10-Q 1 v234582_10q.htm FORM 10-Q Unassociated Document
UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 10-Q

(Mark One)

x
Quarterly Report Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

For the fiscal period ended July 31, 2011

¨
Transition Report Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

For the transition period from_______________________ to ___________________________

Commission file number 1-15517
 
Nevada Gold & Casinos, Inc.

(Name of issuer in its charter)

Nevada
 
88-0142032
 
(State or other jurisdiction of Incorporation or organization)
 
(IRS Employer Identification No.)
 

50 Briar Hollow
     
Suite 500W
     
Houston, Texas
 
77027
 
(Address of principal executive offices)
 
(Zip Code)
 

Issuer’s telephone number:
 
(713) 621-2245

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

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

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

Large accelerated filer ¨
Accelerated filer ¨
Non-accelerated filer ¨
Smaller Reporting Company x

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

¨ Yes   x No

The number of common shares outstanding was 13,173,546 as of September 1, 2011.

 
 

 

TABLE OF CONTENTS

   
Page
     
 
PART I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION
 
     
Item 1.
Consolidated Financial Statements
 
 
Consolidated Balance Sheets – July 31, 2011 (unaudited) and April 30, 2011
2
 
Consolidated Statements of Operations  - Three months Ended July 31, 2011 (unaudited) and July  31, 2010 (unaudited)
3
 
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows - Three months Ended July 31, 2011 (unaudited) and July 31, 2010 (unaudited)
4
 
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
5
Item 2.
Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations
17
Item 3.
Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk
21
Item 4.
Controls and Procedures
21
     
 
PART II. OTHER INFORMATION
 
     
Item 1.
Legal Proceedings
21
Item 1A.
Risk Factors
21
Item 2.
Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds
22
Item 3.
Defaults Upon Senior Securities
22
Item 4.
Removed and Reserved
22
Item 5.
Other Information
22
Item 6.
Exhibits
22

 
 

 

FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS

Factors that May Affect Future Results

(Cautionary Statements Under the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995)

Certain information included in this Form 10-Q and other materials filed or to be filed by us with the Securities and Exchange Commission (as well as information included in oral statements or other written statements made or to be made by us or our representatives) contains or may contain forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. These statements can be identified by the fact that they do not relate strictly to historical or current facts. Statements that include the words “may,” “could,” “should,” “would,” “believe,” “expect,” “anticipate,” “estimate,” “intend,” “plan,” or other words or expressions of similar meaning, may identify forward-looking statements. We have based these forward-looking statements on our current expectations about future events. Forward-looking statements include statements that reflect management’s beliefs, plans, objectives, goals, expectations, anticipations, intentions with respect to the financial condition, results of operations, future performance and the business of us, including statements relating to our business strategy and our current and future development plans. These statements may also involve other factors which are detailed in the “Risk Factors” and other sections of our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended April 30, 2011 and other filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

Although we believe that the assumptions underlying these forward-looking statements are reasonable, any or all of the forward-looking statements in this report and in any other public statements that are made may prove to be incorrect. This may occur as a result of inaccurate assumptions or as a consequence of known or unknown risks and uncertainties. Many factors discussed in this report will be important in determining our future performance. Consequently, actual results may differ materially from those that might be anticipated from forward-looking statements. In light of these and other uncertainties, you should not regard the inclusion of a forward-looking statement in this report or other public communications that we might make as a representation by us that our plans and objectives will be achieved, and you should not place undue reliance on such forward-looking statements.

We undertake no obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise. Any further disclosures made on related subjects in our  subsequent reports filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission should be consulted.

 
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Part I. Financial Information

Item 1. Consolidated Financial Statements
Nevada Gold & Casinos, Inc.
Consolidated Balance Sheets
   
July 31,
   
April 30,
 
   
2011
   
2011
 
   
(unaudited)
       
             
ASSETS
 
Current assets:
           
Cash and cash equivalents
  $ 5,353,620     $ 5,656,110  
Restricted cash
    1,225,732       944,359  
Accounts receivable
    671,663       571,032  
Prepaid expenses
    1,023,297       785,975  
Income tax receivable
    17,428       176,750  
Other current assets
    352,568       326,620  
Total current assets
    8,644,308       8,460,846  
                 
Investments in development projects
    440,305       189,692  
Real estate held for sale
    3,373,966       3,373,966  
Notes receivable - development projects, net of allowances
    1,700,000       1,700,000  
Goodwill
    16,911,417       16,187,898  
Identifiable intangible assets, net of accumulated amortization of $2,163,596 and $1,852,553 at July 31, 2011 and April 30, 2011, respectively
    7,469,725       7,361,298  
Property and equipment, net of accumulated depreciation of $3,793,905 and $3,642,277 at July 31, 2011 and April 30, 2011, respectively
    5,038,524       4,971,195  
Deferred tax asset
    2,300,859       2,200,643  
BVO receivable
    4,000,000       4,000,000  
Other assets
    603,538       574,339  
Total assets
  $ 50,482,642     $ 49,019,877  
                 
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY
 
Current liabilities:
               
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities
  $ 2,205,501     $ 1,603,250  
Accrued interest payable
    118,492       118,024  
Other accrued liabilities
    1,648,763       1,686,637  
Other current liabilites
    75,000       100,000  
Long-term debt, current portion
    9,212,867       54,148  
Total current liabilities
    13,260,623       3,562,059  
                 
Long-term debt, net of current portion
    6,213,333       15,076,507  
Other liabilities
    10,056       15,683  
Total liabilities
    19,484,012       18,654,249  
                 
Stockholders' equity:
               
Common stock, $0.12 par value per share; 50,000,000 shares authorized; 13,994,606 and 13,968,210 shares issued and 13,173,546  and 12,797,010 shares outstanding at July 31, 2011, and April 30, 2011, respectively
    1,679,353       1,676,185  
Additional paid-in capital
    20,407,929       20,086,236  
Retained earnings
    16,187,348       18,977,946  
Treasury stock, 821,060 and 1,171,200 shares at July 31, 2011 and April 30, 2011, respectively, at cost
    (7,270,461 )     (10,369,200 )
Accumulated other comprehensive loss
    (5,539 )     (5,539 )
Total stockholders' equity
    30,998,630       30,365,628  
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity
  $ 50,482,642     $ 49,019,877  

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

 
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Nevada Gold & Casinos, Inc.
Consolidated Statements of Operations
(unaudited)

   
Three Months Ended
 
   
July 31,
   
July 31,
 
   
2011
   
2010
 
Revenues:
           
Casino
  $ 12,397,549     $ 5,759,854  
Food and beverage
    2,971,594       1,341,621  
Other
    530,239       225,509  
Gross revenues
    15,899,382       7,326,984  
Less promotional allowances
    (1,740,635 )     (800,484 )
Net revenues
    14,158,747       6,526,500  
                 
Expenses:
               
Casino
    5,825,183       2,635,552  
Food and beverage
    1,133,905       674,769  
Marketing and administrative
    4,529,561       1,772,255  
Facility
    577,800       347,674  
Corporate expense
    1,089,697       989,395  
Depreciation and amortization
    479,540       313,839  
Acquisition costs
    51,945       575,940  
Excise taxes
    308,638       118,844  
Other
    102,843       37,129  
Total operating expenses
    14,099,112       7,465,397  
Operating income (loss)
    59,635       (938,897 )
Non-operating income (expenses):
               
Gain (loss) on sale/settlement of assets
    (314 )     384,414  
Interest income
    42,850       44,925  
Interest expense
    (380,514 )     (227,788 )
Amortization of loan issue costs
    (11,250 )     (11,250 )
Loss before income tax benefit
    (289,593 )     (748,596 )
                 
Income tax (expense) benefit
               
Current
    (81 )     -  
Deferred
    97,815       239,524  
Total income tax benefit
    97,734       239,524  
                 
Net loss
  $ (191,859 )   $ (509,072 )
                 
Per share information:
               
Net loss per common share - basic
  $ (0.01 )   $ (0.04 )
Net loss per common share - diluted
  $ (0.01 )   $ (0.04 )
                 
Basic weighted average number of common shares outstanding
    12,856,030       12,764,130  
Diluted weighted average number of common shares outstanding
    12,856,030       12,764,130  

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

 
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Nevada Gold & Casinos, Inc.
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
(unaudited)

   
Three Months Ended
 
   
July 31,
   
July 31,
 
   
2011
   
2010
 
Cash flows from operating activities:
           
Net loss
  $ (191,859 )   $ (509,072 )
Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash provided by (used in) operating activities:
               
Depreciation and amortization
    479,540       313,839  
Stock-based compensation
    289,838       116,160  
Amortization of deferred loan issuance costs
    11,250       11,250  
(Gain) loss on sale/settlement of assets
    314       (384,414 )
Deferred income tax benefit
    (97,815 )     (239,524 )
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:
               
Receivables and other assets
    (247,555 )     (951,704 )
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities
    564,845       1,336,905  
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities
    808,558       (306,560 )
Cash flows from investing activities:
               
Capitalized development costs
    (250,612 )     (29,707 )
Purchase of property and equipment
    (529,129 )     (4,787,416 )
Proceeds from the sale of assets
    125       448,379  
Net (additions) and reductions of restricted cash
    (281,373 )     4,825,837  
Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities
    (1,060,989 )     457,093  
Cash flows from financing activities:
               
Payments on capital lease
    (5,627 )     (3,634 )
Employee stock plan purchases
    35,023       -  
Proceeds from (repayment of) short term loans
    (79,455 )     150,000  
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities
    (50,059 )     146,366  
                 
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents
    (302,490 )     296,899  
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period
    5,656,110       3,155,736  
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period
  $ 5,353,620     $ 3,452,635  
Supplemental cash flow information:
               
Cash paid for interest
  $ 378,185     $ 226,329  
                 
Non-cash investing and financing activities:
               
Non-cash purchase of property and equipment
  $ 850,000     $ 5,187,429  

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

 
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Nevada Gold & Casinos, Inc.

