Basis of Presentation and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies | Basis of Presentation and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies Principles of Consolidation Station Holdco and Station LLC are variable interest entities (“VIEs”), of which the Company is the primary beneficiary. The Company controls and operates all of the business and affairs of Station Holdco and Station LLC and conducts all of its operations through these entities. Accordingly, the Company consolidates the financial position and results of operations of Station LLC and its consolidated subsidiaries and Station Holdco, and presents the interests in Station Holdco not owned by Red Rock within noncontrolling interest in the consolidated financial statements. Substantially all of the Company’s assets and liabilities represent the assets and liabilities of Station Holdco and Station LLC, other than assets and liabilities related to income taxes and the tax receivable agreement. Investments in all 50% or less owned affiliated companies are accounted for using the equity method. All significant intercompany accounts and transactions have been eliminated. Certain amounts in the consolidated financial statements and notes for previous years have been reclassified to be consistent with the current year presentation. Noncontrolling Interest in Station Holdco Noncontrolling interest in Station Holdco represents the LLC Units held by certain owners who held such units prior to the Company’s 2016 initial public offering (the “IPO” and such owners, the “Continuing Owners”). Noncontrolling interest is reduced when Continuing Owners exchange their LLC Units, along with an equal number of shares of Class B common stock, for shares of Class A common stock. The noncontrolling interest holders’ ownership percentage of LLC Units is increased when LLC Units held by Red Rock are repurchased by Station Holdco, typically in connection with the Company’s repurchases of its issued and outstanding shares of its Class A common stock. Entities controlled by Frank J. Fertitta III, the Company’s Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer, and Lorenzo J. Fertitta, the Company’s Vice Chairman of the Board and a vice president of the Company (the “Fertitta Family Entities”), hold 99% of the noncontrolling interest. The ownership of the LLC Units is summarized as follows: December 31, 2024 December 31, 2023 Units Ownership % Units Ownership % Red Rock 63,929,318 58.2 % 63,027,745 57.8 % Noncontrolling interest holders 45,985,804 41.8 % 45,985,804 42.2 % Total 109,915,122 100.0 % 109,013,549 100.0 % The Company uses monthly weighted-average LLC Unit ownership to calculate the pretax income or loss of Station Holdco attributable to Red Rock and the noncontrolling interest holders. Station Holdco equity attributable to Red Rock and the noncontrolling interest holders is rebalanced, as needed, to reflect LLC Unit ownership at period end. Use of Estimates The preparation of financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“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. Actual results could differ from those estimates. Fair Value Measurements For assets and liabilities accounted for or disclosed at fair value, the Company utilizes the fair value hierarchy established by the accounting guidance for fair value measurements and disclosures to categorize the inputs to valuation techniques used to measure fair value into three levels. The three levels of inputs are as follows: Level 1: Quoted market prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities. Level 2: Observable market-based inputs or unobservable inputs that are corroborated by market data. Level 3: Unobservable inputs that are not corroborated by market data. The accounting guidance for fair value measurements and disclosures provides the option to measure certain financial assets and liabilities at fair value with changes in fair value recognized in earnings each period. The Company has not elected to measure any financial assets or liabilities at fair value that are not required to be measured at fair value. Fair Value of Financial Instruments The carrying values of cash and cash equivalents, receivables and accounts payable approximate fair value primarily because of the short maturities of these instruments. Cash and Cash Equivalents Cash and cash equivalents consist of cash on hand and investments with an original maturity of 90 days or less. Receivables, Net and Credit Risk The Company’s accounts receivable primarily represent receivables from contracts with customers and consist mainly of casino, hotel, ATM, cash advance, retail and other receivables, which are typically non-interest bearing. Receivables are initially recorded at cost and an allowance for credit losses is maintained to reduce receivables to their carrying amount, which approximates fair value. The allowance is based on an expected loss model and is estimated based on a specific review of customer accounts, historical collection experience, the age of the receivable and other relevant factors. Accounts are written off when management deems the account to be uncollectible, and recoveries of accounts previously written off are recorded when received. At December 31, 2024 and 2023, the allowance for credit losses was $9.1 million and $6.8 million, respectively. Management believes there are no significant