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Basis of Presentation and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies
9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2011
Basis of Presentation and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies 
Basis of Presentation and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies

2. Basis of Presentation and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies

  • Basis of Presentation

        The accompanying condensed consolidated financial statements included herein have been prepared by the Company, without audit, pursuant to the rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission. Certain information and footnote disclosures normally included in financial statements prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States have been condensed or omitted pursuant to such rules and regulations, although we believe that the disclosures are adequate to make the information presented not misleading. In the opinion of management, all adjustments (which include normal recurring adjustments) necessary for a fair presentation of the results for the interim periods have been made. The interim results reflected in these condensed consolidated financial statements are not necessarily indicative of results to be expected for the full fiscal year. These financial statements should be read in conjunction with the consolidated financial statements and notes thereto included in STN's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2010.

        On the Effective Date, the Company adopted fresh-start reporting in accordance with Accounting Standards Codification ("ASC") Topic 852 Reorganizations ("ASC Topic 852"), which results in a new reporting entity for accounting purposes. Fresh-start reporting generally requires resetting the historical net book value of assets and liabilities to their estimated fair values by allocating the entity's enterprise value to its asset and liabilities as of the Effective Date. Certain fair values differed materially from the historical carrying values recorded on Predecessors' balance sheets. As a result of the adoption of fresh-start reporting, the Company's post-emergence condensed consolidated financial statements are prepared on a different basis of accounting than the condensed consolidated financial statements of Predecessors prior to emergence from bankruptcy, including the historical financial statements included in this report, and therefore are not comparable in many respects with Predecessors' historical financial statements. See Note 3 for additional information about the impact of the adoption of fresh-start reporting at June 17, 2011.

        References in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q to "Successor" refer to the Company on or after June 17, 2011. STN and Green Valley Ranch Gaming, LLC are referred to herein as "Predecessor" and "GVR Predecessor", respectively, and collectively as the "Predecessors." Similarly, periods before June 17, 2011 are referred to herein as "Predecessor Periods," while the periods beginning June 17, 2011 or thereafter are referred to herein as the "Successor Periods."

        For the periods prior to Effective Date the accompanying condensed consolidated financial statements for the Predecessors were prepared in accordance with ASC Topic 852 which provides accounting guidance for financial reporting by entities in reorganization under the Bankruptcy Code. ASC Topic 852 requires that the financial statements for periods subsequent to the filing of the Chapter 11 Case distinguish transactions and events that are directly associated with the reorganization from the ongoing operations of the business. As a result, revenues, expenses, realized gains and losses, and provisions for losses that can be directly associated with the reorganization and restructuring of the business, including fresh-start adjustments, debt discharge and other effects of the Plans, were reported separately as reorganization items in the condensed consolidated statements of operations of Predecessors. See Note 3 for additional information about reorganization items. ASC Topic 852 also requires that the balance sheet distinguish pre-petition liabilities subject to compromise from both those pre-petition liabilities that are not subject to compromise and from post-petition liabilities, and requires that cash used for reorganization items be disclosed separately in the statement of cash flows. Accordingly, STN and GVR Predecessor adopted ASC Topic 852 on July 28, 2009 and April 12, 2011, respectively, and have segregated those items as outlined above for all reporting periods subsequent to the respective petition dates.

Prior Period Revisions

        During the quarter ended September 30, 2011, the Company revised the opening condensed consolidated balance sheet of Successor at June 17, 2011 and the condensed consolidated statements of operations and statement of changes in stockholders' equity for the Predecessor Periods ended June 16, 2011 to adjust the fair value estimates used in fresh-start reporting, to revise Predecessors' net reorganization items, and to appropriately reflect Predecessor's net income attributable to noncontrolling interest. The following paragraphs provide additional information about these revisions.

        The fresh-start reporting adjustments reflected in the Company's quarterly report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended June 30, 2011 were based on preliminary estimates of fair value. The Company subsequently finalized its valuation analysis and accordingly, Note 3—Fresh-Start Reporting has been revised to reflect the final estimates of fair value. As a result, the net reorganization items reflected in Predecessors' statements of operations for the period January 1, 2011 through June 16, 2011 increased by approximately $11 million to $3.89 billion and Successor's net assets as of the Effective Date reflect a corresponding increase.

