UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549

FORM 10-K

(Mark One)
þ	ANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2016
OR
o	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 001-37754

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RED ROCK RESORTS, INC.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Delaware (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization) 47-5081182 (I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)

1505 South Pavilion Center Drive, Las Vegas, Nevada 89135

(Address of principal executive offices, Zip Code)

(702) 495-3000

(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act

Title of each class Class A Common Stock ($0.01 par value) Name of Each Exchange on Which Registered NASDAQ Stock Market LLC

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(g) of the Act

None

Indicate by check mark if the registrant is a well-known seasoned issuer, as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act. Yes o    No þ

Indicate by check mark if the registrant is not required to file reports pursuant to Section 13 or Section 15(d) of the Act. Yes o    No þ

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

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

Indicate by check mark if disclosure of delinquent filers pursuant to Item 405 of Regulation S-K (§ 229.405 of this chapter) is not contained herein, and will not be contained, to the best of registrant’s knowledge, in definitive proxy or information statements incorporated by reference in Part III of this Form 10-K or any amendment to this Form 10-K. þ

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 definitions of “large accelerated filer,” “accelerated filer,” and “smaller reporting company” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act. (Check one):

Large accelerated filer o	Accelerated filer o	Non-accelerated filer þ	Smaller reporting company o
		(Do not check if a smaller reporting company)

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Act). Yes o    No þ

As of June 30, 2016, the last business day of the registrant’s most recently completed second fiscal quarter, the aggregate market value of the registrant’s Class A common stock held by non-affiliates (all persons other than executive officers or directors) was $903.5 million, based on the closing price on that date as reported by the NASDAQ Stock Market LLC.

Indicate the number of shares outstanding of each of the issuer’s classes of common stock, as of the latest practicable date.

Class	Outstanding at January 31, 2017
Class A Common Stock, $0.01 par value	65,892,532
Class B Common Stock, $0.00001 par value	49,956,296

Documents Incorporated by Reference

Portions of the registrant’s definitive Proxy Statement for the 2017 Annual Meeting of Stockholders are incorporated by reference into Part III of this Annual Report on Form 10-K. Such proxy statement will be filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission within 120 days of the registrant’s fiscal year end of December 31, 2016.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

	PART I
Item 1.	Business	3
Item 1A.	Risk Factors	20
Item 1B.	Unresolved Staff Comments	36
Item 2.	Properties	36
Item 3.	Legal Proceedings	37
Item 4.	Mine Safety Disclosures	37
	PART II
Item 5.	Market for Registrant's Common Equity, Related Stockholder Matters and Issuer Purchases of Equity Securities	38
Item 6.	Selected Financial Data	40
Item 7.	Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations	41
Item 7A.	Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk	58
Item 8.	Financial Statements and Supplementary Data	60
Item 9.	Changes in and Disagreements with Accountants on Accounting and Financial Disclosure	118
Item 9A.	Controls and Procedures	118
Item 9B.	Other Information	119
	PART III
Item 10.	Directors, Executive Officers and Corporate Governance	120
Item 11.	Executive Compensation	120
Item 12.	Security Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners and Management and Related Shareholder Matters	120
Item 13.	Certain Relationships and Related Transactions, and Director Independence	120
Item 14.	Principal Accountant Fees and Services	120
	PART IV
Item 15.	Exhibits, Financial Statement Schedules	121
	Signatures	127

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PART I

ITEM 1. BUSINESS

Introduction

Red Rock Resorts, Inc. (“we,” “our,” “us,” “Red Rock” or the “Company”) is a holding company that manages and owns an equity interest in Station Casinos LLC (“Station LLC”), through which the Company conducts all of its operations. Station LLC is a gaming, development and management company established in 1976 that develops and operates strategically-located casino and entertainment properties. Station LLC currently owns and operates ten major gaming and entertainment facilities and ten smaller casinos (three of which are 50% owned), offering approximately 20,133 slot machines, 338 table games and 4,754 hotel rooms in the Las Vegas regional market. In addition, Station LLC also manages Graton Resort & Casino in Sonoma County, California and Gun Lake Casino in Allegan County, Michigan, both on behalf of Native American tribes.

We hold an indirect equity interest in Station LLC through our ownership interest in Station Holdco LLC (“Station Holdco”), which holds all of the economic interests in Station LLC. At December 31, 2016, we hold approximately 57% of the equity interests in Station Holdco. We operate and control all of the business and affairs of Station LLC and Station Holdco through our ownership of 100% of the voting interests in Station LLC and our designation as the sole managing member of both Station LLC and Station Holdco. We have no assets other than our ownership interests in Station LLC and Station Holdco, and we have no operations outside of our management of Station LLC.

Red Rock was incorporated in Delaware in September 2015 and in May 2016, we completed an initial public offering (“IPO”) of approximately 29.5 million shares of Class A common stock, $0.01 par value per share (“Class A common stock”) at an offering price to the public of $19.50 per share. We received net proceeds from the IPO of approximately $541 million, which was used to purchase newly issued limited liability company interests in Station Holdco (“LLC Units”) and outstanding LLC Units from existing members of Station Holdco.

Station Holdco used the proceeds from the newly issued LLC Units to pay the majority of the purchase price of Fertitta Entertainment LLC (“Fertitta Entertainment,” and such purchase, the “Fertitta Entertainment Acquisition”). Prior to the Fertitta Entertainment Acquisition, subsidiaries of Fertitta Entertainment managed Station LLC through long-term management agreements and such management agreements were terminated in connection with the Fertitta Entertainment Acquisition.

Our Consolidated Financial Statements reflect the consolidation of Station LLC and its consolidated subsidiaries, including the retrospective consolidation of Fertitta Entertainment, and Station Holdco for all periods presented. The financial position and results of operations attributable to LLC Units we do not own are reported separately as noncontrolling interest. Station Holdco, as combined with Fertitta Entertainment, is our predecessor for accounting purposes and accordingly, for all periods prior to May 2, 2016, the financial information presented herein represents the information of the predecessor.

We offer convenience and a wide variety of gaming and non-gaming entertainment options to attract guests to our properties. Our casino properties are conveniently located throughout the Las Vegas valley and provide our customers a wide variety of entertainment and dining options. Over 90% of the Las Vegas population is located within five miles of one of our gaming facilities. We provide friendly service and exceptional value in a comfortable environment. We believe we surpass our competitors in offering casino patrons the newest and most popular slot and video games featuring the latest technology. We also believe the high-quality entertainment experience we provide our customers differentiates us from our competitors.

Most of our major properties are master-planned for expansion, enabling us to incrementally expand our facilities as demand dictates. We also control seven highly desirable gaming-entitled development sites in Las Vegas and Reno, Nevada.

Our principal source of revenue and operating income is gaming, and our non-gaming offerings include restaurants, hotels and other entertainment amenities. Approximately 80% to 85% of our casino revenue is generated from slot play. The majority of our revenue is cash-based and as a result, fluctuations in our revenues have a direct impact on our cash flows from operations. Because our business is capital intensive, we rely heavily on the ability of our properties to generate operating cash flow to repay debt financing and fund capital expenditures.

A significant portion of our business is dependent upon customers who live and/or work in the Las Vegas metropolitan area. The Las Vegas economy, although severely impacted by the recession and housing crisis that spanned from 2008 to 2011, began to stabilize in 2012 and, based on population and employment growth, was one of the fastest growing economies in the United States from 2015 to 2016. Based on a recent U.S. Census Bureau release, Nevada was second among all states in

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percentage growth of population from July 2015 to July 2016. In addition, based on preliminary data for December 2016 from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Las Vegas experienced a 2.7% year-over-year increase in employment to 952,800, which is an all-time high. This resulted in an unemployment rate of 5.0% which has declined from 14.1% in July 2011. Businesses and consumers in Las Vegas continue to increase their spending as evidenced by 42 consecutive months of year-over-year increases in taxable retail sales from July 2013 to December 2016. Home values have also improved significantly over the past several years with the median price of an existing single family home in Las Vegas up approximately 99% at December 2016 compared to January 2012, as reported by the Greater Las Vegas Association of Realtors.

The Las Vegas economy has shown recent improvements in employment, taxable sales and home prices, and we believe the recent stabilization of the local economy, positive trends in many of the key economic indicators and future projects and infrastructure investments provide a foundation for future growth in our business. Although we experienced improved operating results over the past few years due, in part, to more favorable local economic conditions, we cannot be sure if, or how long, these favorable market conditions will persist or that they will continue to positively impact our results of operations.

Our principal executive offices are located at 1505 South Pavilion Center Drive, Las Vegas, Nevada 89135. The telephone number for our executive offices is (702) 495-3000. Our internet website is www.redrockresorts.com.

We have two reportable segments: Las Vegas operations and Native American management. For more information on our segments, see Note 24 to the Consolidated Financial Statements in Part II, Item 8 of this Annual Report on Form 10-K (the “Consolidated Financial Statements”).

Business Strategy

Our primary operating strategy emphasizes attracting and retaining customers, primarily Las Vegas residents and, to a lesser extent, out-of-town visitors. Our properties attract customers through:

• convenient locations with best-in-class assets;

• offering our customers the latest in slot and video poker technology;

• a variety of non-gaming amenities such as hotel resorts, restaurants, bars and entertainment options;

• focused marketing efforts targeting our extensive customer database;

• innovative, frequent and high-profile promotional programs; and

• convention business.

The Las Vegas regional market is very competitive, and we compete with both large hotel casinos in Las Vegas and smaller gaming-only establishments throughout the Las Vegas valley.

Provide a high quality, value-oriented gaming and entertainment experience. We are committed to providing a high-value entertainment experience for our guests, as our significant level of repeat visitors demand exceptional service, variety and quality in their overall experience. We offer a broad array of gaming options, including the most popular slot and video poker products, and the latest technological innovations in slots, table games and sports wagering. We believe that providing a wide variety of entertainment options is also a significant factor in attracting guests. In particular, we feature multiple dining options at all of our major properties, which is a primary motivation for casino visits. We are dedicated to ensuring a high level of guest satisfaction and loyalty by providing attentive guest service in a convenient, friendly and casual atmosphere. As part of our commitment to providing a high value entertainment experience and to stimulate visitation, we regularly refresh and enhance our gaming and non-gaming amenities.

Generate revenue growth through targeted marketing and promotional programs.Our significant advertising programs generate consistent brand awareness and promotional visibility. Our ability to advertise under a single brand across our portfolio also allows us to achieve material economies of scale. While we primarily advertise through traditional media such as television, radio and newspaper to reach our core guests, we continue to expand our focus and spend on social, digital and mobile platforms to respond to the evolving methods that guests receive information.

We employ an innovative marketing strategy that utilizes our frequent high-profile promotional programs to attract and retain guests, while also establishing and maintaining a high level of brand recognition. Our proprietary customer relationship management systems are highly attuned to how guests interact with our properties and products. This information allows us to focus on targeting guests based on their preferences. In 2016, we invested in technology that is being installed on all of our slot machines and will permit us to provide “on device” marketing, bonusing and guest communication, including real-time customized promotions and incentives.

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We believe that our focused marketing allows us to create greater guest loyalty. In late 2016, we launched my|Rewards, an enhancement to our Boarding Pass loyalty program that rewards guests for their spend on non-gaming amenities as well as their gaming spend. This loyalty program provides us with a 360° view of the guest behavior on property. The program is expected to be expanded in 2017 to include a customized social casino experience with virtual currency, allowing our loyalty program to reward entertainment behavior while at home or on the go.

Maximize business profitability.During our 40-year history, we have developed a culture that focuses on operational excellence and cost management. We believe that this focus has contributed to adjusted earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization (“Adjusted EBITDA”) margins that compare favorably to our public peers over the past several years. Our internally developed proprietary systems and analytical tools provide us with the ability to closely monitor revenues and operational expenses and provide real-time information for management solutions. Benchmarking across our properties also allows us to create and take advantage of best practices in all functional areas of our business. We believe our existing cost structure, which has low variable costs, can support significant incremental revenue growth while maximizing the flow through of revenue to Adjusted EBITDA.

Utilize flexible capital structure to drive growth and equity holder returns.We maintain a flexible, low-leverage capital structure relative to our public peers that we believe will allow us to pursue a balance of new growth opportunities and a disciplined return of capital to our equity holders. We believe our scalable platform and extensive development and management expertise provide us the ability to build master-planned expansions, pursue acquisitions and/or seek new development opportunities in an effort to maximize equity holder returns.

Employee Relations. Station LLC began as a family-run business in 1976 and has maintained close-knit relationships among our management, and we endeavor to instill this same sense of loyalty among our employees. Toward this end, we take a hands-on approach through active and direct involvement with employees at all levels. We believe we have very good employee relations. See “Risk Factors—Risks Related to our Business—Union organization activities could disrupt our business by discouraging patrons from visiting our properties, causing labor disputes or work stoppages, and, if successful, could significantly increase our labor costs.”

Native American Projects. We also provide management and development services to three Native American tribes using our expertise in developing and operating regional entertainment destinations.

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Organizational Structure

The following chart summarizes our organizational structure as of December 31, 2016. This chart is provided for illustrative purposes only and does not purport to represent all legal entities owned or controlled by us:

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(1) Shares of Class A Common Stock and Class B Common Stock vote as a single class. Each outstanding share of Class A Common Stock is entitled to one vote, each outstanding share of Class B Common Stock that is held by a holder that, together with its affiliates, owns at least 30% of the outstanding LLC Units and, at the applicable record date, maintains direct or indirect beneficial ownership of at least 10% of the outstanding shares of Class A Common Stock (determined on an as-exchanged basis assuming that all of the LLC Units were exchanged for Class A Common Stock) is entitled to ten votes and each other outstanding share of Class B Common Stock is entitled to one vote. The only holders of Class B Common Stock that satisfy the foregoing criteria are entities controlled by Frank J. Fertitta III, our Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer, and Lorenzo J. Fertitta, our Vice Chairman of the Board. These entities are referred to herein as the “Fertitta Family Entities”.

(2) “Continuing Owners” refers to the owners of LLC Units at December 31, 2016 who held such units prior to the IPO.

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Properties

Set forth below is certain information at December 31, 2016 concerning our properties.

	Hotel Rooms	Slots (1)	Gaming Tables (2)	Acreage
Las Vegas Properties
Red Rock	796	2,847	64	64
Green Valley Ranch	495	2,295	48	40
Palms Casino Resort	713	1,189	32	37
Palace Station	1,011	1,541	41	30
Boulder Station	299	2,507	28	46
Texas Station	199	1,701	17	47
Sunset Station	457	2,111	36	80
Santa Fe Station	200	2,394	38	39
Fiesta Rancho	100	1,068	14	25
Fiesta Henderson	224	1,395	16	35
Wild Wild West	260	165	4	20
Wildfire Rancho	—	100	—	5
Wildfire Boulder	—	161	—	2
Wildfire Sunset	—	127	—	1
Wildfire Lake Mead	—	57	—	3
Wildfire Valley View	—	35	—	—
Wildfire Anthem	—	15	—	—
50% Owned Properties
Barley’s	—	198	—	—
The Greens	—	38	—	—
Wildfire Lanes	—	189	—	—
	4,754	20,133	338	474
Managed Properties
Gun Lake Casino	—	1,643	33	147
Graton Resort & Casino	200	3,036	131	254
	4,954	24,812	502	875

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(1) Includes slot and video poker machines.

(2) Generally includes blackjack (“21”), craps, roulette, pai gow, baccarat, let it ride and three-card poker.

Red Rock

Red Rock opened in 2006 and is strategically located at the intersection of Interstate 215 and Charleston Boulevard in the Summerlin master-planned community in Las Vegas, Nevada. Red Rock is also adjacent to Downtown Summerlin, a 1.6 million square foot outdoor shopping, dining and entertainment center. The AAA Four Diamond resort features an elegant desert oasis theme with a contemporary design featuring luxury amenities. This resort offers six styles of suites, including one-of-a-kind custom villas and penthouse suites, in addition to standard guest rooms. Additional non-gaming amenities include ten full-service restaurants, a 16-screen movie theater complex, approximately 94,000 square feet of meeting and convention space, a full-service spa, a 72-lane bowling center, a Kid’s Quest child care facility and a gift shop. Red Rock’s Restaurant Row links, via a pedestrian walkway, five of our premier restaurants including Hearthstone Kitchen & Cellar, Libre Mexican Restaurant, which opened in February 2016, Yard House, Lucille’s Smokehouse Bar-B-Que and Salute, an Italian restaurant that opened in late 2015. Other full-service restaurants at Red Rock include T-bones Chophouse, 8 Noodle Bar, Grand Café, Feast Buffet (which features live-action themed buffets offering options that include Mexican, Italian, barbecue, American and Chinese cuisines) and the Sandbar pool café. Red Rock features numerous bars and lounges including Rocks Lounge, Onyx Bar, Sandbar and Lucky Bar. Red Rock also offers a variety of quick-serve restaurants.

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Green Valley Ranch

Green Valley Ranch opened in 2001 and is strategically located at the intersection of Interstate 215 and Green Valley Parkway in Henderson, Nevada. Green Valley Ranch is approximately five minutes from McCarran International Airport and seven minutes from the Las Vegas Strip. Green Valley Ranch was designed to complement the Green Valley master-planned community. This newly renovated Mediterranean style AAA Four Diamond resort features standard guest rooms and suites, eight full-service restaurants, a 4,200-square-foot non-gaming arcade, a state-of-the-art European Spa with outdoor pools, a 10-screen movie theater complex, a Kid’s Quest child care facility, gift shop and approximately 65,000 square feet of meeting and convention space which includes the Grand Events Center and newly opened El Cielo Ballroom. In addition to the ballrooms, Green Valley Ranch has added a state of the art Boardroom and Business Center. Green Valley Ranch also offers an eight-acre outdoor complex featuring private poolside cabanas and a contemporary poolside bar and grill. Green Valley Ranch’s full-service restaurants include Hank’s Fine Steaks & Martini’s, Tides Seafood & Sushi Bar, Pizza Rock by Tony Gemignani, Grand Café, Feast Buffet and the Turf Grill. In addition, in 2016 we opened Borracha Mexican Cantina and Bottiglia Cucina & Enoteca, an Italian restaurant. Guests can also enjoy the Drop Bar, a centerpiece of the casino, the Lobby Bar, which is open to the newly remodeled lobby entrance and overlooks the pool area, and the Sip Bar. Green Valley Ranch also offers a variety of quick-serve restaurants.

Palms Casino Resort

We purchased the Palms Casino Resort (the “Palms”) on October 1, 2016. The Palms, which opened in 2001, is an iconic property located approximately one mile west of the Las Vegas Strip. The AAA Four Diamond resort features standard guest rooms as well as suites, penthouses and condos. The resort offers non-gaming amenities including eight full-service restaurants, the 2,500-seat, state-of-the-art Pearl Theater, two pools, the luxurious Drift Spa, a 14-screen movieplex and 60,000 square feet of meeting and convention spaces. The Palms' full-service restaurants include N9NE Steakhouse, Alize French Restaurant, Nove Italiano, Bistro Buffet, Café 6, Hooters, China House and a café. In addition, guests may enjoy Social bar, located at the heart of the casino floor, Tonic bar, located near the race and sports book, Ghostbar, located on the 55th floor of the Ivory Tower and the Rojo Lounge, located in the lobby of the Palms Place Condo and Hotel. The Palms also offers a variety of quick-serve restaurants.

Palace Station

Palace Station opened in 1976 and is strategically located at the intersection of Sahara Avenue and Interstate 15, one of Las Vegas’ most heavily traveled areas. Palace Station is a short distance from McCarran International Airport and from major attractions on the Las Vegas Strip and in downtown Las Vegas. In October 2016, Palace Station commenced a significant upgrade and expansion project which will include a new bingo room, a new buffet, two new restaurant concepts, a new façade and landscaping and parking lot improvements. The project is expected to be completed in phases throughout 2017 and 2018. Palace Station offers non-gaming amenities including seven full-service restaurants, three additional bars, two swimming pools, an approximately 20,000-square-foot banquet and convention center and a gift shop. Palace Station’s full-service restaurants offer a variety of enjoyable meals at reasonable prices and include the Charcoal Room Steakhouse, Cabo Cantina, Grand Café, Feast Buffet, The Oyster Bar, Food Express Chinese Restaurant and Little Tony’s Italian Trattoria, which opened in 2015. Palace Station also offers a variety of quick-serve restaurants.

Boulder Station

Boulder Station opened in 1994 and is strategically located at the intersection of Boulder Highway and Interstate 515. Boulder Station is located approximately four miles east of the Las Vegas Strip and approximately four miles southeast of downtown Las Vegas. Boulder Station features a turn-of-the-20th-century railroad station theme with non-gaming amenities including five full-service restaurants, a 750-seat entertainment lounge, four additional bars, an 11-screen movie theater complex, a Kid’s Quest child care facility, a swimming pool, a non-gaming video arcade and a gift shop. Boulder Station’s restaurants, which offer a variety of enjoyable meals at reasonable prices, include Grand Café, Feast Buffet, The Broiler Steakhouse, Pasta Cucina and Cabo Mexican Restaurant. Boulder Station also offers a variety of quick-serve restaurants.

Texas Station

Texas Station opened in 1995 and is strategically located at the intersection of Lake Mead Boulevard and Rancho Drive in North Las Vegas. Texas Station features a friendly Texas atmosphere, highlighted by distinctive early Texas architecture with non-gaming amenities including four full-service restaurants, a Kid’s Quest child care facility, a 300-seat entertainment lounge, a 2,000-seat event center, seven additional bars, an 18-screen movie theater complex, a swimming pool, two non-gaming video arcades, a gift shop, a 60-lane bowling center and approximately 40,000 square feet of meeting and banquet space. Texas Station’s full-service restaurants offer a variety of enjoyable meals at reasonable prices, and include Grand Café, Austins Steakhouse, Feast Buffet and The Oyster Bar. In addition, guests also enjoy the unique features of several bars

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and lounges including the Sports Bar, Martini Ranch, Whiskey Bar, Garage Bar, A-Bar, Splitz Bar and South Padre Lounge. Texas Station also offers a variety of quick-serve restaurants.

Sunset Station

Sunset Station opened in 1997 and is strategically located at the intersection of Interstate 515 and Sunset Road. Situated in a highly concentrated commercial corridor along Interstate 515, Sunset Station has prominent visibility from the freeway and the Sunset commercial corridor. Sunset Station is located approximately 4.5 miles east of McCarran International Airport and approximately 5.5 miles southeast of Boulder Station. Sunset Station features a Spanish/Mediterranean style theme. A renovation of Sunset Station’s hotel rooms was completed in December 2016. Additional non-gaming amenities include six full-service restaurants, approximately 13,000 square feet of meeting space, a 500-seat entertainment lounge, a 5,000-seat outdoor amphitheater, six additional bars, a gift shop, a non-gaming video arcade, a 13-screen luxury seating movie theater complex, a 72-lane bowling center, a Kid’s Quest child care facility and a swimming pool. Sunset Station’s full-service restaurants, which include Grand Café, Sonoma Cellar Steakhouse, Pasta Cucina, Cabo Mexican Restaurant, Feast Buffet and the Oyster Bar, offer a variety of enjoyable meals at reasonable prices. Guests also enjoy the Gaudi Bar, a centerpiece of the casino featuring over 8,000 square feet of stained glass. Sunset Station also offers a variety of quick-serve restaurants.

Santa Fe Station

We purchased Santa Fe Station in 2000 and subsequently refurbished and expanded the facility. Santa Fe Station is strategically located at the intersection of Highway 95 and Rancho Drive, approximately five miles northwest of Texas Station. Santa Fe Station features non-gaming amenities including five full-service restaurants, a gift shop, a non-gaming video arcade, a swimming pool, a 500-seat entertainment lounge, four additional bars, a 60-lane bowling center, a 16-screen luxury seating movie theater complex, a Kid’s Quest child care facility and over 14,000 square feet of meeting and banquet facilities. Santa Fe Station’s full-service restaurants include The Charcoal Room, Cabo Mexican Restaurant, Grand Café, Feast Buffet and the Oyster Bar. Guests also enjoy 4949 Lounge, a centerpiece of the casino. Santa Fe Station also offers a variety of quick-serve restaurants.

Fiesta Rancho

We purchased Fiesta Rancho in 2001. Fiesta Rancho is strategically located at the intersection of Lake Mead Boulevard and Rancho Drive in North Las Vegas across from Texas Station. Fiesta Rancho features non-gaming amenities including three full-service restaurants, a gift shop, a non-gaming video arcade, a swimming pool, a 700-seat entertainment lounge, a regulation-size ice skating rink and four additional bars, including Blue Agave and Venom Bar. Fiesta Rancho’s full-service restaurants include Garduno’s Mexican Restaurant, the Festival Buffet and Denny’s. Fiesta Rancho also offers a variety of quick-serve restaurants.

Fiesta Henderson

We purchased Fiesta Henderson in 2001 and subsequently refurbished and expanded the facility. Fiesta Henderson is strategically located at the intersection of Interstate 215 and Interstate 515 in Henderson, Nevada, approximately three miles southeast of Sunset Station. Fiesta Henderson features four full-service restaurants, a 12-screen movie theater complex, a gift shop, a swimming pool, three bars and lounges and meeting space. Fiesta Henderson’s full-service restaurants include Fuego Steakhouse, Amigo’s Mexican Cantina, Café Fiesta and the Festival Buffet. Fiesta Henderson also offers a variety of quick-serve restaurants.

