UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 10-Q

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

For the quarterly period ended June 30, 2007

OR

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

For the transition period from                  to                  

Commission file number 000-21640

STATION CASINOS, INC.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

 

2411 West Sahara Avenue, Las Vegas, Nevada

(Address of principal executive offices)

89102

(Zip Code)

(702) 367-2411

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code

N/A

(Former name, former address and former fiscal year, if changed since last report)

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 o

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, or a non-accelerated filer. See definition of “accelerated filer and large accelerated filer” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act (Check one):

 

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

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

 

STATION CASINOS, INC.

INDEX

Part I.	Financial Information
Item 1.	Financial Statements
	Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets—June 30, 2007 (unaudited) and December 31, 2006		3
	Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations (unaudited)—Three and six months ended June 30, 2007 and 2006		4
	Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (unaudited)—Six months ended June 30, 2007 and 2006		5
	Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (unaudited)		6
Item 2.	Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations		23
Item 3.	Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk		38
Item 4.	Controls and Procedures		39
Part II.	Other Information
Item 1.	Legal Proceedings		40
Item 1A.	Risk Factors		42
Item 2.	Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds		42
Item 3.	Defaults Upon Senior Securities		42
Item 4.	Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders		42
Item 5.	Other Information		42
Item 6.	Exhibits		42
Signature			43

 

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Part 1.   Financial Information

Item 1.   Financial Statements

STATION CASINOS, INC.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(amounts in thousands, except share data)

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these condensed consolidated financial statements.

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STATION CASINOS, INC.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
(amounts in thousands, except per share data)
(unaudited)

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these condensed consolidated financial statements.

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STATION CASINOS, INC.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(amounts in thousands)
(unaudited)

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these condensed consolidated financial statements.

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STATION CASINOS, INC.
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(unaudited)

1.   Basis of Presentation

Station Casinos, Inc. (the “Company”, “Station”, “we”, “our”, “ours” or “us”), a Nevada corporation, is a gaming and entertainment company that currently owns and operates nine major hotel/casino properties (one of which is 50% owned) and seven smaller casino properties (two of which are 50% owned), in the Las Vegas metropolitan area, as well as manages a casino for a Native American tribe. The accompanying condensed consolidated financial statements include the accounts of Station, its wholly owned subsidiaries and MPM Enterprises, LLC (which is 50% owned by Station and required to be consolidated). Investments in all other 50% or less owned affiliated companies are accounted for under the equity method. All significant intercompany accounts and transactions have been eliminated.

The accompanying condensed consolidated financial statements included herein have been prepared by Station, without audit, pursuant to the rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission. Certain information and footnote disclosures normally included in financial statements prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States have been condensed or omitted pursuant to such rules and regulations, although we believe that the disclosures are adequate to make the information presented not misleading. In the opinion of management, all adjustments (which include normal recurring adjustments) necessary for a fair presentation of the results for the interim periods have been made. The results for the three and six months ended June 30, 2007 are not necessarily indicative of results to be expected for the full fiscal year. These financial statements should be read in conjunction with the consolidated financial statements and notes thereto included in our Annual Report on Form 10-K, as amended, for the year ended December 31, 2006.

Certain amounts in the condensed consolidated financial statements for the three and six months ended June 30, 2006 have been reclassified to be consistent with the current year presentation. These reclassifications had no effect on the previously reported net income.

Merger Agreement

On February 23, 2007, we entered into an Agreement and Plan of Merger with Fertitta Colony Partners LLC (“FCP”), a Nevada limited liability company, and FCP Acquisition Sub, a Nevada corporation and a wholly-owned subsidiary of FCP (“Merger Sub”). The Merger Agreement was amended by the Company, FCP and Merger Sub as of May 4, 2007. Pursuant to the terms of the Merger Agreement, Merger Sub will be merged with and into the Company, and as a result the Company will continue as the surviving corporation (such transaction, the “Merger”).

Following the consummation of the Merger, FCP will indirectly own approximately 75% of the issued and outstanding shares of non-voting common stock of the Company. Immediately prior to the Merger, FCP will be owned by affiliates of Frank J. Fertitta III, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of the Company, Lorenzo J. Fertitta, Vice Chairman and President of the Company, and FC Investor, LLC (“FC Investor”), a Delaware limited liability company and an affiliate of Colony Capital, LLC (“Colony”).

Following the consummation of the Merger, Fertitta Partners LLC, a Nevada limited liability company (“Fertitta Partners”), will own approximately 25% of the issued and outstanding shares of non-voting common stock of the Company. Immediately prior to the consummation of the Merger, Fertitta Partners will be owned by affiliates of Frank J. Fertitta III, Lorenzo J. Fertitta, Blake L. Sartini and Delise F. Sartini. Mr. Sartini is the brother-in-law to Frank J. Fertitta III and Lorenzo J. Fertitta, and in

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1.   Basis of Presentation (Continued)

September 2001, he resigned his position as Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer of the Company concurrent with his purchase of Golden Gaming, Inc. Delise F. Sartini is the sister of Frank J. Fertitta III and Lorenzo J. Fertitta and is married to Blake L. Sartini.

FCP VoteCo LLC, a Nevada limited liability company (“FCP VoteCo”), will, following the consummation of the Merger and the substantially simultaneous issuance and sale of voting common stock of the Company for nominal consideration, own all of the issued and outstanding shares of voting common stock of the Company. Immediately prior to the consummation of the Merger, each of Frank J. Fertitta III, Lorenzo J. Fertitta and Thomas J. Barrack, Jr., the Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Colony, will own a one-third interest in FCP VoteCo.

At the effective time of the Merger, each outstanding share of our common stock, including any rights associated therewith (other than shares of our common stock owned by FCP, Merger Sub, FCP Holding, Inc., a wholly-owned subsidiary of FCP (“FCP HoldCo”), Fertitta Partners or any wholly-owned subsidiary of the Company or shares of our common stock held in treasury by us) will be cancelled and converted into the right to receive $90 in cash, without interest. Following the consummation of the Merger, the Company will be privately owned through FCP HoldCo, Fertitta Partners and FCP VoteCo. Certain members of management may be granted or otherwise acquire membership interests in FCP and Fertitta Partners.

Our Board of Directors (with Frank J. Fertitta III and Lorenzo J. Fertitta taking no part in the vote), acting upon the unanimous recommendation of a special committee composed entirely of disinterested directors (the “Special Committee”), has approved the Merger Agreement and has recommended that our stockholders vote in favor of the Merger Agreement.

Pursuant to rollover commitments entered into on February 23, 2007, Frank J. Fertitta III, Lorenzo J. Fertitta, Blake L. Sartini and Delise F. Sartini (collectively, the “Rollover Stockholders”) agreed to contribute a portion of their shares of our common stock to FCP. FCP subsequently assigned such rollover commitments to Fertitta Partners as of May 4, 2007. In addition, subject to specified exceptions, the Rollover Stockholders have agreed to vote their shares of our common stock in favor of the Merger pursuant to a voting agreement entered into on February 23, 2007, by and among the Rollover Stockholders, the Company and FCP.

The Merger Agreement provides that, upon termination under specified circumstances related to a competing acquisition proposal, the Company would be required to pay a termination fee of $160 million to FCP, except in the case of a termination resulting from a superior proposal received within 30 business days following the execution of the Merger Agreement, in which case the termination fee payable to FCP will be $106 million. If the Company’s stockholders do not approve the Merger under certain circumstances, the Company must reimburse FCP for reasonable out-of-pocket fees and expenses (including reasonable legal fees and expenses) incurred by FCP, Merger Sub and their respective affiliates in connection with the transactions contemplated by the Merger Agreement. The Company’s reimbursement of FCP’s expenses would reduce the amount of any required termination fee that becomes payable by the Company. The Merger Agreement further provides that upon termination under specified circumstances related to a breach of any representation, warranty, covenant or agreement on the part of FCP or Merger Sub or failure to obtain gaming approvals, FCP would be required to pay to the Company a reverse termination fee of $160 million or a regulatory termination fee of $106 million, respectively. Pursuant to a limited guarantee, dated as of February 23, 2007, affiliates of Colony guaranteed the payment of the reverse termination fee, the regulatory termination fee and amounts arising from indemnification and expense reimbursement obligations of FCP or Merger Sub under the Merger Agreement, up to $175 million in the aggregate.

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1.   Basis of Presentation (Continued)

FCP has obtained equity and debt financing commitments for the transactions contemplated by the Merger Agreement, the proceeds of which will be used by FCP to pay the aggregate merger consideration and related fees and expenses of the transactions contemplated by the Merger Agreement. In connection with the debt financing commitments, the Company and certain of its subsidiaries (the “Operating Subs”) entered into a purchase and sale agreement with a newly created wholly-owned subsidiary of the Company (“NewCo”), pursuant to which the Operating Subs’ interests in certain real property will be sold to NewCo and leased back to the Company and the Operating Subs (the “Sale and Leaseback Transaction”). The Sale and Leaseback Transaction was approved by the Special Committee, which obtained a fairness opinion in connection therewith. The closing of the Sale and Leaseback Transaction is contingent upon the consummation of the Merger. Consummation of the Merger is not subject to a financing condition but is subject to various other conditions to closing, including approval of the Merger by our stockholders and regulatory approvals. The Merger is expected to be completed in the second half of 2007.

