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Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Policies)
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2019
Accounting Policies [Abstract]  
Principles of Consolidation

Principles of Consolidation.  The accompanying consolidated financial statements include the accounts of the Company as described in Note 1. All significant intercompany transactions have been eliminated in consolidation.

Use of Estimates

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 reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Significant estimates incorporated into the Company’s consolidated financial statements include useful lives for depreciable and amortizable assets, allowance for doubtful accounts receivable, cash flows in assessing goodwill and indefinite-lived intangible assets for impairment and the recoverability of long‑lived assets, self‑insurance reserves, players’ loyalty program liabilities, contingencies and litigation, claims and assessments, and fair value measurements related to the Company’s long‑term debt. Actual results could differ from these estimates.

Cash and Cash Equivalents

Cash and Cash Equivalents.  Cash equivalents include investments in money market funds that can be redeemed immediately at the current net asset value per share. A money market fund is a mutual fund whose investments are primarily in short‑term debt securities designed to maximize current income with liquidity and capital preservation, usually maintaining per share net asset value at a constant amount, such as one dollar. Cash and cash equivalents also include cash maintained for gaming operations. The carrying amounts approximate the fair value because of the short maturity of those instruments (Level 1).

Restricted Cash and Investment

Restricted Cash and Investments.  Restricted cash includes cash and certificates of deposit and restricted investments consist primarily of trading securities held by the Company’s captive insurance subsidiary. The trading securities are primarily debt and equity securities that are purchased with the intention to resell in the near term. The trading securities are carried at fair value with changes in fair value recognized in current period income.  Additionally, balances are reserved for unredeemed winning tickets from the Company’s racing operations, funds related to horsemen’s fines and certain simulcasting funds that are restricted to payments for improving horsemen’s facilities and racing purses, cash deposits that serve as collateral for letters of credit, surety bonds and certificates of deposit that serve as collateral for certain bonding requirements, and serve as security for certain insurance coverage and land leases.

The estimated fair values of our restricted cash and investments are based upon quoted prices available in active markets (Level 1), or quoted prices for similar assets in active and inactive markets (Level 2), or unobservable inputs that are not corroborated by market data (Level 3) and represent the amounts we would expect to receive if we sold our restricted cash and investments. Restricted cash and investments are reported on the face of the Consolidated Balance Sheets and in Other assets, net.

Marketable Securities Marketable Securities. Marketable securities consist of trading securities which are primarily debt and equity securities that are carried at fair value with changes in fair value recognized in current period income.
CRDA Investments

CRDA Investments. The New Jersey Casino Reinvestment Development Authority (“CRDA”) cash deposits made by Trop AC are carried at fair value. The CRDA bonds are classified as held-to-maturity securities and are carried at amortized cost less any adjustments for other than temporary impairments.

Accounts Receivable and Credit Risk

Accounts Receivable and Credit Risk.  Financial instruments that potentially subject the Company to concentrations of credit risk consist principally of casino accounts receivable. The Company issues credit to approved casino customers following background checks and assessments of creditworthiness. Trade receivables, including casino and hotel receivables, are typically non‑interest bearing. Accounts are written off when management deems the account to be uncollectible. Recoveries of accounts previously written off are recorded when received. An estimated allowance for doubtful accounts is maintained to reduce the Company’s receivables to their carrying amount, which approximates fair value. The allowance is estimated based on specific review of customer accounts as well as historical collection experience and current economic and business conditions. Management believes that as of December 31, 2019 and 2018, no significant concentrations of credit risk related to receivables existed.

Inventories Inventories.  Inventories are stated at the lower of average cost, using a first‑in, first‑out basis, or net realizable value. Inventories consist primarily of food and beverage, retail merchandise and operating supplies.  
Corporate Expense

Corporate Expense. Corporate expense represents unallocated payroll, travel costs, professional fees and various other expenses not directly related to the Company’s casino operations. In addition, corporate expense includes costs associated with the Company’s evaluation and pursuit of new business opportunities which are expensed as incurred.