Wild Wild West

We purchased Wild Wild West in 1998. Wild Wild West is strategically located on Tropicana Avenue immediately adjacent to Interstate 15. Wild Wild West’s non-gaming amenities include a full-service restaurant, a bar, a gift shop and a truck plaza. In 2009, the Wild Wild West hotel was rebranded as Days Inn-Las Vegas under a franchise agreement with Days Inn Worldwide.

Wildfire Rancho

We purchased Wildfire Rancho in 2003. Wildfire Rancho is located on Rancho Drive across from Texas Station. Wildfire Rancho’s non-gaming amenities include a lounge, outdoor patio and a full-service restaurant.

Wildfire Boulder and Wildfire Sunset

We purchased Wildfire Boulder and Wildfire Sunset in 2004. Both properties are located in Henderson, Nevada, and offer non-gaming amenities which include a full-service restaurant and a bar. Wildfire Boulder is located approximately seven miles southeast of Fiesta Henderson. Wildfire Sunset is located next to Sunset Station.

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Wildfire Lake Mead

We purchased Wildfire Lake Mead in 2006. Wildfire Lake Mead is located in Henderson, Nevada. Wildfire Lake Mead features a sports lounge, a bar and quick-serve food offerings and was completely renovated in 2014.

Wildfire Valley View and Wildfire Anthem

We purchased Wildfire Valley View and Wildfire Anthem in 2013. Wildfire Valley View is located in Las Vegas and Wildfire Anthem is a tavern located in Henderson, Nevada. Non-gaming amenities offered by Wildfire Valley View and Wildfire Anthem include a bar and quick-serve food offerings.

Barley’s, The Greens and Wildfire Lanes

We own a 50% interest in three smaller properties in Henderson, Nevada including Barley’s, a casino and brew pub, The Greens, a restaurant and lounge, and Wildfire Lanes, which features a full-service restaurant, a bar and an 18-lane bowling center.

Managed Properties

Gun Lake Casino

We manage Gun Lake Casino (“Gun Lake”) in Allegan County, Michigan, which opened in February 2011, on behalf of the Match-E-Be-Nash-She-Wish Band of Pottawatomi Indians of Michigan, a federally recognized Native American tribe commonly referred to as the Gun Lake Tribe. Gun Lake is located on U.S. Highway 131 between Grand Rapids, Michigan and Kalamazoo, Michigan. Gun Lake is currently expanding its gaming, entertainment and dining offerings which are expected to open in the summer of 2017. We have a 50% ownership interest in the manager of Gun Lake, MPM Enterprises, LLC (“MPM”), which receives a management fee of approximately 30% of the net income of Gun Lake under a seven year management contract that commenced in February 2011 and expires in February 2018. Under the terms of the MPM operating agreement, our portion of the management fee is 50% of the first $24 million of management fees earned, 83% of the next $24 million of management fees earned, and 93% of any management fees in excess of $48 million, each calculated on an annual basis.

Graton Resort & Casino

We manage Graton Resort & Casino (“Graton Resort”) in Sonoma County, California, which opened in November 2013, on behalf of the Federated Indians of Graton Rancheria (the “Graton Tribe”), a federally recognized Native American tribe. Graton Resort is located just west of U.S. Highway 101 near Rohnert Park, California, approximately 43 miles north of San Francisco. It is the largest gaming and entertainment facility in the Bay Area. Graton Resort offers various dining options including four full-service restaurants and eight fast-casual restaurants. In November 2016, the Graton Tribe completed a $185 million expansion of the Graton Resort that includes 200 hotel rooms, meeting and convention space, a spa, a resort-style pool, a lobby bar and additional casino space. The management agreement has a term of seven years from the opening date and expires November 2020. For the first four years of the agreement, we will receive a management fee of 24% of Graton Resort’s net income (as defined in the management agreement) and for the fifth through seventh years, we will receive a management fee of 27% of Graton Resort’s net income.

Developable Land

We control approximately 398 acres of developable land comprised of seven strategically-located parcels in Las Vegas and Reno, Nevada, each of which is zoned for casino gaming and other commercial uses. The following is a description of such parcels:

• Durango/I-215: We own approximately 71 acres located at the intersection of Durango Road and I-215 in the southwestern area of the Las Vegas valley. The site has excellent visibility and access from I-215. As a result of gaming and land use restrictions, there are no other casino sites, other than those owned by us, within approximately five miles of this site.

• Wild Wild West: We control approximately 96 acres of land located at the intersection of Tropicana Boulevard and I-15, less than one-half mile from the Las Vegas strip. We lease and have an option to purchase the land under the Wild Wild West Gambling Hall & Hotel, which is approximately 20 acres, and own the remaining 76 acres that are adjacent to the leased portion of the parcel. This parcel has excellent visibility and access from I-15, on which approximately 225,000 cars per day pass by the site.

• Flamingo/I-215: We own approximately 58 acres located at the intersection of Flamingo Road and I-215 in the master-planned community of Summerlin. The site has excellent visibility and access from I-215.

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• Via Inspirada/Bicentennial Parkway: We own approximately 45 acres located on Via Inspirada near Bicentennial Parkway, approximately six miles southwest of Green Valley Ranch. This property is the only casino gaming entitled property in the master-planned community of Inspirada.

• Boulder Highway: We own approximately 30 acres at the intersection of Boulder Highway and Oakey Boulevard approximately 1.5 miles southeast of downtown Las Vegas. This property has grandfathered gaming entitlements that predate room and other amenity requirements which creates greater flexibility in the development of a project on this site.

• Mt. Rose Property (Reno): We own approximately 88 acres at the intersection of Mt. Rose Highway and South Virginia Street in Reno, Nevada, which is zoned for casino gaming and other uses.

• South Virginia Street/I-580 (Reno): We own approximately eight acres on South Virginia Street near I-580, directly across from the Reno-Sparks Convention Center. The Reno-Sparks and Washoe County area attracted over 4.9 million visitors in 2016, according to the Reno-Sparks Convention and Visitors Authority.

We own an additional development site in Las Vegas that is zoned for casino gaming and other commercial uses which is currently for sale. From time to time we may acquire additional parcels or sell portions of our existing sites that are not necessary to the development of additional gaming facilities.

Native American Development

We have entered into development and management agreements with the North Fork Rancheria of Mono Indians (the “Mono”), a federally recognized Native American tribe located near Fresno, California, under which we will assist the Mono in developing and operating a gaming and entertainment facility (the “North Fork Project”) to be located on a 305-acre site (the “North Fork Site”) located adjacent to Highway 99 north of the city of Madera in Madera County, California. The North Fork Site was taken into trust for the benefit of the Mono by the United States Department of the Interior (“DOI”) in February 2013.

We will receive a development fee of 4% of the costs of construction (as defined in the development agreement) for our development services, which will be paid upon the commencement of gaming operations at the facility.The management agreement provides for a management fee of 40% of the facility’s net income. As currently contemplated, the North Fork Project is expected to include approximately 2,000 slot machines, approximately 40 table games and several restaurants. The management agreement and the development agreement have a term of seven years from the opening of the facility.

Development of the North Fork Project is subject to certain governmental and regulatory approvals, including, but not limited to, approval of the management agreement by the National Indian Gaming Commission (“NIGC”).

The development of the North Fork Project is subject to numerous ongoing legal challenges, the receipt of required regulatory approvals and financing. There can be no assurance that the North Fork Project will be successfully completed nor that future events and circumstances will not change our estimates of the timing, scope, and potential for successful completion or that any such changes will not be material. There can be no assurance that we will recover all of our investment in the North Fork Project even if it is successfully completed and opened for business. See Note 9 to the Consolidated Financial Statements for additional information about the North Fork Project.

Intellectual Property

We use a variety of trade names, service marks, trademarks, patents and copyrights in our operations and believe that we have all the licenses necessary to conduct our continuing operations. We have registered several service marks, trademarks, patents and copyrights with the United States Patent and Trademark Office or otherwise acquired the licenses to use those which are material to conduct our business. We file copyright applications to protect our creative artworks, which are often featured in property branding, as well as our distinctive website content.

Seasonality

Our cash flows from operating activities are somewhat seasonal in nature. Our operating results are traditionally strongest in the fourth quarter and weakest during the third quarter.

Competition

Our casino properties face competition from all other casinos and hotels in the Las Vegas area, including to some degree, from each other. We compete with other nonrestricted casino/hotels, as well as restricted gaming locations, by focusing on repeat customers and attracting these customers through innovative marketing programs. Our value-oriented, high-quality approach is designed to generate repeat business. Additionally, our casino properties are strategically located and designed to permit convenient access and ample parking, which are critical factors in attracting local visitors and repeat patrons.

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Currently, there are approximately 40 major gaming properties located on or near the Las Vegas Strip, 15 located in the downtown area and several located in other areas of Las Vegas. We also face competition from 146 nonrestricted gaming locations in the Clark County area primarily targeted to the local and repeat visitor markets. In addition, our casino properties face competition from restricted gaming locations (sites with 15 or fewer slot machines) in the greater Las Vegas area. At December 31, 2016, there were approximately 1,350 restricted gaming locations in Clark County with approximately 13,600 slot machines. Major additions, expansions or enhancements of existing properties or the construction of new properties by competitors could have a material adverse effect on our business.

The Nevada legislature enacted SB 208 in 1997. This legislation identified certain gaming enterprise districts wherein casino gaming development would be permitted throughout the Las Vegas valley and established more restrictive criteria for the establishment of new gaming enterprise districts. We believe the growth in gaming supply in the Las Vegas regional market has been, and will continue to be, limited by the provisions of SB 208.

To a lesser extent, we compete with gaming operations in other parts of the state of Nevada, such as Reno, Laughlin and Lake Tahoe, and other gaming markets throughout the United States and in other parts of the world, and with state sponsored lotteries, on- and off-track wagering on horse and other races, card rooms, online gaming and other forms of legalized gambling. The gaming industry also includes land-based casinos, dockside casinos, riverboat casinos, racetracks with slots and casinos located on Native American land. There is intense competition among companies in the gaming industry, some of which have significantly greater resources than we do. Several states are currently considering legalizing casino gaming in designated areas. Legalized casino gaming in such states and on Native American land could result in additional competition and could adversely affect our operations, particularly to the extent that such gaming is conducted in areas close to our operations. We also face competition from internet poker operators in Nevada. In addition, legislation approving internet gaming has been proposed by the federal government and other states. Expansion of internet gaming and legalized casino gaming in new or existing jurisdictions and on Native American land could result in additional competition for our Las Vegas operations and for the gaming facilities that we manage for Native American tribes.

Native American gaming in California, as it currently exists, has had little, if any, impact on our Las Vegas operations to date, although there are no assurances as to the future impact it may have. In total, the State of California has signed and ratified Tribal-State Compacts with 72 Native American tribes. Currently there are 62 Native American gaming facilities in operation in the State of California. These Native American tribes are allowed to operate slot machines, lottery games, and banked and percentage games (including “21”) on Native American lands. A banked game is one in which players compete against the licensed gaming establishment rather than against one another. A percentage game is one in which the house does not directly participate in the game, but collects a percentage of the amount of bets made, winnings collected, or the amount of money changing hands. It is not certain whether any expansion of Native American gaming in California will affect our Las Vegas operations given that visitors from California make up Nevada’s largest visitor market. Increased competition from Native American gaming in California may result in a decline in our revenues and may have a material adverse effect on our business.

Regulation and Licensing

In addition to gaming regulations, our business is subject to various federal, state and local laws and regulations of the United States and Nevada. These laws and regulations include, but are not limited to, restrictions concerning employment and immigration status, currency transactions, zoning and building codes, protection of human health and safety and the environment, marketing and advertising, privacy and telemarketing. Since we deal with significant amounts of cash in our operations we are subject to various reporting and anti-money laundering regulations. Any violations of anti-money laundering laws or any of the other laws or regulations to which we are subject could result in regulatory actions, fines, or other penalties. Any material changes, new laws or regulations or material differences in interpretations by courts or governmental authorities or material regulatory actions, fines, penalties or other actions could adversely affect our business and operating results.

Nevada Gaming Regulations

The ownership and operation of casino gaming facilities and the manufacture and distribution of gaming devices in Nevada are subject to the Nevada Gaming Control Act and the rules and regulations promulgated thereunder (collectively, the “Nevada Act”) and various local ordinances and regulations. Our gaming operations in Nevada are subject to the licensing and regulatory control of the Nevada Gaming Commission (the “Nevada Commission”), the Nevada State Gaming Control Board (the “Nevada Board”), the Las Vegas City Council, the Clark County Liquor and Gaming Licensing Board (the “CCLGLB”), the North Las Vegas City Council, the Henderson City Council and certain other local regulatory agencies. The Nevada Commission, Nevada Board, Las Vegas City Council, CCLGLB, North Las Vegas City Council, Henderson City Council, and certain other local regulatory agencies are collectively referred to as the “Nevada Gaming Authorities”.

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The laws, regulations and supervisory procedures of the Nevada Gaming Authorities are based upon declarations of public policy which are concerned with, among other things: (i) the prevention of unsavory or unsuitable persons from having a direct or indirect involvement with gaming at any time or in any capacity; (ii) the establishment and maintenance of responsible accounting practices and procedures; (iii) the maintenance of effective controls over the financial practices of licensees, including the establishment of minimum procedures for internal controls and the safeguarding of assets and revenues, providing reliable record keeping and requiring the filing of periodic reports with the Nevada Gaming Authorities; (iv) the prevention of cheating and fraudulent practices; and (v) providing a source of state and local revenues through taxation and licensing fees. Changes in such laws, regulations and procedures could have an adverse effect on our gaming operations.

Our indirect subsidiaries that conduct gaming operations in Nevada are required to be licensed by the Nevada Gaming Authorities. The gaming licenses require the periodic payment of fees and taxes and are not transferable. NP Red Rock LLC, NP Boulder LLC, NP Palace LLC, NP Sunset LLC, NP Tropicana LLC, NP Fiesta LLC, NP Gold Rush LLC, NP Lake Mead, LLC, NP Magic Star LLC, NP Rancho LLC, NP Santa Fe LLC, NP Texas LLC, Station GVR Acquisition, LLC, SC SP 2 LLC, NP LML LLC, FP Holdings, L.P. and NP River Central LLC hold licenses to conduct nonrestricted gaming operations. NP Opco Holdings is registered as an intermediary company and is licensed as the sole member and manager of NP Opco LLC. NP Opco LLC is registered as an intermediary company, is licensed as the sole member and manager of NP Fiesta LLC, NP Lake Mead LLC, NP Santa Fe LLC, NP Gold Rush LLC, NP Magic Star LLC, NP Rancho LLC, NP Texas LLC, NP River Central LLC, and Station GVR Acquisition LLC. NP Opco LLC is found suitable as the sole member and manager of NP Green Valley LLC, SC SP Holdco LLC and NP LML LLC. Our ownership in NP Tropicana LLC is held through NP Landco Holdco LLC, which has a registration as an intermediary company and a license as a member and manager of NP Tropicana LLC. Our ownership in SC SP 2 LLC is held through SC SP Holdco LLC which has a registration as an intermediary company and a license as a member and manager of SC SP 2 LLC. Town Center Amusements, Inc., a Limited Liability Company is licensed to conduct nonrestricted gaming operations at Barley’s. Greens Café, LLC is licensed to conduct nonrestricted gaming operations at The Greens, and Sunset GV, LLC is licensed to conduct nonrestricted gaming operations at Wildfire Lanes. A license to conduct “nonrestricted” operations is a license to conduct an operation of (i) at least 16 slot machines, (ii) any number of slot machines together with any other game, gaming device, race book or sports pool at one establishment, (iii) a slot machine route, (iv) an inter-casino linked system, or (v) a mobile gaming system. SC SP 4 LLC holds a restricted gaming license. We are required to periodically submit detailed financial and operating reports to the Nevada Commission and provide any other information that the Nevada Commission may require. Substantially all material loans, leases, sales of securities and similar financing transactions by us and our licensed or registered subsidiaries must be reported to or approved by the Nevada Commission and/or the Nevada Board.

We have been found suitable to indirectly own the equity interests in our licensed and registered subsidiaries (the “Gaming Subsidiaries”) and we are registered by the Nevada Commission as a publicly traded corporation for purposes of the Nevada Act (a “Registered Corporation”). As a Registered Corporation, we are required to periodically submit detailed financial and operating reports to the Nevada Board and provide any other information the Nevada Board may require. No person may become a more than 5% stockholder or holder of more than a 5% interest in, or receive any percentage of gaming revenue from the Gaming Subsidiaries without first obtaining licenses, approvals and/or applicable waivers from the Nevada Gaming Authorities.

The Nevada Gaming Authorities may investigate any individual who has a material relationship to, or material involvement with, a Registered Corporation or its licensed subsidiaries, in order to determine whether such individual is suitable or should be licensed as a business associate of a Registered Corporation or a gaming licensee. Officers, directors and certain key employees of our licensed subsidiaries must file applications with the Nevada Gaming Authorities and may be required to be licensed or found suitable by the Nevada Gaming Authorities. Our officers, directors and key employees who are actively and directly involved in gaming activities of our licensed subsidiaries may be required to be licensed or found suitable by the Nevada Gaming Authorities. The Nevada Gaming Authorities may deny an application for licensing for any cause that they deem reasonable. A finding of suitability is comparable to licensing, and both require submission of detailed personal and financial information followed by a thorough investigation. The applicant for licensing or a finding of suitability must pay all the costs of the investigation. Changes in licensed positions must be reported to the Nevada Gaming Authorities and, in addition to their authority to deny an application for a finding of suitability or licensure, the Nevada Gaming Authorities have jurisdiction to disapprove a change in corporate position.

If the Nevada Gaming Authorities were to find an officer, director or key employee unsuitable for licensing or unsuitable to continue to have a relationship with us or our licensed subsidiaries, the companies involved would have to sever all relationships with such person. In addition, the Nevada Commission may require our licensed subsidiaries to terminate the employment of any person who refuses to file the appropriate applications. Determinations of suitability or questions pertaining to licensing are not subject to judicial review in Nevada.

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If it were determined that the Nevada Act was violated by a licensed subsidiary, the gaming licenses it holds could be limited, conditioned, suspended or revoked, subject to compliance with certain statutory and regulatory procedures. In addition, the Company, our licensed subsidiaries and the persons involved could be subject to substantial fines for each separate violation of the Nevada Act at the discretion of the Nevada Commission. Further, a supervisor could be appointed by the Nevada Commission to operate our properties, and under certain circumstances, earnings generated during the supervisor’s appointment (except for the reasonable rental value of the premises) could be forfeited to the State of Nevada. Limitation, conditioning or suspension of the gaming licenses of the licensed subsidiaries or the appointment of a supervisor could (and revocation of any such gaming license would) have a material adverse effect on our gaming operations.

Any beneficial owner of our equity securities, regardless of the number of shares owned, may be required to file an application, may be investigated, and may be required to obtain a finding of suitability as a beneficial owner of our securities if the Nevada Commission has reason to believe that such ownership would otherwise be inconsistent with the declared policies of the State of Nevada. If the beneficial owner of our equity securities who must be found suitable is a corporation, partnership, limited partnership, limited liability company or trust, it must submit detailed business and financial information, including a list of its beneficial owners, to the Nevada Board. The applicant must pay all costs of investigation incurred by the Nevada Gaming Authorities in conducting any such investigation.

The Nevada Act provides that persons who acquire beneficial ownership of more than 5% of the voting or non-voting securities of a Registered Corporation must report the acquisition to the Nevada Commission. The Nevada Act also requires that beneficial owners of more than 10% of the voting securities of a Registered Corporation must apply to the Nevada Commission for a finding of suitability within thirty days after the Chairman of the Nevada Board mails the written notice requiring such filing. An “institutional investor,” as defined in the Nevada Commission’s regulations, which acquires beneficial ownership of more than 10%, but not more than 25%, of our voting securities may apply to the Nevada Commission for a waiver of such finding of suitability if such institutional investor holds the voting securities for investment purposes only. An institutional investor that has obtained a waiver may, in certain circumstances, hold up to 29% of our voting securities and maintain its waiver for a limited period of time. An institutional investor shall not be deemed to hold voting securities for investment purposes unless the voting securities were acquired and are held in the ordinary course of business as an institutional investor and not for the purpose of causing, directly or indirectly, the election of a majority of the members of our board of directors , any change in our corporate charter, bylaws, management policies or our operations, or any of our gaming affiliates, or any other action which the Nevada Commission finds to be inconsistent with holding our voting securities for investment purposes only. Activities which are not deemed to be inconsistent with holding voting securities for investment purposes only include: (i) voting on all matters voted on by stockholders; (ii) making financial and other inquiries of management of the type normally made by securities analysts for informational purposes and not to cause a change in our management, policies or operations; and (iii) such other activities as the Nevada Commission may determine to be consistent with such investment intent.

Any person who fails or refuses to apply for a finding of suitability or a license within thirty days after being ordered to do so by the Nevada Commission, or the Chairman of the Nevada Board, may be found unsuitable. The same restrictions apply to a record owner if the record owner, after request, fails to identify the beneficial owner. Any equity holder who is found unsuitable and who holds, directly or indirectly, any beneficial ownership of the common equity of a Registered Corporation beyond such period of time as may be prescribed by the Nevada Commission may be guilty of a criminal offense. We will be subject to disciplinary action if, after we receive notice that a person is unsuitable to be an equity holder or to have any other relationship with us or our licensed or registered subsidiaries, we (i) pay that person any dividend or interest upon our securities, (ii) allow that person to exercise, directly or indirectly, any voting right conferred through securities held by that person, (iii) pay remuneration in any form to that person for services rendered or otherwise, or (iv) fail to pursue all lawful efforts to require such unsuitable person to relinquish his securities including, if necessary, the immediate purchase of said securities for the price specified by the relevant gaming authority or, if no such price is specified, the fair market value as determined by our board of directors. The purchase may be made in cash, notes that bear interest at the applicable federal rate or a combination of notes and cash. Additionally, the CCLGLB has the authority to approve all persons owning or controlling the stock of any corporation controlling a gaming license.

The Nevada Commission may, in its discretion, require the holder of any debt security of a Registered Corporation to file applications, be investigated and be found suitable to own the debt security of a Registered Corporation if the Nevada Commission has reason to believe that such ownership would otherwise be inconsistent with the declared policies of the State of Nevada. If the Nevada Commission determines that a person is unsuitable to own such security, then pursuant to the Nevada Act, the Registered Corporation can be sanctioned, including the loss of its approvals, if without the prior approval of the Nevada Commission, it: (i) pays to the unsuitable person any dividend, interest, or any distribution whatsoever; (ii) recognizes any voting right by such unsuitable person in connection with such securities; (iii) pays the unsuitable person remuneration in any form; or (iv) makes any payment to the unsuitable person by way of principal, redemption, conversion, exchange, liquidation or similar transaction.

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We are required to maintain a current membership interest ledger in Nevada, which may be examined by the Nevada Gaming Authorities at any time. If any securities are held in trust by an agent or by a nominee, the record holder may be required to disclose the identity of the beneficial owner to the Nevada Gaming Authorities. Failure to make such disclosure may be grounds for finding the record holder unsuitable. We are also required to render maximum assistance in determining the identity of the beneficial owner.

We may not make a public offering of our securities without the prior approval of the Nevada Commission if the securities or proceeds therefrom are intended to be used to construct, acquire or finance gaming facilities in Nevada, or to retire or extend obligations incurred for such purposes. On September 22, 2016, the Nevada Gaming Commission granted us prior approval, subject to certain conditions, to make public offerings for a period of three years (the “Shelf Approval”). The Shelf Approval also applies to any affiliated company wholly owned by us which is a publicly traded corporation or would thereby become a publicly traded corporation pursuant to a public offering. The Shelf Approval may be rescinded for good cause without prior notice upon the issuance of an interlocutory stop order by the Chairman of the Nevada Board. If the Shelf Approval is rescinded for any reason, it could adversely impact our capital structure and liquidity and limit our flexibility in planning for, or reacting to, changes in our business and industry. The Shelf Approval does not constitute a finding, recommendation or approval by any of the Nevada Gaming Authorities as to the accuracy or adequacy of any offering memorandum or the investment merits of the securities offered thereby. Any representation to the contrary is unlawful.

Changes in control of the Company through merger, consolidation, stock or asset acquisitions (including stock issuances in connection with restructuring transactions), management or consulting agreements, or any act or conduct by a person whereby such person obtains control, may not occur without the prior approval of the Nevada Commission. Entities seeking to acquire control of a Registered Corporation must satisfy the Nevada Board and the Nevada Commission that they meet a variety of stringent standards prior to assuming control of such Registered Corporation. The Nevada Commission may also require controlling equity holders, officers, directors and other persons having a material relationship or involvement with the entity proposing to acquire control, to be investigated and licensed as part of the approval process relating to the transaction.

The Nevada legislature has declared that some corporate acquisitions opposed by management, repurchases of voting securities and corporate defense tactics affecting Nevada corporate gaming licensees, and Registered Corporations that are affiliated with those operations, may be injurious to stable and productive corporate gaming. The Nevada Commission has established a regulatory scheme to ameliorate the potentially adverse effects of these business practices upon Nevada’s gaming industry and to further Nevada’s policy to: (i) assure the financial stability of corporate gaming licensees and their affiliates; (ii) preserve the beneficial aspects of conducting business in the corporate form; and (iii) promote a neutral environment for the orderly governance of corporate affairs. Approvals are, in certain circumstances, required from the Nevada Commission before a Registered Corporation can make exceptional repurchases of voting securities above the current market price thereof and before a corporate acquisition opposed by management can be consummated. The Nevada Act also requires prior approval of a plan of re-capitalization proposed by the Registered Corporation’s board of directors or similar governing entity in response to a tender offer made directly to the Registered Corporation’s equity holders for the purpose of acquiring control of the Registered Corporation.

