10-K

UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 10-K

(Mark One)

☒ ANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

For the fiscal year ended December 31, 2022

OR

☐ 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: 001-37858

CANTERBURY PARK HOLDING CORPORATION

(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in its Charter)

Minnesota		47-5349765
(State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation or Organization)		(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)
	1100 Canterbury Road Shakopee, MN 55379
	(Address of principal executive offices and zip code)
	Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (952) 445-7223
	Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:
Title of Each Class	Symbol	Name of Exchange on which Registered
Common Stock, $.01 par value	CPHC	Nasdaq Stock Market

Indicate by check mark if the registrant is a well-known seasoned issuer, as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act.

Yes ☐ No ☒

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 ☐ No ☒

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 ☒ No ☐

Indicate by check mark whether the Registrant has submitted electronically every Interactive Data File required to be submitted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the Registrant was required to submit such files).

Yes ☒ No ☐

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, a smaller reporting company, or an emerging growth company. See the definitions of “large accelerated filer,” “accelerated filer,” “smaller reporting company,” and “emerging growth company” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act.

Large accelerated filer	☐	Non-accelerated filer	☒
Accelerated filer	☐	Smaller reporting company	☒
		Emerging growth company	☐

If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ☐

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has filed a report on and attestation to its management's assessment of the effectiveness of its internal control over financial reporting under Section 404(b) of the Sarbanes Oxley Act (15 U.S.C. 7262(b)) by the registered public accounting firm that prepared or issued its audit report. ☐

If securities are registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act, indicate by check mark whether the financial statements of the registrant included in the filing reflect the correction of an error to previously issued financial statements.  ☐

Indicate by check mark whether any of those error corrections are restatements that required a recovery analysis of incentive-based compensation received by any of the registrant’s executive officers during the relevant recovery period pursuant to §240.10D-1(b).  ☐

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

Yes ☐ No ☒

The aggregate market value of common stock held by non-affiliates based on the price at which the Company’s common stock was last sold on the Nasdaq Global Market, on June 30, 2022, the end of the registrant’s most recently completed second fiscal quarter, was $79,222,296. On March 21, 2023, the Company had 4,896,894 shares of common stock, $.01 par value, outstanding.

DOCUMENTS INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE

Portions of the Company’s definitive Proxy Statement for its 2023 Annual Meeting of Shareholders, which will be filed within 120 days of the Company's fiscal year end of December 31, 2022, are incorporated by reference into Part III of this Form 10-K.

CANTERBURY PARK HOLDING CORPORATION

FORM 10-K ANNUAL REPORT

FOR THE YEAR ENDED December 31, 2022

TABLE OF CONTENTS

		Page
PART I
ITEM 1.	Business	3
ITEM 1A.	Risk Factors	13
ITEM 1B.	Unresolved Staff Comments	19
ITEM 2.	Properties	19
ITEM 3.	Legal Proceedings	20
ITEM 4.	Mine Safety Disclosures	20
PART II
ITEM 5.	Market for Registrant’s Common Equity, Related Stockholder Matters and Issuer Purchases of Equity Securities	20
ITEM 6.	[Reserved]	21
ITEM 7.	Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operation	21
ITEM 7A.	Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk	28
ITEM 8.	Financial Statements and Supplementary Data	29
ITEM 9.	Changes In and Disagreements With Accountants on Accounting and Financial Disclosure	50
ITEM 9A.	Controls and Procedures	50
ITEM 9B.	Other Information	51
ITEM 9C.	Regarding Foreign Jurisdiction that Prevent Inspections	51
PART III
ITEM 10.	Directors, Executive Officers and Corporate Governance	51
ITEM 11.	Executive Compensation	51
ITEM 12.	Security Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners and Management and Related Stockholder Matters	51
ITEM 13.	Certain Relationships, Related Transactions and Director Independence	51
ITEM 14.	Principal Accounting Fees and Services	51
PART IV
ITEM 15.	Exhibits and Financial Statement Schedules	52
ITEM 16.	Form 10-K Summary	54
SIGNATURES		55

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Item 1. BUSINESS

Available Information

The SEC maintains a website at http://www.sec.gov that contains reports, proxy and information statements, and other information regarding issuers, including Canterbury Park Holding Corporation, that file electronically with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The Company files annual reports, quarterly reports, proxy statements and other documents with the SEC under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Exchange Act).

We also make available free of charge through our website (www.canterburypark.com) the reports and other documents that we file with the SEC, including the 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 such material to, the SEC.

Overview

Canterbury Park Holding Corporation (the “Company,” “we,” “our,” or “us”) is the holding company for and parent company of two subsidiaries, Canterbury Park Entertainment LLC (“Canterbury Entertainment”) and Canterbury Development (“Canterbury Development”) and an indirect subsidiary Canterbury Park Concessions, Inc. which is wholly-owned by Canterbury Entertainment. As used herein, the term “Company” or “we” includes Canterbury Park Holding Corporation and its subsidiaries unless the context indicates otherwise.

We divide our business into four segments: (i) horse racing, (ii) Casino, (iii) food and beverage, and (iv) real estate development. The horse racing segment represents our pari-mutuel wagering operations on simulcast and live horse races; the Casino segment represents our unbanked card operations; the food and beverage segment includes concessions, catering, and events services provided at the Racetrack; and the development segment represents our real estate development operations. We conduct our (i) horse racing, (ii) Casino, and (iii) food and beverage segments through Canterbury Entertainment. We conduct our real estate development segment through Canterbury Development.

Canterbury Park Entertainment

Through Canterbury Entertainment, we host pari-mutuel wagering on thoroughbred and quarter horse races and “unbanked” card games at our Canterbury Park Racetrack and Casino facility (the “Racetrack”) in Shakopee, Minnesota, which is approximately 25 miles southwest of downtown Minneapolis. The Racetrack is the only facility in the State of Minnesota that offers live pari-mutuel thoroughbred and quarter horse racing. Our pari-mutuel wagering operations include both wagering on thoroughbred and quarter horse races during live meets at the Racetrack and year-round wagering on races held at out-of-state racetracks that are televised simultaneously at the Racetrack (“simulcasting”). Unbanked card games, in which patrons compete against each other, are hosted in the Casino at the Racetrack. The Casino has historically operated 24 hours a day, seven days a week and has historically offered both poker and table games at up to 80 tables. We also derive revenues from related services and activities, such as food and beverage, parking, advertising signage, publication sales, and catering and events held at the Racetrack. The ownership and operation of the Racetrack and the Casino are significantly regulated by the Minnesota Racing Commission (“MRC”). Canterbury Entertainment is the direct owner of all land, facilities, and substantially all other assets related to our pari-mutuel wagering, Casino, concessions and other related businesses (“Racetrack Operations”), and is subject to direct regulation by the MRC. We own approximately 300 acres of land as of December 31, 2022, in Shakopee, Minnesota where the Racetrack is located. 

Traditionally, our revenues have been principally derived from three activities: Casino operations, wagering on live and simulcast horse races, and food and beverage sales. For the year ended December 31, 2022, revenues from Casino operations represented 60.2% of total revenues, wagering on horse races generated 26.3% of total revenues, and food and beverage revenue represented 13.5% of total revenues. These components of revenue are described in more detail below. 

In the first half of 2021, the continuing COVID-19 pandemic had a negative impact on the financial condition and operations of the segments within Canterbury Entertainment, although to a much lesser extent than 2020. We temporarily suspended all Casino, simulcast, and special event operations at Canterbury Park for a total of approximately one week at the beginning of January 2021. Additionally, effective May 28, 2021, all capacity limits, restrictions on large gatherings, and other restrictions, which had been implemented in response to the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, were lifted and our Racetrack began operating under pre-pandemic guidelines. Our Casino also began operating without capacity restrictions effective May 28, 2021, but we maintained throughout the balance of 2021 and throughout 2022 and intend to maintain certain operational changes and improvements initiated in 2020 in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. In 2022, our horse racing, Casino, and food and beverage operations were not subject to any COVID-19 related closures or capacity limitations.

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Horse Racing Operations

The Company’s horse racing operations consist of year-round simulcasting of horse races from around the U.S. and internationally, and wagering on live thoroughbred and quarter horse races (“live meets”) held on a seasonal basis beginning in May and generally concluding in September each year. At the Racetrack, various aspects of our operations are subject to approval by the MRC and the organization that represents a majority of the owners and trainers of the horses who race at the Racetrack, which is the Minnesota Horsemen’s Benevolent and Protective Association (“MHBPA”).

All of the wagering on simulcast and live horse races at the Racetrack is pari-mutuel wagering. In pari-mutuel wagering, bettors wager against each other in a pool, rather than against the operator of the facility or with preset odds. From the total handle wagered, the Minnesota Pari-Mutuel Horse Racing Act (the “Minnesota Racing Act”) specifies the maximum percentage, referred to as the “takeout,” that may be withheld by the Racetrack, with the balance returned to the winning bettors. 

Pari-mutuel wagering can be divided into two categories: straight wagering pools and multiple wagering pools, which are also referred to as “exotic” wagering pools. Examples of straight wagers include: “win,” “place,” and “show.” Examples of exotic wagers include: “daily double,” “exacta,” ”trifecta,” and “pick four.”

The amount of takeout earned by the Company on pari-mutuel wagering depends on where the race is run and the form of wager (straight or exotic). The total maximum takeouts are 17% from straight wagering pools and 23% from exotic wagering pools. From this takeout, Minnesota law requires deductions for purses, pari-mutuel taxes, and payments to the Minnesota Breeders’ Fund (“MBF”). The balance of the takeout remaining after these deductions is commonly referred to as the “retainage.”

While the Minnesota Racing Act regulates that a minimum of 8.4% of the live racing handle be paid as purses to the owners of the horses, purse contributions from other sources are governed by a Horse Association Agreement dated June 4, 2012 by and among the Company, the Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community (“SMSC”), a federally recognized Indian tribe, and the horsepersons’ associations: the MHBPA, the Minnesota Thoroughbred Association (“MTA”) and the Minnesota Quarter Horse Racing Association (“MQHRA”). The MHBPA is the horseperson’s organization representing the majority of horsepersons at the Racetrack.

In addition, the MBF receives 1% of the handle. The current pari-mutuel tax applicable to wagering on all simulcast and live races is 6% of takeout in excess of $12 million during the twelve-month period beginning July 1 and ending the following June 30.

Net revenues from pari-mutuel wagering on live races run at the Racetrack consist of the total amount wagered, less the amounts paid (i) to winning patrons, (ii) for purses, (iii) to the MBF and (iv) for pari-mutuel taxes to the State of Minnesota. Net revenues from pari-mutuel wagering on races being run at out-of-state racetracks and simulcast to the Racetrack have similar expenses but also include a host fee payment to the host track. The host fee, which is calculated as a percentage of monies wagered (generally 3.0% to 10.0%), is negotiated with the host track and must comply with state laws governing the host track. Pari-mutuel revenues also include commission and breakage revenues on live on-track and simulcast racing, fees received from out-of-state racetracks for wagering on our live races and proceeds from unredeemed pari-mutuel tickets.

Additionally, Minnesota Advanced Deposit Wagering (“ADW”) legislation allows Minnesota residents to engage in pari-mutuel wagering on out-of-state horse races online with a prefunded account through an ADW provider. The Company collects a percentage of monies wagered (generally 2.75% to 5.0%) by Minnesota residents through the ADW provider as a source market fee. The Company pays 28% of the collected revenues to another Minnesota-based horse track, and records the remaining 72% as revenues and records expenses of at least 50% for purses and breeders’ awards.

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Live Racing

For the years ended December 31, 2022 and 2021, the Racetrack hos ted 64 and 65 days, respectively, of live racing beginning in May and concluding in September. In 2022, the Company had one day of live racing cancelled due to inclement weather. Currently, Minnesota law requires the Company to schedule a minimum of 125 days of live racing annually, unless a majority of horsepersons at the Racetrack agree to a fewer number of live racing days. Pursuant to a consent and waiver dated June 1, 2020, the MHBPA agreed to waive the minimum of 125 days of racing required in 2020, provided that there were 65 scheduled live racing days each year beginning in 2021.

From June 4, 2012 to December 31, 2022, we were a party to a Cooperative Marketing Agreement (“CMA”) with the Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community (“SMSC”), a federally recognized Indian tribe. The primary purpose of the CMA was to increase purses paid during live horse racing at Canterbury Park’s Racetrack in order to strengthen Minnesota’s thoroughbred and quarter horse industry. During the term of the CMA, the Company agreed not to promote or lobby the Minnesota legislature for expanded gambling authority and would support the SMSC’s lobbying efforts against expanding gambling authority.

On June 1, 2020, we entered into a Fifth Amendment Agreement to the CMA, which became effective on June 8, 2020 upon MRC approval. Under the Fifth Amendment, the SMSC paid an annual purse enhancement of $7,280,000 for 2022, which was the same amount payable with respect to 2021. Additionally, the SMSC paid an annual marketing payment under the CMA of $1,620,000 for each of 2021 and 2022. Following the expiration of the CMA on December 31, 2022, we will not receive any purse enhancement, marketing payments or other amounts under the CMA.

If, for any reason, the Horse Association Agreement is terminated or we otherwise cease to benefit from the Horse Association Agreement, the Company’s operations could be adversely affected by a decrease in the daily purses, potential reduction in the quality of horses, lower attendance, lower overall average amount wagered (“handle”), and substantially greater operating expenses.

Simulcasting

Simulcasting is the process by which live horse races held at one facility (the “host track”) are transmitted simultaneously to other locations to allow patrons at each receiving location (the “guest track”) to place wagers on races transmitted from the host track. Monies are collected at the guest track and the information with respect to the total amount wagered is electronically transmitted to the host track. All of the amounts wagered at guest tracks are combined into the appropriate pools at the host track with the final odds and payouts based upon all the monies in the respective pools.

The Company is able to offer simulcast racing from up to 20 racetracks per day, seven days a week, 364 days per year, including Churchill Downs, Santa Anita, Gulfstream Park, Belmont Park, and Saratoga Racecourse. In addition, races of national interest, such as the Kentucky Derby, the Preakness Stakes, the Belmont Stakes, and the Breeders’ Cup supplement the regular simulcast program. The Company regularly evaluates its agreements with other racetracks to offer the most popular simulcast signals of live horse racing that are reasonably available.

Under federal and state law, in order to conduct simulcast operations either as a host or guest track, the Company must obtain the consent of the MRC and the MHBPA as the organization that represents a majority of the owners and trainers of the horses who race at the Racetrack. As these consents are obtained annually, no assurance can be given that the MRC and the MHBPA will allow the Company to conduct simulcast operations either as a host or guest track in 2023 or future years. If either the MRC or the MHBPA do not consent, the Company’s operations could be adversely affected by a decrease in pari-mutuel revenue, potential reduction in the quality of horses, lower attendance, and lower overall handle.

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              Casino Operations

The Casino may offer gaming 24 hours per day, seven days per week, and offers two forms of unbanked card games: poker and table games.

Poker games, including Texas Hold ‘Em, Stud, and Omaha, with betting limits per hand ranging between $2 and $100, are currently offered in the poker room. A dealer employed by the Company regulates the play of the game at each table and deals the cards but does not participate in play. In poker games, the Company is allowed to deduct a percentage from the accumulated wagers and impose other charges for hosting the activity but does not have an interest in the outcome of a game. The Company may add additional prizes, awards, or money to any game for promotional purposes.

As of March 2023, the Casino was offering the following table games: Blackjack, Mississippi Stud, Fortune Pai Gow, Three Card Poker, Four Card Poker, Ultimate Texas Hold ‘Em, EZ Baccarat, Criss Cross Poker, Free Bet Blackjack, and I Luv Suits. The Company has the option to offer banked games under the Minnesota law governing Casino operations but currently only offers “unbanked” games. “Unbanked” refers to a wagering system or game where wagers lost in card games are accumulated into a player pool liability for purposes of enhancing the total amount paid back to winning players. The Company can only serve as custodian of the player pool, may not have an active interest in any card game, and does not recognize amounts that dealers “win” or “lose” during the course of play as revenue.

The primary source of table games revenue is a percentage of the buy in received from the players, aggregated up to 20% per day, as defined by the MRC regulations, as compensation for providing the Casino facility and services, referred to as “collection revenue.” In addition, several table games offer a progressive jackpot. The player has the option of playing the jackpot with the opportunity to win some or the entire jackpot amount, depending upon the player’s hand.

The primary source of poker revenue the Company collects is a “rake” of 5-10%, depending on the limit of the game, of the poker pot up to a maximum of $4 per hand. In addition, poker games offer progressive jackpots for most games. In order to fund the poker jackpot pools, the dealer withholds $2 from each final pot in excess of the $15 minimum.

Under Minnesota law, the Company is required to pay 10% of the first $6 million of gross Casino revenues towards purses for live horse racing at the Racetrack. After meeting the $6 million threshold, the Company must pay 14% of gross Casino revenues as purse monies. Of funds allocated for purses, the Company pays 10% of the purse monies to the Minnesota Breeders’ Fund (the “MBF”), which is a fund apportioned by the MRC among various purposes related to Minnesota’s horse breeding and horse racing industries. The remaining 90% of purse monies are divided between thoroughbred (90%) and quarter horse (10%) purse funds. 

               Food and Beverage Operations

We derive revenue from our food and beverage operations through sales at concession stands, restaurant and buffet, bars, and other food venues. The Company currently offers two, year-round café style restaurants and full service bars within the Casino and simulcast area. The Casino offers tableside menu service generally 24 hours a day. Our Triple Crown Club offers lounge services along with a buffet restaurant. During live racing, a wide variety of concession style food and beverage options are available to our guests.

The food and beverage operations also include our catering and events services. We have one of the largest event spaces in the Twin Cities with more than 100,000 square feet of available space. Our facilities provide a variety of purposes for year-round events and other activities. Our event space has been used for craft shows, trade shows, pool and poker tournaments, automobile and other utility vehicle shows, major art shows, and fundraisers. Our outdoor spaces have been used for concerts, snowmobile races, and other competitions. The infield of the Racetrack is also used as a concert and event area. In addition to event space, we offer space in our horse stable area for rent for boat storage during the winter months.

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Development Operations

Beginning in 2015, we began executing our development plan for Company land that was not necessary to conduct our Racetrack Operations (grandstand, racetrack, stable area, parking areas, and land for other facilities including the expo center). Canterbury Development is not subject to direct regulation by the MRC. Originally, approximately 140 acres were considered underutilized and were targeted for real estate development by Canterbury Development complementary with our Racetrack Operations. 

In 2022, Canterbury Development continued to pursue various development opportunities for the underutilized land in a project known as Canterbury Commons™. Canterbury Development continues to pursue various mixed use development opportunities, such as residential development, office, restaurants, hotel, entertainment, and retail operations. As of December 31, 2022, Canterbury Development has contributed approximately 36 acres of land to three separate joint ventures described below. 

In addition, we have agreed to sell several parcels of land to third parties that will then develop the property as described below. Although we will have no continuing ownership in these land sales, we believe the future developments of this property contribute to the overall vitality of Canterbury Commons and drive visitation and spend to Canterbury Park. 

The following is a summary of our real estate development projects within Canterbury Commons as of December 31, 2022:

● Our first real estate development project in Canterbury Commons began in 2018 with a joint venture agreement between Canterbury Development and an affiliate of Doran Companies (“Doran”) for the development of the upscale Triple Crown Residences at Canterbury Park.

○ In September 2018, Canterbury Development contributed approximately 13 acres of land as its equity contribution in the Doran Canterbury I joint venture and became a 27.4% equity member. Construction of the 321-unit Phase I, which was developed pursuant to the first joint venture agreement, began in late 2018 with initial occupancy on part of the building in June 2020. Remaining units were completed and available for occupancy by the end of 2020.

○ In August 2020, Doran exercised its option for Phase II of the project, which will include an additional 305 residential units, and the Company entered into a second joint venture agreement with Doran. Pursuant to this second agreement, in early August 2020, the Company transferred roughly 10 acres of land to the second joint venture with Doran. In addition to receiving 27.4% ownership in the Doran Phase II joint venture, the exchange resulted in the repayment of a $2.9 million note receivable which was on the Company’s balance sheet as a related party receivable as of June 30, 2020. Groundwork on the Doran Canterbury II site began in October 2020, paving the way for the ground-up construction of the second phase of apartments, which began construction in March 2022. 

○ As a result of these joint ventures, Canterbury Development holds a 27.4% equity interest in Doran Canterbury I, LLC governed by an operating agreement effective as of March 1, 2018 with Doran Shakopee LLC, and Canterbury Development holds a 27.4% equity interest in Doran Canterbury II, LLC governed by an operating agreement effective as of July 30, 2020 with Doran Shakopee LLC and amended October 1, 2021.

● Development work related to the Company’s joint venture with Greystone Construction (“Greystone”) is also underway on the southwest portion of the Canterbury Commons site. Pursuant to this joint venture, Greystone is developing a 13-acre land parcel with potential uses expected to include hospitality, dining, residential, commercial and service-oriented retail. The land and infrastructure improvements were completed in 2021.

○ Greystone’s development work to date is primarily for a new 28,000 square foot office building, with Greystone occupying the second floor as its new corporate headquarters. The project was completed in the 2021 third quarter and a lease was executed for the majority of the s pace resulting in 84% building occupancy. The joint venture is governed by an operating agreement with an affiliate of Greystone and Canterbury Development, as the two members of a Minnesota limited liability company named Canterbury DBSV Development, LLC (Canterbury DBSV). Canterbury Development’s equity contribution to Canterbury DBSV was approximately 13 acres of land, which was contributed to Canterbury DBSV on July 1, 2020. In connection with its contribution, Canterbury Development became a 61.87% equity member in Canterbury DBSV. 

○ Additionally, during the fourth quarter of 2022, Canterbury DBSV transferred 1.46 acres of land as an equity contribution into a joint venture. The joint venture is governed by an operating agreement with Winners Circle Drive, LLC and Canterbury DBSV, as the two members of a Minnesota limited liability company named SW Gateway, LLC. In connection with its contribution, Canterbury DBSV became a 45.9% equity member in SW Gateway, LLC. The land will be used for the development of a new 11,000 square foot building to be occupied by a local restaurant and brewery.

○ Finally, during the fourth quarter of 2022, Canterbury DBSV sold 1.68 acres of land to A&M Kerber Holdings, LLC for total consideration of approximately $925,000 for the construction of a Next Steps Learning Center and child care facility.

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● In April 2020, Canterbury Development entered into two agreements to sell approximately 14 acres of land on the west side of the Racetrack to Pulte Homes of Minnesota ("Pulte") and Lifestyle Communities for total consideration of approximately $3,500,000. Closing of the Lifestyle Communities and the first phase of the Pulte transactions occurred in April 2021, totaling approximately 9.8 acres. The closing of phase two of the Pulte transaction and the sale of the remaining 4.2 acres occurred in June 2022. 

○ Development approvals by Pulte on 109 new for sale row homes and townhome residences at Canterbury Commons was completed in late 2020. The project received its approvals from the City of Shakopee in a joint planned urban development application with Lifestyle Communities who is located adjacent to the townhome project. Ground improvements and utility work commenced in early 2021 for both projects. Lifestyle Communities will be a 4-story 56-unit age restricted active senior cooperative community. The building is programmed with over 5,000 square feet of amenity spaces and outdoor spaces. Pulte has initiated ground up construction of a number of townhome buildings and its first model units were completed in the first quarter of 2022.

● In September 2021, the Company entered into a purchase agreement to sell approximately 40 acres of land on the northeast corner of the Racetrack to Minneapolis-based Swervo Development Corporation ("Swervo"). Swervo intends to construct a 19,000 seat amphitheater as part of the Canterbury Commons development. Closing of the land sale is expected to occur in the first half of 2023. The Company and Swervo received regulatory approval of the amphitheater development in the 2022 fourth quarter. Canterbury plans to invest in significant improvements to its horse stabling area in connection with the land sale and amphitheater development. We have finalized our stable area improvement plan, and are awaiting grading and utility permits from the city to begin the barn relocation and redevelopment process. This $1 5 million barn area redevelopment project will continue the Company’s ongoing commitment to provide quality horse racing in the state of Minnesota as well as allow for future development of Canterbury’s underutilized land.

In addition to the aforementioned projects, the Company continues to make progress with developer and partner selection for the other development opportunities within Canterbury Commons. The initial development portfolio was weighted heavily in the residential segment with nearly 900 units of multifamily and over 100 units of for sale townhomes. The Company anticipates more opportunity and focus in the entertainment, office, retail, and hospitality segments in the later phases of the Canterbury Commons development. Canterbury expects to make additional announcements of new partners for this phase in the future.

See footnote 12 of the consolidated financial statements for more detailed information on recent transactions and development activity.

Competition

The Company faces direct competition from Running Aces Harness Park ("Running Aces") in Columbus Township, Anoka County, Minnesota, a racetrack and card room that is located approximately 50 miles from Canterbury Park. Running Aces offers pari-mutuel wagering on live races of standardbred (“harness”) horses on a seasonal basis and year round wagering on simulcasting of all breeds of horse races. In addition to pari-mutuel wagering, Running Aces operates a card room that directly competes with the Company’s Casino.

The Company operates in a highly competitive wagering and gaming environment with a large number of participants. The Company competes with competitive wagering operations and activities that include tribal casinos, state-sponsored lotteries, and other forms of legalized gaming in the U.S. and other jurisdictions. The Company competes with a number of tribal casinos in the State of Minnesota that offer video slot machines, table games, and both banked and unbanked card games, including Minnesota’s largest casino, Mystic Lake, which is located approximately four miles from the Racetrack and which is owned by the Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community.

Additionally, Internet-based interactive gaming and wagering is growing rapidly and adversely affects all forms of wagering offered by the Company. Legislation became effective November 1, 2016 in Minnesota that allowed the Company to begin collecting source market fees from companies that offer ADW wagering. These companies provide legal simulcast horse wagering over the internet. The legislation now allows the Company to recoup a percentage of all simulcast horse racing wagers made by Minnesota residents over the internet on out-of-state races.

The Minnesota legislature may consider bills to legalize sports betting in the State of Minnesota. If sports betting were legalized in Minnesota for tribal casinos and through mobile applications operated by the tribes, we would experience increased competition from the tribal casinos which could divert customers from our Casino and Racetrack and thus adversely affect our financial condition, results of operations and cash flows.

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The Company also faces indirect competition from a variety of sources for discretionary consumer spending including spectator sports and other entertainment and gaming options. In the Minneapolis-Saint Paul metropolitan area, competition includes a wide range of live and televised professional and collegiate sporting events. In addition, live horse racing competes with a wide variety of summer attractions, including amusement parks, sporting events, and other local activities.

Finally, the Company competes with racetracks located throughout the United States in securing horses to run at the Racetrack. Attracting owners and trainers that can bring high quality horses to our Racetrack is largely dependent on our ability to offer competitive purses. The Company experiences significant competition for horses from racetracks located near Des Moines, Iowa and Chicago, Illinois. We expect this competition to continue for the foreseeable future.

Canterbury Development and its joint ventures face competition from developers of other residential, mixed use, office, retail, hotel and entertainment spaces around Shakopee, Minnesota and elsewhere in Minnesota. These other developers may be larger and have more resources than Canterbury Development or than Canterbury Development and its developer partners on a combined basis. The leasing of real estate is highly competitive. The principal competitive factors are rent, location, lease term, lease concessions, services provided and the nature and condition of the property to be leased. The Canterbury Development joint ventures will directly compete with all owners, developers and operators of similar space in the areas in which our properties are located. The number of competitive multifamily properties in our particular market could adversely affect lease rates at residential properties in Canterbury Commons, as well as the rents able to be charged. In addition, other forms of residential properties, including single family housing and town homes, provide housing alternatives to potential residents of luxury apartment communities like our Triple Crown Residences at Canterbury Park. Likewise, the competition for high quality tenants for retail, office and other spaces is intense. In order to be successful, our real estate joint ventures must have high lease rates, competitive rental rates, and maintain high occupancy rates with a financially stable tenant base. 

We may again in the future seek developers or other partners for joint venture arrangements or opportunities for Canterbury Development to develop our properties. We will be competing with other property owners, both around Shakopee and elsewhere, for high quality builders, commercial and residential real estate firms, and developers that share our vision for Canterbury Commons. We have in the past and may agree in the future to sell parcels of land to third parties that will then develop the properties and in that case, we will also be in competition with other sellers of properties for purchasers. Although we will have no continuing ownership in these land sales, we believe that the ability to effectively compete for tenants will be a factor in the purchasers’ selection of our property over other competing properties for their developments. 
 

Regulation and Regulatory Changes

General

The ownership and operation of the Racetrack in Minnesota is subject to significant regulation by the MRC under the Minnesota Racing Act and the rules adopted by the MRC. The Minnesota Racing Act governs the allocation of each wagering pool to winning bettors, the Racetrack, purses, pari-mutuel taxes, and the MBF, and empowers the MRC to license and regulate substantially all aspects of horse racing in the State. The MRC, among other things, grants operating licenses to racetracks after an application process and public hearings, licenses all racetrack employees, jockeys, trainers, veterinarians, and other participants, regulates the transfer of ownership interests in licenses, allocates live race days and simulcast-only race days, approves race programs, regulates the conduct of races, sets specifications for the racing ovals, animal facilities, employee quarters and public areas of racetracks, regulates the types of wagers on horse races, and approves significant contractual arrangements with racetracks, including management agreements, simulcast arrangements, and totalizator contracts.

A federal statute, the Interstate Horse Racing Act of 1978, also requires that a racetrack must obtain the consent of the group representing the horsepersons (owners and trainers) racing the breed of horses that race a majority of the time at the racetrack (which is the MHBPA), and the consent of the state agency regulating the racetrack (in Minnesota, the MRC), in order to transmit simulcast signals of its live races or to receive and use simulcast signals from other racetracks.

Issuance of Class A and Class B Licenses to the Company

The Company holds a Class A License, issued by the MRC, that allows the Company to own and operate the Racetrack. The Class A License is effective until revoked, suspended by the MRC, or relinquished by the licensee. Currently, the fee for a Class A License is $252,000 per fiscal year.

The Company also holds a Class B License, issued by the MRC, that allows the Company to sponsor and manage horse racing on which pari-mutuel wagering is conducted at its Class A licensed racetrack and on other horse races run at out-of-state locations as authorized by the MRC. The Class B License is renewable each year by the MRC after a public hearing (if required by the MRC). Currently, the fee for the Class B License is $500 for each assigned race day on which live racing is actually conducted and $100 for each day on which simulcasting is authorized and actually takes place.

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In addition, the law requires that the Company reimburse the MRC for actual costs, including stewards, state veterinarians and drug testing, related to the regulating of live racing. For fiscal years ended December 31, 2022 and 2021, the Company paid $152,000 and $172,000 respectively, to the MRC as reimbursement for costs of regulating live racing operations.

The MRC is also authorized by the Racing Act to regulate Casino operations. The law requires that the Company reimburse the MRC for its actual costs, including personnel costs, of regulating the Casino. For fiscal years ended December 31, 2022 and 2021, the Company paid $248,000 and $247,000, respectively, to the MRC as reimbursement for costs of regulating Casino operations.

On January 19, 2000, the MRC issued an additional Class B License to the Company that authorized the Company to host unbanked card games. The Class B License is renewable each year by the MRC after a public hearing (if required by the MRC). Currently, the Class B License fee of $10,000 per calendar year is included in the Class A License fee of $253,000 per calendar year.

Limitation on the Number of Class A and Class B Licenses

Pursuant to the Racing Act, so long as the Racetrack maintains its Class A License, no other Class A License may be issued to allow an entity to own and operate a racetrack in the seven county metropolitan area where thoroughbred and quarter horses are raced. However, the Racing Act provides that the MRC may issue an additional Class A License within the seven-county metropolitan area, if the additional license is issued for a facility that, among other conditions, is located more than 20 miles from the Racetrack, contains a track no larger than five-eighths of a mile in circumference, and is used exclusively for harness racing. In January 2005, this additional Class A license was issued for the location that later became known as Running Aces (see “Competition” above).

Limitation on Ownership and Management of an Entity that holds a Class A or Class B License

The Racing Act requires prior MRC approval of all officers, directors, 5% shareholders or other persons having a present or future direct or indirect financial or management interest in any person applying for a Class A or Class B license, and if a change of ownership of more than 5% of the licensee’s shares is made after an application is filed or the license issued, the applicant or licensee must notify the MRC of the changes within five days of this occurrence and provide the information required by the Racing Act.

Advanced Deposit Wagering Legislation

Minnesota ADW legislation that became effective November 1, 2016, requires ADW providers to be licensed by the MRC and established licensing criteria and regulatory oversight of ADW providers doing business in the State of Minnesota. The law allows licensed racetracks to negotiate separate agreements with the ADW providers to remit source market fees to those racetracks. The ADW source market revenue to the Company totaled approximately $1,511,000 and $1,382,000 for the fiscal years ended December 31, 2022 and 2021, respectively. As part of the agreement, 50% of source market fees is allocated to purse accounts and the MBF.

Horseracing Integrity and Safety Act

The Horseracing Integrity and Safety Act (HISA), which was passed at the end of 2020 and amended in late 2022, creates uniform national standards for thoroughbred racing in the areas of racetrack safety and medication. The Horseracing Integrity and Safety Authority was established to enforce HISA and operates under the oversight of the Federal Trade Commission. In addition to oversight by the MRC, our Racetracks and their participants are subject to the HISA equine safety, welfare and drug testing rules and regulations established by the Horseracing Integrity and Safety Authority under HISA.

Sports Betting

As of the date of filing this Form 10-K, the Minnesota legislature is considering a bill to legalize sports betting in Minnesota at tribal casinos and online through mobile applications operated by the tribes. It is not certain whether this bill will be adopted into law. If sports betting were legalized in Minnesota for tribal casinos and through mobile applications operated by the tribes, we would experience increased competition from the tribal casinos which could divert customers from our Casino and Racetrack and thus adversely affect our financial condition, results of operations and cash flows.

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Local Regulation

The Company’s operations are subject to state and local laws, regulations, ordinances, and other provisions affecting zoning, public health, and other matters that may have the effect of restricting the uses to which the Company’s land and other assets may be used. Also, any development of the Racetrack site and Canterbury Commons is, among other things, subject to applicable zoning ordinances and requires approval by the City of Shakopee and other authorities. There can be no assurance these approvals will be obtained for any future development the Company proposes.

Minimum Wage Legislation

Minnesota has adopted a minimum wage law that sets the minimum hourly wage that must be paid to most Company employees. Beginning January 1, 2018, the minimum wage increases at the beginning of each year by the rate of inflation with a maximum increase of up to 2.5% per year. The minimum wage for 2022 was $10.33 per hour and for 2023 is $10.59 per hour. This legislation has had an adverse financial impact on the Company by increasing expenses and we expect will continue to have an adverse impact on the Company. From time to time, we have implemented measures to partially mitigate the impact of increases in the minimum wage by raising our prices and reducing our employee count. These measures could themselves have an adverse effect because higher prices and diminished service levels may discourage customers from visiting the Racetrack.

Cooperative Marketing Agreement

On June 4, 2012, the Company entered into the CMA with the SMSC. The primary purpose of the CMA was to increase purses paid during live horse racing at Canterbury Park’s Racetrack in order to strengthen Minnesota’s thoroughbred and quarter horse through horse industry. Under the CMA, as amended, this was achieved through “Purse Enhancement Payments to Horsemen” paid directly to the MHBPA.

Because the Company conducted a more limited 2020 live race meet due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Company and SMSC entered into the Fifth Amendment Agreement (“Fifth Amendment”) to the CMA effective June 8, 2020. 

Under the CMA, as amended, SMSC also agreed to make “Marketing Payments” to the Company relating to joint marketing efforts for the mutual benefit of the Company and SMSC, including signage, joint promotions, player benefits, and events.

Pursuant to the Fifth Amendment, SMSC was obligated to make annual purse enhancements of $7,380,000 and an annual marketing payment of $1,620,000 for both 2021 and 2022. 

The purse enhancement payments to horsemen had no direct impact on the Company’s consolidated financial statements or operations. See the Management's Discussion and Analysis Section of this Form 10-K and footnote 11 of the consolidated financial statements for more detailed information on the CMA.

The CMA expired by its terms on December 31, 2022. Following the expiration of the CMA on December 31, 2022, we will not receive any purse enhancement, marketing payments or other amounts under the CMA.

Marketing

The Company’s primary market is the seven-county Minneapolis-Saint Paul metropolitan area (Hennepin, Ramsey, Anoka, Washington, Dakota, Scott, and Carver) plus the two counties to the south of the Racetrack and Casino (Le Sueur and Rice). The City of Shakopee, located in the southwestern portion of the metropolitan area, is one of the fastest growing communities in the region, and Scott County is one of the fastest growing counties in the country.

To support its pari-mutuel horse racing, Casino, and catering and events businesses, the Company conducts year-round marketing efforts to maintain the loyalty of existing customers and attract new players to the property. The Company uses radio, television, digital advertising, social media, print advertising, and direct marketing to communicate to its audiences. In addition to its regular advertising and communication program, the Company conducts numerous special promotions, handicapping contests, and poker tournaments to attract incremental visits. The Company also uses a robust player rewards and database marketing program to enhance the loyalty of its guests.

The Company continues to focus on creating a premier guest experience as the core element of its marketing efforts. This includes delivering great customer service, developing new food and beverage offerings, creating fan education programs, and providing entertainment opportunities that go beyond the traditional pari-mutuel wagering and card playing activities.

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Human Capital and Team Members

Talent Management 

At December 31, 2022, the Company had 241 full-time team members and 512 part-time team members. The Company adds approximately 350 team members on a seasonal basis for live racing operations from early May until early September. The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the entertainment industry, and actions that we and others in the industry took in response to COVID-19 (including implementing furloughs, reduced work week schedules, temporarily pay reductions, and eliminating a number of job positions) have adversely affected our ability to attract and retain team members. As entertainment demand recovers from the lows seen in the early months of the COVID-19 pandemic, we have seen and continue to see industry-wide labor shortages causing challenges in hiring or re-hiring for certain positions. In response, we have enhanced our recruitment and retention efforts and increased compensation where needed to maintain competitiveness in this extremely difficult market. 

We also offer benefits to eligible employees, including participation in our KSOP Plan (the “KSOP”) that includes the Employee Stock Ownership Plan (the “ESOP”) and the 401(k) Plan. Beginning January 1, 2016, the matching of employee contributions were issued in Company stock, which we believe aligns the interests of Company employees with our shareholders and allows employees to participate in the success that they help create at our company.

