 $ — $ 14,224 $ 14,224 $ — $ 14,224 South 1,731 (1,731 ) — 1,731 (1,731 ) — Corporate and other 10,704 (9,071 ) 1,633 10,704 (9,071 ) 1,633 Total $ 26,659 $ (10,802 ) $ 15,857 $ 26,659 $ (10,802 ) $ 15,857 |
Finite-Lived Intangible assets | Intangible assets consist of the following (in thousands): Estimated life (years) March 31, 2017 December 31, 2016 Trade name Indefinite $ 25,500 $ 25,500 Gaming licenses Indefinite 37,387 37,387 Customer lists 3 7,660 160 Favorable lease 5 - 42 13,260 13,260 Intellectual property, other 1 550 — Total intangible assets 84,357 76,307 Less accumulated amortization: Customer lists (160 ) (146 ) Favorable lease (2,357 ) (2,270 ) Total accumulated amortization (2,517 ) (2,416 ) Intangible assets, net $ 81,840 $ 73,891 |
Indefinite-Lived Intangible Assets | Intangible assets consist of the following (in thousands): Estimated life (years) March 31, 2017 December 31, 2016 Trade name Indefinite $ 25,500 $ 25,500 Gaming licenses Indefinite 37,387 37,387 Customer lists 3 7,660 160 Favorable lease 5 - 42 13,260 13,260 Intellectual property, other 1 550 — Total intangible assets 84,357 76,307 Less accumulated amortization: Customer lists (160 ) (146 ) Favorable lease (2,357 ) (2,270 ) Total accumulated amortization (2,517 ) (2,416 ) Intangible assets, net $ 81,840 $ 73,891 |
INVESTMENTS (Tables)
INVESTMENTS (Tables) | 3 Months Ended |
Mar. 31, 2017 | |
Investments, Debt and Equity Securities [Abstract] | |
Schedule of investments | CRDA investments consist of the following (in thousands): March 31, 2017 December 31, 2016 Investment in bonds—CRDA $ 18,641 $ 18,592 Less unamortized discount (4,351 ) (4,348 ) Less valuation allowance (4,115 ) (4,115 ) Deposits—CRDA 17,246 17,351 Less valuation allowance (8,905 ) (10,319 ) Direct investment—CRDA 2,494 2,158 Less valuation allowance (2,494 ) (2,158 ) Total CRDA investments $ 18,516 $ 17,161 |
LONG-TERM PREPAID RENT AND OT30
LONG-TERM PREPAID RENT AND OTHER ASSETS (Tables) | 3 Months Ended |
Mar. 31, 2017 | |
Other Assets [Abstract] | |
Schedule of Long-term Prepaid Rent and Other assets | Other assets consist of the following (in thousands): March 31, 2017 December 31, 2016 Tropicana Evansville prepaid rent $ 12,055 $ 13,326 Deposits 3,753 3,312 Timeshare inventory 4,120 3,684 Other 4,854 4,586 Other assets $ 24,782 $ 24,908 |
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ACCRUED EXPENSES AND OTHER CURRENT LIABILITIES (Tables) | 3 Months Ended |
Mar. 31, 2017 | |
Payables and Accruals [Abstract] | |
Accrued expenses and other current liabilities | Accrued expenses and other current liabilities consist of the following (in thousands): March 31, 2017 December 31, 2016 Accrued payroll and benefits $ 34,601 $ 39,908 Accrued gaming and related 15,528 15,724 Accrued taxes 22,137 13,495 Other accrued expenses and current liabilities 19,619 17,028 Total accrued expenses and other current liabilities $ 91,885 $ 86,155 |
DEBT (Tables)
DEBT (Tables) | 3 Months Ended |
Mar. 31, 2017 | |
Debt Disclosure [Abstract] | |
Debt | Debt consists of the following (in thousands): March 31, 2017 December 31, 2016 Term Loan Facility, due 2020, interest at 4.0% at March 31, 2017 and December 31, 2016, net of unamortized discount of $0.8 million at both March 31, 2017 and December 31, 2016, and debt issuance costs of $2.4 million and $2.6 million at March 31, 2017 and December 31, 2016, respectively $ 286,320 $ 286,825 Less current portion of debt (3,000 ) (3,000 ) Total long-term debt, net $ 283,320 $ 283,825 |
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IMPAIRMENT CHARGES, OTHER WRITE-DOWNS AND RECOVERIES (Tables) | 3 Months Ended |
Mar. 31, 2017 | |
Impairment Charges and Other Write-Downs [Abstract] | |
Schedule of Impairment Charges, Other Write-Downs and Recoveries | Impairment charges, other write-downs and recoveries consist of the following (in thousands): Three months ended March 31, 2017 2016 Gain on insurance recovery $ (1,278 ) $ — Loss on disposal of assets 147 40 Total impairment charges, other write-downs and recoveries $ (1,131 ) $ 40 |
SEGMENT INFORMATION (Tables)
SEGMENT INFORMATION (Tables) | 3 Months Ended |
Mar. 31, 2017 | |
Segment Reporting [Abstract] | |