concentrations of credit risk with respect to its receivables, net. Inventories Inventories primarily represent food and beverage items and retail merchandise which are stated at the lower of cost or net realizable value. Cost is determined on a weighted-average basis. Property and Equipment Property and equipment is initially recorded at cost. Depreciation and amortization are computed using the straight-line method over the estimated useful lives of the assets, or for leasehold improvements, the shorter of the estimated useful life of the asset or the lease term, as follows: Buildings and improvements 10 to 45 years Furniture, fixtures and equipment 3 to 10 years Costs of major improvements are capitalized, while costs of normal repairs and maintenance are charged to expense as incurred. Construction in progress is related to the construction or development of property and equipment that has not yet been placed in service for its intended use. Depreciation and amortization of property and equipment commences when the asset is placed in service. When an asset is retired or otherwise disposed, the related cost and accumulated depreciation are removed from the accounts and the gain or loss on disposal is recognized within Write-downs and other, net. The Company makes estimates and assumptions when accounting for capital expenditures. The Company’s depreciation expense is dependent on the assumptions made for the estimated useful lives of its assets. Useful lives are estimated by the Company based on its experience with similar assets and estimates of the usage of the asset. Whenever events or circumstances occur that change the estimated useful life of an asset, the Company accounts for the change prospectively. Native American Development Costs The Company incurs certain costs associated with development and management agreements with Native American tribes that are reimbursable by such tribes. The reimbursable costs are recognized as long-term assets as incurred, and primarily include advances associated with the acquisition of land and development and construction of the tribal gaming facility. The Company earns interest on the reimbursable advances. The repayment of the advances and the related interest may come from the proceeds of the gaming facility’s third-party financing, from cash flows from the gaming facility’s operations, or from a combination of both, and the repayment is typically subordinated to debt service obligations under the gaming facility’s third-party financing. Due to the uncertainty surrounding the timing and amount of the repayment, the Company does not recognize accrued interest on the advances until the carrying amount of the advances has been recovered and the interest is received. The Company evaluates the recoverability of its Native American development costs taking into consideration all available information. Among other things, the Company considers the status of the project, the impact of contingencies, the achievement of milestones, existing or potential litigation, and regulatory matters, the likelihood of obtaining and the amount of expected financing, and the estimated future cash flows from the Native American development project when evaluating the recoverability of its Native American development costs. The Company estimates the future cash flows of a Native American development project based on consideration of all positive and negative evidence about its cash flow potential including, but not limited to, the likelihood that the project will be successfully completed, the status of required approvals, and the status and timing of the construction of the project, as well as current and projected economic, political, regulatory and competitive conditions that may adversely impact the project’s operating results. At December 31, 2024 and 2023, the Company’s Native American development costs were related to development and management agreements with the North Fork Rancheria of Mono Indians. See Note 6 for additional information. Goodwill At December 31, 2024, the Company’s goodwill totaled $195.7 million, approximately 87% of which is associated with one of its properties. The Company tests its goodwill for impairment annually as of October 1, and whenever events or circumstances indicate that it is more likely than not that impairment may have occurred. Impairment testing for goodwill is performed at the reporting unit level, and each of the Company’s operating properties is considered a separate reporting unit. When performing its goodwill impairment testing, the Company either conducts a qualitative assessment to determine whether it is more likely than not that the asset is impaired, or elects to bypass this qualitative assessment and perform a quantitative test for impairment. Under the qualitative assessment, the Company considers both positive and negative factors, including macroeconomic conditions, industry events, financial performance and other changes in facts and circumstances, and makes a determination of whether it is more likely than not that the fair value of goodwill is less than its carrying amount. If, after assessing the qualitative factors, the Company determines it is more likely than not the asset is impaired, it then performs a quantitative test in which the estimated fair value of the reporting unit is compared with its carrying amount, including goodwill. If the