UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM
OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
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INDEX
PART I – FINANCIAL INFORMATION
Item 1. CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Unaudited)
CENTURY CASINOS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (Unaudited)
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Total Equity |
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CENTURY CASINOS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF EARNINGS (LOSS) (Unaudited)
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Operating revenue: |
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CENTURY CASINOS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS) (Unaudited)
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CENTURY CASINOS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF EQUITY (Unaudited)
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Total Century Casinos, Inc. Shareholders' Equity |
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CENTURY CASINOS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS (Unaudited)
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CENTURY CASINOS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Unaudited)
Century Casinos, Inc. (the “Company”) is a casino entertainment company with operations primarily in North America. The Company’s operations as of March 31, 2022 are detailed below.
The Company owns, operates and manages the following casinos through wholly-owned subsidiaries in North America:
The Century Casino & Hotel in Central City, Colorado (“CTL”)
The Century Casino & Hotel in Cripple Creek, Colorado (“CRC”)
Mountaineer Casino, Racetrack & Resort in New Cumberland, West Virginia (“Mountaineer” or “MTR”) (1)
The Century Casino Cape Girardeau, Missouri (“Cape Girardeau” or “CCG”) (1)
The Century Casino Caruthersville, Missouri (“Caruthersville” or “CCV”) (1)
The Century Casino & Hotel in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada (“Century Resorts Alberta” or “CRA”)
The Century Casino St. Albert in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada (“CSA”); and
Century Mile Racetrack and Casino in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada (“CMR” or “Century Mile”) (2)
(1)VICI Properties Inc. (“VICI PropCo”) owns the real estate assets underlying these properties.
(2) CMR leases the land on which CMR’s racing and entertainment centre (“REC”) and racetrack are located.
On February 10, 2022, the Company sold the land and building in Calgary, transferred the lease agreement for the casino premises to the buyer, and ceased operating Century Sports, a sports bar, bowling and entertainment facility located on the property. See below in this Note 1 for additional information about the Calgary property.
Through August 2021, the Company operated the pari-mutuel off-track betting network in southern Alberta, Canada through Century Bets! Inc. (“CBS” or “Century Bets”). In September 2021, the Company transferred these contracts to Century Mile.
The Company’s Colorado and West Virginia subsidiaries have partnered with sports betting and iGaming operators to offer sports wagering and online betting through mobile apps.
The Company has a controlling financial interest through its wholly-owned subsidiary Century Resorts Management GmbH (“CRM”) in the following majority-owned subsidiaries:
The Company owns
The Company owns
The Company has the following concession, management and consulting service agreements:
As of March 31, 2022, the Company had a concession agreement with TUI Cruises for
Recent Developments Related to COVID-19
The COVID-19 pandemic impacted the Company’s results of operations in the first half of 2021 because of closures at the Company’s Canada and Poland properties during this period. The table below provides a summary of the time periods in which the Company’s casinos, hotels and other facilities were closed in December 2020 and during 2021 to comply with quarantines issued by governments to contain the spread of COVID-19. The Company’s casinos have varied their operations based on the governmental health and safety requirements in the jurisdictions in which they are located. Currently the Company’s operations are open and have no health and safety requirements for entry and few COVID-19 related restrictions.
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The duration and impact of the COVID-19 pandemic remains uncertain. The Company cannot predict the negative impacts that COVID-19 will have on its consumer demand, workforce, suppliers, contractors and other partners and whether future closures will be required. Such closures have had a material impact on the Company’s financial results. The effects of COVID-19, ongoing governmental health and safety requirements and any future closures could have a material impact on the Company. The Company will continue to monitor its liquidity and make reductions to marketing and operating expenditures, where possible, if future government mandates or closures are required that would have an adverse impact on the Company.
Other Projects and Developments
Nugget Casino Resort in Sparks, Nevada
On February 22, 2022, the Company entered into a definitive agreement with Marnell Gaming, LLC (“Marnell”), pursuant to which a newly formed subsidiary of the Company (i) purchased from Marnell
The Company purchased
Caruthersville Hotel
In July 2021, the Company announced that it had purchased land and a small two-story hotel near Century Casino Caruthersville with plans to refurbish the existing hotel’s
Cape Girardeau Hotel
The Company plans to build a hotel at its Cape Girardeau location. The hotel is planned as a seven story building with
Caruthersville Casino and Hotel
In July 2021, the Missouri law requiring each casino to be a floating facility was amended to allow casino facilities to be built as a standard building with a container with at least 2,000 gallons of water beneath the facility. This change provides an opportunity for Century Casino Caruthersville, the last remaining riverboat casino on open water in Missouri, to move to a non-floating facility. The Company plans to move the casino from the riverboat to a new land-based casino with a small hotel adjacent to and connected with the existing building. A lawsuit filed by the City of St. Louis seeks to block the implementation of the omnibus bill that included the amendment to the definition of a floating facility. The project in Caruthersville is delayed pending a resolution of the lawsuit or adoption of a stand-alone bill to amend the definition of a floating facility. The Company estimates an opening date in mid-2024 with an estimated project cost of $
Terminated Projects
Century Sports
In August 2020, the Company announced that it had entered into an agreement to sell the casino operations of Century Casino Calgary for CAD
After the sale, the Company continued to operate Century Sports, and to own the underlying real estate. On February 10, 2022, the Company sold the land and building in Calgary for CAD
Mendoza Central Entretenimientos S.A.
The Company, through its subsidiary CRM, had a
Preparation of Financial Statements
The accompanying condensed consolidated financial statements and related notes have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“US GAAP”) for interim financial reporting, the rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission which apply to interim financial statements and the instructions to Form 10-Q. Accordingly, certain information and footnote disclosures normally included in financial statements prepared in accordance with US GAAP have been condensed or omitted. The accompanying condensed consolidated financial statements include the accounts of the Company and its subsidiaries. All intercompany transactions and balances have been eliminated.
In the opinion of management, all adjustments considered necessary for the fair presentation of financial position, results of operations and cash flows of the Company have been included. These condensed consolidated financial statements should be read in conjunction with the consolidated financial statements and notes thereto included in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2021. The results of operations for the three months ended March 31, 2022 are not necessarily indicative of the operating results for the full year.
Cash, Cash Equivalents and Restricted Cash – A reconciliation of cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash as stated in the Company’s condensed consolidated statements of cash flows is presented in the following table:
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As of March 31, 2022, restricted cash included cash held in escrow related to the Calgary asset sale. As of March 31, 2022 and 2021, restricted cash included in deposits and other included $
Use of Estimates – The preparation of financial statements in conformity with US GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amount of assets and liabilities, the disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements, and the reported amounts of revenue and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ materially from those estimates. Management’s use of estimates includes estimates for property and equipment, goodwill, intangible assets and income tax.
Presentation of Foreign Currency Amounts – The Company’s functional currency is the US dollar (“USD” or “$”). Foreign subsidiaries with a functional currency other than the US dollar translate assets and liabilities at current exchange rates at the end of the reporting periods, while income and expense accounts are translated at average exchange rates for the respective periods. The Company and its subsidiaries enter into various transactions made in currencies different from their functional currencies. These transactions are typically denominated in the Canadian dollar (“CAD”), Euro (“EUR”) and Polish zloty (“PLN”). Gains and losses resulting from changes in foreign currency exchange rates related to these transactions are included in income from operations as they occur.
The exchange rates to the US dollar used to translate balances at the end of the reported periods are as follows:
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In March 2020, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued Accounting Standards Update (“ASU”) 2020-04, Reference Rate Reform (Topic 848) (“ASU 2020-04”). The objective of ASU 2020-04 is to provide optional expedients and exceptions for applying US GAAP to contracts, hedging relationships and other transactions that reference LIBOR or another reference rate expected to be discontinued because of reference rate reform. In January 2021, the FASB issued ASU 2021-01, Reference Rate Reform (Topic 848): Scope (“ASU 2021-01”), which provides clarification that certain optional expedients and exceptions in ASU 2020-04 for contract modification and hedge accounting apply to derivatives that are affected by discounting transition. The guidance is effective from March 12, 2020 through December 31, 2022. The Company is evaluating the expedients and exceptions provided by this standard. The Company does not expect the adoption of the standard to have a material impact on the Company’s financial statements.
The Company has considered all other recently issued accounting pronouncements and does not believe the adoption of such pronouncements will have a material impact on its financial statements or notes thereto.
Goodwill represents the future economic benefits of a business combination to the extent that the purchase price exceeds the fair value of the net identified tangible and intangible assets acquired and liabilities assumed. The Company determines the estimated fair value of the net identified tangible and intangible assets acquired and liabilities assumed after review and consideration of relevant information including discounted cash flows, quoted market prices, and estimates made by management.
The Company tests goodwill for impairment as of October 1 each year, or more frequently as circumstances indicate it is necessary. Testing compares the estimated fair values of our reporting units to the reporting units’ carrying values. The reportable segments with goodwill balances as of March 31, 2022 included Canada and Poland. For the quantitative goodwill impairment test, the current fair value of each reporting unit with goodwill balances is estimated using a combination of (i) the income approach using the discounted cash flow method for projected revenue, EBITDA and working capital, (ii) the market approach observing the price at which comparable companies or shares of comparable companies are bought or sold, and (iii) fair value measurements using either quoted market price or an estimate of fair value using a present value technique. The cost approach, estimating the cost of reproduction or replacement of an asset, was considered but not used because it does not adequately capture an operating company’s intangible value. If the carrying value of a reporting unit exceeds its estimated fair value, the Company will recognize an impairment for the amount by which the carrying value exceeds the reporting unit’s fair value. The impairment analysis requires management to make estimates about future operating results, valuation multiples and discount rates and assumptions based on historical data and consideration of future market conditions. Changes in the assumptions can materially affect these estimates. Given the uncertainty inherent in any projection, heightened by the possibility of additional effects of COVID-19, actual results may differ from the estimates and assumptions used, or conditions may change, which could result in additional impairment charges in the future. Such impairments could be material.
The Company tests its indefinite-lived intangible assets as of October 1 each year, or more frequently as circumstances indicate it is necessary. The fair value is determined primarily using the multi-period excess earnings methodology and the relief from royalty method under the income approach.