Schedule of segment net revenues and operating income (loss) and reconciliation of operating income (loss) to income from continuing operations before income taxes | The following table highlights by segment our net revenues and operating income, and reconciles operating income to income before income taxes for the three months ended March 31, 2017 and 2016 (in thousands, unaudited): Three months ended March 31, 2017 2016 Net revenues: East $ 88,259 $ 74,915 Central 73,531 75,365 West 27,447 28,208 South 26,900 26,665 Corporate and other (1) 1,250 — Total net revenues $ 217,387 $ 205,153 Operating income (loss): East $ 9,879 $ 1,491 Central 15,601 13,912 West 3,085 4,137 South 4,687 3,931 Corporate and other (3,779 ) (4,906 ) Total operating income $ 29,473 $ 18,565 Reconciliation of operating income to income before income taxes: Operating income $ 29,473 $ 18,565 Interest expense (2,965 ) (3,220 ) Interest income 253 128 Termination fee from related party 15,000 — Income before income taxes $ 41,761 $ 15,473 (1) represents management fee from related party. |
Schedule of segment assets | Assets by segment: March 31, 2017 December 31, 2016 East $ 517,815 $ 497,847 Central 417,505 402,651 West 127,123 132,238 South 129,446 127,146 Corporate and other 164,093 165,153 Total assets $ 1,355,982 $ 1,325,035 |
ORGANIZATION AND BACKGROUND (De
ORGANIZATION AND BACKGROUND (Details) | Mar. 31, 2017casino |
Island of Aruba | |
Geographical Information [Line Items] | |
Number of casinos | 1 |
Nevada | |
Geographical Information [Line Items] | |
Number of casinos | 2 |
Indiana | |
Geographical Information [Line Items] | |
Number of casinos | 1 |
Louisiana | |
Geographical Information [Line Items] | |
Number of casinos | 1 |
Mississippi | |
Geographical Information [Line Items] | |
Number of casinos | 1 |
Missouri | |
Geographical Information [Line Items] | |
Number of casinos | 1 |
New Jersey | |
Geographical Information [Line Items] | |
Number of casinos | 1 |
SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUN36
SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions | Mar. 31, 2017 | Dec. 31, 2016 |
Gaming Regulatory Agencies [Member] | ||
Summary of Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items] | ||
Restricted cash | $ 2 | $ 1.9 |
Replacement Furniture, Fixtures and Equipment | ||
Summary of Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items] | ||
Restricted cash | 6.1 | 5.9 |
Letter of Credit | ||
Summary of Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items] | ||
Cash restricted as collateral for debt | $ 7 | $ 7 |
SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUN37
SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES - Schedule of Promotional Allowances (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 3 Months Ended | |
Mar. 31, 2017 | Mar. 31, 2016 | |
Revenue Recognition, Multiple-deliverable Arrangements [Line Items] | ||
Promotional allowances | $ 22,440 | $ 21,545 |
Costs and expenses of promotional allowances | 16,478 | 15,600 |
Room | ||
Revenue Recognition, Multiple-deliverable Arrangements [Line Items] | ||
Promotional allowances | 9,500 | 8,621 |
Costs and expenses of promotional allowances | 5,600 | 5,218 |
Food and beverage | ||
Revenue Recognition, Multiple-deliverable Arrangements [Line Items] | ||
Promotional allowances | 11,101 | 11,032 |
Costs and expenses of promotional allowances | 10,022 | 9,699 |
Other | ||
Revenue Recognition, Multiple-deliverable Arrangements [Line Items] | ||
Promotional allowances | 1,839 | 1,892 |
Costs and expenses of promotional allowances | $ 856 | $ 683 |
FAIR VALUE - Recurring (Details
FAIR VALUE - Recurring (Details) - Recurring - CRDA - USD ($) $ in Thousands | Mar. 31, 2017 | Dec. 31, 2016 |
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items] | ||
CRDA Deposits, net | $ 1,134 | $ 1,202 |
Level 1 | ||
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items] | ||
CRDA Deposits, net | 0 | 0 |
Level 2 | ||
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items] | ||
CRDA Deposits, net | 0 | 0 |
Level 3 | ||
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items] | ||
CRDA Deposits, net | $ 1,134 | $ 1,202 |
FAIR VALUE - Level 3 Reconcilia
FAIR VALUE - Level 3 Reconciliation (Details) - Level 3 - CRDA Deposits - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 3 Months Ended | |
Mar. 31, 2017 | Mar. 31, 2016 | |
Fair Value, Assets Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation, Calculation [Roll Forward] | ||
Beginning balance | $ 1,202 | $ 16,405 |
Realized or unrealized gains/(losses) | (7) | (190) |
Additional CRDA deposits | 326 | 1,048 |
CRDA Project Funds received | 0 | (1,867) |
Purchases of CRDA investments | (387) | (565) |
Ending balance | $ 1,134 | $ 14,831 |
FAIR VALUE - Additional Informa
FAIR VALUE - Additional Information (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions | Mar. 31, 2017 | Dec. 31, 2016 |
Level 2 | ||