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

Note 1. Basis of Presentation

The interim financial information included herein is unaudited. However, the accompanying consolidated financial statements include all adjustments of a normal recurring nature which, in the opinion of management, are necessary to present fairly our Consolidated Balance Sheets at July 31, 2011 and April 30, 2011, Consolidated Statements of Operations for the three months  ended July 31, 2011 and July 31, 2010, and Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the three months ended July 31, 2011 and July 31, 2010. Although we believe the disclosures in these financial statements are adequate to make the interim information presented not misleading, certain information relating to our organization and footnote disclosures normally included in financial statements prepared in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles have been condensed or omitted in this Form 10-Q pursuant to Securities and Exchange Commission rules and regulations. These financial statements should be read in conjunction with the audited consolidated financial statements for the year ended April 30, 2011 and the notes thereto included in our Annual Report on Form 10-K. The results of operations for the three months ended July 31, 2011 are not necessarily indicative of the results expected for the full year.

The preparation of financial statements in conformity with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period and disclosure of contingent liabilities. On an ongoing basis, we evaluate our estimates, including those related to bad debts, investments, intangible assets and goodwill, property, plant and equipment, income taxes, insurance, employment benefits and contingent liabilities. We base our estimates on historical experience and on various other assumptions that are believed to be reasonable under the circumstances, the results of which form the basis for making judgments about the carrying values of assets and liabilities that are not readily apparent from other sources. Actual results could differ from those estimates.

Certain reclassifications have been made to conform prior year financial information to the current period presentation.  Those reclassifications did not impact working capital, total assets, total liabilities, net loss or stockholders’ equity.

Note 2. Critical Accounting Policies

Revenue Recognition

In accordance with gaming industry practice, we recognize casino revenues as the net win from gaming activities, which is the difference between gaming wins and losses. Casino revenues are net of accruals for anticipated payouts of progressive jackpots which are recorded as a progressive jackpot liability. Revenues from food, beverage, entertainment, and the gift shops are recognized at the time the related service or sale is performed or made.

The retail value of food and beverage and other services furnished to guests without charge is included in gross revenue and deducted as promotional allowances. We record the redemption of coupons and points for cash as a reduction of revenue. These amounts are included in promotional allowances in the accompanying consolidated statements of operations. The estimated cost of providing such complimentary services included in casino expense in the accompanying consolidated statements of operations was as follows:

   
Three Months Ended
 
   
July 31, 2011
   
July 31, 2010
 
Food and beverage
  $ 1,144,874     $ 402,434  
Other
    7,049       5,801  
Total cost of complimentary services
  $ 1,151,923     $ 408,235  
 
Fair Value of Financial Instruments and Concentrations of Credit Risk 
 
U.S. generally accepted accounting principles defines fair value as the price that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date and establishes a three-level valuation hierarchy for disclosure of fair value measurements. The valuation hierarchy categorizes assets and liabilities measured at fair value into one of three different levels depending on the observability of the inputs employed in the measurement. The three levels are defined as follows: 

 
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Level 1 - Observable inputs such as quoted prices in active markets at the measurement date for identical, unrestricted assets or liabilities.
 
Level 2 - Other inputs that are observable directly or indirectly such as quoted prices in markets that are not active, or inputs which are observable, either directly or indirectly, for substantially the full term of the asset or liability.
 
Level 3 - Unobservable inputs for which there is little or no market data and for which we make our own assumptions about how market participants would price the assets and liabilities. 
 
Financial instruments that potentially subject us to concentrations of credit risk are primarily notes receivable, cash and cash equivalents, accounts receivable and payable, and long term debt. At July 31, 2011, we had two notes receivable as well as the BVO receivable outstanding. The notes were issued in connection with a potential gaming project. Management performs periodic evaluations of the collectability of these notes. Our cash deposits are held with large, well-known financial institutions, and, at times, such deposits may be in excess of the federally insured limit.  The recorded value of cash, accounts receivable and payable, and their approximate fair value are based on their short term nature; while the recorded value of long term debt approximates fair value as interest rates approximate current market rates.
 
New Accounting Pronouncements and Legislation Issued

As of July 31, 2011, there is a new accounting standard effective discussed below:

Accruals for Casino Jackpot Liabilities

In April, 2010, the FASB issued ASU No. 2010-16, “Entertainment-Casinos (Topic 924): Accruals for Casino Jackpot Liabilities”. The guidance clarifies that an entity should not accrue jackpot liabilities (or portions thereof) before a jackpot is won if the entity can avoid paying that jackpot since the machine can legally be removed from the gaming floor without payment of the base amount. Jackpots should be accrued and charged to revenue when an entity has the obligation to pay the jackpot. This guidance applies to both base jackpots and the incremental portion of progressive jackpots. The guidance is effective for fiscal years, and interim periods within those fiscal years, beginning on or after December 15, 2010. This guidance should be applied by recording a cumulative-effect adjustment to opening retained earnings in the period of adoption. Our current accounting policy conforms to the new guidance and as such the adoption did not have a material effect on our financial statements.
 
Note 3. Restricted Cash
 
As of July 31, 2011, we maintained approximately $1.2 million in restricted cash, which includes $1.1 million of Player Supported Jackpot funds which are progressive games that customers fund.  When a jackpot is hit it is paid from these funds.  We also maintain approximately $0.1 million of insurance and tax reserve funds in accordance with a lending agreement.  During the three months ended July 31, 2010, we used the $5,000,000 Project Fund for the acquisition of six mini-casinos in Washington State.
 
Note 4. Notes Receivable and BVO Receivable

Notes Receivable - Development Projects

Big City Capital, LLC

From time to time, we make advances to third parties related to the development of gaming/entertainment projects. We make these advances after undertaking extensive due diligence. On a quarterly basis, we review each of our notes receivable to evaluate whether the collection of our note receivable is still probable. In our analysis, we review the economic feasibility and the current financial, legislative and development status of the project. If our analysis indicates that the project is no longer economically feasible, the note receivable will be written down to its estimated fair value. During the fiscal year 2008, we determined that our ability to collect $859,000 of accrued interest and $1.5 million of the original $3.2 million notes receivable from Big City Capital, LLC (“Big City Capital”) had been impaired. As a result we wrote down the principal on the notes receivable to $1.7 million, by establishing a $1.5 million allowance, and we wrote off the accrued interest. At July 31, 2011 and April 30, 2011, our balance sheet reflects notes receivable of $1.7 million, net of a $1.5 million allowance, related to the development of gaming/entertainment projects from Big City Capital.  This balance has a due date of December 31, 2014.

 
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Recent conversations with the principal of Big City Capital and an independent third party investment banking firm indicate the project is progressing. We have had independent conversations with the investment bank who has expressed confidence that the funds necessary to complete the project will be raised. Our management has previously worked with this investment banking firm. As of the filing date of this document, we do not believe this asset is further impaired, however, the repayment of these loans will be largely dependent upon Big City Capital’s ability to obtain financing for the development project and/or the performance of the development project.

BVO Receivable

As of May 2007, we owned a 40% interest in Buena Vista Development Company, LLC (“Buena Vista Development” or “BVD”) which plans to develop a casino hotel facility for a Native American tribe in Amador County, California.  Effective November 25, 2008, we sold our 40% interest in BVD to B. V. Oro, LLC (BVO), which is owned by our former partner and related parties, for $16 million cash and a $4 million receivable from BVD which is due upon the developer receiving repayment of the loan advanced to the tribe, which loan is currently due.  The developer has reached a verbal agreement with the tribe to extend the loan until receipt of permanent financing for the project, which is expected in this fiscal year.  Should the proceeds of this loan repayment be insufficient to pay off our receivable, the remainder is due from BVO no later than two years after the opening of a gaming/entertainment facility to be built by BVD for the Buena Vista Rancheria of Me-Wuk Indians.  This receivable accrues interest at the rate of prime plus 1% and is guaranteed by our former partner and related parties.  In addition, we are entitled to a 5% carried interest in the membership interest sold to BVO. As of July 31, 2011, the opening date continues to be uncertain. Recent conversations with the principal of BVO indicate the project is progressing.

We have had independent conversations with the investment bank who has expressed confidence that the funds necessary to complete the project will be raised.  Our management has previously worked with this investment banking firm and believe the project is likely to be completed and the note will be collected.  As of the filing date of this document, we do not believe this asset is impaired, however, should the casino not be developed, the collectability of this receivable cannot be assured.