Goodwill
Changes in the carrying amount of goodwill related to the Canada and Poland segments are as follows:
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Intangible Assets
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The Company currently owns
Trademarks: Finite-Lived
The Company has determined that the Mountaineer trademark, reported in the United States segment, has a useful life of
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As of March 31, 2022, estimated amortization expense of the Mountaineer trademark over the next five years was as follows:
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Trademarks: Indefinite-Lived
The Company has determined that the Casinos Poland trademark, reported in the Poland segment, and the Century Casinos trademark, reported in the Corporate and Other segment, have indefinite useful lives and therefore the Company does not amortize these trademarks. Costs incurred to renew trademarks that are indefinite-lived are expensed over the renewal period as general and administrative expenses on the Company’s condensed consolidated statements of earnings (loss). Changes in the carrying amount of the indefinite-lived trademarks are as follows:
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As of March 31, 2022, estimated amortization expense for the CPL casino licenses over the next five years was as follows:
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Casino Licenses: Indefinite-Lived
The Company has determined that the casino licenses held in the United States segment from the Missouri Gaming Commission and the West Virginia Lottery Commission and those held in the Canada segment from the Alberta Gaming, Liquor and Cannabis Commission and Horse Racing Alberta are indefinite-lived. Costs incurred to renew licenses that are indefinite-lived are expensed over the renewal period to general and administrative expenses on the Company’s condensed consolidated statements of earnings (loss). Changes in the carrying amount of the licenses are as follows:
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The Company has determined that the player’s club lists, reported in the United States segment, have a useful life of
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Long-term debt and the weighted average interest rates as of March 31, 2022 and December 31, 2021 consisted of the following:
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On December 6, 2019, the Company entered into a $
Commitment fees related to the Macquarie Revolving Facility of less than $
Deferred financing costs consist of the Company’s costs related to the financing of the Macquarie Credit Agreement. The Company amortized $
Casinos Poland
CPL’s PLN
As of March 31, 2022, CPL had
The credit agreement between CPL and mBank is a PLN
As of March 31, 2022, CPL also had a short-term line of credit with mBank used to finance current operations. The line of credit has a borrowing capacity of PLN
As of March 31, 2022, CPL had an additional short-term line of credit with mBank used to finance CPL’s current operations. The line of credit bears an interest rate of 1-month WIBOR plus
Under Polish gaming law, CPL is required to maintain PLN
Century Resorts Management
As of March 31, 2022, CRM had
The first credit agreement (“UniCredit Term Loan 1”) is a GBP
The second credit agreement (“UniCredit Term Loan 2”) is a EUR
Century Downs Racetrack and Casino
CDR’s land lease is a financing obligation of the Company. Prior to the Company’s acquisition of its ownership interest in CDR, CDR sold a portion of the land on which the REC project is located and then entered into an agreement to lease back a portion of the land sold. The Company accounts for the lease using the financing method by accounting for the land subject to lease as an asset and the lease payments as interest on the financing obligation. Under the land lease, CDR has
As of March 31, 2022, scheduled maturities related to long-term debt were as follows:
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On December 6, 2019, certain subsidiaries of the Company (collectively, the “Tenant”) and certain subsidiaries of VICI PropCo (collectively, the “Landlord”) entered into the sale and leaseback transaction for the Acquired Casino properties. The Tenant entered into a triple net lease agreement (the “Master Lease”) with the Landlord to lease the real estate assets of the Acquired Casinos. The Master Lease does not transfer control of the Acquired Casino properties to VICI Propco subsidiaries. The Company accounts for the transaction as a failed sale-leaseback financing obligation.
When cash proceeds are exchanged, a failed sale-leaseback financing obligation is equal to the proceeds received for the assets that are sold and then leased back. The value of the failed sale-leaseback financing obligations recognized in this transaction was determined to be the fair value of the leased real estate assets. In subsequent periods, a portion of the periodic payment under the Master Lease will be recognized as interest expense with the remainder of the payment reducing the failed sale-leaseback financing obligation using the effective interest method. The failed sale-leaseback obligations will not be reduced to less than the net book value of the leased real estate assets as of the end of the lease term, which is estimated to be $
The fair values of the real estate assets and the related failed sale-leaseback financing obligation were estimated based on the present value of the estimated future payments over the term plus renewal options of
The Master Lease provides for the lease of land, buildings, structures and other improvements on the land (including barges and riverboats), easements and similar appurtenances to the land and improvements relating to the operations of the leased properties. The Master Lease has an initial term of
The Master Lease has a triple-net structure, which requires the Tenant to pay substantially all costs associated with the Company’s Missouri and West Virginia properties, including real estate taxes, insurance, utilities, maintenance and operating costs. The Master Lease contains certain covenants, including minimum capital improvement expenditures. The Company has provided a guarantee of the Tenant’s obligations under the Master Lease.
The rent payable under the Master Lease is comprised of “Base Rent” and “Variable Rent”. Base rent is:
An initial annual rent (the “Rent”) of approximately $
The Rent will escalate at a rate of
The Base Rent Escalator is subject to adjustment from and after the 6th year if the Minimum Rent Coverage Ratio (as defined in the Master Lease) is not satisfied.
Beginning in the 8th year of the lease term, Rent will be calculated as (i)
For the 11th year and thereafter of the initial lease term, the Base Rent will escalate annually as set forth above and the Variable Rent will be recalculated as set forth in the Master Lease.
The estimated future payments include the payments and adjustments to reflect estimated payments as described in the Master Lease, including an annual escalator of up to
Total payments and interest expense related to the Master Lease for the three months ended March 31, 2022 and 2021 were as follows:
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Litigation – From time to time, the Company is subject to various legal proceedings arising from normal business operations. The Company does not expect the outcome of such proceedings, either individually or in the aggregate, to have a material effect on its financial position, cash flows or results of operations.
The Company had a contingent liability that pertained to a series of tax audits conducted by the Polish Internal Revenue Service (“Polish IRS”) related to the calculation and payment of personal income tax by CPL employees for periods ranging from 2007 to 2013. The Polish IRS asserted that CPL should calculate, collect and remit to the Polish IRS personal income tax on tips received by CPL employees from casino customers and has prevailed in several court challenges by CPL. Through March 31, 2022, CPL has paid PLN
The statute of limitations has expired on all open periods related to the personal income tax issue. Any additional tax obligations are not probable or estimable and no additional future tax obligations as a result of these matters are expected.
Income tax expense is recorded relative to the jurisdictions that recognize book earnings. For the three months ended March 31, 2022, the Company recognized income tax expense of $
For the three months ended March 31, 2022, the Company computed an annual effective tax rate using forecasted information. Based on current forecasts, the Company’s effective tax rate is expected to be highly sensitive to changes in earnings. The Company concluded that computing its effective tax rate using forecasted information would be appropriate in estimating tax expense for the three months ended March 31, 2022.
A number of items caused the effective income tax rate for the three months ended March 31, 2022 to differ from the US federal statutory income tax rate of
Management continues to monitor the profitability of the US operations, and the valuation allowance in the US may be released within the next 12 months. If management determines the valuation allowance is no longer needed in the US during the current year, the Company will recognize a $
Additionally, the Company has unrecognized tax benefits of $
The calculation of basic earnings per share considers only weighted average outstanding common shares in the computation. The calculation of diluted earnings per share gives effect to all potentially dilutive stock options. The calculation of diluted earnings per share is based upon the weighted average number of common shares outstanding during the period, plus, if dilutive, the assumed exercise of stock options using the treasury stock method. Weighted average shares outstanding for the three months ended March 31, 2022 and 2021 were as follows:
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Fair Value Measurements
The Company follows fair value measurement authoritative accounting guidance for all assets and liabilities measured at fair value. That authoritative accounting guidance defines fair value as the price that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability (an exit price) in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date. Market or observable inputs are the preferred sources of values, followed by assumptions based on hypothetical transactions in the absence of market inputs. The fair value hierarchy for grouping these assets and liabilities is based on the significance level of the following inputs:
Level 1 – quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities
Level 2 – quoted prices in active markets for similar assets or liabilities, quoted prices for identical or similar instruments in markets that are not active, and model-derived valuations whose inputs are observable or whose significant value drivers are observable
Level 3 – significant inputs to the valuation model are unobservable
A financial instrument’s categorization within the valuation hierarchy is based upon the lowest level of input that is significant to the fair value measurement. The Company’s assessment of the significance of a particular input to the fair value measurement in its entirety requires judgment and considers factors specific to the asset or liability. The Company reflects transfers between the three levels at the beginning of the reporting period in which the availability of observable inputs no longer justifies classification in the original level. There were
Non-Recurring Fair Value Measurements
The Company applies the provisions of the fair value measurement standard to its non-recurring, non-financial assets and liabilities measured at fair value. There were
Long-Term Debt – The carrying value of the Macquarie Credit Agreement, the UniCredit Term Loans and CPL credit agreements and short-term lines of credit approximate fair value based on the variable interest paid on the obligations. The carrying values of the UniCredit Term Loan 2 and CPL short-term lines of credit approximate fair value due to the short-term nature of the agreements. The estimated fair values of the outstanding balances under the Macquarie Credit Agreement, CPL credit agreement, and UniCredit Term Loan 1 are designated as Level 2 measurements in the fair value hierarchy based on quoted prices in active markets for similar liabilities. The carrying values of the Company’s finance lease obligations approximate fair value based on the similar terms and conditions currently available to the Company in the marketplace for similar financings.
Other Estimated Fair Value Measurements – The estimated fair value of the Company’s other assets and liabilities, such as cash and cash equivalents, accounts receivable and accounts payable, have been determined to approximate carrying value based on the short-term nature of those financial instruments. As of March 31, 2022 and December 31, 2021, the Company had
The Company derives revenue and other income from contracts with customers and financial instruments. A breakout of the Company’s derived revenue and other income is presented in the table below.
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The Company operates gaming establishments as well as related lodging, restaurant, horse racing (including off-track betting), sports betting, iGaming, and entertainment facilities around the world. The Company generates revenue at its properties by providing the following types of products and services: gaming, pari-mutuel and sports betting, iGaming, hotel, food and beverage, and other. Disaggregation of the Company’s revenue from contracts with customers by type of revenue and reportable segment is presented in the tables below.