License fees and taxes, computed in various ways depending on the type of gaming or activity involved, are payable to the State of Nevada and to the counties and cities in which the Nevada licensee’s respective operations are conducted. Depending upon the particular fee or tax involved, these fees and taxes are payable either monthly, quarterly or annually and are based upon either: (i) a percentage of the gross revenues received; (ii) the number of gaming devices operated; or (iii) the number of table games operated. A live entertainment tax is also paid by casino operations where admission charges are imposed for entry into certain entertainment venues. Nevada licensees that hold a license as an operator of a slot route, or manufacturer’s or distributor’s license also pay certain fees and taxes to the State of Nevada.

Any person who is licensed, required to be licensed, registered, required to be registered, or is under common control with such persons (collectively, “Licensees”), and who proposes to become involved in a gaming venture outside of Nevada, is required to deposit with the Nevada Board, and thereafter maintain, a revolving fund in the amount of $10,000 to pay the expenses of investigation by the Nevada Board of their participation in such foreign gaming. The revolving fund is subject to increase or decrease at the discretion of the Nevada Commission. Thereafter, licensees are required to comply with certain reporting requirements imposed by the Nevada Act. Licensees are also subject to disciplinary action by the Nevada Commission if they knowingly violate any laws of the foreign jurisdiction pertaining to the foreign gaming operation, fail to conduct the foreign gaming operation in accordance with the standards of honesty and integrity required of Nevada gaming operations, engage in activities or enter into associations that are harmful to the State of Nevada or its ability to collect gaming taxes and fees, or employ, contract with or associate with a person in the foreign operation who has been denied a license or finding of suitability in Nevada on the grounds of unsuitability or whom a court in the state of Nevada has found guilty of cheating. The loss or restriction of our gaming licenses in Nevada would have a material adverse effect on our business and could require us to cease gaming operations in Nevada.

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Nevada Liquor Regulations

There are various local ordinances and regulations as well as state laws applicable to the sale of alcoholic beverages in Nevada. Palace Station, Wildfire Rancho, Wildfire Valley View, and Santa Fe Station are subject to liquor licensing control and regulation by the Las Vegas City Council. Red Rock, Boulder Station, Palms Casino Resort, and Wild Wild West are subject to liquor licensing control and regulation by the CCLGLB. Texas Station and Fiesta Rancho are subject to liquor licensing control and regulation by the North Las Vegas City Council. Sunset Station, Green Valley Ranch, Fiesta Henderson, Barley’s, Wildfire Sunset, Wildfire Boulder, The Greens, Wildfire Anthem, Wildfire Lanes and Wildfire Lake Mead are subject to liquor licensing control and regulation by the Henderson City Council. All liquor licenses are revocable and are, in some jurisdictions, not transferable. The agencies involved have full power to limit, condition, suspend or revoke any such license, and any such disciplinary action could (and revocation would) have a material adverse effect on the operations of our licensed subsidiaries.

Native American Gaming Regulations

The terms and conditions of management contracts and the operation of casinos and all gaming on land held in trust for Native American tribes in the United States are subject to the Indian Gaming Regulatory Act of 1988 (the “IGRA”), which is administered by the NIGC and the gaming regulatory agencies of state and tribal governments. The IGRA is subject to interpretation by the NIGC and may be subject to judicial and legislative clarification or amendment.

The IGRA established three separate classes of tribal gaming: Class I, Class II and Class III. Class I gaming includes all traditional or social games solely for prizes of minimal value played by a tribe in connection with celebrations or ceremonies. Class II gaming includes games such as bingo, pull-tabs, punchboards, instant bingo (and electronic or computer-aided versions of such games) and non-banked card games (those that are not played against the house), such as poker. Class III gaming is casino-style gaming and includes banked table games such as blackjack, craps and roulette, and gaming machines such as slots, video poker, lotteries and pari-mutuel wagering, a system of betting under which wagers are placed in a pool, management receives a fee from the pool, and the remainder of the pool is split among the winning wagers.

The IGRA requires NIGC approval of management contracts for Class II and Class III gaming, as well as the review of all agreements collateral to the management contracts. The NIGC will not approve a management contract if a director or a 10% shareholder of the management company: (i) is an elected member of the governing body of the Native American tribe which is the party to the management contract; (ii) has been or subsequently is convicted of a felony or gaming offense; (iii) has knowingly and willfully provided materially important false information to the NIGC or the tribe; (iv) has refused to respond to questions from the NIGC; or (v) is a person whose prior history, reputation and associations pose a threat to the public interest or to effective gaming regulation and control, or create or enhance the chance of unsuitable activities in gaming or the business and financial arrangements incidental thereto. In addition, the NIGC will not approve a management contract if the management company or any of its agents have attempted to unduly influence any decision or process of tribal government relating to gaming, or if the management company has materially breached the terms of the management contract or the tribe’s gaming ordinance or resolution, or a trustee, exercising the skill and due diligence that a trustee is commonly held to, would not approve the management contract. A management contract can be approved only after the NIGC determines that the contract provides for, among other things: (i) adequate accounting procedures and verifiable financial reports, which must be furnished to the tribe; (ii) tribal access to the daily operations of the gaming enterprise, including the right to verify daily gross revenues and income; (iii) minimum guaranteed payments to the tribe, which must have priority over the retirement of development and construction costs; (iv) a ceiling on the repayment of such development and construction costs and (v) a contract term not exceeding five years and a management fee not exceeding 30% of net revenues (as determined by the NIGC); provided that the NIGC may approve up to a seven year term and a management fee not to exceed 40% of net revenues if the NIGC is satisfied that the capital investment required, and the income projections for the particular gaming activity require the larger fee and longer term. There is no periodic or ongoing review of approved contracts by the NIGC. Other than an action by the parties, the only post-approval action that could result in possible modification or cancellation of a contract would be as the result of an enforcement action taken by the NIGC based on a violation of the law or an issue affecting suitability.

The IGRA prohibits all forms of Class III gaming unless the tribe has entered into a written agreement with the state that specifically authorizes the types of Class III gaming the tribe may offer (a “tribal-state compact”) or the Secretary of the Interior has issued procedures pursuant to which the tribe may conduct Class III gaming. These tribal-state compacts provide, among other things, the manner and extent to which each state will conduct background investigations and certify the suitability of the manager, its officers, directors, and key employees to conduct gaming on Native American lands.

Title 25, Section 81 of the United States Code states that “no agreement or contract with an Indian tribe that encumbers Indian lands for a period of 7 or more years shall be valid unless that agreement or contact bears the approval of the Secretary of the Interior or a designee of the Secretary”. An agreement or contract for services relative to Native American lands which fails to conform with the requirements of Section 81 is void and unenforceable. All money or other things of value paid to any person by any Native American or tribe for or on his or their behalf, on account of such services, in excess of any

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amount approved by the Secretary or his or her authorized representative will be subject to forfeiture. We intend to comply with Section 81 with respect to any other contract with an Indian tribe in the United States.

Native American tribes are sovereign nations with their own governmental systems, which have primary regulatory authority over gaming on land within the tribes’ jurisdiction. Therefore, persons engaged in gaming activities on tribal lands, including the Company, are subject to the provisions of tribal ordinances and regulations. Tribal gaming ordinances are subject to review by the NIGC under certain standards established by the IGRA. The NIGC may determine that some or all of the ordinances require amendment, and those additional requirements, including additional licensing requirements, may be imposed on us.

Several bills have been introduced in Congress that would amend the IGRA. Any amendment of the IGRA could change the governmental structure and requirements within which tribes could conduct gaming, and may have an adverse effect on our results of operations or impose additional regulatory or operational burdens. In addition, any amendment to or expiration of a tribal-state compact may have an adverse effect on our results of operations or impose additional regulatory or operational burdens.

General Gaming Regulations in Other Jurisdictions

If we become involved in gaming operations in any other jurisdictions, such gaming operations will subject us and certain of our officers, directors, key employees, equity holders and other affiliates (“Regulated Persons”) to strict legal and regulatory requirements, including mandatory licensing and approval requirements, suitability requirements, and ongoing regulatory oversight with respect to such gaming operations. Such legal and regulatory requirements and oversight will be administered and exercised by the relevant regulatory agency or agencies in each jurisdiction (the “Regulatory Authorities”). We and the Regulated Persons will need to satisfy the licensing, approval and suitability requirements of each jurisdiction in which we seek to become involved in gaming operations. These requirements vary from jurisdiction to jurisdiction, but generally concern the responsibility, financial stability and character of the owners and managers of gaming operations as well as persons financially interested or involved in gaming operations. In general, the procedures for gaming licensing, approvals and findings of suitability require the Company and each Regulated Person to submit detailed personal history information and financial information to demonstrate that the proposed gaming operation has adequate financial resources generated from suitable sources and adequate procedures to comply with the operating controls and requirements imposed by law and regulation in each jurisdiction, followed by a thorough investigation by such Regulatory Authorities. In general, the Company and each Regulated Person must pay the costs of such investigation. An application for any gaming license, approval or finding of suitability may be denied for any cause that the Regulatory Authorities deem reasonable. Once obtained, licenses and approvals may be subject to periodic renewal and generally are not transferable. The Regulatory Authorities may at any time revoke, suspend, condition, limit or restrict a license, approval or finding of suitability for any cause that they deem reasonable. Fines for violations may be levied against the holder of a license or approval and in certain jurisdictions, gaming operation revenues can be forfeited to the state under certain circumstances. There can be no assurance that we will obtain all of the necessary licenses, approvals and findings of suitability or that our officers, directors, key employees, other affiliates and certain other stockholders will satisfy the suitability requirements in one or more jurisdictions, or that such licenses, approvals and findings of suitability, if obtained, will not be revoked, limited, suspended or not renewed in the future. We may be required to submit detailed financial and operating reports to Regulatory Authorities.

Failure by us to obtain, or the loss or suspension of, any necessary licenses, approval or findings of suitability would prevent us from conducting gaming operations in such jurisdiction and possibly in other jurisdictions, which may have an adverse effect on our results of operations.

Anti-Money Laundering Laws

Our services are subject to federal anti-money laundering laws, including the Bank Secrecy Act. On an ongoing basis, these laws require us, among other things, to: (i) maintain an anti-money laundering program; (ii) designate and maintain individuals to assure compliance; (iii) train relevant personnel; (iv) identify and report large cash transactions and suspicious activity; (v) screen individuals and entities against sanctions and watch lists and; (vi) independently test for compliance.

Anti-money laundering regulations and regulator expectations thereof are constantly evolving. We implement policies and procedures to reasonably assure compliance with anti-money laundering regulations and continuously monitor our compliance with these regulations. We cannot predict how these future regulations and expectations thereof might affect us. Complying with future regulation could be expensive or require us to change the way we operate our business.

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Environmental Matters

Although we are currently involved in monitoring activities at a few of our sites due to historical or nearby operations, compliance with federal, state and local laws and regulations relating to the protection of the environment to date has not had a material effect upon our capital expenditures, earnings or competitive position and we do not anticipate any material adverse effects in the future based on the nature of our future operations.

Employees

At January 31, 2017, we had approximately 13,650 employees, including employees of our 50% owned properties, but excluding all managed properties that are owned by third party employers. We believe we have good employee relations. None of our owned casino properties are currently subject to any collective bargaining obligations, agreement or similar arrangement with any union, with the exception of Boulder Station and the Palms. However, union activists have actively sought to organize employees at certain of our properties in the past, and we believe that such efforts are ongoing at this time. On September 13, 2016, the National Labor Relations Board (“NLRB”) certified the Local Joint Executive Board of Las Vegas (“LJEBLV”) as the bargaining representative for a bargaining unit of approximately 571 Boulder Station non-gaming employees. In addition, one of our managed properties has two collective bargaining agreements that cover approximately 554 employees and 34 employees, respectively, at January 31, 2017.

Available Information

We are required to file annual, quarterly and other current reports and information with the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”). You may read and copy any materials we file with the SEC at the SEC’s Public Reference Room at 100 F Street N.E., Room 1580, Washington, D.C. 20549. You may obtain information on the operation of the Public Reference Room by calling the SEC at 1-800-SEC-0330. Because we submit filings to the SEC electronically, access to this information is available at the SEC’s internet website (www.sec.gov). This site contains reports and other information regarding issuers that file electronically with the SEC.

We also make available, free of charge, at our principal internet address (www.redrockresorts.com) our Annual Report on Form 10-K, Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q, Current Reports on Form 8-K, and, if applicable, amendments to those reports filed or furnished pursuant to the Exchange Act as soon as reasonably practicable after we electronically file such material with, or furnish it to, the SEC.

We have adopted a Code of Business Conduct and Ethics (the “Code of Ethics”) that applies to all of our directors, officers (including our principal executive officer and our principal financial officer) and employees. The Code of Ethics and any waivers or amendments to the Code of Ethics are available on the Investor Relations section of our website at www.redrockresorts.com. Printed copies are also available to any person without charge, upon request directed to our Corporate Secretary, 1505 South Pavilion Center Drive, Las Vegas, Nevada 89135.

Cautionary Statement Regarding Forward-Looking Statements

This Annual Report on Form 10-K contains forward-looking statements. Such statements contain words such as “believe,” “estimate,” “expect,” “intend,” “plan,” “project,” “may,” “will,” “might,” “should,” “could,” “would,” “seek,” “pursue,” and “anticipate” or the negative or other variation of these or similar words, or may include discussions of strategy or risks and uncertainties. Forward-looking statements in this Annual Report on Form 10-K include, among other things, statements concerning:

• projections of future results of operations or financial condition;

• expectations regarding our business and results of operations of our existing casino properties and prospects for future development;

• expenses and our ability to operate efficiently;

• expectations regarding trends that will affect our market and the gaming industry generally and the impact of those trends on our business and results of operations;

• our ability to comply with the covenants in the agreements governing our outstanding indebtedness;

• our ability to meet our projected debt service obligations, operating expenses, and maintenance capital expenditures;

• expectations regarding the availability of capital resources, including our ability to refinance our outstanding indebtedness;

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• our intention to pursue development opportunities and acquisitions and obtain financing for such development and acquisitions; and

• the impact of regulation on our business and our ability to receive and maintain necessary approvals for our existing properties and future projects.

Any forward-looking statement is based upon a number of estimates and assumptions that, while considered reasonable by us, is inherently subject to significant business, economic and competitive uncertainties and contingencies, many of which are beyond our control, and are subject to change. Actual results of operations may vary materially from any forward-looking statement made herein. Forward-looking statements should not be regarded as a representation by us or any other person that the forward-looking statements will be achieved. Undue reliance should not be placed on any forward-looking statements. Some of the contingencies and uncertainties to which any forward-looking statement contained herein is subject include, but are not limited to, the following:

• our reliance on the Las Vegas regional market;

• the impact of business conditions, including competitive practices, changes in customer demand and the cyclical nature of the gaming and hospitality business generally, on our business and results of operations;

• the impact of general economic conditions outside our control, including changes in interest rates, consumer confidence and unemployment levels, on our business and results of operations;

• the effects of intense competition that exists in the gaming industry;

• the risk that new gaming licenses or gaming activities, such as internet gaming, are approved and result in additional competition;

• our substantial outstanding indebtedness and the effect of our significant debt service requirements on our operations and ability to compete;

• the risk that we will not be able to finance our development and investment projects or refinance our outstanding indebtedness;

• the impact of extensive regulation from gaming and other government authorities on our ability to operate our business and the risk that regulatory authorities may revoke, suspend, condition or limit our gaming or other licenses, impose substantial fines or take other actions that adversely affect us;

• risks associated with changes to applicable gaming and tax laws that could have a material adverse effect on our financial condition;

• adverse outcomes of legal proceedings and the development of, and changes in, claims or litigation reserves;

• risks associated with development, construction and management of new projects or the expansion of existing facilities, including cost overruns, construction delays, environmental risks and legal or political challenges; and

• risks associated with integrating operations of any acquired companies and developed properties.

For additional contingencies and uncertainties, see Item 1A. Risk Factors.

Given these risks and uncertainties, we can give no assurances that results contemplated by any forward-looking statements will in fact occur and therefore caution investors not to place undue reliance on them. We undertake no obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise. In light of these risks, uncertainties and assumptions, the forward-looking events discussed in this Annual Report on Form 10-K might not occur.

Market and Industry Data

Some of the market and industry data contained in this Annual Report on Form 10-K are based on independent industry publications or other publicly available information. Although we believe that these independent sources are reliable, we have not independently verified and cannot assure you as to the accuracy or completeness of this information. As a result, you should be aware that the market and industry data contained herein, and our beliefs and estimates based on such data, may not be reliable.

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ITEM 1A. RISK FACTORS

The following risk factors should be considered carefully in addition to the other information contained in this Annual Report on Form 10-K. This Annual Report on Form 10-K contains forward-looking statements that involve risks and uncertainties. Any of these risks and uncertainties could cause our actual results to differ materially from the results contemplated by the forward-looking statements. The following risk factors set forth the risks that we believe are material to our business, financial condition, assets, operations and equity interests. If any of the following risks actually occur, our business, financial condition and results of operations could be materially and adversely affected.

Risks Related to Our Business

We depend on the residents of the Las Vegas regional market and repeat visitors, which subjects us to greater risks than a gaming company with more diverse operations.

All of our casino properties are dependent upon attracting Las Vegas residents as well as out of town visitors. As a result of our concentration in the Las Vegas regional market, we have a greater degree of exposure to a number of risks than we would have if we had operations outside of the Las Vegas valley. These risks include the following:

•local economic and competitive conditions;

•changes in local and state governmental laws and regulations, including gaming laws and regulations;

•natural and other disasters; and

•a decline in the local population.

In addition, our strategy of growth through master-planning of our casinos for future expansion was developed, in part, based on projected population growth in Las Vegas. There can be no assurance that population growth in Las Vegas will justify future development, additional casinos or expansion of our existing casino properties, which limits our ability to expand our business.

Our business is sensitive to reductions in discretionary consumer spending as a result of downturns in the economy.

Consumer demand for the offerings of casino hotel properties such as ours is sensitive to downturns in the economy and the corresponding impact on discretionary spending on leisure activities. Changes in discretionary consumer spending or consumer preferences brought about by factors such as perceived or actual general economic conditions and customer confidence in the economy, unemployment, the uncertainty and distress in the housing and credit markets, the impact of high energy, fuel, food and healthcare costs, the potential for bank failures, perceived or actual changes in disposable consumer income and wealth, taxes, effects or fears of war and future acts of terrorism could further reduce customer demand for the amenities that we offer and materially and adversely affect our business and results of operations.

Our casinos draw a substantial number of customers from the Las Vegas metropolitan area, as well as nearby geographic areas, including Southern California, Arizona and Utah. While the economies of these areas have shown significant recovery, we are unable to determine the sustainability or strength of the recovery. In addition, the overall economic outlook and residential real estate market in the United States, and in particular Las Vegas, remain uncertain and our target markets, in particular Las Vegas, continue to experience significantly higher rates of unemployment than the national average. The economic downturn and adverse conditions experienced in our target markets and in the United States generally resulted in a significant decline in spending in Las Vegas, which negatively affected our results of operations. Any slowing of the recovery or a return to an economic downturn would further negatively affect our results of operations.

We face substantial competition in the gaming industry and we expect that such competition will intensify.

Our casino properties face competition for customers and employees from all other casinos and hotels in the Las Vegas metropolitan area including, to some degree, each other. In addition, our casino properties face competition from all smaller nonrestricted gaming locations and restricted gaming locations (locations with 15 or fewer slot machines) in the Las Vegas metropolitan area, including those that primarily target the local and repeat visitor markets. Major additions, expansions or enhancements of existing properties or the construction of new properties by competitors could also have a material adverse effect on the business of our casino properties. If our competitors operate more successfully than we do, or if they attract customers away from us as a result of aggressive pricing and promotion or enhanced or expanded properties, we may lose market share and our business could be adversely affected.

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To a lesser extent, our casino properties compete with gaming operations in other parts of the state of Nevada and other gaming markets in the United States and in other parts of the world, with state sponsored lotteries, on-and-off-track pari-mutuel wagering (a system of betting under which wagers are placed in a pool, management receives a fee from the pool, and the remainder of the pool is split among the winning wagers), card rooms, other forms of legalized gaming and online gaming. The gaming industry also includes dockside casinos, riverboat casinos, racetracks with slot machines and casinos located on Native American land. There is intense competition among companies in the gaming industry, some of which have significantly greater resources than we do. Our properties have encountered additional competition as large-scale Native American gaming on Indian lands, particularly in California, has increased and competition may intensify if more Native American gaming facilities are developed. Several states are currently considering the approval of legalized casino gaming in designated areas, expansion of existing gaming operations or additional gaming sites. In addition, internet gaming has commenced in Nevada, New Jersey and Delaware, and legislation approving internet gaming has been proposed by the federal government and other states. Internet gaming and expansion of legalized casino gaming in new or existing jurisdictions and on Native American land could result in additional competition that could adversely affect our operations, particularly to the extent that such gaming is conducted in areas close to our operations.

For further details on competition in the gaming industry, see Item 1. Business—Competition.

Our success depends on key executive officers and personnel.

Our success depends on the efforts and abilities of our executive officers and other key employees, many of whom have significant experience in the gaming industry, including, but not limited to, Frank J. Fertitta III, our Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer. Competition for qualified personnel in our industry is intense, and it would be difficult for us to find experienced personnel to replace our current executive officers and employees. We believe that a loss of the services of these officers and/or personnel could have a material adverse effect on our results of operations.

Our results of operations may be adversely impacted by the expiration or termination of our management agreements for the Gun Lake Casino and Graton Resort and we may not be successful in entering into additional management or development agreements for Native American gaming opportunities.

Our management agreements for the Gun Lake Casino and the Graton Resort expire in February 2018 and November 2020, respectively. Our management fees from managing Gun Lake Casino and Graton Resort were $111.0 million and $88.3 million for the years ended December 31, 2016 and 2015, respectively, which, based on the margins applicable to our management activities, contributed significantly to our net income for such periods. As a result, our results of operations may be adversely impacted by the expiration or termination of such agreements. Although we intend to seek additional development and management contracts with Native American tribes, we cannot be sure that we will be able to enter into any such agreements. In addition, the development of Native American gaming facilities is subject to numerous conditions and is frequently subject to protracted legal challenges. As a result, even if we are able to enter into development and management agreements for Native American gaming projects, we cannot be sure that the projects, including the North Fork project, will be completed or, if completed, that they will generate significant management fees or return on our investment.

Union organization activities could disrupt our business by discouraging patrons from visiting our properties, causing labor disputes or work stoppages, and, if successful, could significantly increase our labor costs.

On September 13, 2016, the NLRB certified the LJEBLV as the bargaining representative for a bargaining unit of Boulder Station non-gaming employees in the housekeeping, internal maintenance, food & beverage and bell departments. The LJEBLV and Boulder Station have exchanged correspondence and information, and to date have conducted several bargaining sessions. On October 16, 2016, the NLRB concluded an election at Palace Station, and determined that a majority of valid votes had not been cast for LJEBLV. The LJEBLV filed Objections to the election, and Palace Station agreed to a rerun election, which has been postponed indefinitely, pending disposition of related unfair labor practice charges. In addition, a bargaining unit of approximately nine Palms Casino Resort slot technicians is represented by the International Union of Operating Engineers, Local 501 (“Local 501”). The Palms and Local 501 have been negotiating for more than two years, and have yet to achieve a labor agreement. In addition, one of our managed properties, Graton Resort, is subject to collective bargaining agreements. None of our other casino properties are currently subject to any bargaining obligation, collective bargaining agreement or similar arrangement with any union. However, union activists have actively sought to organize employees at certain of our casino properties in the past, and we believe that such efforts are ongoing at this time. Accordingly, there can be no assurance that our owned casino properties or existing or future managed properties will not ultimately be unionized. Union organization efforts that may occur in the future could cause disruptions to our casino properties and discourage patrons from visiting our properties and may cause us to incur significant costs, any of which could have a material adverse effect on our results of operations and financial condition. In addition, union activities may result in labor disputes, including work

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stoppages, which could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition and results of operations. Furthermore, collective bargaining involving Boulder Station, the Palms or any of our existing or future properties in the event that they become organized introduces an element of uncertainty into planning our future labor costs, which could have a material adverse effect on the business of our casino properties and our financial condition and results of operations.

Work stoppages, labor problems and unexpected shutdowns may limit our operational flexibility and negatively impact our future profits.

Any work stoppage at one or more of our casino properties, including any construction projects which may be undertaken, could require us to expend significant funds to hire replacement workers, and qualified replacement labor may not be available at reasonable costs, if at all. Strikes and work stoppages could also result in adverse media attention or otherwise discourage customers from visiting our casino properties. Strikes and work stoppages involving laborers at any construction project which may be undertaken could result in construction delays and increases in construction costs. As a result, a strike or other work stoppage at one of our casino properties or any construction project could have an adverse effect on the business of our casino properties and our financial condition and results of operations. There can be no assurance that we will not experience a strike or work stoppage at one or more of our casino properties or any construction project in the future.

In addition, any unexpected shutdown of one of our casino properties or any construction project could have an adverse effect on the business of our casino properties and our results of operations. There can be no assurance that we will be adequately prepared for unexpected events, including political or regulatory actions, which may lead to a temporary or permanent shutdown of any of our casino properties.

The concentration and evolution of the slot machine manufacturing industry or other technological conditions could impose additional costs on us.