The total value of the Merger transaction is estimated to be approximately $5.7 billion, consisting of approximately $4.5 billion to pay the Company’s stockholders and holders of options or restricted shares amounts due to them under the Merger Agreement assuming a purchase price of $90.00 per share (net of the exercise price for options and net of the value of the equity rollover shares of Company common stock contributed to Fertitta Partners by the Rollover Stockholders), approximately $1.1 billion to repay certain existing indebtedness and approximately $100 million to pay fees and expenses in connection with the Merger. The approximate value of the Merger transaction to each of the Rollover Stockholders is as follows:

·       Frank J. Fertitta III will (A) contribute 3,979,884 shares of Company common stock to Fertitta Partners in exchange for Class A Units of Fertitta Partners valued at $358,189,560 based on the Merger consideration of $90.00 per share and (B) receive cash consideration of approximately $148,654,355 in respect of his 348,266 shares of Company common stock, his 726,370 unvested shares of restricted stock and his outstanding options to purchase 663,900 shares of Company common stock that are entitled to receive cash payments upon consummation of the Merger;

·       Lorenzo J. Fertitta will (A) contribute 4,038,153 shares of Company common stock to Fertitta Partners immediately prior to the consummation of the Merger in exchange for Class A Units of Fertitta Partners valued at $363,433,770 based on the Merger consideration of $90.00 per share and (B) receive cash consideration of approximately $145,077,950 in respect of his 419,694 shares of Company common stock, his 616,271 unvested shares of restricted stock and his outstanding options to purchase 661,400 shares of Company common stock that are entitled to receive cash payments upon consummation of the Merger; and

·       Blake and Delise Sartini will (A) contribute 1,653,984 shares of Company common stock to Fertitta Partners immediately prior to the consummation of the Merger in exchange for Class A Units of Fertitta Partners valued at $148,858,560 based on the Merger consideration of $90.00 per share and (B) receive cash consideration of approximately $201,062,970 in respect of their 2,234,033 shares of Company common stock entitled to receive cash payments upon consummation of the Merger.

On July 9, 2007, Station filed a definitive proxy statement and related materials with the Securities and Exchange Commission that provides details about the pending sale of the Company and the special meeting of stockholders to be held on August 13, 2007, at which holders of record at the close of business on June 14, 2007 of the Company’s common stock will be asked to consider and vote upon a proposal to approve the Merger Agreement. As a result of the Merger, if completed, our stock will no longer be publicly traded. There can be no assurances when or if the transaction will be consummated.

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1.   Basis of Presentation (Continued)

Recently Issued Accounting Standards

In February 2007, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (the “FASB”) issued Statement of Financial Accounting Standards (“SFAS”) 159, “The Fair Value Option for Financial Assets and Financial Liabilities—including an amendment of FASB Statement 115” that provides companies with an option to report certain financial assets and liabilities in their entirety at fair value. This statement is effective for fiscal years beginning after November 15, 2007. The fair value option may be applied instrument by instrument, and may be applied only to entire instruments. A business entity would report unrealized gains and losses on items for which the fair value option has been elected in earnings at each subsequent reporting date. We are evaluating our options provided for under this statement and their potential impact on its financial statements when implemented. SFAS 159 is being reviewed in conjunction with the requirements of SFAS 157 discussed below.

In September 2006, the FASB issued SFAS 157, “Fair Value Measurements”. This statement defines fair value, establishes a framework for measuring fair value for both assets and liabilities through a fair value hierarchy and expands disclosure requirements. SFAS 157 is effective for financial statements issued for fiscal years beginning after November 15, 2007 and interim periods within those fiscal years. We are evaluating SFAS 157 and have not yet determined the impact adoption will have on the consolidated financial statements.

In June 2006, the FASB issued Interpretation No. (“FIN”) 48, “Accounting for Uncertainty of Income Taxes,” which addresses the uncertainty of income taxes recognized in accordance with SFAS No. 109, “Accounting for Income Taxes”. FIN 48 prescribes a recognition threshold and measurement attribute for the financial statement recognition and measurement of a tax position taken or expected to be taken in a tax return. FIN 48 is effective for fiscal years that begin after December 15, 2006. We have adopted FIN 48 as of January 1, 2007, as required. As a result of the adoption of FIN 48, the Company recognized a $3.0 million increase in the liability for unrecognized tax benefits. This increase has been accounted for as a reduction to the January 1, 2007 balance of retained earnings in the amount of $0.5 million. Further discussion regarding the adoption of FIN 48 can be found in Note 10.

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2.   Investments in Joint Ventures

We have various investments in 50% owned joint ventures, and a 6.7% investment in a joint venture that owns the Palms Casino Resort in Las Vegas, Nevada, that are accounted for under the equity method. Under the equity method, original investments are recorded at cost and adjusted by our share of earnings, losses and distributions of the joint ventures. The investment balance also includes interest capitalized during the construction period. Investments in joint ventures consist of the following (amounts in thousands):

(a)           In February 2007, we received a distribution in excess of our investment in Green Valley Ranch resulting in a deficit of approximately $41.7 million as of June 30, 2007 which is recorded as a long-term liability on our condensed consolidated balance sheets.

Summarized balance sheet information for the joint ventures is as follows (amounts in thousands):

 

Summarized results of operations for the joint ventures is as follows (amounts in thousands, unaudited):

 

 

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2.   Investments in Joint Ventures (Continued)

The operating earnings from these joint ventures are shown as a separate line item on our condensed consolidated statements of operations after operating income. In addition, interest and other expense from joint ventures is shown as a separate component under other expense on our condensed consolidated statements of operations. The following table identifies the net equity earnings from joint ventures (amounts in thousands, unaudited):

 

3.   Management Fees

We manage Thunder Valley on behalf of the United Auburn Indian Community (the “UAIC”) and receive a management fee equal to 24% of net income (as defined in the management agreement). We are also the managing partner for Green Valley Ranch, Barley’s and The Greens and receive a management fee equal to 2% of revenues and approximately 5% of Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation and Amortization (“EBITDA”) from Green Valley Ranch and 10% of EBITDA from Barley’s and The Greens. Our management fees are included in net revenues on our condensed consolidated statements of operations.

United Auburn Indian Community

We have entered into a Development Services Agreement and a Management Agreement with the UAIC. Our seven-year Management Agreement was approved by the National Indian Gaming Commission (the “NIGC”) and expires in June 2010. Pursuant to those agreements, and in compliance with a Memorandum of Understanding entered into by the UAIC and Placer County, California, we developed, with the UAIC, Thunder Valley, a gaming and entertainment facility on approximately 49 acres located approximately seven miles north of Interstate 80 on Highway 65, in Placer County, California, near Sacramento, which opened on June 9, 2003.

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4.   Long-term Debt

Long-term debt consists of the following (amounts in thousands):

 

Revolving Facility

In December 2005, we increased our availability under our revolving credit facility (the “Revolving Facility”) from $1.0 billion to $2.0 billion and extended the maturity by one year to December 2010. The Revolving Facility contains no principal amortization. The Borrowers are the major operating subsidiaries and the Revolving Facility is secured by substantially all of our assets. Borrowings under the Revolving Facility bear interest at a margin above the Alternate Base Rate or the Eurodollar Rate (each as defined in the Revolving Facility), as selected by us. The margin above such rates, and the fee on the unfunded portions of the Revolving Facility, will vary quarterly based on our combined consolidated ratio of debt to Adjusted EBITDA (as defined in the Revolving Facility). As of June 30, 2007, the Borrowers’ margin above the Eurodollar Rate on borrowings under the Revolving Facility was 1.75%. The maximum margin for Eurodollar Rate borrowings is 2.25%. The maximum margin for Alternate Base Rate borrowings is 1.00%. As of June 30, 2007, the fee for the unfunded portion of the Revolving Facility was 0.30%.

The Revolving Facility contains certain financial and other covenants, some of which were amended in June and September 2006. These include a maximum funded debt to Adjusted EBITDA ratio for the Borrowers combined of 4.00 to 1.00 for each quarter and a minimum fixed charge coverage ratio for the preceding four quarters for the Borrowers combined of 1.25 to 1.00 for each quarter. As of June 30, 2007, the Borrowers’ funded debt to Adjusted EBITDA ratio was 2.28 to 1.00 and the fixed charge coverage ratio was 1.63 to 1.00. In addition, the Revolving Facility has financial and other covenants, which require that the maximum consolidated funded debt to Adjusted EBITDA ratio can be no more than 7.00 to 1.00

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4.   Long-term Debt (Continued)

through June 30, 2007, which reduces to 6.75 to 1.00 on September 30, 2007 through June 30, 2008, 6.50 to 1.00 on September 30, 2008 through December 31, 2008, 5.75 to 1.00 on March 31, 2009 through December 31, 2009 and to 5.00 to 1.00 on March 31, 2010. Other covenants limit prepayments of indebtedness or rent (including subordinated debt other than re-financings meeting certain criteria), asset dispositions, dividends, indebtedness, stock purchases and investments. As of June 30, 2007, our consolidated funded debt to Adjusted EBITDA ratio was 5.74 to 1.00. We have pledged the stock of all of our major subsidiaries.

Senior and Senior Subordinated Notes

The indentures (the “Indentures”) governing our senior and senior subordinated notes (the “Notes”) contain certain customary financial and other covenants, which limit us and our subsidiaries’ ability to incur additional debt. At June 30, 2007, our Consolidated Coverage Ratio (as defined in the Indentures) was 2.25 to 1.00. The Indentures provide that we may not incur additional indebtedness, other than specified types of indebtedness, unless the Consolidated Coverage Ratio is at least 2.00 to 1.00. In the event our Consolidated Coverage Ratio is below 2.00 to 1.00, the covenant limits our ability to incur additional indebtedness for borrowings under the Revolving Facility not to exceed the greater of $200 million or 1.5 times Operating Cash Flow (as defined in the Indentures) for the four most recent quarters, plus $15 million. The Indentures also give the holders of the Notes the right to require us to purchase the Notes at 101% of the principal amount of the Notes plus accrued interest thereon upon a Change of Control and Rating Decline (each as defined in the Indentures) of the Company. In addition, the indenture governing the senior notes contains a limitation on liens we can incur.

