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U.S. SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
FORM 10-QSB
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QUARTERLY REPORT UNDER SECTION 13 OR 15(D) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 FOR THE
QUARTERLY PERIOD ENDED MARCH 31, 2007. |
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TRANSITION REPORT UNDER SECTION 13 OR 15(D) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 FOR
THE TRANSITION PERIOD FROM ________________ TO ____________. |
Commission File No. 1-32583
FULL HOUSE RESORTS, INC.
(Exact name of small business issuer as specified in its charter)
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Delaware
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13-3391527 |
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(State or other jurisdiction of
incorporation or organization)
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(I.R.S. Employer
Identification No.) |
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4670 S. Fort Apache Road
Suite 190
Las Vegas, Nevada
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89147 |
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(Address of principal executive offices)
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(702) 221-7800
(Registrants telephone number)
Check whether the issuer: (1) filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the
Exchange Act during the past 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required
to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days.
Yes x No o
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the
Exchange Act). o Yes x No
APPLICABLE ONLY TO CORPORATE ISSUERS
As of April 23, 2007, Registrant had 19,322,276 shares of its $.0001 par value common stock
outstanding.
Transitional Small Business Disclosure Format (check one) Yes o No x
FULL HOUSE RESORTS, INC
TABLE OF CONTENTS
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FULL HOUSE RESORTS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
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MARCH 31, |
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DECEMBER 31, |
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2007 |
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2006 |
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(unaudited) |
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ASSETS |
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Current assets
Cash |
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$ |
10,633,452 |
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$ |
22,117,482 |
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Accounts receivable, net of allowance of $205,000 in 2007 |
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221,482 |
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Prepaid expenses |
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312,812 |
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76,204 |
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Other |
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174,947 |
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115,000 |
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11,342,693 |
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22,308,686 |
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Property and equipment, net of accumulated depreciation
and amortization of $6,493,975 and $107,774 |
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16,627,618 |
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7,401 |
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Long-term assets related to Tribal casino projects |
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Notes receivable |
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11,573,346 |
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10,995,782 |
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Contract rights, net of accumulated amortization of $625,549
and $608,899 |
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5,163,010 |
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5,160,185 |
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Land held for development |
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130,000 |
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130,000 |
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16,866,356 |
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16,285,967 |
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Other long-term assets |
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Goodwill |
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12,041,669 |
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Investment in unconsolidated joint venture |
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221,676 |
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Deferred income tax assets |
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159,054 |
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Deposits and other |
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784,177 |
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1,395,012 |
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13,047,522 |
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1,554,066 |
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$ |
57,884,189 |
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$ |
40,156,120 |
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LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS EQUITY |
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Current liabilities |
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Current portion of long-term debt |
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$ |
3,663,727 |
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$ |
2,381,260 |
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Accounts payable |
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490,462 |
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153,330 |
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Accrued interest |
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476,492 |
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428,051 |
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Other accrued expenses |
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712,331 |
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486,841 |
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Dividend payable |
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0 |
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3,042,084 |
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Income tax payable |
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3,733 |
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237,623 |
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Other |
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272,137 |
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272,137 |
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5,618,881 |
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7,001,326 |
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Long-term debt, net of current portion |
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15,929,807 |
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Deferred income tax liability |
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2,713,498 |
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18,643,305 |
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Non-controlling interest in consolidated joint venture |
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2,042,968 |
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2,035,041 |
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Stockholders equity |
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Cumulative preferred stock, $.0001par value, 5,000,000
shares authorized; 700,000 shares issued and outstanding in 2006; |
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70 |
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Common stock, $.0001 par value, 25,000,000 shares authorized;
19,322,276 and 18,408,380 shares issued and outstanding |
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1,932 |
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1,841 |
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Additional paid-in capital |
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42,595,642 |
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42,195,263 |
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Deferred compensation |
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(2,278,070 |
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(2,245,981 |
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Deficit |
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(8,740,469 |
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(8,831,440 |
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31,579,035 |
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31,119,753 |
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$ |
57,884,189 |
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$ |
40,156,120 |
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See notes to condensed consolidated financial statements.
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FULL HOUSE RESORTS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
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Three months |
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ended March 31, |
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2007 |
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2006 |
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Revenues |
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Casino |
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$ |
1,348,790 |
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$ |
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Food and beverage |
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320,802 |
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Hotel |
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305,044 |
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1,974,636 |
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Equity in net income of unconsolidated joint venture |
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1,047,487 |
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977,564 |
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3,022,123 |
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977,564 |
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Operating costs and expenses |
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Casino |
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390,043 |
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Food and beverage |
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314,166 |
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Hotel |
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215,294 |
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Project development costs |
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185,181 |
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110,422 |
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Selling, general and administrative |
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1,752,253 |
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595,721 |
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Depreciation and amortization |
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293,909 |
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18,219 |
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3,150,846 |
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724,362 |
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Unrealized gains on notes receivable, tribal governments |
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404,533 |
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227,192 |
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Income from operations |
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275,810 |
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480,394 |
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Other income (expense) |
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Interest and other income |
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185,501 |
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28,255 |
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Interest expense |
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(260,839 |
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(44,754 |
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(75,338 |
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(16,499 |
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Income before non-controlling interest in net (income) loss of
consolidated joint venture and income taxes |
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200,472 |
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463,895 |
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Non-controlling interest in net (income) loss of
consolidated joint venture |
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(7,926 |
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41,345 |
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Income before income taxes |
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192,546 |
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505,240 |
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Income taxes |
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(101,575 |
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(217,848 |
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Net income |
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90,971 |
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287,392 |
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Less undeclared dividends on cumulative preferred stock |
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(52,500 |
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Net income applicable to common shares |
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$ |
90,971 |
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$ |
234,892 |
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Net income per common share |
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Basic and diluted |
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0.00 |
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0.02 |
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Weighted-average number of common shares outstanding |
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Basic |
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19,207,176 |
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10,340,380 |
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Diluted |
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19,207,176 |
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11,040,928 |
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See notes to condensed consolidated financial statements.
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FULL HOUSE RESORTS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF STOCKHOLDERS EQUITY
THREE MONTHS ENDED MARCH 31, 2007 AND 2006
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paid-in |
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share-based |
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stockholders |
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Shares |
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Amount |
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Shares |
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Amount |
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capital |
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Deficit |
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compensation |
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equity |
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Balances, January 1, 2007 |
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700,000 |
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70 |
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18,408,380 |
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$ |
1,841 |
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$ |
42,195,263 |
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$ |
(8,831,440 |
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$ |
(2,245,981 |
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$ |
31,119,753 |
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Conversion of
preferred shares into common shares |
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(700,000 |
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(70 |
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700,000 |
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70 |
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Issuance of
restricted stock |
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110,000 |
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400,389 |
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(400,400 |
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Deferred
share-based
compensation
recognized |
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368,311 |
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368,311 |
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Stock option
exercises |
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103,896 |
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Net income |
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90,971 |
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90,971 |
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Balances, March 31, 2007 |
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$ |
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19,322,276 |
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$ |
1,932 |
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$ |
42,595,642 |
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$ |
(8,740,469 |
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$ |
(2,278,070 |
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$ |
31,579,035 |
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Balances, January 1, 2006 |
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700,000 |
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$ |
70 |
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10,340,380 |
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$ |
1,034 |
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$ |
17,429,889 |
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(6,429,031 |
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(2,245,981 |
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11,001,962 |
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Net income |
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287,392 |
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287,392 |
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Balances, March 31, 2006 |
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700,000 |
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70 |
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10,340,380 |
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$ |
1,034 |
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$ |
17,429,889 |
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$ |
(6,141,639 |
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$ |
(2,245,981 |
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$ |
11,289,354 |
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See notes to condensed consolidated financial statements
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FULL HOUSE RESORTS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
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Three months ended |
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March 31, |
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2007 |
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2006 |
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Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities |
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$ |
77,494 |
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(27,408 |
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Investing activities: |
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Advances to tribal governments, net of $33,217 and $106,589 expensed |
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(161,613 |
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(409,139 |
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Repayments by co-venturer |
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37,215 |
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Deposits and other cash costs related to the Stockmans Casino acquisition,
net of cash acquired of $1,020,824 |
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(8,217,493 |
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(276,304 |
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Acquisition of contract rights and other assets |
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(105,792 |
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(55,266 |
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Net cash used in investing activities |
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(8,484,898 |
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(703,494 |
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Financing activities: |
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Dividends paid |
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(3,042,084 |
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Payments on long-term debt |
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(34,542 |
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Cash used in financing activities |
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(3,076,626 |
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Net decrease in cash and cash equivalents |
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(11,484,030 |
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(730,902 |
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Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period |
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22,117,482 |
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3,275,270 |
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Cash and cash equivalents, end of period |
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$ |
10,633,452 |
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$ |
2,544,368 |
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Non-cash investing and financing activities: |
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Portion of Stockmans casino acquisition financed with long-term debt: |
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$ |
17,001,415 |
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See notes to condensed consolidated financial statements.