carrying amount of the reporting unit exceeds its estimated fair value, an impairment loss is recognized in an amount equal to the excess, limited to the amount of goodwill allocated to the reporting unit. When performing the quantitative test, the Company estimates the fair value of each reporting unit using the expected present value of future cash flows along with value indications based on current valuation multiples of the Company and comparable publicly traded companies. The estimation of fair value involves judgment by management. Future cash flow estimates are, by their nature, subjective and actual results may differ materially from such estimates. Cash flow estimates are based on the current regulatory, political and economic climates, recent operating information and projections. Such estimates could be negatively impacted by changes in federal, state or local regulations, economic downturns, competition, events affecting various forms of travel and access to the Company’s properties, and other factors. If the Company’s estimates of future cash flows are not met, it may have to record impairment charges in the future. Indefinite-lived Intangible Assets The Company’s indefinite-lived intangible assets primarily represent the value of its brands. The Company tests its indefinite-lived intangible assets for impairment annually as of October 1, and whenever events or circumstances indicate that it is more likely than not that an asset is impaired. If the Company determines it is more likely than not that an asset is impaired, it then performs a quantitative test by comparing the carrying amount of the asset to its estimated fair value. If the carrying amount of the asset exceeds its estimated fair value, the Company recognizes an impairment charge equal to the excess. The fair value of the Company’s brands is estimated using a derivation of the income approach to valuation based on estimated royalties avoided through ownership of the assets, utilizing market indications of fair value. The Company’s fair value estimates are subject to change as a result of changes in its projected operating results. Indefinite-lived intangible assets are not amortized unless it is determined that an asset’s useful life is no longer indefinite. The Company periodically reviews its indefinite-lived assets to determine whether events and circumstances continue to support an indefinite useful life. If an indefinite-lived intangible asset no longer has an indefinite life, the asset is tested for impairment and is subsequently accounted for as a finite-lived intangible asset. Finite-lived Intangible Assets The Company’s finite-lived intangibles primarily include assets related to its customer relationships and management contracts. The Company amortizes its finite-lived intangible assets over their estimated useful lives using the straight-line method. The Company periodically evaluates the remaining useful lives of its finite-lived intangible assets to determine whether events and circumstances warrant a revision to the remaining period of amortization. The Company’s customer relationship intangible assets represent the value associated with its rated casino guests. The management contract intangible assets represent the value associated with agreements under which the Company provides, or will provide, management services to various casino properties, primarily a Native American casino project that is currently under development. The Company amortizes its management contract intangible assets over their expected useful lives beginning when the property commences operations and management fees are being earned. Impairment of Long-lived Assets The Company reviews the carrying amounts of its long-lived assets, other than goodwill and indefinite-lived intangible assets, for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate the carrying amount of an asset may not be recoverable. Recoverability is evaluated by comparing the estimated future cash flows of the asset, on an undiscounted basis, to its carrying amount. If the undiscounted estimated future cash flows exceed the carrying amount, no impairment is indicated. If the undiscounted estimated future cash flows do not exceed the carrying amount, impairment is measured based on the difference between the asset’s estimated fair value and its carrying amount. To estimate fair values, the Company typically uses a discounted cash flow model or market comparables. The Company’s long-lived asset impairment tests are performed at the reporting unit level. The estimation of undiscounted future cash flows involves judgment by management. The Company’s estimates of future cash flows expected to be generated by an asset or asset group are based on the current regulatory, political and economic climates, recent operating information and projections. Such estimates could be negatively impacted by changes in federal, state or local regulations, economic downturns, changes in consumer preferences, or events affecting various forms of travel and access to its properties. If the Company’s estimates of future cash flows are not met, it may be required to record impairment charges in the future. Land Held for Development At December 31, 2024, the Company owned land comprising strategically-located parcels in Las Vegas and Reno, each of which is zoned for casino gaming and other uses. Debt Discounts and Debt Issuance