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UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

 

WASHINGTON, DC 20549

 

FORM 10-Q

 

 

(Mark One)

 

x QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

 

For the quarterly period ended March 31, 2012

 

OR

 

¨ TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

 

For the transition period from ...........to...............

 

Commission file number 0-9099

 

 

FLORIDA GAMING CORPORATION

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

 

 

Delaware 59-1670533
(State or other Jurisdiction of (IRS Employer Identification No.)
Incorporation or Organization)  

 

 

3500 NW 37th Avenue, Miami, Florida 33142-0000

(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip code)

 

 

Registrant's telephone number, including area code (305) 633-6400

 

Former name, former address and former fiscal year, if changed since last report N/A

 

Indicate by check mark whether the Registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the Registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days. Yes x No ¨

 

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically and posted on its corporate Web site, if any, every Interactive Data File required to be submitted and posted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T (§232.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit and post such files).  Yes x No ¨

 

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, or a smaller reporting company. See the definitions of “large accelerated filer,” “accelerated filer” and “smaller reporting company” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act.

 

Large accelerated filer ¨   Accelerated filer ¨
     
Non-accelerated filer   ¨   Smaller reporting company  x

 

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act).

Yes ¨     No  x

 

As of May 15, 2012, there were 4,037,293 shares of the Registrant’s common stock outstanding.

 

 
 

PART 1. FINANCIAL INFORMATION

 

 

FLORIDA GAMING CORPORATION

CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

(Unaudited)

 

   March 31,   December 31, 
   2012   2011 
CURRENT ASSETS:        
Cash and cash equivalents  (Note 2)  $25,378,219   $37,297,676 
Accounts receivable, net   397,211    247,974 
Inventory (Note 2)   40,787    65,232 
Total current assets  $25,816,217   $37,610,882 
           
PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT:          
           
Land  $21,173,853   $21,173,853 
Buildings and Improvements   28,446,402    9,956,996 
Furniture, fixtures and equipment   18,695,896    1,806,740 
CWIP    674,807     

29,767,905

 
   $68,990,958   $62,705,494 
Less accumulated depreciation   (5,963,344)   (5,363,190)
   $63,027,614   $57,342,304 
 
REAL ESTATE HELD FOR SALE (net)
   234,000    234,000 
           
OTHER ASSETS   7,978,289    10,260,557 
   $97,056,120   $105,447,743 

 

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FLORIDA GAMING CORPORATION

CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

(unaudited)

 

 

   March 31,   December 31, 
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY  2012   2011 
         
CURRENT LIABILITIES          
Accounts payable and accrued expenses (Note 2)  $19,955,403   $25,044,427 
Short-term borrowing and current portion of long-term debt   87,810,990    87,878,865 
Total current liabilities   107,766,393    112,923,292 
           
LONG-TERM LIABILITIES          
Long-term portion notes payable   20,611,626    19,861,036 
           
STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY:          
           
Class A convertible preferred stock, convertible to common stock; $.10 par value,
1,200,000 shares authorized; 27,756 shares issued and outstanding at March 31,
2012 and December 31, 2011
   2,776    2,776 
           
Class AA convertible preferred stock, convertible to common stock; $.10 par value,
5,000 shares authorized; 5000 shares issued and outstanding at March 31,
2012 and December 31, 2011
   500    500 
           
Class B convertible preferred stock; convertible to common stock, 50 shares
Authorized; 45 shares issued and outstanding at March 31, 2012 and December
31, 2011
   

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Class F 8% cumulative convertible preferred stock, 2,500 shares authorized; 1,000
Shares issued and outstanding at March 31, 2012 and December 31, 2011
   100    100 
           

Common stock, $.20 par value, authorized 7,500,000 shares, 4,037,293 issued and
outstanding at March 31, 2012 and December 31, 2011 

   

807,459

    

807,459

 
           
Capital in excess of par value   50,690,668    50,690,668 
Accumulated deficit   (82,823,407)   (78,838,093)
Total stockholders’ equity (deficit)   (31,321,899)   (27,336,585)
Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity (deficit)  $97,056,120   $105,447,743 

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.

 

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FLORIDA GAMING CORPORATION
SUMMARY OF OPERATIONS
(UNAUDITED)
         
   For the Three Months Ended 
   March 31, 2012   March 31, 2011 
REVENUES        
Casino  $11,673,707   $- 
Pari-Mutuel   1,415,401    1,729,033 
Cardroom   1,718,687    1,005,927 
Food, beverages, and other   559,509    156,020 
Gross revenues   15,367,304    2,890,980 
Less promotional credits   (1,002,615)   - 
Net revenues   14,364,689    2,890,980 
           
EXPENSES          
Operating Expenses   12,818,953   $3,289,029 
General and Administrative   4,400,553   $1,292,297 
Depreciation and Amortization   1,116,168    110,666 
    18,335,674    4,691,992 
Net Loss from Operations   (3,970,985)   (1,801,012)
           
OTHER INCOME (EXPENSE)          
Pari-Mutuel Tax Credits   100,184    154,800 
Interest Income   245    254 
Misc. Expense   -    (88,762)
    100,429    66,292 
Net Loss   (3,870,556)   (1,734,720)
Dividends on Preferred Stock   (114,758)   (134,758)
Net Loss Contributable to Common Shareholders  $(3,985,314)  $(1,869,478)
Basic Loss per Common Share  $(0.99)  $(0.48)
Diluted Loss per Common Share  $(0.99)  $(0.48)
Weighted Avg Common Shares Outstanding   4,037,293    3,888,959 

 

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FLORIDA GAMING CORPORATION
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(Unaudited)
   31-Mar   31-Mar 
   2012   2011 
Cash flows from operating activities:        
Net Loss  $(3,870,556)  $(1,734,720)
Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash used in operating activities:          
Depreciation and amortization   1,116,168    110,666 
Decrease in inventory   24,445    2,935 
Interest paid in kind   196,591    0 
Decrease (increase) in other assets   1,721,471    (38,915)
Increase in accounts receivable   (185,689)   (93,653)
Increase (decrease) in a/p and accrued expenses   (4,649,782)   1,188,875 
Net cash used in operating activities   (5,647,352)   (564,812)
           
Investing Activities:          
Purchases of property and equipment   (6,222,681)   (247,213)
Net proceeds used in investing activities   (6,222,681)   (247,213)
           
Financing Activities:          
Proceeds from issuance of debt   0    1,046,000 
Repayment of debt   (67,876)   (31,063)
Net cash provided by (used in)  financing activities   (67,876)   1,014,937 
           
INCREASE (DECREASE) IN CASH   (11,937,909)   202,912 
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS AT BEGINNING OF YEAR   37,316,128    748,617 
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS AT MARCH 31, 2012 AND MARCH 31, 2011  $25,378,219   $951,529 
Supplemental disclosure of cash flow information:          
Interest capitalized  $626,084   $- 
Interest paid  $4,817,687   $51,475 
Non cash acquisition of premises  $554,000   $- 

 

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(1) BASIS OF PRESENTATION

 

The financial statements of Florida Gaming Corporation (the "Company") have been prepared without audit for filing with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (the “Commission”). The accompanying unaudited financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission for interim financial information. Accordingly, they do not include all the information and footnotes required by generally accepted accounting principles for complete financial statements. Therefore, it is suggested that the accompanying financial statements be read in conjunction with the financial statements and notes thereto included in the Company's latest annual report on Form 10-K.

 

Certain information and notes have been condensed or omitted pursuant to the rules and regulations of the Commission. The financial information presented herein, while not necessarily indicative of results to be expected for the year, reflects all adjustments of a normal recurring nature, which, in the opinion of the Company, are necessary to a fair statement of the results for the periods indicated.

 

(2) SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES

 

Basis of Presentation: These consolidated financial statements include the accounts of the Company and its subsidiaries. Significant intercompany transactions have been eliminated.

 

Estimates: The preparation of financial statements in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates.

 

Cash and Cash Equivalents: The Company considers all highly liquid investments purchased with an original maturity of three months or less to be cash equivalents.

 

Property, Plant and Equipment: Property, plant and equipment are stated at cost. Depreciation is provided using the straight-line and accelerated methods over the estimated useful life of the related assets as follows:

 

Buildings 39 years
Land and building improvements 15 years
Furniture and equipment 5-7 years
Automobiles 5 years

 

    March 31,  
    2012     2011  
Land   $ 21,173,853     $ 8,164,543  
Buildings and improvements     28,446,402       9,910,081  
Equipment furniture and fixtures     18,636,044       1,720,830  
Automobiles     59,852       85,910  
Construction in progress     674,807       386,381  
Less accumulated depreciation     (5,963,344 )     (5,026,109 )
    $ 63,027,614     $ 15,241,636  

 

Depreciation Expense totaled  $751,018 during the three months ended March 31, 2012, compared to  $107,832 during the three months ended March 31, 2011.

 

 Long-lived assets: The Company's investment in its residential and commercial property is carried at cost. We periodically evaluate the carrying value of long-lived assets to be held and used in accordance with ASC Topic 360, Property, Plant and Equipment ("ASC 360") which requires impairment losses to be recorded on long-lived assets used in operations when indicators of impairment are present and the undiscounted cash flows estimated to be generated by those assets are less than the assets' carrying amounts. In that event, a loss is recognized based on the amount by which the carrying amount exceeds the fair market value of the long-lived assets.

 

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Bad Debt Reserve: The Company provides an allowance for doubtful accounts equal to estimated uncollectible amounts. The Company's estimate is based on historical losses, changes in volume and economic conditions impacting the current receivables. There was no allowance for doubtful accounts recorded for  the three months ended March 31, 2012 and March 31, 2011.

 

Inventory: The Company's inventory, consisting of food and beverage products and souvenirs, is stated at the lower of cost or market using the First-In First-Out method to assign cost. Inventory market values exceeded its cost at  March 31, 2012.

 

Other comprehensive income:  The Company follows the provisions of ASC Topic 220, “Comprehensive Income.” The Company had no “other comprehensive income” during either year presented. Accordingly, comprehensive income is equal to net income at March 31, 2012 and March 31, 2011.

 

Pari-mutuel Wagering: Revenue is derived from acceptance of wagers under a pari-mutuel wagering system. The Company accepts wagers on both on-site and ITW events. On-site wagers are accumulated in pools with a portion being returned to winning bettors, a portion paid to the State of Florida, and a portion retained by the Company. ITW wagers are also accepted and forwarded to the "host" facility after retention of the Company's commissions. As of  March 31, 2012, the Company's unclaimed winnings (outs) totaled $97,823.

 

Revenue Recognition:: The Company recognizes revenue from gaming operations in accordance with ASC Topic 605, “Revenue Recognition,” which requires revenues to be recognized when realized or realizable and earned. Slot gaming revenue is the aggregate net difference between gaming wins and losses, with liabilities recognized for funds deposited by customers before gaming play occurs, for chips and “ticket-in, ticket-out” coupons in the customers’ possession, and for accruals related to the anticipated payout of progressive jackpots. Progressive slot machines, which contain base jackpots that increase at a progressive rate based on the number of coins played, are charged to revenue as the amount of the jackpots increase. As of March 31, 2012, the Company had $2,197 in unredeemed slot tickets.

 

Jai-Alai and inter track mutuel commissions are recognized immediately upon completion of the event upon which the related wagers are placed. In general, wagers are placed immediately prior to the event and are made in cash or other good funds so collectability is not an issue.

 

Revenues derived from admission, program sales, food and beverage sales, card room activities, and other revenues are recognized at the time of the transaction.

 

Revenues from the Company’s real estate operations are recognized in accordance with ASC Topic 360-20, “Real Estate Sales”, which generally allows the Company to record all profit on real estate sales at closing unless the down payment is insufficient to accrue the revenue.

 

Income Taxes:   The Company utilizes the asset and liability approach to accounting for income taxes. The objective of the asset and liability method is to establish deferred tax assets and liabilities for temporary differences between the financial reporting and the tax bases of the Company’s assets and liabilities at enacted tax rates expected to be in effect when such amounts are realized or settled. The effect on deferred tax assets and liabilities of a change in tax rates is recognized in income in the period that includes the enactment date.

 

The Company follows ASC Topic 740, “Income Taxes” regarding accounting for income tax uncertainties. ASC Topic 740 states that a tax position is recognized as a benefit only if it is “more likely than not” that the tax position would be sustained in a tax examination, with a tax examination being presumed to occur. The amount recognized is the largest amount of tax benefit that is greater than 50% likely of being realized on examination. For tax positions not meeting the “more likely than not” test, no tax benefit is recorded. The Company maintained no net tax assets at March 31, 2012 and March 31, 2011.

 

It is the Company’s policy to recognize interest and/or penalties related to income tax matters in income tax expense.

 

The Company files income tax returns in the U.S. federal jurisdiction. The Company is no longer subject to U.S. federal income tax examinations by tax authorities for all years prior to and including 2007.

 

Advertising Costs: Advertising costs are expensed as incurred.

 

Real Estate Development: The Company's Tara Subsidiary accounts for the cost of lots sold by dividing the acquisition and development costs by the number of lots developed.

 

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Compensated Absences: The Company has not accrued compensated absences for the three months ended March 31, 2012 and 2011 because the amounts cannot be reasonably estimated.

 

Effect of Implementing Recently Issued Accounting Standards:

 

In June 2011, the Financial Accounting Standards Board ("FASB") issued ASU No. 2011-05, which updates the guidance in ASC Topic 220, Presentation of Comprehensive Income. ASU 2011-05 specifies that entities are required to present total comprehensive income either in a single, continuous statement of comprehensive income or in two separate, but consecutive, statements, and that entities must display adjustments for items reclassified from other comprehensive income to net income in both net income and other comprehensive income. The provisions for this pronouncement are effective for fiscal years, and interim periods within those years, beginning after December 15, 2011. This update is not expected to have a material impact on the Company’s financial statements.

