| Organization and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies | Organization and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies Organization: Pinnacle Entertainment, Inc. is an owner, operator and developer of casinos and related hospitality and entertainment businesses. References in these footnotes to “Pinnacle,” the “Company,” “we,” “our” or “us” refer to Pinnacle Entertainment, Inc. and its subsidiaries, except where stated or the context otherwise indicates. References to “Former Pinnacle” refer to Pinnacle Entertainment, Inc. prior to the Spin-Off and Merger (as such terms are defined below). We own and operate 16 gaming entertainment businesses, located in Colorado, Indiana, Iowa, Louisiana, Mississippi, Missouri, Nevada, Ohio and Pennsylvania. We also hold a majority interest in the racing license owner, and we are a party to a management contract, for Retama Park Racetrack located outside of San Antonio, Texas. In addition to these properties, we own and operate a live and televised poker tournament series under the trade name Heartland Poker Tour (“HPT”). We view each of our operating properties as an operating segment with the exception of our two properties in Jackpot, Nevada, which we view as one operating segment. For financial reporting purposes, we aggregate our operating segments into the following reportable segments: Midwest segment, which includes: Location Ameristar Council Bluffs Council Bluffs, Iowa Ameristar East Chicago East Chicago, Indiana Ameristar Kansas City Kansas City, Missouri Ameristar St. Charles St. Charles, Missouri Belterra Florence, Indiana Belterra Park Cincinnati, Ohio Meadows (1) Washington, Pennsylvania River City St. Louis, Missouri South segment, which includes: Location Ameristar Vicksburg Vicksburg, Mississippi Boomtown Bossier City Bossier City, Louisiana Boomtown New Orleans New Orleans, Louisiana L’Auberge Baton Rouge Baton Rouge, Louisiana L’Auberge Lake Charles Lake Charles, Louisiana West segment, which includes: Location Ameristar Black Hawk Black Hawk, Colorado Cactus Petes and Horseshu Jackpot, Nevada (1) The Meadows Racetrack and Casino (the “Meadows”) was acquired on September 9, 2016 as discussed below. On April 28, 2016, Former Pinnacle completed the transactions under the terms of a definitive agreement (the “Merger Agreement”) with Gaming and Leisure Properties, Inc. (“GLPI”), a real estate investment trust. Pursuant to the terms of the Merger Agreement, Former Pinnacle separated its operating assets and liabilities (and its Belterra Park property and excess land at certain locations) into the Company and distributed to its stockholders, on a pro rata basis, all of the issued and outstanding shares of common stock of the Company (such distribution referred to as the “Spin-Off”). As a result, Former Pinnacle stockholders received one share of the Company’s common stock, with a par value of $0.01 per share, for each share of Former Pinnacle common stock that they owned. Gold Merger Sub, LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of GLPI (“Merger Sub”), then merged with and into Former Pinnacle (the “Merger”), with Merger Sub surviving the Merger as a wholly owned subsidiary of GLPI. Following the Merger, the Company was renamed Pinnacle Entertainment, Inc., and operates its gaming businesses under a triple-net master lease agreement for the facilities acquired by GLPI (the “Master Lease”). For more information regarding the Spin-Off and Merger, see Note 2, “Spin-Off, Merger, Master Lease Financing Obligation and Meadows Lease.” Former Pinnacle’s historical consolidated financial statements and accompanying notes thereto have been determined to represent the Company’s historical consolidated financial statements based on the conclusion that, for accounting purposes, the Spin-Off should be evaluated as the reverse of its legal form under the requirements of Accounting Standards Codification (“ASC”) Subtopic 505-60, Spinoffs and Reverse Spinoffs , resulting in the Company being considered the accounting spinnor. In addition, the Master Lease of the gaming facilities acquired by GLPI does not qualify for sale-leaseback accounting pursuant to ASC Topic 840, Leases . Therefore, the Master Lease has been accounted for as a financing obligation and the gaming facilities remain on the Company’s unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements. On September 9, 2016, we closed on a purchase agreement (the “Purchase Agreement”) with GLP Capital, L.P. (“GLPC”), a subsidiary of GLPI, pursuant to which we acquired all of the equity interests of the Meadows located in Washington, Pennsylvania for base consideration of $138.0 million , subject to certain adjustments. As of September 30, 2016, the purchase price, after giving effect to estimated adjustments, for the Meadows business was $136.4 million . As a result of the transaction, we own and operate the Meadows’ gaming entertainment and harness racing business subject to a triple-net lease of its underlying real property with GLPI (the “Meadows Lease”). See Note 2, “Spin-Off, Merger, Master Lease Financing Obligation and Meadows Lease” and Note 8, “Investment and Acquisition Activities.” Basis of Presentation: The accompanying unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements have been prepared in accordance with the instructions of the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) to the Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q and, therefore, do not