We rely on a variety of hardware and software products to maximize revenue and efficiency in our operations. Technology in the gaming industry is developing rapidly, and we may need to invest substantial amounts to acquire the most current gaming and hotel technology and equipment in order to remain competitive in the markets in which we operate. In addition, we may not be able to successfully implement and/or maintain any acquired technology.

We are subject to extensive federal, state and local regulation and governmental authorities have significant control over our operations; this control and the cost of compliance or failure to comply with such regulations that govern our operations in any jurisdiction where we operate could have an adverse effect on our business.

Our ownership and operation of gaming facilities is subject to extensive regulation, including licensing requirements, by the states, counties and cities in which we operate. These laws, regulations and ordinances vary from jurisdiction to jurisdiction, but generally concern the responsibility, financial stability and character of the owners and managers of gaming operations as well as persons financially interested or involved in gaming operations, and we are subject to extensive background investigations and suitability standards in our gaming business. We also will become subject to regulation in any other jurisdiction where we choose to operate in the future. As such, our gaming regulators can require us to disassociate ourselves from suppliers or business partners found unsuitable by the regulators or, alternatively, cease operations in that jurisdiction. In addition, unsuitable activity on our part or on the part of our unconsolidated affiliates in any jurisdiction could have a negative effect on our ability to continue operating in other jurisdictions.

Specifically in Nevada, our gaming operations and the ownership of our securities are subject to extensive regulation by the Nevada Gaming Authorities. The Nevada Gaming Authorities have broad authority with respect to licensing and registration of our business entities and individuals investing in or otherwise involved with us. Although we currently are registered with, and currently hold gaming licenses issued by, the Nevada Gaming Authorities, these authorities may, among other things, revoke the gaming license of any corporate entity or the registration of a registered corporation or any entity registered as a holding company of a corporate licensee for violations of gaming regulations.

In addition, the Nevada Gaming Authorities may, under certain conditions, revoke the license or finding of suitability of any officer, director, controlling person, stockholder, noteholder or key employee of a licensed or registered entity. If our gaming licenses were revoked for any reason, the Nevada Gaming Authorities could require the closing of our casinos, which would have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition, results of operations or cash flows. In addition, compliance costs associated with gaming laws, regulations or licenses are significant. Any change in the laws, regulations or licenses applicable to our business or gaming licenses could require us to make substantial expenditures or could otherwise have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition, results of operations or cash flows. For a more complete description of the gaming regulatory requirements that have an effect on our business, see “Description of Our Business—

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Regulation and Licensing”. The regulatory environment in any particular jurisdiction may change in the future and any such change could have a material adverse effect on our results of operations. In addition, we are subject to various gaming taxes, which are subject to possible increase at any time. Increases in gaming taxation could also adversely affect our results of operations. There can be no assurance that we will be able to obtain new licenses, including any licenses that may be required if we pursue gaming opportunities in jurisdictions where we are not already licensed, or renew any of our existing licenses, or that if such licenses are obtained, that such licenses will not be conditioned, suspended or revoked, and the loss, denial or non-renewal of any of our licenses could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition, results of operations or cash flows.

Further, we may not make a public offering of our securities without the prior approval of the Nevada Commission if the securities or proceeds therefrom are intended to be used to construct, acquire or finance gaming facilities in Nevada, or to retire or extend obligations incurred for such purposes. We have been approved by the Nevada Commission, subject to certain conditions, to make public offerings of securities for a period of three years beginning on September 22, 2016 (the “Shelf Approval”). The Shelf Approval may be rescinded for good cause without prior notice upon the issuance of an interlocutory stop order by the Chairman of the Nevada Board. If the Shelf Approval is rescinded for any reason, it could adversely impact our capital structure and liquidity and limit our flexibility in planning for, or reacting to, changes in our business and industry. The Shelf Approval does not constitute a finding, recommendation or approval by any of the Nevada Gaming Authorities as to the accuracy or adequacy of any offering memorandum or the investment merits of the securities offered thereby. Any representation to the contrary is unlawful.

We also deal with significant amounts of cash in our operations and are subject to various reporting and anti-money laundering regulations. We are subject to regulation under the Currency and Foreign Transactions Reporting Act of 1970, commonly known as the “Bank Secrecy Act,” which, among other things, requires us to report to the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (“FinCEN”) any currency transactions in excess of $10,000 that occur within a 24-hour gaming day, including identification of the individual transacting the currency. We are also required to report certain suspicious activity, including any transactions aggregating to $5,000 or more, where we know, suspect or have reason to suspect such transactions involve funds from illegal activity or are intended to evade federal regulations or avoid reporting requirements. In addition, under the Bank Secrecy Act we are subject to various other rules and regulations involving reporting and recordkeeping. Our compliance with the Bank Secrecy Act is subject to periodic audits by FinCEN, and we may be required to pay substantial penalties if we fail to comply with applicable regulations. Any violations of anti-money laundering laws or regulations by any of our properties could have an adverse effect on our financial condition, results of operations or cash flows. Such laws and regulations could change or could be interpreted differently in the future, or new laws and regulations could be enacted.

We are subject to a variety of federal, state and local laws and regulations relating to the protection of the environment and human health and safety, which could materially affect our business, financial condition, results of operations and cash flows.

We are subject to federal, state and local laws and regulations relating to the protection of the environment and human health and safety, including those relating to air emissions, water discharges and remediation of contamination. Such laws and regulations require us to obtain, maintain and renew environmental operating or construction permits or approvals particularly in connection with our development activities. Certain environmental laws can impose joint and several liability without regard to fault on responsible parties, including past and present owners and operators of sites, related to the investigation or remediation of sites at which hazardous wastes or materials were disposed or released. Private parties may also bring claims arising from the presence of hazardous materials on a site or exposure to such materials. We are currently involved in monitoring activities at a few of our sites due to historical or nearby operations. Increasingly stringent environmental laws, regulations or standards may make compliance with such requirements more difficult or costly or otherwise adversely affect our operations. Failure to comply with environmental laws or regulations, or any liabilities or claims arising under such laws or regulations, could require us to incur potentially significant costs or sanctions, including fines, penalties or cessation of operations, or otherwise adversely affect our business, financial condition and results of operations.

Rising operating and other costs at our gaming properties could have a negative impact on our business.

The operating expenses associated with our gaming properties could increase due to, among other reasons, the following factors:

• changes in the federal, state or local regulations, including state and local gaming regulations or taxes, or the way such regulations are administered could impose additional restrictions or increase our operating costs;

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• aggressive marketing and promotional campaigns by our competitors for an extended period of time could force us to increase our expenditures for marketing and promotional campaigns in order to maintain our existing customer base and attract new customers;

• as our properties age, we may need to increase our expenditures for repairs, maintenance, and to replace equipment necessary to operate our business compared to amounts that we have spent historically;

• our reliance on slot play revenues and any additional costs imposed on us from vendors;

• availability and cost of the many products and services we provide our customers, including food, beverages, retail items, entertainment, hotel rooms, and spa services;

• availability and costs associated with insurance;

• increases in costs of labor and employee benefits, including due to potential unionization of our employees;

• increases in the prices of electricity, natural gas and other forms of energy; and

• water shortages or other increases in the cost of water.

If our operating expenses increase without any offsetting increase in our revenues, our results of operations would suffer.

We may incur losses that are not adequately covered by insurance, which may harm our results of operations. In addition, our insurance costs may increase and we may not be able to obtain similar insurance coverage in the future.

Although we maintain insurance that is customary and appropriate for our business, each of our insurance policies is subject to certain exclusions. Our property insurance coverage is in an amount that may be significantly less than the expected replacement cost of rebuilding our facilities in the event of a total loss. The lack of adequate insurance for certain types or levels of risk could expose us to significant losses in the event of a catastrophe. In addition to the damage caused to our properties by a casualty loss, we may suffer business disruption or be subject to claims by third parties that may be injured or harmed. While we carry general liability insurance and business interruption insurance, there can be no assurance that insurance will be available or adequate to cover all loss and damage to which our business or our assets might be subjected. In addition, certain casualty events, such as labor strikes, nuclear events, loss of income due to terrorism, deterioration or corrosion, insect or animal damage and pollution, may not be covered under our policies. Any losses we incur that are not adequately covered by insurance may decrease our future operating income, require us to fund replacements or repairs for destroyed property and reduce the funds available for payments of our obligations.

We renew our insurance policies on an annual basis. To the extent that the cost of insurance coverage increases, we may be required to reduce our policy limits or agree to exclusions from our coverage.

We are subject to litigation in the ordinary course of our business. An adverse determination with respect to any such disputed matter could result in substantial losses.

We are, from time to time, during the ordinary course of operating our businesses, subject to various litigation claims and legal disputes, including contract, lease, employment and regulatory claims as well as claims made by visitors to our properties. There are also litigation risks inherent in any construction or development of any of our properties. Certain litigation claims may not be covered entirely or at all by our insurance policies or our insurance carriers may seek to deny coverage. In addition, litigation claims can be expensive to defend and may divert our attention from the operations of our businesses. Further, litigation involving visitors to our properties, even if without merit, can attract adverse media attention. As a result, litigation can have a material adverse effect on our businesses and, because we cannot predict the outcome of any action, it is possible that adverse judgments or settlements could significantly reduce our earnings or result in losses.

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We may incur delays and budget overruns with respect to future construction projects. Any such delays or cost overruns may have a material adverse effect on our operating results.

We evaluate expansion opportunities as they become available, and in the future we may construct new facilities or enhance our existing properties by constructing additional facilities.

Such construction projects entail significant risks, including the following:

• shortages of material or skilled labor;

• unforeseen engineering, environmental or geological problems;

• work stoppages;

• weather interference;

• floods;

• unanticipated cost increases; and

• legal or political challenges;

any of which can give rise to delays or cost overruns.

The anticipated costs and construction periods are based upon budgets, conceptual design documents and construction schedule estimates prepared by us in consultation with our architects and contractors. Construction, equipment, staffing requirements, problems or difficulties in obtaining and maintaining any of the requisite licenses, permits, allocations or authorizations from regulatory authorities can increase the cost or delay the construction or opening of each of the proposed facilities or otherwise affect the project’s planned design and features. We cannot be sure that we will not exceed the budgeted costs of these projects or that the projects will commence operations within the contemplated time frame, if at all. Budget overruns and delays with respect to expansion and development projects could have a material adverse impact on our results of operations.

We may regularly pursue new gaming acquisition and development opportunities and may not be able to recover our investment or successfully expand to additional locations.

We will regularly evaluate and may pursue new gaming acquisition and development opportunities in existing and emerging jurisdictions. These opportunities may take the form of joint ventures. To the extent that we decide to pursue any new gaming acquisition or development opportunities, our ability to benefit from such investments will depend upon a number of factors including:

• our ability to identify and acquire attractive acquisition opportunities and development sites;

• our ability to secure required federal, state and local licenses, permits and approvals, which in some jurisdictions are limited in number;

• certain political factors, such as local support or opposition to development of new gaming facilities or legalizing casino gaming in designated areas;

• the availability of adequate financing on acceptable terms (including waivers of restrictions in existing credit arrangements); and

• our ability to identify and develop satisfactory relationships with joint venture partners.

Most of these factors are beyond our control. Therefore, we cannot be sure that we will be able to recover our investment in any new gaming development opportunities or acquired facilities, or successfully expand to additional locations.

We have invested, and we will likely continue to invest, in real property in connection with the pursuit of expansion opportunities. These investments are subject to the risks generally incident to the ownership of real property, including:

• changes in economic conditions;

• environmental risks;

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• governmental rules and fiscal policies; and

• other circumstances over which we may have little or no control.

The development of such properties will also be subject to restrictions under our credit agreements. We cannot be sure that we will be able to recover our investment in any such properties or be able to prevent incurring investment losses.

We may experience difficulty integrating operations of any acquired companies, including the Palms Casino Resort, and developed properties and managing our overall growth which could have a material adverse effect on our operating results.

We may not be able to effectively manage our properties, proposed projects with Native American tribes and any future acquired companies or developed properties, or realize any of the anticipated benefits of the acquisitions, including streamlining operations or gaining efficiencies from the elimination of duplicative functions. We acquired the Palms on October 1, 2016. We cannot be sure that we will be able to recognize cost savings and other synergies that we expect to realize as a result of the acquisition of the Palms in the expected time frame or at all. The management of Native American gaming facilities requires continued dedication of management resources and may temporarily distract attention from our day-to-day business. In addition, to the extent we pursue expansion and acquisition opportunities, we would face significant challenges in managing our expansion projects and any other gaming operations we may acquire in the future. Failure to manage our growth effectively could have a material adverse effect on our operating results.

We require significant capital to fund capital expenditures, pursue proposed development, expansion or acquisition opportunities or refinance our significant indebtedness.

Our businesses are capital intensive. For our casino properties to remain attractive and competitive we must periodically invest significant capital to keep the properties well-maintained, modernized and refurbished. Similarly, future construction and development projects, including but not limited to, the proposed North Fork Project, and acquisitions of other gaming operations could require significant additional capital. We rely on earnings and cash flow from operations to finance our business, capital expenditures, development, expansion and acquisitions and, to the extent that we cannot fund such expenditures from cash generated by operations, funds must be borrowed or otherwise obtained. We will also be required in the future to refinance our outstanding debt. Our ability to effectively operate and grow our business may be constrained if we are unable to borrow additional capital or refinance existing borrowings on reasonable terms.

We may be unable to generate sufficient revenues and cash flows to service our debt obligations as they come due, finance capital expenditures and meet our operational needs.

If we are unable to access sufficient capital from operations or borrowings, we may be precluded from:

• maintaining or enhancing our properties;

• taking advantage of future opportunities;

• growing our business; or

• responding to competitive pressures.

Further, our failure to generate sufficient revenues and cash flows could lead to cash flow and working capital constraints, which may require us to seek additional working capital. We may not be able to obtain such working capital when it is required. Further, even if we were able to obtain additional working capital, it may only be available on unfavorable terms. For example, we may be required to incur additional debt, and servicing the payments on such debt could adversely affect our results of operations and financial condition. Limited liquidity and working capital may also restrict our ability to maintain and update our casino properties, which could put us at a competitive disadvantage to casinos offering more modern and better maintained facilities.

If we do not have access to credit or capital markets at desirable times or at rates that we would consider acceptable, the lack of such funding could have a material adverse effect on our business, results of operations and financial condition and our ability to service our indebtedness.

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We may incur impairments to goodwill, indefinite-lived intangible assets, or long-lived assets which could negatively affect our results of operations.    

We test our goodwill and indefinite-lived intangible assets for impairment during the fourth quarter of each year or when a triggering event occurs, and we test other long-lived assets for impairment whenever changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of an asset may not be recoverable. If we do not achieve our projected cash flow estimates related to such assets, we may be required to record an impairment charge, which could have a material adverse impact on our financial statements. We have recognized significant impairment charges in the past as a result of a number of factors including negative industry and economic trends, reduced estimates of future cash flows, and slower than expected growth. We could be required to recognize additional impairment charges, which could have a material adverse effect on our results of operations if events that negatively impact our business should occur in the future.

Any failure to protect our trademarks could have a negative impact on the value of our brand names and adversely affect our business.

The development of intellectual property is part of our overall business strategy, and we regard our intellectual property to be an important element of our success. While our business as a whole is not substantially dependent on any one trademark or combination of several of our trademarks or other intellectual property, we seek to establish and maintain our proprietary rights in our business operations through the use of trademarks. Despite our efforts to protect our proprietary rights, parties may infringe our trademarks and our rights may be invalidated or unenforceable. Monitoring the unauthorized use of our intellectual property is difficult. Litigation may be necessary to enforce our intellectual property rights or to determine the validity and scope of the proprietary rights of others. Litigation of this type could result in substantial costs and diversion of resources. We cannot assure you that all of the steps we have taken to protect our trademarks will be adequate to prevent imitation of our trademarks by others. The unauthorized use or reproduction of our trademarks could diminish the value of our brand and its market acceptance, competitive advantages or goodwill, which could adversely affect our business.

Shortages or increases in prices of energy or water may adversely affect our business and our results of operations.

Our casinos and hotels use significant amounts of electricity, natural gas, other forms of energy and water. The southwest United States is currently experiencing a drought, which may result in governmentally-imposed restrictions on water use or increases in the cost of water. Any such restrictions on use of water or increases in cost could adversely impact our business and our results of operations. In addition, while no shortages of energy have been experienced recently and gasoline prices are currently lower than historical periods, energy shortages or substantial increases in the cost of electricity and gasoline in the United States have negatively affected our operating results in the past. Increased gasoline prices may cause reduced visitation to our properties because of travel costs or reductions in disposable income of our guests and increased energy prices directly impact our operating costs. Any such increases in prices could negatively affect our business in the future.

Win rates for our gaming operations depend on a variety of factors, some beyond our control, and the winnings of our gaming customers could exceed our casino winnings.

The gaming industry is characterized by an element of chance. In addition to the element of chance, win rates are also affected by other factors, including players’ skill and experience, the mix of games played, the financial resources of players, the spread of table limits, the volume of bets played and the amount of time played. Our gaming profits are mainly derived from the difference between our casino winnings and the casino winnings of our gaming customers. Since there is an inherent element of chance in the gaming industry, we do not have full control over our winnings or the winnings of our gaming customers. If the winnings of our gaming customers exceed our winnings, we may record a loss from our gaming operations, which could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition, results of operations and cash flows.

We face the risk of fraud and cheating.

Our gaming customers may attempt or commit fraud or cheat in order to increase winnings. Acts of fraud or cheating could involve the use of counterfeit chips or other tactics, possibly in collusion with our employees. Internal acts of cheating could also be conducted by employees through collusion with dealers, surveillance staff, floor managers or other casino or gaming area staff. Failure to discover such acts or schemes in a timely manner could result in losses in our gaming operations. In addition, negative publicity related to such schemes could have an adverse effect on our reputation, potentially causing a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition, results of operations and cash flows

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Failure to maintain the integrity of our internal or customer data, including defending our information systems against hacking, security breaches, computer malware, cyber-attacks and similar technology exploitation risks, could have an adverse effect on our results of operations and cash flows, and/or subject us to costs, fines or lawsuits.

Our business requires the collection and retention of large volumes of data about our customers, employees, suppliers and business partners, including customer credit card numbers and other personally identifiable information of our customers and employees, in various information systems that we maintain and in those maintained by third party service providers. The integrity and protection of that data is important to our business and is subject to privacy laws enacted by various jurisdictions. The regulatory environment and the requirements imposed on us by the payment card industry surrounding information, security and privacy are evolving and may be inconsistent. Our systems may be unable to meet changing regulatory and payment card industry requirements and employee and customer expectations, or may require significant additional investments or time in order to do so. Our information systems and records, including those maintained by service providers, may be subject to security breaches, system failures, viruses, operator error or inadvertent releases of data. The steps we have taken to mitigate these risks may not be sufficient and a significant theft, loss or fraudulent use of customer, employee or company data maintained by us or by a service provider could have an adverse effect on our reputation and employee relationships and could result in remedial and other expenses, fines or litigation. A breach in the security of our information systems or those of our service providers could lead to an interruption in the operation of our systems or loss, disclosure or misappropriation of our business information and could have an adverse effect on our business, results of operations and cash flows.

Risks Related to our Substantial Indebtedness

We have a substantial amount of indebtedness, which could have a material adverse effect on our financial condition and our ability to obtain financing in the future and to react to changes in our business.

We have a substantial amount of debt, which requires significant principal and interest payments. As of December 31, 2016, the principal amount of our outstanding indebtedness, including our $115.9 million non-recourse Restructured Land Loan, totaled approximately $2.48 billion, and we had $531.8 million of undrawn availability under our Revolving Credit Facility (after giving effect to $120.0 million in outstanding borrowings and the issuance of approximately $33.2 million of letters of credit and similar obligations). Our ability to make interest payments on our debt will be significantly impacted by general economic, financial, competitive and other factors beyond our control.

Our substantial indebtedness could:

• make it more difficult for us to satisfy our obligations under our senior notes and senior secured credit facilities and other indebtedness;

• increase our vulnerability to adverse economic and general industry conditions, including interest rate fluctuations, because a portion of our borrowings, including those under our senior secured credit facilities, are and will continue to be at variable rates of interest;

• require us to dedicate a substantial portion of our cash flow from operations to payments on our debt, which would reduce the availability of our cash flow from operations to fund working capital, capital expenditures or other general corporate purposes;

• limit our flexibility in planning for, or reacting to, changes in our business and industry;

• place us at a disadvantage compared to competitors that may have proportionately less debt;

• limit our ability to obtain additional debt or equity financing due to applicable financial and restrictive covenants in our debt agreements; and

• cause us to incur higher interest expense in the event of increases in interest rates on our borrowings that have variable interest rates or if we refinance existing debt at higher interest rates.

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Our indebtedness imposes restrictive financial and operating covenants that limit our flexibility in operating our business and may adversely affect our ability to compete or engage in favorable business or financing activities.

Our credit agreements and the indenture governing our senior notes contain a number of covenants that impose significant operating and financial restrictions on us, including certain limitations on our and our subsidiaries’ ability to, among other things:

• incur additional debt or issue certain preferred units;

• pay dividends on or make certain redemptions, repurchases or distributions in respect of LLC Units issued by Station Holdco or make other restricted payments;

• make certain investments;

• sell certain assets;

• create liens on certain assets;

• consolidate, merge, sell or otherwise dispose of all or substantially all of our assets; and

• enter into certain transactions with our affiliates.

In addition, our credit agreements contain certain financial covenants, including maintenance of a minimum interest coverage ratio and adherence to a maximum total leverage ratio.

As a result of these covenants and restrictions, we are limited in how we conduct our business and we may be unable to raise additional debt or equity financing to compete effectively or to take advantage of new business opportunities. The restrictions caused by such covenants could also place us at a competitive disadvantage to less leveraged competitors. In addition, our ability to comply with covenants and restrictions contained in the agreements governing our indebtedness may be affected by general economic conditions, industry conditions and other events beyond our control. As a result, we cannot assure you that we will be able to comply with these covenants and restrictions.

A failure to comply with the covenants contained in the credit agreements, the indenture governing our senior notes, or other indebtedness that we may incur in the future could result in an event of default, which, if not cured or waived, could result in the acceleration of the indebtedness and have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition and results of operations. In the event of any default under any of our credit agreements, the lenders thereunder:

• will not be required to lend any additional amount to us;

• could elect to declare all borrowings outstanding, together with accrued and unpaid interest and fees, to be due and payable and terminate all commitments to extend future credit; and

• could require us to apply all of our available cash to repay these borrowings.

If we are unable to comply with the covenants in the agreements governing our indebtedness or to pay our debts, the lenders under our credit agreements could proceed against the collateral granted to them to secure that indebtedness, which includes substantially all of our assets, and the holders of our senior notes would be entitled to exercise remedies under our indenture. If our indebtedness were to be accelerated, there can be no assurance that our assets would be sufficient to repay such indebtedness in full. Moreover, in the event that such indebtedness is accelerated, there can be no assurance that we will be able to refinance it on acceptable terms, or at all.

Despite our current indebtedness levels, we and our subsidiaries may still incur significant additional indebtedness, which could increase the risks associated with our substantial indebtedness.

We and our subsidiaries may be able to incur substantial additional indebtedness, including additional secured indebtedness, in the future. The terms of the documents governing our indebtedness restrict, but do not completely prohibit, us from doing so. As of December 31, 2016, we had $531.8 million of undrawn availability under our Revolving Credit Facility (after giving effect to $120.0 million in outstanding borrowings and the issuance of approximately $33.2 million of letters of credit and similar obligations). In addition, the indenture governing our senior notes allows us to issue additional notes under certain circumstances. The indenture also allows us to incur certain other additional secured and unsecured debt. Further, the indenture does not prevent us from incurring other liabilities that do not constitute indebtedness. If new debt or other liabilities are added to our current debt levels, the related risks that we and our subsidiaries now face could intensify.

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We may not be able to generate sufficient cash to service all of our indebtedness, and may be forced to take other actions to satisfy our obligations under our indebtedness, which may not be successful.

Our ability to make scheduled payments on or to refinance our debt obligations depends on our financial condition and operating performance, which is subject to prevailing economic and competitive conditions and to certain financial, business, legislative, regulatory and other factors beyond our control. We cannot assure you that we will maintain a level of cash flows from operating activities sufficient to permit us to pay the principal, premium, if any, and interest on our indebtedness.

If our cash flows and capital resources are insufficient to fund our debt service obligations, we may be forced to reduce or delay investments and capital expenditures, or to sell assets, seek additional capital or restructure or refinance our indebtedness. These alternative measures may not be successful and may not permit us to meet our scheduled debt service obligations. If our operating results and available cash are insufficient to meet our debt service obligations, we could face substantial liquidity problems and might be required to dispose of significant assets or operations to meet our debt service and other obligations. We may not be able to consummate those dispositions or to obtain the proceeds that we could realize from them, and these proceeds may not be adequate to meet any debt service obligations then due. Additionally, the documents governing our indebtedness limit the use of the proceeds from any disposition; as a result, we may not be allowed, under these documents, to use proceeds from such dispositions to satisfy all current debt service obligations.

Our substantial indebtedness exposes us to significant interest expense increases if interest rates increase.

As of December 31, 2016, approximately $1.9 billion, or 78%, of our borrowings were at variable interest rates and expose us to interest rate risk. If interest rates increase, our debt service obligations on the variable rate indebtedness would increase even though the amount borrowed remained the same, and our net income would decrease. Assuming our consolidated variable interest rate indebtedness outstanding at December 31, 2016 remains the same, an increase of 1% in the interest rates payable on our variable rate indebtedness would increase our annual estimated debt-service requirements by approximately $8.6 million. Accordingly, an increase in interest rates from current levels could cause our annual debt-service obligations to increase significantly.

