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Full House Resorts Announces Second Quarter Results
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– Silver Slipper Casino & Hotel Continued Its Growth During the Quarter
– Construction Continues on Parking Garage at Bronco Billy’s Casino & Hotel
– Company Preparing for Sports Wagering in Indiana and Colorado
– Submitted Proposal for New Casino in Waukegan, Illinois
Full House Resorts, Inc. (Nasdaq: FLL) today announced results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2019.
On a consolidated basis, net revenues in the second quarter of 2019 increased 1.1% to $41.7 million from $41.2 million in the prior-year period. Net loss for the second quarter of 2019 was $1.0 million, or $(0.04) per diluted common share, compared to a net loss of $0.7 million, or $(0.02) per diluted common share, in the prior-year period. Net losses in both periods were affected by the accounting for the fair market value of outstanding warrants. Adjusted EBITDA(a) in the 2019 second quarter was $4.3 million versus $4.4 million in the second quarter of 2018.
“Silver Slipper continued its recent growth during the second quarter of 2019, reflecting substantial physical improvements made over the past several years,” said Daniel R. Lee, President and Chief Executive Officer of Full House Resorts. “Most recently, in May 2019, we completed a significant renovation of the Silver Slipper’s casino and buffet. The visual impact of the renovated casino is meaningful, with our property looking better than it has at any time in its history. At our Northern Nevada properties, recent construction at the Fallon Naval Air Station seemed to result in fewer air groups visiting town. While the Navy doesn’t disclose such details, recent activity suggests that Naval visitor groups are both beginning to return to town and seem to be larger in size. Lastly, both our Bronco Billy’s and Rising Star properties recently underwent leadership changes, with a new general manager at Bronco Billy’s and several new key property directors at Rising Star. We believe these management changes, along with recent and prospective physical investments, will help achieve near-term growth at both properties.”
Financial results for the second quarter reflect operational improvements at Silver Slipper despite disruptions from the renovation of its casino and its buffet in May 2019, offset by disruption at Rising Star caused by the repaving of the main highway leading to the property. The results also reflect costs from management changes at both Rising Star and Bronco Billy’s, and the impact of the Christmas Casino in Cripple Creek. Specifically related to the Christmas Casino at Bronco Billy’s, the Company incurred additional lease payments for the new facility. During seasonally stronger quarters, such as the third quarter, the Company expects the Christmas Casino to be a net contributor to operating results.
“Both Rising Star and Bronco Billy’s are also preparing for the start of sports wagering in Indiana and potentially in Colorado,” continued Mr. Lee. “Sports wagering will launch on-site at Rising Star in the fall, followed by online sports wagering shortly thereafter throughout Indiana. Through our online sports wagering partners, anyone in the state — including those living in the populous areas around Indianapolis and Northwest Indiana — will be able to conveniently place sports wagers from anywhere in the state via the Internet. Given the positive impact of sports wagering at our Silver Slipper Casino in Mississippi over this past year, we expect sports wagering to have a significant impact at Rising Star. At Silver Slipper, for example, sports wagering directly contributed $443,000 to operating income for the first half of 2019. Silver Slipper has achieved these results despite the lack of online sports wagering. At Rising Star, we anticipate three online sports wagering partners, each offering an online website, in addition to an on-site sportsbook.
“We expect an equally significant impact from sports wagering at Bronco Billy’s in Colorado, where legislators recently approved sports wagering subject to statewide voter approval in November. Should voters approve it, Bronco Billy’s will also have an on-site sportsbook plus three online websites, as the new legislation allows for one mobile ‘skin’ (akin to a website) for each of the three gaming licenses that we hold in Colorado. We believe that sports wagering in Colorado could become available in the middle of next year.”
Concluded Mr. Lee, “We also continued construction on our parking garage at Bronco Billy’s. Most of our other major competitors in this market have their own parking garages. When we complete our garage, guests to our property will finally have easy, covered and direct access from our parking garage into the casino.”
Second Quarter 2019 Highlights and Subsequent Events
- Net revenues at Silver Slipper Casino and Hotel grew 8.0% in the second quarter of 2019 to $18.9 million and Adjusted Property EBITDA rose 12.9% to $3.6 million. In May 2019, we completed a substantial renovation of Silver Slipper, including replacement of the casino’s carpet, as well as the wall coverings and seating areas throughout the buffet. Silver Slipper achieved growth during the second quarter despite temporary disruption from the renovation. Results in April and June were amongst the best months in the casino’s history. For the first half of 2019, Silver Slipper’s net revenues and Adjusted Property EBITDA rose 12.3% and 22.7%, respectively, over the prior-year period.
- At Rising Star Casino Resort, net revenues declined for the second quarter of 2019 to $11.6 million from $12.5 million. Adjusted Property EBITDA of $0.6 million in the second quarter of 2019 compares to $0.8 million in the prior-year period. As mentioned last quarter, the Indiana Department of Transportation began repaving Highway 50, the key road leading to the property, frequently causing traffic delays. That road construction continued to adversely affect operations during the second quarter of 2019. To help offset this, the Company made its new ferry service free, beginning in May. The ferry service showed meaningful increases in usage during the quarter, as well as record usage in July 2019. For example, weekday usage of the ferry boat in July grew 69% versus June, and weekend traffic has increased 56% versus June. As a result of the increased ferry traffic, management has decided to continue to operate the ferry on a free basis, believing the increased traffic is more important to the casino than the ferry revenue.