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For the majority of the Company’s contracts with customers, payment is made in advance of the services and contracts are settled on the same day the sale occurs with revenue recognized on the date of the sale. For contracts that are not settled, a contract liability is created.
The amount of revenue recognized that was included in the opening contract liability balance was $
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The Company determines if an arrangement is a lease at inception. The right-of-use (“ROU”) assets represent the Company’s right to use an underlying asset for the lease term, and lease liabilities represent the obligation to make lease payments arising from the lease. Operating lease ROU assets and liabilities are recognized at the commencement date based on the present value of lease payments over the lease term. The Company uses its incremental borrowing rate in each of the jurisdictions in which its subsidiaries operate to calculate the present value of lease payments. Lease terms may include options to extend or terminate the lease. These options are included in the lease term when it is reasonably certain that the Company will exercise those options. Operating lease expense is recorded on a straight-line basis over the lease term.
The Company accounts for lease agreements with lease and non-lease components as a single lease component for all asset classes. The Company does not establish ROU assets or lease liabilities for operating leases with terms of 12 months or less.
The Company’s operating and finance leases include land, casino space, corporate offices, and gaming and other equipment. The leases have remaining lease terms of
The components of lease expense were as follows:
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The Company reports its financial performance in
The table below provides information about the aggregation of the Company’s reporting units and operating segments into reportable segments:
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(1)The Company operated Century Sports through February 10, 2022 and Century Bets, Inc. through August 2021. For more information about Century Sports and Century Bets, Inc., see Note 1.
The Company’s chief operating decision maker is a management function comprised of
The following tables provide information regarding the Company’s reportable segments:
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(1)Net operating revenue for Corporate and Other primarily related to the Company’s cruise ship operations and consulting agreements.
The Company evaluated subsequent events and accounting and disclosure requirements related to material subsequent events in its condensed consolidated financial statements and related notes.
Goldman Credit Agreement
On April 1, 2022 (the “Closing Date”), the Company entered into a Credit Agreement (the “Goldman Credit Agreement”) by and among the Company, as borrower, the subsidiary guarantors party thereto, Goldman Sachs Bank USA, as administrative agent (the “Administrative Agent”) and collateral agent, Goldman Sachs Bank USA and BOFA Securities, Inc., as joint lead arrangers and joint bookrunners, and the Lenders and L/C Lenders party thereto. The Goldman Credit Agreement replaces the Macquarie Credit Agreement. The Goldman Credit Agreement provides for a $
The Term Loan matures on
Borrowings under the Goldman Credit Agreement, bear interest at a rate equal to, at the Company’s option, either (a) the Adjusted Term SOFR (as defined in the Goldman Credit Agreement), plus an applicable margin (each loan, being a “SOFR Loan”) or (b) the ABR (as defined in the Goldman Credit Agreement), plus an applicable margin (each loan, being a “ABR Loan”). The applicable margin for the Term Loan is
In addition, on a quarterly basis, the Company is required to pay each lender under the Revolving Facility a commitment fee in respect of any unused commitments under the Revolving Facility at a per annum rate of
The Goldman Credit Agreement requires the Company to prepay the Term Loan, subject to certain exceptions, with:
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The Goldman Credit Agreement provides that the Term Loan may be prepaid, subject to a prepayment premium in an amount equal to
The borrowings under the Credit Agreement are guaranteed by the material subsidiaries of the Company, subject to certain exceptions (including as of the Closing Date, the exclusion of the Company’s non-domestic subsidiaries), and are secured by a pledge (and, with respect to real property, mortgage) of substantially all of the existing and future property and assets of the Company and the guarantors, subject to certain exceptions.
The Goldman Credit Agreement contains customary representations and warranties, affirmative, negative and financial covenants, and events of default. All future borrowings under the Credit Agreement are subject to the satisfaction of customary conditions, including the absence of a default and the accuracy of representations and warranties.
In connection with the prepayment of the Macquarie Credit Agreement the Company will write-off approximately $
Nugget Acquisition
On the Closing Date, pursuant to a Membership Interest Purchase Agreement dated February 22, 2022 (the “Purchase Agreement”), the Company completed its previously announced acquisition of
Pursuant to the Purchase Agreement, the Company also agreed to purchase
On the Closing Date, PropCo and OpCo entered into a triple net lease agreement (the “Lease”) for the real property on which OpCo is located. The Lease has an initial annual rent of approximately $
Item 2. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations.
Forward-Looking Statements, Business Environment and Risk Factors
This quarterly report on Form 10-Q contains “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”), and the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. In addition, Century Casinos, Inc. (together with its subsidiaries, the “Company”) may make other written and oral communications from time to time that contain such statements. Forward-looking statements include statements as to industry trends and future expectations of the Company and other matters that do not relate strictly to historical facts and are based on certain assumptions by management at the time such statements are made. These statements are often identified by the use of words such as “may,” “will,” “expect,” “believe,” “anticipate,” “intend,” “could,” “estimate,” or “continue,” and similar expressions or variations. These statements are based on the beliefs and assumptions of the management of the Company based on information currently available to management. Such forward-looking statements are subject to risks, uncertainties and other factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from future results expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. Important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from the forward-looking statements include, among others, the risks described in the section entitled “Risk Factors” under Item 1A in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2021. We caution the reader to carefully consider such factors. Furthermore, such forward-looking statements speak only as of the date on which such statements are made. We undertake no obligation to update any forward-looking statements to reflect events or circumstances after the date of such statements.
References in this item to “we,” “our,” or “us” are to the Company and its subsidiaries on a consolidated basis unless the context otherwise requires. The term “USD” refers to US dollars, the term “CAD” refers to Canadian dollars, and the term “PLN” refers to Polish zloty. Certain terms used in this Item 2 without definition are defined in Item 1.
Amounts presented in this Item 2 are rounded. As such, rounding differences could occur in period over period changes and percentages reported throughout this Item 2.
EXECUTIVE OVERVIEW
Overview
Since our inception in 1992, we have been primarily engaged in developing and operating gaming establishments and related lodging, restaurant and entertainment facilities. Our primary source of revenue is from the net proceeds of our gaming machines and tables, with ancillary revenue generated from hotel, restaurant, horse racing (including off-track betting), sports betting, iGaming, bowling and entertainment facilities that are in most instances a part of the casinos.
We view each market in which we operate as a separate operating segment and each casino or other operation within those markets as a reporting unit. We aggregate all operating segments into three reportable segments based on the geographical locations in which our casinos operate: United States, Canada and Poland. We have additional business activities including concession agreements, management agreements, consulting agreements and certain other corporate and management operations that we report as Corporate and Other.
The table below provides information about the aggregation of our operating segments and reporting units into reportable segments. The reporting units, except for Century Downs Racetrack and Casino and Casinos Poland, are owned, operated and managed through wholly-owned subsidiaries. Our ownership and operation of Century Downs Racetrack and Casino and Casinos Poland are discussed below. The real estate assets at our West Virginia and Missouri operating segments are owned by VICI PropCo and leased to us under the Master Lease. The land on which the REC and racetracks at Century Downs and Century Mile are located is leased.
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United States | Colorado | Century Casino & Hotel - Central City |
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| West Virginia | Mountaineer Casino, Racetrack & Resort |
| Missouri | Century Casino Cape Girardeau |
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Canada | Edmonton | Century Casino & Hotel - Edmonton |
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| Century Mile Racetrack and Casino |
| Calgary | Century Downs Racetrack and Casino |
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| Century Bets! Inc. (1) |
Poland | Poland | Casinos Poland |
Corporate and Other | Corporate and Other | Cruise Ships & Other |
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(1)We operated Century Sports through February 10, 2022 and Century Bets, Inc. through August 2021. For more information about Century Sports and Century Bets, Inc., see Note 1, “Description of Business and Basis of Presentation,” to our condensed consolidated financial statements in Part I, Item 1 of this report.
In September 2021, we transferred operation of the southern Alberta pari-mutuel network from Century Bets! to CMR. CMR now operates both the northern and southern Alberta pari-mutuel off-track betting networks. Prior to September 2021, Century Bets! was included in the Calgary operating segment.
On February 10, 2022, we sold the land and building we owned in Calgary, transferred the lease agreement for the casino premises to the buyer and ceased operating Century Sports, a sports bar, bowling and entertainment facility located on the property. Prior to the sale, Century Sports was included in the Calgary operating segment.
We have controlling financial interests through our subsidiary CRM in the following reporting units:
We have a 66.6% ownership interest in CPL and we consolidate CPL as a majority-owned subsidiary for which we have a controlling financial interest. Polish Airports owns the remaining 33.3% of CPL. We account for and report the 33.3% Polish Airports ownership interest as a non-controlling financial interest. CPL has been in operation since 1989. As of March 31, 2022, CPL owned and operated eight casinos throughout Poland. The following table summarizes information about CPL’s casinos as of March 31, 2022.
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Warsaw | Marriott Hotel | July 2024 | 70 | 37 |
Warsaw | Hilton Hotel | September 2022 | 70 | 26 |
Warsaw | LIM Center | June 2025 | 63 | 4 |
Bielsko-Biala | Hotel President | October 2023 | 48 | 5 |
Katowice | Park Inn by Radisson | October 2023 | 70 | 14 |
Wroclaw | Double Tree Hilton Hotel | November 2023 | 70 | 20 |
Krakow | Dwor Kosciuszko Hotel | May 2024 | 70 | 5 |
Lodz | Manufaktura Entertainment Complex | June 2024 | 65 | 10 |
Casino licenses are granted for six years. When a casino license expires, the Polish Minister of Finance notifies the public of its availability, and interested parties can submit an application for the casino license. Following approval of a casino license by the Minister of Finance, there is a period in which applicants can appeal the decision.
We have a 75% ownership interest in CDR, and we consolidate CDR as a majority-owned subsidiary for which we have a controlling financial interest. We account for and report the remaining 25% ownership interest in CDR as a non-controlling financial interest. CDR operates Century Downs Racetrack and Casino, a REC in Balzac, a north metropolitan area of Calgary, Alberta, Canada. CDR is the only horse racetrack in the Calgary area and is located less than one-mile north of the city limits of Calgary and 4.5 miles from the Calgary International Airport.