Risks Related to Our Structure and Organization

Red Rock's only asset is its interest in Station Holdco and Station LLC. Accordingly it is dependent upon distributions from Station Holdco to make payments under the tax receivable agreement, pay dividends, if any, and pay taxes and other expenses.

Red Rock is a holding company and has no assets other than its ownership of LLC Units and its voting interest in Station LLC. Red Rock has no independent means of generating revenue. In connection with the IPO, Red Rock entered into a tax receivable agreement (“TRA”) with certain pre-IPO owners of Station Holdco. Red Rock intends to cause Station Holdco to make distributions to its members, including us, in an amount sufficient to cover all applicable taxes at assumed tax rates, payments under the TRA and dividends, if any, declared by it. To the extent that Red Rock needs funds, and Station Holdco is restricted from making such distributions pursuant to the terms of the agreements governing its debt or under applicable law or regulation, or is otherwise unable to provide such funds, it could materially and adversely affect Red Rock's liquidity and financial condition. The earnings from, or other available assets of, Station Holdco may not be sufficient to pay dividends or make distributions or loans to Red Rock to enable it to pay taxes and other expenses and make payments under the TRA or pay dividends on the Class A Common Stock.

Payments of dividends, if any, will be at the discretion of our board of directors after taking into account various factors, including our business, operating results and financial condition, current and anticipated cash needs, plans for expansion and any legal or contractual limitations on our ability to pay dividends. Our credit facility and the indenture governing our senior notes include, and any financing arrangement that we enter into in the future may include, restrictive covenants that limit our ability to pay dividends and make distributions. In addition, Station Holdco is generally prohibited under Delaware law from making a distribution to a member to the extent that, at the time of the distribution, after giving effect to the distribution, liabilities of Station Holdco (with certain exceptions) exceed the fair value of its assets. Subsidiaries of Station Holdco are generally subject to similar legal limitations on their ability to make distributions to Station Holdco.

Our Principal Equity Holders have control over our management and affairs, and their interests may differ from our interests or those of our other stockholders.

Each outstanding share of Class B Common Stock that is held by a holder that, together with its affiliates, owned LLC Units representing at least 30% of the outstanding LLC Units immediately following the IPO and, at the applicable record date, maintains direct or indirect beneficial ownership of at least 10% of the outstanding shares of Class A Common Stock

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(determined on an as-exchanged basis assuming that all of the LLC Units were exchanged for Class A Common Stock) is entitled to ten votes, and each other outstanding share of Class B Common Stock is entitled to one vote. As a result, Fertitta Family Entities held 86.6% of the combined voting power of Red Rock as of December 31, 2016. Due to their ownership, the Fertitta Family Entities have the power to control our management and affairs, including the power to:

• elect all of our directors;

• agree to sell or otherwise transfer a controlling stake in our company, which may result in the acquisition of effective control of our company by a third party; and

• determine the outcome of substantially all actions requiring stockholder approval, including transactions with related parties, corporate reorganizations, acquisitions and dispositions of assets and dividends.

The interests of the Fertitta Family Entities may differ from our interests or those of our other stockholders and the concentration of control in the Fertitta Family Entities will limit other stockholders' ability to influence corporate matters. The concentration of ownership and voting power of the Fertitta Family Entities may also prevent or cause a change of control of our company or a change in the composition of our board of directors and will make many transactions impossible without the support of the Fertitta Family Entities, even if such events are in the best interests of our other stockholders. In addition, as a result of the concentration of voting power among the Fertitta Family Entities, we may take actions that our other stockholders do not view as beneficial, which may adversely affect our results of operations and financial condition and cause the value of your investment in our Class A Common Stock to decline.

In addition, because the Principal Equity Holders hold their ownership interest in part of our business directly and/or indirectly through Station Holdco, rather than through Red Rock, the public company, these Continuing Owners may have conflicting interests with holders of shares of our Class A Common Stock. For example, if Station Holdco makes distributions to Red Rock, our Continuing Owners will also be entitled to receive distributions pro rata in accordance with the percentages of their respective LLC Units and their preferences as to the timing and amount of any such distributions may differ from those of our public shareholders. Our Continuing Owners may also have different tax positions from us which could influence their decisions regarding whether and when to dispose of assets, especially in light of the existence of the TRA, whether and when to incur new, or refinance existing, indebtedness, and whether and when Red Rock should terminate the TRA and accelerate its obligations thereunder. In addition, the structuring of future transactions may take into consideration these Continuing Owners' tax or other considerations even where no similar benefit would accrue to us. For example, a disposition of real estate or other assets in a taxable transaction could accelerate then-existing obligations under the TRA, which may result in differing incentives between the Principal Equity Holders and Red Rock with respect to such a transaction. For more information on our TRA and the reorganization of our corporate structure, see Tax Receivable Agreement with Related Partieswithin Note 2 to the Consolidated Financial Statements.

We are a “controlled company” within the meaning of the rules of NASDAQ and, as a result, qualify for, and intend to rely on, exemptions from certain corporate governance requirements. You will not have the same protections afforded to stockholders of companies that are subject to such requirements.

The Fertitta Family Entities hold more than 50% of the voting power of our shares eligible to vote. As a result, we are a “controlled company” under the rules of NASDAQ. Under these rules, a company of which more than 50% of the voting power in the election of directors is held by an individual, group or another company is a “controlled company” and may elect not to comply with certain corporate governance requirements, including the requirements that (i) a majority of the board of directors consist of independent directors and (ii) that the board of directors have compensation and nominating and corporate governance committees composed entirely of independent directors. Although a majority of the members of our board of directors are independent and our compensation and nominating and corporate governance committees are comprised entirely of independent directors, in the future we may elect not to comply with certain corporate governance requirements that are not applicable to controlled companies.

We will be required to pay our Continuing Owners for certain tax benefits we may claim arising in connection with the reorganization transactions, and the amounts we may pay could be substantial.

The TRA with our Continuing Owners provides for the payment by Red Rock to our Continuing Owners of 85% of the amount of benefits, if any, that Red Rock realizes (or is deemed to realize in the case of an early termination payment by us, a change in control or a material breach by us of our obligations under the TRA, as discussed below) as a result of (i) increases in tax basis resulting from our purchases or exchanges of LLC Units and (ii) certain other tax benefits related to our entering into

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the TRA, including tax benefits attributable to payments that we are required to make under the TRA. See Tax Receivable Agreement with Related Parties within Note 2 to the Consolidated Financial Statements.

Any increases in tax basis, as well as the amount and timing of any payments under the TRA, cannot reliably be predicted at this time. The amount of any such increases and payments will vary depending upon a number of factors, including, but not limited to, the timing of exchanges, the price of our Class A Common Stock at the time of the exchanges, the amount, character and timing of our income and the tax rates then applicable.

The payments that we may make under the TRA could be substantial. At December 31, 2016, our liability under the Tax Receivable Agreement was $258.5 million. Assuming no material changes in the relevant tax law and based on our current operating plan and other assumptions, including our estimate of the tax basis of our assets as of December 31, 2016 and that Red Rock earns sufficient taxable income to realize all the tax benefits that are subject to the TRA, we expect future payments under the TRA relating to the the Company’s liability under the TRA as of December 31, 2016 to range over the next 40 years from approximately $1.0 million to $15.0 million per year and decline thereafter. The foregoing numbers are merely estimates that are based on current assumptions. The amount of actual payments could differ materially.

Future payments to our Continuing Owners in respect of any subsequent exchanges of LLC Units for Class A Common Stock would be in addition to these amounts and are expected to be substantial. It is possible that future transactions or events could increase or decrease the actual tax benefits realized and the corresponding TRA payments. There may be a material negative effect on our liquidity if, as a result of timing discrepancies or otherwise (as described below), the payments under the TRA exceed the actual benefits we realize in respect of the tax attributes subject to the TRA and/or distributions to Red Rock by Station Holdco are not sufficient to permit Red Rock to make payments under the TRA after it has paid taxes.

In certain cases, payments under the Tax Receivable Agreement may be accelerated and/or significantly exceed the actual benefits, if any, we realize in respect of the tax attributes subject to the tax receivable agreement.

The TRA provides that in the event that we exercise our right to early termination of the TRA, there is a change in control or a material breach by us of our obligations under the TRA, the TRA will terminate, and we will be required to make a payment equal to the present value of future payments under the TRA, which payment would be based on certain assumptions, including those relating to our future taxable income. In these situations, our obligations under the TRA could have a substantial negative impact on our liquidity, and there can be no assurance that we will be able to finance our obligations under the TRA. In addition, these obligations could have the effect of delaying, deferring or preventing certain mergers, asset sales, other forms of business combinations or other changes of control, in particular in circumstances where our Principal Equity Holders have interests that differ from those of other shareholders. Because our Principal Equity Holders have a controlling ownership interest in the Company, they are able to control the outcome of votes on all matters requiring approval by our stockholders. Accordingly, actions that affect such obligations under the TRA may be taken even if other stockholders oppose them.

Payments under the TRA will be based on the tax reporting positions that we determine. Although we are not aware of any material issue that would cause the Internal Revenue Service (the “IRS”) to challenge a tax basis increase, we will not be reimbursed for any payments previously made under the TRA (although we would reduce future amounts otherwise payable under such TRA). No assurance can be given that the IRS will agree with the allocation of value among our assets. As a result, in certain circumstances, payments could be made under the TRA in excess of the benefit that we actually realize in respect of the increases in tax basis resulting from our purchases or exchanges of LLC Units and certain other tax benefits related to our entering into the TRA.

We may not be able to realize all or a portion of the tax benefits that are expected to result from the exchanges of LLC Units and payments made under the Tax Receivable Agreement itself.

Our ability to benefit from any depreciation or amortization deductions or to realize other tax benefits that we currently expect to be available as a result of the increases in tax basis created by the exchanges of LLC Units, including exchanges associated with the sale of the shares of Class A Common Stock offered hereby, and our ability to realize certain other tax benefits attributable to payments under the TRA itself, depend on a number of assumptions, including that we earn sufficient taxable income each year during the period over which such deductions are available and that there are no adverse changes in applicable law or regulations. If our actual taxable income is insufficient and/or there are adverse changes in applicable law or regulations, we may be unable to realize all or a portion of these expected benefits and our cash flows and stockholders' equity could be negatively affected. However, absent a change in control or other termination event with respect to the TRA, we will generally not be required to make payments under that agreement with respect to projected tax benefits that we do not actually realize, as reported on our tax return. See Tax Receivable Agreement with Related Parties within Note 2 to the Consolidated Financial Statements.

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Risks Related to Ownership of Our Class A Common Stock

The share price for our Class A Common Stock may fluctuate significantly.

The market price of our Class A Common Stock may be significantly affected by factors such as quarterly variations in our results of operations, changes in government regulations, general market conditions specific to the gaming industry, changes in interest rates, changes in general economic and political conditions, volatility in the financial markets, threatened or actual litigation or government investigations, the addition or departure of key personnel, actions taken by our shareholders, including the sale or other disposition of their shares of our Class A Common Stock, differences between our actual financial and operating results and those expected by investors and analysts and changes in analysts' recommendations or projections.

These and other factors may lower the market price of our Class A Common Stock, even though they may or may not affect our actual operating performance.

Furthermore, in recent years the stock market has experienced significant price and volume fluctuations. This volatility has had a significant impact on the market price of securities issued by many companies, including companies in our industry. The changes frequently appear to occur without regard to the operating performance of the affected companies. Hence, the price of our Class A Common Stock could fluctuate based upon factors that have little or nothing to do with us, and these fluctuations could materially reduce the price of our Class A Common Stock and materially affect the value of your investment.

The market price of our Class A Common Stock could decline upon the exchange of LLC Units by our Continuing Owners.

Approximately 50 million LLC Units of Station Holdco are owned by our Continuing Owners, or 43.1% of Red Rock Class A Common Stock on a fully exchanged basis, and may be sold in the future. In addition, under the Exchange Agreement, each holder of shares our Class B Common Stock is entitled to exchange its LLC Units for shares of our Class A Common Stock, as described under Tax Receivable Agreement with Related Parties within Note 2 to the Consolidated Financial Statements.

The market price of our Class A Common Stock could decline as a result of sales of a large number of shares of our Class A Common Stock eligible for future sale, or the perception that such sales could occur. These sales, or the possibility that these sales may occur, may make it more difficult for holders of our Class A Common Stock to sell such stock in the future at a time and at a price that they deem appropriate. In addition, they may make it more difficult for us to raise additional capital by selling equity securities in the future.

We may not have sufficient funds to pay dividends on our Class A Common Stock.

Although we intend to pay dividends on our Class A Common Stock to the extent that we have sufficient funds available for such purpose, the declaration, amount and payment of any future dividends on shares of Class A Common Stock will be at the sole discretion of our board of directors and we may reduce or discontinue entirely the payment of such dividends at any time. Our board of directors may take into account general and economic conditions, our financial condition and operating results, our available cash and current and anticipated cash needs, capital requirements, contractual, legal, tax and regulatory restrictions and implications on the payment of dividends by us to our stockholders or by our subsidiaries to us, and such other factors as our board of directors may deem relevant. The existing debt agreements of Station LLC limit the ability of Station LLC to make distributions to Station Holdco, which effectively restricts the ability of Station Holdco to distribute sufficient funds to permit Red Rock to pay dividends to its stockholders. In addition, Red Rock will be required to apply funds distributed by Station Holdco to pay taxes and make payments under the TRA. Therefore, we cannot assure you that you will receive any dividends on your Class A Common Stock. Accordingly, you may need to sell your shares of Class A Common Stock to realize a return on your investment, and you may not be able to sell your shares above the price you paid for them. See Note 15 to the Consolidated Financial Statements.

Anti-takeover provisions and shareholder requirements in our charter documents, provisions of Delaware law and Nevada gaming laws may delay or prevent our acquisition by a third party, which might diminish the value of our Class A Common Stock. Provisions in our debt agreements may also require an acquirer to refinance our outstanding indebtedness if a change of control occurs, which could discourage or increase the costs of a takeover.

In addition to the Fertitta Family Entities owning 86.6% of the combined voting power of our common stock, which permits them to control decisions made by our stockholders, including election of directors and change of control transactions, our amended and restated certificate of incorporation and bylaws contain provisions that make it harder for a third party to acquire us. These provisions include certain super-majority approval requirements and limitations on actions by written consent

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of our stockholders at any time that the Fertitta Family Entities hold less than 10% of the LLC Units. In addition, our board of directors has the right to issue preferred stock without stockholder approval that could be used to dilute a potential hostile acquirer. Our amended and restated certificate of incorporation also imposes some restrictions on mergers and other business combinations between us and any holder of 15% or more of our outstanding common stock other than the Fertitta Family Entities.

The Nevada Act provides that persons who acquire beneficial ownership of more than 5% of the voting or non-voting securities of a Registered Corporation under Nevada gaming laws must report the acquisition to the Nevada Commission. The Nevada Act also requires that beneficial owners of more than 10% of the voting securities of a Registered Corporation must apply, subject to certain exceptions, to the Nevada Commission for a finding of suitability within thirty days after the Chairman of the Nevada Board mails the written notice requiring such filing.

Further, changes in control of the Company through merger, consolidation, stock or asset acquisitions (including stock issuances in connection with restructuring transactions), management or consulting agreements, or any act or conduct by a person whereby such person obtains control, may not occur without the prior approval of the Nevada Commission. Entities seeking to acquire control of a Registered Corporation must satisfy the Nevada Board and the Nevada Commission that they meet a variety of stringent standards prior to assuming control of such Registered Corporation. The Nevada Commission may also require controlling equity holders, officers, directors, and other persons having a material relationship or involvement with the entity proposing to acquire control, to be investigated and licensed as part of the approval process relating to the transaction. The Nevada legislature has declared that some corporate acquisitions opposed by management, repurchases of voting securities and corporate defense tactics affecting Nevada corporate gaming licensees, and Registered Corporations that are affiliated with those operations, may be injurious to stable and productive corporate gaming. The Nevada Act also requires prior approval of a plan of re-capitalization proposed by the Registered Corporation's board of directors or similar governing entity in response to a tender offer made directly to the Registered Corporation's equity holders for the purpose of acquiring control of the Registered Corporation.

These anti-takeover provisions, shareholder requirements and other provisions under Delaware law and Nevada gaming laws could discourage, delay or prevent a transaction involving a change in control of our company, including transactions that our stockholders may deem advantageous, and negatively affect the trading price of our Class A Common Stock. These provisions could also discourage proxy contests and make it more difficult for you and other stockholders to elect directors of your choosing and to cause us to take other corporate actions you desire.

Under our credit facilities, a takeover of our company would likely constitute a “change of control” and be deemed to be an event of default under such facility, which would therefore require a third-party acquirer to refinance any outstanding indebtedness under the credit facility in connection with such takeover. Under the indenture governing our senior notes, any “change of control” would require us or a third-party acquirer to make an offer to noteholders to repurchase such notes at a price equal to 101% of their principal amount, plus accrued and unpaid interest. In addition, the TRA provides that, in the event of a change of control, we are required to make a payment equal to the present value of estimated future payments under the TRA, which would result in a significant payment becoming due in the event of a change of control. These change of control provisions, and similar provisions in future agreements, are likely to increase the costs of any takeover and may discourage, delay or prevent an acquisition of our company by a third party.

Nevada gaming laws and regulations include requirements that may discourage ownership of our Class A Common Stock or otherwise impact the price of our Class A Common Stock.

Any beneficial owner of our voting or non-voting securities, regardless of the number of shares owned, may be required to file an application, may be investigated, and may be required to obtain a finding of suitability as a beneficial owner of our securities if the Nevada Commission has reason to believe that such ownership would otherwise be inconsistent with the declared policies of the State of Nevada. If the beneficial owner of our voting or non-voting securities who must be found suitable is a corporation, partnership, limited partnership, limited liability company or trust, it must submit detailed business and financial information, including a list of its beneficial owners, to the Nevada Board. The applicant must pay all costs of investigation incurred by the Nevada Gaming Authorities in conducting any such investigation.

Any person who acquires more than 5% of Red Rock's voting power must report the acquisition to the Nevada Commission. Nevada gaming regulations also require that beneficial owners of more than 10% of Red Rock's voting power apply to the Nevada Commission for a finding of suitability within 30 days after the Chairman of the Nevada Board mails written notice requiring such filing. Further, an “institutional investor”, as defined in the Nevada gaming regulations, that acquires more than 10%, but not more than 25%, of Red Rock's voting power may apply to the Nevada Commission for a

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waiver of such finding of suitability if such institutional investor holds Red Rock's voting securities for investment purposes only.

Any person who fails or refuses to apply for a finding of suitability or a license within thirty days after being ordered to do so by the Nevada Commission, or the Chairman of the Nevada Board, may be found unsuitable. The same restrictions apply to a record owner if the record owner, after request, fails to identify the beneficial owner. Any equity holder who is found unsuitable and who holds, directly or indirectly, any beneficial ownership of the common equity of a Registered Corporation beyond such period of time as may be prescribed by the Nevada Commission may be guilty of a criminal offense. We will be subject to disciplinary action if, after we receive notice that a person is unsuitable to be an equity holder or to have any other relationship with us or our licensed or registered subsidiaries, we (i) pay that person any dividend or interest upon our securities, (ii) allow that person to exercise, directly or indirectly, any voting right conferred through securities held by that person, (iii) pay remuneration in any form to that person for services rendered or otherwise, or (iv) fail to pursue all lawful efforts to require such unsuitable person to relinquish his securities including, if necessary, the immediate purchase of said securities for the price specified by the relevant gaming authority or, if no such price is specified, the fair market value as determined by the board of directors of Red Rock. The purchase may be made in cash, notes that bear interest at the applicable federal rate or a combination of notes and cash. Additionally, the CCLGLB has the authority to approve all persons owning or controlling the stock of any corporation controlling a gaming license. The cumulative effect of these laws and regulations may discourage ownership of our Class A Common Stock or otherwise impact the price of our Class A Common Stock.

Moreover, if any of our significant stockholders or members of Station Holdco is required to, but does not, apply for a finding or suitability or licensing or is found unsuitable by the Nevada Commission, they may rapidly liquidate their equity holdings, which could cause the market price of our Class A Common Stock to decline. Additionally, we could be required to repurchase any shares or LLC Units held by such significant stockholder or member for cash, notes bearing interest at the applicable federal rate or a combination of cash and notes. In the event that we were required to repurchase shares for cash, our cash position would be reduced and our liquidity and financial condition could be materially adversely affected. There can be no assurance that we would have sufficient cash available to meet such obligation as well as our continuing operating requirements or that, if additional financing were required, that such financing could be obtained on terms acceptable to us, if at all.

Future offerings of debt securities or additional or increased loans, which would rank senior to our common stock upon our bankruptcy or liquidation, and future offerings of equity securities that may be senior to our common stock for the purposes of dividend and liquidating distributions, may adversely affect the market price of our Class A Common Stock.

In the future, we may attempt to increase our capital resources through offerings of debt securities, entering into or increasing amounts under our loan agreements or additional offerings of equity securities. Upon bankruptcy or liquidation, holders of our debt securities, including holders of our senior notes, and shares of preferred stock, if any is issued, and lenders with respect to our indebtedness, including our credit facility, will receive a distribution of our available assets prior to the holders of our common stock. Additional equity offerings may dilute the holdings of our existing stockholders or reduce the market price of our common stock, or both. Our preferred stock, if issued, will likely have a preference on liquidating distributions or a preference on dividend payments or both that could limit our ability to make a dividend distribution to the holders of our common stock. Our decision to issue securities in any future offering or enter into or increase loan amounts will depend on our management's views on our capital structure and financial results, as well as market conditions and other factors beyond our control. As a result, we cannot predict or estimate the amount, timing or nature of any such future transaction, and purchasers of our Class A Common Stock bear the risk of our future transactions reducing the market price of our Class A Common Stock and diluting their ownership interest in our company.

If securities analysts do not publish research or reports about our company, or if they issue unfavorable commentary about us or our industry and markets or downgrade our Class A Common Stock, the price of our Class A Common Stock could decline.

The trading market for our Class A Common Stock depends in part on the research and reports that third-party securities analysts publish about our company and our industry and markets. One or more analysts could downgrade our Class A Common Stock or issue other negative commentary about our company or our industry or markets. In addition, we may be unable to attract sufficient research coverage. Alternatively, if one or more of these analysts cease coverage of our company, we could lose visibility in the market. As a result of one or more of these factors, the trading price and volume of our Class A Common Stock could decline.

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If we fail to maintain an effective system of internal controls, we may not be able to accurately determine our financial results or prevent fraud. As a result, our stockholders could lose confidence in our financial results, which could materially and adversely affect us.

Effective internal controls are necessary for us to provide reliable financial reports and effectively prevent fraud. We may in the future discover areas of our internal controls that need improvement. We cannot be certain that we will be successful in implementing or maintaining adequate internal control over our financial reporting and financial processes. Furthermore, as we grow our business, our internal controls will become more complex, and we will require significantly more resources to ensure our internal controls remain effective. Additionally, the existence of any material weakness or significant deficiency would require management to devote significant time and incur significant expense to remediate any such material weakness or significant deficiency, and management may not be able to remediate any such material weakness or significant deficiency in a timely manner. The existence of any material weakness or significant deficiency in our internal control over financial reporting could also result in errors in our financial statements that could require us to restate our financial statements, cause us to fail to meet our reporting obligations and cause stockholders to lose confidence in our reported financial information, all of which could materially and adversely affect us.

ITEM 1B. UNRESOLVED STAFF COMMENTS

None.

ITEM 2. PROPERTIES

Substantially all of the property that we own and lease is subject to liens to secure borrowings under our credit agreements.

Red Rock, which opened in 2006, is situated on approximately 64 acres that we own on the northwest side of Las Vegas, Nevada.

Green Valley Ranch, which opened in 2001, is situated on approximately 40 acres that we own in Henderson, Nevada.

Palms, which we purchased in 2016, is situated on approximately 37 acres that we own in Las Vegas, Nevada.

Palace Station, which opened in 1976, is situated on approximately 30 acres that we own in Las Vegas, Nevada.

Boulder Station, which opened in 1994, is situated on approximately 46 acres on the east side of Las Vegas, Nevada. We own 19 acres and lease the remaining 27 acres from KB Enterprises, a company owned by the Frank J. Fertitta and Victoria K. Fertitta Revocable Family Trust (the “Related Lessor”). Frank J. Fertitta, Jr. and Victoria K. Fertitta are the parents of Frank J. Fertitta III, our Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, and Lorenzo J. Fertitta, our Vice Chairman. The lease has a maximum term of 65 years, ending in June 2058. The lease provides for monthly payments of $222,933 through June 2018. In July 2018 and every ten years thereafter, the rent will be adjusted by a cost of living factor. In July 2023 and every ten years thereafter, the rent is subject to adjustment based on the product of the fair market value of the land and the greater of the then prevailing annual rate of return for comparably situated property or 8% per year. In no event will the rent for any period be less than the immediately preceding period. Pursuant to the ground lease, we have an option to purchase the land at fair market value, exercisable at five-year intervals with the next option in July 2018. We believe that the terms of the ground lease are as fair to us as could be obtained from an independent third party.