 

In September 2011, the FASB issued Update No. 2011-08, “Testing Goodwill for Impairment,” which amends Accounting Standards Codification 350 “Intangibles – Goodwill and Other.” This update permits entities to make a qualitative assessment of whether a reporting unit’s fair value is, more likely than not, less than its carrying amount. If an entity concludes it is more likely than not that the fair value of a reporting unit is greater than its carrying amount, the entity is not required to perform the two-step impairment test for that reporting unit. The update is effective for annual interim goodwill impairment tests performed for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2011, with early adoption permitted. This update is not expected to have a material impact on the Company’s financial statements.

 

(3) EARNINGS PER SHARE

 

Basic income (loss) per common share is determined by dividing income (loss), less required dividends declared on preferred shares, and dividends on cumulative preferred stock for the period,  divided by the weighted average number of shares of common stock outstanding. Diluted income (loss) per common share is determined by dividing income (loss) by the weighted average number of shares of common stock outstanding plus the weighted average number of shares that would be issued upon exercise of dilutive stock options, assuming proceeds are used to repurchase shares pursuant to the treasury stock method plus the weighted average number of shares that would be issued if holders of the Company's preferred stock converted those shares to common stock using the “if converted” method. Diluted loss per common share is not presented when the resulting calculation is antidilutive relative to basic loss per common share.

 

The net loss per common share for the quarters ended March 31, 2012 and March 31 2011 were calculated based upon reducing net loss attributable to common stock shareholders by dividends declared on preferred stock which was $114,758, for the three month period ended March 31, 2012 and $134,758 for the three months ended March 31, 2011,  by the weighted average number of outstanding shares. The weighted average number of shares outstanding used in the calculation of basic net loss per common share for the quarters ended March 31, 2012 and March 31, 2011 was 4,037,293 and 3,888,959, respectively.

 

Weighted average shares were not adjusted for common stock equivalence in the determination of diluted earnings per share for the three months ended March 31, 2012 and March 31, 2011 because the effect would be antidilutive.

 

  

Three Months Ended

March 31,

 
   2012   2011 
         
Weighted average number of shares for calculation of basic EPS – Common Stock   4,037,293    3,888,959 
           
Weighted average number of shares for calculation of diluted EPS – Common Stock   4,037,293    3,888,959 

 

(4)    OPTIONS AND WARRANTS

 

The fair value of options and warrants is determined using the Black-Scholes option pricing model consistent with ASC Topics 718 and 505-50.  The Black-Scholes option pricing model uses assumptions for inputs including the risk free rate of return, expected forfeitures, expected volatility, expected term, and expected dividends.  The risk-free rate of return for the option or warrant life is based on U.S. Treasury zero coupon issues with a remaining term equal to the expected option term.  Expected forfeitures are based on environmental factors tied to the options and warrants as well as historical behavior.  Expected volatilities are based on historical volatility of the Company’s stock.  Expected terms are generally based on the options contractual term unless environmental factors reflect that the option holder would likely exercise their option sooner.    No new options or warrants were issued during the quarters ended March 31, 2012 and March 31, 2011. 

 

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March 31, 2012

   
         

Weighted-

Average

 
    Shares     Exercise Price  
Outstanding, beginning of year     906,250     $ 8.63  
Granted     -0-          
Exercised     -0-          
Forfeited     -0-          
Expired             -0-     $    
Outstanding, at March 31, 2012     906,250     $ 8.63  
Options and warrants exercisable at March 31, 2012       906,250          

 

 

 

 

March 31, 2011

   
         

Weighted-

Average

 
    Shares     Exercise Price  
Outstanding, beginning of year     995,625     $ 8.46  
Granted     -0-          
Exercised     -0-          
Forfeited     -0-          
Expired             -0-     $    
Outstanding, at March 31, 2011     995,625     $ 8.46  
Options and warrants exercisable at March 31, 2011       995,625          

 

 

 

On April 25, 2011, the Company entered into a Credit Agreement (See Note 8) and at the closing, the Lenders received warrants, with a $0.01 exercise price, currently equal to 35% (the “Base Percentage”) of the stock in Centers (the “Centers Warrants”) and such percentage may increase depending on the number of slot machines that may become operational at a competing facility in the future. The Base Percentage shall increase by one one-hundredth percent (0.01%), up to a maximum of 10.0%, for each slot machine made available for gaming at Hialeah Park Race Track at any time while the Centers Warrants are outstanding (the “Hialeah Increase”). Centers may have the ability to reduce the Hialeah Increase by up to one-half, depending on actual financial performance in the future exceeding certain thresholds, by paying the Lenders an aggregate of $500,000 for each percentage point it wishes to deduct from the “Trigger Event”, which is defined to include the following: (a) the maturity date of the Term Loan; (b) the date upon which the Term Loan is repaid in full (the “Repayment Date”); (c) a change of control in Centers; (d) the commencement of bankruptcy proceedings (or any similar action or insolvency event) by Centers; and (e) if the maturity date of the Term Loan or the Repayment Date occurs prior to the fifth anniversary of the opening date of The Casino at Miami Jai-Alai (the “Opening Date”), then each anniversary of the Opening Date occurring after the Repayment Date and on or prior to the fifth anniversary of the Opening Date.

 

In addition, at the closing, the Lenders received warrants in the Company currently equal to 30.0% of its fully diluted common equity ownership (the “Company Warrants” and collectively with the Centers Warrants, the “Warrants”). The Company Warrants have a $25 exercise price; however, if (i) the Lenders’ construction consultant determines that Centers will need to access any amount of a $3.0 million completion guarantee (thus representing that the Project is “Out of Balance”), which has been funded by the Term Loan, to complete the Project on time and on budget and (ii) the Company and Centers have not raised new equity to replace the $3.0 million completion guarantee and thereby cancel the Company Warrants at any time from the closing until 30 days after the Project is determined to be Out of Balance, the Company Warrants shall become exercisable at $0.01. If the Company is successful at raising new equity to replace the completion guarantee, the $3.0 million shall be used to prepay the Term Loan at par upon receipt of such proceeds. Similarly, if the Company is able to complete the Project on time without going Out of Balance, the completion guarantee will be canceled upon the Opening Date and the $3.0 million shall be used to prepay the Term Loan at par and the Company Warrants will be cancelled. As of March 31, 2012, the warrants were not cancelled, due to the default of the Credit Agreement (See Note 8).

 

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The Company did not account for the warrants at the time of issuance because of the contingencies on the warrants becoming exercisable for either Centers or the Company. The Company warrants will only be valid if the Company needs to access any of amount of the $3.0 million completion guarantee which was funded by the Term Loan to complete the project on time. Even then the Company would have the right to raise new equity to replace the completion guarantee and the warrants would be canceled. The Company did not access any amount of the $3.0 million.

 

The Centers’ Warrants were evaluated not only on the contingencies associated with the warrants but the ability to determine the fair value of any potential liability. Centers is not publically traded and once a Trigger Event occurs, the Credit Agreement specifically dictates how the value (if any) of Centers is to be determined. In evaluating any potential liability due to the warrants the financial condition of Centers was reviewed. The fair value (if any) of the Center Warrants cannot be reasonably estimated and there was not a reportable liability.

 

A copy of the Credit Agreement, the Centers Warrant Agreement, the Company Warrant Agreement and the Registration Rights Agreement are included as Exhibits 10.1, 4.1, 4.2 and 4.3, respectively, to the April 25, 2011 Form 8-K.

 

(5) REAL ESTATE HELD FOR SALE

 

As of March 31, 2012, the Company's subsidiary, Tara Club Estates, Inc. held six (6) residential lots at its’ residential real estate development (“Tara”), which are situated in Loganville, Walton County, Georgia with an aggregate carrying value of $234,000. The Company carries a valuation reserve  in the amount of $68,569.   The Company has completed its development activities  at Tara. Accordingly, any future costs incurred related to these properties will be expensed.

 

Valuation Reserve Analysis

 

   03/31/2012   03/31/2011 
Balance at the beginning of the year  $68,569   $68,569 
Provision charged to operations   0    0 
Charge offs to the reserve   0    0 
Ending Balance  $68,569   $68,569 

 

The Company had no real estate sales during the three months ended March 31, 2012, and March 31, 2011.

 

(6) TAXES

 

At December 31, 2011, the Company had tax net operating loss (NOL) carryforwards of approximately $42,797,815 available to offset future taxable income. These NOL carryforwards expire twenty years from the year in which the losses were incurred or at various intervals through fiscal 2030.

 

Effective July 1, 1998, tax relief legislation was enacted by the State of Florida stipulating that jai alai permit holders incurring state taxes on handle and admissions in an amount exceeding its operating earnings (before deduction of certain expenses such as depreciation and interest) for the prior year are entitled to credit such excess amounts against pari-mutuel taxes due and payable. Tax credits are used to satisfy the Company's obligation to pay taxes incurred on handle and admission. Tax credits used, depreciation expense and interest expense are all excluded from the statutory calculation of operating earnings or loss in the determination of the amounts of future tax credits.

 

The Company’s Tampa Jai-Alai Permit (the fronton closed in 1998) retain such tax credits carried forward totaling $1,362,265.  The Company’s Ft. Pierce facility has not incurred statutory operating losses and therefore has not earned any state tax credits.  For the years 2001 through 2011, Miami had unused credits totaling $2,352,201 and Summer Jai-Alai had $1,220,208 unused credits available for recovery.

 

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(7) PREFERRED STOCK

 

CLASS A PREFERRED STOCK

The Company's Class A preferred stock provides annual dividends, at the rate of $.90 per share payable in cash, property or common stock, which are cumulative and have priority over dividends on the common stock. The Class A preferred is redeemable at the option to the Company at $10.60 per share. In the event of dissolution, the holders of Class A preferred shall be entitled to receive $10.00 per share, plus accrued dividends, prior to any distribution to holders of common stock.  The Company has declared and accrued the required dividends.

 

 

 CLASS AA PREFERRED STOCK

On June 15, 2007 the Company authorized and issued 5,000 shares of its Series AA 7% cumulative convertible preferred stock to Prides Capital for $1,000 cash per share for an aggregate of $5,000,000.  Each share is convertible into 40 shares of the Company’s $.20 par value common stock.   The stated value per share is $1,000 (as adjusted for stock splits, combinations or splits).  The Company has declared and accrued the required dividends.

 

CLASS B PREFERRED STOCK

The Company's Series B convertible preferred stock provides annual cumulative dividends at the rate of 8% to 10% of the consideration paid for the stock. Such dividends are payable in shares of the Company's common stock. The consideration received by the Company upon the initial issuance of each share of the Series B stock was $1,000. Holders of Series B shares may convert all or any of such Series B shares to the Company's common stock using a ratio based on the consideration paid for the stock and 80% of the market value of the common stock. Upon liquidation, the holders of Series B preferred shares shall be entitled to be paid $1,000 per share plus 8% to 10% accrued dividends before any distribution to holders of common stock.  The Company has declared and accrued the required dividends.

 

CLASS F PREFERRED STOCK

The Company is also authorized to issue up to 2,500 shares of Series F 8% Cumulative Convertible Preferred Stock (the “Series F Preferred Stock”), which provides annual dividends at the rate of 8% of the shares' stated value. The stated value per share equals $1,000 (as adjusted for any stock dividends, combination or split). At the discretion of the Company's Board of Directors, such dividends may be paid in shares of the Series F Preferred Stock. Holders of Series F Preferred Stock may convert all or any of such shares to the Company's common stock at any time. Each share of Series F Preferred Stock shall be converted into 148.3345 shares of common stock (the “Conversion Stock”). The number of shares of Conversion Stock into which each share of Series F Preferred Stock shall be converted shall be proportionately adjusted for any increase or decrease in the number of shares of common stock or Series F Preferred Stock. Upon liquidation, the holders of Series F Preferred Shares shall be entitled to be paid $1,000 per share plus accrued dividends before any distribution to holders of common stock.  The Company has declared and accrued the required dividends.

 

The Class A Preferred Stock, the Series  AA Preferred Stock, the Series B Preferred Stock, and the Series F Preferred Stock are all equal in rank with respect to the payment of dividends and with respect to the distribution of assets upon liquidation of the Company.

 

(8)  CREDIT AGREEMENT

 

On April 25, 2011, the Company entered into a Credit Agreement (the “Credit Agreement”) at its wholly owned subsidiary, Florida Gaming Centers, Inc. (“Centers”) with a syndicate of unaffiliated third party lenders (the “Lenders”) and ABC Funding, LLC, as Administrative Agent for the Lenders.  Innovation Capital, LLC served as exclusive Financial Advisor to the Company and Placement Agent on the debt financing.

 

The Credit Agreement provided for an $87,000,000 senior secured term loan (the “Term Loan”) that will mature on April 25, 2016.  The Term Loan was issued at a price of 98.0% and bears interest at a rate varying between 15.75% and 16.50%.  The net proceeds of the Term Loan was $83,520,000, after deducting fees and discounts to the Lenders related to the transaction.  The use of these funds is strictly governed by the Disbursement Agreement (Refer to Exhibit E of Exhibit 10.01 of the 8-K filed on April 27, 2011).  Among other things, collateral for the loan includes all of the Company’s unencumbered real estate, receivables, intangible assets, equipment, furniture and fixtures.  In connection with the loan, the lenders were granted warrants  for both  Florida Gaming Centers and Florida Gaming Corporation. 

