-----BEGIN PRIVACY-ENHANCED MESSAGE----- Proc-Type: 2001,MIC-CLEAR Originator-Name: keymaster@town.hall.org Originator-Key-Asymmetric: MFkwCgYEVQgBAQICAgADSwAwSAJBALeWW4xDV4i7+b6+UyPn5RtObb1cJ7VkACDq pKb9/DClgTKIm08lCfoilvi9Wl4SODbR1+1waHhiGmeZO8OdgLUCAwEAAQ== MIC-Info: RSA-MD5,RSA, QBeiLydazzgAImcr49P5SgvgERFPJJww0vQQ0uFL6L6pvk40JfFbI5hmcTeFXWn2 NNAn3a3dzc6sbaSpHfXASQ== 0000725549-94-000004.txt : 19940503 0000725549-94-000004.hdr.sgml : 19940503 ACCESSION NUMBER: 0000725549-94-000004 CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE: 10-K PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT: 7 CONFORMED PERIOD OF REPORT: 19940131 FILED AS OF DATE: 19940502 FILER: COMPANY DATA: COMPANY CONFORMED NAME: CIRCUS CIRCUS ENTERPRISES INC CENTRAL INDEX KEY: 0000725549 STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION: 7990 IRS NUMBER: 880121916 STATE OF INCORPORATION: NV FISCAL YEAR END: 0131 FILING VALUES: FORM TYPE: 10-K SEC ACT: 1934 Act SEC FILE NUMBER: 001-08570 FILM NUMBER: 94525526 BUSINESS ADDRESS: STREET 1: 2880 LAS VEGAS BLVD S CITY: LAS VEGAS STATE: NV ZIP: 89109 BUSINESS PHONE: 7027340410 10-K 1 FORM 10K FOR FYE 1-31-94 FORM 10-K SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 (Mark One) [X] ANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 [FEE REQUIRED] For the fiscal year ended January 31, 1994 OR [ ] TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 [NO FEE REQUIRED] For the transition period from to Commission File Number 1-8570 CIRCUS CIRCUS ENTERPRISES, INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Nevada 88-0121916 (State or other jurisdiction of (I.R.S. Employer incorporation or organization) Identification No.) 2880 Las Vegas Boulevard South, Las Vegas, Nevada 89109-1120 (Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code) Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (702) 734-0410 Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act: Name of Exchanges Title of Class on which Registered Common Stock, $.01-2/3 Par Value New York Stock Exchange and Pacific Stock Exchange Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(g) of the Act: None 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 X No Indicate by check mark if disclosure of delinquent filers pursuant to Item 405 of Regulation S-K is not contained herein, and will not be contained, to the best of Registrant's knowledge, in definitive proxy or information statements incorporated by reference in Part III of this Form 10-K or any amendment to this Form 10-K. [ ] The aggregate market value of the voting stock of the registrant held by persons other than the registrant's directors and executive officers as of April 25, 1994 (based upon the last reported sale price on the New York Stock Exchange on such date) was $2,185,976,064. The number of shares of Common Stock, $.01-2/3 par value, outstanding at April 25, 1994: 85,686,829. DOCUMENTS INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE PART II - Portions of the Registrant's Annual Report to Stockholders for the year ended January 31, 1994 are incorporated by reference into Items 7 and 8, inclusive. PART III - Portions of the Registrant's definitive proxy statement in connection with the annual meeting of stockholders to be held on June 21, 1994, are incorporated by reference into Items 10 through 13, inclusive. PART I Item 1. Business. General Circus Circus Enterprises, Inc. (the "Company"), which was incorporated in 1974, owns and operates, through wholly-owned subsidiaries, six hotel-casino properties in the State of Nevada, including three properties in Las Vegas (Circus Circus-Las Vegas, Luxor and Excalibur), the Circus Circus Hotel and Casino in Reno and the Colorado Belle Hotel and Casino and the Edgewater Hotel and Casino which are located on the Colorado River in Laughlin. The Company also operates two smaller casinos on the Las Vegas Strip, Slots-A-Fun (which the Company also owns) and the Silver City Casino (which the Company operates under a long-term lease). With the addition of Luxor, which opened on October 15, 1993, the Company increased both its rooms base and casino space by over 22% to approximately 13,700 rooms and approximately 536,000 square feet of casino space. The Company is currently engaged in the development of a 24- acre dockside casino site in Tunica County, Mississippi which the Company purchased in January 1994. Subject to receipt of the requisite regulatory approvals, the Tunica County project, which will be wholly-owned and operated by the Company, is expected to open in the fall of 1994. The Company is also currently a 50% participant in two joint ventures which are developing and/or seeking the requisite regulatory approvals for casino projects in Reno, Nevada; and Chalmette, Louisiana; and is a one-third participant in a joint venture which is developing a hotel-casino project in Windsor, Ontario, Canada. The Company also is a 50% participant in a joint venture which is one of two finalists that have submitted bid proposals for the right to develop a casino in Sydney, Australia, which includes a 12-year exclusive right to operate table games, and has joined with two other companies in a bid proposal for a license to operate a riverboat facility in Michigan City, Indiana. For additional information concerning the Tunica County project and the additional projects with which the Company is involved through the aforementioned joint ventures, see "Current Expansion Project and Joint Venture Participations", below. Unless the context otherwise indicates, all references to the Company are to Circus Circus Enterprises, Inc. and its subsidiaries. Description of the Company's Operating Hotels and Casinos Circus Circus-Las Vegas. Circus Circus-Las Vegas, the Company's original property, is a circus-themed hotel and casino complex situated on approximately 69 acres on the north end of the Las Vegas Strip. The property, which has a total of 2,793 hotel rooms, includes approximately 110,000 square feet of casino space where, as of January 31, 1994, 2,369 licensed slot machines and other coin-operated devices, 69 blackjack ("21") tables, four craps tables, seven roulette tables and two wheels of fortune as well as poker, keno and a race and sports book were available to the casino's patrons. From a "Big Top" above the casino, Circus Circus-Las Vegas offers its guests a variety of circus acts performed free of charge to the public from 11 a.m. to midnight daily. A mezzanine area overlooking the casino has a circus midway with carnival-style games and an arcade that offers a variety of amusements and electronic games. Two specialty restaurants, a buffet with a seating capacity of approximately 1,160, two coffee shops, several fast food snack bars, five cocktail bars and two cocktail service bars, and a variety of gift shops and specialty shops are also available to the guests at Circus Circus-Las Vegas. On-site parking is available for approximately 5,100 vehicles, including three garages that will accommodate approximately 3,200 vehicles and covered parking for approximately 320 vehicles beneath the recently completed Grand Slam Canyon, described below. Circus Circus-Las Vegas also offers accommodations for approximately 375 recreational vehicles at the property's Circusland RV Park. In August 1993, the Company completed its latest addition to Circus Circus-Las Vegas with the opening of Grand Slam Canyon, an "adventuredome" covering approximately five acres and modeled after the Grand Canyon. The new facility offers theme park entertainment that includes a high-speed, double-loop, double-corkscrew roller coaster, a coursing river flume ride on white-water rapids, a 65- foot waterfall, fully animated life-size dinosaurs in their primeval habitat, a southwestern-themed restaurant with a cantina, food kiosks, souvenir shops and an arcade, all in a climate-controlled setting under a giant pink space-frame dome. A phased expansion program is currently underway which will increase the number of attractions at Grand Slam Canyon. The first phase of this expansion should be completed by the summer of 1994 and will cost approximately $10 million. Luxor. The most recently completed of the Company's properties is the Egyptian-themed hotel and casino complex, Luxor, a 30-story pyramid sheathed in reflective glass. Situated at the south end of the Las Vegas Strip on a 64-acre site adjacent to Excalibur, Luxor was opened to the public on October 15, 1993 and offers its guests more than 400,000 square feet of public entertainment area on three different levels beneath a soaring hotel atrium enclosed by 2,526 hotel rooms, including 287 suites. The rooms can be reached from the four corners of the pyramid by state-of-the-art "inclinators" which travel at a 39- degree angle. Luxor includes approximately 100,000 square feet of casino space where, as of January 31, 1994, 2,517 licensed slot machines and other coin-operated devices, 69 blackjack ("21") tables, eight craps tables, eight roulette tables and two wheels of fortune as well as poker, keno and a race and sports book were available to the casino's patrons. On the casino level, guests may view a chronological tableau of Egyptian archaeological wonders dating from 4000 B.C. to 300 B.C. from boats operated on a waterway that flows along the interior perimeter of the building, separating the hotel rooms from the casino. Above the casino, a series of high-tech "participatory" adventures arrayed in striking scenery are designed to seemingly transport visitors to extraordinary places of times past, present and future. Below the casino is a 1,100-seat oval showroom which features nightly costume drama. Also on the showroom level is a museum of the Tomb of King Tutankhamun featuring authentic replicas of Egyptian artifacts as they were found in the Tomb. Luxor's other public areas contain a buffet with a seating capacity of approximately 800, six themed restaurants including two gourmet restaurants, as well as a snack bar, five cocktail lounges and a variety of specialty shops. Surface parking is available for nearly 3,000 vehicles. A 1,600 space parking garage is under construction and is expected to be completed by the summer of 1994. Excalibur. Excalibur is a castle-themed hotel and casino complex situated on the south end of the Las Vegas Strip on a 53- acre site adjacent to Luxor. Excalibur, which has a total of 4,032 hotel rooms, offers its guests more than 400,000 square feet of public entertainment area, including approximately 110,000 square feet of casino space where, as of January 31, 1994, 2,555 licensed slot machines and other coin-operated devices, 65 blackjack ("21") tables, six craps tables, six roulette tables and two wheels of fortune as well as poker, keno and a race and sports book were available to the casino's patrons. Excalibur's other public areas include a Renaissance faire, a medieval village, an amphitheater with seating capacity of nearly 1,000 where nightly mock jousting tournaments are held and costume drama are presented, two dynamic motion theaters, various artisans' booths and medieval games of skill. In addition, the property has a buffet with seating capacity of approximately 1,450, six themed restaurants, as well as three snack bars, several cocktail lounges and a variety of specialty shops. Surface parking is available for approximately 2,500 vehicles. A 1,400 space parking garage is under construction and is expected to be completed by the summer of 1994. Circus Circus-Reno. Circus Circus-Reno is a circus-themed hotel and casino complex situated in the downtown district of Reno, Nevada. The property, which has a total of 1,625 hotel rooms, includes approximately 60,000 square feet of casino space where, as of January 31, 1994, 1,675 licensed slot machines and other coin-operated devices, 66 blackjack ("21") tables, three craps tables, six roulette tables and a wheel of fortune as well as poker, keno and a race and sports book were available to the casino's patrons. From a "Big Top" above the casino, Circus Circus-Reno also offers its guests a variety of circus acts performed free of charge to the public from 11 a.m. to midnight daily. A mezzanine area overlooking the casino has a circus midway with carnival-style games and an arcade that offers a variety of amusement and electronic games. The facilities at Circus Circus-Reno also include a specialty restaurant, a buffet with a seating capacity of approximately 700, a coffee shop, three fast food snack bars, four cocktail lounges, a gift shop and specialty shops. Covered parking is available for over 1,800 vehicles. For information concerning the Company's participation in a joint venture which is developing a new project adjacent to Circus Circus-Reno, see "Current Expansion Project and Joint Venture Participations -- Reno Joint Venture", below. Colorado Belle. The Colorado Belle Hotel and Casino is situated on a 22-acre site on the bank of the Colorado River (with 1,080 feet of river frontage) in Laughlin, Nevada, approximately 90 miles south of Las Vegas. The Colorado Belle features a 600-foot replica of a Mississippi riverboat with 200 hotel rooms, two towers containing an additional 1,034 hotel rooms and a 64,000 square foot casino where, as of January 31, 1994, 1,594 licensed slot machines and other coin-operated devices, 34 blackjack ("21") tables, three craps tables and four roulette tables as well as poker, keno and a sports book were available to the casino's patrons. The Colorado Belle's facilities also include a 350-seat buffet, a coffee shop, three specialty restaurants, two fast food snack bars, four cocktail lounges and a cocktail service bar as well as a gift shop and other specialty shops. There is surface parking available for an estimated 1,700 vehicles. Edgewater. The Edgewater Hotel and Casino is situated on a 16-acre site adjacent to the Colorado Belle in Laughlin, Nevada with approximately 1,640 feet of frontage on the Colorado River. The property, which has 1,450 hotel rooms, includes approximately 57,000 square feet of casino space where, as of January 31, 1994, 1,542 licensed slot machines and other coin-operated devices, 30 blackjack ("21") tables, three craps tables, three roulette tables and a wheel of fortune as well as poker, keno and a race and sports book were available to the casino's patrons. The Edgewater's facilities also include a specialty restaurant, a coffee shop, a buffet with a seating capacity of approximately 735, a snack bar and three cocktail lounges. There is surface parking available for approximately 1,350 vehicles and a parking garage which can accommodate approximately 934 additional vehicles. Other Properties. The Silver City Casino and Slots-A-Fun have 18,200 and 16,700 square feet of casino space, respectively. Both casinos depend on foot traffic along the Las Vegas Strip for their business. As of January 31, 1994, the Silver City Casino had 515 licensed slot machines and other coin-operated devices, and Slots-A-Fun had 601 such licensed machines and devices. Marketing Generally, the Company follows a marketing and operating philosophy which emphasizes high-volume business by providing moderately priced hotel rooms, food and beverage and alternative entertainment in combination with the gaming activity. The Company also maintains stringent cost controls which are exemplified by a general policy of offering minimal credit for gaming customers at the Company's properties. Management believes that this philosophy sets the Company apart from its principal competitors. The Company's current operations are conducted 24 hours a day, every day of the year. The Company does not consider its business to be highly seasonal, although typically its operating income is somewhat lower in the fourth quarter. Management emphasizes courtesy and prompt service to its customers and aspires to a high standard of excellence in all of its operations. The Company believes it has been able to maintain high occupancy rates at its hotels, in part, due to the modest prices charged for its rooms and its advertised policy of assisting any customer who cannot be accommodated at its properties in finding similarly priced rooms in nearby hotels and motels. The combined occupancy rate (excluding complimentaries but including nonrefunded prepaid cancellations) of the Company was approximately 97.8%, 98.3% and 96.4% for the years ended January 31, 1994, 1993 and 1992, respectively. Circus Circus-Las Vegas and Circus Circus-Reno, which together contributed 36% of the Company's revenues in the year ended January 31, 1994 (and 39% and 40%, respectively, in the years ended January 31, 1993 and 1992), have popular buffets, attractive because of their variety, quality and low price. From a "Big Top" above the casino, both properties offer a variety of circus acts performed free of charge to the public from 11 a.m. to midnight daily. A mezzanine area overlooking each casino has a circus midway with carnival-style games and an arcade that offers a variety of amusement and electronic games. In August 1993, the Grand Slam Canyon adventuredome was opened as an additional attraction at Circus Circus-Las Vegas. Excalibur, which contributed 30% of the Company's revenues in the year ended January 31, 1994 (and 33% in the years ended January 31, and 1993 and 1992), attracts customers in the same manner as the two circus-themed properties by offering quality rooms, food and entertainment at moderate prices. By way of entertainment, the medieval castle-themed Excalibur offers a medieval village, an amphitheater where mock tournaments and costume drama are presented, dynamic motion theaters, various artisans' booths and medieval games of skill. Luxor, which generated $27.6 million of operating cash flow (earnings before depreciation, interest and taxes) and contributed $89.3 million to the Company's revenues during the first three and one-half months it was open and 27% of the Company's revenues in the fourth quarter of fiscal 1994, is designed to attract the higher income segment of the middle- income strata of gaming customers by offering a new level of entertainment and hotel accommodations. Designed with an Egyptian theme, the pyramid-shaped Luxor offers its guests a tri- level entertainment area which includes a water journey from which guests discover replicas of artifacts and treasures of ancient Egypt. The upper level includes a series of high-tech "participatory" adventures arrayed in striking scenery designed to seemingly transport visitors to extraordinary places of times past, present and future. Also included as entertainment attractions are an oval showroom featuring nightly costume drama and a museum replicating King Tut's Tomb and its contents. The Colorado Belle and Edgewater together contributed 21% of the Company's revenues in the year ended January 31, 1994 (and 23% in the years ended January 31, 1993 and 1992). Forming the heart of the Laughlin "Strip", the Colorado Belle and the Edgewater combine to offer 2,700 rooms and over 120,000 square feet of casino space. The Colorado Belle offers a classic Mississippi riverboat theme, complete with a 60-foot paddlewheel. The Edgewater's southwestern motif provides a relaxing atmosphere to enjoy the property's casino and other facilities. Connected by a scenic walkway, the two resorts form an inviting shoreline along the Colorado River. The Company maintains an active media advertising program through radio, television, billboards and printed publications primarily in Nevada, California and Arizona. During the year ended January 31, 1994, the Company incurred total expenses relating to advertising (including the media advertising described above) of $40.4 million compared with $35.0 million and $34.0 million during the years ended January 31, 1993 and 1992, respectively. While the Company offers complimentary hotel accommodations, meals and drinks to its customers on an individual basis, no group complimentary arrangements are offered. Operations The primary source of revenues and income to the Company is its casinos, although the hotels, restaurants, bars, shops, midway games and other entertainment attractions and other services are an important adjunct to the casinos. The following table sets forth the contribution to net revenues on a dollar and percentage basis of the Company's major activities for each of the three most recent fiscal years. Year Ended January 31, 1992 1993 1994 (Dollars in thousands) Revenues: Casino(1) . . . . . . . . $471,823 58.5% $495,012 58.7% $538,813 56.4% Food and beverage(2) . . . . . . 129,951 16.1% 135,786 16.1% 152,469 16.0% Rooms(2). . . . . . . . . 141,716 17.6% 147,115 17.4% 176,001 18.4% Other(2). . . . . . . . . 89,652 11.2% 92,500 11.0% 117,501 12.3% 833,142 103.4% 870,413 103.2% 984,784 103.1% Less: Complimentary allowances(2) . . . . . 27,119 3.4% 27,388 3.2% 29,861 3.1% Net revenues. . . . . . . . $806,023 100.0% $843,025 100.0% $954,923 100.0% (1) Casino revenues are the net difference between the sums received as winnings and the sums paid as losses. (2) Food and beverage, Rooms and Other include revenues from services which are provided to casino customers and others on a complimentary basis. Such amounts are then deducted as complimentary allowances to arrive at net revenue. In connection with its gaming activities, the Company follows a policy of stringent controls and crosschecks on the recording of all receipts and disbursements. The audit and cash controls developed and utilized by the Company include the following: locked cash boxes, independent counters, checkers and observers to perform the daily cash and coin counts, floor observation of the gaming areas, closed-circuit television observation of certain areas, computer tabulation of receipts and disbursements for each of the Company's slot machines, tables and other games, and the rapid analysis and resolution of discrepancies or deviations from normal performance. The Company's credit policies are stringent and credit play historically has accounted for an insignificant portion of its gaming activities. Because of the Company's policies, its casino receivables have been significantly less than 1% of its total assets and its annual bad debt expense has been approximately 1/10 of 1% of casino revenues. Current Expansion Project and Joint Venture Participations Consistent with past practice and the longstanding policy of making substantial investments in its gaming business at regular intervals, the Company continues to actively pursue new projects, either by development or acquisition, although with a bias toward development. New projects may be undertaken in Nevada, where all of the Company's operating properties are currently located, or in other jurisdictions within the United States or abroad where gaming has been legalized. Such projects may, like all of the Company's currently operating properties (other than Silver City Casino), be wholly-owned and operated by the Company, or may be developed, owned and/or operated through joint ventures involving the Company and one or more other parties, such as the joint venture projects described below. The Company is currently engaged in the development of a dockside casino in Tunica County, Mississippi, which, subject to receipt of the requisite regulatory approvals, is expected to open in the fall of 1994 and will be wholly-owned and operated by the Company. The Company is also participating in joint ventures which are engaged in the development, subject to the requisite regulatory approvals, of casino projects in Reno, Nevada and Chalmette, Louisiana (where the Company is a 50% participant) and Windsor, Ontario, Canada (where the Company is a one-third participant). The following is a description of the various casino projects with which the Company is involved either directly or as a joint venture participant: Tunica County, Mississippi The Company, through a wholly-owned subsidiary, is currently engaged in the development of a dockside casino ("Circus-Tunica") on a 24-acre site owned by the Company and situated along the Mississippi River in Tunica County, Mississippi, approximately three miles west of Mississippi State Highway 61 (a major north/south highway connecting Memphis, Tennessee with Tunica County) and approximately 20 miles south of Memphis. As presently planned, Circus-Tunica will include a permanently moored riverboat which will operate 24 hours a day and will have approximately 50,000 square feet of casino space in addition to restaurants, retail shops and entertainment areas. Construction of Circus-Tunica, which commenced in January 1994, involves the fabrication of a barge on which the 127,000 square-foot multi- level facility will be built. The total cost of this project is estimated at $80 million, including land, capitalized interest and preopening expenses. The Circus-Tunica site forms a part of a three casino development situated on 72-acres. The Company also has an undivided one-half interest in an additional 388 acres of land contiguous to or near the three casino sites which may be used for future development. The Company has received site approval for the Circus-Tunica project from the Mississippi Gaming Commission but has not yet obtained a gaming license for the facility. It is anticipated that, subject to the Company's receipt of the requisite gaming license, Circus-Tunica will commence operating in the fall of 1994. The State of Mississippi legalized casino gaming on the water along the Mississippi River and the Mississippi Gulf Coast in June 1990. Under Mississippi law, 14 counties adjacent to the Mississippi River and the Gulf Coast have been granted the option to authorize gaming, and as of March 31, 1994, nine counties, including Tunica County, had authorized gaming. As of March 31, 1994, approximately 27 Mississippi gaming licenses had been granted, including licenses for nine dockside casinos in Tunica County, and applications for approximately 45 additional licenses were pending. Of the applications pending on March 31, 1994, approximately 17 (including the Circus-Tunica application) were for proposed Tunica County casinos. There is no limit on the number of licenses that may be granted within Mississippi or within any county in Mississippi. It is anticipated that Circus-Tunica's principal market will be the area within 100 miles of Tunica County. This area includes Memphis, Tennessee (with a population of approximately 1,000,000), Little Rock, Arkansas (with a population of approximately 175,000) and northern Mississippi with a population base of over 250,000. Tunica County is currently the closest legalized gaming jurisdiction to Memphis. Because Circus-Tunica is expected to be heavily dependent upon the patronage of Memphis residents and upon tourists and other out-of-state gaming customers arriving from Memphis, the opening of gaming casinos at locations closer to Memphis could have a material adverse effect on Circus-Tunica's operations. In this regard, De Soto County, the northwesternmost Mississippi county and the nearest to Memphis, by local referendum in November 1992 voted against authorizing gaming activities in the county, but could at any time after October 1996 vote to allow gaming activities. In addition, the authorization of gaming activities in Arkansas or Tennessee, which currently has constitutional restrictions upon gaming activities, could have a material adverse effect on the Company's proposed Tunica County operations. For information concerning regulatory requirements applicable to the ownership and operation of casino gaming facilities in Mississippi, see "Regulation and Licensing - -- Mississippi" in this Item 1. Reno, Nevada Joint Venture (50% Participation) The Company, through a wholly-owned subsidiary, is a 50% participant with Eldorado Limited Liability Company ("Eldorado Limited") in a joint venture (the "Reno Joint Venture") which is engaged in the development of a themed hotel and casino complex on a site composed of two city blocks in downtown Reno, Nevada that adjoin both Circus Circus-Reno and the Eldorado Hotel/ Casino, which is privately owned by the owners of Eldorado Limited and their affiliates. Currently designated as "Project C" pending the selection of a name, the complex is presently anticipated to include approximately 1,700 hotel rooms, 76,000 square feet of space devoted to gaming, a variety of entertainment, five themed restaurants and a parking structure with space for approximately 2,000 vehicles. Initial work on the site, all of which will be either owned, or leased with an option to purchase, by the venture, commenced in December 1993. Construction is expected to be completed in the summer of 1995 at a cost of approximately $300 million, including land, capitalized interest and preopening costs. Pursuant to the joint venture agreement relating to the Reno Joint Venture (the "Reno Venture Agreement"), each participant is required to contribute to the Reno Joint Venture cash or property with an agreed to value equal to 15% of the total budgeted cost for developing Project C. In addition, the Company is obligated to provide, or arrange for, construction financing for the balance of the cost of developing Project C. If the Company elects to arrange for funding of the construction by a third party, rather than by providing the financing itself, and the Company (and not Eldorado Limited) guarantees the construction loan, the Company will be entitled to receive a fee equal to two percent per anum of the average outstanding principal amount guaranteed. In addition, the Company is obligated to provide a $10 million revolving line of credit to provide working capital for Project C. Under certain circumstances, the Company could be required to commit additional capital in the form of capital contributions or loans to the Reno Joint Venture. Each venturer's ability to participate in cash flows generated by Project C is limited by the terms of the Reno Venture Agreement. The foregoing summary of the Reno Venture Agreement is qualified in its entirety by reference to the full text of such agreement which is included as Exhibit 10(cc) to this Report. Windsor, Ontario, Canada Joint Venture (33-1/3% Participation) The Company is a participant with Hilton Hotels Corporation and Caesars World, Inc., through its ownership of a one-third interest in Windsor Casino Limited, an Ontario corporation ("WCL") which has been awarded the exclusive right to negotiate an agreement to develop and operate, under a management agreement, a casino in Windsor, Ontario, Canada, approximately 1.5 miles from Detroit, Michigan across the Detroit River. WCL plans, subject to reaching such agreement, to develop and operate a hotel-casino which will include approximately 2,400 gaming devices and 125 table games, entertainment, meeting facilities and other public areas. WCL anticipates opening a temporary casino in May 1994 with the permanent facility scheduled to open in 1996. It is currently estimated that the total cost of the project will be approximately $250-$275 million, of which the Company and its joint venture partners each will be required to contribute an estimated $20-$30 million to the venture. It is anticipated that the remaining project costs will be provided by third-party financing. The Company and its joint venture partners will each be required to fund approximately $15-$20 million for the completion of the temporary casino. For information concerning additional regulatory requirements applicable to the ownership and operation of casino gaming facilities in Windsor, see "Regulation and Licensing -- Windsor, Ontario, Canada" in this Item 1. Chalmette, Louisiana (50% Participation) The Company, through a wholly-owned subsidiary, is a 50% participant with American Entertainment Corp. ("AEC") in American Entertainment, L.L.C. (the "Louisiana Joint Venture"), a Louisiana limited liability company, which is engaged in the development of a riverboat gaming facility on a 26-acre parcel in Chalmette, Louisiana (the "Louisiana Project"). As presently planned, the Louisiana Project will initially consist of a 290- foot riverboat casino designed to replicate a nineteenth century paddlewheel-driven riverboat with approximately 30,000 square feet of gaming space, additional dockside facilities and parking accommodations. The site has additional space available for future expansion as warranted. Subject to receipt of gaming and other approvals, it is currently anticipated that the first phase of the Louisiana Project will commence operations in late 1994. The final design and phasing of this project have not yet been determined. The Company has received a certificate of preliminary approval from the Louisiana Riverboat Gaming Commission to begin construction of the Louisiana Project but has not received a gaming license for the facility. The operation of the Louisiana Project's riverboat casino will be subject to certain restrictions and conditions imposed by Louisiana gaming law, which cause this riverboat gaming operation to differ from the Company's other gaming operations. For example, gaming at the Louisiana Project will not be permitted while the riverboat is docked, other than during the 45 minutes between excursions and times when dangerous weather or water conditions exist. Also, each round-trip riverboat cruise generally may not be less than three nor more than eight hours in duration. For information concerning additional regulatory requirements applicable to the ownership and operation of casino gaming facilities in Louisiana, see "Regulation and Licensing - -- Louisiana" in this Item 1. The Louisiana Project's riverboat casino, which will be docked in Chalmette, Louisiana, approximately 20 minutes from New Orleans, will cruise Bayou Bienvenue. It is anticipated that the Louisiana projects principal market will be the area within 50 miles of Chalmette, which includes New Orleans (with a population of approximately 1,500,000). The Enforcement Division of the Louisiana State Police (the "Louisiana Division") is empowered to issue up to 15 licenses to conduct riverboat gaming activities, and no more than six licenses may be granted to riverboat casinos operating from any one parish. As of March 31, 1994, the Louisiana Division had issued 11 licenses for riverboat casinos, all to entities that had previously obtained certificates of preliminary approval (see "Regulation and Licensing --Louisiana" in this Item 1). The Louisiana Joint Venture has not yet received a license. Of the licenses that have been granted to date, five are for riverboat casinos in the City of New Orleans, one is for a riverboat casino in Harvey (approximately eight miles from the Louisiana Joint Venture site) and one is for a riverboat casino in Luling/St. Rose (approximately 30 miles from the Louisiana Joint Venture site). Of the four licenses remaining to be issued, there are four entities (including the Louisiana Joint Venture) who have certificates of preliminary approval and 10 other applications who do not. In addition, Harrah's Jazz Company has announced plans to develop a major land-based casino in downtown New Orleans, which is planning to open its temporary facility in August 1994. As of March 31, 1994, 12 gaming licenses had been granted, and 20 applications for gaming licenses were pending, for the operation of dockside casinos on the Mississippi Gulf Coast, which is approximately 60 miles from Chalmette and may draw customers from the same markets as the Louisiana Project. There is no limit on the number of licenses that can be granted to operate casinos in Mississippi. Pursuant to the terms of the Operating Agreement between AEC and a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Company (the "Louisiana Agreement"), each of the Company and AEC is obligated to make a $20 million capital contribution to the Louisiana Joint Venture. AEC will contribute to American Limited the site for the Louisiana Project and certain other property with an agreed to aggregate value of $20 million. The Company will make its capital contribution to American Limited in cash. AEC will not be required to make any additional capital contributions to the Louisiana Joint Venture. Pursuant to the Louisiana Agreement, the Company is obligated to use commercially reasonable efforts to arrange for the provision of (but is not obligated to provide) all additional funds necessary to finance the development, construction and operation of the Louisiana Project. Such funds may be provided by the Company either as loans or capital contributions to the Louisiana Joint Venture. Subject to certain conditions, the Company will be entitled to a return on any amounts so loaned or contributed at the rate of 1% above its cost for such funds, as determined in accordance with the Louisiana Agreement. In accordance with the Louisiana Agreement, American Limited will enter into a management agreement pursuant to which the Company, through a wholly-owned subsidiary, will manage and operate the Louisiana Project. Under the terms of the management agreement, as presently proposed, the Company will be paid a management fee for its services equal to 3-1/2% of the first $100 million in annual gross revenues of the Louisiana Project plus 1-1/2% of any such annual gross revenues in excess of $100 million. The management agreement will also provide for reimbursement of certain expenses incurred by the Company in connection with its management of the Louisiana Project. The Louisiana Agreement also provides that American Limited will enter into a consulting agreement with AEC under which AEC will be paid a fee equal to 1% of the first $100 million in annual gross revenues of the Louisiana Project plus 1/2% of any such annual gross revenues in excess of $100 million. The foregoing summaries of the Louisiana Agreement and the related management and consulting agreements are qualified in their entirety by references to the full text of the Louisiana Agreement and forms of such other agreements which are included as Exhibit 10(dd) to this Report. Bid Proposals The Company has participated in the submission of bid proposals to develop, subject to receipt of requisite regulatory approvals, casino projects in Sydney, Australia (where the Company is a 50% participant) and Michigan City, Indiana (where the Company has joined with two other casino operators in a bid proposal). Other Expansion Plans The Company believes that its financial resources are adequate to permit it to successfully meet its commitments with respect to its current expansion projects and joint venture participations. However, depending on their timing, and the size and the nature of the Company's commitments with respect thereto, future expansion projects or joint venture participations may require the Company to seek additional debt or equity funding. Competition Recognizing that middle class vacationers enjoy gambling, but also vacation with their families, the Company seeks to appeal to this value-oriented market and satisfy the group's diverse entertainment demands by offering exciting entertainment opportunities at reasonable prices. The Company seeks to achieve this objective through its entertainment "megastores", such as the Circus properties in Las Vegas and Reno, Luxor, Excalibur and Colorado Belle, by offering gaming combined with dramatic entertainment concepts and reasonably priced rooms, reasonably priced food and beverage and prompt, courteous service. As of January 31, 1994, the Company was the largest hotel-casino operator in the Las Vegas and Laughlin markets in terms of total square footage of casino space and number of hotel rooms. The Company's Las Vegas casino and hotel operations, which are conducted from facilities located along the Las Vegas Strip, currently compete with over 20 major hotel-casinos and a number of smaller casinos located on the Las Vegas Strip. Such operations also compete with casinos located in downtown Las Vegas, approximately 12 of which offer hotel, food and beverage and entertainment facilities, and several major hotel-casinos located elsewhere in the Las Vegas area. The Company's Las Vegas properties also compete, to a lesser extent, with casino and hotel facilities in other parts of Nevada, principally Laughlin and Reno. During the fourth calendar quarter of 1993, three major new hotel-casinos, including Luxor, opened along the Las Vegas Strip, adding significant casino capacity and over 10,500 hotel rooms to the existing Las Vegas market. The Company cannot yet determine what impact the opening of these properties will have on operations at the Company's facilities. The Company designed Luxor to compete on the basis of the entertainment value offered at the resort and the affordability of its hotel rooms. Luxor's primary competition comes from other large hotel-casinos located on or near the Strip which offer amenities and marketing programs that appeal to the value- conscious and middle-income strata of the gaming populace. Excalibur and Luxor each benefit from walk-in business attributable to the registered guests and casino customers at the other property. Also, Luxor's registered guests and casino customers may include persons who otherwise would have patronized Excalibur or Circus Circus-Las Vegas. While it cannot yet be determined what impact Luxor will have, over the long term, on operations at the Company's other properties, management believes that the Company's Las Vegas operations, on a consolidated basis, will benefit significantly as a result of the addition of Luxor. Circus Circus-Reno competes with approximately 12 major casinos (the majority of which offer hotel rooms) as well as numerous other smaller casinos in the greater Reno area. This property competes to a lesser extent with casino and hotel facilities in other parts of Nevada. In Laughlin, the Colorado Belle and the Edgewater, which together account for over 25% of the rooms in Laughlin, compete with eight other casinos. While the Colorado Belle and the Edgewater also compete with each other, both properties have consistently maintained occupancy levels of approximately 95% at their hotels and, because the two properties are situated on adjoining sites, the Company believes that each property benefits from walk-in business attributable to the registered guests and casino customers at the other property. Although Laughlin has experienced significant expansion of its hotel and casino capacities, including an over 100% increase in the number of available hotel rooms since January 1, 1990, the extent of future expansion in Laughlin may be impacted by the limited supply of water and sewage facilities currently available to the Laughlin area and by other constraints associated with the area's limited infrastructure. The Company believes that it receives the major portion of its Las Vegas business from Southern California and to a lesser degree from the remainder of the southwestern United States. The major portion of its Reno business is derived from Northern California and to a lesser degree from the northwestern United States. Laughlin's business is derived principally from Arizona and Southern California. Gaming has expanded dramatically in the United States in recent years. This growth has been reflected in various forms including riverboats, dockside gaming facilities, Native American gaming ventures, land-based casinos, state-sponsored lotteries, off-track wagering and card parlors. Since 1990, when there were casinos in only three states (excluding casinos on Native American lands), gaming has spread to a number of additional states and still other states are currently considering the legalization of casino gaming in specific geographic areas within their jurisdictions. It is estimated that casino gaming is currently conducted by over 60 Native American tribes at over 100 locations in the United States and other Native American tribes are either in the process of establishing or are considering the establishment of gaming at additional locations, including sites in California and Arizona. The Company does not believe that gaming, as presently conducted in other states, has had a material adverse impact on its operations. The competitive impact on Nevada gaming establishments, in general, and the Company's operations, in particular, from the continued growth of gaming in jurisdictions outside of Nevada cannot be determined at this time. The Company believes that the introduction of casino gaming in areas close to Nevada, such as California and Arizona, could have an adverse impact on the Company's operations and, depending on the nature, location and extent of such operations, such impact could be material. Regulation and Licensing Nevada The ownership and operation of casino gaming facilities in Nevada are subject to: (i) the Nevada Gaming Control Act and the regulations promulgated thereunder (collectively, the "Nevada Act"); and (ii) various local ordinances and regulations. The Company's gaming operations are subject to the licensing and regulatory control of the Nevada Gaming Commission (the "Nevada Commission"), the Nevada State Gaming Control Board (the "Nevada Board"), and various local licensing and regulatory authorities, including the Clark County Liquor and Gaming Licensing Board and the City of Reno (collectively, the "Local Authorities"). The Nevada Commission, the Nevada Board and the Local Authorities are collectively referred to as the "Nevada Gaming Authorities". The laws, regulations and supervisory procedures of the Nevada Gaming Authorities are based upon declarations of public policy which are concerned with, among other things: (i) the prevention of unsavory or unsuitable persons from having a direct or indirect involvement with gaming at any time or in any capacity; (ii) the establishment and maintenance of responsible accounting practices and procedures; (iii) the maintenance of effective controls over the financial practices of licensees, including the establishment of minimum procedures for internal fiscal affairs and the safeguarding of assets and revenues, providing reliable record keeping and requiring the filing of periodic reports with the Nevada Gaming Authorities; (iv) the prevention of cheating and fraudulent practices; and (v) providing a source of state and local revenues through taxation and licensing fees. Change in such laws, regulations and procedures could have an adverse effect on the Company's gaming operations. The Company is registered by the Nevada Commission as a publicly traded corporation (a "Registered Corporation") and has been found suitable to own the stock of Circus Circus Casinos, Inc., Slots-A-Fun, Inc., Edgewater Hotel Corporation, Colorado Belle Corp., New Castle Corp. and Ramparts, Inc., each of which is a corporate gaming licensee under the terms of the Nevada Act (each individually, a "Corporate Licensee" and collectively, the "Corporate Licensees"). The Corporate Licensees are required to be licensed by the Nevada Gaming Authorities. The gaming licenses held by the Corporate Licensees require the payment of fees and taxes and are not transferable. As a Registered Corporation, the Company is required periodically to submit detailed financial and operating reports to the Nevada Commission and furnish any other information which the Nevada Commission may require. No person may become a stockholder of, or receive any percentage of profits from the Corporate Licensees without first obtaining licenses and approvals from the Nevada Gaming Authorities. The Company and the Corporate Licensees have obtained from the Nevada Gaming Authorities the various registrations, approvals, permits and licenses required in order to engage in gaming activities in Nevada. The Nevada Gaming Authorities may investigate any individual who has a material relationship to, or material involvement with, the Company or the Corporate Licensees in order to determine whether such individual is suitable or should be licensed as a business associate of a gaming licensee. Officers, directors and certain key employees of the Corporate Licensees must file applications with the Nevada Gaming Authorities and may be required to be licensed or found suitable by the Nevada Gaming Authorities. Officers, directors and key employees of the Company who are actively and directly involved in gaming activities of the Corporate Licensees may be required to be licensed or found suitable by the Nevada Gaming Authorities. The Nevada Gaming Authorities may deny an application for licensing for any cause which they deem reasonable. A finding of suitability is comparable to licensing, and both require submission of detailed personal and financial information followed by a thorough investigation. The applicant for licensing or a finding of suitability must pay all the costs of the investigation. Changes in licensed positions must be reported to the Nevada Gaming Authorities and in addition to their authority to deny an application for a finding of suitability or licensure, the Nevada Gaming Authorities have jurisdiction to disapprove a change in a corporate position. If the Nevada Gaming Authorities were to find an officer, director or key employee unsuitable for licensing or unsuitable to continue having a relationship with the Company or the Corporate Licensees, the companies involved would have to sever all relationships with such person. In addition, the Nevada Commission may require the Company or the Corporate Licensees to terminate the employment of any person who refuses to file appropriate applications. Determinations of suitability or of questions pertaining to licensing are not subject to judicial review in Nevada. The Company and the Corporate Licensees are required to submit detailed financial and operating reports to the Nevada Commission. Substantially all material loans, leases, sales of securities and similar financing transactions by the Corporate Licensees must be reported to or approved by the Nevada Commission. If it were determined that the Nevada Act was violated by a Corporate Licensee, the gaming licenses it holds could be limited, conditioned, suspended or revoked, subject to compliance with certain statutory and regulatory procedures. In addition, the Corporate Licensees, the Company and the persons involved could be subject to substantial fines for each separate violation of the Nevada Act at the discretion of the Nevada Commission. Further, a supervisor could be appointed by the Nevada Commission to operate the Company's gaming properties and, under certain circumstances, earnings generated during the supervisor's appointment (except for reasonable rental value of the casino) could be forfeited to the State of Nevada. Limitation, conditioning or suspension of any gaming license or the appointment of a supervisor could (and revocation of any gaming license would) materially adversely affect the Company's gaming operations. Any beneficial holder of the Company's voting securities, regardless of the number of shares owned, may be required to file an application, be investigated, and have his suitability as a beneficial holder of the Company's voting securities determined if the Nevada Commission has reason to believe that such ownership would otherwise be inconsistent with the declared policies of the state of Nevada. The applicant must pay all costs of investigation incurred by the Nevada Gaming Authorities in conducting any such investigation. The Nevada Act requires any person who acquires more than five percent of a Registered Corporation's voting securities to report the acquisition to the Nevada Commission. The Nevada Act requires that beneficial owners of more than 10% of a Registered Corporation's voting securities apply to the Nevada Commission for a finding of suitability within thirty days after the Chairman of the Nevada Board mails the written notice requiring such filing. Under certain circumstances, an "institutional investor", as defined in the Nevada Act, which acquires more than 10%, but not more than 15%, of the Registered Corporation's voting securities may apply to the Nevada Commission for a waiver of such finding of suitability if such institutional investor holds the voting securities for investment purposes only. An institutional investor shall not be deemed to hold voting securities for investment purposes unless the voting securities were acquired and are held in the ordinary course of business as an institutional investor and not for the purpose of causing, directly or indirectly, the election of a majority of the members of the board of directors of the Company, any change in the Company's corporate charter, bylaws, management, policies or operations of the Registered Corporation, or any of its gaming affiliates, or any other action which the Nevada Commission finds to be inconsistent with holding the Registered Corporation's voting securities for investment purposes only. Activities which are not deemed to be inconsistent with holding voting securities for investment purposes only include: (i) voting on all matters voted on by stockholders; (ii) making financial and other inquiries of management of the type normally made by securities analysts for informational purposes and not to cause a change in its management, policies or operations; and (iii) such other activities as the Nevada Commission may determine to be consistent with such investment intent. If the beneficial holder of voting securities who must be found suitable is a corporation, partnership or trust, it must submit detailed business and financial information including a list of beneficial owners. The applicant is required to pay all costs of investigation. Any person who fails or refuses to apply for a finding of suitability or a license within 30 days after being ordered to do so by the Nevada Commission or the Chairman of the Nevada Board, may be found unsuitable. The same restrictions apply to a record owner if the record owner, after request, fails to identify the beneficial owner. Any stockholder found unsuitable and who holds, directly or indirectly, any beneficial ownership of the Company's voting securities beyond such period of time as may be prescribed by the Nevada Commission may be guilty of a criminal offense. The Company is subject to disciplinary action if, after it receives notice that a person is unsuitable to be a stockholder or to have any other relationship with the Company or the Corporate Licensees, the Company (i) pays that person any dividend or interest upon voting securities of the Company, (ii) allows that person to exercise, directly or indirectly, any voting right conferred through securities held by that person, (iii) pays remuneration in any form to that person for services rendered or otherwise, or (iv) fails to pursue all lawful efforts to require such unsuitable person to relinquish his voting securities including, if necessary, the immediate purchase of said voting securities for cash at fair market value. Additionally, the Clark County Liquor and Gaming Licensing Board has taken the position that it has the authority to approve all persons owning or controlling the stock of any corporation controlling a gaming licensee. The Nevada Commission may, in its discretion, require the holder of any debt security of a Registered Corporation to file applications, be investigated and be found suitable to own the debt security of a Registered Corporation. If the Nevada Commission determines that a person is unsuitable to own such security, then pursuant to the Nevada Act, the Registered Corporation can be sanctioned, including the loss of its approvals, if without the prior approval of the Nevada Commission, it: (i) pays to the unsuitable person any dividend, interest, or any distribution whatsoever; (ii) recognizes any voting right by such unsuitable person in connection with such securities; (iii) pays the unsuitable person remuneration in any form; or (iv) makes any payment to the unsuitable person by way of principal, redemption, conversion, exchange, liquidation, or similar transaction. The Company is required to maintain a current stock ledger in Nevada which may be examined by the Nevada Gaming Authorities at any time. If any securities are held in trust by an agent or by a nominee, the record holder may be required to disclose the identity of the beneficial owner to the Nevada Gaming Authorities. A failure to make such disclosure may be grounds for finding the record holder unsuitable. The Company is also required to render maximum assistance in determining the identity of the beneficial owner. The Nevada Commission has the power to require the Company's stock certificates to bear a legend indicating that the securities are subject to the Nevada Act. However, to date, the Nevada Commission has not imposed such a requirement on the Company. The Company may not make a public offering of its securities without the prior approval of the Nevada Commission if the securities or proceeds therefrom are intended to be used to construct, acquire or finance gaming facilities in Nevada, or to retire or extend obligations incurred for such purposes. On September 23, 1993, the Nevada Commission granted the Company prior approval to make public offerings for a period of one year, subject to certain conditions (the "Shelf Approval"). However, the Shelf Approval may be rescinded for good cause without prior notice upon the issuance of an interlocutory stop order by the Chairman of the Nevada Board and must be renewed annually. The Shelf Approval does not constitute a finding, recommendation or approval by the Nevada Commission or the Nevada Board as to the accuracy or adequacy of the prospectus or the investment merits of the securities offered. Any representation to the contrary is unlawful. Changes in control of the Company through merger, consolidation, stock or asset acquisitions, management or consulting agreements, or any act or conduct by a person whereby he obtains control, may not occur without the prior approval of the Nevada Commission. Entities seeking to acquire control of a Registered Corporation must satisfy the Nevada Board and Nevada Commission in a variety of stringent standards prior to assuming control of such Registered Corporation. The Nevada Commission may also require controlling stockholders, officers, directors and other persons having a material relationship or involvement with the entity proposing to acquire control, to be investigated and licensed as part of the approval process relating to the transaction. The Nevada legislature has declared that some corporate acquisitions opposed by management, repurchases of voting securities and corporate defense tactics affecting Nevada gaming corporate licensees, and Registered Corporations that are affiliated with those operations, may be injurious to stable and productive corporate gaming. The Nevada Commission has established a regulatory scheme to ameliorate the potentially adverse effects of these business practices upon Nevada's gaming industry and to further Nevada's policy to: (i) assure the financial stability of corporate gaming operators and their affiliates; (ii) preserve the beneficial aspects of conducting business in the corporate form; and (iii) promote a neutral environment for the orderly governance of corporate affairs. Approvals are, in certain circumstances, required from the Nevada Commission before the Company can make exceptional repurchases of voting securities above the current market price thereof and before a corporate acquisition opposed by management can be consummated. The Nevada Act also requires prior approval of a plan of recapitalization proposed by the Company's Board of Directors in response to a tender offer made directly to the Registered Corporation's stockholders for the purposes of acquiring control of the Registered Corporation. License fees and taxes, computed in various ways depending on the type of gaming or activity involved, are payable to the State of Nevada and to the counties and cities in which the Corporate Licensees' respective operations are conducted. Depending upon the particular fee or tax involved, these fees and taxes are payable either monthly, quarterly or annually and are based upon either: (i) a percentage of the gross revenues received; (ii) the number of gaming devices operated; or (iii) the number of table games operated. A casino entertainment tax is also paid by casino operations where entertainment is furnished in connection with the selling of food or refreshments. Nevada licensees that hold a license as an operator of a slot route, or a manufacturer's or distributor's license, also pay certain fees and taxes to the State of Nevada. Any person who is licensed, required to be licensed, registered, required to be registered, or is under common control with such persons (collectively, the "Licensees"), and who proposes to become involved in a gaming venture outside of Nevada, is required to deposit with the Nevada Board, and thereafter maintain, a revolving fund in the amount of $10,000 to pay the expenses of investigation by the Nevada Board of their participation in such foreign gaming. The revolving fund is subject to increase or decrease in the discretion of the Nevada Commission. Thereafter, Licensees are required to comply with certain reporting requirements imposed by the Nevada Act. Licensees are also subject to disciplinary action by the Nevada Commission if they knowingly violate any laws of the foreign jurisdiction pertaining to the foreign gaming operation, fail to conduct the foreign gaming operation in accordance with the standards of honesty and integrity required of Nevada gaming operations, engage in activities that are harmful to the state of Nevada or its ability to collect gaming taxes and fees, or employ a person in the foreign operation who has been denied a license or finding of suitability in Nevada on the ground of personal unsuitability. The sale of alcoholic beverages by the Company at its Nevada establishments is subject to supervision, control and regulation by the Clark County Board or the City of Reno, each of which issues licenses deemed to be nontransferable, revocable privileges, and have full power to limit, condition, suspend or revoke such licenses. The Company is currently licensed to sell alcoholic beverages at each of its establishments. Any adverse regulatory act with respect to these licenses could have an adverse effect upon operations at the affected properties and, depending on the property or properties affected, the operation of the Company. Mississippi The ownership and operation of casino gaming facilities in Mississippi are subject to extensive state and local regulation. In order to open and operate Circus-Tunica, the Company must register under the Mississippi Gaming Control Act (the "Mississippi Act") and its Mississippi gaming operations will be subject to the licensing and regulatory control of the Mississippi Gaming Commission (the "Mississippi Commission") and various local, city and county regulatory agencies. Effective October 29, 1991, the Mississippi Commission adopted regulations in furtherance of the Mississippi Act. On October 1, 1993, a new Mississippi Commission and a new Executive Director of the Mississippi Commission were appointed. There can be no assurance that the new members of the Mississippi Commission and the new Executive Director will adopt interpretations of the Mississippi Act and the regulations thereunder that are in all cases consistent with the interpretations adopted by the prior Mississippi Commission or the former Executive Director. Changes in such laws, regulations and/or interpretations could have a material adverse effect on gaming operations to be conducted by the Company in Mississippi. The Company will be required to submit detailed financial, operating and other reports to the Mississippi Commission. Substantially all loans, leases, sales of securities and similar financing transactions entered into by the Company must be reported to or approved by the Mississippi Commission. The Company also will be required to periodically submit detailed financial and operating reports to the Mississippi Commission and to furnish any other information required thereby. Each of the directors, officers and key employees of the Company who are actively and directly engaged in the administration or supervision of gaming in Mississippi, or who have any other significant direct or indirect involvement with the gaming activities of the Company in Mississippi, must be found suitable therefor, and may be required to be licensed, by the Mississippi Commission. The finding of suitability is comparable to licensing, and both require submission of detailed personal financial information followed by a thorough investigation. In addition, any individual who is found to have a material relationship to, or material involvement with, the Company may be required to be investigated in order to be found suitable or to be licensed as a business associate of the Company. Key employees, controlling persons or others who exercise significant influence upon the management or affairs of the Company may also be deemed to have such a relationship or involvement. There can be no assurance that such persons will be found suitable by the Mississippi Commission. An application for licensing may be denied for any cause deemed reasonable by the Mississippi Commission. Changes in licensed positions must be reported to the Mississippi Commission. In addition to its authority to deny an application for a license, the Mississippi Commission has jurisdiction to disapprove a change in corporate position. If the Mississippi Commission were to find a director, officer or key employee unsuitable for licensing or unsuitable to continue having a relationship with the Company, the Company would have to suspend, dismiss and sever all relationships with such person in order to continue to have any involvement in gaming in Mississippi. The Company would have similar obligations with regard to any person who refuses to file appropriate applications. Each gaming employee at a Mississippi gaming facility must obtain from the Mississippi Commission a work permit which may be revoked upon the occurrence of certain specified events. Mississippi statutes and regulations give the Mississippi Commission the discretion to require a suitability finding with respect to anyone who acquires any security of the Company, regardless of the percentage of ownership. The current policy of the Mississippi Commission is to require anyone acquiring five percent or more of any voting securities of a public or private company to be found suitable. If the owner of voting securities who is required to be found suitable is a corporation, partnership or trust, it must submit detailed business and financial information including a list of beneficial owners. The applicant is required to pay all costs of investigation. Any owner of voting securities found unsuitable and who holds, directly or indirectly, any beneficial ownership of equity interests in the Company beyond such period of time as may be prescribed by the Mississippi Commission may be guilty of a misdemeanor. Any person who fails or refuses to apply for a finding of suitability or a license within 30 days after being ordered to do so by the Mississippi Commission may be found unsuitable. The Company will be subject to disciplinary action if, after it receives notice that a person is unsuitable to be an owner of or to have any other relationship with it, the Company (i) pays the unsuitable person any dividends or interest upon any securities of the gaming subsidiary or any payments or distribution of any kind whatsoever, (ii) recognizes the exercise, directly or indirectly, of any voting rights in its securities by the unsuitable person, or (iii) pays the unsuitable person any remuneration in any form for services rendered or otherwise, except in certain limited and specific circumstances. In addition, if the Mississippi Commission finds any owner of voting securities unsuitable, such owner must immediately surrender all securities to the Company, and the Company must refund any money or other thing of value that may have been invested in the Company or made use of by the Company. The Company will be required to maintain current equity ownership ledgers in the State of Mississippi which may be examined by the Mississippi Commission at any time. If any securities are held in trust by an agent or by a nominee, the record holder may be required to disclose the identity of the beneficial owner to the Mississippi Commission. A failure to make such disclosure may be grounds for finding the record holder unsuitable. The Company also is required to render maximum assistance in determine the identity of such a beneficial owner. The Mississippi Act requires that certificates representing equity securities of the Company bear a legend to the general effect that the securities are subject to the Mississippi Act and regulations of the Mississippi Commission. The Mississippi Commission, through the power to regulate licenses, has the power to impose additional restrictions on the holders of the Company's securities at any time. The regulations provide that a change in control of the Company may not occur without the prior approval of the Mississippi Commission. Mississippi law prohibits the Company from making a public offering of its securities without the approval of the Mississippi Commission if any part of the proceeds of the offering is to be used to finance the construction, acquisition or operation of gaming facilities in Mississippi, or to retire or extend obligations incurred for one or more of such purposes. Once the Company is licensed to conduct gaming in Mississippi, the Company may not engage in gaming activities in Mississippi while also conducting gaming operations outside of Mississippi without approval of the Mississippi Commission. Any Mississippi gaming license obtained by the Company will not be transferable and will need to be renewed periodically. If a license is obtained, there can be no assurance that any renewal application will be approved. Each issuing agency may at any time dissolve, suspend, condition, limit or restrict a license or approval to own equity interests in the Company for any cause deemed reasonable by such agency. Substantial fines for each violation of gaming laws or regulations may be levied against the Company in Mississippi. A violation under any gaming license held by the Company may be deemed a violation of all the other licenses held by the Company. Suspension or revocation of any of the foregoing licenses or of the approval of the Company would have a material adverse effect upon any business conducted by the Company in Mississippi. License fees and taxes, computed in various ways depending on the type of gaming involved, will be payable to the State of Mississippi and to the counties and cities in which the Company conducts any operations in Mississippi. Depending upon the particular fee or tax involved, these fees and taxes will be payable either monthly, quarterly or annually and will be based upon (i) the percentage of the gross gaming revenues received by the casino operation, (ii) the number of slot machines operated by the casino, (iii) the number of table games operated by the casino, or (iv) the number of casino patrons. An amusement tax is also paid by the licensee where a price is charged for admissions to entertainment events. The legal age for gaming in Mississippi is 21. Windsor, Ontario, Canada The Company is a shareholder, along with two venture partners, of WCL, which is incorporated under the laws of the Province of Ontario, Canada. Pursuant to a contract with the Ontario Casino Corporation (the "OCC"), a governmental authority established under the Ontario Casino Corporation Act, WCL intends to develop, own and operate a casino in Windsor, Ontario on behalf of the OCC. The operation of casino gaming facilities by WCL in Windsor, Ontario, will be subject to extensive regulation. The gaming operations of WCL in Ontario will be subject to the licensing and regulatory control of the Ontario Gaming Control Commission (the "Ontario Commission"), the Registrar of Gaming Control (the "Ontario Registrar") and the Director of Gaming Control (the "Ontario Director") established or appointed under the Ontario Gaming Control Act (the "Ontario Act"). WCL must be registered as a casino operator under the Ontario Act. As an applicant for registration or renewal of registration, WCL's application will be denied if there are reasonable grounds to believe that WCL will not be financially responsible in the conduct of its business or if there are reasonable grounds to believe that WCL will not act in accordance with the law or with integrity, honesty, or in the public interest. In determining whether registration should be granted or renewed, the Ontario Registrar may have regard to the financial history and past conduct of WCL, its officers and directors and "interested persons" who have a beneficial interest in, control of, or who have financed WCL's business or any of its officers' or directors' businesses. The Ontario Registrar is empowered to investigate the character, financial history and competence of WCL or any person who has a beneficial interest in, control of, or who has financed WCL's business, including WCL's shareholders. The Ontario Registrar may also investigate officers or directors of WCL. The applicant for registration or renewal must pay the reasonable costs of such investigations. Each gaming employee at an Ontario gaming facility must be registered as a gaming assistant which registration may be revoked upon the occurrence of certain events. The Ontario Registrar may, subject to a registrant's right to a hearing under the Ontario Act, suspend or revoke a registration for any reason that would disentitle such registrant to registration or renewal. A change in control of WCL could result in revocation of registration if the new person or entity in control is determined to be unsuitable by the Ontario Registrar. The registration of WCL shall be deemed to expire immediately upon any change in the composition of the officers and directors of WCL, unless the Ontario Registrar has consented in writing to such change. Moreover, there can be no assurance that any renewal application will be approved. Investigators appointed by the Ontario Commission are empowered, subject to certain limitations, to conduct warrantless searches for the purpose of determining compliance with the Ontario Act, the regulations or the terms of a registration. The Ontario Director may issue an order freezing the assets of a person if it is alleged that a person has contravened the Ontario Act or the regulations thereunder, is subject to criminal proceeding, or is the subject of an investigation under the Ontario Act and the Ontario Director finds reasonable grounds to believe that the interests of the person on whose behalf the assets are to be held require protection. Substantial fines for each violation of the gaming laws or regulations may be levied against WCL. Suspension or revocation of registration could lead to a termination of any contract with OCC and could have a material adverse effect upon any business conducted by WCL in Ontario. The legal age for gaming in Ontario is 19. WCL will be required to submit audited financial statements to the Ontario Commission and to keep records prescribed by regulation. WCL must also make available to the OCC all reports, accounts, records and other documents related to the operation of the casino. The government can make further regulations under the Ontario Act. Any additions to or changes in the Ontario Act or the regulations thereunder could have a material adverse effect on WCL's gaming operations, and thus the Company's interest therein. The sale of alcoholic beverages by WCL at its Ontario establishments is subject to the supervision, control and regulation of the Liquor License Board of Ontario, an Ontario provincial government agency. The failure to obtain or the revocation of a license to sell alcoholic beverages for the casino gaming facilities to be operated by WCL in Windsor could have a material adverse effect on the operation of such facilities. Louisiana In July 1991, the Louisiana legislature adopted legislation permitting riverboat casino activity on certain rivers and waterways in Louisiana. The legislation granted authority to supervise riverboat gaming activities to the Louisiana Division and to the Louisiana Gaming Commission (the "Louisiana Commission"). The Louisiana Division is authorized to investigate applicants and issue licenses, investigate violations of the gaming statutes and conduct continuing reviews of gaming activities generally. The Louisiana Commission is authorized to hear and determine all appeals relative to the granting, suspension, revocation, condition or renewal of licenses, permits and applications; in addition, the Louisiana Commission must establish regulations concerning authorized routes and duration of excursions, minimum levels of insurance and the construction and periodic inspections of riverboat casinos. There is a dispute between the Louisiana Division and the Louisiana Commission over the correct interpretation of the statutory authority described above. The outcome of this dispute could have an effect on the licensing process, and therefore, the gaming operations proposed to be conducted by the Louisiana Joint Venture. The Louisiana Division is empowered to issue up to 15 licenses to conduct riverboat gaming activities, and no more than six licenses may be granted to riverboat casinos operating from any one parish. As of March 31, 1994, the Louisiana Division had issued 11 licenses for riverboat casinos, all to entities that had previously obtained certificates of preliminary approval, as discussed below. The Louisiana Joint Venture has not yet received a license. Of the licenses that have been granted to date, five are for riverboat casinos in the City of New Orleans, one is for a riverboat casino in Harvey (approximately eight miles from the Louisiana Joint Venture site) and one is for a riverboat casino in Luling/St. Rose (approximately 30 miles from the Louisiana Joint Venture site). Of the four licenses remaining to be issued, there are four entities (including the Louisiana Joint Venture) who have certificates of preliminary approval and 10 other applications who do not. The Louisiana statute does not specifically contemplate the process that the Louisiana Commission has adopted of granting certificates of preliminary approval to applicants for gaming licenses. As of March 31, 1994, the Louisiana Commission had granted 15 certificates of preliminary approval including a certificate of preliminary approval for the development by the Louisiana Joint Venture of a riverboat casino based in the Chalmette area of Louisiana, approximately eight miles to the southeast of downtown New Orleans. As noted above, 11 of the riverboat casinos receiving certificates of preliminary approval have received licenses. In general terms, a Louisiana Commission certificate of preliminary approval purports to authorize commencement of construction of a riverboat casino and initiation of other start- up activities, and sets forth a specific plan to be followed in the development of its casino complex. The issuance of a certificate of preliminary approval by the Louisiana Commission does not assure the grant of a license by the Louisiana Division. It is uncertain whether the Louisiana Division is legally permitted to issue a license to an applicant who has not first received a certificate of preliminary approval, and if it is permitted to issue a license to an applicant who has not first received a certificate of preliminary approval, whether it will choose to do so. In issuing a license, the Louisiana Division must find that the applicant is of good character, honesty and integrity and that the applicant's prior activities, criminal record, if any, reputation, habits, and associations do not pose a threat to the public interest of the State of Louisiana or to the effective regulation and control of gaming, or create or enhance the dangers of unsuitable, unfair or illegal practices, methods and activities in the conduct of gaming or the carrying on of business and financial arrangements in connection therewith. The applicant's officers, directors, managers and principal shareholders may be subject to strict scrutiny and approval by the Louisiana Division. The Louisiana Division will not grant a license unless it finds that: (i) the applicant is capable of conducting gaming operations, which means that the applicant can demonstrate the capability, either through training, education, business experience, or a combination of the above, to operate a gaming casino; (ii) the proposed financing of the riverboat and the gaming operations is adequate for the nature of the proposed operation and from a source suitable and acceptable to the Louisiana Division; (iii) the applicant demonstrates a proven ability to operate a vessel of comparable size, capacity and complexity to a riverboat so as to ensure the safety of its passengers; (iv) the applicant submits a detailed plan of design of the riverboat in its application for a license; (v) the applicant designates the docking facilities to be used by the riverboat; (vi) the applicant shows adequate financial ability to construct and maintain a riverboat; and (vii) the applicant has a good faith plan to recruit, train and upgrade minorities in all employment classifications. Once a license is granted by the Louisiana Division, the Louisiana gaming law specifies certain restrictions and conditions relating to the operation of a riverboat casino, including the following: (i) gaming is not permitted while a riverboat casino is docked, other than during excursions and during times when dangerous weather or water conditions exist, and an excursion would be unsafe; (ii) each excursion (defined as scheduled cruising time and 45 minutes before and after the scheduled cruising time) may not be less than three hours nor more than eight hours in duration, subject to specified exceptions; (iii) gaming devices, equipment and supplies may only be purchased or leased from permitted suppliers; (iv) gaming may only take place in the designated gaming area while the riverboat casino is upon a designated river or waterway; (v) gaming equipment may not be possessed, maintained or exhibited by any person on a riverboat except in the specifically designated gaming area, or a secure area used for inspection, repair or storage of such equipment; (vi) wagers may be received only from a person present on a licensed riverboat casino; (vii) persons under 21 are not permitted in designated gaming areas; (viii) except for slot machine play, wagers may be made only with tokens, chips or electronic cards purchased from the licensee aboard a riverboat; (ix) licensees may only use docking facilities and routes for which they are licensed and may only board and discharge passengers at the riverboat casino's licensed berth; (x) licenses must have adequate protection and indemnity insurance; (xi) licensees must have all necessary federal and state licenses, certificates and other regulatory approvals prior to operating a riverboat casino; and (xii) gaming may only be conducted in accordance with the terms of the license and the rules and regulations adopted by the Louisiana Division and the Louisiana Commission. A license is for a fixed term of five years and is subject to annual review by the Louisiana Division thereafter. The transfer of a license or the transfer of an interest in a license is prohibited. The sale, assignment, transfer, pledge or disposition by any person of securities which represent five percent or more of the total outstanding shares of a license holder is subject to Louisiana Division approval. A security issued by a corporation that holds a license must generally disclose these restrictions. Fees for conducting gaming activities on a Louisiana riverboat casino include (i) $50,000 for the first year of operation and $100,000 per year thereafter plus (ii) 18-1/2% of net gaming proceeds. In addition, the local governing authority may levy a per excursion admission fee of up to $2.50 per passenger boarding or embarking on a gaming riverboat. In July 1991, Louisiana also authorized operation of video poker machines at various types of facilities in the state, including bars, truckstops and racetracks. Other Jurisdictions As a result of the Company's efforts to expand its operations into new jurisdictions, the Company is likely to become subject to comprehensive gaming and other regulations in each such jurisdiction. Such regulations may be similar to, and could be more restrictive than, those currently applicable to the Company, its officers, directors or employees or persons associated with the Company. Employees and Labor Relations At January 31, 1994, the Company employed approximately 18,000 persons. Approximately 43% of the Company's employees at January 31, 1994 were employed pursuant to the terms of collective bargaining agreements. Although unions have been very active in the Las Vegas area, and to a lesser extent in the Reno area, management considers its labor relations to be satisfactory. The contract with one of its largest unions expires in June 1994. The Company does not anticipate any difficulties in renewing such agreement. The Company has not experienced a work stoppage since an industry-wide strike in 1975. Certain states in which gaming recently has been legalized have established community commitment and similar laws which require that a specified percentage of employees of gaming ventures be residents of the state in which the gaming venture is located. These laws could affect the ability of the Company to attract and retain qualified employees for its ventures located outside Nevada. Item 2. Properties. Circus Circus-Las Vegas. The Company owns approximately 69 acres of land with 375 feet of frontage on the Las Vegas Strip (the "Circus Circus-Las Vegas Site") and the related improvements. As of January 31, 1994, neither the Circus Circus- Las Vegas Site nor any of the improvements situated thereon was subject to any encumbrance securing the repayment of indebtedness. For additional information concerning Circus Circus-Las Vegas, see "Description of the Company's Operating Hotels and Casinos -- Circus Circus-Las Vegas" in Item 1 of this Report. Luxor and Excalibur. The Company owns a 117-acre parcel on the southwest corner of the intersection of the Las Vegas Strip and Tropicana Avenue, with approximately 2,400 feet of frontage on the Las Vegas Strip (the "Luxor-Excalibur Site") and the related improvements. Luxor is situated on the southern portion of the Luxor-Excalibur Site, and Excalibur is situated on the northern portion of such site. As of January 31, 1994, neither the Luxor-Excalibur Site nor any of the improvements situated thereon was subject to any encumbrance securing the repayment of indebtedness. For additional information concerning Luxor and Excalibur, see "Description of the Company's Operating Hotels and Casinos -- Luxor" and "-- Excalibur" in Item 1 of this Report. Circus Circus-Reno. Circus Circus-Reno is situated on a two-block area in downtown Reno (the "Circus Circus-Reno Site"), of which approximately 80% is owned by the Company and the remainder is held under three separate leases, two of which expire in 2032 and 2033. The Company owns the remainder interest in the parcel subject to the third lease pursuant to which the Company is obligated to pay rent for the lifetime of the landlord. As of January 31, 1994, neither the portion of the Circus Circus-Reno Site owned by the Company nor any of the improvements situated thereon was subject to any encumbrance securing the repayment of indebtedness. For additional information concerning Circus Circus-Reno, see "Description of the Company's Operating Hotels and Casinos -- Circus Circus-Reno" in Item 1 of this Report. Colorado Belle. The Company owns approximately 22 acres on the bank of the Colorado River in Laughlin, Nevada (the "Colorado Belle Site"), and the related improvements. As of January 31, 1994, neither the Colorado Belle Site nor any of the improvements situated thereon was subject to any encumbrance securing the repayment of indebtedness. For additional information concerning the Colorado Belle Hotel and Casino, see "Description of the Company's Operating Hotels and Casinos -- The Colorado Belle" in Item 1 of this Report. Edgewater Hotel and Casino. Adjacent to the Colorado Belle Site, the Company owns approximately 16 acres on the bank of the Colorado River in Laughlin, Nevada (the "Edgewater Site"), and the related improvements. As of January 31, 1994, neither the Edgewater Site nor any of the improvements situated thereon was subject to any encumbrance securing the repayment of indebtedness. For additional information concerning the Edgewater Hotel and Casino, see "Description of the Company's Operating Hotels and Casinos -- The Edgewater" in Item 1 of this Report. Circus-Tunica. In January 1994, the Company purchased an unimproved 24-acre parcel in Tunica County, Mississippi on which the Company intends to develop the Circus-Tunica Project (the "Tunica Site") and an undivided 50% interest in an additional 388 acres jointly owned by the Company and another gaming company adjacent to the Tunica Site (the "Tunica Common Area"). As of January 31, 1994, neither the Tunica Site nor the Company's interest in the Tunica Common Area was subject to any encumbrance securing the repayment of indebtedness. For additional information concerning the Circus-Tunica Project, see "Current Expansion Project and Joint Venture Participations -- Tunica County, Mississippi" in Item 1 of this Report. Other Properties Slots-A-Fun is situated on a 30,000 square foot parcel owned by the Company and has approximately 100 feet of frontage on the Las Vegas Strip. The land, building and other improvements were not subject to any encumbrance securing indebtedness at January 31, 1994. The Company operates the Silver City Casino in Las Vegas under a lease which expires in October 1999. The Company currently pays a base rent of $129,982 per month. The base rent is subject to annual increases, calculated by using a specified index with a cap based on a specified percentage of annual revenues. Under the terms of the lease, the landlord or the landlord's assignee is entitled to participate in the profits to the extent of 50% of defined income from the operation of the Silver City Casino commencing in February 1988. There was no participation rent due for the years ended January 31, 1992, 1993 or 1994. The Company owns approximately 15 acres of land across the Las Vegas Strip from Luxor. The land, which was not subject to any encumbrance securing indebtedness as of January 31, 1994, is utilized as parking for employees at Luxor and Excalibur. The Company also owns or leases, or has options and/or agreements to purchase or lease, certain other improved and unimproved properties which are not deemed to be material to the Company. Item 3. Legal Proceedings. The Company is a defendant in various pending litigation. In management's opinion, the ultimate outcome of such litigation will not have a material adverse effect on the results of operations or the financial position of the Company. Item 4. Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders. No matter was submitted to a vote of the Company's security holders during the fourth quarter of the fiscal year ended January 31, 1994. PART II Item 5. Market for Registrant's Common Equity and Related Stockholder Matters. Price Range of Common Stock. The Company's Common Stock is listed on the New York Stock Exchange and on the Pacific Stock Exchange. The following table sets forth for the fiscal quarter periods shown the low and high sale prices for the Common Stock on the New York Stock Exchange, as adjusted to give retroactive effect to a three-for-two stock split effective July 9, 1993. Fiscal 1993 Low High First Quarter......................$24.67 $31.50 Second Quarter..................... 25.50 30.25 Third Quarter...................... 28.33 36.58 Fourth Quarter..................... 34.75 39.92 Fiscal 1994 Low High First Quarter......................$27.58 $37.33 Second Quarter..................... 33.75 41.50 Third Quarter...................... 35.38 49.75 Fourth Quarter..................... 31.25 40.75 On April 13, 1994 there were 4,405 holders of record of the Common Stock of the Company. Dividend Policy. The Company does not currently pay a cash dividend, nor is one contemplated in the foreseeable future. The Company believes that currently its stockholders are best served by a policy of reinvestment in new projects. The Company has a policy of periodic share repurchase, as cash flows, borrowing capacity and market conditions warrant. Item 6. Selected Financial Data. (In thousands, except per share amounts) Year ended January 31, 1994 1993 1992 1991 1990 Operating Results(1): Revenues(2) $954,923 $843,025 $806,023 $692,052 $522,376 Operating profit before corporate expense(3) 234,311 220,435 213,097 180,697 149,869 Pretax income 182,608 183,313 157,004 115,858 113,202 Net income before non-recurring items(3) 130,633 120,983 103,348 83,669 75,064 Net income 116,189 117,322 103,348 76,292 75,064 Earnings per share before non-recurring items (3)(4) $1.50 $1.41 $1.23 $1.01 $0.87 Earnings per share(4) $1.34 $1.37 $1.23 $0.93 $0.87 Balance Sheet Data: Total assets $1,297,924 $950,458 $783,071 $792,479 $675,038 Long-term debt 567,345 308,092 337,680 496,750 408,314 Stockholders' equity 559,950 490,009 326,196 184,843 160,724 Stockholders' equity per share $6.50 $5.62 $3.84 $2.24 $1.88 (1) Luxor opened in October 1993 and Excalibur opened in June 1990. (2) Revenues are net of complimentary allowances. (3) These amounts are before extraordinary items and one-time charges in fiscal 1994 for Luxor and Grand Slam Canyon preopening expenses of $16,506 and in fiscal 1991 for Excalibur preopening expenses of $11,177. Earnings per share for fiscal 1994 also excludes additional income taxes of $3,715 as a result of the increased corporate tax rate mandated by the Revenue Reconciliation Act of 1993. In fiscal 1993, the Company experienced an extraordinary loss of $3,661, net of income tax benefit of $1,885, on the early retirement of $100,000 principal amount of the Company's 10-1/8% Senior Subordinated Notes due April 1997. (4) Earnings per share are based on shares outstanding adjusted for a two- for-one stock split effective July 12, 1991 and a three-for-two stock split effective July 9, 1993. Item 7. Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations. Incorporated herein by reference are pages 26 through 30 of the Company's Annual Report to Stockholders for the fiscal year ended January 31, 1994 (the "1994 Annual Report"), which pages are included as part of Exhibit 13 to this Report. Item 8. Financial Statements and Supplementary Data. Incorporated herein by reference are pages 31 through 42 of the 1994 Annual Report which pages are included as part of Exhibit 13 to this Report. Item 9. Changes in and Disagreements with Accountants on Accounting and Financial Disclosure. Not applicable. PART III Item 10. Directors and Executive Officers of the Registrant. The information beginning immediately following the caption "Election of Directors" to, but not including, the caption "Management Remuneration" in the Company's Proxy Statement, to be filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission within 120 days after the close of the Company's fiscal year ended January 31, 1994 and forwarded to stockholders prior to the Company's 1994 Annual Meeting of stockholders (the "1994 Proxy Statement"), is incorporated herein by reference. During the fiscal year ended January 31, 1994, Fred W. Smith failed to timely file one report on Form 4 relating to a purchase of shares of the Company's Common Stock which was subsequently reported on a timely filed Form 5. Item 11. Executive Compensation. The information in the 1994 Proxy Statement beginning immediately following the caption "Management Remuneration" to, but not including, the caption "Report of the Compensation and Stock Option Committees on Executive Compensation", is incorporated herein by reference. Item 12. Security Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners and Management. The information in the 1994 Proxy Statement beginning immediately following the caption "Security Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners and Management" to, but not including, the caption "Election of Directors", is incorporated herein by reference. Item 13. Certain Relationships and Related Transactions. The information in the 1994 Proxy Statement beginning immediately following the caption "Certain Transactions" to, but not including, the caption "Information Concerning Committees of the Board of Directors" and the additional information in the 1994 Proxy Statement beginning immediately following the caption "Compensation Committee Interlocks and Insider Participation" to, but not including, the caption "Comparative Stock Price Performance Graph", is incorporated herein by reference. PART IV Item 14. Exhibits, Financial Statement Schedules, and Reports on Form 8-K. (a)(1) Consolidated Financial Statements: CIRCUS CIRCUS ENTERPRISES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES Page Consolidated Balance Sheets as of January 31, 1994 and 1993.................................... 31* Consolidated Statements of Income for the three years ended January 31, 1994..................... 32* Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the three years ended January 31, 1994....... 33* Consolidated Statements of Stockholders' Equity for the three years ended January 31, 1994....... 34* Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements....... 35* Report of Independent Public Accountants......... 42* (a)(2) Supplemental Financial Statement Schedules Report of Independent Public Accountants on Supplemental Schedules........................... 