Costs Debt discounts and costs incurred in connection with the issuance of long-term debt are capitalized and amortized to interest expense using the effective interest method over the expected term of the related debt agreements. Costs incurred in connection with the issuance of revolving lines of credit are presented in Other assets, net on the Consolidated Balance Sheets. All other capitalized costs incurred in connection with the issuance of long-term debt are presented as a direct reduction of Long-term debt, less current portion on the Consolidated Balance Sheets. Leases The Company leases certain equipment, buildings, land and other assets used in its operations. The Company determines whether an arrangement is or contains a lease at inception, and determines the classification of the lease based on facts and circumstances as of the lease commencement date. For leases with an initial term greater than twelve months, the Company recognizes a right-of-use (“ROU”) asset and a lease liability at the lease commencement date. For leases with an initial term of twelve months or less, the Company has elected not to recognize ROU assets or lease liabilities. The Company measures its ROU assets and lease liabilities at the lease commencement date based on the present value of lease payments over the lease term. To calculate the present value of lease payments for leases that do not contain an implicit interest rate, the Company uses its incremental borrowing rate based on information available at the lease commencement date. For leases under which the Company has options to extend or terminate the lease, such options are included in the lease term when it is reasonably certain that the Company will exercise the option. The Company includes operating lease ROU assets within Other assets, net on its Consolidated Balance Sheets. Operating lease liabilities are included in Other accrued liabilities and Other long-term liabilities. For arrangements that contain both lease and non-lease components under which the Company is the lessee, the components are not combined for accounting purposes. The Company’s leases do not include any significant residual value guarantees, restrictions or covenants. For operating leases with fixed rental payments or variable rental payments based on an index or rate, the Company recognizes lease expense on a straight-line basis over the lease term. For operating leases with variable payments not based on an index or rate, the Company recognizes the variable lease expense in the period in which the obligation for the payment is incurred. The Company’s variable lease payments not based on an index or rate are primarily related to short-term leases for slot machines under which lease payments are based on a percentage of the revenue earned. The Company leases space within its properties to third-party tenants, primarily food and beverage outlets and movie theaters. The Company also leases space to tenants within commercial and industrial buildings located on certain land held for development. All of the Company’s tenant leases are classified as operating leases and do not contain options for the lessee to purchase the underlying real property. Revenue from tenant leases is included in Other revenues in the Company’s Consolidated Statements of Income. Lease payments from tenants at the Company’s properties typically include variable rent based on a percentage of the tenant’s net sales, and may also include a fixed base rent amount, which may increase by a rate or index over time. The Company recognizes variable rental income in the period in which the right to receive such rental income is established according to the lease agreements and base rental income on a straight-line basis over the lease term. Lease payments from the Company’s tenants at commercial and industrial buildings are typically based on a fixed rental amount, which may increase by a rate or index over time. Revenues from non-lease components within tenant lease agreements, which primarily comprise utilities, property taxes and common area maintenance charges, are included within operating lease income. Derivative Instruments From time to time, the Company uses interest rate contracts to hedge its exposure to variability in expected future cash flows related to interest payments. At December 31, 2024, the Company held interest rate collars that were not designated in cash flow hedging relationships. At December 31, 2023, the Company had no outstanding interest rate contracts. The Company recognizes the change in fair value of derivative instruments in the Consolidated Statements of Income in the period in which the change occurs and classifies the cash flows for these instruments within investing activities in the Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows. The Company records all derivatives at fair value, which it determines using widely accepted valuation techniques, including discounted cash flow analyses and credit valuation adjustments, as well as observable market-based inputs such as forward interest rate curves. Revenues The Company’s revenue contracts with customers consist of gaming wagers, sales of food, beverage, hotel rooms and other amenities, and agreements to provide management services. Revenues are recognized when control of the promised goods or services is transferred to the guest, in an amount that reflects