- Additionally regarding Rising Star, new gaming legislation became effective in Indiana in May 2019. This new legislation contained several items beneficial to Rising Star, including:
• The approval of sports wagering at Indiana casinos. We expect to open an on-site sportsbook at Rising Star in the fall, in conjunction with a partner with unique expertise in sportsbook operations.
• The approval of three mobile “skins” for each casino license. In addition to an on-site sportsbook, the new legislation allows for three mobile “skins” (the industry term for website) for each casino license in the state. Effectively, these “skins” will allow Rising Star to partner with three website brands for online sports wagering via the Internet, regardless of location within the state. Online gaming must be paired with a physical casino, even though customers do not have to be physically in that casino to place a bet. Online sports wagering is expected to go live in Indiana within the next few months.
• The reduction of certain gaming taxes. The new gaming legislation approved a reduction in certain gaming taxes for casino operators in the state, including Rising Star, beginning on July 1, 2021.
• A potential new casino located in Terre Haute. The gaming legislation called for a competitive process for a new casino in Terre Haute, pending local voter approval. Such casino should have little or no impact on Rising Star and the Company is evaluating whether to pursue the potential expansion opportunity.
- At Bronco Billy’s Casino and Hotel, net revenues for the second quarter of 2019 grew 1.2% to $6.9 million from $6.8 million. Adjusted Property EBITDA was $0.9 million and $1.3 million for the second quarters of 2019 and 2018, respectively. Operating expenses increased primarily due to additional costs related to operating the Christmas Casino & Inn, as well as transition costs related to management changes at the property. Operating results also reflect increased marketing activities and an increase to the state’s minimum wage that went into effect on January 1, 2019.
- As mentioned above, the Company is preparing for the launch of sports wagering at Colorado’s casinos. During the second quarter, legislators in Colorado approved sports wagering, subject to statewide voter approval. In addition to on-site sports wagering, the new gaming legislation also allows Internet sports wagering via one mobile “skin” per casino license. In Colorado, the Company has three casino licenses, the maximum allowed for a single company operating in the state. Accordingly, assuming voters approve sports wagering in the November election, the Company expects to partner on three Internet sports wagering sites in Colorado, in addition to an on-site sportsbook, with operations beginning in mid-2020.
- The Company also recently began construction of its new parking garage at Bronco Billy’s, the major component of the property’s Phase One expansion. Phase One includes significant utility relocations; a back-of-house service building, located between the garage and the casino; and pedestrian entrances directly from the garage into the casino. The Company expects to complete the parking garage and related structures in the first half of 2020. Additionally, the Company continues to finalize its plans for the significant Phase Two expansion at Bronco Billy’s. Phase Two is expected to include a new luxury hotel tower, spa, convention and entertainment center, two new restaurants, and a significant upgrade to the Bronco Billy’s casino. Both the new parking garage and the Phase Two expansion will integrate seamlessly with the existing casino. The Company has the funding in place for completion of Phase One and is evaluating its funding alternatives for Phase Two. For renderings of the proposed expansion, as well as a presentation discussing the Company’s analysis of the Cripple Creek market, please visit the investor section of www.fullhouseresorts.com and click on “News and Events/Presentations.”
- The Northern Nevada segment consists of the Grand Lodge and Stockman’s casinos. Combined, Northern Nevada net revenues were $4.3 million and $4.4 million for the second quarters of 2019 and 2018, respectively. Adjusted Property EBITDA for the Northern Nevada segment was $417,000 and $473,000 for the same periods, respectively. Grand Lodge Casino had a lingering heavy snowpack that impeded spring and early summer activities at Lake Tahoe. At Stockman’s Casino, visitor activity at the nearby military base appeared to be below prior-year levels, though improving as the quarter progressed.
- On August 5, 2019, the Company submitted a proposal to construct and operate American Place, a new casino and resort destination in Waukegan, Illinois, approximately 35 miles north of downtown Chicago. This proposal was in response to a “Request for Qualifications and Proposals” published by the City of Waukegan to select a preferred operator per the recent legislation expanding gaming in Illinois. If selected, Full House intends to build a casino with approximately 1,500 slot machines, 60 table games, and a very high-end boutique hotel. For further information about American Place, please visit www.americanplace.us.
- The Company maintains a Facebook page to provide work-in-progress photos to investors of our various growth projects and other activities. To access that Facebook page, please visit www.facebook.com/FHResorts.
Liquidity and Capital Resources
As of June 30, 2019, the Company had $23.9 million in cash and $108.5 million in outstanding senior secured notes. These amounts reflect $10.0 million of additional senior secured notes that the Company issued to its existing lenders in May 2019.
