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EXHIBIT 99.3

REPORT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM

To the Board of Directors and Stockholder

of Jacobs Entertainment, Inc.

Golden, Colorado

We have audited the accompanying consolidated balance sheets of Jacobs Entertainment, Inc. and subsidiaries (the “Company”) as of December 31, 2011 and 2010, and the related consolidated statements of operations, equity, and cash flows for each of the three years in the period ended December 31, 2011. These financial statements are the responsibility of the Company’s management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these financial statements based on our audits.

We conducted our audits in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States). Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material misstatement. The Company is not required to have, nor were we engaged to perform, an audit of its internal control over financial reporting. Our audits included consideration of internal control over financial reporting as a basis for designing audit procedures that are appropriate in the circumstances, but not for the purpose of expressing an opinion on the effectiveness of the Company’s internal control over financial reporting. Accordingly, we express no such opinion. An audit also includes examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements, assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall financial statement presentation. We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.

In our opinion, such consolidated financial statements present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of Jacobs Entertainment, Inc. and subsidiaries as of December 31, 2011 and 2010, and the results of their operations and their cash flows for each of the three years in the period ended December 31, 2011, in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America.

The consolidated financial statements give retrospective effect to the Company’s ownership interests in the Nautica Peninsula Land parking lot business and the Cash Magic Amite, LLC video poker truck stop acquired on April 2, 2012 and June 29, 2012, respectively, as combinations of entities under common control, as described in Notes 1 and 4 to the consolidated financial statements.

/s/ Deloitte & Touche LLP

Denver, Colorado

March 30, 2012

(October 12, 2012 as to Notes 1 and 4)


JACOBS ENTERTAINMENT, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2011 and 2010

(Dollars in thousands)

 

     2011
(As adjusted,
see Note 4)
    2010
(As adjusted,
see Note 4)
 

ASSETS

    

CURRENT ASSETS:

    

Cash and cash equivalents

   $ 25,397      $ 24,868   

Restricted cash

     1,225        1,239   

Accounts receivable, net of allowance for doubtful accounts of $973 and $875, respectively

     3,297        3,272   

Due from affiliates

     225        1,941   

Inventory

     3,994        4,033   

Other current assets

     2,934        3,059   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total current assets

     37,072        38,412   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT:

    

Land and improvements

     67,638        66,923   

Buildings and improvements

     204,330        200,843   

Equipment, furniture and fixtures

     111,063        105,447   

Leasehold improvements

     3,232        3,213   

Construction in progress

     715        1,033   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 
     386,978        377,459   

Less accumulated depreciation

     (156,056     (129,958
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Property, plant and equipment, net

     230,922        247,501   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

OTHER NONCURRENT ASSETS:

    

Goodwill

     50,844        53,021   

Identifiable intangible assets, net

     8,675        8,479   

Debt issue costs, net

     2,826        5,016   

Investment in equity securities

     1,521        1,652   

Other assets

     2,025        1,734   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total other noncurrent assets

     65,891        69,902   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

TOTAL

   $ 333,885      $ 355,815   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

LIABILITIES AND EQUITY

    

CURRENT LIABILITIES:

    

Accounts payable

   $ 8,345      $ 8,558   

Accrued expenses

     18,661        17,132   

Due to affiliates

     5,446        4,306   

Current portion of long-term debt and capital lease obligations

     13,306        23,018   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total current liabilities

     45,758        53,014   

Long-term debt and capital lease obligations

     286,066        296,381   

Other noncurrent liabilities

     1,211        1,114   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total liabilities

     333,035        350,509   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES (Note 8)

    

EQUITY:

    

Class A Common stock, $.01 par value; 1,800 shares authorized, 1,320 shares issued and outstanding as of December 31, 2011 and 2010

     —          —     

Class B Common stock, $.01 par value; 200 shares authorized, 180 shares issued and outstanding as of December 31, 2011 and 2010

     —          —     

Additional paid-in capital

     39,269        33,814   

Accumulated deficit

     (38,419     (29,837
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total stockholder’s equity of Jacobs Entertainment, Inc.

     850        3,977   

Noncontrolling interest

     —          1,329   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total equity

     850        5,306   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

TOTAL

   $ 333,885      $ 355,815   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

See notes to consolidated financial statements.

 

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JACOBS ENTERTAINMENT, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS

FOR THE YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2011, 2010 and 2009

(Dollars in thousands)

 

     2011
(As adjusted,
see Note 4)
    2010
(As adjusted,
see Note 4)
    2009
(As adjusted,
see Note 4)
 

REVENUES

      

Gaming:

      

Casino

   $ 143,895      $ 140,265      $ 139,766   

Truck stop

     75,788        73,795        76,159   

Pari-mutuel

     27,920        27,669        32,276   

Food and beverage

     29,162        30,184        31,943   

Convenience store—fuel

     119,548        95,852        73,370   

Convenience store—other

     14,992        14,155        15,551   

Hotel

     3,856        3,806        3,607   

Other

     6,018        6,603        6,630   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total revenues

     421,179        392,329        379,302   

Less: Promotional allowances

     (37,040     (35,921     (35,317
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net revenues

     384,139        356,408        343,985   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

COSTS AND EXPENSES

      

Gaming:

      

Casino

     49,672        48,871        47,348   

Truck stop

     44,888        44,824        46,668   

Pari-mutuel

     22,374        21,757        26,077   

Food and beverage

     14,625        15,133        15,463   

Convenience store—fuel

     113,210        89,817        69,301   

Convenience store—other

     19,821        18,052        18,822   

Hotel

     790        799        865   

Marketing, general and administrative

     65,733        64,628        67,498   

Unrealized loss (gain) on change in fair value of investment in equity securities

     131        (594     309   

Impairment of long-lived assets

     10,065        —          —     

Goodwill impairment

     2,177        3,444        5,512   

Depreciation and amortization

     21,751        22,694        22,799   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total costs and expenses

     365,237        329,425        320,662   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

OPERATING INCOME

     18,902        26,983        23,323   

Interest income

     21        26        28   

Interest expense

     (27,479     (28,442     (28,004
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

NET LOSS

     (8,556     (1,433     (4,653

Net income of subsidiaries attributable to the noncontrolling interest

     (26     (42     (63
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

NET LOSS ATTRIBUTABLE TO JACOBS ENTERTAINMENT, INC.

   $ (8,582   $ (1,475   $ (4,716
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

See notes to consolidated financial statements.

 

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JACOBS ENTERTAINMENT, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF EQUITY

FOR THE YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2011, 2010 and 2009

(Dollars in thousands)

 

     Jacobs Entertainment, Inc. Stockholder              
     Common
Stock*
     Additional
Paid-in
Capital
    Accumulated
Deficit
    Noncontrolling
Interest
    Total  

BALANCES, JANUARY 1, 2009 (As adjusted, see Note 4)

   $ —         $ 38,888      $ (23,646   $ 1,486      $ 16,728   

Capital contribution

        1,008            1,008   

Distributions

        (3,244       (46     (3,290

Acquisition of noncontrolling interest

            (212     (212

Net (loss) income ** (As adjusted, see Note 4)

          (4,716     63        (4,653
  

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

BALANCES, DECEMBER 31, 2009 (As adjusted, see Note 4)

   $ —         $ 36,652      $ (28,362   $ 1,291      $ 9,581   

Capital contributions

        962            962   

Distributions

        (3,800       (4     (3,804

Net (loss) income ** (As adjusted, see Note 4)

          (1,475     42        (1,433
  

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

BALANCES, DECEMBER 31, 2010 (As adjusted, see Note 4)

   $ —         $ 33,814      $ (29,837   $ 1,329      $ 5,306   

Capital contributions

        22,410            22,410   

Distributions

        (16,955         (16,955

Acquisitions of noncontrolling interest

            (1,355     (1,355

Net (loss) income ** (As adjusted, see Note 4)

          (8,582     26        (8,556
  

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

BALANCES, DECEMBER 31, 2011 (As adjusted, see Note 4)

   $ —         $ 39,269      $ (38,419   $ —        $ 850   
  

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

* The par value amount of the Jacobs Entertainment, Inc. 1,320 shares of Class A common stock and 180 shares of Class B common stock outstanding for the periods presented is less than $500 and is therefore presented as $0 due to rounding.
** For the years ended December 31, 2011, 2010 and 2009, comprehensive income (loss) is equal to net income (loss).

 

See notes to consolidated financial statements.

