form10q.htm
UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 10-Q

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

For the quarterly period ended September 30, 2012

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

 For the transition period from ____________ to ___________

Commission file number                                                                            0-22900

CENTURY CASINOS, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

   
DELAWARE
84-1271317
(State or other jurisdiction of
incorporation or organization)
(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)

2860 South Circle Drive, Suite 350, Colorado Springs, Colorado 80906
(Address of principal executive offices, including zip code)
(719) 527-8300
(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days.  Yes þ  No ¨

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically and posted on its corporate Web site, if any, every Interactive Data File required to be submitted and posted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T (§232.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit and post such files).  Yes þ  No ¨

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer or a smaller reporting company. See the definitions of “large accelerated filer,” “accelerated filer,” and “smaller reporting company” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act.
             
             
Large accelerated filer ¨
 
Accelerated filer ¨
 
Non-accelerated filer ¨
 
Smaller reporting company þ
       
(Do not check if a smaller reporting company)
   

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

Indicate the number of shares outstanding of each of the issuer’s classes of common stock, as of the latest practical date:
24,117,362 shares of common stock, $0.01 par value per share, were outstanding as of October 30, 2012.

 
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CENTURY CASINOS, INC.
 
 
FORM 10-Q INDEX
 
       
     
Page
PART I
 
FINANCIAL INFORMATION
Number
       
Item 1.
 
Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (unaudited)
 
   
 
Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets as of
September 30, 2012 and December 31, 2011
3
   
 
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Earnings for the
Three and Nine Months ended September 30, 2012 and 2011
4
   
 
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Earnings (Loss) for the Three and Nine Months ended September 30, 2012 and 2011
5
   
 
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for
the Nine Months ended September 30, 2012 and 2011
6
 
   
 
Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements
8
 
Item 2.
 
 
Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations
18
 
Item 3.
 
 
Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk
 
37
 
Item 4.
 
 
Controls and Procedures
 
37
       
       
PART II
 
OTHER INFORMATION
 
       
Item 2.
 
Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds
38
 
Item 6.
 
 
Exhibits
 
39
   
 
SIGNATURES
 
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PART I – FINANCIAL INFORMATION
Item 1.   CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (UNAUDITED)

CENTURY CASINOS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
             
   
September 30,
   
December 31,
 
Amounts in thousands, except for share and per share information
 
2012
   
2011
 
ASSETS
 
(unaudited)
       
Current Assets:
           
  Cash and cash equivalents
  $ 22,907     $ 25,192  
  Receivables, net
    978       1,108  
  Prepaid expenses
    541       510  
  Inventories
    308       273  
  Other current assets
    0       113  
  Deferred income taxes
    240       90  
Total Current Assets
    24,974       27,286  
Property and equipment, net
    100,038       99,605  
Goodwill
    4,997       4,833  
Equity investment
    3,360       2,756  
Deferred income taxes
    2,040       2,054  
Other assets
    623       193  
Total Assets
  $ 136,032     $ 136,727  
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY
               
Current Liabilities:
               
  Current portion of long-term debt
  $ 408     $ 9,100  
  Accounts payable and accrued liabilities
    5,949       6,666  
  Accrued payroll
    2,509       2,373  
  Taxes payable
    2,353       3,100  
  Deferred income taxes
    120       120  
Total Current Liabilities
    11,339       21,359  
Long-term debt, less current portion
    3,322       0  
Taxes payable
    227       203  
Deferred income taxes
    3,146       2,625  
Total Liabilities
    18,034       24,187  
Commitments and Contingencies
               
Shareholders’ Equity:
               
  Preferred stock; $0.01 par value; 20,000,000 shares authorized;
               
      no shares issued or outstanding
    0       0  
Common stock; $0.01 par value; 50,000,000 shares authorized; 24,233,174 and 23,993,174 shares issued; 24,117,362 and 23,877,362 shares outstanding
    242       240  
  Additional paid-in capital
    75,382       75,144  
  Accumulated other comprehensive earnings
    5,042       3,291  
  Retained earnings
    37,614       34,147  
      118,280       112,822  
  Treasury stock – 115,812 shares at cost
    (282 )     (282 )
  Total Shareholders’ Equity
    117,998       112,540  
Total Liabilities and Shareholders’ Equity
  $ 136,032     $ 136,727  
See notes to condensed consolidated financial statements.
               

 
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CENTURY CASINOS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF EARNINGS (Unaudited)

                         
                     
   
For the three months 
ended September 30,
   
For the nine months 
ended September 30,
 
Amounts in thousands, except for per share information
 
2012
 
2011
   
2012
 
2011
 
Operating revenue:
                       
  Gaming
  $ 16,778     $ 16,236     $ 47,746     $ 46,989  
  Hotel, bowling, food and beverage
    3,189       3,152       9,645       9,536  
  Other
    1,041       956       3,086       2,895  
           Gross revenue
    21,008       20,344       60,477       59,420  
Less: Promotional allowances
    (2,285 )     (2,198 )     (6,395 )     (6,157 )
Net operating revenue
    18,723       18,146       54,082       53,263  
Operating costs and expenses:
                               
  Gaming
    7,954       7,543       22,645       21,815  
  Hotel, bowling, food and beverage
    2,534       2,565       7,391       7,629  
  General and administrative
    5,385       5,213       16,010       16,429  
  Depreciation
    1,178       1,526       3,535       4,832  
Total operating costs and expenses
    17,051       16,847       49,581       50,705  
Earnings from equity investment
    (57 )     249       381       723  
Earnings from operations
    1,615       1,548       4,882       3,281  
Non-operating income (expense):
                               
  Interest income
    7       6       36       13  
  Interest expense
    (57 )     (186 )     (600 )     (629 )
  (Losses) gains on foreign currency transactions and other
    (36 )     (27 )     (19 )     162  
Non-operating income (expense), net
    (86 )     (207 )     (583 )     (454 )
Earnings before income taxes
    1,529       1,341       4,299       2,827  
Income tax provision
    343       (82 )     832       396  
Net earnings
  $ 1,186     $ 1,423     $ 3,467     $ 2,431  
                                 
Earnings per share:
                               
  Basic
  $ 0.05     $ 0.06     $ 0.14     $ 0.10  
  Diluted
  $ 0.05     $ 0.06     $ 0.14     $ 0.10  
                                 
See notes to condensed consolidated financial statements.
                               





 
 
 
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CENTURY CASINOS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE EARNINGS (LOSS) (Unaudited)

                         
             
   
For the three months
   
For the nine months
 
   
ended September 30,
   
ended September 30,
 
Amounts in thousands
 
2012
  2011    
2012
  2011  
                         
Net earnings
  $ 1,186     $ 1,423     $ 3,467     $ 2,431  
Foreign currency translation adjustments
    2,041       (3,733 )     1,751       (2,359 )
Comprehensive earnings (loss)
  $ 3,227     $ (2,310 )   $ 5,218     $ 72  
                                 
See notes to condensed consolidated financial statements.
                               





















 
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CENTURY CASINOS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS (Unaudited)


             
             
   
For the nine months 
ended September 30,
 
Amounts in thousands
 
2012
   
2011
 
             
Cash Flows from Operating Activities:
     
             
Net earnings
  $ 3,467     $ 2,431  
Adjustments to reconcile net earnings to net cash provided by operating activities:
               
Depreciation
    3,535       4,832  
Loss on disposition of fixed assets
    22       55  
Amortization of stock-based compensation
    -       196  
Amortization of deferred financing costs
    131       51  
Deferred tax expense
    386       (113 )
Earnings from equity investment
    (381 )     (723 )
                 
Changes in Operating Assets and Liabilities:
               
Receivables
    151       124  
Prepaid expenses and other assets
    (13 )     (425 )
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities
    (685 )     (323 )
Inventories
    (25 )     16  
Other operating assets
    (46 )     (36 )
Accrued payroll
    131       (180 )
Taxes payable
    (769 )     (252 )
Net cash provided by operating activities
    5,904       5,653  
                 
Cash Flows from Investing Activities:
               
Purchases of property and equipment
    (2,578 )     (2,128 )
Proceeds from disposition of assets
    6       16  
Net cash used in investing activities
    (2,572 )     (2,112 )
                 
Cash Flows from Financing Activities:
               
Proceeds from borrowings
    3,626       0  
Payment of deferred financing costs
    (396 )     0  
Principal repayments
    (9,124 )     (3,680 )
Proceeds from equity investment dividend
    -       163  
Proceeds from exercise of options
    240       15  
Net cash used in financing activities
  $ (5,654 )   $ (3,502 )




 
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CENTURY CASINOS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS (Unaudited) (continued)

             
       
   
For the nine months ended September 30,
 
Amounts in thousands
 
2012
  2011  
             
Effect of Exchange Rate Changes on Cash
  $ 37     $ (194 )
                 
Decrease in Cash and Cash Equivalents
    (2,285 )     (155 )
                 
Cash and Cash Equivalents at Beginning of Period
    25,192       21,461  
Cash and Cash Equivalents at End of Period
  $ 22,907     $ 21,306  
Supplemental Disclosure of Cash Flow Information:
               
Interest paid
  $ 535     $ 607  
Income taxes paid
  $ 366     $ 188  
                 
See notes to condensed consolidated financial statements.
 










 







 
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CENTURY CASINOS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Unaudited)

1.           DESCRIPTION OF BUSINESS AND BASIS OF PRESENTATION

Century Casinos, Inc. (“CCI” or the “Company”) is an international casino entertainment company. As of September 30, 2012, the Company owned casino operations in North America; managed cruise ship-based casinos on international waters; and owned a management contract to manage the casino in the Radisson Aruba Resort, Casino & Spa. The Company also owns a 33.3% ownership interest in Casinos Poland Ltd (“CPL”), the owner and operator of eight casinos in Poland.
 
On October 11, 2012, the Company’s subsidiary Century Casinos Europe GmbH (“CCE”), signed an agreement with LOT Polish Airlines to acquire an additional 33.3% ownership interest in CPL. The transaction is subject to approval from the Polish Minister of Finance and the co-shareholder in CPL. There is no assurance that CCE will obtain the needed approvals or as to the timing of such approvals. Upon closing of the transaction, CCE will own a 66.6% ownership interest in CPL. The purchase price is approximately $6.8 million, and the Company intends to pay for the investment with cash on hand.
 