Conference Call Information
The Company will host a conference call for investors today, August 8, 2019, at 4:30 p.m. ET (1:30 p.m. PT) to discuss its 2019 second quarter results. Investors can access the live audio webcast from the Company’s website at www.fullhouseresorts.com under the investor relations section. The conference call can also be accessed by dialing (800) 458-4148 or, for international callers, (323) 794-2597.
A replay of the conference call will be available shortly after the conclusion of the call through August 22, 2019. To access the replay, please visit www.fullhouseresorts.com. Investors can also access the replay by dialing (844) 512-2921 or, for international callers, (412) 317-6671 and using the passcode 9175680.
(a) Reconciliation of Non-GAAP Financial Measure
The Company utilizes Adjusted Property EBITDA as the measure of segment profit in assessing performance and allocating resources at the reportable segment level. Adjusted Property EBITDA is defined as earnings before interest and other non-operating income (expense), taxes, depreciation and amortization, preopening expenses, impairment charges, asset write-offs, recoveries, gain (loss) from asset disposals, project development and acquisition costs, non-cash share-based compensation expense, and corporate-related costs and expenses that are not allocated to each property. The Company also utilizes Adjusted EBITDA, which is defined as Adjusted Property EBITDA net of corporate-related costs and expenses.
Although Adjusted Property EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA are not measures of performance or liquidity calculated in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles (“GAAP”), the Company believes these non-GAAP financial measures provide meaningful supplemental information regarding our performance and liquidity. The Company utilizes these metrics or measures internally to focus management on year-over-year changes in core operating performance, which it considers its ordinary, ongoing and customary operations and which it believes is useful information to investors. Accordingly, management excludes certain items when analyzing core operating performance, such as the items mentioned above, that management believes are not reflective of ordinary, ongoing and customary operations. A version of Adjusted EBITDA (known as Consolidated EBITDA, as defined in the indenture governing the Company’s senior secured notes) is also used to determine compliance with certain covenants.
In addition, because Adjusted EBITDA is not calculated in accordance with GAAP, it may not necessarily be comparable to similarly titled measures employed by other companies. A reconciliation of Adjusted EBITDA is presented below. However, you should not consider this measure in isolation or as a substitute for operating income, cash flows from operating activities, or any other measure for determining our operating performance or liquidity that is calculated in accordance with GAAP. You are encouraged to evaluate these adjustments and the reasons we consider them appropriate for supplemental analysis. In evaluating Adjusted EBITDA, you should be aware that, in the future, we may incur expenses that are the same as or similar to some of the adjustments in this presentation. Our presentation of Adjusted EBITDA should not be construed as an inference that our future results will be unaffected by unusual or non-recurring items.
| FULL HOUSE RESORTS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS (Unaudited) (In thousands, except per share data) |
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| Three Months Ended June 30, |
Six Months Ended June 30, |
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| 2019 | 2018 | 2019 | 2018 | ||||||||||||
| Revenues | |||||||||||||||
| Casino | $ | 28,450 | $ | 28,632 | $ | 56,748 | $ | 55,602 | |||||||
| Food and beverage | 8,863 | 8,783 | 17,521 | 16,722 | |||||||||||
| Hotel | 3,051 | 2,582 | 5,766 | 4,865 | |||||||||||
| Other operations | 1,299 | 1,230 | 2,122 | 1,969 | |||||||||||
| Net revenues | 41,663 | 41,227 | 82,157 | 79,158 | |||||||||||
| Operating costs and expenses | |||||||||||||||
| Casino | 11,592 | 11,282 | 23,377 | 22,366 | |||||||||||
| Food and beverage | 9,449 | 9,757 | 18,818 | 18,883 | |||||||||||
| Hotel | 2,379 | 2,652 | 4,799 | 5,139 | |||||||||||
| Other operations | 1,072 | 834 | 1,841 | 1,348 | |||||||||||
| Selling, general and administrative | 13,027 | 12,462 | 25,687 | 24,424 | |||||||||||
| Project development and acquisition costs | 142 | 130 | 275 | 167 | |||||||||||
| Depreciation and amortization | 2,083 | 2,038 | 4,174 | 4,206 | |||||||||||
| (Gain) loss on sale or disposal of assets, net | (4 | ) | 69 | (5 | ) | 79 | |||||||||
| 39,740 | 39,224 | 78,966 | 76,612 | ||||||||||||
| Operating income | 1,923 | 2,003 | 3,191 | 2,546 | |||||||||||
| Other (expense) income | |||||||||||||||
| Interest expense, net of capitalized interest | (2,931 | ) | (2,466 | ) | (5,634 | ) | (5,006 | ) | |||||||
| Loss on extinguishment of debt | — | — | — | (2,673 | ) | ||||||||||
| Adjustment to fair value of warrants | 141 | (80 | ) | 101 | 423 | ||||||||||
| (2,790 | ) | (2,546 | ) | (5,533 | ) | (7,256 | ) | ||||||||
| Loss before income taxes | (867 | ) | (543 | ) | (2,342 | ) | (4,710 | ) | |||||||
| Provision for income taxes | 143 | 118 | 285 | 237 | |||||||||||
| Net loss | $ | (1,010 | ) | $ | (661 | ) | $ | (2,627 | ) | $ | (4,947 | ) | |||
| Basic loss per share | $ | (0.04 | ) | $ | (0.02 | ) | $ | (0.10 | ) | $ | (0.20 | ) | |||
| Diluted loss per share | $ | (0.04 | ) | $ | (0.02 | ) | $ | (0.10 | ) | $ | (0.21 | ) | |||
Full House Resorts, Inc.