Note 5. Long-Term Debt

Our long-term financing obligations are as follows:

   
July 31,
   
April 30,
 
   
2011
   
2011
 
             
$6.0 million promissory note, 10% through June 30, 2010, 11% interest until maturity at June 30, 2013
  $ 6,000,000     $ 6,000,000  
$5.1 million note payable, LIBOR plus 9% interest, maturing July 23, 2012
    5,034,677       5,070,000  
$4.0 million promissory note, 7% interest, maturing May 12, 2012
    4,000,000       4,000,000  
$250,000 promisorry note, 6% interest, maturing December 15, 2013
    250,000       -  
$100,000 promissory note, 6% imputed interest, to be paid in thirty equal monthly installments, beginning August 5, 2011 maturing January 13, 2014
    100,000       -  
Note to a third party, 8% interest, maturing May 16, 2012
    18,503       23,818  
Note to a third party, 8% imputed interest, maturing November 18, 2011
    23,020       36,837  
Total
    15,426,200       15,130,655  
Less: current portion
    (9,212,867 )     (54,148 )
Total long-term financing obligations
  $ 6,213,333     $ 15,076,507  

On August 10, 2011, we signed a commitment letter with Wells Fargo Gaming Capital, LLC, to refinance existing debt and pay fees associated with the transaction.  We cannot be assured that this refinancing will be completed.  See Note 16 of our Notes to Consolidated Financials.

 
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Note 6. Stock-Based Compensation

Information about our share-based plans

We have three employee stock plans, the 1999 Stock Option Plan as amended (the “1999 Plan”), the 2009 Equity Incentive Plan (the “2009 Plan”) and the 2010 Employee Stock Purchase Plan, as amended (the “2010 Plan”).

The 1999 Plan

Our 1999 Plan provided for the granting of awards to our directors, officers, employees and independent contractors.  The 1999 Plan expired in July 2009 and was replaced with a new plan described below.  The number of shares of common stock reserved for issuance under the 1999 Plan was 3,250,000 shares. The plan was administered by the Compensation Committee (the “Committee”) of the Board of Directors. The Committee had discretion under the plan regarding the vesting and service requirements, exercise price and other conditions.  No further grants can be issued under the 1999 Plan, however, there are unexercised awards outstanding.

The 2009 Plan

On April 14, 2009, our shareholders approved the 2009 Plan.  The number of shares reserved for issuance under the 2009 Plan is 1,750,000 shares.  The 2009 Plan is similar to the 1999 Stock Option Plan in most respects and continues to provide for awards which may be made subject to time based or performance based vesting.  Under the 2009 Plan the Committee is authorized to grant the following types of awards:

 
·
Stock Options including Incentive Stock Options (“ISO”)
 
·
Options not intended to qualify as ISO’s
 
·
Stock Appreciation Rights
 
·
Restricted Stock Grants.

To date, we have only awarded stock options and restricted stock. Our policy has been to issue new shares upon the exercise of stock options. Stock option rights granted prior to fiscal year 2006 generally have 5-year terms and are fully vested and exercisable immediately. Subsequent option rights granted generally have 5 or 10 year terms and are generally exercisable in two or three equal annual installments, with some options grants providing for immediate vesting for the entire or a portion of the grant.

A summary of activity under our share-based payment plans for the three months ended July 31, 2011 is presented below:

               
Weighted
       
         
Weighted
   
Average
       
         
Average
   
Remaining
   
Aggregate
 
         
Exercise
   
Contractual
   
Intrinsic
 
   
Shares
   
Price
   
Term
   
Value
 
Outstanding at April 30, 2011
    1,776,000     $ 1.62                  
Granted
    250,000       1.57                  
Exercised
    -       -                  
Forfeited or expired
    (80,000 )     1.45                  
                                 
Outstanding at July 31, 2011
    1,946,000     $ 1.62       5.2     $ -  
                                 
Exercisable at July 31, 2011
    1,924,333     $ 1.62       5.2     $ -  

As of July 31, 2011, there was a total of unamortized compensation of $21,198 related to stock options, which cost is expected to be recognized over the next twelve months.

Compensation cost for stock options was based on the fair value of each award, measured by applying the Black-Scholes model on the date of grant, using the following weighted-average assumptions:

 
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Three Months Ended
 
   
July 31, 2011
   
July 31, 2010
 
             
Expected volatility
    190.5 %     195.9 %
Expected term
    10.0       10.0  
Expected dividend yield
    -       -  
Risk-free interest rate
    2.98 %     3.08 %
Forfeiture rate
    -       -  

Expected volatility is based on historical volatility of our stock. The expected term considers the contractual term of the option as well as historical exercise and forfeiture behavior. The risk-free interest rate is based on the rates in effect on the grant date for U.S. Treasury instruments with maturities matching the relevant expected term of the award.   The weighted average grant date fair value of options granted during the three months ended July 31, 2011, was $1.57.

The 2010 Plan

On October 11, 2010, our shareholders approved the 2010 Plan which permits all our eligible employees, including employees of certain of our subsidiaries, to purchase shares of our common stock through payroll deductions at a purchase price not to be less than 90% of the fair market value of the common stock on each purchase date.  The number of shares available for issuance under the 2010 Plan is a total of 500,000 shares.  On November 30, 2010, our Board of Directors amended the 2010 Plan effective December 1, 2010, to allow its participants to contribute up to a maximum of twenty (20%) percent of their paid compensation.  The 2010 Plan became available for employee participation on January 1, 2011, employee payroll deductions began in January 2011, and shares are to be purchased at the end of each calendar quarter.  As of July 31, 2011, 59,276 shares were issued to 108 participants under the 2010 Plan.

Note 7. Computation of Earnings Per Share

The following is presented as a reconciliation of the numerators and denominators of basic and diluted earnings per share computations:

   
Three Months Ended
 
   
July 31,
   
July 31,
 
   
2011
   
2010
 
Numerator:
           
Basic and Diluted:
           
Net loss available to common stockholders
  $ (191,859 )   $ (509,072 )
                 
Denominator:
               
Basic weighted average number of common shares outstanding
    12,856,030       12,764,130  
Dilutive effect of common stock options and warrants
    -        
                 
Diluted weighted average number of common shares outstanding
    12,856,030       12,764,130  
                 
Loss per share:
               
                 
Net loss per common share - basic
  $ (0.01 )   $ (0.04 )
Net loss per common share - diluted
  $ (0.01 )   $ (0.04 )

For the three months ended July 31, 2011 and July 31, 2010, potential dilutive common shares issuable under options of 1,924,333 and 1,504,333, respectively, were not included in the calculation of diluted earnings per share as they were anti-dilutive.

Note 8. Segment Reporting

We have two business segments (i) gaming and (ii) non-core. The gaming segment for the three month periods ended July 31, 2011 and July 31, 2010, consists of the Colorado Grande Casino and the Washington mini casinos.  The “non-core” column is the land in Colorado and its taxes and maintenance expenses.

 
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Summarized financial information for our reportable segments is shown in the following table.

   
As of and for the Three Months Ended
July 31, 2011
 
   
Gaming
   
Non-Core
   
Totals
 
                   
Gross revenue
  $ 15,899,382     $     $ 15,899,382  
Segment loss pre tax
    (276,989 )     (12,604 )     (289,593 )
Segment assets
    38,209,037       3,375,966       41,585,003  
Depreciation and amortization
    479,234       306       479,540  
Addition to property and equipment
    1,379,129             1,379,129  
Interest expense, net (includes amortization)
    348,914             348,914  
Income tax benefit
    93,480       4,254       97,734  
                         
   
As of and for the Three Months Ended
July 31, 2010
 
   
Gaming
   
Non-Core
   
Totals
 
                         
Gross revenue
  $ 7,326,984     $     $ 7,326,984  
Segment loss pre tax
    (742,791 )     (5,805 )     (748,596 )
Segment assets
    37,491,736       3,507,216       40,998,952  
Depreciation and amortization
    312,805       1,034       313,839  
Addition to property and equipment
    9,974,845             9,974,845  
Interest expense, net (includes amortization)
    194,113             194,113  
Income tax benefit
    237,666       1,858       239,524  

Reconciliation of reportable segment assets to our consolidated totals is as follows:

   
July 31,
 
   
2011
 
       
Total assets for reportable segments
  $ 41,585,003  
Cash not allocated to segments
    6,579,352  
Other assets not allocated to segments
    2,318,287  
Total assets
  $ 50,482,642  

Note 9. Other Assets

Other assets consist of the following at July 31, 2011 and April 30, 2011, respectively:

   
July 31,
2011
   
April 30,
2011
 
Accrued interest receivable
  $ 447,288     $ 406,839  
Other assets
    70,000       70,000  
Deferred loan issue cost, net
    86,250       97,500  
Other assets
  $ 603,538     $ 574,339  

 
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Note 10. Commitments and Contingencies

We use facilities subject to operating leases as summarized below:

We rent office space in Houston, Texas, under a non-cancelable operating lease which expires on March 31, 2013.  The annual rent for the office space is $88,800.  Also, we lease (through our wholly-owned subsidiary, Colorado Grande Enterprises, Inc.) a portion of a building in Cripple Creek, Colorado, and an adjacent parking lot, for use in connection with the Colorado Grande Casino facilities. We lease this property at an annual rent of the greater of $144,000 or 5% of the Colorado Grande Casino’s adjusted gross gaming revenues, as defined, with an annual cap of $400,000. This lease had an initial term of sixteen years with an option to renew for an additional fifteen years with the final option period concluding on January 31, 2021. On July 7, 2005, we exercised the option to extend the lease until January 2021. On April 1, 2008, we extended the lease until January 2033 at a flat annual rent of $400,000 from February 2021 through January 2033.