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items] | ||
Estimated fair value of long-term debt | $ 290.2 | $ 292.1 |
Estimate of Fair Value Measurement | Level 3 | ||
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items] | ||
CRDA bonds, net | $ 10.2 | $ 10.1 |
RECEIVABLES (Details)
RECEIVABLES (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | Mar. 31, 2017 | Dec. 31, 2016 |
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items] | ||
Receivables, gross | $ 34,240 | $ 39,575 |
Allowance for doubtful accounts | (8,240) | (7,578) |
Receivables, net | 26,000 | 31,997 |
Casino | ||
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items] | ||
Receivables, gross | 11,846 | 10,630 |
Hotel | ||
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items] | ||
Receivables, gross | 4,838 | 6,918 |
Income tax receivable | ||
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items] | ||
Receivables, gross | 0 | 7,133 |
Other | ||
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items] | ||
Receivables, gross | $ 17,556 | $ 14,894 |
PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT (Details
PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 3 Months Ended | |
Mar. 31, 2017 | Dec. 31, 2016 | |
Property, Plant and Equipment, Net, by Type [Abstract] | ||
Property and equipment, gross | $ 1,087,017 | $ 1,061,311 |
Accumulated depreciation | (313,082) | (297,029) |
Property and equipment, net | 773,935 | 764,282 |
Land | ||
Property, Plant and Equipment, Net, by Type [Abstract] | ||
Property and equipment, gross | 116,597 | 116,597 |
Buildings and improvements | ||
Property, Plant and Equipment, Net, by Type [Abstract] | ||
Property and equipment, gross | $ 640,509 | 631,741 |
Buildings and improvements | Minimum | ||
Property, Plant and Equipment, Net, by Type [Abstract] | ||
Estimated life | 10 years | |
Buildings and improvements | Maximum | ||
Property, Plant and Equipment, Net, by Type [Abstract] | ||
Estimated life | 40 years | |
Furniture, fixtures and equipment | ||
Property, Plant and Equipment, Net, by Type [Abstract] | ||
Property and equipment, gross | $ 270,881 | 260,430 |
Furniture, fixtures and equipment | Minimum | ||
Property, Plant and Equipment, Net, by Type [Abstract] | ||
Estimated life | 3 years | |
Furniture, fixtures and equipment | Maximum | ||
Property, Plant and Equipment, Net, by Type [Abstract] | ||
Estimated life | 7 years | |
Riverboats and barges | ||
Property, Plant and Equipment, Net, by Type [Abstract] | ||
Property and equipment, gross | $ 18,192 | 18,145 |
Riverboats and barges | Minimum | ||
Property, Plant and Equipment, Net, by Type [Abstract] | ||
Estimated life | 5 years | |
Riverboats and barges | Maximum | ||
Property, Plant and Equipment, Net, by Type [Abstract] | ||
Estimated life | 15 years | |
Construction in progress | ||
Property, Plant and Equipment, Net, by Type [Abstract] | ||
Property and equipment, gross | $ 40,838 | $ 34,398 |
GOODWILL AND INTANGIBLE ASSET43
GOODWILL AND INTANGIBLE ASSETS - Goodwill (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | Mar. 31, 2017 | Dec. 31, 2016 |
Goodwill, Impaired, Accumulated Impairment Loss [Abstract] | ||
Gross Carrying Amount | $ 26,659 | $ 26,659 |
Accumulated Impairment | (10,802) | (10,802) |
Net Carrying Value | 15,857 | 15,857 |
Operating Segments | Central | ||
Goodwill, Impaired, Accumulated Impairment Loss [Abstract] | ||
Gross Carrying Amount | 14,224 | 14,224 |
Accumulated Impairment | 0 | 0 |
Net Carrying Value | 14,224 | 14,224 |
Operating Segments | South | ||
Goodwill, Impaired, Accumulated Impairment Loss [Abstract] | ||
Gross Carrying Amount | 1,731 | 1,731 |
Accumulated Impairment | (1,731) | (1,731) |
Net Carrying Value | 0 | 0 |
Corporate and other | ||
Goodwill, Impaired, Accumulated Impairment Loss [Abstract] | ||
Gross Carrying Amount | 10,704 | 10,704 |
Accumulated Impairment | (9,071) | (9,071) |
Net Carrying Value | $ 1,633 | $ 1,633 |
GOODWILL AND INTANGIBLE ASSET44
GOODWILL AND INTANGIBLE ASSETS - Intangible Assets (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 3 Months Ended | |
Mar. 31, 2017 | Dec. 31, 2016 | |
Schedule of Intangible Assets [Line Items] | ||
Total intangible assets, gross | $ 84,357 | $ 76,307 |
Total accumulated depreciation | (2,517) | (2,416) |
Intangible assets, net | 81,840 | 73,891 |
Customer lists | ||
Schedule of Intangible Assets [Line Items] | ||
Intangible assets, finite-lived | 7,660 | 160 |
Total accumulated depreciation | $ (160) | (146) |
Estimated life | 3 years | |
Favorable lease | ||