 

The Company used the net proceeds from the Term Loan to fund capital expenditures and for working capital and general corporate purposes. The capital expenditures encompassed the expansion project at the Company’s Miami Jai-Alai fronton.

 

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In addition to providing funds to develop the Project, including adequate reserves for interest payments and contingencies during construction, a portion of the Term Loan proceeds was used to repay approximately $8.9 million of existing debt and other payables, provided certain gaming licenses are obtained before such repayment.  On May 12, 2011 the Company received a license from the State of Florida to begin operating Class III- “Vegas Style” slot machine operations at Miami Jai-Alai.   With the receipt of the license,  the Company paid off approximately $8.9 million of existing debt.

 

 The Credit Agreement contains customary representations and warranties, events of default, and affirmative and negative covenants, including (among others) restrictions on indebtedness, liens, transactions with affiliates, and acquisitions, consolidations, mergers and asset sales.  The Credit Agreement also contains financial covenants including, (i) maximum leverage, (ii) minimum fixed charge coverage, (iii) maximum capital expenditures and (iv) minimum EBITDAM.

 

At March 31, 2012, the Company was in default of the Credit Agreement due to the violation of certain covenants unrelated to payment or operating matters. Events of default unless waived by the lenders may allow the lenders to terminate the lenders commitments and thereupon the commitments shall terminate immediately and declare the loans then outstanding to be due and payable in whole (or in part in which case any principal not so declared to be due and payable may thereafter be declared to be due and payable), and thereupon the principal of the loans so declared to be due and payable, together with accrued interest thereon and all fees and other obligations accrued hereunder and under the other loan documents, shall become due and payable immediately, without presentment, demand, protest or other notice of any kind, all of which were waived by the Company; and in case of any event with respect to the Company, the commitments shall automatically terminate and the principal of the loans then outstanding, together with accrued interest thereon and all fees and other obligations accrued hereunder and under the loan documents, shall automatically become due and payable, without presentment, demand, protest or other notice of any kind, all of which were waived by the Company. Management is evaluating the lenders offer but the defaults have not been waived at the date of the issuance of the financial statements. Accordingly, all the debt associated with the Credit Agreement is classified as a current liability in the accompanying March 31, 2012 balance sheet.

 

For complete details on the Credit Agreement refer to the Form 8-K filed April 27, 2011.

 

(9) GOING CONCERN

 

As of March 31, 2012, the Company was in default on an $87,000,000 credit agreement regarding certain covenants unrelated to payment or operating matters. The Company ‘s continued existence as a going concern is dependent on its ability to obtain a waiver of its credit default and to generate sufficient cash flow from operations to meet its obligations.

  

These conditions raise substantial doubt about the Company’s ability to continue as a going concern. The financial statements do not include any adjustments that might result from the outcome of this uncertainty. While the Company believes that the casino operations are going to produce the needed revenues to continue as going concern, there can be no assurances to that effect.

 

(10) COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES

 

PAC Agreement In February, 2005, the Company agreed to contribute to political action committee (PAC) formed by South Florida gaming interests seeking passage of a statewide legislative initiative and local referenda to expand gaming rights to include “slots” in Miami-Dade County, Florida.  Pursuant to that contribution agreement, the Company is contingently committed to the payment of $3,550,000 to the PAC as its share of the cost of the initiative.  The contingent commitment becomes binding upon the Company at the earlier of ten days after the Company begins slot machine operations at its facility or upon the bona fide sale or transfer of its business operations to a third party purchaser.  On February 3, 2012 the Company made payment in the amount of $3,550,000 to the political action committee, Floridians for a Level Playing Field, satisfying their liability to the organization for their assistance in seeking passage of the legislation to allow “slots” in Miami-Dade County Florida.

 

Registration Rights: The Company has committed upon certain terms and conditions, to use its best efforts to register for resale, certain shares held by other parties, allowing those shares to be publicly traded. The Company intends to use reasonable efforts to  comply with these commitments.  On April 25, 2011 the Company entered into a Credit Agreement, and the Company and the Lenders entered into a Registration Rights Agreements.  The Lenders will have certain registration rights with respect to the shares of common stock issuable upon exercise of the Company Warrants. (For further information please refer to Form 8-K filed April 27, 2011, Exhibit 4.3)

 

Leases:  The Company leases totalizator equipment from Sportech (Formerly “Scientific Games Corp.”) at each fronton. Miami and Ft. Pierce lease on a month- to- month basis.  Transmission of the Miami Jai-Alai signal requires the use of a satellite uplink simulcasting service which requires a fee of $500 per performance. Total totalizator rental expense and other equipment rental under operating leases for the cost was $144,849 for the three months ended March 31, 2012. The Company leases a number of slot machines that are not available for purchase. During the three months ended March 31, 2012, the Company had $472,644 in slot equipment lease.

 

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Litigation Costs: Legal fees for settlement costs and fees associated with various lawsuits incurred in the normal course of the Company's business activities are included in General & Administrative expenses in the accompanying Statements of Operations.

 

Collective Bargaining Agreement: The Company is a party to a collective bargaining agreement with the International Jai Alai Players Association U.A.W. Local 8868, AFL-CIO. The agreement allows the Company to negotiate individual contracts with players and provides for minimum salaries and bonuses based on pari-mutuel handle, certain cesta allowances and retirement benefits. The agreement continues from year to year unless timely notice of termination is given by either party to the agreement.

 

Concentration of Deposits: The Company maintains significant cash balances in demand deposit accounts that are non interest bearing accounts.  All funds in a "noninterest-bearing transaction account" are insured in full by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation from December 31, 2010, through December 31, 2012. This temporary unlimited coverage is in addition to, and separate from, the coverage of at least $250,000 available to depositors under the FDIC's general deposit insurance rules.

 

Dependence on One Vendor: The Company depends on Sportech (formerly Scientific Games), a leading supplier of pari-mutuel wagering systems, to provide the computer systems that accumulate wagers, record sales, calculate payoffs and display wagering data accurately and in a secure manner. If Sportech failed to properly maintain their computer systems and software it could affect the security of wagering and the Company’s ability to serve its customers.

 

Summer Jai Alai:   On October 14, 2010, the Company’s subsidiary, Centers, sold to West Flagler Associates, Ltd. (“Flagler”) all of Centers’ interest in the Summer Jai-Alai Partnership (“Summer”) for a total purchase price of $2,501,583.  Centers’ interest sold to Flagler consisted of its entire 21% ownership of the total issued and outstanding partnership interest in Summer, including any and all rights, title, and interest that Centers maintained in Summer’s gaming permit (the “Summer Permit”).  The Summer Permit enabled Summer to conduct pari-mutuel wagering during the period beginning May 1st and ending November 30th (the “Summer Season”)  of each year at the Facility in accordance with the following agreements between Centers and Summer: 1) an Amended and Restated Permit Use Agreement dated September 30, 2010; 2) a Lease Agreement dated September 30, 2010; and 3) a Memorandum of Lease dated September 30, 2010.

  

Florida Gaming and the Partnership have agreed in the Amended and Restated Permit Use Agreement  (“APUA”)   that Florida Gaming has the obligation to conduct business activities under the Summer Permit at the Miami Jai Alai Facility during the Summer Season, May 1st through November 30th,  including without limitation the exhibition and wagering on the live games of jai alai, facility admissions and box office, sales of food and beverages (including alcoholic beverages), sales of merchandise, parking, and other related undertakings during the Term of this Agreement (collectively the "Summer Operations"), and shall be entitled to all revenues and other benefits related solely to such Summer Operations that occur at the Miami Jai Alai Facility.

 

Florida Gaming  shall continue to manage and operate the Miami Jai Alai Facility, including but not limited to the premises set forth in the Lease Agreement during the Term (the "Management Services").  Florida Gaming shall conduct the minimum number of performances required under Florida law for the Summer Permit to be authorized and eligible to conduct pari-mutuel, intertrack wagering, and cardroom operations, but not more than One Hundred and Fifteen Percent  (115%) of such minimum required performances. Florida Gaming will employ and retain all of the personnel necessary to provide the Management Services,  at Florida Gaming's cost,  and Florida Gaming will also pay the costs of operating the Miami Jai Alai Facility during the Term.   Florida Gaming shall provide the Management Services substantially of the same level as it provides with respect to the conduct of live jai alai under the MJA Permit, and subject to the same terms and conditions.  Florida Gaming has a duty to maintain the Summer Permit.  Florida Gaming shall take all steps, at its expense, as may be necessary to keep the Summer Permit in good standing under applicable Florida Law.

 

The Partnership will pay $7,500 per performance (not more than 115% minimum required performances) to Centers to keep the license viable and maintain its value as a potential means of accessing a cardroom in the future.  If the Partnership obtains a license under Summer Permit to conduct cardroom operations at a location other than Miami Jai-Alai, the Partnership will remit to Florida Gaming four (4) percent of the Partnership’s weekly gross cardroom receipts to supplement prized paid in connection with live jai-alai games conducted at Miami Jai-Alai in accordance with Section 849.086(13)(d)1, Florida Statutes (2010).

 

On April 30, 2012, Summer Jai Alai Partners, a Florida general partnership, and West Flagler Associates, Ltd., a Florida limited partnership, Plaintiffs, filed a complaint for declaratory and injunctive relief against Florida Gaming Centers, Inc., a Florida corporation. (See Item 1. Legal Proceedings)

 

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Hialeah Park: On June 30, 2010, W. Flagler and Florida Gaming Centers filed a constitutional challenge regarding the enactment of changes to Florida Statutes in Chapter 551 that purport to enable the expansion of slot machine games in Miami Dade County to the site of Hialeah Park.  The Statutory Amendment conflicts with the Constitutional Provision, Article X, Section 23 in numerous ways.  The Leon County Circuit Court held the statute to be valid and that decision is presently on appeal to the Florida First District Court of  Appeal.  On October 6, 2011, a state appeals court upheld the ruling for Hialeah Park to have a casino with Las Vegas style slot machines.  On April 27, 2012 the Florida Supreme Court refused to take up a case challenging their legality. The Company continues to evaluate its options regarding this matter.

 

The decision essentially upholds the ruling from the 1st District Court of Appeal in October that asserted the Legislature has the power to expand gambling in the state. Florida Gaming Centers and W. Flagler, in South Florida had challenged the decision to allow slots in Hialeah, claiming that since the racetrack wasn’t included as part of referendums in Miami-Dade and Broward counties to approve slots, the track should be barred from offering them.

The appellate court ruling upheld a trial court decision claiming the Legislature had the power to expand gaming, as it did in 2009 to include the Hialeah Racetrack in state statutes allowing slot machines in South Florida pari-mutuels.

 

(11) ACQUISITION OF WJA ASSETS

 

Florida Gaming Corporation (“FGC” or the “Company”), was incorporated in the state of Delaware in 1976 as Lexicon Corporation (“Lexicon”). In 1993, Lexicon sold 699,480 shares of common stock to Freedom Financial Corporation ("Freedom") and a new board of directors was elected, and present management assumed control of Lexicon. The acquisition of the Ft. Pierce Fronton (“Ft. Pierce”) was consummated in February, 1994 following receipt of the approval from the Florida Department of Business Regulation on that date. Following the purchase of Ft. Pierce the Company, changed its’ name to Florida Gaming Corporation on March 17, 1994. On January 1, 1997, the Company purchased the Jai-Alai Facilities at Ocala, Tampa, and Miami, Florida.   The Company also entered into the real estate development business in 1997. The Company’s stock is traded on the over-the-counter bulletin board under the stock symbol “FGMG”. The Company’s principal place of business and executive offices are located at 3500 N.W. 37th  Avenue, Miami, FL 33142.

 

On September 4, 1998, the Company sold the Tampa Jai-Alai property. The sale did not include the Company's gaming permit which remains available for future use in Hillsborough County, Florida. On July 31, 2000, the Company sold the Ocala Jai-Alai.  In March, 2006, the Company sold approximately 79 acres of investment real estate located adjacent to its' Jai-alai facility in Fort Pierce, Florida.  On April 14, 2011, the Company issued a deed in lieu of foreclosure on 18.33 acres of unimproved real estate in St. Lucie County, adjacent to the Ft. Pierce Jai-Alai.

 

On January 23, 2012, the company opened Casino Miami Jai-Alai in Miami, Florida. Miami Jai-Alai added a 40,000 square foot state of the art casino with 1035 Class III slot machines, an expanded poker room, electronic blackjack, roulette, dominoes, live shows such as concerts and boxing, a new restaurant and three full-service bars, including one that will feature live music. The Company also operates a fronton in Ft. Pierce, FL and an inactive Jai-Alai pari-mutuel permit for Hillsborough County (Tampa), Florida. The Company's business at this time consists primarily of its operations at the frontons, which include casino gaming, card rooms, live jai-alai performances, inter-track pari-mutuel wagering ("ITW") on jai-alai, horse racing (both thoroughbred and harness) and dog racing, and the sale of food and alcoholic beverages. The Fort Pierce location provides inter-track wagering on interstate simulcasting of horse racing, dog racing, and jai-alai from various tracks and frontons in the United States and within the State of Florida. Jai-alai games are played live and simulcast year round from the Miami facility via satellite to pari-mutuel wagering locations in Florida, Connecticut, Rhode Island, as well as locations in Mexico, Central America, and Austria. Poker and dominoes are played at the Miami Jai-Alai Crystal Card Room and poker is played at the Ft. Pierce card room.