Our success depends in large part upon our ability to attract, retain, train, lead, and motivate skilled team members. To facilitate the recruitment, development, and retention of our valuable team members, we strive to make Canterbury Park a diverse, inclusive, and safe workplace, with opportunities for our team to grow and develop.  The Company offers training and development opportunities for team members to enhance leadership and communication skills. The Company also has created various internal committees, including a specific rewards and recognition committee to support our team member recognition programs.  To help retain talent, we measure team member engagement, including conducting regular engagement surveys to all team members. The most recent survey was conducted in 2022 and reflected an engagement level among our team members that exceeded the average engagement levels of benchmarked companies. 

Health and Safety

During 2021 and 2022, we continued to focus significant attention to enhancing health and safety protocols, including in response to COVID-19 pandemic. In addition, our employee guidelines and policies are founded on our cornerstones of safety, service, courtesy, cleanliness, and integrity. We are committed to equal opportunity employment and prohibit harassment or discrimination of any kind. We have adopted an open door policy to encourage an honest employer-associate relationship which includes a confidential hotline available to all employees. 

Executive Officers

The executive officers of the Company, their ages and their positions with the Company at March 15, 2023 are as follows:

Name	Age	Position with Company
Randall D. Sampson	64	President, CEO, and Chairman of the Board
Randy J. Dehmer	40	Senior Vice President of Finance and CFO

Randall D. Sampson has been President and Chief Executive Officer since the formation of the Company in March 1994. Mr. Sampson was also named Chairman of the Board on October 3, 2019. He has been active in horse industry associations, currently serving as Director of the Thoroughbred Racetracks of America and is a past Vice President of the Thoroughbred Racetracks of America and past President of the Minnesota Thoroughbred Association. Mr. Sampson also currently serves as a director of Pineapple Energy Inc. (NASDAQ:PEGY), a growing domestic operator and consolidator of residential solar, battery storage, and grid service solutions based in Minnetonka, Minnesota. 

Randy J. Dehmer was hired as Vice President of Finance and Chief Financial Officer in May 2019, and promoted to Senior Vice President of Finance in September 2021. Mr. Dehmer worked for the Company from December 2007 to August 2013, most recently serving as controller from March 2012 to August 2013. Prior to rejoining the Company, he served as financial controller for Clearfield, Inc. (Nasdaq: CLFD), which designs, manufactures and distributes fiber protection, fiber management and fiber delivery solutions, from September 2013 to May 2019. Mr. Dehmer also currently serves as a director on the Shakopee Chamber of Commerce board.

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Item 1A. RISK FACTORS

In addition to risks and uncertainties in the ordinary course of business that are common to all businesses, important factors that are specific to our industry and us could materially affect our business, results of operations and financial condition and the market price of our common stock.  Although we believe that we have identified and discussed below the material risk factors affecting our business, there may be additional risks and uncertainties that are not presently known or that are not currently believed to be material that may adversely affect our business, results of operations and financial condition, or the market price of our common stock.

Risk Factors Related to Horse Racing and Gaming Generally 

Our business is sensitive to reductions in discretionary consumer spending as a result of downturns in the economy and other factors outside of our control.

Our business is particularly sensitive to downturns in the economy and the associated impact on discretionary spending on entertainment, gaming and other leisure activities. Our in-person visitors are predominately local, so we compete for more day-to-day discretionary spending as compared with destination spending. Decreases in discretionary consumer spending or consumer preferences brought about by factors such as perceived or actual general economic conditions or the economic conditions in the Twin Cities or Minnesota specifically, effects of declines in consumer confidence in the economy, any future employment and credit crisis, the impact of high and prolonged inflation, particularly with respect to housing, energy and food costs, the increased cost of travel, decreased disposable consumer income and wealth, fears of war and future acts of terrorism, or widespread illnesses or epidemics, including COVID-19, can have a material adverse effect on discretionary spending and other areas of economic behavior that directly impact the gaming and entertainment industries in general and could further reduce customer demand in our casino, Racetrack and food and beverage segments, which may negatively impact our revenues and operating cash flow.

Because purse enhancement payments and marketing payments under our CMA with SMSC will not continue after December 31, 2022, we are likely to experience decreased revenue and profitability from live racing.

Following the expiration of the CMA on December 31, 2022, we will not receive any purse enhancement, marketing payments or other amounts under the CMA.  In 2022, the SMSC paid an annual purse enhancement of $7,280,000 and an annual marketing payment of $1,620,000. The purse enhancement payments were paid directly to the MHBPA and accordingly, such payments had no direct impact on the Company’s consolidated financial statements or operations. The marketing payments under the CMA offset the Company’s expense relating to certain marketing efforts, including signage, promotions, player benefits, and events.

Accordingly, due to the lack of an annual purse enhancement, the purses we are able to offer for our live racing events after December 31, 2022 are likely to be smaller than they have been in the past.  This may result in a decrease in field size and decrease in wagering on live races (particularly out-of-state handle), which ultimately result in a decrease in revenue from live racing.  For the year ended December 31, 2022, pari-mutuel revenue was $10,958,000, or 16.4%, of total revenues.

If revenue decreases from live racing, the profitability of live racing will likely also decrease due to the fixed expenses relating to live racing and the lack of marketing payments under the CMA. We also will bear increased marketing expenses relating to our casino and food and beverage segments without the marketing payments under the CMA.  While we are pursuing initiatives to strengthen the financial returns of live racing at the Racetrack and to manage our marketing spend, there can be no assurance that we will identify and implement initiatives that will advance these goals in a cost-effective or timely manner or at all.

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We may not be able to attract a sufficient number of horses and trainers to achieve above average field sizes.

We believe that patrons prefer to wager on races with a number of horses in the race (the “field”) at or above the national average. A failure to offer races with adequate fields results in less wagering on our horse races. Our ability to attract adequate fields depends on several factors. First, it depends on our ability to offer and fund competitive purses. Second, it depends on the overall horse population available for racing. Various factors have led to declines in the horse population in some areas of the country, including competition from racetracks in other areas, increased costs, and changing economic returns for owners and breeders, and the spread of various debilitating and contagious equine diseases. If our racetrack is faced with a sustained outbreak of a contagious equine disease, it could have a material impact on our profitability.

Finally, if we are unable to attract horse owners to stable and race their horses at our racetrack by offering a competitive environment, including high-quality facilities, a well-maintained racetrack, comfortable conditions for backstretch personnel involved in the care and training of horses stabled at our racetrack, and a competitive purse structure, our profitability could also decrease. We also face increased competition for horses and trainers from racetracks that are licensed to operate slot machines and other electronic gaming machines that provide these racetracks an advantage in generating new additional revenues for race purses and capital improvements. While our ability to offer adequate fields to patrons during our live meets was substantially strengthened by the purse enhancement payments that were made under the CMA through 2022, our inability to attract adequate fields, for whatever reason, could have a material adverse impact on our business, financial condition, and results of operations.

We face significant competition, both directly from other racing and gaming operations and indirectly from other forms of entertainment and leisure time activities, which could have a material adverse effect on our operations.

We face intense competition in our market, particularly competition from Running Aces in Columbus Township, Anoka County, Minnesota, a racetrack and card room that is located approximately 50 miles from Canterbury Park. 

We also compete with Native American owned casinos. These Native American facilities have the advantage of being exempt from some state and federal taxes and state regulation of indoor smoking, and have the ability to offer a wider variety of gaming products. 

Internet-based interactive gaming and wagering, both legal and illegal, is growing rapidly and we anticipate competition in this area will become more intense as new Internet-based ventures enter our industry and as state and federal regulations on Internet-based activities are clarified. Additionally, we compete with other forms of gambling, including betting on professional sports, spectator sports, other forms of entertainment, and other racetracks throughout the country. 

We expect competition for our existing and future operations to increase from Running Aces, existing tribal casinos, and racetracks that are able to subsidize their purses with alternative gaming revenues. Competition for simulcasting customers will be intense given the 2016 legalization of online internet wagering on horse racing in Minnesota, through ADW providers. In addition, several of our tribal gaming competitors in Minnesota have substantially larger marketing and financial resources than we do and this competition may increase if sports betting is legalized in Minnesota at tribal casinos and online through mobile applications operated by the tribes. Increased competition from the tribal casinos could divert customers from our Casino and Racetrack and thus adversely affect our financial condition, results of operations and cash flows.

Nationally, the popularity of horse racing has declined.

There has been a general decline in the number of people wagering on live horse races at North American racetracks, either in person or via simulcasting, due to a number of factors, including increased competition from other wagering and entertainment alternatives as discussed above. According to industry sources, pari-mutuel handle declined 27% from 2007 to 2011 and has been relatively stable since 2011, experiencing less than a 1% decline between 2011 and 2019. Pari-mutuel handle declined more than 1% in 2020 due the COVID-19 pandemic, however, pari-mutuel handle returned to pre-pandemic levels in 2021. Declining interest in horse racing has had a negative impact on revenues and profitability in our racing business. However, as a result of the purse enhancement payments and marketing payments we received under the CMA, we outperformed the industry as it relates to field size, live handle, and simulcast handle in 2022. Regardless, we recognize that a general decline in interest in horse racing and pari-mutuel wagering could have a material adverse impact on our business, financial condition and results of operations in future years.

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A lack of confidence in the integrity of our core businesses could affect our ability to retain our customers and engage with new customers.

The integrity of horse racing, casino gaming, and pari-mutuel wagering industries must be perceived as fair to patrons and the public at large. To prevent cheating or erroneous payouts, oversight processes must be in place to ensure that these activities cannot be manipulated. A loss of confidence in the fairness of our industries could have a material adverse impact on our business.

Horse racing is an inherently dangerous sport and our racetrack is subject to personal injury litigation.

Although we carry jockey accident insurance at our racetrack to cover personal jockey injuries that may occur during races or daily workouts, there are certain exclusions to our insurance coverage, and we are still subject to litigation from injured participants. We renew our insurance policies on an annual basis. The cost of coverage may become so high that we may need to further reduce our policy limits or agree to certain exclusions from our coverage. Our results may be affected by the outcome of litigation, as this litigation could be costly and time consuming and could divert our management and key personnel from our business operations.

Our business depends on using totalizator services.

Our customers use information provided by a third party vendor that accumulates wagers, records sales, calculates payoffs, and displays wagering data in a secure manner to patrons who wager on our horse races. Any failure to keep this technology current could limit our ability to serve patrons effectively or develop new forms of wagering or affect the security of the wagering process, thus affecting patron confidence in our product. A perceived lack of integrity in the wagering systems could result in a decline in bettor confidence and could lead to a decline in the amount wagered on horse racing. In addition, a totalizator system failure could cause a considerable loss of revenue if betting machines are unavailable for a significant period of time or during an event with high betting volume.

Inclement weather and other conditions may affect our ability to conduct live racing.

Since horse racing is conducted outdoors, unfavorable weather conditions, including extremely high and low temperatures, high winds, storms, tornadoes and hurricanes, could cause events to be postponed or canceled or attendance to be lower, resulting in reduced wagering. Our operations, as well as the racetracks from which we receive simulcast signals, are subject to reduced patronage, disruptions, or complete cessation of operations due to weather conditions, natural disasters, and other casualties. If a business interruption were to occur due to inclement weather and continue for a significant length of time at our racetrack, it could have a material adverse impact on our business, financial condition, and results of operations. The Company maintains insurance for incremental weather conditions that would help mitigate the financial impact on our business.

Our business and operations have been, and may in the future, be adversely affected by epidemics, pandemics, outbreaks of disease, and other adverse public health developments, including COVID-19.

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, we temporarily suspended all Card Casino, simulcast, and food and beverage operations at Canterbury Park or operated with capacity and other restrictions throughout much of 2020 and the first half of 2021, although to a much lesser extent than 2020. These suspension of operations and capacity restrictions caused significant disruptions to our ability to generate revenues, profitability, and cash flows and had a material adverse impact on our financial condition, results of operations, and cash flows. While we have returned to more normalized operations, there remains continuing logistical challenges faced by the entire gaming industry resulting from COVID-19-related labor shortages and supply chain disruptions. Future disruptions, as well as significant negative economic trends, due to the COVID-19 pandemic or other widespread illnesses or epidemics, may adversely affect our stock price.

Epidemics, pandemics, outbreaks of novel diseases, and other adverse public health developments may arise at any time. Such developments, including the COVID-19 pandemic, have had, and in the future may have, an adverse effect on our business, financial condition and results of operations. These effects include a potentially negative impact on the availability of our key personnel, labor shortages and increased turnover, temporary closures of Canterbury Park or the businesses of our business partners, third-party service providers or other vendors, and interruption of domestic and global supply chains, distribution channels and liquidity and capital or financial markets. The impact of a widespread illnesses or epidemics, including COVID-19, may also have the effect of exacerbating many of the other risks we face.

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Risks Related to Government Regulation of our Horse Racing and Gaming Generally

We are subject to changes in the laws that govern our business, including the possibility of an increase in gaming taxes, which would increase our costs, and changes in other laws may adversely affect our ability to compete.

Our operations and oversight by the MRC are ultimately subject to the laws of Minnesota including, but not limited to, the Minnesota Racing Act and HISA, and there exists the risk that these laws may be amended in ways adverse to our operations. In particular, we are required to pay special racing-related and Casino-related taxes and fees in addition to normal federal, state, and local income taxes as well as potential costs related to HISA regulations. These taxes and fees are subject to increase at any time. From time to time, state and local legislators and officials have proposed changes in tax laws, or in the administration of laws affecting our industry, such as the allocation of each wagering pool to winning bettors, the Racetrack, purses, and the MBF. In addition, poor economic conditions could intensify the efforts of state and local governments to raise revenues through increases in gaming taxes. It is not possible to predict with certainty the likelihood of changes in tax laws or in the administration of these laws. These changes, if adopted, could have a material adverse effect on our operations.

We are subject to extensive regulation from gaming authorities that could adversely affect us.

We are subject to significant regulation by the MRC under the Racing Act and the rules adopted by the MRC. The MRC has the authority to increase the Class A and Class B license fees. In addition, the Minnesota Racing Act requires that we reimburse the MRC for its actual costs of regulating the Casino, including personnel costs. Increases in these licensing and regulatory costs could adversely affect our results of operations.

Amendments to the Minnesota Racing Act or decisions by the MRC in regard to any one or more of the following matters could also adversely affect the Company’s operations: the granting of operating licenses to Canterbury Park and other racetracks after an application process and public hearings; the licensing of all track employees, jockeys, trainers, veterinarians, and other participants; regulating the transfer of ownership interests in licenses; allocating live race days and simulcast-only race days; approving race programs; regulating the conduct of races; setting specifications for the racing ovals, animal facilities, employee quarters, and public areas of racetracks; changes to the types of wagers on horse races; and approval of significant contractual agreements

Risks Related to our Real Estate Development Efforts

We rely on the efforts of our partner Doran for the development and profitable operation of our Triple Crown Residences at Canterbury Park joint venture.

On April 2, 2018, Canterbury Development entered into an operating agreement with an affiliate of Doran Companies (“Doran”), a national commercial and residential real estate developer, as the two members of a Minnesota limited liability company named Doran Canterbury I, LLC (“Doran Canterbury I”) to construct an upscale apartment complex called the Triple Crown Residences. In September 2018, Canterbury Development contributed approximately 13 acres of land as its equity contribution in the Doran Canterbury I joint venture and became a 27.4% equity member. Construction of the 321-unit first phase began in late 2018 with initial occupancy on June 1, 2020. As of the end of December 2021, all 321 units were available for occupancy.

In August 2020, Doran exercised its option for Phase II of the project, which will include an additional 300 residential units, and Canterbury Development entered into a second joint venture agreement with Doran. Pursuant to this second agreement, in early August 2020, the Company transferred roughly 10 acres of land to the second joint venture with Doran. In addition to receiving 27.4% ownership in the Doran Phase II joint venture, the exchange resulted in the repayment of a $2.9 million note receivable which was on the Company’s balance sheet as a related party receivable as of June 30, 2020. 

Canterbury Development will rely on Doran for the successful leasing and operation of the Triple Crown Residences as well as completion of the second phase of the project. 

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We rely on the efforts of our partner Greystone Construction for a new development project. 

On June 16, 2020, Canterbury Development entered into an operating agreement with an affiliate of Greystone Construction, as the two members of a Minnesota limited liability company named Canterbury DBSV Development, LLC (Canterbury DBSV). Canterbury DBSV was formed as part of a joint venture between Greystone and Canterbury Development LLC for a multi-use development on the 13-acre land parcel located on the southwest portion of the Company’s racetrack. Canterbury Development’s equity contribution to Canterbury DBSV was approximately 13 acres of land, which were contributed to Canterbury DBSV on July 1, 2020. In connection with its contribution, Canterbury Development became a 61.87% equity member in Canterbury DBSV. The Company will rely on the efforts of our partner Greystone Construction for the success of this new development project. 

We may not be successful in executing our real estate development strategy. 

Canterbury Development is currently pursuing other opportunities for the commercial development of its underutilized land. The development of residential and commercial real estate involves many risks, including, but not limited to, the selection of development partners; building design and construction; obtaining government permits; financing; securing and retaining tenants; and the volatility of real estate market conditions. Accordingly, there can be no assurance that our real estate development activities will be successful.

We are obligated to make improvements in the TIF district and will be reimbursed only to the extent of future tax revenue.

Under the Redevelopment Agreement with the City of Shakopee, the Company has agreed to undertake a number of specific public infrastructure improvements within the TIF District. The funding that the Company will be paid as reimbursement under the TIF program for these improvements is not guaranteed, but will depend on future tax revenues generated from the developed property.

General Risk Factors

We may be adversely affected by the effects of inflation.

Inflation has the potential to adversely affect our business, results of operations, financial position and liquidity by increasing our overall cost structure. The existence of inflation in the economy has the potential to result in higher interest rates and capital costs, supply shortages, increased costs of labor and other similar effects. As a result of inflation, we have experienced and may continue to experience, increases in the costs of food and beverage supplies, labor, materials, energy, fuel, and other inputs. Although we may take measures to mitigate the impact of this inflation through pricing actions and efficiency gains, if these measures are not effective our business, results of operations, financial position and liquidity could be materially adversely affected. Even if such measures are effective, there could be a difference between the timing of when these beneficial actions impact our results of operations and when the cost inflation is incurred. Additionally, the pricing actions we take could result in a decrease in market share.

An increase in the minimum wage mandated under Federal or Minnesota law could have a material adverse effect on our operations and financial results.

The Company employs a large number of individuals at an hourly wage equal to or slightly above the current state mandated wage of $10.59 per hour for 2023. See “Regulation and Regulatory Changes” above for additional information regarding minimum wage legislation. Most of these employees are either high school or college students employed on a seasonal basis or tipped employees, many of whom receive, on average, tip income that is significantly higher than the current minimum wage. From time to time, legislation is introduced in the U.S. Congress or the Minnesota legislature that would substantially increase the minimum wage. Passage of legislation that would substantially increase the minimum wage could have a material adverse impact on the Company. Additionally, the Minnesota minimum wage annually increases at the beginning of each year by the rate of inflation with a maximum increase of up to 2.5% per year.  Multi-year increases in the Minnesota minimum wage due to sustained inflation could have a material adverse impact on the Company.

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Our success may be affected if we are not able to attract, develop and retain qualified personnel.

Our ability to compete effectively depends on our ability to identify, recruit, develop and retain qualified personnel.  In particular, we depend upon the skills and efforts of our senior executives and management team including Randall D. Sampson, who has served as our Chief Executive Officer since 1994. If we are unable to successfully identify, recruit, develop and retain qualified personnel or adapt to changing worker expectations and working arrangements, it may be difficult for us to manage and grow our business, which could adversely affect our results of operations and financial condition. Additionally, our inability to retain the key members of our senior executives and management team could adversely affect our results of operations and financial condition.

The payment and amount of future dividends is subject to Board of Director discretion and to various risks and uncertainties.

The payment and amount of future quarterly dividends is within the discretion of the Board of Directors and will depend on factors the Board deems relevant at each time it considers declaring a dividend. These factors include, but are not limited to: available cash; management’s expectations regarding future performance and free cash flow; alternative uses of cash to fund capital expenditures and real estate development; and the effect of various risks and uncertainties described in this “Risk Factors” section.

Our information technology and other systems are subject to cyber security risk including misappropriation of customer information or other breaches of information security.

We rely on information technology and other systems to maintain and transmit customers’ personal and financial information, credit card information, mailing lists and other information. We have taken steps designed to safeguard our customers’ personal and financial information and have implemented systems designed to meet all requirements of the Payment Card Industry standards for data protection. However, our information and processes are subject to the ever-changing threat of compromised security, in the form of a risk of potential breach, system failure, computer virus, or unauthorized or fraudulent access or use by unauthorized individuals. The steps we take to deter and mitigate these risks may not be successful, and any resulting compromise or loss of data or systems could adversely impact operations or regulatory compliance and could result in remedial expenses, fines, litigation and loss of reputation, potentially impacting our financial results. Although we have invested in and deployed security systems and developed processes that are designed to protect all sensitive data, prevent data loss and reduce the impact of any security breach, such measures cannot provide absolute security.

We process, store, and use personal information and other data, which subjects us to governmental regulation and other legal obligations related to privacy, and our actual or perceived failure to comply with such obligations could harm our business.

We receive, store, and process personal information and other customer data. There are numerous federal, state, and local laws regarding privacy and the storing, sharing, use, processing, disclosure and protection of personal information and other data. Any failure or perceived failure by us to comply with our privacy policies, our privacy-related obligations to customers or other third parties, or our privacy-related legal obligations, or any compromise of security that results in the unauthorized release or transfer of personally identifiable information or other player data, may result in governmental enforcement actions, litigation or public statements against us by consumer advocacy groups or others and could cause our customers to lose trust in us, which could have an adverse effect on our business.

While we maintain insurance coverage specific to cyber-insurance matters, any failure on our part to maintain adequate safeguards may subject us to significant liabilities.

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Additionally, if third parties we work with, such as vendors, violate applicable laws or our policies, these violations may also put our customers’ information at risk and could in turn have an adverse effect on our business. The Company is also subject to payment card association rules and obligations under its contracts with payment card processors. Under these rules and obligations, if information is compromised, the Company could be liable to payment card issuers for the associated expense and penalties. In addition, if the Company fails to follow payment card industry security standards, even if no customer information is compromised, the Company could incur significant fines or experience a significant increase in payment card transaction costs.

We are also subject to federal and Minnesota laws that affect businesses generally. Some of these laws, such as laws pertaining to immigration, have severe penalties for law violations. In addition, it is possible, as a result of the legislative process, that legislation directly or indirectly adverse to the Company may be enacted into law. 

Provisions of Minnesota law, our articles of incorporation, our bylaws and other agreements may deter a change of control of our company and may have a possible negative effect on our stock price.

Certain provisions of Minnesota law, our articles of incorporation, our bylaws and other agreements may make it more difficult for a third-party to acquire, or discourage a third-party from attempting to acquire, control of the Company, including:

● the provisions of Minnesota law relating to business combinations and control share acquisitions;

● the provisions of our bylaws regarding the business properly brought before shareholders and shareholder director nominations;

● the right of our Board to establish more than one class or series of shares and to fix the relative rights and preferences of any such different classes or series;

● the provisions of our articles of incorporation providing for a right, if specified events occur relating to our gaming license, to redeem all or any portion of the equity securities held by any person or group that becomes the beneficial owner of 5% or more of any class of our equity securities or increases its beneficial ownership of any class of our equity securities by 5% or more;

● the provisions of our Stock Plan requiring or permitting the acceleration of vesting of awards granted under the Stock Plan in the event of specified events that generally would constitute a change in control; and

● the provisions of our agreements provide for severance payments to our executive officers and other officers and the accelerated vesting or payment of their awards in the event of certain terminations following a “change in control.”

These measures could discourage or prevent a takeover of our company or changes in our management, even if an acquisition or such changes would be beneficial to our shareholders. This may have a negative effect on the price of our common stock.

Item 1B. UNRESOLVED STAFF COMMENTS

Not Applicable.

Item 2. PROPERTIES

General

The Company’s facilities, which are owned and operated under the name “Canterbury Park,” are a modern complex of buildings and grounds that include racing surfaces, a grandstand, event center, barn and backside facilities, and parking in Shakopee, Minnesota. The Racetrack’s grandstand has a patron capacity of approximately 10,000 within enclosed areas and a maximum patron capacity of over 30,000 including outside areas around the grandstand. In connection with the Company's general credit and security agreement, the Company's land used for business operations is subject to a mortgage with a financial institution as additional collateral on its line of credit. 

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Underutilized Land

In 2022, the Company sold approximately four acres of land to the west of the Racetrack. As of December 31, 2022, the Company has approximately 75 acres of land remaining that are owned or controlled by the Company that are not currently used for its business operations, and could be developed or sold, in whole or in part. See discussion above titled “Development Operations” and footnote 12 to the consolidated financial statements for more information.

Item 3. LEGAL PROCEEDINGS

There are no material legal proceedings pending against the Company. From time to time, the Company is party to ordinary and routine litigation or claims incidental to our business. We do not expect the outcome of any such litigation or claims pending at this time to have a material adverse effect on our consolidated financial position or results of operations.

Item 4. MINE SAFETY DISCLOSURES

Not Applicable.

PART II

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

MARKET INFORMATION

The Company’s common stock trades on the Nasdaq Global Market under the symbol CPHC.

HOLDERS

At March 15, 2023, the Company had 577 shareholders of record of its common stock.

Securities Authorized for Issuance Under Equity Compensation Plans

The following table sets forth information as of December 31, 2022 regarding our equity compensation plans, all of which were approved by our shareholders:

Plan Category	Number of shares of common stock to be issued upon exercise of outstanding options, warrants and rights (1)		Weighted-average exercise price of outstanding options, warrants and rights		Number of shares of common stock remaining available for future issuance under equity compensation plans (2)
Equity compensation plans approved by security holders:
Stock Plan		48,430	$	—		143,230
Employee Stock Purchase Plan		—		—		95,866
Equity compensation plans not approved by security holders:
Total		48,430				239,096

(1) For the Stock Plan, represents number of shares that may be issued upon settlement of outstanding deferred stock awards.

(2) Excludes shares of common stock listed in the first column

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Item 6. [RESERVED]

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

The following Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations (“MD&A”) is intended to help the reader understand Canterbury Park Holding Corporation, our operations, our financial results and financial condition, and our present business environment. This MD&A is provided as a supplement to and should be read in conjunction with our consolidated financial statements and the accompanying notes to the consolidated financial statements (the “Notes”). Our actual results could differ materially from those anticipated in the forward-looking statements included in this discussion as a result of certain factors, including, but not limited to, those discussed in “Risk Factors” and “Forward-Looking Statements” included elsewhere in this Annual Report on Form 10-K.

STRATEGIC OVERVIEW

Canterbury Park Holding Corporation (the “Company,” “we,” “our,” or “us”) hosts pari-mutuel wagering on thoroughbred and quarter horse races and “unbanked” card games at its Canterbury Park Racetrack and Casino facility (the “Racetrack”) in Shakopee, Minnesota, which is approximately 25 miles southwest of downtown Minneapolis. The Racetrack is the only facility in the State of Minnesota that offers live pari-mutuel thoroughbred and quarter horse racing.

The Company’s pari-mutuel wagering operations include both wagering on thoroughbred and quarter horse races during live meets at the Racetrack each year from May through September, and year-round wagering on races primarily held at out-of-state racetracks that are televised simultaneously at the Racetrack (“simulcasting”). Unbanked card games, in which patrons compete against each other, are hosted in the Casino at the Racetrack. The Casino operates 24 hours a day, seven days a week. The Casino offers both poker and table games at up to 80 tables. The Company also derives revenues from related services and activities, such as food and beverage, parking, advertising signage, publication sales, and from other entertainment events and activities held at the Racetrack.

In 2022, Canterbury Development continued to pursue various development opportunities begun in 2015 for its underutilized land in a project known as Canterbury Commons. These development opportunities have included contributions of land to joint ventures, three as of the end of December 2022, and sales of parcels of land to third parties that will then develop the property. Our long-term strategic direction is to continue to enhance our Racetrack as a unique gaming and entertainment destination and develop the approximately 80 acres of underutilized land not needed for our Racetrack Operations. 

In the first half of 2021, the continuing COVID-19 pandemic had a negative impact on the financial condition and operations of the segments within Canterbury Entertainment, although to a much lesser extent than 2020. We temporarily suspended all Casino, simulcast, and special event operations at Canterbury Park for a total of approximately one week at the beginning of January 2021. Additionally, effective May 28, 2021, all capacity limits, restrictions on large gatherings, and other restrictions, which had been implemented in response to the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, were lifted and our Racetrack began operating under pre-pandemic guidelines. Our Casino also began operating without capacity restrictions effective May 28, 2021, but we maintained throughout the balance of 2021 and throughout 2022 and intend to maintain certain operational changes and improvements initiated in 2020 in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. In 2022, our horse racing, casino, and food and beverage operations were not subject to any COVID-19 related closures or capacity limitations.

The following summarizes our financial performance for the last five years (in 000’s):

Financial Performance Summary	2022			2021				2020				2019				2018
Net Revenues	$	66,824		$	60,400			$	33,140			$	59,227			$	59,142
Operating Expenses		55,943			42,882		(1)		34,882		(2)		55,591		(3)		53,866		(4)
Gain on Transfer/Sale of Land		12			264				2,368				—				2,371
Income (Loss) Before Income Taxes		10,235			15,798				(189	)			3,963				7,708
Income Tax (Expense) Benefit		(2,722	)		(3,999	)			1,251				(1,244	)			(1,990	)
Net Income		7,513			11,798				1,062				2,718				5,718

1 During fiscal year 2021, the Company reduced operating expenses $6,314,000 by recording an employee retention credit, a refundable tax credit. 

2 During fiscal year 2019, the Company reduced operating expenses $21,000 by recording a gain on insurance recoveries.

3 During fiscal year 2018, the Company reduced operating expenses $141,000 by recording a gain on insurance recoveries.

4 During fiscal year 2017, the Company reduced operating expenses by $1,465,000 by recording a gain on insurance recoveries. 

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EMPLOYEE RETENTION CREDIT

The employee retention credit (“ERC”), as originally enacted on March 27, 2020 by the CARES Act, is a refundable tax credit against certain employment taxes equal to 50% of the qualified wages an eligible employer pays to employees after March 12, 2020, and before January 1, 2021. The Taxpayer Certainty and Disaster Tax Relief Act (the “Relief Act”), enacted on December 27, 2020, amended, and extended the ERC. The Relief Act extended and enhanced the ERC for qualified wages paid after December 31, 2020 through June 30, 2021. Under the Relief Act, eligible employers may claim a refundable tax credit against certain employment taxes equal to 70% of the qualified wages an eligible employer pays to employees after December 31, 2020 through June 30, 2021. The purpose of the ERC is to encourage employers to keep employees on the payroll, even if they are not working during the covered period because of the coronavirus outbreak.

The Company qualified for federal government assistance through the ERC provisions for the 2020 second, third, and fourth quarters, as well as the 2021 first and second quarters. We recognize government grants for which there is a reasonable assurance of compliance with grant conditions and receipt of credits. The Company's expected one-time refunds at December 31, 2022 and 2021 were $6,103,236 and $6,314,468, respectively, and are included on the Consolidated Balance Sheets as an employee retention credit receivable, as well as on the Consolidated Statements of Operations as a credit to salaries and benefits expense in 2021. 

We expect to receive the remaining employee retention credit payments in 2023. Upon receipt, we expect to allocate these funds towards a combination of further investment in our team members, growth investments, capital expenditures, and deferred maintenance capital spending. 

OPERATIONS REVIEW

YEAR ENDED December 31, 2022 COMPARED TO YEAR ENDED December 31, 2021

EBITDA represents earnings before interest income, income tax expense, depreciation, and amortization. EBITDA is not a measure of performance or liquidity calculated in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles in the United States of America ("GAAP"), and should not be considered an alternative to, or more meaningful than, net income as an indicator of our operating performance or cash flows from operating activities as a measure of liquidity. We present EBITDA as a supplemental disclosure for our Racetrack Operations because it is a widely used measure of performance of and basis for valuation of companies in the gaming industry. Other companies that provide EBITDA information may calculate EBITDA differently than we do. We also compute Adjusted EBITDA, a non-GAAP measure, which reflects additional adjustments to EBITDA to eliminate unusual or non-recurring items, as well as items relating to our real estate development operations. For the year ended December 31, 2022, Adjusted EBITDA excluded from EBITDA the gain on sale of land, loss on disposal of assets, and depreciation, amortization and interest related to equity investments. For the year ended December 31, 2021, Adjusted EBITDA excluded from EBITDA the gain on transfer of land, employee retention credit, and depreciation, amortization and interest related to equity investments, as well as $515,000 of COVID-19 relief grants included in other revenue for that year. 

The following table sets forth a reconciliation of net income, a GAAP financial measure, to EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA (defined above), which are non-GAAP measures, for the years ended:

SUMMARY OF EBITDA DATA

	Year Ended December 31,
	2022			2021
NET INCOME	$	7,512,946		$	11,798,153
Interest income, net		(909,958	)		(719,365	)
Income tax (benefit) expense		2,721,800			3,999,400
Depreciation		2,981,168			2,844,647
EBITDA		12,305,956			17,922,835
Loss on disposal of assets		157,435			—
Gain on sale/transfer of land		(12,151	)		(263,581	)
Employee Retention Credit		—			(6,314,468	)
Depreciation and amortization related to equity investments		1,782,870			1,735,883
Interest expense related to equity investments		907,099			905,729
Other revenue, COVID-19 relief grants		—			(515,000	)
ADJUSTED EBITDA	$	15,141,209		$	13,471,398

Adjusted EBITDA increased $1,670,000, or 12.4%, for 2022 compared to 2021. For 2022, Adjusted EBITDA as a percentage of net revenue was 22.8%. For 2021, Adjusted EBITDA as a percentage of net revenue, excluding the $515,000 other revenue from COVID-19 relief grants, was 22.5%.

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REVENUES

Total net revenues for 2022 were $66,824,000, an increase of $6,424,000, or 10.6%, compared to total net revenues of $60,400,000 for 2021. For 2022 as compared to 2021, total pari-mutuel revenue increased 7.0%, Casino revenue increased 5.6%, food and beverage revenue increased 33.0%, and other revenue increased 26.2%. See below for a further discussion of our sources of revenues for each of our pari-mutuel, Casino, food and beverage, and other revenues. 

PARI-MUTUEL REVENUES

	Year Ended December 31,
	2022		2021
Simulcast	$	3,862,000	$	3,959,000
Live racing		1,890,000		1,663,000
Guest fees		3,517,000		3,236,000
Other revenue		1,689,000		1,386,000
Total Pari-Mutuel Revenue	$	10,958,000	$	10,244,000
Racing Days
Simulcast only racing days		290		289
Live and simulcast racing days		64		65
Total Number of Racing Days		354		354

Simulcast and Live Racing pari-mutuel revenues include commission and breakage revenues from on-track live and simulcast wagering. We receive guest fees from out-of-state racetracks and ADW companies for out-of-state wagering on our live races. Other revenues include source market fees paid by ADW companies for wagers made by Minnesota residents on out-of-state races and proceeds from unredeemed pari-mutuel tickets.

Total 2022 pari-mutuel revenue increased $714,000, or 7.0%, compared to 2021. The increase in revenue in 2022 compared to 2021 is due to increased business levels, including higher attendance, visitation, and per cap spend from consumers that attended our live race meet and increased revenue from out-of-state wagers.

CASINO REVENUES

	Year Ended December 31,
	2022		2021
Poker Games Collection	$	7,607,000	$	7,110,000
Other Poker Revenue		2,875,000		2,133,000
Total Poker Revenue		10,482,000		9,243,000
Table Games Collection		27,392,000		27,120,000
Other Table Games Revenue		2,345,000		1,728,000
Total Table Games Revenue		29,737,000		28,848,000
Total Casino Revenue	$	40,219,000	$	38,091,000

The primary source of Casino revenue is a percentage of the wagers received from the players as compensation for providing the Casino facility and services, referred to as “collection revenue.” Other Revenue presented above includes fees collected for the administration of tournaments and amounts earned as reimbursement of the administrative costs of maintaining jackpot funds. Casino revenue represented 60.2% and 63.1% of the Company’s net revenues for the years ended December 31, 2022 and 2021, respectively.

Total Casino revenue increased $2,128,000, or 5.6%, in 2022 compared to 2021. The increase is due to increased visitation as we returned to more normalized operations in 2022 as described above, as well as increased poker drop and tournament revenue in 2022 from the removal of various capacity restrictions that were in effect through May 28, 2021. We also intend to maintain certain operational changes and improvements, to both poker and table games, which we believe is preferred by players and is contributing to increased revenue and margins. 

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FOOD AND BEVERAGE REVENUES

Food and beverage revenue increased $2,041,000, or 33.0%, to $8,227,000 for the year ended December 31, 2022 compared to 2021. The increase is due to increased visitation in 2022 as our business recovers from the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic described above. The Company also increased prices related to food and beverage sales to offset rising inflationary costs. Furthermore, the increase is due to being able to host large scale events in 2022, including a three-day music festival and nine-show concert series in the 2022 third quarter. As noted above, all capacity limits which had been implemented as a response to the COVID-19 pandemic were lifted on May 28, 2021. 

OTHER REVENUES

Other revenue, consisting of admission revenues, corporate sponsorships, space rentals, and other miscellaneous activities, increased $1,541,000, or 26.2%, to $7,420,000 in 2022 compared to 2021. Other revenue for 2021 benefited from a one-time $515,00 COVID-19 relief grant. The increase in 2022 as compared to 2021 is due to the return of more normalized operations, emphasized by hosting a three-day music festival and ten-show concert series in the 2022 third quarter. 

OPERATING EXPENSES

Total operating expenses increased $13,100,000, or 30.5%, to $55,943,000 in 2022, from $42,882,000 in 2021. Total operating expenses as of December 31, 2021 includes a credit to salaries and benefits of $6,314,000 related to the employee retention credit described above. Excluding the employee retention credit, total operating expenses increased $6,748,000, or 13.7%, in 2022 compared to 2021 due to increases in all categories of expense as we returned to more normalized operations in 2022 as compared to 2021. Total operating expenses as a percentage of net revenues increased to 83.7% in 2022 from 81.5% in 2021 when removing the employee retention credit from 2021.