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FULL HOUSE RESORTS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (UNAUDITED)
1. |
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BASIS OF PRESENTATION |
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The interim condensed consolidated financial statements of Full House Resorts, Inc. (Full
House) and its subsidiaries (collectively, the Company) included herein reflect all
adjustments that are, in the opinion of management, necessary to present fairly the
financial position and results of operations for the interim periods presented. Certain
information normally included in financial statements prepared in accordance with accounting
principles generally accepted in the United States of America has been omitted pursuant to
the interim financial information rules and regulations of the United States Securities and
Exchange Commission. |
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|
These unaudited interim condensed consolidated financial statements should be read in
conjunction with the annual audited consolidated financial statements and notes thereto
included in Full Houses Annual Report on Form 10-KSB for the year ended December 31, 2006,
from which the balance sheet information as of December 31, 2006, was derived. Certain
minor reclassifications to amounts previously reported have been made to conform to the
current period presentation. The results of operations for the period ended March 31, 2007,
are not necessarily indicative of the results to be expected for the year ending December
31, 2007. |
|
|
|
The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of the Company, including
Stockmans Casino and Holiday Inn (Stockmans) since its acquisition (Note 2) January 31,
2007. Gaming Entertainment (Michigan) LLC, a 50%-owned subsidiary, has been determined to be
a variable interest entity, as defined in Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB)
Interpretation No. 46R, Consolidation of Variable Interest Entities that must also be (and
has been) consolidated. The Company accounts for its investment in Gaming Entertainment
(Delaware) LLC (GED) (Note 4), using the equity method of accounting. All material
intercompany accounts and transactions have been eliminated. |
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2. |
|
ACQUISITION OF STOCKMANS CASINO |
|
|
|
On January 31, 2007, the Company acquired Stockmans. The purchase price was approximately
$27.4 million (including acquisition costs of $659,846), which was financed with cash raised
through an equity offering effected during 2006, a $16 million reducing revolving loan from
a bank, and a promissory note to the seller in the approximate amount of $1.25 million (Note
6). |
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|
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The purchase price was allocated as follows in the first quarter of 2007: |
|
|
|
|
|
Current assets |
|
$ |
1,437,662 |
|
Other assets |
|
|
151,531 |
|
Property and equipment |
|
|
16,885,000 |
|
Current liabilities |
|
|
(440,514 |
) |
Goodwill |
|
|
9,372,983 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
$ |
27,406,662 |
|
|
|
The total acquisition cost increased $34,745 over the estimate disclosed in the
Companys 10-KSB due to additional professional costs associated with the purchase. While
the evaluation of fair market value of the assets has been completed, the Company is
currently evaluating the tax treatment and contemplates having further discussion with
seller. The resulting accounting is expected to be completed within one year of the |
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purchase. Due to the current tax treatment, goodwill was adjusted upward by approximately
$2.5 million and a deferred tax liability of approximately $2.7 million was established
related to the Companys carry-over tax basis in Stockmans property assets. |
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|
The following unaudited, condensed consolidated pro forma data summarizes the Companys
results of operations for the periods indicated as if the acquisition had occurred as of
January 1, 2007. This unaudited pro forma consolidated financial information is not
necessarily indicative of what the Companys actual results would have been had the
acquisition been completed on January 1, 2007, or of future financial results. |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Three months ended March 31, |
|
|
|
2007 |
|
|
2006 |
|
Net revenues |
|
$ |
4,195,184 |
|
|
$ |
3,858,876 |
|
Net income |
|
|
322,448 |
|
|
|
940,528 |
|
Earnings per share, basic and diluted |
|
|
0.02 |
|
|
|
0.09 |
|
3. |
|
SHARE-BASED COMPENSATION |
|
|
|
For the three months ended March 31, 2007, share-based compensation expense of $368,311
related to restricted stock grants is included in general and administrative expense. There
was no share-based compensation expense in the first quarter of 2006. |
|
|
|
On March 13, 2007 (the grant date), the Companys issued 110,000 shares of restricted stock
valued at the closing price of the Companys stock ($3.64), with no discount. The shares
vest annually through February 19, 2010, upon certain conditions including continuous
service of the recipient. The unvested grants are viewed as a series of individual awards
and the related share-based compensation expense of $400,400 has initially been recorded as
deferred compensation, reported as a reduction of stockholders equity, and will
subsequently be recognized as compensation expense on a straight-line basis as services are
provided over the vesting period. |
|
4. |
|
INVESTMENT IN UNCONSOLIDATED JOINT VENTURE |
|
|
|
The Companys investment in unconsolidated joint venture is comprised of a 50% ownership
interest in GED, a joint venture between the Company and Harrington Raceway Inc. Since GED
has no non-operating income or expenses, it is treated as a partnership for income tax
purposes and consequently recognizes no federal or state income tax provision, income from
operations is the same as net income for each period presented, and there are no material
differences between its income for financial and tax reporting purposes. Summary information
for GEDs operations is as follows: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Three months |
|
|
|
ended March 31, |
|
|
|
2007 |
|
|
2006 |
|
Management fee revenues |
|
$ |
2,223,131 |
|
|
$ |
2,079,940 |
|
Net income |
|
|
2,094,974 |
|
|
|
1,955,128 |
|
5. |
|
NOTES RECEIVABLE, TRIBAL GOVERNMENTS |
|
|
|
The Company has advanced funds directly to tribes to fund tribal operations and for
development expenses related to potential projects. The repayment of these notes is
contingent upon the development of the projects, and ultimately, the successful operation of
the facilities. The Companys agreements with the tribes provide |
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|
for the reimbursement of
these advances plus applicable interest either from the proceeds of any outside financing of
the development, the actual operation itself or in the event that the Company does not
complete the development, from the revenues of the tribal gaming operation following completion of
development activities undertaken by others. |
|
|
As of March 31, 2007 and December 31, 2006, Full House has made advances to tribal
governments totaling $13,866,389 and $13,652,328 as follows: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
March 31, |
|
|
December 31, |
|
|
|
2007 |
|
|
2006 |
|
Contractual (stated) amount (not including interest): |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Michigan tribe |
|
$ |
12,857,350 |
|
|
$ |
12,728,428 |
|
Other |
|
|
1,009,039 |
|
|
|
923,900 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
$ |
13,866,389 |
|
|
$ |
13,652,328 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Estimated fair value of
notes receivable related to
Tribal casino projects: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Michigan tribe |
|
$ |
10,764,274 |
|
|
$ |
10,258,202 |
|
Other |
|
|
809,072 |
|
|
|
737,580 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
$ |
11,573,346 |
|
|
$ |
10,995,782 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
In March 2007, the estimated opening date for the New Mexico casino was extended from
the third quarter to the fourth quarter of 2008. This change in estimate results from the
Tribes desire for an updated market study and to review the size of the projected property.