 

(12) NOTES

 

CIB Bank/Freedom/Holding Note

On November 1, 2008,  Centers, a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Company, borrowed One Million Three Hundred Twenty-Two Thousand Five Hundred and Seventy-Three Dollars  and .73/00 ($1,322,573.73) from Holding, which was evidenced by Centers Promissory Note in favor of Holding  dated November 1, 2008.  Holding is  controlled by the Company’s CEO/Chairman and the President maintains ownership in Holding.   The Holding note was unsecured, interest was 10.0% per annum, and had an initial maturity date of May 1, 2009. The note was refinanced on May 1, 2009, again on September 1, 2009 and March 1, 2010 with maturity extended until September 1, 2010.  On September 1, 2010 the Company extended the note until September 1, 2011.   (See Related Party Transactions) The Company reviewed ASC 470-50-40 and used its guidance to determine if the new debt instruments were substantially different than the old debt.   The present value of the remaining cash flows under the terms of the original instrument is less than ten percent, and therefore we  determined that the new debt was not a substantially different debt instrument.   The Notes were accounted for as debt refinances.   The Company incurred no costs to refinance the notes.

 

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On April 25, 2011 the Company entered into a Modification, Assignment and Assumption Agreement with Holding.  Holding agreed to amend the note with Centers.  The Agreement releases Centers from the obligations thereunder and accepted Florida Gaming  Corporation as the new borrower under the promissory notes.  Holding agreed to extend the maturity date to be at least six (6) months after the maturity date of the Credit Agreement, convert all interest payments to be paid in kind instead of in cash and to subordinate the obligations under the promissory notes to those under the Credit Agreement. (For more information refer to Form 8-K filed April 27, 2011, Exhibit 10.3). This note was accounted for as a debt refinance.  At March 31, 2012, the Company owed Holding $1,812,546.

 

Freedom Financial Corporation Note

In connection with the closing of the Credit Agreement, the Company also entered into a Promissory Note with Freedom Financial Corporation (“Freedom”) in the amount of $1,905,000 for certain accounts receivable and unpaid consulting services rendered by Freedom to the Company.  Under the Promissory Note, (i) the indebtedness is subordinate to the obligations under the Credit Agreement, (ii) interest shall be paid-in-kind instead of in cash and (iii) the outstanding principal shall be due and payable in full on the date that is six (6) months after the maturity date under the Credit Agreement.  At March 31, 2012 the Company owed Freedom $2,012,900 on this note. (See Related Party Transactions)

 

James W. Stuckert and Solomon O. Howell Notes

On August 14, 2009, Florida Gaming Corporation (the “Registrant”) entered into a Memorandum of Agreement (the “Agreement”) with Solomon O. Howell (“Howell”) and James W. Stuckert (“Stuckert,” and collectively with Howell, the “Lenders”) pursuant to which the Lenders may advance cash (each an “Advance”, and collectively the “Advances”) to the Company up to a maximum aggregate amount of one million dollars ($1,000,000).  The advances to the Company were $1,000,000 evidenced by eight separate notes with a maturity date of December 31, 2009.  On October 7, 2009, the Registrant and the Lenders amended the Agreement  to require the Company to issue to each of the Lenders warrants to acquire up to 20,000 shares of the Registrant’s common stock at a price of $6.00 per share.  Such warrants expire on October 7, 2012.  The Company incurred $39,451 of cost related to the issuance of the warrants.  These costs  were amortized into expense over the remaining term of the related Notes from October 7, 2009 through December 31, 2009.  The Notes also included a convertible feature allowing the lenders, at their option to convert outstanding principal and any accrued but unpaid interest into the Company’s $0.20 par value common stock at $6.00.  The value of this  conversion feature to the Company was $138,204. This value was initially recorded as a discount on notes payable and then amortized over the life of the Notes, which ended December 31, 2009.

 

On April 25, 2011,  in connection with the closing of the Credit Agreement, the Company entered into a Modification Agreement with Solomon O. Howell and James W. Stuckert whereby the  Memorandum of Agreement, dated August 14, 2009, for a note in the amount of $1,000,000 was amended to extend the maturity date to be at least six (6) months after the maturity date under the Credit Agreement, at the Company’s option permit interest to be paid-in-kind instead of in cash and subordinate the obligations under the Memorandum of Agreement to those under the Credit Agreement. (For further information please refer to Form 8-K filed April 27, 2011, Exhibit 10.2). The Company reviewed ASC 470-50-40 and used its guidance to determine if the new debt instrument was substantially different than the old debt.  The present value of the remaining cash flows under the terms of the original instrument is less than ten percent, and therefore we  determined that the new debt was not a substantially different debt instrument.   The Note was accounted for as debt refinance.  At March 31, 2012, the Company owed $1,661,231 on the Howell/Stuckert Note.

 

Andrea S Neiman

On April 25, 2011, in connection with the closing of the Credit Agreement, the Company entered into a Modification,  Assignment and Assumption Agreement with Andrea S. Neiman and agreed to modify an originate note in the amount of $125,000 to release Centers from the obligations thereunder and accept the Company as the borrower under the note, and extended the maturity date to be at least six (6) months after the maturity date under the Credit Agreement, and at the Company ‘s option permit interest to be paid-in-kind instead of in cash and generally subordinate the obligations under the note to those under the Credit Agreement. The Company reviewed ASC 470-50-40 and used its guidance to determine if the new debt instrument was substantially different than the old debt.  The present value of the remaining cash flows under the terms of the original instrument is less than ten percent, and therefore we  determined that the new debt was not a substantially different debt instrument.   The Note was accounted for as debt refinance. On March 31, 2012 the company owed $145,168 on this note.  (For further information please refer to Form 8-K filed April 27, 2011, Exhibit 10.4)

 

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Miami Dade County

On April 6, 2009, the Company completed Phase 1 of its two-phase acquisition of the 10.982 acres of property from the County. Phase 1 included the closing of the purchase of approximately 2.283 acres from the County for $3,348,429, including a down payment of $334,843 and a County financed note payable of $3,013,586 for 15 years with final payment due April 1, 2024, with a fixed interest rate of 7.25%. The Note is secured by the purchased property pursuant to a mortgage and security agreement between the Company and the County. The Company also received air-rights over N.W. 37th Avenue, a street separating the two properties. At March 31, 2012 the Company owed $2,652,291 on this Note.

 

On June 11, 2011, the Company completed Phase 2 of the approximately 8.7 remaining acres for $13,393,716 that was to close no later than 60 days after the United States Corps of Engineers released the property free and clear of environmental contamination.  The Corp of Engineers released the property free and clear of environmental contamination and on June 16, 2011, the Company and the County consummated the final closing on the remaining 8.67 acres of the undeveloped property.  At the final closing, the Company made a down payment of $1,339,371, representing 10% of the purchase price of the remaining 8.67 acres, and the County issued a new promissory note for $12,054,344  representing the remaining amount owed by the Company on the 8.67 acres of undeveloped property which were the subject of the  Closing.  The Note is for 15 years, with an interest rate of 7.25%.  The Company will defer payments until the earlier of June 15, 2012, or the date upon which slot machine operations are initiated by the Company.  At March 31, 2012 the Company owed $12,054,344 on this Note. (See Exhibit 10.20 and 10.21, filed with June 30, 2011 10-Q)

 

Following the County Board’s vote to close 37th Avenue on July 7, 2011, the Company is required to pay up to $1,000,000 for remediation of 36th Avenue, of which $570,000 was paid in August, 2011 for the design and engineering of the 36th Avenue which was a condition precedent to the closure of 37th Avenue.  The Company has accrued the remaining $430,000.   If within 36 months of this vote the County determines a need to expand 36th Avenue, then the Company will be required to dedicate a 20-foot wide by 812-foot long strip of the Undeveloped Property to accommodate an 80 foot right-of-way (the “Expansion Easement”) which may, at the County’s sole discretion, be constructed in the future.  The Company would also be required to pay for such street expansion to the extent of $4,700,000 through incremental draw-downs as described in the Settlement Agreement.  On June 16, 2011, the Company granted a right-of-way deed representing the Expansion Easement which will be held in escrow until such time as the County Board votes to expand 36th Avenue.

 

Florida Lemark/Construct Design

On December 9, 2010, the Company executed a $446,000 Promissory Note to Construct Design, Inc.  The note was unsecured.  The note bears interest at 12% per annum and was due January 31, 2011. 

 

On April 25, 2011 the Company and Florida Lemark/Construct Design entered into an Amendment and Restatement, Assignment and Assumption Agreement (the “Agreement”) whereby the Promissory Note (“Note”) in the principal amount of $446,000 effective December 9, 2010, has been amended to (i) upon substantial completion of the project in accordance with the construction contract, to increase the outstanding principal of the original note to $1,000,000, (ii) at the Company’s option permit interest to be paid-in-kind instead of in cash and (iii) subordinate the obligations under the Agreement to those under the Credit Agreement. The Company reviewed ASC 470-50-40 and used its guidance to determine if the new debt instrument was substantially different than the old debt.  The present value of the remaining cash flows under the terms of the original instrument is less than ten percent, and therefore we  determined that the new debt was not a substantially different debt instrument.   The Note was accounted for as a debt refinance. (For further information please refer to the Form 8-K filed April 27, 2011).  On March 11, 2012, 60 days after substantial completion of the project, the outstanding principal of this note was increased to $1,000,000. The Company owed $1,084,136 on this note at March 31, 2012.

 

(13) RETIREMENT PLAN

 

The Company provides defined contribution retirement plans under Internal Revenue Code Section 401(k). The plans, which cover employees included in its current Collective Bargaining Agreement and certain non-union employees, provide for the deferral of salary and employer matching.

 

(14) RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS

 

Management fees/Freedom Financial Note. In lieu of salaries for the Chairman/CEO, W. B. Collett, the Company paid a management fee to Freedom Financial Corporation (“Freedom”) through March 31, 2011.  The Company was unable to pay the management fees and accrued management fees to Freedom of $780,000 for each of the years ended December 31, 2009 and December 31, 2010.  Freedom is controlled by the Company’s Chairman and  the Company’s CEO/President also maintains ownership in Freedom.  The Company had accrued management fees of $1,560,000 during the years ended December 31, 2010 and December 31, 2009,  and the Company had accrued management fees of $195,000 for the first quarter 2011. On April 25, 2011, in connection with the closing of the Credit Agreement, the Company entered into a Promissory Note with Freedom in the amount of $1,905,000 of which $1,755,000 was for accrued but  unpaid consulting fees and $150,000 in  accounts receivables from Freedom. Under the Promissory Note, (i) the indebtedness is subordinate to the obligations under the Credit Agreement, (ii) interest shall be paid-in-kind instead of in cash and (iii) the outstanding principal shall be due and payable in full on the date that is six (6) months after the maturity date under the Credit Agreement. (See Form 8-K filed April 27, 2011, Exhibit 10.5).  At March 31, 2012 the Company owed Freedom $2,012,900 on this note.

 

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Consulting Agreement

On April 25, 2011,   Freedom and the Company  entered into a consulting agreement. W. B. Collett  (“WBC”) is the Chairman and CEO of Freedom and was the Chairman and CEO of FGC and Florida Gaming Centers, Inc. (“Centers”),  until his retirement effective April 25, 2011.  WBC is knowledgeable and experienced in both the areas in which the Companies conduct their respective businesses, and with industry sources and contacts, customers, and suppliers vital to the businesses operated by the Companies.  (For further information refer to Form 8-K filed April 27, 2011 Exhibit K to Exhibit 10.1)

 

FGC desires to maximize the value of the Companies’ business operations by entering into this Agreement with Freedom to utilize WBC’s valuable knowledge, assistance, reputation, and contacts in connection with existing business lines and with the anticipated future business opportunities of the Companies.

 

FGC will direct WBC to perform such business consulting services as FGC may reasonably request from time to time relating to the Companies’ businesses and future opportunities.  The maximum number of hours of Consulting Service which WBC will be obligated to perform annually will be 500 hours.  Unless this Agreement has been terminated, WBC may provide greater or fewer hours of Consulting Service than such number without affecting the compensation set forth herein.

 

WBC shall receive $300,000 per fiscal year in exchange for its performance of the Consulting Services; provided that if Centers satisfies the EBITDAM Adjustment Condition with respect to a fiscal year, the compensation for that Fiscal Year shall be $450,000, provided further, that no portion of the compensation of Consultant that goes unused in any fiscal year shall be available in any other fiscal year and no more than 25% of any fiscal year’s compensation of Consultant shall be available or otherwise distributed in any fiscal quarter occurring during such fiscal year. The first such fiscal year shall be the period beginning on the Opening Date, with each subsequent fiscal year running for periods of 12 consecutive months thereafter. In no event will payments be made hereunder prior to the Opening Date.

  

FGC will reimburse WBC for documented expenses reasonably incurred  in connection with performing the Consulting Services, including but not limited to expenses for travel, lodging, meals and entertainment (subject to a maximum aggregate reimbursement of $7,500 in each consecutive three-month period beginning on the Opening Date) and (ii) provide WBC at its expense an office, telephone, and secretarial assistance as required.  Secretarial services to be provided to WBC  under this paragraph will be performed by members of FGC's current staff or their replacements and FGC will have no obligation to hire additional persons to perform such services.

 

The term of this Agreement will commence April 25, 2011 and end December 31, 2017 unless terminated earlier.  WBC or FGC may terminate this Agreement for cause at any time.  For the purposes of this Agreement, "cause" includes any breach or default of this Agreement by the other party which is not cured within 30 days of written notice thereof; commission of a felony; or action by the Consultant that materially injures the image or reputation of the Companies.  WBC will remain a Director of the Companies or as the Chairman of their respective Boards of Directors. (For complete details see Exhibit K filed to Exhibit 10.1 of the Form 8-k filed April 27, 2011)

 

As of March 31, 2012, Mr. Collett has not received any payment of consulting services.