Supplemental Information
Segment Revenues and Adjusted Property EBITDA
(In Thousands, Unaudited)
| Three Months Ended | Six Months Ended | ||||||||||||||
| June 30, | June 30, | ||||||||||||||
| 2019 | 2018 | 2019 | 2018 | ||||||||||||
| Net Revenues | |||||||||||||||
| Silver Slipper Casino and Hotel | $ | 18,892 | $ | 17,492 | $ | 38,174 | $ | 34,001 | |||||||
| Rising Star Casino Resort | 11,598 | 12,528 | 22,465 | 23,755 | |||||||||||
| Bronco Billy’s Casino and Hotel | 6,877 | 6,795 | 13,317 | 13,037 | |||||||||||
| Northern Nevada Casinos | 4,296 | 4,412 | 8,201 | 8,365 | |||||||||||
| $ | 41,663 | $ | 41,227 | $ | 82,157 | $ | 79,158 | ||||||||
| Adjusted Property EBITDA(1) and Adjusted EBITDA | |||||||||||||||
| Silver Slipper Casino and Hotel | $ | 3,594 | $ | 3,183 | $ | 7,440 | $ | 6,066 | |||||||
| Rising Star Casino Resort | 604 | 776 | 1,007 | 1,269 | |||||||||||
| Bronco Billy’s Casino and Hotel | 876 | 1,256 | 1,491 | 1,961 | |||||||||||
| Northern Nevada Casinos | 417 | 473 | 408 | 460 | |||||||||||
| Adjusted Property EBITDA | 5,491 | 5,688 | 10,346 | 9,756 | |||||||||||
| Corporate | (1,240 | ) | (1,273 | ) | (2,518 | ) | (2,351 | ) | |||||||
| Adjusted EBITDA | $ | 4,251 | $ | 4,415 | $ | 7,828 | $ | 7,405 | |||||||
(1) The Company utilizes Adjusted Property EBITDA as the measure of segment operating profit in assessing performance and allocating resources at the reportable segment level.
Full House Resorts, Inc.
Supplemental Information
Reconciliation of Net Income (Loss) and Operating Income (Loss) to Adjusted EBITDA
(In Thousands, Unaudited)
| (In thousands) | Three Months Ended June 30, |
Six Months Ended June 30, |
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| 2019 | 2018 | 2019 | 2018 | ||||||||||||
| Net loss | $ | (1,010 | ) | $ | (661 | ) | $ | (2,627 | ) | $ | (4,947 | ) | |||
| Provision for income taxes | 143 | 118 | 285 | 237 | |||||||||||
| Interest expense, net of amounts capitalized | 2,931 | 2,466 | 5,634 | 5,006 | |||||||||||
| Loss on extinguishment of debt | — | — | — | 2,673 | |||||||||||
| Adjustment to fair value of warrants | (141 | ) | 80 | (101 | ) | (423 | ) | ||||||||
| Operating income | 1,923 | 2,003 | 3,191 | 2,546 | |||||||||||
| Project development and acquisition costs | 142 | 130 | 275 | 167 | |||||||||||
| Depreciation and amortization | 2,083 | 2,038 | 4,174 | 4,206 | |||||||||||
| (Gain) loss on sale or disposal of assets, net | (4 | ) | 69 | (5 | ) | 79 | |||||||||
| Stock-based compensation | 107 | 175 | 193 | 407 | |||||||||||
| Adjusted EBITDA | $ | 4,251 | $ | 4,415 | $ | 7,828 | $ | 7,405 | |||||||
Full House Resorts, Inc.