Preopening and Start-up Expenses

Preopening and Start-up Expenses. Preopening and start-up costs, including organizational costs, are expensed as incurred. Costs classified as preopening and start-up expenses include payroll, outside services, advertising, and other expenses related to new or start-up operations. Expenses are reported in operating expenses on the Consolidated Statements of Income.

Property and Equipment

Property and Equipment.  Property and equipment are stated at cost, except for assets acquired in our business combinations which were adjusted for fair value under ASC 805. Depreciation is computed using the straight‑line method over the estimated useful life of the asset as noted in the table below, or the term of the lease, whichever is less. Costs of major improvements are capitalized, while costs of normal repairs and maintenance are charged to expense as incurred. Gains or losses on the disposal of property and equipment are included in operating income.

 

 

 

 

Buildings and improvements

 

10 to 40 years

Land improvements

 

10 to 20 years

Furniture, fixtures and equipment

 

3 to 20 years

Riverboats

 

5 to 25 years

 

The Company evaluates its property and equipment and other long-lived assets for impairment based on its classification as held for sale or to be held and used. Several criteria must be met before an asset is classified as held for sale, including that management with the appropriate authority commits to a plan to sell the asset at a reasonable price in relation to its fair value and is actively seeking a buyer. For assets held for sale, the Company recognizes the asset at the lower of carrying value or fair market value less costs to sell, as estimated based on comparable asset sales, offers received, or a discounted cash flow model. For assets to be held and used, the Company reviews for impairment whenever indicators of impairment exist. The Company then compares the estimated future cash flows of the asset, on an undiscounted basis, to the carrying value of the asset. If the undiscounted cash flows exceed the carrying value, no impairment is indicated. If the undiscounted cash flows do not exceed the carrying value, then an impairment charge is recorded. All recognized impairment losses, whether for assets held for sale or assets to be held and used, are recorded as operating expenses. For the year ended December 31, 2018, an impairment charge of $3.8 million was recorded related to the property and equipment held for sale at Nemacolin; no impairment was recorded related to property and equipment held and used for the years ended December 31, 2019 and 2017.

Investments in and Advances to Unconsolidated Affiliates

Investments in and Advances to Unconsolidated Affiliates. The Company’s investments in unconsolidated affiliates which are 50% or less owned are accounted for under the equity method and are included in other assets, net. The Company does have variable interests in variable interest entities; however, is not the primary beneficiary. All intercompany balances and transactions have been eliminated in consolidation.

The Company considers whether the fair values of any of its equity method investments have declined below their carrying value whenever adverse events or changes in circumstances indicate that recorded values may not be recoverable. Estimated fair value is determined using a discounted cash flow analysis based on estimated future results of the investee. There were no impairments of the Company’s equity method investments for the years ended 2019, 2018 or 2017.

Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets

Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets. Goodwill represents the excess of purchase price over fair market value of net assets acquired in business combinations. Goodwill and indefinite-lived intangible assets must be reviewed for impairment at least annually and between annual test dates in certain circumstances. The Company performs its annual impairment tests as of October 1 of each fiscal year. As a result of the annual impairment review for goodwill and indefinite-lived intangible assets, no impairments were indicated for the years ended 2019 or 2018; however, in conjunction with the classification of Vicksburg’s operations as assets held for sale at March 31, 2018, an impairment charge totaling $9.8 million to goodwill was recorded. The Company recorded impairment charges of $34.9 million and $3.1 million related to goodwill and trade names, respectively, for the year ended 2017. 

Indefinite‑lived intangible assets consist primarily of expenditures associated with obtaining racing and gaming licenses. Indefinite‑lived intangible assets are not subject to amortization but are subject to an annual impairment test. If the carrying amount of an indefinite‑lived intangible asset exceeds its fair value, an impairment loss is recognized in an amount equal to that excess amount.