The Company also continues to pursue other projects in various stages of development.
 
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 and Rule 8-03 of Regulation S-X. 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 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 and 10-K/A for the year ended December 31, 2011. The results of operations for the period ended September 30, 2012 are not necessarily indicative of the operating results for the full year.

Presentation of Foreign Currency Amounts

Dollar amounts reported in this quarterly report are in U.S. dollars (“USD”) unless otherwise indicated. Transactions that are denominated in a foreign currency, which include the Canadian dollar (“CAD”), Euro (“€”) and Polish zloty (“PLN”), are translated and recorded at the exchange rate in effect on the date of the transaction. Commitments that are denominated in a foreign currency and all balance sheet accounts other than shareholders’ equity are translated and presented based on the exchange rate between such foreign currency and the U.S. dollar at the end of the reported periods.  Current period transactions affecting the profit and loss of operations conducted in foreign currencies are valued at the average exchange rate between such foreign currency and the U.S. dollar for the period in which they are incurred.
 
 
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The exchange rates to the U.S. dollar used to translate balances at the end of the reported periods are as follows:
 
             
   
September 30
   
December 31
 
Ending Rates
 
2012
   
2011
 
Canadian dollar (CAD)
    0.9837       1.0170  
Euros (€)
    0.7779       0.7709  
Polish zloty (PLN)
    3.1780       3.4174  
Source: Pacific Exchange Rate Service
               

The average exchange rates to the U.S. dollar used to translate balances during each reported period are as follows:
 
                                     
   
For the three months
   
For the nine months
 
   
ended September 30,
   
ended September 30,
 
Average Rates
 
2012
   
2011
   
% Change
   
2012
   
2011
   
% Change
 
Canadian dollar (CAD)
    0.9951       0.9797       (1.6 %)     1.0023       0.9778       (2.5 %)
Euros (€)
    0.7990       0.7077       (12.9 %)     0.7805       0.7113       (9.7 %)
Polish zloty (PLN)
    3.3019       2.9369       (12.4 %)     3.2822       2.8576       (14.9 %)
Source: Pacific Exchange Rate Service
                                               

 
2.           EQUITY INVESTMENT IN UNCONSOLIDATED SUBSIDIARY

Following is the summarized financial information of CPL as of September 30, 2012 and December 31, 2011 and for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2012 and 2011:

             
Amounts in thousands (in USD):
 
September 30, 2012
   
December 31, 2011
 
Balance Sheet:
           
    Current assets
  $ 4,245     $ 4,061  
    Noncurrent assets
  $ 13,741     $ 9,523  
    Current liabilities
  $ 8,167     $ 4,393  
    Noncurrent liabilities
  $ 2,142     $ 3,230  

                         
   
For the three months
   
For the nine months
 
   
ended September 30,
   
ended September 30,
 
   
2012
   
2011
   
2012
   
2011
 
Operating Results
                       
Net operating revenue
  $ 9,953     $ 13,648     $ 31,310     $ 38,847  
Net earnings
  $ (170 )   $ 747     $ 1,143     $ 2,169  

The Company’s maximum exposure to losses at September 30, 2012 was $3.4 million, the value of its equity investment in CPL.

 
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Changes in the carrying amount of the investment in CPL during the nine months ended September 30, 2012 are as follows:

       
Amounts in thousands (in USD)
 
Total
 
Balance – January 1, 2012
  $ 2,756  
Equity earnings
    381  
Effect of foreign currency translation
    223  
Balance – September 30, 2012
  $ 3,360  
         


3.           GOODWILL

Changes in the carrying amount of goodwill related to the Company’s Edmonton property for the nine months ended September 30, 2012 are as follows:
 
       
Amounts in thousands
     
Balance – January 1, 2012
  $ 4,833  
Effect of foreign currency translation
    164  
Balance – September 30, 2012
  $ 4,997  

 
4.           LONG-TERM DEBT
 
Long-term debt at September 30, 2012 and December 31, 2011 consisted of the following:
 
             
   
September 30,
   
December 31,
 
Amounts in thousands
 
2012
   
2011
 
Credit agreement - Bank of Montreal
  $ 3,730     $ 0  
Mortgage loan- Edmonton
    0       9,100  
                 
Total long-term debt
    3,730       9,100  
Less current portion
    (408 )     (9,100 )
Long-term portion
  $ 3,322     $ 0  
 

Credit Agreement- Bank of Montreal
 
On May 23, 2012, the Company, through its subsidiaries Century Resorts Alberta, Inc. (“CRA”) and Century Casino Calgary Inc. (“CAL”), entered into a CAD 28.0 million ($27.5 million) credit agreement with the Bank of Montreal (the “BMO Credit Agreement”). Proceeds from the BMO Credit Agreement were used to repay the Company’s mortgage loan related to the Edmonton property (the “Edmonton Mortgage”) and will also be used to pursue the development or acquisition of new gaming opportunities and for general corporate purposes. The BMO Credit Agreement has a term of five years and is guaranteed by the Company.
 
 
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The BMO Credit Agreement consists of three credit facilities to be utilized as follows:
 
1.  
Credit Facility A is a CAD 1.0 million revolving credit facility to be used for the costs of the BMO Credit Agreement financing, ongoing working capital requirements and operating regulatory requirements. As of September 30, 2012, there was no outstanding balance under Credit Facility A.
 
2.  
Credit Facility B is a CAD 25.0 million committed, non-revolving, reducing standby facility. Up to CAD 11 million of the Credit Facility B may be used to repay all or part of the Edmonton Mortgage with the remainder available for working capital requirements and general corporate purposes. Once the principal balance of the advance under Credit Facility B has been repaid, it cannot be re-borrowed. As described below, CAD 3.6 million ($3.7 million) was drawn down under Credit Facility B and was used, with cash on hand, to repay in full the Edmonton Mortgage. As of September 30, 2012, there was $3.7 million outstanding under Credit Facility B.
 
3.  
Credit Facility C is a CAD 2.0 million treasury management risk facility as defined by the BMO Credit Agreement.  As of September 30, 2012, there was no outstanding balance under Credit Facility C.
 
As of September 30, 2012, the Company had approximately CAD 24.4 million ($24.8 million) available for borrowing under the BMO Credit Agreement.
 
The BMO Credit Agreement bears interest based on credit facilities as follows:
 
1.  
Advances under Credit Facility A may be in the form of :
 
i.  
Advances denominated in CAD and bearing interest at the lender’s floating rate for loans made in CAD plus a margin as defined by the BMO Credit Agreement, and/or
ii.  
Advances denominated in USD and bearing interest at the lender’s floating rate for loans made in USD plus a margin as defined by the BMO Credit Agreement, and/or
iii.  
Issuances of a CAD Letter of Credit (maximum face value CAD 100,000), bearing interest at a floating margin rate as defined by the BMO Credit Agreement.
 
2.  
Advances under Credit Facility B may be in the form of:
 
i.  
Advances denominated in CAD and bearing interest at the lender’s floating rate for loans made in CAD plus a margin as defined by the BMO Credit Agreement (CAD 500,000 minimum and CAD 100,000 increments thereafter);
ii.  
Advances denominated in USD and bearing interest at the lender’s floating rate for loans made in USD plus a margin as defined by the BMO Credit Agreement ($500,000 minimum and $100,000 increments thereafter);
iii.  
Advances denominated in USD and bearing interest at the LIBOR rate fixed for 1-6 months ($1 million minimum and $500,000 increments thereafter); and/or
iv.  
A Bankers Acceptance denominated in CAD and bearing interest at a fixed rate as defined by the BMO Credit Agreement for 1-6 months (CAD 1 million minimum and CAD 500,000 increments thereafter).
 
3.  
Longer term fixed rates of interest, up to and including the full five year term of the BMO Credit Agreement, can be achieved through the use of interest rate swaps with a deemed risk up to the maximum amount of Credit Facility C. As of September 30, 2012, no interest rate swaps were in use by the Company.
 
4.  
Any funds that are not drawn down under either Credit Facility A or B are classified as a CAD Standby Facility.
 
 
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Mortgage - Edmonton
 
On May 23, 2012, the Company repaid the outstanding balance of approximately $6.3 million on the Edmonton Mortgage. The repayment consisted of $6.1 million in principal and interest due on the Edmonton Mortgage and $0.2 million in prepayment penalties and unamortized deferred financing charges. This loan payoff was funded with a $3.6 million borrowing under the BMO Credit Agreement and $2.7 million of cash on hand. The repayment by the Company terminated the Edmonton Mortgage.
 
Deferred financing charges, which are reported as a component of other assets, are summarized as follows:
 
             
Credit agreement - Bank of Montreal
 
September 30,
   
December 31,
 
Amounts in thousands
 
2012
   
2011
 
Deferred financing charges - current
  $ 83     $ 0  
Deferred financing charges - long-term
    300       0  
Total
  $ 383     $ 0  
                 
Mortgage - Edmonton
 
September 30,
   
December 31,
 
Amounts in thousands
   2012      2011  
Deferred financing charges - current
  $ 0     $ 101  
Deferred financing charges - long-term
    0       0  
Total
  $ 0     $ 101  
 
 
Amortization expense relating to deferred financing charges was $0.1 million for both the nine months ended September 30, 2012 and September 30, 2011, and is included in interest expense in the accompanying condensed consolidated statements of earnings.
 
As of September 30, 2012, the Company was in compliance with all covenants related to its borrowings. Covenants under the BMO Credit Agreement include the following:
 
a)  
Senior Funded Debt to EBITDA Ratio as defined by the BMO Credit Agreement may not be greater than 3.00:1.00;
b)  
Fixed Charge Coverage Ratio as defined by the BMO Credit Agreement may not be less than 1.20:1.00;
c)  
CRA and CAL combined shareholder’s equity may not be less than CAD 20 million; and
d)  
Capital expenditures in any fiscal year may not exceed CAD 4.0 million in aggregate, without the lender’s consent.