include all information and notes necessary for complete financial statements in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles in the United States (“GAAP”). The results for the periods indicated are unaudited, but reflect all adjustments, which are of a normal recurring nature, that management considers necessary for a fair presentation of operating results. The results of operations for interim periods are not indicative of a full year of operations. These unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements and notes thereto should be read in conjunction with the Consolidated Financial Statements and notes thereto included in our Information Statement included as Exhibit 99.1 to our Registration Statement on Form 10 filed with the SEC in final form on April 11, 2016. Principles of Consolidation: The unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements include the accounts of Pinnacle Entertainment, Inc. and its subsidiaries. Investments in the common stock of unconsolidated affiliates in which we have the ability to exercise significant influence are accounted for under the equity method. All intercompany accounts and transactions have been eliminated in consolidation. Use of Estimates: The preparation of unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements in conformity with GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect (i) the reported amounts of assets and liabilities, (ii) the disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the consolidated financial statements, and (iii) the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Estimates used by us include, among other things, the estimated useful lives for depreciable and amortizable assets, the estimated allowance for doubtful accounts receivable, estimated income tax provisions, the evaluation of the future realization of deferred tax assets, determining the adequacy of reserves for self-insured liabilities and our customer loyalty programs, the initial measurement of the financing obligation associated with the Master Lease, estimated cash flows in assessing the recoverability of long-lived assets, asset impairments, goodwill and other intangible assets, contingencies and litigation, and estimates of the forfeiture rate and expected life of share-based awards and stock price volatility when computing share-based compensation expense. Actual results may differ from those estimates. Fair Value: Fair value measurements affect our accounting and impairment assessments of our long-lived assets, investments in unconsolidated affiliates, assets acquired in an acquisition, goodwill, and other intangible assets. Fair value measurements also affect our accounting for certain financial assets and liabilities. Fair value is defined as the price that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date and is measured according to a hierarchy that includes: “Level 1” inputs, such as quoted prices in an active market for identical assets or liabilities; “Level 2” inputs, which are observable inputs for similar assets; or “Level 3” inputs, which are unobservable inputs. The following table presents a summary of fair value measurements by level for certain liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis in the unaudited Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets: Fair Value Measurements Using: Total Fair Value Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 (in millions) As of September 30, 2016 Liabilities: Deferred compensation $ 0.4 $ 0.4 $ — $ — As of December 31, 2015 Liabilities: Deferred compensation $ 0.4 $ 0.4 $ — $ — The following table presents a summary of fair value measurements by level for certain financial instruments not measured at fair value on a recurring basis in the unaudited Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets for which it is practicable to estimate fair value: Fair Value Measurements Using: Total Carrying Amount Total Fair Value Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 (in millions) As of September 30, 2016 Assets: Held-to-maturity securities $ 14.3 $ 16.1 $ — $ 13.1 $ 3.0 Promissory notes $ 15.6 $ 19.7 $ — $ 19.7 $ — Liabilities: Long-term debt $ 948.3 $ 963.6 $ — $ 963.6 $ — As of December 31, 2015 Assets: Held-to-maturity securities $ 14.4 $ 15.2 $ — $ 12.1 $ 3.1 Promissory notes $ 14.1 $ 19.2 $ — $ 19.2 $ — Liabilities: Long-term debt $ 3,627.7 $ 3,740.6 $ — $ 3,740.6 $ — The estimated fair values for certain of our long-term held-to-maturity securities and our long-term promissory notes were based on Level 2 inputs using observable market data for comparable instruments in establishing prices. The estimated fair values for certain of our long-term held-to-maturity securities were based on Level 3 inputs using a present value of future cash flow valuation technique that relies on management assumptions and qualitative observations. Key significant unobservable inputs in this technique include discount rate risk premiums and probability-weighted cash flow scenarios. The estimated fair values of our long-term debt, which include the fair values of our senior notes, senior subordinated notes, and/or senior secured credit facilities, were based on Level 2 inputs of observable market data on comparable debt instruments on or about September 30, 2016 and December 31, 2015 , as applicable. The fair values of our short-term financial instruments approximate the carrying amounts due to their short-term nature. Land, Buildings, Vessels and