We also have a concession agreement for ship-based casinos and had ownership in and a consulting agreement with MCE, which are detailed further under “Corporate and Other” below.
Recent Developments Related to COVID-19
The COVID-19 pandemic continued to negatively impact our results of operations in the first half of 2021 because of closures of our Canada and Poland properties during this period. Our casinos have varied their operations based on the governmental health and safety requirements in the jurisdictions in which they are located. Currently our operations have no health and safety requirements for entry and few COVID-19 related restrictions.
We estimate that net operating revenue for the three months ended March 31, 2021 was adversely impacted by approximately $15.7 million and that Adjusted EBITDA for the three months ended March 31, 2021 was adversely impacted by approximately $6.7 million due to the closures. See “Discussion of Results” below for a discussion of the impact of the closures in the Canada and Poland reportable segments.
The duration and impact of the COVID-19 pandemic otherwise remains uncertain. We cannot predict the negative impacts that COVID-19 will have on our consumer demand, workforce, suppliers, contractors and other partners and whether future closures will be required. Such closures have had a material impact on us. The effects of COVID-19, ongoing governmental health and safety requirements and any future closures could have a material impact on us. We will continue to monitor our liquidity and make reductions to marketing and operating expenditures, where possible, if future government mandates or closures are required that would have an adverse impact on us.
Other Projects and Developments
Nugget Casino Resort in Sparks, Nevada
On February 22, 2022, we entered into a definitive agreement with Marnell, pursuant to which we, through a newly formed subsidiary, (i) purchased from Marnell 50% of the membership interests in PropCo, and (ii) will purchase 100% of the membership interests in OpCo. OpCo owns and operates the Nugget Casino Resort in Sparks, Nevada, and PropCo owns the real property on which the casino is located.
We purchased 50% of the membership interests in PropCo for approximately $95.0 million at the first closing on April 1, 2022. We used approximately $29.3 million of cash on hand in connection with the First Closing. Subject to approval from the Nevada Gaming Commission, our purchase of 100% of the membership interests in OpCo for approximately $100.0 million (subject to certain adjustments) is expected to close within one year after the First Closing. Following the Second Closing, we will own the operating assets of Nugget Casino Resort and 50% of the membership interests in PropCo. We also will have a five-year option to acquire the remaining 50% of the membership interests in PropCo for $105.0 million plus 2% per annum. At the First Closing, PropCo entered into a lease with OpCo for an annual rent of $15.0 million.
Caruthersville Hotel
In July 2021, we announced that we had purchased land and a small two-story hotel near Century Casino Caruthersville with plans to refurbish the existing hotel’s 36 rooms by the third quarter of 2022. We estimate the cost of the project to be $3.6 million. As of March 31, 2022, we have spent $1.3 million on this project.
Caruthersville Land-Based Casino
In July 2021, the Missouri law requiring each casino to be a floating facility was amended to allow casino facilities to be built as a standard building with a container with at least 2,000 gallons of water beneath the facility. This change provides an opportunity for Century Casino Caruthersville, the last remaining riverboat casino on open water in Missouri, to move to a non-floating facility. We plan to move the casino from the riverboat to a new land-based casino with a small hotel. In December 2021, a lawsuit was filed by the City of St. Louis to block the implementation of the omnibus bill that included the amendment to the definition of a floating facility. The land-based casino project is delayed pending a resolution of the lawsuit or a stand-alone bill amending the definition of a floating facility. Subject to resolution of a pending lawsuit by the City of St. Louis or a stand-alone bill, construction is expected to start in 2022 with completion expected in mid-2024. We estimate the project will cost $47.0 million. We plan to finance the cost of this project with cash on hand, financing, or a combination of the two. As of March 31, 2022, we have spent $1.1 million on this project.
Cape Girardeau Hotel
We plan to build a hotel at our Cape Girardeau location. The new hotel will be adjacent to and connected with the existing casino building. Construction is expected to start in the summer of 2022 with completion expected in late 2023. We estimate the project will cost $26.0 million and we will finance this cost with cash on hand. As of March 31, 2022, we have spent $0.6 million on this project.
Additional Gaming Projects
We currently are exploring additional potential gaming projects and acquisition opportunities. Along with the capital needs of potential projects, there are various other risks which, if they materialize, could affect our ability to complete a proposed project or acquisition or could eliminate its feasibility altogether.
Presentation of Foreign Currency Amounts
The average exchange rates to the US dollar used to translate balances during each reported period are as follows:
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We recognize in our condensed consolidated statements of earnings (loss) foreign currency transaction gains or losses resulting from the translation of casino operations and other transactions that are denominated in a currency other than US dollars. Our casinos in Canada and Poland represent a significant portion of our business, and the revenue generated and expenses incurred by these operations are generally denominated in Canadian dollars and Polish zloty. A decrease in the value of these currencies in relation to the value of the US dollar would decrease the earnings from our foreign operations when translated into US dollars. An increase in the value of these currencies in relation to the value of the US dollar would increase the earnings from our foreign operations when translated into US dollars.
DISCUSSION OF RESULTS
Century Casinos, Inc. and Subsidiaries
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Gaming Revenue |
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| $ | 26,448 |
| 41.7% |
Pari-mutuel, Sports Betting and iGaming Revenue |
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| 3,430 |
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| 946 |
| 38.1% |
Hotel Revenue |
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| 1,750 |
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| 18.5% |
Food and Beverage Revenue |
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| 85.2% |
Other Revenue |
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| 652 |
| 32.1% |
Net Operating Revenue |
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| 42.4% |
Gaming Expenses |
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| 41.0% |
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| 56.9% |
Hotel Expenses |
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| 25.6% |
Food and Beverage Expenses |
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| 91.1% |
General and Administrative Expenses |
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| 6,703 |
| 33.1% |
Depreciation and Amortization |
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| (6,795) |
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| 152 |
| 2.3% |
Loss on Sale of Assets |
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| 2,154 |
| 100.0% |
Total Operating Costs and Expenses |
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| 25,891 |
| 40.3% |
Earnings from Operations |
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| 13,045 |
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| 8,248 |
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| 58.2% |
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| 484 |
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| 2,975 |
| 614.7% |
Net Earnings (Loss) Attributable to Century Casinos, Inc. Shareholders |
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| 218 |
|
| (1,419) |
|
| 1,637 |
| 115.4% |
Adjusted EBITDA (1) |
| $ | 23,824 |
| $ | 14,744 |
| $ | 9,080 |
| 61.6% |
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Earnings (Loss) Per Share Attributable to Century Casinos, Inc. Shareholders | |||||||||||
Basic Earnings (Loss) Per Share |
| $ | 0.01 |
| $ | (0.05) |
| $ | 0.06 |
| 120.0% |
Diluted Earnings (Loss) Per Share |
| $ | 0.01 |
| $ | (0.05) |
| $ | 0.06 |
| 120.0% |
(1)For a discussion of Adjusted EBITDA and reconciliation of Adjusted EBITDA to net earnings (loss) attributable to Century Casinos, Inc. shareholders, see “Non-US GAAP Measures – Adjusted EBITDA” below.
Items impacting comparability of the results include the following:
COVID-19 – Closures of our Canada and Poland properties due to COVID-19 had a negative impact on our results for the three months ended March 31, 2021. See “Executive Overview-Recent Developments Related to COVID-19” above for details regarding the closures.
Calgary – In February 2022, we sold the land and building that we owned in Calgary for CAD 8.0 million ($6.3 million based on the exchange rate on February 10, 2022). We recorded a loss on the sale of the land and building of CAD 2.7 million ($2.2 million based on the average exchange rate for the month ended February 28, 2022).
Inflation – We have seen some operating expenses, such as utilities and food costs, increase at a few properties but the increases have not been material to date. We did not seen an impact to visitation at our properties due to inflation during the first quarter of 2022.
Pari-Mutuel – Pari-mutuel revenue includes live racing, export, advanced deposit wagering and off-track betting. Pari-mutuel expense relate to the revenue above and the operation of our racetracks.
Results of Operations
Net operating revenue increased by $30.7 million, or 42.4%, for the three months ended March 31, 2022 compared to the three months ended March 31, 2021. Following is a breakout of net operating revenue by segment for the three months ended March 31, 2022 compared to the three months ended March 31, 2021:
United States increased by $0.9 million, or 1.4%.
Canada increased by $14.0 million, or 695.6%.
Poland increased by $15.9 million, or 269.3%.
Corporate and Other decreased by ($0.1) million, or (74.0%).
Operating costs and expenses increased by $25.9 million, or 40.3%, for the three months ended March 31, 2022 compared to the three months ended March 31, 2021. Following is a breakout of operating costs and expenses by segment for the three months ended March 31, 2022 compared to the three months ended March 31, 2021:
United States increased by $2.9 million, or 6.1%.
Canada increased by $9.6 million, or 164.1%.
Poland increased by $10.6 million, or 114.3%.
Corporate and Other increased by $2.9 million, or 128.2%.
Earnings from operations increased by $4.8 million, or 58.2%, for the three months ended March 31, 2022 compared to the three months ended March 31, 2021. Following is a breakout of earnings from operations by segment for the three months ended March 31, 2022 compared to the three months ended March 31, 2021:
United States decreased by ($2.0) million, or (11.4%).
Canada increased by $4.4 million, or 115.7%.
Poland increased by $5.3 million, or 158.3%.
Corporate and Other decreased by ($2.9) million, or (140.0%).
Net earnings increased by $1.6 million, or 115.4%, for the three months ended March 31, 2022 compared to the three months ended March 31, 2021. Items deducted from or added to earnings (loss) from operations to arrive at net earnings (loss) attributable to Century Casinos, Inc. shareholders include interest income, interest expense, gains (losses) on foreign currency transactions and other, income tax expense and non-controlling interest.