The change in estimate did not have a material impact on the estimated fair value of the
related notes receivable nor the unrealized gains for the current quarter. |
|
|
The following table summarizes the changes in notes receivable, tribal government from
December 31, 2006 to March 31, 2007: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total |
|
|
Michigan tribe |
|
|
Other tribes |
|
Balances, January 1, 2007 |
|
$ |
10,995,782 |
|
|
$ |
10,258,202 |
|
|
$ |
737,580 |
|
Total advances |
|
|
225,723 |
|
|
|
140,584 |
|
|
|
85,139 |
|
Advances allocated to contract rights |
|
|
(19,475 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
(19,475 |
) |
Advances expensed as period costs |
|
|
(33,217 |
) |
|
|
(33,217 |
) |
|
|
|
|
Unrealized gains |
|
|
404,533 |
|
|
|
398,705 |
|
|
|
5,828 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Balances, March 31, 2007 |
|
$ |
11,573,346 |
|
|
$ |
10,764,274 |
|
|
$ |
809,072 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
6. |
|
LONG-TERM DEBT |
|
|
|
The Company incurred substantial new debt during the quarter ended March 31, 2007, in
connection with the Stockmans acquisition. As a result, long-term debt at March 31, 2007,
consists of the following: |
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|
|
|
|
|
Reducing revolving loan agreement, $16.0 million limit
on January 31, 2007, due January 31,2022, interest at 2.1%
above the five year LIBOR/Swap rate, adjusted annually
(7.3892% at March 31, 2007) |
|
$ |
16,000,000 |
|
Promissory note, $1.25 million on January 31, 2007, due
February 1, 2012, interest at a fixed annual rate of 7.44% |
|
|
1,212,274 |
|
|
|
|
|
Total new debt |
|
|
17,212,274 |
|
Promissory note, $2.38 million on February 15, 2002,
originally due March 15, 2003, which has been extended to
July 2007, interest based on Bank of America New York prime
rate (8.25% at March 31, 2007) |
|
|
2,381,260 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
19,593,534 |
|
Less current portion of long-term debt |
|
|
(3,663,727 |
) |
|
|
$ |
15,929,807 |
|
|
|
|
|
The maximum amount permitted to be outstanding under the reducing revolving loan decreases
$533,333 semiannually on January 1 and July 1 of each year and any outstanding amounts above such
reduced maximum must be repaid on each such date. The reducing revolving loan is payable over 15
years at a variable interest rate based on the five year LIBOR/Swap rate plus 2.1%. This rate
adjusts annually based on the funded debt to EBITDA ratio of Stockmans with adjustments based on
the five year LIBOR/Swap rates. Stockmans assets are pledged as collateral for the loan. The
loan agreement also contains certain customary financial representations and warranties and
requires that Stockmans maintain specified financial covenants, including a fixed charge coverage
ratio, a funded debt to EBITDA ratio and a minimum tangible net worth. In addition, the loan
agreement provides restrictions on certain distributions and capital expenditures by Stockmans,
and also provides for customary events of default including payment defaults and covenant defaults.
The promissory note payable to the seller of Stockmans is payable in 60 monthly installments of
principal and interest and is secured by a second interest in the real estate of Stockmans.
|
|
Scheduled maturities of long-term debt are as follows: |
|
|
|
|
|
Annual periods ending March 31, |
|
|
|
|
2008 |
|
$ |
3,663,727 |
|
2009 |
|
|
1,293,439 |
|
2010 |
|
|
1,310,950 |
|
2011 |
|
|
1,329,809 |
|
2012 |
|
|
1,350,119 |
|
Thereafter |
|
|
10,645,490 |
|
|
|
|
|
Total |
|
$ |
19,593,534 |
|
|
|
|
|
7. |
|
INCOME TAXES |
|
|
|
Financial Accounting Standards Board Interpretation 48, Accounting for Uncertainty in Income
Taxes (FIN 48), became effective for and was adopted by the Company beginning in 2007.
Based on the Companys assessment of its tax positions in accordance with FIN 48, there was
no impact on its opening retained earnings or the current periods results of operations as a
result of the change in accounting principle to adopt FIN 48. |
|
|
|
The difference between the Companys effective and statutory tax rates for the quarters ended
March 31, 2007 and 2006, was primarily due to the state tax provision, net of the federal
benefit.
|
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8. |
|
SEGMENT REPORTING |
|
|
|
Following the acquisition of Stockmans in January 2007, the Companys business is comprised of three
primary business segments. The operations segment includes Stockmans casino and hotel
operation in Fallon, Nevada. The development / management segment includes costs associated
with the Companys tribal casino projects and the Delaware joint venture. The Corporate segment
reflects the management and administrative expenses of the Company. Segment information is
as follows for the three months ended March 31, 2007 and 2006. |
|
|
|
Selected Statements of Operations data: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Development / |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
2007 |
|
Operations |
|
|
Management |
|
|
Corporate |
|
|
Consolidated |
|
Revenues |
|
$ |
1,974,636 |
|
|
$ |
1,047,487 |
|
|
$ |
|
|
|
$ |
3,022,123 |
|
Development costs |
|
|
|
|
|
|
185,181 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
185,181 |
|
Depreciation and amortization |
|
|
274,874 |
|
|
|
16,650 |
|
|
|
2,385 |
|
|
|
293,909 |
|
Income (loss) from operations |
|
|
506,406 |
|
|
|
1,198,680 |
|
|
|
(1,429,277 |
) |
|
|
275,809 |
|
Net income (loss) |
|
|
527,850 |
|
|
|
1,128,917 |
|
|
|
(1,565,796 |
) |
|
|
90,971 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Development / |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
2006 |
|
Operations |
|
|
Management |
|
|
Corporate |
|
|
Consolidated |
|
Revenues |
|
$ |
|
|
|
$ |
977,564 |
|
|
$ |
|
|
|
$ |
977,564 |
|
Development costs |
|
|
|
|
|
|
110,422 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
110,422 |
|
Depreciation and amortization |
|
|
|
|
|
|
16,650 |
|
|
|
1,569 |
|
|
|
18,219 |
|
Income (loss) from operations |
|
|
|
|
|
|
1,036,988 |
|
|
|
(556,594 |
) |
|
|
480,394 |
|
Net income (loss) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
1,012,282 |
|
|
|
(777,390 |
) |
|
|
234,892 |
|
|
|
Selected Balance Sheet data: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Development / |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
2007 |
|
Operations |
|
|
Management |
|
|
Corporate |
|
|
Consolidated |
|
Assets |
|
$ |
18,956,201 |
|
|
$ |
13,445,678 |
|
|
$ |
25,482,310 |
|
|
$ |
57,884,189 |
|
Property and equipment, net |
|
|
16,615,218 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
12,400 |
|
|
|
16,627,618 |
|
Goodwill |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
12,041,669 |
|
|
|
12,041,669 |
|
Liabilities |
|
|
389,201 |
|
|
|
77,171 |
|
|
|
23,795,815 |
|
|
|
24,262,187 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Development / |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
2006 |
|
Operations |
|
|
Management |
|
|
Corporate |
|
|
Consolidated |
|
Assets |
|
$ |
|
|
|
$ |
10,292,457 |
|
|
$ |
6,521,972 |
|
|
$ |
16,814,429 |
|
Property and equipment, net |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
130,000 |
|
|
|
130,000 |
|
Liabilities |
|
|
|
|
|
|
549,797 |
|
|
|
3,047,996 |
|
|
|
3,597,793 |
|
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9. |
|
CONTINGENCY |
|
|
|
Environmental litigation. During the quarter ended September 30, 2006, previously reported
litigation involving environmental issues related to the proposed Firekeepers Casino in
Battle Creek, Michigan was settled. The terms of the settlement dismiss all environmental
claims and should allow for the Bureau of Indian Affairs to take into trust the land
designated for the Michigan Tribes casino. In exchange, the Company has agreed not to open
a casino to the public for a period of 18 months beginning September 29, 2006, but will
proceed with seeking financing for the project and the necessary approvals of the management
agreement from the National Indian Gaming Commission so that the land can be transferred
into trust, and the Company can work on the design and construction planning for the
project. On October 26, 2006, the plaintiff filed an appeal on one issue, which addresses
the basis under the Indian Gaming Regulatory Act (IGRA) pursuant to which this land is
deemed suitable for gaming and is scheduled to be heard on an expedited basis. Oral
arguments were presented on May 14, 2007 and the Court will render a ruling at a later date.