Equipment: Land, buildings, vessels and equipment are stated at cost. We capitalize the costs of improvements that extend the life of the asset. We expense repair and maintenance costs as incurred. Gains or losses on the disposition of land, buildings, vessels and equipment are included in the determination of income. We review the carrying amounts of our land, buildings, vessels and equipment used in our operations whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of an asset may not be recoverable from estimated future undiscounted cash flows expected to result from its use and eventual disposition. If the undiscounted cash flows exceed the carrying amount, no impairment is indicated. If the undiscounted cash flows do not exceed the carrying amount, then an impairment charge is recorded based on the fair value of the asset. Development costs directly associated with the acquisition, development, and construction of a project are capitalized as a cost of the project during the periods in which activities necessary to get the property ready for its intended use are in progress. The costs incurred for development projects are carried at cost. Interest costs associated with development projects are capitalized as part of the cost of the constructed asset. When no debt is incurred specifically for a project, interest is capitalized on amounts expended for the project using our weighted-average cost of borrowing. Capitalization of interest ceases when the project, or discernible portion of the project, is substantially complete. If substantially all of the construction activities of a project are suspended, capitalization of interest will cease until such activities are resumed. As a result of the Spin-Off and Merger transactions, substantially all of the real estate assets used in the Company's operations are subject to the Master Lease and owned by GLPI. See Note 2, “Spin-Off, Merger, Master Lease Financing Obligation and Meadows Lease.” The following table presents a summary of our land, buildings, vessels and equipment, including those subject to the Master Lease: September 30, December 31, (in millions) Land, buildings, vessels and equipment: Land and land improvements $ 425.1 $ 422.8 Buildings, vessels and improvements 2,690.1 2,674.6 Furniture, fixtures and equipment 818.7 763.8 Construction in progress 29.6 33.2 Land, buildings, vessels and equipment, gross 3,963.5 3,894.4 Less: accumulated depreciation (1,161.3 ) (1,038.4 ) Land, buildings, vessels and equipment, net $ 2,802.2 $ 2,856.0 Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets: Goodwill consists of the excess of the acquisition cost over the fair value of the net assets acquired in business combinations. Indefinite-lived intangible assets include gaming licenses and trade names for which it is reasonably assured that we will continue to renew indefinitely. Goodwill and other indefinite-lived intangible assets are subject to an annual assessment for impairment during the fourth quarter (October 1 test date), or more frequently if there are indications of possible impairment. Amortizing intangible assets include player relationships and favorable leasehold interests. We review amortizing intangible assets for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount may not be recoverable. As a result of the acquisition of the Meadows during the third quarter of 2016, we recorded, on a preliminary basis, goodwill equal to the excess of the acquisition cost over the fair value of the net assets acquired. Also, on a preliminary basis, we recorded other intangible assets associated with the Meadows business. See Note 8, “Investment and Acquisition Activities.” Additionally, as a result of the Spin-Off and Merger, we tested our reporting unit goodwill and other indefinite-lived intangible assets for impairment, which resulted in non-cash impairment charges. For more information, see Note 7, “Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets.” Customer Loyalty Programs: We offer incentives to our customers through our my choice customer loyalty program. Under the my choice customer loyalty program, customers earn points based on their level of play that may be redeemed for various benefits, such as cash back, dining, or hotel stays, among others. The reward credit balance under the plan will be forfeited if the customer does not earn or use any reward credits over the prior six-month period. In addition, based on their level of play, customers can earn additional benefits without redeeming points, such as a car lease, among other items. We have not yet integrated Meadows into this program. We accrue a liability for the estimated cost of providing these benefits as the benefits are earned. Estimates and assumptions are made regarding cost of providing the benefits, breakage rates, and the combination of goods and services customers will choose. We use historical data to assist in the determination of estimated accruals. Changes in estimates or customer redemption patterns could produce different results. As of September 30, 2016 and December 31, 2015 , we had accrued $22.9 million and $25.4 million , respectively, for the estimated cost of providing these benefits, which are included in “Other accrued liabilities” in our unaudited Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets. Revenue Recognition: Gaming revenues consist of the net win from gaming activities, which is the difference between amounts wagered and amounts paid to winning patrons. Cash