 

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JACOBS ENTERTAINMENT, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

FOR THE YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2011, 2010 and 2009

(Dollars in thousands)

 

     2011
(As adjusted,
see Note 4)
    2010
(As adjusted,
see Note 4)
    2009
(As adjusted,
see Note 4)
 

OPERATING ACTIVITIES:

      

Net loss

   $ (8,556   $ (1,433   $ (4,653

Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash provided by operating activities:

      

Depreciation and amortization

     21,751        22,694        22,799   

Impairment of long-lived assets

     10,065        —          —     

Goodwill impairment

     2,177        3,444        5,512   

Unrealized loss (gain) on change in fair value of investment in equity securities

     131        (594     309   

Loss on sale of equipment

     32        27        213   

Deferred financing cost amortization

     2,190        2,179        1,668   

Other

     —          6        9   

Changes in operating assets and liabilities, net of acquisitions:

      

Restricted cash

     14        (90     302   

Accounts receivable, net

     (127     19        (118

Inventory

     39        (425     (130

Other assets

     (247     (419     125   

Accounts payable

     (641     1,458        (1,696

Accrued expenses and other noncurrent liabilities

     2,383        482        (1,956

Due from/to affiliates

     935        1,341        1,279   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net cash provided by operating activities

     30,146        28,689        23,663   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

INVESTING ACTIVITIES:

      

Additions to property, plant and equipment

     (12,308     (11,804     (16,503

Proceeds from sale of equipment

     161        338        391   

Purchases of device rights

     (1,799     (901     (1,203

Acquisition of noncontrolling interest

     —          —          (212
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net cash used in investing activities

     (13,946     (12,367     (17,527
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

FINANCING ACTIVITIES:

      

Payments to obtain financing

     —          (1,500     (555

Proceeds from issuance of debt

     800        —          —     

Proceeds from revolving line of credit

     40,800        24,000        29,463   

Payments on long-term debt

     (2,213     (3,539     (2,528

Payments on revolving line of credit

     (37,400     (31,500     (27,000

Acquisition of noncontrolling interest

     (2,107     —          —     

Contributions from stockholder

     63        95        66   

Distributions to stockholder

     (15,614     (3,804     (3,290
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net cash used in financing activities

     (15,671     (16,248     (3,844
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

NET INCREASE IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS

     529        74        2,292   

CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS—Beginning of year

     24,868        24,794        22,502   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS—End of year

   $ 25,397      $ 24,868      $ 24,794   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

SUPPLEMENTAL CASH FLOW INFORMATION:

      

Cash paid for interest

   $ 24,747      $ 25,932      $ 26,237   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Non-cash investing and financing activities:

      

Capital contributions for liabilities paid by affiliate in connection with acquisitions (see Note 4)

   $ 22,347      $ 867      $ 942   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Capital distributions for assets retained by affiliate in connection with acquisitions (see Note 4)

   $ 1,341      $ —        $ —     
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Non-cash additions to property

   $ 1,936      $ 1,518      $ 1,193   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Acquisition of property under note payable agreement

   $ —        $ 120      $ —     
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

See notes to consolidated financial statements.

 

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JACOBS ENTERTAINMENT, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2011 and 2010, AND FOR THE

YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2011, 2010 and 2009

(Dollars in thousands)

 

1. BUSINESS AND ORGANIZATION

Jacobs Entertainment, Inc. (“JEI,” the “Company,” “us,” “our,” or “we”) was formed on April 17, 2001 to become a geographically diversified gaming and pari-mutuel wagering company with properties in Colorado, Nevada, Louisiana and Virginia. We are a wholly-owned subsidiary of Jacobs Investments, Inc. (“JII”) and a Qualified Subchapter S-Corporation Subsidiary under the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended. Jeffrey P. Jacobs, our Chief Executive Officer (“CEO”), and his family trusts own 100% of JII’s outstanding Class A and Class B shares. Our CEO and his affiliates are referred to herein as “Jacobs.”

We currently own and operate five casinos through wholly-owned subsidiaries. Our casinos include The Lodge Casino at Black Hawk (“The Lodge”) and the Gilpin Hotel Casino (“Gilpin”), both in Black Hawk, Colorado, the Gold Dust West in Reno, Nevada (“Gold Dust West-Reno”), the Gold Dust West in Carson City, Nevada (“Gold Dust West-Carson City”) and the Gold Dust West-Elko in Elko, Nevada (“Gold Dust West-Elko”). JEI also owns and operates 22 video poker truck stops in Louisiana, which are collectively referred to as “truck stops.” We also receive a percentage of gaming revenue from an additional video poker truck stop. Finally, JEI owns and operates a horse racing track with ten satellite wagering facilities (one of which is temporarily closed) in Virginia through a wholly-owned subsidiary, Colonial Holdings, Inc. (“Colonial”).

During 2012 and 2011, we completed several related party acquisitions which were accounted for as combinations of entities under common control. Accordingly, the accompanying consolidated financial statements have been retroactively adjusted to include the operations of these businesses from January 1, 2009. See Note 4.

 

2. SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES

Consolidation—The accompanying consolidated financial statements include the accounts of JEI and its subsidiaries. All intercompany transactions and balances have been eliminated in consolidation. We have evaluated subsequent events through the date on which the financial statements are issued.

Cash and Cash Equivalents—We consider all demand deposits and time deposits with original maturities of three months or less to be cash equivalents.

Restricted Cash—Amounts due under agreements with the Virginia Horsemen’s Benevolent and Protective Association, Inc. and the Virginia Harness Horse Association are accrued based on the terms of the agreements. Funds for purses for future live race meets are held in restricted cash accounts.

Accounts Receivable—Our accounts receivable balances primarily consist of receivables from convenience store fuel sales on account. Generally, our receivables are collected within two months, and we have had minimal bad debt losses. We routinely assess the recoverability of all material receivables to determine their collectibility.

Inventory—Inventory consists of food, beverages, and uniforms at our casinos and fuel, convenience store, and restaurant items at our video poker truck stop operations, and is recorded at the lower of cost (first-in, first-out method) or market.

 

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Property, Plant, and Equipment—Property, plant, and equipment are stated at historical cost. Depreciation is computed using the straight-line method over the estimated useful lives of the related assets. Leasehold improvements are depreciated, using the straight-line method, over the shorter of the lease term or the useful life of the asset. Estimated useful lives used are as follows:

 

Land improvements

     20-40 years   

Buildings and improvements

     5-40 years   

Equipment, furniture and fixtures

     2-20 years   

Leasehold improvements

     5-25 years   

Costs of major improvements are capitalized, while costs of normal repairs and maintenance are charged to expense as incurred. Gains or losses on disposal of assets are recognized as incurred. Depreciation expense recorded for the years ended December 31, 2011, 2010 and 2009 was $20,148, $20,841 and $20,460, respectively.

Goodwill—Goodwill represents the excess purchase price over the fair value of the net identifiable assets acquired related to third party acquisitions. See Note 3.

Identifiable Intangible Assets—Identifiable intangible assets are comprised of revenue rights, device use rights associated with video poker machines used at each video poker truck stop, and restriction agreements associated with certain video poker truck stop acquisitions. Revenue rights are amortized on a straight line basis over 50 years, representing the term of the related agreement. Device use rights are amortized on a straight line basis over five years, representing the terms of the related agreements. Restriction agreements are amortized on a straight line basis over five or ten years, representing the terms of the related agreements.

Debt Issue Costs—Costs that are incurred by us in connection with the issuance of debt are capitalized and amortized to interest expense, using the effective interest method, over the expected terms of the related debt agreements.

Investments in Equity Securities—Investments in equity securities are recorded at fair value and included in other noncurrent assets. See Note 6.

Slot Club Liability—Our casinos offer customers the ability to become members in their respective slot clubs. Once a member, the customer can insert a special card into slot and video poker machines while playing in our casinos to earn “points.” Based on their point totals, members receive various cash rewards and gift prizes. We accrue a liability based on the points earned by the members of the slot clubs with the associated reduction in revenues recorded to Promotional Allowances (see below). Redemptions are deducted from the accrued liability. The slot club liability is a component of accrued expenses in the accompanying consolidated balance sheets.

Outstanding Gaming Chip and Token Liability—When customers exchange cash for gaming chips and tokens, we have a liability as long as those chips and tokens are not redeemed or won by the house. That liability is established by determining the difference between the total chips and tokens placed in service and the actual inventory of chips and tokens in custody or under the control of the casinos. The chip and token liability is adjusted periodically to reflect an estimate of chips and tokens that will never be redeemed, such as chips and tokens that have been lost or taken as souvenirs and is reflected as a component of accrued expenses in the accompanying consolidated balance sheets.

RevenueCasino—Casino revenues are the net winnings from gaming activities, which is the difference between gaming wins and losses. Jackpots, other than the incremental amount of progressive jackpots, are recognized at the time they are won by customers. We accrue the incremental amount of progressive jackpots as the progressive machine is played and the progressive jackpot amount increases, with a corresponding reduction of casino gaming revenues.

RevenueVideo Poker Truck Stop—Video poker revenue is the net winnings from gaming activities of our video poker truck stops, which is the difference between gaming wins and losses.

 

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RevenuePari-Mutuel—Pari-mutuel revenue includes our share of pari-mutuel wagering on live races after payments of amounts returned on winning wagers, and our share of wagering from import and export simulcasting at our racing centers.

RevenueFood and Beverage—We recognize food and beverage revenue at the time that goods or services are rendered.

RevenueConvenience StoreFuel and Other—We recognize revenue at the time of sale for fuel and convenience store items.

RevenueHotel—We recognize hotel revenue at the time rooms are provided to customers.

RevenueOther—Other revenue consists of ATM commissions, cash advance commissions, miscellaneous vending commissions, rental income, admission charges, and program and concession sales at Colonial’s live racing events. Other revenues are recognized at the time services are provided to patrons.

Promotional Allowances—Gross revenues include the retail amount of rooms, food and beverages, and other goods and services provided gratuitously to customers. When computing net revenues, the retail amount of rooms, food and beverages and coupons, as well as slot club player points earned, is deducted from gross revenues as promotional allowances. The estimated cost of such complimentary services in our casino operations for rooms, food, and beverages is charged to casino operations. The estimated cost of such complimentary services in our video poker truck stops related to video poker operations for food and beverages is charged to video poker truck stop operations. The estimated cost of such complimentary services in our video poker truck stops related to fuel operations for food and beverages is charged to convenience store operations. The estimated costs of such complimentary services charged to casino operations, video poker truck stop operations and convenience store operations, respectively, are as follows:

 

     Years Ended December 31  
     2011      2010      2009  

Casino operations

   $ 14,587       $ 13,978       $ 14,100   

Video poker truck stop operations

     2,614         2,486         2,510   

Convenience store operations

     419         486         279   

Income Taxes—We have elected for income tax purposes to be treated as a Qualified Subchapter S-Corporation Subsidiary under the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended, and, consequently, no current or deferred income taxes have been reflected in the accompanying consolidated financial statements as these taxes are the responsibility of the stockholder.