Non-US GAAP Measures – Adjusted EBITDA
We define Adjusted EBITDA as net earnings (loss) attributable to Century Casinos, Inc. shareholders before interest expense (income), net, income taxes (benefit), depreciation, amortization, non-controlling interest (earnings) losses and transactions, pre-opening expenses, acquisition costs, non-cash stock-based compensation charges, asset impairment costs, (gain) loss on disposition of fixed assets, discontinued operations, (gain) loss on foreign currency transactions, cost recovery income and other, gain on business combination and certain other one-time transactions. Expense related to the Master Lease is included in the interest expense (income), net line item. Intercompany transactions consisting primarily of management and royalty fees and interest, along with their related tax effects, are excluded from the presentation of net earnings (loss) attributable to Century Casinos, Inc. shareholders and Adjusted EBITDA reported for each segment. Non-cash stock-based compensation expense is presented under Corporate and Other in the tables below as the expense is not allocated to reportable segments when reviewed by our chief operating decision makers. Not all of the aforementioned items occur in each reporting period, but have been included in the definition based on historical activity. These adjustments have no effect on the consolidated results as reported under US generally accepted accounting principles (“US GAAP”). Adjusted EBITDA is not considered a measure of performance recognized under US GAAP.
Management believes that Adjusted EBITDA is a valuable measure of the relative performance of the Company and its properties. The gaming industry commonly uses Adjusted EBITDA as a method of arriving at the economic value of a casino operation. Management uses Adjusted EBITDA to evaluate and forecast the operating performance of the Company and its properties as well as to compare results of current periods to prior periods. Management believes that presenting Adjusted EBITDA to investors provides them with information used by management for financial and operational decision-making in order to understand the Company’s operating performance and evaluate the methodology used by management to evaluate and measure such performance. Management believes that using Adjusted EBITDA is a useful way to compare the relative operating performance of separate reportable segments by eliminating the above-mentioned items associated with the varying levels of capital expenditures for infrastructure required to generate revenue, and the often high cost of acquiring existing operations. Our computation of Adjusted EBITDA may be different from, and therefore may not be comparable to, similar measures used by other companies within the gaming industry.
The reconciliation of Adjusted EBITDA to net earnings (loss) attributable to Century Casinos, Inc. shareholders is presented below.
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| For the three months ended March 31, 2022 | ||||||||||||||
Amounts in thousands |
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| United States |
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| Canada |
|
| Poland |
|
| Corporate and Other |
|
| Total |
Net earnings (loss) attributable to Century Casinos, Inc. shareholders |
| $ | 8,521 |
| $ | (703) |
| $ | 931 |
| $ | (8,531) |
| $ | 218 |
Interest expense (income), net (1) |
|
| 7,007 |
|
| 567 |
|
| (13) |
|
| 3,233 |
|
| 10,794 |
Income taxes |
|
| — |
|
| 622 |
|
| 558 |
|
| 255 |
|
| 1,435 |
Depreciation and amortization |
|
| 4,768 |
|
| 1,225 |
|
| 681 |
|
| 121 |
|
| 6,795 |
Net earnings attributable to non-controlling interests |
|
| — |
|
| 2,025 |
|
| 466 |
|
| — |
|
| 2,491 |
Non-cash stock-based compensation |
|
| — |
|
| — |
|
| — |
|
| 673 |
|
| 673 |
Loss (gain) on foreign currency transactions, cost recovery income and other (2) |
|
| — |
|
| 243 |
|
| 18 |
|
| (12) |
|
| 249 |
Loss on disposition of fixed assets |
|
| 19 |
|
| 15 |
|
| 3 |
|
| — |
|
| 37 |
Acquisition costs |
|
| — |
|
| — |
|
| — |
|
| 1,132 |
|
| 1,132 |
Adjusted EBITDA |
| $ | 20,315 |
| $ | 3,994 |
| $ | 2,644 |
| $ | (3,129) |
| $ | 23,824 |
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(1)Expense of $7.0 million related to the Master Lease is included in interest expense (income), net in the United States segment. Expense of $0.6 million related to the CDR land lease is included in interest expense (income), net in the Canada segment. Cash payments related to the Master Lease and CDR land lease were $4.3 million and $0.4 million, respectively, for the period presented.
(2)Loss of $2.2 million related to the sale of the land and building in Calgary in February 2022 is included in the Canada segment.
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Amounts in thousands |
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| United States |
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| Canada |
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| Poland |
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| Corporate and Other |
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| Total |
Net earnings (loss) attributable to Century Casinos, Inc. shareholders |
| $ | 10,594 |
| $ | (3,512) |
| $ | (1,835) |
| $ | (6,666) |
| $ | (1,419) |
Interest expense (income), net (1) |
|
| 6,935 |
|
| 307 |
|
| 4 |
|
| 3,276 |
|
| 10,522 |
Income taxes (benefit) |
|
| — |
|
| (409) |
|
| (606) |
|
| 1,114 |
|
| 99 |
Depreciation and amortization |
|
| 4,525 |
|
| 1,222 |
|
| 793 |
|
| 103 |
|
| 6,643 |
Net earnings (loss) attributable to non-controlling interests |
|
| — |
|
| 432 |
|
| (916) |
|
| — |
|
| (484) |
Non-cash stock-based compensation |
|
| — |
|
| — |
|
| — |
|
| 259 |
|
| 259 |
Gain on foreign currency transactions and cost recovery income |
|
| — |
|
| (557) |
|
| (7) |
|
| (417) |
|
| (981) |
Loss on disposition of fixed assets |
|
| 73 |
|
| 32 |
|
| — |
|
| — |
|
| 105 |
Adjusted EBITDA |
| $ | 22,127 |
| $ | (2,485) |
| $ | (2,567) |
| $ | (2,331) |
| $ | 14,744 |
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(1)Expense of $6.9 million related to the Master Lease is included in interest expense (income), net in the United States segment. Expense of $0.4 million related to the CDR land lease is included in interest expense (income), net in the Canada segment. Cash payments related to the Master Lease and CDR land lease were $4.2 million and $0.3 million, respectively, for the period presented.
Non-US GAAP Measures – Net Debt
We define Net Debt as total long-term debt (including current portion) plus deferred financing costs minus cash and cash equivalents. Net Debt is not considered a liquidity measure recognized under US GAAP. Management believes that Net Debt is a valuable measure of our overall financial situation. Net Debt provides investors with an indication of our ability to pay off all of our long-term debt if it became due simultaneously. The reconciliation of Net Debt is presented below.
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Amounts in thousands |
| March 31, 2022 |
| March 31, 2021 | ||
Total long-term debt, including current portion |
| $ | 180,995 |
| $ | 184,421 |
Deferred financing costs |
|
| 7,304 |
|
| 8,869 |
Total principal |
| $ | 188,299 |
| $ | 193,290 |
Less: Cash and cash equivalents |
| $ | 117,217 |
| $ | 65,969 |
Net Debt |
| $ | 71,082 |
| $ | 127,321 |
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Reportable Segments
The following discussion provides further detail of consolidated results by reportable segment.
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United States |
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| For the three months |
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| ended March 31, |
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| % | |||||
Amounts in thousands |
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| 2022 |
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| 2021 |
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| Change |
| Change |
Gaming Revenue |
| $ | 58,245 |
| $ | 57,909 |
| $ | 336 |
| 0.6% |
Pari-mutuel, Sports Betting and iGaming Revenue |
|
| 963 |
|
| 931 |
|
| 32 |
| 3.4% |
Hotel Revenue |
|
| 1,990 |
|
| 1,750 |
|
| 240 |
| 13.7% |
Food and Beverage Revenue |
|
| 2,934 |
|
| 2,684 |
|
| 250 |
| 9.3% |
Other Revenue |
|
| 1,116 |
|
| 1,097 |
|
| 19 |
| 1.7% |
Net Operating Revenue |
|
| 65,248 |
|
| 64,371 |
|
| 877 |
| 1.4% |
Gaming Expenses |
|
| (29,055) |
|
| (27,375) |
|
| 1,680 |
| 6.1% |
Pari-mutuel, Sports Betting and iGaming Expenses |
|
| (467) |
|
| (518) |
|
| (51) |
| (9.8%) |
Hotel Expenses |
|
| (596) |
|
| (509) |
|
| 87 |
| 17.1% |
Food and Beverage Expenses |
|
| (2,486) |
|
| (2,201) |
|
| 285 |
| 12.9% |
General and Administrative Expenses |
|
| (12,348) |
|
| (11,714) |
|
| 634 |
| 5.4% |
Depreciation and Amortization |
|
| (4,768) |
|
| (4,525) |
|
| 243 |
| 5.4% |
Total Operating Costs and Expenses |
|
| (49,720) |
|
| (46,842) |
|
| 2,878 |
| 6.1% |
Earnings from Operations |
|
| 15,528 |
|
| 17,529 |
|
| (2,001) |
| (11.4%) |
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|
|
|
|
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|
|
|
Net Earnings Attributable to Century Casinos, Inc. Shareholders |
|
| 8,521 |
|
| 10,594 |
|
| (2,073) |
| (19.6%) |
Adjusted EBITDA |
| $ | 20,315 |
| $ | 22,127 |
| $ | (1,812) |
| (8.2%) |
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Sports wagering in Colorado became legal on May 1, 2020. We have partnered with sports betting operators that will conduct sports wagering under each of the three Colorado master licenses for sports wagering held by our Colorado subsidiaries. One of these mobile sports betting apps launched in July 2020 and a second launched in August 2021. The third sports betting app is expected to launch in mid-2022. Each agreement with the sports betting operators provides for a share of net gaming revenue and a minimum revenue guarantee each year.
New table games and unlimited betting began in May 2021 in Colorado.
In December 2020, we entered into an agreement with an iGaming partner to utilize our license with the state of West Virginia to operate an internet and mobile interactive gaming application. The iGaming app launched in April 2021. The agreement provides for a share of net gaming revenue.
The table below provides results by operating segment within the United States reportable segment.
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Amounts in millions |
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| 2022 |
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| 2021 |
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| Change |
| Change |
Net Operating Revenue |
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Colorado |
| $ | 10.3 |
| $ | 9.4 |
| $ | 0.9 |
| 9.5% |
West Virginia |
|
| 26.3 |
|
| 23.9 |
|
| 2.4 |
| 9.7% |
Missouri |
|
| 28.7 |
|
| 31.0 |
|
| (2.3) |
| (7.6%) |
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Operating Costs and Expenses (1) |
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Colorado |
| $ | 7.1 |
| $ | 6.3 |
| $ | 0.8 |
| 12.7% |
West Virginia |
|
| 22.0 |
|
| 20.4 |
|
| 1.6 |
| 7.8% |
Missouri |
|
| 15.9 |
|
| 15.7 |
|
| 0.2 |
| 1.3% |
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(1)Operating costs and expenses are calculated as total operating costs and expenses less depreciation and amortization.