The consolidated weighted average interest rate on all borrowings for the Company was 14.5% for the nine months ended September 30, 2012. The Company currently pays a floating interest rate on its borrowings under the BMO Credit Agreement. The current interest rate is approximately 4.0%. The weighted average interest rate is higher than the 7.0% interest rate of the Edmonton Mortgage and the 4.0% interest rate under the BMO Credit Agreement because the Company wrote off $0.1 million in deferred financing costs and paid $0.2 million in prepayment penalties in May 2012 in connection with the repayment of the Edmonton Mortgage.
 
 
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As of September 30, 2012, scheduled maturities of the long-term debt is as follows:
 
             
Amounts in thousands
 
CAD
   
USD
 
2012
  $ 123     $ 126  
2013
    370       376  
2014
    370       376  
2015
    370       376  
2016
    370       376  
Thereafter
    2,066       2,100  
Total
  $ 3,669     $ 3,730  

 
5.           PROMOTIONAL ALLOWANCES
 
Hotel accommodations, bowling and food and beverage furnished without charge to customers are included in gross revenue at a value which approximates retail and are then deducted as complimentary services to arrive at net operating revenue.
 
The Company issues coupons for the purpose of generating future revenue. The cost of the coupons redeemed is applied against the revenue generated on the day of the redemption. In addition, members of the Company’s casinos’ player clubs earn points based on, among other things, their volume of play at the Company’s casinos. Players can accumulate points over time that they may redeem at their discretion under the terms of the program. Points can be redeemed for cash and/or various amenities at the casino, such as meals, hotel stays and gift shop items. The cost of the points is offset against the revenue in the period in which the points were earned. The value of unused or unredeemed points is included in accounts payable and accrued liabilities on the Company’s consolidated balance sheets. The expiration of unused points results in a reduction of the liability. As of September 30, 2012, the outstanding balance of this liability was $1.0 million.
 
Promotional allowances presented in the condensed consolidated statements of earnings include the following:

 
                         
   
For the three months
   
For the nine months
 
   
ended September 30,
   
ended September 30,
 
   
2012
   
2011
   
2012
   
2011
 
Amounts in thousands
                       
Hotel, bowling, food and beverage
  $ 1,020     $ 960     $ 2,918     $ 2,701  
Coupons
    602       566       1,543       1,513  
Player points
    663       672       1,934       1,943  
Total promotional allowances
  $ 2,285     $ 2,198     $ 6,395     $ 6,157  


 
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6.           INCOME TAXES
 
The Company records deferred tax assets and liabilities based on the difference between the financial statement and income tax basis of assets and liabilities using the enacted statutory tax rate in effect for the year these differences are expected to be taxable or reversed. Deferred income tax expenses or credits are based on the changes in the asset or liability from period to period. The recorded deferred tax assets are reviewed for impairment on a quarterly basis by reviewing the Company’s internal estimates for future taxable income.
 
As of September 30, 2012, the Company has established a valuation allowance for its U.S. deferred tax assets of $4.8 million, a valuation allowance on its Calgary property of $0.9 million and a valuation allowance on CCE deferred tax assets of $1.3 million due to the uncertainty of future taxable income. The Company assesses the continuing need for a valuation allowance that results from uncertainty regarding its ability to realize the benefits of the Company’s deferred tax assets. The ultimate realization of deferred income tax assets depends on generation of future taxable income in the jurisdictions where the assets are located during the periods in which those temporary differences become deductible. If the Company concludes that its prospects for the realization of its deferred tax assets are more likely than not, the Company will then reduce its valuation allowance as appropriate and credit income tax expense after considering the following factors:
 
·  
The level of historical taxable income and projections for future taxable income in the jurisdictions where the assets are located over periods in which the deferred tax assets would be deductible;
 
·  
Accumulation of net income before tax utilizing a look-back period of three years, and
 
·  
Tax planning strategies.
 
The income tax provisions are based on estimated full-year earnings for financial reporting purposes adjusted for permanent differences. The Company’s provision for income taxes from operations consists of the following:
             
             
       
   
For the nine months
 
Amounts in thousands
 
ended September 30,
 
   
2012
   
2011
 
U.S. Federal - Current
  $ 169     $ 72  
U.S. Federal - Deferred
    0       0  
Provision for U.S. federal income taxes
    169       72  
                 
Foreign - Current
  $ 277     $ 437  
Foreign - Deferred
    386       (113 )
Provision for foreign income taxes
    663       324  
Total provision for income taxes
  $ 832     $ 396  
                 


 
 
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The Company’s income tax expense by jurisdiction is summarized in the tables below:

                   
   
For the nine months
 
Amounts in thousands
 
ended September 30, 2012
 
   
Pre-tax income
   
Income tax
   
Effective tax rate
 
Canada
  $ 2,145     $ 651       30.4 %
United States
    640       169       26.4 %
Mauritius
    322       10       3.0 %
Austria
    902       2       0.2 %
Poland*
    290       -       0.0 %
Total
  $ 4,299     $ 832       19.4 %
* Poland includes earnings from the equity investment in CPL.
                       

 

                   
   
For the nine months
 
Amounts in thousands
 
ended September 30, 2011
 
   
Pre-tax income (loss)
   
Income tax
   
Effective tax rate
 
Canada
  $ 1,814     $ 273       15.1 %
United States
    (1,087 )     72       (6.6 %)
Mauritius
    1,629       49       3.0 %
Austria
    (132 )     2       (1.5 %)
Poland *
    603       -       0.0 %
Total
  $ 2,827     $ 396       14.0 %
* Poland includes earnings from the equity investment in CPL.
                       


The US effective income tax rate has increased significantly for the nine months ended September 30, 2012 compared to the nine months ended September 30, 2011 due to a one-time withholding tax payment of $0.1 million related to a Canadian intercompany payable offset by the benefit associated with utilizing net operating losses that had been previously reserved.
 
The Canadian effective income tax rate has changed for the nine months ended September 30, 2012 compared to the nine months ended September 30, 2011 due primarily to the translation effect of foreign currency gains and losses related to the change in the foreign exchange rate.
 
The effective tax rates of our foreign properties are impacted by the movement of exchange rates primarily due to loans which are denominated in U.S. dollars. Therefore, foreign currency gains or losses recorded in each property’s local currency do not impact our earnings reported in U.S. dollars. Certain loans of our foreign properties are denominated in U.S. dollars. Therefore, foreign currency gains or losses can significantly impact each jurisdiction’s effective tax rate.
 
 
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7.           EARNINGS PER SHARE
 
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 securities. 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 and nine months ended September 30, 2012 and 2011 were as follows:
 
 
                         
   
For the three months
   
For the nine months
 
   
ended September 30,
   
ended September 30,
 
   
2012
   
2011
   
2012
   
2011
 
Weighted average common shares, basic
    24,117,362       23,877,362       24,117,362       23,715,224  
Dilutive effect of stock options
    22,241       313,890       200,186       299,915  
Weighted average common shares, diluted
    24,139,603       24,191,252       24,317,548       24,015,139  


The following shares of stock options are anti-dilutive and have not been included in the weighted average shares outstanding calculation:
 
   
For the three months
   
For the nine months
 
   
ended September 30,
   
ended September 30,
 
   
2012
   
2011
   
2012
   
2011
 
Stock options
    886,710       886,710       886,710       886,710  


8.           SEGMENT INFORMATION

The following summary provides information concerning amounts attributable to the Company’s principal geographic areas:
             
             
   
Long Lived Assets
 
   
At September 30,
   
At December 31,
 
Amounts in thousands
 
2012
   
2011
 
             
United States
  $ 55,513     $ 56,294  
International:
               
   Canada
  $ 50,435     $ 48,423  
Europe
    3,858       3,228  
   International waters
    1,252       1,496  
Total international
    55,545       53,147  
Total
  $ 111,058     $ 109,441  



 
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Net Operating Revenue
   
Net Operating Revenue
 
   
For the three months
   
For the nine months
 
   
ended September 30,
   
ended September 30,
 
Amounts in thousands
 
2012
   
2011
   
2012
   
2011
 
United States
  $ 8,434     $ 8,257     $ 23,553     $ 23,227  
International:
                               
   Canada
  $ 8,428     $ 8,301     $ 25,371     $ 25,294  
   International waters
    1,778       1,508       4,919       4,440  
   Aruba
    83       80       239       302  
Total international
    10,289       9,889       30,529       30,036  
Total
  $ 18,723     $ 18,146     $ 54,082     $ 53,263  
                                 

 
 

 




 
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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, 2011. 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 “CAD” refers to Canadian dollars. Certain other terms 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.
 
 
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 the hotel, restaurant, bowling and entertainment facilities that are a part of the casinos.
 
We currently own, operate and manage the following casinos through wholly-owned subsidiaries:
 
-  
The Century Casino & Hotel in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada;
-  
The Century Casino Calgary, Alberta, Canada;
-
The Century Casino & Hotel in Central City, Colorado; and
-
The Century Casino & Hotel in Cripple Creek, Colorado.
 
 
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We also operate 12 ship-based casinos onboard four cruise lines: Oceania Cruises, TUI Cruises, Windstar Cruises and Regent Seven Seas Cruises. The following table summarizes the cruise lines for which we have entered into agreements and the associated ships on which we operate ship-based casinos.
 
   
 
Cruise Line
Ship
Oceania Cruises
Regatta
Oceania Cruises
Nautica
Oceania Cruises
Insignia*
Oceania Cruises
Marina
Oceania Cruises
Riviera
TUI Cruises
Mein Schiff 1
TUI Cruises
Mein Schiff 2
Windstar Cruises
Wind Surf
Windstar Cruises
Wind Star
Windstar Cruises
Wind Spirit
Regent Seven Seas Cruises
Seven Seas Voyager
Regent Seven Seas Cruises
Seven Seas Mariner
Regent Seven Seas Cruises
Seven Seas Navigator
 
* The casino operation on board Insignia was suspended on April 5, 2012, as the vessel was leased to a different cruise line by Oceania Cruises. We will not operate the ship-based casino as long as it is leased to a different cruise line.
 