48 SCHEDULE V - Property, Equipment and Leasehold Interests.......................... 49 SCHEDULE VI- Accumulated Depreciation and Amortization of Property, Equipment and Leasehold Interests............ 50 SCHEDULE IX- Short-Term Borrowings.............. 51 SCHEDULE X - Supplementary Income Statement Information........................ 52 * Refers to page of the Annual Report to Stockholders for the year ended January 31, 1994, a copy of the incorporated portions of which are included as Exhibit 13 to this Report. (a)(3) Exhibits The following exhibits are filed as a part of this Report or incorporated herein by reference: 3(i)(a). Restated Articles of Incorporation of the Company as of July 15, 1988 and Certificate of Amendment thereto, dated June 29, 1989 (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3(a) to the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended January 31, 1991). 3(i)(b). Certificate of Division of Shares into Smaller Denominations, dated June 20, 1991 (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3(b) to the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended January 31, 1992). 3(i)(c). Certificate of Division of Shares into Smaller Denominations, dated June 22, 1993 (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3(i) to the Company's Current Report on Form 8-K dated July 21, 1993). 3(ii). Restated Bylaws of the Company dated February 24, 1994. 4(a). $250 Million Revolving Loan Agreement, dated as of September 30, 1993, by and among the Company, the Banks named therein and Bank of America National Trust and Savings Association, as managing agent for the Banks, and related forms of unsecured Promissory Notes (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4(a) to the Company's Current Report on Form 8-K dated September 30, 1993). 4(b). Subsidiary Guaranty, dated as of September 30, 1993, by Circus Circus Casinos, Inc., New Castle Corp., Ramparts, Inc., Edgewater Hotel Corporation, Colorado Belle Corp., and Slots-A-Fun, Inc., with respect to the $250 Million Revolving Loan Agreement, in favor of Bank of America National Trust and Savings Association, as managing agent for the Banks (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4(b) to the Company's Current Report on Form 8-K dated September 30, 1993). 4(c). $500 Million Reducing Revolving Loan Agreement, dated as of September 30, 1993, by and among the Company, the Banks named therein and Bank of America National Trust and Savings Association, as managing agent for the Banks, and related forms of unsecured Promissory Notes (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4(c) to the Company's Current Report on Form 8-K dated September 30, 1993). 4(d). Subsidiary Guaranty, dated as of September 30, 1993, by Circus Circus Casinos, Inc., New Castle Corp., Ramparts, Inc., Edgewater Hotel Corporation, Colorado Belle Corp., and Slots-A-Fun, Inc., with respect to the $500 Million Reducing Revolving Loan Agreement, in favor of Bank of America National Trust and Savings Association, as managing agent for the Banks (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4(d) to the Company's Current Report on Form 8-K dated September 30, 1993). 4(e). Rate Swap Master Agreement, dated as of October 24, 1986, and Rate Swap Supplements One through Four (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4(j) to the Company' s Current Report on Form 8-K dated December 29, 1986). 4(f). Interest Rate Swap Agreement, dated as of October 20, 1989, by and between the Company and Salomon Brothers Holding Company Inc. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4(q) to the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended January 31, 1990). 4(g). Interest Rate Swap Agreement, dated as of June 20, 1989, by and between the Company and First Interstate Bank of California (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4(r) to the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended January 31, 1990). 4(h). Interest Rate Swap Agreement, dated as of April 6, 1992, by and between the Company and Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4(y) to the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended January 31, 1992). 4(i). Indenture by and between the Company and First Interstate Bank of Nevada, N.A., as Trustee with respect to the Company's 10-5/8% Senior Subordinated Notes due 1997 (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4(a) to the Company's Registration Statement (No. 33-34439) on Form S-3). 4(j). Indenture by and between the Company and First Interstate Bank of Nevada, N.A., as Trustee with respect to the Company's 6-3/4% Senior Subordinated Notes due 2003 and its 7-5/8% Senior Subordinated Debentures due 2013 (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4(a) to the Company's Current Report on Form 8-K dated July 21, 1993). 10(a).* Agreement, dated February 19, 1993, between the Company and Glenn W. Schaeffer (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10(a) to the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended January 31, 1993). 10(b).* Agreement, dated March 22, 1993, between the Company and James W. Muir (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10(b) to the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended January 31, 1993). 10(c).* 1983 Nonqualified Stock Option Plan of the Company (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10(d) to the Company's Registration Statement (No. 2-85794) on Form S-1). 10(d).* 1983 Incentive Stock Option Plan of the Company (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10(e) to the Company's Registration Statement (No. 2-85794) on Form S-1). 10(e).* Amendment to Circus Circus Enterprises, Inc. 1983 Incentive Stock Option Plan (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4(a) to the Company's Registration Statement (No. 2-91950) on Form S-8). 10(f).* 1989 Stock Option Plan of the Company (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4 to the Company's Registration Statement (No. 33-39215) on Form S-8). 10(g).* Stock Purchase Warrant Plan (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4(a) to the Company's Registration Statement (No. 33-29014) on Form S-8). 10(h).* Amended and Restated 1991 Stock Incentive Plan of the Company (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4 to the Company's Registration Statement (No. 33-56420) on Form S-8). 10(i).* 1993 Stock Option Plan of the Company (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10(a) to the Company's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarterly period ended July 31, 1993). 10(j).* Circus Circus Enterprises, Inc. Executive Compensation Insurance Plan (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10(i) to the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended January 31, 1992). 10(k). Lease, dated November 1, 1957, by and between Bethel Palma and others, as lessor, and the Company's predecessor in interest, as lessee; Amendment of Lease, dated May 6, 1983 (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10(g) to the Company's Registration Statement (No. 2-85794) on Form S-1). 10(l). Grant, Bargain and Sale Deed to the Company pursuant to the Lease dated November 1, 1957 (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10(h) to the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended January 31, 1984). 10(m). Lease, dated August 3, 1977, by and between B&D Properties, Inc., as lessor, and the Company, as lessee; Amendment of Lease, dated May 6, 1983 (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10(h) to the Company's Registration Statement (No. 2-85794) on Form S-1). 10(n). Ground Lease, dated December 12, 1977, between James T. Slayback, Sr., as lessor, and John S. Gottlieb, as lessee, and related Assignment, Assumption and Lessor's Consent Agreement, dated February 10, 1984, by and between John S. Gottlieb, as assignor, the Company, as assignee, and James T. Slayback, Sr. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10(j) to the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended January 31, 1984). 10(o). Third Amendment and Restatement of the Circus Circus Employees' Profit Sharing, Investment and Employee Stock Ownership Plan (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4(f) to the Company's Registration Statement (No. 33-18278) on Form S-8). 10(p). Fourth Amendment to Circus Circus Employees' Profit Sharing, Investment and Employee Stock Ownership Plan (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4(f) to Post Effective Amendment No. 3 to the Company's Registration Statement (No. 33-18278) on Form S-8). 10(q). Fifth Amendment to Circus Circus Employees' Profit Sharing, Investment and Employee Stock Ownership Plan (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4(g) to Post Effective Amendment No. 3 to the Company's Registration Statement (No. 33-18278) on Form S-8). 10(r). Sixth Amendment to the Circus Circus Employees' Profit Sharing, Investment and Employee Stock Ownership Plan (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4(h) to Post Effective Amendment No. 4 to the Company's Registration Statement (No. 33-18278) on Form S-8). 10(s). Form of Agreement of Trust between the Company and Valley Bank of Nevada (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4(g) to the Company's Registration Statement (No. 33-18278) on Form S-8). 10(t). First Amendment to Circus Circus Employees' Profit Sharing, Investment and Employee Stock Ownership Trust (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4(i) to Post Effective Amendment No. 3 to the Company's Registration Statement (No. 33-18278) on Form S-8). 10(u). Second Amendment to Agreement of Trust between Circus Circus Enterprises, Inc. and Bank of America, Nevada (formerly Valley Bank of Nevada) (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4(k) to Post Effective Amendment No. 4 to the Company's Registration Statement (No. 33-18278) on Form S-8). 10(v). Group Annuity Contract No. GA70867 between Philadelphia Life (formerly Bankers Life Company) and Trustees of Circus Circus Employees' Profit Sharing and Investment Plan (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4(c) to the Company's Registration Statement (No. 33-1459) on Form S-8). 10(w). Lease, dated as of November 1, 1981, between Novus Property Company, as landlord, and the Company, as tenant (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4(h) to the Company's Registration Statement (No. 2-85794) on Form S-1). 10(x). First Addendum and First Amendment, each dated as of June 15, 1983, to Lease dated as of November 1, 1981 (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4(i) to the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended January 31, 1984). 10(y). Second Amendment, dated as of April 1, 1984, to Lease dated as of November l, 1981 (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10(o) to the Company's Registration Statement (No. 33-4475) on Form S-1). 10(z). Lease by and between Robert Lewis Uccelli, guardian, as lessor, and Nevada Greens, a limited partnership, William N. Pennington, as trustee, and William G. Bennett, as trustee, and related Assignment of Lease (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10(p) to the Company's Registration Statement (No. 33-4475) on Form S-1). 10(aa). Agreement of Purchase, dated March 15, 1985, by and between Denio Brothers Trucking Company, as seller, and the Company, as buyer, and related lease by and between Denio Brothers Trucking Co., as lessor, and Nevada Greens, a limited partnership, William N. Pennington, as trustee, and William G. Bennett, as trustee, and related Assignment of Lease (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10(q) to the Company's Registration Statement (No. 33- 4475) on Form S-1). 10(bb). Building Contract, dated March 14, 1992, by and between the Company and Perini Building Company (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10(aa) to the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended January 31, 1993). 10(cc). Agreement of Joint Venture, dated as of March 1, 1994, by and among Eldorado Limited Liability Company, Galleon, Inc., and the Company. 10(dd). Operating Agreement of American Entertainment, L.L.C., dated as of January 14, 1994, by and between Circus Circus Louisiana, Inc., and American Entertainment Corporation; Amendment of Operating Agreement, dated as of February 8, 1994, including the forms of the Riverboat Casino Management Agreement and the Consulting Agreement included as exhibits thereto. 13. Portions of the Annual Report to Stockholders for the Year Ended January 31, 1994 specifically incorporated by reference as part of this Report. 21. Subsidiaries of the Company. 23. Consent of Arthur Andersen & Co. (See page 47). _____________ * This exhibit is a management contract or compensatory plan or arrangement required to be filed as an exhibit to this Report. Certain instruments with respect to long-term debt have not been filed hereunder or incorporated by reference herein where the total amount of such debt thereunder does not exceed 10% of the consolidated total assets of the Company. Copies of such instruments will be furnished to the Securities and Exchange Commission upon request. (b) During the fourth quarter of the fiscal year ended January 31, 1994, the Company filed no Current Report on Form 8-K. (c) The exhibits required by Item 601 of Regulation S-K filed as part of this Report or incorporated herein by reference are listed in Item 14(a)(3) above, and the exhibits filed herewith are listed on the Index to Exhibits which accompanies this Report. (d) See Item 14(a)(2) of this Report. 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. CIRCUS CIRCUS ENTERPRISES, INC. Dated: April 26, 1994 By :WILLIAM G. BENNETT William G. Bennett, Chairman of the Board Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, this report has been signed below by the following persons on behalf of the registrant and in the capacities and on the dates indicated. Signature Title Date WILLIAM G. BENNETT Chairman of the Board April 26, 1994 William G. Bennett CLYDE T. TURNER Chief Executive Officer, April 26, 1994 Clyde T. Turner President and Director (Principal Executive Officer) DANIEL N. COPP Chief Financial Officer April 26, 1994 Daniel N. Copp and Executive Vice President (Principal Financial Officer) WILLIAM N. PENNINGTON Director April 21, 1994 William N. Pennington TERRY L. CAUDILL Vice President April 26, 1994 Terry L. Caudill (Principal Accounting Officer) JAMES CASHMAN III Director April 26, 1994 James Cashman III SIGNATURES (cont.) Signature Title Date Director April , 1994 Tony Coehlo Director April , 1994 Carl F. Dodge ARTHUR M. SMITH, JR. Director April 21, 1994 Arthur M. Smith, Jr. Director April , 1994 Fred W. Smith KURT SULLIVAN Director April 25, 1994 Kurt Sullivan CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS As independent public accountants, we hereby consent to the incorporation of our reports dated February 23, 1994 included (or incorporated by reference) in Circus Circus Enterprises, Inc.'s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended January 31, 1994 into the Company's previously filed Form S-8 Registration Statements File Nos. 2-91950, 2-93578, 33-18278, 33-29014, 33- 39215, 33-56420 and 33-53303. ARTHUR ANDERSEN & CO. Las Vegas, Nevada April 28, 1994 REPORT OF INDEPENDENT PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS ON SUPPLEMENTAL SCHEDULES TO CIRCUS CIRCUS ENTERPRISES, INC.: We have audited in accordance with generally accepted auditing standards, the consolidated financial statements included in the Circus Circus Enterprises, Inc. and subsidiaries January 31, 1994 Annual Report to Shareholders incorporated by reference in this Form 10-K, and have issued our report thereon dated February 23, 1994. Our audit was made for the purpose of forming an opinion on those consolidated statements taken as a whole. The supplemental financial statement schedules listed on page 37 are presented for purposes of complying with the Securities and Exchange Commission's rules and are not part of the basic consolidated financial statements. These schedules have been subjected to the auditing procedures applied in the audit of the basic consolidated financial statements and, in our opinion, fairly state in all material respects the financial data required to be set forth therein in relation to the basic consolidated financial statements taken as a whole. ARTHUR ANDERSEN & CO. Las Vegas, Nevada February 23, 1994 CIRCUS CIRCUS ENTERPRISES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES SCHEDULE V - PROPERTY, EQUIPMENT AND LEASEHOLD INTERESTS (In thousands) Balance at Other Balance Beginning Additions Retire- Changes- at End Description of Period at Cost(*) ments Add (Deduct) of Period For the Year Ended January 31, 1992 Land and land leases . . . .$ 81,776 $ - $ (70) $ - $ 81,706 Buildings and improvements . 546,493 38,740 (245) - 584,988 Leasehold improvements . . . 2,841 645 (17) - 3,469 Equipment, furniture and fixtures . . . . . . . 239,869 25,491 (6,672) - 258,688 Leasehold interests. . . . . 6,908 - - - 6,908 877,887 64,876 (7,004) - 935,759 Construction in progress . . 43,488 (38,307) (2) - 5,179 $921,375 $ 26,569 $ (7,006) $ - $940,938 ======= ======= ======= ======= ======= For the Year Ended January 31, 1993 Land and land leases . . . .$ 81,706 $ 4,857 $ - $ - $ 86,563 Buildings and improvements . 584,988 4,259 (36) - 589,211 Leasehold improvements . . . 3,469 91 - - 3,560 Equipment, furniture and fixtures . . . . . . . 258,688 24,801 (11,470) - 272,019 Leasehold interests. . . . . 6,908 - - - 6,908 935,759 34,008 (11,506) - 958,261 Construction in progress . . 5,179 174,578 - - 179,757 $940,938 $208,586 $(11,506) $ - $1,138,018 ======= ======= ======= ======= ========= For the Year Ended January 31, 1994 Land and land leases . . . $ 86,563 $ 15,018 $ (42) $ - $ 101,539 Buildings and improvements . 589,211 373,869 (2,081) - 960,999 Leasehold improvements . . . 3,560 - - - 3,560 Equipment, furniture and fixtures . . . . . . . 272,019 163,003 (8,432) - 426,590 Leasehold interests. . . . . 6,908 - - - 6,908 958,261 551,890 (10,555) - 1,499,596 Construction in progress . . 179,757 (159,902) - - 19,855 $1,138,018 $391,988 $(10,555) $ - $1,519,451 ========= ======= ======= ======= ========= (*) Principally refurbishments and additions or expansions of casino properties including transfers from construction in progress. The additions to construction in progress are net of transfers out of construction in progress. CIRCUS CIRCUS ENTERPRISES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES SCHEDULE VI - ACCUMULATED DEPRECIATION AND AMORTIZATION OF PROPERTY, EQUIPMENT AND LEASEHOLD INTERESTS (In thousands) Additions Balance at Charged to Other Balance at Beginning Costs and Retire- Changes- End Description of Period Expenses ments Add(Deduct) of Period For the Year Ended January 31, 1992 Buildings and improvements.$ 75,947 $15,775 $ (33) $ - $ 91,689 Leasehold improvements. . . 1,274 178 (5) - 1,447 Equipment, furniture and fixtures. . . . . . . 122,569 32,078 (6,522) - 148,125 Leasehold interests . . . . 4,119 404 - - 4,523 $203,909 $48,435 $(6,560) $ - $245,784 ======= ====== ====== ====== ======= For the Year Ended January 31, 1993 Buildings and improvements.$ 91,689 $15,933 $ (31) $ - $107,591 Leasehold improvements. . . 1,447 206 - - 1,653 Equipment, furniture and fixtures. . . . . . . 148,125 31,287 (7,006) - 172,406 Leasehold interests . . . . 4,523 382 - - 4,905 $245,784 $47,808 $(7,037) $ - $286,555 ======= ====== ====== ====== ======= For the Year Ended January 31, 1994 Buildings and improvements.$107,591 $20,864 $ (814) $ - $127,641 Leasehold improvements. . . 1,653 211 - - 1,864 Equipment, furniture and fixtures. . . . . . . 172,406 37,144 (8,054) - 201,496 Leasehold interests . . . . 4,905 381 - - 5,286 $286,555 $58,600 $(8,868) $ - $336,287 ======= ====== ====== ====== ======= CIRCUS CIRCUS ENTERPRISES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES SCHEDULE IX - SHORT-TERM BORROWINGS (In thousands) Average Weighted Weighted Amount Average Category of Balance Average Maximum Amount Outstanding Interest Rate Aggregate at End Interest Outstanding During During Borrowings of Period Rate During Period Period(a) Period(b) For the Year Ended January 31, 1992 Corporate Debt Program (c) $137,938 4.9% $291,251 $209,975 6.7% For the Year Ended January 31, 1993 Corporate Debt Program (c) $207,896 3.7% $207,918 $176,616 4.3% For the Year Ended January 31, 1994 Corporate Debt Program (c) $167,450 3.4% $300,576 $176,616 3.6% (a) Average amount outstanding during the period is computed by averaging the average monthly principal balances. (b) The weighted average interest rate during the period is computed by dividing the actual interest incurred by the average borrowings outstanding as calculated in (a). (c) The corporate debt program is essentially revolving credit and term loan agreements with banks or commercial paper issued by the Company and backed by revolving credit and term loan agreements with banks. See Note 3 of Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements included in Item 8 of this report for further discussion. CIRCUS CIRCUS ENTERPRISES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES SCHEDULE X - SUPPLEMENTARY INCOME STATEMENT INFORMATION (In thousands) Charged to Costs and Expenses For the Year Ended January 31, 1992 1993 1994 Engineering, repairs and maintenance $52,743 $55,939 $64,246 ====== ====== ====== Gaming taxes and licenses $38,200 $39,827 $43,057 ====== ====== ====== Advertising costs $34,005 $35,018 $40,353 ====== ====== ====== All other applicable expense categories have been omitted since individually they represent less than 1% of the total consolidated revenue. SELECTED QUARTERLY FINANCIAL INFORMATION (UNAUDITED) Year Ended January 31, 1994 (In thousands, except per share amounts) 1st 2nd 3rd 4th Quarter Quarter Quarter Quarter Total Revenue $209,786 $228,488 $244,547 $272,102 $954,923 Income from operations 51,772 58,287 39,736 51,266 201,061 Income before income tax 49,665 56,610 35,318 41,015 182,608 Net income 32,779 37,363 20,522 25,525 116,189 Earnings per share* $0.37 $0.43 $0.24 $0.30 $1.34 Year Ended January 31, 1993 (In thousands, except per share amounts) 1st 2nd 3rd 4th Quarter Quarter Quarter Quarter Total Revenue $205,914 $222,127 $223,890 $191,094 $843,025 Income from operations 53,446 59,232 59,245 33,559 205,482 Income before income tax and extraordinary loss 44,668 53,532 54,810 30,303 183,313 Income before extraordinary 29,481 35,332 36,174 19,996 120,983 loss Net income 25,820 35,332 36,174 19,996 117,322 Earnings per share before extraordinary loss* $0.35 $0.41 $0.42 $0.23 $1.41 Earnings per share* $0.31 $0.41 $0.42 $0.23 $1.37 * Earnings per share information has been adjusted to reflect a 3-for-2 stock split effective July 1993. INDEX TO EXHIBITS FORM 10-K Fiscal Year Ended January 31, 1994 Exhibit Number 3(ii). Restated Bylaws of the Company dated February 24, 1994 10(cc). Agreement of Joint Venture, dated as of March 1, 1994, by and among Eldorado Limited Liability Company, Galleon, Inc., and the Company 10(dd). Operating Agreement of American Entertainment, L.L.C., dated as of January 14, 1994, by and between Circus Circus Louisiana, Inc., and American Entertainment Corporation; Amendment of Operating Agreement, dated as of February 8, 1994, including the forms of the Riverboat Casino Management Agreement and the Consulting Agreement included as exhibits thereto. 13. Portions of the Annual Report to Stockholders for the Year Ended January 31, 1994 specifically incorporated by reference as part of this Report. 21. Subsidiaries of the Company. 23. Consent of Arthur Andersen & Co. EX-1 2 EXHIBIT 1 - BYLAWS EXHIBIT 3(ii) RESTATED BY-LAWS OF CIRCUS CIRCUS ENTERPRISES, INC. (A Nevada Corporation) ARTICLE I Offices SECTION 1.1. Principal Office. The principal office of the corporation in the State of Nevada is 2880 Las Vegas Boulevard South, Las Vegas, Clark County, Nevada 89109. SECTION 1.2. Other Offices. The corporation may also have offices at such other places both within and without the State of Nevada as the Board of Directors may from time to time determine or the business of the corporation may require. ARTICLE II Meeting of Stockholders SECTION 2.1. Place of Meeting. All meetings of stockholders shall be held at such place, either within or without the State of Nevada, as shall be designated from time to time by the Board of Directors and stated in the notice of the meeting. SECTION 2.2. Annual Meetings. The annual meeting of stockholders shall be held at such date and time as shall be designated from time to time by the Board of Directors and stated in the notice of the meeting. SECTION 2.3. Voting List. The officer who has charge of the stock ledger of the corporation shall prepare and make, at least ten days before every meeting of stockholders, a complete list of the stockholders entitled to vote at the meeting, arranged in alphabetical order, and showing the address of each stockholder and the number of shares registered in the name of each stockholder. Such list shall be open to the examination of any stockholder, for any purpose germane to the meeting, during ordinary business hours, for a period of at least ten days prior to the meeting, either at a place within the city where the meeting is to be held, which place shall be specified in the notice, or if not so specified, at the place where the meeting is to be held. The list shall also be produced and kept at the time and place of the meeting during the whole time thereof, and may be inspected by any stockholder who is present. SECTION 2.4. Special Meetings. Special meetings of the stockholders, for any purpose or purposes, unless otherwise prescribed by statute or by the Articles of Incorporation of the corporation, as amended (the "Articles of Incorporation"), may be called by the Chairman of the Board, the President or by the Board of Directors or by written order of a majority of the directors and shall be called by the Chairman of the Board, the President or the Secretary at the request in writing of stockholders owning a majority in amount of the entire capital stock of the corporation issued and outstanding and entitled vote. Such request shall state the purposes of the proposed meeting. The officers or directors shall fix the time and any place, either within or without the State of Nevada, as the place for holding such meeting. SECTION 2.5. Notice of Meeting. Written notice of the annual and each special meeting of stockholders, stating the time, place and purpose or purposes thereof, shall be given to each stockholder entitled to vote thereat, not less than 10 nor more than 60 days before the meeting. SECTION 2.6. Quorum. The holders of a majority of the stock issued and outstanding and entitled to vote thereat, present in person or represented by proxy, shall constitute a quorum at any meeting of stockholders for the transaction of business except when stockholders are required to vote by class, in which event a majority of the issued and outstanding shares of the appropriate class shall be present in person or by proxy, and except as otherwise provided by statute or by the Articles of Incorporation. Notwithstanding any other provision of the Articles of Incorporation or these by-laws, the holders of a majority of the shares of capital stock entitled to vote thereat, present in person or represented by proxy, whether or not a quorum is present, shall have power to adjourn the meeting from time to time, without notice other than announcement at the meeting, until a quorum shall be present or represented. If the adjournment is for more than 30 days, or if after the adjournment a new record date is fixed for the adjourned meeting, a notice of the adjourned meeting shall be given to each stockholder of record entitled to vote at the meeting. At such adjourned meeting at which a quorum shall be present or represented any business may be transacted which might have been transacted at the meeting as originally notified. SECTION 2.7. Voting. When a quorum is present at any meeting of the stockholders, the vote of the holders of a majority of the stock having voting power present in person or represented by proxy shall decide any question brought before such meeting, unless the question is one upon which, by express provision of the statutes, of the Articles of Incorporation or of these by-laws, a different vote is required, in which case such express provision shall govern and control the decision of such question. Every stockholder having the right to vote shall be entitled to vote in person, or by proxy appointed by an instrument in writing subscribed by such stockholder, and filed with the Secretary of the corporation before, or at the time of, the meeting. Provided, however, no such proxy shall be valid after the expiration of six months from the date of its execution, unless coupled with an interest, or unless the person executing it specifies therein the length of time for which it is to continue in force, which in no case shall exceed seven years from the date of its execution. If such instrument shall designate two or more persons to act as proxies, unless such instrument shall provide the contrary, a majority of such persons present at any meeting at which their powers thereunder are to be exercised shall have and may exercise all the powers of voting or giving consents thereby conferred, or if only one be present, then such powers may be exercised by that one; or, if an even number attend and a majority do not agree on any particular issue, each proxy so attending shall be entitled to exercise such powers in respect of the same portion of the shares as he is of the proxies representing such shares. Unless required by statute or determined by the Chairman of the meeting to be advisable, the vote on any question need not be by written ballot. SECTION 2.8. Consent of Stockholders. Whenever the vote of stockholders at a meeting thereof is required or permitted to be taken for or in connection with any corporate action by any provision of the statutes, the meeting and vote of stockholders may be dispensed with if all the stockholders who would have been entitled to vote upon the action if such meeting were held shall consent in writing to such corporate action being taken; of if the Articles of Incorporation authorize the action to be taken with the written consent of the holders of less than all the stock who would have been entitled to vote upon the action if a meeting were held, then on the written consent of the stockholders having not less than such percentage of the number of votes as may be authorized in the Articles of Incorporation; provided that in no case shall the written consent be by the holders of stock having less than the minimum percentage of the vote required by statutes for the proposed corporate action, and provided that prompt notice must be given to all stockholders of the taking of corporate action without a meeting and less than unanimous written consent. SECTION 2.9. Voting of Stock of Certain Holders. Shares standing in the name of another corporation, domestic or foreign, may be voted by such officer, agent or proxy as the by-laws of such corporation may prescribe, or in the absence of such provision, as the Board of Directors of such corporation may determine. Shares standing in the name of a deceased person may be voted by the executor or administrator of such deceased person, either in person or by proxy. Shares standing in the name of a guardian, conservator or trustee may be voted by such fiduciary, either in person or by proxy, but no such fiduciary shall be entitled to vote shares held in such fiduciary capacity without a transfer of such shares into the name of such fiduciary. Shares standing in the name of a receiver may be voted by such receiver. A stockholder whose shares are pledged shall be entitled to vote such shares, unless in the transfer by the pledgor on the books of the corporation, he has expressly empowered the pledgee to vote thereon, in which case only the pledgee, or his proxy, may represent the stock and vote thereon. SECTION 2.10 Treasury Stock. The corporation shall not vote, directly or indirectly, shares of its own stock owned by it; and such shares shall not be counted in determining the total number of outstanding shares. SECTION 2.11. Fixing Record Date. The Board of Directors may fix in advance a date, not exceeding 60 nor less than 10 days preceding the date of any meeting of stockholders, or the date for payment of any dividend or distribution, or the date for the allotment of rights, or the date when any change or conversion or exchange of capital stock shall go into effect, or a date in connection with obtaining a consent, as a record date for the determination of the stockholders entitled to notice of, and to vote at any such meeting and any adjournment thereof, or entitled to receive payment of any such dividend or distribution, or to receive any such allotment of rights, or to exercise the rights in respect of any such change, conversion or exchange of capital stock, or to give such consent, and in such case such stockholders and only such stockholders as shall be stockholders of record on the date so fixed shall be entitled to such notice of and to vote at any such meeting and any adjournment thereof, or to receive payment of such dividend or distribution, or to receive such allotment of rights, or to exercise such rights, or to give such consent, as the case may be, notwithstanding any transfer of any stock on the books of the corporation after any such record date fixed as aforesaid. ARTICLE III Board of Directors SECTION 3.1. Powers. The business and affairs of the corporation shall be managed by its Board of Directors, which may exercise all such powers of the corporation and do all such lawful acts and things as are not by statute or by the Articles of Incorporation or by these by-laws directed or required to be exercised or done by the stockholders. SECTION 3.2. Number, Election and Term. The directors shall be elected at the annual meeting of stockholders, except as provided in Section 3.3, and each director elected shall hold office until his successor shall be elected and shall qualify. Directors need not be residents of Nevada or stockholders of the corporation. Commencing with the election of directors at the annual meeting of stockholders in 1991, the directors shall be classified with respect to the time for which they shall hold their office by dividing them into three classes, to be known as Class I, Class II and Class III. Until the number of directors in any Class is changed by amending the Section 3.2, the number of directors in Class I shall be two (2), the number of directors in Class II shall be two (2), and the number of directors in Class III shall be three (3). At the annual meeting of stockholders in 1991, directors of Class I shall be elected for terms of one (1) year, directors of Class II shall be elected for terms of two (2) years, and directors of Class III shall be elected for terms of three (3) years. At each annual meeting of stockholders after 1991, successors to the directors of the Class whose term of office expires in that year shall be elected to hold office until the term of office of only one Class of directors shall expire each year. SECTION 3.3. Vacancies, Additional Directors and Removal From Office. If any vacancy occurs in the Board of Directors caused by death, resignation, retirement, disqualification or removal from office of any director, or otherwise, or if any new directorship is created by an increase in the authorized number of directors, a majority of the directors then in office, though less than a quorum, or a sole remaining director, may choose a successor or fill the newly created directorship; and a director so chosen shall hold office until the next annual election and until his successor shall be duly elected and shall qualify, unless sooner displaced. Any director may be removed either for or without cause at any special meeting of stockholders duly called and held for such purpose. SECTION 3.4. Regular Meetings. A regular meeting of the Board of Directors shall be held each year, without other notice than this by-law, at the place of, and immediately following, the annual meeting of stockholders; and other regular meetings of the Board of Directors shall be held during each year, at such time and place as the Board of Directors may from time to time provide by resolution, either within or without the State of Nevada, without other notice than such resolution. SECTION 3.5. Special Meetings. A special meeting of the Board of Directors may be called by the Chairman of the Board or by the President and shall be called by the Secretary on the written request of any two directors. The Chairman of the Board or President so calling, or the directors so requesting, any such meeting shall fix the time and any place, either within or without the State of Nevada, as the place for holding such meeting. SECTION 3.6. Notice of Special Meetings. Written notice of special meetings of the Board of Directors shall be given to each director at least 48 hours prior to the time of such meeting. Any director may waive notice of any meeting. The attendance of a director at any meeting shall constitute a waiver of notice of such meeting, except where a director attends a meeting solely for the purpose of objecting to the transaction of any business because the meeting is not lawfully called or convened. Neither the business to be transacted at, nor the purpose of, any special meeting of the Board of Directors need be specified in the notice or waiver of notice of such meeting, except that notice shall be given of any proposed amendment to the by-laws if it is to be adopted at any special meeting or with respect to any other matter where notice is required by statute. SECTION 3.7. Quorum. A majority of the Board of Directors shall constitute a quorum for the transaction of business at any meeting of the Board of Directors, and the act of a majority of the directors present at any meeting at which there is a quorum shall be the act of the Board of Directors, except as may be otherwise specifically provided by statute, by the Articles of Incorporation or by these by-laws. If a quorum shall not be present at any meeting of the Board of Directors, the directors present thereat may adjourn the meeting from time to time, without notice other than announcement at the meeting, until a quorum shall be present. SECTION 3.8. Action Without Meetings. Unless otherwise restricted by the Articles of Incorporation or these by-laws, any action required or permitted to be taken at any meeting of the Board of Directors, or of any committee thereof as provided in Article IV of these by-laws, may be taken without a meeting, if a written consent thereto is signed by all members of the Board or of such committee, as the case may be, and such written consent is filed with the minutes of proceedings of the Board or committee. SECTION 3.9. Meeting By Telephone. Any action required or permitted to be taken by the Board of Directors or any committee thereof may be taken by means of a meeting by conference telephone network or similar communications method so long as all persons participating in the meeting can hear each other. Any person participating in such meeting shall be deemed to be present in person at such meeting. SECTION 3.10. Compensation. Except as otherwise provided in this Section 3.10, directors, as such, shall not be entitled to any compensation for their services unless voted by the stockholders; but by resolution of the Board of Directors, there may be allowed (a) to "outside" directors, as that term is defined in Section 4.2 of these by-laws, a stated salary and/or a fixed sum for each regular or special meeting of the Board of Directors or any meeting of a committee of directors attended, and (b) to all directors, expenses of attendance, if any, for each regular or special meeting of the Board of Directors or any meeting of a committee of directors attended. No provision of these by-laws shall be construed to preclude any director from serving the corporation in any other capacity and receiving compensation therefor. ARTICLE IV Committees of Directors SECTION 4.1. Executive Committee. The Executive Committee of the Board of Directors (the "Executive Committee") shall consist of not less than two directors to be designated by the Board of Directors annually at its first regular meeting held pursuant to Section 3.4 of these by-laws after the annual meeting of stockholders or as soon thereafter as conveniently possible. None of the members of the Executive Committee need be officers of the corporation. The Executive Committee shall have and may exercise all of the powers of the Board of Directors during the period between meetings of the Board of Directors except as reserved to the Board of Directors to another standing or special committee or as may be prohibited by law and, except further, that the Executive Committee shall not have the power to elect officers of the corporation. SECTION 4.2. Audit Committee. The Audit Committee of the Board of Directors (the "Audit Committee") shall consist solely of directors, one or more, each of whom shall be an "outside" director of the corporation, to be designated annually by the Board of Directors at its first regular meeting held pursuant to Section 3.4 of these by-laws after the annual meeting of stockholders or as soon thereafter as conveniently possible. The term "outside" director, as used in this Section 4.2, shall mean a director of the corporation who is independent of management, not an officer, employee, consultant, agent or affiliate (except as a director) of the corporation and who is free of any relationship that, in the opinion of the Board of Directors, would interfere with the designated director's exercise of independent judgement as a member of the Audit Committee. The Audit Committee shall have and may exercise all of the powers of the Board of Directors during the period between meetings of the Board of Directors, except as may be prohibited by law, with respect to (i) the selection and recommendation for employment by the corporation, subject to approval by the Board of Directors and the stockholders, of a firm of certified public accountants whose duty it shall be to audit the books and accounts of the corporation and its subsidiaries for the fiscal year in which they are appointed and who shall report to the Audit Committee, provided, that in selecting and recommending for employment any firm of certified public accountants, the Audit Committee shall make a thorough investigation to insure the "independence" of such accountants as defined in the applicable rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission; (ii) instructing the certified public accountants to expand the scope and extent of the annual audits of the corporation into areas of any concern to the Audit Committee, which may be beyond that necessary for the certified public accountants to report on the financial statements of the corporation, and, at its discretion, directing other special investigations to insure the objectivity of the financial reporting of the corporation; (iii) reviewing the reports submitted by the certified public accountants, conferring with the auditors and reporting thereon to the Board of Directors with such recommendations as the Audit Committee may deem appropriate; (iv) meeting with the corporation's principal accounting and financial officers, the certified public accountants and auditors, and other officers or department managers of the corporation as the Audit Committee shall deem necessary in order to determine the adequacy of the corporation's accounting principles and financial and operating policies, controls and practices, its public financial reporting policies and practices, and the results of the corporation's annual audit; (v) conducting inquiries into any of the foregoing, the underlying and related facts, including such matters as the conduct of the personnel of the corporation, the integrity of the records of the corporation, the adequacy of the procedures and the legal and financial consequences of such facts; and (vi) retaining and deploying such professional assistance, including outside counsel and auditors and any others, as the Audit Committee shall deem necessary or appropriate, in connection with the exercise of its powers on such terms as the Audit Committee shall deem necessary or appropriate to protect the interests of the stockholders of the corporation. SECTION 4.3. Other Committees. The Board of Directors may, by resolution passed by a majority of the whole Board, designate one or more additional special or standing committees other than the Executive Committee and Audit Committee, each such additional committee to consist of one or more of the directors of the corporation. Each such committee shall have and may exercise such of the powers of the Board of Directors in the management of the business and affairs of the corporation as may be provided in such resolution, except as delegated by these by-laws or by the Board of Directors to another standing or special committee or as may be prohibited by law. SECTION 4.4. Committee Operations. A majority of a committee shall constitute a quorum for the transaction of any committee business. Such committee or committees shall have such name or names and such limitations of authority as provided in these by- laws or as may be determined from time to time by resolution adopted by the Board of Directors. The corporation shall pay all expenses of committee operations. The Board of Directors may designate one or more appropriate directors as alternate members of any committee, who may replace any absent or disqualified member at any meeting of such committee. In the absence or disqualification of any members of such committee or committees, the member or members thereof present at any meeting and not disqualified from voting, whether or not he or they constitute a quorum, may unanimously appoint another appropriate member of the Board of Directors to act at the meeting in the place of any absent or disqualified members. SECTION 4.5. Minutes. Each committee of directors shall keep regular minutes of its proceedings and report the same to the Board of Directors when required. The Secretary or any Assistant Secretary of the corporation shall (i) serve as the Secretary of the Executive Committee, the Audit Committee and any other special or standing committee of the Board of Directors of the corporation, (ii) keep regular minutes of standing or special committee proceedings, (iii) make available to the Board of Directors, as required, copies of all resolutions adopted or minutes or reports of other actions recommended or taken by any such standing or special committee and (iv) otherwise as requested keep the members of the Board of Directors apprised of the actions taken by such standing or special committees. SECTION 4.6. Compensation. Members of special or standing committees who are "outside" directors, as that term is defined elsewhere in this Article, may be allowed compensation for serving as a member of any such committee and all members may be compensated for expenses of attending committee meetings, if the stockholders or Board of Directors shall so determine in accordance with Section 3.10. ARTICLE V Notice SECTION 5.1. Methods of Giving Notice. Whenever under the provisions of the statutes, the Articles of Incorporation or these by-laws, notice is required to be given to any director, member of any committee or stockholder, such notice shall be in writing an delivered personally or mailed to such director, member or stockholder; provided that in the case of a director or a member of any committee such notice may be given orally or by telephone or telegram. If mailed, notice to a director, member of a committee or stockholder shall be deemed to be given when deposited in the United States mail first class in a sealed envelope, with postage thereon prepaid, addressed, in the case of a stockholder, to the stockholder at the stockholder's address as it appears on the records of the corporation or, in the case of a director or a member of a committee to such person at his business address. If sent by telegraph, notice to a director or member of a committee shall be deemed to be given when the telegram, so addressed, is delivered to the telegraph company. SECTION 5.2. Written Waiver. Whenever any notice is required to be given under the provisions of these statutes, the Articles of Incorporation or these by-laws, a waiver thereof in writing, signed by the person or persons entitled to said notice, whether before or after the time stated therein, shall be deemed equivalent thereto. ARTICLE VI Officers SECTION 6.1. Officers. The officers of the corporation shall be Chairman of the Board, President, one or more Vice Presidents, any one or more of which may be designated Executive Vice President or Senior Vice President, a Secretary and a Treasurer. The Board of Directors may appoint such other officers and agents, including but not limited to Assistant Vice Presidents, Assistant Secretaries and Assistant Treasurers, as it shall deem necessary, who shall hold their offices for such terms and shall exercise such powers and perform such duties as shall be determined by the Board. Any two or more offices, may be held by the same person. No officer shall executive, acknowledge, verify or countersign any instrument on behalf of the corporation in more than one capacity, if such instrument is required by law, by these by-laws or by any act of the corporation to be executed, acknowledged, verified or countersigned by two or more officers. The Chairman of the Board shall be elected from among the directors. With the foregoing exception, none of the other officers need be a director, and none of the officers need be a stockholder of the corporation. SECTION 6.2. Election and Term of Office. The Officers of the corporation shall be elected annually by the Board of Directors at its first regular meeting held after the annual meeting of stockholders or as soon thereafter as conveniently possible. Each officer shall hold office until his successor shall have been chosen and shall have qualified or until his death or the effective date of his resignation or removal, or until he shall cease to be a director in the case of the Chairman of the Board. SECTION 6.3. Removal and Resignation. Any officer or agent elected or appointed by the Board of Directors may be removed without cause by the affirmative vote of a majority of the Board of Directors whenever, in its judgment, the best interests of the corporation shall be served thereby, but such removal shall be without prejudice to the contractual rights, if any, of the person so removed. Any officer may resign at any time by giving written notice to the corporation. Any such resignation shall take effect at the date of the receipt of such notice or at any later time specified therein, and unless otherwise specified therein, the acceptance of such resignation shall not be necessary to make it effective. SECTION 6.4. Vacancies. Any vacancy occurring in any office of the corporation by death, resignation, removal or otherwise, may be filled by the Board of Directors for the unexpired portion of the term. SECTION 6.5. Salaries. The salaries of all officers and agents of the corporation shall be fixed by the Board of Directors or pursuant to the direction of the Board of Directors; and no officer shall be prevented from receiving such salary by reason of his also being a director. SECTION 6.6. Chairman of the Board. The Chairman of the Board shall preside at all meetings of the Board of Directors and of the stockholders of the corporation. In the Chairman's absence, such duties shall be attended to by the President. The Chairman of the Board shall hold the position of chief executive officer of the corporation and shall perform such duties as usually pertain to the position of chief executive officer and such duties as may be prescribed by the Board of Directors or the Executive Committee. The Chairman of the Board shall formulate and submit to the Board of Directors or the Executive Committee matters of general policy for the corporation and shall perform such other duties as usually appertain to the office or as may be prescribed by the Board of Directors. He shall have the power to appoint and remove subordinate officers, agents and employees, except those elected or appointed by the Board of Directors. He may sign with the President or any other officer of the corporation thereunto authorized by the Board of Directors certificates for shares of the corporation, the issuance of which shall have been authorized by resolution of the Board of Directors, and any deeds, bonds, mortgages, contracts, checks, notes, drafts or other instruments which the Board of Directors or the Executive Committee has authorization to be executed, except in cases where the signing and execution thereof has been expressly delegated or reserved by these by-laws or by the Board of Directors or the Executive Committee to some other officer or agent of the corporation, or shall be required by law to be otherwise executed. SECTION 6.7. President. The President, subject to the control of the Board of Directors, the Executive Committee, and the Chairman of the Board, shall in general supervise and control the business and affairs of the corporation. He shall have the power to appoint and remove subordinate officers, agents and employees, except those elected or appointed by the Board of Directors or the Chairman of the Board. The President shall keep the Board of Directors, the Executive Committee and the Chairman of the Board fully informed as they or any of them shall request and shall consult them concerning the business of the corporation. He may sign with the Chairman of the Board or any other officer of the corporation thereunto authorized by the Board of Directors, certificates for shares of capital stock of the corporation, the issuance of which shall have been authorized by resolution of the Board of Directors, and any deeds, bonds, mortgages, contracts, checks, notes, drafts or other instruments which the Board of Directors or the Executive Committee has authorized to be executed, except in cases where the signing and execution thereof has been expressly delegated by these by-laws or by the Board of Directors or the Executive Committee to some other officer or agent of the corporation, or shall be required by law to be otherwise executed. In general, he shall perform all other duties normally incident to the office of the President, except any duties expressly delegated to other persons by these by-laws, the Board of Directors, or the Executive Committee, and such other duties as may be prescribed by the stockholders, Chairman of the Board, the Board of Directors or the Executive Committee, from time to time. SECTION 6.8. Vice Presidents. In the absence of the President, or in the event of his inability or refusal to act, the Executive Vice President (or in the event there shall be no Vice President or more than one Vice President designated Executive Vice President, any Vice President designated by the Board) shall perform the duties and exercise the powers of the President. Any Vice President authorized by resolution of the Board of Directors to do so, may sign with any other officer of the corporation thereunto authorized by the Board of Directors, certificates for shares of capital stock of the corporation, the issuance of which shall have been authorized by resolution of the Board of Directors. The Vice Presidents shall perform such other duties as from time to time may be assigned to them by the Chairman of the Board, the President, the Board of Directors or the Executive Committee. SECTION 6.9. Secretary. The Secretary shall (a) keep the minutes of the meetings of the stockholders, the Board of Directors and committees of directors; (b) see that all notices are duly given in accordance with provisions of these by-laws and as required by law; (c) be custodian of the corporate records and of the seal of the corporation, and see that the seal of the corporation or a facsimile thereof is affixed to all certificates for shares prior to the issuance thereof and to all documents, the execution of which on behalf of the corporation under its seal is duly authorized in accordance with the provisions of these by-laws; (d) keep or cause to be kept a register of the post office address of each stockholder which shall be furnished by such stockholder; (e) have general charge of the stock transfer books of the corporation; and (f) in general, perform all duties normally incident to the office of Secretary and such other duties as from time to time may be assigned to him by the Chairman of the Board, the President, the Board of Directors or the Executive Committee. SECTION 6.10. Treasurer. The Treasurer shall (a) have charge and custody of and be responsible for all funds and securities of the corporation; receive and give receipts for moneys due and payable to the corporation from any source whatsoever and deposit all such moneys in the name of the corporation in such banks, trust companies or other depositories as shall be selected in accordance with the provisions of Section 7.3 of these by-laws; (b) prepare, or cause to be prepared, for submission at each regular meeting of the Board of Directors, at each annual meeting of stockholders, and at such other times as may be required by the Board of Directors, the Chairman of the Board, the President or the Executive Committee, a statement of financial condition of the corporation in such detail as may be required; and (c) in general, perform all the duties incident to the office of Treasurer and such other duties as from time to time may be assigned to him by the Chairman of the Board, the President, the Board of Directors or the Executive Committee. If required by the Board of Directors or the Executive Committee, the Treasurer shall give a bond for the faithful discharge of his duties as such sum and with such surety or sureties as the Board of Directors or the Executive Committee shall determine. SECTION 6.11. Assistant Secretary or Treasurer. The Assistant Secretaries and Assistant Treasurers shall, in general, perform such duties as shall be assigned to them by the Secretary or the Treasurer, respectively, or by the Chairman of the Board, the President, the Board of Directors or the Executive Committee. The Assistant Secretaries or Assistant Treasurers shall, in the absence of the Secretary or Treasurer, respectively, perform all functions and duties which such absent officers may delegate, but such delegation shall not relieve the absent officer from the responsibilities and liabilities of his office. The Assistant Directors or the Executive Committee, give bonds for the faithful discharge of their duties in such sums and with such sureties as the Board of Directors or the Executive Committee shall determine. ARTICLE VII Contracts, Checks and Deposits SECTION 7.1. Contracts. Subject to the provisions of Section 6.1., the Board of Directors or the Executive Committee may authorize any officer, officers, agent or agents, to enter into any contract or execute and deliver an instrument in the name of and on behalf of the corporation, and such authority may be general or confined to specific instances. SECTION 7.2. Checks, etc. All checks, demands, drafts or other orders for the payment of money, notes or other evidences of indebtedness issued in the name of the corporation, shall be signed by such officer or officers or such agent or agents of the corporation, and in such manner, as shall be determined by the Board of Directors or the Executive Committee. SECTION 7.3. Deposits. All funds of the corporation not otherwise employed shall be deposited from time to time to the credit of the corporation in such banks, trust companies or other depositories as the Chairman of the Board, the President or the Treasurer may be empowered by the Board of Directors or the Executive Committee to select or as the Board of Directors or the Executive Committee may select. ARTICLE VIII Certificate of Stock SECTION 8.1. Issuance. Each stockholder of this corporation shall be entitled to a certificate or certificates showing the number of shares of stock registered in his name on the books of the corporation. The certificates shall be in such form as may be determined by the Board of Directors or the Executive Committee, shall be issued in numerical order and shall be entered in the books of the corporation as they are issued. They shall exhibit the holder's name and the number of shares and shall be signed b;y the Chairman of the Board and the President or such other officers as may from time to time be authorized by resolution of the Board of Directors. Any of or all the signatures on the certificate may be a facsimile. The seal of the corporation shall be impressed, by original or by facsimile, printed or engraved, on all such certificates. In case any officer who has signed or whose facsimile signature has been placed upon any such certificate shall have ceased to be such officer before such certificate is issued, such certificate may nevertheless be issued by the corporation with the same effect as if such officer had not ceased to be such officer at the date of its issue. If the corporation shall be authorized to issue more than one class of stock or more than one series of any class, the designation, preferences and relative, participating, option or other special rights of each class of stock or series thereof and the qualifications, limitations or restrictions of such preferences and rights shall be set forth in full or summarized on the face or back of the certificate which the corporation shall issue to represent such class of stock; provided that except as otherwise provided by statute, in lieu of the foregoing requirements there may be set forth on the face or back of the certificate which the corporation shall issue to represent such class or series of stock, a statement that the corporation will furnish to each stockholder who so requests the designations, preferences and relative, participating, option or other special rights of each class of stock or series thereof and the qualifications, limitations or restrictions of such preferences and rights. All certificates surrendered to the corporation for transfer shall be canceled and no new certificate shall be issued until the former certificate for a like number of shares shall have been surrendered and canceled, except that in the case of a lost, stolen, destroyed or mutilated certificate a new one may be issued therefor upon such terms and with such indemnity, if any, to the corporation as the Board of Directors may prescribe. In addition to the above, all certificates evidencing shares of the corporation's stock or other securities issued by the corporation shall contain such legend or legends as may from time to time be required by the Nevada Revised Statutes and/or the Nevada Gaming Commission Regulations then in effect. SECTION 8.2. Lost Certificates. The Board of Directors may direct that a new certificate or certificates be issued in place of any certificate or certificates theretofore issued by the corporation alleged to have been lost, stolen or destroyed, upon the making of an affidavit of that fact by the person claiming the certificate of stock to be lost, stolen or destroyed. When authorizing such issue of a new certificate or certificates, the Board of Directors may, in its discretion and as a condition precedent to the issuance thereof, require the owner of such lost, stolen or destroyed certificate or certificates, or his legal representative, to advertise the same in such manner as it shall require or to give the corporation a bond in such sum as it may direct as indemnity against any claim that may be made against the corporation with respect to the certificate or certificates alleged to have been lost, stolen or destroyed, or both. SECTION 8.3. Transfers. Upon surrender to the corporation or the transfer agent of the corporation of a certificate for shares duly endorsed or accompanied by proper evidence of succession, assignment or authority to transfer, it shall be the duty of the corporation to issue a new certificate to the person entitled thereto, cancel the old certificate and record the transaction upon its books. Transfers of shares shall be made only on the books of the corporation by the registered holder thereof, or by his attorney thereunto authorized by power of attorney and filed with the Secretary of the corporation or the transfer agent. SECTION 8.4. Registered Stockholders. The corporation shall be entitled to treat the holder of record of any share of shares of stock as the holder in fact thereof and, accordingly, shall not be bound to recognize any equitable or other claim to or interest in such share or shares on the part of any other person, whether or not it shall have express or other notice thereof, except as otherwise provided by laws of the State of Nevada. ARTICLE IX Dividends SECTION 9.1. Declaration. Dividends upon the capital stock of the corporation, subject to the provisions of the Articles of Incorporation, if any, may be declared by the Board of Directors at any regular or special meeting, pursuant to law. Dividends may be paid in cash, in property or in shares of capital stock, subject to the provisions of the Articles of Incorporation. SECTION 9.2. Reserve. Before payment of any dividend, there may be set aside out of any funds of the corporation available for dividends such sum or sums as the Board of Directors from time to time, in their absolute discretion, think proper as a reserve or reserves to meet contingencies, or for equalizing dividends, or for repairing or maintaining any property of the corporation, or for such other purpose as the Board of Directors shall think conducive to the interests of the corporation, and the Board of Directors may modify or abolish any such reserve in the manner in which it was created. ARTICLE X Indemnification SECTION 10.1. Third Party Actions. The corporation shall indemnify any person who was or is a party or is threatened to be made a party to any threatened, pending or completed action, suit or proceeding, whether civil, criminal, administrative or investigative (other than an action by or in the right of the corporation) by reason of the fact that he is or was a director, officer, employee or agent of the corporation, or is or was serving at the request of the corporation as a director, officer, employee or agent of another corporation, partnership, joint venture, trust or other enterprise, against expenses (including attorneys' fees), judgments, fines and amounts paid in settlement actually and reasonably incurred by him in connection with such action, suit or proceeding if he acted in good faith and in a manner he reasonably believed to be in or not opposed to the best interest of the corporation, and, with respect to any criminal action or proceeding, had no reasonable cause to believe his conduct was unlawful. The termination of any action, suit or proceeding by judgment, order, settlement, conviction, or upon a plea of nolo contendere or its equivalent, shall not, of itself create a presumption that the person did not act in good faith and in a manner which he reasonably believed to be in or not opposed to the best interests of the corporation, and, with respect to any criminal action or proceeding, had reasonable cause to believe that his conduct was unlawful. SECTION 10.2. Actions by or in the Right of the Corporation. The corporation shall indemnify any person who was or is a party or is threatened to be made a party to any threatened, pending or completed action or suit by or in the right of the corporation to procure a judgment in its favor by reason of the fact that he is or was a director, officer, employee or agent of the corporation, or is or was serving at the request of the corporation as a director, officer, employee or agent of another corporation, partnership, joint venture, trust or other enterprise against expenses (including attorneys' fees) actually and reasonably incurred by him in connection with the defense or settlement of such action or suit if he acted in good faith and in a manner he reasonably believed to be in or not opposed to the best interests of the corporation and except that no indemnification shall be made in respect of any claim, issue or matter as to which such person shall have been adjudged to be liable for negligence or misconduct in the performance of his duty to the corporation unless and only to the extent that the court in which such action or suit was brought shall determine upon application that, despite the adjudication of liability but in view of all the circumstances of the case, such person is fairly and reasonably entitled to indemnity for such expenses as the court shall deem proper. SECTION 10.3. Successful Defense. To the extent that a director, officer, employee or agent of the corporation has been successful on the merits or otherwise in defense of any action, suit or proceeding referred to in Sections 10.1 and 10.2, or in defense of any claim, issue or matter therein, he shall be indemnified against expenses (including attorneys' fees) actually and reasonably incurred by him in connection therewith. SECTION 10.4. Determination of Conduct. Any indemnification under Section 10.1 or 10.2 (unless ordered by a court) shall be made by the corporation only as authorized in the specific case upon a determination that indemnification of the director, officer, employee or agent is proper in the circumstances because he has met the applicable standard of conduct set forth in Sections 10.l and 10.2. Such determination shall be made (1) by the Board of Directors or the Executive Committee by a majority vote of a quorum consisting of directors who were not parties to such action, suit or proceeding, or (2) if such quorum is not obtainable or, even if obtainable, a quorum of disinterested directors so directs, by independent legal counsel in a written opinion, or (3) by the stockholders. SECTION 10.5 Payment of Expenses in Advance. Expenses incurred in defending a civil or criminal action, suit or proceeding shall be paid by the corporation in advance of the final disposition of such action, suit or proceeding as authorized by the Board of Directors in the specific case upon receipt of an undertaking by or on behalf of the director, officer, employee or agent to repay such amount unless it shall ultimately be determined that he is entitled to be indemnified by the corporation as authorized in this Article X. SECTION 10.6. Indemnity Not Exclusive. The indemnification provided hereunder shall not be deemed exclusive of any other rights to which those seeking indemnification may be entitled under any other by-law, agreement, vote of stockholders or disinterested directors or otherwise, both as to action in his official capacity and as to action in another capacity while holding such office, and shall continue as to a person who has ceased to be a director, officer, employee or agent and shall inure to the benefit of the heirs, executors and administrators of such a person. SECTION 10.7. The Corporation. For purposes of this Article X, references to "the corporation" shall include, in addition to the resulting corporation, any constituent corporation (including any constituent of a constituent) absorbed in a consolidation or merger which, if its separate existence had continued, would have had power and authority to indemnify its directors, officers, and employees or agents, so that any person who is or was a director, officer, employee or agent of such constituent corporation, or is or was serving at the request of such constituent corporation as a director, officer, employee or agent of another corporation, partnership, joint venture, trust or other enterprise, shall stand in the same position under and subject to the provisions of this Article X (including, without limitation the provisions of Section 10.4) with respect to the resulting or surviving corporation as he would have with respect to such constituent corporation if its separate existence had continued. SECTION 10.8. Insurance Indemnification. The corporation shall have the power to purchase and maintain insurance on behalf of any person who is or was a director, officer, employee or agent of the corporation, or is or was serving at the request of the corporation as a director, officer, employee or agent of another corporation, partnership, joint venture, trust or other enterprises against any liability asserted against him and incurred by him in any such capacity, or arising out of his status as such, whether or not the corporation would have the power to indemnify him against such liability under the provisions of this Article X. ARTICLE XI Miscellaneous SECTION 11.1. Seal. The corporate seal shall have inscribed thereon the name of the corporation, and the words "Corporate Seal, Nevada". The seal may be used by causing it or a facsimile thereof to be impressed or affixed or otherwise reproduced. SECTION 11.2. Books. The books of the corporation may be kept within or without the State of Nevada (subject to any provisions contained in the statutes) at such place or places as may be designated from time to time by the Board of Directors or the Executive Committee. SECTION 11.3. Fiscal Year. The fiscal year of the corporation shall be fixed by resolution of the Board of Directors. ARTICLE XII Amendment These by-laws may be altered, amended or repealed at any regular meeting of the Board of directors without prior notice, or at any special meeting of the Board of Directors if notice of such alteration, amendment or repeal be contained in the notice of such special meetings. OFFICER'S CERTIFICATE The undersigned, MIKE H. SLOAN, Secretary of Circus Circus Enterprises, Inc., a Nevada corporation, hereby certifies that the above and foregoing Restated By-Laws of Circus Circus Enterprises, Inc., were duly adopted by the Board of Directors of said corporation at a regularly scheduled meeting of the Board of Directors held on June 20, 1991. (Corporate Seal) MIKE H. SLOAN MIKE H. SLOAN, Secretary Dated: June 20, 1991 SECRETARY'S CERTIFICATE The undersigned, MIKE H. SLOAN, Secretary of Circus Circus Enterprises, Inc., a Nevada Corporation (the "Company"), hereby certifies that on November 21, 1991 the Company's Board of Directors approved changes to Section 3.2 of the Company's By-Laws increasing the number of Class I and Class II Directors. That Section should now read: "SECTION 3.2. Number, Election and Term. The directors shall be elected at the annual meeting of stockholders, except as provided in Section 3.3, and each director elected shall hold office until his successor shall be elected and shall qualify. Directors need not be residents of Nevada or stockholders of the corporation. Commencing with the election of directors at the annual meeting of stockholders in 1991, the directors shall be classified with respect to the time for which they shall hold their offices by dividing them into three classes, to be known as Class I, Class II and Class III. At the annual meeting of stockholders in 1991, directors of Class I shall be elected for terms of one (1)year, directors of Class II shall be elected for terms of two (2) years, and directors of Class III shall be elected for terms of three (3) years. At each annual meeting of stockholders after 1991, successors to the directors of the Class whose term of office expires in that year shall be elected to hold office until the third succeeding annual meeting of stockholders, so that the term of office of only one Class of directors shall expire in each year. Until the number of directors in any Class is changed by amending this Section 3.2, the number of directors in Class I shall be three (3), the number of directions in Class II shall be three (3), and the number of directors in Class III shall be three (3)." IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the undersigned has executed this Certificate on this 21st day of November, 1991. MIKE SLOAN Mike Sloan, Secretary SECRETARY'S CERTIFICATE The undersigned, Mike Sloan, Secretary of Circus Circus Enterprises, Inc., a Nevada Corporation (the "Company"), hereby certifies that on March 29, 1993, the Company's Board of Directors approved changes to Section 3.2 of the Company's By-Laws decreasing the number of Class III Directors. That Section should now read: "SECTION 3.2. Number, Election and Term. The directors shall be elected at the annual meeting of stockholders, except as provided in Section 3.3, and each director elected shall hold office until his successor shall be elected and shall qualify. Directors need not be residents of Nevada or stockholders of the Corporation. Commencing with the election of directors at the annual meeting of stockholders in 1991, the directors shall be classified with respect to the time for which they shall hold their offices by dividing them into three classes, to be known as Class I, Class II and Class III. At the annual meeting of stockholders in 1991, directors of Class I shall be elected for terms of one (1) year, directors of Class II shall be elected for terms of two (2) years, and directors of Class III shall be elected for terms of three (3) years. At each annual meeting of stockholders after 1991, successors to the directors of the Class whose term of office expires in that year shall be elected to hold office until the third succeeding annual meeting of stockholders, so that the term of office of only one Class of directors shall expire in each year. the number of directors in Class I shall be three (3), the number of directors in Class II shall be three (3), and, effective March 29, 1993, the number of directors in Class III shall be two (2)." IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the undersigned has executed this Certificate on this 29th day of March, 1993. MIKE SLOAN Mike Sloan, Secretary SECRETARY'S CERTIFICATE The undersigned, Mike Sloan, Secretary of Circus Circus Enterprises, Inc., a Nevada Corporation (the "Company"), hereby certifies that on March 29, 1993 the Company's Board of Directors approved changes to Sections 6.1, 6.2, 6.3, 6.4 and 6.5 of the Company's By-Laws regarding officers of the Company. Those sections should now read: "SECTION 6.1. Officers. The executive officers of the corporation shall be the Chairman of the Board, President, Secretary and Treasurer. The Board of Directors shall elect and, when applicable, appoint all the executive officers of the corporation. The Board of Directors and the Chairman of the Board may appoint such other officers and agents, including but not limited to one or more Vice Presidents (any one or more of which may be designated Executive Vice President or Senior Vice President), Assistance Vice Presidents, Assistant Secretaries and Assistant Treasurers, as they deem necessary, who shall hold their offices for such terms and shall exercise such powers and perform such duties as prescribed by the Board of Directors or Chairman of the Board. Any two or more offices may be held by the same person. No officer shall execute, acknowledge, verify or countersign any instrument on behalf of the corporation in more than one capacity, if such instrument is required by law, by these by-laws or by any act of the corporation to be executed, acknowledged, verified or countersigned by two or more officers. The Chairman of the Board shall be elected from among the directors. With the foregoing exception, none of the other officers need be a director, and none of the officers need be a stockholder of the corporation. SECTION 6.2. Election and Term of Office. The executive officers of the corporation shall be elected annually by the Board of Directors at its first regular meeting held after the annual meeting of stockholders or as soon thereafter as conveniently possible. Each executive officer shall hold office until his successor shall have been chosen and shall have qualified or until his death or the effective date of his resignation or removal, or until he shall cease to be a director in the case of the Chairman of the Board. SECTION 6.3. Removal and Resignation. Any executive officer or other officer or agent appointed by the Board of Directors may be removed, either with or without cause, by the affirmative vote of a majority of the Board of Directors whenever, in its judgment, the best interests of the corporation shall be served thereby, but such removal shall be without prejudice to the contractual rights, if any, of the person so removed. Any other officer or agent may be removed, either with or without cause, in the sold discretion of the Chairman of the Board. Any executive officer or other officer or agent may resign at any time by giving written notice to the corporation. Any such resignation shall take effect at the date of the receipt of such notice or at any later time specified therein, and unless otherwise specified therein, the acceptance of such resignation shall not be necessary to make it effective. SECTION 6.4. Vacancies. Any vacancy occurring in any executive office of the corporation by death, resignation, removal or otherwise, may be filled by the Board of Directors for the unexpired portion of the term. SECTION 6.5. Salaries. The salaries of all executive officers of the corporation shall be fixed by the Board of Directors or pursuant to the direction of the Board of Directors; and no executive officer shall be prevented from receiving such salary by reason of his also being a director. Compensation of officers and agents not appointed by the Board of Directors shall be established by the Chairman of the Board and President, but subject to review by the Board of Directors." IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the undersigned has executed this Certificate on this 29th day of March, 1991. MIKE SLOAN Mike Sloan, Secretary SECRETARY'S CERTIFICATE The undersigned, Mike Sloan, Secretary of Circus Circus Enterprises, Inc., a Nevada Corporation (the "Company"), hereby certifies that on February 24, 1994 the Company's Board of Directors approved changes to Section 3.2 of the Company's Bylaws increasing the number of Class III Directors. That Section should now read: "SECTION 3.2. Number, Election and Term. The directors shall be elected at the annual meeting of stockholders, except as provided in Section 3.3, and each director elected shall hold office until his successor shall be elected and shall qualify. Directors need not be residents of Nevada or stockholders of the corporation. Commencing with the election of directors at the annual meeting of stockholders in 1991, the directors shall be classified with respect to the time for which they shall hold their offices by dividing them into three classes, to be known as Class I, Class II and Class III. At the annual meeting of stockholders in 1991, directors of Class I shall be elected for terms of one (1) year, directors of Class II shall be elected for terms of two (2) years, and directors of Class III shall be elected for terms of three (3) years. At each annual meeting of stockholders after 1991, successors to the directors of the Class whose term of office expires in that year shall be elected to hold office until the third succeeding annual meeting of stockholders, so that the term of office of only one Class of directors shall expire in each year. Until the number of directors in any Class is changed by amending this Section 3.2, the number of directors in Class I shall be three (3), the number of directors in Class II shall be three (3), and, effective February 24, 1994, the number of directors in Class III shall be three (3)." IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the undersigned has executed this Certificate on this 27th day of April, 1994. MIKE SLOAN Mike Sloan, Secretary EX-2 3 EXHIBIT 2 - RENO JOINT VENTURE AGREEMENT EXHIBIT 10(cc) AGREEMENT OF JOINT VENTURE OF CIRCUS AND ELDORADO JOINT VENTURE This AGREEMENT OF JOINT VENTURE OF CIRCUS AND ELDORADO JOINT VENTURE is entered into and shall be effective as of the 1s4 day of March, 1994, by and between ELDORADO LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY ("E"), a Nevada limited liability company owned and controlled by ELDORADO HOTEL ASSOCIATES LIMITED PARTNERSHIP, a Nevada limited partnership ("EHALP"), and GALLEON, INC., a Nevada corporation ("C"), owned and controlled by CIRCUS CIRCUS ENTERPRISES, INC., a Nevada corporation ("CC"), pursuant to the provisions of the Nevada Uniform Partnership Act, on the following terms and conditions: Section 1 THE JOINT VENTURE 1.1 Formation. The Joint Venture is hereby formed as a Nevada general partnership between E and C ("Partners") effective as of the date hereof pursuant to the provisions of the Nevada Uniform Partnership Act ("Act"). 1.2 Name. The name of the Joint Venture shall be CIRCUS AND ELDORADO JOINT VENTURE and all business of the Joint Venture shall be conducted in such name. The Joint Venture shall hold all of its property in the name of the Joint Venture and not in the name of any Partner. 1.3 Purpose. (a) The purpose of the Joint Venture is to acquire, develop, construct, finance, manage, and operate a hotel with up to approximately 2,000 rooms and an entertainment facility, together with a casino, restaurants, amusement and other related facilities ("Casino Project"), to be located in Reno, Nevada, on the property described in Exhibit "A" attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference (the "Casino Property"). (b) The Joint Venture shall be a partnership only for the purpose specified in this Section 1.3. Except as otherwise provided in this Agreement, the Joint Venture shall not engage in any other activity or business and no Partner shall have any authority to hold himself out as the agent of the other Partner in any other business or activity. 1.4 Place of Business. The principal place of business of the Joint Venture shall be at 430 North Virginia Street, Reno, Nevada or at such other place within Reno, Nevada, as may be determined by the Managing Partner. 1.5 Term. The term of the Joint Venture shall commence on the date hereof and shall continue until the winding up and liquidation of the Joint Venture following a "Liquidating Event," as provided in Section 13 hereof. 1.6 Percentage Interest. The Percentage Interest of each Partner shall be fifty percent (50%) and shall not be changed except as provided herein. 1.7 Statutory Compliance. The Joint Venture shall exist under and be governed by, and this Agreement shall be construed in accordance with, the applicable laws of the State of Nevada including the Nevada Gaming Control Act embodied in Chapter 463 of the Nevada Revised Statutes and the regulations promulgated thereunder. The Partners shall make all filings and disclosures required by, and shall otherwise comply with, all such laws. The Partners shall execute and file in the appropriate records any assumed or fictitious name certificates and other documents and instruments as may be necessary or appropriate with respect to the formation of, and conduct of business by, the Joint Venture. 1.8 Title to Property. All real and personal property owned by the Joint Venture shall be owned by and in the name of the Joint Venture as an entity and no Partner shall have any ownership interest in such property in its individual name or right, and each Partners's interest in the Joint Venture shall be personal property for all purposes. 1.9 Payments of Individual Obligations. The Joint Venture's credit and assets shall be used solely for the benefit of the Joint Venture, and no asset of the Joint Venture shall be transferred or encumbered for or in payment of any separate obligation of a Partner. 1.10 Independent Activities; Transactions With Affiliates. (a) Each Partner shall be required to devote only such time to the affairs of the Joint Venture as such Partner determines in its sole discretion may be necessary to develop, construct, manage and operate the Joint Venture, and each Partner shall be free to serve any other Person or enterprise in any capacity that it may deem appropriate. Nothing in this Agreement shall prevent either Partner from engaging in other business ventures of every nature, including, but not limited to, the ownership, management, improvement, development and operation of any other hotels and/or casinos wherever located, and this Agreement shall grant neither the Joint Venture nor any Partner any right in any such independent venture or business or to the income and profits derived therefrom. Each Partner specifically acknowledges that the other Partner or an Affiliate of the other Partner is the owner and operator of a competing hotel casino adjacent to the Casino Property and to be connected to the Casino Project and that this Agreement shall not be deemed or construed to prevent, hinder or inhibit in any way the present operation or future expansion of said properties. (b) Each Partner shall pay and discharge when due its non-Joint Venture debts and obligations unrelated to the Joint Venture and shall indemnify and save harmless the Joint Venture and the other party from and against any and all claims, demands, actions and expenses, including reasonable attorneys' fees, incurred on account of or with respect to any such non-Joint Venture debts or obligations. (c) As used in this Agreement, the term "Affiliate" shall mean any other entity directly or indirectly controlling, controlled by or under common control with that of any Partner. 1.11 Expenses of Partners. Except as specifically provided in this Agreement, including, without limitation, the provisions of Section 2.9(d), no Partner shall be paid for services rendered to the Joint Venture by such Partner. However, each party shall be entitled to reimbursement from the Joint Venture for the actual out-of-pocket expenses reasonably incurred by such Partner in furtherance of the Joint Venture's business to the extent such expenses are contemplated by a budget approved by the Partners , upon the presentation of reasonable supporting documentation of the amount and purpose of such expense. Section 2 PARTNERS' PERFORMANCE AND CAPITAL CONTRIBUTIONS 2.1 Phase I Performance Requirements. Upon execution of this Agreement, the Partners shall commence the following activities on behalf of the Joint Venture toward the development of the Project: (a) C shall undertake the necessary architectural, engineering, design and construction drawings for the Casino Project. (b) C shall undertake to provide committed CONSTRUCTION FINANCING as defined in Paragraph 2.4. (c) Utilizing the preliminary design provided by C, E shall file and process all applications to obtain all necessary governmental approvals and entitlements, not including building permits, or approval of the Nevada gaming authorities, both of which shall be obtained by the Joint Venture for the Casino Project. (d) E, on behalf of the Joint Venture, will undertake such negotiations as may be required to acquire that certain parcel of property within the Casino Project site not currently owned by E, commonly known as the Power Company Property. Both Partners shall pay one-half (1/2) of all costs, fees, expenses and purchase price for the acquisition of the Power Company Property and take title as tenants in common with each Partner holding an undivided one-half (1/2) interest. In the event that for any reason the Casino Project does not proceed to Phase II as set forth below within one (1) year from the date of this Agreement, E shall, within one (1) year thereafter, purchase C's interest in the Power Company Property at C's cost, plus interest at the prime rate of Bank of America as adjusted from time to time. In such event, E shall indemnify and hold C harmless from all obligations under the agreement for purchase of the Power Company Property. (e) E shall obtain all appropriate consents, including consents required from the Cafferata Trust with respect to the assignment of the Cafferata Lease and the leasehold estate created thereby, as described in Paragraph 2.2, to the Joint Venture at E's sole cost and expense. (f) E shall provide adequate assurances to C of the availability of the Subordination Security as defined in the Trust Agreement between EHALP and the Cafferata Trust at E's sole cost and expense. (g) E shall provide assurance to C that upon conveyance or assignment of the Casino Property, a CLTA Owner's Policy of title insurance is committed to be issued by First American Title Company of Nevada insuring title to the parcels vested in the Joint Venture, except for the Cafferata parcel, as to which a CLTA leasehold policy of title insurance shall be committed to be issued in favor of the Joint Venture, showing title to the Casino Property free and clear of all liens and encumbrances, except those set forth as Exceptions 1 through 27, with all taxes and assessments being paid current through the transfer date, 28, 34, 51 and 54 as set forth on Schedule B to the Preliminary Title Report of First American Title Company Report Order No. 170763MC, dated as of October 4, 1993, at 7:30 a.m. 2.2 Phase II Capital Contributions. After the formation of the Joint Venture and the satisfaction or waiver of the conditions set forth in Paragraph 2.3 below, the Partners shall make the following initial CAPITAL CONTRIBUTIONS: (a) E shall convey, or shall cause to be conveyed fee title to the parcels comprising the Casino Property (excluding the Power Company Property and the Cafferata Parcel) to the Joint Venture by Grant, Bargain and Sale Deed. The parties acknowledge that Lot 14 in Block B of Original Town, now City of Reno (the "Cafferata Parcel"), is the subject of a ground lease entered into by and between EHALP and Gladys A. Cafferata, as Trustee of the Gladys A. Cafferata Trust U/T/A November 2, 1990 (the "Cafferata Trust"), evidenced by a Lease Agreement, Memorandum of Lease and Option to Purchase, Put Option to Purchase and Trust Agreement, each dated as of the 1st day of October, 1992 (collectively, the "Cafferata Lease"). E agrees to assign and convey all of its right, title and interest in and to the Cafferata Lease and leasehold estate to the Joint Venture. E further covenants and agrees that upon the exercise of the option to purchase in the Cafferata Lease by the Joint Venture, E shall be responsible for payment of the Purchase Price (as therein defined) at E's sole cost and expense. E shall also be responsible for the Subordination Security as defined in the Trust Agreement by and between EHALP and the Cafferata Trust, at E's sole cost and expense. E shall cause the Casino Property parcels to be deeded or assigned to the Joint Venture free and clear of all liens and encumbrances, except as set forth in Section 2.1. Upon the conveyance or assignment of the Casino Property parcels, E shall cause a CLTA Owner's Policy or Policies of Title Insurance to be issued by First American Title Company of Nevada, in the aggregate amount of Twenty-Five Million Dollars ($25,000,000), insuring title to the parcels vested in the Joint Venture in fee, except for the Cafferata Parcel as to which a CLTA Leasehold Policy of Title Insurance shall be issued to the Joint Venture, free and clear of all liens and encumbrances, except as approved in writing by both Partners. The premiums for the CLTA policy(ies) shall be borne equally by the Partners. All rental payments and other monetary obligations (except for payment of the Purchase Price for the Cafferata Parcel) under the Cafferata Lease shall be paid by E pending assignment of the Cafferata Lease and leasehold estate to the Joint Venture and thereafter shall be the obligation of the Joint Venture, pending exercise of the option to purchase by the Joint Venture. Provided, however, that at the request of the Managing Partner, all rental payments and other monetary obligations necessary to maintain the Cafferata Lease in effect following assignment to the Joint Venture shall be paid by E and repaid by the Joint Venture as a loan from E under Section 15.9, below. (b) C shall contribute the sum of $25,000,000 to the Partnership in cash and/or technology, intellectual property or equipment of a kind and of value, including holding costs, as set forth in a written itemized schedule approved and signed by both Partners, and C's Capital Account shall be credited accordingly. (c) The Partners shall transfer the Power Company Property to the Joint Venture, and each party's Capital Account shall be credited with one-half (1/2) the acquisition costs. (d) After taking into account all Capital Contributions made by the Partners, each Partner shall contribute sufficient additional cash to bring such Partner's capital contribution to fifteen percent (15%) of the total Casino Project costs, including land acquisition and preopening expenses which shall be in an amount not to exceed the final Project budget approved by both Partners ("Final Budget"), thereby making the total aggregate capital contributions of the Partners equal to thirty percent (30%) of the Final Budget. In making the contribution as provided in this subparagraph, each Partner shall receive a credit for the property or other assets contributed to the Venture by such Partner as provided in Paragraph 2.2 (a), (b) and (c) above, and the remainder of the required Capital Contribution shall be in cash. Any costs incurred or amounts paid by a Partner in carrying out its Phase I responsibilities for the Project as provided in Paragraph 2.1 shall be credited to that Partner's required cash contribution under this Paragraph 2.2. (e) The Capital Contributions required under Subparagraph 2.2(d) shall be made at the time required by the provider of the Construction Financing if not C or CC, or if the financing is provided by C or CC, in such amounts and at such time as the Managing Partner reasonably determines necessary to coincide with the funding of the construction, preopening expenses and initial bankroll. In no event shall either Partner have a duty to make a cash Capital Contribution required by Paragraph 2.2(d) prior to January 1, 1994. Prior to January 1, 1994, amounts provided to the Joint Venture shall be loans in accordance with the provisions of Section 15.9 hereof and shall bear interest at a rate of ten percent (10%). All such loans shall be repaid upon the payment of the Capital Contributions as herein provided after January 1, 1994. No Partner shall have any obligation to provide any such loans to the Partnership. (f) Nothwithstanding any other provision of this Agreement of Joint Venture, if a Partner defaults in the Capital Contributions required by this Paragraph 2.2, the nondefaulting party shall have all remedies available in law and in equity. 