The Company has been advised by counsel that even if the appeal is successful, there are
additional bases under IGRA for the Michigan Tribe to be permitted to use the land for
gaming. |
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Item 2. Managements Discussion and Analysis or Plan of Operation.
Overview
Full House Resorts, Inc., a Delaware corporation, develops, manages and invests in gaming
related opportunities. We continue to actively investigate, on our own and with partners, new
business opportunities including commercial and tribal gaming operations. We seek to expand
through acquiring, managing, or developing casinos in profitable markets. Currently, we are a 50%
investor in Gaming Entertainment (Delaware), LLC, a joint venture with Harrington Raceway, Inc.,
which has a management contract through 2011 with Midway Slots and Simulcast at the Delaware State
Fairgrounds in Harrington, Delaware. Midway Slots has 1,580 gaming devices, a 450-seat buffet, a
50-seat diner, a gourmet steak house and an entertainment lounge area. Harrington Raceway has
undertaken an expansion and remodeling of Midway Slots and Simulcast, for which ground breaking
occurred in August 2006. When the expansion and remodeling is completed, in the fall of 2007,
Midway is expected to have approximately 2,000 slot machines and improved food and beverage
outlets.
Through our 50%-owned Michigan joint venture, Gaming Entertainment (Michigan), LLC, a
privately held investment company, we have a management agreement with the Nottawaseppi Huron Band
of Potawatomi Indians, referred to herein as the Michigan tribe, for the development and management
of a casino resort in the Battle Creek, Michigan area, which is currently in the pre-development
stage. The planned casino resort is expected to have more than 3,000 gaming positions. In
December 2006, the land was taken into trust by the Federal Government. Our management agreement is
subject to approval by the National Indian Gaming Commission (NIGC) which is currently processing
our application.
During 2005, we entered into agreements with the Nambé Pueblo of New Mexico and the
Northern Cheyenne Tribe of Montana to develop and manage gaming casinos for each. Each management
agreement is subject to approval by the NIGC and the project site must be approved for gaming by
appropriate officials in the Department of the Interior. The proposed site for the Nambé Pueblo
project is on land that is held in trust for the tribe, has been determined suitable for gaming
pursuant to the Indian Gaming Regulatory Act (IGRA), and is not subject to any further approvals.
The proposed site for the Northern Cheyenne Tribe project is on land, which, although it is already
held in trust for the tribe, must be approved by the Secretary of the Interior in conjunction with
the Governor of Montana pursuant to a process set forth in the IGRA. In 2005, during the
109th Congress, bills were introduced in both the Senate and House of Representatives
which, if enacted, would have substantially curtailed the ability of Indian tribes to conduct
gaming on lands which were not held in trust as of the date of passage of the IRGA, October 17,
1988. While neither bill passed, the Secretary of the Interior has recently announced his intention
to review the regulations applicable to that section of the IGRA. Any change in such regulations
may restrict, further limit or increase the costs and timing of finding land suitable for Indian
gaming.
In addition, during 2005, we were chosen by the Manuelito Chapter of the Navajo Nation as its
designated gaming developer and manager. We have also been in discussions with other chapters of
the Navajo Nation concerning development and management of gaming facilities for them. Several
determinations must be made by the Tribal Council of the Navajo Nation before gaming can be
developed on tribal lands, including whether the Nation as a whole, or individual chapters in
particular, will be allowed to conduct gaming, where gaming facilities will be located and which
management contractors may be approved.
On January 31, 2007, we completed our acquisition of Stockmans Casino in Fallon, Nevada from
the James R. Peters Family Trust. We acquired all of the outstanding shares of Stockmans Casino,
Inc. for cash payments of $25.5 million (including prior deposits) and a promissory note in the
amount of approximately $1.2 million. We also incurred capitalized costs of approximately $0.7
million in connection with the acquisition bringing the total acquisition cost to $27.4 million.
Stockmans Casino, Inc. owns and operates Stockmans Casino and Holiday Inn Express. Stockmans
Casino has approximately 8,400 square feet of gaming space with 274 slot machines, four table games
and keno. There is a bar, a fine dining restaurant and a coffee shop. In addition, the facility
includes a Holiday Inn Express, which has 98 guest rooms, indoor and outdoor pools, sauna, fitness
center, meeting room and a business center. The acquisition was funded in part by a Reducing
Revolving Loan Agreement from Nevada State Bank of $16.0 million and approximately
$1.2 million of seller financing in the form of a promissory note and approximately $10.2
million in cash which was raised in an equity offering in December 2006.
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Critical accounting estimates and policies
Although our financial statements necessarily make use of certain accounting estimates by
management, we believe that, except as discussed below, no matters that are the subject of such
estimates are so highly uncertain or susceptible to change as to present a significant risk of a
material impact on our financial condition or operating performance.
The significant accounting estimates inherent in the preparation of our financial
statements include estimates associated with managements fair value estimates related to notes
receivable from tribal governments, and the related evaluation of the recoverability of our
investments in contract rights. Various assumptions, principally affecting the timing and, to a
lesser extent, the probability of completing our various projects under development and getting
them open for business, and other factors underlie the determination of these significant
estimates. The process of determining significant estimates is fact and project specific and takes
into account factors such as historical experience and current and expected legal, regulatory and
economic conditions. We regularly evaluate these estimates and assumptions, particularly in areas,
if any, where changes in such estimates and assumptions could have a material impact on our results
of operations, financial position and, generally to a lesser extent, cash flows. Where
recoverability of these assets or planned investments are contingent upon the successful
development and management of a project, we evaluate the likelihood that the project will be
completed and the prospective market dynamics and how the proposed facilities should compete in
that setting in order to forecast future cash flows necessary to recover the recorded value of the
assets or planned investment. In most cases, we engage independent experts to prepare and
periodically update market and/or feasibility studies to assist in the preparation of forecasted
cash flows. Our conclusions are reviewed as warranted by changing conditions.
Long-term assets related to Tribal casino projects
We account for the advances made to tribes as in-substance structured notes at estimated fair
value in accordance with the guidance contained in EITF Issue No. 96-12, Recognition of Interest
Income and Balance Sheet Classification of Structured Notes.
Because our right to recover our advances and development costs with respect to Indian gaming
projects is limited to the future net revenues of the proposed gaming facilities, we evaluate the
financial opportunity of each potential service arrangement before entering into an agreement to
provide financial support for the development of an Indian project. This process includes (1)
determining the financial feasibility of the project assuming the project is built, (2) assessing
the likelihood that the project will receive the necessary regulatory approvals and funding for
construction and operations to commence, and (3) estimating the expected timing of the various
elements of the project including commencement of operations. When we enter into a service or
lending arrangement, management has concluded, based on feasibility analyses and legal reviews,
that there is a high probability (typically 90%) that the project will be completed and that the
probable future economic benefit is sufficient to compensate us for our efforts in relation to the
perceived financial risks. In arriving at our initial conclusion of probability, we consider both
positive and negative evidence. Positive evidence ordinarily consists not only of project-specific
advancement or progress, but the advancement of similar projects in the same and other
jurisdictions, while negative evidence ordinarily consists primarily of unexpected, unfavorable
legal, regulatory or political developments such as adverse actions by legislators, regulators or
courts. Such positive and negative evidence is reconsidered at least quarterly. No asset, including
notes receivable or contract rights, related to an Indian casino project is recorded on our books
unless it is considered probable that the project will be built and will result in an economic
benefit sufficient for us to recover the asset.