Finite-lived intangible assets consist of trade names and player loyalty programs acquired in business combinations. Amortization is recorded using the straight-line method over the estimated useful life of the asset. The Company evaluates for impairment whenever indicators of impairment exist. When indicators are noted, the Company then compares estimated future cash flows, undiscounted, to the carrying value of the asset. If the undiscounted cash flows exceed the carrying value, no impairment is recorded. No impairment charges were recorded for the years ended December 31, 2019, 2018 and 2017.

Non-Operating Real Properties

 

Non‑Operating Real Properties. We have designated certain assets, consisting principally of land and undeveloped properties, as non‑operating real property and have declared our intent to sell those assets. However, we do not anticipate that we will sell the majority of the assets within the next twelve months. As such, these properties are not classified as held‑for‑sale as of December 31, 2019. For undeveloped properties, including non‑operating real properties, when indicators of impairment are present, properties are evaluated for impairment and losses are recorded when undiscounted cash flows estimated to be generated by an asset or market comparisons are less than the asset’s carrying amount. The amount of the impairment loss is calculated as the excess of the asset’s carrying value over its fair value, which is determined using a discounted cash flow analysis, management estimates or market comparisons. As a result of the sale of certain non-operating real property located in Pennsylvania, the Company recognized an impairment charge of $1.0 million during the year ended December 31, 2019. No impairment indicators were recorded for the years ended December 31, 2018 and 2017.

Financing Obligation with GLPI

Financing Obligation with GLPI. Substantially concurrently with the consummation of the Tropicana Acquisition, the Company entered into the Master Lease with Gaming and Leisure Properties Inc. (“GLPI”). The Master Lease was evaluated as a sale-leaseback of real estate; however, based on certain prohibited forms of continuing involvement in the leased assets, the Master Lease did not qualify for sale-leaseback accounting and was accounted for as a financing obligation. Under a failed sale-leaseback transaction, the real estate assets generally remain on the consolidated balance sheet at their historical net book value and are depreciated over their remaining useful lives with a failed sale-leaseback financing obligation recognized for the proceeds received. However, in the absence of cash proceeds, the value of the failed sale-leaseback financing obligations recognized is determined to be the fair value of the leased real estate assets. As a result, the Company calculated a financing obligation at the inception of the Master Lease based on the fair value of the real estate assets subject to the Master Lease (see Note 11).

As described above, for failed sale-leaseback transactions, the Company continues to reflect the real estate assets on the Consolidated Balance Sheets as if the Company were the legal owner, and the Company continues to recognize depreciation expense over the estimated useful lives. We do not recognize rent expense related to these leased assets, rather we have recorded a liability for the failed sale-leaseback obligation and the minimum lease payments are recognized as interest expense. In the initial periods, cash payments are less than the interest expense recognized in the Consolidated Statements of Income, which causes the failed sale-leaseback obligation to increase during the initial years of the lease term (see Note 11).

Self-Insurance Reserves

Self‑Insurance Reserves.  The Company is self‑insured for various levels of general liability, employee medical insurance coverage and workers’ compensation coverage. Insurance claims and reserves include accruals of estimated settlements for known claims, as well as accruals of estimates for claims incurred but not yet reported. We utilize independent consultants to assist management in its determination of estimated insurance liabilities. While the total cost of claims incurred depends on future developments, in managements’ opinion, recorded reserves are adequate to cover future claims payments. Self-insurance reserves for employee medical claims and workers’ compensations are included in accrued payroll and related on the Consolidated Balance Sheets. Self-insurance reserves for general liability claims are included in accrued other liabilities on the Consolidated Balance Sheets.

Treasury Shares

Treasury Shares. We account for the repurchase of our shares at the amount of consideration paid.  The repurchased shares are classified as treasury shares and are presented as a deduction from equity.  When treasury shares are sold or reissued subsequently, the amount received is recognized as an increase in equity and the resulting surplus or deficit on the transaction is presented within additional paid-in capital.