 

Pledge Agreement

In accordance with the Credit Agreement dated April 25, 2011, as additional collateral, William B. Collett, William B. Collett, Jr. and Hurd Family Partnership have pledged 954.3 shares of capital stock of Freedom Holding, Inc. (“Holding”).   William B. Collett owned 85.09%, William B. Collett, Jr. owned 9.22% and the Hurd Family Partnerhip owned 5.69% of Holding.(For more information please refer to Form 8-K filed April 27, 2011, Exhibit 10.6)

 

Holding owns 1,325,869 shares of  the Company’s common stock, 1,000 shares of the Company’s Preferred F stock, and 706,000 options. The 20,000 warrants expired November 1, 2011.   In January, 2011, Holding  pledged all 1,325,869 shares of common stock and 1,000 shares of Preferred stock as collateral on a loan.

 

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Note Receivable

On June 15, 2011, the Company issued a Note Receivable to Freedom Holding, Inc. (“Holding”)  for $54,836, secured by the dividends due Holding on the Series F Preferred Stock, with an interest rate of 12%.

 

Following the issuance of this Note, the Company and Centers disclosed the Note to the Administrative Agent and the Lenders.  The movement of funds from Centers to the Company and ultimately to Holding through the issuance of the Note was inconsistent with the terms of the Credit Agreement.  Following discussions among the parties, Holding repaid the Note and the Lenders consented to the issuance of the Note provided that Centers and the Company pay the Administrative Agent a consent fee in the amount of $377,000.00 (the “Consent Fee”).  The parties entered into the Letter Agreement on September 20, 2011.

 

The Consent Fee was equal to the outstanding principal amount of the loan under the Credit Agreement multiplied by a rate per annum equal to 2% for the period beginning on June 15, 2011, the date of the Note, and ending on September 1, 2011, the date that Holding repaid the Note in full to the Company. (For further information refer to the 8-K filed on September 26, 2011)

 

W. Bennett Collett, Jr. Employment Agreement

Concurrent with the closing of the financing under the Credit Agreement, W. Bennett Collett, Jr. (Mr. B. Collett) was promoted from President and Chief Operating Officer of the Company and Centers to President and Chief Executive Office of the Company and Centers.  Mr.  B. Collett is the son of W. Bennett Collett.  Mr. B. Collett  entered into an Employment Agreement  with Centers, and a which provides for the following:

 

· An initial term beginning on March 31, 2011 and ending on December 31, 2016, with automatic 12-month entensions thereafter unless earlier terminated

 

· Annual base salary of $300,000

 

· Subject to the discretion of the Board of Directors, an annual bonus beginning in calendar year 2012 not to exceed 50% of the base salary.

 

In addition, he entered into a Employee Bonus Compensation Restriction Agreement with the Administrative Agent, which

Restricts the bonus payments made under the Employment Agreement in the event of default or default under the Credit Agreement.

 

For further information please see Form 8-K filed April 27, 2011, Exhibits 10.7 and 10.8.

 

CIB Bank/Freedom Note

On October 31, 2005 Freedom purchased Centers First Bank (formerly CIB) loan for $2,400,000. First Bank assigned, without recourse,  the note representing the loan as well as the mortgages, rents, and receivables securing the loan to Freedom, but retained the right to elect between receiving a $250,000 deferred fee or exercising warrants to purchase 102,115 shares of the Registrant's common stock in connection with the loan. First Bank exercised all warrants in 2006. Effective October 31, 2005, Freedom and Centers entered into an Amended and Restated Loan Agreement and a Third  Amended and Restated Note in the principal amount of $2,400,000 with an 8% fixed rate of interest. On October 31, 2008, Centers note payable to Freedom matured and was subsequently refinanced with a $1,322,574 note payable issued November 1, 2008 to Freedom Holding, Inc. ("Holding"). Holding is  controlled by the Company’s Chairman and the CEO/President maintains ownership in Holding.  The Holding note was unsecured at an  interest rate of 10%, with all principal and interest due May 1, 2009.  The Note was subsequently renewed through September 1, 2011 (refer to 8-K filed March 5, 2010).   As an inducement to refinance the note, the Company issued Holding a warrant to purchase 20,000 shares of the Company's $0.20 par value common stock at a price per share of $8.25. The warrant was exercisable at any time from November 1, 2008 through November 1, 2011.   Holding did not exercise their warrants and they expired November 1, 2011.

 

On April 25, 2011 the Company entered into a Modification, Assignment and Assumption Agreement with Holding.  Holding agreed to amend the note with Centers to release Centers from the obligations thereunder and accept Florida Gaming  Corp as the new borrower under the promissory notes.  Holding agreed to extend the maturity date to be at least six (6) months after the maturity date under the Credit Agreement, and convert all interest payments to be paid in kind instead of in cash and to subordinate the obligations under the promissory notes to those under the Credit Agreement. The Company reviewed ASC 470-50-40 and used its guidance to determine if the new debt instruments were substantially different than the old debt.   The present value of the remaining cash flows under the terms of the original instrument is less than ten percent, and therefore we  determined that the new debt was not a substantially different debt instrument.   The note was accounted for as a debt refinance.   At March 31, 2012, the Company owed Holding $1,812,546.  (See Form 8-K filed April 27, 2011)

 

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(15) SUBSEQUENT EVENTS

 

The Company adopted the provisions of SFAS No. 165, “Subsequent Events” (SFAS 165), during the first quarter ended March 31, 2012.  SFAS 165, as incorporated into ASC Topic 855, establishes general standards of accounting for and disclosure of events that occur after the balance sheet date and through the date financial statements are issued. The Company evaluated, and included, all events or transactions that occurred after March 31, 2012 through  May 15, 2012, the date these financial statements were issued.

 

(16) SEGMENT INFORMATION

 

The Company follows ASC Topic 280, “Segment Reporting.” Topic 280 requires companies to report information about the revenues derived from the enterprise’s segments, about the geographical divisions in which the enterprise earns revenues and holds assets, and about major customers.

 

The Company has defined its segments into two main areas: Florida Gaming Centers (Centers) and Tara Club Estates (Tara). These segments are organized under the supervision of the Florida Gaming executive management team and are evaluated based on the following information presented: Revenues from gaming operations, revenues from lot sales and operating profit contribution to the total corporation. All inter-segment transactions are eliminated to arrive at the total corporation revenue and operating profit. Income and expense items below operating profit are not allocated to the segments and are not disclosed.

 

The Florida Gaming Centers segment operates the Corporation’s jai-alai centers in Miami and Fort Pierce, Florida. Centers also operates the Company’s inter-track wagering operation in Florida. Tara Club Estates is a real estate development in Loganville, Georgia. Tara develops residential building lots for sales to builders and individuals. As permitted under Topic 280, certain information not routinely used in the management of these segments, information not allocated back to the segments or information that is impractical to report is not shown. Items not disclosed are as follows: Interest Income and Expense, Amortization Expense, Income Tax Expense or Benefit, Extraordinary Items, Significant non-cash items and Long-lived assets.

 

During the three months ended March 31,2012 and March 31, 2011, Centers’ gaming operations comprised  100% of the Company’s revenues. Neither Centers nor Tara has any customers that individually represent a significant portion of their business.

 

March 31, 2012

 

(Dollar Amount In Thousands)  Assets   Revenues   Loss 
                         
Florida Gaming Centers   100%  $96,804    100%  $14,365    100%  $(3,869)
Tara Club Estates   0%   252    -    -0-         (2)
Consolidated Total   100%  $97,056    100%  $14,365    100%  $(3,871)

 

March 31, 2011

 

(Dollar Amount In Thousands)  Assets   Revenues   Loss 
                         
Florida Gaming Centers   98%  $16,856    100%  $2,891    100%  $(1,729)
Tara Club Estates   2%   259    -    -0-         (6)
Consolidated Total   100%  $17,115    100%  $2,891    100%  $(1,735)

 

(17) FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS

 

ASC Topic 820 requires disclosures concerning fair value measurements and establishes a three-level valuation hierarchy. The valuation hierarchy is based upon the transparency of inputs to the valuation of an asset or liability as of the measurement date. The three levels are defined as follows:

 

Level 1 — inputs to the valuation methodology are quoted prices (unadjusted) for identical assets or liabilities in active markets.

 

Level 2 — inputs to the valuation methodology include quoted prices for similar assets and liabilities in active markets, and inputs that are observable for the asset or liability, either directly or indirectly, for substantially the full term of the financial instrument.

 

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Level 3 — inputs to the valuation methodology are unobservable and significant to the fair value measurement.

 

ASC Topic 820 requires disclosure of assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a nonrecurring basis.  The following table presents the financial assets carried by the Company at fair value as of  March 31, 2012 and March 31, 2011 and by Topic 820 valuation hierarchy (as described above).

 

Assets measured at fair value on a nonrecurring basis as of  March 31, 2012

 

   Total carrying value in balance sheet   Quoted market prices in an active market
(Level 1)
   Internal models with significant observable market parameters (Level 2)   Internal models with significant unobservable market parameters (Level 3)   Total Gains (Losses) 
                     
Real Estate Held For Sale  $234,000    -0-   $234,000    -0-   $(68,569)
                          
Total assets at fair value  $234,000    -0-   $234,000    -0-   $(68,569)

 

Assets measured at fair value on a nonrecurring basis as of  March 31, 2011

   Total carrying value in balance sheet   Quoted market prices in an active market
(Level 1)
   Internal models with significant observable market parameters
(Level 2)
   Internal models with significant unobservable market parameters (Level 3)   Total Gains (Losses) 
                     
Real Estate Held For Sale  $234,000    -0-   $234,000    -0-   $(68,569)
                          
Total assets at fair value  $234,000    -0-   $234,000    -0-   $(68,569)

 

ASC Topic 820 also requires disclosure of assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis.  The Company measured no assets or liabilities at fair value on a recurring basis as of  March 31, 2012 or March 31, 2011.

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ITEM 2. MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

 

Florida Gaming Corporation operates a casino and parimutuel wagering facilities in Florida. In Miami the Company offers slot machines and live jai-alai, poker, dominos, electronic blackjack, roulette and inter-track wagering (ITW). In Ft. Pierce, Florida Gaming offers ITW via simulcasting on horse and greyhound racing, seasonal jai-alai, and year round poker in the card room.   In addition, the Company operates Tara Club Estates, Inc. (“Tara”), a residential real estate development  located near Atlanta in Walton County, Georgia.  Approximately 44.6% of the Company's common stock is controlled by the Company's Chairman either directly or beneficially through his ownership of Freedom Holding, Inc.

 

This Form 10-Q may contain forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. Such statements are identified by words such as “anticipate,” “believe,” “estimate,” “expect,” “intend,” “predict,” “project,” and similar expressions. When the Company makes forward-looking statements, it is basing them on management’s beliefs and assumptions, using information currently available. These forward-looking statements are subject to risks, uncertainties and assumptions, including but not limited to, risks, uncertainties and assumptions related to the following:

 

  · changes in legislation;

  · federal and state regulations;

  · general economic conditions;

  · competitive factors and pricing pressures;

  · dependence on the services of key personnel;

  · interest rates;

  · risks associated with acquisitions;

  · uncertainties associated with possible hurricanes;

  · and uncertainties related to the State of Florida negotiations with the American Indian tribes who operate casinos.

 

If one or more of these or other risks or uncertainties materialize, or if the underlying assumptions prove to be incorrect, actual results may vary materially from those anticipated. Any forward-looking statements in this Form 10-Q or the documents incorporated herein by reference reflect management’s current views with respect to future events and are subject to these and other risks, uncertainties and assumptions relating to the Company’s operations, results of operations, growth strategy and liquidity. The factors specifically consider the factors identified in the Company’s  Form 10-K including under the caption “Risk Factors” should be considered.

 

References to “we”, “us”, “our”, “the registrant”, “Florida Gaming ” and “the Company” in this quarterly  report on Form 10Q shall mean or refer to Florida Gaming Corporation, unless the context in which those words are used would indicate a different meaning.

 

Critical Accounting Estimates

The Company's Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America. The preparation of these financial statements requires the Company to make estimates and judgments, and select from a range of possible estimates and assumptions, that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amount of revenues and expenses during the reported period.

 

On an on-going basis, the Company evaluates its estimates, including those related to allowances for doubtful accounts, accounts receivable, inventory allowances, asset lives, the recoverability of other long-lived assets, including property and equipment, goodwill and other intangible assets, the realization of deferred income tax assets, remediation, litigation, income tax and other contingencies. The Company bases its estimates and judgments, to varying degrees, on historical experience, advice of external specialists and various other factors it believes to be prudent under the circumstances. Actual results may differ from previously estimated amounts and such estimates, assumptions and judgments are regularly subject to revision.

 

The policies and estimates discussed below are considered by management to be critical to an understanding of the Company's financial statements because their application requires the most significant judgments from management in estimating matters for financial reporting that are inherently uncertain.

 

The Company presents accounts receivable, net of allowances for doubtful accounts, to ensure accounts receivable are not overstated due to uncollectibility. The allowances are calculated based on detailed review of certain individual customer accounts, historical rates and an assessment of the overall economic conditions as well as the aging of the accounts receivable. In the event that the receivables become uncollectible after exhausting all available means of collection, the company will be forced to record additional adjustments to receivables to reflect the amounts at net realizable value. The effect of this entry would be a charge to income, thereby reducing its net profit. Although the company considers the likelihood of this occurrence to be remote, based on past history and the current status of its’ accounts, there is a possibility of this occurrence.