Schedule of Intangible Assets [Line Items] | ||
Intangible assets, finite-lived | $ 13,260 | 13,260 |
Total accumulated depreciation | $ (2,357) | (2,270) |
Favorable lease | Minimum | ||
Schedule of Intangible Assets [Line Items] | ||
Estimated life | 5 years | |
Favorable lease | Maximum | ||
Schedule of Intangible Assets [Line Items] | ||
Estimated life | 42 years | |
Intellectual property, other | ||
Schedule of Intangible Assets [Line Items] | ||
Intangible assets, finite-lived | $ 550 | 0 |
Estimated life | 1 year | |
Trade name | ||
Schedule of Intangible Assets [Line Items] | ||
Intangible assets, indefinite-lived | $ 25,500 | 25,500 |
Gaming licenses | ||
Schedule of Intangible Assets [Line Items] | ||
Intangible assets, indefinite-lived | $ 37,387 | $ 37,387 |
GOODWILL AND INTANGIBLE ASSET45
GOODWILL AND INTANGIBLE ASSETS - Additional Information (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 3 Months Ended | ||
Mar. 31, 2017 | Mar. 31, 2016 | Dec. 31, 2016 | |
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items] | |||
Intangible assets acquired | $ 8,050 | $ 0 | |
Customer lists | |||
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items] | |||
Estimated life | 3 years | ||
Amortization expense | $ 100 | 100 | |
Favorable lease | |||
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items] | |||
Amortization expense | 100 | $ 100 | |
Gaming licenses | |||
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items] | |||
Intangible assets, indefinite-lived | 37,387 | $ 37,387 | |
Gaming licenses | Tropicana Evansville | |||
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items] | |||
Intangible assets, indefinite-lived | 28,700 | 28,700 | |
Gaming licenses | Lumiere Place | |||
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items] | |||
Intangible assets, indefinite-lived | 8,700 | $ 8,700 | |
Trump Taj Mahal Associates, LLC | Customer database and other intellectual property | |||
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items] | |||
Intangible assets acquired | 8,050 | ||
Trump Taj Mahal Associates, LLC | Customer database | |||
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items] | |||
Finite-lived Intangible Assets Acquired | $ 7,500 |
INVESTMENTS - Additional Inform
INVESTMENTS - Additional Information (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | Apr. 19, 2016 | Feb. 29, 2016 | Dec. 31, 2016 | Jul. 31, 2015 | Mar. 31, 2017 | Mar. 31, 2016 | Dec. 31, 2016 | Apr. 18, 2016 | Dec. 31, 2014 |
Schedule Of Long-term Investments [Line Items] | |||||||||
Assessment of licensees, percentage of gross gaming revenues | 1.25% | ||||||||
Assessment of licensees, percentage of internet gaming gross revenues | 2.50% | ||||||||
Investment alternative tax, percentage of gross gaming revenues | 2.50% | ||||||||
Investment alternative tax, percentage of internet gaming gross revenues | 5.00% | ||||||||
Investment alternative tax payments | $ 1,000 | ||||||||
Capital expenditures reimbursements received | $ 18,200 | ||||||||
Cash reserved for CRDA donation | $ 213 | $ 4,632 | |||||||
Bonds—CRDA | Minimum | |||||||||
Schedule Of Long-term Investments [Line Items] | |||||||||
CRDA bonds, contractual maturities | 2 years | ||||||||
Bonds—CRDA | Maximum | |||||||||
Schedule Of Long-term Investments [Line Items] | |||||||||
CRDA bonds, contractual maturities | 40 years | ||||||||
Ruby Seven | |||||||||
Schedule Of Long-term Investments [Line Items] | |||||||||
Shares acquired | 1,827,932 | ||||||||
Purchase price of interest | $ 1,500 | ||||||||
Percent of equity ownership acquired | 13.70% | ||||||||
Consideration received from sale of investment | $ 800 | ||||||||
Earn-out consideration period | 3 years | ||||||||
Minimum earn-out consideration | $ 700 | $ 700 | |||||||
Tropicana AC | Deposits—CRDA | |||||||||
Schedule Of Long-term Investments [Line Items] | |||||||||
Capital expenditures approved | $ 26,800 | $ 18,800 | $ 18,800 | ||||||
Donation in Lieu of Investment | 7,100 | ||||||||
Increase in approved capital expenditures | $ 8,000 | ||||||||
General and Administrative Expense | Deposits—CRDA | |||||||||
Schedule Of Long-term Investments [Line Items] | |||||||||
Charge to (reduction of) expense to reflect lower return on funds on deposit | $ (1,100) | $ 400 |
INVESTMENTS - Schedule of Inves
INVESTMENTS - Schedule of Investments (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | Mar. 31, 2017 | Dec. 31, 2016 |
Investment Holdings [Line Items] | ||
Total CRDA investments | $ 18,516 | $ 17,161 |
CRDA | ||
Investment Holdings [Line Items] | ||