Supplemental Information
Reconciliation of Operating Income (Loss) to Adjusted Property EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA
(In Thousands, Unaudited)
| Three Months Ended June 30, 2019 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Operating Income (Loss) |
Depreciation and Amortization |
Gain on Sale of Assets |
Project Development and Acquisition Costs |
Share-Based Compensation |
Adjusted Property EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA |
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| Casino properties | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Silver Slipper Casino and Hotel | $ | 2,725 | $ | 869 | $ | — | $ | — | $ | — | $ | 3,594 | |||||||||||
| Rising Star Casino Resort | 11 | 593 | — | — | — | 604 | |||||||||||||||||
| Bronco Billy’s Casino and Hotel | 446 | 434 | (4 | ) | — | — | 876 | ||||||||||||||||
| Northern Nevada Casinos | 268 | 149 | — | — | — | 417 | |||||||||||||||||
| 3,450 | 2,045 | (4 | ) | — | — | 5,491 | |||||||||||||||||
| Other operations | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Corporate | (1,527 | ) | 38 | — | 142 | 107 | (1,240 | ) | |||||||||||||||
| $ | 1,923 | $ | 2,083 | $ | (4 | ) | $ | 142 | $ | 107 | $ | 4,251 | |||||||||||
| Three Months Ended June 30, 2018 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Operating Income (Loss) |
Depreciation and Amortization |
Loss on Disposal of Assets |
Project Development and Acquisition Costs |
Share-Based Compensation |
Adjusted Property EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA |
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| Casino properties | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Silver Slipper Casino and Hotel | $ | 2,372 | $ | 811 | $ | — | $ | — | $ | — | $ | 3,183 | |||||||||||
| Rising Star Casino Resort | 172 | 603 | 1 | — | — | 776 | |||||||||||||||||
| Bronco Billy’s Casino and Hotel | 811 | 377 | 68 | — | — | 1,256 | |||||||||||||||||
| Northern Nevada Casinos | 265 | 208 | — | — | — | 473 | |||||||||||||||||
| 3,620 | 1,999 | 69 | — | — | 5,688 | ||||||||||||||||||
| Other operations | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Corporate | (1,617 | ) | 39 | — | 130 | 175 | (1,273 | ) | |||||||||||||||
| $ | 2,003 | $ | 2,038 | $ | 69 | $ | 130 | $ | 175 | $ | 4,415 | ||||||||||||
Full House Resorts, Inc.
Supplemental Information
Reconciliation of Operating Income (Loss) to Adjusted Property EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA
(In Thousands, Unaudited)
| Six Months Ended June 30, 2019 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Operating Income (Loss) |
Depreciation and Amortization |
Gain on Sale of Assets |
Project Development and Acquisition Costs |
Share-Based Compensation |
Adjusted Property EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA |
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| Casino properties | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Silver Slipper Casino and Hotel | $ | 5,725 | $ | 1,716 | $ | (1 | ) | $ | — | $ | — | $ | 7,440 | ||||||||||
| Rising Star Casino Resort | (192 | ) | 1,199 | — | — | — | 1,007 | ||||||||||||||||
| Bronco Billy’s Casino and Hotel | 614 | 881 | (4 | ) | — | — | 1,491 | ||||||||||||||||
| Northern Nevada Casinos | 106 | 302 | — | — | — | 408 | |||||||||||||||||
| 6,253 | 4,098 | (5 | ) | — | — | 10,346 | |||||||||||||||||
| Other operations | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Corporate | (3,062 | ) | 76 | — | 275 | 193 | (2,518 | ) | |||||||||||||||
| $ | 3,191 | $ | 4,174 | $ | (5 | ) | $ | 275 | $ | 193 | $ | 7,828 | |||||||||||
| Six Months Ended June 30, 2018 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Operating Income (Loss) |
Depreciation and Amortization |
Loss on Disposal of Assets |
Project Development and Acquisition Costs |
Share-Based Compensation |
Adjusted Property EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA |
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| Casino properties | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Silver Slipper Casino and Hotel | $ | 4,434 | $ | 1,631 | $ | 1 | $ | — | $ | — | $ | 6,066 | |||||||||||
| Rising Star Casino Resort | 28 | 1,232 | 9 | — | — | 1,269 | |||||||||||||||||
| Bronco Billy’s Casino and Hotel | 1,043 | 849 | 69 | — | — | 1,961 | |||||||||||||||||
| Northern Nevada Casinos | 44 | 416 | — | — | — | 460 | |||||||||||||||||
| 5,549 | 4,128 | 79 | — | — | 9,756 | ||||||||||||||||||
| Other operations | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Corporate | (3,003 | ) | 78 | — | 167 | 407 | (2,351 | ) | |||||||||||||||
| $ | 2,546 | $ | 4,206 | $ | 79 | $ | 167 | $ | 407 | $ | 7,405 | ||||||||||||
Forward-looking Statements
This press release contains statements by Full House and its officers that are “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the safe harbor provisions of the U.S. Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements are neither historical facts nor assurances of future performance. Some forward-looking statements in this press release include those regarding our operating trends and expected results of operations; our future growth prospects; the impact of our finished projects and renovations on our results of operations; our proposed expansion of Bronco Billy’s and expected returns from that project; our construction budgets, time lines, and disruption expectations; expectations regarding our proposal to construct and operate a casino development in Waukegan, Illinois; expectations regarding the approval, timing and financial impact of legalized sports betting in Indiana and Colorado; expectations regarding sports betting partners; the likelihood and potential effects of legislative changes in Indiana; expectations regarding the number of visitors to a military base near Stockman’s Casino and the financial impact thereof; and expectations regarding management changes at Bronco Billy’s and Rising Star. Because forward-looking statements relate to the future, they are subject to inherent uncertainties, risks and changes in circumstances that are difficult to predict and many of which are outside of the control of Full House. Such risks include, without limitation, changes in the Company’s business strategies, interest rate risks, the failure to obtain and/or maintain regulatory approvals (including in Colorado, Indiana, Nevada and Mississippi), the ability to obtain financing upon reasonable terms (including for projects such as the Bronco Billy’s expansion), the potential increase in Full House’s indebtedness due to the expansion of Bronco Billy’s, construction risks, dependence on existing management, competition, uncertainties over the development and success of our acquisition and expansion projects, the financial performance of our finished projects and renovations, effectiveness of expense and operating efficiencies, general macroeconomic conditions, regulatory and business conditions in the gaming industry (including the future allowance of live table games at Indiana’s racinos, or the possible authorization or expansion of gaming in nearby states), the ability to execute sports betting agreements with operating partners on reasonable terms, and the potential for Colorado voters to not approve sports betting throughout the state. Additional information concerning potential factors that could affect Full House’s financial condition and results of operations is included in the reports Full House files with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including, but not limited to, its Form 10-K for the most recently ended fiscal year and the Company’s other periodic reports filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The Company is under no obligation to (and expressly disclaims any such obligation to) update or revise its forward-looking statements as a result of new information, future events or otherwise. Actual results may differ materially from those indicated in the forward-looking statements.