 

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The Company provides an allowance for doubtful accounts equal to estimated uncollectible amounts. The Company's estimate is based on a review of the current status of receivables. The Company had no allowance for doubtful accounts for the quarters ended March 31, 2012 and March 31, 2011.

 

In connection with losses incurred from natural disasters, insurance proceeds are collected on existing business interruption and property and casualty insurance policies. When losses are sustained in one period and the amounts to be recovered are collected in a subsequent period, management uses estimates to determine the amounts that it believes will be collected.  So far the Company’s estimates have proved to be reasonable.

 

The Company evaluates the carrying value of its real estate development and other long-lived assets, annually under Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) Accounting Standards Codification (ASC) Topic 360, “Plant, Property, and Equipment” and ASC Topic 970 “Real Estate.”   Long-lived assets, including property, plant and equipment, are evaluated for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of an asset may not be recoverable in relation to the operating performance and future undiscounted cash flows of the underlying assets. Adjustments are made if the sum of expected future cash flows is less than book value. Based on management’s assessment of the carrying values of long-lived assets, no impairment reserve had been deemed necessary as of March 31, 2012.

 

Slot revenue is the aggregate net difference between gaming wins and losses, with liabilities recognized for funds deposited by customers before gaming play occurs, for chips and “ticket-in, ticket-out” coupons in the customers’ possession, and for accruals related to the anticipated payout of progressive jackpots. Progressive slot machines, which contain base jackpots that increase at a progressive rate based on the number of coins played, are charged to revenue as the amount of the jackpots increase. Pari-Mutuel revenue is derived from acceptance of wagers under a pari-mutuel wagering system. The Company accepts wagers on both on-site and ITW events. On-site wagers are accumulated in pools with a portion being returned to winning bettors, a portion paid to the State of Florida, and a portion retained by the Company. ITW wagers are also accepted and forwarded to the "host" facility after retention of the Company's commissions. The Company recognizes revenue from gaming operations in accordance with ASC Topic 605 which requires revenues to be recognized when realized or realizable and earned.  Revenues derived from gaming operations including: mutuel, admission, program, food and beverage, card room, and other revenues are collected shortly before the earning events take place. The Company recognizes revenues from the Company's real estate operations in accordance with ASC Topic 360-20, and sales are generally recognized when consummated , which is upon the closing of the sale, unless the down payment is insufficient to accrue the revenue.

 

The Company's policy for unclaimed winning tickets follows the requirements as set forth by the State of Florida. Abandoned tickets are winning tickets that remain uncashed for a period of one year. The value of the abandoned tickets escheat to the state. These funds are deposited into the State School Fund for support and maintenance of Florida's public schools.

 

Competition

The gaming industry is highly competitive. Many gaming companies have substantially greater financial resources and larger management staffs than the Company. Because of the growing popularity and profitability of gaming activities, competition is significantly increasing. The Company competes for customers with other forms of legal wagering, including video poker gaming in non-casino facilities, charitable gaming, pari-mutuel wagering, state lotteries, Indian casinos, and cruise ships.

 

Further expansion of gaming opportunities not related to the pari-mutuel industry could also significantly and adversely affect the Company's business. In particular, the expansion of casino gaming in Miami-Dade and Broward Counties  which is near the geographic areas from which the Company attracts or expects to attract a significant number of its customers could have a material adverse effect on the Company's business. The Company expects that it will experience significant competition as the emerging casino industry matures. The Company is now competing with Calder Casino, a slot facility in Florida adjacent to Calder Race Course, which opened on January 22, 2010 with approximately 1,200 slot machines  and Flagler Dog Track reopened in October 2009 as Magic City Casino with 700 Las Vegas-style slot machines.

 

The Company also faces competition from gaming companies that operate on-line and Internet-based gaming services. These services allow patrons to wager from home on a wide variety of sporting events. Unlike most on-line and Internet-based gaming, companies, the Company may require significant and ongoing capital expenditures for both its continued operation and expansion. The Company also could face increased costs in operating business compared to these gaming companies. The Company cannot offer the same number of gaming options as on-line and Internet-based gaming companies. In addition, many on-line and Internet gaming companies are based off-shore and avoid regulation under state and federal laws. These companies may divert wagering dollars from legitimate wagering venues. Competition in the gaming industry is likely to increase due to limited opportunities for growth in new markets. The Company's inability to compete successfully with these competitors could have a material, adverse affect on its business.

 

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Under SB 622, the Seminole tribe gained the exclusive right to have blackjack and other table games at three Broward County casinos and two others in Imokalee and Tampa. All seven tribal casinos also would be able to keep operating Las Vegas-style slot machines.   Other portions of Chapter 2009-170 Laws of Florida, purports to permit Hialeah Race Course, located approximately 4 miles from Miami Jai-Alai, to open as a horse facility and operate slot machines after two consecutive years of quarter horseracing. 

 

On October 6, 2011, a state appeals court upheld the ruling for Hialeah Park to have a casino with Las Vegas style slot machines.  On April 27, 2012 the Florida Supreme Court refused to take up a case challenging their legality. The Company continues to evaluate its options.

 

Development of Slot Machines Operations

On May 12, 2011, the Company received a license from the State of Florida to begin Class III-“Vegas Style” slot machine operations at Miami Jai-Alai.  The Company broke ground Wednesday, May 18, 2011 to celebrate construction of the casino addition at Miami Jai-Alai. On January 23, 2012, the company opened Casino Miami Jai-Alai in Miami, Florida. Miami Jai-Alai added a 40,000 square foot state of the art casino with 1035 Class III slot machines, an expanded poker room, electronic blackjack, roulette, dominoes, live shows such as concerts and boxing, a new restaurant and three full-service bars, including one that will feature live music.

 

Casino Miami Jai-Alai is allowed:

 

·up to 2,000 machines
·have ATM machines at the facility
·hours of operation during the week can be up to 18 hrs a day and 24 hours a day on weekends.

 

Slot machines must be tested thoroughly and must comply with local and state government imposed licensing regulations. Many of the manufacturers will only allow the Casino to lease the machines in exchange for a flat fee. Leasing allows the Company to evaluate the different machines and continue to improve the selection for our guests at Casino Miami Jai-Alai. The Company is continually striving to provide the best entertainment in the Miami area.

 

Jai-Alai Industry

The jai-alai industry live handle (money wagered) generally has declined in the last several years, due to increased gaming competition such as casino gaming in Broward and Miami-Dade County,  Indian Casino Gaming, gambling cruise ships, and the State of Florida lottery. Also, competition in the sports/entertainment area has increased significantly due to more professional sports teams in the Company's market areas. There can be no assurance that the jai-alai industry will improve significantly, if at all, in the future. Because the Company's jai-alai business is tied directly to many, if not all, of the factors which influence the jai-alai industry as a whole, a players strike or the enactment of unfavorable legislation could have an adverse impact on the Company's operations.

 

All Florida permit-holders are authorized to engage in Inter-Track Wagering (“ITW”)  year-round, subject to certain restrictions, all of which are not discussed herein. ITW is permitted on thoroughbred racing, harness racing, dog racing, and jai-alai. ITW is permitted at a pari-mutuel facility so long as at least one facility in Florida is providing live pari-mutuel performances on any such day that ITW is offered.

 

 Pursuant to the statute and subject to certain restrictions, Florida jai-alai frontons and dog racing tracks may receive broadcasts of dog races or jai-alai games conducted at tracks or frontons located outside of Florida ("out-of-state host facilities"). Among the restrictions applicable to such broadcasts, however, are the following: (1) that the receipt of out-of-state broadcasts by the Florida fronton or dog racing track (the "Florida guest facility") only be permitted during the Florida guest facility's operational meeting, (2) in order for the Florida guest facility to receive such broadcasts, the out-of-state host facility must hold the same type of class of pari-mutuel permit as the Florida guest facility, i.e., horse to horse, jai-alai to jai-alai, etc., (3) the guest facilities may not accept wagers on out-of-state races or games that exceed 20% of the total races or games on which wagers are accepted live. All wagering placed on out-of-state ITW broadcasts is included in the amount taxed pursuant to the Pari-Mutuel Law.

 

Each of the Frontons, as a guest facility when it participates in ITW, is entitled by statute to a minimum of 7% of the total contributions to the pari-mutuel pool when the ITW broadcast is by a host horse racing facility with the races run in Florida. Each of the Frontons is eligible by statute to receive a minimum of 5% of the total contributions to the pari-mutuel pool when the ITW broadcast is by facilities other than horse racing facilities (greyhound and jai-alai). In addition, each of the Frontons is authorized to receive admissions and program revenue when conducting ITW.

 

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Card Room & Dominoes Development

Miami Jai-Alai opened a card room in 1997, and Ft. Pierce opened a card room on April 28, 2008. Poker is played at the Miami and Ft. Pierce Jai-Alai, and dominoes are played at the Miami Jai-Alai.

 

Card rooms are regulated by the Florida Division of Pari-Mutuel Wagering (“DPMW”).  Permitted games are limited to non-banked poker games and dominoes.  Florida state taxes are 10% of revenue and 4% of the revenues are paid to the jai-alai players.

 

  1. Card rooms may operate on any day for a cumulative amount of 18 hours on week days and 24 hours on weekend and holidays;

 

  2. “Authorized games”  means a game or series of games of poker or dominoes; approved by the Division of Pari-Mutuel Wagering;

 

  3. “Tournament” means a series of games that have more than one betting round involving one or more tables and where the winners or others receive a prize or cash award;

 

  4. Card room operators may award giveaways, jackpots, and prizes to a player who holds certain combinations of cards specified by the card room operator;

 

  5. Card rooms may conduct games of poker, with all games approved by the Division of Pari-Mutuel Wagering, State of Florida.

 

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RESULTS OF OPERATIONS -- FIRST QUARTER ENDED MARCH 31, 2012 COMPARED WITH FIRST QUARTER ENDED MARCH 31, 2011

 

Casino Miami Jai-Alai opened January 23, 2012. The revenue figures include the casino operations for the quarter ended March 31, 2012. During the first quarter ending March 31, 2012, and March 31, 2011, the Company’s operations reflect three months’ operation of live jai-alai performances at Miami. Pari-Mutuel revenue for the three months ended March 31, 2012, reflects live jai-alai at Ft. Pierce beginning March 2, 2012, and this compares to not operating live jai-alai during the three months ended March 31, 2011. A full schedule of Inter-Track Wagering (“ITW”) was conducted at Ft. Pierce for the quarters ending March 31, 2012 and March 31, 2011. Miami offers limited ITW product due to blackouts imposed because of its close proximity to other South Florida pari-mutuels. The Miami facility, however, broadcasts its jai-alai performances to other gaming facilities in Florida, the rest of the United States, Mexico, Central America and Austria. Ft. Pierce and Miami operated a card room, with the Miami location also offering dominoes in its’ card room.

 

For the three months ended March 31,  2012   2011   Variance   % Variance 
Casino  $11,673,707   $-   $11,673,707    100.00%
Pari-mutuel   1,415,401    1,729,033    (313,632)   (0.18)
Cardroom   1,718,687    1,005,927    712,760    70.86%
Food, beverages, and other   559,509    156,020    403,489    258.61%
Gross revenues   15,367,304    2,890,980    12,476,324    431.56%
Less promotional credits   (1,002,615)               
Net revenues  $14,364,689   $2,890,980   $11,473,709    396.88%

 

Casino

On May 12, 2011, the Company received a license from the State of Florida to begin Class III-“Vegas Style” slot machine operations at Miami Jai-Alai.  The Company broke ground Wednesday, May 18, 2011 to celebrate construction of the casino addition.  Casino Miami Jai-Alai opened January 23, 2012. The Casino had revenues of $11,673,707 for the three months ended March 31, 2012.

 

Pari-mutuel revenue

Pari-Mutuel revenue for the three months ended March 31, 2012, totaled $1,415,401. Of the $1,415,401, Ft. Pierce had revenue of $314,641 and Miami $1,100,760. This compares to $1,729,033 the three months ended March 31, 2011, where Ft. Pierce totaled $161,040 and Miami $1,567,993. Ft. Pierce increased $153,601, and Miami decreased $467,233, for a total decrease of $313,632. The Company is offering fewer performances and totally eliminated Saturday performances at Miami. With the opening of the Casino the Company is offering entertainment functions on Saturdays. The Company may add more performance as a guest site at the Miami location in the future. If the Company does add more performances that would enhance ITW in the future. Ft. Pierce saw an increase in revenue due to offering live jai-alai in the first quarter 2012, beginning March 2, 2012, compared to not operating live jai-alai during the first quarter 2011.

 

Cardroom Revenue

 

For the three months ended March 31,  2012   2011   Variance   % Variance 
Miami Cardroom  $955,970   $133,990   $821,980    613.46%
Ft. Pierce Cardroom   762,717    871,937    (109,220)   -12.53%
   $1,718,687   $1,005,927   $712,760    70.86%

 

Miami cardroom increased $821,980 (613%) for the quarter ended March 31, 2012 from the quarter ended March 31, 2011. The opening of the Casino has brought in many more guests to the card room. Ft. Pierce saw a decrease in revenue due to lower attendance at the jai-alai. The Company’s lower revenue at Ft. Pierce might be attributed to the economy, revenue is driven by discretionary consumer spending, which has been impacted by weakened general economic conditions such as high unemployment levels, particularly in the Ft. Pierce area.