Total CRDA investments | 18,516 | 17,161 |
CRDA | Bonds—CRDA | ||
Investment Holdings [Line Items] | ||
Investments, carrying value, gross | 18,641 | 18,592 |
Less unamortized discount | (4,351) | (4,348) |
Less valuation allowance | (4,115) | (4,115) |
CRDA | Deposits—CRDA | ||
Investment Holdings [Line Items] | ||
Investments, carrying value, gross | 17,246 | 17,351 |
Less valuation allowance | (8,905) | (10,319) |
CRDA | Direct investment—CRDA | ||
Investment Holdings [Line Items] | ||
Investments, carrying value, gross | 2,494 | 2,158 |
Less valuation allowance | $ (2,494) | $ (2,158) |
LONG-TERM PREPAID RENT AND OT48
LONG-TERM PREPAID RENT AND OTHER ASSETS (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | Mar. 31, 2017 | Dec. 31, 2016 |
Other Assets [Abstract] | ||
Tropicana Evansville prepaid rent | $ 12,055 | $ 13,326 |
Deposits | 3,753 | 3,312 |
Timeshare inventory | 4,120 | 3,684 |
Other | 4,854 | 4,586 |
Other assets | $ 24,782 | $ 24,908 |
ACCRUED EXPENSES AND OTHER CU49
ACCRUED EXPENSES AND OTHER CURRENT LIABILITIES (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | Mar. 31, 2017 | Dec. 31, 2016 |
Payables and Accruals [Abstract] | ||
Accrued payroll and benefits | $ 34,601 | $ 39,908 |
Accrued gaming and related | 15,528 | 15,724 |
Accrued taxes | 22,137 | 13,495 |
Other accrued expenses and current liabilities | 19,619 | 17,028 |
Total accrued expenses and other current liabilities | $ 91,885 | $ 86,155 |
DEBT - Schedule (Details)
DEBT - Schedule (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | Mar. 31, 2017 | Dec. 31, 2016 |
Debt Instrument [Line Items] | ||
Less current portion of debt | $ (3,000) | $ (3,000) |
Long-term debt, net | 283,320 | 283,825 |
The New Credit Facilities | New Term Loan Facility, Due 2020, Interest at 4% | ||
Debt Instrument [Line Items] | ||
Long-term debt | 286,320 | 286,825 |
Less current portion of debt | (3,000) | (3,000) |
Long-term debt, net | $ 283,320 | $ 283,825 |
Interest rate (percent) | 4.00% | 4.00% |
Unamortized discount | $ 800 | $ 800 |
Debt issuance costs | $ 2,400 | $ 2,600 |
DEBT - Additional Information (
DEBT - Additional Information (Details) | 3 Months Ended | |
Mar. 31, 2017USD ($) | Nov. 27, 2013USD ($) | |
The New Credit Facilities | ||
Debt Instrument [Line Items] | ||
Senior secured net leverage ratio | 3.25 | |
The New Credit Facilities | Maximum | ||
Debt Instrument [Line Items] | ||
Net leverage ratio | 2.75 | |
Percent of annual excess cash flow | 50.00% | |
The New Credit Facilities | Minimum | ||
Debt Instrument [Line Items] | ||
Percent of annual excess cash flow | 0.00% | |
The New Credit Facilities | New Term Loan Facility, Due 2020, Interest at 4% | ||
Debt Instrument [Line Items] | ||
Debt issuance amount | $ 300,000,000 | |
Discount rate | 0.50% | |
Debt instruments, quarterly principal payment | $ 750,000 | |
Interest rate increase due to default | 2.00% | |
Interest rate floor | 4.00% | |
Effective interest rate | 4.00% | |
The New Credit Facilities | New Term Loan Facility, Due 2020, Interest at 4% | LIBO Rate (as defined in the Credit Agreement) | Criteria i | ||
Debt Instrument [Line Items] | ||
Variable rate basis floor | 1.00% | |
Basis spread on variable rate | 3.00% | |
The New Credit Facilities | New Term Loan Facility, Due 2020, Interest at 4% | Alternate Base Rate (as defined in the Credit Agreement) | Criteria ii | ||
Debt Instrument [Line Items] | ||
Variable rate basis floor | 2.00% | |
Basis spread on variable rate | 2.00% | |
The New Credit Facilities | Revolving Credit Facility | ||
Debt Instrument [Line Items] | ||
Maximum borrowing capacity | $ 15,000,000 | |
The Credit Facilities | Term Loan Facility, Due 2018, Interest at 7.5 Percent | ||
Debt Instrument [Line Items] | ||
Repurchase amount | $ 172,400,000 |
IMPAIRMENT CHARGES, OTHER WRI52
IMPAIRMENT CHARGES, OTHER WRITE-DOWNS AND RECOVERIES (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 1 Months Ended | 3 Months Ended | 12 Months Ended | |
Apr. 30, 2017 | Mar. 31, 2017 | Mar. 31, 2016 | Dec. 31, 2016 | |
Impairment Charges and Other Write-Downs [Abstract] | ||||
Gain on insurance recoveries | $ (1,278) | $ 0 | ||
Loss on disposal of assets | 147 | 40 | ||
Total impairment charges, other write-downs and recoveries | (1,131) | 40 | ||
Subsequent Event [Line Items] | ||||
Proceeds from sale of investment | $ 0 | $ 798 | $ 1,000 | |
Subsequent Event | ||||
Subsequent Event [Line Items] | ||||
Proceeds from sale of investment | $ 1,300 |
RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS (Det
RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS (Details) | 3 Months Ended | |
Mar. 31, 2017USD ($)slot_machine | Mar. 31, 2016USD ($) | |
Related Party Transaction [Line Items] | ||
Related party expenses | $ 100,000 | |
Management fee income | $ 1,250,000 | 0 |
Termination fee from related party | 15,000,000 | 0 |
Additions of property and equipment | 24,954,000 | 15,993,000 |
Intangible assets acquired | $ 8,050,000 | 0 |
Trump Taj Mahal Associates, LLC | ||
Related Party Transaction [Line Items] | ||
Term of management agreement | 5 years | |
Management fee income | $ 1,300,000 | |
Number of slot machines to be leased | slot_machine | 250 | |
Trump Taj Mahal Associates, LLC | Customer database and other intellectual property | ||
Related Party Transaction [Line Items] | ||
Intangible assets acquired | $ 8,050,000 | |
Trump Entertainment Resorts, Inc | ||
Related Party Transaction [Line Items] | ||
Administrative service revenue | 600,000 | |
Insight Portfolio Group | ||
Related Party Transaction [Line Items] | ||
Related party expenses | 100,000 | |
WestPoint International LLC | ||
Related Party Transaction [Line Items] | ||
Related party expenses | 500,000 | $ 100,000 |
Slot Machines | Trump Taj Mahal Associates, LLC | ||
Related Party Transaction [Line Items] | ||
Additions of property and equipment | 2,500,000 | |
Operating lease income | $ 192,000 |
COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES -
COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES - Leases (Details) ft² in Thousands | Jan. 06, 2016USD ($)RenewalOptions | Oct. 31, 2013USD ($) | Mar. 31, 2017USD ($)ft²aroom | Dec. 31, 2016USD ($) | Aug. 31, 2010USD ($)a |
MontBleu Lease | |||||
Contractual Obligations [Line Items] | |||||
Monthly payment base | $ 333,333 | ||||
Amounts in addition to base rent, percent of gross revenues above threshold | 10.00% | ||||
Gross revenue threshold for determining rent payment | $ 50,000,000 | ||||
Monthly payment base subject to consumer price index adjustment | $ 333,333 | ||||
Percent of gross revenues in excess of breakpoint | 10.00% | ||||
Rent payment, percent of gross revenues | 10.00% | ||||
Unfavorable lease liability recognized | $ 9,600,000 | ||||
Unfavorable lease liability balance | 6,000,000 | $ 6,100,000 | |||
MontBleu Lease | Other Long-Term Liabilities | |||||
Contractual Obligations [Line Items] | |||||
Unfavorable lease liability balance | $ 5,500,000 | $ 5,600,000 | |||
Tropicana Evansville Land Lease | |||||
Contractual Obligations [Line Items] | |||||
Purchase commitment amount | $ 50,000,000 | ||||
Number of acres leased | a | 10 | ||||
Number of acres where casino resides | a | 20 | ||||
Prepaid Rent | 25,000,000 | ||||
Incentive from Lessor | 20,000,000 | ||||
Increase in prepaid rent | 12,500,000 | ||||
Accrued rent | $ 12,500,000 | ||||
Prepaid rent and lease incentives period of recognition | 120 months | ||||
Length of initial renewal option | 3 years | ||||
Number of renewal options | RenewalOptions | 5 | ||||
Length of renewal option | 5 years | ||||
Area of Land | ft² | 75 | ||||
Tropicana Evansville Land Lease | Casino Floor | |||||
Contractual Obligations [Line Items] | |||||
Area of Land | ft² | 45 | ||||
Tropicana Evansville Land Lease | Tier 1 | |||||
Contractual Obligations [Line Items] | |||||
Rent payment calculation, percent of adjusted gross revenues | 2.00% | ||||
Tropicana Evansville Land Lease | Tier 2 | |||||
Contractual Obligations [Line Items] | |||||
Rent payment calculation, percent of adjusted gross revenues | 4.00% | ||||
Tropicana Evansville Land Lease | Tier 3 | |||||
Contractual Obligations [Line Items] | |||||
Rent payment calculation, percent of adjusted gross revenues | 6.00% | ||||
Tropicana Evansville Land Lease | Tier 4 | |||||
Contractual Obligations [Line Items] | |||||
Rent payment calculation, percent of adjusted gross revenues | 8.00% | ||||
Tropicana Evansville Land Lease | Minimum | |||||
Contractual Obligations [Line Items] | |||||
Annual rent | $ 2,000,000 | ||||
Tropicana Evansville Land Lease | Minimum | Tier 2 | |||||
Contractual Obligations [Line Items] | |||||
Rent payment calculation, adjusted gross revenues | 25,000,000 | ||||
Tropicana Evansville Land Lease | Minimum | Tier 3 | |||||
Contractual Obligations [Line Items] | |||||
Rent payment calculation, adjusted gross revenues | 50,000,000 | ||||
Tropicana Evansville Land Lease | Minimum | Tier 4 | |||||
Contractual Obligations [Line Items] | |||||
Rent payment calculation, adjusted gross revenues | $ 75,000,000 | ||||
Tropicana Evansville Land Lease | Minimum | Tier 5 | |||||