Total purse expense increased $492,000, or 6.1%, in 2022 compared to 2021. The increase is due to increases in Casino and pari-mutuel revenues. This also resulted in an increase in Minnesota Breeders' Fund (the "MBF") expense (shown below). As discussed in greater detail in Item 1 above, Minnesota law requires us to allocate a portion of Casino revenues, wagering handle on simulcast and live horse races, and ADW source market fees for future payment as purses for live horse races and other authorized uses. While most of these amounts were paid into the purse funds for thoroughbred and quarter horse races, Minnesota law requires that a portion of the amounts allocated for purses be paid into the MBF.

					Minnesota Breeders’
	Purse Expense				Fund Expense
	2022		2021		2022		2021
Casino	$	4,852,000	$	4,584,000	$	539,000	$	509,000
Simulcast Racing		1,477,000		1,463,000		482,000		467,000
Live Racing		2,201,000		1,991,000		98,000		85,000
Total	$	8,530,000	$	8,038,000	$	1,119,000	$	1,061,000

Salaries and benefits expense increased $9,249,000, or 61.2%, in 2022 compared to 2021. The increase is due to the $6,314,000 employee retention credit claimed under the CARES Act in 2021 that did not offset salaries and benefits expense in 2022. Excluding the employee retention credit, salaries and benefits expense increased $2,935,000, or 13.7%, in 2022 compared to 2021. The increase in 2022 is due to an increase in overall business operations, an increase in the number of personnel to support our resumption of normalized operations, as well as an increase to the wage rate for those personnel. 

Cost of food and beverage sales increased $836,000, or 34.3%, in 2022 compared to 2021. The increase is consistent with the increase in food and beverage revenues. A contributing factor to the increased expenses were higher costs of food and beverage items due to inflationary pressures that were offset with the Company increasing our sale prices on these items.

Advertising and marketing costs increased $1,412,000, or 84.7%, in 2022 compared to 2021. The increase is primarily attributable to the increased expenditures that were funded by payments received under the CMA for joint marketing, as well as an increase in advertising and marketing spend to support our resumption of more normalized operations in 2022.

Professional and contracted service expenses increased $564,000, or 13.4% in 2022 compared to 2021. The increase is primarily attributable to expenses associated with increased information technology security as well as costs related to corporate partnership development and strategic planning for future operations. 

During 2022, the Company recorded a gain on sale of land of $12,000 as of result of the sale of approximately 4.1 acres of land for approximately $1,200,000 in gross proceeds.

During 2022, the Company performed a review of any fixed assets that were no longer in service at December 31, 2022. As a result of this review, management determined to dispose of assets resulting in a loss on disposal of $175,735. In addition to this write-off, the Company had three additional asset disposals for a gain of $18,300, resulting in a net loss on disposal of assets of $157,435 for the year ended December 31, 2022.

During 2021, the Company recorded a gain on sale of land of $264,000 as of result of the sale of approximately 9.8 acres of land for approximately $3,500,000 in gross proceeds.

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The Company recorded a provision for income taxes of $2,722,000 and $3,999,000 for 2022 and 2021, respectively. The decrease in our tax expense for 2022 compared to 2021 is due to a decrease in income before taxes from operations. Our effective tax rate was 26.6% and 25.3% for 2022 and 2021, respectively. 

Net income for the years 2022 and 2021 was $7,513,000 and $11,798,000, respectively.

CRITICAL ACCOUNTING ESTIMATES

The preparation of the Consolidated Financial Statements in accordance with GAAP requires us to make estimates and judgments that are subject to an inherent degree of uncertainty. The nature of the estimates and assumptions are material due to the levels of subjectivity and judgment necessary to account for highly uncertain factors or the susceptibility of such factors to change. The development and selection of critical accounting estimates, and the related disclosures, have been reviewed with the Audit Committee of our Board of Directors. We believe the current assumptions and other considerations used to estimate amounts reflected in our Consolidated Financial Statements are appropriate. However, if actual experience differs from the assumptions and other considerations used in estimating amounts reflected in our Consolidated Financial Statements, the resulting changes could have a material adverse effect on our financial condition, results of operations and cash flows.

Estimate of the allowance for doubtful accounts - Property Tax Increment Financing "TIF" Receivable 

As of December 31, 2022, the Company recorded a TIF receivable on its Consolidated Balance Sheet of approximately $13,294,000, which represents $11,301,000 of principal and $1,993,000 of interest. The TIF receivable requires significant management estimates and judgement pertaining to whether an allowance for doubtful accounts is necessary. The TIF receivable was generated in connection with the Contract for Private Redevelopment, in which the City of Shakopee has agreed that a portion of the future tax increment revenue generated from the developed property around the Racetrack will be paid to the Company to reimburse it for expenses in constructing public infrastructure improvements.

The Company typically performs an annual collectability analysis of the TIF receivable in the fourth quarter of each year, or more frequently if indicators of the receivable to be potentially uncollectable exist. The Company utilizes the assistance of a third party to assist with the projected tax increments. The quantitative analysis includes assumptions based on the market values of the completed development projects within Canterbury Commons, which derives the future projected tax increment revenue. The Company uses the analysis to determine if the future tax increment revenue will exceed the Company's development costs on infrastructure improvements. As a result of our analysis for the year ended December 31, 2022, management believes the TIF receivable will be fully collectible and no allowance related to this receivable is necessary. 

COOPERATIVE MARKETING AGREEMENT

The amounts received from the marketing payments under the CMA are recorded as a component of other revenue and the related expenses are recorded as a component of advertising and marketing expense and depreciation in the Company’s consolidated statements of operations. For the year ended December 31, 2022, the Company recorded $1,920,000 in other revenue and incurred $1,697,000 in advertising and marketing expense and $222,000 in depreciation related to the SMSC marketing payment. For the year ended December 31, 2021, the Company recorded $1,516,000 in other revenue and incurred $1,391,000 in advertising and marketing expense and $125,000 in depreciation related to the SMSC marketing payment. The excess of amounts received over revenue is reflected as deferred revenue on the Company’s consolidated balance sheets.

CONTINGENCIES

Effective on December 21, 2021, the Company entered into a Contribution and Indemnity Agreement ("Indemnity Agreement") with affiliates of Doran Companies ("Doran") relating to debt financing by Doran Canterbury I, LLC as borrower, which is guaranteed by Doran affiliates. Under the Indemnity Agreement, the Company is obligated to reimburse and indemnify each loan guarantor for any amounts paid by such loan guarantor to the lender on debt financing by Doran Canterbury I, LLC, up to a maximum of $5,000,000. Effective on October 27, 2022, the Indemnity Agreement was amended to increase the maximum indemnification by an additional $700,000.

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The Company is periodically involved in various claims and legal actions arising in the normal course of business. Management believes that the resolution of any pending claims and legal actions at December 31, 2022 and as of the date of this report will not have a material impact on the Company’s consolidated financial position or results of operations.

The Company has committed to payment of statutory distributions under a $500,000 bond issued to the MRC as required under Minnesota law. The Company was not required to make any payments related to this bond in 2022 or 2021, and there is no liability related to this bond on the balance sheet as of December 31, 2022.

LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES

CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES

Cash provided by operating activities for 2022 was $11,217,000 as a result of net income of $7,513,000 and was increased by 2022 noncash charges from depreciation of $2,981,000, stock-based compensation expense of $449,000, stock-based employee match contribution of $618,000, and loss from equity investment of $1,568,000. Cash from operating activities in 2022 was reduced by a gain on sale of land of $12,000. The Company also experienced a decrease in Casino accruals of $573,000 and an increase in income taxes receivable of $788,000 in 2022 as compared to 2021. This was partially offset by an increase in our TIF receivable of $792,000 and a decrease in employee retention credit receivable of $211,000. 

Cash provided by operating activities for 2022 was $13,498,000 as a result of net income of $11,798,000 and was increased by 2021 noncash charges from depreciation of $2,845,000, stock-based compensation expense of $548,000, stock-based employee match contribution of $557,000, and loss from equity investment of $2,703,000. Cash from operating activities in 2021 was reduced by a gain on sale of land of $264,000. The Company also experienced an increase in Casino accruals of $929,000 and a decrease in income taxes receivable of $2,768,000 in 2021 as compared to 2020. This was partially offset by a decrease in payable to horsepersons of $1,451,000, an increase in TIF receivable of $614,000, and an increase in employee retention credit receivable of $6,314,000. 

CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES

Net cash used in investing activities for 2022 of $9,275,000 was used primarily for additions to land, buildings, and equipment, an increase in related party receivable, purchases of short-term investments, and an equity investment contribution. This was partially offset by proceeds received from the sale of land. 

Net cash used in investing activities for 2022 of $2,502,000 was used primarily for additions to land, buildings, and equipment, increase in related party receivable, and an equity investment contribution. This was partially offset by proceeds received from the sale of land. 

CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES

Net cash used in financing activities for 2022 was $1,435,000 primarily due to the reinstituted quarterly cash dividend as well as payments for taxes of equity awards, partially offset by proceeds from the issuance of common stock. 

Net cash provided by financing activities for 2022 was $130,000 primarily due to proceeds from the issuance of common stock, partially offset by payments for taxes of equity awards. Given that we reinstituted our quarterly cash dividend in January 2022, we expect net cash used by financing activities to increase in 2022.  

CASH AND CAPITAL RESOURCES

At December 31, 2022, we had cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash of $16,106,000 compared to $15,599,000 at December 31, 2021. This $507,000 increase consisted of $11,217,000 of net cash provided by operating activities, offset by $9,275,000 of net cash used in financing activities and $1,435,000 of net cash used in investing activities. We believe our existing cash and cash equivalents, along with our short-term investments and cash flow from operations and availability of borrowing under our revolving line of credit agreement, will be sufficient to meet our liquidity and working capital requirements beyond the next 12 months. 

Additionally, we expect to receive the remaining employee retention credit payments of $6,103,236 in 2023. Upon receipt, we expect to allocate these funds towards a combination of further investment in our team members, growth investments, capital expenditures, and deferred maintenance capital spending. We also have finalized our stable area improvement plan, and are awaiting grading and utility permits from the city to begin the barn relocation and redevelopment process. We expect to invest approximately $15 million in the stable area improvement plan as currently designed, staged over the course of the next two years. We expect to use nearly all of the proceeds from the land sale to Swervo in connection with the amphitheater to fund the stable area improvement plan, as well as our other sources of liquidity. Following the expiration of the CMA on December 31, 2022, we will not receive any purse enhancement, marketing payments or other amounts under the CMA, which for 2022 was $7,280,000 in purse enhancement payments and $1,620,000 in marketing payments.

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The Company has a general credit and security agreement with a financial institution. This agreement was amended as of December 23, 2020 to extend the maturity date to February 28, 2021. The agreement was also amended as of February 28, 2021 to extend the maturity date to January 31, 2024 and increase its revolving credit line up to $10,000,000. The line of credit is collateralized by all receivables, inventory, equipment, and general intangibles of the Company, as well as a mortgage on certain real property. The Company had no borrowings under the credit line during the year ended December 31, 2022. As of December 31, 2022, the outstanding balance on the line of credit was $0. The credit agreement contains covenants requiring the Company to maintain certain financial ratios. The Company was in compliance with these requirements at all times throughout 2022.

Our three largest sources of revenue: pari-mutuel wagering, Casino operations, and food and beverage, are all based on cash transactions. Consequently, we have significant inflows of cash on a daily basis. We designate cash balances that will be required to satisfy certain short-term liabilities such as progressive jackpots, the player pool, and amounts due horsemen for purses and awards as “restricted” as a separate balance sheet item.

The Company offers unbanked table games that refer to a wagering system or game where wagers “lost” or “won” by the host are accumulated into a “player pool” to enhance the total amount paid back to players in any other card game. The Company is required to return accumulated player pool funds to the players through giveaways, promotional items, prizes or by other means. The player pool liability was $1,064,000 and $973,000 at December 31, 2022 and 2021, respectively. Additionally, the table games jackpot pool was $309,000 and $675,000 at December 31, 2022 and 2021, respectively.

The Company also maintains a poker promotional pool where a portion of the poker "rake" is collected and accumulated into a promotional pool to enhance the total amount paid back to poker players. The Company is required to return accumulated poker promotional pool funds to the players through poker jackpots, giveaways, promotional items, prizes or by other means. The poker promotional pool liability was $576,000 and $934,000 at December 31, 2022 and 2021, respectively. 

The Casino offers progressive jackpots for poker games. Amounts collected for these jackpot funds are accrued as liabilities until paid to winners. At December 31, 2022 and 2021, accrued jackpot funds totaled $132,000 and $189,000, respectively. The MRC regulates the operation of the player pool and progressive jackpot pools. These liabilities have the potential for significant fluctuation on a daily basis.

All games in the Casino are played using chips. The value of chips issued and outstanding, referred to as the “outstanding chip liability,” was $587,000 and $475,000 at December 31, 2022 and 2021, respectively. This liability has the potential for significant fluctuation on a daily basis depending upon the demand for chip redemptions and sales.

Our second largest individual operating expense item is purse expense. Pursuant to an agreement with the MHBPA, we transferred into a trust account or paid directly to the MHBPA, approximately $7,846,000 and $8,903,000 in purse funds related to thoroughbred races for 2022 and 2021, respectively. Minnesota law provides that amounts transferred into this trust account are the property of the trust and not the Company. There were no unpaid purse fund obligations due to the MHBPA at December 31, 2022 or 2021.

In March 2014, the Company entered into a seven-year agreement with a new totalizator provider, which was extended an additional year in 2021. Pursuant to the agreement, the vendor provides totalizator equipment and related software that records and processes all wagers and calculates odds and payoffs. The amounts charged to operations for totalizator expenses for the years ended December 31, 2022 and 2021 were $253,000 and $262,000, respectively. In March 2022, the Company entered into a five-year agreement with a new totalizator provider. Under the new agreement, $166,400 was charged to operations in 2022. The future minimum purchase obligations under the new agreement are $166,400 per year for each of the next four years.

In August 2018, the Company entered into a Contract for Private Redevelopment with the City of Shakopee in connection with a Tax Increment Financing District (“TIF District”) which was amended in September 2021. The Company is obligated to construct certain public infrastructure improvements within the TIF District, and will be reimbursed by the City of Shakopee by future tax increment revenue generated from the developed property. See Note 12 for a more detailed description of the agreement.

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FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS

This Annual Report on Form 10-K contains various “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements are typically identified by the use of terms such as “anticipate,” “believe,” “could,” “estimate,” “expect,” “intend,” “may,” “might,” “plan,” “predict,” “project,” “seek,” “should,” “will,” and similar words or similar expressions (or negative versions of such words or expressions). We also may make forward-looking statements in other reports filed with the SEC, in press releases, and in other communications to shareholders or the investing public.

Forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future actions, outcomes, results or performance. Any forward-looking statement made by us or on our behalf speaks only as of the date on which such statement is made. There are many important factors that could cause our future results to differ materially from historical results or trends, results anticipated or planned by us, or the results expressed in or implied by any forward-looking statements. These important factors include, but are not limited to:

● Our business is sensitive to reductions in discretionary consumer spending as a result of downturns in the economy and other factors outside of our control.

● Because purse enhancement payments and marketing payments under our CMA with SMSC will not continue after December 31, 2022, we are likely to experience decreased revenue and profitability from live racing.

● We may not be able to attract a sufficient number of horses and trainers to achieve above average field sizes.

● We face significant competition, both directly from other racing and gaming operations and indirectly from other forms of entertainment and leisure time activities, which could have a material adverse effect on our operations.

● Nationally, the popularity of horse racing has declined.

● A lack of confidence in the integrity of our core businesses could affect our ability to retain our customers and engage with new customers.

● Horse racing is an inherently dangerous sport and our racetrack is subject to personal injury litigation.

● Our business depends on using totalizator services.

● Inclement weather and other conditions may affect our ability to conduct live racing.

● Our business and operations have been, and may in the future, be adversely affected by epidemics, pandemics, outbreaks of disease, and other adverse public health developments, including COVID-19.

● We are subject to changes in the laws that govern our business, including the possibility of an increase in gaming taxes, which would increase our costs, and changes in other laws may adversely affect our ability to compete.

● We are subject to extensive regulation from gaming authorities that could adversely affect us.

● We rely on the efforts of our partner Doran for the development and profitable operation of our Triple Crown Residences at Canterbury Park joint venture.

● We rely on the efforts of our partner Greystone Construction for a new development project. 

● We may not be successful in executing our real estate development strategy. 

● We are obligated to make improvements in the TIF district and will be reimbursed only to the extent of future tax revenue.

● We may be adversely affected by the effects of inflation.

● An increase in the minimum wage mandated under Federal or Minnesota law could have a material adverse effect on our operations and financial results.

● Our success may be affected if we are not able to attract, develop and retain qualified personnel.

● The payment and amount of future dividends is subject to Board of Director discretion and to various risks and uncertainties.

● Our information technology and other systems are subject to cyber security risk including misappropriation of customer information or other breaches of information security.

● We process, store, and use personal information and other data, which subjects us to governmental regulation and other legal obligations related to privacy, and our actual or perceived failure to comply with such obligations could harm our business.

We do not undertake any obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as required by law.

Item 7A. QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK

Not applicable. 

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Item 8. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND SUPPLEMENTARY DATA

(a)          Financial Statements

The following financial statements of the Company are set forth on pages 34 through 59 of the Form 10-K:

	Page
Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm (PCAOB ID 344)	30
Consolidated Balance Sheets as of December 31, 2022 and 2021	31
Consolidated Statements of Operations for the years ended December 31, 2022 and 2021	32
Consolidated Statements of Changes in Stockholders’ Equity for the years ended December 31, 2022 and 2021	33
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the years ended December 31, 2022 and 2021	34
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements for the years ended December 31, 2022 and 2021	36

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REPORT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM

To the Board of Directors and Shareholders

Canterbury Park Holding Corporation

Opinion on the Financial Statements

We have audited the accompanying consolidated balance sheets of Canterbury Park Holding Corporation and Subsidiaries (the “Company”) as of December 31, 2022 and 2021, and the related consolidated statements of operations, changes in stockholders’ equity and cash flows for the years then ended and the related notes (collectively referred to as the financial statements).  In our opinion, the financial statements present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of the Company as of December 31, 2022 and 2021, and the results of its operations and its cash flows for the years then ended in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America.

Basis for Opinion

These financials are the responsibility of Company’s management.  Our responsibility is to express an opinion on the Company’s financial statements based on our audits.  We are a public accounting firm registered with the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States) (PCAOB) and are required to be independent with respect to the Company in accordance with the U.S. federal securities laws and the applicable rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission and the PCAOB.

We conducted our audits in accordance with the standards of the PCAOB. Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material misstatement, whether due to error or fraud. The Company is not required to have, nor were we engaged to perform, an audit of its internal control over financial reporting. As part of our audits, we are required to obtain an understanding of internal control over financial reporting, but not for the purpose of expressing an opinion on the effectiveness of the Company's internal control over financial reporting. Accordingly, we express no such opinion.

Our audits included performing procedures to assess the risks of material misstatement of the financial statements, whether due to error or fraud, and performing procedures that respond to those risks. Such procedures included examining, on a test basis, evidence regarding the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. Our audits also included evaluating the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall presentation of the financial statements. We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.

Critical Audit Matter

Critical audit matters are matters arising from the current period audit of the consolidated financial statements that was communicated or required to be communicated to the audit committee and that: (1) relate to accounts or disclosures that are material to the consolidated financial statements and (2) involved our especially challenging, subjective, or complex judgments. We determined there are no critical audit matters.

/s/ Wipfli LLP

We have served as the Company's auditor since 2014.

Minneapolis, Minnesota

   March 21, 2023

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CANTERBURY PARK HOLDING CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

December 31, 2022 and 2021

	2022		2021
ASSETS
CURRENT ASSETS
Cash and cash equivalents	$	12,989,087	$	11,869,866
Restricted cash		3,116,916		3,728,887
Short-term investments		5,000,000		—
Accounts receivable, net of allowance of $19,250 at December 31, 2022 and 2021		618,365		388,304
Employee retention credit receivable		6,103,236		6,314,468
Inventory		262,073		248,389
Prepaid expenses		557,520		580,799
Income taxes receivable and prepaid income taxes		2,052,364		1,264,056
Total current assets		30,699,561		24,394,769
LONG-TERM ASSETS
Deposits		27,000		29,500
Other prepaid expenses		41,774		66,632
TIF receivable		13,294,337		12,502,743
Related party receivable (Note 13)		2,555,320		2,178,799
Operating lease right-of-use assets		—		22,786
Equity investment (Note 12)		6,863,517		6,389,869
Land held for development		2,303,010		3,116,771
Land, buildings, and equipment, net (Note 3)		36,491,660		34,360,586
Total long-term assets		61,576,618		58,667,686
TOTAL ASSETS	$	92,276,179	$	83,062,455
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY
CURRENT LIABILITIES
Accounts payable	$	3,368,683	$	2,306,431
Casino accruals		2,684,444		3,257,277
Accrued wages and payroll taxes		1,814,879		1,769,578
Cash dividend payable		341,602		—
Accrued property taxes		795,646		774,324
Deferred revenue		413,442		733,292
Payable to horsepersons		993,529		923,423
Current portion of finance lease obligations		18,973		27,062
Current portion of operating lease obligations		—		22,786
Total current liabilities		10,431,198		9,814,173
LONG-TERM LIABILITIES
Deferred income taxes (Note 4)		7,474,015		7,671,015
Investee losses in excess of equity investment		3,185,923		1,205,068
Finance lease obligations, net of current portion		—		18,973
Total long-term liabilities		10,659,938		8,895,056
TOTAL LIABILITIES		21,091,136		18,709,229
STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY (Note 5)
Common stock, $.01 par value, 10,000,000 shares authorized, 4,888,975 and 4,812,085, respectively, shares issued and outstanding		48,890		48,121
Additional paid-in capital		25,914,644		24,894,571
Retained earnings		45,221,509		39,410,534
Total stockholders’ equity		71,185,043		64,353,226
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY	$	92,276,179	$	83,062,455

See notes to consolidated financial statements.

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CANTERBURY PARK HOLDING CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS

YEARS ENDED December 31, 2022 and 2021

	2022			2021
OPERATING REVENUES:
Casino	$	40,218,953		$	38,090,835
Pari-mutuel		10,957,692			10,243,835
Food and beverage		8,227,105			6,185,832
Other		7,420,131			5,879,196
Total Net Revenues		66,823,881			60,399,698
OPERATING EXPENSES:
Purse expense		8,530,090			8,037,994
Minnesota Breeders’ Fund		1,118,968			1,061,624
Other pari-mutuel expenses		962,579			999,654
Salaries and benefits		24,355,049			15,105,558
Cost of food and beverage and other sales		3,272,472			2,436,618
Depreciation		2,981,168			2,844,647
Utilities		1,747,744			1,615,901
Advertising and marketing		3,098,437			1,677,424
Professional and contracted services		4,772,565			4,208,622
Loss on disposal of assets		157,435			—
Other operating expenses		4,946,914			4,893,750
Total Operating Expenses		55,943,422			42,881,792
Gain on sale of land (Note 12)		12,151			263,581
INCOME FROM OPERATIONS		10,892,610			17,781,487
OTHER INCOME (LOSS)
Loss from equity investment		(1,567,822	)		(2,703,299	)
Interest income, net		909,958			719,365
Net Other Loss		(657,864	)		(1,983,934	)
INCOME BEFORE INCOME TAXES		10,234,746			15,797,553
INCOME TAX EXPENSE (Note 4)		(2,721,800	)		(3,999,400	)
NET INCOME	$	7,512,946		$	11,798,153
Basic earnings per share	$	1.55		$	2.47
Diluted earnings per share	$	1.54		$	2.44
Weighted Average Basic Shares Outstanding		4,854,339			4,776,007
Weighted Average Diluted Shares		4,892,600			4,827,761

See notes to consolidated financial statements.

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CANTERBURY PARK HOLDING CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY

YEARS ENDED December 31, 2022 and 2021

	Number of		Common		Additional			Retained
	Shares		Stock		Paid-in Capital			Earnings			Total
Balance at December 31, 2020		4,748,012	$	47,480	$	23,631,618		$	27,614,087		$	51,293,185
Exercise of stock options		3,654		37		48,562			—			48,599
Stock-based compensation		—		—		548,282			—			548,282
Dividend distribution		—		—		—			(1,706	)		(1,706	)
401(K) stock match		33,998		340		557,056			—			557,396
Issuance of deferred stock awards		14,597		146		(26,094	)		—			(25,948	)
Shares issued under Employee Stock Purchase Plan		11,824		118		135,147			—			135,265
Net income		—		—		—			11,798,153			11,798,153
Balance at December 31, 2021		4,812,085		48,121		24,894,571			39,410,534			64,353,226
Stock-based compensation		—		—		449,891			—			449,891
Dividend distribution		—		—		—			(1,701,971	)		(1,701,971	)
401(K) stock match		25,939		260		618,475			—			618,735
Issuance of deferred stock awards		41,816		418		(213,026	)		—			(212,608	)
Shares issued under Employee Stock Purchase Plan		9,135		91		164,733			—			164,824
Net income		—		—		—			7,512,946			7,512,946
Balance at December 31, 2022		4,888,975	$	48,890	$	25,914,644		$	45,221,509		$	71,185,043

See notes to consolidated financial statements.

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CANTERBURY PARK HOLDING CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

YEARS ENDED December 31, 2022 and 2021

	2022			2021
Operating Activities:
Net income	$	7,512,946		$	11,798,153
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:
Depreciation		2,981,168			2,844,647
Stock-based compensation expense		449,891			548,282
Stock-based employee match contribution		618,735			557,396
Deferred income taxes		(197,000	)		323,315
Loss on disposal of assets		157,435			—
Loss from equity investment		1,567,822			2,703,299
Gain on sale of land		(12,151	)		(263,581	)
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:
Accounts receivable		(230,061	)		(157,049	)
Employee retention credit receivable		211,232			(6,314,468	)
Increase in TIF receivable		(791,594	)		(614,173	)
Inventory, prepaid expenses and deposits		36,953			(158,387	)
Income taxes receivable/payable and prepaid income taxes		(788,308	)		2,767,565
Operating lease right-of-use assets		22,786			22,271
Operating lease liabilities		(22,786	)		(22,271	)
Accounts payable		456,328			(901,150	)
Deferred revenue		(319,850	)		297,426
Casino accruals		(572,833	)		929,283
Accrued wages and payroll taxes		45,301			619,476
Accrued property taxes		21,322			(30,493	)
Payable to horsepersons		70,106			(1,451,273	)
Net cash provided by operating activities		11,217,442			13,498,268
Investing Activities:
Additions to land, buildings, and equipment		(4,997,481	)		(3,780,759	)
Proceeds from sale of land		1,159,640			2,288,952
Purchase of short-term investments		(5,000,000	)		—
Cash dividends received from investments		337,192			—
Increase in related party receivable		(376,521	)		(636,889	)
Equity investment contribution		(397,807	)		(372,992	)
Net cash used in investing activities		(9,274,977	)		(2,501,688	)
Financing Activities:
Proceeds from issuance of common stock		164,824			183,864
Cash dividend paid to shareholders		(1,360,369	)		(1,706	)
Payments for taxes related to net share settlement of equity awards		(212,608	)		(25,948	)
Principal payments on finance lease		(27,062	)		(25,749	)
Net cash (used in) provided by financing activities		(1,435,215	)		130,461
Net increase in cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash		507,250			11,127,041
Cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash at beginning of year		15,598,753			4,471,712
Cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash at end of year	$	16,106,003		$	15,598,753

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CANTERBURY PARK HOLDING CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

YEARS ENDED December 31, 2022 and 2021 (continued)

Schedule of non-cash investing and financing activities
Additions to land, buildings, and equipment funded through accounts payable	$	606,000	$	254,000
Dividend declared but not yet paid		342,000		—
Transfer of future TIF reimbursed costs from land, buildings, and equipment		—		471,000
Change in investee losses in excess of equity investments		1,981,000		1,205,000
Supplemental disclosure of cash flow information:
Income taxes paid, net of refunds	$	3,707,000	$	897,519
Interest paid		2,000		3,000

See notes to consolidated financial statements.

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CANTERBURY PARK HOLDING CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

YEARS ENDED December 31, 2022 and 2021

1.    OVERVIEW AND BASIS OF PRESENTATION

Business – The Company’s Racetrack operations are conducted at facilities located in Shakopee, Minnesota, approximately 25 miles southwest of downtown Minneapolis. In May 1994, the Company commenced year-round horse racing simulcast operations and hosted the first annual live race meet during the summer of 1995. The Company’s live racing operations are a seasonal business as it hosts live race meets each year from May until September. The Company earns additional pari-mutuel revenue by televising its live racing to out-of-state racetracks around the country. Canterbury Park’s Casino operates 24 hours a day, seven days a week and is limited by Minnesota State law to conducting card play on a maximum of 80 tables. The Casino currently offers a variety of poker and table games. The Company’s three largest sources of revenues include: Casino operations, pari-mutuel operations and food and beverage sales. The Company also derives revenues from related services and activities, such as admissions, advertising signage, publication sales, and from other entertainment events and activities held at the Racetrack. Additionally, the Company is redeveloping approximately 140 acres of underutilized land surrounding the Racetrack in a project known as Canterbury Commons. The Company is pursuing several mixed-use development opportunities for this land, directly and through joint ventures.

Basis of Presentation - The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of Canterbury Park Holding Corporation and its direct and indirect subsidiaries Canterbury Park Entertainment, LLC, Canterbury Park Concessions, Inc., and Canterbury Development, LLC (collectively, the "Company"), after elimination of intercompany accounts and transactions.

Estimates – The preparation of the consolidated financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the consolidated financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from these estimates.

Reclassifications - Certain amounts in prior period financial statements have been reclassified to conform to current period presentations. 

2.    ACCOUNTING STANDARDS AND SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES

Summary of Significant Accounting Policies

Revenue Recognition – The Company’s primary revenues with customers consist of Casino operations, pari-mutuel wagering on simulcast and live horse races, and food and beverage transactions. We determine revenue recognition through the following steps:

● Identification of the contract, or contracts, with a customer

● Identification of the performance obligations in the contract

● Determination of the transaction price

● Allocation of the transaction price to the performance obligation in the contract

● Recognition of revenue when, or as, we satisfy a performance obligation

The transaction price for a Casino contract is a set percentage of wagers and is recognized at the time that the wagering process is complete. The transaction price for pari-mutuel wagering is the commission received on a wager, exclusive of any track fees and is recognized upon occurrence of the live race that is presented for wagering and after that live race is made official by the respective state’s racing regulatory body. The transaction price for food and beverage contracts is the net amount collected from the customer for these goods. Food and beverage services have been determined to be separate, stand-alone performance obligations and the transaction price is recorded as revenue as the good is transferred to the customer when delivery is made.

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Contracts for Casino operations and pari-mutuel wagering involve two performance obligations for those customers earning points under the Company’s loyalty program and a single performance obligation for customers who do not participate in the program. The Company applies a practical expedient by accounting for its gaming contracts on a portfolio basis as these wagers have similar characteristics and the Company reasonably expects the effects on the financial statements of applying the revenue recognition guidance to the portfolio will not differ materially from that which would result if applying the guidance to an individual wagering contract. For purposes of allocating the transaction price in a wagering contract between the wagering performance obligation and the obligation associated with the loyalty points earned, the Company allocates an amount to the loyalty point contract liability based on the stand-alone redemption value of the points earned, which is determined by the value of a point that can be redeemed for a cash voucher, food and beverage voucher, racing admission, valet parking, or racing forms. Based on past experience, the majority of customers redeem their points for cash vouchers.

We have two general types of liabilities related to Casino contracts with customers: (1) our MVP Loyalty Program and (2) outstanding chip liability. These are included in the line item Casino accruals on the Consolidated Balance Sheets. We defer the full retail value of these complimentary reward items until the future revenue transaction occurs.

The Company offers certain promotional allowances at no charge to patrons who participate in its player rewards program. The retail value of these promotional items is included as a deduction from pari-mutuel revenues.

We evaluate our on-track revenue (live racing), export revenue (simulcast), and import revenue (guest fees) contracts to determine whether we are acting as the principal or as the agent when providing services, which we consider in determining if revenue should be reported gross or net. An entity is a principal if it controls the specified service before that service is transferred to a customer.

The revenue we recognize for on-track revenue and import revenue is the commission we are entitled to retain for providing a wagering service to our customers. For these arrangements, we are the principal as we control the wagering service; therefore, any charges, including simulcast fees, we incur for delivering the wagering service are presented as operating expenses.

For export revenue, our customer is the third party wagering site such as a racetrack, OTB, or advance deposit wagering provider. Therefore, the revenue we recognize for export revenue is the simulcast host fee we earn for exporting our racing signal to the third party wagering site.

Cash and Cash Equivalents – Cash and cash equivalents include all investments with original maturities of three months or less or which are readily convertible into known amounts of cash and are not legally restricted. The Company has not experienced any losses in such accounts and believes it is not exposed to any significant credit risk on cash and cash equivalents.

Restricted Cash – Restricted cash represents refundable deposits and amounts due to horsemen for purses, stakes and awards, and amounts accumulated in card game progressive jackpot pools, the player pool, and poker promotional fund to be used to repay card players in the form of promotions, giveaways, prizes, or by other means.

Short-Term Investments – Short-term investments include cash investments into short-to intermediate-term fixed income securities. Such investments are not included as "Cash and cash equivalents" as the original maturities are greater than three months and are intended to be held until maturity.

Employee Retention Credit ("ERC") – The Company qualified for federal government assistance through ERC provisions of the CARES Act passed in 2020, for the 2020 second, third, and fourth quarters, as well as the 2021 first and second quarters. The purpose of the ERC is to encourage employers to keep employees on the payroll, even if they are not working during the covered period because of the coronavirus outbreak. We recognize government grants for which there is a reasonable assurance of compliance with grant conditions and receipt of credits. The Company's expected one-time refunds at December 31, 2022 and 2021 were $6,103,236 and $6,314,468, respectively, and are included on the Consolidated Balance Sheets as an employee retention credit receivable, as well as on the Consolidated Statements of Operations as a credit to salaries and benefits expense in 2021.

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Accounts Receivable – Accounts receivable are initially recorded for amounts due from other tracks for simulcast revenue, net of amounts due to other tracks, and for amounts due from customers related to catering and events. Credit is granted in the normal course of business without collateral. Accounts receivable are stated net of allowances for doubtful accounts, which represent estimated losses resulting from the inability of customers to make the required payments. Accounts that are outstanding longer than the contractual terms are considered past due. When determining the allowances for doubtful accounts, the Company takes several factors into consideration including the overall composition of the accounts receivable aging, its prior history of accounts receivable write-offs, the type of customers and its day-to-day knowledge of specific customers. The Company writes off accounts receivable when they become uncollectible. Changes in the allowances for doubtful accounts are recorded as bad debt expense and are included in other operating expenses in the Company’s Consolidated Statements of Operations.

Property Tax Increment Financing (TIF) Receivable – In connection with the Contract for Private Redevelopment (“Redevelopment Agreement”) and First Amendment to the Contract for Private Redevelopment (the "First Amendment") between the City of Shakopee Economic Development Authority and Canterbury Development LLC signed in August 2018 and amended in September 2021, the City of Shakopee has agreed that a portion of the tax increment revenue generated from the developed property will be paid to the Company to reimburse it for expenses in constructing public infrastructure improvements. The interest rate on the TIF Receivable is 6%.

Inventory – Inventory consists primarily of food and beverages, small wares and supplies and retail goods and is recorded at the lower of cost (first-in, first-out) or net realizable value.

Unredeemed Pari-mutuel Tickets – The Company records a liability for winning tickets and vouchers upon the completion of a race and when a voucher is printed, respectively. As uncashed winning tickets and vouchers are redeemed, this liability is reduced for the respective cash payment. The Company recognizes revenue associated with the uncashed winning tickets and vouchers when the likelihood of redemption, based on historical experience, is remote. While the Company continues to honor all winning tickets and vouchers presented for payment, management may determine the likelihood of redemption to be remote due to the length of time that has elapsed since the ticket was issued. In these circumstances, if management also determines there is no requirement for remitting balances to government agencies under unclaimed property laws, uncashed winning tickets and vouchers may then be recognized as revenue in the Company’s Consolidated Statement of Operations.

Deferred Revenue – Deferred revenue includes advance sales related to racing, events and corporate partnerships. Revenue from these advance billings is recognized when the related event occurs or services have been performed. Deferred revenue also includes advanced Cooperative Marketing Agreement (“CMA”) promotional funds, and revenue is recognized when expenses are incurred.

Due to Minnesota Horsemen’s Benevolent and Protective Association, Inc. (“MHBPA”) – The Minnesota Pari-mutuel Horse Racing Act specifies that the Company is required to segregate a portion of funds (recorded as purse expense in the statements of operations), received from Casino operations and wagering on simulcast and live horse races, for future payment as purses for live horse races or other uses of the horsepersons’ associations. Pursuant to an agreement with the MHBPA, the Company transferred into a trust account or paid directly to the MHBPA, approximately $7,846,000 and $8,903,000 for the years ended December 31, 2022 and 2021, respectively, related to thoroughbred races. Minnesota Statutes specify that amounts transferred into the trust account are the property of the trust and not of the Company.

Impairment of Long-Lived Assets – The Company reviews its long-lived assets whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount may not be recoverable. In the event that facts and circumstances indicate that the carrying value of any long-lived assets may be impaired, an evaluation of recoverability would be performed. If the sum of the expected undiscounted cash flows is less than the carrying value of the related asset or group of assets, a loss is recognized for the difference between the fair value and carrying value of the asset or group of assets. During 2022 and 2021, the Company determined that no evaluations of recoverability were necessary.

Advertising and Marketing – Advertising and marketing costs are charged to expense as incurred. The related amounts are presented separately in the Company’s Consolidated Statements of Operations.

Land, Buildings, and Equipment – Land, buildings, equipment, and building improvements are capitalized at a level of $2,000 or greater and are recorded at cost. Repair and maintenance costs are charged to operations when incurred. Furniture, fixtures, and equipment are depreciated using the straight-line method over estimated useful lives ranging from 5 – 7 years, while buildings are depreciated over 15 – 39 years. Building improvements are amortized using the straight-line method over the useful life of the assets.