        Subsequent to filing its quarterly report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended June 30, 2011, the Company determined that net income attributable to noncontrolling interest for the Predecessor Periods from April 1, 2011 through June 16, 2011 and January 1, 2011 through June 16, 2011 should have been reported as $22.5 million and $24.3 million, respectively, instead of $1.9 million and $3.7 million, respectively. The Company has revised Predecessor's statements of operations and statement of changes in stockholders' equity to properly present these amounts. The revision resulted in an increase in net income attributable to noncontrolling interest of $20.7 million and a corresponding decrease in net income attributable to Station Casinos, Inc. stockholders reflected in Predecessor's condensed consolidated statement of operations for the period from January 1, 2011 through June 16, 2011, but had no impact on consolidated net income including noncontrolling interest, consolidated stockholders' equity at June 17, 2011 or Successor's financial statements.

        Management has determined that these revisions are not material corrections to the financial statements of Successor or Predecessors.

  • Principles of Consolidation

        The amounts shown in the accompanying condensed consolidated financial statements for the Company include the accounts of the Company, its wholly owned subsidiaries and MPM Enterprises, LLC ("MPM"), which is 50% owned by the Company and required to be consolidated. Investments in all other 50% or less owned affiliated companies are accounted for under the equity method.

        The amounts shown in the accompanying condensed consolidated financial statements for STN Predecessor for the periods prior to the Effective Date include the accounts of STN, its wholly owned subsidiaries and MPM, which was 50% owned by STN and required to be consolidated because STN was the primary beneficiary of MPM. STN's investments in all other 50% or less owned affiliated companies were accounted for under the equity method.

        For the Company and STN Predecessor, the third party holdings of equity interests are referred to as noncontrolling interests. The portion of net income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interests is presented separately on the condensed consolidated statements of operations, and the portion of stockholders' deficit or members' equity attributable to noncontrolling interests is presented separately on the condensed consolidated balance sheets. All significant intercompany accounts and transactions have been eliminated.

  • Use of Estimates

        The preparation of financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the amounts reported and disclosed in the financial statements and the accompanying notes. Significant estimates incorporated into the Company's condensed consolidated financial statements include the fair value determination of assets and liabilities in conjunction with fresh-start reporting, the reorganization valuation, the estimated useful lives for depreciable and amortizable assets, the estimated allowance for doubtful accounts receivable and the estimated cash flows used in assessing the recoverability of long-lived assets as well as the estimated fair values of certain assets related to write-downs and impairments, contingencies and litigation, and claims and assessments. Actual results could differ from those estimates.

  • Fresh-Start Reporting

        The adoption of fresh-start reporting results in a new reporting entity. Under fresh-start reporting, all assets and liabilities are recorded at their estimated fair values and the Predecessors' accumulated deficit is eliminated. In adopting fresh-start reporting, the Company is required to determine its reorganization value, which represents the fair value of the entity before considering its interest-bearing debt.

  • Fair Value Measurements

        The Company has adopted the accounting guidance in ASC Topic 820, Fair Value Measurements and Disclosures, ("ASC Topic 820") which utilizes a fair value hierarchy that prioritizes the inputs to valuation techniques used to measure fair value into three levels.

        The three levels of inputs established by ASC Topic 820 are as follows:

  • Level 1: Quoted market prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities.

    Level 2: Observable market-based inputs or unobservable inputs that are corroborated by market data.

    Level 3: Unobservable inputs that are not corroborated by market data.

        ASC Topic 820 also provides companies the option to measure certain financial assets and liabilities at fair value with changes in fair value recognized in earnings each period. The Company has not elected to measure any financial assets and liabilities at fair value that are not required to be measured at fair value.

  • Cash and Cash Equivalents

        Cash and cash equivalents include cash on hand at our properties, as well as investments purchased with an original maturity of 90 days or less.

  • Restricted Cash

        Restricted cash as of September 30, 2011 primarily represents escrow account balances to be used for the payment of restructuring liabilities.

        Restricted cash as of December 31, 2010 includes cash reserves required in connection with Predecessors' financing transactions, treasury management activities, the CMBS Loans, letter of credit collateralization and regulatory reserves for race and sports book operations, and restrictions placed on Predecessors cash by the Bankruptcy Court.

  • Receivables, Net and Credit Risk

        Receivables, net consist primarily of casino, hotel and other receivables, which are typically non-interest bearing. Receivables are initially recorded at cost, and an allowance for doubtful accounts is maintained to reduce receivables to their carrying amount, which approximates fair value. The allowance is estimated based on a specific review of customer accounts, historical collection experience, the age of the receivable and other relevant factors. Accounts are written off when management deems the account to be uncollectible, and recoveries of accounts previously written off are recorded when received. Management does not believe that any significant concentrations of credit risk existed as of September 30, 2011 and December 31, 2010.

