Full House Resorts(FLL) - 2024 Q4 - Annual Report

Competition and Market Risks - The company faces significant competition in the gaming and entertainment sector, which could impact revenue if consumer spending declines[14]. - The company is subject to various risks including economic downturns, natural disasters, and regulatory changes that could adversely affect operations and financial condition[14]. - The company relies on key personnel and faces challenges in attracting and retaining employees, which could impact operational efficiency[14]. Financial Performance - The company's total revenues for the year ended December 31, 2024, were $292.065 million, an increase of 21.2$241.060 million in 2023[281]. - Casino revenues increased to $216.880 million in 2024, up 22.6$176.933 million in 2023[281]. - The net loss for the year ended December 31, 2024, was $40.672 million, compared to a net loss of$24.904 million in 2023, reflecting a 63.3% increase in losses[281]. - Basic loss per share for 2024 was $1.16, compared to$0.72 in 2023, indicating a significant increase in loss per share[281]. - The company reported operating income of $2.750 million for 2024, a turnaround from an operating loss of$1.162 million in 2023[281]. - Total operating costs and expenses increased to $289.315 million in 2024, up from$242.222 million in 2023, reflecting a rise of 19.5%[281]. - Cash flows from operating activities provided $13,845,000 in 2024, down from$22,345,000 in 2023, indicating a decline of 38.3%[286]. - The company reported a net decrease in cash and cash equivalents of $33,573,000 for the year, compared to a decrease of$117,382,000 in 2023, showing a reduction in cash outflow[286]. Debt and Financial Obligations - The company has significant indebtedness, which could limit financial flexibility and affect its ability to meet obligations[17]. - The company’s long-term debt as of December 31, 2024, was $468.139 million, slightly up from$465.153 million in 2023[283]. - Interest expense for the year ended December 31, 2024, was $43,201,000, up from$22,977,000 in 2023, indicating an increase of approximately 88%[381]. - The Company issued a total of $450,000,000 in Senior Secured Notes due 2028, with an interest rate of 8.25$45,737,000, while the West segment reported a loss of $1,302,000, leading to a total Adjusted Segment EBITDA of$53,938,000 for the Company[427]. - Other operations, including contracted sports wagering, contributed $20,719,000 to total revenues, reflecting growth in this area[430]. Asset Management - Total assets decreased from$688,457,000 in 2023 to 673,334,000 in 2024, with notable declines in the Midwest & South and West segments[426]. - The carrying value of goodwill decreased from 21,286,000 at the beginning of 2023 to $19,477,000 by December 31, 2024, primarily due to the sale of assets[354]. - Total assets held for sale amounted to$2,486,000 as of December 31, 2024, which includes cash, inventories, property, and goodwill[351]. Employee and Compensation - The Company’s matching contributions to the defined contribution plan were $300,000 for both 2024 and 2023, maintaining a 50$2,873,000 for the year ended December 31, 2024, slightly down from $2,882,000 in 2023[419]. Tax and Deferred Assets - The Company had gross federal net operating loss carryforwards totaling$57.4 million and state tax carryforwards of $193.2 million as of December 31, 2024[402]. - The Company recognized a deferred tax asset valuation allowance of$35.634 million as of December 31, 2024, compared to $23.966 million in 2023, reflecting an increase of approximately 48.73%[402].