Outstanding Chip Liability

Outstanding Chip Liability.  The Company recognizes the impact on gaming revenues on an annual basis to reflect an estimate of the change in the value of outstanding chips that are not expected to be redeemed. This estimate is determined by measuring the difference between the total value of chips placed in service less the value of chips under our control. This measurement is performed on an annual basis utilizing a methodology in which a consistent formula is applied to estimate the percentage of chips not in our custody that are not expected to be redeemed. In addition to the formula, certain judgments are made with regard to various denominations and souvenir chips. The outstanding chip liability is included in accrued other liabilities on the Consolidated Balance Sheets.

Player Loyalty Program

Player Loyalty Program.  The Company offers programs at its properties whereby participating customers can accumulate points for wagering that can be redeemed for credits for free play on slot machines, lodging, food and beverage, merchandise and, in limited situations, cash. The incentives earned by customers under these programs are based on previous revenue transactions and represent separate performance obligations. Points earned, less estimated breakage, are recorded as a reduction of casino revenues at the standalone selling price of the points when earned based upon the retail value of the benefits, historical redemption rates and estimated breakage and recognized as departmental revenue based on where such points are redeemed upon fulfillment of the performance obligation. The loyalty program liability represents a deferral of revenue until redemption occurs, which is typically less than one year.

Complimentaries

Complimentaries. The Company offers discretionary coupons and other discretionary complimentaries to customers outside of the loyalty program. The retail value of complimentary food, beverage, hotel rooms and other services provided to customers is recognized as a reduction of revenues for the department which issued the complimentary and revenue for the department redeemed. Complimentaries provided by third parties at the discretion and under the control of the Company is recorded as an expense when incurred.

The Company’s revenues included complimentaries and loyalty point redemptions totaling $291.9 million, $210.8 million and $172.4 million for the years ended December 31, 2019, 2018 and 2017, respectively.

Casino Revenue and Pari-mutuel Commissions

Casino Revenue and Pari-mutuel Commissions. The Company recognizes as casino revenue the net win from gaming activities, which is the difference between gaming wins and losses, not the total amount wagered. Progressive jackpots are accrued and charged to revenue at the time the obligation to pay the jackpot is established. Gaming revenues are recognized net of certain cash and free play incentives. Pari-mutuel commissions consist of commissions earned from thoroughbred and harness racing and importing of simulcast signals from other race tracks and are recognized at the time wagers are made. Such commissions are a designated portion of the wagering handle as determined by state racing commissions and are shown net of the taxes assessed by state and local agencies, as well as purses and other contractual amounts paid to horsemen associations. The Company recognizes revenues from fees earned through the exporting of simulcast signals to other race tracks at the time wagers are made and are recorded on a gross basis. Such fees are based upon a predetermined percentage of handle as contracted with the other race tracks.

Non-gaming Revenue

Non-gaming Revenue. Hotel, food and beverage, and other operating revenues are recognized as services are performed and is the net amount collected from the customer for such goods and services. Hotel, food and beverage services have been determined to be separate, stand-alone performance obligations and is recorded as revenue as the good or service is transferred to the customer over the customer’s stay at the hotel or when the delivery is made for the food and beverage. Advance deposits for future hotel occupancy, convention space or food and beverage services contracts are recorded as deferred income until the revenue recognition criteria has been met. The Company also provides goods and services that may include multiple performance obligations, such as for packages, for which revenues are allocated on a pro rata basis based on each service's stand-alone selling price.

The Company’s Consolidated Statements of Income presents net revenue disaggregated by type or nature of the good or service. A summary of net revenues disaggregated by type of revenue and reportable segment is presented below (amounts in thousands). Refer to Note 20 for a discussion of the Company’s reportable segments.