Long-Lived Assets—We periodically evaluate our long-lived assets, including property, plant and equipment and identifiable intangibles, for potential impairment. If an impairment is indicated, such impaired assets are written down to their estimated fair value. For the years ended December 31, 2011, 2010 and 2009, we determined that there was no impairment of our long-lived assets other than those discussed in Notes 3 and 11.

During 2011 and 2010, based on operating results, we were required, pursuant to Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) Accounting Standards Codification (“ASC”) Topic 360, Property, Plant and Equipment, to assess our ability to recover the recorded cost of the Gold Dust West-Carson City and Virginia long-lived assets. We prepared a cash flow analysis based on management’s best estimates in an effort to assess the likelihood of recovering the cost of these assets. Based on these projections and the related underlying assumptions for Gold Dust West-Carson City, as well as our knowledge of the Carson City market, we believe that we will not be able to fully recover the carrying cost of these assets, and therefore, Gold Dust West-Carson City recorded an impairment of long-lived assets totaling $10,065 in 2011. Based on the cash flow projections and the related underlying assumptions for Virginia, as well as our knowledge of the Virginia market, we believe that we will be able to recover the carrying cost of these assets and no impairment currently exists. However, future events such as actual performance versus projected performance, continued market decline, increased and/or changing competitive forces, or other unforeseen events could change our estimates and cause us to recognize an additional impairment in the carrying value of the Gold-Dust West-Carson City or Virginia long-lived assets in future periods. Such an impairment could be material to our financial position and results of operations.

 

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Use of Estimates—The preparation of financial statements in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amount 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 periods.

We periodically evaluate our policies, and the estimates and assumptions related to such accounting principles. All of our subsidiary companies operate in a highly regulated industry. Our operations are subject to regulations that describe and regulate operating and internal control procedures. The majority of gaming revenue is in the form of cash which by nature does not require complex estimations. We estimate certain liabilities with payment periods that extend for longer than several months. Such estimates include, but are not limited to, the self-insured medical, workers compensation liabilities, slot club liabilities, chip and token liabilities and litigation costs. We believe that these estimates are reasonable based on past experience with the business and based upon assumptions related to possible outcomes in the future. Actual results, however, could differ from those estimates.

New Accounting Guidance—In December 2010, the FASB issued Accounting Standards Update No. 2010-29, Business Combinations: Disclosure of Supplementary Pro Forma Information for Business Combinations (“ASU 2010-29”), which provides amendments to FASB ASC Topic 805, Business Combinations. The objective of ASU 2010-29 is to clarify and expand the pro forma revenue and earnings disclosure requirements for business combinations. ASU 2010-29 was effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2010. We adopted ASU 2010-29 effective January 1, 2011, which did not have a material impact on our consolidated financial statements.

New authoritative accounting guidance under FASB ASC Topic 924, Entertainment-Casinos (“ASC Topic 924”), clarified existing literature that an entity should accrue jackpot liabilities and charge to revenues when an entity has the obligation to pay the jackpot (or a portion thereof as applicable). This guidance applies to both base jackpots and the incremental portion of progressive jackpots. The standard was effective for us on January 1, 2011. The adoption of this standard did not have a material impact on our consolidated financial statements.

In May 2011, the FASB issued new fair value measurement authoritative guidance that clarifies the application of fair value measurement and disclosure requirements and changes particular principles or requirements for measuring fair value. This guidance is effective for interim and annual periods beginning after December 15, 2011. We are currently evaluating the provisions of this guidance and assessing the impact, if any, it may have on our fair value disclosures.

In June 2011, the FASB issued new authoritative guidance that states an entity that reports items of other comprehensive income has the option to present the components of net income and comprehensive income in either one continuous financial statement, or two consecutive financial statements. This guidance is effective for interim and annual periods beginning after December 15, 2011. The adoption of this guidance would only impact our consolidated financial statements if we have components of comprehensive income besides net income (loss) in the future.

In September 2011, the FASB issued Accounting Standards Update No. 2011-08, Intangibles – Goodwill and Other: Testing Goodwill for Impairment (“ASU 2011-08”), which provides amendments to FASB ASC Topic 350, Intangibles – Goodwill and Other. The objective of ASU 2011-08 is to simplify how entities test goodwill for impairment. The amendment provides an entity with the option to first assess qualitative factors to evaluate whether it is more likely than not that the fair value of a reporting unit is less than its carrying amount as a basis for determining whether it is necessary to perform the two-step goodwill impairment test described in ASC Topic 350. ASU 2011-08 is effective for interim and annual goodwill impairment tests performed for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2011. We are currently evaluating the provisions of this guidance and assessing the impact, if any, it may have on our goodwill impairment test.

 

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3. GOODWILL AND IDENTIFIABLE INTANGIBLE ASSETS

We test goodwill for impairment as of September 30 each year or when circumstances indicate it is necessary. Testing compares the estimated fair values of our reporting units to the reporting units’ carrying values. We consider a variety of factors when estimating the fair value of our reporting units, including estimates about the future operating results of each reporting unit, multiples of EBITDA (earnings before interest, income taxes, depreciation and amortization), investment banker market analyses, and recent sales of comparable business units, if such information is available to us. A variety of estimates and judgments about the relevance and comparability of these factors to the reporting units are made. As of September 30, 2011, 2010 and 2009, prior to our acquisitions from a related party (see Note 4), we determined the carrying value of the goodwill at two of our video poker truck stops was impaired. Consequently, we recorded goodwill impairment charges of $2,177, $3,444 and $5,512 during the years ended December 31, 2011, 2010 and 2009, respectively. There have been no circumstances subsequently to indicate any additional impairment testing is required.

The changes in the carrying amount of goodwill for the years ended December 31, 2011 and 2010 are as follows:

 

     2011     2010  

Balance as of beginning of year

   $ 53,021      $ 56,465   

Goodwill impairment during the year

     (2,177     (3,444
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Balance as of end of year

   $ 50,844      $ 53,021   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

In addition, as of September 30, 2011, we have reassessed the useful lives of our identifiable intangible assets without any change to the previously established amortization periods of such assets.

Identifiable intangible assets as of December 31, 2011 and 2010 consist of the following:

 

            2011      2010  
     Weighted
Average
Remaining
Life
     Gross
Carrying
Amount
     Accumulated
Amortization
     Net
Carrying
Amount
     Gross
Carrying
Amount
     Accumulated
Amortization
     Net
Carrying
Amount
 

Amortizable intangible assets:

                    

Revenue rights

     40.00       $ 6,000       $ 1,200       $ 4,800       $ 6,000       $ 1,080       $ 4,920   

Device use rights

     2.25         12,573         9,081         3,492         11,367         8,281         3,086   

Restriction agreements

     4.73         850         467         383         850         377         473   
     

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total

      $ 19,423       $ 10,748       $ 8,675       $ 18,217       $ 9,738       $ 8,479   
     

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Aggregate amortization expense of identifiable intangible assets was $1,603, $1,848, and $2,326 for the years ended December 31, 2011, 2010 and 2009, respectively.

 

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Estimated amortization expense for the years ending December 31 (in thousands):

 

2012

   $ 1,494   

2013

     1,082   

2014

     837   

2015

     733   

2016

     328   

Thereafter

     4,201   
  

 

 

 

Total

   $ 8,675   
  

 

 

 

 

4. RECENT ACQUISITION ACTIVITY

Acquisition of Nautica Properties

During July 2006, we acquired from affiliated parties options to lease and options to purchase certain businesses and their related assets, including various parcels of land, buildings and related improvements, on the west bank of the Cuyahoga River in Cleveland, Ohio. We refer to these businesses and their related assets, covering an aggregate of approximately 624,000 square feet of land (14.4 acres) and a building comprised of 47,380 square feet of net rentable space, as the Nautica Properties.

Since January 2009, we have exercised all of our options on the Nautica Properties and have acquired the Sugar Warehouse, Flats Development, Nautica Phase 2, Sycamore & Main and Nautica Peninsula Land parking lot and property management businesses from related parties. On April 2, 2012, we acquired an additional parking lot business from Nautica Peninsula Land. Our CEO controlled each of these businesses prior to acquisition. These acquisitions and their related business were accounted for as combinations of entities under common control. Therefore, the portion of each business acquired from related parties have been recorded at the historical cost bases in the assets and liabilities transferred and the portion of these businesses acquired from third parties have been recorded at fair value at the acquisition date using the acquisition method of accounting in accordance with FASB ASC Topic 805, Business Combinations (“ASC Topic 805”). A distribution was recorded on the acquisition date for the portion of the purchase price attributable to related parties. The net assets of the businesses acquired have been retroactively accounted for in our financial statements since January 1, 2009. The net assets attributable to the noncontrolling interest holders have been reflected as a separate component of equity.