As a result of acquiring the Washington I mini casinos in Washington State, the Crazy Moose Casino in Mountlake Terrace has a building lease which expires in May, 2013 with an annual rent of $192,000, with an option to renew for additional terms of three years plus five years at $154,000 per year.  In addition, the Crazy Moose Casino in Pasco has a parking lot lease which expires in December, 2013 with an annual rent of $6,600.

As a result of acquiring the Washington II mini-casinos, the building leases are as follows:

 
·
Silver Dollar Casino in SeaTac: expires in May 2022 with an option to renew for an additional 10 years; the current annual rental is $238,000;
 
·
Silver Dollar Casino in Renton: expires in April 2019 with an option to renew for two additional terms of up to 10 years; the current annual rental is $480,000;
 
·
Silver Dollar Casino in Bothell: expires in April 2012 with an option to renew for two additional terms of up to 10 years; the current annual rental is $286,000;
 
·
Club Hollywood Casino in Shoreline (two leases, building and parking lot): expires in March 2017 with options to renew for up to four additional five-year terms; the current annual rental is $671,350;
 
·
Golden Nugget Casino in Tukwila: expires in November 2014 with an option to renew for an additional 10-year term; the current annual rental is $166,000;
 
·
Royal Casino in Everett: expires in January 2016 with an option to renew for up to four additional five-year terms; the current annual rental is $360,600; and
 
·
Administrative offices in Renton: expires in December 2013; the current annual rental is $53,000.

As a result of acquiring the Washington III mini casino, the Red Dragon Casino has a building lease which expires July 18, 2016 with an annual rent of $384,000, and an option to renew for two additional five year terms.

The expected remaining future annual minimum lease payments as of July 31, 2011 are as follows:

Fiscal 
Years
 
Corporate
Office
Lease
Payment
   
Washington I,
II & III
Casinos Lease
Payment
   
Colorado
Grande
Building
Lease
Payment
   
Total
Lease
Payment
 
                         
2012
  $ 65,970     $ 2,652,571     $ 346,200     $ 3,064,741  
2013
    73,300       2,540,816       363,510       2.977,626  
2014
          2,389,570       381,690       2,771,260  
2015
          2,272,285       400,000       2,672,285  
2016
          1,821,925       400,000       2,221,925  
Thereafter
          3,630,920       6,700,000       10,330,920  
    139,270     $ 15,308,087     $ 8,591,400     $ 24,038,757  

We continue to pursue additional development opportunities that may require, individually and in the aggregate, significant commitments of capital, extensions of credit, up-front payments to third parties and guarantees by us for third-party debt.

We will indemnify our officers and directors for certain events or occurrences while the director or officer is or was serving at our request in such capacity. The maximum potential amount of future payments we could be required to make under these indemnification obligations is unlimited; however, we have a directors and officers liability insurance policy that limits our exposure and enables us to recover a portion of any future amounts paid, provided that such insurance policy provides coverage.

 
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Note 11. Legal Proceedings

We are not currently involved in any material legal proceedings.

Note 12. Acquisition

NG Washington III, LLC
 
On July 18, 2011, through our wholly owned subsidiary NG Washington III, LLC, we completed the acquisition of the Red Dragon mini-casino in Mountlake Terrace, Washington (“Washington III”) for $1.25 million. The transaction was financed by cash on hand, stock and notes issued to the seller. As a result, we now own the only two mini-casinos currently operating in Mountlake Terrace.  We paid $400,000 in cash, $500,000 in our common stock issued from our treasury stock, and $350,000 in two notes payable to the seller, 3 Point Inc. (“3 Point”).  The first promissory note in the amount of $250,000 is due on December 15, 2013, and bears an interest rate of 6%.  It is to be repaid in three installments; with the first payment of $100,000, and all accrued and unpaid interest is due on December 15, 2011; the second installment of $100,000, and all accrued and unpaid interest is due on December 15, 2012; and the remaining principal of $50,000 and all accrued and unpaid interest is due on the maturity date of December 15, 2013.  The second promissory note bears an imputed interest of 6%, matures on January 18, 2014, and is payable in thirty equal monthly installments of $3,333.33 on the fifth day of each month, the first installment being payable in August, 2011 and the last installment on the maturity date. We acquired these casinos in furtherance of our strategy of being an owner and operator of gaming facilities. The purchase was accounted for as a purchase business combination in accordance with ASC 805. Goodwill is defined in ASC 805 as the future economic benefits of other assets acquired in a business combination that are not individually identified and separately recognized.  Goodwill is attributable to the synergies expected to arise from combining the operations of the acquired casinos with our other Washington owned  properties, as well as other intangible assets that do not qualify for separate recognition.   Closing costs and pre-opening expenses of $8,700 related to the acquisition are included in the consolidated statement of operations in marketing and administrative, legal and other expenses of $52,000 related to the acquisition are reflected separately in the consolidated statement of operations.  The preliminary summary of the remaining purchase price allocation is as follows:
 
    (000’s)  
Current assets and liabilities, net
  $ (38 )
Property and equipment
    145  
Customer relationships
    419  
Goodwill
    724  
         
Purchase price
  $ 1,250  
 
Results of operations of ($6,200), which includes closing costs, pre-opening expenses, and legal and escrow fees of $8,700 have been included in our consolidated statement of operations since the date of acquisition of July 18, 2011.  At July 31, 2011, goodwill acquired was approximately $724,000, all of which is expected to be deductible for tax purposes.
 
Management has reviewed the Washington III operating results and concluded that pro-forma financial statements are not required due to their immateriality.

NG Washington II, LLC

On July 23, 2010, we, through our wholly owned subsidiary, NG Washington II, LLC, acquired six mini casinos, and the leasehold to the related administrative office, in the state of Washington. The mini casinos are the Silver Dollar Casino in SeaTac, the Silver Dollar Casino in Renton, the Silver Dollar Casino in Bothell, the Club Hollywood Casino, located in Shoreline, the Royal Casino, located in Everett, and the Golden Nugget Casino, located in Tukwila (collectively, “Washington II”). All of the Washington II casinos are located in western Washington State.  We acquired the Washington II casinos through bankruptcy proceedings for $11.07 million, $6.0 million which was paid in cash to Grant Thornton, Ltd. (the “Receiver”) and $5.07 million financed pursuant to a credit agreement between NG Washington II Holdings, LLC, as debtor, and Fortress Credit Corp., as an agent for the lenders.  Two promissory notes, issued pursuant to the credit agreement, are due July 23, 2012, and bear an interest rate based on the 30-day LIBOR at the end of each calendar month, plus 9%, with a 30-day LIBOR floor of 2.0%.  Interest is due monthly.  The terms of the credit agreement contain, among others, customary events of default, including nonpayment when due of principal or any interest or fees or other amounts owing within specified grace periods, and failure to comply with certain affirmative or negative covenants, including certain financial covenants. We have the option to extend the promissory notes for an additional year if specific covenants are met as of July 23, 2012. The current liabilities assumed were primarily gaming based payables, such as Player’s Club points. We were able to purchase these casinos, combine overhead operations with our previously acquired Washington mini casinos, reduce expenses, and operate our Washington casinos with more efficiency.  For example, we reduced the previous owner’s administration office headcount from 26 to 11, eliminated several management positions, and integrated the 11 with the administrative staff of 5 who were operating the original three operating units acquired by us in May, 2009.   We acquired these casinos in furtherance of our strategy of being an owner and operator of gaming facilities. The purchase was accounted for as a purchase business combination in accordance with ASC 805. Goodwill is defined in ASC 805 as the future economic benefits of other assets acquired in a business combination that are not individually identified and separately recognized.  Goodwill is attributable to the synergies expected to arise from combining the operations of the acquired casinos with our other Washington owned  properties, as well as other intangible assets that do not qualify for separate recognition.  The purchase price was allocated to the assets acquired and liabilities assumed based on our management’s estimate of their fair value on the date of acquisition.  Closing costs, legal, and other expenses of $576,000 related to the acquisition are reflected separately in the consolidated statement of operations. A summary of the final purchase price allocated, is as follows:

 
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    (000’s)  
Current assets and liabilities, net
  $ (146 )
Property and equipment
    1,888  
Customer relationships
    3,383  
Goodwill
    5,945  
         
Purchase price
  $ 11,070  

The pre-tax results of operations of  $1,320,000, which includes depreciation and amortization of $764,000, as well as closing costs, pre-opening expenses, and severance pay totaling an additional $830,000, have been included in our consolidated statements of operations since the date of the acquisition of July 23, 2010. At July 31, 2011, goodwill acquired was approximately $5,945,000, all of which is expected to be deductible for tax purposes.  Combined current year and prior year net revenues since the date of acquisition are $32,051,000.