 

Food, beverage and other revenue 

For the three months ended March 31,  2012   2011   Variance   % Variance 
Miami  $435,765   $75,519   $360,246    477.03%
Ft. Pierce   123,743    80,501    43,242    53.72%
   $559,509   $156,020   $403,488    258.61%

 

Food, beverage and other income consists of the concession stands, bars, lottery commission, ATM commissions and misc. revenue. The casino has definitely had an impact on the food, beverage and other revenue in Miami. Ft. Pierce did see an increase during the three months ended March 31, 2012 because of live jai-alai during 2012. Ft. Pierce began live jai-alai March 2, 2012, and during the three months ended March 31, 2011, Ft. Pierce did not offer live jai-alai.

 

Gross Revenues

Gross revenue increased $12,476,234 (431.56%) with the opening of the Casino. In Miami, the Company moved the cardroom to the casino floor, and Miami saw an increase of $821,980 in cardroom revenue. Miami and Ft. Pierce both saw an increase in Food, beverage, and other revenue. Pari-mutuel revenue decreased due to offering fewer performances.

 

Promotional Credits

Promotional Credits totaled $1,002,615 for the three months ended March 31, 2012.

 

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Operating Expenses

 

For the three months ended March 31,  2012   2011   Variance   % Variance 
Casino  $7,362,688   $-   $7,362,688    100.00%
Pari-mutuel   1,709,103    1,800,040    (90,938)   -5.05%
Cardroom   1,204,744    452,860    751,884    166.03%
Food, beverages, and other   394,286    130,166    264,120    202.91%
Advertising   353,594    2,122    351,471    16563.24%
Pre-Opening Expense   514,022    -    514,022    100.00%
Other operating expense   1,280,516    903,841    376,675    41.67%
Operating Expenses  $12,818,953   $3,289,029   $9,529,924    289.75%

 

Casino Expenses

Included in the casino expense is the state gaming tax of $3,328,947, the city/county tax of $316,218, equipment lease of $463,711, licenses and regulatory fees of $687,500, wages and insurance of $206,025, supplemental prize money of $184, 461, and pre-opening expenses of $1,145,832. In May, 2011, the Company paid $2,750,000 in slot license and regulatory fees. These fees are being amortized from the date of the opening of the Casino to May, 2012, when the annual license fee is due. The Company placed $1,145,832 of these license and regulatory fees in pre-opening expenses for the casino, and $687,500 in license and regulatory fees.

 

Pari-Mutuel

Some of the larger expenses for the three months ended March 31, 2012 were wages and health insurance totaling $907,863, state gaming tax totaled $142,783, guest participation in ITW totaled $231,073. This compares to the three months ended March 31, 2011, wages of $936,496, state gaming tax of $51,390, and guest participation in ITW totaled $396,569.

 

Cardroom

For the three months ended March 31, 2012, wages totaled $627,727, state gaming tax totaled $245,582, promotional expense of $262,386, and operating supplies of $69,049. This compares to three months ended March 31, 2011, which included wages of $260,310, state gaming tax of $110,242, and supplemental prize money of $40,237.

 

Food, beverage and other

During the quarter ended March 31, 2012, the Company had $139,465 cost of sales, compared to $68,180 during the period ended March 31, 2011. The Company had wages and insurance of $240,958 compared to $61,986 in 2011. The remainder expenses are operating supplies and uniform expenses.

 

Advertising

The company used direct marketing mail, billboard placement, ads in the newspaper, ads on television and radio, and agency fees for advertising the new Casino. This has led to the $351,471 increase for the first quarter 2012 compared to the first quarter 2011.

 

Pre-Opening

The Company has incurred $514,022 in pre-opening expenses not related to licensing fees. The Company chose to hire a firm to staff various employee positions at the Casino and a majority of these expenses will be incurred one time.

 

Other Operating Expenses

The Company has seen an increase in Other operating expenses with the opening of the Casino. The Company has added an IT department, a marketing department, additional security and surveillance . Utilities also saw a substantial increase during the first quarter ended March 31, 2012 to $214,845 compared to $87,736 for the same period in 2011.

 

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General And Administrative Expenses

 

For the 3 months ended March 31,  2012   2011   Variance   % Variance 
Executive Payroll  $254,558   $143,324    111,234    77.61%
Director Fees   12,000    12,000    -    0.00%
Telephone  & Travel   35,075    87,770    (52,695)   -60.04%
Professional Fees   87,544    404,582    (317,038)   -78.36%
Interest & Financing   3,329,571    352,875    2,976,696    843.56%
Property Taxes   99,000    132,246    (33,246)   -25.14%
Insurance   582,805    159,499    423,306    265.40%
Total G&A  $4,400,553   $1,292,297    3,108,256    240.52%

 

Executive payroll increased in 2012 for the comparable period in 2011 due to the hiring of additional personnel along with changes in the present officers roles and functions within the Company. W. B. Collett retired as CEO effective April 25, 2011, and W. B. Collett, Jr. was promoted to CEO and President. On April 25, 2011, Daniel Licciardi, was promoted to Chief Operating Officer. As a result, W. B. Collett, Jr. had a pay increase to $300,000 from $225,000 and Daniel Licciardi, had an increase to $225,000 from $141,300. Professional fees fell significantly during the first quarter to $87,544 from $404,582 as a result of fewer ongoing suits and lower expenditures related to legislative lobbying. Also contributing to savings was the lack of accrual of management fees for the first quarter of 2012 vs 2011. The overwhelming majority of the General and Administrative Expenses is interest expense as a result of the $87 million dollar loan for the construction of Casino Miami Jai-Alai. The loan and construction also contributed to the significant increase in insurance and the slot tax bond.

 

Depreciation and Amortization

Depreciation and Amortization expenses were $1,116,168 for the three months ended March 31, 2012, compared to $110,666 for the three months ended March 31, 2011. The increase is due to the new casino, and the amortization of the loan points and capitalized financing on the $87 million loan. During 2012, the Company amortized $87,000 in loan points, and $279,900 in capitalized financing costs on the $87 million dollar loan. The Company also had depreciation of gaming equipment in 2012 of $466,715.

 

Other Income

The Company had other income of $100,429 for the three-month period ended March 31, 2012, compared to other income of $66,292 for the three-month period ended March 31, 2011. Other income for the quarter ended March 31, 2011, consisted of $100,184 in pari-mutuel tax credits and interest income of $245. This compares to other income for the quarter ended March 31, 2011, consisting of pari-mutuel tax credits of $154,800, $88,762 in AGC loan processing fees, and interest income of $254.

 

Tax Loss Carryforwards

At December 31, 2011, the Company had tax net operating loss (NOL) carryforwards of approximately $42,797,815 available to offset future taxable income. These NOL carryforwards expire twenty years from the year in which the losses were incurred or at various intervals through fiscal 2031.

 

Summary of Operations

The Company had net loss of $3,870,556 or ($.99) per common share for the three months ended March 31, 2012, compared to net loss of $1,734,720 or ($.48) per common share for the quarter ended March 31, 2011. The Company began Casino operations on January 23, 2012 or just seven months after the first construction permit was granted. While the Company had a net loss of $3,870,556 or ($.99) per common share for the three months ended March 31, 2012 we were operational for only 68 of the 91 days that comprise the first quarter. For the first quarter 2012 the Company had EBITDA of $575,182. The Company incurred almost $1.7 million in pre-opening expenses that are included in operating expenses. Included in the pre-opening expenses is the amortization amount of $1,145,832 of the slot license fee. The initial payment will be amortized from the date of the opening of the slot facility until May, 2012. Thereafter, payments will be amortized to expense over the annual license period. Many of the pre-opening expenses are non-recurring in nature and should only impact the first quarter. In addition to the Casino opening and building a database of players with the players club VIVA card we have experienced great success with the card room which is located on the casino floor.

 

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The goal is to achieve greater awareness of the new Casino Miami Jai-Alai and the various entertainment options, such as poker, slots, dominos, boxing, concerts and of course jai-alai.

 

LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES

 

The Company’s cash and cash equivalents at March 31, 2012 was $25,378,219, compared to $951,529 during the quarter ended March 31, 2011. At March 31, 2012, the Company had a negative working capital of $81,950,176. The Company was in default of the Credit Agreement, unrelated to payment or operating matters, and therefore the $87,000,000 note was moved to current liabilities.

 

During the three months ended March 31, 2012, net cash used in Company's operating activities was $5,647,352, compared to $564,812 during the three months ended March 31, 2011. The Company had an increase in accounts receivable of $185,689 for the three months ended March 31, 2012, compared to $93,654 during the first quarter 2011. Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses saw a decrease of $4,649,782 during the first quarter 2012, compared to an increase of $1,188,875 during the same period in 2011. The Company had accrued the $3,550,000 PAC payment which was due ten days from when the casino was complete, and the Company paid the $3,550,000 on February 3, 2012. The Company paid Calder approximately $379,473 during the first quarter 2012. The Company is amortizing the financing costs and loan points over the life of the loan, which is five years. The Company's continuing operating expenses consist principally of office expenses, general and administrative expenses, and costs associated with the Casino, Jai-Alai, Cardroom, and ITW operations.

 

During the three months ended March 31, 2012, cash used in investing activities was $6,222,681 for the quarter ended March 31, 2012, compared to cash used in investing activities of $247,213 for the three months ended March 31, 2011. The increase is primarily due to increased expenditures for property and equipment at Casino Miami Jai-Alai.

 

During the three months ended March 31, 2012, cash used in provided by financing activities was $67,876 compared to cash provided by financing activities of $1,014,937 during the same period in 2011. During the first quarter 2012, the Company repaid debt on the loans, compare to the first quarter 2011, the Company received $1,000,000 from AGS and $46,000 from Construct Design.

 

The Company leases totalizator equipment from Sportech (Formerly “Scientific Games Corp.”) at each fronton. Miami and Ft. Pierce lease on a month- to- month basis.  Transmission of the Miami Jai-Alai signal requires the use of a satellite uplink simulcasting service which requires a fee of $500 per performance. Total totalizator rental expense and other equipment rental under operating leases for the cost was $144,849 for the three months ended March 31, 2012. The Company leases a number of slot machines that are not available for purchase. During the three months ended March 31, 2012, the Company had $472,644 in slot equipment lease.

 

ITEM 3.  QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURE ABOUT MARKET RISK

 

Under SEC regulations, the information called for by this item is not required because the Company is a smaller reporting Company.

 

ITEM 4. CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES

 

Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and Procedures. Based on the evaluation as of the end of the period covered by this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q, our principal executive officer and principal financial officer have concluded that our disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (the “Exchange Act”)) were effective to ensure that information required to be disclosed by us in reports that we file or submit under the Exchange Act (i) is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in SEC rules and forms, and (ii) is accumulated and communicated to management, including the principal executive and principal financial officers, as appropriate, to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure.

 

Changes in Internal Controls Over Financial Reporting. There have been no changes in our internal controls over financial reporting (as defined in Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f) under the Exchange Act) during the fiscal quarter covered by this Form 10-Q that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting.

 

It should be noted that any system of controls, however well designed and operated, can provide only reasonable, and not absolute, assurance that the objectives of the system will be met.  In addition, the design of any control system is based in part upon certain assumptions about the likelihood of future events and there can be no assurance that any control will meet its objectives under all potential future conditions.  

 

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Part II - OTHER INFORMATION

 

Item 1. Legal Proceedings.

 

Summer Jai Alai Partners and West Flagler Associates, Ltd. v. Florida Gaming Centers, Inc., Miami-Dade County, Florida Circuit Court Case # 12-16315 CA 42.

 

On April 30, 2012, Florida Gaming Centers, Inc. (“Florida Gaming”) was served with a summons and complaint (the “Complaint”) from Summer Jai Alai Partners (“Summer Partners”) and West Flagler Associates, Ltd. (“West Flagler”) (collectively, “Plaintiffs”).  The Complaint was filed in the 11th Judicial Circuit Court in and for Miami-Dade County, Florida on April 25, 2012.  The Complaint alleges that Plaintiffs hold valid pari-mutual wagering permits with the State of Florida that allow them to conduct jai alai games between May 1 and November 30 of each state fiscal year.  Plaintiffs allege that  on September 30, 2010, Summer Partners and Florida Gaming entered into a lease agreement wherein Florida Gaming is obligated to allow Summer Partners to conduct a single jai alai match on or before June 30, 2012.  Plaintiffs allege that West Flagler, as Summer Partners’ general partner and pursuant to an April 17, 2012 sublease between the Plaintiffs, is entitled to exercise this alleged right.  Plaintiffs seek a declaration from the Miami-Dade County Circuit Court declaring that Florida Gaming is required to recognize the alleged sublease between the plaintiffs and that West Flagler is entitled to conduct one jai alai game before June 30, 2012, and awarding attorney’s fees and costs.  Florida Gaming’s response to the Complaint is due on May 21, 2012.  Florida Gaming denies that Plaintiffs are entitled to any of the declaratory relief requested in the complaint and intends to vigorously defend the Complaint.

 

Calder Race Course, Inc. vs. Florida Gaming Centers, Inc.:

On October 11, 2011, Florida Gaming Centers (“Centers”) was served with a summons and complaint (the”Complaint”) from Calder Race Course, Inc. (“Plantiffs”). The complaint was filed in the 11th Judicial Circuit Court in and for Miami-Dade County, Florida on September 27, 2011. The complaint alleges that Centers has failed to make certain required payments due to Calder for wagers accepted at its OTB facilities on the simulcast signal received from Calder. The complaint alleges that Centers owes Calder $529,473. The Company filed an answer on November 4, 2011, and intends to vigorously defend the Complaint. The Company paid the amounts owed, and on May 14, 2012 this case was dismissed with prejudice.