Interest Rate Swaps

We have entered into various interest rate swaps with members of our bank group to manage interest expense. As of June 30, 2007, we had interest rate swaps with a combined notional amount of $550.0 million. We entered into a fair value hedge interest rate swap with a notional amount of $50.0 million tied directly to our 6% senior notes converting a portion of our fixed-rate debt to a floating rate based upon three-month LIBOR rates, terminating in April 2012. This interest rate swap qualifies for the “shortcut” method allowed under SFAS 133, “Accounting for Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities” and as amended by SFAS 138 and 149, which allows for an assumption of no ineffectiveness. As such, there is no income statement impact from changes in the fair value of the hedging instrument. Instead, the fair value of the instrument is recorded as an asset or liability on our balance sheet with an offsetting adjustment to the carrying value of the related debt. In accordance with SFAS 133, we recorded a liability of $2.7 million and $2.2 million as of June 30, 2007 and December 31, 2006, respectively, representing the fair value of the interest rate swap and a corresponding decrease in long-term debt, as this interest rate swap is considered highly effective under the criteria established by SFAS 133. We paid a weighted average rate based on LIBOR, which approximated 7.0% at June 30, 2007 and received a fixed rate of 6.0%.

We have entered into two cash flow hedge interest rate swaps with a notional amount of $500.0 million tied directly to our Revolving Facility converting a portion of our floating-rate debt to a fixed-rate based on three-month LIBOR rates, terminating in December 2010. We paid a fixed rate of 5.1% and received three-month LIBOR which approximated 5.4% at June 30, 2007. These interest rate swaps are designated and qualify as cash flow hedges resulting in the effective portion of the gain or loss reported as a component of other comprehensive income (loss) with an offsetting adjustment to the carrying value of the related debt. As of June 30, 2007 and December 31, 2006, we recorded other comprehensive income of $2.1 million and other comprehensive loss of $1.4 million, respectively, related to the change in market value of these interest rate swaps and a corresponding decrease and increase, respectively, in long-term debt.

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4.   Long-term Debt (Continued)

The difference between amounts received and paid under such agreements, as well as any costs or fees, is recorded as a reduction of, or an addition to, interest expense as incurred over the life of the swaps. The net effect of the interest rate swaps resulted in a reduction of interest expense of approximately $172,000 and $358,000 for the three and six months ended June 30, 2007, respectively. For the three and six months ended June 30, 2006, the net effect of the interest rate swaps resulted in additional interest expense of approximately $53,000 and $82,000, respectively.

5.   Due to Unconsolidated Affiliate

On February 16, 2007, Green Valley Ranch entered into a new $830 million credit facility (the “Green Valley Facility”). Proceeds from the Green Valley Facility were used to repay outstanding borrowings under the previous revolving facility and term loan, as well as fund an equal distribution to the members which was comprised of approximately $185 million in distributions to each member and a $100 million promissory note from each member for a total of approximately $570 million. The $100 million promissory note is at an interest rate of 7% and matures on February 15, 2012.

6.   Stockholders’ Equity

Treasury Stock

During the three and six months ended June 30, 2007, we repurchased 8,564 and 31,176 shares, respectively, of our common stock for approximately $0.8 million and $2.7 million for the same periods, which were withheld to offset tax withholding obligations that occur upon vesting of restricted shares. As of June 30, 2007, we are authorized to repurchase approximately 7.5 million additional shares of our common stock.

Comprehensive Income

SFAS 130, “Reporting Comprehensive Income”, requires companies to disclose other comprehensive income and the components of such income. Comprehensive income is the total of net income and all other nonstockholder changes in equity. We have recorded the mark-to-market valuation of our interest rate swaps and our 50% interest in the mark-to-market valuation of the interest rate swaps at Green Valley Ranch, as well as the unrealized gain on available-for-sale securities and the amortization of the unrecognized pension and postretirement benefit plan liabilities as other comprehensive income. Comprehensive income was computed as follows (amounts in thousands, unaudited):

 

In our Annual Report on Form 10-K, as amended, for the year ended December 31, 2006, we disclosed the adoption of SFAS 158 as a component of accumulated other comprehensive income; however, the adoption was presented in the notes to the financial statements as a component of comprehensive income for the year ended December 31, 2006. We will modify our presentation in future filings to exclude the adoption of SFAS 158 as a component of comprehensive income for the year ended December 31, 2006.

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6.   Stockholders’ Equity (Continued)

Earnings Applicable to Common Stock

In accordance with the provisions of SFAS 128, “Earnings Per Share”, basic EPS is computed by dividing net income applicable to common stock by the weighted-average common shares outstanding, excluding unvested restricted stock, during the period. Diluted EPS reflects the additional dilution for all potentially dilutive securities such as stock options and unvested restricted stock.

The weighted average number of common shares used in the calculation of basic and diluted earnings per share consisted of the following (amounts in thousands, unaudited):

 

Dividends

During the six months ended June 30, 2007, we paid a quarterly cash dividend of $0.2875 per share to stockholders of record on February 26, 2007 and May 21, 2007 for approximately $32.9 million. During the six months ended June 30, 2006, we paid a quarterly cash dividend of $0.25 per share to stockholders of record on February 10, 2006 and May 12, 2006 for approximately $32.3 million.

7.   Share-Based Compensation

In May 2005, the stockholders approved and we adopted the 2005 Stock Compensation Plan (the “2005 Plan”) which provides for grants of stock options, stock appreciation rights, restricted stock, restricted stock units and other stock awards (collectively, the “Awards”). Individuals eligible to receive Awards under the 2005 Plan include employees, directors and independent contractors of the Company. New shares are issued upon option exercise or restricted stock awards. Each share grant subject to an award of restricted stock, restricted stock unit or other stock award shall reduce the shares available for grant by 1.9 shares. See Note 11 of the Company’s consolidated financial statements in its Annual Report on Form 10-K, as amended, for the year ended December 31, 2006, for additional information related to the Company’s share-based compensation plan.

Summarized information under the 2005 Plan for the six months ended June 30, 2007, is as follows (unaudited):

 

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7.   Share-Based Compensation (Continued)

The weighted average remaining contractual term for options outstanding and exercisable at June 30, 2007 is 4.1 years.

The intrinsic value of a stock option is the amount by which the market value of the underlying stock exceeds the exercise price of the stock option. At June 30, 2007, the aggregate intrinsic value of stock options outstanding was $160.0 million and the aggregate intrinsic value of stock options exercisable was $157.8 million. Total intrinsic value of stock options exercised was $0.1 million and $3.3 million for the three and six months ended June 30, 2007, respectively. Total intrinsic value of stock options exercised for the three and six months ended June 30, 2006 was $2.7 million and $5.4 million, respectively.

As of June 30, 2007, we had unearned share-based compensation of $132.2 million associated with restricted stock awards. The total fair value of restricted shares that vested for the three and six months ended June 30, 2007 was $3.0 million and $24.0 million, respectively. The total fair value of restricted shares that vested for the three and six months ended June 30, 2006 was $1.3 million and $6.8 million, respectively.

We receive a tax deduction for certain stock option exercises during the period the options are exercised, generally for the excess of the market price over the exercise price of the options. For the six months ended June 30, 2007 and 2006, we reported $1.3 million and $1.6 million, respectively, of excess tax benefit.

If the Merger Agreement described in Note 1 is consummated, all outstanding stock options and unvested restricted stock awards under the 2005 Plan and Prior Plans will become vested and all related unrecognized compensation expense will be recognized during the period in which the Merger is consummated.

The following table represents where reported share-based compensation expense was classified in the accompanying condensed consolidated statements of operations (amounts in thousands, unaudited):

 

8.   Future Development

Las Vegas Development

Red Rock Expansion

In April 2007, we completed a bowling center as part of a $60 million to $65 million phase III master-planned expansion of Red Rock, which will also include an expansion of the west parking garage. Construction of the parking garage expansion is still underway. Approximately $45.6 million had been incurred as of June 30, 2007.

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Fiesta Henderson Expansion

In August 2006, we opened a parking garage, a remodeled and expanded race and sports book and additional slot machines as part of a $75 million phase II master-planned expansion at Fiesta Henderson. The movie theater complex is still under construction. Approximately $66.3 million had been incurred on the expansion as of June 30, 2007.

Green Valley Ranch Expansion

In October 2006, we opened an additional parking garage, a new race and sports book, a new poker room and two new restaurants as part of the $115 million phase III master-planned expansion at Green Valley Ranch. The entertainment lounge opened in May 2007. Approximately $114.5 million had been incurred on the expansion as of June 30, 2007.

Aliante Station

In December 2005, we entered into an agreement with the Greenspun Corporation to develop Aliante Station, a hotel and casino in the Aliante master-planned community located in North Las Vegas, Nevada. We will develop and manage the facility, to be located on a gaming-entitled 40-acre site on the northeast corner of Interstate 215 and Aliante Parkway, which was contributed by the Greenspun Corporation for their 50% ownership in the joint venture. We will receive a management fee equal to 2% of the property’s revenues and approximately 5% of EBITDA. The first phase of Aliante Station is expected to include a hotel, casino, multiple full-service restaurants and a multi-screen movie theater complex. Construction on Aliante Station began in February 2007. Pursuant to the terms of the agreement, in January 2006, we contributed a 54 acre site located on Losee Road in North Las Vegas, Nevada, as well as approximately $2.2 million, for our 50% ownership in the joint venture. As of June  30, 2007, we have contributed an additional $23.5 million to fund design and development costs.

Rancho Road

In December 2006, we entered into an amended and restated operating agreement with FBLV Holding Company LLC (“FBLV”). Pursuant to the amended and restated operating agreement, the parties contributed approximately 52 acres (with approximately 20 acres contributed by us for our 50% ownership and approximately 32 acres contributed by FBLV for their 50% ownership) of improved and unimproved real property located along Rancho Road south of Palace Station in Las Vegas, Nevada into a joint venture. It is anticipated that the joint venture will develop, construct and manage, pursuant to a master development plan, a mixed-use residential, retail and entertainment (excluding non-restricted gaming) project on all or a portion of such property. The timing, cost and scope of the project have yet to be determined. As of June 30, 2007, we have contributed an additional $12.9 million to fund design and development costs.