 

 

 

Year Ended December 31, 2019

 

 

 

West

 

 

Midwest

 

 

South

 

 

East

 

 

Central

 

 

Corporate

and Other

 

 

Total

 

Casino

 

$

 

223,179

 

 

$

 

332,389

 

 

$

 

377,080

 

 

$

 

491,185

 

 

$

 

384,353

 

 

$

 

 

 

$

 

1,808,186

 

Food and beverage

 

 

 

119,986

 

 

 

 

23,078

 

 

 

 

51,612

 

 

 

 

58,978

 

 

 

 

47,763

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

301,417

 

Hotel

 

 

 

130,334

 

 

 

 

15,240

 

 

 

 

25,952

 

 

 

 

95,512

 

 

 

 

32,870

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

299,908

 

Other

 

 

 

51,222

 

 

 

 

7,870

 

 

 

 

8,489

 

 

 

 

29,083

 

 

 

 

14,775

 

 

 

 

7,299

 

 

 

 

118,738

 

Net revenues

 

$

 

524,721

 

 

$

 

378,577

 

 

$

 

463,133

 

 

$

 

674,758

 

 

$

 

479,761

 

 

$

 

7,299

 

 

$

 

2,528,249

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Year Ended December 31, 2018

 

 

 

West

 

 

Midwest

 

 

South

 

 

East

 

 

Central

 

 

Corporate

and Other

 

 

Total

 

Casino

 

$

 

230,558

 

 

$

 

345,499

 

 

$

 

375,748

 

 

$

 

485,047

 

 

$

 

116,526

 

 

$

 

 

 

$

 

1,553,378

 

Food and beverage

 

 

 

109,045

 

 

 

 

27,364

 

 

 

 

52,924

 

 

 

 

43,167

 

 

 

 

14,839

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

247,339

 

Hotel

 

 

 

108,333

 

 

 

 

16,365

 

 

 

 

24,792

 

 

 

 

26,694

 

 

 

 

7,620

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

183,804

 

Other

 

 

 

35,596

 

 

 

 

7,780

 

 

 

 

7,717

 

 

 

 

16,364

 

 

 

 

3,500

 

 

 

 

529

 

 

 

 

71,486

 

Net revenues

 

$

 

483,532

 

 

$

 

397,008

 

 

$

 

461,181

 

 

$

 

571,272

 

 

$

 

142,485

 

 

$

 

529

 

 

$

 

2,056,007

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Year Ended December 31, 2017

 

 

 

West

 

 

Midwest

 

 

South

 

 

East

 

 

Central

 

 

Corporate

and Other

 

 

Total

 

Casino

 

$

 

186,779

 

 

$

 

231,366

 

 

$

 

268,680

 

 

$

 

412,202

 

 

$

 

 

 

$

 

 

 

$

 

1,099,027

 

Food and beverage

 

 

 

102,244

 

 

 

 

20,452

 

 

 

 

42,114

 

 

 

 

33,436

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

198,246

 

Hotel

 

 

 

91,811

 

 

 

 

12,177

 

 

 

 

21,459

 

 

 

 

7,891

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

133,338

 

Other

 

 

 

29,485

 

 

 

 

4,884

 

 

 

 

6,006

 

 

 

 

9,306

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

506

 

 

 

 

50,187

 

Net revenues

 

$

 

410,319

 

 

$

 

268,879

 

 

$

 

338,259

 

 

$

 

462,835

 

 

$

 

 

 

$

 

506

 

 

$

 

1,480,798

 

Contract and Contract Related Liabilities

Contract and Contract Related Liabilities. The Company records contract or contract-related liabilities related to differences between the timing of cash receipts from the customer and the recognition of revenue. The Company generally has three types of liabilities related to contracts with customers: (1) outstanding chip liability, which represents the amounts owed in exchange for gaming chips held by a customer, (2) player loyalty program obligations, which represents the deferred allocation of revenue relating to player loyalty program incentives earned, as discussed above, and (3) customer deposits and other deferred revenue, which is primarily funds deposited by customers related to gaming play, advance payments on goods and services yet to be provided (such as advance ticket sales and deposits on rooms and convention space or for unpaid wagers), and deferred revenues associated with the Company’s interests in William Hill and TSG (see Note 7 and Note 17). Except for deferred revenues related to William Hill and TSG, these liabilities are generally expected to be recognized as revenue within one year of being purchased, earned, or deposited and are recorded within “Accrued other liabilities” on the Company’s Consolidated Balance Sheets.