2.3 Conditions to Capital Contributions. The following are conditions to be satisfied or waived prior to the requirement that the Partners make the Capital Contributions set forth in Paragraph 2.2 above: (a) All government approvals have been obtained to the satisfaction of both Partners. (b) The Partners have agreed on the Final Budget. (c) The Partners have agreed on the scope of the Casino Project and the plans and specifications relating thereto. (d) The Construction Financing has been committed and is available for the funding of the construction of the Casino Project. (e) The consent to the Assignment of the Cafferata Lease in a form acceptable to the Partners is obtained. (f) If each of the above conditions has not been satisfied or waived by July 31, 1994, the Joint Venture shall be dissolved pursuant to Section 13. 2.4 Construction Financing. Construction Financing is the financing required for the development, construction and completion of the Casino Project as provided herein. The terms of the Construction Financing must be approved by both Partners; provided, however, that if such Construction Financing is provided by C or CC, the Construction Financing will be deemed approved if it is on terms and conditions required herein and carries an interest rate of ten percent (10%) and a payment schedule, including principal and interest, based on a twenty (20) year amortization and all due and payable in ten (10) years. CC guarantees to E and EHALP the obligation of C to obtain the Construction Financing. EHALP shall not be required to be a signator to nor guarantor of the Construction Financing. The Construction Financing, together with the aggregate of all Capital Contributions of the Partners, shall be sufficient to pay when due the real estate taxes, assessments and insurance premiums on the Casino Property during the period prior to opening of the Casino, all architectural, engineering and design expenses to the extent not contributed by a Partner, legal and accounting expenses (not including organizational fees), demolition, excavation and construction costs, and furniture, fixtures and equipment in order to complete the Casino Project in the amount of the Final Budget. C and CC shall be obligated to provide adequate funds or additional Construction Financing to cover any and all cost over-runs, extras or additions in excess of the Final Budget arising during the course of construction unless caused in whole or in part by E or E's delay or failure in performance of E's obligations in connection with the Casino Project. Any such additions, changes, extras or over-runs shall be subject to the approval of both Partners. To the extent that such financing is required, if CC is required to guarantee such excess financing, EHALP agrees to also guarantee such excess financing. The aggregate amount of all Construction Financing, including the financing of cost over-runs, will be in the form of a recourse note against the Partners and may be secured by a Deed of Trust and/or other security interest in the real and personal property of the Joint Venture, including, without limitation, the Casino Property; provided, however, if the Construction Financing is provided by C or CC, then the note and deed of trust securing the obligation to C or CC shall provide a one-year right to cure before filing a Notice of Default and Election to Sell or before other foreclosure or Trustee sale proceedings on such deed of trust may be instituted. There shall be no additional Capital Contributions, other than those required by Paragraph 2.2(d), required until construction is complete. Either Partner may at any time arrange for third party financing on commercially reasonable terms for the Casino Project; provided, however, that neither CC nor EHALP shall be obligated to provide a personal guarantee for such third party financing. In the event that it is necessary for C to guarantee such third party financing and EHALP does not guarantee it, then C shall be entitled to receive an annual guarantee fee in the amount of two percent (2%) of the average outstanding principal balance of such third party financing. 2.5 Revolving Credit Line. Prior to the opening of the Casino Project, C and CC shall arrange or provide a Revolving Credit Line for the business of the Joint Venture in the minimum amount of $10,000,000. If the Revolving Credit Line is provided by C or CC, interest shall be charged at the rate of ten percent (10%) per annum on outstanding principal amounts. This revolving credit line shall be maintained as long as C is the Managing Partner. EHALP shall not be required to be a signator to or guarantor of the Revolving Credit Line. 2.6 Additional Capital Contributions. (a) Additional Capital Contributions may be called for by the Managing Partner by written demand upon the Partners from time to time solely for the purpose of defraying an annual net loss not including depreciation and amortization expenses of the Casino Project after opening and only after full utilization of the Revolving Credit Line to fund working capital requirements because of such losses. Such Additional Capital Contributions shall be payable in proportion to the Percentage Interests of the Partners. Each Partner shall contribute its respective share of such subsequent capital calls within fifteen (15) days of receipt of notice if the entire amount (including both Partners' shares) of the capital call is less than or equal to $1,000,000.00; within thirty (30) days if such amount exceeds $1,000,000.00 but is less than or equal to $2,000,000.00; within sixty (60) days if such amount exceeds $2,000,000.00 but is less than or equal to $3,000,000.00; and within 120 days if such amount of the capital call is greater than $3,000,000.00. In the event that such annual net losses exceed a total amount of $10,000,000, then both parties agree to use their best efforts in order to obtain additional financing within 120 days for such excess operating losses. The terms of such financing shall be subject to the approval of both Partners. If the Partners are unable to obtain financing for such excess operating losses, then the Managing Partner may require an Additional Capital Contribution to be paid by each Partner in proportion to the Percentage Interests. 2.7 Failure to Make Additional Capital Contributions. The Partners' obligation to make Additional Capital Contributions shall be a personal obligation of each Partner and shall be enforceable by this Joint Venture and each of its Partners, but shall not be enforceable by any third party creditor of the Joint Venture or any other person. If either Partner fails to make an Additional Capital Contribution when due under this Agreement (the "Defaulting Partner"), the Non-Defaulting Partner shall have the following remedies: (a) Immediately upon a default by a Partner under this Section, the Non-Defaulting Partner shall have the right (but not the obligation) to do any one of the following: (i) contribute, as a capital contribution of the Defaulting Partner and as a loan to the Defaulting Partner, the amount of the Additional Capital Contribution in default, and all such amounts shall be considered loans to the Defaulting Partner from such Non-Defaulting Partner. The unpaid principal balance of the loan shall bear interest from the date of the advance at the Default Rate. Interest shall be accumulated daily and compounded on an annual basis. The loan, with interest, shall be repaid by the Defaulting Partner from its cash distributions pursuant to this Agreement, or, if the provisions of Section 12.4 become applicable, the loan shall be repaid out of proceeds received pursuant thereto. (ii) loan the entire amount of the Additional Capital Contribution to the Joint Venture, such loan to bear interest from the date of advance until repaid at the Default Rate. Interest on any such loan shall be accumulated daily and compounded on an annual basis. Interest and principal on such loan shall be paid in accordance with Section 4.1. (b) If the Non-Defaulting Partner has elected the remedy described in subparagraph 2.7(a)(i) above, and the loan is not repaid to the Non-Defaulting Partner within two (2) years of the date of the loan advance or if a Partner is in default at any time on two (2) Additional Capital Contributions which remain unpaid or uncured as provided herein, then, and only then, may the Non- Defaulting Partner elect to purchase the Defaulting Partner's interest in the Joint Venture pursuant to and in accordance with the terms of Section 12.4. (c) For purposes of this Agreement, the "Default Rate" of interest shall be the greater of ten percent (10%) or two (2) percentage points added to the "prime" interest rate of the Bank of America, as announced from time to time. 2.8 Capital Accounts. An individual Capital Account shall be established and maintained for each Partner. The Capital Account of each Partner shall be equal to the aggregate amount of cash contributed by such Partner to the Joint Venture, increased by (i) the fair market value of property contributed by such Partner to the Joint Venture (other than a promissory note by such Partner who is the maker of such note), net of liabilities secured by such property that the Joint Venture assumes or takes the property subject to, (ii) the amount of any Joint Venture liabilities assumed by such Partner other than liabilities secured by property distributed to such Partner, (iii) such Partner's distributive share of Profits of the Joint Venture and (iv) any items in the nature of income and gain which are excluded from the definitions of Profits and Losses and allocated to such Partner, and reduced by (i) such Partner's distributive share of Losses, (ii) the amount of any distributions of cash to such Partner, (iii) the amount of liabilities of such Partner assumed by the Joint Venture, other than liabilities secured by property contributed by such Partner, (iv) the fair market value of property (net of liabilities assumed by such Partner and liabilities to which such distributed property is subject) distributed to such Partner, and (v) any items in the nature of deductions or losses which are excluded from the definitions of Profits and Losses and allocated to such Partner. Upon a distribution of property, other than one described in Section 3.7(a) hereof, the Capital Account of each Partner shall be adjusted as provided in Regulations of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended ("Code") Section 1.704-1(b) (2) (iv) (e). In the event the Gross Asset Values of Joint Venture assets are adjusted pursuant to Section 3.7(a) hereof, the Capital Account of each Partner shall be adjusted simultaneously to reflect the aggregate net adjustment as if the Joint Venture recognized gain or loss equal to the amount of such aggregate net adjustment. The foregoing provisions and the other provisions of this Agreement relating to the maintenance of Capital Accounts are intended to comply with Regulations Sections 1.704-1(b) and 1.704-2 and shall be interpreted and applied in a manner consistent with such Regulations. 2.9 Other Matters. (a) Except as otherwise provided in this Agreement, no Partner shall demand or receive a return of his Capital Contributions or withdraw from the Joint Venture without the consent of all Partners. Under circumstances requiring a return of any Capital Contributions, no Partner shall have the right to receive property other than cash except as may be specifically provided herein. (b) No Partner shall receive any interest, salary, or draws with respect to its Capital Contributions or its Capital Account or for services rendered on behalf of the Joint Venture or otherwise in its capacity as Partner, except as otherwise provided in this Agreement. (c) Except as provided in Section 10, no Person shall be admitted to the Joint Venture as a Partner without the unanimous consent of the Partners. (d) The Managing Partner, on behalf of the Joint Venture, may contract with an Affiliate of the Managing Partner for the provision of accounting, bookkeeping, computer services and management information and similar central office services at a cost not to exceed the reasonable direct costs incurred by such Affiliate in providing such services. Section 3 ALLOCATIONS 3.1 Profits and Losses. "Profits" and "Losses" means, for each fiscal year or other period, an amount equal to the Joint Venture's taxable income or loss for such year or period, determined in accordance with Section 703(a) of the Code (for this purpose, all items of income, gain, loss, or deduction required to be stated separately pursuant to Code Section 703(a)(1) shall be included in taxable income or loss), with the following adjustments: (a) Any income of the Joint Venture that is exempt from federal income tax and not otherwise taken into account in computing Profits or Losses pursuant to this Agreement shall be added to such taxable income or loss. (b) Any expenditures of the Joint Venture described in Code Section 705(a)(2)(B) or treated as Code Section 705(a)(2)(B) expenditures pursuant to Regulations Section 1.704-1(b)(2)(iv)(l) ("Section 705(a)(2)(B) Expenditure"), and not otherwise taken into account in computing Profits or Losses pursuant to this Agreement, shall be subtracted from such taxable income or loss. (c) In the event the Gross Asset Value of any Joint Venture asset is adjusted pursuant to this Agreement, the amount of such adjustment shall be taken into account as gain or loss from the disposition of such asset for purposes of computing Profits or Losses. (d) Gain or loss resulting from any disposition of Joint Venture Property with respect to which gain or loss is recognized for federal income tax purposes shall be computed by reference to the Gross Asset Value of the property disposed of, notwithstanding that the adjusted tax basis of such property differs from its Gross Asset Value. (e) In lieu of the depreciation, amortization, and other cost recovery deductions taken into account in computing such taxable income or loss, there shall be taken into account depreciation for such fiscal year or other period. (f) Notwithstanding any other provisions of this Section (other than Sections 3.4(a) and 3.4(b)), any items which are specially allocated pursuant to Sections 3.4 and 3.5 hereof shall not be taken into account in computing Profits and Losses. 3.2 Profits. (a) Except as provided in Sections 3.2(b) hereof, the allocation of Profits among the Partners for any fiscal year shall be determined in the following manner: (1) The net operating income of the Joint Venture for financial reporting purposes (determined in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles) for such fiscal year, exclusive of interest expense, shall be credited to C, up to the amount of its Priority Allocation for such fiscal year, any balance shall be credited to E, up to the amount of C's Priority Allocation with respect to such fiscal year, and any remaining balance shall be credited to the Partners in proportion to their Percentage Interests; (ii) Interest expense of the Joint Venture (determined in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles) for such fiscal year shall be charged to the Partners in proportion to their Percentage Interests; and (iii) The difference (whether positive or negative) between (A) net operating income of the Joint Venture for financial reporting purposes (determined in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles) for such fiscal year, less the amount of interest expense of the Joint Venture (determined in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles) for such fiscal year and (B) Profits of the Joint Venture for such fiscal year shall be credited or charged to the Partners, as the case may be, in proportion to their Percentage Interests. Each Partner shall then be allocated Profits for such fiscal year in an amount equal to the net amount credited to such Partner pursuant to the preceding sentence; provided, however, that in the event the computation pursuant to the preceding sentence would result in a Partner being charged a loss, such Partner shall be allocated zero Profits for such fiscal year and the other Partner shall be allocated all of the Profits of the Joint Venture for such fiscal year. (b) Profits attributable to the sale, exchange or other disposition of all or substantially all of the assets of the Joint Venture shall be allocated among the Partners as follows: (i) First, if the Capital Accounts of the Partners are unequal (after reducing each Partner's Capital Account for any undistributed Net Cash From Operations distributable to such Partner pursuant to Section 4.1 hereof and after adjusting each Partner's Capital Account for any Profits or Losses of the Joint Venture for such fiscal year allocated to such Partner pursuant to Section 3.2(a) or 3.3(a) hereof, such Profits shall be allocated to the Partner with the smaller Capital Account (determined after the foregoing adjustments) until each Partner's Capital Account (as adjusted) is equal, and (ii) Second, the balance of any such Profits shall be allocated among the Partners in proportion to their Percentage Interests. 3.3 Losses. (a) Except as provided in Section 3.3(b) hereof, Losses for any fiscal year shall be allocated among the Partners in proportion to their Percentage Interests. (b) Losses attributable to the sale, exchange or other disposition of all or substantially all of the assets of the Joint Venture shall be allocated among the Partners as follows: (i) First, if the Capital Accounts of the Partners are unequal (after reducing each Partner's Capital Account for any undistributed Net Cash From Operations distributable to such Partner pursuant to Section 4.1 hereof and after adjusting each Partner's Capital Account for any Profits or Losses of the Joint Venture for such fiscal year allocated to such Partner pursuant to Section 3.2(a) or 3.3(a) hereof), such Losses shall be allocated to the Partner with the larger Capital Account (determined after the foregoing adjustments) until each Partner's Capital Account (as adjusted) is equal, and (ii) Second, the balance of any such Losses shall be allocated among the Partners in proportion to their Percentage Interests. 3.4 Special Allocations. The following special allocations shall be made in the following order: (a) Minimum Gain Chargeback. Except as otherwise provided in Section 1.704-2(f) of the Income Tax Regulations promulgated under the Code, as amended from time to time, ("Regulations") notwithstanding any other provision of this Agreement, if there is a net decrease in Joint Venture Minimum Gain during any Joint Venture fiscal year, each Partner shall be specially allocated items of Joint Venture income and gain for such fiscal year (and, if necessary, subsequent fiscal years) in an amount equal to such Partner's share of the net decrease in Joint Venture Minimum Gain, determined in accordance with Regulations Section 1.704-2(g). Allocations pursuant to the previous sentence shall be made in proportion to the respective amounts required to be allocated to each Partner pursuant thereto. The items to be so allocated shall be determined in accordance with Sections 1.704-2(f)(6) and 1.704-2(j)(2) of the Regulations. This Section 3.4(a) is intended to comply with the minimum gain chargeback requirement in Section 1.704-1(f) of the Regulations and shall be interpreted consistently therewith. (b) Partner Nonrecourse Debt. Any item of Joint Venture loss, deduction or Section 705(a)(2)(B) Expenditure that is attributable to Partner Nonrecourse Debt shall be allocated to the Partner or Partners that bear the economic risk of loss with respect to such Partner Nonrecourse Debt in accordance with Regulations Section 1.704-2(i). Notwithstanding any other provisions of this Agreement except Section 3.4(a) hereof, if there is a net decrease during any fiscal year in the minimum gain attributable to a Partner Nonrecourse Debt (within the meaning of Regulations Section 1.704-2(i)(3)), then any Partner with a share of the minimum gain attributable to such Partner Nonrecourse Debt at the beginning of such fiscal year shall be allocated items of Joint Venture income and gain for such fiscal year (and, if necessary, for subsequent fiscal years) equal to such Partner's share of the net decrease in Partner Nonrecourse Debt Minimum Gain as provided in Regulations Section 1.704-2(i)(4). (c) Code Section 754 Adjustment. To the extent an adjustment to the adjusted tax basis of any Joint Venture asset pursuant to Code Section 734(b) or Code Section 743(b) is required, pursuant to Regulations Section 1.704-1(b)(2)(iv)(m)(2) or Regula- tions Section 1.704-1(b)(2)(iv)(m)(4), to be taken into account in determining Capital Accounts as the result of a distribution to a Partner in complete liquidation of his interest in the Joint Venture, the amount of such adjustment to the Capital Accounts shall be treated as an item of gain (if the adjustment increases the basis of the asset) or loss (if the adjustment decreases such basis) and such gain or loss shall be specially allocated to the Partners in accordance with their interests in the Joint Venture in the event Regulations Section 1.704-1(b)(2)(iv)(m)(2) applies, or to the Partners to whom such distribution was made in the event Regulations Section 1.704-1(b)(2)(iv)(m)(4) applies. (d) Allocations Relating to Taxable Issuance of Joint Venture Interests. Any income, gain, loss or deduction realized as a direct or indirect result of the issuance of an interest in the Joint Venture to a Partner (the "Issuance Items") shall be allocated among the Partners so that, to the extent possible, the net amount of such Issuance Items, together with all other allocations under this Agreement to each Partner, shall be equal to the net amount that would have been allocated to each such Partner if the Issuance Items had not been realized. (e) Limitations on Allocation of Losses. Notwith- standing the provisions of this Section 3, in no event shall any allocation of Losses (or any other loss, deduction or Section 705(a)(2)(B) Expenditure) to any Partner cause such Partner to have or increase a deficit balance in its Capital Account. (f) Qualified Income Offset. If a Partner receives an adjustment, allocation or distribution described in Regulations Section 1.704-1(b)(2)(ii)(d)(4), (5) or (6) which creates or increases a deficit balance (taking into account distributions, other than distributions in liquidation of the Joint Venture, reasonably expected to be made) in the Partner's Capital Account (as provided in Regulations Section 1.704-1(b)(2)(ii)(d)(4), (5) or (6)), the Managing Partner shall allocate items of income or gain (as those terms are used in Regulations Section 1.704- 1(b)(2)(ii)(d)) to Such Partner in an amount and manner to eliminate the Partner's Capital Account deficit attributable to such adjustment, allocation or distribution as quickly as possible. (g) Capital Account Deficits. For purposes of Sections 3.4(a), 3.4(b), 3.4(e) and 3.4(f) hereof, there shall be excluded from any deficit in a Partner's Capital Account any amount such Partner is obligated to restore to its Capital Account under Regulations Section 1.704-1(b)(2)(ii)(c), as well as any addition thereto pursuant to the penultimate sentences of Regulations Sections 1.704-2(g)(1) and 1.704-2(i)(5) after taking into account thereunder any changes during such fiscal year in Minimum Gain and Partner Nonrecourse Debt Minimum Gain. (h) Capital Account Adjustment. For purposes of Sections 3.4(a), 3.4(b) and 3.4(e) hereof, each Partner's Capital Account shall be reduced by the items described in Regulations Section 1.704-1(b)(2)(ii)(d)(4), (5) and (6). (i) Definitions. For purposes of this Agreement, the following terms shall have the following meanings: (i) "Depreciation" means, for each fiscal year or other period, an amount equal to the depreciation, amortization or other cost recovery deduction allowable with respect to an asset for such year or other period, except that if the Gross Asset Value of an asset differs from its adjusted basis for federal income tax purposes at the beginning of such year or other period, Depreciation shall be an amount which bears the same ratio to such beginning Gross Asset Value as the federal income tax depreciation, amortization or other cost recovery deduction for such year or other period bears to such beginning adjusted tax basis. (ii) "Gross Asset Value" means, with respect to any asset, the asset's adjusted basis for federal income tax purposes, except as follows: (i) the initial Gross Asset Value of any asset contributed by a Partner to the Joint Venture shall be the gross fair market value of such asset, as determined by the Partners; and (ii) the Gross Asset Value of all assets whose Gross Asset Value has been adjusted pursuant to Section 3.7(a) hereof shall be adjusted pursuant to the last sentence of Section 3.7(a) hereof. (iii) "Minimum Gain" means the sum of the separately computed amount of gain, if any, that would be realized by the Company if, with respect to each nonrecourse liability of the Company, the Company disposed of the property subject to such nonrecourse liability for no other consideration than full satisfaction of such liability in accordance with Regulations Section 1.704-2(d). For this purpose, the term "nonrecourse liability" shall have the meaning set forth in Regulations Section 1.752-1(a)(2). (iv) "Partner Nonrecourse Debt" means any Joint Venture liability to the extent the liability is nonrecourse for purposes of Regulations Section 1.1001-2, and a Partner (or a related person within the meaning of Regulations Section 1.752-4(b)) bears the economic risk of loss (within the meaning of Regulations Section 1.752-2). (v) "Partner Nonrecourse Debt Minimum Gain" means Minimum Gain attributable to Partner Nonrecourse Debt. 3.5 Curative Allocations. The allocations set forth in Sections 3.4(a), 3.4(b), 3.4(c) and 3.4(d) hereof (the "Regulatory Allocations") are intended to comply with certain requirements of the Regulations. It is the intent of the Partners that, to the extent possible, all Regulatory Allocations shall be offset either with other Regulatory Allocations or with special allocations of other items of Joint Venture income, gain, loss, or deduction pursuant to this Section 3.5. Therefore, notwithstanding any other provision of this Agreement (other than the Regulatory Allocations), the Managing Partner shall make such offsetting special allocations of Joint Venture income, gain, loss or deduction in whatever manner it determines appropriate so that, after such offsetting allocations are made, each Partner's Capital Account balance is, to the extent possible, equal to the Capital Account balance such Partner would have had if the Regulatory Allocations were not part of the Agreement and all Joint Venture items were allocated pursuant to Sections 3.2 and 3.3 hereof. In exercising his discretion under this Section 3.5, the Managing Partner shall take into account future Regulatory Allocations under Section 3.4 that, although not yet made, are likely to offset other Regulatory Allocations previously made under Section 3.4. 3.6 Code Section 704(c) Allocations. (a) Solely for federal income tax purposes and not with respect to determining any partner's capital account, distributive share of profits or losses, distributions or other items, a partner's distributive share of income, gain, loss, or deduction with respect to any property (other than money) contributed to the Joint Venture shall be determined in accordance with Code Section 704(c) and Regulations thereunder. (b) For purposes of allocation of income, gain, loss, or deduction under Code Section 704(c), the Joint Venture adopts the "traditional method with curative allocations" as identified in Proposed Regulation 1.704-3(c). If this Proposed Regulation is modified or changed when issued in final form, the Managing Partner shall select the method which most closely resembles the traditional method with curative allocations. (c) In the event the Gross Asset Value of any Joint Venture property is adjusted (other than for Depreciation) subsequent allocations of income, gain, loss and deduction with respect to such property shall take account of any variation between the adjusted basis of such property and its Gross Asset Value in the same manner as under Section 704(c) and the Regulations thereunder. Any elections or other decisions relating to such allocation shall be made in a manner that reasonably reflects the purpose and intention of this Agreement. 3.7 Other Allocation Rules. (a) The Gross Asset Values of all Joint Venture assets may be adjusted by the Managing Partner in accordance with Regulations Section 1.704-1(b)(2)(iv) to equal their respective gross fair market values as reasonably determined by the Managing Partner as of the following times: (i) the acquisition of an additional interest in the Joint Venture by any new or existing Partner in exchange for more than a de minimis capital contribution; (ii) the distribution by the Joint Venture to a retiring or continuing Partner as consideration for an interest in the Joint Venture of more than a de minimis amount of money or other Joint Venture property; and (iii) the liquidation of the Joint Venture. In such event, if the Gross Asset Value of an asset does not equal its adjusted basis for federal income tax purposes, such Gross Asset Value shall thereafter be adjusted by the Depreciation taken into account with respect to such asset for purposes of computing Profits and Losses. (b) The Partners are aware of the income tax consequences of the allocations made by this Section 3 and agree to be bound by the provisions of this Section 3 in reporting their shares of Joint Venture income and loss for income tax purposes. (c) For purposes of determining the Profits, Losses, or any other items allocable to any period, Profits, Losses, and any such other items shall be determined on a daily, monthly, or other basis, as determined by the Managing Partner using any permissible method under Code Section 706 and the Regulations thereunder. 3.8 Priority Allocation of Operating Income. (a) For so long as E selects the General Manager of the Casino Project, as provided in Section 5.10, C shall be entitled to a priority allocation of operating income, as determined in accordance with this Section3.8, equal to fifteen percent (15%) of the Initial Investment (as defined below) in the Casino Project, adjusted each year for depreciation and repayment of principal on the Construction Financing. C's right to this Priority Allocation is non-cumulative and shall commence on an annual basis after the first full year of operation of the Casino Project. The Priority Allocation shall be calculated as follows: The "Initial Investment" shall be equal to the total Project cost, excluding only preopening expenses and initial bankroll, but shall not exceed $290,000,000. The Initial Investment shall be adjusted at the end of each year by subtracting (i) the depreciation on the Initial Investment taken in such year (in accordance with the depreciation schedule agreed to by the Partners in the initial year) and (ii) the principal payments made in repayment of any Construction Financing. The average of the Initial Investment at the beginning of each year and the Initial Investment at the end of each year (the "Average Investment") shall be multiplied by fifteen percent (15%) which sum shall be divided by sixty-five percent (65%). The resulting number multiplied by the Percentage Interest of C shall be the amount of C's Priority Allocation. If, in any year, the Casino Project generates insufficient operating income to allocate C its full Priority Allocation, C shall be entitled to such allocation only to the extent the operating income is available, and the Priority Allocation shall not be cumulative. If, however, the Casino Project reports sufficient operating income to allocate C all or a portion of its Priority Allocation, but sufficient cash is unavailable (i.e., not on hand) to distribute to C its Priority Allocation, C shall be entitled to receive the next cash available for distribution to satisfy the Priority Allocation which has been allocated to it. (b) For purposes of the above calculation, the purchase of new assets shall not be considered. Prior to the purchase of income producing assets, the parties shall negotiate in good faith to adjust net income to take into account the net income produced from such assets. (c) This Priority Allocation set forth in subparagraph (a) above shall be distributed to C to the extent available as provided in Section 4.1. Section 4 DISTRIBUTIONS 4.1 Net Cash From Operations. The term "Net Cash From Operations" shall mean the gross cash proceeds from all Joint Venture operations, less the following amounts agreed to by the Partners as set forth in the operating and capital budgets for the businesses of the Joint Venture: (i) Cash operating expenses and payments of other expenses and obligations of the Joint Venture, including interest and scheduled principal payments on Venture indebtedness, including the Construction Financing, not including cost overruns, and the Revolving Credit Line (in accordance with commercial business practices), other than indebtedness owed to Partners or Affiliates as set forth below, and not including depreciation expense; and (ii) Such reasonable reserves as the Partners deem necessary in good faith and in the best interests of the Joint Venture to meet anticipated future obligations and liabilities of the Joint Venture. Net Cash From Operations shall be subject to the annual audit of the Joint Venture. The Net Cash From Operations with respect to each fiscal year shall be distributed not later than the forty-fifth (45th) day after the end of each fiscal quarter as follows: (a) At the end of the first year of operation only, to each Partner, an amount equal to (or in proportion if less than) such partner's Tax Liability (as determined pursuant to Section 4.2 hereof) with respect to such fiscal year. (b) Payment of interest on all loans to the Joint Venture from Partners and Affiliates, including, without limitation, loans to the Joint Venture made as a result of a Defaulting Partner pursuant to Section 2.7(a)(ii). (c) Payment of principal on any loan(s), except the Construction Financing, made by a Partner or an Affiliate to the Joint Venture, including a loan made by a Non-Defaulting Partner made to the Joint Venture pursuant to Section 2.7(a)(ii). (d) Payment of interest and principal on any loan(s) a Non-Defaulting Partner made on behalf of a Defaulting Partner pursuant to Section 2.7(a)(i) as a distribution to the Defaulting Partner, plus an additional distribution to the Non-Defaulting Partner in an equal amount. (e) If C or CC provides the Construction Financing, to the payment of the construction cost overruns in the amount that the total Construction Financing Loan exceeds seventy percent (70%) the Final Budget. (f) At the end of the first year of operation only, the entire balance shall be paid toward the principal of the Construction Financing, not including cost overruns. The amount of such payment shall reduce the Initial Investment for the purpose of calculating the Priority Allocation as provided in Paragraph 3.8. (g) To the extent earned and available, an amount to C up to the amount of the Priority Allocation defined in Section 3.8 with respect to such fiscal year. Any shortfall in the Priority Allocation shall not be cumulative from year to year. (h) To the extent earned and available, an amount to E up to the amount distributed to C under Subparagraph (g) from year to year, above, with respect to such fiscal year. Any shortfall in this distribution shall not be cumulative. (i) After the first year of operation, to each Partner, an amount equal to (or in proportion if less than) such Partner's Tax Liability (as determined pursuant to Section 4.2 hereof) with respect to such fiscal year. In the event that for such fiscal year there is not adequate cash available to distribute to E an amount equal to E's Tax Liability for such fiscal year, CC agrees to loan such amount to E, to be repaid, plus interest at the prime rate of Bank of America, from time to time, from future distributions to E. (j) The entire balance, unless otherwise agreed by the Partners, shall be applied to the payment of the Construction Financing if provided by C or CC until said loan is paid in full or refinanced; provided, however, in the event that such Construction Financing is not repaid in full within five (5) years after the commencement of operation of the Project, then the outstanding principal balance shall be refinanced on a commercially reasonable basis so as to allow the maximum distribution to the Partners in accordance with their Percentage Interests. (k) After satisfaction of the above obligations, any remaining balance of the Net Cash From Operations shall be distributed to the Partners in proportion to their Percentage Interests. 4.2 Tax Liability. A Partner's "Tax Liability" for any fiscal year shall be an amount equal to the Profits of the Joint Venture allocated to such Partner with respect to such fiscal year multiplied by a percentage (initially, 39.6%) equal to the greater of the maximum marginal federal income tax rate applicable to individuals for such fiscal year or the maximum marginal federal income tax rate applicable to corporations for such fiscal year. Section 5 MANAGEMENT 5.1 Day-to-Day Management by Managing Partner. C shall be and hereby is appointed the Managing Partner for the Joint Venture and is hereby charged with and C hereby agrees to assume the responsibility and authority for the prudent day-to-day management of the business affairs of the Joint Venture, except as otherwise designated to the General Manager in accordance herewith. Subject to the limitations and restrictions set forth in this Agreement and the Annual Business Plan, the Managing Partner may exercise the following specific rights and powers without any further consent of the other Partners being required: (a) Oversee and manage the day-to-day operations of the Casino Project and other Joint Venture business. (b) Direct and oversee the legal, architectural, engineering, construction and other work necessary for the development, construction, completion, opening,care and improvement of the Casino Project and the Casino Property and other Joint Venture business. (c) Prepare budgets and appropriate development schedules for the development, construction, opening, repair, improvement and operation of the Casino Project and Casino Property. (d) Negotiate with and enter into contracts for the development, construction, completion, opening, care and improvement of the Casino Project and to supervise all such work. (e) Implement decisions made by both of the Partners. (f) Utilize due diligence to operate, on behalf of and for the sole benefit of Joint Venture, a hotel, casino, and entertainment complex as contemplated by the description of the Casino Project and such other business and activities which are customary and usual in connection with such operation; (g) Care for and distribute Joint Venture funds in accordance with the provisions of this Agreement. (h) Contract on behalf of the Joint Venture for the services of independent contractors such as lawyers and accountants. (i) Establish, maintain and supervise the deposit of monies or securities of the Joint Venture with federally insured banking institutions or other banking institutions as may be selected by the Managing Partner. The Managing Partner is authorized to sign on behalf of the Joint Venture on all accounts with such banking institutions. (j) After consultation with the Executive Committee, prepare and submit the Annual Business Plan for review and approval of the Executive Committee as provided herein. (k) Acquire by purchase, lease, or otherwise such personal property which may be necessary, convenient, or incidental to the accomplishment of the purposes of the Joint Venture consistent with the Annual Business Plan; (l) Execute any and all agreements, contracts, documents, certifications, and instruments necessary or convenient in connection with the management, maintenance, and operation of the Casino Project, or in connection with managing the affairs of the Joint Venture, including, without limitation, adequate insurance as provided in the Annual Business Plan. 5.2 Annual Business Plan. No later than forty-five (45) days prior to the end of the then current Fiscal Year, after consultation with the Executive Committee, the Managing Partner and the General Manager shall prepare a business plan (the "Annual Business Plan") for the next Fiscal Year. The Annual Business Plan shall be subject to the review and approval of the Executive Committee. After approval of the Business Plan, there shall be no material changes in the Annual Business Plan without the approval of the Executive Committee. The Annual Business Plan shall include, but not be limited to, the following: (a) A narrative description of any activities proposed to be undertaken including the physical development of the Casino Project; (b) A projected annual income statement (accrual basis) on a monthly basis for upcoming Fiscal Year and subsequent Fiscal Year; (c) A projected balance sheet as of the end of the upcoming Fiscal Year and subsequent Fiscal Year; (d) A capital budget and an operating budget for the Casino Project by department, including the establishment and amount of working capital, capital improvement, and contingency reserves; (e) A schedule of projected operating cash flow, including itemized operating revenues, Casino Project costs, expenses, a schedule of projected operating deficits and capital calls for Additional Capital Contributions, if any; (f) A marketing plan indicating the nature, type and timing of advertising, public relations, complementaries, and promotions (e.g. print,television, food/beverage, billboard, signage, and other media), contemplated distribution and amounts payable to contractors; (g) An operating plan, including executive and other key employee and department staffing needs; (h) An entertainment plan and budget; (i) Proposed personal property acquisitions; (j) Anticipated insurance needs of the Joint Venture, including comprehensive, general liability, casualty, fire and extended coverage, workers' compensation, fidelity insurance protecting against employee loss or theft and business interruption insurance in an amount agreed to by all Partners, together with assurance that each Partner is named as an additional insured on the Joint Venture insurance policies. 5.3 Restrictions on the Partners. The following shall require the unanimous approval of all Partners: (a) The admission of an additional Partner; (b) The purchase of additional real property; (c) Any other transaction which is unrelated to the purposes of the Joint Venture; (d) Except as otherwise provided herein, incurring any indebtedness that encumbers the real property of the Casino Project; (e) Sales or other dispositions of all or substantially all of the assets of the Joint Venture; (f) Capital improvements in the aggregate in excess of $250,000, not included in the approved Annual Business Plan ; (g) Refinancing of the Construction Financing; (h) Any obligation, contract, agreement, or commitment of any type whatsoever with a Partner or an Affiliate of a Partner, other than those specifically described in this Agreement; (i) Except as provided in Section 10, the sale, assignment, pledge, mortgage, encumbrance or disposal of all or any portion of such Partner's interest in the Venture. Except as specifically provided herein, nothing herein shall prohibit or limit a Partner's right to assign or pledge its proceeds from the Joint Venture; (j) The assignment, pledge or transfer of any debt in excess of $250,000 due the Venture or the release of any such debt, except on payment in full, other than in the ordinary course of the business of the Venture; (k) The compromise of any claim due to the Venture in excess of $250,000 or submission to arbitration of any dispute or controversy involving the Venture, other than in the ordinary course of the business of the Venture; (l) The Managing Partner shall select the Project Controller subject to the approval of the other Partner, which approval shall not be unreasonably withheld; (m) Transfer or conveyance of any of the Casino Property or the grant of easements or other property rights relating to the Casino Property; (n) Cancellation of any insurance as set forth in the approved Annual Business Plan. 5.4 Replacement of Managing Partner. (a) Except as provided herein, the Managing Partner may only be changed by the unanimous agreement of all Partners. If the actual net operating results of the business of the Joint Venture for any four (4) consecutive quarters are less than eighty percent (80%) of the projected amount as set forth in the approved Annual Business Plan, after appropriate adjustments for factors affecting similar business in the vicinity of the Project, then the other Partner may require the Managing Partner to resign. Provided, however, that as long as E appoints the General Manager, E shall not be entitled to require CC to resign as Managing Partner. In the event that a Partner exercises its option to require the Managing Partner to resign, then that Partner shall become the Managing Partner of the Joint Venture and assume all obligations of the Managing Partner as required by this Agreement. (b) In the event that there is any dispute with respect to whether the Managing Partner has performed in accordance with the standards set forth in Section 5.4(a), such dispute shall be submitted to the CPA firm of Arthur Andersen for resolution. Arthur Andersen shall consider the positions of both Partners and shall render a decision with respect to the performance of the Managing Partner, which decision shall be final and binding on the Partners. In the event that Arthur Andersen is unable or unwilling to undertake this dispute resolution, then the dispute will be resolved by another qualified CPA firm as appointed by Arthur Andersen. (c) The Managing Partner reserves the right to resign as the Managing Partner. In the event that the Managing Partner resigns, the other Partner will have the right and option to become the Managing Partner of the Joint Venture and assume all the obligations of the Managing Partner as required by this Agreement. In the event that the other Partner does not exercise its option to become the Managing Partner, then the Partners shall attempt to appoint a third party ("Manager") to manage and operate the property. In the event that the Partners are unable to agree on the Manager, then the Joint Venture shall be dissolved and liquidated in accordance with the provisions of Section 13, with the last active Managing Partner being responsible for the dissolution and liquidation as provided in Section 13. 5.5 Implementation of Annual Business Plan. The Managing Partner shall use due diligence to implement the Annual Business Plan. The Joint Venture will be conducted consistent with prudent business practices, with the objective of maximizing the profits of the Joint Venture, and each Partner will use due diligence to achieve that objective. The Managing Partner shall promptly notify the other Partner of any transaction, notice, event or proposal relating to the management and operation of the Casino Project which could significantly affect, either adversely or favorably, the Casino Project or the Joint Venture or otherwise cause a significant deviation from the Annual Business Plan. 5.6 Executive Committee. There shall be established an Executive Committee. The Executive Committee shall consult with, review, monitor and oversee the performance of the Managing Partner and the General Manager. The Managing Partner and the General Manager shall consult with the Executive Committee on a periodic basis as provided herein and seek the input and counsel of the Executive Committee prior to the preparation of the Annual Business Plan. 5.7 Membership; Voting Executive Committee. (a) Membership. The Executive Committee will initially consist of five (5) members, with three (3) members appointed by the Managing Partner and two (2) members appointed by the other Partner. In the event that neither of the Partners are the Managing Partner, then the Executive Committee shall consist of five (5) members, with two (2) members appointed by each party, and the Manager appointed pursuant to Section 5.4(c) shall be the fifth member of the Executive Committee. Each Partner may, at any time, appoint alternate members to the Executive Committee and such alternates will have all the powers of a regular committee member in the absence or inability of a regular committee member to serve. Each Partner shall notify the other Partner in writing of its appointments to the Executive Committee within ten (10) business days of the execution of this Agreement. (b) Voting. Each member of the Executive Committee shall have one vote on any decision of the Executive Committee. A member of the Executive Committee may give his written proxy to another member of the Executive Committee to vote on his behalf in his absence. All actions of the Executive Committee must be approved by a majority of all of the members of the Executive Committee, present or voting by proxy. 5.8 Meetings of the Executive Committee; Time and Place. Unless otherwise requested by a Partner after completion of the Casino Project, regular meetings of the Executive Committee shall be held quarterly at such time and at such place as the Executive Committee shall determine. During construction of the Casino Project, the Executive Committee shall meet at least once every other week. At such regular meetings, the Managing Partner's representatives and the General Manager shall report on the financial performance and condition of the Joint Venture on a year- to-date basis (including cash flows, reserves, outstanding loans, and compliance efforts), give progress reports on capital projects including construction of the Project, compliance with the Annual Business Plan, material contracts entered into, material litigation, marketing efforts and such other matters relevant to the operation of the Joint Venture. The Executive Committee may make use of telephones and other electronic devices to hold meetings, provided that each member of the Executive Committee may simultaneously participate with all of the other members of the Executive Committee with respect to all discussions and votes of the Executive Committee. The Executive Committee may act without a meeting if the action taken is reduced to writing (either prior to or thereafter) and approved by members of the Executive Committee in accordance with the voting provisions of this Agreement. Written minutes shall be taken at each meeting of the Executive Committee. Any Partner may call for a special meeting of the Executive Committee by giving three (3) days prior written notice to all members of the Executive Committee. 5.9 Duties of the Executive Committee. The duties of the Executive Committee shall include, but not be limited to, the following: (a) Reviewing, adjusting, approving, developing, and supervising the Annual Business Plan, including budgeting for the construction of the Casino Project; (b) Reviewing development progress of the Casino Project; (c) Reviewing and approving the terms of any loans made to the Joint Venture; (d) Determining, except as otherwise provided in this Agreement, the capital requirements of the Joint Venture; (e) Appointment of a firm of independent certified public accountants to perform an annual audit and issue an opinion letter with respect to the financial statements of the Joint Venture; (f) Appointment of those individuals, other than the Managing Partner and General Manager, who will have the authority to open and draw checks on bank accounts in the name of the Joint Venture, or endorse checks for deposit to such accounts; (g) Approving all material purchases, sales, leases or other dispositions of Joint Venture Property other than in the ordinary course of business; and (h) Determine the compensation of the General Manager and the Controller. 5.10 General Manager. (a) E shall select the General Manager of the Casino Project, subject to the approval of C, which shall not be unreasonably withheld. (b) The General Manager shall perform those functions of the Managing Partner set forth in Sections 5.1(a), (e), (f), (h), (i), (j), (k), (l), 5.2, 5.5, including restrictions with respect to the Annual Business Plan, and such other duties and responsibilities as the Managing Partner may assign to the General Manager. (c) The General Manager shall consult with the Managing Partner on a weekly basis and review results of operations and proposals for future operations. (d) The General Manager shall continue to be selected by E so long as the annual results of operations are within the standards and criteria set forth in Section 5.4 or so long as C is allocated its Priority Allocation as defined in Section 3.8. In the event that the General Manager does not meet the performance standards set forth in this paragraph, C may replace the General Manager. If the General Manager is replaced by C without E's consent, C shall not receive the Priority Allocation set forth in Section 3.8. (e) In the event that C, as Managing Partner, and the Executive Committee do not approve the Annual Business Plan as proposed by the General Manager, then the General Manager may resign, in which event, C shall no longer receive the Priority Allocation as set forth in Section 3.8. In the event that the General Manager resigns, the Managing Partner shall appoint the new General Manager. In the event that the General Manager does not resign, the General Manager shall implement the Annual Business Plan as revised and approved by the Managing Partner and the Executive Committee and the Priority Allocation shall remain in effect. Section 6 INDEMNIFICATION OF PARTNERS 6.1 General. The Joint Venture shall indemnify, save harmless, and pay all judgments and claims of third parties against each Partner or any officer, shareholder, member, partner, or director of such Partner and members of the Executive Committee relating to any liability or damage, including attorneys' fees to be paid as incurred, arising by reason of any act performed or omitted to be performed by such Partner, officer, director or member in connection with the business of the Joint Venture, except for any conduct of a Partner that constitutes fraud, bad faith or breach of fiduciary duty. 6.2 Joint Venture Expenses. (a) The Joint Venture shall indemnify, hold harmless, and pay all expenses, costs, or liabilities of any Partner who for the benefit of the Joint Venture makes any deposit, acquires any option, or makes any other similar payment or assumes any obligation in connection with any property proposed to be acquired by the Joint Venture in accordance with this Agreement and who suffers any financial loss as the result of such action. (b) Notwithstanding anything to the contrary in any of Sections 6.1 and 6.2, in the event that any provision in any of such Sections is determined to be invalid in whole or in part, such Section shall be enforced to the maximum extent permitted by law. Section 7 REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES 7.1 Representations and Warranties. Each Partner hereby represents and warrants that: (a) If such Partner is a corporation, limited liability company, or a partnership, it is duly organized, validly existing, and in good standing under the laws of the jurisdiction of its incorporation or formation and has the corporate, company, statutory, or partnership power and authority to own its property and carry on its business as owned and carried on at the date hereof and as contemplated hereby. (b) Such Partner has the individual, corporate, company, statutory, or partnership power and authority to execute and deliver this Agreement and to perform its obligations hereunder and, if such partner is a corporation, limited liability company, or partnership, the execution, delivery, and performance of this Agreement has been duly authorized by all necessary corporate, company, statutory, or partnership action. (c) This Agreement constitutes the legal, valid, and binding obligation of such Partner, CC and EHALP and is enforceable in accordance with its terms and does not violate the terms and conditions of any law, regulation, order or award of any court or governmental agency or otherwise violate or result in a breach or default of the terms and conditions of any mortgage, agreement or other written document by which a Partner may be bound. Section 8 ACCOUNTING, BOOKS AND RECORDS 8.1 Accounting, Books and Records. The Joint Venture shall maintain at its principal place of business separate books of account for the Joint Venture which shall show a true and accurate record of all costs and expenses incurred, all charges made, all credits made and received, and all income derived in connection with the operation of the Joint Venture business in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles and casino industry guidelines consistently applied and, to the extent inconsistent therewith, in accordance with this Agreement. The Joint Venture shall use the accrual method of accounting in preparation of its annual reports and for tax purposes and shall keep its books accordingly. The Joint Venture's books and records shall be independently audited annually at the Joint Venture's expense. Each Partner shall, at its sole expense, have the right, without notice to any other Partner, to examine, copy, and audit the Joint Venture's books and records during normal business hours. 8.2 Reports. (a) In General. The Managing Partner, the General Manager and the Controller shall be responsible for the preparation of financial reports of the Joint Venture and the coordination of financial matters of the Joint Venture with the Joint Venture's accountants. (b) Reports. Within sixty (60) days after the end of each Fiscal Year and within forty-five (45) days after the end of any fiscal quarter, and within twenty (20) days after the end of any calendar month, the Managing Partner shall cause each Partner to be furnished with a copy of the balance sheet of the Joint Venture as of the last day of the applicable period, a statement of income or loss for the Joint Venture for such period, and a statement of the Joint Venture's cash flow for such period. The Managing Partner shall determine the fiscal year of the Joint Venture for financial reporting requirements and for Federal Income Tax purposes. Annual statements shall also include a statement of the Partners' Capital Accounts and changes therein for such Fiscal Year. Annual statements shall be examined by the Joint Venture's independent accountants. 8.3 Tax Returns; Information. The Managing Partner shall cause the Joint Venture's accountants to prepare all income and other tax returns of the Joint Venture and shall cause the same to be filed in a timely manner. The Managing Partner shall furnish to each Partner a copy of each such return, together with any schedules or other information which each Partner may require in connection with such Partner's own tax affairs. 8.4 Tax Matters Partner. The Managing Partner is specially authorized to act as the "Tax Matters Partner" under the Code and any state or local law. Section 9 AMENDMENTS 9.1 Amendments. This Joint Venture Agreement may only be amended by the consent and approval of both Partners. Any such amendment shall be in writing and executed by both Partners. Section 10 TRANSFERS OF INTERESTS 10.1 Restrictions on Transfers. Except as expressly permitted by this Agreement, no Partner shall transfer all or any portion of its interest in the Joint Venture or any rights therein without the unanimous consent of the Partners. Any transfer or attempted transfer by any Partner in violation of the preceding sentence shall be null and void and of no force or effect whatever. The Partners acknowledge and agree that they are relying on the experience, expertise, reputation and financial condition of the other Partner in entering into this Agreement and that the nature of the relationship between the parties is personal. Each Partner hereby acknowledges the reasonableness of the Restrictions on Transfers imposed by this Agreement in view of the Joint Venture purposes and the relationship of the Partners. Accordingly, the Restrictions on Transfers contained herein shall be specifically enforceable. Each Partner hereby further agrees to hold the Joint Venture and each Partner (and each Partner's successors and assigns) wholly and completely harmless from any cost, liability, or damage (including, without limitation, liabilities for income taxes and costs of enforcing this indemnity) incurred by any of such indemnified Partners as a result of a transfer or an attempted transfer in violation of this Agreement. 10.2 Permitted Transfers. (a) General. A Partner shall be entitled to transfer or convey all or any portion of its interest in this Joint Venture to any of the following persons or entities ("Permitted Transferee"): (i) An Affiliate of such Partner, subject to the provisions of Paragraph 10.3; (ii) Members of the Partner's family, which includes the Partner's spouse, natural or adoptive lineal descendants, and trusts for their benefit. (iii) Any other partner. (iv) A personal representative of such Partner, which includes any person or entity who succeeds to the Partner's estate as a result of the Partner's death, legal incompetence or bankruptcy. (v) Any person or entity approved by the unanimous consent of the Partners. (b) Admission of Permitted Transferee as a Partner. A Permitted Transferee of an interest in the Joint Venture shall be admitted as a Partner in the Joint Venture only upon the unanimous consent of the Partners. The rights of a Permitted Transferee who is not admitted as a Partner shall be limited to the right to receive allocations and distributions from the Joint Venture with respect to the interest transferred, as provided by this Agreement. A Permitted Transferee that is not admitted as a Partner shall not be a Partner with respect to such interest, and, without limiting the foregoing, shall not have the right to inspect the Joint Venture's books, act for or bind the Joint Venture, or otherwise interfere in its operations. (c) Effect of Permitted Transfer on Joint Venture. The Partners intend that the Permitted Transfer of an interest in the Joint Venture shall not cause the dissolution of the Joint Venture under the Act; however, if determined by a court of competent jurisdiction that a dissolution has occurred, the Partners shall continue to hold the Joint Venture's assets and operate its business in Joint Venture form under this Agreement as if no such dissolution had occurred. (d) Notice and Costs of Transfer. In the event of any Permitted Transfer, the Partner making the transfer shall notify the other Partner of the transfer and shall furnish the Joint Venture with the Transferee's tax identification number and sufficient information to determine the Transferee's interest and tax basis in the Joint Venture and any other information reasonably necessary to permit the Joint Venture to file all required federal and state tax returns. The Partner making a transfer permitted hereunder of all or a portion of his Joint Venture interest shall pay all costs and expenses incurred by the Joint Venture in connection with such transfer. 10.3 Limitation on Ownership of Partners. (a) Unless otherwise agreed by C, Donald L. Carano or a member of his immediate family acceptable to C, which acceptance will not be unreasonably withheld, or an Affiliate controlled by Donald L. Carano or a member of his immediate family acceptable to C, which acceptance will not be unreasonably withheld, shall be the manager of and shall control E. Nothing herein shall prohibit, restrict or otherwise limit EHALP's or an Affiliate's right and ability to become a publicly traded entity so long as the above restriction on control of E is met. (b) Unless otherwise agreed by E, which shall not be unreasonably withheld, C shall be controlled by CC. (c) In the event that the provisions of this Section 10.3 are breached, the Non-Defaulting Partner shall have the right to exercise the Buy-Sell provisions of Section 12.1. 12.2 and 12.3. Section 11 WITHDRAWALS; ACTION FOR PARTITION; BREACHES 11.1 Waiver of Partition and Covenant Not to Withdraw. Each Partner hereby covenants and agrees that the Partners have entered into this Agreement based on their mutual expectation that both Partners will continue as Partners and carry out the duties and obligations undertaken by them hereunder and that, except as otherwise expressly required or permitted hereby, each Partner hereby covenants and agrees not to (a) take any action to require partition or to compel any sale with respect to its Joint Venture interest, (b) take any action to file a certificate of dissolution or its equivalent with respect to itself, (c) take any action that would cause a Bankruptcy of such Partner, (d) withdraw or attempt to withdraw from the Joint Venture, (e) exercise any power under the Act to dissolve the Joint Venture, (f) transfer all or any portion of its interest in the Joint Venture (other than as permitted hereunder), (g) petition for judicial dissolution of the Joint Venture, or (h) demand a return of such Partner's contributions or profits (or a bond or other security for the return of such contributions or profits) without the unanimous consent of the Partners. 11.2 Consequences of Violation of Covenants. If a Partner (a "Breaching Partner") attempts to (i) cause a partition or (ii) withdraw from the Joint Venture or dissolve the Joint Venture or take any action in breach of Section 11.1 hereof, the Joint Venture shall continue and such Breaching Partner shall be subject to this Section 11.2. In such event, the following shall occur; (a) The Breaching Partner shall immediately cease to have the authority to act as a Partner and shall have no further power to act for or bind the Joint Venture; (b) The other Partner shall continue to have the right to possess the Joint Venture's property and goodwill and to conduct its business and affairs; (c) The Breaching Partner shall be liable in damages, without requirement of a prior accounting, to the Joint Venture for all costs and liabilities that the Joint Venture or any Partner may incur as a result of such breach; (d) Distributions to the Breaching Partner shall be reduced to seventy-five percent (75%) of the Distributions otherwise payable to the Breaching Partner. The Joint Venture may apply any distributions otherwise payable to the Breaching Partner to satisfy any claims it may have against the Breaching Partner. (e) The Breaching Partner shall continue to be liable to the Joint Venture for any unpaid Capital Contributions required hereunder with respect to such interest and to be jointly and severally liable with the other Partners for any debts and liabilities (whether actual or contingent, known or unknown) of the Joint Venture existing at the time the Breaching Partner withdraws or dissolves. (f) If E is a Breaching Partner, then the limitations on foreclosure of any deed of trust for the benefit of C or CC for the Construction Financing shall no longer be applicable. Section 12 BUY-SELL AND BUY-OUT ON DEFAULT 12.1 Conditions Precedent to Buy-Sell. The Buy-Sell provisions of this Agreement may not be instituted by any Partner until each of the following events or conditions have taken place: (a) The initial Construction Financing has been paid in full; (b) Except as otherwise provided herein, ten (10) years from the date of commencement of operation of the Casino Project; and (c) Such Partner is not in default of any of the provisions of this Agreement. 12.2 Exercise of Right to Buy or Sell. At any time after the occurrence of the conditions precedent set forth in Paragraph 12.1, either Partner may make an offer to purchase ("Offer") the interest of the other Partner. The Offer shall be in writing and shall set forth the proposed price ("Price") to be paid for the other Partner's interest in the Partnership. The Offer shall constitute an irrevocable offer by the Partner giving the Offer either to (i) purchase all, but not less than all, of the interest in the Joint Venture of the other Partner free of liens and encumbrances for the Price, or (ii) sell all, but not less than all, of its interest in the Joint Venture free of liens and encumbrances to the other Partner for the Price. The Partner receiving the Offer shall have a period of two (2) months to accept the Offer to purchase at the Price or, in the alternative, to require that the Offering Partner sell its interest to the other Partner at the Price. If, at the time of the Offer, the Percentage Interests are not equal, then the Purchase Price for the respective interests shall be prorated proportionately without any premium for a controlling interest. The Partner receiving the Offer shall give written notice (Notice of Election) of its acceptance of the Offer to sell or purchase to the Offering Partner within two (2) months of the receipt of the Offer. Failure to give the Notice of Election shall constitute an acceptance of the offer to sell to the Offering Partner on the terms set forth in the Offer. The closing of the transaction for the sale or purchase of the Joint Venture Interest shall occur not later than six (6) months after the Notice of Election or at such other time as may be required by the Nevada Gaming Authorities. The Purchasing Partner shall be entitled to encumber the Joint Venture Property in order to finance the purchase. The Purchasing Partner may elect to pay the purchase price in cash or on terms which require at least a twenty-five percent (25%) down payment with the balance to be paid quarterly on a five (5) year amortization, plus interest at the prime rate of Bank of America from time to time. In the event that the Purchasing Partner elects to finance the purchase, the obligation to the Selling Partner may be secured by a Deed of Trust on the Partnership Property, which Deed of Trust will only be subordinate to the Joint Venture debt in the amount encumbering the Joint Venture Property that existed on the date of the Offer to Purchase. If such Deed of Trust is not allowed by the First Deed of Trust Holder, then the Selling Partner may require a pledge of the Partnership interest of the Purchasing Partner as security for the financing of the purchase or such other security of the Purchasing Partner as may be reasonably required by the Selling Partner. 12.3 Closing. (a) At the closing, the Partners shall execute such documents and instruments of conveyance as may be necessary or appropriate to confirm the transaction contemplated hereby, including, without limitation, the transfer of the Joint Venture interest of the Selling Partner and the assumption by the Purchasing Partner of the Selling Partner's obligations with respect to the Joint Venture interest transferred. The reasonable costs of such transfer and closing, including, without limitation, attorneys' fees and filing fees, shall be divided equally between the Purchasing and Selling Partner. (b) The closing of the purchase and sale of the Partner's interest shall be subject to the approval of the Nevada Gaming Board and Commission. The Purchasing Partner shall file all necessary applications for approval of the transaction with the Nevada Gaming Board and Commission within sixty (60) days after the Notice of Election. The Purchasing Partner shall pay all costs and fees in connection with the approval of the Nevada Gaming Board and Commission. (c) At the close of the transaction contemplated under the provisions of Section 12.2, the Selling Partner shall assign to the Purchasing Partner all of the interest of the Selling Partner in the Joint Venture, free and clear of all liens, claims, encumbrances, and, at the request of the Purchasing Partner, shall convey and transfer to the Purchasing Partner, subject only to all matters of record at the time of the conveyance which have been approved by the Purchasing Partner, an undivided percentage interest in the assets of the Joint Venture equal to the Selling Partner's interest therein, and shall execute and deliver to the Purchasing Partner an amended Certificate of Fictitious Name (or cancellation thereof), together with all other documents as may be reasonably be required to give effect to the transfer of the Selling Partner's interest in the Joint Venture. In connection with such transfer, the Partners shall take all necessary action to discharge or release any Affiliate from any guarantee of any debt of the Joint Venture. (d) The Purchasing Partner shall use the assets of the Joint Venture to discharge to the extent possible all loans and other indebtedness, liabilities or other obligations of the Joint Venture (but shall not be required to prepay any obligations under any permanent loans secured by the Property) for which the Selling Partner has any personal or corporate liability or otherwise obtain the release of the Selling Partner from any such liability. The Purchasing Partner shall also cause the Joint Venture to repay to the Selling Partner any loans that were made by the Selling Partner to the Joint Venture or to the Purchasing Partner, together with unpaid accrued interest thereon. (e) The Purchasing Partner shall indemnify and hold harmless the Selling Partner from all indebtedness, liabilities and other obligations of the Venture, whether the same arose prior to or after the purchase, except that such indemnification shall not apply to liabilities, if any, of the Joint Venture which were created by the Selling Partner while acting in fraud of either the Joint Venture or the rights of the Purchasing Partner or in violation of the terms of this Agreement. 12.4 Buy-Out on Default. (a) Right to Purchase. In the event that a Partner is in default on Additional Capital Contributions required by the Managing Partner as provided in Paragraph 2.6 and the Non- Defaulting Partner has elected the remedy described in Paragraph 2.7(a)(i) and such loan is not repaid to the Non- Defaulting Partner within two (2) years of the date of the loan advance or if a Partner is in default at any time on two (2) Additional Capital Contributions which remain unpaid or uncured as provided herein, including payments from distributions on behalf of the Defaulting Partner pursuant to Section 4, or if any deed of trust for the benefit of C or CC for the Construction Financing is in default, then the Non-Defaulting Partner or CC, as the case may be, shall have the right to purchase the interest in the Joint Venture of the Defaulting Partner for a purchase price that is equal to the Net Equity of the Defaulting Partner's interest in the Joint Venture less any amounts paid on behalf of the Defaulting Partner pursuant to Section 2.7(a)(i). (b) Notice of Election to Purchase. The Non-Defaulting Partner may exercise its right to purchase under this Section 12.4 at any time that such default remains unpaid or uncured, either through payments by the Partner or distributions in accordance with Section 4. The Non-Defaulting Partner shall give written notice of its election to purchase the Defaulting Partner's interest. The Defaulting Party shall have a period of sixty (60) days after receipt of such Notice of Election in order to cure the entire default, plus accrued interest. In the event that the Defaulting Partner does not cure within said 60-day period, then the Partners shall proceed to determine the Net Equity of the Defaulting Partner's interest in the Joint Venture in accordance with the procedures set forth below, and the Defaulting Partner shall have no further right to cure. (c) Net Equity. The "Net Equity" of a Partner's interest in the Joint Venture shall be the amount that would be distributed to such Partner in liquidation of the Joint Venture pursuant to Section 13 if (1) all the Joint Venture's assets were sold for their Gross Appraised Values; (2) the Joint Venture paid its unpaid liabilities and established reserves for the payment of reasonably anticipated contingent and unknown liabilities; and (3) the Joint Venture distributed the remaining proceeds to the Partners in liquidation. The Net Equity of a Partner's interest in the Joint Venture shall be determined from the books and records of the Joint Venture by the firm of independent certified public accountants regularly employed by the Joint Venture. The Net Equity of a Partner's interest shall be determined within thirty (30) days after receipt in writing of the Gross Appraised Value of the Casino Project and Property. The amount of such Net Equity shall be disclosed in writing to the Joint Venture and each of the Partners. The Net Equity determination of such accountants shall be final and binding in the absence of a showing of gross negligence or willful misconduct. (d) Gross Appraised Value. "Gross Appraised Value" shall be equal to the fair market value of the Casino Project and Property as determined by qualified appraisers in accordance with the procedures set forth herein and shall represent the amount that a single buyer would reasonably be expected to pay for the entire Casino Project and Property (business and assets), free and clear of all liens and encumbrances, in a single cash purchase, taking into account the current condition, use, zoning and net income of the Casino Project and Property. (e) Procedure for Determining Gross Appraised Value. The Partners shall attempt to agree to appoint a mutually acceptable MAI appraiser to determine the Gross Appraised Value of the Casino Project and Property. If the Partners agree on such appraiser, that appraiser's determination of Gross Appraised Value shall be final and binding on the Partners. In the event that the Partners are unable to agree on a single MAI appraiser, then the Non-Defaulting Partner shall appoint an MAI appraiser and give written notice thereof to the Defaulting Partner. The Defaulting Partner shall then have twenty (20) days to appoint a second MAI appraiser. In the event that the Defaulting Partner fails or refuses to appoint a second appraiser within twenty (20) days, then the Defaulting Partner agrees to be bound by the determination of Gross Appraised Value as established by the appraiser appointed by the Non-Defaulting Partner. If the second appraiser is timely designated, the first and second appraisers shall meet within ten (10) days and shall select a third MAI appraiser. The Gross Appraised Value shall be the amount determined and agreed to by at least two (2) of the three (3) appraisers. If at least two of the appraisers are not able to agree on an appraised value, then each appraiser shall independently undertake to determine the Gross Appraised Value of the Project. The Gross Appraised Value to be used pursuant to the terms of this Agreement to determine the Net Equity for the purposes of Paragraph 12.4 shall be the average of the two (2) closest appraisals. The appraisers shall complete their appraisals and give written notice of their determinations of the Gross Appraised Value within sixty (60) days after appointment of the third appraiser. The costs and fees of the appraiser(s) shall be divided equally between the Partners. (f) Closing. The closing of the purchase and sale of the interest of the Defaulting Partner, pursuant to this Section 12.4, shall occur not later than ninety (90) days after the determination of the Net Equity of the Defaulting Partner. The Purchase Price shall be equal to the Net Equity of the Defaulting Partner and shall be paid in full in cash at the time of closing. At closing, the Partners shall execute such documents and instruments of conveyance as may be necessary or appropriate to confirm the transactions contemplated hereby, including, without limitation, the transfer of the Joint Venture interest of the Defaulting Partner to the Non-Defaulting Partner and the assumption by the Non-Defaulting Partner of the obligations with respect to Defaulting Partner's interest in the Joint Venture. The reasonable costs of transfer and closing, including, without limitation, attorneys' fees and filing fees shall be divided equally between the Defaulting and the Non-Defaulting Partners except as provided with respect to appraisal costs. The Defaulting Partner shall deliver to the Non-Defaulting Partner good title to its Partnership interest, free and clear of any liens, claims, encumbrances, security interests or options. Section 13 DISSOLUTION AND WINDING UP 13.1 Liquidating Events. The Joint Venture shall dissolve and commence winding up and liquidating upon the first to occur of any of the following ("Liquidating Events"): (a) Failure to proceed to Phase II of the Casino Project by July 31, 1994; (b) January 1, 2053; (c) The sale of all or substantially all of the Property; (d) The unanimous vote of the Partners to dissolve, wind up, and liquidate the Joint Venture; (e) The happening of any other event that makes it unlawful or impossible to carry on the business of the Joint Venture; (f) The occurrence of an event of bankruptcy of a Partner. The Partners hereby agree that, notwithstanding any provision of the Act, the Joint Venture shall not dissolve prior to the occurrence of a Liquidating Event. If it is determined, by a court of competent jurisdiction, that the Joint Venture has dissolved prior to the occurrence of a Liquidating Event, the Partners hereby agree to continue the business of the Joint Venture without a winding up or liquidation. 13.2 Winding Up. Upon the occurrence of a Liquidating Event, the Joint Venture shall continue solely for the purpose of winding up its affairs in an orderly manner, liquidating its assets, and satisfying the claims of its creditors and Partners and no Partner shall take any action that is inconsistent with, or not necessary to or appropriate for, winding up the Joint Venture's business and affairs. To the extent not inconsistent with the foregoing, all covenants and obligations in this Agreement shall continue in full force and effect until such time as the Property has been distributed pursuant to this Section and the Joint Venture has terminated. The Managing Partner shall be responsible for overseeing the winding up and liquidation of the Joint Venture, shall take full account of the Joint Venture's liabilities and assets, shall cause the assets to be liquidated as promptly as is consistent with obtaining the fair market value thereof, and shall cause the proceeds therefrom, to the extent sufficient therefor, to be applied and distributed in the following order: (a) First, to the payment and discharge of all of the Joint Venture's debts and liabilities to creditors other than Partners; (b) Second, to the payment and discharge of all of the Joint Venture's debts and liabilities to Partners; and (c) The balance, if any, to the Partners in the amount of their respective Capital Accounts, after giving effect to all contributions, distributions, and allocations for all periods. The Managing Partner shall not receive any additional compensation for any services performed pursuant to this Section but shall be entitled to reimbursement for all costs and expenses incurred in connection therewith. Each Partner understands and agrees that by accepting the provisions of this Section setting forth the priority of the distribution of the assets of the Joint Venture to be made upon its liquidation, such Partner expressly waives any right which it, as a creditor of the Joint Venture, might otherwise have to receive distributions of assets pari passu with the other creditors of the Joint Venture in connection with a distribution of assets of the Joint Venture in satisfaction of any liability of the Joint Venture, and hereby subordinates to said creditors any such right. Any gains or losses on the disposition of properties of the Joint Venture in the process of liquidation shall be credited or charged to the Partners in accordance with Section 3. Any property distributed in kind in the liquidation shall be valued by agreement of the Partners and treated as though the property were sold and the cash proceeds distributed. The difference between the agreed value of the property distributed in kind and its book value shall be treated as a gain or loss on sale of the property and shall be credited or charged to the Partners in accordance with Section 3. 13.3 Compliance With Certain Requirements of Regulations. In the event the Joint Venture is "liquidated" within the meaning of Regulations Section 1.704-1(b)(2)(ii)(g), (a) distributions shall be made pursuant to this Section to the Partners who have positive Capital Accounts in compliance with Regulations Section 1.704-1(b)(2)(ii)(b)(2). 13.4 Reserve for Contingent and Unforeseen Liabilities. In the discretion of the Managing Partner, a pro rata portion of the distributions that would otherwise be made to the Partners pursuant to this Section 13 may be: (a) distributed to a trust established for the benefit of the Partners for the purposes of liquidating Joint Venture assets, collecting amounts owed to the Joint Venture, and paying any contingent or unforeseen liabilities or obligations of the Joint Venture or of the Partners arising out of or in connection with the Joint Venture. The assets of any such trust shall be distributed to the Partners from time to time, in the reasonable discretion of the Managing Partner, in the same proportions as the amount distributed to such trust by the Joint Venture would otherwise have been distributed to the Partners pursuant to this Section; or (b) withheld to provide a reasonable reserve for Joint Venture liabilities (contingent or otherwise) and to reflect the unrealized portion of any installment obligations owed to the Joint Venture, provided that such withheld amounts shall be distributed to the Partners as soon as practicable. 13.5 Rights of Partners. Except as otherwise provided in this Agreement, (a) each Partner shall look solely to the assets of the Joint Venture for the return of his Capital Contributions and shall have no right or power to demand or receive property other than cash from the Joint Venture and (b) no Partner shall have priority over any other Partner as to the return of his Capital Contributions, distributions, or allocations. 13.6 Notice of Dissolution. In the event a Liquidating Event occurs, the Managing Partner shall, within thirty (30) days thereafter, (a) provide written notice thereof to each of the Partners and to all other parties with whom the Joint Venture regularly conducts business (as determined in the discretion of the Managing Partner), and (b) publish notice of such dissolution in a newspaper of general circulation in each place in which the Joint Venture regularly conducts business. Section 14 BANKRUPTCY OR DISSOLUTION OF A PARTNER 14.1 Event of Bankruptcy. Considering the personal nature of the relationship between the Partners of this Joint Venture, upon occurrence of an Event of Bankruptcy with respect to a Partner, the remaining Partner shall have the right and option to dissolve and liquidate the Joint Venture in accordance with Section 13 of this Agreement. For the purposes of this Agreement, any of the following shall constitute an "Event of Bankruptcy" with respect to the Partner involved: (i) The filing of an involuntary petition under the United States Bankruptcy Act or any other United States or state bankruptcy statute, as now in effect or as hereafter amended, against a Partner, which involuntary petition is not dismissed within 120 days after the filing thereof; (ii) The commencement by a Partner of any proceeding of any type under the United States Bankruptcy Act or any other United States or state bankruptcy statute; or (iii) If a Partner makes an assignment for the benefit of creditors, or allows the appointment of a receiver, trustee, conservator or liquidator of all or any Portion of the partner or its assets. 14.2 Status of Bankruptcy Assignee. After the date of an Event of Bankruptcy, the successor to the bankrupt Partner shall be considered an Assignee of the bankrupt Partner's interest in the Joint Venture but shall not be entitled to interfere in management or administration of the Joint Venture business or affairs, to receive or require information or an accounting with respect to the Joint Venture transactions or to inspect the books of the Joint Venture; provided, however, that the successor to the bankrupt Partner's interest in the Joint Venture may inspect the books of the Joint Venture at reasonable times with reasonable notice for the sole purpose of assuring that the successor receives the appropriate distribution of profits and losses. Section 15 MISCELLANEOUS 15.1 Notices. Unless otherwise provided, all notices, demands or other communications hereunder shall be in writing and shall be deemed to have been given or submitted upon personal delivery or upon deposit in the United States mail by certified or registered mail, postage prepaid, with return receipt requested and addressed as follows: (a) If to C, at Galleon, Inc. c/o Circus Circus Enterprises, Inc. 2880 Las Vegas Blvd. South Las Vegas, Nevada 89109 Attention: General Counsel (b) If to E, at Eldorado Limited Liability Company c/o Eldorado Hotel Casino 345 N. Virginia Street P.O. Box 3399 Reno, Nevada 89505 with a copy to: McDonald, Carano, Wilson, McCune, Bergin, Frankovich & Hicks P.O. Box 2670 Reno, Nevada 89505 Notices shall be deemed received upon personal delivery or three (3) days following deposit in the mail, if sent through the mail. Each Partner may designate, from time to time, another address in place of the address hereinabove set forth by notifying the other Partners of the new address in writing. 15.2 Binding Effect. Except as otherwise provided in this Agreement, every covenant, term, and provision of this Agreement shall be binding upon and inure to the benefit of the Partners and their respective heirs, legatees, legal representatives, successors, transferees, and assigns. 15.3 Time. Time is of the essence with respect to this Agreement. 15.4 Headings. Section and other headings contained in this Agreement are for reference purposes only and are not intended to describe, interpret, define, or limit the scope, extent, or intent of this Agreement or any provision hereof. 15.5 Severability. Every provision of this Agreement is intended to be severable. If any term or provision hereof is illegal or invalid for any reason whatsoever, such illegality or invalidity shall not affect the validity or legality of the remainder of this Agreement. 15.6 Further Action. Each Partner agrees to perform all further acts and execute, acknowledge, and deliver any documents which may be reasonably necessary, appropriate, or desirable to carry out the provisions of this Agreement. 15.7 Attorneys' Fees. In case of any action or proceeding to compel compliance with, or for a breach of, the provisions of this Agreement, the prevailing party shall be entitled to recover all costs of such action or proceeding, including, but not limited to, reasonable attorneys' fees and court costs as determined by the court. 15.8 Governing Law. The laws of the State of Nevada shall govern the validity of this Agreement, the construction of its terms, and the interpretation of the rights and duties of the Partners. 15.9 Loans. Any Partner may, with the approval of the Part- ners or as provided by this Agreement, lend or advance money to the Joint Venture. If any Partner shall make any loan or loans to the Joint Venture or advance money on its behalf, the amount of any such loan or advance shall not be treated as a contribution to the capital of the Joint Venture but shall be a debt due from the Joint Venture. The amount of any such loan or advance by a lending Partner shall be repaid in accordance with Section 4.1. Except as otherwise provided herein, none of the Partners shall be obligated to make any loan or advance to the Joint Venture. 15.10 Use of Walkways to Adjacent Property. Part of the Casino Project will include the utilization of space within walkways over Fourth and Fifth Streets to the adjacent respective properties of CC and EHALP. The connection of these walkways to the adjacent facilities will require modification of the existing facilities of CC and EHALP. Portions of the area within the walkway structure will be for the exclusive use of the adjacent properties of EHALP and CC, and other portions will be for the exclusive use of the Casino Project. The air space and the structural facility connecting the Casino Project to the adjacent property of CC shall belong to CC. The air space and the structural facility connecting the Casino Project to the adjacent property of EHALP shall belong to EHALP. CC and EHALP agree that that portion of the walkway structure connecting to their respective adjacent facilities intended to be utilized by the Casino Project as shown on the approved plans shall be leased to the Joint Venture on commercially reasonable terms. E shall be responsible for the construction of the walkway structure connect- ing the Casino Project to the adjacent property of EHALP and C shall be responsible for the construction of the walkway structure connecting the Casino Project to the adjacent property of CC. The Joint Venture shall be responsible for all improvements, equipment, furniture and fixtures placed in such walkways which are utilized as part of the operation of the Casino Project as shown on the approved plans. All improvements, equipment, furniture and fixtures placed on the walkway structures in areas which are for the exclusive use of EHALP or CC shall be paid by the respective entity utilizing such space. 15.11 Access to Adjacent Properties. Each of the Partners recognizes and acknowledges that the Casino Project shall have reasonably equivalent entrances and access to each Partner's Affiliate's properties located generally north and south of the Casino Project and under no circumstances, including, without limitation, a buy-out or dissolution, shall the Joint Venture or any successor in interest in any way hinder reasonable access to such entrances between the Casino Project and such Affiliate's property or otherwise interfere with or claim control or ownership of the equipment or facilities servicing such Affiliate's adjacent property. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have entered into this Agreement of Joint Venture as of the day first above set forth. ELDORADO LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY GALLEON, INC. a Nevada limited liability a Nevada corporation company By: ELDORADO HOTEL ASSOCIATES By: CLYDE T. TURNER LIMITED PARTNERSHIP Its: President Its Managing Member By: RECREATIONAL ENTERPRISES, INC., General Partner By: DONALD L. CARANO Its: President and By: HOTEL-CASINO MANAGEMENT, INC. General Partner By: RAYMOND J. PONCIA JR. Its: President The undersigned are executing this Agreement only with respect to Sections 2.4, 2.5, 7.1, 10.3, 12.4 and 15.10: ELDORADO HOTEL ASSOCIATES CIRCUS CIRCUS ENTERPRISES, INC., LIMITED PARTNERSHIP, A Nevada Corporation A Nevada Limited Partnership By: RECREATIONAL ENTERPRISES, INC., A Nevada Corporation By: CLYDE T. TURNER General Partner Its President By: DONALD L. CARANO Its President HOTEL-CASINO MANAGEMENT, INC. APPROVED BY: A Nevada Corporation CIRCUS CIRCUS ENTERPRISES, INC. General Partner WILLIAM G BENNETT William G. Bennett By: RAYMOND J. PONCIA JR. Chairman of the Board Its President a:jointven.za1 Exhibit "A" PROJECT C LEGAL DESCRIPTIONS PARCEL 1: All of Block A of the Original Town, now City, of Reno, Nevada, according to the map thereof filed in the office of the Recorder of Washoe County, State of Nevada, on June 27, 1871. Assessor's Parcel Nos. 007-291-01, 007-291-18, 007-291-15 and 007- 291-19. PARCEL 2: All of Block B of the Original Town, now City, of Reno, Nevada, according to the map thereof filed in the office of the Recorder of Washoe County, State of Nevada, on June 27, 1871. Assessor's Parcel Nos. 007-293-01, 007-293-02, 007-293-03, 007-293- 04, 007-293-05, 007-293-06, 007-293-07 and 007-293-08. EX-3 4 EXHIBIT 3 - LOUISIANA OPERATING AGREEMENT EXHIBIT 10(dd) OPERATING AGREEMENT OF AMERICAN ENTERTAINMENT, L.L.C., A LOUISIANA LIMITED-LIABILITY COMPANY This Operating Agreement (the "Agreement") is entered into as of this 14th day of January, 1994, by and between CIRCUS CIRCUS LOUISIANA, INC., a Louisiana corporation ("CCLI") and AMERICAN ENTERTAINMENT CORPORATION, a Louisiana corporation ("AEC"), collectively referred to as the "Members." ARTICLE 1. NAME; DEFINED TERMS Section 1.1 Name. The name of the Company shall be: "American Entertainment, L.L.C." Section 1.2 Identification of Company. The abbreviation "L.L.C." must appear in the name of the Company on all correspondence, stationery, checks, invoices, and all documents executed by the Company. Section 1.3 Certain Definitions. As used in this Agreement, the following terms shall have the following meanings: "AEC Loan" means the loan made by the Company to AEC pursuant to Section 6.6. "Affiliate" means any person or entity controlling, controlled by or under common control with any other person or entity, including without limitation, any officer, director, employee, agent, partner or member of any such person or entity. "Appointing Member" means the Member entitled to initially appoint a Manager or to fill a vacancy of a Manager on the Management Committee pursuant to Section 5.3(c). "B of A Prime Rate" means the "prime rate" of interest charged from time to time by Bank of America, N.T. & S.A. to its best commercial customers for short term unsecured loans. "CCEI" means Circus Circus Enterprises, Inc., a Nevada corporation, an Affiliate of CCLI. "CCLI Additional Capital Balance" means an amount equal to the aggregate amount of CCLI Additional Capital Contributions, as reduced (but not below zero) by the aggregate amount of all prior distributions of Net Available Cash to CCLI pursuant to Section 7.3(a)(iv) and as provided in Section 7.3(c). "CCLI Additional Capital Contributions" means the amounts contributed to or for the benefit of the Company by CCLI pursuant to Section 6.2(a)(ii). "CCLI Cost of Funds" means (i) with respect to CCLI Additional Capital Contributions or CCLI Loans funded from its own cash (or with the proceeds of inter-company advances from Affiliates of CCLI), the imputed cost of funds to CCLI and/or its Affiliates, taking into account the cost of both equity and debt funds, as such imputed costs may vary from time to time, or (ii) with respect to CCLI Additional Capital Contributions or CCLI Loans made with funds borrowed by CCLI or its Affiliates under its or their credit facilities, the rate of interest charged to CCLI or such Affiliate in connection with such financing. "CCLI Guaranty" means any guaranty of indebtedness or similar obligations undertaken by CCLI or an Affiliate for the benefit of the Company. "CCLI Loans" means loans made by CCLI or an Affiliate to or for the benefit of the Company pursuant to Section 6.2(a)(iii), which Loans (i) shall bear interest from the date of each advance until repaid, at a rate equal to one percent (1%) per annum in excess of the CCLI Cost of Funds, (except as otherwise provided in Sections 6.2(e) or 6.2(f)), (ii) may be secured by deeds of trust and/or other security interests in the Property, the Project and/or other assets of the Company, as required from time to time by CCLI or such Affiliate, and (iii) shall be made upon and subject to such commercially reasonable terms and conditions as required from time to time by CCCI or such Affiliate. "Capital Account" shall have the meaning ascribed to it in Section 6.5. "Capital Contributions" means the amounts contributed to or for the benefit of the Company by a Member pursuant to Section 6.1. "Code" means the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended. "Conditional Approval" means the certificate of approval for a gaming license granted to the Company by the Louisiana gaming authorities after completion of all suitability investigations and all required public hearings, which license is conditioned (if at all) only upon the completion of construction of the Project and the satisfaction of other non-discretionary conditions (which conditions shall have been approved by the Management Committee). "Construction Budget" means the written budgets and schedules and any amendments thereto, approved by CCLI pursuant to Section 5.4, setting forth in reasonable detail, all costs and expenses (including without limitation, both "hard" and "soft" costs for both off- site and on-site work) incurred or to be incurred in connection with the acquisition and development of the Property and the design, development, construction, fixturizing, equipping, preopening expenses and initial bankroll for operation of the Project. "Consulting Agreement" means that certain Riverboat Casino Consulting Agreement to be entered into concurrently herewith between the Company as owner and AEC as consultant, in form and substance as set forth on attached Exhibit E. "Current Year Amortization" means for each fiscal year with respect to each CCLI Loan and each CCLI Additional Capital Contribution the aggregate amount that would be payable by the Company with respect to such fiscal year to amortize each such CCLI Loan and each such CCLI Additional Capital Contribution ratably over a five- year period commencing with the date of such CCLI Loan or CCLI Additional Capital Contribution, as the case may be; provided, however, that for any fiscal year in which the Liquidation of the Company shall occur, "Current Year Amortization" with respect to each CCLI Loan shall mean the outstanding principal balance of such CCLI Loan and with respect to the CCLI Additional Capital Contributions shall mean an amount equal to the CCLI Additional Capital Balance. "Depreciation" means, for each fiscal year or other period, an amount equal to the depreciation, amortization or other cost recovery deduction allowable with respect to an asset for such year or other period, except that if the Gross Asset Value of an asset differs from its adjusted basis for federal income tax purposes at the beginning of such year or other period, Depreciation shall be an amount which bears the same ratio to such beginning Gross Asset Value as the federal income tax depreciation, amortization or other cost recovery deduction for such year or other period bears to such beginning adjusted tax basis. "Estimated Project Cost" means a lump sum amount, to be approved by the Management Committee, representing the initial estimated total amount of the costs and expenses to be more particularly described in the Construction Budget. "Event of Default" shall have the meaning ascribed to it in Section 9.1. "Final Approval" means the satisfaction or waiver of all conditions imposed pursuant to the Conditional Approval, so that all gaming licenses have become effective and the Company is entitled to conduct all contemplated gaming activities and substantially all other contemplated activities at the Project. "Georgusis" means Joseph Georgusis, an Affiliate of AEC. "Gross Asset Value" means, with respect to any asset, the asset's adjusted basis for federal income tax purposes, except as follows: (i) the initial Gross Asset Value of any asset contributed by a Member to the Company shall be the gross fair market value of such asset, as determined by the Members; and (ii) the Gross Asset Value of all assets whose Gross Asset Value has been adjusted pursuant to Section 7.5(f) shall be adjusted pursuant to the last sentence of Section 7.5(f). "Initial Capital Contributions" means the amounts contributed to or for the benefit of the Company by the Members pursuant to Section 6.1. "Intangibles" means (i) the Preliminary Approval (as modified pursuant to the petition attached hereto as Exhibit C-2), (ii) the Conditional Approval, (iii) the Final Approval and (iv) all other leases, contracts, building or other permits, licenses and other assets (excluding cash) necessary to develop, construct, market and operate the Project. "Liquidation" means (i) when used with reference to the Company, the earlier of (a) the date upon which the Company is terminated under Section 708(b)(1) of the Code, or any similar provision enacted in lieu thereof, or (b) the date upon which the Company ceases to be a going concern, and (ii) when used with reference to any Member, the earlier of (a) the date upon which there is a Liquidation of the Company or (b) the date upon which such Member's entire interest in the Company is terminated by means of a distribution or series of distributions by the Company to the Member. "Major Decision" shall have the meaning ascribed to it in Section 8.2(a). "Management Agreement" means that certain Riverboat Casino Management Agreement to be entered into concurrently herewith between the Company as owner and CCLI or an Affiliate of CCLI as manager, relating to the management and operation of the Project, in form and substance as set forth on attached Exhibit D. "Management Committee" shall have the meaning ascribed to it in Section 5.3(a). "Manager" shall have the meaning ascribed to it in Section 5.3. "Member Nonrecourse Debt" means any Company liability to the extent the liability is nonrecourse for purposes of Regulations Section 1.1001-2, and a Member (or a related person within the meaning of Regulations Section 1.752-4(b)) bears the economic risk of loss (within the meaning of Regulations Section 1.752-2). "Member Nonrecourse Debt Minimum Gain" means Minimum Gain attributable to Member Nonrecourse Debt. "Minimum Gain" means the sum of the separately computed amount of gain, if any, that would be realized by the Company if, with respect to each nonrecourse liability of the Company, the Company disposed of the property subject to such nonrecourse liability for no other consideration than full satisfaction of such liability in accordance with Regulations Section 1.704- 2(d). For this purpose, the term "nonrecourse liability" shall have the meaning set forth in Regulations Section 1.752-1(a)(2). "Net Available Cash" of the Company means, for each fiscal year or other period, an amount equal to the total cash revenues and receipts of the Company from any source (including financings and refinancings) for such period, less the sum of (i) cash payments made by the Company during such period in connection with the conduct of the Company's business (including the repayment of any Third Party Loans, current principal and interest payments on other Company debt, and payment of the Project Management and Consulting Fees, but excluding any payments or distributions pursuant to Section 7.3) and (ii) the amount of any increase during such period in, or amounts established during such period for, reasonable reserves for anticipated costs, expenses, liabilities and obligations of the Company, working capital needs of the Company or other appropriate Company purposes, as determined by the Management Committee pursuant to Section 5.3. "Offering Price" means, for purposes of Section 8.2(c), a hypothetical amount of cash, calculated separately for each Member, which such Member would receive if the Total Value was paid to the Company and the proceeds thereof used to repay all outstanding CCLI Additional Capital Contributions and CCLI Loans[, to repay any outstanding balance of the AEC Loan] and to make distributions of Net Available Cash pursuant to Section 7.3 (excluding Section 7.3(a)). "Operating Budgets" means the annual written budgets and schedules and any amendments thereto, approved by the Management Committee pursuant to Section 5.3, setting forth in reasonable detail, all costs and expenses incurred or to be incurred in connection with the maintenance, management, marketing and operation of the Project. "Percentage Interest" or "Interest" means the percentage ownership interest of a Member in the Company, as set forth in Section 7.1. "Permitted Title Exceptions" means those matters affecting title to the Property which have been approved by CCLI, as set forth on attached Exhibit B. "Preferred Return" means an amount equal to a cumulative annual return at 1% per annum in excess of the CCLI Cost of Funds (except as otherwise provided in Section 6.2(e)), with respect to the daily balance of the CCLI Additional Capital Balance, compounded annually, as reduced (but not below zero) by the aggregate amount of Net Available Cash distributed to CCLI pursuant to Section 7.3(a)(ii). "Preliminary Approval" means the certificate of preliminary approval for a gaming license granted to AEC, evidence of which approval is attached hereto as Exhibit C-1, and the petition for modification of certificate of preliminary approval, in the form attached hereto as Exhibit C-2. "Profits" and "Losses" means the taxable income or loss for federal income tax purposes of the Company for each fiscal year, plus income and gain of the Company exempt from federal income tax for such fiscal year, and minus Section 705(a)(2)(B) Expenditures for such fiscal year. Any item of income, gain, loss, deduction or Section 705(a)(2)(B) Expenditure that is allocated in any fiscal year pursuant to Section 7.5(a), (b), (c) or (d) shall be excluded from the computation of Profits or Losses to be allocated for such fiscal year pursuant to Section 7.4. Profits or Losses resulting from any disposition of Company property shall be computed by reference to the Gross Asset Value of the property disposed of, notwithstanding that the adjusted tax basis of such property differs from its Gross Asset Value. In lieu of the depreciation, amortization or other cost recovery deductions taken into account in computing income for federal income tax purposes, there shall be taken into account Depreciation for such fiscal year. "Project" means a riverboat gaming operation and related facilities to be developed on or adjacent to the Property. The Members contemplate that the Project will be completed in two phases, of which "Phase I" shall consist of a riverboat gaming vessel, a dockside facility and related parking and "Phase II" shall consist of additional facilities designed to enhance the riverboat gaming operation, the general scope and purpose of which will be determined by the Management Committee pursuant to Section 5.3(b)(ii), and the specific design and construction of which will be determined by CCLI pursuant to Section 5.4(a). "Project Management and Consulting Fees" means the management fees payable to CCLI or its Affiliate pursuant to the Management Agreement and the consulting fees payable to AEC pursuant to the Consulting Agreement. "Property" means that certain parcel of land containing approximately 28 contiguous acres, located on Paris Road in St. Bernard Parish, State of Louisiana, as more particularly described on attached Exhibit A. "Regulations" means the Income Tax Regulations promulgated under the Code, as such regulations may be amended from time to time. "Section 705(a)(2)(B) Expenditure" means any expenditure of the Company described in Section 705(a)(2)(B) of the Code or treated as such pursuant to Regulations Section 1.704-1(b)(2)(iv)(i). "Third Party Loans" means secured or unsecured financings arranged by CCLI or its Affiliates and obtained from unaffiliated third parties; each such financing to bear interest at the rate offered by the third party lender and to be repayable over such period and upon such terms and conditions as shall have been agreed upon between the third party lender and CCLI (after consultation with AEC). "Total Value" means, for purposes of Section 8.2(c), a hypothetical amount representing the total cash value of the Company, after liquidation of all assets and payment or reservation for payment of all liabilities to third parties, but prior to distribution of any Net Available Cash pursuant to Sections 7.3 or 11.2. ARTICLE 2. PRINCIPAL OFFICE; REGISTERED OFFICE AND AGENT Section 2.1 Principal Office. The initial principal office of the Company in the State of Louisiana shall be located at 700 Camp Street, New Orleans, Louisiana 70130. The Company may have all such other offices, either within or without the State of Louisiana, as the Management Committee may designate from time to time. Section 2.2 Registered Office and Agent. The address of the initial registered office of the Company is 700 Camp Street, New Orleans, Louisiana 70130, and the initial registered agent at such address is James E. Smith, Jr. The registered office and agent may be changed from time to time by action of the Management Committee and by filing the prescribed form with the Louisiana Secretary of State. The Company shall keep at its registered office, originals or copies of the records and information required pursuant to R.S. 12:1319. ARTICLE 3. PURPOSE Section 3.1 Purpose. The purposes for which the Company is organized include, without limiting those enumerated in the Articles of Organization, the acquisition of the Property and the development, improvement, construction and operation thereon of the Project, and for any other lawful purposes incidental thereto for which a limited-liability company may be organized under the laws of the State of Louisiana, except banking or insurance. Section 3.2 Powers. The Company shall have all the powers granted to a limited-liability company under the laws of the State of Louisiana. ARTICLE 4. TERM Section 4.1 Duration. The Company shall commence its existence on the date its Articles of Organization and Initial Report are filed with the Louisiana Secretary of State and shall terminate fifty (50) years from that date, unless earlier dissolved as provided by law, in this Agreement or in the Articles of Organization. ARTICLE 5. MEMBERS; MANAGEMENT OF COMPANY Section 5.1 Members' Voting Rights. (a) Each Member shall be entitled to cast a single vote on all matters properly brought before the Members, and except as otherwise expressly provided in this Agreement or in the Articles of Organization, all decisions of the Members shall be made by a majority vote of the Members. (b) Notwithstanding R.S. 12:1318 B, only the following matters shall require approval by the Members: (i) The election to dissolve and wind up the Company pursuant to Section 10.01(b). (ii) The sale, exchange or other transfer of all or substantially all of the assets of the Company (expressly excluding any lease, mortgage, pledge or similar financing transactions). (iii) The lease, mortgage, pledge or other hypothecation of all or substantially all of the assets of the Company, unless such transaction(s) is contemplated in an approved Construction Budget or Operating Budget, in which event such transaction(s) shall not require the independent approval of the Members. (iv) The merger or consolidation of the Company. (v) The incurrence of indebtedness by the Company other than in the ordinary course of its business; it being expressly agreed and understood that any incurrence of indebtedness as contemplated in an approved Construction Budget or Operating Budget shall be deemed in the ordinary course of the Company's business. (vi) The alienation, lease or encumbrance of any immovables of the Company other than in the ordinary course of its business, it being expressly agreed and understood that any such alienation, lease or encumbrance contemplated in an approved Construction Budget or Operating Budget shall be deemed in the ordinary course of the Company's business. (vii) An amendment to the Articles of Organization or this Agreement. (viii) Subject to Section 5.3, the selection and removal of the Managers, the determination of their compensation and the prescription of such powers and duties for them as may be consistent with law, the Articles of Organization and this Agreement. (ix) Such other matters as are expressly reserved to the Members pursuant to any provisions of this Agreement. Section 5.2 New Members. A new Member may only be admitted as a Member in the Company with the unanimous consent of the existing Members; provided however, upon the occurrence of any of the acts or events set forth in Section 10.1(c), the remaining Member, acting alone, may admit one or more new Members. In any such event, the new Member shall execute a written consent to be bound by the terms and provisions of this Agreement. The new Member and all existing Members shall also execute Amended Articles of Organization to be filed with the Secretary of State before the new Member becomes a Member of the Company. Section 5.3 Managers; Management Committee. (a) Except as otherwise provided in Section 5.4, the management of the Company's business shall be vested in a Management Committee composed of six (6) Managers, of which three of such Managers shall be appointed by AEC and three of such Managers shall be appointed by CCLI. The vote of a majority in number of the Managers comprising the Management Committee shall be required to act on any matter requiring Management Committee approval; provided however, that until such time as the AEC Loan has been paid in full and for so long as any CCLI Guaranty remains outstanding, and/or during any time that the amount of CCLI's Capital Contributions exceeds the amount of AEC's Capital Contributions, CCLI shall have the right to break any tie vote of the Management Committee; provided further, however, that CCLI will consult with AEC prior to making any such tie-breaking decision; and provided further, however, that after the AEC Loan has been paid in full, if Clyde T. Turner ceases to be associated with CCLI, then CCLI will not have the right to break a tie vote of the Management Committee concerning (i) approval of the Annual Plan and Annual Operating Budget (as defined in and as provided for pursuant to the Management Agreement), and (ii) decisions regarding the development and construction of additional capital facilities on the Property. The powers granted to the Management Committee shall include, without limitation, the express powers: (i) To conduct, manage and control the affairs and business of the Company, and to make such rules and regulations therefor consistent with law, the Articles of Organization and this Agreement. (ii) To change the principal office of the Company from one location to another within Louisiana; to fix and locate from time to time one or more subsidiary offices of the Company within or without the State of Louisiana; and to designate any place within or without the State of Louisiana for the holding of any Members' or Management Committee meeting or meetings. (iii) To borrow money and incur indebtedness for the purposes of the Company, in accordance with the approved Construction Budgets and Operating Budgets and as directed by CCLI pursuant to Sections 6.2(a)(i) or (iii), and to cause to be executed and delivered therefor, in the Company's name, promissory notes, bonds, debentures, deeds of trust, mortgages, pledges, hypothecations or other evidence of debt and securities. (b) Matters requiring Management Committee approval shall include, without limitation, the following: (i) the approval of the Estimated Project Cost based upon estimates presented to the Management Committee by CCLI. (ii) Decisions relating to the overall site development of the Property, based upon submittals presented to the Management Committee by CCLI. (iii) Decisions relating to the annual Operating Budgets for the Project and any amendments thereto. (c) The Managers appointed to the Management Committee by one Appointing Member may be removed at any time either with or without cause, but only by such Appointing Member. Any Manager may resign at any time by giving written notice to the Members. Any such resignation shall take effect at the date of receipt of such notice or at any later time specified therein; and unless otherwise specified therein, the acceptance of such resignation shall not be necessary to make it effective. The applicable Appointing Member shall replace any vacancy in the office of any Manager appointed by such Appointing Member. The Management Committee shall endeavor to defer voting on any material matters while a vacancy exists. However, if a majority of the remaining Managers on the Management Committee determine that it is necessary or advisable to vote on a material matter prior to appointment of a replacement Manager by the Appointing Member, then the Management Committee may vote on such matter, but the remaining Manager(s) appointed by the Appointing Member shall have the right to cast an additional vote, so that each Appointing Member shall be represented by an equal number of votes on the Management Committee. Each Manager on the Management Committee shall be chosen annually by the applicable Appointing Member and each shall hold office until such Manager shall resign or shall be removed or otherwise disqualified to serve, or the Manager's successor shall be elected and qualified. (d) The Management Committee may from time to time authorize one or more Managers, acting alone or in concert, to take such actions as may be necessary or advisable to implement the policies and decisions of the Management Committee including, without limitation, the execution and delivery of documents and instruments as contemplated in Section 5.3(a)(iii). Section 5.4 CCLI Decisions. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary contained in Sections 5.1 or 5.3 above, the following matters shall be determined exclusively by CCLI, in its capacity as a Member of the Company or by CCLI or an Affiliate in its capacity as manager of the Project pursuant to the Management Agreement; provided however, that CCLI shall consult with AEC prior to making any of the following decisions: (a) All decisions relating to the development of the Project including, without limitation, the concept, design, Construction Budget, construction schedule and selection of contractors and equipment suppliers, and any amendments, modifications and supplements to any of the foregoing. In this connection, CCLI shall endeavor to cause the Project to be designed and developed for a total cost in the approximate range of the Estimated Project Cost; provided however, (i) CCLI shall have the absolute right to deviate from the Estimated Project Cost as CCLI, in the exercise of its reasonable business judgment,shall from time to time determine and (ii) in no event shall CCLI be deemed a guarantor of any Project costs. (b) All decisions relating to the operation of the riverboat gaming facility comprising the Project including, without limitation, the layout of the casino, marketing and credit policies, internal control and security procedures, and all decisions concerning employment and operation of the Project. It is acknowledged that employment decisions shall be made with due consideration to guidelines recommended by the State of Louisiana Riverboat Gaming Commission and/or Riverboat Gaming Enforcement Division on local employment and procurement, and the use of minority and women owned business enterprises. The initial casino manager shall be R. Zupella. Mr. Zupella shall be an "at will" employee and may be replaced by CCLI should he fail to meet the performance standards as established by CCLI from time to time, in its sole and absolute discretion. Section 5.5 Books of Account. Each of the Members shall have the right at all reasonable times to review all books of account and physical books and records of the Company. Each Member shall be entitled to review, for at least thirty (30) days prior to filing, the annual Form 1065, income tax returns, tax elections and other tax filings proposed to be filed for the Company with the Internal Revenue Service. At the completion of each fiscal year, the books of account and physical records of the Company shall be audited by a certified public accounting firm selected by the Management Committee. Section 5.6 Banking. The Company shall establish one or more general business bank accounts with such bank or banks as may be determined by the Management Committee from time to time. All Company receipts shall be deposited to said account or accounts of the Company, and all expenses of the Company shall be paid from said account or accounts. Section 5.7 Authorization of Disbursement of Company Funds. Disbursement of Company funds, in payment of business expenses or otherwise, shall be by appropriate check, draft or other instrument and shall be drawn upon those signatures as determined from time to time by the Management Committee. Section 5.8 General Restrictions. No Member or Manager shall have the right, power or authority to do any of the following acts without the prior written consent of the Members: (a) expend or use any Company money or property except upon the account of and for the benefit of the Company or except as otherwise expressly provided in Section 6.6; (b) mortgage, lease, pledge or otherwise dispose of all, or substantially all, of the assets of the Company, other than in the ordinary course of business; it being expressly acknowledged that any transactions contemplated in an approved Construction Budget or Operating Budget shall be deemed "in the ordinary course of business;" (c) pledge any of the Company's credit or property for other than Company purposes; (d) compromise, settle or release any debt due the Company except upon full payment thereof or except in the ordinary course of business; (e) assign the Company's property in trust for creditors or on the assignee's promise to pay the debts of the Company; (f) confess a judgment against the Company, the Company's property or any of the Members; (g) dispose of any of the goodwill of the Company business; or (h) do any other act which would make it impossible to carry on the ordinary business of the Company. Section 5.9 Progress Reports; Meetings. The Management Committee shall report not less frequently than monthly to the Members concerning the progress of the development, construction and operation of the Project. Any Member may call a special meeting of the Members and/or the Management Committee for any purpose on giving three (3) days prior written notice of the meeting (shorter notice may be agreed upon by the parties in writing). The notice shall provide information as to time, place and agenda of the meeting. Section 5.10 Salaries and Compensation to Members. Except as specifically provided in the Management Agreement or the Consulting Agreement or as otherwise approved from time to time by the Management Committee, the Company shall have no duty or obligation to reimburse or compensate the Members, their employees, assigns or Affiliates, for services rendered on behalf of the Company, nor shall a Member be entitled to salary or other compensation; provided however, the Company shall be responsible for all Project costs as set forth in approved Construction and Operating Budgets, and to the extent that such costs are paid or loaned to the Company by a Member or Affiliates, such Member shall be entitled to reimbursement by the Company in the manner and at such times as is specifically herein set forth. Each Member shall pay its own licensing costs and fees. Section 5.11 Company Property. All property originally brought into or transferred to the Company as capital contributions of the Members or subsequently acquired by purchase or otherwise by or on behalf of the Company, shall be owned by and held in the name of the Company or in such fictitious business names as are approved by the Management Committee. Section 5.12 Other Business Activities. (a) Each reference in this Section 5.12 to a "Member" shall also mean and include each and every Affiliate of such Member; it being expressly agreed and understood that this Section 5.12 shall be deemed to apply to (and each Member shall cause the provisions of this Section 5.12 to become binding upon) each and every Affiliate of such Member. (b) Each Member may be interested, directly or indirectly, in various other businesses and undertakings not included in the Company, including non-gaming-related entertainment ventures wherever situated and gaming-related ventures located outside of the radii specified in Section 5.12(c) below. The Members hereby agree that the creation of the Company and the assumption by each of the Members of their duties hereunder shall, subject to the provisions of Section 5.12(c) below, be without prejudice to their rights to have such other interests and activities and to receive and enjoy profits and compensation therefrom. Subject to the provisions of Section 5.12(c) below, each Member waives any rights it might otherwise have to share or participate in such other interests or activities of the other Members. Subject to the provisions of Section 5.12(c) below, any Member may engage in or possess any interest in any other business venture of any nature or description independently or with others, and neither the Company nor any other Member shall have any right by virtue of this Agreement in and to such venture or the income or profits derived therefrom. (c) Notwithstanding the provisions of Section 5.12(b) above, in the event that (i) prior to the commencement of operations at the Project and for a period of three (3) years thereafter, any Member shall desire to directly or indirectly participate (as an owner, operator, manager, developer, lender, investor or in any other similar capacity) in any gaming-related venture (a "Gaming Project") within that area of Louisiana falling within a 150 mile radius (to include Lafayette) of the Property or (ii) during the balance of the term of this Agreement, any Member shall desire to so participate in any such Gaming Project within that area of Louisiana falling within a 75 mile radius (to include Baton Rouge) of the Property, such Member (the "Offering Member") shall offer to the other Member (the "Receiving Member") the right to participate with the Offering Member in such proposed Gaming Project, upon such terms and conditions as the Offering Member shall reasonably propose, consistent with then-current market conditions. The Offering Member shall give written notice thereof to the Receiving Member, which notice shall include (i) a general description of the proposed Gaming Project, including such detail as a prudent investor would customarily require in order to make an informed investment decision, (ii) to the extent reasonably available, pro forma budgets of development and construction costs and projections of income and expense and (iii) the proposed economic terms and conditions upon which the Offering Member and the Receiving Member would jointly participate in such proposed Gaming Project. The Receiving Member shall have ten (10) days after receipt of such notice and supporting documentation in which to negotiate a mutually acceptable agreement whereby the Offering Member and the Receiving Member will jointly participate in the development of the Proposed Development Project. If the Receiving Member declines the Offering Member's offer, or if the parties, after proceeding in good faith and with due diligence, are unable to reach agreement within said 10-day periiod, then, unless otherwise approved by both Members in their sole and absolute discretion, the offer shall be deemed to have expired and neither Member shall participate in any manner in such proposed Gaming Project without the involvement of the other Member. Section 5.13 Project Management. Concurrently with the execution and delivery of this Agreement, the Company shall enter into the Management Agreement with CCLI (or an Affiliate designated by CCLI) and the Consulting Agreement with AEC. The termination of the Management Agreement for any reason whatsoever shall, without the necessity of further action by any party, result in the automatic termination of the Consulting Agreement, effective as of the termination date of the Management Agreement. So long as the Company owns the Project and AEC is a Member of the Company, a termination of the Consulting Agreement (other than a voluntary termination thereof) shall, without the necessity of further action by any party, result in the automatic termination of the Management Agreement, effective as of the date of termination of the Consulting Agreement. ARTICLE 6. CAPITAL CONTRIBUTIONS; LOANS; INITIAL PUBLIC OFFERING Section 6.1 Initial Capital Contributions. (a) (i) AEC shall initially contribute to the capital of the Company, (i) fee simple title to the Property, subject only to any Permitted Title Exceptions and (ii) the Intangibles, free and clear of all liens and third party claims, except as shall have been expressly approved in advance in writing by CCLI. Such contribution of the Property shall be deemed to have an agreed value of $7,000,000.00. Such contribution of the Intangibles shall be deemed to have an initial agreed value of $1.00, which agreed value shall be deemed increased to $13,000,000.00 if, as and when, the Final Approval is issued. (ii) AEC shall execute and deliver to the Company, such deeds, bills of sale, assignments and other instruments of conveyance as may, in the opinion of CCLI and its counsel, be necessary or advisable to vest title to the Property and the Intangibles in the Company. Concurrently with the conveyance of the Property to the Company, AEC shall cause to be issued in favor of and delivered to the Company, an ALTA extended coverage owner's policy of title insurance (or equivalent) in a liability amount of not less than $7,000,000.00, showing fee simple title to the Property to be vested in the Company, subject only to the Permitted Title Exceptions and/or such other matters affecting title to the Property as shall have been approved in advance in writing by the Members in their sole and absolute discretion. (iii) In the event that either Member determines that any additional properties, purchase agreements, options, leases or governmental approvals, permits, licenses and/or waivers are necessary or advisable for the full development and operation of the Project, AEC shall proceed with due diligence and use its best efforts to cause such property rights and entitlements to be transferred, assigned and conveyed to the Company at a price to the Company equal to AEC's actual out-of-pocket costs (as approved by CCLI), and without any profit, mark-up, commission, finder's fee or similar payment of whatsoever nature to AEC or its Affiliates. (b) CCLI shall initially contribute to the capital of the Company, cash (or equivalent) in the aggregate amount of $20,000,000.00. (c) Except as otherwise expressly provided in Section 6.1(a) above, AEC shall not be obligated to make any additional Capital Contributions. Section 6.2 Additional Capital Requirements. (a) If and to the extent the Management Committee determines that additional funds are or will be required for the payment of Project costs, expenses and obligations (as set forth in approved Construction Budgets or Operating Budgets), CCLI shall use its commercially reasonable efforts to arrange for the funding of such requirements using, at its election, one or more of the following sources: (i) Third Party Loans; (ii) CCLI Additional Capital Contributions; or (iii) CCLI Loans; provided however, that in no event shall CCLI (or any Affiliate) be deemed obligated to make or provide any such contributions or loans from its own funds. (b) Any financing arranged by CCLI pursuant to Section 6.2(a) shall not impose any personal liability upon the Members or their respective officers, directors or shareholders, and shall not decrease either Member's interest in the Company, unless expressly approved in advance in writing by the Members. (c) Except as provided in Section 6.2(a), any other loans or advances to or for the benefit of the Company shall be subject to the prior written approval of the Management Committee. (d) The provisions of this Article 6 are solely and exclusively for the benefit of the Members (and their permitted successors and assigns), and may only be enforced by, the Members (or such permitted successors and assigns), and shall not inure to the benefit of, or be enforceable by, any third parties, including without limitation, any creditors of the Company. (e) Notwithstanding anything to the contrary contained herein, in the event CCLI makes a CCLI Additional Capital Contribution or CCLI Loan to the Company and the source of at least 90% of the funds used therefor is a non- recourse mortgage loan obtained by CCLI or an Affiliate of CCLI from a third-party lender, secured solely by security interests in the Project, then in such event, the Preferred Return on any such CCLI Additional Capital Contribution or the interest rate on any such CCLI Loan, as the case may be, shall be the CCLI Cost of Funds and not one percent (1%) in excess of the CCLI Cost of Funds. (f) (i) Notwithstanding anything to the contrary contained herein, in the event that in any fiscal year there is insufficient Net Available Cash to make the full amount of distributions set forth in Section 7.3(a)(v), solely by reason of the fact that distributions have been made pursuant to Sections 7.3(a)(i), (ii), (iii) or (iv), then in such event, CCLI shall make a CCLI Loan to the Company in an amount equal to the lesser of (A) such shortfall or (B) the aggregate distributions received by CCLI pursuant to Sections 7.3(a)(i), (ii), (iii) and (iv) for such fiscal year, and the proceeds of such CCLI Loan shall be deemed Net Available Cash and shall be distributed to the Members in accordance with Section 7.3(a)(v). (ii) Notwithstanding anything to the contrary contained herein, in the event that in any fiscal year there is insufficient Net Available Cash to make the full amount of distributions set forth in Section 7.3(a)(v), solely by reason of the fact that Company funds which would otherwise have been available as Net Available Cash were used for capital expenditures in excess of the greater of (A) the amounts permitted to be expended for capital expenditures pursuant to Sections 6.4 (capital and riverboat replacements), 6.12 (compliance with governmental requirements) and 6.13 (emergency expenditures) of the Management Agreement or (B) amounts approved by AEC in an Annual Budget (as defined in the Management Agreement), then in such event, CCLI shall make a CCLI Loan to the Company in an amount equal to the lesser of (x) such shortfall or (y) the amount of Net Available Cash that would have been distributed to the Members for such fiscal year pursuant to Section 7.3(a)(v) if such excess capital expenditures had not been made, and the proceeds of such CCLI Loan shall be deemed Net Available Cash and shall be distributed to the Members in accordance with Section 7.3(a)(v). (iii) Any CCLI Loan made pursuant to this Section 6.2(f) shall bear interest from the date(s) of advance until repaid at the BofA Prime Rate. Section 6.3 Interest. No Member shall be entitled to interest on its Initial Capital Contributions; however, the provision of this Section shall not impair the obligation of the Company and the right of CCLI to receive interest and Preferred Return upon its Loans and Additional Capital Contributions to the Company as hereinabove provided. Section 6.4 Withdrawal of Capital. No Member shall withdraw any portion of the capital of the Company without the express consent of the Management Committee. Section 6.5 Capital Account. An individual Capital Account shall be established and maintained for each Member. The Capital Account of each Member shall be equal to the aggregate amount of cash contributed by such Member to the Company, increased by (i) the fair market value of property contributed by such Member to the Company (other than a promissory note by such Member who is the maker of such note), net of liabilities secured by such property that the Company assumes or takes the property subject to, (ii) the amount of any Company liabilities assumed by such Member other than liabilities secured by property distributed to such Member, (iii) such Member's distributive share of Profits of the Company and (iv) any items in the nature of income and gain which are excluded from the definitions of Profits and Losses and allocated to such Member, and reduced by (i) such Member's distributive share of Losses, (ii) the amount of any distributions of cash to such Member, (iii) the amount of liabilities of such Member assumed by the Company, other than liabilities secured by property contributed by such Member, (iv) the fair market value of property (net of liabilities assumed by such Member and liabilities to which such distributed property is subject) distributed to such Member, and (v) any items in the nature of deductions or losses which are excluded from the definitions of Profits and Losses and allocated to such Member. Upon a distribution of property, other than one described in Section 7.5(f), the Capital Account of each Member shall be adjusted as provided in Regulations Section 1.704-1(b)(2)(iv)(e). In the event the Gross Asset Values of Company assets are adjusted pursuant to Section 7.5(f), the Capital Account of each Member shall be adjusted simultaneously to reflect the aggregate net adjustment as if the Company recognized gain or loss equal to the amount of such aggregate net adjustment. The foregoing provisions and the other provisions of this Agreement relating to the maintenance of Capital Accounts are intended to comply with Regulations Sections 1.704-1(b) and 1.704-2 and shall be interpreted and applied in a manner consistent with such Regulations. For purposes of this section, the term Member shall include any predecessor in interest of such Member. Section 6.6 AEC Loan. Concurrently with (i) the contribution by AEC to the Company of the Property and the Intangibles pursuant to Section 6.1(a); (ii) the approval by the Management Committee of the Estimated Project Cost pursuant to Section 5.3(b)(i) and the overall plan for site development of the Property pursuant to Section 5.3(b)(ii); and (iii) the issuance of the Conditional Approval, the Company shall loan to AEC, an amount not to exceed $10,000,000, which AEC Loan shall be evidenced by a recourse promissory note in the form attached hereto as Exhibit F, secured by a security and pledge agreement encumbering AEC's interest in the Company, in the form attached hereto as Exhibit G, and guaranteed by Georgusis pursuant to a guaranty in the form attached hereto as Exhibit H (collectively, the "AEC Loan Documents"). The AEC Loan shall bear interest at a rate equal to one percent (1%) per annum in excess of the B of A Prime Rate. The proceeds of the AEC Loan may be drawn in multiple advances, at any time within one (1) year of the initial loan advance (the "first draw"), provided AEC is not in default under the AEC Loan Documents or this Agreement. The AEC Loan shall be repaid in installments equal to the greater of (i) annual payments of interest-only commencing one year after the first draw or (ii) the amount of Net Available Cash deemed distributed to AEC pursuant to Section 7.3(b); with the outstanding balance of principal and accrued but unpaid interest all due and payable not later than six (6) years after the first draw. At the election of CCLI, the outstanding balance of the AEC Loan may be accelerated upon (i) the failure of AEC to make any payment when due under the AEC Loan which failure remains uncured for a period of ten (10) days after notice or the occurrence of any non-monetary default under the AEC Loan Documents which default remains uncured for a period of thirty (30) days after notice; (ii) the occurrence of any Event of Default by AEC under this Agreement, (iii) the occurrence of any event requiring dissolution of the Company pursuant to Section 10.1, or (iv) the occurrence of any event which triggers the "buy-sell" provisions pursuant to Section 8.2. The AEC Loan may be prepaid in whole or in part at any time without premium or penalty therefor. Pursuant to Section 8.11(b), CCLI hereby consents to AEC's pledge of its Membership interest in the Company pursuant to the above-referenced security and pledge agreement. Section 6.7 Initial Public Offering. After the Project is in operation, the Management Committee will cause the Company to engage a national investment banking/underwriting firm to advise the Company on the advisability/feasibility of retiring debt and invested capital and commencing an initial public offering or institutional private placement of equity or debt interests in the Company's business. Upon approval by the Members, the Company will take the actions reasonably necessary or advisable to proceed with such initial public offering or private placement. ARTICLE 7. PERCENTAGE INTERESTS; CASH DISTRIBUTIONS; ALLOCATIONS OF PROFIT AND LOSS Section 7.1 Percentage Interests. The Members shall have the following Percentage Interests in the Company: AEC 50% CCLI 50% Section 7.2 Periodic Determination of Net Available Cash. Not more frequently than monthly and not less than annually, the Management Committee shall review the cash flow of the Company and, consistent with prudent business practices, shall determine the amounts, if any, of funds available for designation and distribution as Net Available Cash. Section 7.3 Distribution of Net Available Cash. (a) Net Available Cash with respect to each fiscal year shall be distributed in the following order of priority: (i) First, to CCLI, an amount equal to all accrued but unpaid interest with respect to any outstanding CCLI Loans; (ii) Second, to CCLI, an amount equal to its Preferred Return; (iii) Third, to CCLI, an amount equal to the Current Year Amortization for such fiscal year with respect to all outstanding CCLI Loans; (iv) Fourth, to CCLI, an amount equal to the Current Year Amortization for such fiscal year with respect to all CCLI Additional Capital Contributions; (v) Fifth, to each Member, an amount equal to (or in proportion to if less than) 35% (or such other percentage as the Members shall mutually agree) of the net income for federal income tax purposes allocated to such Member by the Company with respect to such fiscal year; (vi) Sixth, to CCLI, an amount equal to the outstanding principal balance and all accrued but unpaid interest on the AEC Loan; (vii) Seventh, to the Members, until CCLI has received distributions of Net Available Cash pursuant to Section 7.3(a)(vii)(A) equal to the sum of the outstanding principal balance on any CCLI Loans and the CCLI Additional Capital Balance: (A) 70% to CCLI, and (B) 30% to the Members, pro rata in accordance with their respective Percentage Interests; and (viii) Eighth, the balance of any Net Available Cash, to the Members, pro rata in accordance with their respective Percentage Interests. (b) An amount equal to the Net Available Cash distributed to CCLI pursuant to Section 7.3(a)(vi) shall be deemed received by AEC as a distribution of Net Available Cash followed by a payment by AEC to the Company with respect to the AEC Loan. Such deemed payment by AEC shall be applied first to accrued but unpaid interest and then to the outstanding principal balance of the AEC Loan. (c) The outstanding principal balance of each CCLI Loan and the CCLI Additional Capital Balance shall each be proportionately reduced (but not below zero) by 50% of the amount of any distributions of Net Available Cash to CCLI pursuant to Section 7.3(a)(iii) and by 100% of the amount of any distributions of Net Available Cash to CCLI pursuant to Section 7.3(a)(vii)(A). Section 7.4 Determination and Allocation of Profits and Losses. (a) Losses of the Company for each fiscal year shall be allocated to the Members, pro rata in accordance with their respective Percentage Interests; provided, however, that any Losses of the Company attributable to the Intangibles shall be allocated to AEC. (b) Profits of the Company for each fiscal year shall be allocated as follows: (i) First, to CCLI, an amount equal to the excess, if any, of 1% per annum in excess of the CCLI Cost of Funds, cumulative, compounded annually, with respect to the daily balance of the CCLI Additional Capital Balance over the cumulative amount of Profits allocated to CCLI pursuant to this Section 7.4(b)(i); and (ii) Second, to the Members, pro rata in accordance with their respective Percentage Interests. Section 7.5 Tax Regulatory Provisions. (a) Notwithstanding the provisions of Section 7.4, in no event shall any allocation of Losses (or any other loss, deduction or Section 705(a)(2)(B) Expenditure) to any Member cause such Member to have or increase a deficit balance in its Capital Account. (b) If a Member receives an adjustment, allocation or distribution described in Regulations Section 1.704- 1(b)(2)(ii)(d)(4), (5) or (6) which creates or increases a deficit balance (taking into account distributions, other than distributions in liquidation of the Company, reasonably expected to be made) in the Member's Capital Account (as provided in Regulations Section 1.704-1(b)(2)(ii)(d)(4), (5) or (6)), the Company shall allocate items of income or gain (as those terms are used in Regulations Section 1.704- 1(b)(2)(ii)(d)) to such Member in an amount and manner to eliminate the Member's Capital Account deficit attributable to such adjustment, allocation or distribution as quickly as possible. (c) If there is a net decrease in the Company's Minimum Gain during any fiscal year, each Member shall be allocated items of income and gain for such fiscal year equal to such Member's share of the net decrease in Minimum Gain during such fiscal year in accordance with Regulations Sections 1.704-2(f) and (g). (d) Any item of Company loss, deduction or Section 705(a)(2)(B) Expenditure that is attributable to Member Nonrecourse Debt shall be allocated to the Member or Members that bear the economic risk of loss with respect to such Member Nonrecourse Debt in accordance with Regulations Section 1.704-2(i). If there is a net decrease during any fiscal year in the minimum gain attributable to a Member Nonrecourse Debt (within the meaning of Regulations Section 1.704-2(i)(3)), then any Member with a share of the minimum gain attributable to such Member Nonrecourse Debt at the beginning of such fiscal year shall be allocated items of Company income and gain for such fiscal year (and, if necessary, for subsequent fiscal years) equal to such Member's share of the net decrease in Member Nonrecourse Debt Minimum Gain as provided in Regulations Section 1.704-2(i)(4). (e) In accordance with Section 704(c) of the Code and Regulations Section 1.704-1(b)(2)(iv)(d), income, gain, loss and deduction with respect to any property contributed to the capital of the Company shall, solely for tax purposes, be allocated among the Members so as to take account of any variation between adjusted basis of such property to the Company and its initial Gross Asset Value. In the event the Gross Asset Value of any Company property is adjusted (other than for Depreciation) subsequent allocations of income, gain, loss and deduction with respect to such property shall take account of any variation between the adjusted basis of such property and its Gross Asset Value in the same manner as under Section 704(c) and the Regulations thereunder. Any elections or other decisions relating to such allocation shall be made by the Members in a manner that reasonably reflects the purpose and intention of this Agreement. (f) The Gross Asset Values of all Company assets may be adjusted by the Members in accordance with Regulations Section 1.704-1(b)(2)(iv) to equal their respective gross fair market values as reasonably determined by the Members as of the following times: (i) the acquisition of an additional interest in the Company by any new or existing Member in exchange for more than a de minimis capital contribution; (ii) the distribution by the Company to a retiring or continuing Member as consideration for an interest in the Company of more than a de minimis amount of money or other Company property; and (iii) the Liquidation of the Company. In such event, if the Gross Asset Value of an asset does not equal its adjusted basis for federal income tax purposes, such Gross Asset Value shall thereafter be adjusted by the Depreciation taken into account with respect to such asset for purposes of computing Profits and Losses. (g) For purposes of Sections 7.5(a), (b), (c) and (d), there shall be excluded from any deficit in a Member's Capital Account any amount such Member is obligated to restore to its Capital Account under Regulations Section 1.704- 1(b)(2)(ii)(c), as well as any addition thereto pursuant to the penultimate sentences of Regulations Sections 1.704- 2(g)(l) and 1.704-2(i)(5) after taking into account thereunder any changes during such fiscal year in Minimum Gain and Member Nonrecourse Debt Minimum Gain. (h) For purposes of Sections 7.5(a), (c) and (d), each Member's Capital Account shall be reduced by the items described in Regulations Section 1.704-1(b)(2)(ii)(d)(4), (5) and (6). (i) To the extent that Profits includes any income or gain which for federal income tax purposes is treated as ordinary income from recapture of depreciation, such Profits treated as ordinary income shall be apportioned among the Members, to the extent of Profits allocated to the Members, pro rata in accordance with the prior allocation of depreciation to which such recapture is attributable. (j) If there is any conflict in the application of the following Sections, they shall be applied in the following order of priority: (i) Section 7.5(c), (ii) Section 7.5(d), (iii) Section 7.5(b), (iv) Section 7.5(a) and (v) Section 7.4. (k) If there is a Liquidation of the Company, the Capital Accounts of the Members shall be adjusted to reflect the actual or anticipated Profits or Losses allocable among the Members shall be adjusted in accordance with, or as if there had been, an actual disposition of the Company's property at its fair market value. (l) Upon the transfer of an Interest in the Company, the Transferor's Capital Account that is attributable to the transferred Interest shall carry over to the transferee Member. If the transfer of any Interest in the Company causes a termination of the Company under Section 708(b)(1)(B) of the Code, the Capital Account that carries over to the transferee Member shall be adjusted in accordance with Regulations Section 1.708-1(b)(2)(iv)(e) in connection with Regulations Section 1.708-1(b)(12)(iv). The constructive reformation of the Company shall be treated as the formation of a new limited liability company, and the capital accounts of the Members of such new limited liability company shall be determined and maintained accordingly. Section 7.6 Taxable Year and Accounting Method. Except as otherwise required by the Code or the Regulations, the Company's taxable year shall be the calendar year. The Company shall use the accrual method of accounting for federal income tax purposes. Section 7.7 Tax Elections. CCLI shall have the authority to make any election or other determination on behalf of the Company provided for under the Code or any provision of state or local tax law. In making such elections, CCLI shall consider the interests of both Members as well as that of the Company. Section 7.8 Tax Matters Partner. The Tax Matters Partner (within the meaning of Section 6231(a)(7) of the Code) of the Company shall be CCLI. In the event of an administrative or judicial proceeding, the Tax Matters Partner shall regularly consult with AEC regarding all significant decisions affecting such proceeding. The Tax Matters Partner shall have the right to determine whether to challenge a final partnership administrative adjustment by initiating an action in the Tax Court or, if advised by counsel to do so and with the consent of AEC, in the United States District Court or the Claims Court. ARTICLE 8. TRANSFER OF MEMBERS' INTERESTS Section 8.1 Transfer of Members' Interests. (a) The Interest of each Member of the Company is personal property. Except as otherwise provided in this Agreement, the "transfer" of a Member's Interest or portion thereof or interest therein shall include a gift, sale, transfer, assignment, hypothecation, pledge, encumbrance or any other disposition, whether voluntary or involuntary, by operation of law or otherwise, including without limitation, any transfer occurring upon or by virtue of the dissolution, bankruptcy or insolvency of a Member; the appointment of a receiver, trustee or conservator or guardian for a Member or its property; or pursuant to the will of a Member or the laws of descent and distribution in the event of a Member's death; pursuant to court order in the event of divorce, marital dissolution, legal separation or similar proceedings; or pursuant to any loan or security agreement under which any of the Member's interests are pledged or otherwise serve as collateral, as well as the transfer of any such interest in the event recourse is made to such collateral. (b) Except as otherwise provided in Section 8.2(c), neither Member shall transfer all or any portion of its Interest in the Company without the prior written consent of the other Member, which consent may be granted or withheld in its sole discretion. Section 8.2 Major Decisions: Deadlock: Buy-Sell Agreement. (a) For purposes of this Section, the term "Major Decision" shall mean any action (or election not to act) by or on behalf of the Company which, pursuant to the provisions of this Agreement, requires the approval of all or a majority of the Members or the Management Committee, and which may have, or which may be anticipated to have, a material effect on the business and operation of the Company. (b) In the event the voting rights of the Members or the Management Committee are evenly divided with respect to a Major Decision and the Members or the Management Committee are unable to reach agreement with respect to a proposed course of action within fifteen (15) days after a request for action by any Member, then in such an event (except as otherwise provided in Section 5.3(a) above), a deadlock (the "Deadlock") shall be deemed to exist. (c) At any time after the occurrence of a Deadlock and prior to a resolution thereof among the Members or the Management Committee, as applicable, or at any time after 36 months from the commencement of operations at the Project (whether or not a Deadlock exists), either Member (the "Offering Member") may, upon written notice to the other Member (the "Offering Notice"), propose a Total Value which would be the basis for calculating the applicable Offering Price at which the Offering Member is willing to either (i) sell to the other Member all of the Offering Member's Interest or (ii) purchase from the other Member all of the other Member's Interest; provided however, that such Total Value shall not be less than an amount sufficient to repay the outstanding balance of principal and accrued but unpaid interest due under the AEC Loan pursuant to Section 7.3. The other Member shall have a period of thirty (30) days after delivery of the Offering Notice in which to elect, by written notice to the Offering Member (the "Response Notice") to either (i) purchase all of the Interest of the Offering Member at the applicable Offering Price or (ii) sell all of its Interest to the Offering Member at the applicable Offering Price. The failure of the other Member to duly and timely give a Response Notice shall constitute its election to sell all of its Interest to the Offering Member at the applicable Offering Price. Unless otherwise approved by the Members, such purchase and sale shall be consummated within nine (9) months after the expiration of the 15-day notice period and at least thirty percent (30%) of the purchase price for the Interest being sold or purchased shall be payable at the closing in cash (or by wire transfer in immediately available funds). The balance of the purchase price shall be paid in five (5) equal annual installments of principal, together with interest on the unpaid principal balance at one percent (1%) per annum in excess of the B of A Prime Rate, and shall be secured by (i) a deed of trust (or equivalent) encumbering the Project (subject and subordinate only to any secured debt existing as of the date of closing of such purchase) and (ii) an assignment of all rights to receive any proceeds from the Project. Notwithstanding any other provisions hereof to the contrary, any Member shall not be required to close on the purchase of any Interest in accordance with this Section unless the representations and warranties of the selling Member as set forth in Section 8.4 shall be true and correct in all material respects as of the date of such closing, and the selling Member shall deliver a certificate to such effect to the purchasing party dated as of the closing date. (d) At any time after the occurrence of an Event of Default under this Agreement, the non-defaulting Member, without limiting any other rights or remedies it may have under this Agreement, any other agreement or instrument relating to or arising out of this Agreement, at law or in equity, may, upon written notice to the Defaulter (the "Appraisal Notice"), elect to either sell its Interest to the Defaulter or purchase the Interest of the Defaulter; provided however, that for purposes of determining the purchase price hereunder, the "Total Value" shall be an amount equal to the fair market value of the Project, as determined by mutual agreement of the Members or by appraisal, but in no event less than an amount sufficient to repay the outstanding balance of principal and accrued but unpaid interest due under the AEC Loan pursuant to Section 7.3. If the Members are unable to mutually agree upon the fair market value of the Project within thirty (30) days after delivery of the Appraisal Notice, the non-defaulting Member shall select a reputable, disinterested appraiser who shall furnish the Members with a written Appraisal within thirty (30) days of the selection, setting forth the determination of the fair market value of the Project as of the date of the Appraisal Notice. Such Appraisal shall assume that the Project shall be the highest and best use of the Property, shall assume that the assets are subject to any agreements, including without limitation, leases, management and service agreements then in effect, except this Agreement, and shall include the value of any gaming licenses and similar intangible assets, but shall exclude any other intangible assets such as good will. The cost of the Appraisal shall be at the expense of the Defaulter. Section 8.3 Representations and Warranties of the Members. As of the date of exercise of any option and closing of any sale pursuant to this Article 8, each of the Members represents and warrants to the Company and the other Members with respect to itself as follows: (a) Such Member is the lawful owner of and has the full right, power and authority to sell, transfer and deliver the Interest of the Company which it purports to own, and the sale, transfer and delivery of such Interests of the Company in accordance therewith will transfer good and marketable title thereto free and clear of all liens, encumbrances, claims or right of the third parties of every kind and nature whatsoever, subject only to the provisions of this Agreement. (b) The Interests of the Company owned by such Member have been duly authorized and are fully paid and non- assessable (except as otherwise stated). There are no existing options, warrants, calls or commitments on the part of any Member relating to such Interests. No voting agreements or restrictions of any kind other than those set forth in this Agreement affect the rights of any such Interests of the Company or such Member. (c) Such Member has the right and power to enter into this Agreement, and this Agreement has been fully executed and delivered and constitutes the valid and binding obligation of such Member. No consent of any person not a party to this Agreement and no consent of any governmental authority is required to be obtained on the part of such Member in connection with or resulting from the execution or performance of this Agreement. ARTICLE 9. EVENTS OF DEFAULT Section 9.1 Events of Default. The occurrence of any of the following events shall constitute an event of default ("Event of Default") hereunder on the part of the Member to whom such event occurs (the "Defaulter") if within thirty (30) days following the Defaulter's receipt of notice of such default from the other Member, or within ten (10) days where the default is due solely to the non-payment of monies, whichever is applicable, the Defaulter fails to pay such monies or in the case of non-monetary defaults, fails to commence substantial efforts to cure such default or thereafter fails within a reasonable time to prosecute to completion with diligence and continuity the curing of such default; provided, however, that the occurrence of any of the events described in Section 9.1(b) below shall constitute an Event of Default immediately upon such occurrence without any requirement of notice or the passage of time except as specifically set forth in any such subparagraph. (a) the violation by a Member of any of the restrictions set forth in Article 8 of this Agreement upon the right of a Member to transfer its Interest; (b) (i) institution by a Member of proceedings under any laws of the United States or any state, whether now existing or subsequently enacted or amended, for the relief of debtors wherein such Member is seeking relief as debtor; (ii) a general assignment by a Member for the benefit of creditors; (iii) the institution by a Member of a proceeding under any section or chapter of the Federal Bankruptcy Code as now existing or hereafter amended or becoming effective; (iv) the institution against a Member of a proceeding under any section or chapter of the Federal Bankruptcy Code as now existing or as hereafter amended or becoming effective, which proceeding is not dismissed, stayed or discharged within a period of sixty (60) days after the filing thereof or, if stayed, which stay is thereafter lifted without a contemporaneous discharge or dismissal of such proceeding; (v) a proposed plan of arrangement or other action by a Member's creditors taken as a result of a general meeting of the creditor of such Member; (vi) admission by a member in writing of its inability to pay its debts as they mature; (vii) the attachment, execution or other judicial seizure of all or any substantial part of a Member's assets or of a Member's Percentage Interest, or any part thereof, such attachment, execution or seizure being with respect to an amount not less than Five Thousand Dollars ($5,000.00) and remaining undismissed or undischarged for a period of fifteen (15) days after the levy thereof, if the occurrence of such attachment, execution or other judicial seizure would reasonably tend to have a materially adverse effect upon the performance by such Member of its obligations under this Agreement; provided, however, that any such attachment, execution or seizure shall not constitute an Event of Default hereunder if such Member posts a bond sufficient to fully satisfy the amount of such claim or judgment within fifteen (15) days after the levy thereof and the Member's assets are thereby released from the lien of such attachment (any of the foregoing hereinafter referred to as an "Act of Insolvency"); (c) any breach by a Member of its representations and warranties pursuant to Article 13 or any material default in performance of, or failure to comply with any other agreements, obligations or undertakings of a Member herein contained; (d) causing or permitting an event of default under any Third Party Loan or other permitted mortgage loan encumbering the Project; (e) any default in the payment or performance of the AEC Loan and the Georgusis Guaranty; and (f) the rejection of a Member for licensing by the Louisiana gaming authorities or any other event involving a Member which results in the Company or a Member becoming unable to conduct a gaming business. Section 9.2 Remedies Upon Default. Upon the occurrence of any Event of Default, the non-defaulting Member shall have the right, without limitation, to exercise any and all rights and remedies set forth in Agreement and/or as may otherwise be available at law and in equity against Defaulter. ARTICLE 10. EVENTS REQUIRING DISSOLUTION OF THE COMPANY/CONSENT TO CONTINUE Section 10.1 Events Requiring Dissolution. The Company shall be dissolved upon the occurrence of any of the following events: (a) The expiration of the fifty (50) year term of the Company; (b) The unanimous written consent of all Members; (c) The death, interdiction, withdrawal, expulsion, bankruptcy or dissolution of a Member, or the occurrence of any other event which terminates a Member's continued membership in the Company, unless within ninety (90) days after such event the remaining Members unanimously consent in writing to continue the business of the Company, or if there is only one remaining Member, the admission of one or more new Members pursuant to Sections 5.2 and 10.2; (d) At the election of the non-defaulting Member, the occurrence of an Event of Default by a Defaulter; (e) The final and non-appealable rejection of the Company's application for a gaming license for the Project or, after issuance, the final and non-appealable revocation of such license; (f) The inability or unwillingness of CCLI to obtain or provide funding pursuant to Section 6.2(a) which is required for the initial development and construction of the Project; or (g) The sale or other disposition of all or substantially all of the assets of the Company and the collection of the proceeds thereof. Section 10.2 Members' Consent to Continue the Company's Business. Upon the occurrence of any event described in Section 10.1 which may cause the dissolution of the Company, or subsequent discovery of the occurrence of such an event (a "triggering event"), the Company shall immediately notify in writing each of the Members of the occurrence of the triggering event, each of the remaining Members shall notify the Company, in writing, whether or not such Member consents to continue the business of the Company. If all of the remaining Members consent to continue the Company's business, and there are at least two (2) remaining Members, the Company shall not be dissolved and the remaining Members shall continue the Company's business. If there is only one (1) remaining Member and it consents to continue the Company's business, such Member shall have the absolute right, notwithstanding any contrary provisions of this Agreement, to transfer a portion of its Interest to a transferee (who may be an Affiliate of such Member) and to unilaterally admit such transferee as a new Member in the Company, so that such two (2) Members may continue the Company's business. In the event the business of the Company is not continued, the provisions of Article 11 shall apply. ARTICLE 11. DISSOLUTION Section 11.1 Liquidation. Upon the occurrence of any event requiring dissolution as set forth in Section 10.1, if the business of the Company is not continued by the remaining Members pursuant to Section 10.2, the Company shall immediately execute and deliver to the Secretary of State a statement of its intent to dissolve. Upon filing the statement of intent to dissolve, the Company shall cease to carry on its business and shall wind up its affairs and liquidate. In the course of the dissolution and winding up the affairs of the Company, every effort shall be made to sell the assets of the Company for cash so that the distribution may be made to the Members in cash. If the Company's assets include notes secured by deeds of trust on properties which the Company or an Affiliate has sold, said notes and deeds of trust may be distributed in kind to the Members if the Members may legally accept same, and shall be valued at one hundred percent (100%) of the unpaid principal balance of said notes, plus accrued interest at the time of such distribution. Any assets including notes secured by deeds of trust which are owned by the Company and cannot conveniently or economically be converted into cash, may be distributed in kind to the Members. Unless the Members otherwise agree in writing, each Member shall receive a proportionate share of each of those assets which are to be distributed in kind. Section 11.2 Distribution of Assets. During the Liquidation of the Company, the Members shall continue to share profits and losses in the same proportions as before dissolution. In settling accounts after dissolution, (i) the outstanding balance of the AEC Loan and all accrued but unpaid interest thereon shall be repaid by AEC to the extent not deemed paid pursuant to this Section 11.2 and Sections 7.3(a)(iii) and 7.3(b), (ii) the aggregate amount of all prior distributions of Net Available Cash to a Member pursuant to Section 7.3(a)(v) in excess of the additional amount of Net Available Cash that such Member would receive if the aggregate amount of all prior distributions of Net Available Cash to the Members pursuant to Section 7.3(a)(v) were repaid to the Company and distributed to the Members as Net Available Cash in Liquidation of the Company pursuant to this Section 11.2 and Section 7.3(a) shall be paid by such Member to the other Member, and (iii) the proceeds from the Liquidation of the Company's assets shall be applied as follows: (a) To creditors of the Company, in the order of priority as provided by law, other than debts owed to Members for their contributions; and (b) To the Members in accordance with Section 7.3; provided, however, that (i) no distributions of Net Available Cash in Liquidation of the Company shall be made pursuant to Section 7.3(a)(v), and (ii) if immediately prior to such Liquidation $20,000,000 exceeds the sum of (A) 50% of the aggregate distributions to CCLI pursuant to Section 7.3(a)(vi) and (B) 100% of the aggregate distributions to CCLI pursuant to Sections 7.3(a)(vii)(B) and 7.3(a)(viii), distributions of Net Available Cash in Liquidation of the Company pursuant to Section 7.3 shall be modified as follows until the sum of (A) 50% of Net Available Cash distributed to CCLI in Liquidation of the Company pursuant to this Section 11.2 and Section 7.3(a)(vi) and (B) 100% of Net Available Cash distributed to CCLI in Liquidation of the Company pursuant to this Section 11.2 and Section 7.3(a)(viii) is equal to such excess: (1) For purposes of Section 7.3(b), an amount equal to 35% (instead of 100%) of the Net Available Cash distributed to CCLI in Liquidation of the Company pursuant to Section 7.3(a)(vi) shall be deemed received by AEC as a distribution of Net Available Cash and applied to repayment of the AEC Loan, and (2) for purposes of Section 7.3(a)(viii), Percentage Interests shall be 74.074% for CCLI and 25.926% for AEC; provided further, however, that if the Conditional Approval has been obtained (and has not been revoked by reason of any act or omission of AEC or its Affiliates) but the Company is dissolved pursuant to Section 10.1(f), then in such event, all of the Company's right, title and interest in the Property and the Intangibles shall be distributed to AEC in full satisfaction of AEC's right to receive any other liquidating distributions pursuant to this Section 11.2 and Section 7.3. ARTICLE 12. INDEMNIFICATION Section 12.1 Indemnification of Manager, Member, Employee or Agent: Proceeding Other than by Company. The Company shall indemnify any person who was or is a party or is threatened to be made a party to any threatened, pending or completed action, suit or proceeding, whether civil, criminal, administrative or investigative, except an action by or in the right of the Company, by reason of the fact that he is or was a Manager, Member, employee or agent of this Company, or is or was serving at the request of this Company as Manager, Member, director, officer, employee or agent of another limited- liability company partnership, joint venture, trust or other entity, against expenses, including attorney fees, judgments, fines and amounts paid in settlement actually and reasonably incurred by him in connection with the action, suit or proceeding if he acted in good faith and in a manner which he reasonably believed to be in or not opposed to the best interests of this Company, and, with respect to a criminal action or proceeding, had no reasonable cause to believe his conduct was unlawful. The termination of any action, suit or proceeding by judgment, order, settlement, conviction or upon a plea of nolo contendere or its equivalent, does not, of itself, create a presumption that the person did not act in good faith and in a manner which he reasonably believed to be in or not opposed to the best interest of this Company, and that, with respect to any criminal action or proceeding, he had reasonable cause to believe that his conduct was unlawful. Section 12.2 Indemnification of Manager, Member, Employee or Agent: Proceeding by Company. The Company shall indemnify any person who was or is a party or is threatened to be made a party to any threatened, pending or completed action or suit by or in the right of this Company to procure a judgment in its favor by reason of the fact that he is or was a Manager, Member, employee or agent of the Company, or is or was serving at the request of the Company as a Manager, Member, director, officer, employee or agent of another limited-liability company, corporation, partnership, joint venture, trust or other enterprise against expenses, including amounts paid in settlement and attorney fees actually and reasonably incurred by him in connection with the defense or settlement of the actions or suit if he acted in good faith and in a manner which he reasonably believed to be in or not opposed to the best interests of this Company. Indemnification may not be made for any claim, issue or matter as to which such a person has been adjudged by a court of competent jurisdiction, after exhaustion of all appeals therefrom, to be liable to this Company or for amounts paid in settlement to this Company, unless and only to the extent that the court in which the action was brought or other court of competent jurisdiction determines upon application that in view of all the circumstances of the case, the person is fairly and reasonably entitled to indemnity for such expenses as the court deems proper. Section 12.3 Indemnity if Successful. To the extent that a Manager, Member, employee or agent of the Company has been successful on the merits or otherwise in defense of any action, suit or proceeding described in Section 12.1 or 12.2, or in defense of any claim, issue or matter therein, the Company shall indemnify the Manager, Member, employee or agent against expenses, including attorney fees, actually and reasonably incurred in connection with the defense. Section 12.4 Expenses. Any indemnification under Sections 12.1 and 12.2, unless ordered by a court or advanced pursuant to Section 12.5 below, must be made by this Company only as authorized in the specific case upon a determination that indemnification of the Manager, Member, employee or agent is proper in the circumstances. The determination must be made: (a) By the Members; (b) By the owners of more than 50% of the interests owned by Members who were not parties to the act, suit or proceeding; or (c) If Members who own more than 50% of the interests owned by Members who are not parties to the act, suit or proceeding so order, by independent legal counsel in a written opinion; or (d) If Managers who were not parties to the act, suit or proceeding cannot be obtained, by independent legal counsel in a written opinion. Section 12.5 Advancement of Expenses. The expenses of Members and Managers incurred in defending a civil or criminal action, suit or proceeding must be paid by the Company as they are incurred and in advance of the final disposition of the action, suit or proceeding, upon receipt of an undertaking by or on behalf of the Manager or Member to repay the amount if it is ultimately determined by a court of competent jurisdiction that the Member or Manager is not entitled to be indemnified by the Company. ARTICLE 13. REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES Section 13.1 CCLI Representations and Warranties. As a material inducement to AEC to enter into this Agreement, CCLI represents and warrants to AEC that, as of the date hereof, CCLI knows of no facts or circumstances that are likely to affect the ability of CCLI, AEC or the Company to receive all gaming licenses and approvals necessary to operate the Project. Section 13.2 AEC Representations and Warranties. As a material inducement to CCLI to enter into this Agreement, AEC represents and warrants to CCLI that, as of the date hereof, AEC knows of no facts or circumstances that are likely to affect the ability of CCLI, AEC or the Company to receive (i) all gaming licenses and approvals necessary to operate the Project or that would constitute a violation of Louisiana Gaming Laws or the Louisiana Code of Ethics for Public Employees and (ii) all other licenses, permits and approvals necessary or advisable for the construction, completion, operation, ownership and use of the Property and the Project as a riverboat gaming facility. AEC shall proceed with due diligence and take all actions necessary or advisable to apply for all necessary licenses, permits and approvals, and will use its best efforts to cause all such licenses, permits and approvals to be issued to the Company in due course, at a cost to the Company not to exceed the actual out-of-pocket costs reasonably incurred in furtherance of the terms of the application processes. Section 13.3 Breach. In the event any representation or warranty made by a Member is discovered to be untrue or is breached, the non-defaulting Member may, without limiting the other rights or remedies it may have, declare an Event of Default and elect to dissolve the Company pursuant to Article 10. In such event, the defaulting Member shall, within thirty (30) days after demand, reimburse the non-defaulting Member for all Capital Contributions and loans or other advances made, and all expenses incurred, by the non-defaulting Member in connection with the Project, the Preliminary Approval and the Company. ARTICLE 14. MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS Section 14.1 Agreement to Perform Necessary Acts. Each Member agrees to perform any further acts and execute and deliver any documents that may be reasonably necessary to carry out the provisions of this Agreement. Section 14.2 Amendments. The provisions of this Agreement may not be waived, altered, amended or repealed, in whole or in part, except with the unanimous written consent of the Members. Section 14.3 Successors and Assigns. This Agreement shall be binding on, and shall inure to the benefit of, the Members and their respective heirs, legal representatives, successors and assigns. Section 14.4 Validity of Agreement. It is intended that each Section of this Agreement shall be viewed as separate and divisible, and in the event that any Section shall be held to be invalid, the remaining Sections shall continue to be in full force and effect. Section 14.5 Notices. All notices, requests, demands and other communications under this Agreement shall be in writing and shall be deemed to have been duly given on the date of service if served personally on the party to whom notice is given, or on the next business day if sent by confirmed electronic facsimile transmission ("fax") or on the date of actual delivery (as set forth in the courier's or carrier's receipt) if sent by overnight commercial courier or by first class mail, registered or certified, postage prepaid and properly addressed to the party at his address set forth below, or any other address that any party may from time to time designate by written notice to the others: If to CCLI: Circus Circus Louisiana, Inc. 2880 Las Vegas Boulevard South Las Vegas, Nevada 89109 Attention: General Counsel If to AEC: American Entertainment Corporation 8301 Judge Perez Drive, Suite 305 Chalmette, Louisiana 70043 Attention: Mr. Bill Bueck Section 14.6 Governing Law. This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Louisiana. Section 14.7 Counterparts. This Agreement may be executed in one or more counterparts, each of which shall be deemed an original, but all of which together shall be constitute one and the same instrument. Section 14.8 Gender and Number. As used in this Agreement, and masculine, feminine, and neuter gender, and the singular or plural number shall be considered to include the others whenever the context so indicates. Section 14.9 Attorney Fees. In the event any party shall bring an action or proceeding for damages against the other party for an alleged breach of any provision of this Agreement, or to enforce, protect, or establish any right or remedy of either party, the prevailing party shall be entitled to recover as a part of such action or proceeding reasonable attorney fees and court costs. Section 14.10 Exhibits. The Exhibits referred to herein and attached hereto are hereby incorporated by reference as though set forth in full. Unless the context otherwise expressly requires, any reference to "this Agreement" shall mean and include all such Exhibits. Section 14.11 Complete Agreement. This Agreement and the Articles of Organization constitute the complete and exclusive statement among the Members with respect to the subject matter contained therein. This Agreement and the Articles of Organization supersede all prior agreements by and among the Members. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, this Agreement was adopted by a unanimous vote of all the Members of this Company at the organizational meeting thereof held on the 14th day of January, 1994. CIRCUS CIRCUS LOUISIANA, INC., a Louisiana corporation By: / S / Name: Clyde T. Turner Title: President AMERICAN ENTERTAINMENT CORPORATION, a Louisiana corporation By: / S / Name: Joseph H. Georgusis Title: President EXHIBIT A LEGAL DESCRIPTION LEGAL DESCRIPTION 1. Lots 6-B-1, 6-B-3 and 6-B-4 (15.82 acres). 2. Submerged portions Lots 6-B-1, 6-B-3, 6-B-4 and Halter Marine Lot (approximately 5 acres) 3. Halter Marine Lot (10 acres) EXHIBIT B PERMITTED TITLE EXCEPTIONS TO BE PROVIDED EXHIBIT C-1 PRELIMINARY APPROVAL CERTIFICATE OF PRELIMINARY APPROVAL FOR RIVERBOAT GAMING OPERATIONS After consideration of the submitted Application for a Certificate of Preliminary Approval, the Louisiana Riverboat Gaming Commission (the "Commission"), in accordance with the provisions of the Louisiana Riverboat Economic Development and Gaming Control Act, La. R.S. 4"501 et. seq., (the "Act") hereby awards AMERICAN ENTERTAINMENT, L.L.C. (hereinafter referred to as "Holder"), this Certificate of Preliminary Approval to begin construction of a riverboat and commence such other operations as are authorized by the administrative rules of the Commission. Upon compliance with said rules and the voluntary conditions of this Certificate, and further, upon receipt of a Certificate of Final Approval, the Holder is hereby authorized to commence riverboat gaming operations and other operations incident thereto, as described in detail in their application; said riverboat to utilize the routes described in the application and (voluntary conditions hereto), with the riverboat to be berthed at 5601 Paris Road in Chalmette, Louisiana, on Bayou Bienvenue to the Mississippi Gulf Outlet in St. Bernard Parish. By accepting this Certificate of Preliminary Approval, the Holder expressly accepts and agrees to all of the conditions to this Certificate, as previously or subsequently amended, as set forth in the attached statement of Mandatory and Voluntary Conditions, which are incorporated herein by reference and made a part of this Certificate. By accepting this Certificate of Preliminary Approval, Holder agrees to: (1) conduct all riverboat gaming and related operations in accordance with the law, the rules of the Commission, and the conditions attached hereto and incorporated herein; and (2) expressly agrees that this Certificate is an absolute privilege, the awarding, denial, conditions or modification of which shall be controlled solely by the Commission and the provisions of the Louisiana Riverboat Economic Development and Gaming Control Act. This Certificate, and the conditions attached hereto are approved this 10th day of February, 1994, in New Orleans, Louisiana. __________|s|_________________ __________|s|_________________ Kenneth Pickering William F. Biossat Chairman Executive Director STATEMENT OF CONDITIONS TO CERTIFICATE OF PRELIMINARY APPROVAL OF AMERICAN ENTERTAINMENT, L.L.C. AMERICAN ENTERTAINMENT, L.L.C, hereafter referred to as "Holder", hereby expressly accepts, agrees and stipulates to the following mandatory and voluntary conditions to its Certificate of Preliminary Approval, issued by the Louisiana Riverboat Gaming Commission pursuant to the provisions of La. R.S. 4"501 et. seq. and administrative rules promulgated pursuant thereto. More particularly, holder agrees as follows: GENERAL CONDITIONS 1. Holder agrees and stipulates to the following: (1) To not mention, assert, utilize or argue that he or another person should be licensed by the State Police Riverboat Gaming Enforcement Division (hereafter "Division") because he or another person holds or has applied for a Certificate; (2) To make application to the Division for a gaming operator's license and commence construction of the riverboat within the time limits required by Rule 307 of Rules of the Louisiana Riverboat Gaming Commission; and (3) To apply to the Commission for a Certificate of Final Approval, prior to commencement of the operations authorized by this Certificate. 2. To indemnify and hold harmless the Riverboat Gaming Commission, the State of Louisiana, and their agents and employees against any and all claims for personal injury or property damage arising out of or in connection with errors and omissions in the following: (1) The approval of riverboat or support facility plans, designs and specifications; (2) The granting of a Certificate; (3) The issuance of emergency orders; and (4) The denial, suspension or revocation of a Certificate of Approval. Pursuant to this condition, Holder further agrees to, at the time of signing its acceptance of this Certificate, sign a separate indemnification agreement implementing this condition. 3. To maintain copies of this Certificate and Conditions at the helm or pilot house of the riverboat named herein, the offices of the gaming operator, and any Louisiana State Police Riverboat Gaming Division offices on board the riverboat; they shall be produced for examination and inspection upon demand of any agent or representative of the Commission or the Division. 4. To at all times comply with all provisions of the Act. 5. To at all times comply with all administrative rules promulgated by the Commission. 6. To at all times and in all operations comply with all administrative rules of the Louisiana State Police Riverboat Enforcement Division. 7. To operate the riverboat on the approved and authorized routes as described in the application for certificate of preliminary approval (or separate route authorization document) unless authorized otherwise by the Act or rules of the Commission. 8. To conduct the kind, amount, and scope of gaming activities as described in the Application or Certificate. 9. To offer the kind, amount and scope of non-gaming activities upon the riverboat and shore or support facilities as described in the Holder's Application. 10. To allow inspection by the authorized agents and representatives of the commission or the Division at any time and of any premises under control of the Holder or affiliated companies and particularly any portion of the riverboat terminal support facilities, administrative offices, surveillance rooms and account rooms. 11. To report to the Commission in writing as soon as is practical any failure to comply with these voluntary conditions or any provision of the Act or rules of the Commission along with an explanation of the reasons therefore. 12. To construct and operate shore, support, and terminal facilities as detailed in the Holder's Application. 13. To quarterly submit to the Commission sworn certifications that the Holder has complied with all conditions of this Certificate or any Certificate of Final Approval, or in the event of non-compliance, to certify that such conditions (or specific portions thereof) have not been met, and the reasons therefore. 14. To quarterly submit to the commission a sworn certificate or list of all persons having an interest in the Holder, the Holder's gaming operator or the Holder's riverboat (excluding publicly traded companies), and a list of all consultants, contractors or persons deriving $25,000 a year or more from the Holder or any affiliated company in connection with or as a result of the Holder's riverboat operations. 15. That no ownership, income or security interest, in the Holder, the Holder's gaming operator or the Holder's riverboat is transferable or may be transferred without the permission of the Commission. (This does not apply to the transfer of the stock of publicly traded companies not forming a part of a transaction relating to the Holder.) 16. To quarterly submit to the Commission a sworn report of the numbers of minorities employed, their general job classification and total salaries of all minority employees. 17. Upon receipt of the Certificate of Final Approval, the Commission may require a Holder to discontinue use of a particular advertisement or promotion which the Commission determines offensive or contrary to the integrity of gaming regulations. 18. In the event the Holder fails to comply with an employment or procurement goal as set forth in the specific conditions of this Certificate, the Holder agrees to submit quarterly an affidavit setting forth in detail the variance from the employment or procurement goal, the specific reasons therefore, the efforts undertaken by the Holder to remedy or overcome the variance and the results thereof. 19. This Certificate of Preliminary Approval shall have a term of 120 days but may be subject to renewal upon the approval of the Commission. 20. To comply with such other general or specific conditions to this preliminary or the Holder's Final Certificate of Approval, as may be required by the Commission. SPECIFIC ECONOMIC AND PROCUREMENT CONDITIONS In addition to the general conditions above, the Holder also agrees to specific economic and procurement conditions or goals as follows: 1. To construct at the Bender Shipyard the riverboat described in the application, said construction to begin on or before January 14, 1994, said construction to be completed by November 1, 1994. 2. To start construction of the shore, support, terminal and related facilities on or before January 13, 1994, and to complete construction of said facilities by November 1, 1994. 3. To take immediate steps and continue to take whatever measures necessary to obtain sufficient cash, loan proceeds or unconditional letters of credit to finance all aspects of the construction of the riverboat, and all related shore, support, terminal and related facilities, said cash, loan proceeds or unconditional letters of credit to be completed and in the possession of Holder by January 14, 1994. 