Native American Development

The Federated Indians of Graton Rancheria

We have entered into Development and Management Agreements with the Federated Indians of Graton Rancheria (the “FIGR”), a federally recognized Native American tribe. Pursuant to those agreements, we will assist the FIGR in developing and operating a gaming and entertainment project to be located in Sonoma County, California. The FIGR selected us to assist them in designing, developing and financing their project and, upon opening, we will manage the facility on behalf of the FIGR. The Management Agreement has a term of seven years from the opening of the facility and we will receive a

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management fee equal to 24% of the facility’s net income. We will also receive a development fee equal to 2% of the cost of the project upon the opening of the facility.

In October 2003, the FIGR entered into a Memorandum of Understanding with the City of Rohnert Park. In August 2005, we purchased 270 acres of land just west of the Rohnert Park city limits in Sonoma County, California. In March 2006, we purchased an additional 4.7 acres adjacent to the previously acquired property. The property purchased is approximately one-quarter mile from Highway 101 and approximately 43 miles from downtown San Francisco. Development of the gaming and entertainment project is subject to certain governmental and regulatory approvals, including, but not limited to, negotiating a gaming compact with the State of California, the Department of Interior (“DOI”) accepting the land into trust on behalf of the FIGR and approval of the Management Agreement by the NIGC. Prior to obtaining third-party financing, we will contribute significant financial support to the project. As of June 30, 2007, we had advanced approximately $134.6 million toward the development of this project, primarily to complete the environmental impact study and secure real estate for the FIGR project, which is included in our condensed consolidated balance sheets. Funds advanced by us are expected to be repaid from the proceeds of the project financing or from the FIGR’s gaming revenues. In addition, we have agreed to pay approximately $11.3 million upon achieving certain milestones, which will not be reimbursed. As of June 30, 2007, approximately $2.0 million of these payments had been made and were expensed in development expense as incurred. The timing of this type of project is difficult to predict and is dependent upon the receipt of the necessary governmental and regulatory approvals. There can be no assurances when or if these approvals will be obtained.

Gun Lake Tribe

On November 13, 2003, we agreed to purchase a 50% interest in MPM Enterprises, LLC, a Michigan limited liability company (“MPM”). Concurrently with our agreement to purchase that interest, MPM and the Match-E-Be-Nash-She-Wish Band of Pottawatomi Indians, a federally recognized Native American tribe commonly referred to as the Gun Lake Tribe (“Gun Lake”), entered into amended Development and Management Agreements, pursuant to which MPM agreed to assist Gun Lake in developing and operating a gaming and entertainment project to be located in Allegan County, Michigan. On July 29, 2005, MPM and Gun Lake entered into amended and restated Development and Management Agreements. We have agreed to pay $6.0 million for our 50% interest in MPM, which is payable upon achieving certain milestones and is not reimbursable. As of June 30, 2007, approximately $2.0 million of these payments had been made and were expensed in development expense as incurred. An additional $12.0 million in total may be paid by us in years six and seven of the amended and restated Management Agreement, subject to certain contingencies. Under the terms of the amended and restated Development Agreement, we have agreed to arrange financing for the ongoing development costs and construction of the project. As of June 30, 2007, we had advanced approximately $36.4 million toward the development of this project, primarily to complete the environmental assessment and secure real estate for the project, which is included in our condensed consolidated balance sheets. Funds advanced by us are expected to be repaid from the proceeds of the project financing or from Gun Lake’s gaming revenues. The amended and restated Management Agreement has a term of seven years from the opening of the facility and provides for a management fee of 30% of the project’s net income to be paid to MPM. Pursuant to the terms of the MPM Operating Agreement, our portion of the management fee is 50% of the first $24 million of management fees earned, 83% of the next $24 million of management fees and 93% of any management fees in excess of $48 million.

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The proposed project will be located on approximately 146 acres on Highway 131 near 129th Avenue, approximately 25 miles north of Kalamazoo, Michigan. As currently contemplated, the project will include slot machines, table games, a buffet and specialty restaurants. Construction of the project includes the conversion of an existing 192,000 square-foot building into the casino and entertainment facility. Development of the gaming and entertainment project and operation of Class III gaming is subject to certain governmental and regulatory approvals, including, but not limited to, the Michigan legislature’s ratification of a gaming compact signed by the Governor of the State of Michigan, the DOI taking the land into trust on behalf of Gun Lake and approval of the Management Agreement by the NIGC. On February 27, 2004, the DOI issued a Finding Of No Significant Impact with respect to the proposed project. On May 13, 2005, the DOI published in the Federal Register a Notice of Final Agency Determination (the “Determination”) to take certain land into trust for the benefit of Gun Lake. The publication commenced a thirty-day period in which interested parties could seek judicial review of the Determination. On June 13, 2005, Michigan Gambling Opposition filed a complaint (the “Complaint”) in the United States District Court, District of Columbia, seeking declaratory and injunctive relief against the DOI and officials of the DOI. The Complaint seeks judicial review of the Determination. On July 27, 2005, Gun Lake filed a motion to intervene in that lawsuit. On September 1, 2005, the District Court granted Gun Lake’s motion to intervene. On January 6, 2006, Gun Lake filed a motion for judgment on the pleadings or, in the alternative, for summary judgment. Also on January 6, 2006, the DOI filed a motion to dismiss or, in the alternative, for summary judgment. By May 2006, all responsive pleadings had been filed and the case was ready for consideration by the District Court. On October 27, 2006, the Department of Justice filed a Notice with the District Court indicating that the DOI planned to take the 146-acre site into trust on January 5, 2007, if the plaintiffs did not seek injunctive relief or failed to persuade the court to issue any relief precluding the DOI from doing so. The DOI subsequently amended that date to March 5, 2007, in order to provide the Court sufficient time to render its decision. The Court set oral arguments on the parties’ motions to dismiss or, in the alternative, for summary judgment for November 29, 2006. Oral arguments were heard on that date. On February 23, 2007, the District Court issued its decision in favor of the DOI and Gun Lake, finding that there were no facts which would entitle plaintiffs to any relief on the four issues raised in the Complaint, and granted the parties’ motion to dismiss or, in the alternative for summary judgment (the “Dispositive Motions”). On March 1, 2007, the plaintiffs filed a motion for stay pending appeal with the District Court. On March 5, 2007, the District Court granted the plaintiffs’ motion for stay pending appeal, thereby precluding the DOI from taking the site into trust for the benefit of Gun Lake until the District Court’s decision granting the Dispositive Motions has been reviewed on appeal. On March 22, 2007, plaintiffs filed a notice of appeal of the District Court’s decision granting the Dispositive Motions with the United States Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit. On May 21, 2007, the plaintiffs filed their appellate brief. On July 6, 2007, the DOI and Gun Lake filed their responsive briefs. On July 30, 2007, the plaintiffs filed their reply brief. The appeal has been fully briefed and the parties are awaiting a hearing date for oral arguments. As with all litigation, no assurances can be provided as to the outcome of that lawsuit.

On March 9, 2007, Gun Lake and the State of Michigan entered into a tribal-state Class III gaming compact. The compact is subject to approval by the Michigan Legislature and, if approved, will regulate gaming at Gun Lake’s proposed gaming and entertainment project to be developed on the site. No assurances can be provided as to whether the Michigan Legislature will approve the compact. Prior to obtaining third-party financing, we will contribute significant financial support to the project. The timing of this type of project is difficult to predict and is dependent upon the receipt of the necessary governmental and regulatory approvals. There can be no assurances when or if these approvals will be obtained.

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Mechoopda Indian Tribe

We have entered into Development and Management Agreements with the Mechoopda Indian Tribe of Chico Rancheria, California (the “MITCR”), a federally recognized Native American tribe. Pursuant to those agreements, we will assist the MITCR in developing and operating a gaming and entertainment facility to be located on a portion of approximately 650 acres in Butte County, California, at the intersection of State Route 149 and Highway 99, approximately 10 miles southeast of Chico, California and 80 miles north of Sacramento, California. Under the terms of the Development Agreement, we have agreed to arrange the financing for the ongoing development costs and construction of the facility. Funds advanced by us are expected to be repaid from the proceeds of the facility financing or from the MITCR’s gaming revenues. As of June 30, 2007, we had advanced approximately $9.2 million toward the development of this project, primarily to complete the environmental impact study and secure real estate for the project, which is included in our condensed consolidated balance sheets. In addition, we have agreed to pay approximately $2.2 million of payments upon achieving certain milestones, which will not be reimbursed. As of June 30, 2007, $50,000 of these payments had been made and were expensed in development expense as incurred. The Management Agreement has a term of seven years from the opening of the facility and provides for a management fee of 24% of the facility’s net income. As currently contemplated, the facility will include slot machines, table games and dining and entertainment amenities. Development of the facility is subject to certain governmental and regulatory approvals, including, but not limited to, negotiating a gaming compact with the State of California, the DOI accepting land into trust on behalf of the MITCR and approval of the Management Agreement by the NIGC. Prior to obtaining third-party financing, we will contribute significant financial support to the project. The timing of this type of project is difficult to predict and is dependent upon the receipt of the necessary governmental and regulatory approvals. There can be no assurances when or if these approvals will be obtained.

North Fork Rancheria of Mono Indian Tribe

We have entered into Development and Management Agreements with the North Fork Rancheria of Mono Indians (the “Mono”), a federally recognized Native American tribe located near Fresno, California. Pursuant to those agreements, we will assist the Mono in developing and operating a gaming and entertainment facility to be located in Madera County, California. We have purchased, for the benefit of the Mono, a 305-acre parcel of land located on Highway 99 north of the city of Madera. Under the terms of the Development Agreement, we have agreed to arrange the financing for the ongoing development costs and construction of the facility. Funds advanced by us are expected to be repaid from the proceeds of the project financing or from the Mono’s gaming revenues. As of June 30, 2007, we had advanced approximately $11.8 million toward the development of this project, primarily to complete the environmental impact study and secure real estate for the project, which is included in our condensed consolidated balance sheets. In addition, we have agreed to pay approximately $1.3 million of payments upon achieving certain milestones, which will not be reimbursed. These payments will be expensed as incurred. As of June 30, 2007, none of these payments had been made. The Management Agreement has a term of seven years from the opening of the facility and provides for a management fee of 24% of the facility’s net income. As currently contemplated, the facility will include slot machines, table games, restaurants, a hotel and entertainment amenities. Development of the gaming and entertainment project is subject to certain governmental and regulatory approvals, including, but not limited to, negotiating a gaming compact with the State of California, the DOI accepting the land into trust on behalf of the Mono and approval of the Management Agreement by the NIGC. Prior to obtaining third-party financing, we will contribute significant financial support to the project. The timing of this type of project is difficult to predict, and is dependant upon the receipt of the necessary governmental and regulatory approvals. There can be no assurances when or if these approvals will be obtained.