the consideration that the Company expects to be entitled to receive in exchange for those goods or services, referred to as the transaction price. Other revenues also include rental income from tenants, which is recognized over the lease term, and contingent rental income, which is recognized when the right to receive such rental income is established according to the lease agreements. Revenue is recognized net of cash sales incentives and discounts and excludes sales and other taxes collected from guests on behalf of governmental authorities. The Company accounts for its gaming and non-gaming contracts on a portfolio basis. This practical expedient is applied because individual customer contracts have similar characteristics, and the Company reasonably expects the effects on the financial statements of applying its revenue recognition policy to the portfolio would not differ materially from applying its policy to the individual contracts. Casino Revenue Casino revenue includes gaming activities such as slot, table game and sports wagering. The transaction price for a gaming wagering contract is the difference between gaming wins and losses, not the total amount wagered. The transaction price is reduced for consideration payable to a guest, such as cash sales incentives and the change in progressive jackpot liabilities. Gaming contracts are typically completed daily based on the outcome of the wagering transaction and include a distinct performance obligation to provide gaming activities. Guests may receive discretionary incentives for complimentary food, beverage, rooms, entertainment and merchandise to encourage additional gaming, or may earn loyalty points based on their slot play. The Company allocates the transaction price to each performance obligation in the gaming wagering contract. The amount allocated to loyalty points earned is based on an estimate of the standalone selling price of the loyalty points, which is determined by the redemption value less an estimate for points not expected to be redeemed. The amount allocated to discretionary complimentaries is the standalone selling price of the underlying goods or services, which is determined using the retail price at which those goods or services would be sold separately in similar transactions. The remaining amount of the transaction price is allocated to wagering activity using the residual approach as the standalone selling price for gaming wagers is highly variable and no set established price exists for gaming wagers. Amounts allocated to wagering are recognized as casino revenue when the result of the wager is determined, and amounts allocated to loyalty points and discretionary complimentaries are recognized as revenue when the goods or services are provided. Non-gaming Revenue Non-gaming revenue include sales of food, beverage, hotel rooms and other amenities such as retail merchandise, bowling, spa services and entertainment. The transaction price is the net amount collected from the guest and includes a distinct performance obligation to provide such goods or services. Non-gaming revenue is recognized when the goods or services are provided to the guest. Guests may also receive discretionary complimentaries that require the transaction price to be allocated to each performance obligation on a relative standalone selling price basis. Non-gaming revenue also includes the portion of the transaction price from gaming or non-gaming contracts allocated to discretionary complimentaries and the value of loyalty points redeemed for food, beverage, room and other amenities. Discretionary complimentaries are classified in the departmental revenue category fulfilling the complimentary with a corresponding reduction in the departmental revenues that provided the complimentary, which is primarily casino revenue. Included in non-gaming revenues are discretionary complimentaries and loyalty point redemptions of $199.7 million, $171.4 million and $157.5 million for the years ended December 31, 2024, 2023 and 2022, respectively. Player Rewards Program The Company has a player rewards program (the “Rewards Program”) that allows customers to earn points based on their slot play. Guests may accumulate loyalty points over time that may be redeemed at their discretion under the terms of the Rewards Program. Loyalty points may be redeemed for cash, slot play, food, beverage, rooms, entertainment and merchandise at all of the Company’s properties. When guests earn points under the Rewards Program, the Company recognizes a liability for future performance obligations. The Rewards Program point liability represents deferred gaming revenue, which is measured at the redemption value of loyalty points earned under the Rewards Program that management ultimately believes will be redeemed. The recognition of the Rewards Program point liability reduces casino revenue. When points are redeemed for cash, the point liability is reduced for the amount of cash paid out. When points are redeemed for slot play, food, beverage, rooms, entertainment and merchandise, revenues are recognized when the goods or services are provided, and such revenues are classified based on the type of goods or services provided with a corresponding reduction to the point liability. The Company’s performance obligation related to its loyalty point liability is generally completed within one year, as a guest’s loyalty point