 

CCLN, LLC vs Florida Gaming Corporation

On February 18, 2011, Florida Gaming Corporation (“Florida Gaming”) was served with a summons and complaint (the “Complaint”) from CCLN, LLC (“Plaintiffs”).  The Complaint filed in the 11th Judicial Circuit Court in and for Miami-Dade County, Florida on February 11, 2011.  The Complaint alleges that Florida Gaming executed a Compensation Agreement (“Agreement”)  on January 21, 2008 and Florida Gaming has breached the terms of the Agreement by failing to make the required payments.  The Agreement called for $100,000 to be paid upon approval of the local referendum in Dade County, FL for Class III Slots to be operated at Miami Jai-Alai.  The referendum was approved on January 28, 2008.  The Complaint also alleges that Florida Gaming shall pay Consultants $100,000 within thirty (30) days of Florida Gaming receiving payment of its insurance claim settlement which was received in September of 2008.   The Complaint alleges that Florida Gaming has failed to pay Plaintiff Thirty Thousand Dollars ($30,000) from the approval of the local slot referendum under Section 1 a) of the Compensation Agreement and  $100,000 due from the Insurance Settlement under section 1 c) of the Compensation Agreement.  Florida Gaming  filed an answer on March 25, 2011 defending the Complaint. On March 19, 2012 this lawsuit was dismissed with prejudice.

 

Florida Gaming Centers vs  FDBPR and South Florida Racing Association, LLC

On June 30, 2010, W. Flagler and Florida Gaming Centers filed a constitutional challenge regarding the enactment of changes to Florida Statutes in Chapter 551 that purport to enable the expansion of slot machine games in Miami Dade County to the site of Hialeah Park.  The Statutory Amendment conflicts with the Constitutional Provision, Article X, Section 23 in numerous ways.  The Leon County Circuit Court held the statute to be valid and that decision is presently on appeal to the Florida First District Court of  Appeal.  On October 6, 2011, a state appeals court upheld the ruling for Hialeah Park to have a casino with Las Vegas style slot machines.  On April 27, 2012 the Florida Supreme Court refused to take up a case challenging their legality. The Company continues to evaluate its options regarding this matter.

 

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Other Suits

The Company is a defendant in certain other suits which are deemed to be routine litigation in the ordinary course of business. The Company believes that the ultimate resolution of the suits will not have a material adverse impact on the Company's financial position or its results of operations.

 

Item 1 a) — Risk Factors

 

Not required for smaller reporting companies

 

Item 2 — Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds

 

None

 

Item 3 — Defaults upon Senior Securities

 

As of March 31, 2012, the Company has accrued but not paid dividends on their four classes of Preferred Stock:

The Company owes the following amounts on their Preferred Stock:

 

Preferred A:  $ 81,527

Preferred AA: $1,225,000

Preferred B:  $  59,965

Preferred F:   $421,703

 

Item 4 — Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders.

 

None.

 

Item 5 — Other information

 

Not applicable.

 

Item 6. Exhibits List and Reports on Form 8-K

 

3.1 Registrant’s Third Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation filed with the Delaware Secretary of State on March 28, 2005, filed as reference 3.1 to the Registrant’s 2004 10-KSB, is incorporated herein by reference as Exhibit 3.1.
3.2 Registrant’s By-Laws as amended to date filed as Exhibit 3.5 to Registrant’s Form 10-KSB for the fiscal year ended December 31, 1998 are incorporated herein by reference as Exhibit 3.2.
4.1 Warrant Agreement, dated as of April 25, 2011, by and among Florida Gaming Corporation and the holders named therein, filed as reference 4.1 to Registrant’s 8-K filed April 27, 2011, is incorporated herein by reference as Exhibit 4.1.
4.2 Warrant Agreement, dated as of April 25, 2011, by and among Florida Gaming Centers, Inc., Florida Gaming Corporation as Guarantor and the holders named therein, filed as reference 4.2 to Registrant’s 8-K filed April 27, 2011incorporated herein by reference as Exhibit 4.2.
4.3 Registration Rights Agreement, dated as of April 25, 2011, by and among Florida Gaming Corporation and the holders named therein, filed as reference 4.3 to Registrant’s 8-k filed April 27, 2011, incorporated herein by reference as Exhibit 4.3.
10.1 Credit Agreement, dated as of April 25, 2011, by and among Florida Gaming Centers, Inc., Florida Gaming Corporation, the lenders party thereto, and ABC Funding, LLC as Administrative Agent, filed as reference 10.1 to Registrant’s 8-k filed April 27, 2011, incorporated herein by reference as Exhibit 10.1.
10.2 Modification Agreement, dated as of April 25, 2011 by and between Solomon O. Howell and James W. Stuckert and Florida Gaming Corporation, filed as reference 10.2 to Registrant’s 8-K filed April 27, 2011, incorporated herein by reference as Exhibit 10.2.
10.3 Modification, Assignment and Assumption Agreement, dated as of April 25, 2011, by and among Freedom Holding, Inc., Florida Gaming Centers, Inc., and Florida Gaming Corporation, filed as reference 10.3 to Registrant’s 8-K filed April 27, 2011incorporated herein by reference as Exhibit 10.3.
10.4 Modification, Assignment and Assumption Agreement, dated as of April 25, 2011, by and among Andrea S. Neiman, Florida Gaming Centers, Inc., and Florida Gaming Corporation, filed as reference 10.4 to Registrant’s 8-K filed April 27, 2011 incorporated herein by reference as Exhibit 10.4.
10.5 Florida Gaming Corporation Promissory Note, dated as of April 25, 2011, in the amount of $1,905,000, filed as reference 10.5 to Registrant’s 8-K filed April 27, 2011 incorporated herein by reference as Exhibit 10.5.

 

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10.6 Freedom Pledge Agreement, dated as of April 25, 2011, by and among William B. Collett, William B. Collett, Jr., Hurd Family Partnership, L.P. and ABC Funding, LLC. (Included as Exhibit H to Exhibit 10.1), filed as reference 10.1 to 8-k filed April 27, 2011, incorporated herein by reference as Exhibit 10.6.
10.7 Employment Agreement, dated as of April 25, 2011, between Florida Gaming Centers, Inc. and W. Bennett Collett, Jr. filed as reference 10.7 to Registrant’s 8-K filed April 27, 2011, incorporated herein by reference as Exhibit 10.7.
10.8 Employee Bonus Compensation Restriction Agreement, dated as of April 25, 2011, by and between W. Bennett Collett, Jr. and ABC Funding, LLC, filed as reference 10.8 to Registrant’s 8-K filed April 27, 2011, incorporated herein by reference as Exhibit 10.8.
10.9 Employment Agreement, dated as of April 25, 2011, by and between Florida Gaming Centers, Inc. and Daniel J. Licciardi, filed as reference 10.9 to Registrant’s 8-K filed April 27, 2011, incorporated herein by reference as Exhibit 10.9.
10.10 Consulting Agreement, dated as of April 25, 2011 by and between Freedom Financial Corporation and Florida Gaming Corporation (Included as Exhibit K to Exhibit 10.1), filed as reference 10.1 to Registrant‘s 8-K filed April 27, 2011, incorporated herein by reference as Exhibit 10.10.
10.13 Stock Subscription Agreement entered into between the Registrant and Prides Capital Fund I.L.P. dated June 15, 2007 and is filed as Exhibit 4.5 to Registrant’s Form 8-K dated June 15, 2007 and is incorporated herein by reference as Exhibit 10.13.
10.14 Stockholders Agreement entered into between the Registrant and Prides Capital Fund I.L.P. dated June 15, 2007 and is filed as Exhibit 4.6 to Registrant’s Form 8-K dated June 15, 2007 and is incorporated herein by reference as Exhibit 10.14.

10.15 Warrant Agreement entered into between the Registrant and Prides Capital Fund I.L.P. dated June 15, 2007 and is filed as Exhibit 4.7 to Registrant’s Form 8-K dated June 15, 2007 and is incorporated herein by reference as Exhibit 10.15.
10.16 Settlement Agreement as to Parcel No. 155 and Parcel No. 155TCE, dated February 3, 2009, by and between the Registrant and the County, filed as Exhibit 10.1 on Registrant’s Form 8-K dated April 6, 2009, and is incorporated herein by reference as Exhibit 10.16.
10.17 Promissory Note, entered into by the Registrant, the County and City National Bank of Florida on April 2, 2009, filed as Exhibit 10.2 on Registrant’s Form 8-K dated April 6, 2009 and is incorporated herein by reference as Exhibit 10.17.
10.18 Mortgage and Security Agreement, entered into by the Registrant, the County and City National Bank of Florida on April 6, 2009, filed as Exhibit 10.3 on Registrant’s Form 8-K dated April 6, 2009 and is incorporated herein by reference as Exhibit 10.18.
10.19 Registrant’s Amended and Restated Loan Agreement between Florida Gaming Centers, Inc. City National Bank of Florida, and Freedom Financial Corp, dated October 31, 2005, was filed as reference 10.9 to Registrant’s 2005 10-KSB, herein incorporated by reference as Exhibit 10.19.
10.20 Promissory Note, entered into by the Registrant, the County and City National Bank of Florida on June 16, 2011, was filed as reference 10.20 to Registrant’s June 30, 2011 10-Q, and is incorporated herein by reference as Exhibit 10.20.
10.21 Mortgage and Security Agreement, entered into by the Registrant, the County and City National Bank of Florida on April 6, 2009, was filed as reference 10.21 to Registrant’s June 30, 2011 10-Q, and is incorporated herein by reference as Exhibit 10.21.
10.23 Warrant Agreement entered into between the Registrant and Nurmi Properties, dated December 11, 2009, was filed as Exhibit 10.18 to an 8-k filed December 17, 2009 and is incorporated herein by reference as Exhibit 10.23.
10.30 Partnership Purchase Interest Agreement, dated October 14, 2010, filed as Exhibit10.30 to Registrant’s 10-Q dated November, 15, 2010 is incorporated herein by reference as Exhibit 10.30.
10.31 Assignment of Interest Agreement, between Florida Gaming Centers and W. Flagler Associates, dated October 14,2010, filed as Exhibit 10.31 to Registrant’s 10-Q dated November 15, 2010 is incorporated herein by reference as Exhibit 10.31.
10.32 Assumption Agreement, between Florida Gaming Centers and West Flagler Associates, dated October 14, 2010, filed as Exhibit10.32 to Registrant’s 10-Q dated November 15, 2010 is incorporated herein by reference as Exhibit 10.32.
10.33 Escrow Agreement, between Mintzer Sarowitz Zeris Ledva & Meyers LLP, Florida Gaming Centers and West Flagler, dated October 14, 2010, filed as Exhibit10.33 to Registrant’s 10-Q dated November 15, 2010 is incorporated herein by reference as Exhibit 10.33.
10.34 Legal opinion, dated October 14, 2010, filed as Exhibit10.34 to Registrant’s 10-Q dated November 15, 2010 is incorporated herein by reference as Exhibit 10.34.
10.35 Legal opinion of seller, dated October 14, 2010, filed as Exhibit 10.35 to Registrant’s 10-Q dated November 15, 2010 is incorporated herein by reference as Exhibit 10.35.
10.36 Secretary’s Certificate, dated October 14, 2010, filed as Exhibit10.36 to Registrant’s 10-Q dated November 15, 2010 is incorporated herein by reference as Exhibit 10.36.
10.37 Sellers Certificate, between Florida Gaming Centers and West Flagler Associates, dated October 14, 2010, filed as Exhibit 10.37 to Registrant’s 10-Q dated November 15, 2010 is incorporated herein by reference as Exhibit 10.37.
10.38 Sellers Release, between Florida Gaming Centers and West Flagler Associates, dated October 14, 2010, filed as Exhibit10.38 to Registrant’s 10-Q dated November 15, 2010 is incorporated herein by reference as Exhibit 10.38.
14.0 Registrant’s Code of Ethics adopted by the Board of Directors on May 16, 2003, filed as Exhibit 14 to Registrant’s 2004 10-KSB is incorporated by reference as Exhibit 14.0.

 

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21.0 List of Registrant’s Subsidiaries as of December 31, 2004, filed as Exhibit 21 to Registrant’s 2004 10-KSB is incorporated by reference as Exhibit 21.0.
31.1 Certification by Registrant’s Chief Executive Officer pursuant to Rule 302 as adopted pursuant to Section 902 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 is attached hereto.
31.2 Certification by Registrant’s Chief Financial Officer pursuant to Rule 302 as adopted pursuant to Section 902 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 is attached hereto.
32.1 Certification by Registrant’s Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer pursuant to18 USC 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 is attached hereto.
101 Interactive Data Files regarding (a) our Consolidated Balance Sheets as of  March 31, 2012 and December 31, 2011, (b) our Consolidated Statements of Operations for the Three Months ended March 31, 2012 and 2011, (c) our Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the Three Months ended March 31, 2012 and 2011 and (d) the Notes to such Consolidated Financial Statements.

 

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FLORIDA GAMING CORPORATION

 

SIGNATURES

 

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.

 

 

 

FLORIDA GAMING CORPORATION

(Registrant)

 
       
Date: May 15,   2012 By: /s/  W. B. Collett, Jr.  
    W.B. Collett, Jr.  
    President and Chief Executive Officer  
    (principal executive officer)  
       
       
Date: May 15,  2012 By: /s/  Kimberly  Tharp  
    Kimberly Tharp  
    Chief Financial Officer  
    (principal financial officer) (principal accounting officer)        

  

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