First Quarter 2021 COVID-19 Restrictions
Colorado – Table games were closed in January 2021 at both properties. In Central City there were restrictions on the number of slot machines open during the quarter with about 66% of the slot floor open due to a county variance requiring every other machine to be powered off.
West Virginia – Approximately 85% of the gaming floor was open with machines limited to six feet apart or with barriers. In addition, casino hours of operation were reduced and there were capacity restrictions within the casino. Food and beverage outlets were operating with reduced hours and capacity, the hotel was operating at reduced capacity and the convention spaces were closed.
Missouri – The casinos were operating with reduced hours, and there were state-wide smoking restrictions. Gaming revenue was positively impacted by federal stimulus payments.
First Quarter 2022 Results – Our United States properties operated with very few COVID-19 restrictions. We continue to adjust the operation of amenities at our properties based on staffing and varying levels of demand.
Colorado – Gaming revenue increased due to increased betting limits, as detailed above, and table games operating for the full quarter. In addition, sports betting revenue increased due to a second app launching in August 2021. Colorado’s operating costs and expenses have increased due to increased payroll resulting from table game operation, no restrictions on food and beverage outlets as well as increased gaming-related expenses.
West Virginia – Gaming, hotel and food revenue increased due to the decrease in operating restrictions. West Virginia’s operating costs and expenses have increased due to gaming-related expenses. In March 2022, weekend operating hours increased to 24 hours per day.
Missouri – Slot revenue decreased compared to the three months ended March 31, 2021. Operating costs and expenses increased due to minimum wage increases in Missouri offset by decreased gaming-related expenses.
We continue to follow any government and local health board mandates related to COVID-19 and will adjust operations if there are any future COVID-19 related impacts.
A reconciliation of net earnings (loss) attributable to Century Casinos, Inc. shareholders to Adjusted EBITDA can be found in the “Non-US GAAP Measures – Adjusted EBITDA” discussion above.
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Canada |
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| ended March 31, |
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| % | |||||
Amounts in thousands |
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| 2022 |
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| 2021 |
|
| Change |
| Change |
Gaming Revenue |
| $ | 9,976 |
| $ | — |
| $ | 9,976 |
| 100.0% |
Pari-mutuel, Sports Betting and iGaming Revenue |
|
| 2,467 |
|
| 1,553 |
|
| 914 |
| 58.9% |
Hotel Revenue |
|
| 84 |
|
| — |
|
| 84 |
| 100.0% |
Food and Beverage Revenue |
|
| 1,914 |
|
| 36 |
|
| 1,878 |
| 5216.7% |
Other Revenue |
|
| 1,558 |
|
| 422 |
|
| 1,136 |
| 269.2% |
Net Operating Revenue |
|
| 15,999 |
|
| 2,011 |
|
| 13,988 |
| 695.6% |
Gaming Expenses |
|
| (2,217) |
|
| (125) |
|
| 2,092 |
| 1673.6% |
Pari-mutuel, Sports Betting and iGaming Expenses |
|
| (3,301) |
|
| (1,883) |
|
| 1,418 |
| 75.3% |
Hotel Expenses |
|
| (46) |
|
| (2) |
|
| 44 |
| 2200.0% |
Food and Beverage Expenses |
|
| (1,767) |
|
| (130) |
|
| 1,637 |
| 1259.2% |
General and Administrative Expenses |
|
| (4,689) |
|
| (2,469) |
|
| 2,220 |
| 89.9% |
Depreciation and Amortization |
|
| (1,225) |
|
| (1,222) |
|
| 3 |
| 0.2% |
Loss on Sale of Assets |
|
| (2,154) |
|
| — |
|
| 2,154 |
| 100.0% |
Total Operating Costs and Expenses |
|
| (15,399) |
|
| (5,831) |
|
| 9,568 |
| 164.1% |
Earnings (Loss) from Operations |
|
| 600 |
|
| (3,820) |
|
| 4,420 |
| 115.7% |
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|
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|
|
|
Non-Controlling Interest |
|
| (2,025) |
|
| (432) |
|
| 1,593 |
| 368.8% |
Net Loss Attributable to Century Casinos, Inc. Shareholders |
|
| (703) |
|
| (3,512) |
|
| 2,809 |
| 80.0% |
Adjusted EBITDA |
| $ | 3,994 |
| $ | (2,485) |
| $ | 6,479 |
| 260.7% |
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In February 2022, we sold the land and building we owned in Calgary, transferred the lease agreement for the casino premises to the buyer and ceased operating Century Sports, which impacts comparability of the Calgary operating segment in 2022.
The table below provides the December 2020 closure and 2021 reopen dates for casinos in Canada due to COVID-19.
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Closure Date | Reopen Date |
December 13, 2020 | June 10, 2021 |
The results below are presented to illustrate the estimated impact of COVID-19 on net operating revenue in the Canada segment for the three months ended March 31, 2022 compared to three months ended March 31, 2021.
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Amounts in millions | Jan | Feb | Mar | Q1 |
Edmonton - CAD |
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2022 | 3.9 | 4.1 | 5.6 | 13.6 |
2021 | 0.4 | 0.4 | 0.5 | 1.3 |
2022/2021 | 3.5 | 3.7 | 5.1 | 12.3 |
| 875.0% | 925.0% | 1020.0% | 926.4% |
Edmonton - USD |
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2022 | 3.1 | 3.2 | 4.4 | 10.7 |
2021 | 0.3 | 0.3 | 0.4 | 1.0 |
2022/2021 | 2.8 | 2.9 | 4.0 | 9.7 |
| 933.3% | 966.7% | 1000.0% | 923.5% |
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Amounts in millions | Jan | Feb | Mar | Q1 |
Calgary - CAD |
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2022 | 2.0 | 2.1 | 2.6 | 6.7 |
2021 | 0.4 | 0.4 | 0.4 | 1.2 |
2022/2021 | 1.6 | 1.7 | 2.2 | 5.5 |
| 400.0% | 425.0% | 550.0% | 449.4% |
Calgary - USD |
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2022 | 1.6 | 1.6 | 2.1 | 5.3 |
2021 | 0.3 | 0.3 | 0.4 | 1.0 |
2022/2021 | 1.3 | 1.3 | 1.7 | 4.3 |
| 433.3% | 433.3% | 425.0% | 447.1% |
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The results below are presented to illustrate the estimated impact of COVID-19 on operating expenses in the Canada segment for the three months ended March 31, 2022 compared to the three months ended March 31, 2021, excluding depreciation and amortization expense and loss on sale of assets.
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Amounts in millions | Jan | Feb | Mar | Q1 |
Edmonton - CAD |
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2022 | 3.8 | 3.6 | 3.8 | 11.2 |
2021 | 1.1 | 1.3 | 1.3 | 3.7 |
2022/2021 | 2.7 | 2.3 | 2.5 | 7.5 |
| 245.5% | 176.9% | 192.3% | 202.7% |
Edmonton - USD |
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2022 | 3.0 | 2.8 | 3.1 | 8.9 |
2021 | 0.9 | 1.0 | 1.1 | 3.0 |
2022/2021 | 2.1 | 1.8 | 2.0 | 5.9 |
| 233.3% | 180.0% | 181.8% | 196.7% |
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Amounts in millions | Jan | Feb | Mar | Q1 |
Calgary - CAD |
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2022 | 1.3 | 1.3 | 1.4 | 4.0 |
2021 | 0.4 | 0.8 | 0.9 | 2.1 |
2022/2021 | 0.9 | 0.5 | 0.5 | 1.9 |
| 225.0% | 62.5% | 55.6% | 90.5% |
Calgary - USD |
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2022 | 1.0 | 1.0 | 1.2 | 3.2 |
2021 | 0.4 | 0.6 | 0.7 | 1.7 |
2022/2021 | 0.6 | 0.4 | 0.5 | 1.5 |
| 150.0% | 66.7% | 71.4% | 88.2% |
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Net operating revenue for the three months ended March 31, 2021 was impacted negatively by closures due to COVID-19 as detailed in the tables above.
First Quarter 2021 – During the three months ended March 31, 2021, our revenue in the Canada segment was primarily from advance deposit wagering on horse races. In March 2021, we reopened some restaurants within our casinos. Operating expenses were reduced by wage subsidies provided by the Canadian government through the Canada Emergency Wage Subsidy that was enacted in April 2020 as a result of COVID-19 to help employers offset a portion of their employee wages for a limited period. The qualified government wage subsidies reduced operating expenses by CAD 0.9 million ($0.7 million based on the average exchange rate for the three months ended March 31, 2021) for the three months ended March 31, 2021.
During the Canadian closures we suspended marketing initiatives, furloughed employees and reduced operating costs and expenses as much as possible. We believe that we have captured operating synergies, labor savings and cost savings following the reopening of our Canada properties in June 2021.
First Quarter 2022 – Through early February 2022 we required customers to provide proof of vaccination, a negative rapid test result or an original medical exception letter for entry to comply with a government mandate. In accordance with a government mandate, all customers and employees were required to wear masks while indoors through early March 2022. Since the lifting of these restrictions, we have seen a positive impact in the number of customers coming to our casinos and in operating results.
We continue to follow any government and local health board mandates related to COVID-19 and will adjust operations if there are any future COVID-19 related impacts.
A reconciliation of net loss attributable to Century Casinos, Inc. shareholders to Adjusted EBITDA can be found in the “Non-US GAAP Measures – Adjusted EBITDA” discussion above.