4. (A) To commence riverboat gaming operations on or about November 1, 1994. There will be 4 cruises per day Monday through Friday at 10:00 a.m., 2:00 p.m., 6:00 p.m. and 10:00 p.m. There will be 5 cruises per day on Saturday, Sunday and holidays at 9:00 a.m., 1:00 p.m., 5:00 p.m., 9:00 p.m., and 1:00 a.m. The designated route shall be upon Bayou Bienvenue as authorized by the chairman of the Commission, originating at and within a reasonable distance of 5601 Paris Road in Chalmette, the riverboat's licensed berth. (B) For purposes of this Certificate, an excursion shall consist of a total of three hours with not more than the initial and last forty-five minute periods of the excursion to be used for the embarking and disembarking of passengers at the riverboat's approved berth. The riverboat shall be underway away from its approved berth for not less than ninety minutes during an excursion unless the conditions of La. R.S. 4:525 (B) (1) or other provisions of the Act are met. In the event that the riverboat remains dockside at its licensed berth pursuant to La. R.S. 4:525 (b) (1) or other provisions of the Act, passengers may embark or disembark during the initial and last forty-five minute periods; however, during the remaining (middle) ninety minute period passengers may disembark only. 5. To maintain a policy or policies of general liability insurance, insuring all non-employee passengers, guests, patrons, etc. against personal injury and damage to property which they may sustain in connection with or arising out of their presence upon the riverboat and the various related and support facilities operated by Holder, pursuant to this Certificate. The said policy of liability insurance to be in an amount of not less than $50 Million Dollars. 6. Holder agrees to achieve and adhere to the general following economic and procurement goals in conducting riverboat operations. a) To hire at least 80% Louisiana residents. b) To procure 75% of the total cost of goods and services purchased from or through Louisiana owned companies. 7. To hire minorities and women to fill employment positions in the same percentage as minorities and women represent the total population of this state, or in the percentage represented in the parish in which the riverboat is docked, whichever is greater. Minority and women populations shall be determined in accordance with the 1990 U.S. Census data. 8. To procure 20% and 20% of the total cost of goods and services from minorities and women (respectively) majority owned suppliers and firms. 9. To employ at least 500 persons in riverboat and support operations. 10. To pay a minimum wage of at least $4.25 per hour to salaried, non-tipped employees and at least $2.13 per hour to tipped employees. 11. To provide within 20 days, if not already provided, complete and any remaining documentation, information, and affidavits as requested by the Commission in its letters of July 28, 1993 requesting "source documentation" and September 17, 1993 requesting additional and supplemental information in affidavit form. Issued or revised on January 29, 1994. Footnotes to specific voluntary conditions. 1. The amount expended by a Holder for a construction of a riverboat vessel shall not be included in the calculation of the percentage of procurements from Louisiana firms. 2. Amounts expended by a Holder for the purchase of gaming supplies and devices shall not be included in the calculation of the percentage of procurements from Louisiana firms. 3. The term minorities shall mean minorities as defined by 41 CFR ch. 60-4.3. The numbers of minorities and women employed shall be calculated separately in the manner provided for the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission's EEO-1 so that, for example, if a minority woman is employed she is credited toward both the minority and woman hiring goals. STATE OF LOUISIANA PARISH OF EAST BATON ROUGE ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF CERTIFICATE CONDITIONS BEFORE ME, the undersigned notary public, duly commissioned and qualified within and for the State and Parish aforesaid, and in the presence of the subscribing witnesses, personally came and appeared: AMERICAN ENTERTAINMENT, L.L.C. appearing herein, through and represented by James E. Smith, Jr., its dully authorized officer and agent bearing the title of General Counsel, who after being sworn and deposed and stated that he does hereby, for and on behalf of AMERICAN ENTERTAINMENT, L.L.C., accept and agree to this Certificate of Preliminary Approval and expressly agrees to and is bound by the conditions provided thereto. __________|s|____________________ James E. Smith, Jr. Witnesses: ___________|s|__________________ ____________|s|_______________ Sworn to and Subscribed before me, Notary, and the subscribing witnesses, this 10th day of February, 1994, at New Orleans, Louisiana. _____________|s|_________________ Notary Public EXHIBIT C-2 PETITION FOR MODIFICATION OF CERTIFICATE OF PRELIMINARY APPROVAL LOUISIANA RIVERBOAT GAMING COMMISSION STATE OF LOUISIANA PETITION FOR MODIFICATION AND AMENDMENT OF APPLICATION OF AMERICAN ENTERTAINMENT CORPORATION FOR CERTIFICATE OF PRELIMINARY APPROVAL NOW COMES American Entertainment Corporation ("American") and respectfully submits this Petition for Modification and Amendment of its Application for Certificate of Preliminary Approval. On March 22, 1993, American filed an Application for Certificate of Preliminary Approval (the "Application") with the Louisiana Riverboat Gaming Commission (the "Commission"). On June 18, 1993, the Commission approved the Application subject to an ongoing duty on the part of American to apprise the Commission of any modifications or amendments to the Application. Subsequent to approval of the Application, American has entered into a letter agreement (the "Agreement") with Circus Circus Enterprises, Inc. ("Circus") whereby the parties to the Agreement will form a joint venture to acquire or obtain all property, rights, assets, leases, approvals, contracts, licenses and permits necessary to develop, construct, market, manage and operate a riverboat gaming operation and related facilities. As a result of this Agreement, the terms of which are more fully set forth in the attached Memorandum in Support, American desires to amend its application in order to permit the inclusion of Circus as a 50% owner of the venture formed to develop, manage and operate the vessel. WHEREFORE, American Entertainment Corporation respectfully petitions this Commission to permit the modification and amendment of its Application For Certificate of Preliminary Approval dated March 22, 1993, as set forth herein and in the attached Memorandum in Support. Respectfully submitted, AMERICAN ENTERTAINMENT CORPORATION BY:_____________|s|___________________ James E. Smith, Jr., its attorney SMITH, MARTIN & SCHNEIDER 700 Camp Street New Orleans, Louisiana 70130 Telephone: (504) 525-0134 LOUISIANA RIVERBOAT GAMING COMMISSION STATE OF LOUISIANA MEMORANDUM IN SUPPORT OF PETITION FOR MODIFICATION AND AMENDMENT OF APPLICATION OF AMERICAN ENTERTAINMENT CORPORATION FOR CERTIFICATE OF PRELIMINARY APPROVAL On March 22, 1993, American Entertainment Corporation ("American") filed an Application for Certificate of Preliminary Approval (the "Application") with the Louisiana Riverboat Gaming Commission (the "Commission"). On June 18, 1993, the Commission approved the Application subject to an ongoing duty on the part of American to apprise the Commission of any modifications or amendments to the Application. Having subsequently entered into a letter agreement to form a joint venture with Circus Circus Enterprises, Inc. ("Circus") to jointly own, develop, construct, market and operate the riverboat gaming operation described in the Application, American respectfully submits this Petition for Modification and Amendment of its Application for approval by the Commission. A. THE LETTER AGREEMENT WITH CIRCUS American and Circus have expressed their intent, via a letter agreement (the "Agreement"), to form a Louisiana joint venture for the purpose of acquiring or obtaining the property, Preliminary Approval, and all other leases, contracts, building and other permits, licenses and other assets necessary to develop, construct, market, manage and operate a riverboat gaming operation and related facilities. A copy of the confidential Agreement has been provided to the Commission under separate cover, marked "Confidential". The general terms of the Agreement require that American contribute the property on which the terminal operation and related facilities will be constructed and that Circus will be responsible for arranging all additional financing for the venture. The joint venture will enter into a Management Agreement with Circus to operate the project and a Consulting Agreement with American to provide its expertise in connection with the development and operation of the project. The riverboat gaming operation and related facilities referred to in the Agreement are those described in American's original Application. The overall plans for the project will be unaffected by the Agreement, although it is expected that the benefit of Circus's operational experience will be reflected in the final plans and may result in modification of the plans described in the original Application. As discussed below, these plans were developed and approved with the knowledge that an experienced gaming operator would eventually become involved with the project. The Agreement between American and Circus contemplates an actual transfer of ownership in the project. American is currently the sole owner of the project. The current and approved stockholders of American and their respective ownership percentages are Joseph H. Georgusis (93%), Lewis S. Frank (5%) and Dr. Charles C. Mary, Jr. (2%). Pursuant to the Agreement, ownership of the project will be transferred resulting in both American and Circus having a 50% interest therein. Of course, the respective interests of the American stockholders will be reduced proportionately. B. BENEFITS OF THE AGREEMENT WITH CIRCUS From the early stages of planning its riverboat gaming project, through preliminary Approval by the Commission, and until this time, American has fully informed the Commission of its intent to join forces with an established and experienced gaming concern for the purpose of operating the project. In fact, in its original Application, American disclosed to the commission that it was negotiating with nationally known gaming operators to manage the day-to-day gaming activities. (See letter from American submitting original Application to Commission, dated March 22, 1993, a copy of which is attached hereto as Exhibit "A".) The Agreement with Circus is the result of those negotiations. In Circus, American has selected a partner whose combination of experience, reputation, and resources are unsurpassed in the gaming industry. A summary of the most significant benefits of this alliance are set forth below. 1. Greater Financial Resources Circus's financial strength provides the project with access to financial resources. Circus is a Fortune 500 corporation with over $950 million in assets. For the fiscal year ended January 31, 1993, Circus recorded net income of over $117 million on gross revenues of $843 million. Over the past five years, Circus has generated operating cash flow exceeding $1 billion, resulting in the highest operating cash flow per total investment among all major publicly traded gaming companies. A copy of Circus's most recent annual report is attached hereto as Exhibit "B". As a result of its sustained successful operating results, Circus is financially well-positioned. Its size and strength provide it with access to the private and public markets to raise additional capital. Certainly, Circus's financial stability and experience in these markets will benefit the venture in its own future public or private financing. 2. Greater Management Resources Circus is a nationally recognized and renowned gaming operator with a reputation for innovation. Circus successfully operates eight gaming facilities throughout Nevada. Circus pioneered the themed resort approach to gaming and was among the first in the industry to introduce a value-oriented entertainment concept to gaming activities and resorts. The results of this visionary management approach have been impressive. In addition to its gaming management resources, Circus brings with it extensive support resources, including staff experienced in the design, construction, financial and legal aspects of the gaming business. 3. Promotes Louisiana's Interests To a great extent, the benefits outlined above will inure to Louisiana and its citizens in the form of a more successful and stable gaming operation. In addition, Circus's gaming experience will provide the project a greater potential for growth and investment, thereby increasing related income, property, gaming, and franchise tax bases. Moreover, the presence of a recognized gaming operator with Circus's reputation in the fledgling Louisiana gaming arena adds credibility and an increased potential for building a successful and profitable industry. Introducing a public company into this project further promotes the interests of the state and its citizens by providing extensive public disclosure of corporate events and operations. Under federal and state laws, a public corporation must publicly report its financial position and results of operations on a quarterly and annual basis. It must disclose all significant events, contracts, relationships, and contingencies. It is overseen by the Securities and Exchange Commission and various other agencies. Public corporations are accountable to stockholders, as well as regulatory agencies. Finally, public corporations are required to undergo an annual audit by an independent accounting firm. Consequently, the involvement of Circus in this project will result in Louisiana and its citizens having access to an abundance of otherwise unavailable information on the position, operations, management and ownership of the proposed venture. C. CONCLUSION For the reasons set forth above, American believes that the joint venture with Circus is in the best interests of the subject project, the local gaming industry and the state of Louisiana and its citizens. Accordingly, American Entertainment Corporation respectfully requests that the Commission approve its Petition for Modification and Amendment of its Application for Certificate of Preliminary Approval to permit the inclusion of Circus as a 50% owner in the venture to be formed to develop and operate the vessel. Respectfully submitted, AMERICAN ENTERTAINMENT CORPORATION By:___________|s|_____________________ James E. Smith, Jr., its attorney SMITH, MARTIN & SCHNEIDER 700 Camp Street New Orleans, Louisiana 70130 Telephone: (504) 525-0134 SUPPLEMENTAL PETITION FOR MODIFICATION AND AMENDMENT OF AMERICAN ENTERTAINMENT CORPORATION FOR CERTIFICATE OF PRELIMINARY APPROVAL NOW COMES American Entertainment Corporation ("American") and respectfully submits this Supplemental Petition for Modification and Amendment of its Application for Certificate of Preliminary Approval. On November 23, 1993, American filed a Petition for Modification and Amendment of its Application for Certificate of Preliminary Approval (the "Petition") with the Louisiana Riverboat Gaming Commission (the "Commission"). The Petition set forth the ownership of American Entertainment Corporation as follows: Joseph H. Georgusis 93%, Lewis S. Frank 5% and Dr. Charles C. Mary, Jr. 2%. Subsequent to the filing of the Petition, there was a change in ownership in American, representing a reallocation of 3.5% of the stock of American to Joseph H. Georgusis from each of the other shareholders. As part of its ongoing duty to the Commission, American hereby apprises the Commission that the ownership of American is now as follows: Joseph H. Georgusis 96.5%, Lewis S. Frank 2.5% and Dr. Charles C. Mary, Jr. 1%. WHEREFORE, American Entertainment Corporation respectfully petitions this Commission to permit the supplemental modification and amendment of its Application for Certificate of Preliminary Approval dated March 22, 1993, as set forth herein. Respectfully submitted AMERICAN ENTERTAINMENT CORPORATION By:____________|s|____________________ James E. Smith, Jr., its attorney SMITH, MARTIN, SCHNEIDER & SHIELDS 700 Camp Street New Orleans, LA 70130 Telephone: (504) 525-0134 EXHIBIT D MANAGEMENT AGREEMENT RIVERBOAT CASINO MANAGEMENT AGREEMENT This Agreement is made and entered into this ____ day of January __, 1994, by and among AMERICAN ENTERTAINMENT, L.L.C., a Louisiana limited liability company ("Owner"), and CIRCUS CIRCUS LOUISIANA, INC., a Louisiana corporation ("Manager"). R E C I T A L S A. Owners desires to own and operate a riverboat gaming operation based in St. Bernard Parish, Louisiana at Bayou Bienvenue which shall operate on the inland waterways of Bayou Bienvenue within the State of Louisiana or other navigational limits established by any Operating Permit or Law (as each is defined herein). B. Owner has received a Certificate of Preliminary Approval from the Louisiana Riverboat Gaming Commission (the "Commission") describing in detail the riverboat gaming and incidental operations Owner desires to conduct (the "Proposal"). C. Owner desires to engage a third party to manage the gaming operations on the riverboat and any landside or other related operations necessary, required or incidental to the riverboat gaming operations as described in the Proposal and as such plans are modified in accordance with any Related Contract or Governmental Requirements. D. Affiliates of Manager are experienced in managing gaming establishments. E. Owner desires to engage Manager and Manager desires to be engaged to manage the Project (as defined herein), including the gaming operations on the riverboat and the landside or other related operations necessary, required or incidental to the riverboat gaming operations. This Agreement, and to the extent applicable, the Vessel Operating Agreement and the Owner's Operating Agreement, will serve as the sole management agreement pertaining to the operation and maintenance of the Project. AGREEMENTS NOW THEREFORE, for cause and in consideration of the mutual covenants, promises and agreements herein contained, the parties hereto do hereby agree as follows: 1. DEFINITION/ARTICLES, SECTIONS, PARAGRAPHS AND CLAUSES 1.1. Definitions. All capitalized terms referenced or used in this Agreement and not specifically defined herein shall have the meaning set forth on Exhibit "A", which is attached hereto and incorporated herein by this reference. 1.2. Articles, Sections, Paragraphs and Clauses. All references to "Article", "Section", "Paragraph" and "Clauses" in this Agreement shall refer to a major section designated by a single Arabic number with a caption entirely in capital letters, a section designated by two Arabic numbers and/or a caption having initial capital letters and a paragraph designated by three arabic letters and/or a caption having initial capital letters, respectively. Clauses are indicated by parenthetical lower case arabic letters or Roman numerals. Titles or captions in this Agreement are included only as a matter of convenience and reference, and are in no way intended to define, limit, extend or describe the scope of this Agreement. References to Articles, Sections, Paragraphs and clauses in this Agreement shall be deemed references to the Articles, Sections, Paragraphs and clauses of this Agreement unless otherwise explicitly indicated. 2. TERM 2.1. Initial Term. This Agreement shall be effective upon its execution by Owner and Manager. The Initial Term of this Agreement shall be for a period of five (5) years from the date of execution of this Agreement, unless sooner terminated in accordance with this Agreement. 2.2. Extended Term. Provided that (i) Manager is not then in Default pursuant to the terms of this Agreement and (ii) (a) Owner has not previously notified Manager of its intent to terminate the Agreement pursuant to Paragraph 16.1.1 or (b) the Agreement has not otherwise been terminated pursuant to the terms of this Agreement, then Manager shall have three (3) options to extend the Initial Term for consecutive periods of five (5) additional years each (each such additional five (5) year period being designated as an "Extension Period"). Subject to the foregoing conditions, if Manager gives written notice to Owner that it has elected to exercise an option to extend the Term at least one hundred eighty (180) days prior to the date of the expiration of the Initial Term or an Extension Period then in effect, then this Agreement shall be extended for an Extension Period, if any remain, upon the terms, conditions, covenants and provisions set forth herein without the necessity of executing any new management agreement or other instruments or agreements. If Manager does not give written notice to Owner that it has elected to exercise an option to extend prior to the later of (i) the beginning of such 180-day period and (ii) ten (10) days after the receipt by Manager of a "reminder" notice from Owner that an option to extend is about to expire, then this Agreement shall end on the expiration of the Initial Term or then-current Extension Period, if any was previously exercised, if not sooner terminated pursuant to the terms of this Agreement. 2.3. Pre-Opening Conditions. The satisfaction, or waiver by Owner, of the following conditions (collectively, the "Pre- Opening Conditions") are necessary preconditions to the commencement of the operation of the Business: (i) Owner shall have obtained the Owner Operating Permits other than those listed on Exhibit "B", if any, and all conditions thereof shall have been satisfied; (ii) Subject to Paragraph 17.2.1(a), Manager shall have obtained the Manager Operating Permits and the Owner Operating Permits listed on Exhibit "B", if any, and all conditions to the effectiveness thereof shall have been satisfied; (iii) Owner shall have secured the financing necessary to construct the Riverboat and acquire the real property necessary for the Related Amenities all as described in the Proposal; (iv) The Construction Conditions are satisfied; (v) Owner shall have obtained, as a cost of development of the Project, an environmental site assessment covering the real property necessary for the Related Amenities demonstrating to Owner's satisfaction that there is no evidence of any hazardous or toxic material or substance which has been generated, treated, stored, released or disposed of at the Related Amenities in violation of any Environmental Requirements, and there is no evidence of any violation of any other Environmental Requirements and no evidence of any Environmental Damage on or pertaining to the Related Amenities; (vi) Owner shall have taken possession of the Riverboat and Related Amenities and all construction and/or renovation necessary to commence operating the Business shall have been completed; and (vii) Owner shall have obtained all insurance coverage contemplated in Sections 11.1 and 11.2. Owner and Manager each shall use its good faith and diligent efforts to satisfy the Pre- Opening Conditions or cooperate with the other's efforts to satisfy the Pre-Opening Conditions as soon as reasonably practical after the date of this Agreement. 3. CONSTRUCTION AND TECHNICAL SERVICES 3.1 Construction Conditions. Prior to and including the Opening Date, Owner and Manager shall cooperate and use all reasonable efforts to satisfy the following conditions (collectively, the "Construction Conditions"): (i) All Construction Permits shall have been issued or obtained; (ii) Financial Commitments shall have been obtained for the funds budgeted to develop, construct and/or renovate the Project and operate the Business on terms and conditions acceptable to Owner ; and (iii) Operator shall have delivered to Owner its certification that it is prepared to commence operation of the Riverboat. 3.2. Owner's Obligations to Construct and Deliver. If the Construction Conditions are satisfied, or waived by Owner, Owner shall, at its sole expense and with all reasonable diligence, construct, renovate, furnish, equip, outfit and deliver the Project to Manager in accordance with the Plans and Specifications, FF&E Specifications and the Construction Schedule and in conformity with all applicable Laws. The Project shall be of a first class quality. 3.3. Plans and Specifications. 3.3.1 Owner has engaged and retained, or will engage and retain, at Owner's sole cost and expense, such architects, engineers, contractors, designers and other specialists as Owner deems necessary to prepare all site plans, grading plans, construction drawings, surveys, materials, specifications, architectural plans and drawings, elevations, construction models, engineering plans and drawings, approved plats and all other plans, drawings, studies or reports required for renovation, construction and/or outfitting of the Project (the "Plans and Specifications") and for the purchase and installation of the FF&E (the FF&E Specifications"). Owner, in consultation with Manager, shall select the architects (the "Project Architects") and the interior designers (the "Project Interior Designers") for the Project. The Project Architects and Project Interior Designers shall have the technical expertise to perform the specific services for which they are to be employed, their fee proposals shall be consistent with the Construction Budget and they shall have the ability to meet the time schedules contemplated in the Construction Schedule. 3.3.2. The Plans and Specifications shall be consistent in all material respects with and based upon Owner's conceptual plans as set forth in the Proposal and shall be subject to any changes necessary to meet applicable Governmental Requirements or comply with any Related Contract. Manager shall have the right, without limitation, to approve the Plans and Specifications with respect to (i) the selection and layout of the FF&E and the interior design of the Project as such relate to the conduct of Gaming Activities and (ii) the sufficiency, integrity and specification of the security system at the Project. Manager's advice with respect to and approval of such matters shall be given in a manner that will assure that the time deadlines in the Construction Schedule are met, provided Owner shall have give Manager reasonably sufficient time for such a review. Manager acknowledges that the various Governmental Authorities have certain approval rights over the Plans and Specifications. 3.3.3. The FF&E Specifications shall be prepared by Owner with the advice and recommendations of Manager and shall be delivered to Manager for its review and approval prior to the ordering of any of the items set forth therein. Manager's advice and recommendations shall be given in a manner that will assure that the time deadlines in the Construction Schedule are met, provided Owner shall have given Manager a reasonably sufficient time for such a review. 3.3.4. FF&E shall (i) be consistent with the Construction Budget and the requirements of the Loan Documents, (ii) bear the name or identifying characteristic or logo of the Riverboat, where appropriate, (iii) be of a class or grade generally consistent in quality and relative scope with that used at other first class gaming operations, taking into consideration local conditions, image and target markets of the Business, (iv) comply with all applicable Laws and other Governmental Requirements, (v) be available in quantities required by the FF&E Specifications and in a manner to timely meet the Construction Schedule and (vi) satisfy the cost parameters established by the FF&E Budget (collectively, the "FF&E Requirements"). Manager shall have the right to approve the FF&E Requirements. Such approval shall be give in a manner that will assure that the time deadlines in the Construction Schedule are met, provided Owner shall have presented the FF&E Requirements to Manager in time sufficient to allow Manager reasonable time to complete its review. 3.3.5. Any aspects of the conceptual, preliminary and final Plans and Specifications and the FF&E Specifications which are otherwise subject to Manager's approval shall not be changed in any material manner after approval by Manager without the approval of Manager and shall be given in a manner that will assure that the time deadlines in the Construction Schedule are met. Manager may recommend, subject to Owner's approval, such further changes in the Plans and Specifications and the FF&E Specifications as are necessary to address problems that may arise during the period of constructing, furnishing, outfitting and equipping the Project, subject at all times to the limitations imposed by the Construction Budget and the FF&E Budget. 3.3.6. If requested by Owner, Manager shall purchase gaming equipment in accordance with Section 5.4 and shall use commercially reasonable efforts to assure that the gaming equipment is delivered and available for installation in accordance with the Construction Schedule. Subject to Section 5.4, Manager shall use its best efforts to ensure that the purchase of all gaming equipment complies with applicable Governmental Requirements, including without limitation, the Federal Transporting Gambling Devices Act (15 U.S.C. Sec. 1172-73 (1962)) (the "FTGDA"). Further, Manager shall pass on to Owner any agreements or understandings whereby Manager receives any price concessions or reductions from suppliers of gaming equipment. 3.4. Construction Schedule. Manager will assist Owner, the Project Architects and the Project Interior Designers during the preparation of a construction schedule with respect to the completion of the Plans and Specifications and coordination and completion of all phases of the construction and/or renovation and equipping of the Project (the "Construction Schedule"). 3.5 INTENTIONALLY DELETED. 3.6. Technical Services. From the date hereof until the Opening Date, Manager, either directly or through one or more of its Affiliates, in a manner consistent with the scheduling requirements imposed by the Construction Schedule, shall provide on behalf of and for the account of Owner the technical services described in Paragraphs 3.6.1 through 3.6.7 (collectively, the "Technical Services"), subject to the conditions and limitations provided in this Agreement: 3.6.1 Manager will provide Owner with specific operational and functional criteria for the Business for use by the Project Architects and the Project Interior Designers in the preparation of the Plans and Specifications and the FF&E Specifications; 3.6.2. Manager will consult with Owner in the preparation and evaluation of (i) the construction and/or renovation budget for the Project (the "Construction Budget"), which shall include a breakdown of estimated costs of construction, specialty finishes and professional fees and (ii) the FF&E budget (the "FF&E Budget"), which shall include a breakdown of the estimated costs of each item of FF&E; 3.6.3. Manager shall advise and consult with Owner and the Project Architects in the development of schematic, preliminary and working Plans and Specifications and the Project Interior Designers in the selection and specification of FF&E, wall and floor coverings, design and color, wall hangings, signage, art, accouterments, space planning requirements and functional design criteria and all other aesthetic and operational elements of design and other nonstructural elements of the Project related to the Business; 3.6.4 Manager shall advise and consult with Owner, the Project Architects and the Project Interior Designers regarding various key systems, including without limitation, mechanical, electrical, plumbing and life safety; 3.6.5 Manager shall advise and consult with Owner in all operational and all functional requirements of the Business including without limitation, recreational and gaming areas, food facilities layout and equipment, and such other areas as management information systems, energy, signage, lighting, sound, communications, laundry, housekeeping, maintenance, personnel, data processing equipment and software, point of sale systems, surveillance and security systems, marketing and entertainment; 3.6.6. Manager shall review, critique and make recommendations to Owner, the Project Architects and the Project Interior Designers in the selection, purchase and ordering of the FF&E and the installation and layout of the FF&E in accordance with the FF&E Requirements, FF&E Specifications and the Plans and Specifications; and 3.6.7. Manager shall use commercially reasonable efforts to coordinate with Owner's construction manager during all phases of the construction and/or renovation of the Project with respect to providing the Technical Services as described in Paragraphs 3.6.1 through 3.6.6 so as to allow the construction and/or renovation of the Project to progress in accordance with the Construction Schedule. Owner and Manager acknowledge and agree that many of the Technical Services may be performed, at least in part, by Owner's employees and consultants under Manager's supervision or by other persons the expense for which shall be Owner's under Section 6.1. 3.7. Opening the Project. The Project shall be opened to the public on a date established by mutual agreement of Manager and Owner upon satisfaction of the following: (i) the Project Architects have issued to Owner a certificate (s) of substantial completion confirming that the Project has been substantially completed in accordance with the Plans and Specifications, (ii) the Project Interior Designers have issued to Owner a certificate(s) of substantial completion confirming that the FF&E has been substantially installed and laid out therein in accordance with the FF&E Specifications and the Plans and Specifications, (iii) Pre-Opening Conditions shall have been satisfied, or waived by Owner, (iv) the Working Capital necessary to commence operation of the Business has been furnished by Owner, (v) Manager is satisfied that all operational systems have been adequately tested on a "dry-run" basis to the satisfaction of Manager and any appropriate Governmental Authorities, (vi) Operator has conducted a "shake down" of the Riverboat operating and life safety systems and (vii) all other Governmental Requirements necessary to open, occupy and operate the Business at the Riverboat and Related Amenities have been satisfied, including without limitation, issuance of American Bureau of Shipping Certificates and any registration or license required by the United States Coast Guard. Manager shall use commercially reasonable efforts in the performance of its duties under this Agreement to assist Owner and Operator in achieving the satisfaction of all of the foregoing requirements by the Estimated Opening Date. 4. PRE-OPENING PHASE 4.1. Pre-Opening Services. Prior to the Opening Date, Manager, as agent of Owner, shall perform or cause others to perform the following services (in addition to the Technical Services) on behalf of and for the account of Owner (the "Pre- Opening Services"), subject to the Pre-Opening Budget. Owner and Manager acknowledge and agree that, in accordance with the Pre- Opening Plan, many of the Pre-Opening Services will be performed by Owner's employees, Manager's employees chargeable to Owner pursuant to Section 6.1 and consultants under Manager's supervision chargeable to Owner pursuant to Section 6.1. To the extent required for Manager to exercise its duties under Article 4, Manager and Operator shall cooperate with each other in the preparation of the various plans and budgets required hereby. 4.1.1. Within sixty (60) days after issuance of the Conditional Approval, Manager shall present to Owner for Owner's approval, a preliminary Pre-Opening Plan in the form attached hereto as Exhibit "C". The preliminary Pre-Opening Plan will be a first draft of Manager's plan and schedule for implementing and performing the Pre-Opening Services and will include the preliminary projected cost of performing the Pre-Opening Services as well as the budgeted expenses to be incurred by Operator in accordance with the Vessel Operating Agreement prior to the Opening Date (the "Pre-Opening Budget"). 4.1.2. Within one hundred twenty (120) days after issuance of the Conditional Approval, Manager shall develop and present to Owner for Owner's approval a preliminary budget based upon the projected monthly operations of the Business for the first year of operation which shall include the budgeted expenses to be incurred by Operator in accordance with the Vessel Operating Agreement in connection with Operator's operation of the Riverboat as a passenger vessel for such periods (the "Operating Budget"). The budget format to be used is set forth in Exhibit "D" attached hereto. 4.1.3 No later than sixty (60) days before the Estimated Opening Date, Manager shall prepare and submit to Owner for Owner's approval, (i) a revised Pre-Opening Plan setting forth the remaining Pre-Opening Services to be performed by Manager and the Pre-Opening Budget and (ii) an adjusted preliminary Operating Budget for the first year of operation of the Business and the Riverboat as a passenger vessel and as a dockside gaming operation (law permitting) based upon the most current market information. 4.1.4. All Pre-Opening Plans shall be subject to the same revision procedures as are applicable to Annual Plans. 4.1.5. No later than forty-five (45) days prior to the Estimated Opening Date, Manager shall prepare and deliver to Owner for Owner's approval, the Annual Plan for the first Fiscal Year of Business operations. 4.1.6. Manager shall implement the marketing portion of the approved Pre-Opening Plan, including but not limited to, direct sales, media and direct mail advertising, promotion, publicity and public relations designed to attract customers to the Riverboat from and after the Opening Date in accordance with the provisions of Section 6.14. 4.1.7. Manager, in its sole discretion, shall recruit, hire, orient and train all Senior Staff and Employees, including all such personnel to be utilized during the period from the date hereof until the Opening Date in accordance with the preliminary Pre-Opening Plan approved by Owner pursuant to Paragraph 4.1.1 and the requirements of Article 6 below. 4.1.8. Subject to Article 6, Manager shall negotiate and execute agreements regarding concessions for services to be performed or provided at the Project. 4.1.9. Manager shall use commercially reasonable efforts in applying for, processing and procuring all Manager Operating Permits and in assisting Owner in applying for, processing and procuring all Owner Operating Permits within the timetables established by the Pre-Opening Plan as revised from time to time. 4.1.10. Subject to Article 6, Manager shall negotiate and execute service contracts for the Business. Service Contracts shall contain the following minimum provisions: (a) a statement as to whether contractee is a certified minority business enterprise, woman owned business enterprise, or disadvantaged business enterprise; (b) requirements for licensing (if necessary) before the Louisiana Riverboat Gaming Enforcement Division; and (c) a requirement that if contractee is found unsuitable by the Louisiana Riverboat Gaming Enforcement Division that the contract becomes null and void. 4.1.11. Manager shall use its best efforts to ensure that all service contractors comply with the Community Commitment Program. 4.1.12. Manager shall purchase all Operating Supplies necessary to operate the Business from Approved Vendors with funds furnished by Owner in accordance with the amounts allocated therefor in the Pre-Opening Budget and any applicable requirements of the Community Commitment Program. Manager shall advise and consult with Owner with respect to the inaugural ceremonies for the Business and plan and implement such ceremonies. 4.2. Approval by Owner. With respect to the preparation and submission of the Pre-Opening Plan, the Pre-Opening Budget and the Operating Budget, Owner will meet with Manager within fifteen (15) days after the delivery of each of such items for an in-depth review, including a discussion of the Construction Schedule, marketing strategy, operations format and rationale for proposed expenditures embodied in the Pre-Opening Plan, the Pre- Opening Budget and the Operating Budget. Owner shall be required to approve or disapprove the Pre-Opening Plan or the applicable Budget within fifteen (15) days after the date Owner and Manager last meet to discuss such matter by giving written notice to Manager. The parties shall use all reasonable efforts to complete the review no later than forty-five (45) days after the initial delivery of the applicable Plan or Budget. Any notice that disapproves a Pre-Opening Plan, Pre-Opening Budget or Operating Budget must contain reasonably detailed specific objections along with suggestions as to what corrective measures can be taken to make the Plan or Budget acceptable to Owner. If Owner fails to provide written notice to Manager of its objections within fifteen (15) days after the last meeting between Owner and Manager, such proposed Plan or Budget, as the case may be, shall be deemed to be approved as submitted. Owner may review the Operating Budgets on a line-by-line basis. If Owner disapproves or objects to any items contained in any Operating Budget or any revisions thereto, Owner and Manager shall cooperate with each other in good faith to attempt to expeditiously resolve the disputed or objectionable proposed items. If Owner and Manager are unable to reach a mutually acceptable agreement concerning the disputed or objectionable item within fifteen (15) days after the date Owner advises Manager of its objections as aforesaid, either party shall be entitled to submit the dispute to arbitration in accordance with Article 22. Notwithstanding Owner's approval of an Operating Budget on a line-by-line basis, Manager shall have the absolute right, in its discretion from time to time, to reallocate funds among the various line items, including without limitation, the allocation and reallocation of contingency funds to specific line items. 4.3. Payment of Pre-Opening Expenses. 4.3.1 Source of Funds. All costs and expenses properly incurred in connection with implementing the Pre-Opening Plan, as revised from time to time pursuant to Section 4.2 (the "Pre-Opening Expenses"), shall be paid from the Bank Accounts. Pre-Opening Expenses and the time schedule for incurring such expenses shall be established in the Pre-Opening Budget and Pre-Opening Plan approved in accordance with the provisions of Section 4.2. Owner shall timely deposit such sums in accordance with the schedules as shall be established in the Pre-Opening Plan or any revisions thereof and Owner shall maintain sufficient funds therein to pay all Pre-Opening Expenses in accordance with monthly schedules to be prepared by Manager and submitted to Owner. 4.3.2. Expenditures in Excess of Budgets. Manager shall not incur any expenses or make any disbursements that are not provided for in, or are in excess of, the Pre-Opening Budget, without Owner's prior written consent. 4.4. Manager Advances. Manager may, but is not required to, advance funds to pay Pre-Opening Expenses on behalf of Owner. All such Pre-Opening Expenses advanced by Manager shall be itemized, scheduled and submitted to Owner on a calendar month basis and reimbursement shall be made by Owner or by Manager from the Bank Accounts, within ten (10) Business Days after such submission provided that Manager has timely supplied Owner with such documentation of the advances as Owner may reasonably require. 5. APPOINTMENT OF MANAGER 5.1. Appointment. Owner hereby appoints, hires and employs Manager, as Owner's exclusive agent, to manage and operate the Project, including all Business conducted thereon or related thereto, on behalf of and for the account of Owner during the Term in accordance with the terms, conditions, covenants and provisions of this Agreement. In addition, Owner hereby appoints, hires and employs Manager, as Owner's exclusive agent, to perform on Owner's behalf, Owner's duties and obligations and exercise Owner's rights (including without limitation, the exercise of any rights arising out of or relating to any breach or default by Operator) under the Vessel Operating Agreement on and after the Opening Date except as may be otherwise specifically set forth therein. Manager acknowledges that the operation of the Riverboat as a vessel will be conducted by the Operator, which shall be Owner's agent in that regard. Manager hereby accepts such appointment upon and subject to the terms, conditions, covenants and provisions set forth herein and in the Vessel Operating Agreement and recognizes that a relationship of trust and confidence with Owner is created by this Agreement. Manager agrees to execute its duties hereunder in the best interest of Owner, subject to the budgetary limitations imposed upon Manager and any applicable Governmental Requirements. 5.2. Management of the Business. Manager shall use commercially reasonable efforts to supervise, manage, direct and operate the Business and perform its duties hereunder consistent with the operational quality of other first class gaming establishments, after taking into account differences with respect to local conditions, budgeting limitation and the nature of the Business' market, as well as the limitations imposed upon Manager by this Agreement (including without limitation, items (i) through (vii) below), and any applicable Governmental Requirements in (i) a manner that promotes the long-term profitability of the Business, (ii) compliance with this Agreement and any Governmental Requirements, (iii) accordance with the terms and conditions of any Loan documents, (iv) accordance with the requirements of any carrier of insurance on the Business or the Project or any part thereof , (v) a manner that will comply with the Community Commitment, (vi) compliance with the applicable Annual Plan and Operating Guidelines and (vii) in accordance with the practices necessary to operate the Riverboat as a passenger vessel (all of the foregoing being hereinafter collectively referred to as the "Operating Goals"); provided however, that in no event shall Manager or any Affiliate be deemed a guarantor of the success of the Business and/or the achievement of the Operating Goals. 5.3. Community Commitment. Manager acknowledges that the Proposal includes a commitment for the Owner (the "Community Commitment") to comply with the program to be developed by the Commission and Owner regarding the Community Commitment Program (the "Community Commitment Program") in the construction, planning, development and operation of the Project and the Business. Manager, in accepting its appointment under Section 5.1, hereby agrees to use its best efforts to perform its obligations under this Agreement in a manner that complies in all material respects with the Community Commitment Program. Manager acknowledges that the Community Commitment Program includes a requirement that at least eighty percent (80%) of those employed at the Project or in the Business must be residents of the State of Louisiana. The Manager shall use its best efforts to work and cooperate with Owner's representatives responsible for the implementation of the Community Commitment Program on behalf of the Owner. 5.4. Purchasing. 5.4.1. Approved Vendors. Manager, in its sole discretion, shall have the right to specify, from time to time, individuals, manufacturers, wholesalers, vendors, suppliers, firms or businesses, including without limitation, Persons who may be Affiliates of Manager, that shall be used by Manager to furnish or provide supplies, equipment, services and other needs of the Business (the "Approved Vendors"). The Approved Vendors must: (i) not adversely affect any gaming license currently held or to be obtained by Owner, Manager or any of their respective Affiliates or any of their respective officers or directors in Louisiana or any other jurisdiction and must comply with all Governmental Requirements, including without limitation the Community Commitment Program and (ii) be covered by appropriate insurance, if any, in connection with their provision of goods or services to the Business. 5.5. Contracts and Expenses. Manager is authorized to, and shall, make, enter into and perform, in the name of, for the account of, on behalf of, and at the expense of Owner, any contracts and agreements provided for under this Agreement and each Annual Plan, so long as Manager has complied with all material requirements of this Agreement with respect to such contracts and agreements. These contracts shall have the following minimum terms: a) a requirement that in the event the contractor is found unsuitable by the Riverboat Gaming Enforcement Division, the contract would become null and void; b) a statement as to whether the contractor is a certified minority business enterprise, woman owned business enterprise, or disadvantaged business enterprise. Unless this Agreement expressly provides for an item or service to be at Manager's own expense, all costs and expenses reasonably incurred by Manager or an Affiliate of Manager in accordance with this Agreement and/or an Annual Plan shall be for and on behalf of Owner and for Owner's account. 5.6 Owner's Representative. 5.6.1 Appointment, Duties and Access. Owner shall have the right to designate by written notice to Manager a representative of Owner (the person so designated is referred to herein as "Owner's Representative"), which may or may not be the same person(s) referred to in Section 23.1. An office for Owner's Representative (which office shall be used only for Project-related office purposes) may be maintained on the Riverboat and/or at the Related Amenities in the same area(s) in which the Senior Staff maintains its offices. Subject to Governmental Requirements, Owner's Representative shall have access to all areas of the Project at all times and shall have access to, and the right to review, the Books and Records. Manager and the Senior Staff shall cooperate with Owner's Representative to provide such information and access as Owner's Representative may request from time to time. Owner's Representative shall be an employee of Owner and all expenses and costs pertaining to the employment of Owner's Representative shall be an Operating Expense. Owner's Representative shall not interfere with Manager's conduct of the Business. 5.6.2 Approval/Removal. Prior to appointment of Owner's Representative by Owner, Owner shall submit to Manager the resume of such individual and Manager shall have the right to interview such person prior to such individual being appointed as Owner's Representative. Owner shall not employ any individual as Owner's Representative which Manager has a reasonable and good faith material objection. If Manager objects to the performance of the Owner's Representative, Manager shall notify Owner of such objection and Owner shall meet with Manager with respect to such objection. Subject to compliance with applicable General Laws, Owner shall take such steps as Manager may reasonably request with respect to the Owner's Representative that are reasonably necessary to satisfy Manager's objections. Owner may advise Manager in writing that Owner's Representative is authorized to grant certain consents and approvals pursuant to this Agreement on Owner's behalf. Owner shall have the right to replace Owner's Representative from time to time by written notice to Manager. 6. CERTAIN SPECIFIC AUTHORITIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF MANAGER. 6.1 Personnel Matters. Manager shall have the authority and responsibility, acting through the Senior Staff, appropriate consultants and the Employees, to perform the following acts for the account and at the cost of Owner, subject to Section 6.3 and sufficient Owner funds being available. The cost of employing such Employees and consultants shall be chargeable to Owner. If any such Employee or consultant is an employee of Manager or an Affiliate of Manager, such Employee or consultant may continue on the payroll of Manager or such Affiliate and may retain all the benefits of such employment; provided, however, that Manager or such Affiliate shall be reimbursed on a monthly basis from Owner's account for the compensation (including direct and indirect labor burden) attributable to such Employee or consultant (or an equitable portion thereof if such Employee or consultant devotes less than full-time to the Business). 6.1.1 Recruitment. Manager shall establish and implement effective procedures, techniques and programs, consistent with the Operating Goals (including specifically, the Community Commitment Program with respect to which Manager shall use commercially reasonable efforts to comply), to screen, evaluate, hire, orient and train qualified applicants to become Employees, including without limitation (if and to the extent Manager deems it necessary or desirable to fill any such position) the department managers, marketing manager, general coordinator, government relations manager, legal and compliance officers, public relations manager, slot operations manager, credit manager and credit executives, casino cage personnel, service personnel, internal audit personnel, purchasing personnel, management information services personnel, security and surveillance personnel, casino hosts, shift managers, pit bosses, floormen, boxmen, dealers, maintenance, cleaning and engineering staffs. Manager shall have the sole authority to hire, promote, discharge, and supervise all Employees; shall in all material respects comply with all applicable federal and state employment laws and regulations, including but not limited to the Community Commitment Program and the "Equal Employment Opportunity" laws and regulations. Manager shall use its best efforts to comply with all Governmental Requirements, including the, Community Commitment Program regarding the employment and payment of Employees. 6.1.2. Manager's Personnel Decisions. (a) Prior to Manager's employment of the chairman, president/general manager, vice president/casino manager, general counsel, chief of security and vice president/chief financial officer or any other vice president (or the equivalent of a vice president) and any officer above a vice president (collectively, the "Senior Staff"), Manager shall submit to Owner the resumes of such individuals and Owner shall have the right to consult with Manager regarding each of such individuals prior to such individuals being hired for the Business; provided, however, that in all events, all hiring decisions, including without limitation the hiring and firing of Senior Staff, shall be made by Manager, in its sole discretion. (b) Manager shall promptly notify Owner of any actual or contemplated changes in any of the Senior Staff and shall comply with the requirements of this Paragraph 6.1.2 with respect to any replacements of such Senior Staff. (c) The compensation structure, incentive plans, benefit plans and programs for Employees as well as the Senior Staff employed by Owner shall comply with the Operating Goals, the applicable Annual Operating Budget and shall be formulated in consultation with Owner. In any event, expenses and costs pertaining to the employment of the Senior Staff, including without limitation, affiliate incentive and stock plans, severance pay and the costs of retirement benefits pertaining to such individuals, shall be Operating Expenses and reimbursed to Manager on a monthly basis. If any such Senior Staff is an employee of Manager or an Affiliate of Manager, such Senior Staff may continue on the payroll of Manger or such Affiliate and may retain all benefits of such employment; provided however, that Manager shall be reimbursed, as aforesaid, for such expenses and costs attributable to such individuals (or an equitable portion thereof if any such individual devotes less than full time to the Business). 6.1.3. Operator Training of Employees. To the extent required by any Governmental Requirement, Manager agrees to cooperate with Operator should Operator be required to train any and all Employees in procedures necessary to operate the Riverboat as a vessel and to ensure the safety of Riverboat patrons. 6.1.4. Union Contracts. Manager and Owner shall join in negotiations with any labor union lawfully entitled to represent any of the Employees. All decisions regarding union contracts applicable to any of the Employees at the Riverboat and/or Related Amenities shall be made by Manager in its sole discretion; however, Manager shall consult with Owner and keep Owner informed with respect to such negotiations. 6.1.5. Payroll Checks. Payroll checks for all Employees shall be in a form, contain such identifications and be signed by persons specified by Owner. 6.2. Financial Management. Manager shall be responsible for the management of the day-to-day financial affairs of the Business. 6.3. Annual Plans. No later than sixty (60) days prior to the end of each Fiscal Year, Manager shall submit to Owner, after consultation with Operator regarding any Riverboat Replacements and other matters related to the operation of the Riverboat as a passenger vessel, for Owner's approval, an annual plan for the operation of the Business for the forthcoming Fiscal Year (each such annual plan is referred to herein as an "Annual Plan"). Each proposed Annual Plan shall consist of the following: (i) An annual marketing plan ("Annual Marketing Plan"). Such marketing programs may include but not be limited to, direct sales, direct mail and media advertising, promotion, public relations and publicity efforts; (ii) An annual line item operating budget ("Annual Operating Budget"); provided however, that Manager shall have the absolute right in its discretion from time to time to reallocate funds among the various line items, including without limitation, the allocation and reallocation of contingency funds to specific line items; (iii) An annual projection of sources and uses of cash by month; (iv) An annual capital expenditures budget regarding Capital Replacements or Riverboat Replacements ("Annual Capital Replacements ") and Riverboat Replacements ("Annual Riverboat Replacements Budget"); and 6.3.1. Preparation of Annual Plan. Each proposed Annual Plan shall be prepared by Manager based on the actual and projected results of the current Fiscal Year, the standard of maintaining the Riverboat and the Related Amenities and operating the Business as a first class gaming establishment, the Operating Goals, information with respect to possible occurrences which may impact the marketing and/or operating of the Business in the future, changes from the previous Fiscal Year's results, reasonable predictions for the future and such other information and assumptions that shall be reasonable under the circumstances. The Annual Plan shall include sufficient amounts for maintenance and repairs to keep the Riverboat and the Related Amenities in a seaworthy and first class condition which shall mean that it shall be in keeping with the standards and requirements of the U.S. Coast Guard and other government authorities with jurisdiction over this vessel. 6.3.2. Review and Approval. In connection with the preparation and submission of a proposed Annual Plan, Owner will meet with Manager within fifteen (15) days after delivery of the proposed Annual Plan for an in-depth review, including a discussion of the marketing strategy, operations format and rationale for proposed expenditures embodied in the proposed Annual Plan. Owner shall be required, by giving written notice to Manager, to approve or disapprove each proposed Annual Plan within fifteen (15) days after the date Owner and Manager last meet to discuss the proposed Annual Plan. The parties shall use all reasonable efforts to complete the review of the proposed Annual Plan no later than forty-five (45) days after the initial delivery of the proposed Annual Plan to Owner. Any notice that disapproves a proposed Annual Plan must contain reasonably detailed specific objections along with suggestions as to what corrective measures can be taken to make such proposed Annual Plan acceptable to Owner. 6.3.3. Disagreements Regarding Annual Plans. If Owner fails to provide written notice to Manager of its objections within fifteen (15) days after the last meeting between Owner and Manager, such proposed Annual Plan shall be deemed to be approved as submitted, subject to any changes upon which Owner and Manager have previously agreed. If Owner disapproves or objects to any items contained in the proposed Annual Plan or any revisions thereto, Owner and Manager shall cooperate with each other in good faith to attempt to expeditiously resolve the disputed or objectionable proposed items. If Owner and Manager are unable to reach a mutually acceptable agreement concerning the disputed or objectionable items within fifteen (15) days after the date Owner advises Manager of its objections as aforesaid, either party shall be entitled to submit the dispute to arbitration in accordance with Article 22. If Owner's objections relate only to certain portions of the proposed Annual Plan or a Budget contained therein, the undisputed portions of the proposed Annual Plan shall be deemed to be adopted and approved and only those Budgets under dispute shall be submitted to arbitration. Notwithstanding the foregoing, in the event of any transfer of ownership of the Project or in the event of any change in Control of Owner, then, from and after the effective date of any such transfer or change, regarding elements of the Annual Plan other than Budgets, Manager shall consult with Owner and shall consider Owner's comments and/or objections, but Manager's decisions regarding such matters shall be controlling and final, and not subject to arbitration or other dispute-resolution mechanisms. Any disagreements regarding Budgets for Riverboat Replacements shall be resolved by Operator and Owner in the manner set forth in the Vessel Operating Agreement; provided however, that such Budgets shall in all events be acceptable to Manager. 6.3.4. Disagreements Regarding Annual Operating Budgets. With respect to objectionable items in any Annual Operating Budget, pending resolution by arbitration or other agreement between Owner and Manager, the corresponding item contained in the Annual Operating Budget for the preceding Fiscal Year shall be substituted in lieu of the disputed portions of the proposed Annual Operating Budget, excluding, however, line items in the previous Annual Operating Budget for extraordinary expenses or revenues. In any instance where a portion of an Annual Operating Budget from a preceding Fiscal Year is deemed to be applicable to the Annual Operating Budget in effect until a new Annual Operating Budget is fully approved, corresponding items contained in the Annual Operating Budget for the preceding Fiscal Year shall be automatically adjusted by a percentage equal to the percentage change in the Consumer Price Index during the preceding Fiscal Year. Such calculation of percentage change in the Consumer Price Index shall be made by Manager based upon the then most recently published Consumer Price Index data at the time the calculation is made. 6.3.5. Disagreements Regarding Annual Capital Replacements Budgets. If Owner and Manager are unable to agree on the amount of any item in an Annual Capital Replacements Budget, or Manager and Operator are unable to agree on the amount of any item in an Annual Riverboat Replacements Budget, only those capital expenditures with respect to which Owner and Manager or Manager and Operator, as appropriate, have reached an agreement (or the undisputed portion of an amount in dispute) that are approved by Owner or are required to be made by Lender or any Governmental Authority shall be made until Owner and Manager or Manager and Operator, as appropriate, otherwise agree on the terms of such Annual Capital or Riverboat Replacements Budget or the matter is decided by arbitration. The applicable Annual Plan will be appropriately adjusted to reflect the effect of any delay in capital expenditures. 6.3.6. Manager's Discretion Regarding Budgets. Except as otherwise provided in Section 6.12 or 6.13, Manager shall not, without Owner's prior written consent, expend for a matter in any Fiscal Year more than the amount approved for such matter included in the Budget for such Fiscal Year unless otherwise permitted by Sections 6.5. Except as otherwise permitted by Section 6.5, any request by Manager to make any expenditure or incur any obligation in excess of an amount set forth in a Budget contained in the applicable Annual Plan, shall be submitted to Owner in writing with an explanation of and accompanied by supporting information for the request; Manager shall not make any such excess expenditure without Owner's prior written consent. Owner shall respond to any request within fifteen (15) days after the receipt thereof. 6.4. Capital and Riverboat Replacements Funds. 6.4.1. Capital Replacements. Manager shall have the responsibility and sole authority to plan, contract for, account for and supervise all capital replacements and improvements to the Related Amenities or any portion thereof and the gaming- related portion of the Riverboat (collectively, "Capital Replacements") that are contemplated in any approved Annual Plan. Any changes in the structure or layout of the Related Amenities and the gaming-related portions of the Riverboat shall comply with the requirements of any Lender, Related Contract or any Governmental Requirements. (i) Manager shall diligently supervise the general contractor or other Person responsible for performing the Capital Replacements. To the extent the proposed Capital Replacements will have a material adverse effort on the operation of the Business during the performance of the work, the plans and specifications applicable thereto shall comply with the applicable Annual Plan, Lender's requirements and applicable Governmental Requirements. (ii) Manager shall establish on the books of the Business, a separate interest-bearing account in Owner's name at a bank selected by Owner in which to deposit the amounts described below for Capital Replacements (the "Capital Replacements Fund"), with Manager's designees being authorized signatories on such account. Such designees shall be covered by the fidelity insurance referred to in Paragraph 11.1(v). After occurrence of an Event of Default by Manager, Owner shall have the right, upon five (5) Business Days written notice to Manager, to assume sole control of the Capital Replacements Fund. Commencing on the first day of the thirteenth (13th) full calendar month after the Opening Date, Manager shall deposit into the Capital Replacements Fund from Business operations or from other assets which Owner shall make available to Manager, an amount equal to two and one-half percent (2.5%) of Gross Revenue to pay for Capital Replacements. Subject to the availability of funds for such purpose, such deposits shall be made by Manager monthly on the first day of each month and the aggregate deposit shall be adjusted within five (5) days of the end of each Fiscal Year equal to two and one-half percent (2.5%) of Gross Revenue for such Fiscal Year. The funds in the Capital Replacements Fund shall be utilized first for any necessary repairs and replacements to the Related Amenities and FF&E and then for improvements. In the event that Gross Revenue in any month is insufficient, after paying Operating Expenses, to permit a deposit to the Capital Replacements Fund, the amount of the deficiency shall be carried over and added to the amount to be deposited in the Capital Replacements Fund in the next succeeding months, subject however, to Section 6.4.3. To the extent available, expenditures shall be made by Manager from the Capital Replacements Fund (including accrued interest and unused accumulation from earlier years). Any amounts remaining in the Capital Replacements Fund at the close of each Fiscal Year shall be carried forward and retained in the Capital Replacements Fund until fully used in accordance with this Agreement. To the extent the balance in the Capital Replacements Fund is insufficient at the time expenditures are planned to be made in accordance with an Annual Plan, Owner shall supply such shortfall by making a deposit into the Capital Replacements Fund or making payments for such expenditure directly as soon as practicable but in no event later than thirty (30) days after receipt of notice from Manager. (iii) Notwithstanding the foregoing, Manager shall not make cash deposits from Business operations into the Capital Replacements Fund, and shall withdraw any funds in the Capital Replacements Fund at Owner's request, if: (a) Owner is able to demonstrate, to Manager's reasonable satisfaction, that funds in an amount equal to that which would otherwise be deposited in the Capital Replacements Fund are available to Owner on a timely basis from a third party; (b) during the twelve (12) months preceding the deposit to which Owner objects and during the succeeding twelve (12) months there is projected to be, cash flow from operations of the Business after payment of Debt Service, taxes , Base Management Fee and Operator Fee in an amount at least equal to the amount projected to be deposited in the Capital Replacements Fund in accordance with the applicable Annual Capital Replacements Budget in the next twelve (12) months; or (c) the balance in the Capital Replacements Fund presently equals or exceeds one hundred ten percent (110%) of the amount budgeted for Capital Replacements in the applicable Annual Capital Replacements Budget at any time during a Fiscal Year (after taking into consideration Capital Replacements scheduled for such Fiscal Year which are in process or have not yet been undertaken). Any amounts withdrawn from the Capital Replacements Fund by Manager at Owner's request shall be payable to or at the direction of Owner. (iv) All net proceeds from the disposition of capital items no longer needed for the operation of the Business (other than the Riverboat and the items on the Riverboat essential to the operation of the Riverboat as a vessel) shall be deposited into the Capital Replacements Fund. The disposition of such items shall be conducted by Manager in a commercially reasonable manner. 6.4.2. Riverboat Replacements. Manager shall have the responsibility and sole authority, on Owner's behalf, to cause Operator to plan, contract for, account for and supervise all capital replacements and improvements to the Riverboat as a passenger vessel (collectively, "Riverboat Replacements") that are contemplated in any approved Annual Plan. Except as provided in the Vessel Operating Agreement, Manager shall have the right to approve plans and specifications, select architects, engineers, general contractors, subcontractors, interior designers, suppliers and materialmen with respect to Riverboat Replacements (taking into consideration any applicable requirements of the Community Commitment Program and the criteria set forth in Section 5.4 with respect to which Manager shall use commercially reasonable efforts to comply) and in such event Manager shall be required to cause Operator to contract with (or require the general contractor, if applicable, to contract with) those persons or entities selected by Manager. (i) Manager shall have the right to approve the plans and specifications for any Riverboat Replacements and Manager shall use commercially reasonable efforts to ensure that such Riverboat Replacements are installed in a good workmanlike manner in accordance with such approved plans and specifications. (ii) Manager shall or cause Operator to diligently supervise the general contractor or other Person responsible for performing the Riverboat Replacements. To the extent the proposed Riverboat Replacements will have a material adverse effect on the operation of the Business during the performance of the work, the plans and specifications applicable thereto shall comply with the applicable Annual Plan, Lender's requirements and applicable Governmental Requirements. (iii) Except as otherwise expressly approved by Owner and Manager, Manager shall require any Riverboat Replacements which are reasonably anticipated to cost Twenty Five Thousand Dollars ($25,000) or more to be first submitted to a bidding process. In such event, Manager shall or cause Operator to solicit bids from at least three (3) contractors or suppliers, to the extent available, selected by Owner or Manager (taking into consideration any applicable requirements of the Community Commitment Program and the criteria set forth in Section 5.4, with respect to which Manager shall use its best efforts to comply). Notwithstanding the foregoing, bids also shall be solicited from as many of the Approved Vendors as provide the goods or services to be purchased. The contractor or supplier shall be selected as a result of the lowest bid submitted unless Owner or Manager consents to a higher bid in writing and such bid is not inconsistent with the applicable Annual Plan. (iv) Manager shall establish a separate interest- bearing account in Owner's name at a bank selected by Owner in which to deposit the amounts described below for Riverboat Replacements (the "Riverboat Replacements Fund"), with Owner's, Operator's, and Manager's designees being jointly (but not severally) authorized signatories on such account. Commencing on the first date of the thirteenth (13th) full calendar month after the Opening Date, Manager shall deposit into the Riverboat Replacements Fund from Business operations or from other assets which Owner shall make available to Manager, an amount equal to one percent (1%) of Gross Revenue to pay for Riverboat Replacements. Such deposits shall be made by Manager monthly on the first day of each month and the aggregate deposit shall be adjusted within thirty (30) days of the end of each Fiscal Year to equal one percent (1%) of Gross Revenue for such Fiscal year. The funds in the Riverboat Replacements Fund shall be utilized first for any necessary repairs and replacements to the Riverboat and then for improvements thereto. Any expenditures for Riverboat Replacements during any Fiscal Year shall be made in accordance with the applicable Annual Plan. In the event that Gross Revenue in any month is insufficient, after paying Operating Expenses, to permit a deposit to the Riverboat Replacements Fund, the amount of the deficiency shall be carried over and added to the amount to be deposited in the Riverboat Replacements Fund in the next succeeding months, subject however, to Section 6.4.3. Any amounts remaining in the Riverboat Replacements Fund at the close of each Fiscal Year shall be carried forward and retained in the Riverboat Replacements Fund until fully used in accordance with the Operating Agreement. To the extent the balance in the Riverboat Replacements Fund is insufficient at the time expenditures are planned to be made in accordance with an Annual Plan, Owner shall supply such shortfall of funds by making a deposit into the Riverboat Replacements Fund as soon as practicable but in no event later than thirty (30) days after receipt of notice from Operator or Manager. (v) Notwithstanding the foregoing, Manager shall not make cash deposits from Business operations into the Riverboat Replacements Fund, and shall withdraw any funds in the Riverboat Replacements Fund at Owner's request, if: (a) Owner is able to demonstrate, to Manager's reasonable satisfaction, that funds in an amount equal to that which would otherwise be deposited in the Riverboat Replacements Fund are available to Owner on a timely basis from a third party; (b) during the twelve (12) months preceding the deposit to which Owner objects and during the succeeding twelve (12) months there is projected to be, cash flow from operations of the Business after payment of Debt Service, taxes, Base Management Fee and Operator Fee in an amount at least equal to the amount projected to be deposited in the Riverboat Replacements Fund in accordance with the applicable Annual Riverboat Replacements Budget in the next twelve (12) months; or (c) the balance in the Riverboat Replacements Fund presently equals or exceeds one hundred ten percent (110%) of the amount budgeted for Riverboat Replacements in the applicable Annual Riverboat Replacements Budget at any time during a Fiscal Year (after taking into consideration Riverboat Replacements scheduled for such Fiscal Year which are in process or have not yet been undertaken). Any amounts withdrawn from the Riverboat Replacements Fund by Manager at Owner's request shall be payable to or at the direction of Owner. (vi) All net proceeds from the disposition of capital items no longer needed for the operation of the Riverboat as a vessel shall be deposited into the Riverboat Replacements Fund. The disposition of such items shall be conducted by Manager in a commercially reasonable manner. 6.4.3. Insufficient Monthly Gross Revenue. In the event that Gross Revenue in any month is insufficient, after paying Operating Expenses, to permit deposits to both the Capital and Riverboat Replacements Funds, then deposits shall be made first to the Riverboat Replacements Fund and then to the Capital Replacements Fund. The amount of any deficiency to the Riverboat and/or Capital Replacements Funds shall be carried over and added to the amount to be deposited in the Capital and/or Riverboat Replacements Funds in the next succeeding months; provided, however, if any such deficiency shall have been carried over for sixty (60) days or more, Owner shall, upon at least ten (10) Business Days prior written notice from Manager, deposit the amount of such deficiency into the appropriate Replacements Funds from Owner's own funds. 6.5. Revisions to Annual Plan and Reallocation of Funds. If, in Manager's good faith business judgment, revisions to the Annual Plan are appropriate, Manager shall revise the Annual Plan and submit such revised Annual Plan to Owner for review and comment as to non-Budget elements and for approval as to Budget elements, in accordance with the procedures set forth in Section 6.3. Any revisions to the Annual Riverboat Replacements Fund Budget shall be made in consultation with Operator prior to submission to Owner for approval. Owner shall have the right to suggest revisions to the Annual Plan, with disagreements being resolved as set forth in Paragraph 6.3.3. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary contained in this Agreement, Manager, without Owner's consent, may reallocate all or any portion of any line item in a Budget (including contingency funds) to another item in such Budget in any Fiscal Year. Manager shall not make any payments or disbursements in excess of the total amounts in an Annual Plan, except as follows: (i) Pursuant to Section 6.12 or 6.13; (ii) Any expenditure for which Owner's prior written consent has been obtained; (iii) For taxes, insurance and utilities to reflect actual costs thereof, subject to Owner's right to contest or cause Manager to contest the validity of such items; and (iv) For payment of any final judgment in litigation involving the Business or the Project. 6.6. Accounting Records. During the Term, Manager shall maintain full and adequate books of account and records ("Books and Records") reflecting the results of the operation of the Business on an accrual basis, all in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles consistently applied in all material respects. The Riverboat ship's log shall be kept by the Operator at such location and under such conditions as set forth in the Operating Agreement. The Riverboat ship's log shall not be part of the Books and Records. The Books and Records shall be kept separate and distinct from all other operations and business of Manager or Affiliates of Manager. Manager shall keep all Books and Records, including without limitation, current vendor invoices, payroll records, general ledgers, credit transactions and other records relating to the Business at the Riverboat, Related Amenities or such other location as shall be reasonably approved by Owner in writing, subject to such record retention and storage policies and access rights required by any Lender or any applicable Governmental Requirements, Laws or Gaming Laws. All such Books and Records and the Riverboat log shall at all times be the property of Owner and shall not be removed by Manager from the approved location without Owner's written approval except as required by Laws. Upon any termination of this Agreement, all Books and Records shall immediately be turned over to Owner to ensure the orderly continuance of the operation of the Business, but such Books and Records shall be available to Manager for a period of five (5) years at all reasonable times and upon prior written request to Owner for inspection, audit, examination and transcription of particulars relating to the period in which Manager managed the Business. 6.7. Financial Statements; Meetings. 6.7.1 Manager shall provide Owner with accurate unaudited Financial Statements of the Business for each calendar month within twenty (20) days after the end of each calendar month. Each month the Business operations for the prior month will be presented and explained to Owner and its designees at a meeting organized and presented by the general manager and the chief financial officer. Manager also shall also provide Owner with (i) a three (3) month cash projection for the Business, (ii) a statistical analysis of the Business' gaming operations, (iii) accounts receivable aging, (iv) written explanation of material budget variances, (v) written analysis of performance trends, (vi) trends, challenges and opportunities anticipated by Manager over the three (3) month period immediately succeeding the month under review and (vii) an employee turnover report. Manager also shall provide Owner with such other information, analyses and reports as Owner may reasonably request in writing ten (10) days prior to the applicable monthly meeting. 6.7.2. At each monthly meeting which occurs during a month which follows the close of a Fiscal Quarter, Owner and Manager also shall review the quarterly results compared to the applicable Annual Plan. 6.8. Access, Review and Audit. Owner, any Gaming Authority and Lender (or their respective duly appointed agents) shall have the right at reasonable times and during normal business hours, after reasonable written notice to Manager, to examine, audit, inspect and transcribe the Books and Records. With respect to such reviews, Owner, any Lender and their respective agents shall be subject to the confidentiality covenants in Paragraph 23.4.1. The annual Financial Statements shall be audited by the Auditors at Owners' expense and Manager shall cause such statements to be provided to Owner within ninety (90) days after the end of each Fiscal Year. In addition to the annual audited Financial Statements, the Books and Records shall be audited at the termination of this Agreement. Owner acknowledges that the calculation of the Base Management Fee and the accounting information set forth in the Financial Statements for a Fiscal Year shall be binding and conclusive on the parties unless a written statement setting forth any objection and the basis for the objections is received by Manager within sixty (60) days after Owner received the audited Financial Statements applicable to such Fiscal Year. If the parties cannot resolve the disputed items within thirty (30) days after Manager received the written objections, then the disputed matters shall be submitted to arbitration pursuant to the provisions of Article 21. 6.9. Limitation of Responsibility for Budgets. All Budgets are intended only to be reasonable estimates based on Manager's best business judgment and Manager shall not be liable or responsible in any event if any of the budgeted figures are not attained or there is any variance between the actual revenues and expenditures and the amounts set forth in any Budgets, provided that Manager has otherwise complied with the provisions of this Agreement (including, specifically, those provisions limiting Manager's right to expend funds in excess of the amounts allocated therefor in the Budgets). Owner acknowledges that Manager has not made any guarantee, warranty or representation of any nature concerning or related to the amounts of Gross Revenues to be generated or the Operating Expenses to be incurred in connection with the operation of the Business during the Term. 6.10. Management. Manager, after consultation with Owner, shall have the sole and exclusive discretion and authority to determine operating policies and procedures, standards of operation, staffing levels and organization, standards of service and maintenance of the Related Amenities and those portions of the Riverboat related to Gaming Activities, food and beverage quality and service, pricing, and other policies affecting the Business, or the operation thereof, to implement all such policies and procedures, and to perform any act on behalf of Owner which Manager deems necessary or desirable in its good faith business judgment for the operation and maintenance of the Business on behalf, for the account and at the expense of Owner, including but not limited to the following, as applicable: 6.10.1. Service Agreements. Manager shall negotiate and consummate such agreements necessary for the furnishing of utilities, services, security and supplies for the maintenance of the Related Amenities and those portions of the riverboat related to Gaming Activities and operation of the Business. All service agreements shall be consistent with the applicable Annual Plan(s). In addition, Manager shall use commercially reasonable efforts to cause all service agreements to comply with any applicable requirements of the Community Commitment. 6.10.2. Concessions and Leases. All concessions and leases must comply with any applicable requirements of the Community Commitment Program and all other applicable Governmental Requirements. Manager, on behalf of Owner, shall negotiate and grant concessions and leases for (i) the space in the Related Amenities, (ii) one or more services, subject to Section 5.4, customarily subject to concessions and leases for gaming establishments and (iii) any other concessions and leases applicable to the Project. Manager shall use commercially reasonable efforts for (i) carrying out Owner's responsibilities under any such concession or lease after Owner provides Manager with a copy of the applicable agreement and, (ii) requiring such tenants and concessionaires to operate their businesses in a quality manner and in accordance with Governmental Requirements, Operating Goals and Operating Guidelines and (iii) complying with any reporting requirements applicable to concessions or leases that are set forth in the Community Commitment Program. Neither Owner nor Manager shall enter into any concession or lease unless the concessionaires and tenants maintain casualty or liability insurance in such amounts as Owner may require naming Owner, Manager and Lender and their respective Affiliates, officers, directors, employees and agents as additional insureds as their interests may appear, and Manager or Owner shall cause the applicable concessionaire or tenant to furnish evidence of such insurance concurrently with the delivery of any certificate, policy, or other evidence of such insurance to Owner, Manager and Lender and a certificate of insurance as soon as is reasonably possible. 6.10.3. Supplies Agreements. Manager shall purchase such food, beverages, Operating Supplies, and other materials and services as shall be necessary for the operation of the Business. Manager will use commercially reasonable efforts to comply with any applicable requirements of the Community Commitment Program. 6.10.4 Maintenance and Repairs. Subject to Sections 6.3 and 6.4, Manager shall maintain the Related Amenities and portions of the Riverboat related to Gaming Activities in first class condition and shall have the sole responsibility and authority to make all repairs, replacements and improvements which are necessary or appropriate for such purpose and as required by the Loan Documents and in accordance with the Operating Guidelines. Manager shall implement a preventive maintenance program for the Related Amenities and portions of the Riverboat related to Gaming Activities. Manager shall make no material alterations, additions or improvements in or to the Related Amenities or portions of the Riverboat related to Gaming Activities unless (i) contemplated in an Annual Plan, (ii) permitted under Section 6.12 or (iii) required to comply with any Governmental Requirements pursuant to Section 6.13. The foregoing sentence is not intended to preclude Manager from rearranging existing FF&E in the ordinary course of operating the Business. 6.10.5. Licenses, Permits, Reports and Accreditation. From and after the Opening Date, Manager shall apply for, process, obtain and maintain all Manager Operating Permits and, to the extent set forth on Exhibit "B", Owner Operating Permits, in a manner and within the time periods that will permit the Business to be operated on a continuous and uninterrupted basis. The foregoing shall not obligate Manager to obtain any Operating Permit or Approval required to be obtained by Operator or Owner; however, Manager agrees to cooperate with Operator in the application or renewal of any such Operating Permit or Approval. Manager shall file all reports required by all Governmental Authorities pertaining to the Business and itself on or prior to their due date. Owner shall file all such other reports pertaining to itself. Owner shall prepare, maintain and provide to Manager a list of all Operating Permits, Approvals and reports required by any Governmental Authority in connection with the operation of the Business and the term, duration or frequency of such Operating Permits, Approvals and reports. All costs related to Manager's efforts to obtain, maintain or renew Manager Operating Permits shall be reimbursable to Manager by Owner as Operating Costs of the Project. Owner shall reimburse Manager for all Manager expenses incurred in connection with Manager's efforts to obtain, maintain or renew Owner Operating Permits. Owner shall provide the required information for all of the above promptly upon request and shall use its best efforts to ensure that such information is accurate. Owner shall advise Manager of all requirements for reports and permits applicable to Owner. 6.10.6. Government Regulations. Owner or Manager may contest the validity and/or application of any Law or Governmental Requirement provided that such contest does not subject Owner or Manager to the risk of liability or penalty and does not result in the suspension of, or, in either party's good faith business judgment, any material limitation on, the operation of the Business. Notwithstanding the foregoing, Manager shall have the absolute right, without Owner's consent, to contest the validity and/or application of any Law or Governmental requirement which, in Manager's opinion, could affect in any manner, any gaming license of Manager or any of its Affiliates, in any jurisdiction. 6.10.7. Legal Actions. All matters of a legal nature involving the Business shall be handled by legal counsel selected by Manager and reasonably acceptable to Owner (such legal counsel is hereinafter referred to as "Approved Legal Counsel"). Manager shall notify Owner in writing of the commencement of any legal action or proceeding concerning the Business as soon as practicable after Manager receives actual notice of the commencement of such legal action unless such action is for money damages only and such damages are reasonably anticipated to be either fully covered by insurance or not in excess of Twenty Five Thousand Dollars ($25,000) or could result in a lien in excess of such amount against the Riverboat and/or any of the Related Amenities. Notwithstanding the foregoing, Manager shall notify Owner immediately of any action filed against the Business, the Project, Owner, Manager or the Riverboat as a vessel which could result in seizure of the Riverboat or any threat of such actions. Except with respect to those legal matters in which Owner advises Manager that it desires to be directly involved, Manager shall be responsible for retaining on behalf of Owner the Approved Legal Counsel to take any reasonable or necessary legal actions to protect Owner's assets and to ensure compliance with the contractual obligations of others and all Governmental Requirements. In any legal action or proceeding in which Owner is to be the plaintiff or complainant, then Manager may not commence such legal action or proceeding without first obtaining the prior written consent of Owner. 6.10.8. Accounting Services. Manager shall establish and maintain a casino accounting system, internal controls and reporting systems in accordance with the Operating Guidelines that are (i) consistent in all material respects with customary policies and procedures used by Manager's Affiliates engaged in such businesses, (ii) reasonably adequate to provide Owner and Manager with the necessary information about the Business and to safeguard Owner's assets, (iii) which complies with all Governmental Requirements and (iv) approved by all Governmental Authorities which are required to be obtained. Owner shall have the right to request Manager to provide to Owner (and in such event Manager shall provide) any managerial reports produced by Manager regarding the Business in the ordinary course of business. 6.10.9. Bank Accounts. Owner shall establish one or more bank accounts for the operation of the Business and the maximum amounts to be deposited in such accounts at various banking institutions chosen by Owner (such accounts are hereinafter collectively referred to as the "Bank Accounts"). The financial institutions chosen by Owner shall have at least Eighty Million ($80,000,000) Dollars on deposit. Owner shall continuously monitor such institution's financial condition and promptly report to Manager any adverse changes in the financial condition of such institutions. The Bank Accounts shall be in the name of Owner, but Owner's and Manager's designees shall be authorized to draw upon the Bank Accounts; provided, however, that if there exists an uncured Manager Default and upon two (2) Business Days prior written notice, Owner shall have the right to assume sole control of the Bank Accounts. Checks drawn on the Bank Accounts shall be signed only by designees of Owner or Manager who are covered by the fidelity insurance described in Paragraph 11.1(v). The Bank Accounts shall be interest-bearing accounts if such accounts are reasonably available and all interest thereon shall be credited to the Bank Accounts. All Gross Revenue received by Manager from the operations of the Business shall be deposited in the Bank Accounts and Manager shall pay from the Bank Accounts, to the extent of the funds therein, from time to time, all Operating Expenses and other amounts reasonably required by Manager to perform its obligations under this Agreement. All funds in the Bank Accounts shall be separate from any other funds, including the Capital and Riverboat Replacements Funds, and Manager may not commingle any of Manager's funds with the funds in the Bank Accounts. Owner shall bear the risk of the insolvency of any financial institution holding such Bank Accounts. 6.10.10. Credit. All decisions regarding the granting and collection of credit shall be governed by the Operating Goals and the Credit Policy to be developed by Manager. 6.10.11. Quality Assurance Program. Manager shall design and implement a quality assurance program to evaluate compliance with its maintenance, housekeeping, service and other standards, with the objective that the Business is operated with high levels of cleanliness, repair, service, safety and efficiency consistent with the Operating Goals and Operating Guidelines. 6.10.12. Sales Taxes, Etc. Manager shall use commercially reasonable efforts to comply in all material respects with all applicable Laws with respect to collecting, accounting for and paying to the appropriate Governmental Authorities all applicable excise, sales use taxes and any reporting requirements regarding patron winnings and other similar governmental charges resulting from the operation of the Business. 6.10.13. Manager Mark-Ups Prohibited. Manager shall not include in any service agreement any mark-up, profit or overhead for the account of Manager or its Affiliates, except as to the ordinary profit margin inherent in agreements with Affiliates of Manager. 6.11. Collection of Base Management Fee. So long as no Manager Default has occurred or if a Manager Default has occurred, the applicable cure period has not expired, Manager shall have the right to collect for itself the Base Management Fee and reimbursable expenses from any of the Bank Accounts. 