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Pre-development costs are incurred prior to vertical construction and for certain land held for development during the due diligence phase. This includes legal, engineering, architecture, and other professional fees incurred in pursuit of new development opportunities for which we believe future development is probable. Future development is dependent upon various factors, including zoning and regulatory approval, rental market conditions, construction costs and availability of capital. Pre-development costs incurred for which future development is not yet considered probable are expensed as incurred.

The Company capitalizes property taxes incurred on its land held for development during periods in which activities necessary to get the property ready for its intended use are in progress. Costs incurred after the property is substantially complete and ready for its intended use are charged to expense as incurred.

Land Held for Development – Land held for development consists of land owned for potential real estate development. 

Casino Accruals – Minnesota law allows the Company to collect amounts from patrons to fund progressive jackpot pools in the Casino. These amounts, along with amounts earned by the player pool, promotional pools, and the outstanding chip liability, are accrued as short-term liabilities at each balance sheet date.

Income Taxes – Income taxes are accounted for under the asset and liability method. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are recognized for the estimated future tax consequences attributable to differences between the financial statement carrying amounts of existing assets and liabilities and their respective tax bases. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are measured using enacted tax rates in effect for the year in which those temporary differences are expected to reverse.

The Company recognizes the financial statement benefit of a tax position only after determining that the relevant tax authority would more likely than not sustain the position following an audit. For tax positions meeting the more likely than not threshold, the amount recognized in the financial statements is the largest benefit that has a greater than 50% likelihood of being realized upon ultimate settlement with the relevant tax authority.

Interest and penalties associated with uncertain income tax positions are presented in income tax expense. For the years ended December 31, 2022 and 2021, the Company did not recognize any expense related to interest and penalties.

Net Income Per Share – Basic net income per common share is based on the weighted average number of common shares outstanding during each year. Diluted net income per common share takes into effect the dilutive effect of potential common shares outstanding. The Company’s only potential common shares outstanding are stock options and unvested deferred stock awards. 

Fair Values of Financial Instruments – Due to the current classification of all financial instruments and given the short-term nature of the related account balances, carrying amounts reported in the Consolidated Balance Sheets approximate fair value.

Stock-Based Employee Compensation – The Company accounts for share-based compensation awards on a fair value basis. The estimated grant date fair value of each stock-based award is recognized as expense over the requisite service period (generally the vesting period). The estimated fair value of each option is calculated using the Black-Scholes option-pricing model. For more information on the Company’s stock-based compensation plans, see Note 5.

3.    LAND, BUILDINGS AND EQUIPMENT

Land, buildings and equipment, at cost, consist of the following at December 31, 2022 and 2021:

	2022			2021
Land	$	3,063,325		$	2,813,239
Buildings and building improvements		42,590,623			42,931,835
Furniture and equipment		21,409,954			23,073,308
Construction in progress		4,218,089			1,900,305
		71,281,991			70,718,687
Accumulated depreciation		(34,790,331	)		(36,358,101	)
	$	36,491,660		$	34,360,586

The Company has included land held for development as a separate line on the consolidated balance sheet. This amount represents land owned for potential real estate development and totaled approximately $2,303,000 and $3,117,000 at December 31, 2022 and 2021, respectively. 

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4.    INCOME TAXES

A reconciliation between income taxes computed at the statutory federal income tax rate and the effective tax rate for the years ended December 31, 2022 and 2021 is as follows:

	2022			2021
Federal tax (benefit) expense at statutory rates	$	2,149,300		$	3,317,500
Nondeductible lobbying expense		10,200			11,300
State expense, net of federal impact		753,500			747,700
Stock option expense		(78,600	)		15,400
Long term incentive and restricted stock unit expense		(9,600	)		(600	)
Other		(103,000	)		(91,900	)
	$	2,721,800		$	3,999,400

Income tax expense (benefit) for the years ended December 31, 2022 and 2021 consists of the following:

	2022			2021
Current
Federal	$	2,010,700		$	3,228,800
State		908,100			447,300
		2,918,800			3,676,100
Deferred, Federal		(242,700	)		(175,800	)
Deferred, State		45,700			499,100
	$	2,721,800		$	3,999,400

Deferred income taxes reflect the net tax effects of temporary differences between the carrying amounts of assets and liabilities for financial reporting purposes and the amounts used for income tax purposes.

Significant components of the Company’s deferred tax assets and liabilities as of December 31, 2022 and 2021 are as follows:

	2022			2021
Deferred tax assets:
Vacation accrual	$	67,600		$	60,500
Player rewards program accrual		120,100			112,200
Stock options		118,700			149,000
Long-Term Incentive Plan		—			38,100
Lease obligations		—			13,200
Other		5,785			5,685
Net deferred tax assets		312,185			378,685
Deferred tax liabilities:
Land, building and equipment - cost and depreciation		(4,202,800	)		(4,341,400	)
Investment in joint ventures		(2,866,400	)		(3,202,500	)
Prepaid expenses		(144,100	)		(125,500	)
TIF receivable accrued interest		(572,900	)		(380,300	)
Net deferred tax liabilities		(7,786,200	)		(8,049,700	)
Net long-term deferred tax liabilities	$	(7,474,015	)	$	(7,671,015	)

The Company is subject to U.S. and Minnesota taxation. The Company is no longer subject to U.S. federal, state, or local examinations by tax authorities for years before 2019.

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5.    STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY AND STOCK-BASED COMPENSATION

Stockholders’ Equity

Employee Stock Purchase Plan:

The Company offers an Employee Stock Purchase Plan (the “ESPP”) that is open to all employees working more than 15 hours per week. Shares of the Company’s common stock may be purchased by employees at six-month intervals at 85% of the fair market value of one share of common stock at the beginning or end of each stock purchase period or phase. Employees purchased 9,135 and 11,824 shares in 2022 and 2021, respectively. As of December 31, 2022, a total of 354,134 shares have been issued from the 450,000 shares authorized.

KSOP:

The Company offers a KSOP Plan (the “KSOP”) that includes the Employee Stock Ownership Plan (the “ESOP”) and the 401(k) Plan. The KSOP allows the Company to use Company stock to match contributions from its employees should it so choose. The KSOP is available to eligible employees who had completed six months of service. Beginning January 1, 2016, the matching of employee contributions were issued in Company stock. Employer contributions charged to operations for stock matching of employee contributions for the year ended December 31, 2022 and 2021 totaled approximately $619,000 and $557,000, respectively.

Stock Repurchase Plan:

In 2007, the Company’s Board of Directors adopted a plan that authorized the repurchase of up to 250,000 shares of the Company’s common stock in open market transactions or block purchases of privately negotiated transactions. The Company repurchased 216,543 shares under the 2008 Stock Repurchase Plan and in 2012, authorized the repurchase of an additional 100,000 shares of the Company’s common stock. No shares were repurchased in 2022 or 2021. In March 2022, the Board of Directors determined to terminate the stock repurchase plan.

Stock-Based Compensation

Stock-based compensation is recorded at fair value as of the date of grant, is included in the salaries and benefits expense line item on the consolidated statements of operations and amounted to approximately $450,000 and $548,000 for the years ended December 31, 2022 and 2021, respectively.

Stock Options:

The Company’s Stock Plan, as amended, (the “Plan”) provides for the granting of awards in the form of stock options, restricted stock, stock appreciation rights, and deferred stock to key employees and non-employees, including directors of and consultants to the Company and any subsidiary, to purchase up to a maximum of 1,650,000 shares of common stock. The Company currently has 193,460 shares available for grant under the Plan. The Plan is administered by the Board of Directors which determines the persons who are to receive awards under the Plan, the type of award to be granted, the number of shares subject to each award and, if an option, the exercise price of each option.

The Plan provides that payment of the exercise price may be made in the form of unrestricted shares of common stock already owned by the optionee. The Company calculates the fair market value of unrestricted shares as the average of the high and low sales prices on the date of the option exercise. The Company’s common stock is purchased upon the exercise of stock options, and restricted stock awards are settled in shares of the Company’s common stock.

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Stock option activity related to the Plan during the years ended December 31, 2022 and 2021 is summarized below:

	2022				2021
			Weighted					Weighted
			Average					Average
	Number of		Exercise		Number of			Exercise
	Options		Price		Shares			Price
Outstanding at beginning of year		—	$	—		9,000		$	13.30
Granted		—		—		—			—
Exercised		—		—		(3,654	)		13.30
Expired/Forfeited		—		—		(5,346	)		13.30
Outstanding at end of year		—	$	—		—		$	—
Options exercisable at end of year		—	$	—		—		$	—

The grant-date fair value of options outstanding and exercisable at December 31, 2022 and 2021 was $0. As of December 31, 2022, there are no options outstanding. 

There were no options granted in 2022 or 2021. The total fair value of options exercised during the years ended December 31, 2022 and 2021 was $0 and $23,000, respectively. The total intrinsic value of options exercised during 2022 and 2021 was $0.

Long Term Incentive Plan

In 2016, the Board of Directors of the Company approved a new plan for long-term incentive compensation of the Company’s named executive officers (NEOs) and other Senior Executives called the Canterbury Park Holding Corporation Long Term Incentive Plan (the “LTI Plan”). The LTI Plan authorizes the grant of Long Term Incentive Awards that provide an opportunity to NEOs and other Senior Executives to receive a payment in cash or shares of the Company’s common stock to the extent of achievement at the end of a period greater than one year (the “Performance Period”) as compared to Performance Goals established at the beginning of the Performance Period. The Company historically has used three years as the Performance Period. The LTI Plan is a sub-plan of the Company’s Stock Plan.

In 2019, the Board approved long term incentive awards to Company officers and key employees for the 2019-2021 performance period of the LTI Plan. Each officer and key employee was granted an Incentive Award which provided an opportunity to receive a payout of shares of the Company’s common stock to the extent of achievement compared to Performance Goals at the end of the three year Performance Period. The Company paid out 8,915 shares of common stock in the 2022 first quarter related to the LTI Plan awards for the three Performance Period of 2019-2021. Due to the general uncertainty that persisted at the beginning of 2021 when the 2021- 2023 LTI Plan and 2022-2024 LTI Plan would have been adopted, the Compensation Committee did not adopt an LTI Plan for three-year performance period of 2021-2023 or the three-year performance period for 2022-2024. Instead granted other awards designed to executive officers and other officers as described below under “Employee Deferred Stock Awards.”

The Company recorded a compensation expense of $0 and $108,000 related to the LTI Plan for 2022 and 2021, respectively.

Board of Directors Stock Option, Deferred Stock Awards, and Restricted Stock Grants

The Company’s Stock Plan was amended to authorize annual grants of restricted stock, deferred stock, stock options, or any combination of the three, to non-employee members of the Board of Directors at the time of the Company’s annual shareholders’ meeting as determined by the Board prior to each such meeting. Options granted under the Plan generally expire 10 years after the grant date. Restricted stock and deferred stock grants generally vest 100% one year after the date of the annual meeting at which they were granted, are subject to restrictions on resale for an additional year, and are subject to forfeiture if a board member terminates his or her board service prior to the shares vesting.

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Below is a summary of changes in Board of Directors unvested deferred stock award grants as of December 31, 2022:

				Weighted
				Average
	Deferred			Fair Value
	Stock			Per Share
Non-Vested Balance, December 31, 2021		10,710		$	14.00
Granted		7,230			22.12
Vested		(10,710	)		14.00
Forfeited		—			—
Non-Vested Balance, December 31, 2022		7,230		$	22.12

Employee Deferred Stock Awards 

In 2022, the Company granted employees deferred stock awards totaling 18,600 shares of common stock, with a vesting term of approximately four years and a fair value of $21.62 per share. During 2021, the Company granted employees deferred stock awards totaling 27,900 shares of common stock with a fair value of $13.33 per share. The vesting schedule of the awards is as follows: (i) 33% vesting and being issued in  February 2022, (ii) 33% vesting and being issued in  February 2023, and (iii) 33% vesting and being issued in  February 2024. The compensation cost associated with these grants of deferred stock awards are recorded in "Salaries and benefits" on the Consolidated Statements of Operations. 

A summary of the changes in employee unvested deferred stock award grants as of December 31, 2022, is as follows:

				Weighted
				Average
	Deferred			Fair Value
	Stock			Per Share
Non-Vested Balance, December 31, 2021		43,400		$	12.48
Granted		18,600			21.62
Vested		(20,800	)		12.44
Forfeited		—			—
Non-Vested Balance, December 31, 2022		41,200		$	16.62

At December 31, 2022, there was approximately $482,000 of total unrecognized stock-based compensation expense related to unvested employee and board of director deferred stock awards that is expected to be recognized over a period of approximately 1.7 years. 

6.    NET INCOME PER SHARE COMPUTATIONS

The following is a reconciliation of the numerator and denominator of the net income per common share computations for the years ended December 31, 2022 and 2021.

	Year Ended December 31,
	2022		2021
Net income (numerator) amounts used for basic and diluted per share computations:	$	7,512,946	$	11,798,153
Weighted average shares (denominator) of common stock outstanding:
Basic		4,854,339		4,776,007
Plus dilutive effect of stock options		38,261		51,754
Diluted		4,892,600		4,827,761
Net income per common share:
Basic	$	1.55	$	2.47
Diluted		1.54		2.44

There were no out-of-the money stock options at December 31, 2022 or December 31, 2021. 

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7.    GENERAL CREDIT AGREEMENT

The Company has a general credit and security agreement with a financial institution. This agreement was amended as of December 23, 2020 to extend the maturity date to February 28, 2021. The agreement was also amended as of February 28, 2021 to extend the maturity date to January 31, 2024 and increase its revolving credit line up to $10,000,000. The line of credit is collateralized by all receivables, inventory, equipment, and general intangibles of the Company, as well as a mortgage on certain real property. The Company had no borrowings under the credit line during the year ended December 31, 2022. As of December 31, 2022, the outstanding balance on the line of credit was $0. The credit agreement contains covenants requiring the Company to maintain certain financial ratios. 

8.    LEASES AND COMMITMENTS

The Company determines if an arrangement is a lease or contains a lease at inception. The Company leases certain office equipment under finance leases. We also lease equipment related to our horse racing operations under operating leases. For lease accounting purposes, we do not separate lease and nonlease components, nor do we record operating or finance lease assets and liabilities for short term leases.

As our leases do not provide an implicit rate, we use our incremental borrowing rate based on the information available at commencement date to determine the present value of lease payments. We recognize expense for operating leases on a straight-line basis over the lease term. The Company’s lease agreements do not contain any variable lease payments, material residual value guarantees or any restrictive covenants.

Lease costs related to operating leases were $22,339 for each of the years ended December 31, 2022 and 2021. The total lease expenses for leases with a term of twelve months or less for which the Company elected not to recognize a lease asset or liability was $507,705 and $490,851 for the years ended December 31, 2022 and 2021, respectively. 

Lease costs included in depreciation and amortization related to our finance leases were $23,795 for each of the years ended December 31, 2022 and 2021. Interest expense related to our finance leases was immaterial.

The following table shows the classification of the right of use assets on our Consolidated Balance Sheets:

		Year Ended December 31,
	Balance Sheet Location	2022		2021
Assets
Finance	Land, buildings and equipment, net (1)	$	18,973	$	46,035
Operating	Operating lease right-of-use assets		-		22,786
Total Leased Assets		$	18,973	$	68,821

1 – Finance lease assets are net of accumulated amortization of $106,586 and $79,524 for the years ended December 31, 2022 and 2021, respectively.

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The following table shows the lease terms and discount rates related to our leases:

	Year Ended December 31,
	2022			2021
Weighted average remaining lease term (in years):
Finance		0.7			1.7
Operating		0.0			0.4
Weighted average discount rate (%):
Finance		5.0	%		5.0	%
Operating		0.0	%		5.5	%

The maturity of operating leases and finance leases for the year ended December 31, 2022 are as follows:

Year Ended December 31, 2022	Operating leases		Finance leases
2023	$	-	$	19,332
2024		—		—
Total minimum lease obligations		—		19,332
Less: amounts representing interest		—		(359	)
Present value of minimum lease payments		—		18,973
Less: current portion		—		(18,973	)
Lease obligations, net of current portion	$	—	$	(0	)

Purchase Obligations

In March 2014, the Company entered into a seven-year agreement with a totalizator provider. Pursuant to the agreement, the vendor provides totalizator equipment and related software which records and processes all wagers and calculates odds and payoffs. The amounts charged to operations for totalizator expenses for the years ended December 31, 2022 and 2021 were $253,000 and $262,000, respectively. In March 2022, the Company entered into a five-year agreement with a new totalizator provider. Under the new agreement, $166,400 was charged to operations in 2022. The future minimum purchase obligations under the new agreement are $166,400 per year for each of the next four years. 

9.    CONTINGENCIES

Effective on June 15, 2012, the Company entered into a Cooperative Marketing Agreement (the “CMA”) with the Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community (“SMSC”). The CMA was amended in January 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, and in June 2020 (as described below in Note 12). The CMA contained certain covenants that, if breached, would trigger an obligation to repay a specified amount related to such covenant. The CMA expired at December 31, 2022 and no breach of covenants had occurred that would result in the Company being required to pay the specified amount related to such covenant.

Effective on December 21, 2021, the Company entered into a Contribution and Indemnity Agreement ("Indemnity Agreement") with affiliates of Doran Companies ("Doran") relating to debt financing by Doran Canterbury I, LLC as borrower, which is guaranteed by Doran affiliates. Under the Indemnity Agreement, the Company is obligated to reimburse and indemnify each loan guarantor for any amounts paid by such loan guarantor to the lender on debt financing by Doran Canterbury I, LLC, up to a maximum of $5,000,000. Effective on October 27, 2022, the Indemnity Agreement was amended to increase the maximum indemnification by an additional $700,000. 

The Company is periodically involved in various claims and legal actions arising in the normal course of business. Management believes that the resolution of any pending claims and legal actions at December 31, 2022 and as of the date of this report will not have a material impact on the Company’s consolidated financial positions or results of operations.

The Company has committed to payment of statutory distributions under a $500,000 bond issued to the Minnesota Racing Commission as required by Minnesota statute. The Company was not required to make any payments related to this bond in 2022 or 2021, and there is no liability related to this bond on the balance sheet as of December 31, 2022.

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10.  OPERATING SEGMENTS

The Company has four reportable operating segments: horse racing,  Casino, food and beverage, and development. The horse racing segment primarily represents simulcast and live horse racing operations. The Casino segment represents operations of Canterbury Park’s Casino, the food and beverage segment represents food and beverage operations provided during simulcast and live racing, in the Casino, and during special events, and the development segment represents our real estate development operations. The Company’s reportable operating segments are strategic business units that offer different products and services. They are managed separately because the segments differ in the nature of the products and services provided as well as process to produce those products and services. The Minnesota Racing Commission regulates the horse racing and Casino segments.

Depreciation, interest expense, and income taxes are allocated to the segments but no allocation is made to food and beverage for shared facilities. However, the food and beverage segment pays approximately 25% of gross revenues earned on live racing and special event days to the horse racing segment for use of the facilities. Starting in 2020, the food and beverage segment has not paid a commission to the horse racing segment subsequent to the Company's first temporary shutdown of operations starting March 16, 2020. 

The following tables represent a disaggregation of revenues from contracts with customers along with the Company’s operating segments (in 000’s):

	Year Ended December 31, 2022
	Horse Racing			Casino		Food and Beverage		Development			Total
Net revenues from external customers	$	17,560		$	40,219	$	9,045	$	—		$	66,824
Intersegment revenues		216			—		1,031		—			1,247
Net interest income		96			—		—		814			910
Depreciation		2,482			301		198		—			2,981
Segment income (loss) before income taxes		687			10,446		2,441		(969	)		12,605
Segment tax expense (benefit)		(448	)		2,778		649		(257	)		2,722

	At December 31, 2022
Segment Assets	$	71,338	$	2,425	$	30,341	$	26,475	$	130,579

	Year Ended December 31, 2021
	Horse Racing		Casino		Food and Beverage		Development			Total
Net revenues from external customers	$	15,753	$	38,092	$	6,530	$	25		$	60,400
Intersegment revenues		26		—		811		—			837
Net interest (expense) income		—		—		719		—			719
Depreciation		2,567		75		203		—			2,845
Segment (loss) income before income taxes		1,878		13,774		1,580		(1,967	)		15,265
Segment tax (benefit) expense		610		3,487		400		(498	)		3,999

	At December 31, 2021
Segment Assets	$	50,647	$	2,726	$	27,091	$	26,183	$	106,647

The following are reconciliations of reportable segment revenues, income before income taxes, and assets, to the Company’s consolidated totals for the years ended December 31, 2022 and 2021 (in 000’s):

	Year Ended December 31,
	2022			2021
Revenues
Total net revenue for reportable segments	$	68,071		$	61,237
Elimination of intersegment revenues		(1,247	)		(837	)
Total consolidated net revenues	$	66,824		$	60,400

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Income (loss) before income taxes
Total segment income (loss) before income taxes	$	12,605		$	15,265
Elimination of intersegment income (loss) before income taxes		(2,370	)		533
Total consolidated income (loss) before income taxes	$	10,235		$	15,798

	December 31,			December 31,
	2022			2021
Assets
Total assets for reportable segments	$	130,579		$	106,647
Elimination of intercompany balances		(38,303	)		(23,585	)
Total consolidated assets	$	92,276		$	83,062

11.  COOPERATIVE MARKETING AGREEMENT

On June 4, 2012, the Company entered into the CMA with the SMSC. The primary purpose of the CMA was to increase purses paid during live horse racing at Canterbury Park’s Racetrack in order to strengthen Minnesota’s thoroughbred and quarter horse industry. Under the CMA, as amended, this was achieved through “Purse Enhancement Payments to Horsemen” paid directly to the MHBPA. Such payments had no direct impact on the Company’s consolidated financial statements or operations. 

Because the Company conducted a more limited 2020 live race meet due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Company and SMSC entered into the Fifth Amendment Agreement (“Fifth Amendment”) to the CMA effective  June 8, 2020. The annual purse enhancement that the SMSC was obligated to pay under the CMA for 2021 and 2022 was not changed and remained at $7,380,000 per year.

Under the CMA, as amended, SMSC also agreed to make “Marketing Payments” to the Company relating to joint marketing efforts for the mutual benefit of the Company and SMSC, including signage, joint promotions, player benefits, and events.

As noted above and affirmed in the Fifth Amendment, SMSC was obligated to make an annual purse enhancement of $7,380,000 and annual marketing payment of $1,620,000 for 2022. 

The amounts received from the marketing payments under the CMA are recorded as a component of other revenue and the related expenses are recorded as a component of advertising and marketing expense and depreciation in the Company’s consolidated statements of operations. For the year ended December 31, 2022, the Company recorded $1,920,000 in other revenue and incurred $1,697,000 in advertising and marketing expense and $222,000 in depreciation related to the SMSC marketing payment. For the year ended December 31, 2021, the Company recorded $1,516,000 in other revenue and incurred $1,391,000 in advertising and marketing expense and $125,000 in depreciation related to the SMSC marketing payment. The excess of amounts received over revenue is reflected as deferred revenue on the Company’s consolidated balance sheets.

Under the CMA, the Company agreed for the term of the CMA that it would not promote or lobby the Minnesota legislature for expanded gambling authority and will support the SMSC’s lobbying efforts against expanding gambling authority.

The CMA expired by its terms on December 31, 2022.

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12.  REAL ESTATE DEVELOPMENT

Equity Investments

Doran Canterbury I, LLC

On April 2, 2018, the Company’s subsidiary Canterbury Development LLC entered into an operating agreement with an affiliate of Doran Companies (“Doran”), a national commercial and residential real estate developer, as the two members of a Minnesota limited liability company named Doran Canterbury I, LLC (“Doran Canterbury I”). Doran Canterbury I was formed as part of a joint venture between Doran and Canterbury Development LLC to construct an upscale apartment complex on land adjacent to the Company’s Racetrack. Doran Canterbury has developed Phase I of the project, which includes approximately 300 units, a heated parking ramp, and a clubhouse.

On September 27, 2018, Canterbury Development LLC contributed approximately 13 acres of land as its equity contribution in the Doran Canterbury I joint venture and became a 27.4% equity member. On December 20, 2018, financing for Doran Canterbury I was secured. As the Company is able to assert significant influence, but not control, over Doran Canterbury I’s operational and financial policies, the Company accounts for the joint venture as an equity method investment. For the year ended December 31, 2022 and 2021, the Company recorded $1,981,000 and $2,693,000, respectively, in loss on equity method investments. In accordance with U.S. GAAP, since we are committed to provide future capital contributions to Doran Canterbury I, we also present as a liability in the accompanying Consolidated Balance Sheets for the net balance recorded for our share of Doran Canterbury I's losses in excess of the amount funded into Doran Canterbury I, which was $3,186,000 and $1,205,000 at December 31, 2022 and 2021, respectively. 

We are a party to a contribution and indemnity agreement with affiliates of Doran relating to debt financing by Doran Canterbury I as borrower, which is guaranteed by Doran affiliates. Under the contribution and indemnity agreement, as amended, the Company is obligated to reimburse and indemnify each loan guarantor for any amounts paid by such loan guarantor to the lender on debt financing by Doran Canterbury I, up to a maximum of $5,700,000 as of December 31, 2022. See Note 9. “Contingencies.”

Doran Canterbury II, LLC

In connection with the execution of the amended operating agreement for Doran Canterbury I, on August 18, 2018, Canterbury Development LLC entered into an operating agreement with Doran Shakopee, LLC as the two members of a Minnesota limited liability company entitled Doran Canterbury II, LLC (“Doran Canterbury II”). Under the Doran Canterbury II operating agreement, Doran Canterbury II will pursue development of Phase II of the project. Phase II will include an additional 305 apartment units. Canterbury Development’s equity contribution to Doran Canterbury II for Phase II was approximately 10 acres of land, which were contributed to Doran Canterbury II on July 30, 2020. In connection with its contribution, Canterbury Development became a 27.4% equity member in Doran Canterbury II with Doran owning the remaining 72.6%. As the Company is able to assert significant influence, but not control, over Doran Canterbury II’s operational and financial policies, the Company accounts for the joint venture as an equity method investment. As of December 31, 2022, the proportionate share of Doran Canterbury II's earnings was immaterial. During the years ended December 31, 2022 and December 31, 2021, the Company contributed approximately $398,000 and $373,000, respectively, as an equity investment contribution in Doran Canterbury II. Groundwork on the Doran Canterbury II site began in October 2020, paving the way for the ground-up construction of the second phase of apartments, which began construction in March 2022

Canterbury DBSV Development, LLC

On June 16, 2020, Canterbury Development, entered into an operating agreement with an affiliate of Greystone Construction, as the two members of a Minnesota limited liability company named Canterbury DBSV Development, LLC ("Canterbury DBSV"). Canterbury DBSV was formed as part of a joint venture between Greystone and Canterbury Development LLC for a multi-use development on the 13-acre land parcel located on the southwest portion of the Company’s racetrack. Canterbury Development’s equity contribution to Canterbury DBSV was approximately 13 acres of land, which were contributed to Canterbury DBSV on July 1, 2020. In connection with its contribution, Canterbury Development became a 61.87% equity member in Canterbury DBSV. As the Company is able to assert significant influence, but not control, over Canterbury DBSV’s operational and financial policies, the Company accounts for the joint venture as an equity method investment. For the year ended December 31, 2022, the Company recorded $415,000 of income on equity investment related to this joint venture . For the year ended December 31, 2021, the Company recorded $63,000 in loss on equity investment related to this joint venture. For the year ended December 31, 2022, the Company also received $337,000 of dividend distributions related to this joint venture.

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Tax Increment Financing

On August 8, 2018, the City Council of the City of Shakopee, Minnesota approved a Contract for Private Redevelopment (“Original Agreement”) between the City of Shakopee Economic Development Authority (“Shakopee EDA”) and Canterbury Park Holding Corporation and its subsidiary Canterbury Development LLC in connection with a Tax Increment Financing District (“TIF District”) that the City had approved in April 2018. The City of Shakopee, the Shakopee EDA and the Company entered into the Redevelopment Agreement on August 10, 2018.

Under the Original Agreement, the Company agreed to undertake a number of specific infrastructure improvements within the TIF District and the City agreed that a portion of the tax revenue generated from the developed property will be paid to the Company to reimburse it for its expense in constructing these improvements. Under the Original Agreement, the total estimated cost of TIF eligible improvements to be borne by the Company was $23,336,500.

On January 25, 2022, the Company received the fully executed First Amendment to the Contract for Private Redevelopment (the “First Amendment”) among the Company, the City of Shakopee, and the Shakopee EDA, which is effective as of September 7, 2021. Under the First Amendment and as part of the authorized changes regarding the responsibilities of the Company and the City, improvements on Unbridled Avenue will be primarily constructed by the City of Shakopee. As a result, the total estimated cost of TIF eligible improvements to be borne by the Company will be reduced by $5,744,000 to an amount not to exceed $17,592,881. In order to reimburse the Company for the qualified costs related to constructing the developer improvements, the Authority will issue and the Company will receive a TIF Note in the maximum principal amount of $17,592,881. The First Amendment also memorialized that the Company completed the Shenandoah Drive improvements as required prior to December 31, 2019. The City is obligated to issue bonds to finance the portion of the improvements required to be constructed by the City. 

A detailed Schedule of the Public Improvements under the First Amendment, the timeline for their construction and the source and amount of funding is set forth in Exhibit 10.1 of the Form 8-K filed on January 31, 2022. The Company expects to substantially complete the remaining Developer Improvements by July 17, 2027 and will be reimbursed for costs of the Developer Improvements incurred by no later than July 17, 2027. The total amount of funding that the Company will be paid as reimbursement under the TIF program for these improvements is not guaranteed, however, and will depend in part on future tax revenues generated from the developed property.

As of  December 31, 2022, the Company recorded a TIF receivable of approximately $13,294,000, which represents $11,301,000 of principal and $1,993,000 of interest. Management believes future tax revenues generated from current development activity will exceed the Company's development costs and thus, management believes no allowance related to this receivable is necessary. As of  December 31, 2021, the Company recorded a TIF receivable of approximately  $12,503,000, which represents $11,180,000 of principal and $1,323,000 of interest. 

The Company expects to finance its improvements under the Redevelopment Agreement with funds from its current operating resources and existing credit facility and, potentially, third-party financing sources.

Recently Closed Transactions Under Real Estate Agreements 

On  April 7, 2020, the Company entered into an agreement to sell approximately 11.3 acres of land to the west of the Racetrack to a third party for total consideration of approximately $2,400,000. The Company closed on the first phase of this transaction in  April 2021, which totaled approximately 7.4 acres of land for proceeds of approximately $1,200,000. The Company closed on the second phase of this transaction in  May 2022, which totaled approximately 4.0 acres of land for proceeds of approximately $1,200,000.

On  April 15, 2020, the Company entered into an agreement to sell approximately 2.4 acres of land on the west side of the Racetrack to a third party for total consideration of approximately $1,100,000. The Company closed on this transaction in  April 2021. 

As a result of these three land sales, the Company recorded a gain of approximately $12,000 and $264,000 on the Consolidated Statements of Operations for the years ended December 31, 2022 and  December 31, 2021, respectively. 

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13.  RELATED PARTY RECEIVABLES

Since 2019, the Company has loaned money to the Doran Canterbury I and II joint ventures in member loans totaling approximately $2,269,000. These member loans bear interest at the rate equal to the Prime Rate plus two percent per annum and totaled $275,000 as of  December 31, 2022. The Company expects to be fully reimbursed for these member loans when the joint ventures achieve positive cash flow.

The Company has also recorded related party receivables of approximately $11,000 as of  December 31, 2022, for various related costs incurred by the Company. The Company expects to be fully reimbursed for these costs by the related parties in 2023. 

Item 9. CHANGES IN AND DISAGREEMENTS WITH ACCOUNTANTS ON ACCOUNTING AND FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE

Not Applicable.

Item 9A. CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES

(a)          Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and Procedures:

The Company’s Chief Executive Officer, Randall D. Sampson, and Chief Financial Officer Randy J. Dehmer, have reviewed the Company’s disclosure controls and procedures pursuant to Exchange Act Rule 13a-15(b) as of the end of the period covered by this report. Based upon this review, these officers have concluded that the Company’s disclosure controls and procedures are effective.

(b)         Management’s Annual Report On Internal Control Over Financial Reporting:

Management is responsible for establishing and maintaining an adequate system of internal control over financial reporting of the Company. This system is designed to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America.

The Company’s internal control over financial reporting (as such term is defined in Rule 13a-15(f) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934) includes those policies and procedures that (i) pertain to the maintenance of records that, in reasonable detail, accurately and fairly reflect the transactions and dispositions of the assets of the Company; (ii) provide reasonable assurance that transactions are recorded as necessary to permit preparation of financial statements in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles, and that receipts and expenditures of the Company are being made only in accordance with authorizations of management and directors of the Company; and (iii) provide reasonable assurance regarding prevention or timely detection of unauthorized acquisition, use, or disposition of the Company’s assets that could have a material effect on the financial statements.

Because of its inherent limitations, internal control over financial reporting can only provide reasonable assurance and may not prevent or detect misstatements. Also, projections of any evaluation of effectiveness to future periods are subject to the risk that controls may become inadequate because of changes in conditions, or that the degree of compliance with the policies or procedures may deteriorate.

Management conducted an evaluation of the effectiveness of the system of internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2022. In making this evaluation, management used the criteria set forth by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission (COSO) in Internal Control — Integrated Framework (2013). Based on management’s evaluation and those criteria, management concluded that the Company’s system of internal control over financial reporting was effective as of December 31, 2022.

(c)         Changes in Internal Control Over Financial Reporting:

There has been no change in our internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Rules 13a-15(f) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934) that occurred during our fiscal quarter ended December 31, 2022, that have materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting.

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Item 9B. OTHER INFORMATION

Not Applicable.

Item 9C. DISCLOSURE REGARDING FOREIGN JURISDICTIONS THAT PREVENT INSPECTIONS.

Not Applicable. 

PART III

Item 10. DIRECTORS, EXECUTIVE OFFICERS AND CORPORATE GOVERNANCE

Information Incorporated by Reference.

Except as noted below, the information required by this Item concerning directors and corporate governance is hereby incorporated by reference to the Company’s definitive proxy statement for the 2023 Annual Meeting of Shareholders (the “Proxy Statement”) to be filed with the Commission within 120 days of December 31, 2022. Information required by this Item regarding executive officers is presented under Part I, Item 1. Business of this Annual Report on Form 10-K.

Code of Ethics

The Company has adopted a Code of Conduct and Ethics applicable to all directors, officers, employees of and consultants to the Company. A copy of the Code of Conduct and Ethics can be obtained free of charge upon written request directed to the Company’s Secretary at the executive offices of the Company.

Item 11. EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION

Information required under this Item is hereby incorporated by reference to the Proxy Statement. 

Item 12. SECURITY OWNERSHIP OF CERTAIN BENEFICIAL OWNERS AND MANAGEMENT AND RELATED STOCKHOLDER MATTERS

Information required under this Item is hereby incorporated by reference to the Proxy Statement. 

Item 13. CERTAIN RELATIONSHIPS, RELATED TRANSACTIONS, AND DIRECTOR INDEPENDENCE

Information required under this Item is hereby incorporated by reference to the Proxy Statement. 

Item 14. PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTING FEES AND SERVICES

Information required under this Item is hereby incorporated by reference to the Proxy Statement. 

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PART IV

Item 15. EXHIBITS AND FINANCIAL STATEMENT SCHEDULES

(a).        The following Consolidated Financial Statements of Canterbury Park Holding Corporation and subsidiaries are included in Part II, Item 8 pages 34-59:

Reports of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

Consolidated Balance Sheets as of December 31, 2022 and 2021

Consolidated Statements of Operations for the years ended December 31, 2022 and 2021

Consolidated Statements of Changes in Stockholders’ Equity for the years ended December 31, 2022 and 2021

Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the years ended December 31, 2022 and 2021

Notes to Consolidated Financial statements

(b).        Exhibits

Exhibit Table Reference	Title of Document
3.1	Restated Articles of Incorporation, filed as Exhibit 3.1 to Form 8-K dated June 30, 2016 and incorporated herein by reference.
3.2	Bylaws, filed as Exhibit 3.2 to Form 8-K dated June 30, 2016 and incorporated herein by reference.
3.3	Amendments effective April 17, 2020 to Bylaws of Canterbury Park Holding Corporation, filed as Exhibit 3.2 to Current Report on Form 8-K dated April 17, 2020 and incorporated herein by reference.
4.1	Description of Registrant’s Securities Registered Pursuant to Section 12 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.
10.1	Horse Association Agreement dated June 4, 2020, by and between the Minnesota Horsemen’s Benevolent and Protective Association, the Minnesota Thoroughbred Association, the Minnesota Quarter Horse Racing Association, the Equine Development Coalition of Minnesota, Canterbury Park Holding Corporation, and Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community, is filed herewith.
10.2	Consent and Waiver dated as of June 1, 2020 by Minnesota Horsemen's Benevolent and Protection Association pursuant to Horse Association Agreement dated June 4, 2020, filed as Exhibit 10.3 to the Form 8-K dated June 1, 2020 and incorporated herein by reference.
10.3*	Canterbury Park Holding Corporation Stock Plan, as amended through June 7, 2017, filed as Exhibit 10.5 to the Form 8-K dated June 7, 2017 and incorporated herein by reference.

10.4	General Credit and Security Agreement dated as of November 11, 2016 between Canterbury Park Holding Corporation and Bremer Bank N.A., filed as Exhibit 10.10 to 2017 Form 10-K and incorporated herein by reference.
10.4.1	Credit Amendment Agreement, dated as of September 30, 2018, between and among Canterbury Park Holding Corporation and Bremer Bank N.A, filed as Exhibit 10.1 to Form 10-Q dated November 14, 2018 and incorporated herein by reference.

*      Denotes an exhibit that covers management contracts or compensatory plans or arrangements.