 

The following table summarizes the activity related to contract and contract-related liabilities (in thousands):

 

 

 

Outstanding Chip Liability

 

 

Player Loyalty Liability

 

 

Customer Deposits and Other

Deferred Revenue

 

 

 

2019

 

 

2018

 

 

2019

 

 

2018

 

 

2019

 

 

2018

 

Balance at January 1

 

$

 

8,930

 

 

$

 

4,743

 

 

$

 

17,639

 

 

$

 

11,752

 

 

$

 

27,588

 

 

$

 

5,487

 

Balance at December 31

 

 

 

9,770

 

 

 

 

8,930

 

 

 

 

13,461

 

 

 

 

17,639

 

 

 

 

171,641

 

 

 

 

27,588

 

Increase / (decrease)

 

$

 

840

 

 

$

 

4,187

 

 

$

 

(4,178

)

 

$

 

5,887

 

 

$

 

144,053

 

 

$

 

22,101

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The December 31, 2019 balances exclude liabilities related to assets held for sale recorded in 2019 (see Note 6).  The change in customer deposits and other deferred revenue during the year ended December 31, 2019 is primarily attributed to the Company’s interests in William Hill, which is recorded in other long-term liabilities on the Consolidated Balance Sheets (see Note 12).

Advertising

Advertising.  Advertising costs are expensed in the period the advertising initially takes place and are included in marketing and promotions expenses. Advertising costs included in marketing and promotion expenses were $28.9 million, $33.9 million and $33.0 million for the years ended December 31, 2019, 2018 and 2017, respectively.

Income Taxes

Income Taxes.  We account for income taxes in accordance with ASC Topic 740, Income Taxes (“ASC 740”). ASC 740 requires the recognition of deferred income tax liabilities and deferred income tax assets for the difference between the book basis and tax basis of assets and liabilities. We have recorded valuation allowances related to certain state-specific net operating loss carry forwards and temporary differences. Recognizable future tax benefits are subject to a valuation allowance, unless such tax benefits are determined to be more-likely-than-not realizable. We recognize accrued interest and penalties related to unrecognized tax benefits in income tax expense.

Stock-Based Compensation

Stock‑Based Compensation. We account for stock‑based compensation in accordance with ASC Topic 718, Compensation—Stock Compensation (“ASC 718”). ASC 718 requires all share‑based payments to employees and non‑employee members of the Board of Directors, including grants of stock options and restricted stock units (“RSUs”), to be recognized in the Consolidated Statements of Income based on their fair values and that compensation expense be recognized for awards over the requisite service period of the award or until an employee’s eligible retirement date, if earlier.

Earnings per Share

Earnings per Share.  Basic earnings per share is computed by dividing net income (loss) by the weighted average shares outstanding during the reporting period. Diluted earnings per share is computed similarly to basic earnings per share except that the weighted average shares outstanding are increased to include additional shares from the assumed exercise of stock options and the assumed vesting of restricted share units, if dilutive. The number of additional shares is calculated by assuming that outstanding stock options were exercised, that outstanding restricted share units were released and that the proceeds from such activities were used to acquire shares of common stock at the average market price during the reporting period.

Reclassifications

Reclassifications

Certain reclassifications of prior period presentations have been made to conform to the current period presentation.

Recently Issued Accounting Pronouncements

Recently Issued Accounting Pronouncements

Pronouncements Implemented in 2019

 

In February 2016 (as amended through December 2018), the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued ASU No. 2016-02 codified as Accounting Standards Codification 842, Leases, (“ASC 842”) which addresses the recognition and measurement of leases. Under the new guidance, for all leases, at the commencement date, lessees were required to recognize a lease liability, which is a lessee’s obligation to make lease payments arising from a lease. The liability is measured on a discounted basis.  Lessees also recognized a right-of-use (“ROU”) asset, which is an asset that represents the lessee’s right to control the use of a specified asset for the lease term. Under the new guidance, lessor accounting is largely unchanged. The effective date was for annual and interim periods beginning after December 15, 2018. ASC 842 required a transition adoption election using either 1) a modified retrospective approach with periods prior to the adoption date being recast or 2) a prospective approach with a cumulative-effect adjustment recognized to the opening balance of retained earnings on the adoption date with prior periods continuing to be reported under prior lease accounting guidance. 