We also hold a 33.3% ownership interest in and actively participate in the management of Casinos Poland Ltd (“CPL”), the owner and operator of eight casinos in Warsaw, Katowice, Gydnia, Wroclaw, Lodz (opened February 16, 2012), Krakow (opened March 29, 2012), Sosnowiec (opened April 18, 2012) and Posnan (opened June 28, 2012) in Poland. The Lodz casino underwent a full refurbishment and held a grand re-opening on September 21, 2012. CPL obtained an additional gaming license in the city of Plock, which is scheduled to open in the first quarter of 2013. CPL is also participating in other license applications, including another location in Warsaw. Decisions from the Polish Minister of Finance on these applications are pending. We account for this investment under the equity method.
 
On October 11, 2012, our subsidiary CCE signed an agreement with LOT Polish Airlines to acquire an additional 33.3% ownership interest in CPL. The transaction is subject to approval from the Polish Minister of Finance and the co-shareholder in CPL. There is no assurance that CCE will obtain the needed approvals or as to the timing of such approvals. Upon closing of the transaction, CCE will own a 66.6% ownership interest in CPL. The purchase price is approximately $6.8 million, and the Company intends to pay for the investment with cash on hand.
 
 
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Finally, we have a long-term management agreement to direct the operation of the casino at the Radisson Aruba Resort, Casino & Spa. We receive a management fee consisting of a fixed fee plus a percentage of earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization.
 

Presentation of Foreign Currency Amounts - The average exchange rates to the U.S. dollar used to translate balances during each reported period are as follows:

                                     
                                     
   
For the three months
   
For the nine months
 
   
ended September 30,
   
ended September 30,
 
Average Rates
 
2012
   
2011
   
% Change
   
2012
   
2011
   
% Change
 
Canadian dollar (CAD)
    0.9951       0.9797       (1.6 %)     1.0023       0.9778       (2.5 %)
Euros (€)
    0.7990       0.7077       (12.9 %)     0.7805       0.7113       (9.7 %)
Polish zloty (PLN)
    3.3019       2.9369       (12.4 %)     3.2822       2.8576       (14.9 %)
Source: Pacific Exchange Rate Service
                                               

 
RECENT DEVELOPMENTS
 
Developments that we believe have impacted or will impact our results of operations are discussed below.
 
Century Casino & Hotel (Edmonton, Alberta, Canada)
 
On July 13, 2012, the Alberta Gaming and Liquor Commission approved the addition of 30 slot machines to the gaming floor. During the third quarter of 2012, 28 slot machines were gradually added and 2 more are expected to be added during the fourth quarter of 2012. Once added, the 30 additional machines will bring the total slot machine count to 750 at our property in Edmonton.
 
In June 2012, construction began on Fort Road immediately in front of the casino entrance to expand the road from 4 to 6 lanes. Substantial construction on the north side of the casino entrance is expected to be completed during the fourth quarter of 2012. This has adversely affected traffic to our casino during the third quarter of 2012 and is expected to adversely affect traffic to the casino in the fourth quarter of 2012.
 
Century Casino & Hotel (Cripple Creek, Colorado, United States)
 
In August 2012, new owners of the Gold Rush Casino in Cripple Creek opened the casino with approximately 300 slot machines and 3 table games. This casino is directly across the street from our property in Cripple Creek. Management believes the new casino did not have a significant impact on our results of operations during the third quarter of 2012 but may impact our results of operations in Cripple Creek in the future.
 
 
 
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Casinos Poland Ltd (Poland)
 
On October 11, 2012, our subsidiary CCE signed an agreement with LOT Polish Airlines to acquire an additional 33.3% ownership interest in CPL. The transaction is subject to approval from the Polish Minister of Finance and the co-shareholder in CPL. There is no assurance that CCE will obtain the needed approvals or as to the timing of such approvals. Upon closing of the transaction, CCE will own a 66.6% ownership interest in CPL. The purchase price is approximately $6.8 million, and the Company intends to pay for the investment with cash on hand.
 
 

 
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DISCUSSION OF RESULTS
 
Century Casinos, Inc. and Subsidiaries
 
                                                 
   
For the three months
         
For the nine months
       
   
ended September 30,
         
ended September 30,
       
Amounts in thousands
 
2012
   
2011
   
Change
   
% Change
   
2012
   
2011
   
Change
   
% Change
 
Gaming Revenue
  $ 16,778     $ 16,236     $ 542       3.3 %   $ 47,746     $ 46,989     $ 757       1.6 %
Hotel, Bowling, Food and Beverage Revenue
    3,189       3,152       37       1.2 %     9,645       9,536       109       1.1 %
Other Revenue
    1,041       956       85       8.9 %     3,086       2,895       191       6.6 %
Gross Revenue
    21,008       20,344       664       3.3 %     60,477       59,420       1,057       1.8 %
Less Promotional Allowances
    (2,285 )     (2,198 )     87       4.0 %     (6,395 )     (6,157 )     238       3.9 %
Net Operating Revenue
    18,723       18,146       577       3.2 %     54,082       53,263       819       1.5 %
Gaming Expenses
    (7,954 )     (7,543 )     411       5.4 %     (22,645 )     (21,815 )     830       3.8 %
Hotel, Bowling, Food and Beverage Expenses
    (2,534 )     (2,565 )     (31 )     (1.2 %)     (7,391 )     (7,629 )     (238 )     (3.1 %)
General and Administrative Expenses
    (5,385 )     (5,213 )     172       3.3 %     (16,010 )     (16,429 )     (419 )     (2.6 %)
Total Operating Costs and Expenses
    (17,051 )     (16,847 )     204       1.2 %     (49,581 )     (50,705 )     (1,124 )     (2.2 %)
Earnings from Equity Investment
    (57 )     249       (306 )     (122.9 %)     381       723       (342 )     (47.3 %)
Earnings from Operations
    1,615       1,548       67       4.3 %     4,882       3,281       1,601       48.8 %
Net Earnings
  $ 1,186     $ 1,423     $ (237 )     (16.7 %)   $ 3,467     $ 2,431     $ 1,036       42.6 %
                                                                 
Earnings Per Share
                                                               
    Basic
  $ 0.05     $ 0.06     $ (0.01 )     (16.7 %)   $ 0.14     $ 0.10     $ 0.04       40.0 %
    Diluted
  $ 0.05     $ 0.06     $ (0.01 )     (16.7 %)   $ 0.14     $ 0.10     $ 0.04       40.0 %
 
Net operating revenue increased by $0.6 million, or 3.2%, and $0.8 million, or 1.5%, for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2012 compared to the three and nine months ended September 30, 2011. Following is a breakout of net operating revenue by property or category for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2012 compared to the three and nine months ended September 30, 2011:
 
·  
Edmonton increased by $0.2 million, or 4.1%, and increased by $0.2 million, or 1.4%;
·  
Calgary decreased by $0.1 million, or 4.5%, and decreased by $0.2 million, or 2.2%;
·  
Central City increased by $0.3 million, or 6.4%, and increased by $0.5 million, or 3.5%;
·  
Cripple Creek decreased by $0.1 million, or 3.7%, and decreased by $0.2 million, or 1.5%; and
·  
Ship-based casinos and other increased by $0.3 million, or 17.2%, and increased by $0.4 million, or 8.8%.
 
 
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Total operating costs and expenses increased by $0.2 million, or 1.2%, and decreased $1.1 million, or 2.2%, for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2012 compared to the three and nine months ended September 30, 2011. Following is a breakout of total operating costs and expenses by property or category for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2012 compared to the three and nine months ended September 30, 2011:
 
·  
Edmonton increased by $0.1 million, or 2.5%, and remained flat;
·  
Calgary increased by less than $0.2 million, or 8.8%, and increased by $0.1 million, or 1.8%;
·  
Central City decreased by $0.1 million, or 2.5%, and decreased by $0.6 million, or 4.8%;
·  
Cripple Creek decreased by $0.2 million, or 6.3%, and decreased by $0.3 million, or 3.1%;
·  
Ship-based casinos and other increased by $0.2 million, or 11.3%, and increased by $0.3 million, or 7.9%; and
·  
Corporate other remained flat, and decreased by $0.7 million, or 15.7%.

As a result of the foregoing, net earnings decreased by $0.2 million, or 16.7%, and increased by $1.0 million, or 42.6%, for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2012 compared to the three and nine months ended September 30, 2011. Following is a breakout of net earnings by property or category for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2012 compared to the three and nine months ended September 30, 2011:
 
·  
Net earnings at our property in Edmonton decreased by less than $0.1 million, or 1.9%, and increased by less than $0.1 million, or 1.2%;
·  
Net earnings at our property in Calgary decreased by $0.5 million, or 639.2%, and decreased by $0.3 million, or 219.7%;
·  
Net earnings at our property in Central City increased by $0.3 million, or 82.1%, and increased by $0.7 million, or 96.6%;
·  
Net earnings at our property in Cripple Creek increased by less than $0.1 million, or 10.0%, and increased by $0.1 million, or 8.6%;
·  
Net earnings from our ship-based casinos and other increased by $0.1 million, or 81.7%, and increased by less than $0.1 million, or 8.5%; and
·  
Net loss for corporate other increased by $0.1 million, or 20.5%, and decreased by $0.6 million, or 23.3%.
 
Results by property are discussed in further detail in the following pages.
 