6.12. Emergency Expenditures. Without limiting the generality of this Article 6, in the event that a condition exists in, on, or about the Riverboat or Related Amenities of an emergency nature which requires immediate repairs to preserve and protect the Riverboat and/or Related Amenities and assure the continued operation of the Business and to protect the safety and welfare of the patrons, guests, or employees of the Riverboat and Related Amenities or those of Manager or Owner, Manager, on behalf of and at the expense of Owner, shall take all reasonable steps and make all reasonable expenditures necessary to repair and correct any such condition, whether or not provisions have been made in the applicable Budgets for any such emergency expenditures, subject to Owner funds being available therefor. Manager shall make emergency repairs and replacements only after Manager has made a reasonable (under the circumstances) attempt to consult with Owner as to the existence of such emergency, the repairs and replacements Manager proposes to make and the estimated amount of expenditures to be incurred, subject to Owner funds being available therefor. If Manager is unable to advise Owner or Operator (with respect to emergency repairs required for the continued safe operation of the Riverboat as a passenger vessel) in advance, it shall promptly notify Owner or Operator, as appropriate, after taking any action permitted under this Section 6.12. Notwithstanding the foregoing, the Operator shall be responsible for causing any emergency condition on or about the Riverboat or Related Amenities which directly affects the seaworthiness or safe operation of the Riverboat as a passenger vessel to be remedied. Expenditures made by Manager in connection with an emergency shall be drawn first from the Capital Replacements Fund to the extent available and then, in Manager's sole discretion, from the Bank Accounts. Owner shall replenish funds paid from the Capital Replacements Fund and the Bank Accounts with any insurance proceeds received by Owner in respect of such emergency condition or situation, and Owner shall replace any difference between the insurance proceeds and the amount used for such emergency from the Capital Replacements Fund, subject to the limitations on Owner's obligation set forth in Section 6.4. If circumstances require, Owner shall also immediately replenish the Bank Accounts. To the extent such repairs constitute Riverboat Replacements, Owner shall cause funds, to the extent available, to be transferred to the Capital Replacements Fund and/or the Bank Accounts, as appropriate, and otherwise restore the Capital Replacements Fund and/or Bank Accounts from insurance proceeds or Owner's funds, subject to the limitations on Owner's obligations set forth in the Operating Agreement. Notwithstanding the provisions of this Section 6.12, any action taken or funds expended pursuant to this Section 6.12 are subject to the provisions of Sections 12.1 and 12.2. 6.13. Expenditures Required for Compliance with Law. 6.13.1. Manager Responsibilities. Without limiting the generality of this Article 6, if at any time during the Term repairs, additions, changes or corrections of any nature to the Related Amenities or portions of the Riverboat related to Gaming Activities shall be required by reason of any Governmental Requirements now or hereafter in force or as reasonably requested by Operator, such repairs, additions, changes or corrections shall be made at the direction of Manager and shall be paid for by Owner. Manager shall inform Owner of the existence of any Governmental Requirements, whether requiring expenditures under this Section 6.13 or under the Operating Agreement, as soon as practicable after learning of such Governmental Requirements. With respect to those repairs, additions, changes or corrections which Manager believes are required to be made pursuant to this Section 6.13, Manager shall specify the work Manager believes is necessary and the estimated expenses to be incurred. Owner and Manager, in consultation with Operator as appropriate, shall agree upon the work to be performed and the schedule for its implementation. 6.13.2. Contest. Owner or Manager may contest the validity or application of any Governmental Requirements provided that such contest does not subject Manager to the risk of any material liability and does not result in the suspension or a material limitation of the operation of the Business or any other gaming business conducted by Manager or its Affiliates. If compliance with any Governmental Requirements that are the subject of this Section 6.13 will require expenditures which will make the continued operation of the Business uneconomical to Owner, Owner shall have the right to cease operating the Business (to the extent the cessation of such operations will not result in any material liability to Manager) and in connection therewith, to terminate this Agreement, which termination shall not constitute a Default by Owner hereunder. In the event Owner reopens the Business within one hundred eighty (180) days after so ceasing operations, Manager shall be reinstated and shall resume as Manager in accordance with the terms, conditions, covenants and provisions of this Agreement. 6.14. Marketing Programs. Manager shall develop a marketing program to implement the marketing plans contained in each Annual Marketing Plan. Manager shall select the outside marketing consultants, advertising agencies and public relations firms that will be responsible for any aspect of the marketing program (provided that Manager shall not select any firms to provide such services that would potentially result in a revocation, finding of non-suitability or disqualification as to gaming licenses or a material sanction or penalty in respect of such gaming licenses of Owner or Manager or any of their respective Affiliates or their respective officers or directors in Louisiana or any other jurisdiction and all such selected firms shall be competent and have good reputations). Manager shall approve the form of any advertising and promotional materials and identify particular media sources (whether it be particular newspapers, radio stations, television stations or networks or other mass marketing outlets) with respect to which the marketing efforts are to be directed. Manager may, at its option, also provide or seek to cause an Affiliate to so provide the following: (i) joint marketing or advertising with other gaming units owned or operated by Affiliates of Manager and (ii) major entertainment, sporting events or special attractions sponsored by the Business. Manager shall use commercially reasonable efforts to cooperate with Owner in the development of any joint marketing efforts which it determines at its option to provide for the Business. Any joint marketing, advertising, or sharing of events and promotions shall be subject to Owner's prior written consent. The total costs and expenses associated with any such joint marketing or advertising, to the extent approved in writing by Owner, shall be shared on a reasonable basis between properties and the portion allocable to the Business shall be an Operating Expense and set forth in the applicable Annual Operating Budget. 6.15. Use of Names and Logos. 6.15.1 Limitations. Owner acknowledges that neither this Agreement nor the exercise of any Owner's rights in respect of the Riverboat or Related Amenities shall give Owner any rights to the name "Circus Circus" (or any other trade names, trademarks or logos of Manager or any of its Affiliates), except as set forth in a written license agreement which may be entered into between Owner and Manager. If (but only for so long as) Manager and Owner mutually agree to use the name "Circus Circus" in connection with the Business, then pursuant to such license agreement, Owner shall have the royalty-free right to use the name "Circus Circus" with respect to (i) the Business, (ii) any merchandise sold on the Riverboat and/or in the Related Amenities and (iii) dining or lounge facilities at the Project. Manager acknowledges that neither this Agreement nor the exercise by Manager of any rights in respect of the riverboat or Related Amenities shall give Manager any rights in the name "American Entertainment." 6.15.2 Changes. Owner and Manager shall mutually agree on the initial name for the Business and any changes thereto. 6.16. Remittances to Owner. Contemporaneously with furnishing the Financial Statements for each calendar month to Owner pursuant to Section 6.7, Manager shall remit to Owner, subject to Gaming Laws, General Laws and the Related Contracts, from the Bank Accounts, an amount by which the total funds in the Bank Accounts exceed the sum of Working Capital and the current amount deposited in the Capital and Riverboat Replacements Funds. 6.17. Owner Payments by Manager. To the extent funds are available from Owner or from Business operations, Manager shall make all payments due under the Loan Documents and Related Contracts. 6.18. INTENTIONALLY DELETED. 6.19. Supervisory Services. In connection with Manager's obligations under this Agreement, Manager agrees to provide such reasonable supervisory services to Manager at Manager's sole cost and expense, as are generally provided by Circus Circus Enterprises, Inc. to its other gaming units. 6.20. Certain Agreements. Owner shall advise Manager with respect to any agreements or contractual arrangements between Owner and any Person that relate to the Project or the Business (the "Related Contracts"). All Related Contracts shall be subject to review by Manager conducted in accordance with the Operating Guidelines to determine potential licensing problems as defined in Article 17 and shall include provisions reasonably necessary to protect Owner's and Manager's and their Affiliates' respective officers' and directors' ability to obtain and maintain gaming licenses in any jurisdiction. Owner and Manager shall consult prior to execution of any Related Contracts entered into after the date hereof regarding any possible material impact the Related Contracts might have on the management and operation of the Business and Manager shall have the right to approve or consent to any such Related Contracts. In the event Owner enters into any Related Contracts, Owner shall provide copies of such Related Contracts to Manager in a timely manner. Thereafter, subject to Section 5.2 of this Agreement, Manager shall operate the Business in compliance with the Related Contracts; provided, however, that Manager shall not be bound to comply with any provision of a Related Contract which is inconsistent with the terms of this Agreement or imposes any financial obligation or cost on Manager in addition to or inconsistent with the liabilities, financial obligations or costs imposed upon Manager by this Agreement or affects any gaming license of Manager or any Affiliate, unless Manager expressly consents thereto in writing. In the event that Manager's actions or failure to act shall cause a default under a Related Contract which has been expressly approved in advance in writing by Manager, such default shall not be a Manager Default under this Agreement until the cure period for such default provided in the Related Contract has expired. Owner shall use its best efforts to ensure that all Related Contracts comply with the Community Commitment Program. Manager shall not be bound by any Related Contracts except as otherwise set forth herein and shall be obligated to perform under such Related Contracts only on behalf of Owner as Owner's agent. 7. CERTAIN RIGHTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF OWNER 7.1. Owner's Advances. Owner shall advance to Manager, on a timely basis, immediately available funds with which to conduct the affairs of the Business and the Project (hereafter referred to as "Owner's Advances") as set forth in this Agreement. 7.1.1. Working Capital. During the Term, within five (5) Business Days after receipt of written notice from Manager, Owner shall fund Owner's Advances adequate to ensure that the Working Capital set forth in the applicable Annual Plan (as revised pursuant to the provisions of Section 6.5) is sufficient to support the uninterrupted and efficient ongoing operation of the Business. The written request for any additional Working Capital shall be submitted by Manager to Owner on a monthly basis based on the Financial Statements and the applicable Annual Plan (as revised pursuant to the provisions of Section 6.5) at least fifteen (15) days prior to the date Manager requires such funds. 7.1.2. Payment of Expenses. Manager shall pay from Gross Revenue the following items in the order of priority listed below, subject to the General Laws and Gaming Laws, on or before their applicable due date: (i) Payment of state and federal taxes; (ii) payments due or required by any Governmental Authority specific to gaming; (iii) Operating Expenses (excluding the Base Management Fee); (iv) Base Management Fee and Operating Fee; (v) Expenditures permitted pursuant to Sections 6.12 and 6.13; (vi) Debt Service payments and any escrow or impound payments required by any Loan Documents; (vii) payments due on any lease or other financing arrangements relating to the FF&E, any other expenditures permitted by any Annual Plan and payments due under any Related Contracts. (viii) deposits in the Capital Replacements and Riverboat Replacements Funds pursuant to Section 6.4.; Manager's responsibility to make any of the foregoing payments is subject to and conditioned upon Owner making available funds sufficient to make such payments from Gross Revenue or otherwise in the order set forth above. Owner shall have the right to elect to pay directly (rather than have Manager pay) (a) Debt Service or (b) payments due any Governmental Authority, upon five (5) days written notice to Manager. If Owner so elects, Manager shall disburse to Owner from Gross Revenue (subject to the preceding sentence) funds in such amounts and at such times as may be necessary to pay such expenses on or before the date such expenses are due, subject to Working Capital requirements. Owner shall timely make all payments required by this Paragraph 7.1.2 in those instances in which Owner has requested the right to make such payments directly. If Owner fails to make such payments, Owner's right to make such payments directly shall cease until Owner has brought all such obligations current. Manager shall advise Owner as soon as possible of any anticipated requirements for additional Working Capital. Nothing in this Paragraph 7.1.2 shall be deemed to relieve Owner of its obligation to pay the Base Management Fee in accordance with Article 8 or to comply with the time requirements set forth in Articles 8 and 15 or to pay any other obligation of Owner under this Agreement. 7.1.3. Optional Funding by Manager. In the event Owner fails to fund any Owner's Advance within the specific time period set forth in this Section 7.1 or make any other payment required to be made by Owner hereunder, or if sums are required prior to such time as Owner is obligated to advance the same, Manager may, at its sole option, without assuming any liability for the payment of any account, advance the amount required, or any portion thereof, on behalf of Owner. The amount advanced and paid on behalf of Owner ("Manager's Advances") shall be reimbursed on demand and shall bear interest at the Default Rate until Manager is reimbursed in full, including all accrued interest. The funding of any Manager's Advance does not in any manner waive any rights or remedies granted to Manager under the terms of this Agreement, including the right to declare Owner in Default as provided in Article 15 and to proceed with any remedies granted under Article 16. 8. MANAGEMENT FEES 8.1 Base Management Fee. During the Term, Manager shall be paid the Base Management Fee described below. So long as no Manager Default has occurred or the applicable cure period has not expired, Manager may collect the Base Management Fee by withdrawing the same from the Bank Accounts at any time after Manager delivers the Financial Statements to Owner for such month. The Base Management Fee for each Fiscal Year shall be equal to three and one-half percent (3.5%) of the first One Hundred Million Dollars ($100,000,000.00) of Gross Revenue of the Project and one and one-half percent (1.5%) of Gross Revenue in excess of One Hundred Million Dollars ($100,000,000.00) for such Fiscal Year, (the "Base Management Fee"). The Base Management Fee shall be due and payable monthly in arrears on the date the monthly Financial Statements are delivered to Owner; provided, however, if Gross Revenue is not sufficient in any month to pay the Base Management Fee when due according to the payment priority set forth in Paragraph 7.1.2, Owner may defer such payment (or a portion thereof) until the earlier of (i) such time as Gross Revenue is sufficient to pay the Base Management Fee or portion thereof that has been deferred or (ii) sixty (60) days from the due date, at which time Owner shall pay Manager any unpaid portion of the Base Management Fee from Owner's own funds. Such deferral shall not constitute an Owner Default. The Base Management Fee (or portion thereof) so deferred shall bear interest at the Default Rate until paid. The Base Management Fee shall be adjusted quarterly based on actual reported results for each such Fiscal Quarter and, if necessary, annually based on actual reported results for each Fiscal Year. A partial Fiscal Year at the beginning and end of the Term shall be treated as a Fiscal Year for purposes of this Paragraph 8.1. 8.2. Adjustments to Management Fees Following Termination. Following the expiration or termination of this Agreement for any reason, if Owner collects amounts with respect to Bad Debts in an amount in excess of the amount reserved on the Financial Statements, then Manager shall be entitled to an adjustment to the Base Management Fee paid for the applicable periods as if such excess amount had been part of Gross Revenue for the applicable period of the operation of the Business. 9. OWNER'S COVENANTS AND REPRESENTATIONS 9.1. Owner's Covenants and Representations. Owner makes the following covenants and representations to Manager, which representations and covenants shall, unless otherwise stated herein, survive the execution and delivery of this Agreement and the Opening Date and shall continue to be true during the Term. 9.1.1. Corporate Status. Owner is a limited liability company duly organized, validly existing, and in good standing under the laws of the State of Louisiana, is qualified to do business in the State of Louisiana, and has full power to enter into this Agreement and execute all documents required hereunder. 9.1.2. Authorization. The making, execution, delivery and performance of this Agreement by Owner has been duly authorized and approved by all requisite action of the Members and Management Committee of Owner, and this Agreement has been duly executed and delivered by Owner and constitutes a valid and binding obligation of Owner, enforceable in accordance with its terms. 9.1.3. Other Agreements. Neither the execution and delivery of this Agreement by Owner nor Owner's performance of its obligations hereunder will result in a violation or breach of, or constitute a default with respect to or accelerate the performance required under any other agreement or obligation to which Owner is a party or is otherwise bound or to which the Riverboat, Related Amenities or any part thereof is subject, and will not constitute a violation of any General Law to which Owner, the Riverboat or Related Amenities is subject. 9.1.4. Documentation. If necessary to carry out the intent of this Agreement, Owner agrees to execute and provide to Manager, on or after the date hereof, any and all other instruments, documents and agreements necessary to make this Agreement fully and legally effective, binding and enforceable between the parties hereto and as against third parties. 9.1.5. Communications. Owner shall provide Manager with copies of any communications directed to Owner or any constituent member of Owner relating to any actual, alleged, suspected or threatened violation of any Environmental Requirements or Governmental Requirements that relate to the Riverboat, the Related Amenities, the Business or the Project within five (5) days of receipt of such communication. 9.1.6. Related Contracts. Owner shall use its best efforts to cause the timely payment and performance of all its obligations under all Related Contracts other than such responsibilities as are imposed upon Manager pursuant to this Agreement. 10. MANAGER'S COVENANTS AND REPRESENTATIONS 10.1. Manager makes the following covenants and representations to Owner, which covenants and representations shall, unless otherwise stated herein, survive the execution and delivery of this Agreement and the Opening Date and continue to be true during the Term. 10.1.1. Corporate Status. Manager is a corporation duly organized, validly existing, and in good standing under the laws of the State of Louisiana, with full corporate power to enter into this Agreement and execute all documents required hereunder. 10.1.2. Authorization. The making, execution, delivery and performance of this Agreement by Manager has been duly authorized and approved by all requisite action of the Board of Directors of Manager, and this Agreement has been duly executed and delivered by Manager and constitutes a valid and binding obligation of Manager, enforceable in accordance with its terms. 10.1.3. Other Agreements. Neither the execution and delivery of this Agreement by Manager nor Manager's performance of its obligations hereunder will result in a violation or breach of, or constitute a default with respect to or accelerate the performance required under any other agreement or obligation to which Manager is a party or is otherwise bound and will not constitute a violation of any General Law to which Manager is subject. 10.1.4. Documentation. If necessary to carry out the intent of this Agreement, Manager agrees to execute and provide to Owner, on or after the date hereof, any and all other instruments, documents and agreements that may be necessary to make this Agreement fully and legally effective, binding and enforceable between the parties hereto and against third parties. 10.1.5. No Hazardous Material on Property. Except to the extent commonly used in day-to-day operation of the Business, Manager shall require that no Hazardous Material shall be brought upon, treated, kept, stored, disposed of, discharged, released, produced, manufactured, generated, refined or used upon, about or beneath the Related Amenities or any portion of the Riverboat related to Gaming Activities by Manager, its agents, employees, contractors, tenants, or invitees or by any other Person, unless such Hazardous Material is stored, used and disposed of in a manner that complies with all Environmental Requirements applicable to such Hazardous Material. 10.1.6. No Violations of Environmental Requirements. Manager shall use commercially reasonable efforts to avoid the commission by its agents, employees, contractors or invitees, or by any other Person, of a violation of any Environmental Requirements upon, about or beneath the Related Amenities or any portion of the Riverboat related to Gaming Activities. 10.1.7. Communications. Manager shall use commercially reasonable efforts to provide Owner with copies of any communications directed to Manager relating to any actual, alleged, suspected or threatened violation of any Environmental Requirements or Governmental Requirements that relate to the Riverboat, the Related Amenities, the Business or the Project within five (5) days of receipt of such communications. 10.1.8. Seaworthiness of Riverboat. Manager shall be obligated to operate the Business in a manner which does not violate any of the Rules and Regulations of the U.S. Coast Guard and does not adversely affect the seaworthiness of the Riverboat on and after the Opening Date. 11. INSURANCE. 11.1. Operating Insurance. The Owner shall procure from agents/brokers and insurers selected by the Owner and reasonably acceptable to Manager certain insurance coverages (the "Required Coverages") that may include but not be limited to the following (all policies should include the appropriate additional insured and waiver of subrogation clauses): (i) Workers' Compensation, including coverage for employees of Owner and Manager working at the Riverboat or Related Amenities and a borrowing employer/alternate employer endorsement, to the extent commercially available as well as the appropriate insurance to protect Owner in the event of injury or death to Jones Act seamen; (ii) Commercial General Liability on an occurrence basis in the amount of Two Million Dollars ($2,000,000); CSL, Bodily Injury and Property Damage (must have the watercraft exclusion deleted); (iii) Automobile Liability Insurance on an occurrence basis in the amount of One Million Dollars ($1,000,000) CSL, Bodily Injury and Property Damage Liability; (iv) Umbrella Liability written on an occurrence basis with a limit of at least Ten Million Dollars ($10,000,000); (v) Crime Insurance which includes Fidelity and such other crime coverages as may be desired in the amount of Five Hundred Thousand Dollars ($500,000), with a Twenty-Five Thousand Dollar ($25,000) deductible; (vi) Protection and Indemnity coverage in the amount of One Million Dollars ($1,000,000), or such amount not less than Five Hundred Thousand Dollars ($500,000) as shall be commercially available; (vii) WCEL Package (with Longshore endorsement) coverage in the amount of One Million Dollars ($1,000,000), with a borrowing employer/alternate employer endorsement, to the extent commercially available; (viii) Any additional insurance coverage required by the Loan Documents, any Governmental Authorities or Related Contracts; and (ix) Such other and similar insurance as Owner or Manager shall deem necessary or appropriate. The Required Coverages shall be reevaluated every two (2) years in comparison with industry standards, the purchasing power of the dollar, and events or trends of liability affecting risks of owning and operating a riverboat casino and amenities incidental thereto after taking into consideration the insurance requirements of the Loan Documents, any Governmental Authorities and the Related Contracts. The premiums for all insurance obtained in accordance with this Section 11.1, shall be Operating Expenses; provided, however, that should Manager's gross negligence or willful misconduct result in a loss of all or a portion of which is uninsured, such amounts shall be deducted from Base Management Fees payable pursuant to Paragraph 8.1, if necessary to reimburse Owner for such loss within twelve (12) months of the occurrence. The Required Coverages shall be maintained at all times during the Initial Term and/or any Extension Period, as appropriate, in the name and on behalf of and for the account of Owner in relation to the operation of the Business. The Manager shall use commercially reasonable efforts to provide the following: (a) Prompt reporting of any incident or potential claim on or about the Riverboat or Related Amenities; (b) Assist and cooperate in the adjustment of all claims; (c) Implementation and monitoring of all loss control practices as required by Owner or various insurance companies; (d) Advise the Owner of any unsafe conditions or hazards on or about the Riverboat or Related Amenities brought to the attention of the Manager during the Term; and (e) Any on-going reporting or other requirements of the Required Coverages. 11.2. Property and Other Insurance. Owner shall procure and Manager shall at all times during the Term maintain, at Owner's expense, insurance protecting the real and personal property of the Business against fire, with all risk coverage against other perils, including vandalism, malicious mischief, flood, hurricane, tornado, earthquake, lightning, aircraft and explosion, and also including boiler and machinery and business interruption with ordinary payroll coverage and such other insurance as is required by the Loan Documents (excluding, however, insurance described in Section 11.3), any Governmental Requirements, any Related Contracts, or commonly or prudently maintained by owners of similar properties similarly used, in the full replacement value at an agreed amount, including cost of debris removal and increased cost of construction ("Property Insurance"). Owner shall also obtain builder's risk and worker's compensation, commercial general liability and automobile liability coverage during all construction. Owner may also procure such additional kinds of coverage that Owner determines shall be reasonable and prudent with respect to the Business or as required by the Loan Documents, any Governmental Requirements or any Related Contracts. 11.3. Dishonored Check Insurance. Owner shall not obtain insurance against loss due to dishonored checks unless such insurance is required by any Lender or the Credit Policy, and then only if commercially available. 11.4. Parties to be Covered by Insurance; Location of Policies. All policies of insurance procured pursuant to Sections 11.1, 11.2 and 11.3 shall be in Owner's name and shall name Manager as an additional insured by policy endorsement where permitted by the terms and conditions of the various policies but in all events with respect to all liability insurance. All policies shall name such other parties as may be required by the Governmental Requirements or any Related Contract as the insured persons thereunder, as their respective interests may appear, and shall provide that they shall not be canceled, modified or denied renewal without at least thirty (30) days prior written notice (or such longer period as is required by Law) to each party that is a named or additional insured thereunder. Owner shall not be required to cause any Person other than those Persons required to be named pursuant to this Section 11.4 to be insured by any insurance policy until thirty (30) days after Owner has received notice of such Person's interest. The originals of all policies of insurance under Sections 11.1, 11.2 and 11.3 shall be held by the Owner and duplicates thereof delivered to and held by the Manager. 11.5 Rights of Manager and Owner to Receive Information on Insurance Matters. Owner and Manager shall provide each other and Lender with reasonably timely notice of coverage and all other information concerning the insurance under Sections 11.1, 11.2 and 11.3 as they may reasonably request in writing. 11.6 Insurance Coverage Upon Termination of Agreement. In the event of the termination of this Agreement for any reason, Owner shall, at Owner's sole cost and expense, continue to name Manager as an additional insured on the liability insurance coverage required by this Agreement for one (1) year following the date of the termination of this Agreement, provided that Owner's obligations under this sentence are subject to the commercial availability of such coverage from the existing insurance carrier at a cost not to exceed one hundred twenty-five percent (125%) of the premium paid for such insurance prior to termination. Owner shall provide Manager with evidence of the foregoing coverages following the date of the termination of this Agreement by the delivery of certificates of insurance evidencing the current in-place coverage, together with such other information as may be reasonably requested, from time to time, by Manager. 11.7 Other Insurance Requirements. All the insurance required under this Agreement shall be issued by insurance companies authorized to do business in the State of Louisiana, with a financial rating of at least A- as rated in the most recent edition of Best Insurance Reports, or an equivalent rating by a responsible company providing similar services if Best Insurance Reports ceases to be regularly published. If and to the extent available, all such policies shall be nonassessable and shall contain language to the effect that (i) any loss shall be payable notwithstanding any negligence of any named or additional insured that might otherwise result in a forfeiture of the insurance to the extent such protection is reasonably available, (ii) the insurer waives the right of subrogation against Owner and Manager and their respective Affiliates' and its and their respective officers, directors, employees, agents and representatives and (iii) the policies are primary and noncontributing with any insurance that may be carried by any named or additional insured. Neither party shall voluntarily make material changes in such insurance policies without the consent of the other party unless required by any Governmental Requirement. 12. DAMAGE AND CONDEMNATION 12.1 Material Destruction. In the event (i) the Riverboat and/or the Related Amenities is destroyed or damaged to the extent that the cost of restoring the damage will exceed fifty percent (50%) of the replacement cost of the Project immediately prior to such casualty; (ii) the cost of restoring the damage will exceed the proceeds of insurance payable in connection with such casualty by an amount equal to twenty-five percent (25%) or more of the cost of restoring the damage; (iii) the Riverboat is sunk or otherwise lost or (iv) the Riverboat will be inoperable, in accordance with applicable Governmental Requirements, for a period of six (6) or more months (in any event, "Material Destruction"), either party hereto may terminate this Agreement by written notice to the other party given within ninety (90) days following such casualty. Notwithstanding the foregoing, if the Related Amenities are subject to a Material Destruction but the Riverboat has sustained no damage, then Manager shall not have the right to terminate this Agreement as aforesaid unless Owner is unable to locate and establish an alternative berthing site within ninety (90) days of the occurrence of the Material Destruction. In the event of termination of this Agreement pursuant to this Section 12.1, this Agreement shall terminate as of the date set forth in such notice as though such date were the date originally fixed for the expiration of the Term, and neither party shall have any obligation to the other arising out of or in any way connected with the provisions of this Agreement, except for those provisions which by their terms are intended to survive termination or which obligations have already accrued. In the event that Owner shall determine within one hundred eighty (180) days after such casualty to restore the damaged property, Owner shall give notice to Manager and Manager shall have the right, at its option, to reinstate this Agreement as of a date within sixty (60) days of the receipt by Manager of notice from Owner. 12.2 Partial Destruction. In the event the Riverboat or the Related Amenities is damaged by fire or other casualty and such damage does not result in Material Destruction (a "Partial Destruction"), Owner shall repair the Riverboat or the Related Amenities, as the case may be, as nearly as practical to the condition they were in prior to such damage. Casualty insurance proceeds arising out of any loss or damage to the Riverboat, Related Amenities or any portion thereof shall be specifically utilized for the repair and restoration of the portion of the property so damaged. Owner shall cause such repair to be made with all reasonable dispatch so as to complete the same at the earliest possible date and shall consult with Manager regarding the allocation and expenditure of insurance proceeds in connection with any repair and/or replacement within the Project. 12.3. Excess Proceeds. Any insurance proceeds paid in connection with a Material Destruction or Partial Destruction which are in excess of the amount necessary to restore or rebuild as required by Sections 12.1 and 12.2 shall be paid to Owner. 12.4 Substantial Condemnation. In the event all or substantially all of the Riverboat and/or Related Amenities shall be taken in any eminent domain, condemnation, compulsory acquisition, seizure or similar proceeding by any competent authority for any public or quasi-public use or purpose, or any portion of the Riverboat and/or Related Amenities is so taken so as to make it imprudent or unreasonable to continue to operate the Business after making all reasonable repairs and restoration to the Riverboat and/or Related Amenities (a "Substantial Condemnation"), then either party shall have the right to terminate this Agreement upon written notice to the other party within ninety (90) days of the conclusion of the condemnation proceedings. All award proceeds resulting from a Substantial Condemnation shall belong to Owner; provided however, that Manager shall have the right to separately assert, prosecute, collect upon and retain, any claims for loss or damage suffered by Manager by reason of or relating to a Substantial Condemnation. Notwithstanding the foregoing, if the Related Amenities are subject to a Substantial Condemnation but the Riverboat has sustained no damage, then Manager shall not have the right to terminate this Agreement as aforesaid unless Owner is unable to locate and establish an alternative berthing site acceptable to Manager within ninety (90) days of the occurrence of the Substantial Condemnation. 12.5. Partial Condemnation. In the event a portion of the Riverboat or Related Amenities shall be taken by the events described in Section 12.4, or is affected, but only on a temporary basis, and as a result, it is not imprudent or unreasonable to continue to operate the Business (a "Partial Condemnation") after making all reasonable repairs and restoration, this Agreement shall not terminate and Owner shall use the award to repair and restore the Riverboat or Related Amenities, or so much thereof as is reasonably necessary to render it a complete and satisfactory architectural unit as close as reasonably possible to its condition prior to such event. The balance of such award, if any, shall belong to Owner. 12.6. Casualty Management Fees. Manager shall have the right to maintain business interruption insurance as an Operating Expense of the Project and in the event of a destruction, damage, or condemnation covered under this Article 12, Manager shall be entitled to retain any payments from such business interruption insurance to the extent of the Base Management Fees and any other amounts payable to Manager or its Affiliates pursuant to this Agreement. Any additional business interruption insurance obtained for or on behalf of Owner shall belong to Owner and Manager shall have no right to any payments made in respect of such insurance. In the case of a Partial Condemnation which results in a reduction in the gaming floor area of the Riverboat, the threshold dollar amounts used in calculating the Base Management Fee shall be equitably reduced. If Owner rebuilds or restores following any damage, destruction or Partial Condemnation or Partial Damage, Manager shall provide the construction and pre-opening consulting services provided in this Agreement at a fee equal to the actual out-of-pocket costs and expense (including employee compensation) incurred in providing such services. 13. INDEMNIFICATION 13.1. Owner Indemnity. Owner hereby covenants and agrees to indemnify, save and defend, at Owner's sole cost and expense, and hold harmless, Manager and its Affiliates and their respective officers, directors, employees and agents (collectively, "Owner Indemnitees"), from and against the full amount of any and all Losses. For purposes of this Section 13.1, the term "Losses" shall mean any and all liabilities, claims, suits, administrative proceedings, losses, damages or costs which may be asserted against an Owner Indemnitee arising from or relating to the financing, construction, renovation, repair or operation of the Riverboat and/or Related Amenities, and shall include expenses of defense including, without limitation, attorneys' fees. The term "Losses" does not include (and this indemnity shall not apply to) Losses resulting from an Owner Indemnitee's willful, wanton or criminal misconduct, gross negligence or fraud or actions taken outside the scope of their duties under this Agreement. Each Owner Indemnitee will use commercially reasonable efforts to promptly notify Owner of such action, suit or proceeding which relates to any matter covered by the indemnity in this Section 13.1. 13.2 Manager Indemnity. Manager hereby covenants and agrees to indemnify, save and defend, at Manager's sole cost and expense, and hold harmless, Owner and its Affiliates and their respective officers, directors, employees and agents (collectively, "Manager Indemnitees") from and against any and all liabilities, claims, losses, damages, costs or expenses that may be asserted against a Manager Indemnitee arising from or relating to the grossly negligent, willful or criminal misconduct or fraud of Manager in the operation of the Business (for purposes of this Section 13.2, "Losses") other than Losses resulting from Manager's Indemnitees' willful, wanton or criminal misconduct, negligence or fraud. Owner will promptly notify Manager of such action, suit or proceeding which relates to any matter covered by the indemnity in this Section 13.2. 13.3. Legal Fees, Etc.; Procedures. Each indemnitor under this Article 13 shall reimburse each Indemnitee for any legal fees and costs, including reasonable attorneys' fees and other litigation or proceeding expenses, even if the claim is groundless, false or fraudulent, reasonably incurred by such Indemnitee in connection with investigating or defending against Losses with respect to which indemnity is provided hereunder; provided, however, that an indemnitor shall not be required to indemnify an Indemnitee for any payment made by such Indemnitee to any claimant in settlement of Losses (as defined in Sections 13.1 and/or 13.2) unless such settlement has been previously approved by the indemnitor. If Losses are asserted, or if any action or suit is commenced with respect thereto, for which indemnity may be sought against an indemnitor hereunder, the Indemnitee shall notify the indemnitor in writing within ten (10) days after the Indemnitee shall have had actual knowledge of the assertion or commencement of the Losses or a claim which could give rise to Losses, which notice shall specify in reasonable detail the matter for which indemnity may be sought. The indemnitor shall have the right, upon notice to the Indemnitee given within thirty (30) days following its receipt of the Indemnitee's notice (or shorter period if such notice specifies such shorter period and provides reasonable justification therefor), to take primary responsibility for the prosecution, defense or settlement of such matter, including the employment of counsel chosen by the indemnitor with the approval of the Indemnitee, which approval shall not be unreasonably withheld, delayed or conditioned, and payment of expenses in connection therewith. The Indemnitee shall provide, without cost to the indemnitor, all relevant records and information reasonably required by the indemnitor for such prosecution, defense or settlement and shall cooperate with the indemnitor to the fullest extent possible. The Indemnitee shall assist in enforcing any rights of contribution or indemnity against any Person. The Indemnitee shall not admit liability, voluntarily make any payment, assume any obligation or incur any expense with respect to any Loss without Indemnitor's written consent. The Indemnitee shall have the right to employ its own counsel in any such matter with respect to which the indemnitor has elected to take primary responsibility for prosecution (without regard to Paragraph 6.10.7), defense or settlement, but the fees and expenses of such counsel shall be the expense of the Indemnitee except when an Indemnitee has engaged its own counsel due to a conflict of interest between indemnitor's and Indemnitee's interests in which case such fees and expenses shall be paid in accordance with this Section 13.3. 14. ASSIGNMENT. 14.1. Sale/Assignment. Owner may assign or otherwise transfer all or any portion of its interest in the Business, the Project or this Agreement at any time after the date hereof only with Manager's prior written approval (which approval may be granted or withheld in Manager's sole discretion) and, unless otherwise approved by Manager, only if this Agreement remains in full force and effect and the transferee assumes Owner's obligations hereunder. Owner may from time to time mortgage or otherwise encumber its interest in the Project provided that the mortgagee agrees to be bound by Owner's covenants and agreements contained in this Agreement and not to disturb Manager's rights under this Agreement in the event of a foreclosure. In the event of any such transfer or mortgage, the transferee shall not be a competitor of Manager. Except as set forth below, Manager may not assign or otherwise transfer this Agreement without first (i) obtaining the consent of Owner and (ii) complying with any other Governmental Requirements. The bad reputation or financial condition of the proposed assignee or reasonably anticipated licensing problems shall be a reasonable basis for denial of such consent by Owner but shall not be the only basis for such denial. In addition, a lack of extensive successful casino or riverboat operating experience in respect of first class casinos in the United States, poor or mediocre historical operating performance, previously unsatisfactory relationships with the proposed transferee, likelihood of significant conflicts of interest, restrictions imposed by any Governmental Requirements or the unwillingness of any Lender or Governmental Authority to consent to any transfer shall be reasonable basis for denial of such consent by Owner but shall not be the only basis of such denial. The following shall not be subject to the restrictions on Manager set forth in this Section 14.1: (a) assignment or other transfer of publicly-held stock in a publicly-traded corporation, (b) any transfer or assignment necessary to satisfy any condition, or required by any covenant, condition or provision contained in any Loan Documents, provided that such transferee or assignee shall not adversely affect Owner's or Manager's or either of their Affiliates' ability to obtain or maintain gaming licenses in Louisiana or any other jurisdiction, (c) any transfer of Manager's Interest under this Agreement to an Affiliate of Manager or in the event of a merger, consolidation or reorganization of Manager or in connection with the acquisition of Manager or of all or substantially all of the assets of Manager; (d) any transfer or assignment of this Agreement in connection with any transfer by foreclosure or deed in lieu of foreclosure of the Riverboat and/or Related Amenities or any part thereof, provided that such transferee or assignee shall not adversely affect Owner's or Manager's or any of their Affiliates' ability to obtain or maintain gaming licenses in Louisiana or any other jurisdiction; or (e) any transfer required by any gaming or other governmental authority. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary contained herein, in the event of any change in Control of Owner or any transfer by Owner of its interest in the Business, the Project or this Agreement, Manager shall have the right at any time thereafter, but upon at least ninety (90) days prior written notice, to terminate this Agreement as though the date set forth in such notice was the date originally fixed for the expiration of the Term. 14.2. Effect of Assignment. In the event the necessary consents to an assignment of this Agreement are given, no further assignment that is restricted by Section 14.1 shall be made without the express written consent of the parties whose consent is required in Section 14.1. An assignment to which the other party (and any other necessary Person) has expressly consented in writing shall relieve the assignor of its obligations under this Agreement after the effective date of such assignment provided that the assignee specifically assumes all of the assignor's obligations and duties recited herein after the effective date of such assignment pursuant to a written assignment. An assignment by either Owner or Manager of its interest in this Agreement which is permitted hereby shall inure to the benefit of and be binding upon their respective successors, heirs, legal representatives or assigns to the same extent as if such successors were an original party to this Agreement. 15. DEFAULT/STEP-IN RIGHTS 15.1. Definition. The occurrence of any one or more of the following events which is not cured within the time permitted shall constitute a default under this Agreement (hereinafter referred to as a "Default" or an "Event of Default") as to the party failing in the performance or effecting the breaching act: 15.1.1. Manager's Defaults. If Manager shall (a) fail to make any monetary payment required hereunder on or before the due date and such failure continues for five (5) Business Days after receipt by Manager of a written notice from Owner specifying such failure (excluding, however, any failure that is attributable to sufficient Owner funds not being available to make such payment), (b) (i) fail to obtain or maintain or (ii) to have revoked any Manager Operating Permits or Owner Operating Permits which Manager is obligated to obtain or maintain as set forth on Exhibit "B," if any, (excluding, however, any such failure which is caused by Owner or any Affiliate of Owner), (c) fail to perform or comply with any of the covenants, agreements, terms or conditions contained in this Agreement applicable to Manager (other than monetary payments) and such failure shall continue for a period of thirty (30) days after written notice thereof from Owner to Manager specifying in reasonable detail the nature of such failure, or, in the case such failure is of a nature that it cannot, with due diligence and good faith, be cured within thirty (30) days, if Manager fails to proceed promptly and with all due diligence and in good faith to cure the same and thereafter to prosecute to completion the curing of such failure with all due diligence, or (d) take or fail to take any action to the extent required of Manager under this Agreement that creates a default under or breach of any Loan Document, any Related Contract or any Governmental Requirement unless Manager cures such default or breach prior to the expiration of applicable notice, grace and cure periods, if any (excluding, however, any such failure which is caused by Owner or any Affiliate of Owner). Manager shall only be required to cure any defaults with respect to which Manager has a duty hereunder. 15.1.2. Owner's Default. If Owner shall (a) fail to make any monetary payment required under this Agreement or any Related Contract or under Owner's Operating Agreement, which duty has not been delegated to Manager, including Owner's Advances, on or before the due date recited herein and said failure continues for five (5) Business Days after written notice from Manager specifying such failure, (b) (i) fail to obtain or maintain or (ii) to have revoked any Owner Operating Permits, (c) cause (i) the rejection of a Manager's application for or (ii) the revocation of, any Manager Operating Permits, (d) cause any gaming authority in any jurisdiction to (i) reject or threaten to reject any application for a gaming license or (ii) revoke or threaten to revoke a gaming license for Manager or any Affiliate of Manager for any other gaming facility in any jurisdiction, or (e) fail to perform or comply with any of the other covenants, agreements, terms or conditions contained in this Agreement or any Related Contract or in Owner's Operating Agreement, applicable to Owner (other than monetary payments) and such failure shall continue for a period of thirty (30) days after written notice thereof from Manager to Owner specifying in reasonable detail the nature of such failure, or, in the case such failure is of a nature that it cannot, with due diligence and good faith, cure within thirty (30) days, if Owner fails to proceed promptly and with all due diligence and in good faith to cure the same and thereafter to prosecute the curing of such failure to completion with all due diligence. In addition, any other event described elsewhere as an Event of Default with respect to Owner shall constitute an Owner Default. 15.1.3. Bankruptcy. If either party (i) applies for or consents to the appointment of a receiver, trustee or liquidator of itself or any of its property, (ii) makes a general assignment for the benefit of creditors, (iii) is adjudicated a bankrupt or insolvent or (iv) files a voluntary petition in bankruptcy or a petition or an answer seeking reorganization or an arrangement with creditors, takes advantage of any bankruptcy, reorganization, insolvency, readjustment of debt, dissolution or liquidation law, or admits the material allegations of a petition filed against it in any proceedings under any such General Law then such event shall constitute an Event of Default with respect to the party to the Agreement to which it has occurred. 15.1.4. Reorganization/Receiver. If an order, judgment or decree is entered by any court of competent jurisdiction approving a petition seeking reorganization of Manager or Owner, as the case may be, or appointing a receiver, trustee or liquidator of Manager or Owner, as the case may be, or of all or a substantial part of any of the assets of Manager or Owner, as the case may be, and such order, judgment or decree continues unstayed and in effect for a period of sixty (60) days from the date of entry thereof then such event shall constitute an Event of Default with respect to the party to the Agreement to which it has occurred. 15.2. Delays and Omissions. No delay or omission as to the exercise of any right or power accruing upon any Event of Default shall impair the non-defaulting party's exercise of any right or power or shall be construed to be a waiver of any Event of Default or acquiescence therein. 15.3. Disputes in Arbitration. Notwithstanding the provisions of this Article 15, any occurrence which would otherwise constitute a Default or Event of Default hereunder shall not constitute a Default or Event of Default if such occurrence relates to or arises out of a dispute which is subject to arbitration pursuant to the arbitration provisions of Article 21 and the party claimed to be in Default is timely complying with the arbitration procedures and requirements set forth in Article 21. 16. REMEDIES AND TERMINATION 16.1. Owner's Remedies. Upon the occurrence of a Default by Manager, Owner shall be entitled to: 16.1.1. Terminate this Agreement by Owner's written notice to Manager with such termination being effective thirty (30) days after delivery of such notice; 16.1.2. Obtain specific performance of Manager's obligations hereunder and injunctive relief; or 16.1.3. Exercise Owner's "step-in" rights pursuant to Paragraph 16.1.4. 16.1.4. Step In Rights. (a) If sufficient Owner funds are available, and Manager fails to pay when due any amount which it is Manager's responsibility to pay from such Owner funds pursuant to this Agreement, upon five (5) days written notice to Manager with respect to any Operating Expense, and with respect to Debt Service or any other non-Operating Expense with such notice, if any, as may be reasonable under the circumstances (except in the event that Manager has exposure to potential material liability in connection with making such payments in which case Owner shall give Manager two (2) days written notice), and without waiving or releasing Manager from any responsibility hereunder, Owner may (but shall not be required to) pay such amounts (including fines, penalty interest and late payment fees) and take all such action as may be necessary in respect thereof. Manager shall, following such payments by Owner, promptly reimburse Owner from the Bank Accounts to the extent funds are available for the amount which Manager failed to pay when due. In addition, if Manager's failure to make such payments has resulted in fines, penalty interest or late payment fees being assessed and Owner has made such payments, then Manager shall immediately disburse to Owner from the Bank Accounts such amounts as may be necessary to reimburse Owner for payments of fines, penalty interest or late payment fees assessed as a consequence of Manager's failure to pay and Manager shall promptly deposit into the appropriate Bank Accounts, from Manager's own funds, the full amount of any such fines, penalty interest or late payment fees. (b) If Manager fails to take any action which it is Manager's responsibility under this Agreement to take and a consequence is to expose Owner to a material loss or Business patrons to a material risk of physical safety, upon five (5) days written notice to Manager (except in any emergency in which case Owner shall give Manager such notice, if any, as is reasonable under the circumstances), without waiving or releasing Manager from any obligation of Manager hereunder, Owner may (but shall not be required to) take such actions as may be necessary to protect the Owner from such a material loss and/or to protect the Business patrons. Manager shall, following any payments by Owner made with respect to such actions, promptly reimburse Owner from the Bank Accounts, to the extent funds are available, the amount which Owner has expended. In addition, if Manager's failure to take such action has resulted in fines or late payment fees being assessed and Owner has made such payments, then Manager shall immediately disburse to Owner from the Bank Accounts such amounts as are necessary to reimburse Owner for any fines or late payment fees paid by Owner in connection with taking such action on Manager's behalf and Manager also shall deposit into the appropriate Bank Account, from Manager's own funds, the full amount of such payment made to Owner. 16.2. Manager's Remedies. Upon the occurrence of a Default by Owner, Manager shall be entitled to: 16.2.1. Terminate this Agreement by Manager's written notice to Owner, with such termination being effective thirty (30) days after delivery of such notice, provided that Manager has given Lender written notice of an opportunity to cure Owner's Default; or 16.2.2. Obtain specific performance of Owner's obligations hereunder and injunctive relief. 16.2.3. Lender Rights to Cure. If Owner fails to timely make any payment required under this Agreement, Lender shall have fifteen (15) Business Days after written notice from Owner or Manager (whichever comes first) to cure such Default by making such payment. In the event Owner shall fail to timely perform or comply with any of the covenants, agreements, terms or conditions in this Agreement applicable to Owner, Manager shall give written notice to Lender, prior to declaring Owner in Default and Lender shall have cure rights which are the same as Owner's. All such cure rights vested in Lender under this Paragraph 16.2.3 shall run consecutively with those vested in Owner under Paragraph 16.1.4. 16.3. Remedies Nonexclusive. No remedy granted to either Owner or Manager under Sections 16.1 and 16.2, respectively, is intended to be exclusive of any other remedy herein or by General Law provided, but each shall be cumulative and shall be in addition to every other remedy given hereunder or now or hereafter existing at law or in equity. 16.4. Termination. This Agreement shall terminate upon the occurrence of any of the following events: 16.4.1. The expiration of the stated Term including any extensions effected by Manager in accordance with the terms hereof; 16.4.2. Agreement by both parties in writing to terminate this Agreement; 16.4.3. If the Pre-Opening Conditions are not waived by Owner or Manager or appropriate Governmental Authority or satisfied by Owner or Manager within twelve (12) months from the date hereof, Owner or Manager shall have the option to terminate this Agreement by written notice to the other in which event this Agreement shall terminate and neither Owner nor Manager shall have any further duties or obligations whatsoever to the other and each party shall pay all of its costs and expenses incurred in connection with this Agreement through the date of termination. 16.4.4. Owner is not awarded a Riverboat Gaming License from the Louisiana Riverboat Gaming Enforcement Division for the operation of the Business at the Project, Owner and Manager shall each have the option to terminate this Agreement at any time after written receipt of notice thereof or in the event such license is revoked or suspended for in excess of ten (10) days by written notice to the other, in which event this Agreement shall immediately terminate and neither Owner nor Manager shall have any further duties or obligations whatsoever to the other; 16.4.5. Manager is unable or unwilling to comply with the terms or conditions, including financial obligations, imposed by any Governmental Authority in connection with any Operating Permit, at the election of Owner, effective upon delivery of written notice to Manager; 16.4.6. The exercise of any termination right expressly granted to either Owner or Manager in this Agreement. 16.5. Effect of Termination. Upon termination of this Agreement, all sums owed by either party to the other shall be paid within thirty (30) days of the termination date. In the event of any termination of this Agreement for any reason other than as a consequence of Manager's Default, or the failure of one or more of the Pre-Opening Conditions to be satisfied or pursuant to Paragraph 16.4.4, Owner shall, notwithstanding such termination, be liable to Manager for the fees earned and reasonable out-of-pocket expenses incurred by Manager in conformity with this Agreement prior to such termination as follows: (i) unpaid accrued and payable Base Management Fee and Manager's Advances (including any unpaid accrued interest thereon), if any, plus (ii) all reimbursable costs to Manager which were properly incurred prior to termination in connection with the performance of Manager's obligations in conformity with this Agreement, plus (iii) such losses and damages as Manager may have incurred or suffered by reason of such termination. If the termination of this Agreement is a consequence of Manager's Default, Manager shall not have the right to collect any amounts due Manager under this Section 16.5 from the Bank Accounts, nor shall Manager have the right to exercise set-off with respect to such amounts owed. In such event, Owner shall pay Manager the amounts owed Manager described in clauses (i) and (ii) above through the date of termination, after deducting therefrom any amounts owed by Manager to Owner together with the amount of any damages or expenses incurred by Owner as a result of Manager's Default. 16.6. Proprietary Information. In the event of termination of this Agreement, Manager will, subject to applicable Gaming and/or General Laws, relinquish to Owner all of the Books and Records and the marketing, credit and customer data contained in operating records of the Business and which are generated by Manager in connection with its duties hereunder. As of the termination of this Agreement, Manager shall have the right to copy such records prior to relinquishing control over them to Owner. Owner and Manager acknowledge that pursuant to the sharing of information by and among Owner, Manager and Manager's Affiliates, Owner, Manager and Manager's Affiliates will have information and copies of records from the Business prior to termination and nothing herein shall prevent the use of such information so obtained. Upon termination of this Agreement for any reason, Manager's marketing, credit and customer data and proprietary computer programs generated prior to the date hereof shall remain the sole property of Manager, and shall not be used or disclosed to other Persons by Owner or its agents or Affiliates. Owner recognizes, acknowledges and agrees that Manager and/or its Affiliates manage other casinos in addition to the Business and that Manager and/or its Affiliates shall, during the Term and thereafter, have and enjoy the continuing right to use all portions of its national marketing database in conjunction with management, operation or ownership by Manager and/or its Affiliates of any other such properties. 16.7. Manager Responsibilities. In the event of termination of this Agreement, Manager will relinquish control of (i) all Bank Accounts, (ii) the Capital and Riverboat Replacements Funds and (iii) all funds in or accounts in Manager's control which relate to the Related Amenities or the portion of the Riverboat related to Gaming Activities other than the amount of the Bankroll to which Manager is entitled pursuant to Section 22.2. Manager shall make its Senior Staff available to Owner for a period of sixty (60) days at Owner's expense to ensure an orderly and uninterrupted transition of the management of the Business. 16.8. Survival of Representations and Indemnifications. Notwithstanding anything contained herein to the contrary, the parties acknowledge that the representations, covenants and indemnifications set forth in Articles 9, 10, 11, 13, 16 and Sections 6.6, 23.4, 23.6, 23.8, 23.9, 23.10 and 23.14 shall survive the termination or expiration of this Agreement. All amounts due and payable from either party to the other shall survive the termination of this Agreement. 17. LICENSE PROTECTION 17.1. Owner Denial. If at any time (a) either Owner or any Person owning any of the issued and outstanding stock of (or beneficial interest in) either Owner or an Affiliate of Owner or an officer, director, partner or member of any of them is denied a license, found unsuitable, or is denied any other Approval with respect to the Business or any other gaming operation in the United States or any other jurisdiction by a Gaming Authority because of such Person's misconduct or association with any other Person, or is required by any Gaming Authority to apply for an Approval, does not apply within any required time limit (including extensions, if any) or wrongfully withdraws any application for Approval, and if the result of the foregoing has or would have an adverse effect on Manager or any Affiliate of Manager with respect to its operation or ownership of a gaming establishment under any Gaming Authority in the United States or any other jurisdiction or does or would materially delay obtaining any Approval affecting Manager or any Affiliate of Manager, or (b) any Gaming Authority commences or threatens to commence any suit or proceeding against either Manager or an Affiliate or to terminate or deny any right or Approval of Manager or any Affiliate because of the reputation or misconduct of Owner, any Affiliate of Owner or any Person owning a beneficial interest in Owner (all of the foregoing events described in clauses (a) and (b) above are collectively referred to as an "Owner Denial"), said Owner Denial shall be a Default and shall entitle Manager to its remedies under Article 16. If Manager exercises its right to terminate this Agreement pursuant to Article 16 solely as the result of an association of Owner or any Person associated with Owner, there shall be no Default and this Agreement shall not terminate if Owner ends such association within thirty (30) days after Manager's notice or such other period of time, if any, as the Gaming Authority gives for termination of such association. Owner and all Persons associated with Owner shall promptly, and in all events within any time limit established by Law or such Gaming Authority, furnish each Gaming Authority with any information requested by such Gaming Authority and shall otherwise fully cooperate with all Gaming Authorities including any required inspections. The purpose of this Section 17.1 is solely to protect existing licenses of Manager and Manager's Affiliates. This Section 17.1 does not apply to any event described above that does not jeopardize the continued viability of such licenses. Any Owner Denial that is attributable in whole or in part to the acts or omissions of Manager shall not constitute an Owner Default. 17.2. Manager's Louisiana Licensing. 17.2.1. Manager Licensing. (a) Manager shall use commercially reasonable efforts to apply for and pursue all Manager Operating Permits and those Owner Operating Permits identified on Exhibit "B," if any, expeditiously as possible. If Manager must apply for any such Operating Permit earlier than set forth above to avoid being disqualified or adversely affecting the Construction Schedule or the Estimated Opening Date, Manager shall do so. If, by final and non-appealable action, Manager shall have been denied any Manager Operating Permits, Owner shall have the right to terminate this Agreement upon written notice to Manager by Owner. In the event Manager is issued any Manager Operating Permit which is subject to or conditioned upon: (i) a requirement of Manager which is ministerial in nature, then if Manager promptly gives Owner reasonably satisfactory written assurance that such condition can reasonably be complied with on or before the Estimated Opening Date, Manager shall be deemed licensed for purposes hereof; or (ii) any other requirement of Manager, then if Manager gives Owner reasonably satisfactory written assurance that such condition can reasonably be complied with on or before the Estimated Opening Date within the earlier of: (a) the Estimated Opening Date; or (b) fifteen (15) Business Days after Manager receives notice of such condition, then Manager shall be deemed licensed for purposes hereof. If Manager is unable or unwilling to give Owner such reasonably satisfactory written assurance, Owner shall have the right, upon written notice to Manager, to terminate this Agreement. (b) Manager shall promptly prepare for submission in connection with any request for proposal for the Riverboat Operating Contract, such information relating to itself and the proposed operation and management of the Business as required in the request for proposal or as reasonably requested by Owner. Owner shall have the right to terminate the Agreement upon written notice to Manager if during the negotiations for the Berthing Rights and Riverboat Operating Contract Manager is unwilling or unable to agree to changes to the Agreement (i) required by the Louisiana Riverboat Economic Development and Gaming Corporation or (ii) otherwise made necessary in order to comply with proposed provisions of the Riverboat Operating Contract. 17.2.2. Manager Denial. If at any time (a) Manager, any Affiliate of Manager or any Person associated in any way with Manager is (1) denied a license, found unsuitable, or is denied any other Approval with respect to the Business or any other gaming operation elsewhere in the United States by a Gaming Authority or (2) required by any Gaming Authority to apply for an Approval, does not apply within any required time limit (including extensions, if any) or wrongfully withdraws any application for Approval, and if the result of the foregoing has or would have an adverse effect on Owner or any Affiliate of Owner or any officer or director of Owner or its Affiliates with respect to such Person's or Owner's or its Affiliates' operation of a gaming establishment under any Gaming Authority in the United States, or does or would materially delay obtaining any Approval affecting Owner or any Affiliate of Owner, or (b) any Gaming Authority commences or threatens to commence any suit or proceeding against either Owner or an Affiliate or to terminate or deny any right or Approval of Owner or any Affiliate because of the reputation or misconduct of Manager, any Affiliate of Manager or any Person owning a beneficial interest in Manager (all of the foregoing events described in (a) and (b) above are collectively referred to as a "Manager Denial"), said Manager Denial shall entitle Owner to terminate this Agreement upon written notice to Manager. If Owner exercises its right to terminate this Agreement pursuant to this Paragraph 17.2.2 solely as the result of an association of Manager or any Person associated with Manager, this Agreement shall not terminate if Manager ends such association within such period of time, if any, as the Gaming Authority gives for terminating such association. Manager and all Persons associated with Manager shall promptly, and in all events within any time limit established by General Law or such Gaming Authority, furnish each Gaming Authority any information requested by such Gaming Authority and shall otherwise fully cooperate with all Gaming Authorities including any required inspections. The purpose of this Paragraph 17.2.2 is solely to protect existing and future licenses of Owner and Owner's Affiliates and of their respective officers and directors. Notwithstanding the foregoing, this Paragraph 17.2.2 does not apply to any event described herein that does not jeopardize the continued viability of such licenses. Any Manager Denial that is attributable in whole or in part to the acts or omissions of Owner shall not entitle Owner to terminate this Agreement. 17.3. Owner's Louisiana Licensing. Owner shall maintain any Owner Operating Permits the responsibility for the maintenance of which Owner has not requested of Manager in writing pursuant to this Agreement. Notwithstanding the foregoing, Manager shall maintain the Owner Operating Permits listed on Exhibit "B" unless otherwise instructed by Owner in writing. 18. UNAVOIDABLE DELAYS The provisions of this Article 18 shall be applicable if there shall occur during the Term any (i) strike(s), lockout(s) or labor dispute(s), (ii) inability to obtain labor or materials, or reasonable substitutes therefor, (iii) acts of God, governmental restrictions, regulations or controls, enemy or hostile governmental action, civil commotion, fire or other casualty, (iv) delay attributable to the failure to obtain any Construction Permit, Operating Permit or any Approval for reasons that are not the fault of or beyond the reasonable control of the party obligated or (v) other conditions similar to those enumerated in this Article 18 beyond the reasonable control of the party obligated to perform (collectively referred to as "Unavoidable Delay"). If Manager or Owner shall, as the result of any of the above-described events, fail to timely perform any of its obligations under this Agreement, then, upon written notice to the other within a reasonable time that such event has occurred, such failure shall be excused and not be a breach of this Agreement by the party claiming an Unavoidable Delay, but only to the extent occasioned by such event. If any right or option of either party to take any action under or with respect to the Term is conditioned upon the same being exercised within any prescribed period of time or at or before a named date, then such prescribed period of time or such named date shall be deemed to be extended or delayed, as the case may be, upon written notice, as provided above, for a time equal to the period of the Unavoidable Delay. Notwithstanding anything contained herein to the contrary, the provisions of this Article 18 shall not be applicable to the time periods for satisfying Manager's or Owner's obligation to make any payments to the other pursuant to the terms of this Agreement nor shall this Article operate to extend any time period set forth in Section 16.5. 19. RELATIONSHIP, AUTHORITY AND FURTHER ACTIONS 19.1. No Joint Venture or Ownership. Nothing contained in this Agreement shall be deemed or construed by the parties or by any third party as (i) creating the relationship of a partnership or joint venture between the parties to this Agreement, or (ii) creating or vesting any right, title, interest, estate, equity participation or beneficial ownership interest in favor of Manager in or to the Riverboat or the Related Amenities except the contractual rights created in Manager by this Agreement. Neither any provisions contained herein nor any acts of the parties pursuant to this Agreement shall be deemed to create any relationship between the parties other than the relationship of owner and manager, as provided in this Agreement. 19.2. Affiliates. 19.2.1. The parent of Manager and/or other Affiliates of Manager may provide services to, provide loans and funds to, negotiate for, provide personnel to, and, from time to time, take actions on behalf of or for the benefit of Manager by direct dealings with Owner or those acting for it. Manager shall be responsible to Owner under this Agreement for the acts of Affiliates in the performance of services of Manager under this Agreement as if such Affiliates were Manager's employees or agents. 19.2.2. The parent corporations of Manager shall not be liable to Owner and the parent corporations of Owner shall not be liable to Manager for obligations or liabilities of Manager or Owner, respectively, in the absence of a direct and independent contract right between such parent corporations and Owner or Manager, as the case may be. 19.2.3. All contracts and other arrangements with Affiliates of Manager shall automatically terminate within sixty (60) days of terminating this Agreement. The parties acknowledge that in the event of a dispute between the parties concerning the services, fees or charges of an Affiliate of Manager, if the parties cannot resolve the matter within thirty (30) days, it shall be submitted to arbitration pursuant to the provisions of Article 21, and the results of the arbitration shall be final on both parties and any adjustment, if required, shall be paid by the applicable party. 20. FINANCING MATTERS 20.1. Restrictions on Financing Representations. In no event may either party represent that the other party or any Affiliate thereof is or in any way may be liable for the obligations of such party in connection with (i) any financing agreement or (ii) any public or private offering or sale of securities. If Owner, or any Affiliate of Owner shall, at any time, sell or offer to sell any securities issued by Owner or any Affiliate of Owner through the medium of any prospectus or otherwise which relates to the Riverboat and/or Related Amenities or the Business, it shall do so only in compliance with all applicable General Laws, and shall clearly disclose to all purchasers and offerees that (a) neither Manager nor any of its Affiliates, officers, directors, agents or employees shall in any way be deemed to be an issuer or underwriter of such securities and (b) Manager and its Affiliates, officers, directors, agents and employees have not assumed and shall not have any liability arising out of or related to the sale or offer of such securities, including without limitation, any liability arising out of or related to the sale or offer of such securities, including without limitation, any liability or responsibility for any financial statements, projections or other information contained in any prospectus or similar written or oral communication unless Manager has consented to such disclosure or provided such information to Owner or its Affiliate in writing. Manager shall have the right to approve any description of Manager or its Affiliates, or any description of this Agreement or of Owner's relationship with Manager hereunder, which may be contained in any prospectus or other similar communication (unless such information was furnished to Owner by Manager in writing), and Owner agrees to furnish copies of all such materials to Manager for such purposes not less than twenty (20) days prior to the delivery thereof to any prospective purchaser or offeree. Owner agrees to indemnify, defend or hold Manager and its Affiliates, officers, directors, agents and employees, free and harmless from any and all liabilities, costs, damages, claims or expenses arising out of or related to the breach of its obligations under this Section 20.1. Manager agrees to reasonably cooperate with Owner in the preparation of such agreements and offerings. 20.2. Permissible Disclosure. Subject to Manager's right of review set forth in Section 20.1, Owner may represent that the Business shall be managed by Manager and Manager may represent that it manages the Business and both may describe the terms of this Agreement and the physical characteristics of the Project in regulatory filings and public or private offerings. Moreover, nothing in this Article 20 shall preclude the disclosure of (i) already public information, (ii) audited or unaudited Financial Statements from the Business required to be prepared by the terms of this Agreement, (iii) any information or documents required to be disclosed to or filed with any Governmental Authority or pursuant to General Laws or (iv) the amount of the Base Management Fee earned in any period. Both parties shall use commercially reasonable efforts to consult with the other concerning disclosures as to the Business. Owner and Manager shall cooperate with each other in providing financial information concerning the Business and Manager that may be requested by any Lender or required by any Governmental Authority. 20.3. Compliance by Affiliates. Both parties shall use commercially reasonable efforts to cause their respective Affiliates or controlling Persons, and any partner or joint venturer, to comply with all provisions of this Article 20 that are applicable to such party. 20.4 Estoppel Certificates. Each party shall cooperate with the other in providing information about the status of this Agreement to facilitate financing requirements of either party including absence of defaults or potential defaults, nonmodification and other pertinent information. Information will be provided within ten (10) days after any request therefor, on the form requested and at no charge to the requesting party. 21. ARBITRATION 21.1. Financial Disputes. As to the financial disputes listed below, the arbitration provisions shall be the exclusive dispute resolution procedures and no such dispute shall be a Default by either Owner or Manager under this Agreement until such time as either party fails to comply with an arbitrator's decision with respect thereto within the time period given by the arbitrator. 21.1.1 Covered Disputes. In the case of a dispute with respect to any of the following matters, either party may submit such matter to arbitration, which shall be conducted by the Arbitration Accountants (as described in Section 21.1.2): (a) computation of the Base Management Fee under the provisions of Article 8; (b) reimbursements due to Manager under this Agreement; (c) any adjustment in the Working Capital under the provisions of Paragraph 7.1.1; (d) any dispute as to whether a given expenditure should be capitalized or expensed; (e) any dispute concerning the approval of any Budget, or any revisions thereto; (f) any dispute concerning the replacement cost of the Riverboat or Related Amenities, the full insurable value of the Riverboat or Related Amenities, or the amount or nature of the insurance to be obtained or maintained pursuant to Article 11; (g) any dispute concerning the destruction or condemnation of all or a portion of the Riverboat or Related Amenities or the respective rights of Owner and Manager pursuant to Article 12 with respect to such destruction or condemnation; or (h) any dispute arising under Section 6.8. The decision of the Arbitration Accountants with respect to any matters submitted to them under this Article 21 shall be binding on both parties hereto (subject, however, to the provisions of Section 21.3) and shall not be subject to further review or appeal. Judgment upon any arbitration decision or award may be entered by any court of competent jurisdiction. 21.1.2 Arbitration Accountants. The "Arbitration Accountants" (herein so called) shall be one of the six (6) largest firms of independent certified public accountants in the United States (but shall not be the Auditors or any firm of independent certified public accountants engaged by either Owner or Manager or any Affiliates of either of them as auditors). In the event the conditions set forth in the preceding sentence eliminate all six (6) of the largest firms of independent certified public accountants, then the Arbitration Accountants shall be chosen from other national accounting firms. Notwithstanding the foregoing, the Arbitration Accountants shall have expertise in gaming operations and/or maritime matters to the extent such expertise is applicable to the dispute at hand. The party desiring to submit any matter to arbitration under clauses (a) through (h) of Section 21.1.1 shall do so by written notice to the other party, which notice shall set forth the items to be arbitrated and such party's choice of one of the five (5) firms of accountants. The party receiving such notice shall within three (3) Business Days after receipt of such notice either approve such choice or designate one of the remaining four (4) firms by written notice given to the first party, and the first party shall within three (3) Business Days after receipt of such notice either approve such choice or disapprove the same. If both parties shall have agreed under the preceding sentence, then such firm shall be the Arbitration Accountants for the purposes of arbitrating the dispute; otherwise, within three (3) Business Days the two (2) firms chosen will select a firm from among the remaining three (3) to be the Arbitration Accountants for such purpose. The Arbitration Accountants shall render a decision in accordance with the procedures described in Paragraph 21.1.3 within twenty (20) Business Days after being notified of their selection. The fees and expenses of the Arbitration Accountants will be paid by the non-prevailing party, unless the dispute involves insurance, in which case they shall be an Operating Expense. In connection with a dispute described in clause (g) of Paragraph 21.1.1., staff members of the Arbitration Accountants or consultants possessing such expertise hired by the Arbitration Accountants with recognized expertise in the valuation of casino properties will be used. 21.1.3 Arbitration Procedures and Discovery. The parties hereby agree that in any such arbitration each party shall be entitled to discovery of the other party as provided by Louisiana law; provided, however, any such discovery shall be completed within two (2) months from the date the Arbitration Accountants are appointed unless such period is extended by agreement of the parties. Any disputes concerning discovery shall be determined by the Arbitration Accountants with any such determination being binding on the parties. Each party shall cooperate with the other with respect to the timely completion of such discovery. In all arbitration proceedings submitted to the Arbitration Accountants, the Arbitration Accountants shall be required to agree upon and approve the substantive position advocated by Owner or Manager with respect to each disputed item and shall not adopt an alternative or compromise position. Any decision rendered by the Arbitration Accountants that does not reflect a substantive position advocated by Owner or Manager shall be beyond the scope of authority granted to the Arbitration Accountants and consequently may be rejected by either party. All proceedings by the Arbitration Accountants shall be conducted in accordance with the then current rules regarding commercial arbitration of the American Arbitration Association, except to the extent the provisions of such rules are modified by this Agreement or the mutual agreement of the parties on the occasion of an arbitration. Unless otherwise agreed, all arbitration proceedings shall be conducted in New Orleans, Louisiana. In rendering their decision, the Arbitration Accountants shall issue a decision of their findings and conclusions and shall not add to, subtract from or otherwise modify the provisions of this Agreement except to the extent required to conclude the dispute. 21.1.4 No Timely Decision. To the maximum extent practicable, the Arbitration Accountants and the parties shall take any action necessary to require that the arbitration proceeding be concluded within the required 20-day period but in any event within thirty-five (35) days after the Arbitration Accountants have received notice of their selection as such. 21.2. General Arbitration. Either party shall have sixty (60) days after the inception of any disputes concerning the compliance of the other party's performance with the standards established by this Agreement not covered by Section 21.1 to elect that such dispute be settled by binding arbitration in St. Bernard Parish, Louisiana. The party whose performance is in dispute may commence the running of such 60-day period by delivering written notice of a dispute to the other party. Such election shall be made by such other party by commencing the arbitration or delivering a notice to the contrary to the party whose performance is in dispute. 21.2.1 Arbitrators. The arbitration shall be conducted by three (3) arbitrators appointed in accordance with the provisions hereof and, to the extent consistent with this Article 22, in accordance with the then prevailing rules regarding commercial arbitration of the American Arbitration Association (or any organization successor thereto) in St. Bernard Parish, Louisiana. Owner and Manager shall each prepare a list of five (5) individuals to serve as arbitrators. Owner and Manager shall each choose one individual from the other's list to serve as an arbitrator. If Owner or Manager fails to timely select an arbitrator then the party that has timely selected an arbitrator shall be permitted to choose the second arbitrator. The parties shall respond to any proposed list of arbitrators within ten (10) days after the receipt thereof. The two (2) arbitrators shall then agree on a third arbitrator within ten (10) days. The arbitrators shall have the right to retain and consult experts and competent authorities skilled in the matters under arbitration. The arbitrators shall render their decision and award, upon the concurrence of at least two (2) of their number, within three (3) months after the appointment of the last arbitrator. In all arbitration proceedings submitted to the arbitrators, the arbitrators shall be required to agree upon and approve the substantive position advocated by Owner or Manager with respect to each disputed issue and shall not adopt an alternative or compromise position. Judgment may be entered on the determination and award made by the arbitrators in any court of competent jurisdiction and may be enforced in accordance with the laws of the State of Louisiana. The arbitrators will follow and apply the terms of this Agreement and Louisiana law in rendering their decisions. 21.2.2. Procedures and Discovery. The parties hereby agree that in any such arbitration each party shall be entitled to discovery of the other party as provided by Louisiana law; provided, however, any such discovery shall be completed within two (2) months from the date the last arbitrator is appointed, unless such period is extended by agreement of the parties. Any disputes concerning discovery shall be determined by the arbitrators with any such determination being binding on the parties. Each party shall cooperate with the other with respect to the timely completion of such discovery. The arbitrators shall apply Louisiana substantive law and the Louisiana evidence law, as appropriate, to the proceeding. The arbitrators shall prepare in writing and provide to the parties factual findings and the reasons on which the decision is based. Each party shall bear its own expenses related to the arbitration including, without limitation, attorneys' fees, and shall divide the arbitration expenses and fees equally. 21.2.3. No Timely Decision. If for any reason whatsoever the written decision and award of the arbitrators shall not be rendered within the time limits set forth in this Article 21, either party may apply to any court of competent jurisdiction to determine the question in dispute consistently with the provisions of this Agreement by action, proceeding or otherwise (but not be a new arbitration proceeding). 21.2.4. Extension of Time. Any time periods for performance of a matter submitted to arbitration hereunder shall be extended by the amount of time taken by the arbitration. 21.3. Choice of Forum. By their execution of this Agreement, Owner and Manager agree to pursue the enforcement of and be bound by the enforcement of any arbitration awards which result from arbitrations pursuant to this Article 21 in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana. 22. BANKROLL At least fifteen (15) days prior to the Estimated Opening Date, Owner shall provide the amount of cash Manager reasonably determines to be necessary to fund the Gaming Activities, but in no event less than the amount required by Law or Gaming Authorities (the "Bankroll"). 23. MISCELLANEOUS 23.1. Authorizations. Until Manager shall advise Owner to the contrary, Owner may rely on William G. Bennett or Clyde T. Turner as being authorized to take, approve or consent to any action required or permitted to be taken or approved by Manager. Owner shall advise Manager as soon as practicable after the date hereof as to the individuals upon whom Manager may rely with respect to any actions, consents or approvals required hereunder. 23.2. Notices. Any notices or other communications required or permitted hereunder shall be sufficiently given if in writing and addressed as shown below and (i) delivered personally, (ii) sent by overnight commercial courier, (iii) sent by registered or certified mail, return receipt requested, postage prepaid or (iv) transmitted by facsimile machine. All notices personally delivered or sent by overnight courier shall be deemed received on the date of delivery. Notices sent by facsimile transmission shall be deemed received by the addressee upon the transmitter's receipt of acknowledgment of receipt from the offices of such addressee provided that hard copy sent to the address indicated herein for such addressee is put in the mail with sufficient postage within twenty-four (24) hours of transmission. All notices forwarded by registered or certified mail shall be deemed received on a date five (5) regular United States Postal Service delivery days immediately following date of deposit in the mail. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary herein, the return receipt indicating the date upon which all notices were received shall be prima facie evidence that such notices were received on the date on the return receipt. If to Owner: American Entertainment, L.L.C. c/o Circus Circus Louisiana, Inc. 2880 Las Vegas Boulevard South Las Vegas, Nevada 89109 Attn: General Counsel With a copy to: American Entertainment, L.L.C. c/o American Entertainment, Incorporated 8301 West Judge Perez Drive, Suite 300 Chalmette, Louisiana 70043 If to Manager: Circus Circus Louisiana, Inc. 2880 Las Vegas Boulevard South Las Vegas, Nevada 89109 Attn: General Counsel The addresses and addressees may be changed by giving notice of such change in the manner provided herein for giving notice. Unless and until such written notice is received, the last address and addressee given shall be deemed to continue in effect for all purposes. No notice to either Owner or Manager shall be deemed given or received unless the entity noted "With a copy to" is simultaneously delivered notice in the same manner as any notice given to either Owner or Manager. 23.3. Entire Agreement. This Agreement embodies the entire agreement and understanding of Owner and Manager relating to the subject matter hereof and supersedes all prior representations, agreements and understandings, oral or written, relating to such subject matter. 23.4. Confidentiality. 23.4.1. Generally. Except as otherwise set forth in Section 20.2 and Article 17, both parties shall maintain confidentiality with respect to material developments in the course of development of the Project and operation of the Business, subject to Governmental Requirements, Gaming Law and General Law. Except for the provisions of Section 23.6 and as required by any General Law (including, without limitation, federal securities and stock exchange or NASD requirements) and Gaming Authorities, material confidential information shall be made available only to such of Owner's or Manager's employees and consultants as are required to have access to the same in order for the recipient party to adequately use such information for the purposes for which it was furnished. Any Person to whom such information is disclosed shall be informed of its confidential nature and the party disclosing such information shall obtain a confidentiality agreement from such Person the terms of which shall be consistent with the provisions of this Section 23.4. Information provided by one party to the other shall be presumed confidential unless the information is (a) published or in the public domain other than as a result of any action by the recipient thereof, (b) disclosed to the recipient by a third party or (c) presented to the recipient under circumstances which clearly and directly indicate the delivering party does not intend such information to be confidential. 23.4.2. Securities Law Requirements. Owner acknowledges that Manager's parent is a publicly held company and that trading in its securities based on non-public information or unauthorized disclosure or other use of material developments could expose both Manager's parent and Owner to significant penalties. Owner shall take appropriate precautions to inform its employees and independent contractors of such requirements, although Manager shall be responsible for advising those employees of or independent contractors to Owner under Manager's control. In the event Owner or any Affiliate of Owner becomes a publicly-held company, Manager shall take appropriate precautions to inform its employees and independent contractors, as well as the employees of or independent contractors to Owner under Manager's control, that trading in the securities of Owner or such Affiliate based on non-public information or unauthorized disclosure or other use of material developments could expose Owner, Manager and such Person to significant penalties. 23.5. Approvals. Any consent or approval referred to herein (by whatever words used) of either party hereto shall not be unreasonably withheld, delayed or conditioned, except in those situations in which this Agreement explicitly gives the party absolute or sole discretion to give or withhold such approval or consent. Except as otherwise expressly provided herein, whenever either party has called upon the other to execute and deliver a consent or approval in accordance with the terms of this Agreement, the failure of such party to expressly disapprove within ten (10) Business Days after written request therefor in accordance with the terms of Section 23.2, or such other period as specifically set forth herein is given, shall be deemed to be a consent or approval. In the event that either party refuses to give its consent or approval to any request by the other, such refusing party shall indicate by written notice to the other the reason for such refusal in sufficient detail for the party requesting such consent or approval to understand the exact basis for withholding such consent or approval. 