discounts and other cash incentives to customers related to gaming play are recorded as a reduction to gaming revenue. Food and beverage, lodging, retail, entertainment, and other operating revenues are recognized as products are delivered or services are performed. Advance deposits on lodging are recorded as accrued liabilities until services are provided to the customer. The retail value of food and beverage, lodging and other services furnished to guests on a complimentary basis is included in revenues and then deducted as promotional allowances in calculating total revenues. The estimated cost of providing such promotional allowances is primarily included in gaming expenses. Complimentary revenues that have been excluded from the accompanying unaudited Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations were as follows: For the three months ended September 30, For the nine months ended September 30, 2016 2015 2016 2015 (in millions) Food and beverage $ 35.6 $ 34.1 $ 103.1 $ 104.1 Lodging 16.7 16.2 48.8 47.4 Other 4.2 4.6 11.9 13.7 Total promotional allowances $ 56.5 $ 54.9 $ 163.8 $ 165.2 The costs to provide such complimentary benefits were as follows: For the three months ended September 30, For the nine months ended September 30, 2016 2015 2016 2015 (in millions) Promotional allowance costs included in gaming expense $ 41.4 $ 42.3 $ 117.9 $ 125.6 Gaming Taxes: We are subject to taxes based on gross gaming revenues in the jurisdictions in which we operate, subject to applicable jurisdictional adjustments. These gaming taxes are an assessment on our gaming revenues and are recorded as a gaming expense in our unaudited Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations. These taxes were as follows: For the three months ended September 30, For the nine months ended September 30, 2016 2015 2016 2015 (in millions) Gaming taxes $ 153.8 $ 145.8 $ 442.3 $ 438.9 Pre-opening, Development and Other Costs: Pre-opening, development and other costs consist of payroll costs to hire, employ and train the workforce prior to opening an operating facility; marketing campaigns prior to and in connection with the opening; legal and professional fees related to the project but not otherwise attributable to depreciable assets; and lease payments, real estate taxes, and other general and administrative costs prior to the opening of an operating facility. In addition, pre-opening, development and other costs include acquisition and restructuring costs. Pre-opening, development and other costs are expensed as incurred. Pre-opening, development and other costs consist of the following: For the three months ended September 30, For the nine months ended September 30, 2016 2015 2016 2015 (in millions) Restructuring costs (1) $ 1.3 $ 3.7 $ 48.1 $ 10.0 Meadows acquisition costs (2) 4.1 — 6.2 — Other 0.2 0.3 0.7 1.7 Total pre-opening, development and other costs $ 5.6 $ 4.0 $ 55.0 $ 11.7 (1) Amounts comprised of costs associated with the Spin-Off and Merger. See Note 2, “Spin-Off, Merger, Master Lease Financing Obligation and Meadows Lease.” (2) Amounts comprised principally of legal, advisory and other costs associated with the acquisition and integration of the Meadows. See Note 8, “Investment and Acquisition Activities.” Earnings Per Share: The computation of basic and diluted earnings per share (“EPS”) is based on net income (loss) attributable to Pinnacle Entertainment, Inc. divided by the basic weighted average number of common shares and diluted weighted average number of common shares, respectively. Diluted EPS reflects the addition of potentially dilutive securities, which includes in-the-money share-based awards. We calculate the effect of dilutive securities using the treasury stock method. A total of 2.2 million , 1.7 million , 0.1 million , and 0.2 million out-of-the-money share-based awards were excluded from the calculation of diluted EPS for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2016 , and 2015 , respectively, because including them would have been anti-dilutive. For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2016 , we recorded a net loss from continuing operations. Accordingly, the potential dilution from the assumed exercise of stock options is anti-dilutive. As a result, diluted EPS is equal to basic EPS for such periods. Share-based awards that could potentially dilute basic EPS in the future that were not included in the computation of diluted EPS were 3.0 million and 2.8 million for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2016 , respectively. Treasury Stock: In May 2016, the Company’s Board of Directors authorized a share repurchase program of up to $50.0 million of our common stock, which we completed in July 2016. In August 2016, our Board of Directors authorized an additional share repurchase program of up to $50.0 million of our common stock. The cost of the shares acquired is treated as a reduction to stockholders’ equity. During the three and nine months ended September 30, 2016 , we repurchased 3.3 million shares and 5.5 million shares, respectively, of common stock and reduced stockholders’ equity by $36.6 million and $61.3 million , respectively, under both programs. As of November 9, 2016, under the current share repurchase program, we have repurchased 1.7 million shares of our common stock for $20.1 million . Reclassifications: The unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements reflect certain reclassifications to prior year amounts to conform to