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Exhibit Table Reference	Title of Document
10.4.2	Third Amendment made as of September 30, 2019, by and among to the General Credit and Security Agreement between Canterbury Park Holding Corporation and Bremer Bank N.A, filed as Exhibit 10.1 to Form 8-K dated September 30, 2019 and incorporated herein by reference.
10.4.3	Fourth Amendment made as of September 30, 2020, by and among to the General Credit and Security Agreement between Canterbury Park Holding Corporation and Bremer Bank N.A., filed as Exhibit 10.1 to Form 8-K dated September 30, 2020 and incorporated herein by reference.
10.4.4	Fifth Amendment made as of December 23, 2020, by and among to the General Credit and Security Agreement between Canterbury Park Holding Corporation and Bremer Bank N.A., filed as Exhibit 10.1 to Form 8-K dated December 23, 2020 and incorporated herein by reference.
10.4.5	Sixth Amendment made as of February 28, 2021, by and among to the General Credit and Security Agreement between Canterbury Park Holding Corporation and Bremer Bank N.A., filed as Exhibit 10.1 to Form 8-K dated February 28, 2021 and incorporated herein by reference.
10.4.6	Mortgage, Security Agreement, Fixture Financing Statement and Assignment of Leases and Rents dated February 28, 2021 by and among Canterbury Park Entertainment LLC and Bremer Bank, National Association filed as Exhibit 10.2 to Form 8-K dated February 28, 2021 and incorporated herein by reference.
10.5	Contract for Private Redevelopment dated August 10, 2018 between the City of Shakopee, Minnesota, Economic Development Authority for the City of Shakopee, Minnesota, Canterbury Development LLC, and Canterbury Park Holding Corporation. Filed as Exhibit 10.1 to the Form 10-Q for the quarter ended June 30, 2018 and incorporated herein by reference.
10.5.1	First Amendment dated as of September 7, 2021 to the Contract for Private Redevelopment dated August 10, 2018 by and among Canterbury Park Holding Corporation, Canterbury Development LLC, the City of Shakopee, Minnesota, and the Economic Development Authority for the City of Shakopee, Minnesota. Filed as Exhibit 10.1 to the Form 8-K dated January 25, 2022 and incorporated herein by reference.
10.6	Canterbury Park Holding Corporation Annual Incentive Plan filed as Exhibit 99.1 to Form 8-K dated April 5, 2016 and incorporated herein by reference.
10.7	Canterbury Park Holding Corporation Long Term Annual Incentive Plan filed as Exhibit 99.2 to Form 8-K dated April 5, 2016 and incorporated herein by reference.

10.8	Canterbury Park Holding Corporation Employee Stock Purchase Plan, as amended through March 23, 2021, incorporated by reference from Appendix A to the Company's definitive proxy statement for its 2021 Annual Meeting of Shareholders held on June 3, 2021 and incorporated herein by reference.
10.9	Canterbury Form of Severance and Change in control Letter Agreement approved March 17, 2022 by and between Canterbury Park Holding Corporation and its executive officers, incorporated by reference from the Exhibit 10.2 to the Current Report on Form 8-K filed on March 22, 2022.

21 Subsidiaries of the Registrant 

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Exhibit Table
Reference Title of Document

23.1	Consent of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm
24	Power of Attorney, Included in Signature Page
31.1	Certification of the Chief Executive Officer pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002
31.2	Certification of the Chief Financial Officer pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002
32	Certification pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002
99.1	Press Release dated March 20, 2023 announcing 2022 Fourth Quarter and Year-End Results

101

The following financial information from Canterbury Park Holding Corporation’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the period ended December 31, 2022, formatted in eXtensible Business Reporting Language Inline XBRL; (i) Consolidated Balance Sheets as of December 31, 2022 and December 31, 2021, (ii) Consolidated Statements of Operations for the years ended December 31, 2022 and December 31, 2021, (iii) Consolidated Statements of Stockholders’ Equity for the years ended December 31, 2022 and December 31, 2021, (iv) Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the years ended December 31, 2022 and December 31, 2021, and (v) Notes to Financial Statements.

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Cover Page Interactive Data File (embedded within the Inline XBRL and contained in Exhibit 101)

(c).       No financial statement schedules are required by Item 8 and Item 15(c) of Form 10-K.

Item 16. FORM 10-K SUMMARY

None.

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SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.

Dated:  March 21, 2023		CANTERBURY PARK HOLDING CORPORATION
	By	/s/ Randall D. Sampson
		Randall D. Sampson
		President and Chief Executive Officer

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Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the following persons on behalf of the Registrant and in the capacities and the dates indicated have signed this report below.

Power of Attorney

Each person whose signature appears below constitutes and appoints RANDY J. DEHMER and RANDALL D. SAMPSON as his or her true and lawful attorneys-in-fact and agents, each acting alone, with full power of substitution and resubstitution, for him or her and in his or her name, place and stead, in any and all capacities, to sign any of all amendments to this Annual Report on Form 10-K and to file the same, with all exhibits thereto, and other documents in connection therewith, with the Securities and Exchange Commission, granting unto said attorneys-in-fact and agents, each acting alone, full power and authority to do and perform each and every act and thing requisite and necessary to be done in and about the premises, as fully to all intents and purposes as the undersigned might or could do in person, hereby ratifying and confirming all said attorneys-in-fact and agents, each acting alone, or his or her substitute or substitutes, may lawfully do or cause to be done by virtue thereof.

Signature	Title	Date
/s/ Randall D. Sampson	Chief Executive Officer and President (principal executive officer) and Director	March 21, 2023
Randall D. Sampson
/s/ Carin J. Offerman	Director	March 21, 2023
Carin J. Offerman
/s/ Peter Ahn	Director	March 21, 2023
Peter Ahn
/s/ Mark Chronister	Director	March 21, 2023
Mark Chronister
/s/ Maureen H. Bausch	Director	March 21, 2023
Maureen H. Bausch
/s/ John S. Himle	Director	March 21, 2023
John S. Himle
/s/ Damon E. Schramm	Director	March 21, 2023
Damon Schramm
/s/ Randy J. Dehmer	Chief Financial Officer (principal financial officer and principal accounting officer)	March 21, 2023
Randy J. Dehmer

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EX-4.1

Exhibit 4.1

DESCRIPTION OF THE REGISTRANT’S SECURITIES
REGISTERED PURSUANT TO SECTION 12 OF THE
SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

Canterbury Park Holding Corporation (“CPHC,” “we,” “our,” or “us”) has one class of securities registered under Section 12 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended: our common stock.

The following summary of the general terms and provisions of our common stock does not purport to be complete and is based upon and qualified by reference to our articles of incorporation and bylaws, which are incorporated by reference as an exhibit to our Annual Report on Form 10-K. We encourage you to read our articles of incorporation, our bylaws and the applicable provisions of the Minnesota Business Corporation Act, or MBCA, for additional information.

Authorized Shares of Capital Stock

We are authorized to issue an aggregate total of 10,000,000 shares of common stock with a stated par value of $.01 per share. All shares are of one class and one series, except that our board of directors, by its action, may establish more than one class or series.

Common Stock

Holders of the Company’s common stock are entitled to one vote for each share held of record on all matters submitted to a vote of the shareholders and do not have cumulative voting rights. Except as otherwise provided by law, our articles of incorporation or our bylaws, matters will generally be decided by the affirmative vote of the holders of the greater of (1) a majority of the voting power of the shares present and entitled to vote on that item of business, or (2) a majority of the voting power of the minimum number of the shares entitled to vote that would constitute a quorum for the transaction of business at the meeting. The MBCA provides that directors are elected by a plurality of the voting power of the shares present and entitled to vote on the election of directors at a meeting at which a quorum is present. Our board of directors is not classified.

Subject to preferences that may be applicable to any then outstanding preferred stock, holders of our common stock are entitled to receive dividends declared by our board of directors out of funds legally available for the payment of dividends. In the event of any liquidation, dissolution or winding-up of our affairs, holders of common stock will be entitled to share ratably in our assets that are remaining after payment or provision for payment of all of our debts and obligations and after liquidation payments to holders of outstanding shares of preferred stock, if any.

Holders of common stock have no preemptive, conversion or subscription rights, and there are no redemption or sinking fund provisions applicable to the common stock.

All outstanding shares of our common stock are fully paid and nonassessable.

The transfer agent and registrar for our common stock is Equiniti Trust Company, doing business as EQ Shareowner Services.

Our common stock is currently listed on The Nasdaq Stock Market under the trading symbol “CPHC.”

Preferred Stock

Under our articles of incorporation, our board of directors is authorized to establish more than one class or series of shares. The board of directors may fix the relative rights and preferences of any such different classes or series, without shareholder approval, which may be greater than the rights of the common stock.

We have no preferred stock outstanding. It is not possible to state the actual effect of the issuance of any shares of preferred stock upon the rights of holders of the common stock until the board of directors determines the specific rights of the holders of such preferred stock. However, the effects of such preferred stock may include, among other things restricting dividends on the common stock, diluting the voting power of the common stock, impairing the liquidation rights of the common stock, or delaying or preventing a change in control of the Company.

Provisions Affecting Holders of Five Percent or More of Our Equity Securities

The Minnesota Racing Commission, or MRC, is charged with responsibility to ensure that pari-mutuel horse racing is conducted “in the public interest” and to ensure the “integrity” of racing in Minnesota. Under Minnesota law, the MRC has broad powers to require disclosure whether any natural person or business entity associated with a Class A or Class B licensee, including officers, directors or holders of a material amount of the licensee’s stock or other forms of ownership (“Control Persons”), has engaged in certain conduct or committed certain acts that reflect adversely on their character as it would pertain to affiliation with a Class A or Class B licensee (herein called “Character Information”). Character Information includes having been convicted of a felony, being the subject of a pending criminal prosecution, having engaged in any illegal business or having been found guilty of fraud or misrepresentation in connection with horse racing or breeding. If adverse Character Information about a Control Person becomes known to the MRC or if Character Information required by Minnesota law about a Control Person cannot be verified, the MRC has the power to revoke or suspend the licensee’s Class A or Class B license. A Class A or Class B licensee is required to provide Character Information about Control Persons when applying for its license and when its license is renewed. In addition, if a change occurs in the officers, directors or persons with a direct or indirect financial interest in the Class A or Class B license or if a 5% or more change in a licensee’s ownership occurs after the license is issued, the licensee must report to the MRC the identity of and Character Information about such Control Person within five days after such change.

The Racetrack operations we conduct through our subsidiary (Canterbury Park Entertainment LLC) are subject to direct regulation by the MRC. Accordingly, to enable us to fulfill our responsibilities under Minnesota law, as well as to protect our interests as a Class A and Class B license holder, our articles of incorporation include provisions that are applicable to beneficial owners of 5% or more of any class of our equity securities, or beneficial owners that increase their ownership of any class of our equity securities by 5% of more, for so long as we own or have a financial interest in any business entity that is subject to the provisions of Minnesota law regulating pari-mutuel horse racing and other wagering currently regulated by the MRC. Under our articles of incorporation, this type of business entity is referred to as a “Regulated Business Entity,” or RBE.

Under our articles of incorporation, if any person or group of persons acquires a 5% or greater beneficial interest in any class of our equity securities, the shareholder must provide us with the information that we are required to provide to the MRC under Minnesota law.

Our articles of incorporation further provide that we have the right to redeem all or any portion of the equity securities held by any person or group becomes the beneficial owner of 5% or more of any class of our equity securities or increases its beneficial ownership of any class of our equity securities by 5% or more if any of the following occur:

● the ownership interest of such person or group is determined by the MRC to be detrimental to the public interest or integrity of horse racing in Minnesota;

● the MRC advises us that if such person or group continues to hold all or any portion of the equity securities it acquired, the MRC will suspend the RBE’s Class A or Class B license or take other action materially adverse to the RBE’s business;

● the person or group does not supply to the MRC within the time period specified by the MRC a certification with respect to the matters specified under Minnesota law;

● the person or group fails to provide to the MRC within the time period specified by the MRC any information which the MRC requests; or

● our board of directors shall in the exercise of its reasonable judgment determine that the MRC will suspend the Class A or Class B license issued to the RBE or take other action that could have a material adverse effect on the RBE’s business if such person or group continues to hold all or any portion of the equity securities it acquired.

If we exercise our right to redeem equity securities from a beneficial owner under these circumstances, the redemption price will be paid in cash, securities or any combination thereof. The redemption price will be lowest of the lowest of (i) the price at which the equity securities were acquired, (ii) the book value per share of such equity securities based on our most recent audited balance sheet prior to the date such equity securities were purchased, or (iii) the fair market value of such equity securities on the date we receive notification that such person or group became the beneficial owner of 5% or more of our equity securities or increased its beneficial ownership of such equity securities 5% or more.

If we elect to redeem less than all of the equity securities from a shareholder under these circumstances, the shares to be redeemed may be selected in such manner as our board of directors determines, which may include selection first of the most recently purchased shares thereof, selection by lot, or selection in any other manner.

At least 30 days’ written notice of the redemption date must be given to the record holders of the shares selected to be redeemed (unless waived in writing by any such holder); but the redemption date may be the date on which written notice is given to record holders if the cash or redemption securities necessary to effect the redemption has been deposited in trust for benefit of the record holders and subject to immediate withdrawal by them upon surrender of the stock certificates for their shares to be redeemed.

From and after the redemption date or such earlier date as mandated by pertinent state or federal law, any and all rights of whatever nature, that may be held by the beneficial owner(s) of shares of equity securities selected for redemption (including without limitation any rights to vote or participate in dividends declared on shares of the same class or series as such shares), will cease and terminate and such beneficial owner will be entitled only to receive the cash and redemption securities payable upon redemption.

Anti-Takeover Effects of Provisions of our Articles of Incorporation, our Bylaws and Minnesota Law

Some provisions of Minnesota law, our articles of incorporation and our bylaws contain provisions that are designed to discourage coercive takeover practices and inadequate takeover bids. These provisions also are designed to encourage persons seeking to acquire control of the Company to first negotiate with our board of our directors. These provisions may have an effect of delaying, deferring or preventing a change in control of the Company. However, we believe that these provisions give our board the flexibility to exercise its fiduciary duties in a manner consistent with the interests of our shareholders.

In addition to the provisions described below, please see “Provisions Affecting Holders of Five Percent or More of Our Equity Securities.”

● Undesignated Preferred Stock: The ability of our board of directors to designate classes or series of stock from our authorized stock makes it possible for our board of directors to issue preferred stock with voting or other rights or preferences that could impede the success of any attempt to change control of us. These provisions may have the effect of deterring hostile takeovers or delaying changes in control or management of our company.

● Shareholder Meetings: Under our bylaws, annual meetings of our shareholders may be called only by our board of directors. Under our bylaws, special meetings of our shareholders may be held at any time and for any purpose and may be called by the chairman of our board, our president, treasurer, two or more directors, or by a shareholder or shareholders holding 10% or more of the voting power of all shares entitled to vote on the matters to be presented to the meeting. However, a special meeting for the purpose of considering any action to directly or indirectly facilitate or affect a business combination, including any action to change or otherwise affect the composition of the board of directors for that purpose, must be called by 25% or more of the voting power of all shares entitled to vote.

● Requirements for Advance Notification of Shareholder Nominations and Proposals: Nominations for election to our board of directors may be made by the board of directors or a committee appointed by the board of directors or by any shareholder entitled to vote generally in the election of directors who follows the advance notice procedures described in Section 3.06 of our bylaws. In general, a shareholder must submit a written notice of the nomination to our corporate secretary not less than 45 days nor more than 75 days prior to a meeting date corresponding to the prior year’s annual meeting, together with required information regarding the shareholder and each person the shareholder proposes to nominate. Shareholders can propose business, other than nominations to our board of directors, to be considered at a regular meeting of shareholders only if a shareholder follows the advance notice procedures described in Section 2.10 of our bylaws. In general, a shareholder must submit a written notice of the proposal together with required information regarding the shareholder and the shareholder’s interest in the proposal to our corporate secretary not less than 45 days nor more than 75 days prior to a meeting date corresponding to the prior year’s annual meeting.

● Provisions of Minnesota Law: Provisions of the MBCA that may have an effect of delaying, deferring or preventing a change in control of the Company are:

o Control Share Acquisitions. Section 302A.671 of the MBCA provides that shares of an “issuing public corporation,” such as CPHC, acquired by an “acquiring person” in a “control share acquisition” that exceed the threshold of voting power of any of the three ranges identified below will not have voting rights, unless the issuing public company’s shareholders vote to accord such shares the voting rights normally associated with such shares. A “control share acquisition” is an acquisition, directly or indirectly, by an “acquiring person” (as defined in the MBCA) of beneficial ownership of shares of an issuing public corporation that, but for Section 302A.671, would, when added to all other shares of the issuing public corporation beneficially owned by the acquiring person, entitle the acquiring person, immediately after the acquisition, to exercise or direct the exercise of a new range of voting power of the issuing public corporation with any of the following three ranges: (i) at least 20% but less than 33 1/3%; (ii) at least 33 1/3% but less than or equal to 50%; and (iii) over 50%. Shares acquired in a control share acquisition in excess of any of the three thresholds will have not voting rights, unless voting rights are accorded such shares by an affirmative vote by the issuing public company’s shareholders. Acquisition of beneficial ownership of shares includes the acquisition of the power to vote or direct the voting of shares, whether that power is shared within a group or is held by one shareholder. Certain acquisitions of voting power are exempt from Section 302A.671, including acquisitions directly from the issuing public company. The issuing public company also has an option to call for redemption all, but not less than all, shares acquired in the control share acquisition that exceed 20% of the outstanding voting power (or such higher threshold of voting power for which shareholder approval has not been obtained) at a price equal to the fair market value of the shares at the time the call is given if (i) the acquiring person fails to deliver the information statement to the issuing public company by the tenth day after the control share acquisition; or (ii) shareholders have voted not to accord voting rights to the shares acquired in the control share acquisition.

On June 28, 2016, our shareholders approved under Section 302A.671 of the MBCA (a) the acquisition in 2015 by investment advisory firms affiliated with Mario J. Gabelli (the “Gabelli Group”) of our common stock that increased the Gabelli Group’s ownership at that time from approximately 18% to approximately 24.8% of our outstanding common stock, (b) the restoration of voting rights with respect to the Gabelli Group’s shares, and (c) the acquisition by the Gabelli Group of beneficial ownership of additional shares that will have full voting rights up to a maximum of 33 1/3% of our outstanding common stock.

o Business Combination. Section 302A.673 of the MBCA prohibits a public Minnesota corporation, such as CPHC, from engaging in a business combination with an interested shareholder for a period of four years after the date of the transaction in which the person became an interested shareholder, unless either the business combination or the acquisition by which such person becomes an interested shareholder is approved in a prescribed manner before the person became an interested shareholder. The term “business combination” includes mergers, asset sales and other transactions resulting in a financial benefit to the interested shareholder. An “interested shareholder” is a person who is the beneficial owner, directly or indirectly, of 10% or more of a corporation’s voting stock, or who is an affiliate or associate of the corporation, and who, at any time within four years before the date in question, was the beneficial owner, directly or indirectly, of 10% or more of the corporation’s outstanding voting stock. Section 302A.673 does not apply if a committee comprised solely of one or more disinterested directors has given its approval of either the business combination or the transaction that resulted in the shareholder becoming an “interested shareholder” prior to the shareholder becoming an interested shareholder. For purposes of Section 302A.673, a director or person is “disinterested” if the director or person is neither an officer nor an employee, nor has been an officer or employee within five years preceding the formation of the committee, of the publicly held Minnesota corporation or of a related organization.

o Fair Price Provisions. Section 302A.675 of the MBCA provides that a offeror may not acquire shares of a Minnesota publicly held corporation, such as CPHC, from a shareholder within two years following the last purchase of shares of the same class pursuant to a takeover offer with respect to that class, unless the shareholder is afforded, at the time of the proposed acquisition, a reasonable opportunity to dispose of the shares to the offeror upon substantially equivalent terms as those provided in the earlier takeover offer. Section 302A.675 does not apply if a committee of our board of directors approves the proposed acquisition before any shares are acquired pursuant to the earlier tender offer. The committee must consist solely of directors who were directors or nominees for our board of directors at the time of the first public announcement of the takeover offer, and who are not our current or former officers and employees, offerors, affiliates or associates of the offeror or nominees for our board of directors by the offeror or an affiliate or associate of the offeror.

EX-10.1

Exhibit 10.1

HORSE ASSOCIATION AGREEMENT

This Horse Association Agreement (“Agreement”) is entered into this 4th day of June, 2012 by and between the Minnesota Horsemen’s Benevolent and Protective Association (“MHBPA”), the Minnesota Thoroughbred Association (“MTA”), the Minnesota Quarter Horse Racing Association (“MQHRA”), the Equine Development Coalition of Minnesota (“EDCOM”) (together, the “Horse Associations”), Canterbury Park Holding Corporation (“CPHC”), and Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community (“SMSC”). The Horse Associations, CPHC, and SMSC are sometimes referred to herein collectively as the “Parties” or individually as a “Party.”

RECITALS

WHEREAS, CPHC conducts live and simulcast pari-mutuel horse racing at its facility in Shakopee, Minnesota, card play (as defined in Minn. Stat. § 240.01, Subd. 25) at its card room and other activities (herein collectively the “Racetrack”);

WHEREAS, SMSC conducts live card table and video gaming, hotel operations, and other activities at its Mystic Lake Casino Hotel and Little Six Casino facilities (collectively, “Mystic Lake”);

WHEREAS, the MHBPA is the horsepersons’ organization representing the majority of horsepersons at the Racetrack, as contemplated by Chapter 240 of Minnesota Statutes;

WHEREAS, EDCOM derives its funding from the other Horse Associations and will thereby benefit from this Agreement;

WHEREAS, the Parties desire to cooperate for the purpose of strengthening purses paid for live horse races conducted at the Racetrack in order to encourage and sustain Minnesota’s horse breeding and horse training industries and related agri-businesses;

WHEREAS, each Party believes it is in its best interest to cooperate with the other with respect to lobbying efforts and the enhancement of racing purses; and

NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the above premises, the representations and covenants set forth herein and for other good and valuable consideration, the receipt and sufficiency of which is hereby acknowledged, and intending to be legally bound hereby, the Parties agree as follows:

ARTICLE I

 Horse Associations Obligations

Section 1.1    Cooperative Marketing Agreement. The Horse Associations acknowledge the Cooperative Marketing Agreement between CPHC and SMSC entered into on the 4th day of June, 2012 (the “Cooperative Marketing Agreement”). The Horse Associations agree that:

(1)    CPHC and SMSC may amend, modify, terminate, renew or waive any and all provisions regarding the Cooperative Marketing Agreement without the consent of the Horse Associations, and the Horse Associations agree that this Agreement will continue following any such event; provided, however, that if the Cooperative Marketing Agreement is amended to decrease the Annual Purse Enhancement by 10% or more, then the MHBPA may terminate this Agreement unless the MHBPA has consented to the decreased Annual Purse Enhancement;

(2)    the Annual Purse Enhancement (as defined in the Cooperative Marketing Agreement) payments will solely be applied to purses pursuant to the conditions set forth in the Cooperative Marketing Agreement unless other uses are consented to in writing by CPHC and SMSC; and

(3)    at least 15% of the amounts in the SMSC Purse Enhancement Account (as defined in the Cooperative Marketing Agreement) will be used in purses for stakes, handicaps, or invitational races.

The Horse Associations acknowledge that if any of the Horse Associations breach this Agreement, then SMSC may terminate this Agreement, the Cooperative Marketing Agreement and cease any and all of SMSC’s obligations under this Agreement and the Cooperative Marketing Agreement. In addition, any Horse Association that breaches this Agreement shall repay all of the Horse Association Payments (as defined below) made to such Horse Association.

Section 1.2    Telecast and Simulcast Horse Racing. Pursuant to Minn. Stat. § 240.13, Subd. 9, the Horse Associations approve CPHC’s transmission of telecasts of races CPHC conducts and simulcasts upon which CPHC accepts wagers to Mystic Lake Casino Hotel, Little Six Casino, and any other property owned or operated by SMSC, subject to all necessary approvals under federal and state law and subject to MHBPA’s approval of any specific simulcast transmission, which approval will not be unreasonably withheld.

Section 1.3    Live Horse Racing Days. Pursuant to Minn. Stat. § 240.13, Subd. 1(d), the Horse Associations agree to reduce the number of live racing days CPHC is required to conduct in order to conduct simulcasting or telerace simulcasting. The MHBPA waives the 125-day requirement for live racing days conducted by CPHC, provided that there are at least 65 days of live racing each year beginning in 2013.

Section 1.4    Lobbying. Each of the Horse Associations agrees that it, as an association:

(1)    will not promote or lobby (or assist others in such efforts) before the Minnesota legislature, in the media, or in other forums for: (i) expanded gaming at the Racetrack including but not limited to authority to install video slot machines and other video gaming technology at the Racetrack; (ii) expanded gaming in Minnesota; or (iii) any other changes to Minnesota law relating to gambling that would be materially adverse to the interests of SMSC (any such expansion or changes referred to herein as “Expanded Gaming Authority”); and

(2)    will support SMSC’s lobbying efforts against Expanded Gaming Authority to the extent reasonably requested to do so by SMSC.

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Notwithstanding the foregoing, nothing in paragraphs 1.4(1) and 1.4(2) above shall limit or restrict the Horse Associations from (i) lobbying for changes in the laws governing pari-mutuel wagering on horse races at the Racetrack; (ii) seeking approval from the Minnesota Racing Commission (the “MRC”) for changes in CPHC’s gaming operations to the extent such changes are within the authority conferred on the MRC by Minnesota Statutes Chapter 240 as such statute exist as of the date this Agreement is executed; and (iii) implementing any changes in the laws governing pari-mutuel wagering on horse races at the Racetrack that are enacted into law or any changes that are approved by the MRC that are within the authority conferred on the MRC by Minnesota Statutes Chapter 240 as of the date this Agreement is executed.

Section 1.5    No Contrary Agreements. For the avoidance of doubt, each of the Horse Associations agree that it will not enter into any agreement with the CPHC or any other party that (i) limits or expands the use of the Annual Purse Enhancement amounts or the SMSC Purse Account for the purposes set forth in this Agreement and the Cooperative Marketing Agreement or (ii) prevents or hinders the ability of CPHC to perform its obligations under the Cooperative Marketing Agreement.

Section 1.6    Majority Horseperson’s Association. At such time as the MHBPA is no longer the horsepersons’ organization representing the majority of horsepersons at the Racetrack, as contemplated by Chapter 240 of Minnesota Statutes, the Horse Associations and CPHC will assist SMSC in securing an agreement with similar terms and provisions as this Agreement with the horsepersons’ organization representing the majority of horsepersons at the Racetrack.

ARTICLE II

SMSC and CPHC Obligations

Section 2.1    Horse Association Lobbying Breach. If SMSC determines that a Horse Association breaches paragraph 1.4(1), then:

(1)    SMSC shall notify MHBPA of the breach; and

(2)    upon receipt of notice of the breach, MHBPA shall take reasonable action to counteract the breach.

Section 2.2    Horse Association Payments. Each year on the Annual Payment Date (as defined in the Cooperative Marketing Agreement) during the term of this Agreement, SMSC shall pay to the Horse Associations the amount equal to the Horse Association Payments; provided, however, SMSC will not make any annual Horse Association Payments to any Horse Association (i) that is in default of its obligations under this Agreement, or (ii) that no longer represents horsemen at the Racetrack. The Horse Association Payments are set forth on Schedule 1 and begin in 2013. SMSC will notify CPHC of each annual Horse Association Payment made and such notice will occur within 45 days of such payment.

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ARTICLE III

Term

Section 3.1    Conditions to Effectiveness. This Agreement shall be effective, and will be of no force or effect prior to, the Effective Date (as defined in the Cooperative Marketing Agreement).

Section 3.2    Initial Term. The initial term hereof shall commence on the Effective Date and shall terminate upon the termination of the Cooperative Marketing Agreement.

Section 3.3    Renewal Term. This Agreement shall automatically renew upon the renewal of the Cooperative Marketing Agreement.

ARTICLE IV

Miscellaneous

Section 4.1    Notices. All notices or other communications required to be given hereunder will be in writing and will be (a) delivered by hand, (b) sent by first class mail, (c) sent by recognized overnight delivery service for next available business day delivery, or (c) sent by email, in each case as follows:

(1)           if to MHBPA to: Minnesota Horsemen’s Benevolent and Protective Association 1100 Canterbury Road Shakopee, MN 55379 Attn: Tom Metzen, President Email: mnhbpa@yahoo.com With a copy to: Patrice Underwood, Executive Director 1100 Canterbury Road Shakopee, MN 55379	(3)           if to MQHRA to: Minnesota Quarter Horse Racing Association 5735 Dunkirk Lane North Plymouth, MN 55446 Attn: Kelvin Childers Email: kelvin@solutionsinprintllc.com With a copy to: Claire Lundgren Executive and Recording Secretary 5735 Dunkirk Lane North Plymouth, MN 55446
(2)           if to MTA to: Minnesota Thoroughbred Association 1100 Canterbury Road Shakopee, MN 55379 Attn: Scott Rake, President Email: scottrake@hotmail.com With a copy to: Kay King, Executive Director 1100 Canterbury Road Shakopee, MN 55379	(4)           if to EDCOM to: Equine Development Coalition of Minnesota 3826 Cherry Avenue Orono, MN 55364 Attn: Jeff Hilger, President Email: jhilger.edcom@pressenter.com With a copy to: Carin Offerman, Treasurer 3826 Cherry Avenue Orono, MN 55364

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(5)           if to CPHC to: Canterbury Park Holding Corporation 1100 Canterbury Road Shakopee, MN 55379 Attn: Randall Sampson, CEO Email: rsampson@canterbury.com   With a copy to: Lindquist and Vennum 4200 IDS Center 80 South 86 St. Minneapolis, MN 55402 Attn: Richard Primuth and Managing Partner (6)           if to SMSC to: Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community 2330 Sioux Trail N.W. Prior Lake, MN 55372 Attn: Stanley R. Crooks, Chairman   With a copy to: BlueDog, Paulson and Small, P.L.L.P. Southgate Office Plaza, Suite 500 5001 American Boulevard West Minneapolis, MN 55437 Attn: Kurt V. BlueDog

Such notices or communications will be deemed given (A) if so delivered by hand, when so delivered, (B) if so sent by first class mail, five business days after being deposited in the mail, postage prepaid, (C) if so sent by recognized overnight delivery service, one business day after delivery to such service and (D) if so sent by email, on the day such email is sent. A Party may change the address to which such notices and other communications are to be given by giving each other Party notice in the foregoing manner.

Section 4.2    Expenses. Except as is expressly stated otherwise herein, each Party will bear its own costs and expenses incurred in connection with the transactions contemplated herein.

Section 4.3    Parties in Interest; No Third-Party Beneficiaries. There is no third party beneficiary hereof and nothing in this Agreement (whether express or implied) will or is intended to confer any right or remedy under or by reason of this Agreement on any Person, except each Party and their respective permitted successors and assigns.

Section 4.4    Governing Law. This Agreement will be construed and enforced in accordance with the substantive laws of the State of Minnesota, United States, without reference to principles of conflicts of law.

Section 4.5    Arbitration. The Horse Associations and CPHC irrevocably and unconditionally agree that SMSC may in its sole discretion and election submit any controversy, claim, suit or other action between or among the Parties arising out of or relating to this Agreement or the enforcement of rights thereunder, to binding arbitration. Any such arbitration shall be conducted in accordance with the Commercial Arbitration Rules of the American Arbitration Association (“AAA”). Any controversy concerning whether an issue is arbitrable shall be determined by the arbitrators in accordance with the AAA Commercial Arbitration Rules. The Horse Associations and CPHC agree that judgment upon the arbitration award may be entered in any court having jurisdiction. The institution and maintenance of an action for judicial relief or pursuit of a provisional or ancillary remedy will not constitute a waiver of the right of SMSC to submit the controversy or claim to arbitration if any other party contests such action for judicial relief. Any arbitration undertaken pursuant to this Agreement will take place in the City of Minneapolis, Minnesota.

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Section 4.6    Sovereign Immunity. SMSC does not consent to any suit, arbitration, legal process, enforcement proceeding or any dispute resolution method. The Parties agree that SMSC has not waived its sovereign immunity, and nothing in this Agreement shall be deemed to be a waiver of SMSC’s sovereign immunity.

Section 4.7    Notice of Default. The Horse Associations shall give CPHC and SMSC prompt notice of any default by any of the Horse Associations of any terms of this agreement.

Section 4.8    Entire Agreement; Amendment; Waiver. Upon effectiveness of this Agreement, this Agreement constitutes the entire agreement between the Parties pertaining to the subject matter herein and supersedes any other existing representation, warranty, covenant, agreement or similar assurance (whether direct or indirect, written or oral, or statutory, express or implied) of any Party regarding such subject matter. No supplement, modification or amendment hereof will be binding unless expressed as such and executed in writing by each Party. Except to the extent as may otherwise be stated herein, no waiver of any term hereof will be binding unless expressed as such in a document executed by the Party making such waiver (and then only to the extent so expressed). No waiver of any term hereof will be a waiver of any other term hereof, whether or not similar, nor will any such waiver be a continuing waiver beyond its stated terms. Except to the extent as may otherwise be stated herein, failure to enforce strict compliance with any term hereof will not be a waiver of, or estoppel with respect to, any existing or subsequent failure to comply.

Section 4.9    Assignment; Binding Effect. Neither this Agreement nor any right or obligation hereunder will be assigned, delegated or otherwise transferred (by operation of law or otherwise) by any Party without the prior written consent of each other Party. This Agreement will be binding on and inure to the benefit of the respective permitted successors and assigns of the Parties. Any purported assignment, delegation or other transfer not permitted by this Section is void.

Section 4.10  Counterparts. This Agreement may be executed in counterparts, each of which will be deemed an original, but all of which together will constitute one and the same instrument. Such counterparts may be executed and delivered by facsimile or other electronic means by any of the Parties, and the receiving Party may rely on the receipt of such document so executed and delivered as if the original had been received.

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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, each Party has executed this Horse Association Agreement effective as of the date first written above.

Minnesota Horsemen’s Benevolent and Protective Association

/s/ Thomas F. Metzen                                                      

By: Thomas F. Metzen

Its: President

Minnesota Thoroughbred Association

/s/ Scott Rake                                                                  

By: Scott Rake

Its: President

Minnesota Quarter Horse Racing Association

/s/ Randal Weidner                                                          

By: Randal Weidner

Its: President

Equine Development Coalition of Minnesota

/s/ Jeff Hilger                                                                  

By: Jeff Hilger

Its: President

Canterbury Park Holding Corporation

/s/ Randall D. Sampson                                                   

By: Randall D. Sampson

Its: Chief Executive Officer

Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community

/s/ Stanley R. Crooks                                                      

By: Stanley R. Crooks

Its: Chairman

Schedule 1

Horse Association Payments

Horse Association	Amount
Minnesota Horsemen’s Benevolent and Protective Association	$50,000
Minnesota Thoroughbred Association	$25,000
Minnesota Quarter Horse Racing Association	$25,000
Equine Development Coalition of Minnesota	$0

EX-21

Exhibit 21 

SUBSIDIARIES OF CANTERBURY PARK HOLDING CORPORATION

Subsidiaries	Jurisdiction of Incorporation
Canterbury Park Concessions, Inc.	Minnesota
Canterbury Development LLC	Minnesota
Canterbury Park Entertainment LLC	Minnesota

Canterbury Development LLC and Canterbury Park Entertainment LLC are 100%-owned directly by Canterbury Park Holding Corporation. Canterbury Park Concessions, Inc. is an indirect subsidiary to Canterbury Park Holding Corporation and is 100%-owned directly by Canterbury Park Entertainment LLC. The financial statements of such subsidiaries are included in the Consolidated Financial Statements of Canterbury Park Holding Corporation.

EX-23.1

Exhibit 23.1 

CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM 

We have issued our report dated March 21, 2023, with respect to the consolidated financial statements included in the Annual Report of Canterbury Park Holding Corporation on Form 10-K for the years ended December 31, 2022 and 2021. We hereby consent to the incorporation by reference of said report in the Registration Statements of Canterbury Park Holding Corporation on Forms S-8 (File No. 333-224111, File No. 333-120377, File No. 333-97537, File No. 333-97533, File No. 333-34509, File No. 333-91591, File No. 333-150037, File No. 33-96582, and File No. 33-96580) and S-3 (File No. 333-234156).

/s/ Wipfli LLP

Minneapolis, Minnesota

March 21, 2023

EX-31.1

Exhibit 31.1 

Certification 

I, Randall D. Sampson certify that:

1.    I have reviewed this annual report on Form 10-K of Canterbury Park Holding Corporation;

2.    Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading with respect to the period covered by this report;

3.    Based on my knowledge, the financial statements, and other financial information included in this report, fairly present in all material respects the financial condition, results of operations and cash flows of the registrant as of, and for, the periods presented in this report;

4.    I am responsible for establishing and maintaining disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e)) and internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f)) for the registrant and have:

a.    Designed such disclosure controls and procedures, or caused such disclosure controls and procedures to be designed under our supervision, to ensure that material information relating to the registrant, including its consolidated subsidiaries, is made known to us by others within those entities, particularly during the period in which this report is being prepared;

b.    Designed such internal control over financial reporting, or caused such internal control over financial reporting to be designed under our supervision, to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles;

c.    Evaluated the effectiveness of the registrant’s disclosure controls and procedures and presented in this report our conclusions about the effectiveness of the disclosure controls and procedures as of the end of the period covered by this report based on such evaluation; and

d.    Disclosed in this report any change in the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the registrant’s most recent fiscal quarter (the registrant’s fourth fiscal quarter in the case of an annual report) that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting; and

5.    I have disclosed, based on my most recent evaluation of internal control over financial reporting, to the registrant’s auditors and the audit committee of the registrant’s board of directors (or persons performing the equivalent function):

a.    all significant deficiencies and material weaknesses in the design or operation of internal controls over financial reporting which are reasonably likely to adversely affect the registrant’s ability to record, process, summarize and report financial information; and

b.    any fraud, whether or not material, that involves management or other employees who have a significant role in the registrant’s internal controls over financial reporting.