Note 13.  Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets

In connection with our acquisition of the Colorado Grande casino on April 25, 2005, and the acquisitions of the Washington casinos on May 12, 2009, July 23, 2010, and July 18, 2011 (see Note 12), we have goodwill with an indefinite useful life and identifiable intangible assets of $24.4 million, net of amortization.

The change in the carrying amount of goodwill and other intangibles for 2012 is as follows (in thousands):

   
Total
   
Goodwill
   
Other
Intangibles
 
Balance as of April 30, 2011
  $ 23,549     $ 16,188     $ 7,361  
Acquired during the year
    1,143       724       419  
Impairment
    -       -       -  
Current year amortization
    (311 )     -       (311 )
Balance as of July 31, 2011
  $ 24,381     $ 16,912     $ 7,469  

The $0.7 million increase in goodwill and the $0.4 million increase in other intangibles from April 30, 2011 to July 31, 2011 is the result of recording the acquisition of the Washington III mini-casino acquired during fiscal 2012.  Other intangible assets are generally amortized on a straight line basis over the useful lives of the assets.  All goodwill and other intangible assets pertain to the gaming segment.

A summary of amortizable other intangible assets follows (in thousands):

   
As of July 31, 2011
 
   
Gross
Carrying
Amount
   
Accumulated
Amortization
 
Customer relationships
  $ 6,753     $ (1,414 )
Non-compete agreements
    1,018       (750 )
Trade names
    1,862       -  
Total
  $ 9,633     $ (2,164 )

 
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The estimated future annual amortization of intangible assets for each of the next five years is as follows (in thousands):

For the 
fiscal year
 
Amount
 
2012
  $ 1,233  
2013
    965  
2014
    965  
2015
    965  
2016
    877  
Thereafter
    602  
Total
  $ 5,607  

The weighted average useful lives of acquired intangibles related to customer relationships and non-compete agreements are 7.0 years and 3.0 years, respectively.  The weighted average useful life of amortizable intangible assets in total is 5.5 years.

Note 14. State Gaming Laws

Washington

The gaming legislation in Washington State is codified in chapter 9.46 of the Revised Code of Washington (“RCW”) which stipulates the Washington State Gambling Commission (the “WA Gambling Commission”) to be the regulator of gambling activities in this state.  The WA Gambling Commission enforces its authority through an extensive set of rules and regulations promulgated in Title 230 of the Washington Administrative Code.  The state of Washington allows certain gambling activities, such as amusement games, bingo, raffles, punch boards, pull-tabs, card-rooms, and public card games.  In order to be considered legal, these activities must be operated by either non-profit organizations or by commercial food and drink establishments.  Some activities may be operated solely by non-profit organizations, such as raffles.  Some traditional casino games, such as craps, roulette and keno, are prohibited.  House-banked card-rooms have been authorized in Washington State since 1997 and, under current law, each establishment is allowed to have up to 15 tables offering games, such as Blackjack, Ultimate Texas Hold’em, Three Card Poker, Four Card Poker, Spanish Poker, Texas Shootout, Spanish 21, Pai Gow Poker, and others.  The law allows both player-sponsored and house-banked card-rooms.  As of January 1, 2009, the WA Gambling Commission increased the maximum bet for house-banked card-rooms’ table game wager limit to $300 and allowed card-rooms to offer Mini-Baccarat. In addition, these establishments are allowed to be open 24 hours per day, provided they close for at least four continuous hours two times per week. 
 
To operate our ten “mini casinos” in Washington State, Crazy Moose Casino in Pasco, Crazy Moose Casino in Mountlake Terrace, Coyote Bob’s Roadhouse Casino in Kennewick, Silver Dollar Casino in SeaTac, Silver Dollar Casino in Renton, Silver Dollar Casino in Bothell, Club Hollywood Casino in Shoreline, Royal Casino in Everett, Golden Nugget Casino in Tukwila, and Red Dragon Casino in Mountlake Terrace, each of them is required to maintain a Public Card-room and Punch Board/Pull-Tab Commercial Stimulant license.  These licenses are renewable annually, subject to continued compliance with applicable gaming regulations.  In addition, the Commission requires, prior to the licenses being issued, each substantial interest holder in the licensees (including our officers, directors and owners of five percent or more of any class of our stock) to submit to the Commission certain disclosure forms and be subject to background investigations.  The failure or inability of our “mini-casinos” to maintain their respective licenses would have a material adverse effect on our operations.
 
RCW 9.46.110 allows local governments (including cities, counties and towns) to prohibit any or all gambling activities for which licenses are required as well as tax such activities.  The maximum tax limitations imposed by law include 20% of gross receipts for public card-room games and either 5% of gross receipts or 10% of net receipt (as chosen by a local authority) for pull-tabs activities.  The current gaming tax rate for public card-room games in the cities of Pasco, Mountlake Terrace, Kennewick, SeaTac, Renton, Tukwila and Shoreline, as well as in Snohomish County, is 10% of table games gross receipts.  The current gaming tax rate for pull-tabs in the cities of Pasco and Kennewick is 10% of pull-tabs net receipts, while in the cities of Mountlake Terrace, SeaTac, Renton, Tukwila and Shoreline, as well as in Snohomish County, the tax rate is 5% of pull-tabs gross receipts.  In addition, Washington State charges a business and occupational tax in the amount of 1.63% of all gaming activities’ net receipts in order to promote responsible gaming.  On February 22, 2011, the Tukwila City Council adopted an ordinance that prohibits social card rooms as commercial businesses starting from January 1, 2016.  Management does not believe that the ban will have a material adverse affect on us for the following reasons:  (1) the ordinance passed by a 4 to 3 margin and is able to be repealed by a subsequently elected council; (2) the ordinance can also be repealed by a petition process initiated by registered voters; (3) the lease of the premises where our Tukwila gaming operation is located expires a year before the ban takes effect; (4) the operation can be relocated to a neighboring municipality without substantial disruption; and (5) the ordinance was enacted primarily because the Tukwila council felt it did not have the zoning power to limit gaming facilities to a particular area of the city.  State legislation clarifying the city’s zoning powers could be enacted which may result in the repeal of the ordinance.
 
 
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Colorado
 
The ownership and operation of gaming facilities in Colorado are subject to extensive state and local regulations. No gaming may be conducted in Colorado unless licenses are obtained from the Colorado Limited Gaming Control Commission (the “CO Gaming Commission”). In addition, the State of Colorado created the Division of Gaming (the “CDG”) within its Department of Revenue to license, implement, regulate, and supervise the conduct of gaming. The Director of the CDG (“CDG Director”), under the supervision of the Gaming Commission, has been granted broad powers to ensure compliance with the laws and regulations. The Gaming Commission, CDG and CDG Director that have responsibility for regulation of gaming are collectively referred to as the “Colorado Gaming Authorities.”

The laws, regulations, and supervisory procedures of the Colorado Gaming Authorities seek to maintain public confidence and trust that licensed limited gaming is conducted honestly and competitively, that the rights of the creditors of licensees are protected, and that gaming is free from criminal and corruptive elements. The Colorado Gaming Authorities’ stated policy is that public confidence and trust can be maintained only by strict regulation of all persons, locations, practices, associations, and activities related to the operation of the licensed gaming establishments and the manufacturing and distribution of gaming devices and equipment.

To operate our Colorado Grande Casino we are required to maintain a retail gaming license, which must be renewed every two years.  The CO Gaming Commission has broad discretion to revoke, suspend, condition, limit, or restrict the licensee at any time. Under Colorado gaming regulations, no person or entity can have an ownership interest in more than three retail licenses, and our business opportunities in this state will be limited accordingly. The failure or inability of the Colorado Grande Casino in, or the failure or inability of others associated with the Colorado Grande Casino to maintain necessary gaming licenses or approvals would have a material adverse effect on our operations.

The Colorado Grande Casino must meet specified architectural requirements, fire safety standards, as well as standards for access for disabled persons. It also must not exceed specified gaming square footage limits as compared to a total square footage of each floor and the full building. They are permitted to operate slot machines and various types of table games, such as Blackjack, Poker, Craps and Roulette.  Casino patrons must be 21 or older to gamble in the casino.  Effective July 2, 2009, casinos are permitted to operate 24 hours per day and the maximum bet limit was increased from $5 to $100. No Colorado casino may provide credit to its gaming patrons.

The Colorado Constitution permits a gaming tax of up to 20% on adjusted gross gaming proceeds, and authorizes the CO Gaming Commission to change the rate annually. As of July 2, 2009, any increase in the gaming tax rate requires statewide voter approval.  The current gaming tax rate is 0.25% on adjusted gross gaming proceeds of up to and including $2 million, 2% over $2 million up to and including $5 million, 9% over $5 million up to and including $8 million, 11% over $8 million up to and including $10 million, 16% over $10 million up to and including $13 million and 20% on adjusted gross proceeds in excess of $13 million.  Effective July 1, 2011, the gaming tax rates will be reduced to 0.24% on adjusted gross gaming proceeds of up to and including $2 million, 1.9% over $2 million up to and including $5 million, 8.55% over $5 million up to and including $8 million, 10.45% over $8 million up to and including $10 million, 15.2% over $10 million up to and including $13 million and 19% on adjusted gross proceeds in excess of $13 million.