If casino gaming were to become legalized in Ohio within seven years from the purchase date of each property and a casino is licensed on the Nautica Properties, the purchase price of each property could increase based on independent appraisals of the land, improvements and other asset values. Any additional purchase price shall be equal to the fair market value of the property at the time that a license is issued to JEI in the State of Ohio for a casino less the purchase price previously paid. There is no maximum additional purchase price. We will continue to evaluate the fair value of this additional contingent purchase price at each balance sheet date throughout the term of the agreement. If applicable, any additional purchase price would be accounted for consistently with the original acquisition accounting, whereby the portion attributable to related parties would be accounted for as a combination of entities under common control and as a distribution, and the portion attributable to third parties would be accounted for using the acquisition method of accounting. At December 31, 2011, the fair value of the aggregate contingent purchase price was immaterial to the financial position of JEI, but could have a material impact in the future if a casino license is granted for the Nautica Properties.

 

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The following table summarizes the net assets acquired and liabilities assumed as of the acquisition date for each acquired property considering both the portion acquired from related parties and the noncontrolling interest holders (as applicable):

 

     Sugar
Warehouse
     Flats
Development
     Nautica
Phase 2
     Sycamore
& Main
     Nautica
Peninsula
Land
     Nautica
Peninsula
Land
 

Date of acquisition

    
 
January 21,
2009
  
  
    

 

August 16,

2010

  

  

    
 
January 18,
2011
  
  
    
 
October 3,
2011
  
  
    
 
October 28,
2011
  
  
    

 

April 2,

2012

  

  

Current Assets

   $ 47       $ —         $ —         $ —         $ —         $ —     

Property and equipment, net

     1,775         1,652         1,305         856         995         81   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total assets acquired

     1,822         1,652         1,305         856         995         81   

Current liabilities assumed

     38         15         60         51         45         —     

Other long-term liabilities

     63         —           —           —           —           —     
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total liabilities assumed

     101         15         60         51         45         —     
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Net assets acquired

   $ 1,721       $ 1,637       $ 1,245       $ 805       $ 950       $ 81   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Purchase price

   $ 2,450       $ 2,800       $ 1,250       $ 1,100       $ 971       $ 229   

Distribution to related parties

   $ 2,238       $ 2,800       $ 7       $ 1,100       $ 107       $ 229   

Payment to noncontrolling interest holders

   $ 212         —         $ 1,243         —         $ 864         —     

Any change in the fair value of the net assets of the first Nautica Peninsula Land business acquired from the noncontrolling interest holders during the purchase price allocation period (generally within one year of the acquisition date) may result in an allocation to goodwill. The allocation of the purchase price of Nautica Phase 2 paid to acquire the noncontrolling interest was final as of December 31, 2011.

The following schedule discloses the effects on JEI’s equity due to the change in ownership interest in Sugar Warehouse, Nautica Phase 2 and Nautica Peninsula Land discussed above:

 

     Year Ended December 31,  
     2011     2010     2009  

Net loss attributable to JEI

   $ (8,582   $ (1,475   $ (4,716

Decrease in JEI’s equity for purchase of Sugar Warehouse noncontrolling interest

     —          —          (212

Decrease in JEI’s equity for purchase of Nautica Phase 2 noncontrolling interest

     (623     —          —     

Decrease in JEI’s equity for purchase of Nautica Peninsula Land noncontrolling interest

     (732     —          —     
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Change from net loss attributable to JEI and purchase of the noncontrolling interest

   $ (9,937   $ (1,475   $ (4,928
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

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Acquisitions of Video Poker Truck Stops

In 2012 and 2011, we have acquired four video poker truck stops in Louisiana, which were previously wholly owned by another JII subsidiary, Gameco Holdings, Inc. (“Gameco”), an entity under common control and with common management. We acquired Cash Magic Springhill, LLC (“Springhill”) and Cash Magic Vivian, LLC (“Vivian”) on January 31, 2011, Jalou Forest Gold, LLC (“Forest Gold”) on March 31, 2011 and Cash Magic Amite, LLC (“Amite”) on June 29, 2012. The acquisitions of these video poker truck stops have been accounted for as combinations of entities under common control. Therefore, the acquisitions have been recorded at the historical cost bases in the assets and liabilities transferred. A distribution, equal to the purchase price, was recorded on the acquisition date for each property, and the net assets of the entity acquired have been retroactively accounted for in our financial statements since January 1, 2009.

The following table summarizes the net assets acquired and liabilities assumed as of the date of each acquisition:

 

     Springhill      Vivian      Forest Gold      Amite  

Date of acquisition

    
 
January 31,
2011
  
  
    
 
January 31,
2011
  
  
    
 
March 31,
2011
  
  
    

 

June 29,

2012

  

  

Current assets

   $ 495       $ 507       $ 419       $ 820   

Property and equipment, net

     2,309         2,555         2,056         2,132   

Goodwill

     1,376         —           880         2,116   

Identifiable intangible assets

     318         288         251         165   

Other assets

     27         12         —           11   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total assets acquired

     4,525         3,362         3,606         5,244   

Current liabilities assumed

     188         228         646         314   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Net assets acquired

   $ 4,337       $ 3,134       $ 2,960       $ 4,930   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Purchase price

   $ 5,462       $ 4,913       $ 3,025       $ 5,872   

Distribution recorded

   $ 5,462       $ 4,913       $ 3,025       $ 5,872   

Effective net distribution (distribution less net assets acquired

   $ 1,125       $ 1,779       $ 65       $ 942   

Subsequent Event—Black Hawk, Colorado

On February 24, 2012, we entered into a real estate sales contract with Dakota Blackhawk, LLC and Miner’s Mesa Development, LLC wherein we agreed to purchase approximately 45 acres of land located in the City of Black Hawk, Colorado (with approximately 1 acre within the casino gaming district) for an aggregate purchase price of $7,500. A deposit of $575 was paid during the first quarter of 2012. The transaction is subject to the completion of due diligence procedures and typical terms and conditions prior to closing, which is expected to occur on or before January 31, 2013.

 

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5. LONG-TERM DEBT

Long-term debt and capital lease obligations as of December 31, 2011 and 2010 consist of the following:

 

     2011
(As adjusted,
see Note 4)
    2010
(As adjusted,
see Note 4)
 

9 3/4% Senior Unsecured Notes due 2014

   $ 210,000      $ 210,000   

Senior Secured Term Loan Facility due 2012

     37,800        38,200   

Senior Secured Delayed Draw Term Loan Facility due 2012

     18,950        19,150   

Senior Secured Revolving Credit Facility due 2011 and 2012

     14,900        11,500   

Truck Stop Indebtedness

     14,456        35,906   

Nautica Properties Indebtedness

     201        1,483   

Capital Leases

     3,065        3,160   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total indebtedness

     299,372        319,399   

Less current indebtedness

     (13,306     (23,018
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total long-term indebtedness

   $ 286,066      $ 296,381   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

9 3/4% Senior Unsecured Notes due 2014 and Senior Secured Credit Facility

On June 16, 2006, we issued senior unsecured notes in the amount of $210,000 bearing interest at 9 3/4% due June 15, 2014 with interest only payments due each June 15 and December 15. We also have a $100,000 senior secured credit facility consisting of: (i) a $40,000 revolving credit facility (of which $3,000 expired June 2011 with the remainder initially due June 2012); (ii) a $40,000 six-year term loan facility initially due June 2012; and (iii) a $20,000 six-year delayed draw term loan initially due June 2012 (see below). Borrowings under our senior secured credit facility bear interest at a rate equal to an applicable margin plus, at our option, either (a) a base rate determined by reference to the higher of (1) the prime rate, as defined, and (2) the federal funds rate plus  1/2 of 1% or (b) a LIBOR rate for the interest period relevant to such borrowing adjusted for certain costs. At December 31, 2011, the blended interest rate on our senior secured credit facility was approximately 3.50%. As of December 31, 2011, $22,100 was available on the revolving credit facility.

On February 23, 2012, we entered into a second amendment and restatement agreement to our credit facility (the “Restated Credit Agreement”). The Restated Credit Agreement extended the maturity of $45,000 of our term loans and $37,000 of our revolving loan commitments to December 16, 2013, among other minor amendments. In addition, we increased our revolver capacity to $40,000. We are required to pay down $11,750 of term loans on or before the June 16, 2012 maturity date. We also have the right to borrow an additional $12,000 of term loans under the Restated Credit Agreement if we choose, so long as the total indebtedness under the Restated Credit Agreement does not exceed $96,750.

As a result of the Restated Credit Agreement, our interest rate will increase by 0.25% on the loans that mature on December 16, 2013. As such, the interest rate on the drawn revolving loan balance will increase by 0.25%, the interest rate on the $11,750 of term loans that mature June 16, 2012 will remain 3% above LIBOR, and the $45,000 of term loans that mature December 16, 2013 will have an interest rate of 3.25% above LIBOR.

Our $210,000 of 9 3/4% senior unsecured notes rank equally in right of payment with all of our existing and future unsecured senior indebtedness and senior to any existing and future subordinated indebtedness. The notes are effectively subordinated to any secured indebtedness (including indebtedness under our senior secured credit facility) up to the value of the collateral securing such indebtedness. The notes are guaranteed by our current and future restricted subsidiaries that also guarantee our senior secured credit facility. We can redeem all or part of our outstanding senior unsecured notes aggregating $210,000 at

 

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the redemption prices set forth below, plus accrued and unpaid interest. The redemption prices, expressed as a percentage of the principal amount, for the 12-month period beginning on June 15 of the years indicated below are as follows:

 

Year

   Percentage  

2011

     102.438

2012 and thereafter

     100.000

There are many restrictions and covenants placed upon us under both our secured and unsecured indebtedness. We are required to maintain certain operating performance ratios, our covenants impose various restrictions on us as to the timing of redemptions of our notes, there are various change of control covenants, and there are many other restrictive and operational limitations on us that would be difficult or impossible for us to change. The occurrence of any one of these events and/or covenant violations to our debt agreements could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition, results of operations, prospects and ability to satisfy our obligations under our debt agreements. The failure to repay or maintain compliance with our covenants on any of our indebtedness would result in an event of default under both our senior credit facility and our note indenture. Annual distributions may be made to our owner in an aggregate amount not to exceed the greater of $1,000 or 50% of consolidated net income as defined in our credit agreement and indenture. At December 31, 2011, we were in compliance with our financial covenants.