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Land Held for Development

As of June 30, 2007, we had $231.4 million of land held for development that consists primarily of six sites that are owned or leased, which comprise 220 acres in the Las Vegas valley, 140 acres in the Sacramento area near Thunder Valley and 118 acres in Reno, Nevada. The primary gaming entitled land that we own in the Las Vegas valley consists of 68 acres located at the intersection of Durango Road and the Southern Beltway/Interstate 215 in the southwest area of Las Vegas, 49 acres also located in southwest Las Vegas at the intersection of Flamingo Road and Interstate 215, 61 acres located on the southern end of Las Vegas Boulevard at Cactus Avenue of which we lease and have an option to purchase 2.5 acres and 30 acres on Boulder Highway at the site formerly known as Castaways Hotel Casino and Bowling Center.

We have also acquired or are under contract to acquire approximately 94 acres of land on which Wild Wild West is located and the surrounding area, of which approximately 55 acres have been acquired as of June 30, 2007. During the six months ended June 30, 2006, we incurred and expensed approximately $0.5 million to terminate various leases related to this land. In 2003, we exercised our option to purchase the 19-acre parcel of leased land on which Wild Wild West is located which was to occur in July 2005 at a purchase price of approximately $36 million. We have extended the date for the close of escrow to no later than January 2009. Additionally, the lease expense was reduced from $2.9 million to $1.6 million per year beginning in July 2005. No amounts related to this purchase option have been recorded on our condensed consolidated balance sheets.

Our decision whether to proceed with any new gaming or development opportunity is dependent upon future economic and regulatory factors, the availability of financing and competitive and strategic considerations. As many of these considerations are beyond our control, no assurances can be made that it will be able to secure additional, acceptable financing in order to proceed with any particular project.

9.   Retirement Plans

We have two unfunded defined benefit plans which were adopted on November 30, 1994. The Supplemental Executive Retirement Plan (the “SERP”), is for our Chief Executive Officer and President as sole participants. The Supplemental Management Retirement Plan (the “SMRP”), is for certain key executives (other than the Chief Executive Officer and President) as selected by the Governance and Compensation Committee to participate in the SMRP.

The components of the net periodic pension benefit cost related to the SERP and SMRP consist of the following (in thousands):

 

10.   Income Taxes

For the three months ended June 30, 2007 and 2006 our effective tax rate was 44% and 39%, respectively. For the six months ended June 30, 2007 and 2006 our effective tax rate was 45% and 38%, respectively. The increase in the effective tax rate from the prior year is a result of expenses related to the Merger with FCP described in Note 1, which may not be tax deductible.

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As discussed in Note 1, we adopted FIN 48 as of January 1, 2007. As a result of the adoption, we recognized a $3.0 million increase in our tax liabilities. The cumulative effect upon adoption was accounted for as a reduction to the January 1, 2007 balance of retained earnings in an amount of $0.5 million, while interest upon adoption totaled $0.2 million.

The total amount of tax benefits that, if recognized in future periods, would impact the effective tax rate was $0.3 million upon adoption. We do not anticipate any significant increases or decreases in amounts or unrecognized tax benefits for the year ended December 31, 2007.

We recognize interest and penalties accrued related to unrecognized tax benefits in income tax expense. As of January 1, 2007, we had $0.2 million accrued for the payment of interest. For the three and six months ended June 30, 2007, we recognized $0.1 million and $0.2 million, respectively, in interest on income taxes. We do not anticipate any penalty assessments associated with our FIN 48 liability.

Station or our subsidiaries file income tax returns as prescribed by the laws of the jurisdictions in which it operates. We are no longer subject to U.S. federal tax examination, the only major tax jurisdiction where we file, for years before 2003.

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Item 2.

MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF
FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

(unaudited)

Overview

The following table highlights the results of our operations as compared to the prior period (dollars in thousands, unaudited):

(a)           Includes the wholly owned properties of Palace Station, Boulder Station, Texas Station, Sunset Station, Santa Fe Station, Red Rock (since April 18, 2006), Fiesta Rancho and Fiesta Henderson.

(b)          Includes management fees from Thunder Valley, Green Valley Ranch, Barley’s and The Greens.

(c)           Includes the wholly owned properties of Wild Wild West, Wildfire, Magic Star, Gold Rush, Lake Mead Lounge (since October 1, 2006) and corporate and development expense.

Results of Operations

Consolidated net revenues for the three months ended June 30, 2007 increased 6.2% to $362.9 million as compared to $341.8 million for the three months ended June 30, 2006. Consolidated net revenues for the six months ended June 30, 2007 increased 15.9% to $735.3 million as compared to $634.3 million for the six months ended June 30, 2006. The increase in net revenues was due primarily to revenue increases at our Major Las Vegas Operations. 

Combined net revenues from our Major Las Vegas Operations increased 7.2% to $327.1 million for the three months ended June 30, 2007 as compared to $305.3 million for the three months ended June 30, 2006. Combined net revenues from our Major Las Vegas Operations increased 18.2% to $662.1 million for the six months ended June 30, 2007 as compared to $560.0 million for the six months ended June 30, 2006.  The increase is a result of the opening of Red Rock on April 18, 2006, the completion of the phase II master-planned expansion at Red Rock in December 2006, which included an additional 400 rooms, the completion of a 72-lane bowling center at Red Rock in April 2007, as well as the completion of recent expansions at Santa Fe Station and Fiesta Henderson. Combined net revenues from our Major Las Vegas Operations, excluding Red Rock, increased 2% during the three-month period ended June 30, 2007 and

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decreased less than 1% during the six-month period ended June 30, 2007, as compared to the same periods in the prior year.

Consolidated operating income increased 7.1% for the three months ended June 30, 2007 as compared to the three months ended June 30, 2006. During the three months ended June 30, 2006 our operating income was impacted by $13.6 million of preopening expenses as compared to $1.0 million during the three months ended June 30, 2007.  In addition, during the three months ended June 30, 2007 we incurred $3.8 million in management agreement/lease termination costs and $6.1 million in costs related to the merger transaction (the “Merger”) with Fertitta Colony Partners LLC (“FCP”) described in Note 1 to the condensed consolidated financial statements, which impacted our operating margin. Excluding these items, our operating income increased 3.1% during the three months ended June 30, 2007 as compared to the same period in the prior year. Consolidated operating margin increased slightly to 22.6% for the three months ended June 30, 2007 from 22.4% for the three months ended June 30, 2006.

Consolidated operating income increased 12.3% for the six months ended June 30, 2007 as compared to the six months ended June 30, 2006.  During the six months ended June 30, 2006, our operating income was impacted by $27.7 million of preopening expenses as compared to $1.0 million during the six months ended June 30, 2007. In addition, we incurred $3.8 million in management agreement/lease termination costs during the six months ended June 30, 2007 as compared to $0.5 million in the six months ended June 30, 2006.  During the six months ended June 30, 2007 our operating income was also impacted by $10.9 million in costs related to the Merger. Excluding these items, our operating income increased 3.6% during the six months ended June 30, 2007 as compared to the same period last year. Consolidating operating margin decreased to 23.8% for the six months ended June 30, 2007 from 24.5% for the six months ended June 30, 2006 as a result of higher operating expenses at Santa Fe Station and Fiesta Henderson due to the recent expansions.  In addition, prior experience has demonstrated that new facilities initially do not operate as efficiently as more mature facilities.  As a result, the operating margins at Red Rock have been improving but have been lower than we expect them to be in the future.

The following table highlights the various sources of our revenues and expenses as compared to the prior periods (dollars in thousands, unaudited):

 

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Casino.   Casino revenues increased 4.6% to $256.5 million for the three months ended June 30, 2007 as compared to $245.1 million for the three months ended June 30, 2006. The increase in casino revenues is primarily due to the same factors affecting the combined net revenues for our Major Las Vegas Operations noted above. Casino expenses increased 11.5% to $97.0 million for the three months ended June 30, 2007 as compared to $86.9 million for the three months ended June 30, 2006.  The increase is primarily due to the completion of the phase II master-planned expansion at Santa Fe Station in December 2006, which included 400 additional slot machines and a remodeled and expanded race and sports book as well as the opening of the phase II master-planned expansion at Fiesta Henderson, which included an additional 350 slot machines and a remodeled and expanded sports book.

Casino revenues increased 13.0% to $521.2 million for the six months ended June 30, 2007 as compared to $461.4 million for the six months ended June 30, 2006. Casino expenses increased 19.3% to $192.3 million for the six months ended June 30, 2007 as compared to $161.1 million for the six months ended June 30, 2006. The increase in revenues and expenses is due to the expansions at Santa Fe Station and Fiesta Henderson as noted above, as well as the opening of Red Rock in April 2006, which includes over 3,400 slot machines and 60 table games.