Date: March 21, 2023	/s/ Randall D. Sampson
	Randall D. Sampson
	President and Chief Executive Officer
	Canterbury Park Holding Corporation

EX-31.2

Exhibit 31.2 

Certification 

I, Randy J. Dehmer certify that:

1.    I have reviewed this annual report on Form 10-K of Canterbury Park Holding Corporation;

2.    Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading with respect to the period covered by this report;

3.    Based on my knowledge, the financial statements, and other financial information included in this report, fairly present in all material respects the financial condition, results of operations and cash flows of the registrant as of, and for, the periods presented in this report;

4.    I am responsible for establishing and maintaining disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e)) and internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f)) for the registrant and have:

a.    Designed such disclosure controls and procedures, or caused such disclosure controls and procedures to be designed under our supervision, to ensure that material information relating to the registrant, including its consolidated subsidiaries, is made known to us by others within those entities, particularly during the period in which this report is being prepared;

b.    Designed such internal control over financial reporting, or caused such internal control over financial reporting to be designed under our supervision, to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles;

c.    Evaluated the effectiveness of the registrant’s disclosure controls and procedures and presented in this report our conclusions about the effectiveness of the disclosure controls and procedures as of the end of the period covered by this report based on such evaluation; and

d.    Disclosed in this report any change in the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the registrant’s most recent fiscal quarter (the registrant’s fourth fiscal quarter in the case of an annual report) that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting; and

5.    I have disclosed, based on my most recent evaluation of internal control over financial reporting, to the registrant’s auditors and the audit committee of the registrant’s board of directors (or persons performing the equivalent function):

a.    all significant deficiencies and material weaknesses in the design or operation of internal controls over financial reporting which are reasonably likely to adversely affect the registrant’s ability to record, process, summarize and report financial information; and

b.    any fraud, whether or not material, that involves management or other employees who have a significant role in the registrant’s internal controls over financial reporting.

Date: March 21, 2023	/s/ Randy J. Dehmer
	Randy J. Dehmer
	Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
	Canterbury Park Holding Corporation

EX-32

Exhibit 32 

CERTIFICATION PURSUANT TO SECTION 906 

OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT OF 2002 

Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, we the undersigned Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, respectively, of Canterbury Park Holding Corporation (the “Company”), hereby certify that:

(1)   The Annual Report of the Company on Form 10-K for the period ended December 31, 2022, (the “Report”) fully complies with the requirements of Section 13(a) or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934; and

(2)   The information contained in the Report fairly presents, in all material respects, the financial condition and results of operations of the Company.

Date: March 21, 2023	/s/ Randall D. Sampson
	Randall D. Sampson
	President and Chief Executive Officer
	Canterbury Park Holding Corporation
Date: March 21, 2023	/s/ Randy J. Dehmer
	Randy J. Dehmer
	Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
	Canterbury Park Holding Corporation

EX-99.1

Exhibit 99.1

CANTERBURY PARK HOLDING CORPORATION REPORTS

2022 FOURTH QUARTER RESULTS

Shakopee, MN – March 20, 2023 – Canterbury Park Holding Corporation (“Canterbury” or the “Company”) (NASDAQ: CPHC), today reported financial results for the fourth quarter and full year ended December 31, 2022.

($ in thousands, except per share data and percentages)

	Three Months Ended December 31,							Twelve Months Ended December 31,
	2022		2021		Change(3)			2022		2021		Change
Net revenues (2)	$	13,119	$	13,955		-6.0	%	$	66,824	$	60,400		10.6	%
Net income (2)	$	1,063	$	6,620		-83.9	%	$	7,513	$	11,798		-36.3	%
Adjusted EBITDA(3)	$	2,687	$	3,360		-20.0	%	$	15,141	$	13,471		12.4	%
Basic EPS	$	0.22	$	1.38		-84.1	%	$	1.55	$	2.47		-37.2	%
Diluted EPS	$	0.22	$	1.37		-83.9	%	$	1.54	$	2.44		-36.9	%

(1) Financial results for the twelve-month period ended December 31, 2021 reflected the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, including the state-mandated closure of Canterbury Park from January 1, 2021 through January 10, 2021 and the re-opening on January 11, 2021 with a capacity limitation of 150 guests per designated area; the capacity limitation was subsequently increased on February 13, 2021 to 250 guests per designated area; remaining restrictions were lifted in late May 2021. Results for the three month periods ended December 31, 2022 and December 31, 2021 and the twelve months ended December 31, 2022 reflected no closures or capacity limitations.

(2) Net revenues and net income for the twelve-month period ended December 31, 2021 include $0.5 million in grant funds received as a result of the Minnesota COVID-19 relief package. Net income for the three and twelve-month period ended December 31, 2021 included the impact of a $6.3 million Employee Retention Credit as part of the CARES and American Rescue Plan Acts.

(3) Adjusted EBITDA, a non-GAAP measure, excludes certain items from net income, a GAAP measure. Non-GAAP financial measures are not intended to be considered in isolation from, a substitute for, or superior to GAAP results. Definitions, disclosures, and reconciliations of non-GAAP financial information are included later in the release.

Management Commentary

“Canterbury Park finished 2022 with strong fourth quarter financial results that continue to demonstrate the revenue, Adjusted EBITDA and margin growth profile we have established compared to pre-pandemic periods. Revenue and Adjusted EBITDA of $13.1 million and $2.7 million, respectively, both reached the second highest ever level for a fourth quarter period following the record quarter last year, which we believe benefitted from stimulus payments to consumers and pent-up demand following a period of closures,” said Randy Sampson, President and Chief Executive Officer of Canterbury. “In particular, our fourth quarter performance reflected strong Casino results, with revenue up more than 8% compared to the same period in 2019 as we continue to benefit from solid visitation and spend per customer trends.

“The measures we have taken to improve our operating efficiency and focus on generating profitable revenue have delivered substantial margin improvements from our pre-covid operations. For the 2022 fiscal year, Adjusted EBITDA as a percentage of total revenue was a record 23%, resulting in record Adjusted EBITDA of $15.1 million. This compares to 2019 Adjusted EBITDA as a percentage of total revenue of 11% and Adjusted EBITDA of $6.4 million. We continue to actively manage our operating practices and cost structure. While the current inflationary and increased wage environment will mitigate some of the benefits of these initiatives, we are confident we have the right strategies in place to sustain strong margins going forward.

“As part of our efforts to position Canterbury to benefit from potential new growth opportunities, following good-faith discussions regarding options for a continued partnership with our tribal partner, at the end of 2022, the CMA expired by its terms, which included the racing purse enhancement and marketing agreement that had been in place for ten years. We believe that legislative discussions around sports betting and other gaming options must consider both racetracks and tribal casinos playing an important role as plans are developed for additional legalized gaming in the state. As such, we are actively advocating for Canterbury to be part of the dialogue around potential gaming expansion in Minnesota.

“Progress on the development of Canterbury Commons™ continued in the 2022 fourth quarter and in the first months of 2023. Upon the expected near-term completion of the sale of approximately 40 acres of land to Swervo Development Corporation (“Swervo”) for use in the development of a state-of-the-art, 19,000-seat amphitheater, we will have completed transactions with development partners that account for approximately 75% of the 140 total developable acres across the Canterbury Commons site. We are very pleased with the significant progress we have made to date on transforming Shakopee and Canterbury Commons into the best place to live, stay, work and play in the greater Minneapolis region. This significant progress is aligned with our long-term vision to monetize the value of our excess land and drive visitation and spend to our property.

“We enter 2023 with a strong foundation in place to continue generating consistent revenue and Adjusted EBITDA growth. In addition, we have an excellent balance sheet with no long-term debt, approximately $13 million of unrestricted cash, and notable income tax and TIF receivables. Our balance sheet and strong cash flow enable us to return capital to shareholders through our quarterly cash dividend while also positioning Canterbury to concurrently review potential transactions that would diversify and grow our operations. As we begin 2023, we are confident that the best days for the Company are still ahead as Canterbury has never been better positioned to grow and drive long-term value for our shareholders.”

Canterbury Commons Development Update

The Company expects to complete the sale of approximately 40 acres in the northeast corner of the property to Swervo in connection with their development of a state-of-the-art, 19,000-seat amphitheater in the near future. The project has received requisite state and local approvals and Swervo is expected to begin construction upon closing of the sale, with an anticipated opening in 2024. Additionally, the Company has finalized its stable area improvement plan and has begun the first phase of the barn relocation and redevelopment process.

Progress on Greystone Construction’s (“Greystone”) construction of an 11,000 square-foot brewery, taproom (Badger Hill) and Mexican restaurant (Bravis Modern Street Food) which includes outdoor patio space, continues with the restaurants scheduled to open in early Summer 2023. In addition, Greystone expects to break ground on the development of the Next Steps Learning Center preschool in Spring 2023 with an expected construction time of approximately nine months.

Development of Phase II of Doran Companies’ upscale Triple Crown Residences at Canterbury Park continues with the parking garage now completed and a certificate of occupancy for some of the units anticipated in Fall 2023.

Pulte Homes of Minnesota has sold 35 units of the 63-unit first phase of its new row home and townhome residences, with a total of 46 of these 63 units already completed and pads for the remaining 17 homes in the first phase now available. Pulte expects to initiate the development of the 45-unit second phase this Spring. Adjacent to Pulte’s development, Lifestyle Communities continues pre-sales for its Artessa at Canterbury Park cooperative community, which will feature a 56-unit, four-story building with over 5,000 square feet of amenity spaces. Construction is expected to begin in Spring 2023. Construction on the 147 units of senior market rate apartments under the Omry brand is underway with first occupancy expected in Fall 2023.

Developer and partner selection for the remaining 40 acres of Canterbury Commons continues, with Canterbury management expecting approximately 20 acres to be devoted to an entertainment district. Additional uses for the remaining acres will include potential office, retail, hotel and restaurant development. Canterbury expects to make additional new partner announcements in the future.

Summary of 2022 Fourth Quarter Operating Results

Net revenues for the three months ended December 31, 2022 decreased 6% to $13.1 million, compared to $14.0 million for the same period in 2021. The year-over-year decrease is primarily related to a 10% decrease in Casino revenues due to lower spend per visit. Pari-mutuel, food and beverage, and other revenues all generated increases due to the continued return to more normalized operations and special events.

Operating expenses for the three months ended December 31, 2022 were $11.8 million, an increase of $6.8 million, or 139%, compared to $4.9 million for the same period in 2021. Included in the three months ended December 31, 2021 was a $6.3 million Employee Retention Credit which the Company recognized as a reduction to overall operating expenses. Excluding the Employee Retention Credit, operating expenses for the three months ended December 31, 2022 increased approximately $0.5 million, or 5%, compared to the same period in 2021. The year-over-year increase in operating expenses was primarily due to higher labor and advertising costs as well as increased costs reflecting the current inflationary environment.

The Company recorded a loss from equity investment of $0.3 million for the three months ended December 31, 2022 compared to a loss from equity investment of $0.7 million in the three months ended December 31, 2021. The loss from equity investments in both periods was primarily related to the Company’s share of depreciation, amortization, and interest expense from the Doran Canterbury joint ventures.

The Company recorded income tax expense of $0.3 million for the three months ended December 31, 2022 compared to income tax expense of $1.9 million for the three months ended December 31, 2021.

The Company recorded net income of $1.1 million, or diluted earnings per share of $0.22, for the three months ended December 31, 2022 compared to net income and diluted earnings per share for the three months ended December 31, 2021 of $6.6 million and $1.37, respectively.

Adjusted EBITDA, a non-GAAP measure, for the three months ended December 31, 2022 was $2.7 million compared to adjusted EBITDA of $3.4 million for the same period in 2021.

Summary of 2022 Year-to-Date Operating Results

Net revenues for the twelve months ended December 31, 2022 increased 11% to $66.8 million, compared to $60.4 million in 2021. The year-over-year increase reflects higher revenue across all of the Company’s operations driven by increased visitation and spend per visit as well as a return to normalized operations as compared to the various restrictions and constraints in place during the first half of 2021.

Operating expenses for the twelve months ended December 31, 2022 were $55.9 million, an increase of $13.1 million, or 30%, compared to $42.9 million for the same period in 2021. The year-over-year increase in operating expenses reflects the $6.3 million Employee Retention Credit as a reduction to 2021 operating expenses as well as an increase in nearly all the Company’s operating areas, primarily as a result of a return to normalized operations compared to the various restrictions and constraints in place during the first half of 2021, as well as increased costs reflecting the current inflationary environment.

The Company recorded a loss from equity investment of $1.6 million for the twelve months ended December 31, 2022 compared to a loss from equity investment of $2.7 million for the twelve months ended December 31, 2021. The loss from equity investments in both periods was primarily related to the Company’s share of depreciation, amortization, and interest expense from the Doran Canterbury joint ventures.

The Company recorded income tax expense of $2.7 million for the twelve months ended December 31, 2022 compared to income tax expense of $4.0 million for the twelve months ended December 31, 2021.

The Company recorded net income of $7.5 million, or diluted earnings per share of $1.54, for the twelve months ended December 31, 2022 compared to net income and diluted earnings per share for the twelve months ended December 31, 2021 of $11.8 million and $2.44, respectively.

Adjusted EBITDA was $15.1 million for the twelve months ended December 31, 2022. Adjusted EBITDA was $13.5 million for the same period in 2021.

Additional Financial Information 

Further financial information for the fourth quarter and full year ended December 31, 2022 is presented in the accompanying tables at the end of this press release. Additional information will be provided in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K that will be filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on or about March 21, 2023.

Use of Non-GAAP Financial Measures

To supplement our financial statements, we also provide investors with information about our EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA, each of which is a non-GAAP measure, which excludes certain items from net income a GAAP measure. We define EBITDA as earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. We define Adjusted EBITDA as earnings before interest income, income tax expense, depreciation and amortization, as well as excluding gain on sale of land, depreciation and amortization related to equity investments, interest expense related to equity investments, and grant money received from the Minnesota COVID-19 relief package. Neither EBITDA nor adjusted EBITDA is a measure of performance calculated in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles ("GAAP"), and should not be considered an alternative to, or more meaningful than, net income as an indicator of our operating performance. We have presented EBITDA as a supplemental disclosure because it is a widely used measure of performance and basis for valuation of companies in our industry. Other companies that provide EBITDA information may calculate EBITDA differently than we do. We have presented Adjusted EBITDA as a supplemental disclosure because it enables investors to understand our results excluding the effect of these items.

About Canterbury Park

Canterbury Park Holding Corporation (Nasdaq: CPHC) owns and operates Canterbury Park Racetrack and Casino in Shakopee, Minnesota, the only thoroughbred and quarter horse racing facility in the State. The Company generally offers live racing from May to September. The Casino hosts card games 24 hours a day, seven days a week, dealing both poker and table games. The Company also conducts year-round wagering on simulcast horse racing and hosts a variety of other entertainment and special events at its Shakopee facility. The Company is also pursuing a strategy to enhance shareholder value by the ongoing development of approximately 140 acres of underutilized land surrounding the Racetrack that was originally designated for a project known as Canterbury Commons™. The Company is pursuing several mixed-use development opportunities for the remaining underutilized land, directly and through joint ventures. For more information about the Company, please visit www.canterburypark.com.

Cautionary Statement

From time to time, in reports filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission, in press releases, and in other communications to shareholders or the investing public, we may make forward-looking statements concerning possible or anticipated future financial performance, business activities or plans. These statements are typically preceded by the words “believes,” “expects,” “anticipates,” “intends” or similar expressions. For these forward-looking statements, we claim the protection of the safe harbor for forward-looking statements contained in federal securities laws. Shareholders and the investing public should understand that these forward-looking statements are subject to risks and uncertainties which could affect our actual results and cause actual results to differ materially from those indicated in the forward-looking statements. We report these risks and uncertainties in our Annual Report on Form 10-K filed with the SEC and subsequently filed Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q and Current Reports on Form 8-K. They include, but are not limited to: our Cooperative Marketing Agreement with the Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community contains both affirmative and negative covenants that restrict our business and limit our ability to pursue certain changes to gaming laws, even if such activities or changes would be in the best interests of our company; our dependence on the Cooperative Marketing Agreement with the Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community for purse enhancement payments and marketing payments, which may not continue after 2022; the effect that the COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic and resulting precautionary measures may have on us as an entertainment venue or on the economy generally, including the fact that we temporarily suspended all casino, simulcast, and special events operations during portions of 2020 and 2021 and may be required to do so again in 2022, that we were required to limit visitors and engage in new cleaning protocols, social distancing measures and other changes to our racetrack and casino operations to comply with state law and health protocols and reductions in the number of visitors due to their COVID-19 concerns; material fluctuations in attendance at the Racetrack; material changes in the level of wagering by patrons; any decline in interest in the unbanked card games offered in the Casino; competition from other venues offering unbanked card games or other forms of wagering; competition from other sports and entertainment options; increases in compensation and employee benefit costs; increases in the percentage of revenues allocated for purse fund payments; higher than expected expense related to new marketing initiatives; the impact of wagering products and technologies introduced by competitors; the general health of the gaming sector; legislative and regulatory decisions and changes; our ability to successfully develop our real estate, including the effect of competition on our real estate development operations and our reliance on our current and future development partners; temporary disruptions or changes in access to our facilities caused by ongoing infrastructure improvements; and other factors that are beyond our ability to control or predict.

The forward-looking statements in this press release speak only as of the date of this press release. Except as required by law, Canterbury assumes no obligation to update or revise these forward-looking statements for any reason, even if new information becomes available in the future, except as required by law.

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Investor Contacts:
Randy Dehmer	Richard Land, Jim Leahy
Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer	JCIR
Canterbury Park Holding Corporation	212-835-8500 or cphc@jcir.com
952-233-4828 or investorrelations@canterburypark.com

- Financial tables follow –

CANTERBURY PARK HOLDING CORPORATION'S

SUMMARY OF OPERATING RESULTS

	Three months ended						Twelve months ended
	December 31,						December 31,
	2022			2021			2022			2021
Operating Revenues:
Casino	$	9,824,566		$	10,883,747		$	40,218,953		$	38,090,835
Pari-mutuel		1,358,622			1,244,681			10,957,692			10,243,835
Food and Beverage		1,076,390			1,066,244			8,227,105			6,185,832
Other		859,654			760,332			7,420,131			5,879,196
Total Net Revenues	$	13,119,232		$	13,955,004		$	66,823,881		$	60,399,698
Operating Expenses		11,764,049			4,924,088			55,943,422			42,881,792
Gain on Sale of Land		-			-			12,151			263,581
Income from Operations		1,355,184			9,030,916			10,892,610			17,781,487
Other Loss, net		(4,617	)		(544,370	)		(657,864	)		(1,983,934	)
Income Tax Expense		(287,722	)		(1,866,368	)		(2,721,800	)		(3,999,400	)
Net Income		1,062,845			6,620,178			7,512,946			11,798,153
Basic Net Income Per Common Share	$	0.22		$	1.38		$	1.55		$	2.47
Diluted Net Income Per Common Share	$	0.22		$	1.37		$	1.54		$	2.44

RECONCILIATION OF NET INCOME TO EBITDA AND ADJUSTED EBITDA

	Three months ended						Twelve months ended
	December 31,						December 31,
	2022			2021			2022			2021
NET INCOME	$	1,062,845		$	6,620,178		$	7,512,946		$	11,798,153
Interest income, net		(289,147	)		(194,608	)		(909,958	)		(719,365	)
Income tax expense		287,723			1,866,368			2,721,800			3,999,400
Depreciation		746,378			730,730			2,981,168			2,844,647
EBITDA		1,807,799			9,022,668			12,305,956			17,922,835
Loss on disposal of assets		157,435			—			157,435			—
Gain on sale of land		—			—			(12,151	)		(263,581	)
Employee Retention Credit		—			(6,314,468	)		—			(6,314,468	)
Depreciation and amortization related to equity investments		442,002			452,025			1,782,870			1,735,883
Interest expense related to equity investments		279,856			199,936			907,099			905,729
Other revenue, COVID-19 relief grants		—			—			—			(515,000	)
ADJUSTED EBITDA	$	2,687,090		$	3,360,161		$	15,141,209		$	13,471,398

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Document And Entity Information - USD ($)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2022	Mar. 21, 2023	Jun. 30, 2022
Document Information [Line Items]
Entity Central Index Key	0001672909
Entity Registrant Name	Canterbury Park Holding Corp
Amendment Flag	false
Current Fiscal Year End Date	--12-31
Document Fiscal Period Focus	FY
Document Fiscal Year Focus	2022
Document Type	10-K
Document Annual Report	true
Document Period End Date	Dec. 31, 2022
Document Transition Report	false
Entity File Number	001-37858
Entity Incorporation, State or Country Code	MN
Entity Tax Identification Number	47-5349765
Entity Address, Address Line One	1100 Canterbury Road
Entity Address, City or Town	Shakopee
Entity Address, State or Province	MN
Entity Address, Postal Zip Code	55379
City Area Code	952
Local Phone Number	445-7223
Title of 12(b) Security	Common Stock, $.01 par value
Trading Symbol	CPHC
Security Exchange Name	NASDAQ
Entity Well-known Seasoned Issuer	No
Entity Voluntary Filers	No
Entity Current Reporting Status	Yes
Entity Interactive Data Current	Yes
Entity Filer Category	Non-accelerated Filer
Entity Small Business	true
Entity Emerging Growth Company	false
ICFR Auditor Attestation Flag	false
Entity Shell Company	false
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Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding		4,896,894
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Consolidated Balance Sheets - USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2022	Dec. 31, 2021
CURRENT ASSETS
Cash and cash equivalents	$ 12,989,087	$ 11,869,866
Restricted cash	3,116,916	3,728,887
Short-term investments	5,000,000	0
Accounts receivable, net of allowance of $19,250 at December 31, 2022 and 2021	618,365	388,304
Employee retention credit receivable	6,103,236	6,314,468
Inventory	262,073	248,389
Prepaid expenses	557,520	580,799
Income taxes receivable and prepaid income taxes	2,052,364	1,264,056
Total current assets	30,699,561	24,394,769
LONG-TERM ASSETS
Deposits	27,000	29,500
Other prepaid expenses	41,774	66,632
TIF receivable	13,294,337	12,502,743
Related party receivable (Note 13)	2,555,320	2,178,799
Operating lease right-of-use assets	0	22,786
Equity investment (Note 12)	6,863,517	6,389,869
Land held for development	2,303,010	3,116,771
Land, buildings, and equipment, net (Note 3)	36,491,660	34,360,586
Total long-term assets	61,576,618	58,667,686
TOTAL ASSETS	92,276,179	83,062,455
CURRENT LIABILITIES
Accounts payable	3,368,683	2,306,431
Casino accruals	2,684,444	3,257,277
Accrued wages and payroll taxes	1,814,879	1,769,578
Cash dividend payable	341,602	0
Accrued property taxes	795,646	774,324
Deferred revenue	413,442	733,292
Payable to horsepersons	993,529	923,423
Current portion of finance lease obligations	18,973	27,062
Current portion of operating lease obligations	0	22,786
Total current liabilities	10,431,198	9,814,173
LONG-TERM LIABILITIES
Deferred income taxes (Note 4)	7,474,015	7,671,015
Investee losses in excess of equity investment	3,185,923	1,205,068
Finance lease obligations, net of current portion	0	18,973
Total long-term liabilities	10,659,938	8,895,056
TOTAL LIABILITIES	21,091,136	18,709,229
STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY (Note 5)
Common stock, $.01 par value, 10,000,000 shares authorized, 4,888,975 and 4,812,085, respectively, shares issued and outstanding	48,890	48,121
Additional paid-in capital	25,914,644	24,894,571
Retained earnings	45,221,509	39,410,534
Total stockholders’ equity	71,185,043	64,353,226
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY	$ 92,276,179	$ 83,062,455

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Consolidated Balance Sheets (Parentheticals) - USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2022	Dec. 31, 2021
Accounts receivable, allowance	$ 19,250	$ 19,250
Common stock, par value (in dollars per share)	$ 0.01	$ 0.01
Common stock, shares authorized (in shares)	10,000,000	10,000,000
Common stock, shares issued (in shares)	4,888,975	4,812,085
Common stock, shares outstanding (in shares)	4,888,975	4,812,085

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Consolidated Statements of Operations - USD ($)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2022	Dec. 31, 2021
OPERATING REVENUES:
Net Revenues	$ 66,823,881	$ 60,399,698
OPERATING EXPENSES:
Purse expense	8,530,090	8,037,994
Minnesota Breeders’ Fund	1,118,968	1,061,624
Salaries and benefits	24,355,049	15,105,558
Depreciation	2,981,168	2,844,647
Advertising and marketing	3,098,437	1,677,424
Professional and contracted services	4,772,565	4,208,622
Loss on disposal of assets	157,435	0
Other operating expenses	4,946,914	4,893,750
Total Operating Expenses	55,943,422	42,881,792
Gain on sale of land (Note 12)	12,151	263,581
INCOME FROM OPERATIONS	10,892,610	17,781,487
OTHER INCOME (LOSS)
Loss from equity investment	(1,567,822)	(2,703,299)
Interest income, net	909,958	719,365
Net Other Loss	(657,864)	(1,983,934)
INCOME BEFORE INCOME TAXES	10,234,746	15,797,553
INCOME TAX EXPENSE (Note 4)	(2,721,800)	(3,999,400)
NET INCOME	$ 7,512,946	$ 11,798,153
Basic earnings per share (in dollars per share)	$ 1.55	$ 2.47
Diluted earnings per share (in dollars per share)	$ 1.54	$ 2.44
Weighted Average Basic Shares Outstanding (in shares)	4,854,339	4,776,007
Weighted Average Diluted Shares (in shares)	4,892,600	4,827,761
Casino [Member]
OPERATING REVENUES:
Net Revenues	$ 40,218,953	$ 38,090,835
Pari-mutuel [Member]
OPERATING REVENUES:
Net Revenues	10,957,692	10,243,835
Food and Beverage [Member]
OPERATING REVENUES:
Net Revenues	8,227,105	6,185,832
OPERATING EXPENSES:
Cost of goods and services sold	3,272,472	2,436,618
Product and Service, Other [Member]
OPERATING REVENUES:
Net Revenues	7,420,131	5,879,196
Other Pari-mutuel Expenses [Member]
OPERATING EXPENSES:
Cost of goods and services sold	962,579	999,654
Public Utilities [Member]
OPERATING EXPENSES:
Cost of goods and services sold	$ 1,747,744	$ 1,615,901

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Consolidated Statements of Changes in Stockholders' Equity - USD ($)	Common Stock [Member]	Additional Paid-in Capital [Member]	Retained Earnings [Member]	Total
Balance (in shares) at Dec. 31, 2020	4,748,012
Balance at Dec. 31, 2020	$ 47,480	$ 23,631,618	$ 27,614,087	$ 51,293,185
Exercise of stock options (in shares)	3,654			3,654
Exercise of stock options	$ 37	48,562	0	$ 48,599
Stock-based compensation	0	548,282	0	548,282
Dividend distribution	$ 0	0	(1,706)	(1,706)
401(K) stock match (in shares)	33,998
401(K) stock match	$ 340	557,056	0	557,396
Issuance of deferred stock awards (in shares)	14,597
Issuance of deferred stock awards	$ 146	(26,094)	0	$ (25,948)
Shares issued under Employee Stock Purchase Plan (in shares)	11,824			11,824
Shares issued under Employee Stock Purchase Plan	$ 118	135,147	0	$ 135,265
Net income	$ 0	0	11,798,153	11,798,153
Balance (in shares) at Dec. 31, 2021	4,812,085
Balance at Dec. 31, 2021	$ 48,121	24,894,571	39,410,534	$ 64,353,226
Exercise of stock options (in shares)				(0)
Stock-based compensation	0	449,891	0	$ 449,891
Dividend distribution	$ 0	0	(1,701,971)	(1,701,971)
401(K) stock match (in shares)	25,939
401(K) stock match	$ 260	618,475	0	618,735
Issuance of deferred stock awards (in shares)	41,816
Issuance of deferred stock awards	$ 418	(213,026)	0	$ (212,608)
Shares issued under Employee Stock Purchase Plan (in shares)	9,135			9,135
Shares issued under Employee Stock Purchase Plan	$ 91	164,733	0	$ 164,824
Net income	$ 0	0	7,512,946	7,512,946
Balance (in shares) at Dec. 31, 2022	4,888,975
Balance at Dec. 31, 2022	$ 48,890	$ 25,914,644	$ 45,221,509	$ 71,185,043

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Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows - USD ($)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2022	Dec. 31, 2021
Operating Activities:
Net income	$ 7,512,946	$ 11,798,153
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:
Depreciation	2,981,168	2,844,647
Stock-based compensation expense	449,891	548,282
Stock-based employee match contribution	618,735	557,396
Deferred income taxes	(197,000)	323,315
Loss on disposal of assets	157,435	0
Loss from equity investment	1,567,822	2,703,299
Gain on sale of land	(12,151)	(263,581)
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:
Accounts receivable	(230,061)	(157,049)
Employee retention credit receivable	211,232	(6,314,468)
Increase in TIF receivable	(791,594)	(614,173)
Inventory, prepaid expenses and deposits	36,953	(158,387)
Income taxes receivable/payable and prepaid income taxes	(788,308)	2,767,565
Operating lease right-of-use assets	22,786	22,271
Operating lease liabilities	(22,786)	(22,271)
Accounts payable	456,328	(901,150)
Deferred revenue	(319,850)	297,426
Casino accruals	(572,833)	929,283
Accrued wages and payroll taxes	45,301	619,476
Accrued property taxes	21,322	(30,493)
Payable to horsepersons	70,106	(1,451,273)
Net cash provided by operating activities	11,217,442	13,498,268
Investing Activities:
Additions to land, buildings, and equipment	(4,997,481)	(3,780,759)
Proceeds from sale of land	1,159,640	2,288,952
Purchase of short-term investments	(5,000,000)	0
Cash dividends received from investments	337,192	0
Increase in related party receivable	(376,521)	(636,889)
Equity investment contribution	(397,807)	(372,992)
Net cash used in investing activities	(9,274,977)	(2,501,688)
Financing Activities:
Proceeds from issuance of common stock	164,824	183,864
Cash dividend paid to shareholders	(1,360,369)	(1,706)
Payments for taxes related to net share settlement of equity awards	(212,608)	(25,948)
Principal payments on finance lease	(27,062)	(25,749)
Net cash (used in) provided by financing activities	(1,435,215)	130,461
Net increase in cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash	507,250	11,127,041
Cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash at beginning of year	15,598,753	4,471,712
Cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash at end of year	16,106,003	15,598,753
Schedule of non-cash investing and financing activities
Additions to land, buildings, and equipment funded through accounts payable	606,000	254,000
Dividend declared but not yet paid	342,000	0
Transfer of future TIF reimbursed costs from land, buildings, and equipment	0	471,000
Change in investee losses in excess of equity investments	1,981,000	1,205,000
Supplemental disclosure of cash flow information:
Income taxes paid, net of refunds	3,707,000	897,519
Interest paid	$ 2,000	$ 3,000

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Note 1 - Overview and Basis of Presentation

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2022

Notes to Financial Statements

Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements Disclosure [Text Block]

1.    OVERVIEW AND BASIS OF PRESENTATION

Business – The Company’s Racetrack operations are conducted at facilities located in Shakopee, Minnesota, approximately 25 miles southwest of downtown Minneapolis. In May 1994, the Company commenced year-round horse racing simulcast operations and hosted the first annual live race meet during the summer of 1995. The Company’s live racing operations are a seasonal business as it hosts live race meets each year from May until September. The Company earns additional pari-mutuel revenue by televising its live racing to out-of-state racetracks around the country. Canterbury Park’s Casino operates 24 hours a day, seven days a week and is limited by Minnesota State law to conducting card play on a maximum of 80 tables. The Casino currently offers a variety of poker and table games. The Company’s three largest sources of revenues include: Casino operations, pari-mutuel operations and food and beverage sales. The Company also derives revenues from related services and activities, such as admissions, advertising signage, publication sales, and from other entertainment events and activities held at the Racetrack. Additionally, the Company is redeveloping approximately 140 acres of underutilized land surrounding the Racetrack in a project known as Canterbury Commons. The Company is pursuing several mixed-use development opportunities for this land, directly and through joint ventures.

Basis of Presentation - The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of Canterbury Park Holding Corporation and its direct and indirect subsidiaries Canterbury Park Entertainment, LLC, Canterbury Park Concessions, Inc., and Canterbury Development, LLC (collectively, the "Company"), after elimination of intercompany accounts and transactions.

Estimates – The preparation of the consolidated financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the consolidated financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from these estimates.

Reclassifications - Certain amounts in prior period financial statements have been reclassified to conform to current period presentations. 

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Note 2 - Accounting Standards and Significant Accounting Policies

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2022

Notes to Financial Statements

Significant Accounting Policies [Text Block]

2.    ACCOUNTING STANDARDS AND SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES

Summary of Significant Accounting Policies

Revenue Recognition – The Company’s primary revenues with customers consist of Casino operations, pari-mutuel wagering on simulcast and live horse races, and food and beverage transactions. We determine revenue recognition through the following steps:

● Identification of the contract, or contracts, with a customer

● Identification of the performance obligations in the contract

● Determination of the transaction price

● Allocation of the transaction price to the performance obligation in the contract

● Recognition of revenue when, or as, we satisfy a performance obligation

The transaction price for a Casino contract is a set percentage of wagers and is recognized at the time that the wagering process is complete. The transaction price for pari-mutuel wagering is the commission received on a wager, exclusive of any track fees and is recognized upon occurrence of the live race that is presented for wagering and after that live race is made official by the respective state’s racing regulatory body. The transaction price for food and beverage contracts is the net amount collected from the customer for these goods. Food and beverage services have been determined to be separate, stand-alone performance obligations and the transaction price is recorded as revenue as the good is transferred to the customer when delivery is made.

Contracts for Casino operations and pari-mutuel wagering involve two performance obligations for those customers earning points under the Company’s loyalty program and a single performance obligation for customers who do not participate in the program. The Company applies a practical expedient by accounting for its gaming contracts on a portfolio basis as these wagers have similar characteristics and the Company reasonably expects the effects on the financial statements of applying the revenue recognition guidance to the portfolio will not differ materially from that which would result if applying the guidance to an individual wagering contract. For purposes of allocating the transaction price in a wagering contract between the wagering performance obligation and the obligation associated with the loyalty points earned, the Company allocates an amount to the loyalty point contract liability based on the stand-alone redemption value of the points earned, which is determined by the value of a point that can be redeemed for a cash voucher, food and beverage voucher, racing admission, valet parking, or racing forms. Based on past experience, the majority of customers redeem their points for cash vouchers.

We have two general types of liabilities related to Casino contracts with customers: (1) our MVP Loyalty Program and (2) outstanding chip liability. These are included in the line item Casino accruals on the Consolidated Balance Sheets. We defer the full retail value of these complimentary reward items until the future revenue transaction occurs.

The Company offers certain promotional allowances at no charge to patrons who participate in its player rewards program. The retail value of these promotional items is included as a deduction from pari-mutuel revenues.

We evaluate our on-track revenue (live racing), export revenue (simulcast), and import revenue (guest fees) contracts to determine whether we are acting as the principal or as the agent when providing services, which we consider in determining if revenue should be reported gross or net. An entity is a principal if it controls the specified service before that service is transferred to a customer.

The revenue we recognize for on-track revenue and import revenue is the commission we are entitled to retain for providing a wagering service to our customers. For these arrangements, we are the principal as we control the wagering service; therefore, any charges, including simulcast fees, we incur for delivering the wagering service are presented as operating expenses.

For export revenue, our customer is the third party wagering site such as a racetrack, OTB, or advance deposit wagering provider. Therefore, the revenue we recognize for export revenue is the simulcast host fee we earn for exporting our racing signal to the third party wagering site.

Cash and Cash Equivalents – Cash and cash equivalents include all investments with original maturities of three months or less or which are readily convertible into known amounts of cash and are not legally restricted. The Company has not experienced any losses in such accounts and believes it is not exposed to any significant credit risk on cash and cash equivalents.

Restricted Cash – Restricted cash represents refundable deposits and amounts due to horsemen for purses, stakes and awards, and amounts accumulated in card game progressive jackpot pools, the player pool, and poker promotional fund to be used to repay card players in the form of promotions, giveaways, prizes, or by other means.

Short-Term Investments – Short-term investments include cash investments into short-to intermediate-term fixed income securities. Such investments are not included as "Cash and cash equivalents" as the original maturities are greater than three months and are intended to be held until maturity.

Employee Retention Credit ("ERC") – The Company qualified for federal government assistance through ERC provisions of the CARES Act passed in 2020, for the 2020 second, third, and fourth quarters, as well as the 2021 first and second quarters. The purpose of the ERC is to encourage employers to keep employees on the payroll, even if they are not working during the covered period because of the coronavirus outbreak. We recognize government grants for which there is a reasonable assurance of compliance with grant conditions and receipt of credits. The Company's expected one-time refunds at December 31, 2022 and 2021 were $6,103,236 and $6,314,468, respectively, and are included on the Consolidated Balance Sheets as an employee retention credit receivable, as well as on the Consolidated Statements of Operations as a credit to salaries and benefits expense in 2021.

Accounts Receivable – Accounts receivable are initially recorded for amounts due from other tracks for simulcast revenue, net of amounts due to other tracks, and for amounts due from customers related to catering and events. Credit is granted in the normal course of business without collateral. Accounts receivable are stated net of allowances for doubtful accounts, which represent estimated losses resulting from the inability of customers to make the required payments. Accounts that are outstanding longer than the contractual terms are considered past due. When determining the allowances for doubtful accounts, the Company takes several factors into consideration including the overall composition of the accounts receivable aging, its prior history of accounts receivable write-offs, the type of customers and its day-to-day knowledge of specific customers. The Company writes off accounts receivable when they become uncollectible. Changes in the allowances for doubtful accounts are recorded as bad debt expense and are included in other operating expenses in the Company’s Consolidated Statements of Operations.

Property Tax Increment Financing (TIF) Receivable – In connection with the Contract for Private Redevelopment (“Redevelopment Agreement”) and First Amendment to the Contract for Private Redevelopment (the "First Amendment") between the City of Shakopee Economic Development Authority and Canterbury Development LLC signed in August 2018 and amended in September 2021, the City of Shakopee has agreed that a portion of the tax increment revenue generated from the developed property will be paid to the Company to reimburse it for expenses in constructing public infrastructure improvements. The interest rate on the TIF Receivable is 6%.

Inventory – Inventory consists primarily of food and beverages, small wares and supplies and retail goods and is recorded at the lower of cost (first-in, first-out) or net realizable value.

Unredeemed Pari-mutuel Tickets – The Company records a liability for winning tickets and vouchers upon the completion of a race and when a voucher is printed, respectively. As uncashed winning tickets and vouchers are redeemed, this liability is reduced for the respective cash payment. The Company recognizes revenue associated with the uncashed winning tickets and vouchers when the likelihood of redemption, based on historical experience, is remote. While the Company continues to honor all winning tickets and vouchers presented for payment, management may determine the likelihood of redemption to be remote due to the length of time that has elapsed since the ticket was issued. In these circumstances, if management also determines there is no requirement for remitting balances to government agencies under unclaimed property laws, uncashed winning tickets and vouchers may then be recognized as revenue in the Company’s Consolidated Statement of Operations.