Texas Station, which opened in 1995, is situated on approximately 47 acres in North Las Vegas, Nevada. We lease this land from Texas Gambling Hall & Hotel, Inc., a company owned by the Related Lessor. The lease has a maximum term of 65 years, ending in July 2060. The lease provides for monthly rental payments of $366,435 through July 2020. In August 2020, and every ten years thereafter, the rent is subject to adjustment based on the product of the fair market value of the land and the greater of the then prevailing annual rate of return for comparably situated property or 8% per year. In August 2025 and every ten years thereafter, the rent will be adjusted by a cost of living factor. In no event will the rent for any period be less than the immediately preceding period. Pursuant to the ground lease, we have an option to purchase the land at fair market value, exercisable in April 2030 and at five-year intervals thereafter. We believe that the terms of the ground lease are as fair to us as could be obtained from an independent third party.

Sunset Station, which opened in 1997, is situated on approximately 80 acres that we own in Henderson, Nevada.

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Santa Fe Station, which we purchased in 2000, is situated on approximately 39 acres that we own on the northwest side of Las Vegas, Nevada.

Fiesta Rancho, which we purchased in 2001, is situated on approximately 25 acres that we own in North Las Vegas, Nevada.

Fiesta Henderson, which we purchased in 2001, is situated on approximately 35 acres that we own in Henderson, Nevada.

Wild Wild West, which we purchased in 1998, is situated on a portion of approximately 96 acres of land, of which approximately 76 acres is owned and approximately 20 acres is leased from a third party lessor at December 31, 2016. The significant terms of the lease agreement include (i) annual rent adjustments through January 2020 and every three years thereafter, (ii) options under which we may purchase the land at any time through 2019 at established fixed prices, (iii) a one-time termination option at our election in 2019, and (iv) options under which we may purchase the land in July 2023, 2044 and 2065 for a purchase price equal to fair market value as of July 2022, 2043 and 2064, respectively.

Wildfire Rancho, which we purchased in 2003, is situated on approximately five acres that we own in Las Vegas, Nevada.

Wildfire Boulder, which we purchased in 2004, is situated on approximately two acres that we own in Henderson, Nevada.

Wildfire Sunset, which we purchased in 2004, is situated on approximately one acre that we own in Henderson, Nevada.

Wildfire Lake Mead, which we purchased in 2006, is situated on approximately three acres that we own in Henderson, Nevada.

Wildfire Valley View and Wildfire Anthem, which we purchased in 2013, lease land and buildings used in their operations in Las Vegas and Henderson, Nevada, respectively, from third party lessors.

Barley’s and The Greens, which are 50% owned, lease land and buildings in Henderson, Nevada used in their operations from third-party lessors. Wildfire Lanes, which is 50% owned, owns the land and building in Henderson, Nevada used in its operations. We opened Barley’s in 1996 and purchased The Greens in 2005 and Wildfire Lanes in 2007.

We lease our corporate office building in Las Vegas, Nevada from a third-party real estate investment firm, to whom we sold the building in 2007. The initial 20-year term of the lease expires in November 2027, and we have four remaining five-year options to extend the lease. The lease also contains an option under which we may repurchase the building in November 2017.

We control 398 acres of developable land comprised of seven strategically-located parcels in Las Vegas and Reno, Nevada, each of which is zoned for casino gaming and other commercial uses. In addition, we own one additional development site that is zoned for casino gaming and other commercial uses and which is currently for sale. From time to time we may acquire additional parcels or sell portions of our existing sites that are not necessary to the development of additional gaming facilities.

Subsequent to the opening or purchase of our properties, we have completed a variety of expansion and renovation projects. In addition, from time to time we also renovate portions of our properties, such as hotel rooms and restaurants.

ITEM 3. LEGAL PROCEEDINGS

We and our subsidiaries are defendants in various lawsuits relating to routine matters incidental to their business. As with all litigation, no assurance can be provided as to the outcome of any legal matters and litigation inherently involves significant costs.

ITEM 4. MINE SAFETY DISCLOSURES

Not applicable.

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PART II

ITEM 5. MARKET FOR REGISTRANT’S COMMON EQUITY, RELATED STOCKHOLDER MATTERS AND ISSUER PURCHASES OF EQUITY SECURITIES

Market Information

Our Class A Common Stock has traded on the NASDAQ under the symbol “RRR” since April 27, 2016. Prior to that date, there was no public market for our Class A Common Stock. The declaration, amount and payment of dividends on shares of Class A Common Stock are at the discretion of the board of directors, subject to legally available funds. The following table sets forth the range of high and low sales prices per share of our Class A Common Stock, as reported by the NASDAQ, since trading began, as well as the cash dividends declared on shares of Class A Common Stock for the periods indicated.

	High		Low		Dividends Declared
2016
Second Quarter (from April 27, 2016)	$	23.28	$	18.25	$	—
Third Quarter	$	23.87	$	20.58	$	0.10
Fourth Quarter	$	23.97	$	21.07	$	0.10

Dividends

The declaration, amount and payment of any future dividends on shares of Class A Common Stock will be at the sole discretion of our board of directors and we may reduce or discontinue entirely the payment of such dividends at any time. Our board of directors may take into account general and economic conditions, our financial condition and operating results, our available cash and current and anticipated cash needs, capital requirements, contractual, legal, tax and regulatory restrictions and implications on the payment of dividends by us to our stockholders or by our subsidiaries to us, and such other factors as our board of directors may deem relevant. See Note 15 to the Consolidated Financial Statements for further details on dividends.

In March 2017, the board of directors declared a dividend of $0.10 per share of Class A common stock to holders of record as of March 15, 2017 to be paid on March 31, 2017. Prior to the payment of the dividend, Station Holdco will make a cash distribution to all LLC Unit holders, including the Company, of $0.10 per unit for a total distribution of approximately $11.6 million, of which $5.0 million will be paid to its noncontrolling interest holders.

Holders

At January 31, 2017, there were 22 holders of record of our Class A Common Stock, although we believe there are a significantly larger number of beneficial owners of our Class A Common Stock because many shares are held by brokers and other institutions on behalf of stockholders.

Issuer Purchases of Equity Securities

In November 2016, we repurchased 7,144 shares of Class A common stock in satisfaction of tax withholding obligations on vested restricted stock at an average price of approximately $22 per share, for a total purchase price of approximately $157,300. The shares were retired upon repurchase.

Recent Sales of Unregistered Securities

In November 2016, pursuant to the terms of the exchange agreement entered into in connection with our initial public offering, we issued an aggregate of 24,470,298 shares of Class A common stock in exchange for an equivalent number of shares of Class B common stock and units of membership interest of Station Holdco LLC.  Such shares were issued in reliance on an exemption from registration pursuant to Section 4(a)(2) of the Securities Act of 1933.

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Stock Performance Graph

The following graph compares the cumulative total stockholder return on our Class A common stock with the cumulative total return on the Standard & Poor’s MidCap 400 Index (“S&P 400”) and a peer group for the period beginning on April 27, 2016 (the date our common stock commenced trading on the NASDAQ) and ending on December 31, 2016.

	April 27, 2016		December 31, 2016
RRR	$	100.00	$	125.13
S&P 400	$	100.00	$	116.34
Peer Group (a)	$	100.00	$	123.86

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(a) Includes Boyd Gaming Corporation, Eldorado Resorts, Inc., MGM Resorts International, Penn National Gaming, Inc. and Pinnacle Entertainment, Inc.

Past stock price performance is not necessarily indicative of future results. The performance graph should not be deemed filed or incorporated by reference into any other of our filings under the Securities Act of 1933 or the Exchange Act of 1934, unless we specifically incorporate the performance graph by reference therein.

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ITEM 6. SELECTED FINANCIAL DATA

The following selected consolidated financial data have been derived from our consolidated financial statements. The selected consolidated financial data are qualified in their entirety by, and should be read in conjunction with, Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations and the Consolidated Financial Statements and the notes thereto.

	Year Ended December 31,
	2016 (a)		2015			2014 (b)			2013 (c)			2012 (d)
	(amounts in thousands, except per share data)
Operating Results:
Net revenues	$	1,452,427	$	1,352,135		$	1,291,616		$	1,256,137		$	1,230,221
Operating income	309,446		287,189			237,061			214,976			170,421
Income (loss) from continuing operations	155,775		143,418			131,135			(79,089		)	32,512
Discontinued operations (e)	—		(166		)	(42,548		)	(24,976		)	(13,003		)
Net income (loss)	155,775		143,252			88,587			(104,065		)	19,509
Net income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interests	63,808		5,594			(11,955		)	(9,067		)	(1,606		)
Net income (loss) attributable to Red Rock Resorts, Inc.	91,967		137,658			100,542			(94,998		)	21,115
Per Share Data:
Net earnings (loss) per share, basic and diluted	$	1.03	$	1.53		$	1.12		$	(1.05	)	$	0.24
Cash dividends declared per common share	$	0.20	$	—		$	—		$	—		$	—
Balance Sheet Data:
Cash and cash equivalents, excluding restricted cash	$	133,776	$	116,426		$	122,579		$	133,598		$	129,006
Total assets	3,526,155		2,932,111			2,973,824			3,072,252			3,100,664
Total debt	2,422,301		2,155,197			2,145,364			2,194,552			2,076,751
Total equity	633,352		573,709			644,117			692,821			838,941

(a) The acquisition of Palms was consummated on October 1, 2016 for $316.4 million.

(b) During the year ended December 31, 2014, we recognized a $49.1 million gain on repayment of our advances for development of Graton Resort.

(c) During the year ended December 31, 2013, we recognized a $147.1 million loss on extinguishment/modification of debt related to the refinancing of $2.1 billion of our then outstanding debt.

(d) During the year ended December 31, 2012, we recognized a $51.8 million loss on extinguishment/modification of debt related to the refinancing of approximately $517 million of our then outstanding debt, mainly representing the write-off of unamortized debt discount and debt issuance costs related to the previous credit facilities. In addition, we recognized a $102.8 million gain on repayment of our advances for development of Graton Resort.

(e) Discontinued operations represents the results of Fertitta Interactive, which ceased operations in the fourth quarter of 2014. See Note 23 to the Consolidated Financial Statements for additional information.

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ITEM 7. MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

The following discussion and analysis should be read in conjunction with the Consolidated Financial Statements and the notes thereto included in Item 8. Financial Statements and Supplementary Data included in this Annual Report on Form 10-K.

Overview

Red Rock Resorts, Inc. (“we,” “our,” “us,” or the “Company”) is a holding company that manages and owns equity interests in Station Holdco and Station LLC. Station LLC is a gaming, development and management company established in 1976 that develops and operates casino entertainment properties. Station LLC owns and operates ten major gaming and entertainment facilities and ten smaller casinos (three of which are 50% owned) in the Las Vegas regional market. In addition, Station LLC manages Graton Resort in Sonoma County, California and Gun Lake in Allegan County, Michigan, both on behalf of Native American tribes. Station Holdco holds all of the economic interests in Station LLC, and at December 31, 2016, we held approximately 57% of the equity interests in Station Holdco. We have no assets other than our ownership interest in Station Holdco and our ownership of 100% of the voting interests in Station LLC. We are designated as the sole managing member of both Station Holdco and Station LLC, and we operate and control all of their business and affairs.

In May 2016, we completed an IPO of approximately 29.5 million shares of Class A common stock, $0.01 par value per share at an offering price to the public of $19.50 per share. We received proceeds from the IPO of approximately $541 million, net of underwriting discount, which was used to purchase newly issued limited liability company interests in Station Holdco and outstanding LLC Units from existing members of Station Holdco.

Station Holdco used the proceeds from the newly issued LLC Units to pay the majority of the $460 million purchase price of Fertitta Entertainment. Prior to the Fertitta Entertainment Acquisition, subsidiaries of Fertitta Entertainment managed Station LLC through long-term management agreements and such management agreements were terminated in connection with the Fertitta Entertainment Acquisition. Prior to the Fertitta Entertainment Acquisition, Station Holdco, Station LLC and Fertitta Entertainment were controlled by Frank J. Fertitta III, our Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, and Lorenzo J. Fertitta, our Vice Chairman, who collectively held a majority of the voting and economic interests in these entities, and accordingly, the Fertitta Entertainment Acquisition constituted an acquisition of an entity under common control.

We have no operations outside of our management of Station LLC and Station Holdco, and our Consolidated Financial Statements reflect the consolidation of Station LLC and its consolidated subsidiaries, including the retrospective consolidation of Fertitta Entertainment, and Station Holdco for all periods presented. The financial position and results of operations attributable to LLC Units we do not own are reported separately as noncontrolling interest. Station Holdco, as combined with Fertitta Entertainment, is our predecessor for accounting purposes and accordingly, for all periods prior to May 2, 2016, the financial information presented herein represents the information of the predecessor.

Our principal source of revenue and operating income is gaming, and our non-gaming offerings include restaurants, hotels and other entertainment amenities. Approximately 80% to 85% of our casino revenue is generated from slot play. The majority of our revenue is cash-based and as a result, fluctuations in our revenues have a direct impact on our cash flows from operations. Because our business is capital intensive, we rely heavily on the ability of our properties to generate operating cash flow to repay debt financing and fund capital expenditures.

A significant portion of our business is dependent upon customers who live and/or work in the Las Vegas metropolitan area. The Las Vegas economy, although severely impacted by the recession and housing crisis that spanned from 2008 to 2011, began to stabilize in 2012 and, based on population and employment growth, was one of the fastest growing economies in the United States from 2015 to 2016. Based on a recent U.S. Census Bureau release, Nevada was second among all states in percentage growth of population from July 2015 to July 2016. In addition, based on preliminary data for December 2016 from Bureau of Labor Statistics, Las Vegas experienced a 2.7% year-over-year increase in employment to 952,800, which is an all-time high. This resulted in an unemployment rate of 5.0% which has declined from 14.1% in July 2011. Businesses and consumers in Las Vegas continue to increase their spending as evidenced by 42 consecutive months of year-over-year increases in taxable retail sales from July 2013 to December 2016. Home values have also improved significantly over the past several years with the median price of an existing single family home in Las Vegas up approximately 99% at December 2016 compared to January 2012, as reported by the Greater Las Vegas Association of Realtors. 

The Las Vegas economy has shown recent improvements in employment, taxable sales and home prices, and we believe the recent stabilization of the local economy, positive trends in many of the key economic indicators and future projects and infrastructure investments provide a foundation for future growth in our business. Although we experienced improved

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operating results over the past few years due, in part, to more favorable local economic conditions, we cannot be sure if, or how long, these favorable market conditions will persist or that they will continue to positively impact our results of operations.

Highlights for 2016 include the following:

• Completion of our IPO of 29,511,828 shares of Class A common stock at an offering price to the public of $19.50 per share and completion of the purchase of Fertitta Entertainment, which previously managed our properties under long-term management agreements;

• Acquisition of Palms Casino Resort for $316.4 million on October 1, 2016;

• Completion of a $2.4 billion refinancing of Station LLC’s credit facility, which provided increased borrowing capacity, reduced borrowing costs and additional financial flexibility;

• Launch of my|Rewards, an enhancement to our Boarding Pass loyalty program that rewards guests for their spend on non-gaming amenities as well as their gaming spend; and

• Commencement of a $115 million upgrade and expansion at Palace Station.

Information about our results of operations is included herein and in the notes to our Consolidated Financial Statements.

Our Key Performance Indicators

We use certain key indicators to measure our performance.

Gaming revenue measures:

• Slot handle and table game drop are measures of volume. Slot handle represents the dollar amount wagered in slot machines, and table game drop represents the total amount of cash and net markers issued that are deposited in table game drop boxes.

• Win represents the amount of wagers retained by us and recorded as casino revenue.

• Hold represents win as a percentage of slot handle or table game drop.

As our customers are primarily Las Vegas residents, our hold percentages are generally consistent from period to period. Fluctuations in our casino revenue are primarily due to the volume and spending levels of customers at our properties.

Food and beverage revenue measures:

• Average guest check is a measure of sales volume and product offerings, and represents the average amount spent per customer visit.

• Number of guests served is an indicator of volume.

Room revenue measures:

• Occupancy is calculated by dividing total occupied rooms, including complimentary rooms, by total rooms available.

• Average daily rate (“ADR”) is calculated by dividing total room revenue, which includes the retail value of complimentary rooms, by total rooms occupied, including complimentary rooms.

• Revenue per available room is calculated by dividing total room revenue by total rooms available.

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Results of Operations

The following table presents information about our results of continuing operations (dollars in thousands):

	Year Ended December 31,
	2016			Percent change	2015			Percent change	2014
Net revenues	$	1,452,427		7.4%	$	1,352,135		4.7%	$	1,291,616
Operating income	309,446			7.7%	287,189			21.1%	237,061
Casino revenues	960,992			4.2%	922,154			2.8%	897,361
Casino expenses	368,561			6.1%	347,509			1.8%	341,490
Margin	61.6		%		62.3		%		61.9		%
Food and beverage revenues	270,619			7.7%	251,235			5.0%	239,212
Food and beverage expenses	185,177			13.8%	162,722			3.5%	157,191
Margin	31.6		%		35.2		%		34.3		%
Room revenues	142,858			16.3%	122,888			9.1%	112,664
Room expenses	54,963			18.1%	46,559			2.4%	45,479
Margin	61.5		%		62.1		%		59.6		%
Other revenues	74,208			6.4%	69,728			(1.1)%	70,522
Other expenses	26,588			4.5%	25,454			(12.2)%	28,979
Management fee revenue	111,520			25.5%	88,859			29.2%	68,782
Selling, general and administrative expenses	325,694			(0.7)%	327,857			2.4%	320,120
Percent of net revenues	22.4		%		24.2		%		24.8		%
Depreciation and amortization	156,668			13.6%	137,865			7.7%	127,961
Asset impairment	—			n/m	6,301			n/m	11,739
Write-downs and other charges, net	24,599			n/m	9,514			n/m	20,956
Interest expense, net	140,189			(3.0)%	144,489			(4.8)%	151,702
Loss on extinguishment/modification of debt	7,270			n/m	90			n/m	4,132
Gain on Native American development	—			—	—			n/m	49,074
Provision for income tax	8,212			n/m	—			—	—
Net income attributable to Red Rock Resorts, Inc.	91,967			(33.2)%	137,658			36.9%	100,542

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n/m = not meaningful

We view each of our Las Vegas casino properties as individual operating segments. We aggregate all of our Las Vegas operating segments into one reportable segment because all of our Las Vegas properties offer similar products, cater to the same customer base, have the same regulatory and tax structure, share the same marketing programs, are directed by a centralized management structure and have similar economic characteristics. We also aggregate our Native American management arrangements into one reportable segment. The results of operations for our Native American management segment are discussed in the section entitled “Management Fee Revenue” below and the results of operations of our Las Vegas operations are discussed in the remaining sections below. References herein to same-store basis represent results of operations excluding the impact of operations of Palms from October 1, 2016, the date of acquisition, through December 31, 2016.

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Net Revenues. Net revenues for the year ended December 31, 2016 increased by 7.4% to $1.45 billion as compared to $1.35 billion for the year ended December 31, 2015. Same-store net revenues accounted for 4.6% of the year over year increase, and reflected increases in casino, food and beverage, room and management fee revenue, all of which are discussed below. We believe the increase in same-store net revenues was primarily due to the ongoing economic recovery described above, as well as our strategic marketing activities. Same-store net revenues for 2016 were negatively impacted by construction disruption at Palace Station associated with the upgrade and expansion project, which commenced during the fourth quarter of 2016 and is expected to be completed in phases throughout 2017 and 2018. Net revenues for the year ended December 31, 2016 included $38.5 million generated by Palms.

Net revenues for the year ended December 31, 2015 increased by 4.7% to $1.35 billion as compared to $1.29 billion for the year ended December 31, 2014. The increase in net revenues during 2015 reflected increases in casino, food and beverage, room and management fee revenue, offset slightly by a decrease in other revenues.

Operating Income. Operating income increased 7.7% to $309.4 million for the year ended December 31, 2016 as compared to $287.2 million for the year ended December 31, 2015. Operating income increased by 21.1% to $287.2 million for the year ended December 31, 2015 as compared to $237.1 million for the prior year. Components of operating income for the comparative periods are discussed below.

Casino.  Casino revenues increased $38.8 million to $961.0 million for the year ended December 31, 2016 as compared to $922.2 million for the prior year. Casino revenues on a same-store basis increased by $23.3 million due to higher slot and table games revenue, which was partially offset by a decrease in sports revenue. The increase in same-store slot revenue was attributable to a 2.8% increase in slot handle and the increase in same-store table games revenue was primarily attributable to a 4.0% increase in drop. The decrease in sports revenue was primarily due to a 1.4% decrease in hold. The increase in casino revenues reflects $15.5 million in revenue generated by Palms. For the year ended December 31, 2016, casino expenses increased by $21.1 million or 6.1% as compared to the prior year, commensurate with the increase in same-store revenues, and included casino expenses associated with Palms.

Casino revenues increased to $922.2 million for the year ended December 31, 2015 as compared to $897.4 million for 2014. The improvement was primarily due to a 2.9% increase in slot handle and a 6.5% increase in table game drop, partially offset by lower race and sports revenue. Casino expenses increased slightly for the year ended December 31, 2015 as compared to the prior year, commensurate with the increase in revenues.

Food and Beverage.  Food and beverage revenues for the year ended December 31, 2016 increased to $270.6 million as compared to $251.2 million for 2015 largely due to the opening of several new restaurants and the first full year of operations for certain restaurants that opened in late 2015, as well as the acquisition of Palms, which contributed $8.7 million in revenue. On a same-store basis for the year ended December 31, 2016, the average guest check increased by 4.0% and the number of restaurant guests served increased slightly as compared to the prior year. Food and beverage expenses increased by 13.8% for the year ended December 31, 2016 as compared to the prior year, primarily due to the addition of several new restaurants as well as additional product enhancements to our food and beverage offerings and service levels, and included food and beverage expenses associated with Palms.

Food and beverage revenues for the year ended December 31, 2015 increased to $251.2 million as compared to $239.2 million for 2014. The improvement was primarily due to increased volume at our food and beverage outlets, including the impact of several new restaurants, as well as higher catering revenue from our convention and meeting business. For the year ended December 31, 2015, the number of restaurant guests served increased by 1.3% as compared to the prior year, and the average guest check increased by 3.9%. Food and beverage expense for the year ended December 31, 2015 increased by 3.5% as compared to the prior year, mainly due to the increased volume at our food and beverage establishments.

Room. Information about our hotel operations is presented below:

	Year Ended December 31,
	2016		2015		2014
Occupancy	92.8	%	93.5	%	90.6	%
Average daily rate	$86.52		$79.11		$74.53
Revenue per available room	$80.31		$73.93		$67.49

Room revenues for the year ended December 31, 2016 increased by 16.3% to $142.9 million as compared to $122.9 million for the year ended December 31, 2015 due to a 9.4% improvement in ADR as compared to the prior year, partially

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offset by a 63 basis point decrease in occupancy rate. On a same-store basis, room revenues increased by $8.4 million or 6.8% and ADR improved by 7.7% for the year ended December 31, 2016 as compared to the prior year. Room revenues for the year ended December 31, 2016 included $11.6 million in revenue from Palms operations. Room expenses increased by 18.1% for the year ended December 31, 2016 as compared to the prior year commensurate with the increase in same-store revenues, and included room expenses associated with Palms.

Room revenues for the year ended December 31, 2015 increased by 9.1% to $122.9 million as compared to $112.7 million for the prior year due to a 290 basis point improvement in the occupancy rate and a 6.1% improvement in ADR. Room expenses for the year ended December 31, 2014 increased by 2.4% as compared to the prior year, mainly due to higher payroll and related costs associated with the increased occupancy.

Other. Other revenues primarily include revenues from tenant leases, retail outlets, bowling, spas and entertainment. Other revenues for the year ended December 31, 2016 increased by 6.4% to $74.2 million as compared to $69.7 million for the prior year, due to the acquisition of Palms. Other expenses for the year ended December 31, 2016 increased by 4.5% as compared to the prior year and included other expenses associated with Palms.

Other revenues for the year ended December 31, 2015 decreased by 1.1% to $69.7 million as compared to $70.5 million for the prior year. Other expenses for the year ended December 31, 2015 decreased by 12.2% as compared to the prior year. The decrease in other revenues and other expenses for the year ended December 31, 2015 was mainly due to lower fuel prices at our Wild Wild West truck plaza.

Management Fee Revenue. Management fee revenue is based on the operating results of our managed properties, and primarily represents fees earned from our management agreements with Graton Resort and Gun Lake. For the year ended December 31, 2016, management fee revenue increased to $111.5 million as compared to $88.9 million for the prior year due to improved results at both Graton Resort and Gun Lake, primarily due to higher slot and table games revenue, as well as the opening of an expansion at Graton Resort, which included a 200-room hotel, convention space and other resort amenities, in November 2016. For the year ended December 31, 2015, management fee revenue increased to $88.9 million as compared to $68.8 million for the prior year, primarily due to improved results at both Graton Resort and Gun Lake. This improvement resulted from increased casino revenues due to higher slot handle, as well as lower interest costs as a result of debt refinancings at Graton Resort. A casino expansion at Gun Lake is expected to open in the summer of 2017. The Gun Lake management agreement expires in February 2018.

Management fee revenue also includes reimbursable costs, which represent amounts received or due pursuant to our management agreements with Native American tribes for the reimbursement of expenses, primarily payroll costs, that we incur on their behalf. We recognize reimbursable cost revenues on a gross basis with an offsetting amount charged to operating expenses. Management fee revenue for the years ended December 31, 2016, 2015 and 2014 included $8.9 million, $7.3 million and $7.5 million in reimbursable costs, respectively.