In initially determining the financial feasibility of the project, we analyze the proposed
facilities and their location in relation to market conditions, including customer demographics and
existing and proposed competition for the project. Typically, independent consultants are also
hired to prepare market and financial feasibility reports. These reports are reviewed by
management and updated periodically as conditions change.
We also consider the status of the regulatory approval process including whether:
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the tribe has the right to acquire land to be used as a casino site, |
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the Department of the Interior has put the land into trust as a casino site, |
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the tribe has a gaming compact with the state government, |
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the NIGC has approved a proposed management agreement, and |
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other legal or political obstacles exist or are likely to occur. |
The development phase of each relationship commences with the signing of the respective
agreements and continues until the casinos open for business. Thereafter, the management phase of
the relationship, governed by the management contract, continues for a period of up to seven years.
We make advances to the tribes, recorded as notes receivable, primarily to fund certain portions
of the projects, which bear no interest or below market interest until operations commence.
Repayment of the notes receivable and accrued interest is only required if the casino is
successfully opened and distributable profits are available from the casino operations. Under the
management agreement, we typically earn a management fee calculated as a percentage of the net
operating income of the gaming facility. In addition, repayment of the loans and the managers
fees are subordinated to certain other financial obligations of the respective operations.
Generally, the order of priority of payments from the casinos cash flows is as follows:
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repayment of various senior debt associated with construction and equipping of the
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repayment of various debt with interest accrued thereon due to us, |
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management fee to us, |
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other obligations, and |
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the remaining funds distributed to the tribe. |
Notes receivable. We account for our notes receivable from and management contracts with the
tribes as separate assets. Under the contractual terms, the notes do not become due and payable
unless and until the projects are completed and operational. However, if our development activity
is terminated prior to completion, we generally retain the right to collect in the event of
completion by another developer. Because the stated rate of the notes receivable alone is not
commensurate with the risk inherent in these projects (at least prior to commencement of
operations), the estimated fair value of the notes receivable is generally less than the amount
advanced. At the date of each advance, the difference between the estimated fair value of the note
receivable and the actual amount advanced is recorded as either an intangible asset, contract
rights, or expensed as period costs of retaining such rights if the rights were acquired in a
separate unbundled transaction.
Subsequent to its effective initial recording at estimated fair value, the note receivable
portion of the advance is adjusted to its current estimated fair value at each balance sheet date
using typical market discount rates for prospective Indian casino operations, and expected
repayment terms as may be affected by estimated future interest rates and opening dates, with the
latter affected by changes in project-specific circumstances such as on-going litigation, the
status of regulatory approvals and other factors previously noted. The notes receivable are not
adjusted to an estimated fair value that exceeds the face value of the note plus accrued interest,
if any. Due to the uncertainties surrounding the projects, no interest income is recognized during
the development period, but changes in estimated fair value of the notes receivable are recorded as
unrealized gains or losses in our statement of operations.
Upon opening of the casino, the difference, if any, between the then recorded estimated fair
value of the notes receivable, subject to any appropriate impairment adjustments impairment
pursuant to Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 114, Accounting by Creditors for
Impairment of a Loan, and the amount contractually due under the notes would be amortized into
income using the effective interest method over the remaining term of the note.
Contract rights. Intangible assets related to the acquisition of the management agreements
are periodically evaluated for impairment based on the estimated cash flows from the management
contract on an undiscounted basis and amortized using the straight-line method over the lesser of
seven years or contractual lives of the agreements,
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typically beginning upon commencement of casino
operations. In the event the carrying value of the intangible assets were to exceed the
undiscounted cash flow, the difference between the estimated fair value and carrying value of the
assets would be charged to operations.
The cash flow estimates for each project were developed based upon published and other
information gathered pertaining to the applicable markets. We have many years of experience in
making these estimates and also utilize independent appraisers and feasibility consultants in
developing our estimates. The cash flow estimates are initially prepared (and periodically
updated) primarily for business planning purposes with the tribes and are secondarily used in
connection with our impairment analysis of the carrying value of contract rights, land held for
development, and other capitalized costs, if any, associated with our Tribal casino projects. The
primary assumptions used in estimating the undiscounted cash flow from the projects include the
expected number of Class III gaming devices, table games, and poker tables, and the related
estimated win per unit per day. For the second through fifth year of operations, we estimate that
our cash flow from management fees from the Michigan project will increase 4% to 10% annually.
Generally, within reasonably possible operating ranges, our impairment decisions are not
particularly sensitive to changes in these assumptions because estimated cash flow greatly exceeds
the carrying value of the related intangibles and other capitalized costs. We believe that the
primary competitors to our Michigan project are five Northern Indiana riverboats whose published
win per device per day has consistently averaged above $300, as compared to $210 used in our
undiscounted cash flow analysis. Our Michigan project is also located approximately 120 miles west
of Detroit and 100 miles northeast of another Michigan Tribal casino project which is under
construction near New Buffalo. Both were considered but not thought to be as directly competitive
to our Michigan project as the Northern Indiana riverboats.
Summary of long-term assets related to Tribal casino projects
Long-term assets, at estimated fair value, associated with Tribal casino projects are
summarized as follows:
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March 31, |
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December 31, |
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Michigan project: |
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Notes receivable, tribal governments |
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10,764,274 |
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10,258,202 |
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Contract rights, net |
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4,671,347 |
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4,687,997 |
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Land held for development |
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15,435,621 |
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14,946,199 |
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Other projects: |
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Notes receivable, tribal governments |
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809,072 |
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737,580 |
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Contract rights, net |
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491,663 |
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472,188 |
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Land held for development |
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130,000 |
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130,000 |
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1,430,735 |
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1,339,768 |
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$ |
16,866,356 |
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$ |
16,285,967 |
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As noted above, the Michigan project comprises the majority of long-term assets related
to Tribal casino projects. We have a management agreement with the Michigan tribe for the
development and operation of a casino resort near Battle Creek, Michigan which provides that we
will receive, only from the operations and financing of the project, reimbursement for all advances
we have made to the tribe (without interest until the opening of the project and thereafter with
interest at prime plus 5%) and a management fee equal to 26% of the net operating income of the
casino (as defined) for a period of seven years. The terms of our management agreement are subject
to approval and possible modification by the NIGC. While the advances are expected to be repaid prior to commencement
of operations, if they are not, the repayment term is seven years, commencing 30 days from the
opening of the project.
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In arriving at our estimated opening date, we considered the status of the following
conditions and estimated the time necessary to obtain the required approvals, secure financing and
complete the construction:
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The tribe is federally recognized; |
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adequate land for the proposed casino resort has been placed in trust |
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the tribe has a valid gaming compact with the State of Michigan; |
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the National Indian Gaming Commission has not yet approved the management agreement; |
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the Bureau of Indian Affairs issued a record of decision approving the final
environmental impact statement in September 2006; and |
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proposals for approximately $157 million of construction financing have been
obtained and the completion of financing documentation is expected in third quarter of
2007. |
During the second quarter of 2006, we accelerated the estimated opening date for the Michigan
casino from the fourth quarter of 2008 to the third quarter of 2008. Based on our meetings with the
Department of Interior and the Justice Department during the second quarter of 2006, and the
commencement of construction on Pokagon casino located approximately 100 miles from the intended
Michigan project site, we estimated the transfer of the Michigan land into trust would occur sooner
than we previously anticipated. The land was subsequently taken into trust during December 2006.
The acceleration of the opening date resulted in approximately $250,000 of additional unrealized
gains for the second quarter of 2006. These estimates include approximately 12 months to complete
the required construction, which is largely based on the actual construction period for a similar
project under construction in the same geographical vicinity, design and construction.