 
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Casinos

Edmonton
 
                                                 
   
For the three months
         
For the nine months
       
   
ended September 30,
         
ended September 30,
       
Amounts in thousands
 
2012
   
2011
   
Change
   
% Change
   
2012
   
2011
   
Change
   
% Change
 
Gaming
  $ 4,425     $ 4,285     $ 140       3.3 %   $ 12,892     $ 12,821     $ 71       0.6 %
Hotel, Food and Beverage
    1,436       1,359       77       5.7 %     4,347       4,230       117       2.8 %
Other
    480       447       33       7.4 %     1,574       1,445       129       8.9 %
Gross Revenue
    6,341       6,091       250       4.1 %     18,813       18,496       317       1.7 %
Less Promotional Allowances
    (250 )     (239 )     11       4.6 %     (778 )     (705 )     73       10.4 %
Net Operating Revenue
    6,091       5,852       239       4.1 %     18,035       17,791       244       1.4 %
Gaming Expenses
    (1,704 )     (1,593 )     111       7.0 %     (5,092 )     (4,886 )     206       4.2 %
Hotel, Food and Beverage Expenses
    (1,050 )     (980 )     70       7.1 %     (3,073 )     (2,862 )     211       7.4 %
General and Administrative Expenses
    (1,381 )     (1,343 )     38       2.8 %     (4,055 )     (4,104 )     (49 )     (1.2 %)
Total Operating Costs and Expenses
    (4,395 )     (4,289 )     106       2.5 %     (12,966 )     (12,966 )     0       0.0 %
Earnings from Operations
    1,696       1,563       133       8.5 %     5,069       4,825       244       5.1 %
Net Earnings
  $ 1,127     $ 1,149     $ (22 )     (1.9 %)   $ 3,281     $ 3,242     $ 39       1.2 %


Three Months Ended September 30, 2012 and 2011
Net operating revenue at our property in Edmonton increased by $0.2 million, or 4.1%, for the three months ended September 30, 2012 compared to the three months ended September 30, 2011.

In CAD, net operating revenue increased by $0.3 million, or 5.7%, for the three months ended September 30, 2012 compared to the three months ended September 30, 2011. The increase is due to increases in gaming, hotel, food and beverage revenue for the three months ended September 30, 2012 compared to the three months ended September 30, 2011. The increase in gaming revenue is due to an increase in Baccarat table games play and the 28 additional slot machines added to the floor during the third quarter of 2012. The increase in hotel, food and beverage revenue is due to higher hotel room occupancy and increased customer volumes in the casino.

Total operating costs and expenses increased by $0.1 million, or 2.5%, for the three months ended September 30, 2012 compared to the three months ended September 30, 2011.

In CAD, total operating costs and expenses increased by $0.2 million, or 4.0%, for the three months ended September 30, 2012 compared to the three months ended September 30, 2011. The increase is due to higher entertainment, payroll and food costs of $0.3 million offset by a decrease in depreciation expense of $0.1 million for the three months ended September 30, 2012 compared to the three months ended September 30, 2011.

As a result of the foregoing, earnings from operations increased by $0.1 million, or 8.5%, for the three months ended September 30, 2012 compared to the three months ended September 30, 2011. In CAD, earnings from operations increased by $0.2 million, or 10.2%, for the three months ended September 30, 2012 as compared to the three months ended September 30, 2011.

 
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Net earnings decreased by less than $0.1 million, or 1.9%, for the three months ended September 30, 2012 compared to the three months ended September 30, 2011. The decrease in net earnings is due to foregoing operational items as well as an increase in income tax expense of $0.3 million offset by a decrease in interest expense and deferred financing charges of $0.1 million due to interest expense savings from the early payoff of the mortgage related to the Edmonton property (“Edmonton Mortgage”) and the lower debt balance of the BMO loan.

In CAD, net earnings increased by $0.9 million, or 132.6%, for the three months ended September 30, 2012 compared to the three months ended September 30, 2011. The increase in net earnings is due to a foreign currency gain of $0.3 million for the three months ended September 30, 2012 compared to a foreign currency loss of $0.5 million of the three months ended September 30, 2011, and an increase in income tax expense of $0.3 million.
 
 
Nine Months Ended September 30, 2012 and 2011
Net operating revenue at our property in Edmonton increased by $0.2 million, or 1.4% for the nine months ended September 30, 2012 compared to the nine months ended September 30, 2011.

In CAD, net operating revenue increased by $0.7 million, or 3.9%, for the nine months ended September 30, 2012 compared to the nine months ended September 30, 2011 due to increases in gaming, hotel, food, beverage and other revenue for the nine months ended September 30, 2012 compared to the nine months ended September 30, 2011.

The increase in gaming revenue is due to a total of 84 additional slot machines added to the floor during the first nine months of 2012 and an increase in Baccarat table games play. The increase in hotel, food and beverage revenue is due to higher hotel room occupancy, increased customer volumes on the gaming floor and increased showroom event attendance for the nine months ended September 30, 2012 compared to the nine months ended September 30, 2011. The increase in other revenue is due to increased showroom and Comedy Club ticket sales for the nine months ended September 30, 2012 compared to the nine months ended September 30, 2011.

Total operating costs and expenses remained flat for the nine months ended September 30, 2012 compared to the nine months ended September 30, 2011.

In CAD, total operating costs and expenses increased by $0.3 million, or 2.5%, for the nine months ended September 30, 2012 compared to the nine months ended September 30, 2011. The increase is due to higher advertising, promotional, food and payroll costs of $0.7 million offset by a decrease in depreciation expense of $0.4 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2012 compared to the nine months ended September 30, 2011.

As a result of the foregoing, earnings from operations increased by $0.2 million, or 5.1%, for the nine months ended September 30, 2012 compared to the nine months ended September 30, 2011. In CAD, earnings from operations increased by $0.4 million, or 7.8%, for the nine months ended September 30, 2012 as compared to the nine months ended September 30, 2011.

Net earnings increased by less than $0.1 million, or 1.2%, for the nine months ended September 30, 2012 compared to the nine months ended September 30, 2011.

In CAD, net earnings increased by $0.9 million, or 33.4%, for the nine months ended September 30, 2012 compared to the nine months ended September 30, 2011. The increase in net earnings is due to a foreign currency gain of $0.3 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2012 compared to a foreign currency loss of $0.5 million of the nine months ended September 30, 2011, and an increase in income tax expense of $0.2 million.
 
 
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Calgary


                                                 
   
For the three months
         
For the nine months
       
   
ended September 30,
         
ended September 30,
       
Amounts in thousands
 
2012
   
2011
   
Change
   
% Change
   
2012
   
2011
   
Change
   
% Change
 
Gaming
  $ 1,625     $ 1,661     $ (36 )     (2.2 %)   $ 4,891     $ 4,825     $ 66       1.4 %
Bowling, Food and Beverage
    563       652       (89 )     (13.7 %)     2,096       2,363       (267 )     (11.3 %)
Other
    290       259       31       12.0 %     747       695       52       7.5 %
Gross Revenue
    2,478       2,572       (94 )     (3.7 %)     7,734       7,883       (149 )     (1.9 %)
Less Promotional Allowances
    (141 )     (126 )     15       11.9 %     (398 )     (380 )     18       4.7 %
Net Operating Revenue
    2,337       2,446       (109 )     (4.5 %)     7,336       7,503       (167 )     (2.2 %)
Gaming Expenses
    (1,213 )     (1,018 )     195       19.2 %     (3,266 )     (2,876 )     390       13.6 %
Bowling, Food and Beverage Expenses
    (505 )     (592 )     (87 )     (14.7 %)     (1,612 )     (1,975 )     (363 )     (18.4 %)
General and Administrative Expenses
    (833 )     (740 )     93       12.6 %     (2,390 )     (2,334 )     56       2.4 %
Total Operating Costs and Expenses
    (2,768 )     (2,544 )     224       8.8 %     (7,899 )     (7,762 )     137       1.8 %
(Losses) from Operations
    (431 )     (98 )     (333 )     (339.8 %)     (563 )     (259 )     (304 )     (117.4 %)
Net (Loss) earnings
  $ (399 )   $ 74     $ (473 )     639.2 %   $ (486 )   $ (152 )   $ (334 )     (219.7 %)


Three Months Ended September 30, 2012 and 2011
Net operating revenue at our property in Calgary decreased by $0.1 million, or 4.5%, for the three months ended September 30, 2012 compared to the three months ended September 30, 2011.

In CAD, net operating revenue decreased by $0.1 million, or 3.0%, for the three months ended September 30, 2012 compared to the three months ended September 30, 2011. Net operating revenue decreased due to decreased bowling, food and beverage revenue of $0.1 million, or 12.2%, for the three months ended September 30, 2012 compared to the three months ended September 30, 2011. This decrease was due to lower food and beverage revenue during showroom events, lower bowling patronage and no bowling league play.
 
Total operating costs and expenses increased by $0.2 million, or 8.8%, for the three months ended September 30, 2012 compared to the three months ended September 30, 2011.

In CAD, total operating costs and expenses in Calgary increased by $0.3 million, or 10.6%, for the three months ended September 30, 2012 compared to the three months ended September 30, 2011. The increase is due to higher band entertainment, promotional, payroll and utility costs for the three months ended September 30, 2012 compared to the three months ended September 30, 2011.
 
As a result of the foregoing, earnings from operations decreased by $0.3 million, or 339.8%, for the three months ended September 30, 2012 compared to the three months ended September 30, 2011. In CAD, earnings from operations decreased by $0.3 million, or 352.6% for the three months ended September 30, 2012 as compared to the three months ended September 30, 2011.

 
 
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Net earnings decreased by $0.5 million, or 639.2%, for the three months ended September 30, 2012 compared to the three months ended September 30, 2011. The decrease in net earnings is due to the foregoing operational items as well as a decrease in income tax benefit of $0.1 million.
 
In CAD, net earnings increased by $0.2 million, or 59.5%, for the three months ended September 30, 2012 compared to the three months ended September 30, 2011. The increase in net earnings is due to a foreign currency gain of $0.2 million for the three months ended September 30, 2012 compared to a foreign currency loss of $0.4 million for the three months ended September 30, 2011 and a decrease in the income tax benefit of $0.1 million.
 
Nine Months Ended September 30, 2012 and 2011
Net operating revenue at our property in Calgary decreased by $0.2 million, or 2.2%, for the nine months ended September 30, 2012 compared to the nine months ended September 30, 2011 due to a decrease in the average exchange rate between the U.S. dollar and Canadian dollar of 2.5% for the nine months ended September 30, 2012 compared to the nine months ended September 30, 2011.