Food and Beverage.   Food and beverage revenues increased 11.7% for the three months ended June 30, 2007 as compared to the same period in 2006 primarily due to the opening of Red Rock in April 2006 resulting in a full quarter of operations in 2007 compared to 73 days in 2006, as well as the completion of a 500-seat Feast Buffet at Santa Fe Station in December 2006. For the six months ended June 30, 2007, food and beverage revenues increased 30.8% as compared to the same period in 2006, due to the opening of Red Rock in April 2006, which included the addition of nine restaurants, and the opening of the Feast Buffet at Santa Fe Station as noted above. Food and beverage expenses increased 6.2% and 28.0% for the three and six months ended June 30, 2007 as compared to the three and six months ended June 30, 2006 due to the same factors affecting food and beverage revenue noted above. The food and beverage operating margin increased 3.6 percentage points and 1.5 percentage points for the three and six months ended June 30, 2007, respectively, as compared to the same periods in the prior year.

Food covers increased 8.2% for the three months ended June 30, 2007 as compared to the three months ended June 30, 2006 due to the opening of the 500-seat Feast Buffet at Santa Fe Station as noted above. Food covers increased 18.2% for the six months ended June 30, 2007 as compared to the six months ended June 30, 2006 due to the opening of Red Rock in April 2006 and the buffet at Santa Fe Station in December 2006. The average guest check increased 2.2% and 5.3%, respectively, for the three and six months ended June 30, 2007 as compared to the three and six months ended June 30, 2006 due to an increase in selected menu prices at our other operations.

Room.   Room revenues increased 32.1% and 53.5% for the three and six months ended June 30, 2007, respectively, as compared to the three and six months ended June 30, 2006. Room expenses increased 16.5% and 38.6% for the three and six months ended June 30, 2007, respectively, as compared to the same periods in 2006 due to the opening of Red Rock on April 18, 2006 with over 400 rooms and the opening of over 400 additional rooms in December 2006.  Room occupancy decreased to 92% for the three months ended June 30, 2007 as compared to 96% for the three months ended June 30, 2006. For the six months ended June 30, 2007 room occupancy decreased to 93%, compared to 97% for the six months ended June 30, 2006. The average daily room rate increased to $94 and $95 for the three and six months ended June 30, 2007, respectively, from $75 and $71 in the same three and six month periods, respectively, primarily due to an average daily room rate of $181 and $190 for three and six months ended June 30, 2007, respectively, at Red Rock.

Other.   Other revenues primarily include income from gift shops, bowling, entertainment, leased outlets and the spa. Other revenues increased 9.3% to approximately $19.5 million for the three months ended June 30, 2007 as compared to approximately $17.9 million for the three months ended June 30,

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2006, primarily due to the opening of a 72-lane bowling center at Red Rock in April 2007.  Other revenues increased 16.0% to approximately $36.9 million for the six months ended June 30, 2007 as compared to approximately $31.8 million for the six months ended June 30, 2006, primarily due to the opening of Red Rock in April 2006 with a full-service spa and several lease outlets including a 16-screen movie theater complex in addition to the opening of a 72-lane bowling center in April 2007.

Management Fees.   We manage Thunder Valley on behalf of the United Auburn Indian Community (the “UAIC”) and receive a management fee equal to 24% of net income (as defined in the management agreement). In addition, we are the managing partner for Green Valley Ranch, Barley’s and The Greens and receive a management fee equal to 2% of revenues and approximately 5% of Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation and Amortization (“EBITDA”) from Green Valley Ranch and 10% of EBITDA from Barley’s and The Greens. For the three months ended June 30, 2007, management fees decreased slightly to approximately $23.6 million as compared to $24.0 million for the three months ended June 30, 2006. For the six months ended June 30, 2007, management fees decreased to approximately $48.4 million as compared to $49.9 for the six months ended June 30, 2006. The decrease is a result of lower net income at Thunder Valley offset by increases at Green Valley Ranch as a result of the recently completed expansion.

Selling, General and Administrative (“SG&A”).   SG&A expenses increased 4.7% and 19.5% for the three and six months ended June 30, 2007, respectively, compared to the same periods in the prior year primarily due to the opening of Red Rock in the second quarter of 2006 and the recently completed expansions at Santa Fe Station and Fiesta Henderson. SG&A as a percentage of net revenues decreased to 16.8% for the three months ended June 30, 2007 as compared to 17.0% for the three months ended June 30, 2006.  For the six months ended June 30, 2007, SG&A as a percentage of net revenues increased to 16.7% as compared to 16.2% for the six months ended June 30, 2006.

Corporate Expense.   Corporate expense as a percentage of net revenues remained constant at 4.8% for the three months ended June 30, 2007 and 2006. For the six months ended June 30, 2007, corporate expense as a percentage of net revenues increased to 5.3% from 5.2% for the six months ended June 30, 2006. Corporate expense increased 5.7% to $17.4 million for the three months ended June 30, 2007 as compared to $16.5 million for the three months ended June 30, 2006. Corporate expense increased 18.2% to $38.7 million for the six months ended June 30, 2007 as compared to $32.8 million for the six months ended June 30, 2006. The increase during the three and six months ended June 30, 2007 is primarily due to approximately $6.1 million and $10.9 million, respectively, in expenses related to costs associated with the Merger with FCP described in Note 1 to the condensed consolidated financial statements, which was offset by a reduction in corporate incentive compensation. 

Development Expense.   Development expense includes costs to identify potential gaming opportunities, the internal costs incurred to bring the Native American projects currently under contract to fruition and other development opportunities, which include payroll, travel and legal expenses.  Development expenses for the three and six months ended June 30, 2007 were approximately $1.9 million and $4.2 million, respectively.  For the three and six months ended June 30, 2006, development expenses were approximately $2.5 million and $4.7 million, respectively.

Depreciation and Amortization.   Depreciation and amortization increased 27.5% for the three months ended June 30, 2007 to $40.0 million as compared to $31.4 million in the three months ended June 30, 2006. Depreciation and amortization increased 40.6% for the six months ended June 30, 2007 to $80.2 million as compared to $57.0 million in the six months ended June 30, 2006. The increase was due to the completion of phase I of Red Rock in April 2006, phase II of Red Rock in January 2007, the bowling center at Red Rock in April 2007, the phase III master-planned expansion at Santa Fe Station in December 2006 and portions of the phase II master-planned expansion at Fiesta Henderson in August 2006.

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Preopening Expenses.   Preopening expenses for the three and six months ended June 30, 2007 were $1.0 million. Preopening expenses for the three and six months ended June 30, 2006 were approximately $13.6 million and $27.7 million, respectively, which included costs related to projects under development, including Red Rock.

Management agreement/lease termination.   During the three and six months ended June 30, 2007 we recorded $3.8 million to terminate the management agreement related to Cherry nightclub at Red Rock.

Earnings from Joint Ventures.   We own a 50% interest in various joint ventures, including Green Valley Ranch and Barley’s, and a 6.7% interest in a joint venture that owns the Palms Casino Resort. For the three and six months ended June 30, 2007, we recorded approximately $9.4 million and $20.9 million, respectively, as our share of the earnings from these joint ventures as compared to approximately $9.9 million and $21.8 million, respectively, for the same periods in the prior year. The decrease in earnings from joint ventures for both the three and six month periods is primarily a result of $1.7 million related to our 50% portion of costs to terminate a management agreement and a lease agreement at Green Valley Ranch offset by improved operating results at Green Valley Ranch due to the recently completed expansion.

Interest Expense.   Interest expense, net of capitalized interest, increased 38.5% to $57.3 million in the three months ended June 30, 2007 as compared to $41.3 million in the three months ended June 30, 2006. Gross interest expense increased approximately $14.3 million due to an increase in our long-term debt by approximately $392 million from June 30, 2006 to June 30, 2007, and an increase in our weighted-average cost of debt to 6.9% from 6.5% for the three months ended June 30, 2007 and 2006, respectively. Capitalized interest decreased approximately $1.6 million for the three months ended June 30, 2007 as compared to the three months ended June 30, 2006 primarily due to the completion of the phase II master-planned expansion of Red Rock in January 2007 and the phase III master-planned expansion at Santa Fe Station in December 2006.

Interest expense, net of capitalized interest, increased 74.6% to $113.8 million in the six months ended June 30, 2007 as compared to $65.2 million in the six months ended June 30, 2006. Gross interest expense increased approximately $39.5 million due to an increase in our long-term debt as noted above. Our weighted-average cost of debt increased to 6.9% for the six months ended June 30, 2007 from 6.5% for the six months ended June 30, 2006. Capitalized interest decreased approximately $9.1 million for the six months ended June 30, 2007 as compared to the same period in the prior year primarily due to the completion of the phase I and II master-planned expansions of Red Rock in April 2006 and January 2007, respectively.

Interest and Other Expense from Joint Ventures.   We recorded approximately $7.0 million and $1.5 million in interest and other expense related to our unconsolidated joint ventures for the three months ended June 30, 2007 and 2006, respectively.  For the six months ended June 30, 2007 and 2006, we recorded approximately $12.9 million and $3.0 million, respectively, in interest and other expense related to our unconsolidated joint ventures. The increase in interest and other expense is the result of the new $830 million credit facility Green Valley Ranch entered into on February 16, 2007 which increased debt by $586 million as well as $0.8 million related to a loss on early retirement of debt related to the prior credit facility.

Income Tax Provision.   For the three months ended June 30, 2007 and 2006 our effective tax rate was 44% and 39%, respectively.  For the six months ended June 30, 2007 and 2006 our effective tax rate was 45% and 38%, respectively. The increase in the effective tax rate is a result of expenses related to the Merger with FCP described in Note 1 to the condensed consolidated financial statements, which may not be tax deductible.

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Liquidity and Capital Resources

The following liquidity and capital resources discussion contains certain forward-looking statements with respect to our business, financial condition, results of operations, dispositions, acquisitions, expansion projects and our subsidiaries, which involve risks and uncertainties that cannot be predicted or quantified, and consequently, actual results may differ materially from those expressed or implied herein. Such risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to, financial market risks, the ability to maintain existing management, integration of acquisitions, competition within the gaming industry, the cyclical nature of the hotel business and gaming business, economic conditions, regulatory matters and litigation and other risks described in our filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. In addition, construction projects such as Aliante and the expansions at Red Rock and Fiesta Henderson entail significant risks, including shortages of materials or skilled labor, unforeseen regulatory problems, work stoppages, weather interference, floods and unanticipated cost increases. The anticipated costs and construction periods are based on budgets, conceptual design documents and construction schedule estimates. There can be no assurance that the budgeted costs or construction period will be met. All forward-looking statements are based on our current expectations and projections about future events.