  • Inventories

        Inventories are stated at the lower of cost or market. Cost is determined on a weighted-average basis.

  • Fair Value of Financial Instruments

        The carrying value of our cash and cash equivalents, restricted cash, receivables and accounts payable approximates fair value primarily because of the short maturities of these instruments. As a result of the adoption of fresh-start reporting on the Effective Date, the fair value of long-term debt at September 30, 2011 approximates carrying value.

        See Note 9 for information about the fair value of Predecessor's long-term debt.

  • Property and Equipment

        Property and equipment are initially recorded at cost, other than fresh-start adjustments that are recorded at fair value. Depreciation and amortization are computed using the straight-line method over the estimated useful lives of the assets or the lease term, whichever is less. Costs of major improvements are capitalized, while costs of normal repairs and maintenance are charged to expense as incurred. Construction in progress is related to the construction or development of property and equipment that have not yet been placed in service for their intended use. Depreciation and amortization for property and equipment commences once it is placed in service.

        We must make estimates and assumptions when accounting for capital expenditures. Whether an expenditure is considered a maintenance expense or a capital asset is a matter of judgment. We classify items as maintenance capital to differentiate replacement type capital expenditures such as a new slot machine from investment type capital expenditures to drive future growth such as an expansion of an existing property. In contrast to normal repair and maintenance costs that are expensed when incurred, items we classify as maintenance capital are expenditures necessary to keep our existing properties at their current levels and are typically replacement items due to the normal wear and tear of our properties and equipment as a result of use and age. Our depreciation expense is highly dependent on the assumptions we make about our assets' estimated useful lives. We determine the estimated useful lives based on our experience with similar assets, engineering studies and our estimate of the usage of the asset. Whenever events or circumstances occur which change the estimated useful life of an asset, we account for the change prospectively.

  • Impairment of Long-Lived Assets

        We evaluate our long-lived assets including property and equipment, finite-lived intangible assets and other long-lived assets for impairment in accordance with the accounting guidance in the Impairment or Disposal of Long-Lived Assets Subsections of ASC Topic 360-10 Property, Plant and Equipment. Assets to be held and used are reviewed for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate the carrying amount of an asset may not be recoverable. We measure recoverability of these assets by comparing the estimated future cash flows of the asset, on an undiscounted basis, to its carrying value. If the undiscounted cash flows exceed the carrying value, no impairment is indicated. If the undiscounted cash flows do not exceed the carrying value, impairment is measured based on fair value compared to carrying value, with fair value typically based on a discounted cash flow model or market comparables, when available. For assets to be disposed of, we recognize the asset to be sold at the lower of carrying value or fair value less costs of disposal. Fair value of assets to be disposed of is generally estimated based on comparable asset sales, solicited offers or a discounted cash flow model.

        Inherent in the calculation of fair values are various estimates. Future cash flow estimates are, by their nature, subjective and actual results may differ materially from our estimates. If our ongoing estimates of future cash flows are not met, we may have to record additional impairment charges in future accounting periods. Our estimates of cash flows are based on the current regulatory, political and economic climates, recent operating information and budgets of the various properties where we conduct operations. These estimates could be negatively impacted by changes in federal, state or local regulations, economic downturns, or other events affecting various forms of travel and access to our properties

  • Capitalization of Interest

        We capitalize interest costs associated with debt incurred in connection with major construction projects. Interest capitalization ceases once the project is substantially complete or no longer undergoing construction activities to prepare it for its intended use. When no debt is specifically identified as being incurred in connection with such construction projects, we capitalize interest on amounts expended on the project at our weighted average cost of borrowings.

  • Goodwill

        We account for goodwill and other intangible assets in accordance with ASC Topic 350, Intangibles—Goodwill and Other ("ASC Topic 350"). We test our goodwill and indefinite-lived intangible assets for impairment annually during the fourth quarter of each year, and whenever events or circumstances make it more likely than not that an impairment may have occurred. Impairment testing for goodwill is performed at the reporting unit level, and each of our 100% owned casino properties is considered to be a reporting unit. Our annual goodwill impairment testing utilizes a two step process. In the first step, we compare the estimated fair value of each reporting unit with its carrying amount, including goodwill. If the estimated fair value of the reporting unit exceeds its carrying amount, then goodwill of the reporting unit is not considered impaired. If the carrying value of the reporting unit exceeds its estimated fair value, then the goodwill of the reporting unit is considered to be impaired, and we measure the impairment in the second step of the process. In the second step, we determine the implied fair value of the reporting unit's goodwill by allocating the estimated fair value of the reporting unit determined in step one to the assets and liabilities of the reporting unit, as if the reporting unit had been acquired in a business combination. If the carrying value of the reporting unit's goodwill exceeds the implied fair value of that goodwill, an impairment loss is recognized in an amount equal to that excess.