Selling, General and Administrative (“SG&A”).  SG&A expenses decreased by 0.7% to $325.7 million for the year ended December 31, 2016 as compared to $327.9 million for the prior year. The decrease was mainly due to lower compensation expense as compared to the prior year, including a decrease in share-based compensation of $12.8 million, which was primarily due to expense associated with Fertitta Entertainment’s liability awards in 2015. The decrease in SG&A for the year ended December 31, 2016 was also due to a $2.5 million donation to the University of Nevada, Las Vegas (“UNLV”) to contribute to the construction of a new building for the hotel college in the prior year. These decreases were partially offset by additional costs associated with being a public company, and increased advertising and promotions expense primarily related to the 10thanniversary celebration for our Red Rock property and the 40th anniversary of Palace Station, as well as SG&A expenses associated with Palms.

SG&A expenses increased by 2.4% to $327.9 million for the year ended December 31, 2015 as compared to $320.1 million for the prior year, mainly due to the $2.5 million donation to UNLV.

Depreciation and Amortization.  Depreciation and amortization expense for the year ended December 31, 2016 increased to $156.7 million as compared to $137.9 million for the prior year primarily due to assets placed in service during the year including hotel room and suite renovations, new restaurants, slot machines and related gaming equipment purchases, race and sports technology upgrades and information technology enhancements, as well as accelerated depreciation related to remodeling projects, including the upgrade and expansion of Palace Station. Depreciation and amortization expense for the year ended December 31, 2016 also included depreciation and amortization expense associated with Palms. Depreciation and amortization expense for the year ended December 31, 2015 increased to $137.9 million as compared to $128.0 million for 2014, due to fixed asset purchases as well as accelerated depreciation related to room remodeling projects.

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Asset Impairment. During the year ended December 31, 2015, we recognized asset impairment charges totaling $6.3 million, primarily representing the write‑down of certain parcels of undeveloped land in Las Vegas to their estimated fair values. During the year ended December 31, 2014, we sold approximately 101 acres of land held for development in Reno, Nevada for approximately $2.0 million and recognized an impairment loss of $11.7 million to write down the carrying amount of the land to its estimated fair value less cost to sell.

Write-downs and Other Charges, net. Write-downs and other charges, net includes charges such as losses on asset disposals and non-routine transactions, and consisted of the following (amounts in thousands):

	Year Ended December 31,
	2016		2015		2014
Transaction-related costs	$	9,684	$	5,819	$	—
Loss on disposal of assets	6,182		1,665		19,728
Development costs	4,350		—		—
Severance expense	3,314		1,135		1,941
Other, net	1,069		895		(713		)
Write-downs and other charges, net	$	24,599	$	9,514	$	20,956

Transaction-related costs included IPO-related advisory, legal and other costs that were not deferred as direct and incremental costs of the IPO, as well as costs related to the Fertitta Entertainment Acquisition.

Loss on disposal of assets for the year ended December 31, 2016 primarily represents normal recurring asset disposals related to renovation projects, as well as a $2.5 million loss on the sale of a parcel of land in Las Vegas. During the year ended December 31, 2015, we sold certain parcels of land that were previously held for development, and recognized gains on sale totaling $6.7 million. The gain was offset by losses on disposal of various assets, primarily property and equipment. Loss on disposal of assets for the year ended December 31, 2014 primarily represents the abandonment of certain assets, including an amphitheater and an outdoor water feature, as well as asset disposals related to various renovation projects.

Development costs included costs associated with various development and acquisition activities, primarily $3.2 million in acquisition and integration costs related to Palms. Severance expense for the year ended December 31, 2016 primarily relates to the acquisition of Palms.

Interest Expense, net.  The following table presents summarized information about our interest expense (amounts in thousands):

	Year Ended December 31,
	2016		2015		2014
Interest cost, net of interest income	$	122,697	$	125,463	$	133,520
Amortization of debt discount and debt issuance costs	17,492		19,026		18,182
Interest expense, net	$	140,189	$	144,489	$	151,702

Interest expense, net, for the year ended December 31, 2016 was $140.2 million as compared to $144.5 million for the prior year. The decrease in interest expense, net for the year ended December 31, 2016 was primarily a result of a lower interest rate from the refinancing of Station LLC’s credit facility, which was offset by increased borrowings. In June 2016, Station LLC refinanced its credit facility and as a result, the interest rate on its term loan B facility decreased from 4.25% at December 31, 2015 to 3.75% at December 31, 2016. See Note 12to the Consolidated Financial Statements for additional information on the debt refinancing.

Interest expense, net, for the year ended December 31, 2015 was $144.5 million as compared to $151.7 million for the prior year. The decrease in interest expense, net as compared to the prior year was primarily due to principal reductions on Station LLC’s term loan B facility as well as a repricing of its term loan B facility in March 2014 which resulted in an interest rate reduction of 75 basis points.

Interest expense, net, also includes the impact of our interest rate swaps that were designated in cash flow hedging relationships, which, at December 31, 2016, effectively converted $1.1 billion of our variable-rate debt to a fixed rate. For the years ended December 31, 2016, 2015 and 2014, interest rate swaps increased our interest expense by $5.1 million, $8.5 million and $12.9 million, respectively. These amounts included deferred losses on discontinued cash flow hedging relationships that

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were being reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income into interest expense while the previously hedged cash flows continued to occur. See Note 13to the Consolidated Financial Statements for additional information on our interest rate swaps.

Loss on Extinguishment/Modification of Debt. During the year ended December 31, 2016, we recognized a $7.3 million loss on extinguishment/modification of debt, primarily related to the refinancing of Station LLC’s credit facility in June 2016. As a result of the refinancing, Station LLC recognized a $6.6 million loss on extinguishment/modification of debt related to the extinguished portion of the debt. During the year ended December 31, 2014, we recognized a $4.1 million loss on extinguishment/modification of debt, primarily related to the March 2014 repricing of our credit facility.

Gain on Native American Development. For the year ended December 31, 2014, we recognized gains as a result of repayments on our advances to Graton Resort. The gains were due to the adjustment of the carrying amount of the advances to fair value upon our adoption of fresh-start reporting in 2011, and our deferral of the return on the advances until the carrying amount had been recovered and the return was realizable. In 2014 we recognized a gain of $49.1 million when we received the final payment of the remaining amounts due from the Graton Tribe. We have no ongoing contractual obligation related to amounts collected from the Graton Tribe, and the amounts are nonrefundable.

Discontinued Operations. Discontinued operations represents the operating results of Fertitta Interactive, which ceased operating in November 2014. Fertitta Interactive previously operated online gaming in New Jersey and online poker in Nevada under the Ultimate Gaming and Ultimate Poker brands. The net loss from discontinued operations for the years ended December 31, 2015 and 2014 was $0.2 million and $42.5 million, respectively. See Note 23 to the Consolidated Financial Statements for additional information.

Provision for Income Tax. Income tax expense totaled $8.2 million for the year ended December 31, 2016. We were formed on September 9, 2015 and did not engage in any operations prior to the IPO. We first filed tax returns for tax year 2015, which is the first tax year subject to examination by taxing authorities for U.S. federal and state income tax purposes. At December 31, 2016, we held an economic interest of approximately 56.9% in Station Holdco, which holds all of the economic interests in Station LLC. We have been designated as the sole managing member of both Station Holdco and Station LLC, and consolidate the financial position and results of operations of Station LLC and its subsidiaries and Station Holdco. The approximate 43.1% ownership in Station Holdco is considered noncontrolling interest. Station Holdco is treated as a partnership for income tax reporting and Station Holdco's members are liable for federal, state and local income taxes based on their share of Station Holdco's taxable income. We are not liable for the noncontrolling interests' share of Station Holdco's taxable income and therefore our effective tax rate for the year ended December 31, 2016 was significantly less than the statutory rate.

Net Income (Loss) Attributable to Noncontrolling Interests. Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests for the period from May 2, 2016 through December 31, 2016 represents the portion of net income attributable to the ownership interest in Station Holdco not held by us, as well as the portion of MPM's net income that is not attributable to us. Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests for periods prior to May 2, 2016 includes the portion of MPM's net income that is not attributable to us. Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests for the years ended December 31, 2016 and 2015 was $63.8 million and $5.6 million, respectively. Net loss attributable to noncontrolling interests for the year ended December 31, 2014 was $12.0 million and included losses from Fertitta Interactive.

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Adjusted EBITDA

Adjusted EBITDA for the years ended December 31, 2016, 2015 and 2014 for our two reportable segments, and a reconciliation of Net income to Adjusted EBITDA, is presented below (amounts in thousands). The Las Vegas operations segment includes all of our Las Vegas area casino properties, and the Native American management segment includes our Native American management arrangements.

	Year Ended December 31,
	2016			2015			2014
Net Revenues
Las Vegas operations	$	1,336,177		$	1,258,207		$	1,217,935
Native American management	110,962			88,277			68,149
Reportable Segment Net Revenues	1,447,139			1,346,484			1,286,084
Corporate and other	5,288			5,651			5,532
Consolidated Net Revenues	$	1,452,427		$	1,352,135		$	1,291,616
Net income	$	155,775		$	143,252		$	88,587
Adjustments
Preopening	731			1,165			640
Depreciation and amortization	156,668			137,865			127,961
Share-based compensation	6,893			19,726			12,757
Donation to UNLV	—			2,500			—
Asset impairment	—			6,301			11,739
Write-downs and other charges, net	24,599			9,514			20,956
Other	(1,133		)	537			435
Interest expense, net	140,189			144,489			151,702
Loss on extinguishment/modification of debt	7,270			90			4,132
Gain on Native American development	—			—			(49,074		)
Change in fair value of derivative instruments	(87		)	1			90
Adjusted EBITDA attributable to MPM noncontrolling interest	(14,675		)	(14,192		)	(13,424		)
Provision for income tax	8,212			—			—
Discontinued operations	—			166			42,548
Adjusted EBITDA	$	484,442		$	451,414		$	399,049
Adjusted EBITDA
Las Vegas operations	$	423,692		$	410,301		$	379,748
Native American management	87,259			66,622			46,937
Reportable Segment Adjusted EBITDA	510,951			476,923			426,685
Corporate and other	(26,509		)	(25,509		)	(27,636		)
Consolidated Adjusted EBITDA	$	484,442		$	451,414		$	399,049

The year over year increases in Adjusted EBITDA are due to the factors described above.

Adjusted EBITDA is a non-GAAP measure that is presented solely as a supplemental disclosure. We believe that Adjusted EBITDA is a widely used measure of operating performance in our industry and is a principal basis for valuation of gaming companies. We believe that in addition to net income, Adjusted EBITDA is a useful financial performance measurement for assessing our operating performance because it provides information about the performance of our ongoing core operations excluding non-cash expenses, financing costs, and other non-operational items. Adjusted EBITDA includes net income plus preopening, depreciation and amortization, share-based compensation, a donation to UNLV, asset impairment,

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write-downs and other charges, net, interest expense, net, loss on extinguishment/modification of debt, change in fair value of derivative instruments and provision for income tax, and excludes gain on Native American development, Adjusted EBITDA attributable to the noncontrolling interests of MPM and discontinued operations.

To evaluate Adjusted EBITDA and the trends it depicts, the components should be considered. Each of these components can significantly affect our results of operations and should be considered in evaluating our operating performance, and the impact of these components cannot be determined from Adjusted EBITDA. Further, Adjusted EBITDA does not represent net income or cash flows from operating, investing or financing activities as defined by GAAP and should not be considered as an alternative to net income as an indicator of our operating performance. Additionally, Adjusted EBITDA does not consider capital expenditures and other investing activities and should not be considered as a measure of our liquidity. In addition, it should be noted that not all gaming companies that report EBITDA or adjustments to this measure may calculate EBITDA or such adjustments in the same manner as we do, and therefore, our measure of Adjusted EBITDA may not be comparable to similarly titled measures used by other gaming companies.

Financial Condition and Liquidity

The following financial condition and liquidity discussion contains certain forward-looking statements with respect to our business, financial condition, results of operations, dispositions, acquisitions, potential equity issuances, expansion projects and our subsidiaries, which involve risks and uncertainties that cannot be predicted or quantified, and consequently, actual results may differ materially from those expressed or implied herein. Such risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to, the risks described in Item 1A—Risk Factors.

In May 2016, we completed our IPO of Class A common stock, and received proceeds of approximately $541 million, which is net of underwriting discount, and paid $4.9 million of offering costs. We used $112.5 million of the proceeds to purchase limited liability company interests in Station Holdco from certain Continuing Owners prior to the IPO and $4.1 million to pay withholding tax obligations. In addition, we used proceeds from the IPO to pay certain transaction costs and expenses. We used the remaining net proceeds, along with additional borrowings under Station LLC’s revolver, to finance the Fertitta Entertainment Acquisition. Of the $460.0 million purchase price, $51.0 million was used to repay amounts outstanding under Fertitta Entertainment's credit facility, $18.7 million was paid to settle Fertitta Entertainment's liability-classified equity awards, and $389.1 million was paid as a deemed distribution to Fertitta Entertainment's equity holders.

In June 2016, Station LLC entered into a new credit agreement (the “New Credit Facility”) consisting of a $225 million term loan A facility (the “Term A Facility”), a $1.5 billion term loan B facility (the “Term B Facility”) and a $685 million revolving credit facility (the “Revolver”). The proceeds from the New Credit Facility were used to repay all amounts outstanding under Station LLC's $1.625 billion term loan facility and $350 million revolving credit facility (together, the “Prior Credit Facility”), which was terminated in June 2016. In January 2017, Station LLC entered into an amendment to the New Credit Facility (the “Amendment”) to, among other things, increase the Term B Facility by $125.0 million and reduce the applicable interest rate margins by 50 basis points. Station LLC applied the proceeds of the incremental Term B Facility borrowings to repay outstanding borrowings under its Revolver and pay fees and expenses incurred in connection with the Amendment.

The Term A Facility and debt incurred under the Revolver bear interest at a rate per annum, at Station LLC's option, equal to either LIBOR plus an amount ranging from 1.75% to 2.75%, or an alternate base rate plus an amount ranging from 0.75% up to 1.75%, depending on its consolidated total leverage ratio. At December 31, 2016, the margin applicable to the Term A Facility and Revolver for LIBOR loans and alternate base rate loans was 2.50% and 1.50%, respectively. Pursuant to the Amendment, the Term B Facility bears interest at a rate per annum, at Station LLC's option, equal to either LIBOR plus 2.50%, or an alternate base rate plus 1.50%, subject to a minimum LIBOR rate of 0.75%. Prior to the Amendment, the LIBOR and alternate base rate margins were 3.00% and 2.00%, respectively.

The Term A Facility and the Revolver will mature in June 2021, and the Term B Facility will mature in June 2023. Pursuant to the Amendment, Station LLC must pay a 1.00% premium if it prepays the Term B Facility prior to July 2017. Station LLC is required to make quarterly principal payments of $2.8 million on the Term A Facility and $3.8 million on the Term B Facility, in each case on the last day of each quarter. In addition, Station LLC is required to make mandatory payments of amounts outstanding under the New Credit Facility with the proceeds of certain casualty events, debt issuances, asset sales and equity issuances and, depending on its consolidated total leverage ratio, Station LLC is required to apply a portion of its excess cash flow to repay amounts outstanding under the New Credit Facility, which would reduce future quarterly principal payments.

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     The New Credit Facility contains a number of customary covenants that, among other things, restrict, subject to certain exceptions, Station LLC’s ability and the ability of the subsidiary guarantors to incur debt; create a lien on collateral; engage in mergers, consolidations or asset dispositions; pay dividends or make distributions; make investments, loans or advances; engage in certain transactions with affiliates or subsidiaries; or modify their lines of business. 

The New Credit Facility also includes certain financial covenants, including the requirements that Station LLC maintains throughout the term of the New Credit Facility and measured as of the end of each quarter, a maximum consolidated total leverage ratio of not more than 6.50 to 1.00 at December 31, 2016, with step downs over the term of the New Credit Facility, and a minimum interest coverage ratio of 2.50 to 1.00. At December 31, 2016, Station LLC’s total leverage ratio was 4.66 to 1.00 and its interest coverage ratio was 4.62 to 1.00, both as defined in the New Credit Facility, and we believe Station LLC was in compliance with all applicable covenants. See Restrictive Covenants for additional detail related to covenants included in the New Credit Facility.

Our anticipated uses of cash for 2017 are expected to include (i) required principal and interest payments on Station LLC’s indebtedness, totaling approximately $46.1 million and $116.9 million, respectively, including a $32.5 million excess cash flow payment we expect to pay in March 2017 under the terms of Station LLC’s New Credit Facility, (ii) approximately $175 million to $200 million for maintenance and investment capital expenditures, which includes amounts related to the upgrade and expansion project at Palace Station, and (iii) distributions to noncontrolling interest holders of Station Holdco and dividends to our Class A common stockholders, including $11.6 million to be paid in March 2017.

We are obligated to make payments under the TRA, which is described in Note 18 to the Consolidated Financial Statements. At December 31, 2016, such obligations totaled $258.5 million. Although the amount of any payments that must be made under the TRA may be significant, the timing of these payments will vary and will generally be limited to one payment per year. The amount of such payments is also limited to the extent we utilize the related deferred tax assets. The payments that we are required to make will generally reduce the amount of overall cash that might have otherwise been available to us, but we expect the cash tax savings we will realize from the utilization of the related deferred tax assets to fund the required payments.

We believe that cash flows from operations, available borrowings under the New Credit Facility, other debt financings and existing cash balances will be adequate to satisfy our anticipated uses of capital for the next twelve months. We regularly assess our projected capital requirements for capital expenditures, repayment of debt obligations, and payment of other general corporate and operational needs. In the long term, we expect that we will fund our capital requirements with a combination of cash generated from operations, borrowings under the Revolver and the issuance of new debt or equity as market conditions may permit. However, our cash flow and ability to obtain debt or equity financing on terms that are satisfactory to us, or at all, may be affected by a variety of factors, including competition, general economic and business conditions and financial markets. As a result, we cannot provide any assurance that we will generate sufficient income and liquidity to meet all of our liquidity requirements or other obligations.

Capital Resources

Cash

At December 31, 2016, we had $133.8 million in cash and cash equivalents, which is primarily used for the day-to-day operations of our properties.

New Credit Facility

At December 31, 2016, our borrowing availability under Station LLC’s Revolver was $531.8 million, subject to continued compliance with the terms of the New Credit Facility, which is net of $120.0 million in outstanding borrowings and $33.2 million in outstanding letters of credit and similar obligations. The amount outstanding under the Revolver at December 31, 2016 was primarily used to fund the acquisition of Palms. See Note 3 to the Consolidated Financial Statements for additional information about the acquisition of Palms.

In January 2017, Station LLC applied the $125.0 million in proceeds of the incremental Term B Facility borrowings to repay outstanding borrowings under its Revolver and pay fees and expenses incurred in connection with the amendment of the New Credit Facility. Station LLC incurred a repricing fee in the amount of 1.00% of the aggregate principal amount of the Term B Facility outstanding prior to the incurrence of the incremental Term B Facility borrowings.

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Cash Flow

Following is a summary of our cash flow information, which includes cash flows of discontinued operations (amounts in thousands):

	Year Ended December 31,
	2016			2015			2014
Cash flows provided by (used in):
Operating activities	$	346,208		$	349,440		$	269,791
Investing activities	(444,096		)	(106,273		)	(42,887		)
Financing activities	115,041			(249,860		)	(241,668		)

Cash Flows from Operations

Our operating cash flows primarily consist of operating income generated by our properties (excluding depreciation and other non-cash charges), interest paid and changes in working capital accounts such as inventories, prepaid expenses, receivables and payables. The majority of our revenue is generated from our slot machine and table game play, which is conducted primarily on a cash basis. Our food and beverage, room and other revenues are also primarily cash-based. As a result, fluctuations in our revenues have a direct impact on our cash flow from operations.

During the year ended December 31, 2016, net cash provided by operating activities totaled $346.2 million, compared to $349.4 million for the prior year. Operating cash flows decreased due to the settlement of liability classified equity awards of Fertitta Entertainment, which was partially offset by improved operating results from our properties and our Native American managed properties as described under Results of Operations above.

For the year ended December 31, 2015, net cash provided by operating activities totaled $349.4 million, compared to $269.8 million for the prior year. The increase in net cash provided by operating activities for the year ended December 31, 2015 as compared to the prior year was due to improved operating results from our properties and our Native American managed properties as described under Results of Operations above. Additionally, cash paid for interest decreased by $5.0 million for the year ended December 31, 2015 as compared to the prior year as a result of principal reductions on the Prior Credit Facility as well as its March 2014 repricing.

Operating cash flows for the year ended December 31, 2014 included $24.5 million of net cash outflows for discontinued operations. For the year ended December 31, 2015, operating cash flows for discontinued operations were nominal. In addition, cash flows from operating activities for all periods presented reflect normal fluctuations in our working capital accounts.

Cash Flows from Investing Activities

During the years ended December 31, 2016, 2015 and 2014, we paid $162.4 million, $129.9 million and $102.7 million, respectively, for capital expenditures, consisting primarily of various remodeling projects, slot machines and related gaming equipment, race and sports technology upgrades and information technology enhancements. During the year ended December 31, 2016, we paid $305.9 million, net of cash received, for the acquisition of Palms. Also during the year ended December 31, 2016, Fertitta Entertainment sold a consolidated subsidiary, which held an aircraft and related debt, to a related party for $8.0 million in cash and collected $18.3 million of related party notes. During the year ended December 31, 2015, we received $26.3 million in proceeds from asset sales, primarily from the sale of land previously held for development. In addition, during the years ended December 31, 2016, 2015 and 2014, we paid $2.7 million, $1.8 million and $2.6 million, respectively, in reimbursable advances for the North Fork Project. During the year ended December 31, 2014, we received repayments totaling $66.0 million on our advances for Graton Resort, which have now been repaid in full.

Cash Flows from Financing Activities

In May 2016, we received net proceeds from the IPO of $531.9 million, which is net of $4.9 million of offering costs and a $4.1 million tax withholding payment. We used $112.5 million to purchase outstanding LLC Units from existing members of Station Holdco. Station LLC used the remaining proceeds from the IPO, along with additional borrowings under its Prior Credit Facility, to complete the purchase of Fertitta Entertainment. Of the Fertitta Entertainment purchase price, $51.0 million was used to repay amounts outstanding under Fertitta Entertainment's credit facility, $18.7 million was paid to settle Fertitta Entertainment’s liability-classified equity awards and $389.1 million was paid as a deemed distribution to Fertitta Entertainment's equity holders.

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During the year ended December 31, 2016, Station LLC entered into the New Credit Facility with an initial principal balance of $1.725 billion, the proceeds of which were used to repay the principal balance outstanding under the Prior Credit Facility and to pay related fees and costs totaling $37.6 million. During the same period, we paid $10.6 million in dividends to Class A common shareholders and we paid $125.5 million in distributions, of which $30.4 million represented tax distributions to noncontrolling interest holders of Station Holdco, and $11.1 million represented distributions to noncontrolling interest holders of MPM. In addition, during the year ended December 31, 2016, we paid $7.3 million to terminate an interest rate swap concurrently with entering into the New Credit Facility, and we paid $6.0 million to the noncontrolling interest holders of MPM related to a note payable.

During the year ended December 31, 2015, Station LLC paid $84.1 million in principal payments on its indebtedness and Fertitta Entertainment incurred $52.4 million in additional indebtedness, which was primarily used for an asset purchase. During the same period, we paid $222.2 million in distributions, which included $211.2 million paid to our members and $10.7 million paid to noncontrolling interest holders of MPM.

During the year ended December 31, 2014, we paid $74.3 million in principal payments on our indebtedness and $163.4 million in distributions, including $153.3 million paid to our members and $10.1 million paid to noncontrolling interest holders of MPM. During the same period, Fertitta Interactive received capital contributions of $10.0 million from noncontrolling interest holders to fund its operations. In addition, we paid $2.5 million in fees and costs related to Station LLC's March 2014 debt repricing.

Restrictive Covenants

Certain customary covenants are included in either the credit agreement governing the New Credit Facility or the indenture governing Station LLC’s 7.50% Senior Notes (the “Indenture”) that, among other things and subject to certain exceptions, restrict its ability and the ability of its restricted subsidiaries to incur or guarantee additional debt; create liens on collateral; engage in mergers, consolidations or asset dispositions; pay dividends or distributions; make investments, loans or advances; engage in certain transactions with affiliates or subsidiaries; engage in lines of business other than its core business and related businesses; or issue certain preferred units.

The New Credit Facility also includes certain financial covenants, including the requirements that Station LLC maintain throughout the term of the New Credit Facility and measured as of the end of each quarter, a maximum consolidated total leverage ratio of not more than 6.50 to 1.00 through June 30, 2017, 6.25 to 1.00 for September 30, 2017 through September 30, 2018, 5.75 to 1.00 for December 31, 2018 through March 31, 2019, 5.50 to 1.00 for June 30, 2019 through December 31, 2019 and 5.25 to 1.00 thereafter. Depending on its consolidated total leverage ratio, Station LLC is required to apply a portion of its excess cash flow to repay amounts outstanding under the New Credit Facility, which would reduce future quarterly principal payments. A breach of the financial ratio covenants shall only become an event of default under the Term B Facility if the lenders providing the Term A Facility and the Revolver take certain affirmative actions after the occurrence of a default of such financial ratio covenants.

Station LLC is required to make quarterly principal payments of $2.8 million on the Term A Facility and $3.8 million on the Term B Facility, in each case on the last day of each quarter. In addition, Station LLC is required to make mandatory payments of amounts outstanding under the New Credit Facility with the proceeds of certain casualty events, debt issuances, asset sales and equity issuances.