Contractual Obligations [Line Items] | |||||
Rent payment calculation, percent of adjusted gross revenues | 10.00% | ||||
Rent payment calculation, adjusted gross revenues | $ 100,000,000 | ||||
Tropicana Evansville Land Lease | Maximum | Tier 1 | |||||
Contractual Obligations [Line Items] | |||||
Rent payment calculation, adjusted gross revenues | 25,000,000 | ||||
Tropicana Evansville Land Lease | Maximum | Tier 2 | |||||
Contractual Obligations [Line Items] | |||||
Rent payment calculation, adjusted gross revenues | 50,000,000 | ||||
Tropicana Evansville Land Lease | Maximum | Tier 3 | |||||
Contractual Obligations [Line Items] | |||||
Rent payment calculation, adjusted gross revenues | 75,000,000 | ||||
Tropicana Evansville Land Lease | Maximum | Tier 4 | |||||
Contractual Obligations [Line Items] | |||||
Rent payment calculation, adjusted gross revenues | $ 100,000,000 | ||||
Belle of Baton Rouge Lease | Certain Land and Buildings | |||||
Contractual Obligations [Line Items] | |||||
Annual rent | $ 200,000 | ||||
Belle of Baton Rouge Lease | Parking Lot | |||||
Contractual Obligations [Line Items] | |||||
Annual rent | $ 400,000 | ||||
Rent payment calculation, percent of adjusted gross revenues | 0.94% | ||||
Belle of Baton Rouge Lease | Minimum | Parking Lot | |||||
Contractual Obligations [Line Items] | |||||
Rent payment calculation, adjusted gross revenues | $ 45,000,000 | ||||
Belle of Baton Rouge Lease | Maximum | Parking Lot | |||||
Contractual Obligations [Line Items] | |||||
Rent payment calculation, adjusted gross revenues | $ 80,000,000 | ||||
Tropicana Greenville Lease | |||||
Contractual Obligations [Line Items] | |||||
Number of acres leased | a | 4 | ||||
Annual rent | $ 400,000 | ||||
Number of rooms | room | 40 | ||||
Total term of contract including renewal options (in years) | 25 years | ||||
Tropicana Greenville Lease | Tier 1 | |||||
Contractual Obligations [Line Items] | |||||
Rent payment, percent of gross gaming revenues | 2.00% | ||||
Tropicana Greenville Lease | Tier 1 | Board of Mississippi Levee Commissioners | |||||
Contractual Obligations [Line Items] | |||||
Monthly payment base | $ 7,300 | ||||
Tropicana Greenville Lease | Tier 2 | |||||
Contractual Obligations [Line Items] | |||||
Rent payment, percent of gross gaming revenues | 8.00% | ||||
Tropicana Greenville Lease | Minimum | Tier 1 | |||||
Contractual Obligations [Line Items] | |||||
Monthly payment base | $ 75,000 | ||||
Tropicana Greenville Lease | Minimum | Tier 2 | |||||
Contractual Obligations [Line Items] | |||||
Rent payment calculation, annual gross gaming revenues | $ 36,600,000 | ||||
Tropicana Aruba Land Lease | |||||
Contractual Obligations [Line Items] | |||||
Number of acres leased | a | 14 | ||||
Annual rent | $ 110,000 |
COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES55
COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES - Other (Details) $ in Millions | May 27, 2016USD ($) | Feb. 01, 2011USD ($) | Mar. 31, 2017USD ($) | Dec. 31, 2018USD ($) | Dec. 31, 2017USD ($) | Dec. 31, 2016USD ($) | Dec. 31, 2023USD ($) |
Other Commitments [Line Items] | |||||||
Assessment of licensees, percentage of gross gaming revenues | 1.25% | ||||||
Assessment of licensees, percentage of internet gaming gross revenues | 2.50% | ||||||
Investment alternative tax, percentage of gross gaming revenues | 2.50% | ||||||
Investment alternative tax, percentage of internet gaming gross revenues | 5.00% | ||||||
2011 New Jersey Tourism District Law | |||||||
Other Commitments [Line Items] | |||||||
Term of commitment | 5 years | ||||||
Required annual contribution due to new legislation | $ 30 | ||||||
Payment of assessment | $ 3.7 | ||||||
2011 New Jersey Tourism District Law | Minimum | |||||||
Other Commitments [Line Items] | |||||||
Required annual contribution due to new legislation | $ 90 | ||||||
New Jersey CRDA | |||||||
Other Commitments [Line Items] | |||||||
Assessment of licensees, percentage of gross gaming revenues | 1.25% | ||||||
Assessment of licensees, percentage of internet gaming gross revenues | 2.50% | ||||||
Investment alternative tax, percentage of gross gaming revenues | 2.50% | ||||||
Investment alternative tax, percentage of internet gaming gross revenues | 5.00% | ||||||
Required additional investment, interest rate, portion of average market rate | 0.66667 | ||||||
New Jersey CRDA | New Jersey Casino Control Commission | |||||||
Other Commitments [Line Items] | |||||||
Tax rate, percent of gross casino revenue | 8.00% | ||||||
Tax rate (percent of internet gaming gross revenue) | 15.00% | ||||||