During the six months ended June 30, 2007, we generated cash flows from operating activities of approximately $222.1 million. In addition, we received $285 million from Green Valley Ranch which includes a $185 million distribution and a $100 million promissory note. At June 30, 2007, we had total available borrowings of $2.0 billion under the Revolving Facility, which was reduced by borrowings of $1.02 billion and various letters of credit totaling approximately $9.9 million, leaving approximately $967.0 million available as of June 30, 2007.  We had $105.1 million in cash and cash equivalents as of June 30, 2007, virtually all of which is used for day-to-day operations of our casinos.

During the six months ended June 30, 2007, total capital expenditures were $212.7 million, of which approximately $40.7 million was related to phase II and III master-planned expansions of Red Rock, approximately $38.1 million was related to construction of the new corporate office building, approximately $42.3 million was for the purchase of land, approximately $18.1 million was for the phase III master-planned expansion at Santa Fe Station, approximately $10.1 million was for the phase II master-planned expansion at Fiesta Henderson and approximately $63.4 million was for maintenance and various other projects.

Our primary cash requirements for the remainder of 2007 are expected to include (i) approximately $20.0 million for the phase III expansion of Red Rock, (ii) approximately $15.0 million for the phase II expansion of Fiesta Henderson, (iii) costs associated with the Merger transaction with FCP described in Note 1 to the condensed consolidated financial statements, (iv) payments of cash dividends, (v)  principal and interest payments on indebtedness, (vi) payments related to our existing and other potential Native American projects, (vii) maintenance and other capital expenditures, (viii) other strategic land purchases and (ix) equity contributions to joint ventures.

We believe that cash flows from operations, borrowings under our Revolving Facility and existing cash balances will be adequate to satisfy our anticipated uses of capital during the remainder of 2007.  However, we are continually evaluating our financing needs.  If more attractive financing alternatives or expansion, development or acquisition opportunities become available to us, we may amend our financing plans assuming such financing would be permitted under our existing debt agreements (see “Description of Certain Indebtedness and Capital Stock”) and other applicable agreements.

It is anticipated that the funds necessary to consummate the Merger with FCP and related transactions described in Note 1 to the condensed consolidated financial statements will be funded by new credit facilities and equity financing.  Our capitalization, liquidity and capital resources will change substantially if the Merger is approved by our stockholders and the related financing transactions are completed.  Upon closing of the financing transactions, we will be highly leveraged.  Our liquidity

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requirements will be significant, primarily due to debt service and lease expense requirements and financing costs related to the indebtedness and lease expense expected to be incurred in connection with the closing of the Merger.

Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements

As of June 30, 2007, we have certain off-balance sheet arrangements that affect our financial condition, liquidity and results of operations, which include interest rate swaps with a notional amount of $550.0 million (see “Description of Certain Indebtedness and Capital Stock—Interest Rate Swaps”). We also have certain contractual obligations including long-term debt, operating leases, employment contracts, long-term stay on agreements, slot conversion purchases and the purchase of land. There were no material changes to our contractual obligations previously reported in our Annual Report on Form 10-K, as amended, for the year ended December 31, 2006.

Future Development—Las Vegas

Red Rock Expansion

In April 2007, we completed a 72-lane bowling center as part of a $60 million to $65 million phase III master-planned expansion of Red Rock, which will also include an expansion of the west parking garage.  Construction of the parking garage expansion is still underway and is expected to be completed in the third quarter of 2007.  Approximately $45.6 million had been incurred as of June 30, 2007.

Fiesta Henderson Expansion

In August 2006, we opened a 1,500-space parking garage, a remodeled and expanded race and sports book and added 300 additional slot machines as part of a $75 million phase II master-planned expansion at Fiesta Henderson.  A 12-screen movie theater complex is still under construction and is expected to be completed in the fall of 2007. Approximately $66.3 million had been incurred on the expansion as of June 30, 2007.

Green Valley Ranch Expansion

In October 2006, we opened an additional 1,200-space parking garage, a new race and sports book, a new poker room and two new restaurants as part of the $115 million phase III master-planned expansion at Green Valley Ranch. The entertainment lounge opened in May 2007. Approximately $114.5 million had been incurred on the expansion as of June 30, 2007.

Aliante Station

In December 2005, we entered into an agreement with the Greenspun Corporation to develop Aliante Station, a hotel and casino in the Aliante master-planned community located in North Las Vegas, Nevada. We will develop and manage the facility, to be located on a gaming-entitled 40-acre site on the northeast corner of Interstate 215 and Aliante Parkway, which was contributed by the Greenspun Corporation for their 50% ownership in the joint venture. We will receive a management fee equal to 2% of the property’s revenues and approximately 5% of EBITDA. The first phase of Aliante Station is expected to include 200 hotel rooms, approximately 3,000 slot machines, multiple full-service restaurants and a multi-screen movie theater complex. Construction on Aliante Station began in February 2007 and is expected to be completed by the end of 2008. The total project cost is expected to be approximately $675 million. Pursuant to the terms of the agreement, in January 2006, we contributed a 54 acre site located on Losee Road in North Las Vegas, Nevada, as well as approximately $2.2 million, for our 50% ownership in the joint venture. As of June 30, 2007, we have contributed an additional $23.5 million to fund design and development costs.

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Rancho Road

In December 2006, we entered into an amended and restated operating agreement with FBLV Holding Company LLC (“FBLV”). Pursuant to the amended and restated operating agreement, the parties contributed approximately 52 acres (with approximately 20 acres contributed by us for our 50% ownership and approximately 32 acres contributed by FBLV for their 50% ownership) of improved and unimproved real property located along Rancho Road south of Palace Station in Las Vegas, Nevada into a joint venture. It is anticipated that the joint venture will develop, construct and manage, pursuant to a master development plan, a mixed-use residential, retail and entertainment (excluding non-restricted gaming) project on all or a portion of such property. The timing, cost and scope of the project have yet to be determined. As of June 30, 2007, we have contributed an additional $12.9 million to fund design and development costs.

Future Development—Native American

The Federated Indians of Graton Rancheria

We have entered into Development and Management Agreements with the Federated Indians of Graton Rancheria (the “FIGR”), a federally recognized Native American tribe. Pursuant to those agreements, we will assist the FIGR in developing and operating a gaming and entertainment project to be located in Sonoma County, California. The FIGR selected us to assist them in designing, developing and financing their project and, upon opening, we will manage the facility on behalf of the FIGR. The Management Agreement has a term of seven years from the opening of the facility and we will receive a management fee equal to 24% of the facility’s net income. We will also receive a development fee equal to 2% of the cost of the project upon the opening of the facility.

In October 2003, the FIGR entered into a Memorandum of Understanding with the City of Rohnert Park. In August 2005, we purchased 270 acres of land just west of the Rohnert Park city limits in Sonoma County, California. In March 2006, we purchased an additional 4.7 acres adjacent to the previously acquired property.  The property purchased is approximately one-quarter mile from Highway 101 and approximately 43 miles from downtown San Francisco.  Development of the gaming and entertainment project is subject to certain governmental and regulatory approvals, including, but not limited to, negotiating a gaming compact with the State of California, the Department of Interior (“DOI”) accepting the land into trust on behalf of the FIGR and approval of the Management Agreement by the NIGC. Prior to obtaining third-party financing, we will contribute significant financial support to the project. As of June 30, 2007, we had advanced approximately $134.6 million toward the development of this project, primarily to complete the environmental impact study and secure real estate for the FIGR project, which is included in our condensed consolidated balance sheets.  Funds advanced by us are expected to be repaid from the proceeds of the project financing or from the FIGR’s gaming revenues. In addition, we have agreed to pay approximately $11.3 million upon achieving certain milestones, which will not be reimbursed. As of June 30, 2007, approximately $2.0 million of these payments had been made and were expensed in development expense as incurred. The timing of this type of project is difficult to predict and is dependent upon the receipt of the necessary governmental and regulatory approvals. There can be no assurances when or if these approvals will be obtained.

Gun Lake Tribe

On November 13, 2003, we agreed to purchase a 50% interest in MPM Enterprises, LLC, a Michigan limited liability company (“MPM”). Concurrently with our agreement to purchase that interest, MPM and the Match-E-Be-Nash-She-Wish Band of Pottawatomi Indians, a federally recognized Native American tribe commonly referred to as the Gun Lake Tribe (“Gun Lake”), entered into amended Development and Management Agreements, pursuant to which MPM agreed to assist Gun Lake in developing and operating a gaming and entertainment project to be located in Allegan County, Michigan. On July 29, 2005, MPM and Gun Lake entered into amended and restated Development and Management Agreements.  We have

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agreed to pay $6.0 million for our 50% interest in MPM, which is payable upon achieving certain milestones and is not reimbursable. As of June 30, 2007, approximately $2.0 million of these payments had been made and were expensed in development expense as incurred. An additional $12.0 million in total may be paid by us in years six and seven of the amended and restated Management Agreement, subject to certain contingencies. Under the terms of the amended and restated Development Agreement, we have agreed to arrange financing for the ongoing development costs and construction of the project. As of June 30, 2007, we had advanced approximately $36.4 million toward the development of this project, primarily to complete the environmental assessment and secure real estate for the project, which is included in our condensed consolidated balance sheets. Funds advanced by us are expected to be repaid from the proceeds of the project financing or from Gun Lake’s gaming revenues. The amended and restated Management Agreement has a term of seven years from the opening of the facility and provides for a management fee of 30% of the project’s net income to be paid to MPM. Pursuant to the terms of the MPM Operating Agreement our portion of the management fee is 50% of the first $24 million of management fees earned, 83% of the next $24 million of management fees and 93% of any management fees in excess of $48 million.