balance is forfeited after six months of inactivity for a local guest and after thirteen months for an out-of-town guest, as defined in the Rewards Program. Loyalty points are generally earned and redeemed continually over time. As a result, the loyalty point liability balance remains relatively constant. The loyalty point liability is presented within Other accrued liabilities on the Consolidated Balance Sheets. Slot Machine Jackpots The Company does not accrue base jackpots if it is not legally obligated to pay the jackpot. A jackpot liability is accrued with a related reduction in casino revenue when the Company is obligated to pay the jackpot, such as the incremental amount in excess of the base jackpot on a progressive game. Gaming Taxes The Company is assessed taxes based on gross gaming revenue, subject to applicable jurisdictional adjustments. Gaming taxes are included in Casino costs and expenses in the Consolidated Statements of Income. Gaming tax expense was as follows (amounts in thousands): Year Ended December 31, 2024 2023 2022 Gaming tax expense $ 98,271 $ 86,034 $ 84,544 Share-based Compensation The Company measures its share-based compensation cost at the grant date based on the fair value of the award, and recognizes the cost over the requisite service period. The fair value of stock options is estimated at the grant date using the Black-Scholes option pricing model. The fair value of restricted stock is based on the closing share price of the Company’s stock on the grant date. The Company uses the straight-line method to recognize compensation cost for share-based awards with graded service-based vesting, and cumulative compensation cost recognized to date at least equals the grant-date fair value of the vested portion of the awards. Forfeitures are accounted for as they occur. Advertising The Company expenses advertising costs the first time the advertising takes place. Advertising expense is primarily included in selling, general and administrative expense in the Consolidated Statements of Income. Advertising expense was as follows (amounts in thousands): Year Ended December 31, 2024 2023 2022 Advertising expense $ 10,994 $ 10,319 $ 11,305 Income Taxes Red Rock is taxed as a corporation and pays corporate federal, state and local taxes on income allocated to it by Station Holdco. Station Holdco operates as a partnership for federal, state and local tax reporting and holds 100% of the economic interests in Station LLC. The members of Station Holdco are liable for any income taxes resulting from income allocated to them by Station Holdco as a pass-through entity. The Company recognizes deferred tax assets and liabilities based on the differences between the book value of assets and liabilities for financial reporting purposes and those amounts applicable for income tax purposes using enacted tax rates in effect for the year in which the differences are expected to reverse. The Company classifies all deferred tax assets and liabilities as noncurrent. The effect of a change in tax rates on deferred tax assets and liabilities is recognized in the period in which the enactment date occurs. Deferred tax assets represent future tax deductions or credits. Realization of the deferred tax assets ultimately depends on the existence of sufficient taxable income of the appropriate character in either the carryback or carryforward period. Each reporting period, the Company analyzes the likelihood that its deferred tax assets will be realized. A valuation allowance is recorded if, based on the weight of all available positive and negative evidence, it is more likely than not that some portion, or all, of a deferred tax asset will not be realized. If the Company subsequently determines that there is sufficient evidence to indicate a deferred tax asset will be realized, the associated valuation allowance is reversed. On an annual basis, the Company performs a comprehensive analysis of all forms of positive and negative evidence based on year end results. During each interim reporting period, the Company updates its annual analysis for significant changes in the positive and negative evidence. The Company records uncertain tax positions on the basis of a two-step process in which (1) the Company determines whether it is more likely than not the tax positions will be sustained on the basis of the technical merits of the position and (2) for those tax positions meeting the more likely than not recognition threshold, the Company recognizes the largest amount of tax benefit that is more than 50% likely to be realized upon ultimate settlement with the related tax authority. The Company does not believe that it has any tax positions for which it is reasonably possible that it will be required to record a significant liability for unrecognized tax benefits within the next twelve months. As applicable, the Company records interest and penalties related to income taxes through the provision for income taxes. Tax Receivable Agreement In connection with the IPO, the Company entered into a tax receivable agreement (“TRA”) with certain pre-IPO owners of Station Holdco. In the event that such parties exchange any or all of their LLC Units for Class A common stock, the TRA requires the Company to make payments to such parties for 85% of the tax benefits realized by the Company by such exchange. The annual tax benefits are computed by calc |