Deferred Revenue – Deferred revenue includes advance sales related to racing, events and corporate partnerships. Revenue from these advance billings is recognized when the related event occurs or services have been performed. Deferred revenue also includes advanced Cooperative Marketing Agreement (“CMA”) promotional funds, and revenue is recognized when expenses are incurred.

Due to Minnesota Horsemen’s Benevolent and Protective Association, Inc. (“MHBPA”) – The Minnesota Pari-mutuel Horse Racing Act specifies that the Company is required to segregate a portion of funds (recorded as purse expense in the statements of operations), received from Casino operations and wagering on simulcast and live horse races, for future payment as purses for live horse races or other uses of the horsepersons’ associations. Pursuant to an agreement with the MHBPA, the Company transferred into a trust account or paid directly to the MHBPA, approximately $7,846,000 and $8,903,000 for the years ended December 31, 2022 and 2021, respectively, related to thoroughbred races. Minnesota Statutes specify that amounts transferred into the trust account are the property of the trust and not of the Company.

Impairment of Long-Lived Assets – The Company reviews its long-lived assets whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount may not be recoverable. In the event that facts and circumstances indicate that the carrying value of any long-lived assets may be impaired, an evaluation of recoverability would be performed. If the sum of the expected undiscounted cash flows is less than the carrying value of the related asset or group of assets, a loss is recognized for the difference between the fair value and carrying value of the asset or group of assets. During 2022 and 2021, the Company determined that no evaluations of recoverability were necessary.

Advertising and Marketing – Advertising and marketing costs are charged to expense as incurred. The related amounts are presented separately in the Company’s Consolidated Statements of Operations.

Land, Buildings, and Equipment – Land, buildings, equipment, and building improvements are capitalized at a level of $2,000 or greater and are recorded at cost. Repair and maintenance costs are charged to operations when incurred. Furniture, fixtures, and equipment are depreciated using the straight-line method over estimated useful lives ranging from 5 – 7 years, while buildings are depreciated over 15 – 39 years. Building improvements are amortized using the straight-line method over the useful life of the assets.

Pre-development costs are incurred prior to vertical construction and for certain land held for development during the due diligence phase. This includes legal, engineering, architecture, and other professional fees incurred in pursuit of new development opportunities for which we believe future development is probable. Future development is dependent upon various factors, including zoning and regulatory approval, rental market conditions, construction costs and availability of capital. Pre-development costs incurred for which future development is not yet considered probable are expensed as incurred.

The Company capitalizes property taxes incurred on its land held for development during periods in which activities necessary to get the property ready for its intended use are in progress. Costs incurred after the property is substantially complete and ready for its intended use are charged to expense as incurred.

Land Held for Development – Land held for development consists of land owned for potential real estate development. 

Casino Accruals – Minnesota law allows the Company to collect amounts from patrons to fund progressive jackpot pools in the Casino. These amounts, along with amounts earned by the player pool, promotional pools, and the outstanding chip liability, are accrued as short-term liabilities at each balance sheet date.

Income Taxes – Income taxes are accounted for under the asset and liability method. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are recognized for the estimated future tax consequences attributable to differences between the financial statement carrying amounts of existing assets and liabilities and their respective tax bases. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are measured using enacted tax rates in effect for the year in which those temporary differences are expected to reverse.

The Company recognizes the financial statement benefit of a tax position only after determining that the relevant tax authority would more likely than not sustain the position following an audit. For tax positions meeting the more likely than not threshold, the amount recognized in the financial statements is the largest benefit that has a greater than 50% likelihood of being realized upon ultimate settlement with the relevant tax authority.

Interest and penalties associated with uncertain income tax positions are presented in income tax expense. For the years ended December 31, 2022 and 2021, the Company did not recognize any expense related to interest and penalties.

Net Income Per Share – Basic net income per common share is based on the weighted average number of common shares outstanding during each year. Diluted net income per common share takes into effect the dilutive effect of potential common shares outstanding. The Company’s only potential common shares outstanding are stock options and unvested deferred stock awards. 

Fair Values of Financial Instruments – Due to the current classification of all financial instruments and given the short-term nature of the related account balances, carrying amounts reported in the Consolidated Balance Sheets approximate fair value.

Stock-Based Employee Compensation – The Company accounts for share-based compensation awards on a fair value basis. The estimated grant date fair value of each stock-based award is recognized as expense over the requisite service period (generally the vesting period). The estimated fair value of each option is calculated using the Black-Scholes option-pricing model. For more information on the Company’s stock-based compensation plans, see Note 5.

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Note 3 - Land, Buildings and Equipment

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2022

Notes to Financial Statements

Property, Plant and Equipment Disclosure [Text Block]

3.    LAND, BUILDINGS AND EQUIPMENT

Land, buildings and equipment, at cost, consist of the following at December 31, 2022 and 2021:

	2022			2021
Land	$	3,063,325		$	2,813,239
Buildings and building improvements		42,590,623			42,931,835
Furniture and equipment		21,409,954			23,073,308
Construction in progress		4,218,089			1,900,305
		71,281,991			70,718,687
Accumulated depreciation		(34,790,331	)		(36,358,101	)
	$	36,491,660		$	34,360,586

The Company has included land held for development as a separate line on the consolidated balance sheet. This amount represents land owned for potential real estate development and totaled approximately $2,303,000 and $3,117,000 at December 31, 2022 and 2021, respectively. 

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Note 4 - Income Taxes

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2022

Notes to Financial Statements

Income Tax Disclosure [Text Block]

4.    INCOME TAXES

A reconciliation between income taxes computed at the statutory federal income tax rate and the effective tax rate for the years ended December 31, 2022 and 2021 is as follows:

	2022			2021
Federal tax (benefit) expense at statutory rates	$	2,149,300		$	3,317,500
Nondeductible lobbying expense		10,200			11,300
State expense, net of federal impact		753,500			747,700
Stock option expense		(78,600	)		15,400
Long term incentive and restricted stock unit expense		(9,600	)		(600	)
Other		(103,000	)		(91,900	)
	$	2,721,800		$	3,999,400

Income tax expense (benefit) for the years ended December 31, 2022 and 2021 consists of the following:

	2022			2021
Current
Federal	$	2,010,700		$	3,228,800
State		908,100			447,300
		2,918,800			3,676,100
Deferred, Federal		(242,700	)		(175,800	)
Deferred, State		45,700			499,100
	$	2,721,800		$	3,999,400

Deferred income taxes reflect the net tax effects of temporary differences between the carrying amounts of assets and liabilities for financial reporting purposes and the amounts used for income tax purposes.

Significant components of the Company’s deferred tax assets and liabilities as of December 31, 2022 and 2021 are as follows:

	2022			2021
Deferred tax assets:
Vacation accrual	$	67,600		$	60,500
Player rewards program accrual		120,100			112,200
Stock options		118,700			149,000
Long-Term Incentive Plan		—			38,100
Lease obligations		—			13,200
Other		5,785			5,685
Net deferred tax assets		312,185			378,685
Deferred tax liabilities:
Land, building and equipment - cost and depreciation		(4,202,800	)		(4,341,400	)
Investment in joint ventures		(2,866,400	)		(3,202,500	)
Prepaid expenses		(144,100	)		(125,500	)
TIF receivable accrued interest		(572,900	)		(380,300	)
Net deferred tax liabilities		(7,786,200	)		(8,049,700	)
Net long-term deferred tax liabilities	$	(7,474,015	)	$	(7,671,015	)

The Company is subject to U.S. and Minnesota taxation. The Company is no longer subject to U.S. federal, state, or local examinations by tax authorities for years before 2019.

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Note 5 - Stockholders' Equity and Stock-based Compensation

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2022

Notes to Financial Statements

Shareholders' Equity and Share-Based Payments [Text Block]

5.    STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY AND STOCK-BASED COMPENSATION

Stockholders’ Equity

Employee Stock Purchase Plan:

The Company offers an Employee Stock Purchase Plan (the “ESPP”) that is open to all employees working more than 15 hours per week. Shares of the Company’s common stock may be purchased by employees at six-month intervals at 85% of the fair market value of one share of common stock at the beginning or end of each stock purchase period or phase. Employees purchased 9,135 and 11,824 shares in 2022 and 2021, respectively. As of December 31, 2022, a total of 354,134 shares have been issued from the 450,000 shares authorized.

KSOP:

The Company offers a KSOP Plan (the “KSOP”) that includes the Employee Stock Ownership Plan (the “ESOP”) and the 401(k) Plan. The KSOP allows the Company to use Company stock to match contributions from its employees should it so choose. The KSOP is available to eligible employees who had completed six months of service. Beginning January 1, 2016, the matching of employee contributions were issued in Company stock. Employer contributions charged to operations for stock matching of employee contributions for the year ended December 31, 2022 and 2021 totaled approximately $619,000 and $557,000, respectively.

Stock Repurchase Plan:

In 2007, the Company’s Board of Directors adopted a plan that authorized the repurchase of up to 250,000 shares of the Company’s common stock in open market transactions or block purchases of privately negotiated transactions. The Company repurchased 216,543 shares under the 2008 Stock Repurchase Plan and in 2012, authorized the repurchase of an additional 100,000 shares of the Company’s common stock. No shares were repurchased in 2022 or 2021. In March 2022, the Board of Directors determined to terminate the stock repurchase plan.

Stock-Based Compensation

Stock-based compensation is recorded at fair value as of the date of grant, is included in the salaries and benefits expense line item on the consolidated statements of operations and amounted to approximately $450,000 and $548,000 for the years ended December 31, 2022 and 2021, respectively.

Stock Options:

The Company’s Stock Plan, as amended, (the “Plan”) provides for the granting of awards in the form of stock options, restricted stock, stock appreciation rights, and deferred stock to key employees and non-employees, including directors of and consultants to the Company and any subsidiary, to purchase up to a maximum of 1,650,000 shares of common stock. The Company currently has 193,460 shares available for grant under the Plan. The Plan is administered by the Board of Directors which determines the persons who are to receive awards under the Plan, the type of award to be granted, the number of shares subject to each award and, if an option, the exercise price of each option.

The Plan provides that payment of the exercise price may be made in the form of unrestricted shares of common stock already owned by the optionee. The Company calculates the fair market value of unrestricted shares as the average of the high and low sales prices on the date of the option exercise. The Company’s common stock is purchased upon the exercise of stock options, and restricted stock awards are settled in shares of the Company’s common stock.

Stock option activity related to the Plan during the years ended December 31, 2022 and 2021 is summarized below:

	2022				2021
			Weighted					Weighted
			Average					Average
	Number of		Exercise		Number of			Exercise
	Options		Price		Shares			Price
Outstanding at beginning of year		—	$	—		9,000		$	13.30
Granted		—		—		—			—
Exercised		—		—		(3,654	)		13.30
Expired/Forfeited		—		—		(5,346	)		13.30
Outstanding at end of year		—	$	—		—		$	—
Options exercisable at end of year		—	$	—		—		$	—

The grant-date fair value of options outstanding and exercisable at December 31, 2022 and 2021 was $0. As of December 31, 2022, there are no options outstanding. 

There were no options granted in 2022 or 2021. The total fair value of options exercised during the years ended December 31, 2022 and 2021 was $0 and $23,000, respectively. The total intrinsic value of options exercised during 2022 and 2021 was $0.

Long Term Incentive Plan

In 2016, the Board of Directors of the Company approved a new plan for long-term incentive compensation of the Company’s named executive officers (NEOs) and other Senior Executives called the Canterbury Park Holding Corporation Long Term Incentive Plan (the “LTI Plan”). The LTI Plan authorizes the grant of Long Term Incentive Awards that provide an opportunity to NEOs and other Senior Executives to receive a payment in cash or shares of the Company’s common stock to the extent of achievement at the end of a period greater than one year (the “Performance Period”) as compared to Performance Goals established at the beginning of the Performance Period. The Company historically has used three years as the Performance Period. The LTI Plan is a sub-plan of the Company’s Stock Plan.

In 2019, the Board approved long term incentive awards to Company officers and key employees for the 2019-2021 performance period of the LTI Plan. Each officer and key employee was granted an Incentive Award which provided an opportunity to receive a payout of shares of the Company’s common stock to the extent of achievement compared to Performance Goals at the end of the three year Performance Period. The Company paid out 8,915 shares of common stock in the 2022 first quarter related to the LTI Plan awards for the three Performance Period of 2019-2021. Due to the general uncertainty that persisted at the beginning of 2021 when the 2021- 2023 LTI Plan and 2022-2024 LTI Plan would have been adopted, the Compensation Committee did not adopt an LTI Plan for three-year performance period of 2021-2023 or the three-year performance period for 2022-2024. Instead granted other awards designed to executive officers and other officers as described below under “Employee Deferred Stock Awards.”

The Company recorded a compensation expense of $0 and $108,000 related to the LTI Plan for 2022 and 2021, respectively.

Board of Directors Stock Option, Deferred Stock Awards, and Restricted Stock Grants

The Company’s Stock Plan was amended to authorize annual grants of restricted stock, deferred stock, stock options, or any combination of the three, to non-employee members of the Board of Directors at the time of the Company’s annual shareholders’ meeting as determined by the Board prior to each such meeting. Options granted under the Plan generally expire 10 years after the grant date. Restricted stock and deferred stock grants generally vest 100% one year after the date of the annual meeting at which they were granted, are subject to restrictions on resale for an additional year, and are subject to forfeiture if a board member terminates his or her board service prior to the shares vesting.

Below is a summary of changes in Board of Directors unvested deferred stock award grants as of December 31, 2022:

				Weighted
				Average
	Deferred			Fair Value
	Stock			Per Share
Non-Vested Balance, December 31, 2021		10,710		$	14.00
Granted		7,230			22.12
Vested		(10,710	)		14.00
Forfeited		—			—
Non-Vested Balance, December 31, 2022		7,230		$	22.12

Employee Deferred Stock Awards 

In 2022, the Company granted employees deferred stock awards totaling 18,600 shares of common stock, with a vesting term of approximately four years and a fair value of $21.62 per share. During 2021, the Company granted employees deferred stock awards totaling 27,900 shares of common stock with a fair value of $13.33 per share. The vesting schedule of the awards is as follows: (i) 33% vesting and being issued in  February 2022, (ii) 33% vesting and being issued in  February 2023, and (iii) 33% vesting and being issued in  February 2024. The compensation cost associated with these grants of deferred stock awards are recorded in "Salaries and benefits" on the Consolidated Statements of Operations. 

A summary of the changes in employee unvested deferred stock award grants as of December 31, 2022, is as follows:

				Weighted
				Average
	Deferred			Fair Value
	Stock			Per Share
Non-Vested Balance, December 31, 2021		43,400		$	12.48
Granted		18,600			21.62
Vested		(20,800	)		12.44
Forfeited		—			—
Non-Vested Balance, December 31, 2022		41,200		$	16.62

At December 31, 2022, there was approximately $482,000 of total unrecognized stock-based compensation expense related to unvested employee and board of director deferred stock awards that is expected to be recognized over a period of approximately 1.7 years. 

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Note 6 - Net Income Per Share Computations

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2022

Notes to Financial Statements

Earnings Per Share [Text Block]

6.    NET INCOME PER SHARE COMPUTATIONS

The following is a reconciliation of the numerator and denominator of the net income per common share computations for the years ended December 31, 2022 and 2021.

	Year Ended December 31,
	2022		2021
Net income (numerator) amounts used for basic and diluted per share computations:	$	7,512,946	$	11,798,153
Weighted average shares (denominator) of common stock outstanding:
Basic		4,854,339		4,776,007
Plus dilutive effect of stock options		38,261		51,754
Diluted		4,892,600		4,827,761
Net income per common share:
Basic	$	1.55	$	2.47
Diluted		1.54		2.44

There were no out-of-the money stock options at December 31, 2022 or December 31, 2021. 

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Note 7 - General Credit Agreement

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2022

Notes to Financial Statements

Debt Disclosure [Text Block]

7.    GENERAL CREDIT AGREEMENT

The Company has a general credit and security agreement with a financial institution. This agreement was amended as of December 23, 2020 to extend the maturity date to February 28, 2021. The agreement was also amended as of February 28, 2021 to extend the maturity date to January 31, 2024 and increase its revolving credit line up to $10,000,000. The line of credit is collateralized by all receivables, inventory, equipment, and general intangibles of the Company, as well as a mortgage on certain real property. The Company had no borrowings under the credit line during the year ended December 31, 2022. As of December 31, 2022, the outstanding balance on the line of credit was $0. The credit agreement contains covenants requiring the Company to maintain certain financial ratios. 

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Note 8 - Leases and Commitments

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2022

Notes to Financial Statements

Leases of Lessee and Commitments Disclosure [Text Block]

8.    LEASES AND COMMITMENTS

The Company determines if an arrangement is a lease or contains a lease at inception. The Company leases certain office equipment under finance leases. We also lease equipment related to our horse racing operations under operating leases. For lease accounting purposes, we do not separate lease and nonlease components, nor do we record operating or finance lease assets and liabilities for short term leases.

As our leases do not provide an implicit rate, we use our incremental borrowing rate based on the information available at commencement date to determine the present value of lease payments. We recognize expense for operating leases on a straight-line basis over the lease term. The Company’s lease agreements do not contain any variable lease payments, material residual value guarantees or any restrictive covenants.

Lease costs related to operating leases were $22,339 for each of the years ended December 31, 2022 and 2021. The total lease expenses for leases with a term of twelve months or less for which the Company elected not to recognize a lease asset or liability was $507,705 and $490,851 for the years ended December 31, 2022 and 2021, respectively. 

Lease costs included in depreciation and amortization related to our finance leases were $23,795 for each of the years ended December 31, 2022 and 2021. Interest expense related to our finance leases was immaterial.

The following table shows the classification of the right of use assets on our Consolidated Balance Sheets:

		Year Ended December 31,
	Balance Sheet Location	2022		2021
Assets
Finance	Land, buildings and equipment, net (1)	$	18,973	$	46,035
Operating	Operating lease right-of-use assets		-		22,786
Total Leased Assets		$	18,973	$	68,821

1 – Finance lease assets are net of accumulated amortization of $106,586 and $79,524 for the years ended December 31, 2022 and 2021, respectively.

The following table shows the lease terms and discount rates related to our leases:

	Year Ended December 31,
	2022			2021
Weighted average remaining lease term (in years):
Finance		0.7			1.7
Operating		0.0			0.4
Weighted average discount rate (%):
Finance		5.0	%		5.0	%
Operating		0.0	%		5.5	%

The maturity of operating leases and finance leases for the year ended December 31, 2022 are as follows:

Year Ended December 31, 2022	Operating leases		Finance leases
2023	$	-	$	19,332
2024		—		—
Total minimum lease obligations		—		19,332
Less: amounts representing interest		—		(359	)
Present value of minimum lease payments		—		18,973
Less: current portion		—		(18,973	)
Lease obligations, net of current portion	$	—	$	(0	)

Purchase Obligations

In March 2014, the Company entered into a seven-year agreement with a totalizator provider. Pursuant to the agreement, the vendor provides totalizator equipment and related software which records and processes all wagers and calculates odds and payoffs. The amounts charged to operations for totalizator expenses for the years ended December 31, 2022 and 2021 were $253,000 and $262,000, respectively. In March 2022, the Company entered into a five-year agreement with a new totalizator provider. Under the new agreement, $166,400 was charged to operations in 2022. The future minimum purchase obligations under the new agreement are $166,400 per year for each of the next four years. 

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Note 9 - Contingencies

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2022

Notes to Financial Statements

Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Text Block]

9.    CONTINGENCIES

Effective on June 15, 2012, the Company entered into a Cooperative Marketing Agreement (the “CMA”) with the Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community (“SMSC”). The CMA was amended in January 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, and in June 2020 (as described below in Note 12). The CMA contained certain covenants that, if breached, would trigger an obligation to repay a specified amount related to such covenant. The CMA expired at December 31, 2022 and no breach of covenants had occurred that would result in the Company being required to pay the specified amount related to such covenant.

Effective on December 21, 2021, the Company entered into a Contribution and Indemnity Agreement ("Indemnity Agreement") with affiliates of Doran Companies ("Doran") relating to debt financing by Doran Canterbury I, LLC as borrower, which is guaranteed by Doran affiliates. Under the Indemnity Agreement, the Company is obligated to reimburse and indemnify each loan guarantor for any amounts paid by such loan guarantor to the lender on debt financing by Doran Canterbury I, LLC, up to a maximum of $5,000,000. Effective on October 27, 2022, the Indemnity Agreement was amended to increase the maximum indemnification by an additional $700,000. 

The Company is periodically involved in various claims and legal actions arising in the normal course of business. Management believes that the resolution of any pending claims and legal actions at December 31, 2022 and as of the date of this report will not have a material impact on the Company’s consolidated financial positions or results of operations.

The Company has committed to payment of statutory distributions under a $500,000 bond issued to the Minnesota Racing Commission as required by Minnesota statute. The Company was not required to make any payments related to this bond in 2022 or 2021, and there is no liability related to this bond on the balance sheet as of December 31, 2022.

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Note 10 - Operating Segments

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2022

Notes to Financial Statements

Segment Reporting Disclosure [Text Block]

10.  OPERATING SEGMENTS

The Company has four reportable operating segments: horse racing,  Casino, food and beverage, and development. The horse racing segment primarily represents simulcast and live horse racing operations. The Casino segment represents operations of Canterbury Park’s Casino, the food and beverage segment represents food and beverage operations provided during simulcast and live racing, in the Casino, and during special events, and the development segment represents our real estate development operations. The Company’s reportable operating segments are strategic business units that offer different products and services. They are managed separately because the segments differ in the nature of the products and services provided as well as process to produce those products and services. The Minnesota Racing Commission regulates the horse racing and Casino segments.

Depreciation, interest expense, and income taxes are allocated to the segments but no allocation is made to food and beverage for shared facilities. However, the food and beverage segment pays approximately 25% of gross revenues earned on live racing and special event days to the horse racing segment for use of the facilities. Starting in 2020, the food and beverage segment has not paid a commission to the horse racing segment subsequent to the Company's first temporary shutdown of operations starting March 16, 2020. 

The following tables represent a disaggregation of revenues from contracts with customers along with the Company’s operating segments (in 000’s):

	Year Ended December 31, 2022
	Horse Racing			Casino		Food and Beverage		Development			Total
Net revenues from external customers	$	17,560		$	40,219	$	9,045	$	—		$	66,824
Intersegment revenues		216			—		1,031		—			1,247
Net interest income		96			—		—		814			910
Depreciation		2,482			301		198		—			2,981
Segment income (loss) before income taxes		687			10,446		2,441		(969	)		12,605
Segment tax expense (benefit)		(448	)		2,778		649		(257	)		2,722

	At December 31, 2022
Segment Assets	$	71,338	$	2,425	$	30,341	$	26,475	$	130,579

	Year Ended December 31, 2021
	Horse Racing		Casino		Food and Beverage		Development			Total
Net revenues from external customers	$	15,753	$	38,092	$	6,530	$	25		$	60,400
Intersegment revenues		26		—		811		—			837
Net interest (expense) income		—		—		719		—			719
Depreciation		2,567		75		203		—			2,845
Segment (loss) income before income taxes		1,878		13,774		1,580		(1,967	)		15,265
Segment tax (benefit) expense		610		3,487		400		(498	)		3,999

	At December 31, 2021
Segment Assets	$	50,647	$	2,726	$	27,091	$	26,183	$	106,647

The following are reconciliations of reportable segment revenues, income before income taxes, and assets, to the Company’s consolidated totals for the years ended December 31, 2022 and 2021 (in 000’s):

	Year Ended December 31,
	2022			2021
Revenues
Total net revenue for reportable segments	$	68,071		$	61,237
Elimination of intersegment revenues		(1,247	)		(837	)
Total consolidated net revenues	$	66,824		$	60,400

Income (loss) before income taxes
Total segment income (loss) before income taxes	$	12,605		$	15,265
Elimination of intersegment income (loss) before income taxes		(2,370	)		533
Total consolidated income (loss) before income taxes	$	10,235		$	15,798

	December 31,			December 31,
	2022			2021
Assets
Total assets for reportable segments	$	130,579		$	106,647
Elimination of intercompany balances		(38,303	)		(23,585	)
Total consolidated assets	$	92,276		$	83,062

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Note 11 - Cooperative Marketing Agreement

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2022

Notes to Financial Statements

Collaborative Arrangement Disclosure [Text Block]

11.  COOPERATIVE MARKETING AGREEMENT

On June 4, 2012, the Company entered into the CMA with the SMSC. The primary purpose of the CMA was to increase purses paid during live horse racing at Canterbury Park’s Racetrack in order to strengthen Minnesota’s thoroughbred and quarter horse industry. Under the CMA, as amended, this was achieved through “Purse Enhancement Payments to Horsemen” paid directly to the MHBPA. Such payments had no direct impact on the Company’s consolidated financial statements or operations. 

Because the Company conducted a more limited 2020 live race meet due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Company and SMSC entered into the Fifth Amendment Agreement (“Fifth Amendment”) to the CMA effective  June 8, 2020. The annual purse enhancement that the SMSC was obligated to pay under the CMA for 2021 and 2022 was not changed and remained at $7,380,000 per year.

Under the CMA, as amended, SMSC also agreed to make “Marketing Payments” to the Company relating to joint marketing efforts for the mutual benefit of the Company and SMSC, including signage, joint promotions, player benefits, and events.

As noted above and affirmed in the Fifth Amendment, SMSC was obligated to make an annual purse enhancement of $7,380,000 and annual marketing payment of $1,620,000 for 2022. 

The amounts received from the marketing payments under the CMA are recorded as a component of other revenue and the related expenses are recorded as a component of advertising and marketing expense and depreciation in the Company’s consolidated statements of operations. For the year ended December 31, 2022, the Company recorded $1,920,000 in other revenue and incurred $1,697,000 in advertising and marketing expense and $222,000 in depreciation related to the SMSC marketing payment. For the year ended December 31, 2021, the Company recorded $1,516,000 in other revenue and incurred $1,391,000 in advertising and marketing expense and $125,000 in depreciation related to the SMSC marketing payment. The excess of amounts received over revenue is reflected as deferred revenue on the Company’s consolidated balance sheets.

Under the CMA, the Company agreed for the term of the CMA that it would not promote or lobby the Minnesota legislature for expanded gambling authority and will support the SMSC’s lobbying efforts against expanding gambling authority.

The CMA expired by its terms on December 31, 2022.

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Note 12 - Real Estate Development

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2022

Notes to Financial Statements

Real Estate Disclosure [Text Block]

12.  REAL ESTATE DEVELOPMENT

Equity Investments

Doran Canterbury I, LLC

On April 2, 2018, the Company’s subsidiary Canterbury Development LLC entered into an operating agreement with an affiliate of Doran Companies (“Doran”), a national commercial and residential real estate developer, as the two members of a Minnesota limited liability company named Doran Canterbury I, LLC (“Doran Canterbury I”). Doran Canterbury I was formed as part of a joint venture between Doran and Canterbury Development LLC to construct an upscale apartment complex on land adjacent to the Company’s Racetrack. Doran Canterbury has developed Phase I of the project, which includes approximately 300 units, a heated parking ramp, and a clubhouse.

On September 27, 2018, Canterbury Development LLC contributed approximately 13 acres of land as its equity contribution in the Doran Canterbury I joint venture and became a 27.4% equity member. On December 20, 2018, financing for Doran Canterbury I was secured. As the Company is able to assert significant influence, but not control, over Doran Canterbury I’s operational and financial policies, the Company accounts for the joint venture as an equity method investment. For the year ended December 31, 2022 and 2021, the Company recorded $1,981,000 and $2,693,000, respectively, in loss on equity method investments. In accordance with U.S. GAAP, since we are committed to provide future capital contributions to Doran Canterbury I, we also present as a liability in the accompanying Consolidated Balance Sheets for the net balance recorded for our share of Doran Canterbury I's losses in excess of the amount funded into Doran Canterbury I, which was $3,186,000 and $1,205,000 at December 31, 2022 and 2021, respectively. 

We are a party to a contribution and indemnity agreement with affiliates of Doran relating to debt financing by Doran Canterbury I as borrower, which is guaranteed by Doran affiliates. Under the contribution and indemnity agreement, as amended, the Company is obligated to reimburse and indemnify each loan guarantor for any amounts paid by such loan guarantor to the lender on debt financing by Doran Canterbury I, up to a maximum of $5,700,000 as of December 31, 2022. See Note 9. “Contingencies.”

Doran Canterbury II, LLC

In connection with the execution of the amended operating agreement for Doran Canterbury I, on August 18, 2018, Canterbury Development LLC entered into an operating agreement with Doran Shakopee, LLC as the two members of a Minnesota limited liability company entitled Doran Canterbury II, LLC (“Doran Canterbury II”). Under the Doran Canterbury II operating agreement, Doran Canterbury II will pursue development of Phase II of the project. Phase II will include an additional 305 apartment units. Canterbury Development’s equity contribution to Doran Canterbury II for Phase II was approximately 10 acres of land, which were contributed to Doran Canterbury II on July 30, 2020. In connection with its contribution, Canterbury Development became a 27.4% equity member in Doran Canterbury II with Doran owning the remaining 72.6%. As the Company is able to assert significant influence, but not control, over Doran Canterbury II’s operational and financial policies, the Company accounts for the joint venture as an equity method investment. As of December 31, 2022, the proportionate share of Doran Canterbury II's earnings was immaterial. During the years ended December 31, 2022 and December 31, 2021, the Company contributed approximately $398,000 and $373,000, respectively, as an equity investment contribution in Doran Canterbury II. Groundwork on the Doran Canterbury II site began in October 2020, paving the way for the ground-up construction of the second phase of apartments, which began construction in March 2022

Canterbury DBSV Development, LLC

On June 16, 2020, Canterbury Development, entered into an operating agreement with an affiliate of Greystone Construction, as the two members of a Minnesota limited liability company named Canterbury DBSV Development, LLC ("Canterbury DBSV"). Canterbury DBSV was formed as part of a joint venture between Greystone and Canterbury Development LLC for a multi-use development on the 13-acre land parcel located on the southwest portion of the Company’s racetrack. Canterbury Development’s equity contribution to Canterbury DBSV was approximately 13 acres of land, which were contributed to Canterbury DBSV on July 1, 2020. In connection with its contribution, Canterbury Development became a 61.87% equity member in Canterbury DBSV. As the Company is able to assert significant influence, but not control, over Canterbury DBSV’s operational and financial policies, the Company accounts for the joint venture as an equity method investment. For the year ended December 31, 2022, the Company recorded $415,000 of income on equity investment related to this joint venture . For the year ended December 31, 2021, the Company recorded $63,000 in loss on equity investment related to this joint venture. For the year ended December 31, 2022, the Company also received $337,000 of dividend distributions related to this joint venture.

Tax Increment Financing

On August 8, 2018, the City Council of the City of Shakopee, Minnesota approved a Contract for Private Redevelopment (“Original Agreement”) between the City of Shakopee Economic Development Authority (“Shakopee EDA”) and Canterbury Park Holding Corporation and its subsidiary Canterbury Development LLC in connection with a Tax Increment Financing District (“TIF District”) that the City had approved in April 2018. The City of Shakopee, the Shakopee EDA and the Company entered into the Redevelopment Agreement on August 10, 2018.

Under the Original Agreement, the Company agreed to undertake a number of specific infrastructure improvements within the TIF District and the City agreed that a portion of the tax revenue generated from the developed property will be paid to the Company to reimburse it for its expense in constructing these improvements. Under the Original Agreement, the total estimated cost of TIF eligible improvements to be borne by the Company was $23,336,500.

On January 25, 2022, the Company received the fully executed First Amendment to the Contract for Private Redevelopment (the “First Amendment”) among the Company, the City of Shakopee, and the Shakopee EDA, which is effective as of September 7, 2021. Under the First Amendment and as part of the authorized changes regarding the responsibilities of the Company and the City, improvements on Unbridled Avenue will be primarily constructed by the City of Shakopee. As a result, the total estimated cost of TIF eligible improvements to be borne by the Company will be reduced by $5,744,000 to an amount not to exceed $17,592,881. In order to reimburse the Company for the qualified costs related to constructing the developer improvements, the Authority will issue and the Company will receive a TIF Note in the maximum principal amount of $17,592,881. The First Amendment also memorialized that the Company completed the Shenandoah Drive improvements as required prior to December 31, 2019. The City is obligated to issue bonds to finance the portion of the improvements required to be constructed by the City. 

A detailed Schedule of the Public Improvements under the First Amendment, the timeline for their construction and the source and amount of funding is set forth in Exhibit 10.1 of the Form 8-K filed on January 31, 2022. The Company expects to substantially complete the remaining Developer Improvements by July 17, 2027 and will be reimbursed for costs of the Developer Improvements incurred by no later than July 17, 2027. The total amount of funding that the Company will be paid as reimbursement under the TIF program for these improvements is not guaranteed, however, and will depend in part on future tax revenues generated from the developed property.

As of  December 31, 2022, the Company recorded a TIF receivable of approximately $13,294,000, which represents $11,301,000 of principal and $1,993,000 of interest. Management believes future tax revenues generated from current development activity will exceed the Company's development costs and thus, management believes no allowance related to this receivable is necessary. As of  December 31, 2021, the Company recorded a TIF receivable of approximately  $12,503,000, which represents $11,180,000 of principal and $1,323,000 of interest. 

The Company expects to finance its improvements under the Redevelopment Agreement with funds from its current operating resources and existing credit facility and, potentially, third-party financing sources.

Recently Closed Transactions Under Real Estate Agreements 

On  April 7, 2020, the Company entered into an agreement to sell approximately 11.3 acres of land to the west of the Racetrack to a third party for total consideration of approximately $2,400,000. The Company closed on the first phase of this transaction in  April 2021, which totaled approximately 7.4 acres of land for proceeds of approximately $1,200,000. The Company closed on the second phase of this transaction in  May 2022, which totaled approximately 4.0 acres of land for proceeds of approximately $1,200,000.

On  April 15, 2020, the Company entered into an agreement to sell approximately 2.4 acres of land on the west side of the Racetrack to a third party for total consideration of approximately $1,100,000. The Company closed on this transaction in  April 2021. 

As a result of these three land sales, the Company recorded a gain of approximately $12,000 and $264,000 on the Consolidated Statements of Operations for the years ended December 31, 2022 and  December 31, 2021, respectively. 

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Note 13 - Related Party Receivables

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2022

Notes to Financial Statements

Related Party Transactions Disclosure [Text Block]

13.  RELATED PARTY RECEIVABLES

Since 2019, the Company has loaned money to the Doran Canterbury I and II joint ventures in member loans totaling approximately $2,269,000. These member loans bear interest at the rate equal to the Prime Rate plus two percent per annum and totaled $275,000 as of  December 31, 2022. The Company expects to be fully reimbursed for these member loans when the joint ventures achieve positive cash flow.

The Company has also recorded related party receivables of approximately $11,000 as of  December 31, 2022, for various related costs incurred by the Company. The Company expects to be fully reimbursed for these costs by the related parties in 2023. 

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Note 14 - Subsequent Events

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2022

Notes to Financial Statements

Subsequent Events [Text Block]

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Significant Accounting Policies (Policies)

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2022

Accounting Policies [Abstract]

Revenue from Contract with Customer [Policy Text Block]

Revenue Recognition – The Company’s primary revenues with customers consist of Casino operations, pari-mutuel wagering on simulcast and live horse races, and food and beverage transactions. We determine revenue recognition through the following steps:

● Identification of the contract, or contracts, with a customer

● Identification of the performance obligations in the contract

● Determination of the transaction price

● Allocation of the transaction price to the performance obligation in the contract

● Recognition of revenue when, or as, we satisfy a performance obligation

The transaction price for a Casino contract is a set percentage of wagers and is recognized at the time that the wagering process is complete. The transaction price for pari-mutuel wagering is the commission received on a wager, exclusive of any track fees and is recognized upon occurrence of the live race that is presented for wagering and after that live race is made official by the respective state’s racing regulatory body. The transaction price for food and beverage contracts is the net amount collected from the customer for these goods. Food and beverage services have been determined to be separate, stand-alone performance obligations and the transaction price is recorded as revenue as the good is transferred to the customer when delivery is made.

Contracts for Casino operations and pari-mutuel wagering involve two performance obligations for those customers earning points under the Company’s loyalty program and a single performance obligation for customers who do not participate in the program. The Company applies a practical expedient by accounting for its gaming contracts on a portfolio basis as these wagers have similar characteristics and the Company reasonably expects the effects on the financial statements of applying the revenue recognition guidance to the portfolio will not differ materially from that which would result if applying the guidance to an individual wagering contract. For purposes of allocating the transaction price in a wagering contract between the wagering performance obligation and the obligation associated with the loyalty points earned, the Company allocates an amount to the loyalty point contract liability based on the stand-alone redemption value of the points earned, which is determined by the value of a point that can be redeemed for a cash voucher, food and beverage voucher, racing admission, valet parking, or racing forms. Based on past experience, the majority of customers redeem their points for cash vouchers.

We have two general types of liabilities related to Casino contracts with customers: (1) our MVP Loyalty Program and (2) outstanding chip liability. These are included in the line item Casino accruals on the Consolidated Balance Sheets. We defer the full retail value of these complimentary reward items until the future revenue transaction occurs.

The Company offers certain promotional allowances at no charge to patrons who participate in its player rewards program. The retail value of these promotional items is included as a deduction from pari-mutuel revenues.

We evaluate our on-track revenue (live racing), export revenue (simulcast), and import revenue (guest fees) contracts to determine whether we are acting as the principal or as the agent when providing services, which we consider in determining if revenue should be reported gross or net. An entity is a principal if it controls the specified service before that service is transferred to a customer.

The revenue we recognize for on-track revenue and import revenue is the commission we are entitled to retain for providing a wagering service to our customers. For these arrangements, we are the principal as we control the wagering service; therefore, any charges, including simulcast fees, we incur for delivering the wagering service are presented as operating expenses.

For export revenue, our customer is the third party wagering site such as a racetrack, OTB, or advance deposit wagering provider. Therefore, the revenue we recognize for export revenue is the simulcast host fee we earn for exporting our racing signal to the third party wagering site.

Cash and Cash Equivalents, Policy [Policy Text Block]

Cash and Cash Equivalents – Cash and cash equivalents include all investments with original maturities of three months or less or which are readily convertible into known amounts of cash and are not legally restricted. The Company has not experienced any losses in such accounts and believes it is not exposed to any significant credit risk on cash and cash equivalents.