Colorado gaming law requires that every officer and director, as well as any stockholder holding either a 5% or greater interest or controlling interest of a publicly traded corporation, or owners of an applicant or licensee, is a person of good moral character and must submit to a full background investigation conducted by the CO Gaming Commission. The CO Gaming Commission may require any person having an interest in a licensee to undergo a full background investigation and to pay the cost of investigation in the same manner as an applicant. Persons found unsuitable by the CO Gaming Commission may be required to immediately terminate any interest in, association or agreement with, or relationship to, a licensee. A finding of unsuitability with respect to any officer, director, employee, associate, lender or beneficial owner of a licensee or applicant may also jeopardize an already issued license or applicant’s license application. Licenses may be conditioned upon termination of any relationship with unsuitable persons.
 
 
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We may not issue any voting securities except in accordance with the provisions of the Colorado Limited Gaming Act of 1991, as amended (the “Act”) and the regulations promulgated thereunder. The issuance of any voting securities in violation will be void and the voting securities will be deemed not to be issued and outstanding. No voting securities may be transferred, except in accordance with the provisions of the Act and the regulations promulgated thereunder. Any transfer in violation of these provisions will be void. If the Gaming Commission at any time determines that a holder of our voting securities is unsuitable to hold the securities, then we may, within sixty (60) days after the finding of unsuitability, purchase the voting securities of the unsuitable person at the lesser of (a) the cash equivalent of such person’s investment, or (b) the current market price as of the date of the finding of unsuitability, unless such voting securities are transferred to a suitable person within sixty (60) days after the finding of unsuitability. Until our voting securities are owned by persons found by the CO Commission to be suitable to own them, (a) we are not permitted to pay any dividends or interest with regard to such voting securities, (b) the holder of such voting securities will not be entitled to vote for any purposes nor be included in the voting securities entitled to vote, and (c) we may not pay any remuneration in any form to the holder of such voting securities, except in exchange for such voting securities.

Note 15. Gain on Sale/Settlement of Assets

We sold all our interests in Isle of Capri Casino-Black Hawk, LLC (“ICBH”) in January 2008.  In July 2010, ICBH restated their financial statements for fiscal year 2007 and 2008 and concluded that additional cash distributions were owed to us.  As a result, we received an additional cash distribution of $384,414 in the period ended July 31, 2010. As the assets were previously disposed, we treated the distribution in a manner similar to additional consideration received for the sale and classified the entire amount as the gain on sale of assets.  We had no material gains or losses thus far during the fiscal year 2012.

Note 16. Subsequent event
 
On August 10, 2011, we signed a commitment letter with Wells Fargo Gaming Capital, LLC, to refinance existing debt and pay fees associated with the transaction.  We cannot be assured this financing will be completed.
 
 
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Item 2. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations

The following discussion and analysis (“MD&A”) should be read in conjunction with our Consolidated Financial Statements and Notes thereto included in Item 1 of this Quarterly Report and with Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations contained in our Annual Report for the year ended April 30, 2011 filed on Form 10-K with the Securities and Exchange Commission on July 14, 2011.

Critical Accounting Policies

Our discussion and analysis of our financial condition and results of operations is based upon our consolidated financial statements. We prepare these financial statements in conformity with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles. As such, we are required to make certain estimates, judgments and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the periods presented. We base our estimates on historical experience and on various other assumptions that we believe are reasonable under the circumstances, the results of which form the basis for making judgments. On an on-going basis, we evaluate our estimates; however, actual results may differ from these estimates under different assumptions or conditions. There have been no material changes or developments in our evaluation of the accounting estimates and the underlying assumptions or methodologies that we believe to be Critical Accounting Policies and Estimates as disclosed in our Annual Report for the year ended April 30, 2011 filed on Form 10-K with the Securities and Exchange Commission on July 14, 2011.

Executive Overview

We were formed in 1977 and since 1994, have primarily been a gaming company involved in financing, developing, owning and operating gaming properties. Our gaming facility operations are located in the United States of America (“U.S.”), specifically in the states of Colorado and Washington.  Our business strategy will continue to focus on owning and operating gaming establishments. If we are successful, our future revenues, costs and profitability can be expected to increase. Our net revenues were  $14.2 million and $6.5 million for the three months ended July 31, 2011 and July 31, 2010, respectively.

When compared to the three months ended July 31, 2010, the three month period ended July 31, 2011 was impacted by the following items:
 
- Addition of six mini casinos in Washington state effective July 23, 2010;
 
- Addition of one mini casino in Washington State effective July 18, 2011
 
-  Cost savings of rent, personnel, and other operating expenses by combining the Washington administrative offices; and
 
- Increased net interest expense.
 
COMPARISON OF THE THREE MONTHS ENDED JULY 31, 2011 AND JULY 31, 2010

Net revenues. Net revenues increased 116.9% or $7.6 million, for the three month period ended July 31, 2011 compared to the period ended July 31, 2010. Casino revenues increased $6.6 million with the addition of six Washington mini casinos reporting for the entire quarter rather than a portion of the quarter, and increased drop and hold percentages at the Washington mini casinos.  Food and beverage revenues increased $1.6 million with the additional restaurants in the Washington mini casinos, and other revenues increased $0.3 million mainly as a result of additional commission revenue for ATM’s, check cashing, and vending as well as retail, Pull Tabs, and other revenue at the Washington II mini casinos. Our promotional allowances increased $0.9 million for the three month period ended July 31, 2011 compared to the period ended July 31, 2010 in proportion to the additions in revenue.

Total operating expenses. Total operating expenses increased 88.9% or $6.6 million, for the three month period ended July 31, 2011 compared to the period ended July 31, 2010. Of the increase, $3.2 million is the result of increased casino operating expenses, $2.8 million increased marketing and administrative expenses, $0.5 million increased food and beverage operating expenses, and $0.2 million increased facility expense due to the addition of the new casinos in Washington State.  Depreciation and amortization increased $0.2 million and acquisition costs decreased by $0.5 million for the closings for Washington III and Washington II mini casinos in July 2011 and 2010, respectively. Excise taxes increased $0.2 million and other expenses increased $0.1 million due to the addition of the six Washington mini casinos in July 2010.
 
 
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Interest income (expense), net. Interest income (expense), net, consists of a net balance of interest expense and amortization of loan issue cost, offset by interest income from our various notes receivable and investments. Interest expense increased 67.0%, or $0.2 million, for the three month period ended July 31, 2011 compared to the three month period ended July 31, 2010. The increase is primarily caused by increased debt balances related to our recent acquisitions in Washington State. Interest income remained consistent for the three month period ended July 31, 2011 compared to the three month period ended July 31, 2010. Amortization of loan issue cost was $11,250 for each of the three month periods ended July 31, 2011 and July 31, 2010.

Net loss. Net loss was ($191,859) and ($509,072) for the three month periods ended July 31, 2011 and July 31, 2010, respectively. The improvement of $0.3 million is primarily related to the addition of the six new Washington II mini casinos in July, 2010 and the increased hold percentage at our three Washington I mini casinos.  This is also our third consecutive quarter with positive operating income.
 
Non-GAAP Financial Measures

The term “adjusted EBITDA” is used by us in presentations, quarterly earnings calls, and other instances as appropriate.  Adjusted EBITDA is defined as net income before interest, income taxes, depreciation and amortization, non-cash goodwill and other long-lived asset impairment charges, write-offs of project development costs, litigation charges, non-cash foreign currency transaction gains and losses, non-cash stock option grants, and net losses/gains from asset dispositions. Adjusted EBITDA is presented because it is a required component of financial ratios reported by us to our lenders, and it is also frequently used by securities analysts, investors, and other interested parties, in addition to and not in lieu of U.S. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (“GAAP”) results to compare to the performance of other companies who also publicize this information.

Adjusted EBITDA is not a measurement of financial performance under GAAP and should not be considered as alternative to net income as an indicator of our operating performance or any other measure of performance derived in accordance with GAAP.
 