During the first quarter of 2007, we further extended the estimated opening date for the New
Mexico casino from the third quarter to the fourth quarter of 2008. This change in estimate
results from the tribes desire to review an updated market study and examine the size of the
projected property. The impact of the change in estimate reduced unrealized gains by $17,572 in
the quarter.
At March 31, 2007 and December 31, 2006, the sensitivity of changes in the key assumptions
(discussed in greater detail below) related to the Michigan project are illustrated by the
following increases (decreases) in the estimated fair value of the note receivable:
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· Discount rate decreases 2.5% |
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354,735 |
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384,996 |
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· Forecasted opening date accelerated one quarter |
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501,461 |
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478,393 |
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Selected key assumptions and information used to estimate the fair value of the notes
receivable for all projects at March 31, 2007 and December 31, 2006 is as follows:
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13,866,632 |
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13,652,328 |
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Estimated years until opening of casino: |
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1.50 |
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1.75 |
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1.50 |
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Estimated probability rate of casino opening: |
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It is estimated that the stated interest rates during the loan repayment term will be
commensurate with the inherent risk at that time.
Factors that we consider in arriving at a discount rate include discount rates typically used
by gaming industry investors and appraisers to value individual casino properties outside of Nevada
and discount rates produced by the widely accepted Capital Asset Pricing Model, or CAPM, using the
following key assumptions:
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S&P 500, 10 and 15-year average benchmark investment returns (medium-term horizon risk premiums); |
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Risk-free investment return equal to the 10-year average for 90-day Treasury Bills; |
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Investment beta factor equal to the unleveraged five-year average for the hotel / gaming industry; and |
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Project specific adjustments based on typical size premiums for micro-cap and
low-cap companies using 10 and 15-year averages. |
Management believes that under the circumstances, essentially three critical dates and events
that impact the project specific discount rate adjustment when using CAPM: (1) the date that
management completes its feasibility assessment and decides to invest in the opportunity; (2) the
date that construction financing has been obtained after all legal obstacles have been removed; and
(3) the date that operations commence.
Amortization of gaming and contract rights is, or is expected to be provided on a
straight-line basis over the contractual lives of the assets. The contractual lives may include, or
not begin until after a development period and/or the term of the subsequent management agreement.
Because the development period may vary based on evolving events, the estimated contractual lives
may require revision in future periods. Accordingly, we extended the amortization period in 2004
and 2005 to reflect the revised anticipated opening date for the Michigan casino. These gaming and
contract rights are held by us and are to be assigned to the appropriate operating subsidiary when
the related project is operational and, therefore, they are not included in the calculation of the
minority interests in the subsidiaries.
Due to our current financing arrangement for the development of the Michigan project through
the 50% owned joint venture, we believe we are exposed to the majority of risk of economic loss
from the entitys activities. Therefore, in accordance with Financial Accounting Standards Board
Interpretation No. 46 (Revised), Consolidation of Variable Interest Entities, or FIN 46(R), we
consider this venture a variable interest entity that requires consolidation into our financial
statements. We adopted FIN 46(R) in 2004, without retroactive restatement to our 2003 financial
statements, as permitted under FIN 46(R), by consolidating the 50% in-substance joint venture.
Since this venture was previously carried on the equity method of accounting, there was no
cumulative effect of an accounting change.
Acquisition of Stockmans. On January 31, 2007, we acquired all of the outstanding shares of
capital stock of Stockmans Casino, which operates Stockmans Casino and Holiday Inn Express
(Stockmans) in Fallon, Nevada. Pursuant to our April 6, 2006, stock purchase agreement, the land
on which Stockmans operates was transferred to the corporation, which now owns all of the land and
buildings related to the operation. The total purchase price was approximately $27.4 million
(including acquisition costs of $.7 million) which was allocated based on an independent valuation
analysis of Stockmans with approximately $9.4 million
(exclusive of approximately $2.7 million of
deferred taxes) allocated to goodwill as the purchase price considered the positive cash flow of
the property in addition to the net assets.
Income taxes. In the current quarter, the Company adopted Financial Accounting Standards
Board (FASB) Interpretation No. 48, Accounting for Uncertainty in Income Taxes, an Interpretation
of FASB Statement 109 (FIN 48). The Companys tax positions relative to its adoption and
implementation of FIN 48 are adequately documented and conservative in nature. Management believes
the Companys exposure items to the extent they exist relate primarily to application of law vs. an
interpretation of law and that any additional tax and related penalties and interest associated
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with these items of interpretation would be relatively minor. Therefore, we do not believe the
adoption of FIN 48 has had a material effect on our financial statements.
Recently issued accounting pronouncements
In September 2006, the FASB issued Statement of Financial Accounting Standards (SFAS) No. 157,
Fair Value Measurements, which defines fair value, establishes a framework for measuring fair value
and expands disclosures about fair value measurements. In February 2007, the FASB issued SFAS No.
159, The Fair Value Option for Financial Assets and Financial Liabilities Including an Amendment
of SFAS No. 115, which will permit the option of choosing to measure certain eligible items at fair
value at specified election dates and report unrealized gains and losses in earnings. SFAS Nos. 157
and 159 will become effective for us for financial statements issued for periods ending in 2008. We
are currently evaluating the effects, if any, that SFAS Nos. 157 and 159 will have on our future
financial position, results of operations and operating cash flows.
Results of operations
Three months ended March 31, 2007, compared to three months ended March 31, 2006
Revenues. Total revenues increased by $2,044,559 from $977,564 to $3,022,123 primarily due to
revenues generated at Stockmans Casino, which was acquired on January 31, 2007. On a comparative
basis, Stockmans revenues increased by $75,492 or 4.0% for February and March from the prior year.
Equity in net income of unconsolidated joint venture. For the three months ended March 31,
2007, our share of income from the Delaware joint venture increased $69,923 or 7.2%, compared to
the same three months period in 2006, primarily due to an additional Saturday during the quarter
and a reduction in bus promotion expenses.
Operating Expenses For the three months ended March 31, 2007, consolidated expenses increased
$2,426,485 from $724,362 to $3,150,846. Approximately $1,468,230 was due to expenses related to
the Stockmans operation.
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General and administrative expense. For the three months ended March 31, 2007, general and
administrative expenses increased by $1,156,533 over the same period in 2006, due primarily to
employee-related expenses, in addition to expenses attributable to Stockmans. At the corporate
level, increased expenses were comprised
of share-based compensation expense of $368,311 related to stock grants to certain officers and
directors and bonus expense of $337,590, combined with an increase in payroll-related expenses of
$168,750. Other increases contributing to the overall variance were accounting expenses of
$119,868 related to audits, offset by a decrease in legal expenses.
Project development costs. For the three months ended March 31, 2007, project development
costs increased by $74,759 or 67.8% compared to the same period in 2006. The Michigan project
accounted for 89.1% of the total costs incurred during the quarter due to $112,590 in background
investigation expenses related to the National Indian Gaming Commission license application process
for individuals and entities related to the project.
Depreciation and amortization expense increased from $18,219 to $293,909 primarily due to the
acquisition of Stockmans, which resulted in additional depreciation expense of approximately
$92,963 per month on the acquired assets.
Other expense increased $58,839 for the three months ended March 31, 2007, compared to the
same three month period in 2006. This is primarily due to increased interest payments resulting
from additional long-term debt agreements.
Liquidity and capital resources
The Delaware joint venture and Stockmans Casino operation are currently our primary source of
recurring income and significant positive cash flow. Distributions from the Delaware operation are
governed by the terms of the applicable joint venture agreement. The fifteen year contract, which
expires in the year 2011, provides that net cash flow (after certain deductions) is to be
distributed monthly to us and our joint venture partner. If our portion of the management fee
exceeds $3,500,000 annually, the owner is entitled to a 50% rebate on the excess management fee.
The owner of Midway Slots is currently funding an expansion and renovation of the facility for
which we have no financial obligation and which is expected to be completed in the fall of 2007.