Cash and Cash Equivalents, Restricted Cash and Cash Equivalents, Policy [Policy Text Block]

Restricted Cash – Restricted cash represents refundable deposits and amounts due to horsemen for purses, stakes and awards, and amounts accumulated in card game progressive jackpot pools, the player pool, and poker promotional fund to be used to repay card players in the form of promotions, giveaways, prizes, or by other means.

Investment, Policy [Policy Text Block]

Short-Term Investments – Short-term investments include cash investments into short-to intermediate-term fixed income securities. Such investments are not included as "Cash and cash equivalents" as the original maturities are greater than three months and are intended to be held until maturity.

Employee Retention Credit ("ERC") [Policy Text Block]

Employee Retention Credit ("ERC") – The Company qualified for federal government assistance through ERC provisions of the CARES Act passed in 2020, for the 2020 second, third, and fourth quarters, as well as the 2021 first and second quarters. The purpose of the ERC is to encourage employers to keep employees on the payroll, even if they are not working during the covered period because of the coronavirus outbreak. We recognize government grants for which there is a reasonable assurance of compliance with grant conditions and receipt of credits. The Company's expected one-time refunds at December 31, 2022 and 2021 were $6,103,236 and $6,314,468, respectively, and are included on the Consolidated Balance Sheets as an employee retention credit receivable, as well as on the Consolidated Statements of Operations as a credit to salaries and benefits expense in 2021.

Accounts Receivable [Policy Text Block]

Accounts Receivable – Accounts receivable are initially recorded for amounts due from other tracks for simulcast revenue, net of amounts due to other tracks, and for amounts due from customers related to catering and events. Credit is granted in the normal course of business without collateral. Accounts receivable are stated net of allowances for doubtful accounts, which represent estimated losses resulting from the inability of customers to make the required payments. Accounts that are outstanding longer than the contractual terms are considered past due. When determining the allowances for doubtful accounts, the Company takes several factors into consideration including the overall composition of the accounts receivable aging, its prior history of accounts receivable write-offs, the type of customers and its day-to-day knowledge of specific customers. The Company writes off accounts receivable when they become uncollectible. Changes in the allowances for doubtful accounts are recorded as bad debt expense and are included in other operating expenses in the Company’s Consolidated Statements of Operations.

Financing Receivable [Policy Text Block]

Property Tax Increment Financing (TIF) Receivable – In connection with the Contract for Private Redevelopment (“Redevelopment Agreement”) and First Amendment to the Contract for Private Redevelopment (the "First Amendment") between the City of Shakopee Economic Development Authority and Canterbury Development LLC signed in August 2018 and amended in September 2021, the City of Shakopee has agreed that a portion of the tax increment revenue generated from the developed property will be paid to the Company to reimburse it for expenses in constructing public infrastructure improvements. The interest rate on the TIF Receivable is 6%.

Inventory, Policy [Policy Text Block]

Inventory – Inventory consists primarily of food and beverages, small wares and supplies and retail goods and is recorded at the lower of cost (first-in, first-out) or net realizable value.

Unredeemed Pari-Mutuel Tickets [Policy Text Block]

Unredeemed Pari-mutuel Tickets – The Company records a liability for winning tickets and vouchers upon the completion of a race and when a voucher is printed, respectively. As uncashed winning tickets and vouchers are redeemed, this liability is reduced for the respective cash payment. The Company recognizes revenue associated with the uncashed winning tickets and vouchers when the likelihood of redemption, based on historical experience, is remote. While the Company continues to honor all winning tickets and vouchers presented for payment, management may determine the likelihood of redemption to be remote due to the length of time that has elapsed since the ticket was issued. In these circumstances, if management also determines there is no requirement for remitting balances to government agencies under unclaimed property laws, uncashed winning tickets and vouchers may then be recognized as revenue in the Company’s Consolidated Statement of Operations.

Deferred Revenue [Policy Text Block].

Deferred Revenue – Deferred revenue includes advance sales related to racing, events and corporate partnerships. Revenue from these advance billings is recognized when the related event occurs or services have been performed. Deferred revenue also includes advanced Cooperative Marketing Agreement (“CMA”) promotional funds, and revenue is recognized when expenses are incurred.

Due To Organization [Policy Text Block]

Due to Minnesota Horsemen’s Benevolent and Protective Association, Inc. (“MHBPA”) – The Minnesota Pari-mutuel Horse Racing Act specifies that the Company is required to segregate a portion of funds (recorded as purse expense in the statements of operations), received from Casino operations and wagering on simulcast and live horse races, for future payment as purses for live horse races or other uses of the horsepersons’ associations. Pursuant to an agreement with the MHBPA, the Company transferred into a trust account or paid directly to the MHBPA, approximately $7,846,000 and $8,903,000 for the years ended December 31, 2022 and 2021, respectively, related to thoroughbred races. Minnesota Statutes specify that amounts transferred into the trust account are the property of the trust and not of the Company.

Impairment or Disposal of Long-Lived Assets, Policy [Policy Text Block]

Impairment of Long-Lived Assets – The Company reviews its long-lived assets whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount may not be recoverable. In the event that facts and circumstances indicate that the carrying value of any long-lived assets may be impaired, an evaluation of recoverability would be performed. If the sum of the expected undiscounted cash flows is less than the carrying value of the related asset or group of assets, a loss is recognized for the difference between the fair value and carrying value of the asset or group of assets. During 2022 and 2021, the Company determined that no evaluations of recoverability were necessary.

Advertising Cost [Policy Text Block]

Advertising and Marketing – Advertising and marketing costs are charged to expense as incurred. The related amounts are presented separately in the Company’s Consolidated Statements of Operations.

Property, Plant and Equipment, Policy [Policy Text Block]

Land, Buildings, and Equipment – Land, buildings, equipment, and building improvements are capitalized at a level of $2,000 or greater and are recorded at cost. Repair and maintenance costs are charged to operations when incurred. Furniture, fixtures, and equipment are depreciated using the straight-line method over estimated useful lives ranging from 5 – 7 years, while buildings are depreciated over 15 – 39 years. Building improvements are amortized using the straight-line method over the useful life of the assets.

Pre-development costs are incurred prior to vertical construction and for certain land held for development during the due diligence phase. This includes legal, engineering, architecture, and other professional fees incurred in pursuit of new development opportunities for which we believe future development is probable. Future development is dependent upon various factors, including zoning and regulatory approval, rental market conditions, construction costs and availability of capital. Pre-development costs incurred for which future development is not yet considered probable are expensed as incurred.

The Company capitalizes property taxes incurred on its land held for development during periods in which activities necessary to get the property ready for its intended use are in progress. Costs incurred after the property is substantially complete and ready for its intended use are charged to expense as incurred.

Real Estate Held for Development and Sale, Policy [Policy Text Block]

Land Held for Development – Land held for development consists of land owned for potential real estate development. 

Card Casino Accruals, Policy [Policy Text Block]

Casino Accruals – Minnesota law allows the Company to collect amounts from patrons to fund progressive jackpot pools in the Casino. These amounts, along with amounts earned by the player pool, promotional pools, and the outstanding chip liability, are accrued as short-term liabilities at each balance sheet date.

Income Tax, Policy [Policy Text Block]

Income Taxes – Income taxes are accounted for under the asset and liability method. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are recognized for the estimated future tax consequences attributable to differences between the financial statement carrying amounts of existing assets and liabilities and their respective tax bases. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are measured using enacted tax rates in effect for the year in which those temporary differences are expected to reverse.

The Company recognizes the financial statement benefit of a tax position only after determining that the relevant tax authority would more likely than not sustain the position following an audit. For tax positions meeting the more likely than not threshold, the amount recognized in the financial statements is the largest benefit that has a greater than 50% likelihood of being realized upon ultimate settlement with the relevant tax authority.

Interest and penalties associated with uncertain income tax positions are presented in income tax expense. For the years ended December 31, 2022 and 2021, the Company did not recognize any expense related to interest and penalties.

Earnings Per Share, Policy [Policy Text Block]

Net Income Per Share – Basic net income per common share is based on the weighted average number of common shares outstanding during each year. Diluted net income per common share takes into effect the dilutive effect of potential common shares outstanding. The Company’s only potential common shares outstanding are stock options and unvested deferred stock awards. 

Fair Value of Financial Instruments, Policy [Policy Text Block]

Fair Values of Financial Instruments – Due to the current classification of all financial instruments and given the short-term nature of the related account balances, carrying amounts reported in the Consolidated Balance Sheets approximate fair value.

Share-Based Payment Arrangement [Policy Text Block]

Stock-Based Employee Compensation – The Company accounts for share-based compensation awards on a fair value basis. The estimated grant date fair value of each stock-based award is recognized as expense over the requisite service period (generally the vesting period). The estimated fair value of each option is calculated using the Black-Scholes option-pricing model. For more information on the Company’s stock-based compensation plans, see Note 5.

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Note 3 - Land, Buildings and Equipment (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2022

Notes Tables

Property, Plant and Equipment [Table Text Block]

	2022			2021
Land	$	3,063,325		$	2,813,239
Buildings and building improvements		42,590,623			42,931,835
Furniture and equipment		21,409,954			23,073,308
Construction in progress		4,218,089			1,900,305
		71,281,991			70,718,687
Accumulated depreciation		(34,790,331	)		(36,358,101	)
	$	36,491,660		$	34,360,586

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Note 4 - Income Taxes (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2022

Notes Tables

Schedule of Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation [Table Text Block]

	2022			2021
Federal tax (benefit) expense at statutory rates	$	2,149,300		$	3,317,500
Nondeductible lobbying expense		10,200			11,300
State expense, net of federal impact		753,500			747,700
Stock option expense		(78,600	)		15,400
Long term incentive and restricted stock unit expense		(9,600	)		(600	)
Other		(103,000	)		(91,900	)
	$	2,721,800		$	3,999,400

Schedule of Components of Income Tax Expense (Benefit) [Table Text Block]

	2022			2021
Current
Federal	$	2,010,700		$	3,228,800
State		908,100			447,300
		2,918,800			3,676,100
Deferred, Federal		(242,700	)		(175,800	)
Deferred, State		45,700			499,100
	$	2,721,800		$	3,999,400

Schedule of Deferred Tax Assets and Liabilities [Table Text Block]

	2022			2021
Deferred tax assets:
Vacation accrual	$	67,600		$	60,500
Player rewards program accrual		120,100			112,200
Stock options		118,700			149,000
Long-Term Incentive Plan		—			38,100
Lease obligations		—			13,200
Other		5,785			5,685
Net deferred tax assets		312,185			378,685
Deferred tax liabilities:
Land, building and equipment - cost and depreciation		(4,202,800	)		(4,341,400	)
Investment in joint ventures		(2,866,400	)		(3,202,500	)
Prepaid expenses		(144,100	)		(125,500	)
TIF receivable accrued interest		(572,900	)		(380,300	)
Net deferred tax liabilities		(7,786,200	)		(8,049,700	)
Net long-term deferred tax liabilities	$	(7,474,015	)	$	(7,671,015	)

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Note 5 - Stockholders' Equity and Stock-based Compensation (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2022

Notes Tables

Share-Based Payment Arrangement, Option, Activity [Table Text Block]

	2022				2021
			Weighted					Weighted
			Average					Average
	Number of		Exercise		Number of			Exercise
	Options		Price		Shares			Price
Outstanding at beginning of year		—	$	—		9,000		$	13.30
Granted		—		—		—			—
Exercised		—		—		(3,654	)		13.30
Expired/Forfeited		—		—		(5,346	)		13.30
Outstanding at end of year		—	$	—		—		$	—
Options exercisable at end of year		—	$	—		—		$	—

Schedule of Nonvested Share Activity [Table Text Block]

				Weighted
				Average
	Deferred			Fair Value
	Stock			Per Share
Non-Vested Balance, December 31, 2021		10,710		$	14.00
Granted		7,230			22.12
Vested		(10,710	)		14.00
Forfeited		—			—
Non-Vested Balance, December 31, 2022		7,230		$	22.12

				Weighted
				Average
	Deferred			Fair Value
	Stock			Per Share
Non-Vested Balance, December 31, 2021		43,400		$	12.48
Granted		18,600			21.62
Vested		(20,800	)		12.44
Forfeited		—			—
Non-Vested Balance, December 31, 2022		41,200		$	16.62

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Note 6 - Net Income Per Share Computations (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2022

Notes Tables

Schedule of Earnings Per Share, Basic and Diluted [Table Text Block]

	Year Ended December 31,
	2022		2021
Net income (numerator) amounts used for basic and diluted per share computations:	$	7,512,946	$	11,798,153
Weighted average shares (denominator) of common stock outstanding:
Basic		4,854,339		4,776,007
Plus dilutive effect of stock options		38,261		51,754
Diluted		4,892,600		4,827,761
Net income per common share:
Basic	$	1.55	$	2.47
Diluted		1.54		2.44

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Note 8 - Leases and Commitments (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2022

Notes Tables

Assets, Lessee [Table Text Block]

		Year Ended December 31,
	Balance Sheet Location	2022		2021
Assets
Finance	Land, buildings and equipment, net (1)	$	18,973	$	46,035
Operating	Operating lease right-of-use assets		-		22,786
Total Leased Assets		$	18,973	$	68,821

Lease, Cost [Table Text Block]

	Year Ended December 31,
	2022			2021
Weighted average remaining lease term (in years):
Finance		0.7			1.7
Operating		0.0			0.4
Weighted average discount rate (%):
Finance		5.0	%		5.0	%
Operating		0.0	%		5.5	%

Lessee, Operating and Financing, Lease Liability Maturity [Table Text Block]

Year Ended December 31, 2022	Operating leases		Finance leases
2023	$	-	$	19,332
2024		—		—
Total minimum lease obligations		—		19,332
Less: amounts representing interest		—		(359	)
Present value of minimum lease payments		—		18,973
Less: current portion		—		(18,973	)
Lease obligations, net of current portion	$	—	$	(0	)

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Note 10 - Operating Segments (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2022

Notes Tables

Schedule of Segment Reporting Information, by Segment [Table Text Block]

	Year Ended December 31, 2022
	Horse Racing			Casino		Food and Beverage		Development			Total
Net revenues from external customers	$	17,560		$	40,219	$	9,045	$	—		$	66,824
Intersegment revenues		216			—		1,031		—			1,247
Net interest income		96			—		—		814			910
Depreciation		2,482			301		198		—			2,981
Segment income (loss) before income taxes		687			10,446		2,441		(969	)		12,605
Segment tax expense (benefit)		(448	)		2,778		649		(257	)		2,722

	At December 31, 2022
Segment Assets	$	71,338	$	2,425	$	30,341	$	26,475	$	130,579

	Year Ended December 31, 2021
	Horse Racing		Casino		Food and Beverage		Development			Total
Net revenues from external customers	$	15,753	$	38,092	$	6,530	$	25		$	60,400
Intersegment revenues		26		—		811		—			837
Net interest (expense) income		—		—		719		—			719
Depreciation		2,567		75		203		—			2,845
Segment (loss) income before income taxes		1,878		13,774		1,580		(1,967	)		15,265
Segment tax (benefit) expense		610		3,487		400		(498	)		3,999

	At December 31, 2021
Segment Assets	$	50,647	$	2,726	$	27,091	$	26,183	$	106,647

Reconciliation of Revenue from Segments to Consolidated [Table Text Block]

	Year Ended December 31,
	2022			2021
Revenues
Total net revenue for reportable segments	$	68,071		$	61,237
Elimination of intersegment revenues		(1,247	)		(837	)
Total consolidated net revenues	$	66,824		$	60,400

Reconciliation of Operating Profit (Loss) from Segments to Consolidated [Table Text Block]

Income (loss) before income taxes
Total segment income (loss) before income taxes	$	12,605		$	15,265
Elimination of intersegment income (loss) before income taxes		(2,370	)		533
Total consolidated income (loss) before income taxes	$	10,235		$	15,798

Reconciliation of Assets from Segment to Consolidated [Table Text Block]

	December 31,			December 31,
	2022			2021
Assets
Total assets for reportable segments	$	130,579		$	106,647
Elimination of intercompany balances		(38,303	)		(23,585	)
Total consolidated assets	$	92,276		$	83,062

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Note 2 - Accounting Standards and Significant Accounting Policies (Details Textual) - USD ($)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2022	Dec. 31, 2021
Employee Retention Credit Receivable	$ 6,103,236	$ 6,314,468
Funds Due To Organization	7,846,000	8,903,000
Property, Plant and Equipment, Minimum Cost Capitalization	2,000
Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Income Tax Penalties and Interest Expense, Total	$ 0	$ 0
Interest Rate on Financing Receivable	6.00%
Minimum [Member] | Furniture and Fixtures [Member]
Property, Plant and Equipment, Useful Life (Year)	5 years
Minimum [Member] | Building [Member]
Property, Plant and Equipment, Useful Life (Year)	15 years
Maximum [Member] | Furniture and Fixtures [Member]
Property, Plant and Equipment, Useful Life (Year)	7 years
Maximum [Member] | Building [Member]
Property, Plant and Equipment, Useful Life (Year)	39 years

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Note 3 - Land, Buildings and Equipment (Details Textual) - USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2022	Dec. 31, 2021
Land Available for Development	$ 2,303,010	$ 3,116,771

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Note 3 - Land, Buildings and Equipment - Land, Building, and Equipment (Details) - USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2022	Dec. 31, 2021
Property, plant and equipment	$ 71,281,991	$ 70,718,687
Accumulated depreciation	(34,790,331)	(36,358,101)
Property, Plant and Equipment, Net, Total	36,491,660	34,360,586
Land [Member]
Property, plant and equipment	3,063,325	2,813,239
Building and Building Improvements [Member]
Property, plant and equipment	42,590,623	42,931,835
Furniture and Fixtures [Member]
Property, plant and equipment	21,409,954	23,073,308
Construction in Progress [Member]
Property, plant and equipment	$ 4,218,089	$ 1,900,305

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Note 4 - Income Taxes - Reconciliation of Income Taxes Computed at Statutory Federal Income Tax Rate (Details) - USD ($)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2022	Dec. 31, 2021
Federal tax (benefit) expense at statutory rates	$ 2,149,300	$ 3,317,500
Nondeductible lobbying expense	10,200	11,300
State expense, net of federal impact	753,500	747,700
Other	(103,000)	(91,900)
Income Tax Expense (Benefit), Total	2,721,800	3,999,400
Share-Based Payment Arrangement, Option [Member]
Share-based payment arrangement expense	(78,600)	15,400
Long Term Incentive and Restricted Stock Unit [Member]
Share-based payment arrangement expense	$ (9,600)	$ (600)

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Note 4 - Income Taxes - Income Tax Expense (Details) - USD ($)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2022	Dec. 31, 2021
Federal	$ 2,010,700	$ 3,228,800
State	908,100	447,300
Current Income Tax Expense (Benefit), Total	2,918,800	3,676,100
Deferred, Federal	(242,700)	(175,800)
Deferred, State	45,700	499,100
Income Tax Expense (Benefit), Total	$ 2,721,800	$ 3,999,400

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Note 4 - Income Taxes - Significant Components of Deferred Tax Assets and Liabilities (Details) - USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2022	Dec. 31, 2021
Vacation accrual	$ 67,600	$ 60,500
Player rewards program accrual	120,100	112,200
Stock options	118,700	149,000
Long-Term Incentive Plan	0	38,100
Lease obligations	0	13,200
Other	5,785	5,685
Net deferred tax assets	312,185	378,685
Land, building and equipment - cost and depreciation	(4,202,800)	(4,341,400)
Investment in joint ventures	(2,866,400)	(3,202,500)
Prepaid expenses	(144,100)	(125,500)
TIF receivable accrued interest	(572,900)	(380,300)
Net deferred tax liabilities	(7,786,200)	(8,049,700)
Net long-term deferred tax liabilities	$ (7,474,015)	$ (7,671,015)

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Note 5 - Stockholders' Equity and Stock-based Compensation (Details Textual)	12 Months Ended		60 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2022 USD ($) $ / shares shares	Dec. 31, 2021 USD ($) $ / shares shares	Dec. 31, 2011 shares	Dec. 31, 2020 shares	Dec. 31, 2012 shares	Dec. 31, 2007 shares
Stock Issued During Period, Shares, Employee Stock Purchase Plans (in shares)	9,135	11,824
Defined Benefit Plan, Plan Assets, Contributions by Employer | $	$ 619,000	$ 557,000
Share-based Compensation Arrangement By Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding and Exercisable, Grant Date Fair Value | $	$ 0	$ 0
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding, Number, Ending Balance (in shares)	0	0		9,000
Share-Based Compensation Arrangement by Share-Based Payment Award, Options, Grants in Period, Net of Forfeitures, Total (in shares)	0	0
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Exercised in Period, Fair Value | $	$ 0	$ 23,000
Share-Based Compensation Arrangement by Share-Based Payment Award, Options, Exercises in Period, Intrinsic Value | $	$ 0	$ 0
Employee Deferred Stock Award [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Award Vesting Period (Year)	4 years
Share-Based Compensation Arrangement by Share-Based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Grants in Period (in shares)	18,600	27,900
Share-Based Compensation Arrangement by Share-Based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Grants in Period, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value (in dollars per share) | $ / shares	$ 21.62	$ 13.33
Share-Based Payment Arrangement, Nonvested Award, Cost Not yet Recognized, Amount, Total | $	$ 482,000
Share-Based Payment Arrangement, Nonvested Award, Cost Not yet Recognized, Period for Recognition (Year)	1 year 8 months 12 days
Employee Deferred Stock Award [Member] | Share-Based Payment Arrangement, Tranche One [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Award Vesting Rights, Percentage	33.00%
Employee Deferred Stock Award [Member] | Share-Based Payment Arrangement, Tranche Two [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Award Vesting Rights, Percentage	33.00%
Employee Deferred Stock Award [Member] | Share-Based Payment Arrangement, Tranche Three [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Award Vesting Rights, Percentage	33.00%
Non-Employee Board Member Stock Option and Restricted Stock [Member]
Share-Based Compensation Arrangement by Share-Based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Grants in Period (in shares)	7,230
Share-Based Compensation Arrangement by Share-Based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Grants in Period, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value (in dollars per share) | $ / shares	$ 22.12
Non-Employee Board Member Stock Option and Restricted Stock [Member] | Director [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Expiration Period (Year)	10 years
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Award Vesting Rights, Percentage	100.00%
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Award Vesting Period (Year)	1 year
Salaries and Benefits [Member]
Share-Based Payment Arrangement, Expense | $	$ 450,000	$ 548,000
Stock Repurchase Program [Member]
Stock Repurchase Program, Number of Shares Authorized to be Repurchased (in shares)					100,000	250,000
Stock Repurchased During Period, Shares (in shares)	0	0	216,543
Employee Stock Purchase Plan [Member]
Minimum Hours Per Week Required To Participate In ESPP	15
Percentage Of Fair Market Value Of Common Stock Purchased At By Employees	85.00%
Share-Based Compensation Arrangement by Share-Based Payment Award, Shares Issued in Period (in shares)	354,134
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Number of Shares Authorized (in shares)	450,000
KSOP [Member]
Period Of Service Required To Be Eligible For KSOP (Month)	6 months
Stock Plan 1994 [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Number of Shares Authorized (in shares)	1,650,000
Share-Based Compensation Arrangement by Share-Based Payment Award, Number of Shares Available for Grant (in shares)	193,460
CPHC Long Term Incentive Plan (LTI Plan) [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement By Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other Than Options, Payout (in shares)	8,915
CPHC Long Term Incentive Plan (LTI Plan) [Member] | Employee Deferred Stock Award [Member]
Share-Based Payment Arrangement, Expense | $	$ 0	$ 108,000

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Note 5 - Stockholders' Equity and Stock-based Compensation - Stock Option Activity (Details) - $ / shares	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2022	Dec. 31, 2021
Outstanding at beginning of year (in shares)	0	9,000
Outstanding, weighted average exercise price (in dollars per share)	$ 0	$ 13.30
Share-Based Compensation Arrangement by Share-Based Payment Award, Options, Grants in Period, Net of Forfeitures, Total (in shares)	0	0
Granted, weighted average exercise price (in dollars per share)	$ 0	$ 0
Exercised (in shares)	0	(3,654)
Exercised, weighted average exercise price (in dollars per share)	$ 0	$ 13.30
Expired/Forfeited (in shares)	0	(5,346)
Expired/Forfeited, weighted average exercise price (in dollars per share)	$ 0	$ 13.30
Outstanding at end of year (in shares)	0	0
Outstanding, weighted average exercise price (in dollars per share)	$ 0	$ 0
Options exercisable at end of year (in shares)	0	0
Options exercisable, weighted average exercise price (in dollars per share)	$ 0	$ 0

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Note 5 - Stockholders' Equity and Stock-based Compensation - Unvested Restricted Stock and Deferred Stock (Details) - $ / shares	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2022	Dec. 31, 2021
Non-Employee Board Member Stock Option and Restricted Stock [Member]
Non-Vested Balance (in shares)	10,710
Non-Vested Balance, weighted average fair value per share (in dollars per share)	$ 14.00
Granted (in shares)	7,230
Granted, weighted average fair value per share (in dollars per share)	$ 22.12
Vested (in shares)	(10,710)
Vested, weighted average fair value per share (in dollars per share)	$ 14.00
Forfeited (in shares)	0
Forfeited, weighted average fair value per share (in dollars per share)	$ 0
Non-Vested Balance (in shares)	7,230	10,710
Non-Vested Balance, weighted average fair value per share (in dollars per share)	$ 22.12	$ 14.00
Employee Deferred Stock Award [Member]
Non-Vested Balance (in shares)	43,400
Non-Vested Balance, weighted average fair value per share (in dollars per share)	$ 12.48
Granted (in shares)	18,600	27,900
Granted, weighted average fair value per share (in dollars per share)	$ 21.62	$ 13.33
Vested (in shares)	(20,800)
Vested, weighted average fair value per share (in dollars per share)	$ 12.44
Forfeited (in shares)	0
Forfeited, weighted average fair value per share (in dollars per share)	$ 0
Non-Vested Balance (in shares)	41,200	43,400
Non-Vested Balance, weighted average fair value per share (in dollars per share)	$ 16.62	$ 12.48

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Note 6 - Net Income Per Share Computations (Details Textual) - shares shares in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2022	Dec. 31, 2021
Share-Based Payment Arrangement, Option [Member]
Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share, Amount (in shares)	0	0

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Note 6 - Net Income Per Share Computations - Reconciliation of Net Common Share Computation (Details) - USD ($)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2022	Dec. 31, 2021
Net income	$ 7,512,946	$ 11,798,153
Basic (in shares)	4,854,339	4,776,007
Plus dilutive effect of stock options (in shares)	38,261	51,754
Weighted Average Diluted Shares (in shares)	4,892,600	4,827,761
Basic earnings per share (in dollars per share)	$ 1.55	$ 2.47
Diluted earnings per share (in dollars per share)	$ 1.54	$ 2.44

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Note 7 - General Credit Agreement (Details Textual)	Dec. 31, 2022 USD ($)
Line of Credit Facility, Remaining Borrowing Capacity	$ 0
Long-term Line of Credit, Total	0
Revolving Credit Facility [Member]
Line of Credit Facility, Maximum Borrowing Capacity	$ 10,000,000

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Note 8 - Leases and Commitments (Details Textual) - USD ($)			12 Months Ended
	Mar. 01, 2022	Mar. 30, 2014	Dec. 31, 2022	Dec. 31, 2021
Operating Lease, Cost			$ 22,339	$ 22,339
Operating Lease, Expense			507,705	490,851
Finance Lease, Right-of-Use Asset, Amortization			23,795	23,795
Finance Lease, Right-of-Use Asset, Accumulated Amortization			106,586	79,524
Long-term Purchase Commitment, Period (Year)		7 years
Long-term Purchase Commitment, Expenses			253,000	$ 262,000
New Totalizator Provider [Member]
Long-term Purchase Commitment, Period (Year)	5 years
Long-term Purchase Commitment, Expenses			166,400
Purchase Obligation, to be Paid, Year One			166,400
Purchase Obligation, to be Paid, Year Two			166,400
Purchase Obligation, to be Paid, Year Three			166,400
Purchase Obligation, to be Paid, Year Four			$ 166,400

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Note 8 - Leases and Commitments - Classification of Right of Use Assets (Details) - USD ($)		Dec. 31, 2022	Dec. 31, 2021
Operating		$ 0	$ 22,786
Total Leased Assets		18,973	68,821
Land, Buildings and Equipment, Net [Member]
Finance	[1]	18,973	46,035
Operating Lease Right-of-use Assets [Member]
Operating		$ 0	$ 22,786

[1] Finance lease assets are net of accumulated amortization of $106,586 and $79,524 for the years ended December 31, 2022 and 2021, respectively.

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Note 8 - Leases and Commitments - Lease Terms and Discount (Details)	Dec. 31, 2022	Dec. 31, 2021
Finance (Year)	8 months 12 days	1 year 8 months 12 days
Operating (Year)	0 years	4 months 24 days
Finance	5.00%	5.00%
Operating	0.00%	5.50%

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Note 8 - Leases and Commitments - Operating and Finance Lease (Details) - USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2022	Dec. 31, 2021
2023, operating lease	$ 0
2023, finance lease	19,332
2024, operating lease	0
2024, finance lease	0
Total minimum lease obligations, operating lease	0
Total minimum, finance lease	19,332
Less: amounts representing interest, operating lease	0
Less: amounts representing interest, finance lease	(359)
Present value of minimum lease payments, operating lease	0
Present value of minimum lease payments, finance lease	18,973
Less: current portion, operating lease	0	$ (22,786)
Less: current portion, finance lease	(18,973)	(27,062)
Lease obligations, net of current portion, operating lease	0
Lease obligations, net of current portion, finance lease	$ 0	$ 18,973

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Note 9 - Contingencies (Details Textual) - USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2022	Oct. 27, 2022	Dec. 21, 2021
Indemnity Agreement [Member]
Debt Instrument, Maximum Reimbursement and Indemnification Amount	$ 5,700,000		$ 5,000,000
Debt Instrument, Additional Reimbursement and Indemnification Amount		$ 700,000
Minnesota Racing Commission Bond [Member]
Debt Instrument, Face Amount	$ 500,000

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Note 10 - Operating Segments (Details Textual)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2022
Number of Reportable Segments	4
Source of Revenues of Horse Racing Segment	25.00%

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Note 10 - Operating Segments - Disaggregation of Revenue from Contracts with Customers (Details) - USD ($)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2022	Dec. 31, 2021
Net Revenues	$ 66,823,881	$ 60,399,698
Interest income, net	909,958	719,365
Depreciation	2,981,168	2,844,647
Segment income (loss) before income taxes	10,234,746	15,797,553
Segment tax expense (benefit)	2,721,800	3,999,400
Segment Assets	92,276,179	83,062,455
Operating Segments [Member]
Net Revenues	66,824,000	60,400,000
Interest income, net	910,000	719,000
Depreciation	2,981,000	2,845,000
Segment income (loss) before income taxes	12,605,000	15,265,000
Segment tax expense (benefit)		3,999,000
Segment Assets	130,579,000	106,647,000
Intersegment Eliminations [Member]
Net Revenues	1,247,000	837,000
Segment income (loss) before income taxes	(2,370,000)	533,000
Segment Assets	(38,303,000)	(23,585,000)
Horse Racing [Member]
Segment tax expense (benefit)	(448,000)
Horse Racing [Member] | Operating Segments [Member]
Net Revenues	17,560,000	15,753,000
Interest income, net	96,000	0
Depreciation	2,482,000	2,567,000
Segment income (loss) before income taxes	687,000	1,878,000
Segment tax expense (benefit)		610,000
Segment Assets	71,338,000	50,647,000
Horse Racing [Member] | Intersegment Eliminations [Member]
Net Revenues	216,000	26,000
Card Casino [Member]
Segment tax expense (benefit)	2,778,000
Card Casino [Member] | Operating Segments [Member]
Net Revenues	40,219,000	38,092,000
Interest income, net	0	0
Depreciation	301,000	75,000
Segment income (loss) before income taxes	10,446,000	13,774,000
Segment tax expense (benefit)		3,487,000
Segment Assets	2,425,000	2,726,000
Card Casino [Member] | Intersegment Eliminations [Member]
Net Revenues	0	0
Food and Beverage Segment [Member]
Segment tax expense (benefit)	649,000
Food and Beverage Segment [Member] | Operating Segments [Member]
Net Revenues	9,045,000	6,530,000
Interest income, net	0	719,000
Depreciation	198,000	203,000
Segment income (loss) before income taxes	2,441,000	1,580,000
Segment tax expense (benefit)		400,000
Segment Assets	30,341,000	27,091,000
Food and Beverage Segment [Member] | Intersegment Eliminations [Member]
Net Revenues	1,031,000	811,000
Development [Member]
Segment tax expense (benefit)	(257,000)
Development [Member] | Operating Segments [Member]
Net Revenues	0	25,000
Interest income, net	814,000	0
Depreciation	0	0
Segment income (loss) before income taxes	(969,000)	(1,967,000)
Segment tax expense (benefit)		(498,000)
Segment Assets	26,475,000	26,183,000
Development [Member] | Intersegment Eliminations [Member]
Net Revenues	$ 0	$ 0

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Note 10 - Operating Segments - Reconciliation of Segment Revenues, Income Before Income Taxes, and Assets (Details) - USD ($)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2022	Dec. 31, 2021
Revenues	$ 66,823,881	$ 60,399,698
Reportable Legal Entities [Member]
Revenues	68,071,000	61,237,000
Intersegment Eliminations [Member]
Revenues	$ 1,247,000	$ 837,000

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Note 10 - Operating Segments- Income Before Income Taxes (Details) - USD ($)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2022	Dec. 31, 2021
Income before income taxes	$ 10,234,746	$ 15,797,553
Reportable Legal Entities [Member]
Income before income taxes	12,605,000	15,265,000
Intersegment Eliminations [Member]
Income before income taxes	$ (2,370,000)	$ 533,000

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Note 10 - Operating Segments- Assets (Details) - USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2022	Dec. 31, 2021
Total consolidated assets	$ 92,276,179	$ 83,062,455
Reportable Legal Entities [Member]
Total consolidated assets	130,579,000	106,647,000
Intersegment Eliminations [Member]
Total consolidated assets	$ (38,303,000)	$ (23,585,000)

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Note 11 - Cooperative Marketing Agreement (Details Textual) - USD ($)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2022	Dec. 31, 2021
Obligation by Third Party Per Agreement, Due Remainder of Fiscal Year	$ 7,380,000
Revenue from Contract with Customer, Including Assessed Tax	66,823,881	$ 60,399,698
Marketing and Advertising Expense, Total	3,098,437	1,677,424
Depreciation, Total	2,981,168	2,844,647
Cooperative Marketing Agreement (CMA)1 [Member]
Marketing Agreement, Marketing Payment Obligation, to be Paid, Year One	1,620,000
Cooperative Marketing Agreement (CMA)1 [Member]
Marketing Agreement, Purse Enhancement Obligation, to be Paid, Year One	7,380,000
Marketing and Advertising Expense, Total	1,697,000	1,391,000
Depreciation, Total	222,000	125,000
Product and Service, Other [Member]
Revenue from Contract with Customer, Including Assessed Tax	7,420,131	5,879,196
Product and Service, Other [Member] | Cooperative Marketing Agreement (CMA)1 [Member]
Revenue from Contract with Customer, Including Assessed Tax	$ 1,920,000	$ 1,516,000

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Note 12 - Real Estate Development (Details Textual)					1 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
	May 20, 2022 USD ($) a	Jan. 25, 2022 USD ($)	Apr. 15, 2020 USD ($) a	Apr. 07, 2020 USD ($) a	Apr. 30, 2021 USD ($) a	Dec. 31, 2022 USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2021 USD ($)	Dec. 21, 2021 USD ($)	Jul. 30, 2020 a	Jun. 16, 2020 a	Sep. 27, 2018 a
Area of Land (Acre) | a	4.0		2.4	11.3	7.4
Income (Loss) from Equity Method Investments						$ (1,567,822)	$ (2,703,299)
Investee Losses in Excess of Equity Investment						3,185,923	1,205,068
Payments to Acquire Equity Method Investments						397,807	372,992
Proceeds from Equity Method Investment, Distribution, Return of Capital						337,192	0
TIF Improvement Costs							23,336,500
Estimated Cost of Tax Increment Financing Eligible Improvements, Expected Reduction		$ 5,744,000
Estimated Cost of Tax Increment Financing Eligible Improvements, Maximum Principle		$ 17,592,881
Income Taxes Receivable, Noncurrent						13,294,337	12,502,743
Proceeds from Sale of Land Held-for-investment	$ 1,200,000		$ 1,100,000	$ 2,400,000	$ 1,200,000
Land [Member]
Gain (Loss) on Disposition of Property Plant Equipment, Excluding Oil and Gas Property and Timber Property						12,000	264,000
State and Local Jurisdiction [Member]
Income Taxes Receivable, Noncurrent						13,294,000	12,503,000
Income Tax Receivable Principal						11,301,000	11,180,000
Income Tax Receivable Interest						1,993,000	1,323,000
Indemnity Agreement [Member]
Debt Instrument, Maximum Reimbursement and Indemnification Amount						5,700,000		$ 5,000,000
Doran Canterbury II [Member]
Area of Land (Acre) | a									10		13
Equity Method Investment, Ownership Percentage									27.40%		27.40%
Income (Loss) from Equity Method Investments						(1,981,000)	(2,693,000)
Investee Losses in Excess of Equity Investment						3,186,000	1,205,000
Payments to Acquire Equity Method Investments						398,000	373,000
Doran Canterbury II [Member] | Doran Canterbury II, LLC [Member]
Equity Method Investment, Ownership Percentage									72.60%
Canterbury DBSV [Member]
Area of Land (Acre) | a										13
Equity Method Investment, Ownership Percentage										61.87%
Income (Loss) from Equity Method Investments						415,000	$ (63,000)
Proceeds from Equity Method Investment, Distribution, Return of Capital						$ 337,000

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Note 13 - Related Party Receivables (Details Textual)	Dec. 31, 2022 USD ($)
Accounts Receivable, Related Parties, Current	$ 11,000
Doran Canterbury I and II Joint Ventures [Member]
Notes Receivable, Related Parties	2,269,000
Interest Receivable	$ 275,000
Doran Canterbury I and II Joint Ventures [Member] | Prime Rate [Member]
Financing Receivable, Interest Rate	2.00%