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AI and Automation – The New Marketers
According to EvenBet’s iGaming Future 2026 report, AI has moved from buzzword to backbone – redefining how brands attract, convert, and retain players. Predictive analytics now segment audiences before login, while machine learning powers adaptive CRM systems that personalize offers and retention bonuses in real time. In marketing operations, AI delivers measurable impact through:
- Dynamic pricing and bonus optimization – adjusting rewards by player value and engagement;
- Content intelligence – automating localization and campaign creation, cutting production time by up to 60%;
- Ad fraud prevention – identifying fake traffic before it drains budgets;
- Predictive churn analysis – triggering personalized retention actions;
- Voice and visual recognition – tracking live reactions and sentiment to optimize creative on the fly.
In B2B, AI turns marketing from broadcast to conversation – analyzing partner behavior, flagging high-value leads, and automating follow-ups. The brands that master real-time data interpretation lead the race. In iGaming, AI doesn’t just predict behavior – it shapes it.
Social Channels – The Real Arena
Social platforms have evolved far beyond advertising spaces. They’ve become the central nervous system of iGaming marketing. In 2025, social media is a living ecosystem where customer acquisition, brand positioning, community building, and market research all merge. Every platform has its rhythm and audience psychology; successful brands know how to play them like instruments in the same orchestra.
Whether a B2B partnership or a B2C retention campaign, the rule is simple: go where your audience lives, speak their language, and deliver value before the pitch. How each key platform shapes the iGaming marketing mix? Read here.
LinkedIn – the B2B Heartbeat
This is where credibility is built and deals are born. For iGaming providers, affiliates, and tech companies, LinkedIn serves as the top channel for partnerships, thought leadership, and lead generation. Sharing industry insights, case studies, and event takeaways reinforces authority and keeps brands visible among decision-makers. Paid targeting tools also allow for pinpoint precision, ensuring that every ad or article reaches the right vertical – from operators to regulators.
YouTube & Twitch – Where Entertainment Meets Education
As highlighted in EvenBet’s iGaming Future 2026 report, streaming has become a key growth channel for iGaming brands. YouTube anchors long-form storytelling – developer insights, product demos, and CEO interviews that build credibility. According to the EvenBet Gaming Social Media Report, YouTube accounts for 14% in Europe and 15% in Asia, showing near-equal relevance across regions and reinforcing its universal value for both markets.
Twitch, mentioned in iGaming Future 2026 alongside YouTube Live and Kick, plays a pivotal role in real-time engagement – driving live gameplay, poker tournaments, and influencer collaborations that enhance transparency and community connection. While no percentage data is provided for Twitch, the report emphasizes streaming as a natural fit for gambling content and audience interaction.
Together, these platforms turn audiences into participants – transforming content from promotion into experience.
TikTok & Instagram – Short, Raw, and Honest
Authenticity wins here. These platforms thrive on short-form, story-driven content that prioritizes emotion over polish. According to the EvenBet Gaming Social Media Report (p. 58), Instagram ranks second in both regions – 22% in Europe and 20% in Asia – while TikTok shows stronger traction in Asia (9%) than in Europe (5%), underscoring its growing influence among younger, mobile-first audiences.
Behind-the-scenes clips, quick tips, and relatable humor consistently outperform corporate messaging. Interactive ad formats like reels and hashtag challenges help iGaming brands spark viral loops, amplify influencer reach, and turn curiosity into action.
In a mobile-first world, these platforms don’t just advertise – they convert. The brands that master them know one truth: social is the marketplace, the focus group, and the loyalty engine all at once.
Customer Access and Personalization
Today’s players expect the brand to recognize them before signing in. The data backs it up: operators using personalized onboarding see up to 37% higher retention. Hybrid campaigns – connecting online and live play – are rising fast. A push notification might lead to an app bonus, unlocking a live event seat. That seamless loop is where loyalty lives. For iGaming operators, personalization now stretches far beyond “Hello, [Name]”:
- Behavioral segmentation uses AI to analyze time-of-day habits, game preferences, and betting velocity – letting brands tailor every interaction, from welcome bonuses to tournament invites;
- Cross-channel identity mapping ensures players get a consistent experience across web, app, email, and live venues – no duplicate offers, no irrelevant messages;
- Progressive profiling builds player personas gradually through engagement, balancing data collection with trust. This creates a 360° view without overwhelming the user with long forms;
- Experience-based incentives are replacing static bonuses. For example, completing a “10-hand challenge” online could unlock real-world prizes or exclusive event tickets.