On a consolidated basis, for the three months ended March 31, 2007, cash provided by
operations increased $104,902 from the same period in 2006, primarily due to positive cash flows
generated by the Stockmans Casino operation. Cash used in investing activities increased
$7,781,404 from the same three-month period of last year primarily due to the acquisition of 100%
of Stockmans stock on January 31, 2007, partially offset by a reduction in advances to tribal
governments. Cash used in financing activities increased $3,076,626 primarily due to payment of
preferred stock dividends on January 2, 2007, which were declared on December 22, 2006, in an
amount equal to the amount of previously accrued and unpaid dividends, on the 700,000 outstanding
shares of our Series 1992-1 Preferred Stock. Concurrent with payment of the dividends, the holders
converted the preferred stock into common stock on a one-for-one basis and accordingly, as of
January 2007, there are no preferred shares issued or outstanding.
Our future cash requirements include funding the remaining near and long-term cash
requirements of our development expenses for the Huron, Nambe, Northern Cheyenne and other
projects, our general and administrative expenses, capital expenditures primarily at Stockmans and
debt service. We believe that adequate financial resources will be available to execute our
current growth plan from a combination of operating cash flows and external debt and equity
financing. A decrease in our cash receipts or the lack of available funding sources would limit
our development.
Additional projects are considered based on their forecasted profitability, development period
and ability to secure the funding necessary to complete the development, among other
considerations. As part of our agreements for tribal developments, we typically fund costs
associated with projects which may include legal, civil engineering, environmental, design,
training, land acquisition and other related advances while assisting the tribes in securing
financing
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for the construction of the project. A majority of these costs are advanced to the
tribes and are reimbursable to us, as documented in our management and development agreements, as
part of the financing of the projects development. While each project is unique, we forecast
these costs when determining the feasibility of each opportunity. Such agreements to finance costs
associated with the development and furtherance of projects are typical
in this industry and have become expected of Tribal gaming developers.
Tribal casino projects
Because we have received proposals from several funding sources for our Tribal casino
projects, we expect to successfully obtain third party funding for the construction stage of our
Tribal casino projects. However, if none of these proposals result in funding on acceptable terms,
we could either sell our rights to one or more projects and land held, find a partner with funding,
or abandon the project and have our receivables reimbursed from the gaming operations, if any,
developed by another party.
Presently, we do not generate sufficient internal cash flow to fund the construction phase of
our Tribal casino projects. If we were to discontinue any or all of these projects, the related
receivables and intangibles would then be evaluated for impairment. At March 31, 2007, the notes
receivable from Indian tribes have been discounted approximately $2.4 million below the contractual
value of the notes(including accrued interest) and the related contract rights are valued below the
anticipated cash flow from the management fees of the projects. Therefore, although the actual
amount cannot be estimated at this time, we currently do not expect a substantial impairment
charge.
Our funding of the Michigan project and our liquidity are affected by an agreement with RAM
Entertainment, LLC, the owner of a 50% interest in our Michigan joint venture, in exchange for
funding a portion of the development costs. Previously, RAM advanced $2,381,260 to us, which is
partially convertible into a capital contribution to the Michigan joint venture upon federal
approval of the land into trust application and federal approval of the management agreement with
the Michigan tribe. Although the land was taken into trust in December 2006, regulatory approval of
the management agreement has not been obtained. The management agreement approval contingency has
not been satisfied. On May 31, 2005, we and RAM agreed to, among other items, extend the maturity
date of the note payable to RAM to July 1, 2007, with interest continuing to accrue without
requiring payment or penalty. This note is secured by our income from our Delaware joint venture.
As part of that agreement, RAM subordinated its security interest in the collateral to our other
borrowings up to $3,000,000 subject to certain terms, and committed to fund a portion of Michigan
development expenditures, previously absorbed and expensed by us, of up to $800,000, retroactive to
January 1, 2005. RAM has fulfilled its $800,000 obligation related to the Michigan development
expenditures.
If RAM were to exercise its conversion option, then $2.0 million of the loan would be
converted to a capital contribution to the Michigan joint venture, and the loan balance of
$381,260, plus any unpaid interest would remain as debt. As stipulated in our agreements, once the
management agreement is approved by the NIGC, development costs up to $12.5 million will be
initially financed by RAM if not financed by another source. Total projected development costs for
the Michigan project are up to $275 million. If the proposed casino is constructed, then forecasted
revenues indicate that the underlying project will generate sufficient excess operating cash flow
to repay or refinance the project development costs incurred by us on behalf of the Michigan tribe.
If Michigan advances are not repaid as part of project financing, then our agreement with the
Michigan tribe calls for repayment over the life of the management term of 7 years with interest
payable at prime plus 5%.
Our Michigan joint venture has the exclusive right to arrange the financing and provide casino
management services to the Michigan tribe in exchange for a management fee of 26% of net profits
for seven years and certain other specified consideration from any future gaming or related
activities conducted by the Michigan tribe. If the project is developed, then a third party will be
paid a royalty fee equating to 15% of the management fees earned by us in lieu of its original
ownership interest in earlier contracts with the Michigan tribe. The terms of our management
agreement are subject to approval and possible modification by the NIGC. Recently, we have begun
negotiations with that third party to purchase its interest in the project.
In February 2005, we were named as the developer and manager of a gaming project to be
developed by the Manuelito Chapter of the Navajo Nation in New Mexico. In order to pursue this
opportunity, we entered into an agreement with NADACS, Inc., which has an agreement with the
Manuelito Chapter to locate a developer. Pursuant to
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the agreement, we paid NADACS $200,000 as
partial payment for the right to pursue development and management agreements for this and future
Navajo gaming facilities. This project and other projects with Navajo chapters are subject to the
consent of the Navajo Nation, including approval as a manager and grant of a gaming license,
compliance with its yet to be created gaming commission rules and regulations, and approval by the
NIGC. As part of the agreements with
the Manuelito Chapter, we have provided some advances and paid costs associated with the
development and furtherance of this project. Our agreements with the Manuelito Chapter provide for
the reimbursement of these advances either from the proceeds of the financing of the development,
the actual operation itself or, in the event that we do not complete the development, from the
revenues of the tribal gaming operation undertaken by others.
In May 2005, we entered into development and management agreements with the Northern Cheyenne
Tribe of Montana for a proposed casino to be built approximately 28 miles north of Sheridan,
Wyoming. The Northern Cheyenne Tribe currently operates the Charging Horse casino in Lame Deer,
Montana, consisting of 125 gaming devices, a 300 seat bingo hall and restaurant. As part of the
agreements, we have committed on a best efforts basis to arrange financing for the costs associated
with the development and furtherance of this project up to $18,000,000. Our agreements with the
tribe provide for the reimbursement of these advances either from the proceeds of the financing of
the development, the actual operation itself or, in the event that we do not complete the
development, from the revenues of the tribal gaming operation undertaken by others. The management
agreement and related contracts have been submitted to the NIGC for approval.
In June 2005, we signed gaming development and management agreements with the Nambé Pueblo of
New Mexico to develop a 50,000 square foot facility including gaming, restaurants, entertainment
and other amenities as part of the tribes multi-phased master plan of economic development. The
agreements have been submitted to the NIGC for required approval. As part of the development
agreement we are responsible on a best efforts basis for arranging financing of up to $50,000,000.
Our agreements with the tribe provide for the reimbursement of advances either from the proceeds of
the financing of the development, the actual operation itself or, in the event that we do not
complete the development, from the revenues of the tribal gaming operation undertaken by others.
Our agreements with the various Indian tribes contain limited waivers of sovereign immunity and, in
many cases, provide for arbitration to enforce the agreements. Generally, our only recourse for
collection of funds under these agreements is from revenues, if any, of prospective casino
operations. On March 23, 2007, the Finding of No Significant Issues (FONSI) report was published
and became final 30 days after publication. In addition, Nambes tribal council accepted our
recommendation to have a second market assessment done in light of changed competitive status (a
neighboring casino is undertaking a $280 million expansion). We anticipate the study will be
completed in June 2007.