classification in the current period. These reclassifications had no effect on the previously reported net income. Recently Issued Accounting Pronouncements: In May 2014, as part of its ongoing efforts to assist in the convergence of GAAP and International Financial Reporting Standards, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (the “FASB”) issued Accounting Standards Update (“ASU”) 2014-09, Revenue from Contracts with Customers , which is a new standard related to revenue recognition. Under the new standard, recognition of revenue occurs when a customer obtains control of promised services or goods in an amount that reflects the consideration to which the entity expects to receive in exchange for those goods or services. In addition, the standard requires disclosure of the nature, amount, timing, and uncertainty of revenue and cash flows arising from customer contracts. The standard must be adopted using either a full retrospective approach for all periods presented in the period of adoption or a modified retrospective approach. In July 2015, the FASB issued ASU 2015-14, Revenue from Contracts with Customers - Deferral of the Effective Date , which defers the implementation of this new standard to be effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2017. In March 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-08, Principal versus Agent Considerations , which clarifies the implementation guidance on principal versus agent considerations in the new revenue recognition standard pursuant to ASU 2014-09. In April 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-10, Identifying Performance Obligations and Licensing , and in May 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-12, Narrow-Scope Improvements and Practical Expedients, which amend certain aspects of the new revenue recognition standard pursuant to ASU 2014-09. The Company currently anticipates adopting this accounting standard during the first quarter of 2018 using the full retrospective approach. However, we are still evaluating the impact on our unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements. In February 2016, the FASB issued ASU No. 2016-02, Recognition and Measurement of Leases . Under the new guidance, for all leases (with the exception of short-term leases), at the commencement date, lessees will be required to recognize a lease liability, which is a lessee’s obligation to make lease payments arising from a lease, measured on a discounted basis, and a right-of-use asset, which is an asset that represents the lessee’s right to use, or control the use of, a specified asset for the lease term. Under the new guidance, lessor accounting is largely unchanged. Further, the new lease guidance simplifies the accounting for sale and leaseback transactions primarily because lessees must recognize lease assets and liabilities, which no longer provides a source for off balance sheet financing. The effective date for this update is for the annual and interim periods beginning after December 15, 2018 with early adoption permitted. Lessees and lessors must apply a modified retrospective transition approach for leases existing at, or entered into after, the beginning of the earliest comparative period presented in the financial statements. The Company currently anticipates adopting this accounting standard during the first quarter of 2019. However, we are still evaluating the impact on our unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements. In June 2016, the FASB issued ASU No. 2016-13, Accounting for Credit Losses , which amends the guidance on the impairment of financial instruments. This update adds an impairment model (known as the current expected credit losses model) that is based on expected losses rather than incurred losses. Under the new guidance, an entity recognizes, as an allowance, its estimate of expected credit losses. The effective date for this update is for the annual and interim periods beginning after December 15, 2019 and early adoption is permitted beginning after December 15, 2018. We are currently evaluating the impact of adopting this new guidance on our unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements. In August 2016, the FASB issued ASU No. 2016-15, Statement of Cash Flows: Classification of Certain Cash Receipts and Cash Payments , which amends the current accounting standard to add or clarify guidance on the classification of certain cash receipts and payments in the statement of cash flow in order to reduce the diversity in practice of certain types of cash flows where consistent principles previously did not exist. The effective date for this update is for the annual and interim periods beginning after December 15, 2017 with early adoption permitted. The update must be applied retrospectively to all periods presented unless impracticable. The Company currently anticipates adopting this accounting standard during the first quarter of 2018. However, we are still evaluating the impact on our unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements. A variety of proposed or otherwise potential accounting standards are currently under review and study by standard-setting organizations and certain regulatory agencies. Given the tentative and preliminary nature of such proposed standards, we have not yet determined the effect, if any, that the implementation of any such proposed or revised standards would have on our unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements. |