What Next?
As highlighted in EvenBet’s iGaming Future 2026 report, the next phase of iGaming marketing – especially in B2B – is built on access, insight, and shared growth. Partners no longer want to be sold to; they want to collaborate, learn, and co-create. Loyalty now comes from ecosystems of mutual value, not discounts or outreach volume. Next-gen B2B engagement revolves around:
- Micro-communities on Slack, Discord, or LinkedIn – invite-only spaces where suppliers, affiliates, and operators exchange insights and form strategic alliances;
- Account-based marketing (ABM) powered by AI – integrating CRM and social data to tailor outreach, improving conversion rates by up to 50%;
- Virtual demos and co-branded webinars – frictionless entry points for collaboration that combine live interaction with analytics-driven follow-up;
- Shared data dashboards – transparency as the new trust currency, providing partners with real-time access to KPIs and campaign metrics.
In both B2C and B2B, the rule holds: the closer you get to your audience or partner, the harder it is for them to leave.
Innovation: Beyond Buzzwords
Gamification has become the universal language of engagement – missions, badges, leaderboards, loyalty loops. AI adds the adaptive layer; players evolve in real time. This same logic applies in marketing: adaptive storytelling that shifts with user behavior. The future? Predictive personalization. The line between “targeting” and “understanding” is getting thinner, and the best marketers are crossing it first. The new generation of gamified marketing goes beyond points and badges – it builds ecosystems of continuous engagement:
| Category | Tool / Mechanism | Description & Benefits |
| B2C (Players) | Dynamic Missions | AI-driven missions that adapt to player behavior in real time – e.g., switching from “daily spins” to “multi-table hands” based on user habits. Keeps engagement personal and relevant. |
| Reward Tiers & Progression Paths | Data-driven systems that reward consistency, not just spend. Players advance through experience-based milestones, improving long-term retention. | |
| Social Competition | Leaderboards, team missions, and community milestones create peer motivation. Increases engagement by up to 40% vs. solo play. | |
| Narrative Gamification | Marketing campaigns unfold as storylines – every message or promo feels like a new chapter in the player’s journey. Builds emotional attachment. | |
| AR & VR Integration | Combines real-world activity (QR scans, event participation) with digital rewards, creating immersive cross-channel brand experiences. | |
| Predictive Personalization | AI anticipates player mood and intent, adapting visuals, tone, and offers before behavior shifts. Moves from reactive to proactive marketing. | |
| B2B (Partners) | Partner Scoreboards | Tracks campaign performance – traffic, conversion, retention. Encourages friendly competition and higher partner productivity. |
| Gamified Learning Platforms | Turns product training and onboarding into missions, quizzes, and leaderboards. Boosts learning retention and team motivation. | |
| Incentive Ecosystems | Partners earn tiered rewards – access to beta tools, co-marketing funds, or exclusive insights – based on measurable performance metrics. | |
| Community Challenges | Affiliates or resellers compete in group KPIs (e.g., “Top Q3 Converters”). Builds engagement and shared achievement culture. | |
| AI Engagement Analytics | AI monitors partner engagement levels, offering personalized feedback, goal suggestions, and reward triggers automatically. |
Ultimately, gamification in iGaming marketing has shifted from “adding fun” to engineering motivation. It’s about designing systems where engagement becomes the most natural move. When rewards, progress, and storytelling align seamlessly with user behavior, participation stops feeling like marketing and starts feeling like entertainment. The brands that master this balance turn every interaction into a self-sustaining loop of curiosity, reward, and loyalty – where players don’t just play the game, they live inside it.
Final Hand
In 2025, iGaming marketing is a blend of human intuition and machine precision. The era of mass messaging is over – success now means balancing data with emotion and automation with authenticity. In B2B, growth comes from trust, transparency, and measurable ROI rather than lead volume. In B2C, players expect instant personalization, dynamic engagement, and brands that speak their language – making AI-driven personalization and social-first storytelling essentials, not extras.
The strongest brands will merge both worlds, using AI to amplify empathy and data to sharpen creativity. In a market flooded with content, relevance is survival – and trust is the true currency of differentiation.
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This Halloween season, GR8 Tech dares the iGaming world to face its darkest fears. The company has launched an interactive campaign titled “What Scares Operators Most?”, inviting operators to explore the challenges that haunt their daily operations—and to discover how the right solution can turn those fears into fuel for growth.
The mysterious, immersive journey highlights iGaming’s most chilling pain points, and each revealed fear leads to actionable insights and practical solutions, guiding operators toward the tools and strategies that keep their businesses bulletproof, no matter what monsters lurk in the data.
“Fear is a powerful teacher,” said Yevhen Krazhan, CSO at GR8 Tech. “Every operator faces moments that test their systems and their strategy. Our Halloween campaign acknowledges those fears and shows that with the right partner, they’re entirely conquerable.”