Casino Property Tax Stabilization Act (NJ PILOT Law) | |||||||
Other Commitments [Line Items] | |||||||
Term of commitment | 10 years | ||||||
Required annual contribution due to new legislation | $ 30 | ||||||
Required annual contribution in base year | $ 120 | ||||||
Minimum estimated gross gaming revenue used to determine assessment | $ 1,800 | ||||||
Minimum required yearly increase in assessment | 2.00% | ||||||
Casino Property Tax Stabilization Act (NJ PILOT Law) | Minimum | |||||||
Other Commitments [Line Items] | |||||||
Maximum estimated gross gaming revenue used to determine assessment | $ 3,000 | ||||||
Estimated gross gaming revenue used to determine assessment in base year | 2,200 | ||||||
Casino Property Tax Stabilization Act (NJ PILOT Law) | Maximum | |||||||
Other Commitments [Line Items] | |||||||
Required annual contribution due to new legislation | 165 | ||||||
Maximum estimated gross gaming revenue used to determine assessment | 3,400 | ||||||
Estimated gross gaming revenue used to determine assessment in base year | $ 2,600 | ||||||
Wimar and CSC Administrative Expense Claims | |||||||
Other Commitments [Line Items] | |||||||
Loss contingency accrual | $ 5.4 | $ 5.4 | |||||
Forecast | Casino Property Tax Stabilization Act (NJ PILOT Law) | |||||||
Other Commitments [Line Items] | |||||||
Payment of assessment | $ 10 | $ 15 | $ 5 |
STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY (Details)
STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY (Details) - USD ($) | 20 Months Ended | |||
Mar. 31, 2017 | Feb. 22, 2017 | Dec. 31, 2016 | Jul. 31, 2015 | |
Class of Warrant or Right [Line Items] | ||||
Common stock, shares authorized | 100,000,000 | 100,000,000 | ||
Common stock, par value (in dollars per share) | $ 0.01 | $ 0.01 | ||
Common stock, shares issued | 24,634,512 | 24,634,512 | ||
Common stock, shares outstanding | 24,634,512 | 24,634,512 | ||
Authorized share repurchase amount | $ 100,000,000 | $ 50,000,000 | ||
Additional authorized share repurchase amount | $ 50,000,000 | |||
Shares repurchased and canceled (in shares) | 1,677,988 | |||
Cost of shares repurchased and canceled | $ 42,800,000 | |||
Preferred stock, shares authorized | 10,000,000 | 10,000,000 | ||
Preferred stock, par value (in dollars per share) | $ 0.01 | $ 0.01 | ||
Board of Directors Chairman | ||||
Class of Warrant or Right [Line Items] | ||||
Percentage of voting interests owned | 72.51% |
INCOME TAXES (Details)
INCOME TAXES (Details) | 3 Months Ended | |
Mar. 31, 2017 | Mar. 31, 2016 | |
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract] | ||
Effective income tax rate from continuing operations | 38.30% | 40.00% |
Federal statutory rate | 35.00% | 35.00% |
SEGMENT INFORMATION (Details)
SEGMENT INFORMATION (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 3 Months Ended | ||
Mar. 31, 2017 | Mar. 31, 2016 | Dec. 31, 2016 | |
Segment Reporting, Reconciling Item for Operating Profit (Loss) from Segment to Consolidated [Line Items] | |||
Net revenues | $ 217,387 | $ 205,153 | |
Operating income (loss) | 29,473 | 18,565 | |
Interest expense | (2,965) | (3,220) | |
Interest income | 253 | 128 | |
Termination fee from related party | 15,000 | 0 | |
Income before income taxes | 41,761 | 15,473 | |
Assets | 1,355,982 | $ 1,325,035 | |
Operating Segments | East | |||
Segment Reporting, Reconciling Item for Operating Profit (Loss) from Segment to Consolidated [Line Items] | |||
Net revenues | 88,259 | 74,915 | |
Operating income (loss) | 9,879 | 1,491 | |
Assets | 517,815 | 497,847 | |
Operating Segments | Central | |||
Segment Reporting, Reconciling Item for Operating Profit (Loss) from Segment to Consolidated [Line Items] | |||
Net revenues | 73,531 | 75,365 | |
Operating income (loss) | 15,601 | 13,912 | |
Assets | 417,505 | 402,651 | |
Operating Segments | West | |||
Segment Reporting, Reconciling Item for Operating Profit (Loss) from Segment to Consolidated [Line Items] | |||
Net revenues | 27,447 | 28,208 | |
Operating income (loss) | 3,085 | 4,137 | |
Assets | 127,123 | 132,238 | |
Operating Segments | South | |||
Segment Reporting, Reconciling Item for Operating Profit (Loss) from Segment to Consolidated [Line Items] | |||
Net revenues | 26,900 | 26,665 | |
Operating income (loss) | 4,687 | 3,931 | |
Assets | 129,446 | 127,146 | |
Corporate and other | |||
Segment Reporting, Reconciling Item for Operating Profit (Loss) from Segment to Consolidated [Line Items] | |||
Net revenues | 1,250 | 0 | |
Operating income (loss) | (3,779) | $ (4,906) | |
Assets | $ 164,093 | $ 165,153 |