 

The Company adopted ASC 842 on January 1, 2019 using the prospective approach, and therefore, comparative periods will continue to be reported under prior lease accounting guidance consistent with previously issued financial statements. The Company elected the package of practical expedients permitted under the transition guidance within ASC 842, which among other things, allowed us to carry forward the historical lease identification, lease classification and treatment of initial direct costs for leases entered into prior to January 1, 2019. The Company also made an accounting policy election to not record short-term leases with an initial term of 12 months or less on the balance sheet for all classes of underlying assets. The Company has also elected to not adopt the hindsight practical expedient for determining lease terms.

 

The Company’s operating leases, in which the Company is the lessee, are recorded on the balance sheet as a ROU asset with a corresponding lease liability. The lease liability will be remeasured each reporting period with a corresponding change to the ROU asset.  The adoption of this guidance did not have an impact on net income; however, upon adoption the Company recorded a cumulative adjustment to our retained earnings of $4.7 million, net of tax, primarily related to the Company’s lease and management agreements at its Bettendorf location. (See Note 3).  Adoption of this guidance did not have a material impact on the Company’s other financing leases.

Pronouncements to Be Implemented in Future Periods

In June 2016 (modified in November 2018), the FASB issued ASU No 2016-13, Financial Instruments – Credit Losses related to timing of recognizing impairment losses on financial assets.  The new guidance lowers the threshold on when losses are incurred, from a determination that a loss is probable to a determination that a loss is expected.  The change in guidance will be applicable to our evaluation of the CRDA investments (see Note 9).  The guidance is effective for interim and annual periods beginning after December 15, 2019.  Adoption of the guidance requires a modified-retrospective approach and a cumulative adjustment to retained earnings to the first reporting period that the update is effective.  The Company will adopt the new guidance on January 1, 2020. The Company is evaluating the qualitative and quantitative effects of the new guidance and currently does not expect a cumulative effect on its Consolidated Financial Statements.

In August 2018, the FASB issued ASU 2018-15, Customer’s Accounting for Implementation Costs Incurred in a Cloud Computing Arrangement That is a Service Contract. This amendment aligns the requirements for capitalizing implementation costs incurred in a hosting arrangement that is a service contract with the requirements for capitalizing implementation costs incurred to develop or obtain internal-use software (and hosting arrangements that include an internal use software license). This generally means that an intangible asset is recognized for the software license and, to the extent that the payments attributable to the software license are made over time, a liability also is recognized. If a cloud computing arrangement does not include a software license, the entity should account for the arrangement as a service contract. This generally means that the fees associated with the hosting element (service) of the arrangement are expensed as incurred. The amendment is effective for annual and interim periods beginning after December 15, 2019, with early adoption allowed. The Company will adopt the new guidance on January 1, 2020. The Company is evaluating the qualitative and quantitative effects of the new guidance and currently does not believe it will have a significant impact on its Consolidated Financial Statements.

In August 2018, the FASB issued ASU No 2018-14, Compensation –Retirement Benefits – Defined Benefit Plans – General.  This amendment improves disclosures over defined benefit plans and is effective for interim and annual periods ending after December 15, 2020 with early adoption allowed.  The Company anticipates adopting this amendment during the first quarter of 2021, and currently does not expect it to have a significant impact on its Consolidated Financial Statements.

In August 2018, the FASB issued ASU 2018-13, Disclosure Framework-Changes to the Disclosure Requirements for Fair Value Measurement. This amendment modifies the disclosure requirements for fair value measurements and is effective for annual and interim periods beginning after December 15, 2019 with early adoption allowed. The Company will adopt the new guidance on January 1, 2020. The Company is evaluating the qualitative and quantitative effect the new guidance will have on its Consolidated Financial Statements.