Other
As part of the termination of our Hard Rock licensing rights in Biloxi, Mississippi, we agreed
to provide consulting services to Hard Rock if and when the Biloxi facility opens, entitling us to
annually receive the greater of $100,000 or 10% of licensing fees for the two year consulting
period. However, due to the devastation caused by Hurricane Katrina, which caused severe damage to
the Hard Rock Casino in Biloxi, the opening of the facility, which was originally scheduled for the
third quarter of 2005, has been postponed to the summer of 2007. During 2006, the Mississippi law
was changed to allow casinos to be built on land, rather than floating on certain waterways, as
previously required. The Hard Rock Casino has announced they intend to commence operations in
early July 2007. In furtherance of the termination of our involvement in the Hard Rock Casino in
Biloxi, Mississippi, we had a receivable in the amount of $125,000 from the Allen E. Paulson Family
Trust, of which our chairman is a trustee and principal. After reviewing the facts and
circumstances during the second quarter of 2006, management has reassessed the probability of
payment and has provided an allowance for the receivable until this matter is resolved.
Under our agreements with our Michigan joint venture partner, we pledged the income from our
Delaware operations, Midway Slots, to secure a partially convertible loan for approximately $2.4
million.
Quantitative and qualitative disclosures about market risk
Market risk is the risk of loss from changes in market rates or prices, such as interest rates
and commodity prices. We are exposed to market risk in the form of changes in interest rates and
the potential impact such changes may have on our variable rate debt. We have not invested in
derivative based financial instruments.
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Our total outstanding variable rate debt of approximately $18.4 million at March 31, 2007, is
subject to variable interest rates, which averaged 7.5% during the current quarter. The applicable
interest rate is based on the prime lending rate and therefore, the interest rate will fluctuate as
the prime lending rate changes. Based on our
outstanding variable rate debt at March 31, 2007, a hypothetical 100 basis point (1%) change
in rates would result in an annual interest expense change of approximately $183,800. At this
time, we do not anticipate that either inflation or interest rate variations will have a material
impact on our future operations.
Safe harbor provision
This Quarterly Report on Form 10-QSB contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of
Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, relating to our financial
condition, profitability, liquidity, resources, business outlook, market forces, corporate
strategies, contractual commitments, legal matters, capital requirements and other matters. The
Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 provides a safe harbor for forward-looking
statements. We note that many factors could cause our actual results and experience to change
significantly from the anticipated results or expectations expressed in our forward-looking
statements. When words and expressions such as: believes, expects, anticipates, estimates,
plans, intends, objectives, goals, aims, projects, forecasts, possible, seeks,
may, could, should, might, likely, enable, or similar words or expressions are used in
this Form 10-QSB, as well as statements containing phrases such as in our view, there can be no
assurance, although no assurance can be given, or there is no way to anticipate with
certainty, forward-looking statements are being made.
Various risks and uncertainties may affect the operation, performance, development and results
of our business and could cause future outcomes to change significantly from those set forth in our
forward-looking statements, including the following factors:
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changes in federal, state, and local laws and regulations, including environmental and
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We undertake no obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statements as a
result of future developments, events or conditions. New risk factors emerge from time to time and
it is not possible for us to predict all such risk factors, nor can we assess the impact of all
such risk factors on its business or the extent to which any factor, or combination of factors, may
cause actual results to differ significantly from those forecast in any forward-looking statements.
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Item 3. Controls and Procedures
Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and Procedures. Our chief executive and financial officers,
after evaluating the effectiveness of our disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Section
13a-15 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934) have concluded that as of March 31, 2007, our
disclosure controls and procedures were effective and designed to ensure that information required
to be disclosed in reports filed under the Securities Exchange Act is accumulated and communicated
to them to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosures.
Changes in Internal Control Over Financial Reporting. Management believes that there have
been no changes in our internal control during the last fiscal quarter that have materially
affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, its internal control over financial
reporting.
PART II OTHER INFORMATION
Item 1. Legal Proceedings
We have a management agreement with the Michigan tribe for the development and operation of a
casino upon federal approval of the land into trust application and federal approval of the
management agreement with the Michigan tribe. As described below there are appeals of two rulings,
which if successful may adversely impact our ability to proceed with the Michigan project.
A lawsuit was filed in 1999 by Taxpayers of Michigan Against Casinos or TOMAC in Ingham County
Circuit Court, Michigan. The lawsuit challenged the constitutionality of the approval process of
four gaming compacts between the State of Michigan and Indian tribes, including the Michigan tribe.
After several years of litigation, on July 30, 2004, the Michigan Supreme Court ruled that the
Michigan Legislature did not violate the state constitution when it approved the four tribal casino
compacts in 1998 by a resolution. This ruling removes the objection to the Tribal-State Compact
between the Michigan tribe and the State of Michigan to allow Class III casino gaming at the
proposed site near Battle Creek. However, the Michigan Supreme Court remanded for further
proceedings one issue related to the Governors authority to amend the Compacts. The Michigan Court
of Appeals found the Governors amendment powers illegal. In response to the appeal by the state of
that ruling, TOMAC has argued before the Michigan Supreme Court that the Compacts as a whole must
be held invalid. While the Huron compact has not been amended, reversal by the court finding that
the compact as a whole is invalid would disallow Class III, but not Class II, gaming at our Battle
Creek, Michigan site.
On August 30, 2002, Citizens Exposing Truth About Casinos or CETAC filed a complaint in United
States District Court for the District of Columbia, seeking to prevent the part of land selected
for the Michigan project from being taken into trust. On April 23, 2004, the U.S. District Court
rejected all of the plaintiffs arguments but found that the environmental assessment was
insufficient and entered an injunction prohibiting the BIA from taking the land into trust until a
more complete environmental analysis was done. The BIA issued an environmental impact statement in
August 2006 and the final agency action of a record of decision in September 2006, following which
the lawsuit was settled and the injunction was removed. The terms of the settlement dismiss all
environmental claims and allow the BIA to take into trust the land designated for the Michigan
tribes casino. In exchange we have agreed not to open a casino to the public for a period of 18
months from September 29, 2006 but have and will proceed with seeking financing for the project and
the necessary approvals of the management agreement from the NIGC so that the land can be
transferred into trust, and work on the design and construction planning for the project. On
October 26, 2006, the plaintiff filed an appeal on one issue, which addresses the basis under the
IGRA pursuant to which this land is deemed suitable for gaming and is scheduled to be heard on an
expedited basis. Appellant filed its brief on appeal in a timely manner on January 26, 2007 and
reply briefs were filed by February 26, 2007. The matter is pending oral argument before the
appellate court on May 14, 2007. We have been advised by counsel that even if the appeal is
successful, there are additional bases under the IGRA for the Michigan tribe to permit the land to
be used for gaming
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Item 6. Exhibits
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31.1
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Certification of principal executive officer pursuant to 18 U.S.C.
section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 302 of the
Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 |
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31.2
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Certification of principal financial officer pursuant to 18 U.S.C.
section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 302 of the
Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 |
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32.1
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Certification of principal executive and financial officers pursuant
to 18 U.S.C. section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the
Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 |
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SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, the Company
has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly
authorized.
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FULL HOUSE RESORTS, INC.
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Date: May 15, 2007 |
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/s/ MARK MILLER
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Mark Miller |
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Chief Financial Officer
(on behalf of the Registrant and
as principal financial officer) |
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EXHIBIT INDEX
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31.1
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Certification of principal executive officer pursuant to 18 U.S.C.
section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 302 of the
Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 |
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31.2
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Certification of principal financial officer pursuant to 18 U.S.C.
section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 302 of the
Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 |
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32.1
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Certification of principal executive and financial officers pursuant
to 18 U.S.C. section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the
Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 |
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