  • Indefinite-lived Intangible Assets

        Our indefinite-lived intangible assets include brands and certain license rights. The fair value of brands is estimated using a derivation of the income approach to valuation, based on estimated royalties saved through ownership of the assets. The fair value of license rights is estimated using market indications of fair value. We test our indefinite-lived intangible assets for impairment annually during the fourth quarter of each year, and whenever events or circumstances make it more likely than not that an impairment may have occurred. Indefinite-lived intangible assets are not amortized unless it is determined that their useful life is no longer indefinite. We periodically review our indefinite-lived intangible assets to determine whether events and circumstances continue to support an indefinite useful life. If it is determined that an indefinite-lived intangible asset has a finite useful life, then the asset is tested for impairment and is subsequently accounted for as a finite-lived intangible asset. During the Successor and Predecessor Periods none of our indefinite-lived intangible assets were deemed to have a finite useful life.

  • Finite-Lived Intangible Assets

        Our finite-lived intangible assets include customer relationship, management contract, reservation backlog, and beneficial lease intangibles. Finite-lived intangible assets are amortized using the straight-line method over their estimated useful lives, and we periodically evaluate the remaining useful lives of these intangible assets to determine whether events and circumstances warrant a revision to the remaining period of amortization. We review our finite-lived intangible assets for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that their carrying amounts may not be recoverable.

        The customer relationship intangible asset refers to the value associated with our rated casino guests. The initial fair value of the customer relationship intangible asset was based on the projected net cash flows associated with these casino guests, and is amortized using the straight-line method over its estimated useful life. The customer relationship intangible asset is reviewed for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that its carrying amount may not be recoverable. Increased competition within the gaming industry or a downturn in the economy could have an impact on our customer relationship intangible asset. Declines in customer spending which would impact the expected future cash flows associated with our rated casino guests, declines in the number of customer visits which could impact the expected attrition rate of our rated casino guests or an erosion of our operating margins associated with our rated casino guests could cause the carrying value of the customer relationship asset to exceed its estimated fair value. In this event an impairment would be recognized as the difference between the estimated fair value and the carrying value.

        Management contract intangible assets refer to the value associated with management agreements under which we provide management services to various casino properties, including casinos operated by joint ventures in which we hold a 50% equity interest, and certain Native American casinos that we have developed or are currently developing. The fair values of these management contract intangibles were established using discounted cash flow techniques based on estimated future cash flows expected to be received in exchange for providing management services. Management contract intangible assets are amortized using the straight-line method over their expected useful lives beginning when the property commences operations and management fees are being earned.

  • Native American Development Costs

        We incur certain costs associated with development and management agreements entered into with Native American tribes (the "Tribes"). In accordance with the accounting guidance for costs and initial rental operations of real estate projects, costs for the acquisition and related development of the land and the casino facilities are capitalized as long-term assets until such time as the assets are transferred to the Tribe at which time a long term receivable is recognized.

        In accordance with the accounting guidance for capitalization of interest costs, we capitalize interest to the project once a "Notice of Intent" (or the equivalent) to transfer the land into trust has been issued by the United States Department of the Interior ("DOI"), signifying that activities are in progress to prepare the asset for its intended use.

        We earn a return on the costs incurred for the acquisition and development of the projects based upon the costs incurred over the development period of the project. In accordance with the accounting guidance for sales of real estate, we recognize the return when the facility is complete and collectability of the receivable is reasonably assured. Due to the uncertainty surrounding the estimated cost to complete and the collectability of the stated return, we defer the return until the gaming facility is complete and transferred to the Tribe and the resulting receivable has been repaid. Repayment of the resulting advances would be from a refinancing by the Tribe, from the cash flow of the gaming facility, or both.