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Gaming Revenue |
| $ | 21,625 |
| $ | 5,519 |
| $ | 16,106 |
| 291.8% |
Food and Beverage Revenue |
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| 190 |
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| 190 |
| 100.0% |
Other Revenue |
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| 9 |
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| 391 |
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| (382) |
| (97.7%) |
Net Operating Revenue |
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| 21,824 |
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| 5,910 |
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| 15,914 |
| 269.3% |
Gaming Expenses |
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| (13,450) |
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| (4,239) |
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| 9,211 |
| 217.3% |
Food and Beverage Expenses |
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| (726) |
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| (274) |
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| 452 |
| 165.0% |
General and Administrative Expenses |
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| (5,007) |
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| (3,964) |
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| 1,043 |
| 26.3% |
Depreciation and Amortization |
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| (681) |
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| (793) |
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| (112) |
| (14.1%) |
Total Operating Costs and Expenses |
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| (19,864) |
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| (9,270) |
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| 10,594 |
| 114.3% |
Earnings (Loss) from Operations |
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| 1,960 |
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| (3,360) |
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| 5,320 |
| 158.3% |
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| 916 |
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| 1,382 |
| 150.9% |
Net Earnings (Loss) Attributable to Century Casinos, Inc. Shareholders |
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| 931 |
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| (1,835) |
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| 2,766 |
| 150.7% |
Adjusted EBITDA |
| $ | 2,644 |
| $ | (2,567) |
| $ | 5,211 |
| 203.0% |
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In Poland, casino gaming licenses are granted for a term of six years. These licenses are not renewable. Before a gaming license expires, there is a public notification of the available license and any gaming company can apply for a new license for that city. The next license expiration for a CPL casino occurs in September 2022.
Results in US dollars were impacted by a (7.4%) decrease in the average exchange rate between the US dollar and Polish zloty for the three months ended March 31, 2022 compared to the three months ended March 31, 2021.
The table below provides the closure and reopen dates for casinos in Poland due to COVID-19 in December 2020 and in 2021.
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December 29, 2020 | February 12, 2021 |
March 20, 2021 | May 28, 2021 |
The results below are presented to illustrate the estimated impact of COVID-19 on net operating revenue in the Poland segment for the three months ended March 31, 2022 compared to the three months ended March 31, 2021.
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2022 | 29.1 | 25.5 | 35.6 | 90.2 |
2021 | 0.2 | 12.4 | 9.8 | 22.4 |
2022/2021 | 28.9 | 13.1 | 25.8 | 67.8 |
| 14450.0% | 105.6% | 263.3% | 303.4% |
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2022 | 7.2 | 6.4 | 8.2 | 21.8 |
2021 | 0.1 | 3.3 | 2.5 | 5.9 |
2022/2021 | 7.1 | 3.1 | 5.7 | 15.9 |
| 7100.0% | 93.9% | 228.0% | 269.3% |
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The results below are presented to illustrate the estimated impact of COVID-19 on operating expenses in the Poland segment for the three months ended March 31, 2022 compared to the three months ended March 31, 2021 excluding depreciation and amortization expense.
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2022 | 26.1 | 23.9 | 29.1 | 79.1 |
2021 | 6.8 | 13.0 | 12.2 | 32.0 |
2022/2021 | 19.3 | 10.9 | 16.9 | 47.1 |
| 283.8% | 83.8% | 138.5% | 147.2% |
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2022 | 6.5 | 5.9 | 6.8 | 19.2 |
2021 | 1.8 | 3.5 | 3.2 | 8.5 |
2022/2021 | 4.7 | 2.4 | 3.6 | 10.7 |
| 261.1% | 68.6% | 112.5% | 125.9% |
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First Quarter 2021 – Net operating revenue was negatively impacted by temporary closures and reduced tourism in Warsaw due to COVID-19. During the closures of our Poland casinos, we reduced operating costs and expenses as much as possible.
First Quarter 2022 – Travel and hotel occupancy in Poland have increased since most COVID-19 travel restrictions have been lifted. We have not seen a material negative impact on our operations as a result of the war in Ukraine. While Poland borders Ukraine, our casinos are not located near the border. However, continued conflict in that region could have a negative impact on our results of operations.
We continue to follow any government and local health board mandates related to COVID-19 and will adjust operations if there are any future COVID-19 related impacts.
A reconciliation of net earnings (loss) attributable to Century Casinos, Inc. shareholders to Adjusted EBITDA can be found in the “Non-US GAAP Measures – Adjusted EBITDA” discussion above.
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Gaming Revenue |
| $ | 30 |
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| $ | 30 |
| 100.0% |
Other Revenue |
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| 123 |
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| (98.4%) |
Net Operating Revenue |
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| 32 |
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| 123 |
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| (74.0%) |
Gaming Expenses |
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| 27 |
| 100.0% |
General and Administrative Expenses |
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| 2,806 |
| 132.3% |
Depreciation and Amortization |
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| 17.5% |
Total Operating Costs and Expenses |
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| 128.2% |
Loss from Operations |
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| (140.0%) |
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Net Loss Attributable to Century Casinos, Inc. Shareholders |
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| (28.0%) |
Adjusted EBITDA |
| $ | (3,129) |
| $ | (2,331) |
| $ | (798) |
| (34.2%) |
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The following operations and agreements make up the reporting unit Cruise Ships & Other in the Corporate and Other reportable segment:
As of March 31, 2022, we had a concession agreement with TUI Cruises for two ship-based casinos. From March 2020 to June 2021, neither casino operated due to COVID-19. Only one ship-based casino was operating during the three months ended March 31, 2022. The agreement to operate that ship-based casino ended on April 18, 2022. The second ship-based casino began operating on April 5, 2022. Our agreement to operate this ship-based casino ends in the second quarter of 2023.
Through our subsidiary CRM, we had a 7.5% ownership interest in MCE that was sold in November 2021 for nominal consideration. In addition, the consulting services agreement under which CRM provided advice to MCE on casino matters was terminated in November 2021. See Note 1, “Description of Business and Basis of Presentation,” to our condensed consolidated financial statements in Part I, Item 1 of this report for additional information related to MCE.
Our corporate reporting units include certain corporate and management operations.
Three Months Ended March 31, 2022 and 2021
The following discussion highlights results for the three months ended March 31, 2022 compared to the three months ended March 31, 2021.
Revenue Highlights
Non-Corporate Reporting Units – Net operating revenue decreased due to termination of the MCE consulting services agreement in November 2021, offset by operation of one ship-based casino during the three months ended March 31, 2022 compared to the three months ended March 31, 2021.
Operating Expense Highlights
Non-Corporate Reporting Units – Total operating costs and expenses remained flat during the three months ended March 31, 2022 compared to the three months ended March 31, 2021.
Corporate Reporting Units – Total operating costs and expenses excluding depreciation and amortization expense, increased by $2.9 million, or 143.3%, primarily due to acquisition costs related to the Nugget Acquisition and increased payroll costs.
A reconciliation of net loss attributable to Century Casinos, Inc. shareholders to Adjusted EBITDA can be found in the “Non-US GAAP Measures – Adjusted EBITDA” discussion above.
Non-Operating Income (Expense)
Non-operating income (expense) was as follows:
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Interest Income |
| $ | 17 |
| $ | — |
| $ | 17 |
| 100.0% |
Interest Expense |
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| 289 |
| 2.7% |
Gain on Foreign Currency Transactions, Cost Recovery Income and Other |
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| 470 |
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| 1,423 |
| 302.8% |
Non-Operating (Expense) Income |
| $ | (8,901) |
| $ | (10,052) |
| $ | (1,151) |
| (11.5%) |
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Interest income
Interest income is directly related to interest earned on our cash reserves.
Interest expense
Interest expense is directly related to interest owed on our borrowings under our Macquarie Credit Agreement, our financing obligation with VICI PropCo, our CPL and CRM borrowings, our capital lease agreements and interest expense related to the CDR land lease.
Gain on foreign currency transactions, cost recovery income and other
Cost recovery income of $1.9 million was received by CDR for the three months ended March 31, 2022 related to infrastructure built during the development of the Century Downs REC project. The distribution to CDR’s non-controlling shareholders through non-controlling interest is part of a credit agreement between CRM and CDR. Cost recovery income of $0.7 million was received by CDR for the three months ended March 31, 2021.
Taxes
Income tax expense is recorded relative to the jurisdictions that recognize book earnings. During the three months ended March 31, 2022, we recognized income tax expense of $1.4 million on pre-tax income of $4.1 million, representing an effective income tax rate of 34.6%, compared to income tax expense of $0.1 million on pre-tax loss of ($1.8) million, representing an effective income tax rate of (5.5%) for the same period in 2021. For further discussion of our effective income tax rates and an analysis of our effective income tax rate compared to the US federal statutory income tax rate, see Note 7, “Income Taxes,” to our condensed consolidated financial statements included in Part I, Item 1 of this report.
LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES
Our business is capital intensive, and we rely heavily on the ability of our casinos to generate operating cash flow. We use the cash flows that we generate to maintain operations, fund reinvestment in existing properties for both refurbishment and expansion projects, repay third party debt, and pursue additional growth via new development and acquisition opportunities. When necessary and available, we supplement the cash flows generated by our operations with either cash on hand or funds provided by bank borrowings or other debt or equity financing activities.
Cash Flows – Summary
Our cash flows; cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash; and working capital consisted of the following:
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Net cash provided by operating activities |
| $ | 11,545 |
| $ | 5,081 |
Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities |
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| 1,082 |
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| (1,674) |
Net cash used in financing activities |
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Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash |
| $ | 117,433 |
| $ | 66,237 |
Working capital (1) |
| $ | 80,137 |
| $ | 37,339 |
(1)Working capital is defined as current assets, excluding restricted cash, minus current liabilities.
Operating Activities
Our cash flows from operations have historically been positive and sufficient to fund ordinary operations. Cash flow from operations improved in the three months ended March 31, 2022 because all of our properties were open and operating for the entire period. Trends in our operating cash flows tend to follow trends in earnings from operations, excluding non-cash charges. Please refer to the condensed consolidated statements of cash flows in Part I, Item 1 of this Form 10-Q and to management’s discussion of the results of operations above in this Item 2 for a discussion of earnings from operations.
Investing Activities
Net cash provided by investing activities for the three months ended March 31, 2022 consisted of $6.3 million in proceeds from the sale of the land and building in Calgary, offset by $1.5 million for slot machine purchases and $0.2 million in gaming-related purchases in West Virginia, $0.2 million for our hotel remodel in Cape Girardeau, $0.5 million for our casino project in Caruthersville, $0.6 million for our stand-alone hotel project in Caruthersville, $0.5 million for slot machine purchases at our Missouri properties, and $1.7 million in other fixed asset additions at our properties.