The Indenture governing our 7.50% Senior Notes requires that Station LLC offers to repurchase the 7.50% Senior Notes at a purchase price in cash equal to 101% of the aggregate principal amount outstanding plus accrued and unpaid interest thereon if Station LLC experiences certain change of control events (as defined in the Indenture) and that it makes an offer to repurchase the 7.50% Senior Notes at a purchase price equal to 100% of the principal amount of the purchased notes Station LLC has excess net proceeds (as defined in the Indenture) from certain asset sales.

Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements

We have not entered into any transactions with special purpose entities and our derivative arrangements are described in Note 13 to the Consolidated Financial Statements. We do not have any retained or contingent interest in assets transferred to an unconsolidated entity. At December 31, 2016, we had outstanding letters of credit and similar obligations totaling $33.2 million.

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Contractual Obligations

The following table summarizes our contractual obligations at December 31, 2016 (amounts in thousands):

	Payments Due by Period
	Less than 1 year		1-3 years		3-5 years		Thereafter		Total
Long-term debt (a)	$	46,063	$	196,513	$	827,732	$	1,412,264	$	2,482,572
Interest on long-term debt and interest rate swaps (b)	116,931		228,129		175,683		77,748		598,491
Operating leases	9,206		18,380		20,411		382,456		430,453
Obligation under the Tax Receivable Agreement	1,021		17,449		15,981		224,010		258,461
Other (c)	44,252		1,955		115		—		46,322
Total contractual cash obligations	$	217,473	$	462,426	$	1,039,922	$	2,096,478	$	3,816,299

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(a) Includes scheduled principal payments and estimated excess cash flow payments on long-term debt outstanding at December 31, 2016. Additional information about Station LLC’s long-term debt is included in Note 12 to the Consolidated Financial Statements. The amount due in less than one year includes a $32.5 million excess cash flow payment on the New Credit Facility which is expected to be paid in March 2017.

(b) Includes contractual interest payments on fixed and variable rate long-term debt outstanding at December 31, 2016 based on outstanding amounts and interest rates in effect at that date, and projected cash payments on our interest rate swaps. Annual interest payments are expected to decrease by approximately $7.5 million as a result of the repricing of Station LLC’s New Credit Facility in January 2017.

(c) Includes employment contracts, long-term stay-on agreements, open purchase orders, natural gas purchase contracts, equipment purchase obligations and other long term obligations.

Inflation

We do not believe that inflation has had a significant impact on our revenues, results of operations or cash flows in the last three fiscal years.

Native American Development

We have development and management agreements with the Mono, a federally recognized Native American tribe located near Fresno, California, pursuant to which we will assist the Mono in developing, financing and operating a gaming and entertainment facility to be located on Highway 99 north of the city of Madera, California. See Note 9 to the Consolidated Financial Statements for additional information.    

Regulation and Taxes

We are subject to extensive regulation by Nevada gaming authorities, as well as regulation by gaming authorities in the other jurisdictions in which we operate, including the NIGC, the California Gambling Control Commission, the Federated Indians of Graton Rancheria Gaming Commission and the Gun Lake Tribal Gaming Commission. In addition, we will be subject to regulation, which may or may not be similar to that in Nevada, by any other jurisdiction in which we may conduct gaming activities in the future.

The gaming industry represents a significant source of tax revenue, particularly to the State of Nevada and its counties and municipalities. From time to time, various state and federal legislators and officials have proposed changes in tax law, or in the administration of such law, affecting the gaming industry. The Nevada legislature meets every two years for 120 days and when special sessions are called by the Governor. The legislature is not currently in session, and there are no specific proposals to increase gaming taxes. There are no assurances that an increase in gaming taxes will not be proposed and passed by the Nevada Legislature in the future.

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Description of Certain Indebtedness

Long-term Debt

A description of our indebtedness is included in Note 12 to the Consolidated Financial Statements.

Derivative Instruments

At December 31, 2016, 2015 and 2014, all of our interest rate swaps were designated as cash flow hedges. See Note 13 to the Consolidated Financial Statements for additional information about our derivative and hedging activities and the related accounting.

Critical Accounting Policies and Estimates

The preparation of consolidated financial statements in conformity with GAAP requires us to make estimates and judgments that are subject to an inherent degree of uncertainty. Certain accounting estimates and assumptions may have a material impact on our financial statements due to the significant levels of subjectivity and judgment involved and the susceptibility of such estimates and assumptions to change. We base our estimates on historical experience, information that is currently available to us and various other assumptions that we believe are reasonable under the circumstances, and we evaluate our estimates on an ongoing basis. Actual results may differ from these estimates, and such differences could have a material effect on our consolidated financial statements. Our significant accounting policies are described in Note 2 to the Consolidated Financial Statements. Following is a discussion of our accounting policies that involve critical estimates and assumptions.

Long-Lived Assets

Our business is capital intensive and a significant portion of our capital is invested in property and equipment and other long-lived assets. We review long-lived assets for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate the carrying amount of an asset may not be recoverable. We evaluate the recoverability of our long-lived assets by estimating the future cash flows the asset is expected to generate, and comparing these estimated cash flows, on an undiscounted basis, to the carrying amount of the asset. If the carrying amount is greater, the asset is considered to be impaired, and we recognize an impairment charge equal to the amount by which the carrying amount of the asset exceeds its fair value. We test our long-lived assets for impairment at the reporting unit level, and each of our operating properties is considered a separate reporting unit.

Inherent in the calculation of fair values are various estimates and assumptions, including estimates of future cash flows expected to be generated by an asset or asset group. We base our cash flow estimates on the current regulatory, political and economic climates in the areas where we operate, recent operating information and projections for our properties. These estimates could be negatively impacted by changes in federal, state or local regulations, economic downturns, changes in consumer preferences, or events affecting various forms of travel and access to our properties. Future cash flow estimates are, by their nature, subjective and actual results may differ materially from our estimates. The most significant assumptions used in determining cash flow estimates include forecasts of future operating results, EBITDA margins, tax rates, capital expenditures, depreciation expense, working capital requirements, long-term growth rates and terminal year free cash flows. Cash flow estimates and their impact on fair value are highly sensitive to changes in many of these assumptions. If our ongoing estimates of future cash flows are not met, we may be required to record impairment charges in the future.

Property and Equipment. At December 31, 2016, the carrying amount of our property and equipment was approximately $2.4 billion, which represents approximately 69.1% of our total assets. We make estimates and assumptions when accounting for property and equipment. We compute depreciation using the straight-line method over the estimated useful lives of the assets, and our depreciation expense is highly dependent on the assumptions we make about the estimated useful lives of our assets. We estimate the useful lives of our property and equipment based on our experience with similar assets and our estimate of the usage of the asset. Whenever events or circumstances occur that change the estimated useful life of an asset, we account for the change prospectively. We must also make judgments about the capitalization of costs. Costs of major improvements are capitalized, while costs of normal repairs and maintenance are charged to expense as incurred. If an asset or asset group is disposed or retired before the end of its previously estimated useful life, we may be required to accelerate our depreciation expense or recognize a loss on disposal.

Goodwill. We test our goodwill for impairment during the fourth quarter of each year, and we perform interim goodwill impairment tests whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that our goodwill may be impaired. We perform our goodwill impairment testing at the reporting unit level, and we consider each of our operating properties to be a reporting unit. When performing our impairment analysis, we either conduct a qualitative assessment to determine whether we

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believe it is more likely than not that the asset is impaired or we elect to bypass this qualitative assessment and perform a quantitative assessment. Under the qualitative assessment we consider both positive and negative factors, including macroeconomic conditions, industry events, financial performance and other changes, and make a determination of whether it is more likely than not that the fair value of goodwill is less than its carrying amount. If after assessing the qualitative factors we determine it more likely than not the asset is impaired, a quantitative assessment is performed.

To perform a quantitative assessment to determine the fair value of the indefinite-lived intangible asset, we compare the estimated fair value of a reporting unit with its carrying amount, including goodwill. If the carrying amount of the reporting unit exceeds its estimated fair value, then the goodwill of the reporting unit may be impaired. To measure goodwill impairment, if any, we estimate the implied fair value of the reporting unit’s goodwill by allocating the estimated fair value of the reporting unit to the assets and liabilities of the reporting unit, as if the reporting unit had been acquired in a business combination. If the carrying amount of the reporting unit’s goodwill exceeds its implied fair value, an impairment loss is recognized in an amount equal to the excess. We estimate the fair value of a reporting unit using the present value of expected future cash flows along with value indications provided by the current valuation multiples of comparable publicly traded companies. The estimation of the fair value of a reporting unit requires management to make critical estimates, assumptions and judgments, including estimating the expected future cash flows and selecting appropriate discount rates, valuation multiples and market comparables. Application of alternative estimates and assumptions could produce significantly different results.

At December 31, 2016, our goodwill totaled $195.7 million. Approximately 86.8% of our goodwill is associated with one of our properties. As of our 2016 annual goodwill testing date, the estimated fair value of this property exceeded its carrying amount by approximately 35%. If the fair value of this property should decline in the future, we may be required to recognize a goodwill impairment charge, which could be material. Several of our other properties also have goodwill, and the fair values of each of those properties exceeded their carrying amounts. Future declines in the fair values of any of those properties could also result in goodwill impairment charges. A property’s fair value may decline as a result of a decrease in the property’s actual or projected operating results or changes in significant assumptions and judgments used by management in the estimation process, including the discount rate and market multiple.

Indefinite-Lived Intangible Assets. Our indefinite-lived intangible assets primarily represent the value of our brands. At December 31, 2016, the carrying amount of our indefinite-lived intangible assets totaled approximately $77.5 million. Indefinite-lived intangible assets are not amortized unless management determines that their useful life is no longer indefinite. We test our indefinite-lived intangible assets for impairment during the fourth quarter of each year, and whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that an asset may be impaired, by comparing the carrying amount of the asset to its estimated fair value. If the carrying amount of the asset exceeds its estimated fair value, we recognize an impairment charge equal to the excess. We estimate the fair value of our brands using a derivation of the income approach to valuation based on estimated royalties avoided through ownership of the assets. The fair values of certain of our properties’ indefinite lived intangible assets is highly sensitive to changes in projected operating results. Accordingly, any decrease in the projected operating results of a property could require us to recognize an impairment charge, which could be material.

Finite-Lived Intangible Assets. Our finite-lived intangible assets primarily represent the value of our management contracts and customer relationships. We amortize our finite-lived intangible assets over their estimated useful lives using the straight-line method, and we periodically evaluate the remaining useful lives of our finite-lived intangible assets to determine whether events or circumstances warrant a revision to the remaining period of amortization.

Our management contract intangible assets represent the value associated with management agreements under which we provide management services to various casino properties, primarily Native American casinos which we have developed or are currently developing. We estimated the fair values of our management contract intangible assets using discounted cash flow techniques based on future cash flows expected to be received in exchange for providing management services. We amortize our management contract intangible assets using the straight-line method over their expected useful lives, which is generally equal to the initial term of the management agreement. We begin recognizing amortization expense when the managed property commences operations and management fees are being earned. The recoverability of our management contract intangible assets is dependent upon the operating results of the managed casinos and the likelihood that the casino project we are currently developing is successfully completed.

Our customer relationship intangible assets represent the value associated with our rated casino guests. We estimated the fair values of our customer relationship intangible assets using a variation of the cost approach. The recoverability of our customer relationship intangible assets could be affected by, among other things, increased competition within the gaming industry, a downturn in the economy, declines in customer spending which would impact the expected future cash flows

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associated with the rated casino guests, declines in the number of customer visits which could impact the expected attrition rate of the rated casino guests, and erosion of operating margins associated with rated casino guests.

Native American Development Costs. We incur certain costs associated with our development and management agreements with Native American tribes (the “Tribes”) which are reimbursable by the Tribes, and we capitalize these costs as long-term assets. The assets are typically transferred to the Tribe at such time as the Tribe secures third-party financing, or the gaming facility is completed. We earn a return on the costs incurred for the acquisition and development of Native American projects. Due to the uncertainty surrounding the estimated cost to complete and the collectability of the stated return, we account for the return using the cost recovery method. Recognition of the return is deferred until the assets are transferred to the Tribe, the carrying amount of the assets has been fully recovered, and the return has been collected or is realizable. Development costs and the related return are typically repaid by the Tribes from a project’s third-party financing or from operating cash flows of the casino after opening. Accordingly, the recoverability of our development costs is highly dependent upon the Tribe’s success in obtaining third-party financing and our ability to operate the project successfully upon its completion. Our evaluation of the recoverability of our Native American development costs requires us to apply a significant amount of judgment.

We evaluate our Native American development costs 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 amount of the asset. If the undiscounted expected future cash flows for a project do not exceed its carrying amount, then the asset is written down to its estimated fair value. We estimate a project’s fair value using a discounted cash flow model and market comparables, when available. Our estimate of the undiscounted future cash flows of a Native American development project is based on 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. In certain circumstances, we may discontinue funding of a project due to a revision of its expected potential, or otherwise determine that our advances are not recoverable and as a result, we may be required to write off the entire carrying amount of a project. See Note 9 to the Consolidated Financial Statements for additional information about the status of our Native American development activities.

Player Rewards Program

We have a player rewards program (the “Rewards Program”) which allows customers to earn points based on their gaming activity and their non-gaming purchases. Points may be redeemed at all of our Las Vegas area properties for cash, free slot play, food and beverage at any of our restaurants and bars, rooms, entertainment and merchandise. We record a liability for the estimated cost of outstanding points earned under the Rewards Program that we believe will ultimately be redeemed. We record the estimated cost of points expected to be redeemed for cash and free slot play under the Rewards Program as a reduction of casino revenue. The estimated cost of points expected to be redeemed for food, beverage, rooms, entertainment and merchandise is charged to casino expense. Cost is estimated based on assumptions about the mix of goods and services for which points will be redeemed and the incremental departmental cost of providing the goods and services.

Self-Insurance Reserves

We are currently self-insured up to certain stop loss amounts for workers’ compensation and general liability costs. Insurance claims and reserves include accruals of estimated settlements for known claims, as well as accruals of estimates for claims incurred but not reported. In estimating these accruals, we evaluate historical loss experience and make judgments about the expected levels of costs per claim. We believe changes in medical costs, trends in claims of our employee base, accident frequency and severity and other factors could materially affect our estimates for these liabilities. We continually monitor changes in employee demographics, incident and claim type, evaluate our self-insurance accruals, and adjust our accruals based on our evaluation of these qualitative data points.

Derivative Instruments

We enter into interest rate swaps in order to manage interest rate risks associated with our debt. We recognize our derivative instruments at fair value in our Consolidated Balance Sheets as either assets or liabilities. The fair values of interest rate swaps are subject to significant estimation and a high degree of variability between periods. A description of the assumptions we used in estimating the fair value of interest rate swaps is included in Item 7A. Quantitative and Qualitative

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Disclosures About Market Risk. Fluctuations in interest rates can cause the fair value of our derivative instruments to change each reporting period. The accounting for changes in the fair value of derivative instruments (i.e. gains or losses) depends on the intended use of the derivative, whether we have 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. Our interest rate swaps are intended to hedge our exposure to variability in expected future cash flows related to interest payments on our debt, and at December 31, 2016, our interest rate swaps qualified for and were designated in cash flow hedging relationships. See Note 13 to the Consolidated Financial Statements for additional information about our derivative and hedging activities.

Litigation, Claims and Assessments

We are defendants in various lawsuits relating to routine matters incidental to our business and we assess the potential for any lawsuits or claims brought against us on an ongoing basis. For ongoing litigation and potential claims, we use judgment in determining the probability of loss and whether a reasonable estimate of loss, if any, can be made. We accrue a liability when we believe a loss is probable and the amount of the loss can be reasonably estimated. As the outcome of litigation is inherently uncertain, it is possible that certain matters may be resolved for materially different amounts than previously accrued or disclosed.

Share-Based Compensation

Share-based compensation for periods subsequent to the IPO includes stock options and restricted stock awarded to employees. We measure share-based compensation expense at the grant date based on the fair value of the award and recognize the expense over the requisite service period. We use the straight-line method to recognize compensation expense for share-based awards with graded vesting. We estimate the fair value of stock options using the Black-Scholes option pricing model, which utilizes various inputs and assumptions, some of which are subjective. Key inputs we use in applying the Black-Scholes option pricing model are the stock price on the date of grant, expected stock price volatility, expected term of the award, risk-free interest rate and expected dividend yield. We estimate expected volatility based on the historical equity volatility of comparable publicly-traded companies. We estimate the expected term of stock option awards using the simplified method. The risk-free interest rate for the period equal to the expected term of the stock option award is based on the U.S. Treasury yield curve in effect at the time of grant. The expected dividend yield is based on our estimate of annual dividends expected to be paid. See Note 16 to the Consolidated Financial Statements for additional information about our share-based compensation.

Income Taxes

Following the IPO, Station Holdco continues to operate as a partnership for federal, state and local tax reporting. Station Holdco holds 100% of the economic interests in Station LLC. The members of Station Holdco are liable for any income taxes resulting from their share of income allocated to them by Station Holdco as a pass-through entity. We are taxed as a corporation and will pay corporate federal, state and local taxes on our share of income allocated to us by Station Holdco.

We recognize deferred tax assets and liabilities based on the differences between the book value of assets and liabilities for financial reporting purposes and those amounts applicable for income tax purposes. Deferred tax assets represent future tax deductions or credits. Realization of the deferred tax assets ultimately depends on the existence of sufficient taxable income of the appropriate character in either the carryback or carryforward period.

Each quarter, we analyze the likelihood that our deferred tax assets will be realized. A valuation allowance is recorded if, based on the weight of all available positive and negative evidence, it is more likely than not (a likelihood of more than 50%) that some portion, or all, of a deferred tax asset will not be realized. On an annual basis, we perform a comprehensive analysis of all forms of positive and negative evidence based on year end results. During each interim period, we update our annual analysis for significant changes in the positive and negative evidence. We have determined that a portion of our deferred tax assets do not meet the “more likely than not” threshold required under the accounting standard and as a result, have provided a valuation allowance on our net deferred tax assets.

We record uncertain tax positions on the basis of a two-step process in which (1) we determines whether it is more likely than not the tax positions will be sustained on the basis of the technical merits of the position and (2) for those tax positions meeting the more likely than not recognition threshold, we recognize the largest amount of tax benefit that is more than 50% likely to be realized upon ultimate settlement with the related tax authority.

We determined that no liability for unrecognized tax benefits for uncertain tax positions was required to be recorded at December 31, 2016. In addition, we do not believe that we have any tax positions for which it is reasonably possible that we will be required to record a significant liability for unrecognized tax benefits within the next twelve months.

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Interest and penalties related to income taxes are included in our income tax provision. We have incurred no interest or penalties related to income taxes in any of the periods presented.

Tax Receivable Agreement with Related Parties

In connection with the IPO, we entered into the TRA with certain pre-IPO owners of Station Holdco. In the event that such parties exchange any or all of their LLC Units for Class A Common Stock, the TRA requires us to make payments to such holders for 85% of the tax benefits realized by the Company by such exchange. The annual tax benefits are computed by calculating the income taxes due, including such tax benefits, and the income taxes due without such benefits. At December 31, 2016, our liability under the TRA was $258.5 million.

The timing and amount of aggregate payments due under the TRA may vary based on a number of factors, including the amount and timing of the taxable income we generate each year and the tax rate then applicable. The payment obligations under the TRA are our obligations and are not obligations of Station Holdco or Station LLC. Payments are generally due within a specified period of time following the filing of our annual tax return and interest on such payments will accrue from the original due date (without extensions) of the income tax return until the date paid. Payments not made within the required period after the filing of the income tax return generally accrue interest at a rate of LIBOR plus 5.00%.

The TRA will remain in effect until all such tax benefits have been utilized or expired unless we exercise our right to terminate the TRA. The TRA will also terminate if we breach our obligations under the TRA or upon certain mergers, asset sales or other forms of business combinations, or other changes of control. If we exercise our right to terminate the TRA, or if the TRA is terminated early in accordance with its terms, our payment obligations would be accelerated based upon certain assumptions, including the assumption that we would have sufficient future taxable income to utilize such tax benefits.

ITEM 7A. QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK

Market risk is the risk of loss arising from adverse changes in market rates and prices, such as interest rates, foreign currency exchange rates and commodity prices.

Our primary exposure to market risk is interest rate risk associated with our long-term debt. We evaluate our exposure to market risk by monitoring interest rates in the marketplace. We attempt to limit our exposure to interest rate risk by managing the mix of our long-term and short-term borrowings and by using interest rate swaps to hedge against the earnings effects of interest rate fluctuations. Borrowings under our credit agreements bear interest at a margin above LIBOR or base rate (each as defined in the credit agreements) as selected by us. The total amount of outstanding borrowings is expected to fluctuate and may be reduced from time to time.

At December 31, 2016, $1.9 billion of the borrowings under our credit agreements were based on variable rates, primarily LIBOR, plus applicable margins of 1.50% to 4.50%. The LIBOR rate underlying our LIBOR-based borrowings outstanding under our Credit Facility ranged from 0.70% to 0.77%. The LIBOR rate underlying the borrowings under our Restructured Land Loan was 0.77% at December 31, 2016. The weighted-average interest rates for variable-rate debt shown in the long-term debt table below were calculated using the rates in effect at December 31, 2016. We cannot predict the LIBOR or base rate interest rates that will be in effect in the future, and actual rates will vary. Based on our outstanding borrowings at December 31, 2016, an assumed 1% increase in variable interest rates would cause our annual interest cost to increase by approximately $8.6 million, after giving effect to our interest rate swaps and the 0.75% LIBOR floor stipulated in the Term B Facility. In January 2017, we completed a debt repricing which resulted in an interest rate reduction of 50 basis points on the New Credit Facility.

We are also exposed to interest rate risk related to our interest rate swap agreements which we use to hedge a portion of our variable-rate debt. At December 31, 2016, we had 16 variable-to-fixed interest rate swaps with a combined notional amount of $1.1 billion which effectively hedged a portion of the interest rate risk on borrowings under our credit agreements. Our interest rate swaps, which are designated as a cash flow hedge, are matched with specific debt obligations and qualify for hedge accounting. We do not use derivative financial instruments for trading or speculative purposes. Interest differentials resulting from our designated interest rate swap agreements are recorded on an accrual basis as an adjustment to interest expense. Interest rate movements also affect the fair value of our interest rate swaps.

The fair values of our interest rate swaps are determined using widely accepted valuation techniques including discounted cash flow analysis on the expected cash flows of the instrument. This analysis reflects the contractual terms of the agreements, including the period to maturity, and uses observable market-based inputs, including forward interest rate curves. We incorporate credit valuation adjustments to appropriately reflect both our own nonperformance risk and the respective

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counterparty’s nonperformance risk in the fair value measurement. Fair value is subject to significant estimation and a high degree of variability between periods; however, to the extent that the interest rate swap is effective in hedging the designated risk, the changes in the fair values of the interest rate swaps are deferred in other comprehensive income (loss) on our Consolidated Balance Sheets. Certain future events, including prepayment, refinancing or acceleration of the hedged debt, could cause all or a portion of our hedges to become ineffective. The changes in the fair values of ineffective portions of our interest rate swaps are recognized in our Consolidated Statements of Income in the period of change. In addition, we are exposed to credit risk should the counterparties fail to perform under the terms of the interest rate swap agreements; however, we seek to minimize our exposure to this risk by entering into interest rate swap agreements with highly rated counterparties, and we do not believe we were exposed to significant credit risk at December 31, 2016.

Following is information about future principal maturities, excluding original issue discounts, of our long-term debt and the related weighted-average contractual interest rates in effect at December 31, 2016 (dollars in millions):

	Expected maturity date
	2017			2018			2019			2020			2021			Thereafter			Total		Fair value
Long-term debt:
Fixed rate	$	3.6		$	3.2		$	2.9		$	3.0		$	502.8		$	19.3		$	534.8	$	556.0
Weighted-average interest rate	4.70		%	4.38		%	4.07		%	4.08		%	7.48		%	3.68		%
Variable rate (a)	$	42.5		$	142.2		$	48.2		$	26.3		$	295.6		$	1,393.0		$	1,947.8	$	1,964.6
Weighted-average interest rate	3.52		%	4.95		%	3.59		%	3.51		%	3.32		%	3.75		%

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(a) Based on variable interest rates and margins in effect at December 31, 2016. In January 2017, we completed a debt repricing which resulted in an interest rate reduction of 50 basis points on the New Credit Facility.

Following is information about the combined notional amount and weighted average interest rate by contractual maturity date for our interest rate swap agreements, as well as the fair value of the combined net asset at December 31, 2016 (dollars in millions):

	Expected maturity date
	2017			2018			2019			2020			2021			Thereafter			Total			Fair value
Interest rate swaps:
Notional amount	$	40.5		$	44.3		$	52.3		$	931.2		$	—		$	—		$	1,068.3		$	10.7
Fixed interest rate payable (a)	0.98		%	1.25		%	1.54		%	1.69		%	—		%	—		%	—		%
Variable interest rate receivable (b)	0.75		%	0.75		%	0.75		%	0.75		%	—		%	—		%	—		%

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(a) Represents the actual fixed interest rate payable on our interest rate swaps at December 31, 2016.

(b) At December 31, 2016, the receive rate on our interest rate swaps was equal to 0.75% which is the LIBOR floor stipulated in the agreements.

Additional information about our long-term debt and interest rate swaps is included in Notes 12 and 13 to the Consolidated Financial Statements.

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ITEM 8. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND SUPPLEMENTARY DATA

INDEX TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

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