In CAD, net operating revenue increased by less than $0.1 million, or 0.2%, for the nine months ended September 30, 2012 compared to the nine months ended September 30, 2011 due to higher gaming revenue of $0.2 million, or 3.9%, for the nine months ended September 30, 2012 compared to the nine months ended September 30, 2011. The increase in gaming revenue is due to an enhanced slot floor layout and improved slot machine mix for the nine months ended September 30, 2012 compared to the nine months ended September 30, 2011. The increased gaming revenue was offset by a $0.2 million, or 9.1%, decrease in bowling, food and beverage revenue. The decrease in bowling, food and beverage revenue is due to a decrease in food and beverage revenue during showroom events and a decrease in bowling patronage and bowling leagues for the nine months ended September 30, 2012 compared to the nine months ended September 30, 2011.
 
Total operating costs and expenses increased by $0.1 million, or 1.8%, for the nine months ended September 30, 2012 compared to the nine months ended September 30, 2011.

In CAD, total operating costs and expenses increased by $0.3 million, or 4.3%, due to higher band entertainment costs, promotional, payroll and utility costs as well as increased depreciation costs for the nine months ended September 30, 2012 compared to the nine months ended September 30, 2011.
 
As a result of the foregoing, earnings from operations decreased by $0.3 million, or 117.4%, for the nine months ended September 30, 2012 compared to the nine months ended September 30, 2011. In CAD, earnings from operations decreased by $0.3 million, or 119.9%, for the nine months ended September 30, 2012 compared to the nine months ended September 30, 2011.

Net earnings decreased by $0.3 million, or 219.7%, for the nine months ended September 30, 2012 compared to the nine months ended September 30, 2011. The decrease in net earnings is due to the foregoing operational items.

In CAD, net earnings increased by $0.1 million, or 35.2%, for the nine months ended September 30, 2012 compared to the nine months ended September 30, 2011. The increase in net earnings is due to a foreign currency gain of $0.2 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2012 compared to a foreign currency loss of $0.3 million of the nine months ended September 30, 2011 and a decrease in the income tax benefit of $0.3 million.

 
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Central City

                                                 
   
For the three months
         
For the nine months
       
   
ended September 30,
         
ended September 30,
       
Amounts in thousands
 
2012
   
2011
   
Change
   
% Change
   
2012
   
2011
   
Change
   
% Change
 
Gaming
  $ 5,466     $ 5,203     $ 263       5.1 %   $ 15,221     $ 14,897     $ 324       2.2 %
Hotel, Food and Beverage
    743       701       42       6.0 %     2,037       1,860       177       9.5 %
Other
    52       44       8       18.2 %     151       119       32       26.9 %
Gross Revenue
    6,261       5,948       313       5.3 %     17,409       16,876       533       3.2 %
Less Promotional Allowances
    (1,204 )     (1,194 )     10       0.8 %     (3,262 )     (3,202 )     60       1.9 %
Net Operating Revenue
    5,057       4,754       303       6.4 %     14,147       13,674       473       3.5 %
Gaming Expenses
    (2,279 )     (2,208 )     71       3.2 %     (6,465 )     (6,424 )     41       0.6 %
Hotel, Food and Beverage Expenses
    (589 )     (584 )     5       0.9 %     (1,641 )     (1,622 )     19       1.2 %
General and Administrative Expenses
    (984 )     (952 )     32       3.4 %     (2,885 )     (2,724 )     161       5.9 %
Total Operating Costs and Expenses
    (4,171 )     (4,279 )     (108 )     (2.5 %)     (12,012 )     (12,624 )     (612 )     (4.8 %)
Earnings from Operations
    886       475       411       86.5 %     2,135       1,050       1,085       103.3 %
Net Earnings
  $ 550     $ 302     $ 248       82.1 %   $ 1,323     $ 673     $ 650       96.6 %

 
Three Months Ended September 30, 2012 and 2011
 
Net operating revenue at our property in Central City increased by $0.3 million, or 6.4%, for the three months ended September 30, 2012 compared to the three months ended September 30, 2011. The increase in net operating revenue is due to increases in gaming, hotel, food and beverage revenue for the three months ended September 30, 2012 compared to the three months ended September 30, 2011. The increase in gaming revenue is due to increased customer volumes and slot machine hold percentages. The increase in hotel, food and beverage revenue is due to increased customer volumes at the casino for the three months ended September 30, 2012 compared to the three months ended September 30, 2011.
 
The Central City market increased by 10% and the market share at our property in Central City decreased by 2% for the three months ended September 30, 2012 compared to the three months ended September 30, 2011. The increase in the Central City market is due to additional slot machines and table games from competitor casinos opening and remodeling during the three months ended September 30, 2012 compared to the three months ended September 30, 2011. The Central City market remains competitive.
 
Total operating costs and expenses decreased by $0.1 million, or 2.5%, for the three months ended September 30, 2012 compared to the three months ended September 30, 2011. The decrease in total operating costs and expenses is due to a $0.2 million decrease in depreciation expense offset by an increase in advertising and promotional costs and higher gaming taxes for the three months ended September 30, 2012 compared to the three months ended September 30, 2011.
 
 
 
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As a result of the foregoing, earnings from operations increased by $0.4 million, or 86.5%, for the three months ended September 30, 2012 compared to the three months ended September 30, 2011.

Net earnings increased by $0.3 million, or 82.1%, for the three months ended September 30, 2012 compared to the three months ended September 30, 2011. The increase in net earnings of $0.3 million compared to the $0.4 million increase in earnings from operations is due an increase in income tax expense of $0.1 million for the three months ended September 30, 2012 compared to the three months ended September 30, 2011.
  
Nine Months Ended September 30, 2012 and 2011
 
Net operating revenue at our property in Central City increased by $0.5 million, or 3.5%, for the nine months ended September 30, 2012 compared to the nine months ended September 30, 2011. The increase in net operating revenue is due to increases in gaming, hotel, food and beverage revenue for the nine months ended September 30, 2012 compared to the nine months ended September 30, 2011. The increase in gaming revenue is due to an increase in customer volumes and slot machine hold percentages for the nine months ended September 30, 2012 compared to the nine months ended September 30, 2011. The increase in hotel, food and beverage revenue is due to a new menu introduced in both the grill and deli and increased customer volumes for the nine months ended September 30, 2012 compared to the nine months ended September 30, 2011.
 
The Central City market increased by 12% and the market share at our property in Central City decreased by 7% for the nine months ended September 30, 2012 compared to the nine months ended September 30, 2011. The increase in the Central City market is due to additional slot machines and table games from competitor casinos opening and remodeling during the nine months ended September 30, 2012 compared to the nine months ended September 30, 2011. The Central City market remains competitive.
 
Total operating costs and expenses decreased by $0.6 million, or 4.8%, for the nine months ended September 30, 2012 compared to the nine months ended September 30, 2011. The decrease in total operating costs and expenses is due to a $0.8 million decrease in depreciation expense offset by an increase of $0.2 million in advertising and promotional costs and higher gaming taxes for the nine months ended September 30, 2012 compared to the nine months ended September 30, 2011.
 
As a result of the foregoing, earnings from operations increased by $1.1 million, or 103.3%, for the nine months ended September 30, 2012 compared to the nine months ended September 30, 2011.

Net earnings increased by $0.7 million, or 96.6%, for the nine months ended September 30, 2012 compared to the nine months ended September 30, 2011. The increase in net earnings of $0.7 million compared to the $1.1 million increase in earnings from operations is due an increase in income tax expense of $0.4 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2012 compared to the nine months ended September 30, 2011.

 
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Cripple Creek

   
For the three months
         
For the nine months
       
   
ended September 30,
         
ended September 30,
       
Amounts in thousands
 
2012
   
2011
   
Change
   
% Change
   
2012
   
2011
   
Change
   
% Change
 
Gaming
  $ 3,593     $ 3,674     $ (81 )     (2.2 %)   $ 10,120     $ 10,262     $ (142 )     (1.4 %)
Hotel, Food and Beverage
    447       439       8       1.8 %     1,165       1,083       82       7.6 %
Other
    27       32       (5 )     (15.6 %)     78       79       (1 )     (1.3 %)
Gross Revenue
    4,067       4,145       (78 )     (1.9 %)     11,363       11,424       (61 )     (0.5 %)
Less Promotional Allowances
    (690 )     (639 )     51       8.0 %     (1,957 )     (1,870 )     87       4.7 %
Net Operating Revenue
    3,377       3,506       (129 )     (3.7 %)     9,406       9,554       (148 )     (1.5 %)
Gaming Expenses
    (1,343 )     (1,493 )     (150 )     (10.0 %)     (3,902 )     (4,013 )     (111 )     (2.8 %)
Hotel, Food and Beverage Expenses
    (390 )     (409 )     (19 )     (4.6 %)     (1,065 )     (1,170 )     (105 )     (9.0 %)
General and Administrative Expenses
    (784 )     (800 )     (16 )     (2.0 %)     (2,318 )     (2,347 )     (29 )     (1.2 %)
Total Operating Costs and Expenses
    (2,772 )     (2,957 )     (185 )     (6.3 %)     (8,045 )     (8,301 )     (256 )     (3.1 %)
Earnings from Operations
    605       549       56       10.2 %     1,361       1,253       108       8.6 %
Net Earnings
  $ 375     $ 341     $ 34       10.0 %   $ 844     $ 777     $ 67       8.6 %

Three Months Ended September 30, 2012 and 2011
 
Net operating revenue at our property in Cripple Creek decreased by $0.1 million, or 3.7%, for the three months ended September 30, 2012 compared to the three months ended September 30, 2011. The Cripple Creek market increased by less than 1% and the market share at our property in Cripple Creek decreased by 2% for the three months ended September 30, 2012 compared to the three months ended September 30, 2011. The decrease in net operating revenue is due to a decrease in slot machine revenue, mainly due to lower slot machine hold percentages for the three months ended September 30, 2012 compared to the three months ended September 30, 2011.
 
Total operating costs and expenses decreased by $0.2 million, or 6.3%, due to decreased payroll costs and overall management of operating costs for the three months ended September 30, 2012 compared to the three months ended September 30, 2011.
 
As a result of the foregoing, earnings from operations increased by $0.1 million, or 10.2%, and net earnings increased by less than $0.1 million, or 10.0%, for the three months ended September 30, 2012 compared to the three months ended September 30, 2011.