        We evaluate our Native American development costs for impairment in accordance with the accounting guidance in the Impairment or Disposal of Long-Lived Assets Subsections of ASC Topic 360-10. We evaluate each project for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of the project might not be recoverable, taking into consideration all available information. Among other things, we consider the status of the project, any contingencies, the achievement of milestones, any existing or potential litigation, and regulatory matters when evaluating our Native American projects for impairment. If an indicator of impairment exists, we compare the estimated future cash flows of the asset, on an undiscounted basis, to the carrying value of the asset. If the undiscounted expected future cash flows exceed the carrying value, no impairment is indicated. If the undiscounted expected future cash flows do not exceed the carrying value, then the asset is written down to its estimated fair value, with fair value typically estimated based on a discounted future cash flow model or market comparables, when available. We estimate the undiscounted future cash flows of each of our Native American development projects based on a consideration of all positive and negative evidence about the future cash flow potential of the project including, but not limited to, the likelihood that the project will be successfully completed, the status of required approvals, and the status and timing of the construction of the project, as well as current and projected economic, political, regulatory and competitive conditions that may adversely impact the project's operating results.

  • Debt Issuance Costs

        Costs incurred in connection with the issuance of long-term debt are capitalized and amortized to interest expense using the effective interest method over the expected terms of the related debt agreements. Debt issuance costs are included in other assets, net on our condensed consolidated balance sheets.

  • Advertising

        We expense advertising costs the first time the advertising takes place. Advertising expense is included in selling, general and administrative expenses on the condensed consolidated statements of operations.

        Advertising expense was as follows (amounts in thousands, unaudited):

 
   
   
 
 
   
  Predecessors  
Successor   Station
Casinos, Inc.
  Green Valley
Ranch Gaming,
LLC
  Station
Casinos, Inc.
  Green Valley
Ranch Gaming,
LLC
  Station
Casinos, Inc.
  Green Valley
Ranch Gaming,
LLC
 
Three Months
Ended September 30, 2011
  Period From June 17, 2011
Through
September 30,
2011
  Period From January 1, 2011
Through
June 16, 2011
  Three Months Ended
September 30, 2010
  Nine Months Ended
September 30, 2010
 
$ 5,445   $ 5,991   $ 8,784   $ 1,325   $ 3,683   $ 584   $ 9,360   $ 1,693  
  • Preopening

        Preopening expenses represent costs incurred prior to the opening of a project under development and are expensed as incurred. The construction phase of a major project typically covers a period of 12 to 24 months. The majority of preopening costs are incurred in the three months prior to opening.

  • Derivative Instruments

        ASC Topic 815, Derivatives and Hedging ("ASC Topic 815"), provides accounting and disclosure requirements for derivatives and hedging activities. As required by ASC Topic 815, the Company records all derivatives on the balance sheet at fair value. The accounting for changes in fair value (i.e., gains or losses) of derivative instruments depends on the intended use of the derivative, whether the Company has elected to designate a derivative in a hedging relationship and apply hedge accounting, and whether the hedging relationship has satisfied the criteria necessary to qualify for hedge accounting. All derivative instruments held by the Company qualify for and are designated as cash flow hedging relationships, which are intended to hedge the Company's exposure to variability in expected future cash flows related to interest payments. See Note 10 for further discussion of the Company's derivative and hedging activities and the related accounting.

  • Revenues and Promotional Allowances

        We recognize the net win from gaming activities as casino revenues, which is the difference between gaming wins and losses. All other revenues are recognized as the service is provided. Our Boarding Pass player rewards program (the "Program") allows customers to redeem points earned from their gaming activity at all of our Las Vegas area properties for complimentary slot play, food, beverage, rooms, entertainment, merchandise and cash. At the time points are redeemed for complimentaries under the Program, the retail value is recorded as revenue with a corresponding offsetting amount included in promotional allowances. The estimated departmental costs of providing such promotional allowances are included in casino costs and expenses.

        We also record a liability for the estimated cost of the outstanding points under the Program that we believe will ultimately be redeemed. The estimated cost of the outstanding points under the Program is calculated based on the total number of points earned but not yet achieving necessary redemption levels, converted to a redemption value times the average cost. The redemption value is estimated based on the average number of points needed to redeem for rewards. The average cost is the incremental direct departmental cost for which the points are anticipated to be redeemed. When calculating the average cost we use historical point redemption patterns to determine the redemption distribution between gaming, food, beverage, rooms, entertainment, merchandise and cash, as well as estimated breakage.

        Management fee revenues earned under our management agreements are recognized when the services have been performed, the amount of the fee is determinable, and collectability is reasonably assured.