Truck Stop Indebtedness

At December 31, 2010, we had truck stop indebtedness totaling $35,906. Of this total, $20,723 outstanding indebtedness was paid in full during 2011 in connection with the sales of Springhill, Vivian and Forest Gold to JEI. The remaining balance represents the outstanding indebtedness of Amite, which was not assumed by JEI upon the sale of Amite to JEI. See Note 4.

Nautica Properties Indebtedness

At December 31, 2010, we had Nautica Properties indebtedness totaling $1,483, of which $1,147 was paid in full during 2011 in connection with the sales of Nautica Phase 2 and Sycamore & Main to JEI. See Note 4.

Capital Leases

Gold Dust West-Elko has a capital lease on its building, which requires interest and principal payments of $21 per month. The lease initially matured in October 2010. We have the right to extend the lease three times, each for five year intervals, or to purchase the land and building for $5,398 at any time through the first renewal period (i.e., through October 2015). The purchase option is no longer available after the first renewal period. Effective November 1, 2010, Gold Dust West-Elko exercised its right to extend the lease for five years to October 2015. The effective interest rate is 16.9%. Each additional lease renewal, if elected, will result in an increase in monthly payments based on the Consumer Price Index, as published.

Colonial has a capital lease on the land under its satellite wagering facility in Vinton, Virginia, which requires interest and principal payments of $11 per month. The lease initially matured in September 2009. We have the right to extend the term of the lease five times, each for five year intervals, or to purchase the land for $800 at any time after the first renewal period of the lease (i.e., after September 11, 2014). In 2009, we exercised our right under the lease to extend the term for five years to September 11, 2014. The effective interest rate is 11.8%. Each additional lease renewal, if elected, will result in an increase in monthly payments by 10% over the previous lease term.

Colonial has a capital lease on the land and building for its satellite wagering facility in Chesapeake, Virginia, with interest and principal payments of $6 per month until October 2010, then interest and principal payments of $7 per month until October 2015, with three renewal periods of five years each with monthly payments starting at $8 per month and increasing to $11 per month. The effective interest rate is 10.5% per annum.

 

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The Company has historically entered into various other insignificant capital leases related to equipment used in its video poker truck stops and vehicles used by executives of JEI. These capital leases were paid in full in 2011.

Scheduled maturities of long-term debt and capital lease obligations as of December 31, 2011, are as follows:

 

2012

   $ 13,306   

2013

     60,422   

2014

     211,815   

2015

     1,049   

2016

     1,118   

Thereafter

     11,662   
  

 

 

 

Total

   $ 299,372   
  

 

 

 

 

6. FAIR VALUE OF FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS

FASB ASC Topic 820, Fair Value Measurements and Disclosures (“ASC Topic 820”), establishes a framework for measuring fair value and requires specific disclosures about fair value measurements. ASC Topic 820 defines fair value as the price that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability (an exit price) in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date. The guidance identifies market or observable inputs as the preferred sources of values, followed by assumptions based on hypothetical transactions in the absence of market inputs. The guidance establishes a hierarchy for grouping these assets and liabilities, based on the significance level of the following inputs:

 

   

Level 1 — inputs are unadjusted quoted prices for identical assets or liabilities in active markets.

 

   

Level 2 — inputs 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.

 

   

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

A financial instrument’s categorization within the hierarchy is based upon the lowest level of input that is significant to the fair value measurement.

Recurring Fair Value Measurements—Investment in Equity Securities

We own approximately three percent of the outstanding shares of MTR Gaming Group, Inc. (“MTR”), a publicly-traded gaming company. Our affiliates have also historically invested in MTR, which resulted in a combined ownership of approximately 18.3% of the outstanding common shares of MTR as of December 31, 2011 and thus making the affiliated group MTR’s largest shareholder.

We have elected the fair value option permitted by FASB ASC Topic 825, Financial Instruments (“ASC Topic 825”), and therefore, we recognize changes in the fair value of our investment in MTR as unrealized gains/losses in earnings based on its quoted market price. We recorded an unrealized loss (gain) on the change in the fair value of the investment totaling $131, ($594) and $309 for the years ended December 31, 2011, 2010 and 2009, respectively.

 

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The following table presents information about our assets measured at fair value on a recurring basis as of December 31, 2011, aggregated by the level in the fair value hierarchy within which those assets fall:

 

Assets Measured at Fair Value on a Recurring Basis at December 31, 2011

 
     Total Fair
Value
     Level 1      Level 2      Level 3  

Investment in equity securities

   $ 1,521       $ 1,521         —           —     

The following table presents information about our assets measured at fair value on a recurring basis as of December 31, 2010, aggregated by the level in the fair value hierarchy within which those assets fall:

 

Assets Measured at Fair Value on a Recurring Basis at December 31, 2010

 
     Total Fair
Value
     Level 1      Level 2      Level 3  

Investment in equity securities

   $ 1,652       $ 1,652         —           —     

Effective May 6, 2008, our CEO was appointed to the MTR board of directors, and on October 31, 2008, he became the chairman of the MTR board. In March 2010, our CEO resigned from MTR’s board of directors. For the period that our CEO was the chairman of the MTR board, we reached a level of significant influence. Therefore, consistent with the requirements of ASC Topic 825 and Rule 4-08(g) of Regulation S-X of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the following is summary level financial information of MTR for the three months ended March 31, 2010 and for the year ended December 31, 2009 as derived from its reports filed with the SEC:

 

     Three
Months Ended

March  31, 2010
    Year Ended
December 31,  2009
 

Net revenues

   $ 99,359      $ 444,155   

Total operating expenses

     90,069        421,308   

Loss from continuing operations

     (3,137     (23,698

Net loss

     (3,280     (22,538

Nonrecurring Fair Value Measurements—Property, Plant and Equipment and Goodwill

We apply the provisions of the fair value measurement standard to our nonrecurring, non-financial measurements including property, plant and equipment and goodwill impairments. These assets are not measured at fair value on an ongoing basis, but are subject to fair value adjustments only in certain circumstances. Property, plant and equipment is evaluated for impairment and reduced to fair value when there is an indication that the carrying costs exceed the sum of the undiscounted cash flows. Goodwill is evaluated for impairment and reduced to fair value when there is an indication that the carrying costs exceed the fair value.

During June 2011, we evaluated our ability to recover the recorded cost of Gold Dust West-Carson City. See Note 11. Based on this evaluation, we recorded an impairment of long-lived assets totaling $10,065 related to this property. We used Level 3 inputs and income valuation, market valuation, and cost valuation techniques to measure the fair value of the Gold Dust West-Carson City asset group as of June 30, 2011. We considered a variety of factors when estimating the fair value of the asset group, including estimates about the future operating results, appropriate discount rates, multiples of EBITDA (earnings before interest, income taxes, depreciation and amortization), investment banker market analyses, and recent sales of comparable assets. A variety of estimates and judgments about the relevance and comparability of this information to our assets were made. Additionally, as discussed in Note 4, the portions of property, plant and equipment of Nautica Phase 2 and Nautica Peninsula Land acquired from third parties have been recorded at fair value at their acquisition dates.

As discussed in Note 3, prior to the acquisition by JEI, we determined the carrying value of the goodwill at Amite was impaired. Consequently, we recorded a goodwill impairment charge of $2,177 during the year ended December 31, 2011.

 

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The following table presents information about our non-financial assets measured at fair value on a nonrecurring basis during 2011, aggregated by the level in the fair value hierarchy within which those assets fall:

 

Assets Measured at Fair Value on a Nonrecurring Basis During 2011 (As adjusted, see Note 4)

 
     Total Fair
Value
     Level 1      Level 2      Level 3  

Property, plant and equipment

   $ 8,400         —           —         $ 8,400   

Goodwill

   $ 2,116         —           —         $ 2,116   

As discussed in Note 3, prior to the acquisitions by JEI, we determined the carrying value of the goodwill at Forest Gold and Amite was impaired. Consequently, we recorded a goodwill impairment charge of $3,444 during the year ended December 31, 2010.

The following table presents information about our non-financial assets measured at fair value on a nonrecurring basis during 2010, aggregated by the level in the fair value hierarchy within which those assets fall:

 

Assets Measured at Fair Value on a Nonrecurring Basis During 2010 (As adjusted, see Note 4)

 
     Total Fair
Value
     Level 1      Level 2      Level 3  

Goodwill

   $ 5,173         —           —         $ 5,173   

Other Estimated Fair Value Disclosures

The following disclosure of estimated fair value of our debt and capital lease obligations has been determined using available market information and discounted cash flow analysis. However, considerable judgment is required to interpret market data in order to develop the estimates of fair value. The use of different market assumptions and/or estimation methodologies may have a material effect on the estimated fair value amounts.