 
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The following table shows adjusted EBITDA by segment for the three months ended July 31, 2011 and July 31, 2010:

    
For the period ended July 31, 2011
 
   
Colorado
Grande
   
NG Washington I
   
NG Washington II
   
NG Washington
III
   
Corporate -
Other
   
Total
Operations
 
Revenues:
                             
Gross revenues
  $ 1,869,840     $ 4,989,407     $ 8,895,618     $ 144,517     $ -       15,899,382  
Less promotional allowances
    (461,563 )     (377,476 )     (890,666 )     (10,930 )     -     $ (1,740,635 )
Net revenues
    1,408,277       4,611,931       8,004,952       133,587       -       14,158,747  
                                                 
Expenses:
                                               
Total operating expenses (excludes depreciation, amortization, write downs, acquisition costs, stock option grants, and impairments)
    1,336,489       3,667,651       7,338,278       135,512       799,859       13,277,789  
                                                 
Adjusted EBITDA
  $ 71,788     $ 944,280     $ 666,674     $ (1,925 )   $ (799,859 )   $ 880,958  

    
For the period ended July 31, 2010
       
   
Colorado
Grande
   
NG Washington I
   
NG Washington II
   
NG Washington
III
   
Corporate -
Other
   
Total
Operations
 
Revenues:
                                   
Gross revenues
  $ 1,894,824     $ 4,710,010     $ 722,150     $ -     $ -     $ 7,326,984  
Less promotional allowances
    (408,871 )     (310,386 )     (81,227 )     -       -       (800,484 )
Net revenues
    1,485,953       4,399,624       640,923       -       -       6,526,500  
                                                 
Expenses:
                                               
Total operating expenses (excludes depreciation, amortization, write downs, acquisition costs, stock option grants, and impairments)
    1,296,005       3,625,609       664,609       -       873,235       6,459,458  
                                                 
Adjusted EBITDA
  $ 189,948     $ 774,015     $ (23,686 )   $ -     $ (873,235 )   $ 67,042  
 
 
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The following table reconciles adjusted EBITDA to net loss for the three months ended July 31, 2011 and July 31, 2010:

Adjusted EBITDA reconciliation to net income (loss):

   
For the period ended
 
   
July 31, 2011
   
July 31, 2010
 
             
Net loss
  $ (191,859 )   $ (509,072 )
Add:
               
Income tax benefit
    (97,734 )     (239,524 )
Net interest expense
    348,914       194,113  
(Gain) loss on sale of assets
    314       (384,414 )
Depreciation and amortization
    479,540       313,839  
Stock option grants
    289,838       116,160  
Acquisition expenses
    51,945       575,940  
Adjusted  EBITDA
  $ 880,958     $ 67,042  

Liquidity and Capital Resources

Historical Cash Flows

The following table sets forth our consolidated net cash provided by (used in) operating, investing and financing activities for the three month periods ended July 31, 2011 and July 31, 2010:

   
July 31,
   
July 31,
 
   
2011
   
2010
 
Net cash provided by (used in):
           
Operating activities
  $ 808,558     $ (306,560 )
Investing activities
    (1,060,989 )     457,093  
Financing activities
    (50,059 )     146,366  

Operating activities. Net cash  provided by operating activities during the three month period ended July 31, 2011 increased by $1.1 million over the comparable period in the prior year. This increase resulted from operating activities improving at the Washington I mini casinos and having an entire quarter of the six additional Washington II mini casinos compared to only seven days in the prior year.

Investing activities. Net cash used in investing activities during the three month period ended July 31, 2011 increased to $1.1 million compared to net cash provided of $0.5 million for the three month period ended July 31, 2010. The increase of funds used is primarily due to the use of $0.5 million to acquire the new Red Dragon mini casino during fiscal year 2012, and the receipt of $448,000 proceeds from sale of assets which included the $384,000 received from the final ICBH disbursement and $64,000 received from the sale of a right of way on the Colorado land in the fiscal year 2011.

Financing activities.  Net cash used for financing activities during the three month period ended July 31, 2011 decreased by $196,000 from the comparable period in the prior year. The increase is attributable to the $85,000 repayments of debt in the current period compared to proceeds from short term debt of $150,000 in the prior year.
 
Future Sources and Uses of Cash
 
We expect that our future liquidity and capital requirements will be affected by:
 
 
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capital requirements related to future acquisitions;
 
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cash flow from acquisitions;
 
-
new management contracts;
 
-
working capital requirements;
 
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possible loss of  the Tukwila operation due to an ordinance that prohibits social card rooms as commercial businesses effective January 1, 2016, which management does not believe will have a material effect;
 
-
obtaining funds via long-term debt instruments;
 
-
debt service requirements;  and
 
-
disposition of non-gaming related assets
 
 
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At July 31, 2011, outstanding indebtedness was $15.4 million, of which $4.0 million is due May 12, 2012, $0.1 million is due by December 15, 2011, $5.0 million is due July 23, 2012, and $6.0 million is due June 30, 2013. On August 10, 2011, we signed a commitment letter with Wells Fargo Gaming Capital, LLC, to refinance existing debt and pay fees associated with the transaction.  We cannot be assured the financing will be completed.
 
The 268 acres in Black Hawk, Colorado is available for sale. If the acreage is sold, we will use the proceeds to reduce debt.

On July 31, 2011, excluding restricted cash of $1.2 million, we had cash and cash equivalents of $5.4 million. The restricted cash consists of approximately $1.1 million of player supported jackpots (PSJ) and $0.1 million of reserve funds in accordance with the lending agreement for the Washington II mini casinos.

Our Consolidated Financial Statements have been prepared assuming that we will have adequate availability of cash resources to satisfy our liabilities in the normal course of business. We have made, and are in the process of making, arrangements to ensure that we have sufficient working capital to fund our obligations as they come due. These potential funding transactions include divesting of non-core assets and obtaining long-term financing. We believe that some or all of these sources of funds will be funded in a timely manner and will provide sufficient working capital for us to meet our obligations as they come due; however, there can be no assurance that we will be successful in divesting of the non-core assets or achieving the desired level of working capital at terms that are favorable to us. Should cash resources not be sufficient to meet our current obligations as they come due, repay or refinance our long-term debt and, acquire operations that generate positive cash flow, we would be required to curtail our activities and grow at a pace that cash resources could support which may require a restructuring of our debt or selling core assets.

Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements

None.

Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk

Not required for smaller reporting companies.

Item 4. Controls and Procedures

Disclosure Controls and Procedures. We maintain disclosure controls and procedures that are designed to provide reasonable assurance that information required to be disclosed by us in the reports that we file or submit to the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”), is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified by the SEC’s rules and forms, and that information is accumulated and communicated to our management, including our Chief Executive Officer (“CEO”)  and Chief Financial Officer (“CFO”),  as appropriate to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure.

In accordance with Exchange Act Rules 13a-15 and 15d-15, we carried out an evaluation, under the supervision and with the participation of management, including our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, of the effectiveness of our disclosure controls and procedures as of the end of the period covered by this report. As a result of our evaluation, they concluded that our disclosure controls and procedures were effective as of July 31, 2011. There have not been any changes in our control over financial reporting during the three months ended July 31, 2011 that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting.

Part II. Other Information

Item 1. Legal Proceedings

We are not currently involved in any material legal proceedings.
.
Item 1A. Risk Factors

There have been no material changes in our risk factors  as previously disclosed in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended April 30, 2011.
 
 
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Item 2. Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds

On July 18, 2011, pursuant to an Asset Purchase Agreement dated May 20, 2011 (the “Agreement”) among 3Point, Inc., as seller, Geordie Sze, as stockholder, and NG Washington III, LLC, as purchaser, we issued 350,140 shares of our common stock to 3Point, Inc. as a part of the total purchase price consideration of $1.25 million for the acquisition of the Red Dragon mini-casino in Mountlake Terrace, Washington.  The shares, valued at $500,000, were issued in reliance of the exemption from registration pursuant to Section 4(2) of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “Act”).  The stock certificate issued pursuant to the Agreement contained a restrictive legend in accordance with Rule 144 of the Act.

Item 3. Defaults Upon Senior Securities

None.

Item 4. Removed and Reserved

 
Item 5. Other Information

None.

Item 6. Exhibits

See the Index to Exhibits following the signature page hereto for a list of the exhibits filed pursuant to Item 601 of Regulation S-K
 
 
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SIGNATURES

In accordance with Section 13 or 15(d) of the Exchange Act, the Registrant caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.

Nevada Gold & Casinos, Inc.
 
   
By:
/s/ James J. Kohn
 
James J. Kohn, Chief Financial Officer
 
   
Date: September 14, 2011
 
 
 
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INDEX TO EXHIBITS
 
EXHIBIT
NUMBER
 
DESCRIPTION
3.1A
 
Amended and Restated Articles of Incorporation of Nevada Gold & Casinos, Inc. (filed previously as Exhibit A to the Company's definitive proxy statement filed on Schedule 14A on July 30, 2001)
     
3.1B
 
Certificate of Amendment to the Articles of Incorporation of Nevada Gold & Casinos, Inc. (filed previously as Exhibit 4.2 to the Company’s Form S-8 filed October 11, 2002)
     
3.1C
 
Certificate of Amendment to the Articles of Incorporation of Nevada Gold & Casinos, Inc. (filed previously as Exhibit 3.3 to the Company’s Form 10-Q filed November 9, 2004)
     
3.1D
 
Certificate of Amendment to the Articles of Incorporation of Nevada Gold & Casinos, Inc. (filed previously as Exhibit 3.1 to the Company’s Form 8-K filed October 17, 2007)
     
3.2
 
Amended and Restated Bylaws of Nevada Gold & Casinos, Inc. (filed previously as Exhibit 3.2 to the Company’s From 10-QSB filed August 14, 2002)
     
3.3
 
Amended and Restated Bylaws of Nevada Gold & Casinos, Inc., effective July 24, 2007 (filed previously as Exhibit 3.2 to the Company’s Form 8-K filed July 27, 2007)
     
