Basis of Presentation and Principles of Consolidation

3 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2020

Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract]

Basis of Presentation and Principles of Consolidation

Basis of Presentation and Use of Estimates

The accompanying unaudited consolidated condensed financial statements of Caesars have been prepared under the rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission applicable for interim periods, and therefore, do not include all information and footnotes necessary for complete financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States (“GAAP”). The results for the interim periods reflect all adjustments (consisting primarily of normal recurring adjustments) that management considers necessary for a fair presentation of financial position, results of operations, and cash flows. The results of operations for our interim periods are not necessarily indicative of the results of operations that may be achieved for the entire 2020 fiscal year.

GAAP requires the use of estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets, liabilities, revenues, and expenses and the disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities. Management believes the accounting estimates are appropriate and reasonably determined. Actual amounts could differ from those estimates.

Reportable Segments

We view each property as an operating segment and aggregate all such properties into three regionally-focused reportable segments: (i) Las Vegas, (ii) Other U.S., and (iii) All Other, which is consistent with how we manage the business. See Note 15.

Cash, Cash Equivalents, and Restricted Cash

The following table provides a reconciliation of cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash reported on the Balance Sheets that sum to amounts reported on the Statements of Cash Flows.



(In millions)	March 31, 2020		December 31, 2019
Cash and cash equivalents	$	2,677	$	1,755
Restricted cash, current	119		117
Restricted cash, non-current	10		12
Total cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash	$	2,806	$	1,884

Consolidation of Subsidiaries and Variable Interest Entities

Our consolidated financial statements include the accounts of Caesars Entertainment and its subsidiaries after elimination of all intercompany accounts and transactions.

We consolidate all subsidiaries in which we have a controlling financial interest and VIEs for which we or one of our consolidated subsidiaries is the primary beneficiary. Control generally equates to ownership percentage, whereby (i) affiliates that are more than 50% owned are consolidated; (ii) investments in affiliates of 50% or less but greater than 20% are generally accounted for using the equity method where we have determined that we have significant influence over the entities; and (iii) investments in affiliates of 20% or less are generally accounted for as investments in equity securities.

We consider ourselves the primary beneficiary of a VIE when we have both the power to direct the activities that most significantly affect the results of the VIE and the right to receive benefits or the obligation to absorb losses of the entity that could be potentially significant to the VIE. We review our investments for VIE consideration if a reconsideration event occurs to determine if the investment continues to qualify as a VIE. If we determine an investment no longer qualifies as a VIE, there may be a material effect to our financial statements.

Consolidation of Korea Joint Venture

CEC has a joint venture to acquire, develop, own, and operate a casino resort project in Incheon, South Korea (the “Korea JV”). We determined that the Korea JV is a VIE and CEC is the primary beneficiary, and therefore, we consolidate the Korea JV into our financial statements. As of March 31, 2020, the construction schedule for the project has been delayed and discussions regarding the project costs between us and our JV partner remain ongoing. On February 11, 2020, the primary subcontractor notified us that construction on the project has ceased pending resolution of the go-forward options as explained below. In addition, the external debt financing by the Korea JV has also been delayed, which has affected the timing of equity capital contributions by us, and our joint venture partner, in accordance with our joint venture agreement. We are currently in discussions with our joint venture partner regarding the project costs and financing plan for the project and are evaluating all of our options under the terms of the joint venture agreement. Possible outcomes include completing the project and related financing as originally budgeted, adding an additional equity partner, selling all, or part, of the parties’ ownership interest in the Korea JV, liquidating the joint venture or taking any other steps including those that we may agree with our joint venture partner. These possible outcomes could result in a material impairment of assets of the Korea JV and could also change our conclusion that we are the primary beneficiary of the joint venture, which could result in a material charge upon deconsolidation of the joint venture. As reported by the joint venture and consolidated in our financial statements, as of March 31, 2020, total net assets of $125 million were primarily composed of property and equipment recorded at cost basis, net of construction payable, of which we have a 50% interest.

Emerald Resort & Casino, South Africa Disposition

In May 2019, we entered into an initial agreement to sell Emerald Resort & Casino located in South Africa, in which we own a 70% interest while the remaining 30% is owned by local minority partners. During 2020, the original agreement expired and we began negotiations for a revised sales price due to deterioration of the market in South Africa. The property closure, the uncertainty

of the timing of reopening, and the recovery period resulting from the COVID-19 public health emergency have further affected these negotiations. As a result, we have recorded a corresponding valuation allowance of $9 million related to the Assets held for sale on our Balance Sheet. This charge has been recorded in Other income/(loss) on our Statements of Operations for the three months ended March 31, 2020. The following table summarizes assets and liabilities classified as held for sale within our All Other segment.



(In millions)	March 31, 2020
Cash and cash equivalents	$	4
Property and equipment, net	20
Goodwill	5
Intangible assets other than goodwill	7
Other	2
Less: valuation allowance	(9		)
Assets held for sale	$	29

Current liabilities	$	2
Deferred credits and other liabilities	3
Liabilities held for sale included in Accrued expenses and other current liabilities	$	5

Harrah’s Reno Disposition

We lease certain real property assets for Harrah’s Reno from VICI. In December 2019, Caesars and VICI entered into an agreement to sell Harrah’s Reno to an affiliate of CAI Investments for $50 million. The proceeds of the transaction are expected to be split 75% to VICI and 25% to Caesars, while the annual rent payments under the Non-CPLV Master Lease between Caesars and VICI will remain unchanged. These assets and liabilities are not presented as held for sale in our Balance Sheets as the sale is contingent upon the closing of the Merger.

Bally’s Atlantic City Hotel & Casino Disposition

We lease certain real property assets for Bally’s Atlantic City Hotel & Casino (“Bally’s Atlantic City”) from VICI. In April 2020, Caesars and VICI entered into agreements to sell the operations of Bally’s Atlantic City and the real property on which it is located to Twin River Worldwide Holding, Inc. for approximately $25 million, which we expect to close within the next twelve months, subject to regulatory approvals and other closing conditions. Caesars will receive approximately $6 million from the sale and VICI will receive approximately $19 million from the sale, while the annual payments under the Non-CPLV Master Lease between Caesars and VICI will remain unchanged. In association with this sale, we recorded an impairment charge to Property and equipment, net in the amount of $33 million during the three months ended March 31, 2020 as the carrying value was higher than the fair value. Bally’s Atlantic City is included in our Other U.S. segment.