23.6 Conflict of Interest/Non-Competition. 23.6.1 Conflicts. Nothing contained in this Agreement shall be construed to restrict or prevent, in any manner, any party from engaging in any other businesses or investments during the Term, including without limitation, any similar or competitive gaming establishment. Owner acknowledges that Manager and/or it Affiliates operate other gaming establishments and may in the future operate additional gaming establishments in different areas of the world and that marketing efforts may cross over into the same markets and with respect to the potential customer base of the Business. Manager, in the course of managing the Business, may refer customers of the Business and other parties to other facilities operated by Affiliates of Manager to utilize gaming, entertainment and other amenities without payment of any fees to Owner. Owner consents to such activities and agrees that such activities will not constitute a conflict of interest, provided that if Owner uses Manager's marketing Affiliate, its activities will not constitute a conflict of interest so long as Manager's marketing Affiliate establishes its compensation structure for personnel not related to a particular Affiliate in such a manner that the Business is not generally disadvantaged with respect to other Circus Circus units. Owner acknowledges and agrees that Manager may have and distribute promotional materials for the Manager's Affiliates and facilities, including casinos, at the Project if reciprocal arrangements are made in favor of the Business at the Manager's Affiliates and other facilities. Manager acknowledges that Owner and/or its Affiliates may own an interest in other casinos outside the State of Louisiana and in the future may acquire an interest or operate other casinos that are in the State of Louisiana or elsewhere and that marketing efforts may cross over into the same markets and with respect to the same potential customer base as Manager's or its Affiliates' other gaming facilities. Manager consents to such activities and agrees that such activities will not constitute a conflict of interest. 23.7. Exhibits. All Exhibits attached hereto are incorporated herein by this reference as if fully set forth herein. 23.8. Choice of Law and Construction of Agreement, Service of Process and Jurisdiction. This Agreement shall be governed by and construed under the laws of Louisiana. This Agreement shall be deemed to contain all provisions required by the Gaming Laws and is subject to any approvals required under the Gaming Laws. To the extent any provision in this Agreement is inconsistent with the Gaming Laws, the Gaming Laws shall govern. Should any provision of this Agreement require judicial interpretation or as to any arbitration under this Agreement, it is agreed that the court or arbitrators interpreting or considering such provision shall not apply the presumption that the terms hereof shall be more strictly construed against a party by reason of the rule or conclusion that a document should be construed more strictly against the party who itself or through its agent prepared the same. It is agreed and stipulated that all parties hereto have participated equally in the preparation of this Agreement and that legal counsel was consulted by each party before the execution of this Agreement. 23.9. Amendment and Waiver. This Agreement may not be amended or modified in any way except by an instrument in writing executed by all parties hereto, except for agreements signed by the waiving party. A waiver by a party of any of the terms or provisions of this Agreement shall not constitute a subsequent waiver of any of the terms or provisions of this Agreement. 23.10. INTENTIONALLY DELETED. 23.11. Severability. Except as expressly provided to the contrary herein, each section, party, term or provision of this Agreement shall be considered severable, and if for any reason any section, party, term or provision herein is determined to be invalid and contrary to or in conflict with any existing or future law or regulation by a court or governmental agency having valid jurisdiction, such determination shall not impair the operation of or have any other effect on other sections, parts, terms or provisions of this Agreement as may otherwise remain enforceable and intelligible, and the latter shall continue to be given full force and effect and bind the parties hereto, and said invalid sections, parts, terms or provisions shall not be deemed to be a part of this Agreement. If any provisions are void or unenforceable if enforced to their maximum extent, the provisions in question shall be enforced to the maximum extent such provisions are enforceable. 23.12. Governing Document. This Agreement shall govern in the event of any inconsistency between this Agreement and any of the Exhibits attached hereto. 23.13. Inspection of Project. Owner shall have the right, at any time during the Term, to enter upon the Riverboat or Related Amenities or any portion thereof, to inspect same and all FF&E located therein. Any Governmental Authority or Lender, through their respective representatives, shall have the right, upon reasonable notice to Owner and Manager, to inspect the Project; provided, however, any Governmental Authority or Lender, through their respective representatives, shall use their best efforts to minimize any interruption of or interference with Manager's management of the Business and operation of the Related Amenities and those portions of the Riverboat related to Gaming Activities Project. 23.14. Approval of Vessel Operating Agreement. Upon approval of the Vessel Operating Agreement by Owner, Operator and Manager, and the execution thereof by Owner and Operator, Owner shall deliver to Manager an executed copy of the Vessel Operating Agreement. Owner agrees to promptly provide Manager with executed copies of any subsequent amendments to the Vessel Operating Agreement, which amendments shall have been approved in advance in writing by Manager. 23.15. Third-Party Beneficiaries. There shall be no third-party beneficiaries with respect to this Agreement. 23.16. Regulatory Information. Owner and Manager each to the other shall provide all information pertaining to this arrangement and the Business and as to their ownership structure, corporate structure, officers and directors, stockholders' and partners' identity, financing, transfers of interest, etc., as shall be required by any regulatory authority with jurisdiction over the other including, without limitation, Louisiana, Colorado, Nevada, Mississippi and New Jersey or with respect to any federal or state security law requirement. 23.17. Interpretation. In this Agreement, whenever the context so requires, the masculine gender includes the feminine and/or neuter, the singular number includes the plural and vice versa. The captions preceding the text of Articles, Sections and Paragraphs are included only for convenience of reference and shall be disregarded in the construction and interpretation of this Agreement. 23.18. Counterparts. This Agreement may be executed in several counterparts and all so executed shall constitute one agreement, binding on all of the parties hereto, notwithstanding that all of the parties are not signatory to the original or to the same counterpart. 23.19. Successors and Assigns. This Agreement and the rights of Owner and Manager evidenced hereby shall inure to the benefit of and be binding upon the successors and, to the extent permitted hereunder, assigns of the Owner and Manager. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have executed this Agreement on the date first written above. Owner: American Entertainment, L.L.C., a Louisiana limited liability company By: American Entertainment Corporation, a Louisiana corporation, a Member By: _________________________ Name: Title: By: Circus Circus Louisiana, Inc., a Louisiana corporation, a Member By: _________________________ Name: Title: Manager: Circus Circus Louisiana, Inc., a Louisiana corporation By: _________________________ Name: Title: LIST OF EXHIBITS Exhibit "A" Definitions Exhibit "B" Schedule of Manager and Owner Operating Permits Exhibit "C" Form of Pre-Opening Plan Exhibit "D" Form of Operating Budget Exhibit A Definitions All capitalized terms referenced or used in the Agreement and not specifically defined therein shall have the meaning set forth below in this Exhibit "A", which is attached to and made a part of the Agreement for all purposes. The article, section and paragraph and exhibit references herein refer to the Articles, Sections, Paragraphs and Exhibits in and to the Agreement. Act. The term "Act" shall mean the Louisiana Riverboat Economic Development and Gaming Control Act. AEC. The term "AEC" means American Entertainment corporation, a Louisiana corporation, a member of Owner. Affiliate. The term "Affiliate" shall mean a Person that directly or indirectly, or through one or more intermediaries, Controls, is Controlled by, or is under common Control with the Person in question and any stockholder or partner of any Person referred to in the preceding clause owning more than fifty percent (50%) or more of (i) such Person if such Person is a publicly traded corporation or (ii) an ownership or beneficial interest in any other Person. Agreement. The term "Agreement" shall mean the Riverboat Casino Management Agreement between Owner and Manager to which this Exhibit is attached. Annual Capital Replacements Budget. The term "Annual Capital Expenditure Budget" shall have the meaning set forth in Section 6.3. Annual Plan. The term "Annual Plan" shall have the meaning set forth in Section 6.3. Annual Riverboat Replacements Budget. The term "Annual Riverboat Replacements Budget" shall have the meaning set forth in Section 6.3. Approval. The term "Approval" means any license, finding of suitability, qualification, approval or permit by or from any Gaming Authority. The Riverboat Operating Contract and Berthing Rights are Approvals. Approved Legal Counsel. The term "Approved Legal Counsel" shall have the meaning set forth in Paragraph 6.10.7. Approved Vendors. The term "Approved Vendors" shall have the meaning set forth in Section 5.4. Arbitration Accountants. The term "Arbitration Accountants" shall have the meaning set forth in Section 21.1.2. Auditors. The term "Auditors" shall mean one of the six (6) largest independent certified public accounting firms in the United States at the time of their appointment selected by Owner to prepare the audited annual Financial Statements unless otherwise agreed by Owner and Manager. Bad Debts. The term "Bad Debts" shall mean an amount equal to the provision for doubtful accounts as set forth in the statement of income covering the gaming operations at the Riverboat. Bank Accounts. The term "Bank Accounts" shall have the meaning set forth in Paragraph 6.10.9. Base Management Fee. The term "Base Management Fee" shall have the meaning set forth in Paragraph 8.1. Berthing Rights. The term "Berthing Rights" shall mean the rights to dock the Riverboat at the Bayou Bienvenue. Books and Records. The term "Books and Records" shall have the meaning set forth in Section 6.6. Budget. The term "Budget" means any budget contemplated by the Agreement that has been approved by Owner or has been arbitrated as set forth in the Agreement including, without limitation, the Construction Budget, the Pre-Opening Plan and the Annual Capital Replacements Budget. Business. The term "Business" shall mean all business activities at or relating to the Project, including, without limitation, the conduct of the Gaming Activities, and food service, related maintenance and warehousing activities at the Project related to the Gaming Activities conducted by Manager on behalf of Owner. Business Days. The term "Business Days" shall mean all weekdays except those that are official holidays of the State of Louisiana or the U.S. government. Unless specifically stated as "Business Days," a reference to "days" means calendar days. Capital Replacements. The term "Capital Replacements" shall have the meaning set forth in Paragraph 6.4.1. Capital Replacements Fund. The term "Capital Replacements Fund" shall mean those amounts at any given time deposited to a separate interest-bearing account established in Owner's name at a financial institution selected by Owner for the purpose of funding budgeted capital replacements, renewals, non-routine repairs and maintenance and improvements within and to the Related Amenities and those portions of the Riverboat related to Gaming Activities pursuant to the Annual Capital Replacements Budget. Community Commitment. The term "Community Commitment" shall have the meaning set forth in Section 5.3. Community Commitment Program. The term ""Community Commitment Program" shall have the meaning set forth in Section 5.3. Condemnation. The term "Condemnation" shall mean any taking by eminent domain, condemnation or any other governmental action. Construction Budget. The term "Construction Budget" shall mean the budget relating to the development, construction and/or renovation of the Project contemplated in Paragraph 3.6.2. Construction Conditions. The term "Construction Conditions" shall have the meaning set forth in Section 3.1. Construction Permits. The term "Construction Permits" shall mean all licenses, permits, approvals, consents and authorizations from Governmental Authorities that are necessary to develop, construct or renovate the Riverboat and/or Related Amenities (including, without limitation, certificates of occupancy and other similar permits necessary to occupy the Riverboat or Related Amenities). Construction Schedule. The term "Construction Schedule" shall have the meaning as said term is defined in Section 3.4. Control. The term "Control" (including derivations such as "controlled" and "controlling") means with respect to a Person, the ownership of more than fifty percent (50%) or more of the beneficial interest or voting power of such Person. Credit Policy. The term "Credit Policy" means the policies established from time to time by Manager regarding the extension and collection of credit to and from gaming patrons of the Business, which Credit Policy shall be prepared by Manager based on (i) the target markets of the Business, (ii) prudent business judgment, and (iii) such changes and refinements as Manager deems necessary or advisable to comply and conform in all respects with any applicable Governmental Requirements (including, without limitation, the rules and regulations of the Louisiana Riverboat Economic Development and Gaming Corporation). Debt Service. The term "Debt Service" shall mean payments (including, without limitation, principal, interest and expense reimbursement) with respect to (i) capitalized leases, as defined in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles, (ii) all third party borrowed funds related to the Business and (iii) any construction or permanent financing related to the Riverboat or Related Amenities. Default/Event of Default. The term "Default" and "Event of Default" shall have the meaning set forth in Article 15. Default Rate. The term "Default Rate" shall mean the lesser of (i) the reference or prime commercial lending rate established by Chase Manhattan Bank, New York, New York, plus three percent (3%) per annum or (ii) the highest rate permitted by applicable Law, to the extent applicable Law establishes a maximum rate of interest which may be charged with respect to obligations of the type in question, until paid. Development Budget. The term "Development Budget" shall mean Owner's budget for developing, constructing and/or renovating the Project, including both "hard costs" and "soft costs" related to construction, financing, pre-opening activities and development activities. Dock Board. The term "Dock Board" shall mean the Board of Commissioners of the Port of New Orleans. EBITDA. The term "EBITDA" shall mean Owner's annual earnings before interest expense, income taxes, depreciation and amortization. Employee. The term "Employee" shall mean any employee of either Owner, Manager or an Affiliate of Manager, engaged by Manager to work in or about the Riverboat and/or Related Amenities in connection with the conduct of the Business and any employee of Owner, Manager or an Affiliate of Manager, engaged by Operator to operate the Riverboat as a passenger vessel. Environmental Damages. The term "Environmental Damages" means all claims, judgments, damages, losses, penalties, fines, liabilities (including strict liability), encumbrances, liens, costs and expenses of investigation and defense of any claim, whether or not such claim is ultimately defeated, and of any good faith settlement of judgment, of whatever kind or nature, contingent or otherwise, matured or unmatured, foreseeable or unforeseeable, including without limitation reasonable attorneys' fees and disbursements and consultants' fees, any of which are incurred at any time as a result of the existence of Hazardous Material upon, about or beneath the Riverboat or the Related Amenities or migrating or threatening to migrate to or from the Riverboat or the Related Amenities, or the existence of a violation of Environmental Requirements pertaining to the Riverboat or the Related Amenities, regardless of whether the existence of such Hazardous Material or the violation of Environmental Requirements arose prior to the present ownership or operation of the Riverboat or the Related Amenities, and including without limitation: (i) damages for personal injury, or injury to property or natural resources occurring upon, off of or from the Riverboat or the Related Amenities, including, without limitation, lost profits, consequential damages, the cost of demolition and rebuilding of any improvements on real property, interest and penalties; (ii) fees incurred for the services of attorney's consultants, contractors, experts, laboratories and all other costs incurred in connection with the investigation or remediation of such Hazardous Materials or violation of Environmental Requirements, including, but not limited to, the preparation of any feasibility studies or reports or the performance of any cleanup, remediation, removal, response, abatement, containment, closure, restoration or monitoring work required by any federal, state or local governmental agency or political subdivision, or reasonably necessary to make full economic use of the Riverboat or the Related Amenities or any other property or otherwise expended in connection with such conditions, and including without limitation any attorneys' fees, costs and expenses incurred in enforcing this agreement or collecting any sums due hereunder; and (iii) liability to any third person or governmental agency to indemnify such person or agency for costs expended in connection with the items referenced in clause (ii) hereof. Environmental Requirements. The term "Environmental Requirements" means all applicable present and future statutes, regulations, rules, ordinances, codes, licenses, permits, orders, approvals, plans, authorizations, concessions, franchises, and similar items, of all governmental agencies, departments, commissions, boards, bureaus, or instrumentalities of the United States, states and political subdivisions thereof and all applicable judicial, administrative, and regulatory decrees, judgments and orders relating to the protection of human health or the environment, including without limitation: (i) all requirements, including but not limited to those pertaining to reporting, licensing, permitting, investigation and remediation or emissions, discharges, releases or threatened releases of Hazardous Materials, chemical substances, pollutants, contaminants or hazardous or toxic substances, materials or wastes whether solid, liquid or gaseous in nature, into the air, surface water, groundwater or land, or relating to the manufacture, processing, distribution, use, treatment, stores, disposal, transport or handling of chemical substances, pollutants, contaminants or hazardous or toxic substances, materials or wastes, whether solid, liquid or gaseous in nature; and (ii) all requirements pertaining to the protection of the health and safety of employees or the public. Estimated Opening Date. The term "Established Opening Date" shall mean that projected opening date of the Business at the Project as set forth in the agreed upon Construction Schedule. Extension Period. The term "Extension Period" shall have the meaning set forth in Section 2.2. FF&E. The term "FF&E" shall mean all furniture, furnishings, equipment, and fixtures, including gaming equipment, POS and computers, housekeeping and maintenance equipment, life jackets and inflatable boats and other items necessary or appropriate to operate the Riverboat and Related Amenities in conformity with this Agreement. FF&E Budget. The term "FF&E Budget" shall have the meanings set forth in Paragraph 3.6.2. FF&E Requirements. The term "FF&E Requirements" shall have the meaning set forth in Paragraph 3.3.4. FF&E Specifications. The term "FF&E Specifications" shall have the meaning set forth in Paragraph 3.3.1. Financial Commitments. The term "Financial Commitments" means any agreements between Owner and third party to underwrite the sale of equity or debt, to make a loan or to contribute equity with respect to the construction and operation of the Riverboat and/or Related Amenities including without limitation, any construction loan commitment, bridge loan commitment, subscription agreement or other contractual arrangement relating to the foregoing, all of which shall be in form and substance satisfactory in all respects to Owner. Financial Statements. The term "Financial Statements" shall mean an income statement, balance sheet and a sources and uses of cash statement, in the forms attached hereto as part of Exhibit "D" all prepared in conformity with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles and on a basis consistent in all material respects with that of the preceding period (except as to those changes or exceptions disclosed in such Financial Statements). Fiscal Quarter. The term "Fiscal Quarter" shall mean the four (4) quarters corresponding to the Fiscal Year commencing on the first day of each Fiscal Year. Fiscal Year. The term "Fiscal Year" shall mean a period beginning and ending on January 1 and December 31, respectively. In the event the Opening Date occurs on a date other than the first day of a Fiscal Year, "Fiscal Year" shall also refer to the period commencing on the Opening Date and ending on the last day of the calendar year in which the Opening Date occurs. In the event this Agreement terminates on a date other than the last day of a calendar year, the term "Fiscal Year" shall include the period from the first day of the Fiscal Year during which this Agreement terminates to and including the date of such termination. FTGDA. The term "FTGDA" shall have the meaning set forth in Paragraph 3.3.6. Gaming Activities. The term "Gaming Activities" shall mean the casino cage, table games (such as blackjack, baccarat, roulette, craps, mini-baccarat, pai gow, poker and pai gow poker), coin-operated machines and other casino-type games operated by Manager on the Riverboat. Gaming Authorities. The term "Gaming Authorities" or "Authority" shall mean all agencies, authorities and instrumentalities of any state, nation, or other governmental entity, or any subdivision thereof, regulating gaming or related activities, including without limitation, the Louisiana Riverboat Economic Development and Gaming Corporation. Gaming Laws. The term "Gaming Laws" shall mean any statute, ordinance, promulgation, law, rule, regulation, code, judicial or administrative precedent or order of any state, nation, court or other body or agency or subdivision thereof which regulates the conduct of the Gaming Activities. General Laws. The term "General Laws" shall mean any statute, ordinance promulgation, law, treaty, rule, regulation, code, judicial or administrative precedent or order of any court or other body of the United States and any state law or subdivision thereof, any foreign countries or subdivisions thereof, and shall include all Laws. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles. The term "Generally Accepted Accounting Principles" shall mean generally accepted accounting principles in all material respects as established from time to time by the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants. Governmental Authorities. The term "Governmental Authorities" or "Authority" means the United States, the State of Louisiana or any other political subdivision in which the Riverboat operates or the Related Amenities are located, and any court or political subdivision, agency, commission, board or instrumentality or officer thereof, whether federal, state, local, having or exercising a jurisdiction over Owner, Manager or the Riverboat and/or Related Amenities, including without limitation, any Gaming Authority. Governmental Requirements. The term "Governmental Requirements" means all Laws and agreements with any Governmental Authority that are applicable to the acquisition, development, construction and/or renovation of the Project or the operation of the Project or the Business including without limitation, all Required Contracts, Approvals and any rules, guidelines or restrictions created by or imposed by Governmental Authorities. Gross Operating Profit. The term "Gross Operating Profit" shall mean: (a) Gross Revenue less (b) Operating Expenses and (ii) budgeted deposits to the Capital and Riverboat Replacements Funds. Gross Revenue. The term "Gross Revenue" shall include all of the revenue from the operation of the Business and the Project computed on an accrual basis from all business conducted upon, related to or from the Business in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles and shall include but not be limited to, the net win from gaming activities, which is the difference between gaming wins and losses less taxes, payments due under any Related Contracts with or other requirements of any Governmental Authorities, and the amount of all sales of food, beverages, goods, wares, services or merchandise at or from the Project, less Bad Debts and deposits made in respect of progressive and other similar games except to the extent such deposits are allocable to expenses. Gross Revenue shall not include: (a) Applicable gross receipts taxes, admission, cabaret, excise, sales and use taxes, or similar governmental charges collected directly from customers or as a part of the sales price of any goods or services, or collected in store and building rentals or rentals received from tenants, licensees or concessionaires; (b) Income and revenues of tenants, licensees and concessionaires of Manager or Owner from the Riverboat or Related Amenities or any part thereof; provided, however, that all fees, rents, commissions, percentages or other payments received from any tenant, licensee or concessionaire shall be included in Gross Revenue; (c) Service charges, which are defined to mean percentage gratuities added to customer billings as compensation to Employees; (d) Proceeds of financing, refinancing or sale of all or a portion of the Business or the Project or any personal property contained therein; (e) Proceeds paid as a result of an insurable loss (unless paid for the loss or interruption of business and representing payment for damage for loss of income and profits of the Business) after deducting any expenses of adjustment and collection; (f) Owner's Advances and any funds advanced or investments made by Manager; (g) Proceeds of condemnation and eminent domain awards; (h) Interest on any Bank Accounts; (i) Interest on the Capital or Riverboat Replacements Funds; (j) Credits and refunds; (k) Credit card or travel agent commissions; and (l) Complimentaries (i.e., promotional allowances) to the extent the value thereof was included in Gross Revenue. Any of the above provisions resulting in a double exclusion from Gross Revenue shall be allowed only once as an exclusion. Hazardous Material. The term "Hazardous Material" means any substance: (i) the presence of which requires investigation or remediation under any federal, state or local statute, regulation, ordinance, order, action, policy or common law; or (ii) which is or becomes defined as a "hazardous waste," "hazardous substance," pollutant or contaminant under any federal, state or local statute, regulation, rule or ordinance or amendments thereto, including without limitation, the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation and Liability Act (42 U.S.C. section 9601 et seq.) and/or the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (42 U.S.C. section 6901 et seq.); and/or the Louisiana Environmental Quality Act (La. R.S. 30:2001, et seq.), as amended from time to time; or (iii) which is toxic, explosive, corrosive, flammable, infectious, radioactive, carcinogenic, mutagenic or otherwise hazardous and is or becomes regulated by any governmental authority, agency, department, commission, board, agency or instrumentality of the United States, the State of Louisiana or any political subdivision thereof; or (iv) the presence of which on the Riverboat or the Related Amenities causes or threatens to cause a nuisance upon the Riverboat or the Related Amenities or to adjacent properties or poses or threatens to pose a hazard to the health or safety of persons on or about the Riverboat or the Related Amenities; or (v) the presence of which on adjacent properties could constitute a trespass by Owner or Manager; or (vi) without limitation which contains gasoline, diesel fuel or other petroleum hydrocarbons, or any "regulated substance" as defined under the Underground Storage Tank Regulations, 40 C.F.R. 280.12, or La. Admin. Code 33:IX.307; or (vii) without limitation which contains polychlorinated bipheynols (PCBs), asbestos or urea formaldehyde foam insulation. Initial Term. The term "Initial Term" shall mean the period from the date hereof until five (5) years from signing. Jones Act. The term "Jones Act" shall mean 46 U.S.C. Sec. 688 (1975) as amended. Law. The term "Law" means any statute, ordinance, promulgation, law, treaty, rule, regulation, code, judicial or administrative precedent or order of any court or any other Governmental Authority, as well as the orders or requirements of any local board of fire underwriters or any other body which may exercise similar functions, including without limitation, the Act and the FTDGA. Lender. The term "Lender" shall mean any Person that has extended credit to Owner secured by, among other things, a mortgage encumbering the Riverboat and/or Related Amenities. Loan Documents. The term "Loan Documents" means all of the documents evidencing, securing and relating to any indebtedness owing by Owner to a Lender, including without limitation, all promissory notes, loan agreements, mortgages, pledges, assignments, certificates, indemnities and other agreements. Manager Denial. The term "Manager Denial" shall have the meaning set forth in Paragraph 17.2.2. Manager Indemnitees. The term "Manager Indemnitees" shall have the meaning set forth in Section 13.2. Manager Operating Permits. The term "Manager Operating Permits" shall mean all licenses, permits, approvals, consents and authorizations which Manager is required to obtain from any Governmental Authority to perform and carry out its obligations under this Agreement, including any permits or licenses Manager is required by Law to obtain specifically related to the operation of a riverboat casino and landside facilities with respect thereto. Manager's Advances. The term "Manager's Advances" shall have the meaning set forth in Section 4.4. Opening Date. The term "Opening Date" shall mean the first date a revenue-paying customer is admitted to the Riverboat and/or Related Amenities to participate in Gaming Activities. The parties shall hereafter confirm the Opening Date in an Addendum to Management Agreement which shall be attached hereto and made a part hereof. Operating Budget. The term "Operating Budget" shall have the meaning set forth in Section 4.1.2. Operating Expenses. The term "Operating Expenses" shall mean those necessary or reasonable operating expenses, including without limitation, costs of Operating Supplies, payroll and benefits, marketing, administration, maintenance, energy and all costs and expenses of licensing Manager's, Owner's or Operator's employees, incurred on behalf of Owner after the Opening Date in connection with conducting and operating the Project, computed on an accrual basis, deductible under Generally Accepted Accounting Principles in determining "Operating Income" (as defined in casino industry practice) for purpose of preparing a statement of operations for the Business as well as ad valorem taxes, excise, sales and use taxes, payroll taxes, fees, assessments and other payments due any Governmental Authorities other than those specific to gaming operations in a jurisdiction and premiums for insurance coverage; provided, however, Operating Expenses shall not include depreciation or amortization with respect to the Project or the FF&E, Debt Service or Capital or Riverboat Replacements Funds deposits. Operating Expenses shall include Base Management Fees. Operating Goals. The term "Operating Goals" shall have the meaning set forth in Section 5.2. Operating Guidelines. The term "Operating Guidelines" means the general guidelines for the operation of the Business which shall be determined from time to time by Manager and shall be included in and constitute a part of each Annual Plan. Operating Guidelines shall include the safety guidelines and procedures with respect to Riverboat patrons, the Credit Policy and Manager's policy regarding reimbursable expenses and travel of employees of Owner and manager pertaining to the Business. Operating Permits. The term "Operating Permits" shall mean Manager Operating Permits and Owner Operating Permits. Operating Supplies. The term "Operating Supplies" shall mean gaming supplies, paper supplies, cleaning materials, maintenance supplies, linen china, glassware, silverware, kitchen utensils, uniforms and all other consumable supplies and materials used in the operation of the Riverboat and Related Amenities. Operator. The term "Operator" shall mean the Person engaged by Owner pursuant to the Vessel Operating Agreement to conduct the operations of the Riverboat as a vessel. Owner Denial. The term "Owner Denial" shall have the meaning set forth in Section 17.1. Owner Indemnitees. The term "Owner Indemnitees" shall have the meaning set forth in Section 13.1. Owner Operating Permits. The term "Owner Operating Permits" shall mean all licenses, permits, approvals, consents and authorizations from Governmental Authorities that are necessary to own, open and occupy the Project and operate the Business, including any permits or licenses Owner is required by law to obtain and have in effect specifically related to the operations of a riverboat and landside facilities with respect thereto, including without limitation, the Riverboat Operating Contract, other than Manager Operating Permits and the Construction Permits. Owner's Advances. The term "Owner's Advances" shall mean the amounts to be advanced by Owner to Manager pursuant to Section 7.1. Owner's Operating Agreement. The term "Owner's Operating Agreement" shall mean that certain Operating Agreement of AMERICAN ENTERTAINMENT, L.L.C., dated as of January 14, 1994 between AEC and Circus Circus Louisiana, Inc., as the same may be amended from time to time. Owner's Representatives. The term "Owner's Representative" shall have the meaning set forth in Section 5.6. Partial Condemnation. The term "Partial Condemnation" shall have the meaning set forth in Section 12.5. Person. The term "Person" shall mean any individual, partnership, corporation, association or other entity, including, but not limited to, any government or agency subdivision thereof, and the heirs, executors, administrators, legal representatives, successors and assigns of such Person where the context so admits. Plans and Specifications. The term "Plans and Specifications: shall have the meaning set forth in Section 3.3. Pre-Opening Budget. The term "Pre-Opening Budget" shall mean the budget of expenses to be incurred prior to the Opening Date pursuant to Article 4 and with respect to any other provision of the Agreement pertaining to the period prior to the Opening Date. Such expenses shall include all budgeted expenses incurred by Manager or by any of Manager's Affiliates in implementing the Pre-Opening Plan, the cost of recruitment and training for all Employees, costs of licensing or other qualification of Employees prior to the Opening Date, the cost of pre-opening sales, marketing, advertising, promotion and publicity, the cost of obtaining all Construction Permits and Owner Operating Permits, permits for employees, including the fees of lawyers and other consultants incident thereto, and other Pre-Opening Expenses. Pre-Opening Conditions. The term "Pre-Opening Conditions" shall have the meaning set forth in Section 2.3. Pre-Opening Expenses. The term "Pre-Opening Expenses" shall have the meaning set forth in Section 4.3.1. Pre-Opening Plan. The term "Pre-Opening Plan" shall mean the plans prepared by Manager and reviewed by Owner in connection with the preparation of the Project for the Opening Date, as more particularly described in Article 4. Pre-Opening Services. The term "Pre-Opening Services" shall have the meaning set forth in Section 4.1. Project. The term "Project" shall mean the vessel and the real property comprising the Riverboat and Related Amenities. Project Architects. The term "Project Architects" shall have the meaning set forth in Paragraph 3.3.1. Project Interior Designers. The term "Project Interior Designers" shall have the meaning set forth in Section 3.3.1. Related Amenities. The term "Related Amenities" shall mean the dock, ticket pavilion, parking facilities, patron and employee lounges, bars, restaurants, gift and souvenir booths or shops, warehouse facilities, buses, trams and other facilities incidental to or for use by, or to accommodate, Riverboat patrons, Senior Staff and/or Employees in the conduct of the Business or the operation of the Riverboat as a passenger vessel by the Operator. Related Contracts. The term "Related Contracts" shall have the meaning set forth in Section 6.20. Required Coverages. The term "Required Coverages" shall have the meaning set forth in Section 11.1. Riverboat. The term "Riverboat" shall mean the excursion gaming vessel to be owned by Owner and operated from the Bayou Bienvenue which will feature casino style gaming to the extent permitted by the Act, and which may also include food and beverage service, entertainment and other related activities. Riverboat Operating Contract. The term "Riverboat Operating Contract" shall mean the contract and/or license let or provided by the Louisiana Riverboat Gaming Commission in accordance with La. R.S. 4:501 through 562, La. R.S. 14:90(D) and La. R.S. 36:409(C)(6) authorizing gaming and gambling operations on the Riverboat. Riverboat Replacements. The term "Riverboat Replacements" shall mean all the capital replacements and improvements to the structure or operation of the Riverboat as a waterborne vessel which are necessary to maintain the Riverboat in seaworthy condition, in compliance with all applicable Governmental Requirements and to assure the safe transport of all Riverboat patrons. Riverboat Replacements Fund. The term "Riverboat Replacements Fund" shall mean those amounts at any given time deposited to a separate interest-bearing account established in Owner's name at a financial institution selected by Owner for the purpose of funding budgeted capital replacements, renewals, non- routine repairs and maintenance and improvements within and to the Riverboat for Riverboat Capital Replacements pursuant to the Annual Capital Replacements Budget. Senior Staff. The term "Senior Staff" shall have the meaning set forth in Paragraph 6.1.2. Substantial Condemnation. The term "Substantial Condemnation" shall have the meaning set forth in Section 12.4. Technical Services. The term "Technical Services" shall have the meaning set forth in Section 3.6. Term. The term "Term" shall mean the Initial Term plus any Extension Period for which the option to extend as provided in the Agreement has been properly exercised and effected. Unavoidable Delay. The term "Unavoidable Delay" shall have the meaning set forth in Article 18. Vessel Operating Agreement. The term "Vessel Operating Agreement" shall mean that certain agreement by and between Owner and Operator regarding the crewing and non-gaming operation, including maintenance, of the Riverboat as a vessel, which agreement shall have been approved in advance in writing by Manager and which shall be amended, modified, supplemented, terminated or replaced only with the prior written approval of Manager. Working Capital. The term "Working Capital" shall mean such amount in the Bank Accounts as will be sufficient to reasonably assure the timely payment of all current liabilities of the Business, including without limitation, the Base Management Fee and any other amounts payable to Manager or its Affiliates, and the uninterrupted and efficient operation of the Business during the Term to permit the Manager to perform its responsibilities and obligations hereunder, all as contemplated by the applicable Annual Plan with reasonable reserves for unanticipated contingencies and for short term business fluctuations resulting from monthly variations between the Annual Plan and actual operating expenses. Exhibit B List of Permits TO BE SUPPLIED Exhibit C Form of Preliminary Pre-Opening Plan TO BE SUPPLIED Exhibit D Form of Operating Budget TO BE SUPPLIED TABLE OF CONTENTS Riverboat Casino Management Agreement R E C I T A L S. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . 1 AGREEMENTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . 1 1. DEFINITION/ARTICLES, SECTIONS, PARAGRAPHS AND CLAUSES. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . 1 1.1. Definitions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . 1 1.2. Articles, Sections, Paragraphs and Clauses. . .. . . . 1 2. TERM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . 1 2.1. Initial Term. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . 1 2.2. Extended Term . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . 2 2.3. Pre-Opening Conditions. . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . 2 3. CONSTRUCTION AND TECHNICAL SERVICES . . . . . . . . .. . . . 2 3.1 Construction Conditions . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . 2 3.2. Owner's Obligations to Construct and Deliver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . 3 3.3. Plans and Specifications. . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . 3 3.4. Construction Schedule . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . 4 3.5 INTENTIONALLY DELETED. . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . 4 3.6. Technical Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . 4 3.7. Opening the Project . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . 5 4. PRE-OPENING PHASE. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . 6 4.1. Pre-Opening Services. . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . 6 4.2. Approval by Owner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . 7 4.3. Payment of Pre-Opening Expenses . . . . . . . .. . . . 8 4.4. Manager Advances. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . 8 5. APPOINTMENT OF MANAGER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . 8 5.1. Appointment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . 8 5.2. Management of the Business . . . . . . . . . .. . . . 8 5.3. Community Commitment. . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . 9 5.4. Purchasing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . 9 5.5. Contracts and Expenses. . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . 9 5.6 Owner's Representative. . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . 10 6. CERTAIN SPECIFIC AUTHORITIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF MANAGER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . 10 6.1 Personnel Matters. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . 10 6.2. Financial Management . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . 12 6.3. Annual Plans . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . 12 6.4. Capital and Riverboat Replacements Funds . . . .. . . . 14 6.5. Revisions to Annual Plan and Reallocation of Funds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . 17 6.6. Accounting Records . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . 17 6.7. Financial Statements; Meetings . . . . . . . . .. . . . 18 6.8. Access, Review and Audit . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . 18 6.9. Limitation of Responsibility for Budgets . . . .. . . . 19 6.10. Management. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . 19 6.11. Collection of Base Management Fee . . . . . . .. . . . 22 6.12. Emergency Expenditures. . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . 22 6.13. Expenditures Required for Compliance with Law . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . 23 6.14. Marketing Programs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . 23 6.15. Use of Names and Logos. . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . 24 6.16. Remittances to Owner. . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . 24 6.17. Owner Payments by Manager . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . 24 6.18. INTENTIONALLY DELETED . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . 24 6.19. Supervisory Services. . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . 24 6.20. Certain Agreements. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . 24 7. CERTAIN RIGHTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF OWNER . . . . .. . . . 25 7.1. Owner's Advances . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . 25 8. MANAGEMENT FEES. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . 27 8.1 Base Management Fee . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . 27 8.2. Adjustments to Management Fees Following Termination . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . 27 9. OWNER'S COVENANTS AND REPRESENTATIONS. . . . . . . . .. . . . 27 9.1. Owner's Covenants and Representations . . . . .. . . . 27 10. MANAGER'S COVENANTS AND REPRESENTATIONS. . . . . . . .. . . . 28 11. INSURANCE. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . 29 11.1. Operating Insurance. . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . 29 11.2. Property and Other Insurance . . . . . . . . .. . . . 30 11.3. Dishonored Check Insurance . . . . . . . . . .. . . . 30 11.4. Parties to be Covered by Insurance; Location of Policies. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . 30 11.5 Rights of Manager and Owner to Receive Information on Insurance Matters. . . . . . . . .. . . . 31 11.6 Insurance Coverage Upon Termination of Agreement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . 31 11.7 Other Insurance Requirements . . . . . . . . .. . . . 31 12. DAMAGE AND CONDEMNATION. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . 32 12.1 Material Destruction. . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . 32 12.2 Partial Destruction . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . 32 12.3. Excess Proceeds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . 32 12.4 Substantial Condemnation. . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . 32 12.5. Partial Condemnation. . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . 33 12.6. Casualty Management Fees. . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . 33 13. INDEMNIFICATION. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . 33 13.1. Owner Indemnity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . 33 13.2 Manager Indemnity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . 33 13.3. Legal Fees, Etc.; Procedures. . . . . . . . . .. . . . 34 14. ASSIGNMENT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . 35 14.1. Sale/Assignment. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . 35 14.2. Effect of Assignment . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . 35 15. DEFAULT/STEP-IN RIGHTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . 36 15.1. Definition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . 36 15.2. Delays and Omissions . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . 37 15.3. Disputes in Arbitration. . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . 37 16. REMEDIES AND TERMINATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . 37 16.1. Owner's Remedies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . 37 16.2. Manager's Remedies . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . 38 16.3. Remedies Nonexclusive. . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . 38 16.4. Termination. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . 39 16.5. Effect of Termination. . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . 39 16.6. Proprietary Information. . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . 40 16.7. Manager Responsibilities . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . 40 16.8. Survival of Representations and Indemnifications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . 40 17. LICENSE PROTECTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . 41 17.1. Owner Denial . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . 41 17.2. Manager's Louisiana Licensing. . . . . . . . .. . . . 42 17.3. Owner's Louisiana Licensing. . . . . . . . . .. . . . 43 18. UNAVOIDABLE DELAYS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . 43 19. RELATIONSHIP, AUTHORITY AND FURTHER ACTIONS. . . . . .. . . . 44 19.1. No Joint Venture or Ownership. . . . . . . . .. . . . 44 19.2. Affiliates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . 44 20. FINANCING MATTERS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . 45 20.1. Restrictions on Financing Representations. . .. . . . 45 20.2. Permissible Disclosure . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . 45 20.3. Compliance by Affiliates . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . 45 20.4 Estoppel Certificates. . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . 45 21. ARBITRATION. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . 46 21.1. Financial Disputes . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . 46 21.2. General Arbitration. . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . 47 21.3. Choice of Forum. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . 48 22. BANKROLL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . 48 23. MISCELLANEOUS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . 49 23.1. Authorizations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . 49 23.2. Notices. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . 49 23.3. Entire Agreement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . 50 23.4. Confidentiality. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . 50 23.5. Approvals. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . 50 23.6 Conflict of Interest/Non-Competition . . . . .. . . . 51 23.7. Exhibits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . 51 23.8. Choice of Law and Construction of Agreement, Service of Process and Jurisdiction. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . 51 23.9. Amendment and Waiver . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . 52 23.10. INTENTIONALLY DELETED. . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . 52 23.11. Severability . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . 52 23.12. Governing Document . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . 52 23.13. Inspection of Project. . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . 52 23.14. Approval of Vessel Operating Agreement . . . .. . . . 52 23.15. Third-Party Beneficiaries. . . . . . . . . . .. . . . 52 23.16. Regulatory Information . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . 52 23.17. Interpretation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . 52 23.18. Counterparts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . 53 23.19. Successors and Assigns . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . 53 Exhibit A. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . 56 Exhibit B. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . 67 Exhibit C. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . 68 Exhibit D. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . 69 RIVERBOAT CASINO MANAGEMENT AGREEMENT by and among AMERICAN ENTERTAINMENT, L.L.C. ("Owner") and CIRCUS CIRCUS LOUISIANA, INC., a Louisiana Corporation ("Manager") Date: January ___, 1994 EXHIBIT E CONSULTING AGREEMENT CONSULTING AGREEMENT This Consulting Agreement (the "Agreement") is made, effective January ____, 1994, by and between AMERICAN ENTERTAINMENT, L.L.C. (the "Company"), a Louisiana Limited Liability Company, represented herein by its duly authorized members, Circus Circus Louisiana, Inc. and American Entertainment Corporation and AMERICAN ENTERTAINMENT CORPORATION (the "Consultant"). WITNESSETH WHEREAS, Company has been awarded a Certificate of Preliminary Approval from the Louisiana Riverboat Gaming Commission and intends to build and operate a Riverboat and Related Amenities, in accordance with the Louisiana Riverboat Economic Development and Gaming Control Act and regulations promulgated thereunder; and WHEREAS, the Company and the Consultant have entered into a certain Operating Agreement governing the operation of the Company (the "Operating Agreement") of even date herewith; and WHEREAS, the Company and Circus Circus Louisiana, Inc. have entered into a certain Management Agreement governing the management of the Project (the "Management Agreement") of even date herewith; and WHEREAS, Consultant possesses special skills and knowledge of the local business environment; and WHEREAS, Company wishes to retain the services of Consultant in order to avail itself of the special expertise and abilities of Consultant. NOW THEREFORE, intending to be legally bound hereby, and in consideration of mutual covenants contained herein, and other good and valuable consideration, parties herein mutually agree as follows: 1. DEFINITIONS. Capitalized terms used herein undefined shall have the meanings assigned thereto in the Management Agreement. 2. EMPLOYMENT. The Company hereby retains and hires Consultant, and Consultant shall serve the Company upon terms and conditions hereinafter set forth. 3. INITIAL TERM. The Initial Term of this Agreement shall be effective upon the execution of this Agreement. The Initial Term of this Agreement shall be for a period of five (5) years from the date of execution of this Agreement, unless sooner terminated in accordance with this Agreement. 4. EXTENDED TERM. Provided that this Agreement has not otherwise been terminated pursuant to the terms of this Agreement, then the Consultant shall have three (3) options to extend the Initial Term for consecutive periods of five (5) additional years each (each such additional five (5) year period being designated as an "Extension Period"). Subject to the foregoing conditions, Consultant shall given written notice to Company that it has elected to exercise an option to extend the term at least one hundred eighty (180) days prior to the date of the expiration of the Initial Term or an Extension Period then in effect in order to extend this Agreement for an Extension Period, if any remain, upon the terms, conditions, covenants and provisions set forth herein without the necessity of executing any new consulting agreement or other instruments or agreements. If Consultant does not give written notice to Company that it has elected to exercise an option to extend prior to the later of (i) the beginning of such 180-day period and (ii) ten (10) days after the receipt by Consultant of a "reminder" notice from Company that an option to extend is about to expire, then this Agreement shall end on the expiration date of the Initial Term or then-current Extension Period, if any was previously exercised, if not sooner terminated pursuant to the terms of this Agreement. 5. DUTIES. During the term of this Agreement, Consultant shall serve the Company and shall provide consultation to assist the Company in the development and operation of Company's Riverboat and Related Amenities. Consultant's duties shall include but not be limited to providing assistance to the Company in locating and evaluating appropriate local vendors to supply the goods and services necessary for the operation of the riverboat casino; meeting with governmental and regulatory authorities under whose jurisdiction the venture will operate to ensure regulatory compliance; aiding the Company in the establishment of its Louisiana office and such other duties as make use of Consultant's skills and expertise. 6. TIME REQUIREMENTS. The Company acknowledges that Consultant may provide services to other companies and that Consultant may not necessarily be available to serve the Company at any specific time. Consultant shall not be required to devote a specified number of hours or days to his duties contracted for hereunder; however, Consultant will devote his full energy and skill when serving the Company. 7. COMPENSATION. The Company shall pay to Consultant as compensation for his services for each Fiscal Year the sum of one percent (1%) of the first One Hundred Million ($100,000,000.00) Dollars of annual Gross Revenues of the Project and one-half percent (.5%) of annual Gross Revenues of the Project in excess of One Hundred Million ($100,000,000.00) Dollars, which compensation shall be payable to Consultant concurrently with the payment to Circus Circus Louisiana, Inc. of the Base Management Fee pursuant to the Management Agreement. 8. EXPENSES. The reasonable and accountable expenses of Consultant incurred during the term of this Agreement in furtherance of Company business and as permitted by applicable laws will be reimbursed to Consultant. Consultant agrees to present adequate records on the items submitted for reimbursement and such other documentation as may be required by law or regulation. 9. INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR RELATIONSHIP. Consultant is retained and employed by the Company only for the purposes and to the extent set forth in this Agreement, and his relationship to the Company shall, during the term hereof, be that of an independent contractor. Consultant shall not be considered as having employee status or as being entitled to participate in any plans, arrangements, or distributions by the Company pertaining to or in connection with any pension, stock, bonus, profit sharing, or similar benefits for Company's regular employees. Consultant shall be responsible for the payment of any and all taxes resulting from the receipt by Consultant of the compensation provided hereunder required by any present or future statute, law, ordinance, regulation, order, judgment or decree, and Consultant hereby indemnifies and holds Company harmless from any and all liability therefor. 10. TERMINATION. This Agreement shall terminate upon the occurrence of any one of the following events: (i) The expiration of the stated Term including any extensions effected by Consultant in accordance with the terms hereof. (ii) Agreement by both parties in writing to terminate this Agreement. (iii) Consultant is unable or unwilling to comply with the terms and conditions, including financial obligations, imposed by any Governmental Authority in connection with any Operating Permit, at the election of Company, effective upon delivery of written notice to Consultant. (iv) Upon termination of the Management Agreement for any reason other than a voluntary termination. (v) If an Owner Denial pursuant to Section 17.1 of the Management Agreement and/or a Manager Denial pursuant to Section 17.2 of the Management Agreement shall occur or be threatened by reason of any act or omission of Consultant or any Affiliate of Consultant, the Company shall have the right to terminate this Agreement upon written notice to Consultant, and such termination shall not cause the termination of the Management Agreement. (vi) Upon the sale, assignment, transfer or other disposition (A) by the Company of all or substantially all of its ownership interest in the Riverboat and Related Amenities to an entity which is nos an Affiliate of the Company or (B) by Consultant of all or substantially all of its ownership interest in the Company to an entity which is not an Affiliate of Consultant. In no event shall this Agreement be terminated without the written consent of Circus Circus Louisiana, Inc., if the effect of the termination of this Agreement would be to also terminate the Management Agreement. 11. BINDING EFFECT AND BENEFIT. This Agreement shall inure to the benefit of and be binding upon the Company and Consultant, its successors and to the extent permitted hereunder, assigns. This Agreement may be assigned by Company or Consultant upon the same terms and conditions governing assignment of the Management Agreement by Owner (as to Company) and Manager (as to Consultant) in the Management Agreement, provided, however, a proposed assignee of Consultant shall not be required to have any experience operating casinos or riverboats, or any historical operating performance, as required by the Management Agreement. 12. ENTIRE AGREEMENT. This Agreement, the Management Agreement and the Operating Agreement contain the entire agreement among the parties and may not be amended, modified, or supplemented in any respect except by subsequent written agreement entered into by both parties. 13. GOVERNING LAWS. This Agreement shall be construed in accordance with the governed by the laws of the State of Louisiana. 14. NOTICES. Any notice or other communication under this Agreement shall be in writing and shall be sufficient if sent by registered mail, return receipt requested, to the parties, at the addresses set forth below, or at such other address as the Company or Consultant may from time specify. If to Company: American Entertainment, L.L.C. 700 Camp Street New Orleans, LA 70130 With a copy to: Circus Circus Louisiana, Inc. c/o Circus Circus Enterprises, Inc. 2880 Las Vegas Blvd. South Las Vegas, NV 89109 Attention: Corporate Counsel If to Consultant: American Entertainment Corporation 8301 W. Judge Perez Drive Suite 305 Chalmette, LA 70043 IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have executed this Agreement this ____ day of January, 1994. WITNESSES: AMERICAN ENTERTAINMENT, L.L.C. BY: CIRCUS CIRCUS LOUISIANA, Member ________________________ BY:_________________________________ Title: BY: AMERICAN ENTERTAINMENT CORPORATION, Member ________________________ BY:________________________________ JOSEPH H. GEORGUSIS, President BY: AMERICAN ENTERTAINMENT CORPORATION, Consultant ________________________ BY:_________________________________ JOSEPH H. GEORGUSIS, President EXHIBIT F AEC NOTE PROMISSORY NOTE $10,000,000.00 January __, 1994 Chalmette, Louisiana FOR VALUE RECEIVED, AMERICAN ENTERTAINMENT CORPORATION, a Louisiana corporation (the "Borrower"), promises to pay to the order of AMERICAN ENTERTAINMENT, L.L.C., a Louisiana limited liability company (the "Lender"), care of Circus Circus Louisiana, Inc., 2880 Las Vegas Boulevard South, Las Vegas, Nevada 89109, the principal sum of Ten Million and No/100 ($10,000,000.00) Dollars, or so much thereof as may be advanced from time to time. Subject to the terms hereof, the Borrower may borrow up to the principal amount of this Note in one or more advances (each, an "Advance" and collectively, the "Advances"); provided, that (a) the Borrower shall not be able to obtain any Advance hereunder (i) at any time on or after the first anniversary of the first Advance (the "First Advance") hereunder, and/or (ii) if there exists an Event of Default (hereinafter defined) at the time of any request for an Advance hereunder, and (b) amounts borrowed hereunder and repaid may not be reborrowed at any future time. The Lender shall make any Advance that the Borrower requests hereunder within five Business Days' (hereinafter defined) of receipt of written notice from Borrower requesting such Advance. The Borrower and Lender acknowledge and agree that if any Advance is made by check, the check shall be dated the date that Lender makes such Advance. The credit advice resulting from the deposit of the proceeds of any Advance hereunder into any account of Borrower at any financial institution, or the Lender's copy of any check representing all or any part of the proceeds of a disbursement shall be deemed prima facie evidence of the Borrower's indebtedness to the Lender hereunder. The aggregate outstanding principal borrowed hereunder from time to time shall bear interest at a rate equal to one (1%) percent per annum in excess of the interest rate charged from time to time by Bank of America, N.T. & S.A. to its best commercial customers for short term unsecured loans, from the date borrowed until paid. All payments of interest shall be computed on the per annum basis of a year of 365 days or 366 days, as the case may be, for the actual number of days (including the first day, but excluding the last day) elapsed. Accrued interest on Advances hereunder and the aggregate principal of the Advances outstanding hereunder shall be due and repaid as follows: (1) Beginning on the first anniversary of the First Advance and on each such anniversary thereafter, the Borrower shall be obligated to pay to the Lender the greater of (a) the accrued and unpaid interest hereunder, or (b) the amount of Net Available Cash (as defined in that Operating Agreement of American Entertainment, L.L.C., A Louisiana Limited Liability Company, dated January 14, 1994 (as amended, modified, supplemented and restated from time to time, the "Operating Agreement") between the Borrower and Circus Circus Louisiana, Inc., a Louisiana corporation ("CCLI")) distributed to CCLI under subsection 7.3(a)(vi) of the Operating Agreement for the most recently completed fiscal year of the Lender, payments being received by the Lender under this clause (b) to be applied first to accrued and unpaid interest hereunder and then to the outstanding principal balance hereunder; provided however, that with respect to each fiscal year of the Lender during which the AEC Loan is outstanding, Borrower may defer the annual payment of interest only until the earlier of (x) the distribution or deemed distribution of Net Available Cash pursuant to subsection 7.3(a)(vi) and/or payment of consulting fees pursuant to the Consulting Agreement (as defined in the Operating Agreement) or (y) ninety (90) days after the end of such fiscal year. (2) On the date of the sixth (6th) anniversary of the First Advance hereunder, all accrued and unpaid interest hereunder and the aggregate principal balance outstanding hereunder shall be due and payable, and shall be paid by the Borrower to the Lender in full (the "Final Payment); provided however, that Borrower may defer such Final Payment until the earlier of (x) the distribution or deemed distribution of Net Available Cash pursuant to subsection 7.3(a)(vi) and/or payment of consulting fees pursuant to the Consulting Agreement (as defined in the Operating Agreement) or (y) ninety (90) days after the end of such fiscal year. (3) Within ten (10) days prior to each due date hereunder, Lender shall provide Borrower with a written statement calculating the interest due and payable for the preceding fiscal year. However, with respect to the Final Payment hereunder, Lender shall provide Borrower with a written statement, submitted within ten (10) days prior to the date such Final Payment is due, of the interest due and payable for the preceding fiscal year and for any additional period thereafter through the date that such Final Payment is due. Lender's failure to provide such written notice shall not void Borrower's payment obligations hereunder. In the event that Borrower fails to receive such written notice within ten (10) days prior to any due date hereunder, Borrower shall so notify Lender, who will then provide such notice as quickly as is practicable. At any time and from time to time, the Borrower may pre-pay this Note in whole or in part, without premium or penalty, payments to be applied first to accrued and unpaid interest hereunder and then to the outstanding principal balance hereunder. All payments and prepayments made by the Borrower hereunder shall be made in lawful money of the United States to the Lender in immediately available funds before 2:00 P.M. (Pacific Time) on the date that such payment is required to be made. Any payment received and accepted by the Lender after such time shall be considered for all purposes (including the calculation of interest, to the extent permitted by law) as having been made on the Lender's next following Business Day. If the day for any payment or prepayment hereunder falls on a day which is not a Business Day, then for all purposes of this Note, the same shall be deemed to have fallen on the next following Business Day, and such extension of time shall in such case be included in the computation of payments of interest. For the purposes of this Note, "Business Day" shall mean a day other than a Saturday, Sunday or legal holiday for commercial banks in New Orleans, Louisiana. All indebtedness of outstanding principal under this Note shall bear interest (computed in the same manner as interest on this Note prior to maturity) after maturity, whether at stated maturity, by acceleration, or otherwise, at a rate equal to five (5%) percent per annum in excess of the interest rate charged from time to time by Bank of America, N.T. & S.A. to its best commercial customers for short term unsecured loans (the "Default Rate"), and all such interest shall be payable on demand. The Borrower and any guarantor, accommodation party, endorser or other person or entity liable for the demand or collection of this Note expressly waive demand and presentment for payment, notice of nonpayment, protest, notice of protest, notice of dishonor, bringing of suit, diligence in taking any action to collect amounts called for hereunder and in the handling of property at any time existing as security in connection herewith, and shall be directly and primarily liable for the payment of all sums owing and to be owing hereon, regardless of and without any notice, diligence, act or omission as or with respect to the collection of any amount called for hereunder or in connection with any right, lien, interest or property at any and all times had or existing as security for any amount called for hereunder. Any of the following events shall be considered an "Event of Default" as that term is used herein: (i) the Borrower fails to make payment when due of any principal or interest installment on this Note, which default remains uncured for a period of ten (10) days after notice thereof having been given by the Lender; (ii) any guarantor of the indebtedness, liabilities and obligations of the Borrower to the Lender under and in connection with this Note (in any such case, a "Guarantor") defaults in the payment of any amounts owed to Lender under such Guarantor's guaranty, provided that if there shall not then exist an Event of Default under this Note, such default shall also remain uncured for a period of ten (10) days after notice thereof having been given to such Guarantor by the Lender; (iii) any Guarantor defaults in the observance or performance of any of the covenants or agreements contained in such Guarantor's guaranty (other than with respect to the payment of money), which default remains uncured for a period of thirty (30) days after notice thereof having been given to such Guarantor by the Lender; (iv) the occurrence of any "Event of Default" by the Borrower under and as defined in the Operating Agreement; (v) the occurrence of any event under Section 10.1 of the Operating Agreement requiring that the Lender be dissolved; (vi) a receiver, conservator, liquidator or trustee of the Borrower, or of any of its property, is appointed by order or decree of any court or agency or supervisory authority having jurisdiction; or an order for relief is entered against the Borrower under the Federal Bankruptcy Code; or the Borrower is adjudicated bankrupt or insolvent; or any material portion of the property of the Borrower is sequestered by court order and such order remains in effect for more than 30 days after such party obtains knowledge thereof; or a petition is filed against the Borrower under any state, reorganization, arrangement, insolvency, readjustment of debt, dissolution, liquidation or receivership law of any jurisdiction, whether now or hereafter in effect, and such petition is not dismissed within 60 days; (vii) the Borrower files a case under the Federal Bankruptcy Code or seeking relief under any provision of any bankruptcy, reorganization, arrangement, insolvency, readjustment of debt, dissolution or liquidation law of any jurisdiction, whether now or hereafter in effect, or consents to the filing of any case or petition against it under any such law; (viii) the Borrower makes an assignment for the benefit of its creditors, or admits in writing its inability to pay its debts generally as they become due, or consents to the appointment of a receiver, trustee or liquidator of the Borrower or of all or any part of its property; or (ix) a writ or warrant of attachment or any similar process shall be issued by any court against all or any material portion of the property of the Borrower, and such writ or warrant of attachment or any similar process is not released or bonded within 30 days after its entry. Upon the happening of any Event of Default specified in the preceding paragraph (other than clauses (vi) and (vii) thereof), the Lender may by written notice to the Borrower declare the entire principal amount of this Note plus interest accrued hereon to be immediately due and payable without presentment, demand, protest, notice of protest or dishonor or other notice of default of any kind, all of which are hereby expressly waived by the Borrower. Upon the happening of any Event of Default specified in clauses (vi) or (vii) of the preceding paragraph, the entire principal amount of this Note plus interest accrued hereon shall, without notice or action by the Lender, be immediately due and payable without presentment, demand, protest, notice of protest or dishonor or other notice of default of any kind, all of which are hereby expressly waived by the Borrower. Upon the occurrence of any Event of Default, the Lender shall have the right to set-off any funds of the Borrower in the possession of the Lender against any amounts then due by the Borrower to the Lender on this Note. If an Event of Default occurs and this Note is placed in the hands of an attorney for collection, or suit is filed hereon, or proceedings are had in bankruptcy, probate, receivership or other judicial proceedings for the establishment or collection of any amount called for hereunder, or any amount payable or to be payable hereunder is collected through any such proceedings, the Borrower agrees it is also to pay the owner and holder of this Note a reasonable amount as attorneys' fees. The Lender is hereby authorized by the Borrower to record on the schedule annexed to this Note (or on a supplemental schedule thereto) the amount of each Advance made by the Lender to the Borrower and the amount of each payment or prepayment of principal of such Advances received by the Lender, it being understood, however, that failure to make any such notation shall not affect the rights of the Lender or the obligations of the Borrower hereunder in respect of this Note. The Lender may, at its option, record such matters in its internal records rather than on such schedule. Any notice or demand which, by provision of this Note, is required or permitted to be given or served shall be deemed to have been sufficiently given and served for all purposes (if mailed) three calendar days after being deposited, postage prepaid, in the United States mail, registered or certified mail, or (if delivered by express courier) one calendar day after being delivered to such courier, or (if delivered in person) the same day as delivery, in each case addressed (until another address or addresses are given in writing in accordance with this paragraph) as follows: If to the Borrower: American Entertainment Corporation 8301 West Judge Perez Drive, Suite 300 Chalmette, Louisiana 70043 Attn: Mr. William F. Beuck and Joseph H. Georgusis 8301 West Judge Perez Drive, Suite 305 Chalmette, Louisiana 70043 If to the Lender: American Entertainment, L.L.C. c/o Circus Circus Louisiana, Inc. 2880 Las Vegas Boulevard South Las Vegas, Nevada 89109 Attn: Chief Financial Officer This Note shall be governed by and construed under the laws of the State of Louisiana. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Borrower has caused this Note to be executed and delivered on the day first written above. AMERICAN ENTERTAINMENT CORPORATION By: Name: Title: SCHEDULE TO PROMISSORY NOTE This Note evidences Advances made in the principal amounts, and on the dates set forth below, subject to the payments or prepayments of principal set forth below: Principal Principal Principal Amount of Amount Paid Balance Date Made Loan or Prepaid Outstanding Initials EXHIBIT G AEC SECURITY AGREEMENT SECURITY AND PLEDGE AGREEMENT THIS SECURITY AND PLEDGE AGREEMENT (this "Security and Pledge Agreement"), dated as of ____________, 1994, is made by and among AMERICAN ENTERTAINMENT CORPORATION, a Louisiana corporation (the "Debtor"); the individual shareholders of the Debtor, namely _________________ (collectively, the "Shareholders"), who intervene herein under and pursuant to Section 11 hereof; and AMERICAN ENTERTAINMENT, L.L.C., a Louisiana limited liability company (the "Lender"), who agree as follows: RECITALS I.Debtor is or will be indebted unto the Lender for a loan made or to be made pursuant to the terms of a certain promissory note, dated of even date herewith (as amended, supplemented, extended, renewed or restated from time to time, the "Note), by the Debtor, payable to the order of the Lender, in an aggregate principal amount not to exceed Ten Million ($10,000,000.00) Dollars. As used in this Security and Pledge Agreement, the term "Indebtedness" means all present and future amounts, liabilities, and obligations of the Borrower to the Lender or to any successor or transferee of the Lender under or pursuant to the Note, whether said amounts, liabilities, or obligations are liquidated or unliquidated, now existing or hereafter arising, in principal, interest, deferral and delinquency charges, costs and attorneys' fees, as therein stipulated, including any amounts, liabilities or obligations under and pursuant to all amendments, supplements, renewals and restatements to the Note. II.The Debtor is one of the two members of the Lender and, as such, will derive and will continue to derive benefits from the aforementioned loan made by the Lender to the Debtor. III.In order to secure the full and punctual payment of the Note, and in accordance with Section 6.6 of the Operating Agreement of American Entertainment, L.L.C., A Louisiana Limited Liability Company, dated January 14, 1994 (the "Operating Agreement"), the Debtor has agreed to execute and deliver this Security and Pledge Agreement and to pledge, deliver and grant to the Lender a continuing security interest in and to the Collateral (as hereinafter defined). D.The parties acknowledge that this Security and Pledge Agreement may, in part, be subject to the Louisiana Riverboat Economic Development and Gaming Control Act, La.R.S. 4:501 et seq. (the "Riverboat Gaming Act"). In particular, they acknowledge that the terms of this Security and Pledge Agreement and, if necessary, the enforcement of this Security and Pledge Agreement, may require certain regulatory approvals pursuant to the Riverboat Gaming Act. AGREEMENT NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the premises, the Debtor and the Lender hereby agree as follows: Section 1.Definitions. (a) As used in this Security and Pledge Agreement, the terms "Agreement," "Debtor," "Lender," "Shareholders," "Note," and "Indebtedness" shall have the meanings indicated above. (b) As used in this Security and Pledge Agreement, the terms "Operating Agreement" and "Collateral" and shall have the respective meanings defined in Section 2 below. (c) As used in this Security and Pledge Agreement, the term, "Person" means any individual, corportion, partnership, limited liability company, joint venture, association, joint stock company, trust, unincorported organization, government or any other agency or political subdivision thereof, or any other form of entity. Section 2.Security Interest. (a) To secure the full and punctual payment and performance of any and all present and future Indebtedness of the Debtor to the Lender or any successor or transferee of the Lender under or pursuant to the Note, the Debtor hereby pledges, pawns and transfers to the Lender and grants to the Lender a continuing security interest in and to all of the following property of the Debtor, whether now owned or existing or hereafter acquired or arising (collectively the "Collateral"): (i) All of the Debtor's interest in the Lender and all of the Debtor's right, title and interest in, to, and under the Operating Agreement (including any amendments, supplements, and renewals, the "Operating Agreement"), by and between the Debtor and Circus Circus Louisiana, Inc. ("Circus Louisiana") including, without limitation, the Debtor's right to receive the value of its share of, or capital account or interest in, the Lender, whether upon withdrawal or other cessation of Debtor's membership in the Lender or the termination of the Operating Agreement or otherwise, and all other interests issued by or created in the Lender that the Debtor acquires or has the right to acquire, from time to time, in any manner, in substitution for or in addition to any of the foregoing, and all certificates, agreements and instruments representing or evidencing all such interests, and all additions to or replacements for any of the foregoing, and all proceeds, fees, revenues, distributions, reimbursements, or other amounts payable to the Debtor and attributable to the Debtor's ownership interest in the Lender, and together with all rights, powers and privileges of the Debtor under or with respect to any of the foregoing, including all rights, powers and privileges of the Debtor as a member of the Lender, including all voting, management and other rights under the Operating Agreement; (ii) All consulting, management, incentive and other fees of any nature owing or to become owing, to the Debtor by or from the Lender, or by or from any Affiliate or Affiliates of the Lender, whether pursuant to management agreements, letter agreements, partnership agreements or any other source (including, without limitation, the Operating Agreement, as supplemented or amended from time to time) and all other proceeds, revenues or other amounts payable to the Debtor in connection with services or assets provided to the Lender; provided further that upon the occurrence of an event that, with the passage of time, would constitute an Event of Default under the Note, the Lender may suspend all consulting, management, incentive and other fees of any nature owing or to become owing to the Debtor, subject to the Lender's obligation to release immediately to the Debtor any and all such suspended payments once the Debtor cures or avoids any such occurrence that, with the passage of time, would constitute an Event of Default under the Note. (b)Payments made on the Note by any Person will not discharge or diminish the obligations and liability of the Debtor under this Security and Pledge Agreement for any remaining and succeeding Indebtedness. Section 3.Delivery of Collateral. The Lender hereby accepts the delivery of the Collateral on behalf of itself and on behalf of any future transferee of the Indebtedness. The Debtor will execute and deliver to the Lender all assignments, endorsements, powers and other documents requested at any time and from time to time by the Lender with respect to the Collateral and the rights and powers granted to the Lender hereunder, and will deliver to the Lender any certificates representing the Collateral from time to time, or substitutions of any of the Collateral. Section 4.Representations. The Debtor has not performed any acts or signed any agreements which might prevent the Lender from enforcing any of the terms of this Security and Pledge Agreement or which would limit the Lender in any such enforcement. No security agreement or similar or equivalent document or instrument covering all or any part of the Collateral has been executed by the Debtor and remains in effect. No Collateral is in the possession of any Person (other than the Debtor) asserting any claim thereto or security interest therein, except that the Lender or its designee may have possession of Collateral as contemplated hereby. The Debtor further represents and warrants: (a)The Collateral is owned legally, directly and beneficially and of record by the Debtor, is not subject to any interest, option or right of any other Person, and the Collateral constitutes all of the interest that Debtor owns in the Lender, that being a fifty percent (50.0%) interest in the Lender; (b)All of the Debtor's interests in the Collateral have been duly and validly issued to and are owned by the Debtor, all in compliance with applicable laws and regulations including, without limitation, applicable state and federal securities and gaming laws and regulations; (c)Upon delivery of the Collateral to the Lender or an agent for the Lender, and registration of the pledge in the records of the Lender, this Security and Pledge Agreement creates and grants a valid first lien on and perfected security interest in the Collateral, subject to no prior security interest, lien, charge or encumbrance or to any agreement purporting to grant to any third party a security interest in the property or assets of the Debtor, which include the Collateral; (d)The Debtor's federal employer identification number is - ; and (e)All authorizations, approvals or other actions by, and notices to and filings with, any governmental authority or other third party required for the grant by the Debtor of the security interest in the Collateral and the perfection thereof and the exercise by the Lender of its rights provided for in this Security and Pledge Agreement, including, without limitation, the approval of the Louisiana Riverboat Gaming Commission and the Louisiana State Police, have been identified to the Lender and have been obtained and remain in full force and effect. Section 5.Covenants. (a) The Debtor hereby covenants that so long as the Indebtedness shall be outstanding and unpaid, in whole or in part, the Debtor will not sell, offer to sell, convey or otherwise transfer or dispose of any of the Collateral or any interest therein, nor will the Debtor create, incur or permit to exist any pledge, mortgage, lien, charge, encumbrance, security interest, restriction on transfer, right to purchase, option, right of first refusal or other impediment to title whatsoever with respect to any of such Collateral other than that created hereby. (b)The Debtor warrants and will defend the Lender's right, title and security interest in and to the Collateral against the claims of any Person. Section 6.Voting Rights. (a) So long as no Event of Default shall have occurred under the Note, the Debtor shall have the right, from time to time, to exercise voting and other consensual rights to give approvals, ratifications and waivers pertaining to the Collateral, for any purpose not inconsistent with the terms of, or causing a default under, this Security and Pledge Agreement and the Operating Agreement. (b)Upon the occurrence of an Event of Default under the Note (but only after the expiration of any cure period or grace period applicable thereto), the Lender shall have the right, at Lender's option, to exercise the voting and other consensual rights to give approvals, ratifications and waivers and to take any other action with respect to all or any of the Collateral with the same force and effect as if the Lender were the absolute and sole owner thereof, and the Debtor's right to exercise such voting and other consensual rights shall, at Lender's option, cease and become vested in the Lender. Section 7.Remedies upon Default. (a) Upon the occurrence of an Event of Default under the Note, the Lender may exercise all rights of a secured party under the Louisiana Commercial Laws -- Secured Transactions (the "UCC") and other applicable law (including the Uniform Commercial Code, as in effect in any other applicable jurisdiction) and, in addition, the Lender may, without being required to give any notice, except as herein provided or as may be required by mandatory provisions of law (i) transfer the whole or any part of the Collateral into the name of the Lender or its nominee, (ii) sell the Collateral or any part thereof at a broker's board or on a securities exchange, or (iii) sell the Collateral or any part thereof at public or private sale, for cash, upon credit or for future delivery, and at such price or prices as the Lender may deem satisfactory. The Lender may be the purchaser of any or all of the Collateral so sold at any public sale (or, if the Collateral is of a type customarily sold in a recognized market or is of a type which is the subject of widely distributed standard price quotations, at any private sale). The Debtor will execute and deliver such documents and take such other action as the Lender deems necessary or advisable in order that any such sale may be made in compliance with law. Upon any such sale the Lender shall have the right to deliver, assign and transfer to the purchaser thereof the Collateral so sold. Each purchaser at any such sale shall hold the Collateral so sold to it absolutely free from any claim or right of whatsoever kind, including any equity or right of redemption of the Debtor which may be waived, and the Debtor, to the extent permitted by law, hereby specifically waives all rights of redemption, stay or appraisal which it has or may have under any law, now existing or hereafter adopted. The Debtor agrees that ten (10) days prior written notice of the time and place of any sale or other intended disposition of any of the Collateral constitutes "reasonable notification" within the meaning of Section 9-504(3) of the UCC, except that shorter or no notice shall be reasonable as to any Collateral which is perishable or threatens to decline speedily in value or is of a type customarily sold on a recognized market. The notice (if any) of such sale shall (1) in the case of a public sale, state the time and place fixed for such sale, and (2) in the case of a private sale, state the day after which such sale may be consummated. Any such public sale shall be held at such time or times within ordinary business hours and at such place or places as the Lender may fix in the notice of such sale. At any such sale the Collateral may be sold in one lot as an entirety or in separate parcels, as the Lender may determine. The Lender shall not be obligated to make any such sale pursuant to any such notice. The Lender may, without notice or publication, adjourn any public or private sale or cause the same to be adjourned from time to time by announcement at the time and place fixed for the sale, and such sale may be made at any time or place to which the same may be so adjourned. In case of any sale of all or any part of the Collateral on credit or for future delivery, the Collateral so sold may be retained by the Lender until the selling price is paid by the purchaser thereof, but the Lender shall not incur any liability in case of the failure of such purchaser to take up and pay for the Collateral so sold and, in case of any such failure, such Collateral may again be sold upon like notice. (b)The Lender, instead of exercising the power of sale herein conferred upon it, may proceed by a suit or suits at law or in equity to foreclose the security interests and sell the Collateral, or any portion thereof, under a judgment or decree of a court or courts of competent jurisdiction. For the purposes of Louisiana executory process procedures, the Debtor does hereby acknowledge the Indebtedness and does hereby confess judgment in favor of the Lender for the full amount of the Indebtedness. The Debtor does by these presents consent, agree and stipulate that upon the occurrence of an Event of Default under the Note it shall be lawful for the Lender, and the Debtor does hereby authorize the Lender, to cause all and singular the Collateral to be seized and sold under executory or ordinary process, at the Lender's sole option, without appraisement, appraisement being hereby expressly waived, in one lot as an entirety or in separate portions or parcels as the Lender may determine, to the highest bidder, and otherwise exercise the rights, powers and remedies afforded herein and under applicable Louisiana law. Any and all declarations of fact made by authentic act before a Notary Public in the presence of two witnesses by a person declaring that such facts lie within his knowledge shall constitute authentic evidence of such facts for the purpose of executory process. The Debtor hereby waives in favor of the Lender: (i) the benefit of appraisement as provided in Louisiana Code of Civil Procedure Articles 2332, 2336, 2723 and 2724, and all other laws conferring the same; (ii) the demand and three days delay accorded by Louisiana Code of Civil Procedure Articles 2639 and 2721; (iii) the notice of seizure required by Louisiana Code of Civil Procedure Articles 2293 and 2721; (iv) the three days delay provided by Louisiana Code of Civil Procedure Articles 2331 and 2722; and (v) the benefit of the other provisions of Louisiana Code of Civil Procedure Articles 2331, 2722 and 2723, not specifically mentioned above. (c) The Debtor recognizes that the Lender may be unable to effect a public sale of all or part of the Collateral by reason of certain prohibitions contained in the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the "Act"), and applicable state securities laws and authorizes the Lender to resort to one or more private sales to a restricted group of bidders and purchasers who will be obligated to agree, among other things, to acquire all or a part of the Collateral for their own account, for investment, and not with a view to the distribution or resale thereof. If the Lender deems it advisable to do so for the foregoing or for other reasons, the Lender is authorized to limit the prospective bidders on or purchasers of any of the Collateral to such a restricted group of purchasers and may cause to be placed on certificates or agreements for any or all of the Collateral a legend to the effect that such security has not been registered under the Act, and may not be disposed of in violation of the provision of said Act, and to impose such other limitations or conditions in connection with any such sale as the Lender deems necessary or advisable in order to comply with said Act or any other securities or other laws. The Debtor acknowledges and agrees that any private sale so made may be at prices and on other terms less favorable to the seller than if such Collateral were sold at public sale and that the Lender has no obligation to delay the sale of such Collateral for the period of time necessary to permit the registration of such Collateral for public sale under any securities laws. The Debtor agrees that a private sale or sales made under the foregoing circumstances shall be deemed to have been made in a commercially reasonable manner. If any consent, approval, or authorization of any federal, state, municipal or other governmental department, agency or authority should be necessary to effectuate any sale or other disposition of the Collateral, or any partial sale or other disposition of the Collateral, the Debtor will execute all applications and other instruments as may be required in connection with securing any such consent, approval or authorization and will otherwise use its best efforts to secure same. In addition, if the Collateral is disposed of pursuant to Rule 144 under the Act, the Debtor agrees to complete and execute a Form 144, or comparable successor form, at the Lender's request; and the Debtor agrees to provide any material adverse information in regard to the current and prospective operations of any company (including, without limitation, the Lender) an interest in which constitutes all or a portion of the Collateral of which the Debtor has knowledge and which has not been publicly disclosed, and the Debtor hereby acknowledges that the Debtor's failure to provide such information may result in criminal and/or civil liability. (d) If the Lender shall determine to exercise its right to sell all or any part of the Collateral and if in the opinion of counsel to Lender it is advisable to have the Collateral or the portion thereof to be sold registered under the provisions of the Act, the Debtor hereby agrees, at its own cost and expense (i) to effectuate a reorganization of the Lender (the "Reorganized Company") into the