The estimated fair value of our debt and capital lease obligations as of December 31, 2011 and 2010 is as follows:

 

     2011
(As adjusted,  see Note 4)
     2010
(As adjusted,  see Note 4)
 
     Carrying
Amount
     Estimated
Fair Value
     Carrying
Amount
     Estimated
Fair Value
 

Liabilities—Debt and capital lease obligations

   $ 299,372       $ 287,809       $ 319,399       $ 320,042   

The estimation methodologies utilized are summarized as follows:

Debt—The fair value of our senior unsecured notes is based upon quoted market rates. The fair value of our variable rate debt and other fixed rate debt is estimated based on a discounted cash flow analysis, using the prevailing market interest rates for debt of similar dollar amount, maturity and risk.

The estimated fair value of our other financial instruments, such as cash and cash equivalents, accounts receivable and accounts payable, have been determined to approximate carrying value based on the short-term nature of those financial instruments.

 

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7. RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS

JIMCO Management Agreement

In order to assist us in our efforts to research, develop, perform due diligence on and possibly acquire new gaming opportunities, we have a consulting agreement with Jacobs Investments Management Co. Inc. (“JIMCO”), 82% of which is owned by Jeffrey P. Jacobs and the remaining 18% of which is owned in equal portions by two of his business associates. This agreement calls for payments of $1,250 per year payable in two equal installments of $625 on January 1st and July 1st plus 2.5% of budgeted development costs for projects undertaken by us, if certain debt covenant ratios are met. Total expenses incurred under this agreement with JIMCO were $1,250, $1,250 and $1,325 for the years ended December 31, 2011, 2010 and 2009, respectively.

Jalou Device Owner, L.P.

Under Louisiana law, video poker machines must be owned by Louisiana residents. Through October 2009, the video poker truck stops paid a fee to the third party owner of the machines in order to maintain the machines used in our video poker truck stops, plus reimbursement for the owner’s licensing costs and various other expenses. Beginning in November 2009, the ownership of the video poker machines and the related repair parts inventory used by in our video poker truck stops was transferred from the third party owner to a related party, Jalou Device Owner, L.P. (“Device Owner”), of which Gameco owns 49% and is the general partner. Two Louisiana residents own the remaining 51% of Device Owner and are the limited partners. Our video poker truck stops pay 90 cents per operating video poker machine per day to Device Owner, plus reimbursement for Device Owner’s licensing costs. Total expense under these arrangements was $1,579, $1,577 and $1,402 for the years ended December 31, 2011, 2010 and 2009, respectively.

Other Related Party Transactions

During 2009, we incurred expenses with the R.E. Jacobs Group for JEI-related airplane usage totaling $113. Additionally, prior to our acquisition, Nautica Phase 2 periodically provided working capital advances to JIMCO. These advances totaled $583 as of December 31, 2010 and are included in the balances due from affiliates discussed below. These working capital advances were settled at closing of the acquisition of Nautica Phase 2 by JEI during 2011.

Balances Due To/From Affiliates

Each of the above related party transactions results in either receivables from or payables to our affiliates. As of December 31, 2011 and 2010, these transactions resulted in net receivables from affiliates totaling $225 and $1,941, respectively. As of December 31, 2011 and 2010, these transactions resulted in net payables to affiliates totaling $5,446 and $4,306, respectively.

 

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8. COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES

Commitments

Colonial has an agreement with a totalisator company to provide totalisator equipment and services for pari-mutuel wagering at all of Colonial’s facilities and through Colonial’s EZ Horseplay account wagering platform. The agreement has fixed and variable cost elements and expires in February 2015. Colonial has two one year renewal options. Colonial also has an agreement with a company which provides the internet wagering interface, video streaming and other services which support Colonial’s EZ Horseplay account wagering platform. Fees payable under the agreement is primarily based upon a sliding scale of the amount annually wagered through EZ Horseplay. The agreement expires in February 2014. Total expense incurred for totalisator and account wagering support services under these agreements was $1,071, $762, and $850 for the years ended December 31, 2011, 2010 and 2009, respectively.

The Interstate Horse Racing Act requires that we secure the consent of the Virginia Horsemen’s Benevolence and Protective Association (the “VaHBPA”) and the Virginia Harness Horse Association (“VHHA”) to export the simulcasting of races. These consents are usually contained in the agreement between each group and Colonial. We have an agreement with the VHHA that expires December 31, 2014 and an agreement with the VaHBPA that expires December 31, 2012.

JEI Distributing, LLC (“JEID”), a wholly-owned subsidiary of JEI, entered into fuel supply agreements with CITGO Petroleum Corporation (“CITGO”). The agreements provide for the purchase and sale of CITGO branded and unbranded gasoline and diesel fuel. On December 21, 2009, JEID and CITGO entered into a five-year Marketer Franchise Agreement (the “MFA”) which created a franchise relationship between JEID and CITGO and requires JEID to purchase at least 90% of certain listed monthly quantities of gasoline from CITGO in order to maintain the franchise and not be in violation of the MFA. Under the MFA, CITGO grants JEID the right to use CITGO’s applicable brand names, trademarks and other forms of CITGO’s identification, in connection with the resale by JEID of products acquired under CITGO’s brand names. Additionally, on December 21, 2009, JEID and CITGO entered into an Unbranded Rack Sales Agreement (the “RSA”). Although the initial term of the RSA is five years followed by annual renewals, the RSA provides that either party may terminate the RSA, without cause, upon providing thirty days written notice. The RSA requires JEID to purchase at least 90% of certain listed monthly quantities of fuel from CITGO in order to qualify for CITGO’s rack posting pricing in effect and not be in violation of the RSA. The Addendum to Unbranded Rack Sales Agreement between JEID and CITGO, also dated December 21, 2009, amends the pricing for unbranded fuel under the RSA. The amended pricing equals the sum of the base price and an adder fee that is dependent on the location of the terminal where the product is delivered.

Operating Leases

Our operating leases include various land and building leases for certain properties in Nevada, Louisiana and Virginia, leases for office space in Colorado, Louisiana, Virginia and Florida, as well as leases for automobiles and other property and equipment at all locations, expiring at various dates. Total expense under these non-cancelable operating leases was $3,121, $3,059 and $2,987 for the years ended December 31, 2011, 2010 and 2009, respectively.

The future minimum commitments relating to JEI’s non-cancelable operating leases are as follows:

 

Years Ending December 31

      

2012

   $ 3,236   

2013

     2,954   

2014

     2,712   

2015

     2,449   

2016

     1,664   

Thereafter

     22,405   
  

 

 

 

Total

   $ 35,420   
  

 

 

 

 

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Capital Leases

The following is an analysis of the leased property under capital leases:

 

Class of Property

   2011     2010  

Land

   $ 1,182      $ 1,182   

Buildings

     1,686        1,686   

Equipment and furniture and fixtures

     —          255   

Other

     —          40   

Less: accumulated depreciation

     (427     (600
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total leased property under capital leases

   $ 2,441      $ 2,563   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

As of December 31, 2011, the following is a schedule by years of future minimum lease payments under capital leases together with the net present value of the minimum lease payments:

 

Years Ending December 31

      

2012

   $ 474   

2013

     474   

2014

     1,241   

2015

     345   

2016

     353   

Thereafter

     3,809   
  

 

 

 

Total future minimum lease payments

     6,696   

Less amount representing interest ranging from 10.5% to 16.9% per annum

     3,631   
  

 

 

 

Net present value of minimum lease payments

   $ 3,065   
  

 

 

 

Contingencies

We are involved in routine litigation arising in the ordinary course of our business pertaining to workers’ compensation claims, equal opportunity employment issues, or guest injury claims. All such claims are routinely turned over to our insurance providers. None of the claims is expected to have a material impact on our financial position, results of operations or cash flows. We believe these matters are covered by appropriate insurance policies.

In March 2008, the Nevada Supreme Court ruled that food and non-alcoholic beverages purchased for use in providing complimentary meals to customers and to employees were exempt from use tax. Recently, the Nevada Department of Taxation has asserted that gaming companies should pay sales tax on customer complimentary meals and employee meals on a prospective basis. This position stems from a recent Nevada Tax Commission decision which states that complimentary meals provided to customers are subject to sales tax at the retail value of the meal and employee meals are subject to sales tax at the cost of the meal. A petition for judicial review of the Nevada Tax Commission decision has been filed in Clark County District Court. We continue to evaluate the position asserted by the Nevada Department of Taxation. The resolution of this matter is not expected to have a material impact on our consolidated financial statements.

 

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9. ACCRUED EXPENSES

Accrued expenses as of December 31, 2011 and 2010, include the following:

 

     December 31,
2011

(As adjusted,
see Note 4)
     December 31,
2010

(As adjusted,
see Note 4)
 

Payroll and related

   $ 5,757       $ 4,921   

Gaming taxes payable

     3,388         3,322   

Interest payable

     1,358         1,120   

Property taxes payable

     1,176         1,147   

Slot club liability

     1,210         1,200   

Progressive jackpot liability

     1,549         1,260   

Purses due horsemen

     375         511   

Other

     3,848         3,651   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 
   $ 18,661       $ 17,132   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

10. EMPLOYEE BENEFIT PLANS

The Company is the sponsor of Jacobs Entertainment, Inc.’s 401(k) Plan (the “Plan”). The Plan is a defined contribution plan. The Plan allows eligible employees to make tax-deferred contributions that are matched by us up to a specified level. We contributed approximately $472, $424, and $93 to the Plan for the years ended December 31, 2011, 2010 and 2009, respectively.