On the GR8 Tech website, visitors can flip cards, uncover their personalized iGaming “fear,” access GR8 Tech’s expert take on how to overcome it, and view materials that discuss the problem in more detail. They can also share their results or book a meeting to discuss real-world solutions.
Operators brave enough to fight their fears are encouraged to continue the conversation in person at SiGMA Central Europe 2025, Booth 5028. Because in the world of iGaming, even the scariest nightmares can turn into winning stories.
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Here are this weeks latest slots releases compiled by European Gaming
Relax Gaming is opening the hatch to Frank’s Diner, an apocalyptic slot where Split Symbols, reel multipliers, and Gold Wild re-spins deliver the potential for sizzling wins. Split Symbols take centre stage, with two or three identical single symbols landing on the same reel, forming double or triple stacks that immediately multiply the number of ways to win.
BC.GAME has released Tim & Larry, a new in-house developed slot combining traditional video slot mechanics with a cartoon-inspired theme centered around a kitchen standoff between a cat and a mouse. The game features high volatility, a theoretical RTP of 96.91%, and a capped maximum payout of 15,000× the base bet.
Inspired Entertainment, Inc., is excited to announce the launch of Werewolf It Up! featuring Cash Bank and Zeus Legends of Olympus featuring Triple Hit Combo across the UK and Malta iGaming markets. Packed with captivating visuals and engaging gameplay, this online and mobile slot duo is designed to deliver strong results for operators and offers the best in iGaming entertainment for players.
TaDa Gaming invites players to spin for royal rewards in Crown of Fortune, a vibrant 5×3 slot featuring expanding Wilds, locking respins and dazzling payout potential of up to 1000x the bet. Blending nostalgic fruit slot charm with polished, modern mechanics, Crown of Fortune captures the timeless allure of classic gameplay—enhanced by Wild-driven action.
SlotMatrix has launched its latest exclusive title, Aphrodite’s Fortune, an enchanting slot that invites players into the goddess’s golden garden of love and wealth. Set among the clouds of Mount Olympus, Aphrodite’s Fortune celebrates beauty, fortune, and celestial power in a stunning 10,000-ways-to-win format.
Have you got what it takes to take on the Prize Ladder and come out on top? That’s the question players must answer before taking on the latest classic slot title from in-demand content house, Northern Lights Gaming. Bright lights and big wins are the order of the day in Prize Ladder, a game-show style blockbuster that promises twists and turns from the very first game round to the last.
Gaming Corps is preparing to enchant players this October with the launch of its latest slot, 3 Pots of Potions. Arriving just ahead of Halloween, the high-volatility release combines imaginative design with feature-rich gameplay and the potential to conjure wins of up to 10,000x the stake.
Get ready for a spine-tingling splash with Fish Tales: Halloween from Booming Games! This spooky twist on the beloved Fish Tales: Monster Bass takes you to a haunted underwater world where ghoulish fish and creepy cash prizes await. The beloved spook-tacular mechanics remain intact, but with an eerie makeover—fog-drenched waters, zombified fish, and a fang-tastic new design.
Evoplay has released Young Buffalo Coins, the second instalment in its popular Young Buffalo series. Following the success of the original title, the new game takes players back to the wild prairies for another action-packed adventure, combining fast-paced gameplay, sticky coins, and big jackpot opportunities.
Online casino operators can give their players the fright of their lives with Midnight Queen, the latest slot launch from in-demand iGaming content provider, ICONIC21. Midnight Queen is a Vampire-themed slot that’s perfect for entertaining players during the Halloween season and beyond.
TaDa Gaming has returned to the savannah with intriguing new release Golden Explorer. A rich trove of multiplier gemstones sparkling with additional random multiplier bonuses can burst on to the screen, enhancing the win potential and delivering vivid and exciting gameplay for 96.99% and a max win of 30,000x.
To celebrate the launch of Reactoonz 100, Play’n GO’s iconic slot character Garga reached a max altitude of 37,753 metres (117,300 ft) in a two-hour flight to set a world record and become the first slot character ever in space. Play’n GO, the world’s leading casino entertainment provider, has today announced that one of the most iconic characters in slots, Garga, has set a world record by becoming the first slot character in space.
Tom Horn Gaming is expanding its portfolio with the release of 243 Zeus Fruits, a slot that combines two proven player favourites – fruit slots and Greek mythology. The game delivers short feature cycles, multipliers, and higher stakes through the supplier’s QuickX mechanic.
Amusnet invites players into a realm of mystery and midnight thrills with Vampire Dice, its latest Online Casino portfolio addition. This captivating dice-themed game combines gothic elegance, thrilling features and an immersive atmosphere where every roll reveals secrets of the night.
SlotMatrix has embraced the Halloween spirit with its latest exclusive release, Ghost Pigger. Combining high energy rhythm and rewarding gameplay in a disco-fuelled haunted house, Ghost Pigger makes for a truly unique slot experience. The 96.09% RTP, medium volatility, and maximum win potential of up to 13,712x keep the players engaged.
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