Net cash used in investing activities for the three months ended March 31, 2021 consisted of $0.1 million for slot machine purchases and $0.6 million in gaming floor upgrades at our West Virginia property; $0.3 million for slot machine purchases at our Missouri properties; $0.6 million in other fixed asset additions at our properties and $0.1 million in working capital adjustments paid to the buyer of Century Casino Calgary.
Financing Activities
Net cash used in financing activities for the three months ended March 31, 2022 consisted of $1.0 million in principal payments on borrowings, $0.4 million to repurchase shares to satisfy tax withholding related to our performance stock unit awards and a $2.0 million distribution to non-controlling interests in CDR.
Net cash used in financing activities for the three months ended March 31, 2021 consisted of $0.7 million in principal payments on borrowings.
Borrowings and Repayments of Long-Term Debt and Lease Agreements
As of March 31, 2022, our total debt under bank borrowings and other agreements net of $7.3 million related to deferred financing costs was $181.0 million, of which $177.1 million was long-term debt and $3.9 million was the current portion of long-term debt. The current portion relates to payments due within one year under our Macquarie Credit Agreement, the CPL credit facility and the UniCredit Term Loans. On April 1, 2022, we entered into the Goldman Credit Agreement which provides for a $350.0 million term loan and a $30.0 million revolving line of credit. We drew the $350.0 million under the term loan on April 1, 2022 and used the proceeds as well as approximately $29.3 million of cash on hand to repay the $166.2 million outstanding on the Macquarie Credit Agreement, fund the $100.0 million Acquisition Escrow for the Nugget Acquisition and for related fees and expenses. For a description of our debt agreements, see Note 4, “Long-Term Debt,” and Note 13, “Subsequent Events” to our condensed consolidated financial statements included in Part I, Item 1 of this report. Net Debt was $71.1 million as of March 31, 2022 compared to $127.3 million as of March 31, 2021. The decrease in Net Debt was primarily due to a $51.2 million increase in cash and cash equivalents. For the definition and reconciliation of Net Debt to the most directly comparable US GAAP measure, see “Non-US GAAP Measures – Net Debt” above.
The following table lists the amount of remaining 2022 maturities of our debt after giving effect to the repayment of amounts outstanding under the Macquarie Credit Agreement and the borrowings under the Goldman Credit Agreement:
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| $ | 160 |
| $ | 1,518 |
| $ | — |
| $ | 4,303 |
The following table lists the amount of remaining 2022 payments due under our operating and finance lease agreements and our Master Lease:
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$ | 3,850 |
| $ | 134 |
| $ | 19,127 |
Common Stock Repurchase Program
Since March 2000, we have had a discretionary program to repurchase our outstanding common stock. The total amount remaining under the repurchase program was $14.7 million as of March 31, 2022. We did not repurchase any common stock during the three months ended March 31, 2022. The repurchase program has no set expiration or termination date.
Potential Sources of Liquidity and Short-Term Liquidity
Historically, our primary source of liquidity and capital resources has been cash flow from operations. As of March 31, 2022, we had $117.2 million in cash and cash equivalents compared to $107.8 million in cash and cash equivalents at December 31, 2021. As of April 1, 2022, after giving effect to the PropCo Acquisition, we had approximately $87.9 million in cash and cash equivalents. Cash and cash equivalents as of April 1, 2022 do not include restricted cash, which includes $100.0 million in the Acquisition Escrow to fund the OpCo Acquisition.
When necessary and available, we supplement the cash flows generated by our operations with funds provided by bank borrowings or other debt or equity financing activities. As of March 31, 2022, we had $10.0 million available on our revolving credit facility with Macquarie. On April 1, 2022, we entered into the Goldman Credit Agreement which replaces the Macquarie Credit Agreement and includes a $30.0 million revolving credit facility. We did not draw on the $30.0 million credit facility on April 1, 2022. In addition, we have generated cash from sales of existing casino operations and proceeds from the issuance of equity securities upon the exercise of stock options.
Impact of COVID-19
The duration and impact of the COVID-19 pandemic remains uncertain. We cannot predict the negative impacts that COVID-19 will have on our consumer demand, workforce, suppliers, contractors and other partners, and, whether future closures will be required. While the severity and duration of such business impacts cannot currently be estimated, the effects of COVID-19, governmental health and safety requirements and any future closures are expected to have a material impact on our business. We will continue to monitor our liquidity and make reductions to marketing and operating expenditures, where possible, if future government mandates or closures are required that would have an adverse impact on us.
Planned Projects, the Nugget Acquisition and Sources of Liquidity
Planned capital expenditures for the remainder of 2022 include approximately $6.0 million in gaming equipment, renovations to various properties and security system upgrades. We are refurbishing a hotel near Century Casino Caruthersville and estimate the remaining costs are approximately $2.3 million, which we will fund with cash on hand. We plan to move our Century Casino Caruthersville riverboat casino to a new land-based casino with a small hotel adjacent to and connected with the existing building. We estimate this project will cost $47.0 million and we plan to fund the cost of this project with cash on hand, financing, or a combination of the two. As of March 31, 2022, we have spent approximately $1.1 million on this project. We plan to build a hotel at our Cape Girardeau location. We estimate this project will cost approximately $26.0 million and we plan to fund the project with cash on hand. As of March 31, 2022, we have spent approximately $0.6 million on this project.
In February 2022, we entered into a definitive agreement to purchase (i) 50% of the membership interests in PropCo, and (ii) 100% of the membership interests of OpCo. OpCo owns and operates the Nugget Casino Resort in Sparks, Nevada, and PropCo owns the real property on which the casino is located. At the First Closing, on April 1, 2022, we purchased 50% of the membership interests in PropCo for approximately $95.0 million and PropCo entered into a lease with OpCo for an annual rent of $15.0 million. We used approximately $29.3 million of cash on hand in connection with the First Closing. Subject to approval from the Nevada Gaming Commission, our purchase of 100% of the membership interests in OpCo for approximately $100.0 million (subject to certain adjustments) is expected to close within one year after the First Closing, at which point we will own the operating assets of Nugget Casino Resort and 50% of the membership interests in PropCo and have a five-year option to acquire the remaining 50% of the membership interests in PropCo for $105.0 million plus 2% per annum.
As stated above, in connection with the Nugget Acquisition we have entered into the Goldman Credit Agreement for (i) $350.0 million in senior secured term loan debt financing to refinance our existing debt under the Macquarie Credit Agreement, fund the Nugget Acquisition, and to pay related expenses, and (ii) a $30.0 million senior secured revolving credit facility. The purchase price for the OpCo Acquisition will be paid from $100.0 million of proceeds of the Goldman term loan that were borrowed and deposited in the Acquisition Escrow on the First Closing date.
We may be required to raise additional capital to address our liquidity and capital needs. We have a shelf registration statement with the SEC that became effective in July 2020 under which we may issue, from time to time, up to $100 million of common stock, preferred stock, debt securities and other securities.
If necessary, we may seek to obtain further term loans, mortgages or lines of credit with commercial banks or other debt or equity financings to supplement our working capital and investing requirements. Our access to and cost of financing will depend on, among other things, global economic conditions, conditions in the financing markets, the availability of sufficient amounts of financing, our prospects and our credit ratings. A financing transaction may not be available on terms acceptable to us, or at all, and a financing transaction may be dilutive to our current stockholders. The failure to raise the funds necessary to fund our debt service and rent obligations and finance our operations and other capital requirements could have a material and adverse effect on our business, financial condition and liquidity.
In addition, we expect our US domestic cash resources will be sufficient to fund our US operating activities and cash commitments for investing and financing activities. While we currently do not have an intent nor foresee a need to repatriate funds, we could require more capital in the US than is generated by our US operations for operations, capital expenditures or significant discretionary activities such as acquisitions of businesses and share repurchases. If so, we could elect to repatriate earnings from foreign jurisdictions in the form of a cash dividend, which would generally be exempt from taxation with the exception of the adverse impact of withholding taxes. We also could elect to raise capital in the US through debt or equity issuances. We estimate that approximately $36.4 million of our total $117.2 million in cash and cash equivalents at March 31, 2022 is held by our foreign subsidiaries and is not available to fund US operations unless repatriated.
Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk.
We had no material changes in our exposure to market risks from that previously reported in Item 7A of our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2021.
Item 4. Controls and Procedures.
Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and Procedures – Our management, with the participation of our principal executive officers and principal financial officer, has evaluated the effectiveness of our disclosure controls and procedures, as defined in Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e) under the Exchange Act, for the period covered by this report. Based on such evaluation, our principal executive officers and principal financial officer have concluded that as of the end of the period covered by this report, our disclosure controls and procedures were effective.
Changes in Internal Control Over Financial Reporting –There were no changes in our internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the three months ended March 31, 2022 that materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting.
PART II - OTHER INFORMATION
Item 2. Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds
In March 2000, our board of directors approved a discretionary program to repurchase up to $5.0 million of our outstanding common stock. In November 2009, our board of directors approved an increase of the amount available to be repurchased under the program to $15.0 million. The repurchase program has no set expiration or termination date and had approximately $14.7 million remaining as of March 31, 2022. There were no repurchases of common stock during the three months ended March 31, 2022.
Item 6. Exhibits
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Exhibit No. | Document |
2.1 | |
3.1P | Certificate of Incorporation of Century Casinos, Inc. is hereby incorporated by reference to the Company’s Proxy Statement for the 1994 Annual Meeting of Stockholders. |
3.2 | |
10.1 | |
31.1* | Certification pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, Co-Chief Executive Officer. |
31.2* | |
31.3* | Certification pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, Chief Financial Officer. |
32.1** | Certification pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, Co-Chief Executive Officer. |
32.2** | |
32.3** | Certification pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, Chief Financial Officer. |
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* Filed herewith.
** Furnished herewith.
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SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.
CENTURY CASINOS, INC.
/s/ Margaret Stapleton
Margaret Stapleton
Chief Financial Officer
Date: May 5, 2022