 

11. IMPAIRMENT OF LONG-LIVED ASSETS

During 2011, based on operating results, we were required, pursuant to FASB ASC Topic 360, Property, Plant and Equipment, to assess our ability to recover the recorded cost of the Gold Dust West-Carson City long-lived assets. We prepared a cash flow analysis based on management’s best estimates in an effort to assess the likelihood of recovering the cost of these assets. Based on these projections and the related underlying assumptions as well as our knowledge of the Carson City market, we believe that we will not be able to fully recover the carrying cost of these assets, and therefore, Gold Dust West-Carson City recorded an impairment of long-lived assets totaling $10,065 as of June 30, 2011. Future events such as actual performance versus projected performance, continued market decline, increased and/or changing competitive forces, or other unforeseen events could change our estimates and cause us to recognize an additional impairment in the carrying value of the Gold Dust West-Carson City long-lived assets in future periods. Such an impairment could be material to our financial position and results of operations.

 

12. CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENTS

During 2009, we provided financial support to oppose a proposed constitutional amendment in Ohio (“Issue 3”) that would allow for one casino each at designated locations in Cincinnati, Cleveland, Columbus and Toledo and distribute to all Ohio counties a tax on the casinos. For the year ended December 31, 2009, we provided financial support totaling $2,285 to oppose Issue 3. On November 3, 2009, Issue 3 was passed in Ohio which permits casino gaming at the locations designated in the amendment. None of the designated locations is owned by JEI or its affiliates.

 

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13. SEGMENT INFORMATION

Our CEO is our chief operating decision maker. At December 31, 2011, 2010 and 2009, we had four segments representing the geographic regions of our operations. Each segment is managed separately because of the unique characteristics of its revenue stream and customer base. We have aggregated our operations into these four segments based on similarities in the nature of the properties’ businesses, customers and regulatory environment in which each property operates. The Colorado segment consists of The Lodge and Gilpin casinos. Our Nevada segment includes the Gold Dust West-Reno, Gold Dust West-Carson City and Gold Dust West-Elko casinos. The Louisiana operations consist of video poker truck stops, and the Virginia segment consists of Colonial’s pari-mutuel operations and satellite wagering facilities.

The accounting policies of the segments are the same as those described in Note 2. Corporate and other, which represents all other income and expenses, is also presented.

As of and for the Year Ended December 31, 2011

 

     Colorado     Nevada     Louisiana
(As adjusted,
See Note 4)
    Virginia      Corporate
and Other
(As adjusted,
See Note 4)
    Total
(As adjusted,
See Note 4)
 

Revenues:

             

Gaming

             

Casino

   $ 107,743      $ 36,152             $ 143,895   

Truck stop

       $ 75,788             75,788   

Pari-mutuel

         $ 27,920           27,920   

Food and beverage

     11,854        9,569        5,954        1,785           29,162   

Convenience store—fuel

         119,548             119,548   

Convenience store—other

         14,992             14,992   

Hotel

     1,941        1,915               3,856   

Other

     1,007        1,241        1,560        1,475       $ 735        6,018   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total revenues

     122,545        48,877        217,842        31,180         735        421,179   

Less: Promotional allowances

     (24,540     (6,178     (6,322          (37,040
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net revenues

   $ 98,005      $ 42,699      $ 211,520      $ 31,180       $ 735      $ 384,139   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

 

EBITDA (1)

   $ 32,253      $ (2,536   $ 19,928      $ 875       $ (9,867   $ 40,653   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

 

Depreciation and amortization

   $ 6,596      $ 5,894      $ 6,045      $ 2,459       $ 757      $ 21,751   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

 

Interest income

   $ —        $ —        $ 6      $ 15       $ —        $ 21   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

 

Interest expense

   $ 8,629      $ 5,097      $ 5,910      $ 516       $ 7,327      $ 27,479   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net loss

              $ (8,556
             

 

 

 

Balance Sheet Information—December 31, 2011

             

Goodwill

   $ 6,711      $ 8,836      $ 35,297      $ —         $ —        $ 50,844   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

 

Identifiable intangible assets, net

   $ —        $ —        $ 8,675      $ —         $ —        $ 8,675   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

 

Property, plant and equipment, net

   $ 86,571      $ 25,194      $ 46,636      $ 60,773       $ 11,748      $ 230,922   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total assets

   $ 108,238      $ 41,081      $ 103,304      $ 65,774       $ 15,488      $ 333,885   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

 

Long-term debt

   $ 84,771      $ 61,086      $ 76,316      $ 4,844       $ 59,049      $ 286,066   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

 

Capital expenditures

   $ 4,764      $ 3,043      $ 2,157      $ 1,298       $ 1,046      $ 12,308   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

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As of and for the Year Ended December 31, 2010

 

     Colorado     Nevada     Louisiana
(As adjusted,
see Note 4)
    Virginia      Corporate
And Other
(As adjusted,
see Note 4)
    Total
(As adjusted,
see Note 4)
 

Revenues:

             

Gaming

             

Casino

   $ 105,056      $ 35,209             $ 140,265   

Truck stop

       $ 73,795             73,795   

Pari-mutuel

         $ 27,669           27,669   

Food and beverage

     11,939        9,382        6,881        1,982           30,184   

Convenience store—fuel

         95,852             95,852   

Convenience store—other

         14,155             14,155   

Hotel

     1,936        1,870               3,806   

Other

     932        1,268        2,005        1,634       $ 764        6,603   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total revenues

     119,863        47,729        192,688        31,285         764        392,329   

Less: Promotional allowances

     (23,338     (6,593     (5,990          (35,921
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net revenues

   $ 96,525      $ 41,136      $ 186,698      $ 31,285       $ 764      $ 356,408   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

 

EBITDA (1)

   $ 31,221      $ 7,119      $ 18,840      $ 1,483       $ (8,986   $ 49,677   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

 

Depreciation and amortization

   $ 6,792      $ 6,346      $ 6,341      $ 2,261       $ 954      $ 22,694   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

 

Interest income

   $ —        $ —        $ 12      $ 9       $ 5      $ 26   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

 

Interest expense

   $ 8,563      $ 5,223      $ 6,957      $ 541       $ 7,158      $ 28,442   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net loss

              $ (1,433
             

 

 

 

Balance Sheet Information—December 31, 2010

             

Goodwill

   $ 6,711      $ 8,836      $ 37,474      $ —         $ —        $ 53,021   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

 

Identifiable intangible assets, net

   $ —        $ —        $ 8,479      $ —         $ —        $ 8,479   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

 

Property, plant and equipment, net

   $ 88,587      $ 38,124      $ 48,266      $ 61,856       $ 10,668      $ 247,501   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total assets

   $ 110,380      $ 54,412      $ 107,701      $ 66,959       $ 16,363      $ 355,815   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

 

Long-term debt

   $ 84,771      $ 61,113      $ 68,504      $ 4,875       $ 77,118      $ 296,381   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

 

Capital expenditures

   $ 3,866      $ 3,653      $ 2,517      $ 1,329       $ 439      $ 11,804   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

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As of and for the Year Ended December 31, 2009

 

     Colorado     Nevada     Louisiana
(As adjusted,
see Note 4)
    Virginia      Corporate
And Other
(As adjusted,
see Note 4)
    Total
(As adjusted,
see Note 4)
 

Revenues:

             

Gaming

             

Casino

   $ 102,032      $ 37,734             $ 139,766   

Truck stop

       $ 76,159             76,159   

Pari-mutuel

         $ 32,276           32,276   

Food and beverage

     11,388        8,961        9,170        2,424           31,943   

Convenience store—fuel

         73,370             73,370   

Convenience store—other

         15,551             15,551   

Hotel

     1,738        1,869               3,607   

Other

     947        1,362        1,581        1,812       $ 928        6,630   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total revenues

     116,105        49,926        175,831        36,512         928        379,302   

Less: Promotional allowances

     (21,059     (8,507     (5,751          (35,317
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net revenues

   $ 95,046      $ 41,419      $ 170,080      $ 36,512       $ 928      $ 343,985   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

 

EBITDA (1)

   $ 32,325      $ 7,576      $ 16,174      $ 1,547       $ (11,500   $ 46,122   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

 

Depreciation and amortization

   $ 7,087      $ 5,984      $ 6,584      $ 2,124       $ 1,020      $ 22,799   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

 

Interest income

   $ —        $ —        $ 8      $ 17       $ 3      $ 28   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

 

Interest expense

   $ 8,686      $ 5,084      $ 6,734      $ 594       $ 6,906      $ 28,004   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net loss

              $ (4,653
             

 

 

 

Balance Sheet Information—December 31, 2009

             

Goodwill

   $ 6,711      $ 8,836      $ 40,918      $ —         $ —        $ 56,465   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

 

Identifiable intangible assets, net

   $ —        $ —        $ 9,426      $ —         $ —        $ 9,426   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

 

Property, plant and equipment, net

   $ 91,585      $ 40,907      $ 50,305      $ 62,964       $ 10,818      $ 256,579   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total assets

   $ 113,679      $ 57,580      $ 114,466      $ 67,847       $ 17,060      $ 370,632   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

 

Long-term debt

   $ 84,981      $ 61,337      $ 69,198      $ 4,902       $ 89,302      $ 309,720   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

 

Capital expenditures

   $ 7,722      $ 2,887      $ 3,942      $ 1,052       $ 900      $ 16,503   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

(1) EBITDA (earnings before interest, income taxes, depreciation and amortization) is presented as supplemental information in the tables above as it is a key measure of operating performance used by our chief operating decision maker. EBITDA can be reconciled directly to our consolidated net income (loss) by adding the amounts shown for depreciation, amortization, income taxes and interest to net income (loss). This information should not be considered as an alternative to any measure of performance as promulgated under accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America, such as net income (loss), nor should it be considered as an indicator of our overall financial performance. Our calculation of EBITDA may be different from the calculation used by other companies and comparability may be limited. Management believes that presentation of a non-GAAP financial measure such as EBITDA is useful because it allows holders of our debt and management to evaluate and compare our operating results from continuing operations from period to period in a meaningful and consistent manner in addition to standard GAAP financial measures. Management internally evaluates the performance of our segments using EBITDA measures as do most analysts following the gaming industry. EBITDA is also a key component of certain financial covenants in our debt agreements.