  • Related Party Transactions

        On the Effective Date, the Company entered into the Propco Credit Agreement, the Opco Credit Agreement and the Restructured Land Loan (as such terms are defined in Note 9—Long-term Debt and Liabilities Subject to Compromise) with certain lenders that include Deutsche Bank AG Cayman Islands Branch and JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. Affiliates of Deutsche Bank AG Cayman Islands Branch and JPMorgan Chase Bank AG own approximately 40% of the units of Station Holdco LLC, the owner of all of the Company's non-voting units, have the right to designate members that hold 50.1% of the units of Station Voteco, the owner of all of the Company's voting units, and have the right to designate up to three individuals to serve on the Company's board of managers.

        In addition, on the Effective Date, the Company and certain of its affiliates entered into management agreements for substantially all of the Company's operations with subsidiaries of Fertitta Entertainment, which is owned by affiliates of Frank J. Fertitta III, the Company's Chief Executive Officer, President and a member of its board of managers, and Lorenzo J. Fertitta, a member of our board of managers. Affiliates of Frank J. Fertitta III and Lorenzo J. Fertitta also own 45% of the units of Station Holdco LLC and 49.9% of the units of Station Voteco LLC. The management agreements have a term of 25 years and provide that subsidiaries of Fertitta Entertainment will receive an annual base management fee equal to two percent of gross revenues attributable to the managed properties and an annual incentive management fee equal to five percent of positive earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization ("EBITDA") for the managed properties. In connection with the Company's agreement to provide certain management and transition services to Aliante Gaming, Fertitta Entertainment has agreed to provide such management and transition services on behalf of the Company and the Company has agreed to pay any and all management fees received by the Company from Aliante Gaming to Fertitta Entertainment.

        We have entered into various other related party transactions, which consist primarily of lease payments related to ground leases at Boulder Station and Texas Station.

        Additionally, we occasionally purchase tickets and closed circuit viewing rights to events held by Zuffa, LLC ("Zuffa") which is the parent company of the Ultimate Fighting Championship and is owned by Frank J. Fertitta III and Lorenzo J. Fertitta.

  • Share-Based Compensation

        We account for share-based payment awards in accordance with ASC Topic 718, Compensation—Stock Compensation, which requires that share-based payment expense be measured at the grant date based on the fair value of the award and recognized over the requisite service period.

  • Operating Segments

        The accounting guidance for disclosures about segments of an enterprise and related information requires separate financial information be disclosed for all operating segments of a business. We believe we meet the "economic similarity" criteria established by the accounting guidance and as a result, we aggregate all of our properties into one operating segment. All of our properties offer the same products, cater to the same customer base, are all located in the greater Las Vegas, Nevada area, have the same regulatory and tax structure, share the same marketing techniques and are all directed by a centralized management structure.

  • Recently Issued Accounting Standards

        In June 2011, the FASB issued Accounting Standards Update No. 2011-05, Comprehensive Income (Topic 220): Presentation of Comprehensive Income ("ASU 2011-05"). This statement requires companies to present the components of other comprehensive income either in a single continuous statement of comprehensive income or in two separate but consecutive statements of net income and other comprehensive income. This guidance is effective for interim and annual periods beginning after December 15, 2011. ASU 2011-05 also requires an entity to present on the face of the financial statements reclassification adjustments for items that are reclassified from other comprehensive income to net income in the statement(s) where the components of net income and the components of other comprehensive income are presented. The guidance requires changes in presentation only and will have no impact on the Company's financial position or results of operations.

        On September 15, 2011, the FASB issued Accounting Standards Update No. 2011-08, Intangibles—Goodwill and Other (Topic 350)—Testing Goodwill for Impairment ("ASU 2011-08"). Under the amendments in ASU 2011-08, an entity has the option to first assess qualitative factors to determine whether the existence of events or circumstances leads to a determination that it is more likely than not that the fair value of a reporting unit is less than its carrying amount. If, after assessing the totality of events or circumstances, an entity determines it is not more likely than not that the fair value of a reporting unit is less than its carrying amount, then performing the two-step impairment test is unnecessary. However, if an entity concludes otherwise, then it is required to perform the two-step impairment test. The amendments are effective for annual and interim goodwill impairment tests performed for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2011. Early adoption is permitted, including for annual and interim goodwill impairment tests performed as of a date before September 15, 2011. The adoption of ASU 2011-08 is not expected to have a material impact on the Company's financial position or results of operations.