The proposed project will be located on approximately 146 acres on Highway 131 near 129th Avenue, approximately 25 miles north of Kalamazoo, Michigan. As currently contemplated, the project will include up to 2,500 slot machines, 75 table games, a buffet and specialty restaurants. Construction of the project includes the conversion of an existing 192,000 square-foot building into the casino and entertainment facility. Development of the gaming and entertainment project and operation of Class III gaming is subject to certain governmental and regulatory approvals, including, but not limited to, the Michigan legislature’s ratification of a gaming compact signed by the Governor of the State of Michigan, the DOI taking the land into trust on behalf of Gun Lake and approval of the Management Agreement by the NIGC. On February 27, 2004, the DOI issued a Finding Of No Significant Impact with respect to the proposed project. On May 13, 2005, the DOI published in the Federal Register a Notice of Final Agency Determination (the “Determination”) to take certain land into trust for the benefit of Gun Lake. The publication commenced a thirty-day period in which interested parties could seek judicial review of the Determination. On June 13, 2005, Michigan Gambling Opposition filed a complaint (the “Complaint”) in the United States District Court, District of Columbia, seeking declaratory and injunctive relief against the DOI and officials of the DOI. The Complaint seeks judicial review of the Determination. On July 27, 2005, Gun Lake filed a motion to intervene in that lawsuit. On September 1, 2005, the District Court granted Gun Lake’s motion to intervene. On January 6, 2006, Gun Lake filed a motion for judgment on the pleadings or, in the alternative, for summary judgment. Also on January 6, 2006, the DOI filed a motion to dismiss or, in the alternative, for summary judgment. By May 2006, all responsive pleadings had been filed and the case was ready for consideration by the District Court. On October 27, 2006, the Department of Justice filed a Notice with the District Court indicating that the DOI planned to take the 146-acre site into trust on January 5, 2007, if the plaintiffs did not seek injunctive relief or failed to persuade the court to issue any relief precluding the DOI from doing so. The DOI subsequently amended that date to March 5, 2007, in order to provide the Court sufficient time to render its decision. The Court set oral arguments on the parties’ motions to dismiss or, in the alternative, for summary judgment for November 29, 2006. Oral arguments were heard on that date. On February 23, 2007, the District Court issued its decision in favor of the DOI and Gun Lake, finding that there were no facts which would entitle plaintiffs to any relief on the four issues raised in the Complaint, and granted the parties’ motion to discuss or, in the alternative for summary judgment (the “Dispositive Motions”). On March 1, 2007, the plaintiffs filed a motion for stay pending appeal with the District Court. On March 5, 2007, the District Court granted the plaintiffs’ motion for stay pending appeal, thereby precluding the DOI from taking the site into trust for the benefit of Gun Lake until the District Court’s decision granting the Dispositive Motions has been reviewed on appeal.  On March 22, 2007, plaintiffs filed a notice of appeal of the District Court’s decision granting the Dispositive Motions with the United States Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit.  On May 21, 2007,

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the plaintiffs filed their appellate brief.  On July 6, 2007, the DOI and Gun Lake filed their responsive briefs. On July 30, 2007, the plaintiffs filed their reply brief.  The appeal has been fully briefed and the parties are awaiting a hearing date for oral arguments.  As with all litigation, no assurances can be provided as to the outcome of that lawsuit.

On March 9, 2007, Gun Lake and the State of Michigan entered into a tribal-state Class III gaming compact.  The compact is subject to approval by the Michigan Legislature and, if approved, will regulate gaming at Gun Lake’s proposed gaming and entertainment project to be developed on the site.  No assurances can be provided as to whether the Michigan Legislature will approve the compact.  Prior to obtaining third-party financing, we will contribute significant financial support to the project. The timing of this type of project is difficult to predict and is dependent upon the receipt of the necessary governmental and regulatory approvals. There can be no assurances when or if these approvals will be obtained.

Mechoopda Indian Tribe

We have entered into Development and Management Agreements with the Mechoopda Indian Tribe of Chico Rancheria, California (the “MITCR”), a federally recognized Native American tribe. Pursuant to those agreements, we will assist the MITCR in developing and operating a gaming and entertainment facility to be located on a portion of approximately 650 acres in Butte County, California, at the intersection of State Route 149 and Highway 99, approximately 10 miles southeast of Chico, California and 80 miles north of Sacramento, California. Under the terms of the Development Agreement, we have agreed to arrange the financing for the ongoing development costs and construction of the facility. Funds advanced by us are expected to be repaid from the proceeds of the facility financing or from the MITCR’s gaming revenues. As of June 30, 2007, we had advanced approximately $9.2 million toward the development of this project, primarily to complete the environmental impact study and secure real estate for the project, which is included in our condensed consolidated balance sheets. In addition, we have agreed to pay approximately $2.2 million of payments upon achieving certain milestones, which will not be reimbursed. As of June 30, 2007, $50,000 of these payments had been made and were expensed in development expense as incurred. The Management Agreement has a term of seven years from the opening of the facility and provides for a management fee of 24% of the facility’s net income. As currently contemplated, the facility will include approximately 700 slot machines, 12 table games and dining and entertainment amenities. Development of the facility is subject to certain governmental and regulatory approvals, including, but not limited to, negotiating a gaming compact with the State of California, the DOI accepting land into trust on behalf of the MITCR and approval of the Management Agreement by the NIGC. Prior to obtaining third-party financing, we will contribute significant financial support to the project. The timing of this type of project is difficult to predict and is dependent upon the receipt of the necessary governmental and regulatory approvals. There can be no assurances when or if these approvals will be obtained.

North Fork Rancheria of Mono Indian Tribe

We have entered into Development and Management Agreements with the North Fork Rancheria of Mono Indians (the “Mono”), a federally recognized Native American tribe located near Fresno, California. Pursuant to those agreements, we will assist the Mono in developing and operating a gaming and entertainment facility to be located in Madera County, California. We have purchased, for the benefit of the Mono, a 305-acre parcel of land located on Highway 99 north of the city of Madera. Under the terms of the Development Agreement, we have agreed to arrange the financing for the ongoing development costs and construction of the facility. Funds advanced by us are expected to be repaid from the proceeds of the project financing or from the Mono’s gaming revenues. As of June 30, 2007 we had advanced approximately $11.8 million toward the development of this project, primarily to complete the environmental impact study and secure real estate for the project, which is included in our condensed consolidated balance sheets. In addition, we have agreed to pay approximately $1.3 million of payments upon achieving certain milestones, which will not be reimbursed. These payments will be expensed as

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incurred.  As of June 30, 2007, none of these payments had been made. The Management Agreement has a term of seven years from the opening of the facility and provides for a management fee of 24% of the facility’s net income. As currently contemplated, the facility will include approximately 2,000 slot machines, 60 table games, restaurants, a hotel and entertainment amenities. Development of the gaming and entertainment project is subject to certain governmental and regulatory approvals, including, but not limited to, negotiating a gaming compact with the State of California, the DOI accepting the land into trust on behalf of the Mono and approval of the Management Agreement by the NIGC. Prior to obtaining third-party financing, we will contribute significant financial support to the project. The timing of this type of project is difficult to predict, and is dependant upon the receipt of the necessary governmental and regulatory approvals. There can be no assurances when or if these approvals will be obtained.

Land Acquisition

We have acquired certain parcels of land as part of our development activities.  Our decision whether to proceed with any new gaming or development opportunity is dependent upon future economic and regulatory factors, the availability of financing and competitive and strategic considerations.  As many of these considerations are beyond our control, no assurances can be made that we will be able to secure additional, acceptable financing in order to proceed with any particular project. 

As of June 30, 2007, we had $231.4 million of land held for development that consists primarily of six sites that are owned or leased, which comprise 220 acres in the Las Vegas valley, 140 acres in the Sacramento area near Thunder Valley and 118 acres in Reno, Nevada. The primary gaming entitled land that we own in the Las Vegas Valley consists of 68 acres located at the intersection of Durango Road and the Southern Beltway/Interstate 215 in the southwest area of Las Vegas, 49 acres also located in southwest Las Vegas at the intersection of Flamingo Road and Interstate 215, 61 acres located on the southern end of Las Vegas Boulevard at Cactus Avenue of which we lease and have an option to purchase 2.5 acres and 30 acres on Boulder Highway at the site formerly known as Castaways Hotel Casino and Bowling Center. 

We have also acquired or are under contract to acquire approximately 94 acres of land on which Wild Wild West is located and the surrounding area, of which approximately 55 acres have been acquired as of June 30, 2007. During the six months ended June 30, 2006, we incurred and expensed approximately $0.5 million to terminate various leases related to this land.  In 2003, we exercised our option to purchase the 19-acre parcel of leased land on which Wild Wild West is located which was to occur in July 2005 at a purchase price of approximately $36 million. We have extended the date for the close of escrow to no later than January 2009. Additionally, the lease expense was reduced from $2.9 million to $1.6 million per year beginning in July 2005. No amounts related to this purchase option have been recorded on our condensed consolidated balance sheets.

Regulation and Taxes

We are subject to extensive regulation by the Nevada gaming authorities and will be subject to regulation, which may or may not be similar to that in Nevada, by any other jurisdiction in which we may conduct gaming activities in the future, including the NIGC and tribal gaming agency of the UAIC.

The gaming industry represents a significant source of tax revenue, particularly to the State of Nevada and its counties and municipalities. From time to time, various state and federal legislators and officials have proposed changes in tax law, or in the administration of such law, affecting the gaming industry. The Nevada Legislature concluded their 2007 session and there were no increases in taxes affecting the gaming industry. The Nevada Legislature meets again in 2009.

We believe that our recorded tax balances are adequate. However, it is not possible to determine with certainty the likelihood of possible changes in tax law or in the administration of such law, regulations or compact provisions. Such changes, if adopted, could have a material adverse effect on our operating results.

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