 

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14. CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING FINANCIAL INFORMATION

Our senior secured credit facility and unsecured senior notes are both guaranteed by our current and future restricted subsidiaries. Each subsidiary guarantor is 100% owned by the parent company, all guarantees are full and unconditional and joint and several, and all subsidiaries of JEI guarantee the securities.

The following information sets forth our Condensed Consolidating Balance Sheets as of December 31, 2011 and 2010, and the Condensed Consolidating Statements of Operations and the Condensed Consolidating Statements of Cash Flows for the three years ended December 31, 2011 as required by Rule 3-10 of Regulation S-X of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. Investments in our subsidiaries are accounted for on the equity method. Accordingly, entries necessary to consolidate the Parent Company Issuer and our Subsidiary Guarantors are reflected in the eliminations column.

 

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JACOBS ENTERTAINMENT, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING BALANCE SHEETS

AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2011

(As adjusted, see Note 4)

 

     Parent
Company
Issuer
    Subsidiary
Guarantors
     Eliminations     Consolidated  

ASSETS

         

Current assets

   $ 511      $ 36,561         $ 37,072   

Property, plant and equipment, net

     868        230,054           230,922   

Net investment in and advances to subsidiaries

     71,242         $ (71,242     —     

Other long-term assets

     2,879        63,012           65,891   
  

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total assets

   $ 75,500      $ 329,627       $ (71,242   $ 333,885   
  

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

 

LIABILITIES AND EQUITY

         

Current liabilities

   $ 15,584      $ 30,174         $ 45,758   

Long-term debt

     269,450        16,616           286,066   

Long-term debt (receivable from) payable to affiliate

     (210,407     210,407           —     

Other long-term liabilities

     23        1,188           1,211   

Total equity

     850        71,242       $ (71,242     850   
  

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total liabilities and equity

   $ 75,500      $ 329,627       $ (71,242   $ 333,885   
  

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

 

AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2010

(As adjusted, see Note 4)

 

     Parent
Company
Issuer
    Subsidiary
Guarantors
     Eliminations     Consolidated  

ASSETS

         

Current assets

   $ 554      $ 37,858         $ 38,412   

Property, plant and equipment, net

     897        246,604           247,501   

Net investment in and advances to subsidiaries

     81,822         $ (81,822     —     

Other long-term assets

     4,389        65,513           69,902   
  

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total assets

   $ 87,662      $ 349,975       $ (81,822   $ 355,815   
  

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

 

LIABILITIES AND EQUITY

         

Current liabilities

   $ 5,884      $ 47,130         $ 53,014   

Long-term debt

     275,250        21,131           296,381   

Long-term debt (receivable from) payable to affiliate

     (198,782     198,782           —     

Other long-term liabilities

     4        1,110           1,114   

Total equity

     5,306        81,822       $ (81,822     5,306   
  

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total liabilities and equity

   $ 87,662      $ 349,975       $ (81,822   $ 355,815   
  

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

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JACOBS ENTERTAINMENT, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS

FOR THE YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2011

(As adjusted, see Note 4)

 

     Parent
Company
Issuer
    Subsidiary
Guarantors
    Eliminations     Consolidated  

Net revenues

   $ —        $ 384,314      $ (175   $ 384,139   

Costs and expenses

     (10,084     (355,328     175        (365,237

Interest expense, net

     (5,679     (21,779     —          (27,458

Equity in earnings of subsidiaries

     7,181        —          (7,181     —     

Noncontrolling interest

     —          (26     —          (26
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net (loss) income attributable to JEI

   $ (8,582   $ 7,181      $ (7,181   $ (8,582
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

FOR THE YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2010

(As adjusted, see Note 4)

 

     Parent
Company
Issuer
    Subsidiary
Guarantors
    Eliminations     Consolidated  

Net revenues

   $ —        $ 356,583      $ (175   $ 356,408   

Costs and expenses

     (9,440     (320,160     175        (329,425

Interest expense, net

     (5,452     (22,964     —          (28,416

Equity in earnings of subsidiaries

     13,417        —          (13,417     —     

Noncontrolling interest

     —          (42     —          (42
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net (loss) income attributable to JEI

   $ (1,475   $ 13,417      $ (13,417   $ (1,475
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

FOR THE YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2009

(As adjusted, see Note 4)

 

     Parent
Company
Issuer
    Subsidiary
Guarantors
    Eliminations     Consolidated  

Net revenues

   $ —        $ 344,310      $ (325   $ 343,985   

Costs and expenses

     (12,359     (308,628     325        (320,662

Interest expense, net

     (5,184     (22,792     —          (27,976

Equity in earnings of subsidiaries

     12,827        —          (12,827     —     

Noncontrolling interest

     —          (63     —          (63
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net (loss) income attributable to JEI

   $ (4,716   $ 12,827      $ (12,827   $ (4,716
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

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JACOBS ENTERTAINMENT, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

FOR THE YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2011

(As adjusted, see Note 4)

 

     Parent
Company
Issuer
    Subsidiary
Guarantors
    Consolidated  

Net cash provided by operating activities

   $ 25,129      $ 5,017      $ 30,146   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

INVESTING ACTIVITIES:

      

Additions to property, plant and equipment

     (432     (11,876     (12,308

Proceeds from sale of equipment

     —          161        161   

Purchases of device rights

     —          (1,799     (1,799
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net cash used in investing activities

     (432     (13,514     (13,946
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

FINANCING ACTIVITIES:

      

Proceeds from issuance of debt

     —          800        800   

Proceeds from revolving line of credit

     40,800        —          40,800   

Payments on long-term debt

     (401     (1,812     (2,213

Payments on revolving line of credit

     (37,400     —          (37,400

Net advances to/from subsidiaries

     (9,890     9,890        —     

Acquisition of noncontrolling interest

     (2,107     —          (2,107

Contribution from stockholder

     —          63        63   

Distributions to stockholder

     (15,614     —          (15,614
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net cash (used in) provided by financing activities

     (24,612     8,941        (15,671
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net Increase in Cash and Cash Equivalents

     85        444        529   

Cash and Cash Equivalents—Beginning of Year

     196        24,672        24,868   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Cash and Cash Equivalents—End of Year

   $ 281      $ 25,116      $ 25,397   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

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JACOBS ENTERTAINMENT, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

FOR THE YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2010

(As adjusted, see Note 4)

 

     Parent
Company
Issuer
    Subsidiary
Guarantors
    Consolidated  

Net cash provided by operating activities

   $ 19,570      $ 9,119      $ 28,689   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

INVESTING ACTIVITIES:

      

Additions to property, plant and equipment

     (145     (11,659     (11,804

Proceeds from sale of equipment

     37        301        338   

Purchases of device rights

     —          (901     (901
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net cash used in investing activities

     (108     (12,259     (12,367
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

FINANCING ACTIVITIES:

      

Payments to obtain financing

     (1,500     —          (1,500

Proceeds from revolving line of credit

     24,000        —          24,000   

Payments on long-term debt

     (406     (3,133     (3,539

Payments on revolving line of credit

     (31,500     —          (31,500

Net advances to/from subsidiaries

     (6,251     6,251        —     

Contribution from stockholder

     —          95        95   

Distributions to stockholder

     (3,800     (4     (3,804
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net cash (used in) provided by financing activities

     (19,457     3,209        (16,248
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net Increase in Cash and Cash Equivalents

     5        69        74   

Cash and Cash Equivalents—Beginning of Year

     191        24,603        24,794   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Cash and Cash Equivalents—End of Year

   $ 196      $ 24,672      $ 24,868   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

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JACOBS ENTERTAINMENT, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

FOR THE YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2009

(As adjusted, see Note 4)

 

     Parent
Company
Issuer
    Subsidiary
Guarantors
    Consolidated  

Net cash provided by operating activities

   $ 8,971      $ 14,692      $ 23,663   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

INVESTING ACTIVITIES:

      

Additions to property, plant and equipment

     (192     (16,311     (16,503

Proceeds from sale of equipment

     4        387        391   

Purchases of device rights

     —          (1,203     (1,203

Acquisition of noncontrolling interest

     (212     —          (212
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net cash used in investing activities

     (400     (17,127     (17,527
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

FINANCING ACTIVITIES:

      

Payments to obtain financing

     (555     —          (555

Proceeds from revolving line of credit

     29,463        —          29,463   

Payments on long-term debt

     (404     (2,124     (2,528

Payments on revolving line of credit

     (27,000     —          (27,000

Net advances to/from subsidiaries

     (7,127     7,127        —     

Contribution from stockholder

     —          66        66   

Distributions to stockholder

     (3,244     (46     (3,290
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net cash (used in) provided by financing activities

     (8,867     5,023        (3,844
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net (Decrease) Increase in Cash and Cash Equivalents

     (296     2,588        2,292   

Cash and Cash Equivalents—Beginning of Year

     487        22,015        22,502   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Cash and Cash Equivalents—End of Year

   $ 191      $ 24,603      $ 24,794   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

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