Nine Months Ended September 30, 2012 and 2011
 
Net operating revenue at our property in Cripple Creek decreased by $0.1 million, or 1.5%, for the nine months ended September 30, 2012 compared to the nine months ended September 30, 2011. The Cripple Creek market decreased by less than 1% and the market share at our property in Cripple Creek City decreased by less than 1% for the nine months ended September 30, 2012 compared to the nine months ended September 30, 2011. The decrease is due to a decrease in gaming revenue due lower slot machine hold percentages and the eight-day road closure of the main highway to the casino from June 24 – July 1, 2012 because of the Waldo Canyon fire offset by an increase in hotel, food and beverage revenue of $0.1 million, or 7.6%. The increase in hotel, food and beverage revenue is primarily due to a marketing focus on hotel occupancy and an increase in retail prices for the nine months ended September 30, 2012 compared to the nine months ended September 30, 2011.

 
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The Waldo Canyon fire, which occurred in and near Colorado Springs, Colorado in late June and early July 2012, had a significant negative impact on our business in Cripple Creek during the second quarter of 2012. Several thousand people in Colorado Springs, the metropolitan population which the casino primarily serves, were evacuated and the main highway to the casino, Highway 24, was closed for eight days from June 24, 2012 through July 1, 2012. We estimate that this event adversely affected our revenue for the second quarter by $0.2 million.
 
Total operating costs and expenses decreased by $0.3 million, or 3.1%, due to the overall management of operating costs and decreases in payroll costs for the nine months ended September 30, 2012 compared to the nine months ended September 30, 2011.
 
As a result of the foregoing, earnings from operations increased by $0.1 million, or 8.6%, and net earnings increased by $0.1 million, or 8.6%, for the nine months ended September 30, 2012 compared to the nine months ended September 30, 2011.
 

Cruise Ships and Other

                                                 
   
For the three months
         
For the nine months
       
   
ended September 30,
         
ended September 30,
       
Amounts in thousands
 
2012
   
2011
   
Change
   
% Change
   
2012
   
2011
   
Change
   
% Change
 
Gaming
  $ 1,669     $ 1,413     $ 256       18.1 %   $ 4,622     $ 4,185     $ 437       10.4 %
Other
    192       175       17       9.7 %     536       557       (21 )     (3.8 %)
Net Operating Revenue
    1,861       1,588       273       17.2 %     5,158       4,742       416       8.8 %
Gaming Expenses
    (1,415 )     (1,231 )     184       14.9 %     (3,920 )     (3,615 )     305       8.4 %
General and Administrative Expenses
    (133 )     (134 )     (1 )     (0.7 %)     (481 )     (402 )     79       19.7 %
Total Operating Costs and Expenses
    (1,644 )     (1,477 )     167       11.3 %     (4,692 )     (4,348 )     344       7.9 %
Earnings from Operations
    217       111       106       95.5 %     466       394       72       18.3 %
Net Earnings
  $ 198     $ 109     $ 89       81.7 %   $ 420     $ 387     $ 33       8.5 %


Three Months Ended September 30, 2012 and 2011
Net operating revenue from our ship based casinos and Aruba management agreement increased by $0.3 million, or 17.2%, for the three months ended September 30, 2012 compared to the three months ended September 30, 2011. The increase is primarily due to increased revenue from the Riviera and Mariner cruise ships offset by a decrease in management fee revenue from the Aruba management agreement.

Total operating costs and expenses increased by $0.2 million, or 11.3%, for the three months ended September 30, 2012 compared to the three months ended September 30, 2011. The increase is due to increased staffing and contract labor costs from the Aruba management agreement and an increase in concession and annual fees paid to cruise ship operators for the three months ended September 30, 2012 compared to the three months ended September 30, 2011.

As a result of the foregoing, net earnings increased by $0.1 million, or 81.7%, for the three months ended September 30, 2012 compared to the three months ended September 30, 2011.

 
 
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Nine Months Ended September 30, 2012 and 2011
Net operating revenue from our ship based casinos and Aruba management agreement increased by $0.4 million, or 8.8%, for the nine months ended September 30, 2012 compared to the nine months ended September 30, 2011. The increase is primarily due to increased revenue from the Riviera, Marina, Mein Schiff 2 and Mariner cruise ships offset by a decrease in management fee revenue from the Aruba management agreement.

Total operating costs and expenses increased by $0.3 million, or 7.9%, for the nine months ended September 30, 2012 compared to the nine months ended September 30, 2011. The increase is due to increased staffing and contract labor costs from the Aruba management agreement, an increase in concession and annual fees paid to cruise ship operators and an increase in travel expenses for the nine months ended September 30, 2012 compared to the nine months ended September 30, 2011.

As a result of the foregoing, net earnings increased by less than $0.1 million, or 8.5%, for the nine months ended September 30, 2012 compared to the nine months ended September 30, 2011.
 
Corporate Other

                                                 
   
For the three months
         
For the nine months
       
   
ended September 30,
         
ended September 30,
       
Amounts in thousands
 
2012
   
2011
   
Change
   
% Change
   
2012
   
2011
   
Change
   
% Change
 
General and Administrative Expenses
    (1,270 )     (1,244 )     26       2.1 %     (3,881 )     (4,518 )     (637 )     (14.1 %)
Total Operating Costs and Expenses
    (1,301 )     (1,301 )     0       0.0 %     (3,967 )     (4,704 )     (737 )     (15.7 %)
(Losses) from Operations
    (1,358 )     (1,051 )     (307 )     (29.2 %)     (3,586 )     (3,982 )     396       9.9 %
Net (Loss)
  $ (665 )   $ (552 )   $ (113 )     (20.5 %)   $ (1,915 )   $ (2,496 )   $ 581       23.3 %
 
 
Three and Nine Months Ended September 30, 2012 and 2011
 
General and administrative expenses for Corporate Other consist primarily of legal and accounting fees, corporate travel expenses, corporate payroll, the amortization of stock based compensation and other expenses not directly related to any of the Company's individual properties. General and administrative expenses increased by less than $0.1 million, or 2.1%, and decreased by $0.6 million or 14.1%, for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2012 compared to the three and nine months ended September 30, 2011 due to a reduction in payroll, professional services and stock compensation costs.
 

 
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Earnings from Equity Investment
 
We own 33.3% of all shares issued by CPL. Our portion of CPL’s earnings is recorded as earnings from equity investment. We recorded a decrease in earnings from our investment in CPL of $0.3 million for the three months ended September 30, 2012 compared to three months ended September 30, 2011 and a $0.3 million decrease in earnings from our investment in CPL for the nine months ended September 30, 2012 compared to the nine months ended September 30, 2011. The decrease for the three months ended September 30, 2012 compared to the three months ended September 30, 2011 is primarily the result of lower performing properties which were in a start-up phase after recently opening or relocating. The decrease for the nine months ended September 30, 2012 compared to the nine months ended September 30, 2011 is primarily due to increased gaming revenue offset by lower performing properties, which were in a start-up phase during the second and third quarters of 2012. We believe that CPL has maintained its market share for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2012 compared to the three months ended September 30, 2011.
 
On October 11, 2012, CCE signed an agreement with LOT Polish Airlines to acquire an additional 33.3% ownership interest in CPL. The transaction is subject to approval from the Polish Minister of Finance and the co-shareholder in CPL. There is no assurance that CCE will obtain the needed approvals or as to the timing of such approvals. Upon closing of the transaction, CCE will own a 66.6% ownership interest in CPL. The purchase price is approximately $6.8 million, and the Company intends to pay for the investment with cash on hand.
 
 
Non-Operating Income (Expense)
 
Non-operating income (expense) for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2012 and 2011 was as follows (in thousands):

                                                 
   
For the three months 
ended September 30,
               
For the nine months 
ended September 30,
             
   
2012
   
2011
   
Change
   
% Change
   
2012
   
2011
   
Change
   
% Change
 
Interest Income
  $ 7     $ 6     $ 1       16.7 %   $ 36     $ 13     $ 23       176.9 %
Interest Expense
    (57 )     (186 )     (129 )     (69.4 %)     (600 )     (629 )     (29 )     (4.6 %)
(Losses) Gains on Foreign Currency Transactions and Other
    (36 )     (27 )     9       33.3 %     (19 )     162       181       111.7 %
Non-Operating Expense
  $ (86 )   $ (207 )   $ (121 )     (58.5 %)   $ (583 )   $ (454 )   $ 129       28.4 %
 

Interest Income
 
Interest income is directly related to interest earned on our cash reserves.
 
 
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Interest expense
 
The decrease in interest expense of $0.1 million and less than $0.1 million for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2012 compared to the three and nine months ended September 30, 2011 is due to interest expense savings from a lower average debt balance in 2012 of $5.6 million compared to an average debt balance of $10.6 million in 2011. The decrease is also due to prepayment penalties of $0.2 million related to the early payoff of the Edmonton Mortgage on May 23, 2012.
 
Taxes
 
Our foreign earnings significantly impact our tax rate. The Company’s income tax expense and effective tax rates by jurisdiction are summarized in the tables below:

   
For the nine months
 
Amounts in thousands
 
ended September 30, 2012
 
   
Pre-tax income
   
Income tax
   
Effective tax rate
 
Canada
  $ 2,145     $ 651       30.4 %
United States
    640       169       26.4 %
Mauritius
    322       10       3.0 %
Austria
    902       2       0.2 %
Poland*
    290       -       0.0 %
Total
  $ 4,299     $ 832       19.4 %
* Poland includes earnings from the equity investment in CPL.
                       
 
 
   
For the nine months
 
Amounts in thousands
 
ended September 30, 2011
 
   
Pre-tax income (loss)
   
Income tax
   
Effective tax rate
 
Canada
  $ 1,814     $ 273       15.1 %
United States
    (1,087 )     72       (6.6 %)
Mauritius
    1,629       49       3.0 %
Austria
    (132 )     2       (1.5 %)
Poland *
    603       -       0.0 %
Total
  $ 2,827     $ 396       14.0 %
* Poland includes earnings from the equity investment in CPL.
                       
 
The US effective income tax rate has increased significantly for the nine months ended September 30, 2012 compared to the nine months ended September 30, 2011 due to a one-time withholding tax payment of $0.1 million related to a Canadian intercompany payable offset by the benefit associated with utilizing net operating losses that had been previously reserved.
 