4.1
 
Common Stock Certificate of Nevada Gold & Casinos, Inc. (filed previously as Exhibit 4.1 to the Company’s Form S-8/A, file no. 333-79867)
     
4.2
 
Second Amended and Restated Nevada Gold & Casinos, Inc. 1999 Stock Option Plan (filed previously as Exhibit 4.6 to the Company’s Form S-8, file no. 333-126027)
     
4.3
 
Nevada Gold & Casinos, Inc.’s 2009 Equity Incentive Plan (filed previously as Exhibit 10.1 to the Company’s Form S-8 filed on April 14, 2009, file no. 333-158576)
     
4.4
 
Nevada Gold & Casinos, Inc.’s 2010 Employee Stock Purchase Plan (filed previously as Exhibit 10.1 to the Company’s Form S-8 filed on October 12, 2010, file no. 333-169892)
     
10.1
 
Stock Purchase Agreement dated as of April 25, 2005 among Isle of Capri Black Hawk, L.L.C., IC Holdings Colorado, Inc., Colorado Grande Enterprise, Inc., and CGC Holdings, L.L.C. (filed previously as Exhibit 2.1 to the Company’s Form 8-K filed April 29, 2005)
     
10.2
 
Purchase Agreement dated November 25, 2009 between Nevada Gold BVR, LLC and B.V. Oro, LLC (filed previously as Exhibit 10.1 to the Company’s Form 8-K filed December 12, 2009)
     
10.3
 
Asset Purchase Agreement dated March 12, 2009 among Crazy Moose Casino, Inc., Crazy Moose Casino II, Inc., Coyote Bob’s, Inc. and Gullwing III, LLC, as sellers, and NG Washington, LLC, as purchaser (filed previously as Exhibit 10.1 to the Company’s Form 8-K filed March 13, 2009)
     
10.4
 
Agreement Regarding Loans effective March 1, 2009 between Nevada Gold & Casinos, Inc. and Louise H. Rogers (filed previously as Exhibit 10.1 to the Company’s Form 8-K filed June 17, 2009)
     
10.5
 
Amended and Restated Security Agreement effective March 1, 2009 between Nevada Gold & Casinos, Inc. and Louise H. Rogers (filed previously as Exhibit 10.2 to the Company’s Form 8-K filed June 17, 2009)
     
10.6
 
Schedule of Collateral, Notes, Security Interests and Ownership Interests effective March 1, 2009 between Nevada Gold & Casinos, Inc. and Louise H. Rogers (filed previously as Exhibit 10.3 to the Company’s Form 8-K filed June 17, 2009)
     
10.7
 
Promissory Note issued by Nevada Gold & Casinos, Inc. to Louise H. Rogers effective March 1, 2009 (filed previously as Exhibit 10.4 to the Company’s Form 8-K filed June 17, 2009)
     
10.8
 
July 2009 Amended and Restated Security Agreement among Nevada Gold & Casinos, Inc., Gold Mountain Development, LLC, CGC Holdings, LLC, Colorado Grande Enterprises, Inc., Nevada Gold BVR, LLC and Louise H. Rogers dated July 7, 2009 (filed previously as Exhibit 10.1 to the Company’s Form 8-K filed July 7, 2009)
 
 
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10.9
 
Schedule of Collateral, Notes, Security Interests and Ownership Interests dated July 7, 2009 among Nevada Gold & Casinos, Inc., Gold Mountain Development, LLC, CGC Holdings, LLC, Colorado Grande Enterprises, Inc., Nevada Gold BVR, LLC and Louise H. Rogers dated July 7, 2009 (filed previously as Exhibit 10.2 to the Company’s Form 8-K filed July 7, 2009)
     
10.10
 
Collateral Assignment of Notes, Contractual Rights, Security Interests, and Ownership Interests dated July 7, 2009 among Nevada Gold & Casinos, Inc., Gold Mountain Development, LLC, CGC Holdings, LLC, Colorado Grande Enterprises, Inc., Nevada Gold BVR, LLC and Louise H. Rogers dated July 7, 2009 (filed previously as Exhibit 10.3 to the Company’s Form 8-K filed July 7, 2009)
     
10.11
 
Promissory Note issued by Nevada Gold & Casinos, Inc. to the senior lender dated July 7, 2009 between Nevada Gold & Casinos, Inc. and Louise H. Rogers dated July 7, 2009 (filed previously as Exhibit 10.4 to the Company’s Form 8-K filed July 7, 2009)
     
10.12
 
Loan Guaranty Agreement dated July 7, 2009 among Nevada Gold & Casinos, Inc., Gold Mountain Development, LLC, CGC Holdings, LLC, Colorado Grande Enterprises, Inc., NG Washington, LLC, Nevada Gold BVR, LLC and Louise H. Rogers dated July 7, 2009 (filed previously as Exhibit 10.5 to the Company’s Form 8-K filed July 7, 2009)
     
10.13
 
Asset Purchase Agreement dated April 14, 2010 between NG Washington II, LLC, as buyer, and Grant Thornton, Ltd, as receiver for Big Nevada, Inc., Gameco, Inc., Gaming Consultants, Inc., Gaming Management, Inc., Golden Nugget Tukwila, Inc., Hollydrift Gaming, Inc., Little Nevada, Inc., Mill Creek Gaming, Inc., Royal Casino Holdings, Inc., and Silver Dollar Mill Creek, Inc. (filed previously as Exhibit 10.1 to the Company’s Form 8-K/A filed April 23, 2010)
     
10.14
 
Amendment to the Asset Purchase Agreement dated April 14, 2010 between NG Washington II, LLC, as buyer, and Grant Thornton, Ltd, in its capacity as court-appointed receiver for Big Nevada, Inc., Gameco, Inc., Gaming Consultants, Inc., Gaming Management, Inc., Golden Nugget Tukwila, Inc., Hollydrift Gaming, Inc., Little Nevada, Inc., Mill Creek Gaming, Inc., Royal Casino Holdings, Inc. and Silver Dollar Mill Creek, Inc. (filed previously as Exhibit 10.1 to the Company’s Form 8-K filed July 28, 2010)
     
10.15
 
Credit Agreement dated July 23, 2010 between NG Washington II Holdings, LLC, as Borrower, and Fortress Credit Corp., as agent for the lenders (filed previously as Exhibit 10.1 to the Company’s Form 8-K filed July 28, 2010)
     
10.16
 
Membership Interest Pledge Agreement dated July 23, 2010 between Nevada Gold & Casinos, Inc., as grantor, and Fortress Credit Corp., as agent for the lenders (filed previously as Exhibit 10.1 to the Company’s Form 8-K filed July 28, 2010)
     
10.17
 
Pledge and Security Agreement dated July 23, 2010 among NG Washington II Holdings, LLC and NG Washington II, LLC, as grantors, and Fortress Credit Corp., as agent for the lenders (filed previously as Exhibit 10.1 to the Company’s Form 8-K filed July 28, 2010)
     
10.18
 
Promissory Note dated July 23, 2010 issued by NG Washington II Holdings, LLC to Fortress Credit Funding II LP (filed previously as Exhibit 10.1 to the Company’s Form 8-K filed July 28, 2010)
     
10.19
 
Promissory Note dated July 23, 2010 issued by NG Washington II Holdings, LLC to Fortress Credit Opportunities I LP (filed previously as Exhibit 10.1 to the Company’s Form 8-K filed July 28, 2010)
     
10.20
 
Guaranty dated July 23, 2010 among NG Washington, LLC and NG Washington II, LLC, as guarantors, and Fortress Credit Corp., as agent for the lenders (filed previously as Exhibit 10.1 to the Company’s Form 8-K filed July 28, 2010)
     
10.21
 
Asset Purchase Agreement dated May 20, 2011 among 3Point, Inc., as seller, Geordie Sze, as stockholder, and NG Washington III, LLC, as purchaser (filed previously as Exhibit 10.1 to the Company’s Form 8-K filed May 23, 2011)
     
10.22 (+)
 
Employment Agreement dated January 24, 2011 by and between Robert B. Sturges and Nevada Gold & Casinos, Inc. (filed previously as Exhibit 10.1 to the Company’s Form 8-K filed January 25, 2011)
     
10.23 (+)
 
Employment Agreement dated February 4, 2011 by and between James J. Kohn and Nevada Gold & Casinos, Inc. (filed previously as Exhibit 10.1 to the Company’s Form 8-K filed February 4, 2011)
     
10.24 (+)
 
Employment Agreement dated April 14, 2011 by and between Ernest E. East and Nevada Gold & Casinos, Inc. (filed previously as Exhibit 10.1 to the Company’s Form 8-K filed April 14, 2011)
     
23.1(*)
 
Consent of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm
 
 
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31.1(*)
 
Chief Executive Officer Certification Pursuant to Section 13a-14 of the Securities Exchange Act.
     
31.2(*)
 
Chief Financial Officer Certification Pursuant to Section 13a-14 of the Securities Exchange Act.
     
32.1(*)
 
Certification Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as Adopted Pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
     
32.2(*)
 
Certification Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as Adopted Pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.

+             Management contract or compensatory plan, or arrangement.
*             Filed herewith.
 
 
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