form of entity requested by the Lender or any underwriter in order to best accomplish a public offering, (ii) to execute and deliver, and to use its best efforts to cause the Reorganized Company and its management, the partners or members of the Reorganized Company and such partners' or members' directors and officers to execute and deliver, all such instruments and documents, and to do or cause to be done all other such acts and things, as may be necessary or, in the opinion of the Lender, advisable to register the Collateral, or the portion thereof to be sold, under the provisions of the Act and to cause the registration statement relating thereto to become effective and to remain effective for such period as prospectuses are required by law to be furnished, and to make or cause to be made all amendments and supplements thereto and to the related prospectus which, in the opinion of the Lender, are necessary or advisable, all in conformity with the requirements of the Act and the rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission applicable thereto, (iii) to use its best efforts to cause the Reorganized Company to agree to make, and to make available to its security holders as soon as practicable, an earnings statement (which need not be audited) covering a period of at least 12 months, beginning with the first month after the effective date of any such registration statement, which earnings statement will satisfy the provisions of Section 11(a) of the Act, (iv) to use its best efforts to qualify the Collateral under state Blue Sky or securities laws and to obtain the approval of any governmental authorities for the public sale of the Collateral, including all necessary gaming authorities' approvals, as requested by the Lender, and (v) at the request of the Lender, to indemnify and hold harmless the Lender, the holder or holders of the Indebtedness and any underwriters, including any Person controlling any of the foregoing, from and against any loss, liability, claim, damage and expense, including reasonable attorneys' fees incurred in connection therewith, under the Act or otherwise insofar as such loss, liability, claim, damage or expense arises out of or is based upon any actual or alleged untrue statement of a material fact contained in such registration statement or supplement thereto, or arises out of or is based upon any omission or alleged omission to state therein a material fact required to be stated or necessary to make the statements therein not misleading, such indemnification to remain operative regardless of any investigation made by or on behalf of the Lender, the holder or holders of the Indebtedness or an underwriters, including any Person controlling any of the foregoing; provided, however, that the Debtor shall not be liable in any case to the extent that any such loss, liability, claim, damage or expense arises out of or is based on an untrue statement or alleged untrue statement or an omission or an alleged omission made in reliance upon and in conformity with written information furnished specifically to the Debtor by the Lender, any holder or holder of the Indebtedness or any underwriter. Expenses payable by the Debtor in connection with any disposition under the provisions above shall include, but shall not be limited to, all costs of a registration under the Act of any Collateral or of sale of any Collateral pursuant to any applicable regulation under the Act, brokers' or underwriters' commissions, fees or discounts, accounting and legal fees, costs of printing and other expenses of transfer and sale. The Debtor agrees to pay to the Lender on demand following any Event of Default under the Note and in advance of any such registration, sale or other realization on the Collateral, such amount which, in the estimation of counsel to the Lender, will cover all of such costs and expenses described above, and all other costs and expenses of enforcing the Indebtedness and of realizing on the Collateral, including reasonable attorneys' fees and legal expenses. Section 8. Limitation on Duty of Lender. The security interests are granted as security only and the execution and delivery of the Note, this Security and Pledge Agreement, and the Guaranty shall not, by their terms and conditions, subject the Lender to, or transfer or in any way affect or modify, any obligation or liability of the Debtor with respect to any of the Collateral or any transaction in connection therewith. The Debtor shall remain liable under the Operating Agreement to the extent set forth therein to perform its duties and obligations thereunder to the same extent as if this Security and Pledge Agreement had not been executed. The exercise by the Lender of any of its rights hereunder shall not release the Debtor from any of its duties or obligations under the Operating Agreement and the Lender shall not have any obligation or liability under the Operating Agreement by reason of this Security and Pledge Agreement, nor shall the Lender be obligated to perform any of the obligations or duties of the Debtor under the Operating Agreement. The Lender shall not by reason of this Security and Pledge Agreement or the exercise of any remedies hereunder become responsible or liable in any manner or to any extent for any obligations and liabilities of the Debtor, whether now existing or hereafter incurred, including, without limitation, the Indebtedness and any obligations and liabilities under the Operating Agreement. The Debtor specifically understands and agrees that the Lender, solely by reason of having executed this Security and Pledge Agreement, shall have no responsibility for (i) collecting or protecting any income, earnings, or proceeds with regard to the Collateral, (ii) preserving any of the Debtor's rights against parties to the Collateral or against third persons, (iii) ascertaining any maturities, calls, conversion rights, exchanges, offers, tenders or similar matters relating to the Collateral, or (iv) informing the Debtor about any of these matters, whether or not the Lender actually has or is deemed to have knowledge thereof. Beyond the exercise of reasonable care in the custody thereof, the Lender shall have no duty as to any Collateral in its possession or control or in the possession or control of any agent or bailee or any income thereon. The Lender shall be deemed to have exercised reasonable care in the custody of the Collateral in its possession if the Collateral is accorded treatment substantially equal to that which it accords its own property, and shall not be liable or responsible for any loss or damage to any of the Collateral, or for any diminution in the value thereof, by reason of the act or omission of any broker or other agent or bailee selected by the Lender in good faith. The Lender shall be deemed to have exercised reasonable care with respect to any of the Collateral in its possession if the Lender takes such action for that purpose as the Debtor shall reasonably request in writing; but no failure to comply with any such request shall, of itself, be deemed a failure to exercise reasonable care in the custody thereof. The Debtor hereby agrees to indemnify and hold harmless the Lender and its directors, officers, employees and agents against any and all claims, actions, liabilities, costs and expenses of any kind or nature whatsoever (including reasonable fees and disbursements of counsel) that may be imposed on, incurred by, or asserted against any of them, in any way relating to or arising out of this Agreement or any action taken or omitted by them hereunder (including such obligations and liabilities of the Debtor), except to the extent that they directly resulted from the gross negligence or willful misconduct of such Persons. Section 9. Appointment of Agent. At any time or times, in order to comply with any legal requirement in any jurisdiction, the Lender may appoint a bank or trust company or one or more other Persons with such power and authority as may be necessary for the effectual operation of the provisions hereof and may be specified in the instrument of appointment. Section 10. Expenses. In the event that the Debtor fails to comply with any provision in this Security and Pledge Agreement, such that the value of any Collateral or the validity, perfection, rank or value of any security interest hereunder is thereby diminished or potentially diminished or put at risk, the Lender may, but shall not be required to, effect such compliance on behalf of the Debtor, and the Debtor shall reimburse the Lender for the costs thereof on demand. All insurance expenses and all expenses of protecting, appraising, and preparing the Collateral for sale, any and all excise, property, sales, and use taxes imposed by any federal, state or local authority on any of the Collateral, and all expenses in respect of the sale or other disposition of the Collateral shall be borne and paid by the Debtor; and if the Debtor fails to promptly pay any portion thereof when due, the Lender may, at its option, but shall not be required to, pay the same and charge the Debtor's account therefor, and the Debtor agrees to reimburse the Lender therefor on demand. All sums so paid or incurred by the Lender for any of the foregoing and any and all other sums for which the Debtor may become liable hereunder and all costs and expenses (including reasonable attorneys' fees, legal expenses and court costs) incurred by the Lender in enforcing or protecting any of the rights or remedies under this Security and Pledge Agreement, together with interest thereon until paid at the rate equal to the Default Rate (as defined in the Note), shall be additional Indebtedness and the Debtor agrees to pay all of the foregoing sums promptly on demand. The Debtor shall be liable for all state, federal, local and other taxes on Debtor's income from the Lender for any and all periods up to and including the date that Lender or its transferee or other purchaser of the Collateral is admitted as a member of Lender. Section 11. Intervention by Shareholders of Debtor. The Shareholders are all of the shareholders of Debtor and, as such, will derive and will continue to derive, benefits from the loan made by the Lender to the Debtor pursuant to the Note. In furtherance of Section 6.6 of the Operating Agreement, the Shareholders agree to intervene in, execute and deliver this Security and Pledge Agreement and to pledge, deliver and grant to the Lender a continuing security interest in and to all right, title and interest the Shareholders, or any of them, has or may have in and to the Collateral, by virtue of their respective interests as shareholders of the Debtor. Accordingly, to secure the full and punctual payment of the Indebtedness, and all extensions, increases and renewals thereof, each Shareholder hereby pledges, pawns and transfers to the Lender and grants to the Lender a continuing security interest in and to all right, title and interest that such Shareholder has or may have, directly or indirectly, whether now existing or hereafter arising, in and to the Collateral, in his capacity as a shareholder of the Debtor (and for purposes hereof all references to "Debtor" in Section 2 of this Security and Pledge Agreement shall be deemed to be references to "Shareholder," as the context requires); and this pledge by each Shareholder shall specifically include, without limitation, all consulting, management, incentive and other fees of any nature directly or indirectly owing to or to become owing to such Shareholder from the Lender, or from any Affiliate or Affiliates of the Lender. However, the parties hereto acknowledge that this provision does not and is not intended to create personal liability on the part of the Shareholders. Section 12. Termination. Upon the payment in full of the Indebtedness and the termination of the Note, this Security and Pledge Agreement shall terminate. Upon request of the Debtor, the Lender shall deliver the remaining Collateral (if any) to the Debtor. Notwithstanding the foregoing, if at any time, any payment or part thereof to the Lender with respect to any of the Indebtedness is rescinded or must otherwise be restored by the Lender pursuant to any insolvency, bankruptcy, reorganization, receivership or any other debt relief granted to the Debtor, this Security and Pledge Agreement and the Debtor's and the Shareholders' obligations hereunder shall automatically and retroactively be reinstated and the Debtor and the Shareholders shall re-deliver the Collateral to the Lender and otherwise comply with the terms and conditions of this Security and Pledge Agreement. In the event that the Lender must rescind or restore any payment received in total or partial satisfaction of the Indebtedness, any prior release or discharge from the terms of this Security and Pledge Agreement and the Debtor's and Shareholders' obligations hereunder shall automatically and retroactively be renewed and reinstated and shall remain in full force and effect to the same degree and extent as if such release or discharge had never been granted and the Debtor and the Shareholders shall re- deliver the Collateral to the Lender and otherwise comply with the terms and conditions of this Security and Pledge Agreement. It is the intention of the Debtor, the Shareholders, and the Lender that the Debtor's and the Shareholders' obligations hereunder shall not be discharged except by the full and complete payment of the Indebtedness, and then only to the extent of such payment and performance. Section 13. Notices. Any notice or demand which, by provision of this Security and Pledge Agreement, is required or permitted to be given or served by the Lender to or on the Debtor or the Shareholders shall be deemed to have been sufficiently given and served for all purposes (if mailed) three calendar days after being deposited, postage prepaid, in the United States mail, registered or certified mail, or (if delivered by express courier) one calendar day after being delivered to such courier, or (if delivered in person) the same day as delivery, in each case addressed (until another address or addresses are given in writing by any such party to the Lender) to such parties as follows: If to the Debtor: American Entertainment Corporation 8301 West Judge Perez Drive, Suite 300 Chalmette, Louisiana 70043 Attn: William E. Beuck If to any Shareholder: Joseph H. Georgusis 8301 West Judge Perez Drive, Suite 300 Chalmette, Louisiana 70043 Any notice or demand which, by any provision of this Security and Pledge Agreement, is required or permitted to be given or served by any party to or on the Lender shall be deemed to have been sufficiently given and served for all purposes (if mailed) three calendar days after being deposited, postage prepaid, in the United States mail, registered or certified mail, or (if delivered by express courier) one calendar day after being delivered to such courier, or (if delivered in person) the same day as delivery, in each case addressed (until another address or addresses are given in writing by the Lender to any such party) to the Lender as follows: American Entertainment, L.L.C. c/o Circus Circus Louisiana, Inc. 2880 Las Vegas Boulevard South Las Vegas, Nevada 89109 Attn: General Counsel Section 14. Amendment. Neither this Security and Pledge Agreement nor any provisions hereof may be changed, waived, discharged or terminated orally or in any manner other than by an instrument in writing signed by the party against whom enforcement of the change, waiver, discharge or termination is sought. Section 15. Waivers. No course of dealing on the part of the Lender, its members, managers, officers, employees, consultants or agents, nor any failure or delay by the Lender with respect to exercising any of its rights, powers or privileges under this Agreement shall operate as a waiver thereof. Section 16. Cumulative Rights. The rights and remedies of the Lender under this Security and Pledge Agreement shall be cumulative, and the exercise or partial exercise of any such right or remedy shall not preclude the exercise of any other right or remedy. Section 17. Titles of Sections. All titles or headings to sections of this Security and Pledge Agreement are only for the convenience of the parties and shall not be construed to have any effect or meaning with respect to the other content of such sections, such other content being controlling as to the agreement between the parties hereto. Section 18. Singular and Plural. Words used herein in the singular, where the context so permits, shall be deemed to include the plural and vice versa. The definitions of words in the singular herein shall apply to such words when used in the plural where the context so permits and vice versa. Section 19. Governing Law. This Security and Pledge Agreement is a contract made under and shall be construed in accordance with and governed by the laws of the United States of America and the State of Louisiana. Section 20. Severability. The provisions of this Security and Pledge Agreement are severable. If any clause or provision shall be held invalid or unenforceable in whole or in part in any jurisdiction, then such invalidity or unenforceability shall affect only such clause or provision, or part thereof, in such jurisdiction and shall not in any manner affect such clause or provision in any other jurisdiction, or any other clause or provision in this Security and Pledge Agreement in any jurisdiction. Section 21. Successors and Assigns. (a) All covenants and agreements contained by or on behalf of the Debtor and the Shareholders in this Security and Pledge Agreement shall bind the Debtor's and the Shareholders' heirs, executors, administrators, successors and assigns and shall inure to the benefit of the Lender and its successors and assigns. (b) This Security and Pledge Agreement is for the benefit of the Lender and for such other Person or Persons as may from time to time become or be the holders of any of the Indebtedness, and this Security and Pledge Agreement shall be transferable and negotiable with the same force and effect and to the same extent as the Indebtedness may be transferable, it being understood that, upon the transfer or assignment by the Lender of any of the Indebtedness, the legal holder of such Indebtedness shall have all of the rights granted to the Lender under this Security and Pledge Agreement. (c) The Debtor and the Shareholders specifically agree that upon any transfer of all or any portion of the Indebtedness, the Lender may transfer and deliver all or any of the Collateral to the transferee of such Indebtedness and such Collateral shall secure any and all of the Indebtedness in favor of such a transferee, that such transfer of the Collateral shall not affect the priority and ranking thereof, and that the Collateral shall secure with retroactive rank the then existing Indebtedness of the Debtor to the transferee arising thereafter. After any such transfer has taken place, the Lender shall be fully discharged from any and all future liability and responsibility to the Debtor and the Shareholders with respect to the Collateral and the transferee thereafter shall be vested with all the powers, rights and duties with respect to the Collateral. Section 22. Counterparts. This Security and Pledge Agreement may be executed in two or more counterparts, and it shall not be necessary that the signatures of all parties hereto be contained on any one counterpart hereof; each counterpart shall be deemed an original, but all of which when taken together shall constitute one and the same instrument. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Debtor, the Shareholders and the Lender have caused this Security and Pledge Agreement to be duly executed as of the date first above written. DEBTOR: AMERICAN ENTERTAINMENT CORPORATION By:_______________________________ Name: Title: LENDER: AMERICAN ENTERTAINMENT, L.L.C. By:_______________________________ Name: Title: SHAREHOLDERS: _______________________________ _______________________________ _______________________________ _______________________________ STATE OF LOUISIANA ) ) ) SS: ) PARISH OF ) BEFORE ME, the undersigned Notary Public duly commissioned qualified and sworn within and for the State of Louisiana, personally came and appeared , to me personally known, and who being by me duly sworn, did say that he is the authorized representative of New Orleans/Louisiana Development Corporation whose name is subscribed to the foregoing Pledge Agreement and that he executed the foregoing Pledge Agreement by authority of said corporation's Board of Directors on behalf of said corporation as its free act and deed. THUS DONE AND SIGNED in the Parish and State aforesaid, on this ____ day of December, 1993. WITNESSES: Name: Name: Name: ________________________________ NOTARY PUBLIC EXHIBIT H GEORGUSIS GUARANTY GUARANTY AGREEMENT THIS GUARANTY AGREEMENT (this "Guaranty Agreement") dated as of ____________________, 1994, is made by JOSEPH GEORGUSIS (the "Guarantor"), in favor of AMERICAN ENTERTAINMENT, L.L.C., a Louisiana limited liability company (the "Lender"), who agree as follows: RECITALS A. AMERICAN ENTERTAINMENT CORPORATION (the "Borrower") is or will be indebted unto the Lender for a loan made or to be made pursuant to the terms of a certain promissory note dated of even date herewith (as amended, supplemented, extended, renewed or restated from time to time, the "Note") by the Borrower, payable to the order of the Lender, in an aggregate principal amount not to exceed Ten Million ($10,000,000.00) Dollars. As used in this Guaranty Agreement, the Documents" means, collectively, any instrument or agreement previously, simultaneously or hereafter executed and delivered by the Guarantor, the Borrower, or any other person or entity as evidence of, security for, guarantee of or in connection with, the Indebtedness (as hereinafter defined), including, without limitation, the Note and the S Pledge Agreement, also dated even date herewith, by the Borrower n favor of the Lender, as said instruments or agreements may from time to time be amended, supplemented, extended or restated. B. The loan to the Borrower, under the Note, will benefit the Guarantor. C. The Lender has required, as a condition to making the aforesaid loan, that the Guarantor execute this Guaranty Agreement. D. The parties acknowledge that this Guaranty Agreement may, in part, be subject to the Louisiana Riverboat Economic Development and Gaming Control Act, La.R.S. 4:501 et. seq. (the "Riverboat Gaming Act"). In particular, they acknowledge that the terms of this Guaranty Agreement and, if necessary, the enforcement of this Guaranty Agreement, may require certain regulatory approvals pursuant to the Riverboat Gaming Act. NOW, THEREFORE, in order to induce the Lender to make the loan under the Note to the Borrower, the Guarantor covenants and agrees with the Lender as follows: Section 1. Guaranty. The Guarantor hereby absolutely, unconditionally and irrevocably guarantees to the Lender the full and punctual payment and performance of all present and future amounts, liabilities and obligations of the Borrower to the Lender or to any successor or transferee thereof under or pursuant to the Note, the Security and Pledge Agreement, this Guaranty Agreement, or any other Loan Documents, whether said amounts, liabilities or obligations are liquidated or unliquidated, now existing or hereafter arising, in principal, interest, deferral and delinquency charges, prepayment premiums (if any), costs and attorneys' fees, as therein stipulated, and under and pursuant to all amendments, supplements, renewals and restatements to any of said documents (collectively, the "Indebtedness"). Payments made on the Indebtedness will not discharge or diminish the obligations and liability of the Guarantor under this Guaranty Agreement for any remaining and succeeding Indebtedness. The guarantee provided for in this Guaranty Agreement is an absolute, unconditional, irrevocable continuing guarantee of payment, not of collectability, and is in no way conditioned upon or limited by: (a) any attempt to collect from the Borrower; (b) any attempt to collect from, or the exercise of any rights and remedies against, any person or entity other than the Borrower who may at any time, now or hereafter, be primarily or secondarily liable for any or all of the Indebtedness, and any other maker, endorser, surety, or guarantor of all or a portion of the Indebtedness or any person or entity who is now or hereafter a party to any of the Loan Documents (all of the aforementioned persons in this clause (b) other than the Borrower being herein sometimes called collectively the "Obligors" and, individually, an "Obligor"); or (c) any resort or recourse to or against any security or collateral now or hereafter pledged, assigned, or granted to the Lender under the provisions of any instrument or agreement (including, without limitation, the Loan Documents) or otherwise assigned or conveyed to it. If the Borrower fails to pay any of the Indebtedness, when and as the same shall become due and payable (whether by acceleration, declaration, extension or otherwise, but only after the expiration of any cure period or grace period applicable thereto), the Guarantor shall on demand, pay the same to the Lender in immediately available funds, in lawful money of the United States of America, at its address specified in or pursuant to Section 9 of this Guaranty Agreement. Section 2. Solidary Obligation. The Guarantor hereby binds and obligates said Guarantor and said Guarantor's heirs, executors, administrators and assigns in solido with the Borrower and with the other Obligors for the full and punctual payment and performance of all of the Indebtedness precisely as if the same had been contracted and were due and owing by such Guarantor personally. It is agreed and understood that the Guarantor shall be bound by all the provisions of this Guaranty Agreement and for the payment and performance of the Indebtedness in the same manner as if he were the only person or entity guarantying the Indebtedness. Section 3. Obligations Absolute. The indebtedness, liabilities and obligations of the Guarantor under this Guaranty Agreement are primary, solidary obligations of the Guarantor, are continuing, irrevocable, absolute, and unconditional, shall not be subject to any counterclaim, recoupment, set-off, reduction, or defense based upon any claim that the Guarantor may have against the Borrower or any of the Obligors, are independent of any other guaranty or guaranties at any time in effect with respect to all or any part of the Indebtedness, and may be enforced regardless of the existence of such other guaranty or guaranties. The indebtedness, liabilities and obligations of Guarantor under this Guaranty Agreement shall not be affected, impaired, lessened, modified, waived or released by the invalidity or unenforceability of any or all of the Loan Documents or by the death of or bankruptcy, reorganization, dissolution, liquidation or similar proceedings affecting the Borrower or one or more of the other Obligors or the sale or other disposition of all or substantially all of the assets of any of the foregoing. The Guarantor hereby solidarily consents that at any time and from time to time, the Lender may, without in any manner affecting, impairing, lessening, modifying, waiving or releasing any or all of the indebtedness, liabilities and obligations of the Guarantor under this Guaranty Agreement, and whether or not any of the following actions shall modify or affect the rights of the Guarantor as to subrogation, reimbursement or indemnity against any other parties (including the other Obligors), do any one or more of the following, all without notice to, or further consent of, the Guarantor: (a) renew, extend or otherwise change the time or terms for payment of the principal of, or interest on, any of the Indebtedness or any renewals or extensions thereof; (b) extend or change the time or terms for performance of any other obligations, covenants or agreements under the Loan Documents of the Borrower or any of the Obligors; (c) amend, compromise, release, terminate, waive, surrender, or otherwise deal with in any manner satisfactory to the Lender: (i) any or all of the provisions of any or all of the Loan Documents, (ii) any or all of the Indebtedness, (iii) any or all of the indebtedness, liabilities and obligations of the Borrower, or one or more or all of the other Obligors under the Note or under any and all Loan Documents (without remission of any part of the Indebtedness) or any or all property or other security given at any time as collateral by the Borrower or any other Obligor, without affecting, impairing, lessening or releasing any or all of the indebtedness, liabilities and obligations of Guarantor under this Guaranty Agreement or under any and all of the Loan Documents to which Guarantor is a party, and (iv) any or all of the Obligors; and (d) sell, assign, collect, substitute, exchange or release any or all property or other security now or hereafter serving as collateral for any or all of theIndebtedness or under any or all of the Loan Documents; (e) receive additional property or other security as collateral for any or all of the Indebtedness or under any or all of the Loan Documents; (f) fail or delay to enforce, assert or exercise any right, power, privilege or remedy conferred upon the Lender under the provisions of any of the Loan Documents or under applicable laws; (g) grant consents or indulgences or take action or omit to take action under, or in respect of, any or all of the Loan Documents; and (h) apply any payment received by the Lender of, or on account of, any of the Indebtedness from the Borrower, from any of the Obligors or from any source other than the Guarantor to the Indebtedness only in the order of priority established under the Note, and any payment received by the Lender from the Guarantor for or on account of this Guaranty Agreement may only be applied by the Lender to any of the Indebtedness in the order of priority established under the Note. Section 4. Waiver by Guarantor. Guarantor unconditionally waives, except as required by the terms and conditions of the Note: (a) notice of the execution and delivery of the Loan Documents; (b) notice of the Lender's acceptance of and reliance on this Guaranty Agreement or of the creation of any of the Indebtedness; (c) presentment, demand, dishonor,protest, notice of non-payment and notice of dishonor of the Indebtedness, the Loan Documents, and any property or other security serving at any time as collateral under the Loan Documents; (d) notice of transfer or assignment of the Indebtedness and this Guaranty Agreement; and (e) all notices required by statute or otherwise to preserve any rights against the Guarantor hereunder or under any of the Loan Documents, including, without limitation, any demand, proof, or notice of non-payment of any of the Indebtedness by the Borrower or any of the Obligors and notice of any failure or default on the part of the Borrower or any of the Obligors to perform or comply with any term of any of the Loan Documents to which the Borrower or any of the Obligors is a party. Section 5. Representations and Warranties. Guarantor represents and warrants to the Lender that (a) the execution and delivery of this Guaranty Agreement or of any of the Loan Documents to which such Guarantor is a party will not result in any violation of, or be in conflict with, or constitute a default under any mortgage, indenture, deed of trust, security agreement, lease, contract, agreement, instrument, obligation, judgment, decree, order, statute, regulation, or rule applicable to such Guarantor, (b) this Guaranty Agreement and any of the Loan Documents to which such Guarantor is or may be a party are valid, enforceable, and binding upon such Guarantor in accordance with their respective terms, conditions, and provisions, and (c) such Guarantor has examined or has had an opportunity to examine each of the Loan Documents executed and delivered prior to or on the date hereof. Section 6. Subrogation. Until such time as the Indebtedness has been paid and performed in full and the provisions of this Guaranty Agreement are no longer in effect, Guarantor shall not exercise any right to subrogation, reimbursement or contribution against the Borrower or another Obligor resulting from the payment of Indebtedness nor any right to subrogation, reimbursement and indemnity against any property or other security serving at any time as collateral for any or all of the Indebtedness under any of the Loan Documents resulting from the payment of Indebtedness, all of which rights of subrogation, reimbursement, contribution and indemnity the Guarantor solidarily subordinates to the full and punctual payment and performance of the Indebtedness. Notwithstanding any provision of this Guaranty Agreement to the contrary, if Guarantor is or becomes at any time an "insider" as defined from time to time in the Federal Bankruptcy Code with respect to the Borrower or any Obligor or any affiliates thereof, then Guarantor irrevocably and unconditionally agrees not to seek or obtain, and shall have no rights of, subrogation, reimbursement, contribution, indemnification or any similar rights against the Borrower and/or any such Obligor or any affiliates thereof with respect to this Guaranty Agreement, whether such rights arise by an express or implied contract or by operation of law, until the thirteenth (13th) month anniversary date following the full payment and performance of the Indebtedness, it being the intention of the parties that the Guarantor shall not be deemed to be a "creditor" as defined in the Federal Bankruptcy Code of the Borrower or any such Obligor or any affiliates thereof by reason of the existence of this Guaranty Agreement in the event that the Borrower or any such Obligor or any affiliate thereof becomes a debtor in any proceeding under the Federal Bankruptcy Code. The Guarantor agrees not to execute any indemnity, contribution or other agreement of any kind which establishes in favor of the Borrower or any such Obligor or affiliates thereof any rights waived by the preceding sentence so long as any of the Indebtedness remains outstanding or thereafter until the 13th- month anniversary date following the full payment and performance of the Indebtedness. Section 7. Subordination. In the event that Guarantor should for any reason advance or lend monies to the Borrower, whether or not such funds are used by the Borrower to make a payment of the Indebtedness, Guarantor hereby agrees that any and all rights that such Guarantor may have or acquire to collect from or to be reimbursed by the Borrower (or from or by any other Obligor of the Indebtedness), shall in all respects, whether or not the Borrower presently is or subsequently becomes insolvent, be subordinate to the rights of the Lender to collect and enforce the payment and performance of the Indebtedness, until such time as the Indebtedness has been fully paid and performed and the provisions of this Guaranty Agreement are no longer in effect. Section 8. Financials. Guarantor will furnish to the Lender, at such time as the Lender specifies, such financial statements and other information concerning the financial condition of Guarantor as the Lender may require. Section 9. Remedies. Upon the failure in the payment or performance of any of the Indebtedness when due (whether by acceleration or otherwise, but only after the expiration of any cure period or grace period applicable thereto) the Lender may institute a judicial proceeding for the collection of the sums or the performance of the Indebtedness so due and unpaid or unperformed, and may prosecute such proceeding to judgment for final decree, and may enforce the same against the Guarantor and collect the monies adjudged or decreed to be payable in the manner provided by law out of the property of such Guarantor, wherever situated. In the event of such a failure, the Lender shall have the right to proceed first and directly against the Guarantor under this Guaranty Agreement without proceeding against the Borrower or any other person or entity (including other Obligors), without exhausting any other remedies which it may have and without resorting to any other security held by the Lender. Section 10. Enforcement Expenses. The Guarantor agrees to indemnify and hold harmless the Lender against any loss, liability, or expense, including reasonable attorneys' fees and disbursements and any other fees and disbursements, that may result from any failure of the Borrower to pay any of the Indebtedness when and as due and payable or that may be incurred by or on behalf of the Lender in enforcing any obligation of the Borrower to pay any of the Indebtedness. The Guarantor also agrees to indemnify and hold harmless the Lender against any expense, including reasonable attorneys' fees and disbursements and other fees and disbursements that may be incurred by or on behalf of the Lender in enforcing any obligation or liability of the Guarantor hereunder. Section 11. Notices. Any notice or demand which, by provision of this Guaranty Agreement, is required or permitted to be given or served by the Lender to or on Guarantor shall be deemed to have been sufficiently given and served for all purposes (if mailed) three calendar days after being deposited, postage prepaid, in the United States Mail, registered or certified mail, or (if delivered by express courier) one business day after being delivered to such courier, or (if delivered in person) the same day as delivery, in each case addressed (until another address or addresses is given in writing by such Guarantor to the Lender) as follows: Mr. Joseph H. Georgusis 8301 West Judge Perez Drive, Suite 300 Chalmette, Louisiana 70043 Any notice or demand which, by any provision of this Guaranty Agreement, is required or permitted to be given or served by the Guarantor to or on the Lender shall be deemed to have been sufficiently given and served for all purposes (if mailed) three calendar days after being deposited, postage prepaid, in the United States Mail, registered or certified mail, or (if delivered by express courier) one business day after being delivered to such courier, or (if delivered in person) the same day as delivery, in each case addressed (until another address or addresses are given in writing by the Lender to such Guarantor) as follows: American Entertainment, L.L.C. c/o Circus Circus Louisiana Inc. 2880 Las Vegas Boulevard South Las Vegas, Nevada 89109 Attn: General Counsel Section 12. Amendment. Neither this Guaranty Agreement nor any provisions hereof may be changed, waived, discharged or terminated orally or in any manner other than by an instrument in writing signed by the party against whom enforcement of the change, waiver, discharge or termination is sought. Section 13. Waivers. No course of dealing on the part of the Lender, its officers, employees, consultants or agents, nor any failure or delay by the Lender with respect to exercising any of its rights, powers or privileges under this Guaranty Agreement shall operate as a waiver thereof. Section 14. Cumulative Rights. The rights and remedies of the Lender under this Guaranty Agreement and the Loan Documents cumulative, and the exercise or partial exercise of any such right or remedy shall not preclude the exercise of any other right or remedy. Section 15. Titles of Articles, Sections and Subsections. All titles or headings to articles, sections, subsections or other divisions of this Guaranty Agreement are only for the convenience of the parties and shall not be construed to have any effect or meaning with respect to the other content of such articles, sections,subsections or other divisions, such other content being controlling as to the agreement between the parties hereto. Section 16. Singular and Plural. Words used herein in the singular, where the context so permits, shall be deemed to include the plural and vice versa. The definitions of words in the singular herein shall apply to such words when used in the plural where the context so permits and vice versa. Section 17. Governing Law. This Guaranty Agreement is a contract made under and shall be construed in accordance with and governed by the laws of the United States of America and the State of Louisiana. Section 18. Termination. Upon full and final payment and performance of the Indebtedness and the termination of the Note, this Guaranty Agreement shall terminate. Notwithstanding the foregoing, if at any time, any payment or part thereof to the Lender with respect to any of the Indebtedness is rescinded or must otherwise be restored by the Lender pursuant to any insolvency, bankruptcy, reorganization, receivership or any other debt relief granted to the Borrower or to any other Obligor, this Guaranty Agreement and the Guarantor's indebtedness, liabilities and obligations hereunder shall automatically and retroactively be reinstated. In the event that the Lender must rescind or restore any payment received in total or partial satisfaction of the Indebtedness, any prior release or discharge from the terms of this Guaranty Agreement and the Guarantor's indebtedness, liabilities and obligations hereunder shall automatically and retroactively be renewed and reinstated and shall remain in full force and effect to the same degree and extent as if such release or discharge had never been granted. It is the intention of the Guarantor, the Borrower and the Lender that the Guarantor's indebtedness, liabilities and obligations hereunder shall not be discharged except by the full and complete payment and performance of such Indebtedness, and then only to the extent of such payment and performance. Section 19. Successors and Assigns. (a) All covenants and agreements contained by or on behalf of the Guarantor in this Guaranty Agreement shall bind Guarantor's heirs, administrators, executors, successors and assigns and shall inure to the benefit of the Lender and its successors and assigns. (b) This Guaranty Agreement is for the benefit of the Lender and for such other person or persons as may from time to time become or be the holders of any of the Indebtedness, and, subject to the limitations provided in (c) below, this Guaranty Agreement shall be transferrable and negotiable, with the same force and effect and to the same extent as the Indebtedness may be transferrable, it being understood that, upon the transfer or assignment by the Lender of any of the Indebtedness, the legal holder of such Indebtedness shall have all of the rights granted to the Lender under this Guaranty Agreement. (c) The Guarantor hereby recognizes and agrees that the Lender may, from time to time, one or more times, transfer all or any portion of the Indebtedness to one or more third parties. Such transfers may include, but are not limited to, sales of participation interests in such Indebtedness in favor of one or more third party lenders. Upon any transfer of all or any portion of the Indebtedness, the Lender may, upon Guarantor's written consent, transfer and deliver any or all of its rights under this Guaranty Agreement to the transferee of such Indebtedness, and after any such transfer has taken place, the transferee thereafter shall be vested with all the powers, rights and duties with respect hereto. However, the Guarantor further agrees that the Lender may, without Guarantor's consent, transfer and deliver any or all of its rights under this Guaranty Agreement to Circus Circus Enterprises, Inc. or Circus Circus Louisiana, Inc. Section 20. Counterparts. This Guaranty Agreement may be executed in two or more counterparts, and it shall not be necessary that the signatures of all parties hereto be contained on any one counterpart hereof; each counterpart shall be deemed an original, but all of which together shall constitute one and the same instrument. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Guarantor has caused this Guaranty Agreement to be duly executed as of the date first written above. Guarantor Joseph H. Georgusis Accepted by: Lender ____________________________ American Entertainment L.L.C. OPERATING AGREEMENT OF AMERICAN ENTERTAINMENT, L.L.C., A LOUISIANA LIMITED-LIABILITY COMPANY EX-4 5 EXHIBIT 4 - ANNUAL REPORT INFORMATION EXHIBIT 13 Incorporated portions of the Company's Annual Report to Stockholders for the year ended January 31, 1994. Following are the incorporated pages. Financial Policy The cornerstone of Circus' financial policy is cash flow. Over the past five years, the Company has generated steady and reliable operating cash flow of $1.2 billion. This ranks the Company as the highest operating cash flow generator per total investment among all major publicly traded gaming companies. The steady cash flow allows the Company to advantageously employ debt in its capital structure, creating financial leverage and reducing its cost of capital. Since interest expense is tax deductible, the after-tax cost of debt is less than the cost of equity. In assessing the degree of financial leverage to safely employ, Circus looks at operating cash flow compared to total debt service. In fiscal 1994, the Company's operating cash flow of $276 million covered debt service by nearly eight times, the highest coverage ratio of any major public gaming company. We also measure our debt against total capital (long-term debt plus equity) on a market value basis. At January 31, 1994, the market value of our long-term debt was $595 million, while the market value of our equity was $3.2 billion, resulting in a debt to total capital ratio of approximately 16%. This leaves the Company well-positioned with plenty of investment capacity in reserve. This strong, dependable cash flow, combined with our borrowing capacity, also keys our future growth, enabling us to react swiftly to new gaming opportunities as they arise without being dependent upon other funding sources. The Company's strong cash flows result in rapid growth in equity. In order to maintain an efficient capital structure, Circus occasionally repurchases its shares. Conditions in the financial markets as well as specific opportunities influence the type, size and timing of share repurchase. The Company looks for opportunities to buy back shares when their trading value is below our estimate of their intrinsic value. Intrinsic value is based on our forecasted future cash flows, discounted to present value using our blended cost of capital as the discount factor. It is Circus' belief, supported by recent academic research, that well-conceived share repurchase is a contributor to higher share prices. Free Cash Flow Analysis Year Ended January 31, 1994 1993 1992 1991 1990 (in thousands) Income from Operations* $217,567 $205,482 $200,391 $169,653 $138,990 Add Non-cash Expenses: Depreciation and Amortization 58,965 48,182 48,870 42,395 32,865 Other (65) (65) (65) (65) (65) Cash Generated from Operations Before Income Tax 276,467 253,599 249,196 211,983 171,790 Cash Income Taxes (56,023) (43,602) (31,452) (36,566) (33,778) Interest, Dividends and Other Income (Loss) (683) 820 245 (570) 1,030 Proceeds from Disposal of Assets 685 4,510 527 663 5,632 Other - - - - 307 Cash Available for Repayment of Debt and Reinvestment 220,446 215,327 218,516 175,510 144,981 Scheduled Principal and Interest Payments (35,388) (30,939) (44,168) (51,056) (36,765) Ordinary Capital Expenditures (33,182) (24,085) (24,110) (19,450) (19,659) Free Cash Flow $151,876 $160,303 $150,238 $105,004 $ 88,557 *Before one-time charge in fiscal 1994 for Luxor and Grand Slam Canyon preopening expenses of $16,506 and in fiscal 1991 for Excalibur preopening expenses of $11,177. -26- Targets In implementing the Company's financial policies, several targets are used as benchmarks to assist in evaluating the effectiveness of our financial policy -- return on invested capital, return on equity, growth in earnings per share and operating profit margins are among the more commonly used. Most significant of these benchmarks in shaping our expansion philosophy is our expected return on invested capital. Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) -- As the most cash-oriented measure of return, Circus looks at return on invested capital. The Company aims for a range of 15% to 20%, usually achieving results toward the high end. Over the past five years, our average ROIC has been over 21%, which is the highest among major publicly traded gaming companies. If we compare ROIC to our cost of capital, the difference, or "spread," equates to the economic value that we create. We estimate our current cost of capital (blended cost of debt and equity) to be approximately 12%. As Circus invests in new projects that generate this attractive spread, we drive growth in economic profits and build shareholder wealth. Return on Equity (ROE) -- We expect to earn a rate of return on equity that exceeds 20%. A high ROE generally reflects an ability to achieve superior operating results. In our case, a policy of using financial leverage further heightens ROE. Since going public the Company has achieved an annual average ROE of 30%. Earnings per Share (EPS) -- Circus strives for an average annual increase in earnings per share of 15%-20%. Since going public, the Company's average annual growth rate in EPS has been 21% (before non-recurring items). Given the cash-oriented nature of our business, this growth in EPS has historically paralleled our growth in cash flow. Gaming involves very little working capital or non-cash earnings adjustments. Our ability to reach this target is dependent upon several factors, including our ability to develop new projects, obtain increases in earnings from existing properties and the general state of the economy. Operating Profit Margin -- Operating margins indicate profitability, demonstrating our ability to balance growth and profit. Circus consistently generates among the highest operating margins in its industry. Return on Invested Capital Year Ended January 31, 1994 1993 1992 1991 1990 (In thousands) Net Income Before Non-Recurring Items* $130,633 $120,983 $103,348 $ 83,669 $ 75,064 Income Tax Expense 66,419 62,330 53,656 39,566 38,138 Interest Expense 17,770 22,989 43,632 42,048 26,818 214,822 206,302 200,636 165,283 140,020 Cash Income Taxes (56,023) (43,602) (31,452) (36,566) (33,778) Total Return as Defined $ 158,799 $162,700 $169,184 $128,717 $106,242 Total Assets $1,297,924 $950,458 $783,071 $792,479 $675,038 Construction in Progress (19,855)(179,757) (5,179) (43,488)(183,174) Current Liabilities (92,061) (87,494) (59,498) (61,456) (62,074) Total Invested Capital as Defined $1,186,008 $683,207 $718,394 $687,535 $429,790 Average Invested Capital $ 934,608 $700,801 $702,965 $558,663 $451,399 Return on Average Invested Capital 16.99% 23.22% 24.07% 23.04% 23.54% *Before extraordinary items and one-time charge in fiscal 1994 for Luxor and Grand Slam Canyon preopening expenses of $16,506 and in fiscal 1991 for Excalibur preopening expenses of $11,177. Earnings per share for fiscal 1994 also excludes additional income taxes of $3,715 as a result of the increased corporate tax rate mandated by the Revenue Reconciliation Act of 1993. -27- Results of Operations On the same basis from operations (before non-recurring items), earnings per share for the year ended January 31, 1994 were $1.50 versus $1.41 in the prior year - an increase of 6% despite an increase of 1.1 million average shares outstanding. This increase in earnings per share was due primarily to the opening of Luxor and lower interest expense, which resulted from higher capitalized interest on Luxor and Grand Slam Canyon. In the third quarter, the Company wrote off preopening expenses associated with Luxor Hotel and Casino (which opened October 15, 1993) and Grand Slam Canyon Adventuredome (which opened August 23, 1993). These preopening expenses were approximately $16.5 million on a pre-tax basis, amounting to $.12 per share on an after-tax basis. The Company also recorded approximately $3.7 million, or $.04 per share, of additional income taxes during the year as a result of the increased corporate tax rate mandated by the Revenue Reconciliation Act of 1993. Including the effect of these non- recurring items for fiscal 1994 and an extraordinary loss of $3.7 million, or $.04 per share, related to the Company's early retirement of its 10-1/8% Senior Subordinated Notes in April 1992, earnings per share for the year ended January 31, 1994 were $1.34 versus $1.37 for the prior year. For the year ended January 31, 1993, earnings per share rose 15% on the same basis from operations. The increase in earnings per share was derived primarily from lower interest expense, which was due to lower average debt outstanding, capitalized interest, and the retirement of the 10-1/8% Senior Subordinated Notes. Revenues For the year ended January 31, 1994, revenues increased $111.9 million, or 13%, versus the prior year. The three and one-half months of operations of Luxor drove the growth in revenues. Occupancy rates at our six hotels were, as usual, in the range of 95-100%. In general, the Company's policy of offering moderately priced rooms, multiple entertainment attractions and low-priced food on an everyday basis, attracts a high level of occupancy along with substantial walk-in traffic. In fiscal 1993, revenues increased $37.0 million, or 5%, versus the prior year, reflecting modest increases at all of the Company's major properties. Income from Operations Income from operations increased $12.1 million, or 6%, excluding the one-time write-off of preopening expenses from Luxor and Grand Slam Canyon. Income from operations, after deducting preopening expenses, decreased $4.4 million, or 2%, for the year ended January 31, 1994 compared with the previous year. The growth in income from operations before preopening expenses was the result of the opening of Luxor in October 1993 offset by approximately $4.2 million of costs incurred pursuant to the development of new gaming projects and a modest decline in operating income at Circus Circus-Las Vegas. The decline in income from operations before preopening expenses at Circus Circus-Las Vegas was due primarily to a 21% increase in employee health and welfare costs, reflecting higher health care costs and higher claims experience, and a 37% increase in depreciation expense, stemming from the addition of Grand Slam Canyon in August 1993 and the refurbishment of 810 rooms at the Circus Circus Manor during the prior year. The composite operating margin of 22.8% (prior to the write- off of preopening expenses) compares to last year's 24.4%. The decline was attributable to the reasons discussed above. Income from operations rose $5.1 million, or 3%, in fiscal 1993. The increase came primarily from the Company's Laughlin properties, most notably the Edgewater which continued to benefit from the new hotel tower and related remodeling completed in February 1991. -28- Depreciation and Amortization Expense For the year ended January 31, 1994, depreciation and amortization expense increased $10.8 million over the prior year due primarily to the addition of Luxor and Grand Slam Canyon. In fiscal 1993, depreciation and amortization expense was essentially even with the prior year. Interest Expense Interest expense for the year ended January 31, 1994 was $17.8 million, down from $23.0 million in the prior year. The $5.2 million decrease is due primarily to the net effect of increased capitalized interest offset by higher average debt outstanding and a higher average interest rate due to issuing $300 million of Senior Subordinated Notes (See Capitalization, Capital Spending and Liquidity). Capitalized interest for the year was $18.5 million compared with $8.0 million for fiscal 1993, reflecting the completion of the construction of Luxor and Grand Slam Canyon. In fiscal 1993, interest expense was $23.0 million, down substantially from fiscal 1992's $43.6 million. The decrease was due primarily to lower average outstanding debt, the effect of capitalized interest related to the construction of Luxor and Grand Slam Canyon, and the retirement of the Company's 10-1/8% Senior Subordinated Notes in April 1992 (using significantly cheaper borrowings under the Company's bank lines). Taxes For the year ended January 31, 1994, the difference between the Company's effective tax rate of 36.4% and the Federal statutory rate of 35.0% was due primarily to the adjustment of the deferred tax balance to reflect the new statutory rate mandated by the Revenue Reconciliation Act of 1993. There were no significant differences between the Federal statutory tax rate and the Company's effective rate for the years ended January 31, 1993 and 1992. Capitalization, Capital Spending and Liquidity For the year ended January 31, 1994, the Company's pretax cash flow from operations (before preopening expenses) was $276 million, compared to $254 million in fiscal 1993 and $249 million in fiscal 1992. In fiscal 1994, as well as fiscal 1993, the Company's cash flow was used primarily to fund construction of Luxor and Grand Slam Canyon. Capital expenditures for the year ended January 31, 1994 were $382 million, compared with $209 million in fiscal 1993 and $27 million in fiscal 1992. The majority of expenditures in the past year related to the construction of Luxor ($254 million) and Grand Slam Canyon ($62 million). In fiscal 1993, Luxor ($149 million) and Grand Slam Canyon ($30 million) also accounted for the bulk of the capital expenditures. With the completion of Luxor, the Company operates three major hotels/casinos on the Las Vegas Strip. In addition to Luxor, the Las Vegas market now includes two other major new facilities, Mirage's Treasure Island and the MGM Grand Hotel and Theme Park, both of which opened in late 1993. It is the Company's belief that these new resorts will stimulate significant new demand in the Las Vegas market to absorb the new capacity. The new themed resorts should complement not only each other, but also existing resorts such as Excalibur. It is apparent that a significant portion of the focus in Las Vegas has shifted toward the south end of the Strip. In response to this potential migration of traffic, the Company opened Grand Slam Canyon Adventuredome in August 1993, at a cost of $92 million, to help protect its market share at Circus Circus-Las Vegas. The Company is adding a variety of attractions in a two-phased expansion program (at a cost of approximately $10 million for the first phase) which should significantly enhance the long-term prospects for Grand Slam Canyon. -29- In July 1993, the Company issued $150 million principal amount of 6-3/4% Senior Subordinated Notes due 2003. The notes were priced at 99.89%. Also in July, the Company issued, at par, $150 million principal amount of 7-5/8% Senior Subordinated Debentures due 2013. The net proceeds of these offerings were used to retire amounts outstanding under the Company's corporate debt program. The purpose of these transactions was to position the Company for long-term growth by securing additional long-term capital at attractive fixed interest rates. On September 30, 1993, the Company signed a $750 million unsecured bank credit agreement with its bank group. This facility replaces the Company's previous $350 million and $200 million reducing revolvers (see Note 3 of Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements). As of January 31, 1994, Circus had $583 million undrawn and immediately available under the new credit line. The Company has announced several new projects, still primarily in the developmental stages, each of which is subject to various regulatory and other approvals. On December 3, 1993, the Ministry of Consumer and Commercial Relations in Ontario, Canada chose Windsor Casino Limited to exclusively design, build and operate a casino complex in Windsor, Ontario, Canada. Windsor Casino Limited is a joint venture composed equally of Circus Circus Enterprises, Inc., Caesars World, Inc. and Hilton Hotels Corporation. The complex will offer casino, showroom and meeting facilities as well as a 300-room hotel. The Company's estimated equity contribution to Windsor Casino Limited for the funding of the permanent casino is approximately $20-$30 million. The permanent casino is expected to open in 1996. The Company will also be required to fund approximately $15-$20 million for the completion of a temporary casino. The Company is developing a riverboat casino in Tunica County, Mississippi, approximately 20 miles from the Memphis, Tennessee airport. Construction of this project began in late 1993 and it is slated to open by fall 1994. The estimated cost is approximately $80 million, including land, capitalized interest and preopening expenses. As of January 31, 1994, the costs incurred for this project were approximately $7.9 million. The Company has entered into a 50/50 joint venture with American Entertainment Corporation to develop and operate a riverboat gaming facility in Chalmette, Louisiana, 20 minutes east of the New Orleans central business district. Opening of this project is scheduled for late 1994. The cost and specifics of the design and funding of this project have yet to be determined. The Company has also entered into a 50/50 joint venture with Eldorado Hotel/Casino, a privately held company, to develop and operate a hotel/casino in downtown Reno, Nevada. The project is to be located on a site adjacent to both Circus Circus-Reno and the Eldorado. Ground breaking occurred in late 1993, with completion expected in mid-1995. Of the estimated cost of $300 million, including land, capitalized interest and preopening costs, the venturers are expected to fund 30% in equity. In addition, the Company is obligated under the joint venture agreement to provide financing, either directly or indirectly, for the remaining project costs. Circus, in partnership with Consolidated Press Holdings Limited and Nine Network Australia Limited, is one of two finalists for a proposed exclusive casino license in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia. The winning bid is expected to be selected sometime in early May 1994. Specific details of the cost and financing for this project are not yet available. The Company believes that it has sufficient capital resources through its existing and contingent bank arrangements and its operating cash flows to meet all of its existing cash obligations, strategically repurchase shares and fund its commitments on each of the above discussed projects. The Company anticipates that additional funds could, however, be raised through debt or equity markets, if necessary. -30- CIRCUS CIRCUS ENTERPRISES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS January 31, (In thousands, except share data) 1994 1993 ASSETS Current assets Cash and cash equivalents $39,110 $43,415 Receivables 8,673 3,977 Inventories 20,057 16,565 Prepaid expenses 20,062 14,478 Total current assets 87,902 78,435 Property, equipment and leasehold interests, at cost, net 1,183,164 851,463 Other assets Excess of purchase price over fair market value of net assets acquired, net 10,200 10,563 Deferred charges and other assets 16,658 9,997 Total other assets 26,858 20,560 Total assets $1,297,924 $950,458 LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY Current liabilities Current portion of long-term debt $169 $154 Accounts and contracts payable -- Trade 14,804 11,473 Construction 13,844 27,762 Accrued liabilities -- Salaries, wages and vacations 19,650 16,097 Progressive jackpots 4,881 4,827 Advance room deposits 6,981 4,012 Other 25,648 20,363 Interest payable 2,278 2,098 Income tax payable 3,806 708 Total current liabilities 92,061 87,494 Long-term debt 567,345 308,092 Other liabilities Deferred income tax 77,153 64,123 Other long-term liabilities 1,415 740 Total other liabilities 78,568 64,863 Total liabilities 737,974 460,449 Commitments and contingent liabilities Stockholders' equity Common stock $.01-2/3 par value Authorized -- 450,000,000 shares Issued -- 96,168,769 and 95,914,143 shares 1,603 1,599 Preferred stock $.01 par value Authorized -- 75,000,000 shares -- -- Additional paid-in capital 120,135 111,516 Retained earnings 618,446 502,257 Treasury stock (10,062,814 and 8,663,214 shares), at cost(180,234) (125,363) Total stockholders' equity 559,950 490,009 Total liabilities and stockholders' equity $1,297,924 $950,458 The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements. -31- CIRCUS CIRCUS ENTERPRISES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME Year Ended January 31, (In thousands, except share data) 1994 1993 1992 Revenues Casino $538,813 $495,012 $471,823 Rooms 176,001 147,115 141,716 Food and beverage 152,469 135,786 129,951 Other 117,501 92,500 89,652 984,784 870,413 833,142 Less-complimentary allowances (29,861) (27,388) (27,119) 954,923 843,025 806,023 Costs and expenses Casino 209,402 189,499 175,771 Rooms 78,932 68,783 64,799 Food and beverage 149,267 128,689 124,093 Other operating expenses 72,802 58,917 56,565 General and administrative 152,104 130,152 124,313 Depreciation and amortization 58,105 46,550 47,385 Preopening expense 16,506 - - 737,118 622,590 592,926 Operating profit before corporate expense 217,805 220,435 213,097 Corporate expense 16,744 14,953 12,706 Income from operations 201,061 205,482 200,391 Other income (expense) Interest, dividends and other income (loss) (683) 820 245 Interest expense (17,770) (22,989) (43,632) (18,453) (22,169) (43,387) Income before provision for income tax 182,608 183,313 157,004 Provision for income tax 66,419 62,330 53,656 Income before extraordinary loss 116,189 120,983 103,348 Extraordinary loss on early extinguishment of debt, net of income tax benefit of $1,885 - (3,661) - Net income $116,189 $117,322 $103,348 Earnings per share Income before extraordinary loss $1.34 $1.41 $1.23 Extraordinary loss on early extinguishment of debt - (0.04) - Net income per share $1.34 $1.37 $1.23 The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements. -32- CIRCUS CIRCUS ENTERPRISES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS Year Ended January 31, Increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents (In thousands) 1994 1993 1992 Cash flows from operating activities Net income before extraordinary loss $116,189 $120,983 $103,348 Adjustments to reconcile net income before extraordinary loss to net cash provided by operating activities Depreciation and amortization 58,965 48,182 48,870 Increase in deferred income tax 13,030 5,293 10,621 Increase (decrease) in interest payable 180 (4,100) (1,668) Increase (decrease) in income tax payable 3,098 (477) 367 (Gain) loss on sale of fixed assets 1,001 (41) (93) (Increase) decrease in other current assets (13,772) (1,268) 2,412 Increase in other current liabilities 15,192 5,598 3,415 (Increase) decrease in other non-current assets (6,635) (2,368) 531 Decrease in other non-current liabilities (65) (65) (65) Total adjustments 70,994 50,754 64,390 Net cash provided by operating activities 187,183 171,737 167,738 Cash flows from investing activities Capital expenditures (381,988)(208,586) (26,569) Increase (decrease) in construction payables (13,918) 27,762 (4,075) Proceeds from sale of equipment and other assets 685 4,510 527 Net cash used in investing activities (395,221)(176,314) (30,117) Cash flows from financing activities Proceeds from issuance of senior subordinated notes 299,841 -- -- Net effect on cash of issuances and payments of debt with initial maturities of three months or less (40,445) 69,957 (138,993) Principal payments of debt with original maturities in excess of three months (10,154)(100,397) (20,320) Exercise of stock options and warrants 11,091 46,491 50,806 Purchases of treasury stock and fractional shares (57,339) -- (12,801) Effect on cash of extraordinary loss -- (2,155) -- Other 739 (62) (289) Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities 203,733 13,834 (121,597) Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents (4,305) 9,257 16,024 Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year 43,415 34,158 18,134 Cash and cash equivalents at end of year $39,110 $43,415 $34,158 Supplemental Cash Flow Disclosures Cash paid during the period for Interest (net of amount capitalized) $16,597 $26,104 $43,727 Income tax $47,000 $41,500 $30,350 Noncash investing and financing activities: Purchase of land with debt $10,000 $ -- $ -- The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements. -33- CIRCUS CIRCUS ENTERPRISES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
Common Stock Issued Additional Total Paid-In Retained Treasury Stockholders' (In thousands) Shares Amount Capital Earnings Stock Equity Balance, January 31, 1991 94,250 $1,571 $52,302 $281,587 (150,617) $184,843 Net income - - - 103,348 - 103,348 Exercise of stock options and warrants 1,147 19 31,724 - 19,063 50,806 Treasury stock acquired (589 shares), at cost - - - - (12,801) (12,801) Balance, January 31, 1992 95,397 1,590 84,026 384,935 (144,355) 326,196 Net income - - - 117,322 - 117,322 Exercise of stock options and warrants 517 9 27,490 - 18,992 46,491 Balance, January 31, 1993 95,914 1,599 111,516 502,257 (125,363) 490,009 Net income - - - 116,189 - 116,189 Exercise of stock options and warrants 255 4 8,627 - 2,460 11,091 Treasury stock acquired (1,632 shares), at cost - - - - (57,331) (57,331) Purchase of fractional shares - - (8) - - (8) Balance, January 31, 1994 96,169 $1,603 $120,135 $618,446 (180,234) $559,950 The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.
-34- CIRCUS CIRCUS ENTERPRISES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS Note 1. Summary of Significant Accounting Policies PRINCIPLES OF CONSOLIDATION AND BASIS OF PRESENTATION Circus Circus Enterprises, Inc. (the "Company") was incorporated February 27, 1974. The Company operates hotel and casino facilities in Las Vegas, Reno and Laughlin, Nevada. The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of the Company and its wholly-owned subsidiaries. Material intercompany accounts and transactions have been eliminated. On November l, 1979, the Company purchased the Slots-A-Fun Casino in Las Vegas and on February 1, 1983, the Company purchased the Edgewater Hotel and Casino in Laughlin, Nevada. The excess of the purchase price over the fair market value of the net assets acquired amounted to $4.2 million for the purchase of Slots-A-Fun and $9.7 million for the purchase of the Edgewater, and each is being amortized over a period of 40 years. CAPITALIZED INTEREST The Company capitalizes interest costs associated with debt incurred in connection with major construction projects. When no debt is specifically identified as being incurred in connection with such construction projects, the Company capitalizes interest on amounts expended on the project at the Company's average cost of borrowed money. The amounts capitalized during the years ended January 31, 1994, 1993 and 1992, were $18.5 million, $8.0 million, and $1.2 million, respectively. INVENTORIES Inventories are stated at the lower of cost or market. Cost is determined using the first-in, first-out and the average cost methods. CASH EQUIVALENTS At January 31, 1994 and 1993, cash equivalents (consisting principally of money market funds and instruments with original maturities of three months or less) had a cost approximately equal to market value. INTEREST RATE SWAPS The Company, from time to time, uses interest rate swaps and similar financial instruments to assist in managing interest incurred on its long-term debt. The difference between amounts received and amounts paid under such agreements, as well as any costs or fees, is recorded as a reduction of, or addition to, interest expense as incurred over the life of the swap or similar financial instrument. DEPRECIATION, AMORTIZATION AND CAPITALIZATION Depreciation and amortization of property, equipment and leasehold interests are provided using the straight-line method predominantly over the following estimated useful lives: Buildings and improvements 15-45 years Leasehold improvements 5-16 years Equipment, furniture and fixtures 3-15 years Leasehold interests 5-14 years Accumulated amortization of the excess of the purchase price over the fair market value of the net assets of businesses acquired was $3.7 million, $3.3 million, and $2.9 million as of January 31, 1994, 1993 and 1992, respectively. REVENUES AND EXPENSES Revenues include the retail value of rooms, food and beverages furnished gratuitously to customers. Such amounts are then deducted as complimentary allowances. The costs of such rooms, food and beverage were included as casino expenses as follows: $25.0 million, $23.1 million and $21.2 million for the fiscal years ended January 31, 1994, 1993 and 1992, respectively. For the three years, approximately 93%-95% of such costs were for food and beverage with the balance for rooms. Casino revenues are the net difference between the sums received as winnings and the sums paid as losses. Casino revenues are the net difference between the sums received as winnings and the sums paid as losses. -35- RECLASSIFICATIONS The financial statements for prior years reflect certain reclassifications, which have no effect on net income, to conform with classifications adopted in the current year. PREOPENING EXPENSES Prior to the opening of Grand Slam Canyon Adventuredome on August 23, 1993 and Luxor Hotel/Casino on October 15, 1993, all operating expenses relating thereto were capitalized as pre- opening costs. These expenses consisted principally of direct incremental personnel costs and advertising and marketing expenses. These preopening costs amounted to $16.5 million and were charged to expense at the commencement of operations of Grand Slam Canyon and Luxor. Note 2. Property, Equipment and Leasehold Interests Property, equipment and leasehold interests consist of the following: January 31, (In thousands) 1994 1993 Land and land leases $101,539 $ 86,563 Buildings and improvements 960,999 589,211 Equipment, furniture and fixtures 426,590 272,019 Leasehold interests 6,908 6,908 Leasehold improvements 3,560 3,560 1,499,596 958,261 Less - accumulated depreciation and amortization (336,287) (286,555) 1,163,309 671,706 Construction in progress 19,855 179,757 $1,183,164 $851,463 Note 3. Long-term Debt Long-term debt consists of the following: January 31, (In thousands) 1994 1993 Amounts due under corporate debt program at floating interest rates, currently at approximately 3.4% $167,450 $ 47,896 7-5/8% Senior Subordinated Debentures due 2013 150,000 - 6-3/4% Senior Subordinated Notes due 2003 (net of unamortized discount of $150) 149,850 - 10-5/8% Senior Subordinated Notes due 1997 (net of unamortized discount of $60 and $78) 99,940 99,922 Amounts due under bank credit agree- ments at floating interest rates - 160,000 Other notes 274 428 567,514 308,246 Less - current portion (169) (154) $567,345 $308,092 The Company has established a corporate debt program whereby it can issue commercial paper or similar forms of short-term debt. Although the debt instruments issued under this program are short-term in tenor, they are classified as long-term debt because (i) they are backed by long-term debt facilities (see below) and (ii) it is management's intention to continue to replace such borrowings on a rolling basis as various instruments come due and to have such borrowings outstanding for longer than one year. To the extent that the Company incurs debt under this debt program, it must maintain an equivalent amount of credit available under its revolving credit and term loan agreements with its bank group. In September 1993, the Company renegotiated its $350 million reducing revolver dated April 11, 1990 and its $200 million reducing revolver dated September 6, 1988. These agreements were replaced by new revolving loan agreements consisting of a $250 million -36- unsecured 364-day facility and a $500 million unsecured reducing revolver which matures in September 1998 (the "Revolvers"). The $250 million facility has provisions for annual renewal subject to the consent of the banks and converts to a two-year term loan if not renewed. The Revolvers contain financial covenants regarding minimum net worth, interest charge coverage, maximum leverage ratio, funded debt ratio, new venture capital expenditures and new venture investments. The maximum available credit under the $500 million revolver reduces by $60 million on each of March 31, 1997, September 30, 1997 and March 31, 1998. The Revolvers are for general corporate purposes. The Company currently incurs commitment fees of 18.75 basis points on the unused portion of the $250 million facility and 22.50 basis points on the unused portion of the $500 million revolver. As of January 31, 1994, the Company had no direct borrowings under the Revolvers. At such date, the Company had $167.5 million issued under the corporate debt program thus reducing, by that amount, the credit available under the Revolvers for purposes other than repayment of corporate debt. The fair value of the debt issued under the corporate debt program approximates the carrying amount of the debt due to the short-term maturities of the individual components of the debt. In July 1993, the Company issued $150 million principal amount of 6-3/4% Senior Subordinated Notes (the "6-3/4% Notes") due July 2003 and $150 million principal amount of 7-5/8% Senior Subordinated Debentures (the "7-5/8% Debentures") due July 2013, with interest payable each July and January. The 6-3/4% Notes, which were discounted to $149.8 million, and the 7-5/8% Debentures are not redeemable prior to maturity and are not subject to any sinking fund requirements. The net proceeds from these offerings were used primarily to repay borrowings under the Company's corporate debt program. As of January 31, 1994, the estimated fair value of the 6-3/4% Notes was approximately $153.8 million and the estimated fair value of the 7-5/8% Debentures was approximately $156.9 million based on the trading price of these borrowings. In June 1990, the Company issued $100 million principal amount of 10-5/8% Senior Subordinated Notes (the "10-5/8% Notes") due June 1997, with interest payable each June and December. The 10-5/8% Notes, which were discounted to $99.9 million, are not redeemable prior to maturity and are not subject to any sinking fund requirements. Holders of the 10-5/8% Notes may require the Company to repurchase all or any portion of their notes at par upon the occurrence of both a Designated Event (as defined in the indenture) and a Rating Decline (as defined in the indenture). As of January 31, 1994, $9.1 million principal amount of the 10-5/8% Notes is owned by one of the Company's two founders. As of January 31, 1994, the estimated fair value of the 10-5/8% Notes was approximately $116.2 million based on the quoted trading price of the 10-5/8% Notes. In April 1987, the Company issued $100 million principal amount of 10-1/8% Senior Subordinated Notes (the "10-1/8% Notes") due April 1997. The 10-1/8% Notes, which were discounted to $97.7 million, were retired in April 1992 at the stated redemption price of 102.89%, using borrowings under the Company's previous revolvers. The early retirement of the 10-1/8% Notes resulted in an extraordinary after-tax loss of $3.7 million. The Company has a policy aimed at managing interest rate risk associated with its current and future anticipated borrowings. This policy enables the Company to use any combination of interest rate swaps, futures, options, caps and similar arrangements. The Company currently has various interest rate swap agreements, principally with its bank group, whereby the Company pays a fixed interest rate (weighted average of approximately 9.06%) and receives a variable interest rate (weighted average of approximately 3.30% at January 31, 1994) on $140 million notional amount, and pays a variable interest rate (weighted average of approximately 3.37% at January 31, 1994) and receives a fixed interest rate (weighted average of approximately 7.06%) on $145 million notional amount of "reversing" swaps. The net effect of such swaps at January 31, 1994 is that the Company currently pays an interest rate differential of approximately .95% on the total notional amount of the swaps. The various swaps have termination dates ranging from October 1994 through August 2001. The Company is exposed to credit loss in the event of nonperformance by the other parties to the interest rate swap agreements. However, the Company considers the risk of nonperformance by the counterparties to be minimal because the parties to the swaps and reverse swaps are predominantly members of the Company's bank group. If the Company had terminated all swaps as of January 31, 1994, it would have had to pay a net amount of approximately $3.1 million based on quoted market values from the various financial institutions holding the swaps. As of January 31, 1994, under the Company's most restrictive loan covenants, the Company was restricted as to the payment of dividends or the purchase of its own capital stock in excess of approximately $15 million and was restricted from issuing additional debt in excess of approximately $648 million. -37- Required annual principal payments as of January 31, 1994 are as follows: Year Ending January 31, (In thousands) 1995 $ 169 1996 105 1997 - 1998 99,940 1999 167,450 Thereafter 299,850 $567,514 ======== Note 4. Leasing Arrangements Effective November 1, 1981, the Company entered into an 18-year lease for the premises on which the Silver City Casino in Las Vegas operates. This lease is accounted for as an operating lease. The current monthly base rent of $129,982 is subject to annual increases, calculated using a specified index with a cap based on a specified percentage of annual revenues. The lease also provides for profit participation, which began February 1988. The profit participation is the amount by which 50% of defined net income exceeds the adjusted base rent. There was no profit participation rent due for the years ended January 31, 1994, 1993 or 1992. The Company also leases various storage facilities and equipment and has various air space under operating leases expiring individually through 2032. A portion of the Circus Circus facility in Reno is built on leased land with various operating leases expiring through 2033. The following is a schedule by year of future minimum rental payments required as of January 31, 1994 under these operating leases that have noncancelable lease terms in excess of one year: Year Ending January 31, (In thousands) 1995 $ 3,470 1996 2,880 1997 2,681 1998 2,428 1999 2,212 Thereafter 9,929 $ 23,600 ======== The following schedule shows total rent expense for all leases accounted for as operating leases: Year Ended January 31, (In thousands) 1994 1993 1992 Operating rent expense $3,262 $3,108 $3,179 ====== ====== ====== Note 5. Income Tax For the year ended January 31, 1994, the difference between the Company's effective tax rate of 36.4% and the Federal statutory tax rate of 35.0% was due primarily to the adjustment of the deferred tax balance to reflect the new statutory rate mandated by the Revenue Reconciliation Act of 1993. There were no significant differences between the Federal statutory tax rate and the Company's effective tax rate for the years ended January 31, 1993 and 1992. The components of the provision for income tax are as follows: Year Ended January 31, (In thousands) 1994 1993 1992 Current $57,093 $57,719 $43,770 Deferred 9,326 4,611 9,886 $66,419 $62,330 $53,656 =========================== -38- The current component of the provision includes $3.9 million, $14.1 million and $12.3 million for the tax benefit of the exercise of stock options and warrants, for the fiscal years ended January 31, 1994, 1993 and 1992, respectively. Such amounts reduce the current portion that is actually payable. The cumulative balance of the deferred tax liability is due predominantly to temporary book/tax depreciation differences. The components of deferred income tax expense are as follows: Year Ended January 31, (In thousands) 1994 1993 1992 Additional depreciation resulting from the use of accelerated methods for tax purposes and straight-line methods for financial state- ment purposes $9,679 $3,964 $9,493 Effect of writing off preopening expenses for financial state- ment purposes and amortizing over five years for tax purposes (4,092) 760 760 Effect of writing off research and experimental expenses for tax purposes and capitalizing for financial statement purposes 3,385 1,284 - Other - net 354 (1,397) (367) $9,326 $4,611 $9,886 ========================== In February 1992, the Financial Accounting Standards Board issued a new standard on accounting for income taxes which the Company implemented in the first quarter of fiscal 1994. This new accounting standard did not have a material effect on the Company's financial position or results of operations. Note 6. Stock Split In June 1993, the Board of Directors declared a 3-for-2 split on the Company's common stock, which was paid July 23, 1993, to stockholders of record on July 9, 1993. All share data has been adjusted retroactively in the accompanying financial statements for the 3-for-2 stock split. Note 7. Employee Retirement Plans Approximately 43% of the Company's employees are covered by union-sponsored, collectively bargained, multi-employer, defined benefit pension plans. The Company contributed $6.5 million, $5.2 million and $5.0 million during the years ended January 31, 1994, 1993 and 1992, respectively, for such plans. These contributions are determined in accordance with the provisions of negotiated labor contracts and generally are based on the number of hours worked. The Company also has a profit-sharing, investment and employee stock ownership plan covering primarily non-union employees who are at least 21 years of age and have at least one year of service. The plan is a voluntary defined contribution plan and is subject to the provisions of the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974. The plan allows for investments in the Company's common stock as one of the investment alternatives. The Company's contributions to this plan are determined based on employees' years of service and matching of employees' contributions, and were approximately $3.3 million, $3.1 million and $2.6 million in the years ended January 31, 1994, 1993 and 1992. Contributions may be funded with the Company's stock or cash. The fiscal 1994, 1993 and 1992 contributions were funded in cash. In December 1990, the Financial Accounting Standards Board ("FASB") issued a new standard on accounting for post-retirement benefits other than pensions. This new standard requires that the expected cost of these benefits must be charged to expense during the years that the employees render service. The Company does not provide post-retirement benefits to its employees. The FASB has also issued a new standard on accounting for post- employment benefits, requiring recognition and measurement of such benefits. Management anticipates that when adopted, based on present circumstances, this statement will not have a material impact on the Company's financial position or results of operations. -39- Note 8. Warrants and Stock Options WARRANTS In June 1989, the stockholders approved a stock purchase warrant plan enabling the Company to offer warrants to its officers and other key employees to purchase up to 4.5 million shares of the Company's common stock. In accordance with the provisions of such plan, the 4.5 million warrants were subsequently issued in June 1989 at a price of $.17 per warrant, with an exercise price of $14.33 ($.67 per share over the fair market value on the date the warrants were authorized). Each warrant has a term of seven years, with 50% of the warrants becoming exercisable two years from the date of grant and the remaining 50% three years from the date of grant. As of January 31, 1994, warrants representing 3.5 million shares had been exercised. STOCK OPTIONS The Company also has various stock option plans for executive, managerial and supervisory personnel as well as the Company's outside directors. The plans permit grants of options, performance shares and/or restricted stock covering a maximum of 13.5 million shares of the Company's common stock. As of January 31, 1994, options for a total of 11.3 million shares have been granted whereby 5.4 million shares have been exercised, options for 3.2 million shares have been canceled and options for 2.7 million shares remain exercisable at prices ranging from $8.58 to $39.34 with a weighted average exercise price of $28.39 per share. During the year ended January 31, 1994, options for 0.3 million shares were exercised at prices ranging from $2.54 to $22.42 with a weighted average of $13.01 per share. The stock options, both incentive and nonqualified, granted prior to 1988 are immediately exercisable. The stock options granted in 1988 and thereafter are exercisable in one or more installments beginning not less than nine months after the grant date. Note 9. Earnings Per Share Earnings per share is computed by dividing net income by the weighted average number of common shares outstanding during the period. Earnings per share assuming full dilution is not presented because the exercise of stock options and stock warrants would not have a material dilutive effect on the per share amounts. The weighted average number of shares outstanding for the years ended January 31, 1994, 1993 and 1992 were 87.0 million, 85.9 million and 84.1 million, respectively. Note 10. Warrant and Share Repurchases Since November 1987, the Company has repurchased a total of 35.0 million shares of its common stock through tender offer, open market purchases and various stock purchase agreements with one or both founding stockholders. The total cost of the shares repurchased was $405.2 million. The repurchases have been funded through a combination of internally generated cash and borrowings under the Company's bank credit agreements. Of the shares repurchased, 20.9 million shares have been retired, 3.9 million shares have been used for the exercise of options and warrants, 0.1 million shares have been contributed to the Company's profit sharing and retirement plan and 10.1 million shares are currently held as treasury stock. Note 11. Preferred Stock The Company is authorized to issue up to 75 million shares of $.01 par value preferred stock in one or more series having such respective terms, rights and preferences as are designated by the Board of Directors. No preferred stock has yet been issued. -40- Note 12. Commitments and Contingent Liabilities On December 3, 1993, the Ministry of Consumer and Commercial Relations in Ontario, Canada chose Windsor Casino Limited to exclusively design, build and operate a casino complex in Windsor, Ontario, Canada. Windsor Casino Limited is a joint venture composed of Circus Circus Enterprises, Inc., Caesars World, Inc. and Hilton Hotels Corporation. The complex will offer casino, showroom and meeting facilities as well as a 300- room hotel. The Company's estimated equity contribution to Windsor Casino Limited for the funding of the permanent casino is approximately $20-$30 million. The permanent casino is expected to open in 1996. The Company may also be required to fund approximately $15-$20 million for the completion of a temporary casino. The Company is developing a riverboat casino in Tunica County, Mississippi, approximately 20 miles from the Memphis, Tennessee airport. Construction of this project began in late 1993 and it is slated to open by fall 1994. The estimated cost of this project is approximately $80 million, including land, capitalized interest and preopening expenses. As of January 31, 1994, the costs incurred for this project were approximately $7.9 million. The Company has entered into a 50/50 joint venture with American Entertainment Corporation to develop and operate a riverboat gaming facility in Chalmette, Louisiana, 20 minutes east of the New Orleans central business district. Opening of this project is scheduled for late 1994. The cost and specifics of the design and funding of this project have yet to be determined. The Company has also entered into a 50/50 joint venture with Eldorado Hotel/Casino, a privately held company, to develop and operate a hotel/casino in downtown Reno, Nevada. The project is to be located on a site adjacent to both Circus Circus-Reno and the Eldorado. Ground breaking occurred in late 1993, with completion expected in mid-1995. Of the estimated cost of $300 million, including land, capitalized interest and preopening costs, the venturers are expected to fund 30% in equity. In addition, the Company is obligated under the joint venture agreement to provide financing, either directly or indirectly, for the remaining project costs. The Company anticipates funding these projects from internal cash flows, project specific financing or its revolving lines of credit, currently at $750 million, of which approximately $583 million was available at January 31, 1994. The Company is a defendant in various pending litigation. In management's opinion, the ultimate outcome of such litigation will not have a material adverse effect on the results of operations or the financial position of the Company. -41- REPORT OF INDEPENDENT PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS To the Board of Directors and Stockholders of Circus Circus Enterprises, Inc.: We have audited the accompanying consolidated balance sheets of Circus Circus Enterprises, Inc. (a Nevada corporation) and subsidiaries as of January 31, 1994 and 1993 and the related consolidated statements of income, stockholders' equity and cash flows for each of the three years in the period ended January 31, 1994. These financial statements are the responsibility of the Company's management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these financial statements based on our audits. We conducted our audits in accordance with generally accepted auditing standards. Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material misstatement. An audit includes examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. An audit also includes assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall financial statement presentation. We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinion. In our opinion, the financial statements referred to above present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of Circus Circus Enterprises, Inc. and subsidiaries as of January 31, 1994 and 1993 and the results of their operations and their cash flows for each of the three years in the period ended January 31, 1994, in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles. ARTHUR ANDERSEN & CO. Las Vegas, Nevada February 23, 1994 Management's Report on Financial Statements The Company is responsible for preparing the consolidated financial statements and related information appearing in this report. Management believes that the financial statements present fairly its financial position, results of operations and cash flows in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles. In preparing its financial statements, the Company is required to include amounts based on estimates and judgments which management believes are reasonable under the circumstances. The Company maintains accounting and other control systems designed to provide reasonable assurance that financial records are reliable for purposes of preparing financial statements and that assets are properly accounted for and safeguarded. Compliance with these systems and controls is reviewed through a program of audits by an internal auditing staff. The Board of Directors fulfills its responsibility for the Company's financial statements through its Audit Committee, which is composed solely of directors who are not Company officers or employees. The Audit Committee meets from time to time with the independent public accountants, management and the internal auditors. The independent public accountants have direct access to the audit committee, with or without the presence of management representatives. -42-
EX-5 6 EXHIBIT 5 - SUBSIDIARIES EXHIBIT 21 CIRCUS CIRCUS ENTERPRISES, INC. subsidiaries * CIRCUS CIRCUS CASINOS, INC. (A Nevada Corporation) * COLORADO BELLE CORP. (A Nevada Corporation) * EDGEWATER HOTEL CORPORATION (A Nevada Corporation) * NEW CASTLE CORP. (A Nevada Corporation) * RAMPARTS, INC. (A Nevada Corporation) * SLOTS-A-FUN, INC. (A Nevada Corporation) * SCENTSATIONAL, INC. (A Nevada Corporation) * RACING BOATS, INC. (A Nevada Corporation) * GALLEON, INC. (A Nevada Corporation) * CIRCUS CIRCUS MISSISSIPPI, INC. (A Mississippi Corporation) * CIRCUS CIRCUS MISSOURI, INC. (A Missouri Corporation) * CIRCUS CIRCUS LOUISIANA, INC. (A Louisiana Corporation) * CIRCUS CIRCUS INDIANA, INC. (An Indiana Corporation) * CIRCUS AUSTRALIA CASINO, INC. (A Nevada Corporation) DARLING CASINO MANAGEMENT PTY LIMITED (50%) (An Australian Corporation) DARLING CASINO LIMITED (50%) (An Australian Corporation) * CIRCUS CIRCUS (BELGIUM) S.A. CIRCUS CIRCUS (AUSTRALIA) PTY LIMITED CIRCUS CIRCUS (AUSTRALIA) NO. 2 PTY LIMITED CIRCUS CIRCUS (AUSTRALIA) NO. 3 PTY LIMITED CIRCUS CIRCUS (AUSTRALIA) NO. 4 PTY LIMITED * CIRCUS CIRCUS MANAGEMENT (BELGIUM) S.A. CIRCUS CIRCUS MANAGEMENT (AUSTRALIA) PTY LIMITED CIRCUS CIRCUS MANAGEMENT (AUSTRALIA) NO. 2 PTY LIMITED ALL SUBSIDIARIES ARE 100% OWNED BY CIRCUS CIRCUS ENTERPRISES, INC. AND/OR ITS SUBSIDIARIES UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED. EX-6 7 EXHIBIT 6 - CONSENT OF AUDITORS EXHIBIT 23 CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS As independent public accountants, we hereby consent to the incorporation of our reports dated February 23, 1994 included (or incorporated by reference) in Circus Circus Enterprises, Inc.'s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended January 31, 1994 into the Company's previously filed Form S-8 Registration Statements File Nos. 2-91950, 2-93578, 33-18278, 33-29014, 33- 39215, 33-56420 and 33-53303. ARTHUR ANDERSEN & CO. Las Vegas, Nevada April 28, 1994
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