The Canadian effective income tax rate increased for the nine months ended September 30, 2012 compared to the nine months ended September 30, 2011 due primarily to the translation effect of foreign currency gains and losses related to the change in the foreign exchange rate.
 
The effective tax rates of our foreign properties are impacted by the movement of exchange rates primarily due to loans which are denominated in U.S. dollars. Therefore, foreign currency gains or losses recorded in each property’s local currency do not impact our earnings reported in U.S. dollars. Certain loans of our foreign properties are denominated in U.S. dollars. Therefore, foreign currency gains or losses can significantly impact each jurisdiction's effective tax rate.
 
 
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LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES
 
Cash Flows
 
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.
 
On May 23, 2012, the Company through its Canadian subsidiaries entered into a CAD 28.0 million ($27.5 million) credit agreement with the Bank of Montreal. Proceeds from the BMO Credit Agreement were used to repay the Edmonton Mortgage and will also be used to pursue the development or acquisition of new gaming opportunities and for general corporate purposes. The BMO Credit Agreement has a term of five years and is guaranteed by the Company. The BMO Credit Agreement contains a number of financial covenants applicable to the Canadian subsidiaries, in addition to covenants restricting their incurrence of additional debt. As of September 30, 2012, the amount outstanding under the BMO Credit Agreement was $3.7 million and we had approximately $24.8 million available under the BMO Credit Agreement (see Note 4 to condensed consolidated financial statements for further discussion of the BMO Credit Agreement). We were in compliance with all covenants of the BMO Credit Agreement as of September 30, 2012.
 
Cash and cash equivalents totaled $22.9 million at September 30, 2012, and we had working capital (current assets minus current liabilities) of $13.6 million compared to cash and cash equivalents of $25.2 million and working capital of $6.0 million at December 31, 2011. The decline in cash and cash equivalents is primarily due to $9.1 million for the repayment of the Edmonton Mortgage and $0.4 million deferred financing costs related to the BMO Credit Agreement. In addition, we invested $2.6 million in various capital expenditure projects. These declines were offset by $5.9 million in cash provided by operating activities, $3.6 million received from the BMO Credit Agreement and $0.2 million in cash received from the exercise of stock options.
 
Net cash provided by operating activities was $5.9 million and $5.7 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2012 and 2011. Our cash flows from operations have historically been positive and sufficient to fund ordinary operations. 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 and to management’s discussion of the results of operations above for a discussion of earnings from operations.
 
 
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Net cash used in investing activities of $2.6 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2012 consisted of $0.6 million used to construct a new poker room and remodel the casino entrance in Calgary, $0.5 million used to purchase slot machines and a kiosk at our two Colorado properties, $0.5 million used to replace the carpet, a server and a water line at the casino in Edmonton, $0.3 million used for hotel room upgrades in Central City and purchase count equipment in Cripple Creek, $0.3 million used to replace HVAC units and pinsetters in Calgary, $0.2 million used to purchase slot machines for the ship-based casinos and $0.2 million used in cumulative additions at our remaining properties.
 
Net cash used in investing activities of $2.1 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2011 consisted of $0.9 million used to purchase slot machines and a kiosk, replace surveillance cameras, and purchase property in Central City, $0.6 million used in building renovations and electrical upgrades in Calgary, $0.2 million used to purchase slot machines and a kiosk in Cripple Creek, $0.1 million used for gaming equipment additions on cruise ship-based casinos and $0.3 million used in cumulative additions at our remaining properties.
 
Net cash used in financing activities of $5.7 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2012 consisted of $9.1 million in the repayment and prepayment of our Edmonton Mortgage and $0.4 million payment of deferred financing costs related to the BMO Credit Agreement offset by $3.6 million cash received from the BMO Credit Agreement and $0.2 million cash received for the exercise of stock options.
 
Net cash used in financing activities of $3.5 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2011 consisted of $3.7 million in the repayment and prepayment of our Edmonton Mortgage debt offset by a $0.2 million cash dividend received from our equity investment in CPL.
 
Common Stock Repurchase Program
 
Since 2000, we have had a discretionary program to repurchase our outstanding common stock. In November 2009, we increased the amount available to be repurchased to $15.0 million. We did not repurchase any shares of our common stock during the nine months ended September 30, 2012. The total amount remaining under the repurchase program was $14.7 million as of September 30, 2012. The repurchase program has no set expiration or termination date.
 
Potential Sources of Liquidity, Short-Term Liquidity
 
Historically, our primary sources of liquidity and capital resources have been cash flow from operations, bank borrowings, sales of casino operations and proceeds from the issuance of equity securities.
 
We expect that the primary source of cash will be from our gaming operations. In addition to the payment of operating costs, expected uses of cash within one year include capital expenditures for our existing properties, interest and principal payments on outstanding debt and potential repurchases of our outstanding common stock. As of September 30, 2012, we had approximately $24.8 million available under the BMO Credit Agreement.
 

 
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We believe that our cash at September 30, 2012, as supplemented by cash flows from operations and funds available under the BMO Credit Agreement, will be sufficient to fund our anticipated operating costs, capital expenditures at existing properties and current debt repayment obligations for at least the next 12 months. We will continue to evaluate our planned capital expenditures at each of our existing locations in light of the operating performance of the facilities at such locations. From time to time we expect to have cash needs for the development or purchase of new properties that exceed our current borrowing capacity. If necessary, we may seek to obtain term loans, mortgages or lines of credit with commercial banks or other debt or equity financings to supplement our working capital and investing requirements.
 
In addition, we expect our U.S. domestic cash resources will be sufficient to fund our U.S. operating activities and cash commitments for investing and financing activities for at least the next 12 months and thereafter for the foreseeable future. While we currently do not have an intent nor foresee a need to repatriate funds, if we require more capital in the U.S. than is generated by our U.S. operations either for operations, capital expenditures or significant discretionary activities such as acquisitions of businesses and share repurchases, we could elect to repatriate earnings from foreign jurisdictions or raise capital in the U.S. through debt or equity issuances, which could have adverse tax consequences as we have not accrued taxes for un-repatriated earnings of our foreign subsidiaries. The determination of the additional deferred taxes that would be provided for undistributed earnings has not been determined because the hypothetical calculation is not practicable.
 

Item 3.                 QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK
 
Interest Rate Risks
 
At September 30, 2012, we had a total of $3.7 million outstanding under our CAD 28.0 million credit facility.  We pay interest on outstanding borrowings under our credit facility at interest rates that fluctuate based upon changes in our levels of outstanding debt and the prevailing market rates.  The average interest rate for the period, calculated in accordance with the agreement, was 3.75%.  Because the interest rate is variable and reflects current market conditions, the carrying value approximates the fair value.  Assuming no change in the amount outstanding at September 30, 2012, the annual impact on interest expense for every 1.0% change in the average interest rate would be less than $0.1 million before taxes. 
 

Item 4.                 CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES

Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and Procedures – Our management, with the participation of our principal executive officers and principal financial/accounting 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 as of the end of the period covered by this report. Based on such evaluation, our Co Chief Executive Officers and Principal Financial Officer have concluded that as of such date, our disclosure controls and procedures were effective.

Changes in Internal Control Over Financial Reporting –  There has been no change in our internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f) under the Exchange Act) during the nine months ended September 30, 2012 that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting.


 
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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 September 30, 2012. There were no repurchases of common stock during the three months ended September 30, 2012.
 

 
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Item 6. EXHIBITS
 
 
(a) Exhibits
 3.1  
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  
Amended and Restated Bylaws of Century Casinos, Inc. is hereby incorporated by reference from Exhibit 11.14 to the Company’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarterly period ended September 30, 2002.
 31.1  
Certification pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002,
Co Chief Executive Officer.
 31.2  
Certification pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002,
Co Chief Executive Officer and President.
 31.3  
Certification pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002,
Principal Financial Officer.
 32.1  
Certification pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002,
Co Chief Executive Officer.
 32.2  
Certification pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002,
Co Chief Executive Officer and President.
 32.3  
Certification pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002,
Principal Financial Officer.
101.INS
 
XBRL Instance Document**
101.SCH
 
XBRL Taxonomy Extension Schema Document**
101.CAL
 
XBRL Taxonomy Extension Calculation Linkbase Document**
101.LAB
 
XBRL Taxonomy Extension Label Linkbase Document**
101.PRE
 
XBRL Taxonomy Extension Presentation Linkbase Document**
** Pursuant to Rule 406T of Regulation S-T, these Interactive Data Files are deemed not filed or part of a registration statement or prospectus for purposes of Sections 11 or 12 of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, are deemed not filed for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and otherwise are not subject to the liability under these sections.

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
Vice President and Principal Financial/Accounting Officer
Date: November 7, 2012

 
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CENTURY CASINOS, INC.
INDEX TO EXHIBITS

     
Exhibit No.
 
Document
 3.1  
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  
Amended and Restated Bylaws of Century Casinos, Inc. is hereby incorporated by reference from Exhibit 11.14 to the Company’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarterly period ended September 30, 2002.
 31.1  
Certification pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002,
Co Chief Executive Officer.
 31.2  
Certification pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002,
Co Chief Executive Officer and President.
 31.3  
Certification pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002,
Principal Financial Officer.
 32.1  
Certification pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002,
Co Chief Executive Officer.
 32.2  
Certification pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002,
Co Chief Executive Officer and President.
 32.3  
Certification pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002,
Principal Financial Officer.
101.INS
 
XBRL Instance Document**
101.SCH
 
XBRL Taxonomy Extension Schema Document**
101.CAL
 
XBRL Taxonomy Extension Calculation Linkbase Document**
101.LAB
 
XBRL Taxonomy Extension Label Linkbase Document**
101.PRE
 
XBRL Taxonomy Extension Presentation Linkbase Document**
 
** Pursuant to Rule 406T of Regulation S-T, these Interactive Data Files are deemed not filed or part of a registration statement or prospectus for purposes of Sections 11 or 12 of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, are deemed not filed for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and otherwise are not subject to the liability under these sections.
 
 

 

 
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